Trustees, Annual Report for the period (OWdlSSlON,' From Period start date 01 04 To Period end date 31 03 2024 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Hazelnut Community Farm Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1195745 Charity's principal address 2 Jockey Lane Bristol Postcode BS5 8NZ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole year Trustee name Office (if any) Chair Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Jo Chamberlain 2 Lucy Sablan 3 Clare Fussell 4 Lei - Ray Yuting 5 Tim Barnett Treasurer 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of goveming document eg. t t deeo. L40nstitution iua How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods (eg appointed by, elected by) Appointed by Board of Trustees Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities 1) to advance the Christian faith and understanding of its relevance to the environment in the United Kingdom and any part of the world for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Basis of Faith by Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document a) raising awareness and understanding of Christian beliefs and practices, b) carrying out religious devotional acts, c) contributing towards a better society, for example by promoting social cohesion and social ca ital, March 2012 TAR
d) carrying out, as a practical expression of religious beliefs, other activities (such as advancing education or conflict resolution, or relieving poverty), which may also be charitable; 2) to promote for the benefit of the public in the United Kingdom and any part of the world the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment by a) m modelling and promoting sustainable practices and engagement with gardening and the outdoors, b) other activities (such as advancing education) which may also be charitable. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment. contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Hazelnut Bristol Hazelnut Church Bristol Hazelnut Community Bristol has been meeting for worship in the gardenlchurchyard of St Anne's, Bristol, since March 2023. This year we have continued to deepen our rhythms of Christian spirituality. This year we have Run a gardening basics course Growing in our new location [] Giving food to coexist community kitchen Growing through local people and Hong Kongers [] Joint collaboration with St. Anne's D Safeguarding We have been pleased to have Jon Davies as our safeguarding officer at Hazelnut Bristol. Clare Fussell is our trustee with responsibilities for safeguarding. This year we have worked with the Diocese of Bristol to have an up-to- date rigorous safeguarding policy. We have continued to put policies in place to encourage safeguarding best practice. Our Trustees have now all been DBS checked as well. We have a standing item regarding safeguarding at every trustee meeting. This year we have had no safeguarding issues. Next year we will aim to continue to develop robust policies. Conservation This spring based on the audit we carried out last year we have Installed 3 new water butts Started a new hot composting system A new pond has been installed to encourage more biodiversity Community engagement We continue to utilize our seed library that is a mixture of British Heirloom seeds and seeds that represent local cultures. Many seeds have been given out in order to equip and encourage local growers. We also hosted the BS5 Together event which welcomed over 300 local people from East Bristol, representing the diversity of the community. We have seen growth in local families and young people, with an average of 4 new mums and 9 young people joining us on Thursdays. We have launched a program for teenagers to be equipped as eco champions, and hired Grace as a youth worker to run this program. We have had many open days including, harvest, Christmas around the fire, summer garden day, and a concert. Through these events alone we have had over 900 people attend. O Hong Kong We have had a large number of families who have resettled from Hong Kong join our community. We have an average of 5 families come on a Sunday to our Church service with new families coming each week. El Collaboration We have continued to be a Partner in Action with A Rocha which has been an amazing collaboration with another conservation charity. March 2012 TAR
Section D Achievements and performance We have been able to collaborate with St. Anne's not only through use of their garden. We have also had joint events and John has preached at their church. Network O Hazelnut Community Hazelnut Community, is our network designed to support churches in creating eco congregations on their land in order to deepen worship, welcome their community, and combat climate breakdown. - We have created 15 new resources The network has grown to 21 churches and 5 dioceses on board, with others preparing to join. We also hired a network project coordinator to help support this growth. We are working to relaunch our Potting Shed training program and expect 15 participants to start in September. In addition, we have launched a new eco-conference called Landscapes, scheduled for September 2025 but already a year in the planning. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Hazelnut maintains reserves at a minimum level equivalent to 3 months operating costs, £7,200 Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Jo Chamberlain Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date Chair 04109125 TAR March 2012
| Hazelnut Community Farm 1195745 Receipts andpayments accounts Period start date To Period end date 01/04/2024 31/03/2025 For the period from |
Hazelnut Community Farm 1195745 Receipts andpayments accounts Period start date To Period end date 01/04/2024 31/03/2025 For the period from |
Hazelnut Community Farm 1195745 Receipts andpayments accounts Period start date To Period end date 01/04/2024 31/03/2025 For the period from |
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| A1 Receipts VoluntaryReceipts 39,681 - - - - - Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
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Total funds to the nearest £ |
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| VoluntaryReceipts | 39,68 | 43,500 - - - - - - - |
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83,181 - - - - - - - |
12,70 | |
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| Sub total(Gross income for A | 39,68 R) |
1 | 43,500 | - | 83,181 | 12,70 |
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| Total receipts39,681 A3 Payments Costs of Charitable Activities 16,585 - - - - - - - |
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| 43,500 | -83,181 | 12,70 | ||||
Costs of Charitable Activities |
16,58 | 12,171 - - - - - - - - |
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28,756 - - - - - - - - |
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| Sub total | 16,58 | 5 | 12,171 | - | 28,756 | 20,11 |
| - - A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| 12,171 | -28,756 | 20,11 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details to nearest £ 35,808 - - 35,808 OK Details to nearest £ - - - - - - Details Details Details Signature David Unrestricted funds Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
Details to nearest £ 35,808 - - 35,808 OK Details to nearest £ - - - - - - Details Details Details Signature David Unrestricted funds Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
to nearest £ 37,061 - - 37,061 OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name Maggs Restricted funds Restricted funds Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ - - - - OK to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19/01/2026 Endowment funds Endowment funds Current value (optional) Current value (optional) When due (optional) Date of approval |
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| David | Maggs | 19/01/2026 | ||
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Hazelnut Community Farm
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hazelnut Community Farm (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
_______ Date: 19 November 2025 David Patterson
Relevant experience: chartered accountant until 2025; auditor in public practice 1993-1996; charity accountant 1996-1999; corporate treasurer 1999 - 2025; fellow of Association of Corporate Treasurers by exam
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