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2023-06-15-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of The objects ofthe CIO are
the charity as set out in its To conserve,
protect,
and
improve
the
governing document physical and natural
environment
for the
public
benefit,
in
particular,
but
not
exclusively,
by:
a)
Promoting
a reduction
in the use of
fossil fuels
and
an increase
in the
use of renewable
energy
b)
Promoting
waste reduction
by reuse,
reclamation,
recycling
and repair
c)
Promoting
good,
low
carbon,
environmental
practise
in
the
production,
distribution
and
consumption
offood
d)
Promoting
the
mitigation
of
COz
production
by
local
carbon
sequestration
projects such as tree
planting
e)
Promoting
the
use of low
carbon
means oftransport
To advance
the education
of the public
in
the
conservation,
protection,
and
improvement
of
the
environment,
in
particular,
but
not
exclusively,
by
promoting
good environmental
practice
and awareness
ofrelated issues.
Summary
activities		 in of
the
relation		 to main
those		 Para 1.17and
1.19		 Main activities undertaken
forthe public
benefit:
purposes for the public Electric Vehicle scheme (Object 1a),1e)
benefit, in particular, the &
e)) — Develop
and
promote
a
activities, projects or community
electric
car
hire
club
for
services identified in the Haddenham
and
neighbouring
Thame.
accounts Cars are based
in the
places
where
people need them, available
to rent by
the hour at short notice.
Electricity
is
included,
cheap
and
with
no
monthly
subscriptions.
Simply pay as you go. A
low-cost
alternative
to
ublic trans
ort,
taxis and
owning
a second
family car.
Developed
by 3B Vehicle
Hire
with
assistance
fram
Zero
Carbon
Haddenham.
Public benefit: Reducing
the
use
of fossil
fuels,
the
need
to
manufacture
cars
and
reducing
CO2
production
benefiting
society as a whole
and nature.
2. Repair
Cafe
(Object
1b)) — Monthly
gathering
in the village
hall, and
online
service, to repair
portable
items.
"We
aim to encourage
repairing
rather
than
replacing as the logical first step when
things break
Thisis because we believe
repairing
keeps
things
out of landfill
incineration
and reduces
unnecessary
consumption".
Public
benefit:
Reducing
the need to manufacture
and
reducing
waste
thus
lowering
CO2
production
benefiting
society as a whole
and
nature.
Supported
by
Buckinghamshire
Council.
3. Cafe Zero (Object 1c)) —A community
cafe running
alongside
the Repair Cafe
which
provides
a place to meet each
month for refreshments
and a chat with
displays
about the ZeroCH
the group's
work.
Public
benefit:
Providing
homemade
and
homegrown
produce
thus
reducing
waste
packaging
and
protecting
the
environment
by
limiting
the
use
of
artificial
fertilisers
and
reducing
the need for transport.
4. reLeaf (Object 1d)) —Aim to double the
tree cover in the parish
of Haddenham
by 2030. One ofthe village's goals in the
neighbourhood
plan
is for the parish
to
become carbon neutral
by 2030. reLeaf
is part of delivering
this and
is a joint
project
between
ZeroCH
and
Haddenham
Parish
Council
(HPC).
Public benefit: Removing
CO2 from the
atmosphere
and assisting
in mitigating
climate
change.
Providing
enhanced
wildlife
habitat.
Benefit to society as a
whole and nature.
5. Library ofThings (Object 1b))—Continue
to actively seek ways to create a 'Library
ofThings' that can be hired including,
but
not limited
to, tools, catering
equipment
and furniture.
The library
negates
the
need to purchase
items that would
be
rarely used.
Public benefit:
Reducing
the need for manufacture
thus reducing
emissions.
Reducing
waste
going
to
landfill.
6. Thermal
Imaging
Camera
(Object 2.)—
Zero
Carbon
Haddenham
have
a
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The
CIO
does
not
make
any
sodal		 The
CIO
does
not
make
any
sodal
Para 1.38 investment
or program
related investment.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Volunteers
are critical to ZeroCH achieving
Para 1.38 its objectives.
The main
activities
where
Contribution made by volunteers
were involved
were:
volunteers 1. Repair Cafe (up to 10 volunteers
each
month).
2. reLeaf tree and hedge planting
(up to35
volunteers
at times).
3. The Thermal
Imaging
Camera
and
Air
Tightness
Testing
(up to 3 teams
of 2
volunteers).
4. Helping
with
the
various
stalls
that
ZeroCH presents to local events (up to5
volunteers
at each event).
5. BeeSquared
(up to 5volunteers
helping
with
packing
and
delivering
the seeds
and information
sheets tolocal residents
Not applicable.
Other
Achie ve me nts and Performance
SORP reference
1. Electric Vehicle scheme (Object 1a),1e)
& e)) —The
EV Hire
Club
ran
from
Summary
cf
the
main
achievements
ofthe 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 December
2022 to September
2023.
Whilst
3B, the
local
hire
firm
who
operated
the
club,
were
unable
to
continue,
the
pilot
was
an
extremely
valuable experience that:
demonstrated
the
viability
of car
sharing
in the village
in principle
supported
residents
to live car-free
or reduce the number ofcars in their
household
secured
a
commitment
from
the
Parish
Council
to
investigate
a
successor
scheme,
with
the
charging
infrastructure
already
in
place
and
a mailing
list of c. 50
people who expressed
interest
2. Repair Cafe (Object 1b))—Many repairs
have
been
completed
with
a
75%
success rate. Advice has been given to
owners
on how to repair their items thus
keeping
them from being discarded
and
re lacedb
new.

SORP reference
through
a
share
offer
to
buy
the
greengrocer
and run itas a 'not for profit'
community
owned
shop.
Having
facilitated
the
initial
'start
up',
ZeroCH
has now transferred
all banking
facilities
to the new organisation.
10.Zero
CH
was
the
Communiiy
Group
Contribution
Winner 2022 in the annual
Proud ofBucks Awards
awarded
by the
Haddenham
and
Waddesdon
Community
Board of Buckinghamshire
Council.
11.The difference
the
charity's
work
has
made
to
the
circumstances
of
its
beneficiaries
and
any
wider
public
benefits tothe community
and socieiy as
a whole:
~
Increased
community
cohesion
~
Provided
volunteering
opportunities
including
Duke of Edinburgh
Award
participants
~
Reduction
in carbon footprint
~
Improved
visual
appearance
of
village
with
all the
new trees
and
hedges
~
Increased
biodiversity
~
Increased
environmental
awareness
~
Provided
positive actions that people
can
et involved
in
Additional information (optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about:
See above.
Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
A grant
received
from the Heart of Bucks
organisation
for hedge
plants,
trees
and
Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 ancillary materials for planting.
Fundraising
activities against objectives activities
enabled
several
projects
to
set develop.
Fundraising
from
the
thermal
imaging
camera, the Repair Cafe and Cafe
Zero has enabled
the charity
to meet
its
ob'ectives.
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other

Review of of the the the charity's charity's charity's The charity has successfully raised raised funds to
financial position at the end establish
itself and maintain		 its activities. At
ofthe period the end of the
period,
the		 charity is in a
strong
financial
position
to		 continue to
develo
its activities.
Statement explaining the The charity's
financial
controls are		 detailed
policy for holding reserves in the ZeroCH
Risk Register		 Section 3.2.
stating why they are held The
charity
has
developed		 a
Reserves
Policy states that reserves are held to meet
a potential
need, including
to		 provide cover
for risks such as unforeseen expenditure or
unanticipated
loss ofincome,		 'seed-funding'
for new
opportunities
ahead		 of receiving
rants, or windin
u
the chari
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 E1000
Reasons for holding zero Not applicable.
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para" 24 No funds materially
in deficit.
deficit
Explanation of any No
current
concerns
about		 the charity's
uncertainties about the ability to continue as a going concern.
charity continuing as a going
concern
Additional information (optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about
The principal sources offunds were:
~
Repair Cafe donations
The charity's principal Para 1.47 ~
Community
Benefit Society grant
sources of funds (including ~
Thermal
imaging
service		 donations
any fundraising) ~
HPC talks grant
~
Water bowser grant
~
Heart ofBucks
rant for		 ReLeaf
Not applicable.
Investment policy and Para 1A6
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
A risk assessment
cerned		 out
in		 January
2022
identified
major
risks		 and provided
A description of the principal Para 1.46 means to manage
and
mitigate
them.		 An
risks facing the charity annual
review
was
undertaken
in
March
2023 which
indicated
an overall
lowering		 of
perceived
risks.
Remaining		 risks included,
but were
not limited
to, completion
of		 the
documents
governing		 the charity's
processes and procedures.
ZCH Risk analrrals
Mananaraanr
Other None.

Description
ofchality's
trusts:
Type of governing
document		 'Foundation' model constitution
(trust deed, ro al charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
constituted?
(e.g llnincorporated
assocla(lon,
CIQ
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by a majority vote of
including
details ofany		 serving trustees at properly convened
constitutional
provisions		 e.g. meetings in accordance with the
election to post or name of constitution.
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
'trustees
dditional
information		 (optional)
ou ma
choose to include further statemenis		 where relevant about
A risk assessment carried out in 2022 and
reviewed in March 2023 identified this
Policies and procedures Para 1.51 requirement (see section 1.9 of risk
adopted for the induction assessment above).
and training
oftrustees
The chariity's constitution states 'The charity
trustees shall manage the affairs ofthe C/0
The chariity's
organisational		 Para 1.51 and may for that purpose exercise all the
structure
and any wider		 powers ofthe CIO".
network
with which the
charity works
The CIO has no formal relationships with
related parties.
Relationship
with any		 Para 1.51
related parties
None.
Other

ames ofthe charity trustees who manage the charity
Name ofperson
Trustee name Office (ifany) Dates acted ifnot
for whole year		 (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee
ifan
Alan Thawley Annual
report		 Majority vote of
period trustees
Diccon Proctor As above As above
Greg Smith Chairman As above As above
lan Philpott Treasurer As above As above
Karen Dauncey As above As above
Paddy Ford Secretary As above As above
Robin Aitchison As above As above

Description ofthe assets held No funds held as a custodian trustee.
in this capacity
Name
and		 objects
of		 the Not applicable
charity
on		 whose
behalf		 the
assets are held and how this
falls
within		 the
custodian
charity's objects
Details
of		 arrangements for Not applicable
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's
own assets