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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1190797
Charity's principal address Fulford Drive Northampton Postcode NN2 7NX
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Ann-Marie Boulter Chair Board of Trustees 2 Anthony Marriott Board of Trustees 3 Jane Percival Board of Trustees 4 Karen Watkins Treasurer From 9[th] October 2021 Board of Trustees
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution adopted 12[th] August 2020 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organization How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are appointed for a term of two years and appointments are Trustee selection methods agreed by all current trustees. (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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The charity also works in collaboration with the “Friends of Bradlaugh” committee who are volunteers from the local community, West Northamptonshire Council Park Rangers, and Idverde. Plus, a group of volunteers supporting the green space and activities within the barn.
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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parties;
- trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
1) To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, including biodiversity, of Bradlaugh Fields, Northampton in particular but not exclusively by: a) carrying out work to protect, care for and manage or assist in managing the site as a habitat for flora and fauna and as a wild area. b) involving the wider public in activities such as working parties, wildlife events, path maintenance, litter picking and other events in accordance with the objects or other events acceptable to the site owners with their permission and in accordance with the objects. c) developing Bradlaugh Fields and Barn as a local education centre in accordance with the objects, either alone or in co-operation with the local authorities and other persons or bodies. 2) To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Northampton and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants, in particular by supporting, developing, improving and protecting Bradlaugh Fields and Barn, Northampton. In accordance with the Bradlaugh Fields and Barn constitution objectives the trustees have carried out the following activities during 2020, 2021, 2022. Green Flag Application 2020 In applying for the Green Flag award which we were awarded in 2020 this fitted in with plans to continue to promote conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment, including biodiversity. We have ensured the park appeals to the local community, is a welcoming space and standards of maintenance are in line with protecting the natural environment, and encouraging wildlife. Working in collaboration with the West Northamptonshire Council Park Rangers, Idverde and Friends of Bradlaugh Fields and Barn. Green Flag status has been retained in 2022 thanks to the efforts of everyone involved in this crucial status award. Despite Covid-19 we have increased community engagement within the wildlife park with growing numbers of volunteers joining maintenance projects to help support and preserve the habitat, and improve the park’s environment for the community focusing on conservation projects. This is mirrored with high engagement rates including volunteers working in the café
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and general volunteering.
In addition, there has been an opening up of primary age school parties visiting the outdoor school learning and play area, specifically Forest School projects, in collaboration with the local council park ranger.
Through a strong focus on social media, particularly Facebook we have grown the Bradlaugh page audience and there are now over 3,600 members, this is the main social media engagement area. We ran a successful Wildlife Trust “Go wild in 30 days” in June 2020 and June 2021 encouraging members to become involved with nature and enhance their well-being. We also ensure there are regular posts on twitter and the Bradlaugh instagram pages. In addition, a new modern website was created in 2019, improving visitor numbers and enhancing the Bradlaugh image.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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The collaboration of the “Friends of Bradlaugh” committee, West Northamptonshire Council Park Rangers, Idverde and a group of volunteers supporting the green space are the backbone of Bradlaugh and it is the collaboration of these groups, and the efforts and the passion of all the volunteers which makes Bradlaugh a success, without the volunteers it would be a poorer place and their support is extremely valued by the trustees and everyone involved.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
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Photography competitions on social media.
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Nature connection sessions which engage the local community and develops health and well-being.
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Outdoor conservation projects.
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Easter celebration event.
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Queen’s jubilee event.
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Home made cake event.
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Wildflowers/plants in the area.
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Dog behavior day.
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Contactless payment introduced.
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Change of chair on the “Friends of Bradlaugh”
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Working with volunteer work parties from local businesses to improve the wildlife park area.
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Section E Financial review
Cash at bank at 31/12/2022 £6,436.00. These are funds from the barn Brief statement of the café takings and events. All monies are spent back within the park charity’s policy on reserves outside area and inside the barn.
Providing a contactless payment option has helped our customers and boosted funds. We are also use grant options to help promote Bradlaugh further and involve and support the local community to help preserve the wildlife park.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
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)
Full name(s) Ann-Marie Boulter Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 16[th] December 2023
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Registered Charity No: 1190797
BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2022
BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 2 |
| Balance sheet | 3 |
| Notes to the accounts | 4 |
BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN
Page 1
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Charity Name:
Bradlaugh Fields and Barn
Charity Number: 1190797 (Registered 12 August 2020) Registered Address: Bradlaugh Fields and Barn Fulford Drive Northampton NN2 7NX
Trustees:
Ann-Marie Boulter (Chair) Anthony Marriott Jane Percival Jovita Kodyte Karen Watkins (Treasurer)
Accountants: DNG Dove Naish LLP Eagle House 28 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5AJ
Bankers: Natwest
BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
| 2022 £ Receipts Grant – Northants Sport - Grant – Northampton Town Community Fund 500 Grant - NBC – Nature connection - Barn Hire 143 Refreshments and events 7,585 Donations including Waitrose wild flowers 822 Purple remembrance poppy donations - Other - _ 9,050 _ Payments MuddyFaces Event- Nature connection 1,780 Photography 66 Capital costs 233 Educational course- Nature connection 614 Catering supplies 2,903 Repairs and maintenance 468 Events expenses - Cleaning including products 1,442 Accountancy fees 300 Advertising 156 Internet costs 955 Printing, postage & Stationary - Other expenses - Insurance 309 Purple remembrance poppy to Murphys army - _ 9,226 _ Net Receipts/(Payments) (176) Cash funds at 1 January 2022 6,612 _ Cash funds at 31 December 2022 6,436 |
2021 £ 800 - 2,982 240 3,043 350 67 - _ 7,482 _ - - 889 2,350 2,115 536 1,096 420 636 163 673 75 154 309 67 _ 9,483 _ (2,001) 8,613 _ 6,612 |
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All receipts and payments are unrestricted.
BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN
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BALANCE SHEET
YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
| CURRENT ASSETS Bank balance Cash Balance Unrestricted funds |
2022 £ 5,839 597 __ 6,436 ____ |
2021 £ 6,083 529 __ 6,612 ____ |
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These financial statements on pages 3 to 4 were approved by the Trustees on ….............
Signed: ………………………….. Signed:………………………….. Ann-Marie Boulter (Chair) Karen Watkins (Treasurer)
BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared under the receipts and payments method of accounting for smaller charities.
The accounts are consistently prepared using this method.
2. TAXATION
The Fields and Barn is a registered charity and is not liable to taxation.
3. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The Board is under the control of its trustees, the members of which are listed on page 1 of the Accounts, and are responsible for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the charity.