Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1 January 2020 To: 31 December 2020
Charity name: Brough Agricultural Association
Charity registration number: 1188182
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Brough Agricultural Association was established to promote agriculture and horticulture for the benefit of people in the Upper Eden Valley. Our main activity to this end is the annual Brough Show, which is normally held on the third Thursday in August each year. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Our trustees decided not to hold the show in 2020 due to the risk posed by coronavirus. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Our decision not to hold the Show in 2020 was made in line with the public benefit guidance, specifically to manage and mitigate risks to the public of Covid-19 that may have resulted from carrying out our purpose. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | As a result of the decision to cancel the Brough Show in 2020, our achievements were limited. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | There was very little financial activity in 2020, due to the cancellation of our Annual agricultural show. There was a small amount of income from donations, sponsorship, advertising and bookings. Much of this income will be held over for future years at the request of our exhibitors and clients. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We hold reserves in the form of a balance in our savings account. This is intended to mitigate the risk and associated costs of late cancellation of the Brough Show. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | We currently hold £13,000 in reserve. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | We are governed bymemorandum and articles of association |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | We are acharitable incorporated organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are elected by members of the Association at an annual general meeting. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Brough Agricultural Association |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Brough Show |
| Registered charitynumber | 1188182 |
| Charity’s principal address | Lindore Rowgate Kirkby Stephen CA17 4SP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Prince | Secretary | |||
| HilaryFawcett | ||||
| Jayne Bland | ||||
| Mark Jenkinson | ||||
| Neil Cleeveley | Chair | |||
| Thomas Brogden | ||||
| TimothyDavis | Treasurer | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | **Dates acted if not for whole year ** | |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | ||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
| n/a |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
Tim Davis
Full name(s) Neil Cleeveley
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Treasurer
Chair, etc)
Date 14 October 2021
14 October 2021
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