## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** ## **FOR THE PERIOD 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022** Charity Name: Crosstown Community Orchard Charity Registration Number: 1191549 ## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** ## **Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document** 1. To encourage for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and expansion of a community orchard in Knutsford and the preservation of their genetic biodiversity, landscape and heritage value. 2. To advance the education of the public in horticulture and in particular but not exclusively orchard management skills. ## **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.** This year built on the success of the creation of the orchard and saw increased volunteer and wider community support for the space. Regular work days were well attended and the orchard has been well maintained with community support. The biodiversity of the orchard was furthered during the year with additional planting. A survey of the wildflower meadow (sown in 2021) found around fifty species. Two key events were held to bring the community together in the space, starting with a highly successful Wassail and our summer BBQ. Our attempted jubilee event was unsuccessful due to poor weather. We hosted our second skills workshop, which focused on teaching pruning, this coincided with a workday and also saw get its first winter pruning. We also held a bat walk and moth trapping event with Cheshire Wildlife Trust which was very successful. **Crosstown Community Orchard** Squirrel Brook 68 Manor Park South Knutsford WA16 8AN Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registration: 1191549 **www.crosstowncommunityorchard.org.uk** ## **Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit** We confirm the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding the activities of the charity. ## **ACHIVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** ## **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** The main achievements of the charity in the period were: - a) Hosted a pruning workshop where volunteers learnt how to properly prune fruit trees - b) Hosting a very successful Wassail event to toast in the new year and encourage people to enjoy the orchard - c) Hosting a regular (Monthly) volunteer workday in the orchard to undertake general maintenance and improvement - d) Creating a bed for fruit bushes (ready for planting in 2023) - e) Securing donations of tools for recycling, creating a bank of tools for volunteers to use - f) Hosting a second successful community BBQ - g) Hosting a well attended bat-walk and moth trapping - h) Planting thirty additional whip trees in the borders and guelder rose at the top of the orchard - i) Planting additional wildflower plug-plants and native bulbs - j) Receiving ‘outstanding’ in the North West in Bloom “It’s Your Neighbourhood” awards More broadly, the space has been used by the wider community, from individuals enjoying the space for its tranquillity to the local scouting group holding activities in the orchard during the summer. ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** ## **Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period** The charity continues to be in a good financial position. A large unrestricted donation from Coop supports the general funds of the charity, whilst two large donations from local businesses (being treated as restricted funds for education) **Crosstown Community Orchard** Squirrel Brook 68 Manor Park South Knutsford WA16 8AN Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registration: 1191549 **www.crosstowncommunityorchard.org.uk** will support the charity’s work over the coming years. The charity is continuing to spend from the successful grants received in 2021. ## **Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held** The charity has no specific reserves policy, its unrestricted funds form its reserves. ## **Amount of reserves held** The charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,113. ## **Other declarations** No funds are materially in deficit. The charity has no uncertainties about its continuation as a going concern. ## **Principal Sources of Funds** During the period a total of £4,118 was received. This included donations from Chancery Gate and Triton, the Coop and Cross Town WI. A small grant was received from Cheshire East Council and the two main events also generated some income towards the cost of the events. ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **Type of governing document** Constitution ## **How is the charity constituted?** Foundation model Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) ## **Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions** Trustees appoint up to six of the seven trustees. Knutsford Town Council appoints one trustee from its members. **Crosstown Community Orchard** Squirrel Brook 68 Manor Park South Knutsford WA16 8AN Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registration: 1191549 **www.crosstowncommunityorchard.org.uk** ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** **Charity Name** Crosstown Community Orchard **Other name the charity uses** None **Charity Registration Number** 1191549 **Charity’s Principal Address** Squirrel Brook, 68 Manor Park South, Knutsford, WA16 8AN ## **TRUSTEES WHO MANAGE THE CHARITY** ## **Trustees at end of period** Where no date of appointment is given, the trustee served the entire period. - Adam Keppel-Green (Chair) - Lyndsey Keppel-Green - Joanna Moonan - Laura Chandler - Lesley Dalzell* - Malcolm Thomas - Kevin Griffiths * appointed by Knutsford Town Council. ## **Trustees serving during the period** All trustees serving during the period were trustees at the end of the period. ## **Other declarations** The charity has no corporate trustees. No trustees hold title to property belonging to the charity. No funds are held as custodian trustees on behalf of others. **Crosstown Community Orchard** Squirrel Brook 68 Manor Park South Knutsford WA16 8AN Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registration: 1191549 **www.crosstowncommunityorchard.org.uk** ## **EXEMPTIONS FROM DISCLOSURE** **Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details.** n/a ## **DECLARATIONS** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee’s report above. Signed on behalf of the trustees on 28[th] March 2023. **Signature Full Name** Adam Keppel-Green **Position** Chairman **Crosstown Community Orchard** Squirrel Brook 68 Manor Park South Knutsford WA16 8AN Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registration: 1191549 **www.crosstowncommunityorchard.org.uk** ## **CROSSTOWN COMMUNITY ORCHARD** Receipts and Payments 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022 ||**Restricted**|**Unrestricted**|| |---|---|---|---| ||**Funds**|**Funds**|| |**RECEIPTS**|||| |Grants|-|100|100| |Donations|2,612|1,406|4,018| |Event Income|-|685|685| |**TOTAL**
|**2,612**|
**2,191**|**4,803**| |**PAYMENTS**|||| |Administration|-|175|175| |Horticultural Supplies|-|1,017|1,017| |Nature Supplies|-|31|31| |Workshops / Education Events|150|-|150| |Tools and Equipment|625|-|625| |External Contractors|-|-|-| |Infrastructure|1,639|49|1,688| |Event Costs|177|857|1,034| |**TOTAL**
|**2,591**|
**2,129**|**4,720**| ||||| |**NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)**|**21**|
**62**|**83**| |**Cash in Bank 01/01/2022**|**6,662**|**1,051**|**£ 7,713.13**| |_Total Receipts_|_2,612_|_2,191_|_£ 4,803.10_| |_Total Payments_|_2,591_|_2,129_|_£ 4,719.79_| |**Cash in Bank 31/12/2022**|**6,683**|**1,113**|**£ 7,796.44**| **Crosstown Community Orchard** Squirrel Brook 68 Manor Park South Knutsford WA16 8AN Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registration: 1191549 **www.crosstowncommunityorchard.org.uk**