CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01.01.23 To 31.12.23 Charlty name: Worcost•r Envlronmental Group Charlty reglstratlon number: 1193048 Objectives and Actlvltles Summary of the purposes of thè charity as set out in its governing document P¥o1.17 . To protect and enhanc8 the biodiv8rsty of Worcester To 8duc8te the residents of Worcester about the blodiversity in our area . To improve the w8llbeing of résld8nts by creating more opportunities to connect wlh our local environment Manufacture and supplyfinstallation of wildlife habitats for birds, mammals and insects. Promoting the WEG and provlding biodiversity education at public evenls. Working with the council and councillors to improve Worcester habitats and biodiversity in agreed areas. Running volunteering sesslons organis8d by our Biodiversity Volunteer Coordinator lo connect people wth our local environment and enhance biodiversity. Sought advice from a steering group with local experts and council members in the continued planning and launch ofwild about Worcester Way, a 12 mile wildlife corridor linking up green spaces in and around the city to connect people to their local environment. The trustees have read and underst¢Jod the CC guidance on public benefit. Summary oflhe main 8Ctivilies in relation to those purposes for th8 public benefit. in particular. the activities. projects or services identified in the accounts. P8ra 1.17 and 1.19 Statemènt confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on public bènefit Para 1.18
Additional infomiatlon {optlonal) You ma choose to include further stalements where relevant about: SORP referen Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Pwa 1.38 Policy on social investment including program rèlated investment Parn 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Perfomiance SORP r*f¢r• In respect of the manufacture and installation of wildlife habitats. 108 habitat boxes were built. Towards the 8nd of the year there was big push on swift box production. throughout the remainder ofthe year there was steady work on building small8r bird boxes. bat boxes. and hedgehog houses. 2 sandmartin colonies were built and installed in partnership with Canal & Rivers Trust and local RSPB branch. 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. Pw•120 In respect of Waww, succéssfully launched the project to Ihe public, with over a hundred people attending the launch event.Since then we have delivered several guided walksleducation sessions aimed al children and families, to improve their connection with nature, understanding of their local environment and their wellbeing. Feedback from residents and visitors about the Waww has been very positive and it has helped people lo discover new green spaces in the city. In respect of volunteering sessions organised by our Biodiversity Volunteer Coordinator, we delivered 33 sessions, with a total of 780 biodiversity volunteer work hours throughoui 2023. Some of the most notable work undertaken b our volunteers
was: caring for a 400m hedgerow and other young trees around the city. developing wildflower meadows, coppicing lo encourage a rare butterfiy species, creating hibemacula and stum eries. Additlonal Inforniatlon (optional} You ma choose lo include further statements vthere relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Perfomiance of fundraising aclivltles against objectives set P8ra 1.41 Investment Performance against objectives Par8 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod ststement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Par3 121 See financial report. Pwa 122 NIA Para 1.22 £19,198.10 unrestrictèd at close of accounts 31.12.22 NIA Reasons for holding zero reserves Delails of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.22 Para 124 Non8 Para 123 None. Addltlonal Infomiatlon (optlonal) You ma choose lo include further statements wher8 relèvant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) P*• 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investm8nt policy adopted r•1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Pwa 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document None. P¥8 125 Constitution signed 16th June 2020 by the hyo foundin trustees. cio How is the charity conslituted? rpoTated Pen 125 Trustee selection methods including details of any conslitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint on8 or more trustees Parn 125 A trustee role is identrfied, a job desuiption generated and role advertised to Ihe public. trustees and partner organisations are encouraged to share with potential candidates. Shortlisting is undertaken by at least 2 urrènl trustees, the prosp8Ctive trustees are then interviewed by Iwh8r8 possible) the same panel of cuffent trustees involved in shortlisling and the ro18 is offered to the best candidate. Addltlonal Inforniatlon {optlonal) You ma choose lo include further statements where r818vant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and tralning ol trustoes Pw• 131 The charlty's organisational slruclur8 and any wider network with which the charity works Parn 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Pw• 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses istered charit number Charity's principal address Worcester Environmentsl Grou NIA 1193048 11 Beeston Gardens Worcester WR4 OJT
Names of the charlty trustee$ who manage the charity Nam• of p•rson {or body) •nlitlgd Trustso n•m• Offlc• Ilf any) Dat•s act•d 11 not for whole y•ar appoint trustee {W •n Jonathan Hildred From 17.08.21 to date From 01.09.22 to date From 28.11.22 to date Cathy Lusty Zoe Hickman Steve Shaw Clancy Radley 01.07.22 to 11.01.23 to 27.01.23 Co orate trustees - names of the directors at Ihe date the re Dlr•¢tOf nam• rtwasa roved NIA
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the chaiity Trustee n•m• Oates acted rf not for whole NIA
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA 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 NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Addltlonal Infomiatlon loptlonal) Namas and addresses of advlsors (Optlonal Infomiatlon) Trpe of Nam• Address advlsar Name of chlef executlve or names of senior staff members (Optlonal Informatlon) Exemptions from disclosure R8ason for non4Jisclosure of ke rsonnel details NIA Other o tional information
Declarations Thè trustees dèclare that they have approved the trustees, rnport abovo. Slgnad on behalf of the charlty's trustees Slgnalure(s) Full name(s) "ct H I Poslllon (eg Sècr•tary. Chalr, etc) LHAIR Dale 31 /10/24
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