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THE CURRY WOODS CONSERVATION TRUST (CIO)

REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 01 APRIL 2023

Charity Number: 1190031

Company number: CE0022249

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THE CURRY WOODS CONSERVATION TRUST (CIO)

REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 01 APRIL 2023

CONTENTS

Reference and administrative details

Receipts and payments account

Statement of assets

Notes to the accounts

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THE CURRY WOODS CONSERVATION TRUST (CIO) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 01 APRIL 2023

Trustees:

Charity registration number 1190031

Company number:

Company number: CE0022249 Charity address: The Woods, Curry Rivel Langport Somerset TA10 0PW

Bankers:

Barclays Bank Plc 46 North Street, Taunton TA1 1LZ

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THE CURRY WOODS CONSERVATION TRUST (CIO)

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 01 APRIL 2023

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 01 April 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on the final page and comply with applicable law.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Curry Woods Conservation Trust was registered as a charitable incorporated organisation on 22 June 2020 and is governed by its document dated 27 May 2020. The registered company number is CE022249. It is also a registered charity, number 1190031.

Reference and administrative details including the principal office address and details of trustees who served the charity during the period and up to the date of signing are shown above.

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Governing possible Document. Formal trustee training is provided on an ad hoc basis as required. All strategic decisions are taken by the trustees.

The trustees continue to review the major risks to which the charity is exposed, covering them as far as it is reasonably possible. All identified,relevant areas including financial risks and risks associated with personnel have been identified, assessed and safeguards have been put in place to eliminate or mitigate them.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The main charitable objectives of the CIO are:

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with some exotics and conifers. This approach will provide long term viability for the flora and fauna that constitute Curry Woods, while providing the benefits of additional carbon capture and also green space.

When planning the activities for the period the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance for charities for promoting the environment. The trustees believe the activities set out above and further described below under ‘achievements and performance’ clearly demonstrate the charity’s commitment to providing an identifiable public benefit and access to this benefit is not restricted in any way.

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THE CURRY WOODS CONSERVATION TRUST (CIO)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 01 APRIL 2023

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

In October 2022 we were delighted to hear that the Trust was awarded the Monk trophy for the best use of native plants by South West in Bloom (RHS Britain in Bloom). The Trust was also rated as Outstanding by the South West in Bloom judges.

A limited number of additional trees were planted in the 2022/3 winter, with the local scouts assisting under supervision. The scouts also assisted in work on the official public footpath through the mature woodland; in conjunction with the Somerset footpath team this has been clearly marked and improved by redirecting water from a spring that previously flowed down it in the winter.

Also in the mature wood a large glade has been enclosed by deer fencing. Sapling development inside the glade and in the immediate area outside it will be compared to identify the effects of grazing. The test plots set up in early 2022 on the area intended to be a wildflower meadow were seeded with a wildflower mixture in the autumn and the results of the different soil treatments will be compared in the summer of 2023.

At the entrance to the trust land a padlocked barrier, has been erected to prevent unauthorised vehicular access. There is space for people to walk through to the side of it and adjacent to it a permanent information board provides pictorial information about the trust and species to be seen on the land.

To finance these and other projects some fundraising has been undertaken. A grant was obtained from Wessex Water and we were very grateful to the owner of the local Burton Pynsent Monument who opened it for a day on behalf of the Trust. Donations were encouraged for the opportunity to climb it and this proved very popular with local people.

The website is maintained and up to date, there is a Facebook page and the Chairman writes articles for the local monthly magazine, which is distributed free throughout the village. There has been considerable interest generated in these ways and our AGM in December was well attended.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW Total receipts for the period were £1,946. arising from grants and donation5. Total paymettts were £2,150. PrinLipally lor land maititcnancc and the projects outlined aix)v¢. RESERVESI POLICY The trustees closely Tnonitor the charity's finarteial WSllion and seek to ensurc ihe reserv¢5 are sufficiept t meet its ongoing liabilities. The charity does not alm io hold substantial utrcstricted re5erve5. Signed by order of tht truste£s. l)r Petf r Goodenougb Chair Approved by the trust¢¢%. THE CURRY WOODS CONSERVATION TRUST (CIO) TRUSTEES APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 01 APRIL 2023 We confirm that the Receipts and payments Atcounts below have been prepared from the books and records of the Charity. All other rèlevant information has been made available for their preparation. Dr P Goodenough Mr A Cockerell 144 3¢33

THE CURRY WOODS CONSERVATION TRUST (CIO)

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 01 APRIL 2023

Current period
General funds
RECEIPTS £
Donations 634
Grants
Somerset County Council		 400
Wessex Water Environment Fund 750
HMRC Gift Aid 162
Total receipts for the year £ 1,946
PAYMENTS
Insurance 136
Contractor for chipping cuttings after hedge laying 460
Cost of erecting barrier and fence at field entrance 172
Cost of materials and labour for erecting deer fencing 1,044
Cost of public information signs and boards 162
Maintenance costs for site (tree watering, grass cutting etc.) 176
Total payments for the year £2,150
Cash, bank and similar funds brought forward £4,149
Cash, bank and similar funds carried forward £3,945

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THE CURRY WOODS CONSERVATION TRUST cio STATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND LIABILITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 01 APRIL 2023 MONETARY ASSF.TS Bank Lurreni Account £3,945 OTHER NON-MONETARY ASSFTS 3.1 Hectare5 of field and woiylland. £61,549 We confirni that the above Sthiement of Assets in an accurate record of ihe Charity's assets ai the period end. Dr P Goodenough Daie-___ A Cocke￿1] pl,*4 ZCIS

THE CURRY WOODS CONSERVATION TRUST (CIO)

N OTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 01 APRIL 2023

1) Accounting Policies

The accounts above have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis, in line with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" {SRF FRS L02} and the Charities Act 2011.

All assets of €250 and over have been included in total assets. All expenses under £250 are included in maintenance costs.

2) Remuneration

No remuneration has been paid to the Charity’s trustees in the period.

3) T rustees’ expenses

No Trustees expenses have been reimbursed in the period

4) Funds General fund: This fund exists to deal with the day-to-day receipts and payments of the association. These funds represent the funds of the Trust that are not subject to any restriction regarding their use and may be applied in achieving any of the objectives of the charity as decided by trustees.

5) No guarantees have been given by the charity.

6) There are no debts outstanding at the date of the statement of assets and liabilities which is owed by the charity and which is secured by an express charge on any assets of the charity.

7) If the CIO is wound up, each member of the CIO is liable to contribute to the assets of the CIO such amount {but not more than £10} as may be required for payment of the debts and liabilities of the CIO

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contracted before that person ceases to be a member, for payment of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up, and for adjustment of the rights of the contributing members among themselves. 'Member’ includes any person who is member of the ClO within 12 months before the commencement of the winding up. But, subject to that, the members of the CIO have no liability to contribute to its assets if it is wound up, and accordingly have no personal responsibility for the settlement of its debts and liabilities beyond the amount that they are liable to contribute.

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