## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From 1/01/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 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 conservaton, protecton and_
_improvement of the physical and natural_
_environment, including biodiversity, of_
_Bradlaugh Fields, Northampton in partcular_
_but not exclusively by:_
_a) carrying out work to protect, care for and_
_manage or assist in managing the site as a_
_habitat for fora and fauna and as a wild area._
_b) involving the wider public in actvites such_
_as working partes, wildlife events, path_
_maintenance, liter 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 beneft of the inhabitants_
_of Northampton and the surrounding area the_
_provision of facilites for recreaton or other_
_leisure tme occupaton in the interests of social_
_welfare and with the object of improving the_
_conditon of life of the said inhabitants, in_
_partcular by supportng, developing, improving_
_and protectng Bradlaugh Fields and Barn,_
_Northampton._|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for thepublic|Para 1.17 and
1.19|In accordance with the Bradlaugh Fields
and Barn constitution objectives the|
|benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.||trustees have carried out the following
activities during 2020, 2021,2022, 2023
and 2024.
**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 2024 thanks to the hard work of
everyone involved in achieving this crucial
award
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|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 Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers The charity works in collaboration with the
## Other
‘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.
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.
The relationship with local churches
continues through the ‘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.
Volunteer afternoon tea event held at the
community barn to thank all of the
Bradlaugh volunteers for their support.
Pond rejuvenation project.
Christmas celebration event supported by
carol singers from the local schools.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
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|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
|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||
|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 potential 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|
|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)**
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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
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51||
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|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51||
|Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Bradlaugh Fields and Barn|
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|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|1190797|
|Charity’s principal address|Fulford Drive
Northampton
NN2 7NX|
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
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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**
**Signature(s) Full name(s)** Ann-Marie Boulter **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc) Date** 30[th] September 2025
## **Charity Commission**
## Charity Commission Annual Return 2023
## **BRADLAUGH FIELDS AND BARN**
Charity registration number: 1190797
**Most of the information you give in this form will become publicly available on the Register of Charities. Any field that the Charity Commission will not display will be clearly marked. This document is a record of the information provided in the Annual Return 2023.**
## **Financial period**
## **Financial period start date**
01/01/2023
## **Financial period end date**
31/12/2023
## **Income and spending**
## **Income £**
£12,476
## **Spending £**
£12,072
**Number of contracts from government**
**How many contracts (other than grant agreements) did your charity receive from central government or a local authority during the financial period for this return?**
0
## **Number of grants from government**
**How many grants did your charity receive from central government or a local authority during the financial period for this return?**
0
## **Income breakdown**
## **Donations and legacies (excluding Endowments Received)**
£367
## **Charitable activities**
£335
## **Other trading activities**
£11,774
## **Investments**
£0
## **Other**
£0
## **Recipients of grants**
**Please round all figures to the nearest pound (do not enter decimal points or commas).Individuals**
£0
## **Other charities**
£0
**Other organisations that are not charities**
£0
## **Trustee payments**
## **Excluding out of pocket expenses, for what were any of the trustees paid during the financial period for this return?**
⊠ e. None of the trustees have been paid
**Did any of the trustees resign and take up employment with your charity in the financial period of this return?**
No
## **Income from outside the UK**
**Did your charity receive income from outside of the United Kingdom in the financial period of this return?**
No
## **Delivering activities outside the United Kingdom**
**Did your charity deliver charitable activities outside of the United Kingdom in the financial period of this return?**
No
## **Spending outside England & Wales**
**Did your charity spend funds outside of the United Kingdom in the financial period of this return?**
No
**Trading subsidiaries**
**Does the charity have any trading subsidiaries?**
No
## **Charity contact details correct**
## **Is the contact address displayed from the Register of Charities, correct?**
Yes
## **Charity headquarters details correct**
## **Is this the same address that you use as your charity's administrative headquarters?**
Yes
## **Charity contact address**
Bradlaugh Fields and Barn
Fulford Drive
Northampton
NN2 7NX
## **Charity Headquarters address**
Bradlaugh Fields and Barn
Fulford Drive
Northampton
NN2 7NX
**Membership type**
**Is the charity part of a wider group structure with a parent body and subsidiary bodies?** no, the charity is not part of a wider group structure
## **Employment contract types**
## **People were permanently employed by your charity**
0
## **People were on fixed-terms contracts with your charity**
0
## **Self-employed people were working for your charity**
0
## **Governance policies**
## **Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures**
Not applicable
## **Safeguarding policy and procedures**
Yes
## **Financial reserves policy and procedures**
Yes
## **Complaints policy and procedures**
Not applicable
## **Serious incident reporting policy and procedures**
Not applicable
## **Internal risk management policy and procedures**
Not applicable
## **Trustee expenses policy and procedures**
Not applicable
**Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures**
Not applicable
## **Investing charity funds policy and procedures**
Not applicable
## **Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures**
Not applicable
## **Bullying and harassment policy and procedures**
Not applicable
## **Social media policy and procedures**
Yes
## **Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures**
Not applicable
## **Safeguarding**
**Has your charity provided services to children and/or adults at risk in the financial period of the return?**
No
## **External risk and impact**
## **Donations,**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Other income - grants**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Other income - contracts**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Other income - investment**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Expenditure on charitable activities**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Expenditure on overheads**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Number of volunteers**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Number of employees**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Number of trustees**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Fundraising activities**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Capacity to deliver services**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Total service demand**
Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable
## **Volunteers**
**Excluding trustees, provide an estimate of the number of volunteers who carried out charitable activities on behalf of your charity in the United Kingdom during the financial period of this return?**
20
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## **Declaration**
**Your role at the charity (select one):**
⊠ Trustee
|**Given names**|Ann-Marie|
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|**Family name**|Boulter|
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|**Telephone**|07984857909|
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|**Email**|amboulter1@outlook.com|
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|**Date submitted**|08/10/2024|
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