Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 01/01/2024 Period start date To: 31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: The Broadleaf Foundation
Charity registration number: 1188383
Company number: CE021009
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the CIO is in the interests of conservation to develop, conserve, protect and restore natural resources, animals, insects and plant life through the provision of woodland and forests and in particular to: (1) promote, provide and enhance woodland and forests for the benefit of the public; (2) provide or help to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation connected to the enjoyment of land and woodland as a public amenity. |
| 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 | Improving access to our Poets Wood Woodland site. Protecting the site from undesirable/illegal activity in adjacent woodland. Connecting with local council officials and groups regarding future activities at the site. Expanding our donation net into social media and fundraising from online music sites. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | I confirm that the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and performance
| 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 | Our continued efforts were very successful in restricting the building development and shooting activity in Tawton Wood which lies adjacent to our Woodland site. The efforts we made not only prevented the full intended of the proposed building development in Tawton Wood, it also provided clear guidelines as to what we can and cannot do in Poets Wood regarding the erection of a shelter for those than might visit the wood in conjunction with our future plans. we continue to develop the site for the introduction of “Forest Bathing” (a Japanese concept that people use as an antidote to stress), “Music in the Woods”, Poetry recitals and following some requests, making the site available for interested families to scatter their loved ones ashes. All of these future plans rest heavily on obtaining the correct level of insurance which will involve a risk assessment of the site by the insurers. For this reason, our slow but continued efforts to make the site safe and accessible continue. |
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Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set N/A Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set N/A Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial review
| Financial review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Net book value £59,891 Cash at bank and in hand £5,237 Creditors (£3,977) |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves held are for the on going Maintenance of Poets wood |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| 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 | None |
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Donations Para 1.47 The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) N/A Para 1.46 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted None Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Gary Dyson (Chair) |
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Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees
Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | The broadleaf foundation |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1188383 |
| Charity’s principal address | Flat 8, 55A Augustus rd London SW19 6LW |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if |
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Gary Dyson | ~~any)~~ Gary Dyson |
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| Patrick Jacquelin |
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William Sirr | |||
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| Constance Starling | ||||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for 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 Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
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Signature(s)
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Full name(s) Gary Dyson
Position (for example Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 06/11/2025
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1188383
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31 December 2024 for The Broadleaf Foundation
Gary Dyson Flat 8, 55A Augustus rd London SW19 6LW
The Broadleaf Foundation Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 2 |
| Balance Sheet | 3 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 4 to 7 |
The Broadleaf Foundation Report of the Trustees for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
The Trustees of The Broadleaf Foundation present their annual report and unaudited accounts for the period ended 31st December 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
This report covers:
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Structure, governance and management
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Objectives and activities
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Achievements and performance
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Financial review
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Future plans
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
REGISTERED OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity number
1188383
Prinicpal address
Flat 8 55a Augustus Road London SW19 6LW
Trustees
G Dyson W E Sirr C L Starling P H Jacquelin
Approved by the board of trustees on 6th October 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
G Dyson - Trustee
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The Broadleaf Foundation Statement of Financial Activities for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
| Year ended | Period ended | ||||
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| 31.12.2024 | 31.12.2023 | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds |
Funds | ||
| £ | £ |
£ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | Notes | ||||
| Donations and legacies |
3 | 770 | 770 |
1473 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Charitable activities |
4 | 1027.22 | 1027 | 613 | |
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| NET INCOME |
(257) | (257) |
860 | ||
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| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds at brought forward | 61424 | 61424 | 60564 | ||
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| TOTAL FUNDS AT CARRIED FORWARD | 61167 | 61167 | 61424 | ||
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The Broadleaf Foundation
Balance Sheet 31 December 2024
| Year ended | Period ended | |||
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| 31.12.2024 | 31.12.2023 | |||
| Unrestricted Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Funds Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| Notes | £ £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||
| Tangible assets | 9 | 59891 | 59891 | 59891 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 5237 | 5237 | 5494 | |
| CREDITORS | ||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 6 | (3977) | (3977) | (3977) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||||
| LIABILITIES | 61167 | 61167 | 61424 | |
| NET ASSETS | 61167 | 61167 | 61424 | |
| FUNDS | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 7 | 61167 | 61167 | 61424 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 61167 | 61167 | 61424 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on …. October 6th 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
G Dyson - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Broadleaf Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Going Concern
The Trustees have reviewed the Financial Position of the Foundation and consider that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. There are no material uncertainties in relation to the going concern status of the Foundation.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
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The Broadleaf Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31 December 2023
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 December 2023.
| Year ended | Period ended | |
|---|---|---|
| 31.12.2024 | 31.12.2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| 3. INCOME | ||
| Donations | 770 | 1473 |
| 4. EXPENDITURE | ||
| Support Costs (See note 5) | 1027 |
613 |
| 5. SUPPORT COSTS | ||
| Repairs and maintenance | 692 | 1463 |
| Accountancy Fees | - | - |
| Motor expenses | 206 | 106 |
| Printing, postage and stationary | 72 | 72 |
| Sundries | 57 |
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| 6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||
| Accruals | - | - |
| Amounts due to related parties | 3997 | 3997 |
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The Broadleaf Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| 7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
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| Net | |||
| At | movement | At | |
| 01.01.2024 | In funds | 31.12.2024 | |
| £ | |||
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 61424 | (257) | 61167 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | |||
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| Unrestricted funds | £ | £ | £ |
| General fund | 770 | (1027) | (257) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 770 | (1027) | (257) |
8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
At the reporting date 31 December 20…, the charity had amounts due to a related party of £3,616
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The Broadleaf Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31 December 2023
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| 9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | ||
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| Freehold | ||
| property | Totals | |
| COST | £ | £ |
| At 1 January 2024 | 59891 | 59891 |
| Additions - | ||
| At 31 December 2024 | 59891 | 59891 |
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| DEPRECIATION | ||
| At 1 January 2024 | - | - |
| Charge for year | - | - |
| At 31 December 2024 | - | - |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||
| At 31 December 2024 | 59891 | 59891 |
| At 1 January 2024 | 59891 | 59891 |
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