Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] September 2024 to 31[st] August 2025
Charity name: Friends of Priestfield Arboretum (FoPA)
Charity registration number: 1191183
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To protect, preserve and enhance the collection of rare and interesting specimen trees at the privately owned Priestfield Arboretum, Stony Lane, Little Kingshill, Bucks replacing and adding to them as appropriate. |
| 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 |
Work parties to maintain the site and collection of trees. Open days to enable members of the public to enjoy and learn about the collection of trees. Produce a guidebook for members describing the history of the arboretum and listing the specimen trees. Maintain a list of members. Collect membership subscriptions to support the work of the CIO. Produce quarterly newsletters. Maintain a web site. Arrange liability insurance. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes |
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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Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | FoPA have continued to maintain the site and collections of trees. We held two open weekends with over 150 visitors attending each weekend. Regular visits have been made to the arboretum by the Little Kingshill Forest Schools group. Site maintenance has continued with significant clearance of invasive Laurel and Holly trees and removal of bramble. Several specimens, mostly pines, have died, due to disease or previous dry summers. A number of new specimens has been added to the collection. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | £12,961 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held in case needed for tree felling or other urgent problems |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1,500 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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 |
Membership subscriptions Open days and sale of guidebooks Other organised visits Donations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weather, in particular wind, rain, and drought, plus the risk of fire in dry spells |
| Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | Volunteers who are elected at the annual general meeting |
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 | Friends of Priestfield Arboretum |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1191183 |
| Charity’s principal address | Treguth Windsor Lane Little Kingshill Bucks HP16 0DP |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Brown | AGM | |||
| Liz Murray-Leslie | AGM | |||
| MaryWyatt | AGM | |||
| Paul Heath | AGM | |||
– 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
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for None 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
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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) Ian Phillip Brown
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date 21/01/26
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