Trustees. Annual Report for the period PerKxl start date To Peri1 end date From oi Ottober 2022 30 September 2023 Section A Reference and administration detai Is Charity name Knowle. Dorridge and Benuey Heath Neighbourhood Forum CIO Other names charity is known by KD8H Neighbourhood Forum Registered charity number Irf any) 1190521 Charitys principal address Office 2. Greswolde H(se 197b Station Road Knowle. Solihull Postcode B93 OPU Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (rf any) Dates acted rf not for whole ar Roger Cook Elisabeth Hedley Gary Green Andrew Marston Chair Secretary Treasurer lan Kay Commenced 13 October 2022 Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Oescription of the charity's trusts Type of goveming document Constitution: Code of Practi How the charity is constituted Charitsble 1ncoryted Ckganisation ICIOI
Section C Ob'ectives and activities Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its goveming document l. To w(Mnote for the public benèfii h¥h standards of planning and architerture in or affecting the Knthvle. Dorri(e and Bentley Heath NeighLN)urhood Area. 2. The protectic¥6. pre5erwJiion. improVt and rewtslis3ti( of the natural and built environment in or affectir the Knthe. Dcridge and Bentley Heath Neighbourhood Area. 3. To promote sustsinable ivelopment forthe public benefft by: the weseNation. conservation and protertion ofthe environment and the prudent u of resources." the promotion of sustainable means of &hievirE economic growth and regeneration. Sustainable dthlopment means"develoFKnentwhich meets the needs of the present without cixnpromising the ability of filtU generations to meet their owt) need<. In furtherance of the ab(sve objects but not Otrlse the tnjstees shall run NeIghjrho0d Forurn for Knowle. tkridge and Bentley He3th to Pf(MnOte and or improve thÈ 50Ci31 ecoTh)mic and envronmental welkbeing of the tha. Summary of Ihe main activities undertaken for tt public benefrt in relation to these objects The Forum currentty prepares a full and detaled report on its activities on 3 biennial basis. The latest full rewrt coverire the two ar period April 2021 to March 2023 has been completed and available on ourwebstte Iwww.kthh-np.orgl. In 9Jmmary, since October 2022, the activities in which the Forum has performed a k£y role representing the Knu*Ae. Dorridge and Bentley Heath community has included.. maintainirE and tmwoving commun4(2tion with residents engaging with Solihull Council. residents and key stakeholders with regard to matters aSlated with the Emeryir¥ IcKal Plan and the Government National Plannrng Policy Framework INPPFI consultation review and input to local Hanning Applitation matters NeI£hbJrho0d Plan Monit1 and preparation of a draft update for consultation communtty projects- Neighbourhotsd Community InfraStruttU Levy INCILI broaden4rg the Forum's reach and engagement on commtjnity matters includtng setting OLrt a path to ensure the Forum t5 a fimi finanoal footing so wè can continue to serve community. In carrying outthè programme OfW the trustees have had due regard to the guidance issued by the tharity commissi[ on public benefit
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during year Maintsining comnwnication The Fowm has communicated to its membets, residents and local bUnesseS using a number of communication thannels indudit*: e-newsletters emails, telephone. kn to fa plaang Fowm responses to planning 3ppli(ations on Our web site on-line consultstions enabli residents to vote on their priorities for utilising NCIL funds issuing mernber alerts coverin£ urgent and important topics restdent surveys- e.g. undertaking a comprehensive survey on the Governments consultstion on prorM)sed (hanges to the National Planning Policy Framework INPPFI participation sn local community events e.g. Knowle Heritage weekends. Dorridge Day, Coronation Event linduding the Big Help Outl etc enabling direct. positive and wdlued feedback Public Open Forum Events attracting up to 2(Ki local residents Emerging Solihull Local14an The Solihull Lo(al Plan has unfortunatefy been paused at the examination stage following challerges to the Inspectors. preliminary condusions and the subsequent Government consultation on possible amendments to the National Planning Policry Framework INPPFI. The Forum has been proactive in the following areas: Issued a comprehensive questionnaire on the proposed changes to National Planning Policy and how they may affect the KDBH Area, partiojlarly in regard to green belt FX)licy. housing density and local infrastructure. Over responses received with 71YA also providing detsiled tomments. induding a number very supportive of the Forum's tontribution in representing the wishes of the cornmunity Provided detailed responses to outline planning appli(ations submitted by promoters on the larger KN2 Arden Triangle. site Pressed Solihull Counal Officers and Councillors to be induded in discussions and preparation of the comprehensive masterplan for the 'Arden Triangle. site Submitted detailed responses to the NFFP consultation on behalf of the community Ensured members and residents were regularly updated on emeoing developments regarding the Loc31 Plan Planning Application Thwnitorin& review and tnput: The Forum has reviewed. on a weekly basis. the planning applications under consultation for the KDBH Area to monitrjr adhence to Neighbourhood Plan policies and vthere apFYopriate. responds accordingly.
A schedule of all applications received. reviewed and responded to were posted on our website Objections Vre submitted to 14 planning a1CtiOn5, considered to be of KDBH wide significan. Ofthese. six were approved. three were refused and fve were withdrawn or a deosion still awaited by the reporting year- end 30 September 2023 Regular meeb.ngs were estsblished wTrth the Head of Planning, Design and engagement Services at Solihull Council to review and discuss objections to planning applications received and responded to Following the rnt Forum AGM a highly interactive question and answer session vrds condurted with attendees on local planning matters which was extremely well Tlved and also provided valuable feedback to the Forum team. Neighbourhood Plan Monitoring and Update: Neighbourhood Plan MoTritoring- The Neighbourhood Plan includes a commitment by the Forum to review its policies, monitor adherence and delivery to ensure it remains relewant and the policies a effective. The Monitoring Report is prepared and issued on a biennial basis. The latest Report, covers the period from April 2021 to Marth 2023 and is published on our website Iwww.kdbh-n or Overall. the Monitoring Report demonstrates there is now far Ereater awareness and consideration of NP polities b¥ the Council and developers alike which is very positive. The Monitoring Report requires a considerable amount of work and analysis by the Forum and at a recent review Meeti WFth the Council it was agreed to streamline and align the production of the next reporL A working group has been set up to take this initiative forward. Neighbourhood Plan Updats- It is now five years since the Neighbourhood Plan Yas approved following a 96% supportive vote in 2019 by residents at referendum. A great deal has happened Sin then and last year, anticipatirE the conclusion of the Solihull Local Plan review, we set to work reviewing and updating the Neighbourhood Plan INP)- A lirst draft update of the NP has been produced by the Forum planning team and posted on our website together with an explanatrjry note. Preliminary consultation with Solihull Council has commenced and shortly we will be seeknng views and comments from the wider KDBH community prior to finalising and issuing the Plan Update. Community Projects- Neighl)ourhood Community Infrastrurture Levv This is a vital part of the Forum's work and engagement with the local community. Since the NeIghurhood Plan was approved in April 2019 land as a direct result of having additional funding availaLle to the community by virtue of it) projett funding totalling £250.txx) for the KDBH community has been secured. In the 2022 NCILfunding round tive community projerts were sucSsful in bidding for funds amounting to £103,(KK). The projects were Dorridge Cricket Club- second pitch and changing facilÈties1£48.(KKII, Dorridge Scouts Group- roof
modifications and replacement IEIS.(XM)l. Knowle and Dorridge Cricket Club- clubhouse redevelopment{£20.)Ol, KDBH Neighbourhood Forum- community enga£ement and social infrastructure building I£IO.(XIO) and the Northern Gateway to Kft0e- landscaping and public realm improvements1£9,9601. An on-line resident consultstion and voting preferences exercise was conducted, as in previous years, on bids submitted and the results provided to the Council prior to the final assessmenL As the Forum had submitted a bid for fundin& on this occasion, we did not play a role in the review, assessment and consideration of the bids. Broadening the Fornm's reath and future of the Forum Funding: All Government funding for the Forum ceased when the Neighbourhood Plan was adopted in April 2019. &nce then. the Forum had existed on dwindling remaining funds and 'one-off' ad-hoc donations which severely limited the scope of its activities. Costs had been kept to an absolute minimum by a small team of dedicated volunteers. Last year in an effort to address this the Forum: consulted residents on F)5$1b1e funding options met with Icol Counollors to seek their views and lobby for funding. The Forum was pleased to re1ve very positive feedback although no funding had been forthcoming by the end of last year sought to strengthen relationships with other local community organisations induding The Knowle Society. Dorridge and District Residents Association IDDRAI and Visit Knowle to discuss other ways of delivering our objectives. We are extremely pleased to confimi that following a successful bid for NCIL funding from Solihull Counal for £IO.O(Ll, announced in March 2023, the Forum is now on a muth4mproved financial footing. We have identified a number of Projects to achieve the outcome of broadening the Forum's reach and engagement on community matters including: Substantially increasing Forum membership induding younger members- in the past twelve Months we have increased our membership by an impressive 180A Resident consultation on prioritisation of Community infrastructure projects Consultstion and engagement with the community following the Inspettors, recommendations on the Solihull Local Plan Review and refresh of Community Actions set out in the Neighbourhood Plan Creation of a master-KAan for the KDBH Area. IrUdIng highways, parking, cycle and pedestrian routes etc- in aSXiation with key stakeholders to include Solihull Council, residents and key local community groups and org3nisations- Visit Knowle. The Knowle Society. DDRA and other members of the 'B93 Togetherf Group.
Section E Financial review In March 2023 the Forum was successful in applying for grant funding of £lO,OCiI from the Solihull Council Neighbourhocmd Community Infrastructure Structure Levv INCIL) 202212023 budget to undertake a community engagement and social infrastructure projett across the KDBH Area. In addition, other donations totalling £732 were received, primarily from the Knowle kniety as well as £51J) at the end of the previous finanaal year from the t)orridge & District Residents Association. Year End Accounts The NCIL grant is reported in the accounts as 'restricted funds, and may only be expended on project items specifically identified and agreed within the grant application. Total receipts for the year totalled £10.732 with payments amounting to £1,345, of which restricted funds payments totalled £557. The majority of the remaining NCIL grant funding will be spent during the 202312024 financial year. Post yearnd the Forum reiVed notification at the end of February 2024 that Solihull Counal had approved a budget contribution in the sum of £IO,ODO per annum from 2024125 onwards. subject to the necessary agreements being put in place to enable the funding to be drawn down as required. We wish to place on record our grateful thanks to Solihull Council Members, Officers and Ward Countillors. as well as the.resIden associations. KDBH residents and local businesses for the support and encouragement provided to the Neighlurhood Forum. This has enabled us to achieve longer term funding so that we can continue to serne and represent the KDBH community. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charltys trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Position Roger Cook ElisaLth Hedley Chair Secreta Date 21" March 2024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WAIES 11911521 Nai91knwhoOd Fomm CKI Recei tsand ents accounts CC16a For the perkxl Section A Receipts and payments Unrostrlctèd Restricted Endowment TotsS fvnds Laslyeor A1 Recei SMBC Crauncl FundAw•r DoThath)ns 622 AR) 10.732 set See tabr8 tota 732 tlTr.732 622 A3Pa 377 Equiprno 33 451 226 40 BHnk Cha Sub total 770 A4 Asset and inveslment Sub to 770 Netofreceipts/(payments) - A5 TTrnsfers between funds A6 Cash fijnds last yearend Cash f4tsMls this yaar ènd 9J87 148 21 2.669 "2,521 1708 CCXX R1 n¢S ISSI 1410212024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted lunds Restricted funds Endowrnent funds to t*aresLÈ Categories Details 81 fuNIs xFA(5)1 funds fur funds Eletails Curreni vahJ• Details val Jetails B4 Assets retained for charity's oY4n 4Sa Details B5 Uabilittes Date ol fov StyJEkabJre Pmt Name R VICook EHed CCXX R2 ISSI
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Seetion A Independent Examiner's Report Report to tho tr0$1 members of Know Dorridge and Bentley Heath Neighbourhood Forum CIO On accounts lor the year ended 30° Septemtr 2023 Charity no lrfany) 1190521 Set out on pages I report to the trusts on my examination of the accounts of the above charity rthe Trusf) for year erKled 30A)9r2023 Responsibilities and As the charity tDJstees of the Trust, you are reskYJnstrJle for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in aC0)rdan wth the requirements of the Chaiities Act 2011 fthe Acr). I report in reswt of my examinatM)n of the Tfusvs a(OUnts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act arKI In caTrn9 out my examination, I hae folbwed the atplicable DireLXN)ns given by th8 Chanty Commission urKler section 1495)Ib) of Ihe Act. Indepond•nt I have Completed my examinati. I confimi that no material matters have examinorfs statsmont Con to my attention ") in cOnrtiOn with Ihe examination wthich gives me (xuse to believe that in. any material respect.. accounts.ng records not kept in acc(Kdants with SeCtiC 130 of the Acl or the accL)unts do not acojrd wlth re(x)rds I have no concems and have come asS no ¢)Iher matters in connection with the examination to which attention shoukl be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reath&X. . Please lete the ¥stYds iiy brnckBts rfthey tb not apply. Signed: Name: Andrew Mark Dobson Relevant professional qualrfication(s) or body {rfany): ACM&CGMA Address: Rana House Frog Lane Ilmington. CWd6 4LQ IER October 2018