## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date**
**Charity name:** Bradlaugh Fields and Barn
## **Charity registration number: 1190797**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document|Para 1.17|_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._|
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|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|In accordance with the Bradlaugh
Fields and Barn constitution objectives
the trustees have carried out the
following activities during 2020,
2021,2022, and 2023.
**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 2023 thanks
to the hard work of everyone involved in
achieving this crucial award.|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees confirm they are aware of
the guidance and have taken it into
into account when making relevant
decisions.|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including
|program related
investment|||
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|Contribution made by
volunteers.|Para 1.38||
|Other||The charity works in collaboration with
the ‘Friends of Bradlaugh’ committee
who are volunteers from the local
community, West Northamptonshire
Council Park Rangers, Idverde and the
Community Payback Team. Plus, a
group of volunteers supporting the
green space and activities within the
barn and café. Teamwork with L.I.V.E
(West Northamptonshire Councils’ -
Learning, Independence, Volunteering
and Employment team).|
## **Achievements and Performance**
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|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|Green flag status retained protecting
and improving the physical and natural
environment.
Planting apple trees in the newly
created orchard near the barn.
Nature connection sessions which
helped engage with the local
community and develops health and
well-being.
Working with local businesses and
corporate volunteer parties alongside
Bradlaugh volunteers to help support
and improve the wildlife park.
Wildlife park conservation projects to
maintain the park environment and
provide improvements.
Developed relationship with local
churches to hold ‘Woodland Church’
community group activities once a
month at the barn.|
Working with Community Payback team and the local council community café team - L.I.V.E. Dog behavioural day event which provided support for the many dog walkers who frequent the park. Bradlaugh barn Easter celebration event for the local community. Christmas celebration event for the local community.
## **Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of
Para 1.41
fundraising activities
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period|Para 1.21||
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Reserve policy is in place which sets
aside money reserves to cover a drop
in income. The barn café is the charity’s
main income (excluding grants which
are applied for and spent on specific
requirements and community events).
Intake regularly fluctuates and there are
annual regular and one off costs that
need to be covered.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£4000.00|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22||
|Details of fund materially
in deficit|Para 1.24||
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|Para 1.23||
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|The charity’s principal
sources of funds
(including any fundraising)|
Para 1.47||
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|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46||
|A description of the
principal risks facing the
charity|Para 1.46||
|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing
document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|The charity’s constitution governing
document sets out the charitable
purpose and how the charity is run.|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation
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|Trustees are appointed for a term of
two years by a resolution passed at a
properly convened meeting of the
charity trustees**.**
In selecting individuals for appointment
as trustees, the charity trustees must
have regard to the skills, knowledge
and experience for the effective
administration of the CIO.|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s Para 1.51 organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other
## **Reference and Administrative details**
Charity name
Bradlaugh Fields and Barn
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|Registered charity number|1190797|
|Charity’s principal address|Fulford Drive
Northampton
NN2 7NX|
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## – 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 trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
|**Signed** **on behalf of**|**the charity’s trustees**||
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|**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|||
||Ann-Marie Boulter||
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Chair||
||28th0ctober 2024||
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**Registered Charity No: 1190797**
## **BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN**
## **ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023**
**BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN**
**ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
|**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 2023**
**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 (Treasurer) Karen Watkins
**Accountants:** Shaw Gibbs Ltd Eagle House 28 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5AJ **Bankers:** Natwest
**BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN**
**Page 2**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
|**2023**
**£**
**Receipts**
**Grant – Northampton Town Community Fund**
**-**
**Barn Hire**
**335**
**Refreshments and events**
**11,774**
**Donations including Waitrose wild flowers**
**367**
**Other**
**-**
**_______**
**12,476**
**_______**
**Payments**
**MuddyFaces Event- Nature connection**
**-**
**Photography**
**-**
**Capital costs**
**-**
**Educational course- Nature connection**
**-**
**Catering supplies**
**5,615**
**Repairs and maintenance**
**1,997**
**Events expenses**
**589**
**Cleaning including products**
**1,800**
**Accountancy fees**
**-**
**Advertising**
**326**
**Internet costs**
**1,053**
**Printing, postage & Stationary**
**90**
**Other expenses**
**390**
**Insurance**
**212**
**_______**
**12,072**
**_______**
**Net Receipts/(Payments)**
**404**
**Cash funds at 1 January 2023**
**6,436**
**_______**
**Cash funds at 31 December 2023**
**6,840**|**2022**
**£**
**500**
**143**
**7,585**
**822**
**-**
**_______**
**9,050**
**_______**
**1,780**
**66**
**233**
**614**
**2,903**
**468**
**-**
**1,442**
**300**
**156**
**955**
**-**
**-**
**309**
**_______**
**9,226**
**_______**
**(176)**
**6,612**
**_______**
**6,436**|
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All receipts and payments are unrestricted.
**BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN**
**Page 3**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
## **YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
|**CURRENT ASSETS**
Bank balance
Cash Balance
Unrestricted funds|**2023**
**£**
5,631
1,209
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6,840
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**£**
5,839
597
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6,436
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These financial statements on pages 3 to 4 were approved by the Trustees on 10 June 2024.
Signed: Signed:
Ann-Marie Boulter (Chair)
Jane Percival (Treasurer)
**BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN**
**Page 4**
**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
## **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.
## **4. CASH EXPENSES**
Other expenses includes £261 cash expenses dated October 2019 which were not included in the accounts at the time.
## **5. CASH DIFFERENCE**
There is an immaterial £52 difference between the book keeping cash balance and the actual cash held. This is most likely a timing difference but it will be written off next year to expenses. Going forwards the cash is being reconciled monthly.