Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/08/2022 Period start date To 31/07/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Praise Bee
Charity registration number: 1195622
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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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 conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, in particular but not exclusively, through the re-introduction of solitary bees and the establishment of wildflower meadows with a view to improving biodiversity. (2) To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, in particular but not exclusively, by focusing on the role of solitary bees and wildflower meadows and their impact on ecosystems and promoting research and sharing and disseminating the useful results thereof for the benefit of the general public. |
| 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 |
We have continued to establish a wild flower research reserve at Hunkington Moat and to date have increased the wild flower species to 80. Under the guidance of Historic England, we have cleared the Moat island in readiness for ground surveys. The first phase of aquatic wild flower species is now being propagated for future planting. We continue to engage with many public bodies and institutions, including the Shropshire Archaeological and Historic Society. We regularly update the charity's website with information on how the public can help protect and improve the environment in their gardens. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All charity trustees are aware of the Charity Commission guidance on Public Benefit and have taken this into account when deciding what activities to carry out this year. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policyongrant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | We have constructed a wildflower research reserve at Hunkington Moat and to date have planted 80 plus wild flower species. Under the guidance of Historic England, we have part-dredged the medieval moated site to both restore the history and environment in preparation for a programme of aquatic wild flower species to be introduced in 2024. In the construction of the wild flower reserve, we are creating a site of protection cover for hedgehogs and grass snakes from the branches that have been collected/removed. With the aid of MoD sites, we are starting to collect rare, indigenous solitary bees and wasps and are now introducing them the Hunkington Manor Moat. This work is also being replicated with satellite wild flower meadows that have now been constructed at MoD Bicester, RAF Syerston and shortly at MoD Donnington. As a result of our bee breeding programme, we are continuing to embark on a nation- wide bee release programme using NHS hospitals as bee dispersal sites. We continue to work with the volunteers at RAF Shawbury, planting further new wild flower species. Through the county Lieutenancy office, this work is being followed by His Majesty. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
We have now created new trials grounds at the Moat, where we hope to pioneer a new method of wild flower seeding. |
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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 | The trustees have approved the financial statement as at 31/07/2023. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Funding received is used for day to day running of the charity. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Grants from military suppliers and other donations. |
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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: |
Charitable Incorporated Organisation | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Trustee are appointed by a resolution passed at a meeting of the charity trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the Para 1.51 charity works Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Praise Bee |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1195622 |
| Charity’s principal address | Hunkington Lodge, Hunkington Nurseries Walford Heath Shrewsbury SY4 2HT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Charles Watson Marsh |
Chairman | |||
| Lee Sanderson | Secretary | |||
| Maureen Formby | Treasurer | |||
| Rev Paul Firmin | Trustee |
– 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 |
N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| 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) Vivian Charles Watson Marsh Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc) Date 17/04/2024
| Praise Bee | Praise Bee | Praise Bee | Praise Bee | Praise Bee | 1195622 | 1195622 | CC16a | ||
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||||||||
| For the period from |
Period start date | To | Period end date | ||||||
| 8/1/2022 | 7/31/2023 | ||||||||
| Section A Receipts andpayments | |||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | |||||
| to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | |||||
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||
| Payment for work carried out by charity to establish a wild flower meadow(DIO) |
2,070 | - | - | 2,070 | - | ||||
| Donation - Vivian Marsh | 4,850 | - | - | 4,850 | - | ||||
| Donation - Lamorna Stevens | 457 | - | - | 457 | - | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 7,377 | - | - | 7,377 | - | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Sub total | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| **Total receipts ** | 7,377 | - | - | 7,377 | - | ||||
| A3 Payments | |||||||||
| Moat dredging | 4,850 | - | - | 4,850 | |||||
| Lifebuoys,brackets & ropes | 177 | - | - | 177 | |||||
| Public liabilityinsurance | 231 | 231 | |||||||
| Miscellaneous | 49 | - | - | 49 | 100 | ||||
| Establishment of wild flower meadow expenses for DIO |
2,070 | 2,070 | |||||||
| Bee nests | - | - | - | 57 | |||||
| Accommodation & fuel | - | - | - | 871 | |||||
| Postage | - | - | - | 76 | |||||
| Legal fees | - | - | - | 823 | |||||
| Installation of water pipe at wild flower reserve |
- | - | - | 1,250 | |||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| **Sub total ** | 7,377 | - | - | 7,377 | 3,177 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| - | - | - | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | - | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| **Totalpayments ** | 7,377 | - | - | 7,377 | 3,177 | ||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | - | - | - | - | - 3,177 | ||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| A6 Cash funds lastyear end | 335 | - | - | 335 | |||||
| **Cash funds thisyear end ** | 335 | - | - | 335 | - 3,177 | ||||
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | ||
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| Categories | Details | Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
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| to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | |||||||
| B1 Cash funds | Balance in bank | 335 | - | - | |||||
| - | - | - | |||||||
| Total cash funds | 335 | - | - | ||||||
| (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
OK | OK | OK | ||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
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| Details | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | ||||||
| B2 Other monetary assets | - | - | - | ||||||
| Details | Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) | Current value (optional) |
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| B3 Investment assets | - | - | |||||||
| Details | Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) | Current value (optional) |
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| B4 Assets retained for the ~~’~~ |
- | - | |||||||
| ~~charitys own use~~ | |||||||||
| Details | Fund to which liability relates |
Amount due (optional) |
When due (optional) |
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| B5 Liabilities | - | ||||||||
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature | Print Name | Date of approval |
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| Vivian Charles Watson Marsh | 4/17/2024 |