2023-03-31-accounts

				SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document				Para 1.17	The relief and assistance of people living within the vicinity of the parish of Lowdham and surrounding areas who are
					the victims of flooding through such
					support as the trustees deem fit.
					The protection ofthe environment for the
					public benefit, by seeking to improve flood defences by working and
					communicating with the community, other similar organisations and relevant
					authorities toreduce the risk offlooding in the Lowdham and surrounding area, by helping manage the flow of water into,
					through and out ofthe village, and giving support to the appropriate authorities in
					keeping the drainage infrastructure clear,
					well maintained and monitored, with a
					view to minimising the impact on human
					life and ro
Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes forthe public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects orservices identified in the accounts.				Para 1.17and 1.19	Lowdham FLAG has had a successful year in 2022/23 and has continued to monitor the efficiency of the culvert system to ensure water flows freely underground during an event and we remain confident that they are in good condition. Thankfully during the reporting period, there have been no major flood
					events to test these culverls, however we
					have successfully conducted a simulated
					flood event exercise totest and review all
					our systems.
					We have maintained our relationships with those who consider themselves
					vulnerable to flooding and who have
					requested ongoing support; these are
					mainly elderly people, often living alone.
					Our water course walkers have
					continuously checked drains and water
					courses for obstructions.

				The excellent relationship with VIA East
				INidlands has seen them respond in a timely manner to all observations we have
				made and we continue to provide the critical link between VIA East and the
				village.
				We believe there are two culverts that are
				poorly sited on Tannery Dyke, therefore we continue to press the internal Drainage Board to carry out appropriate improvements.
				We are also continuing to maintain very good relationships atvarious levels within the Environment Agency. We are on a
				working group and act as a 'critical friend'
				to the Environment Agency as they continue to progress the 'main scheme' between Lowdham and Lambley building an attenuation reservoir, which is due to be operational in 2025 having recently slipped three seasons.
				We are working with several agencies, including Parish and District Councils to
				improve regulations around planning for Lowdham toensure future developments are cognisant offlood issues.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public			Para 1.18	In carrying out their activities, the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
benefit

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		SORP reference
Policy on	grant making	Para 1.38
Policy on	social investment	Para 1.38
including	program related
investment
Contribution made by		Para 1.38
volunteers

				SORP reference
Summary ofthe 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	Lowdham FLAG has had asuccessful year in 2022/23. It has built on the successes of the previous year which saw, under its leadership, a comprehensive programme of culvert clearance following the February 2020 flood. Through increasingly strong relationships with VIA East INidlands, ithas seen them address ongoing maintenance issues. Thankfully, during the reporting period, there have been no major flood events to test these culverts but we remain confident that they are in good condition. We are pressing forthem to bechecked in the autumn prior to the winter season.
					We have maintained our relationships with those who
					consider themselves vulnerable to flooding and who
					have requested ongoing support. These are mainly
					elderly people, oAen living alone. Our water course
					walkers have continuously checked drains and water
					courses for obstructions. The excellent relationship with VIA East INidlands has seen them respond in a
					timely manner to all observations we have made.
					We have increased the number of sandbags I Aquasacs that we hold and are available to distribute
					in advance of a flood event, and have also provided
					some to households requesting them.
					There was surface water flooding of the A812
					Nottingham Road caused by blocked culverts and chambers, ditches that needed digging out, and debris
					being washed from higher ground. Our intervention
					ensured atimely response from the riparian owners of
					assets and VIA East INidlands who cleared all
					blockages and had a screen built to prevent further
					blockages.
					We have provided the critical link between the
					Environment Agency and the village during the repair of the Cocker Beck left bank flood wall. INonthiy
					meetings have been held, as well as on site meetings. This project has been well run, and our support„ especially around communications, has been
					effective. We are also providing a 'critical friend' to
					the Environment Agency as they continue to progress the 'main scheme' between Lowdham and Lambley
					building an attenuation reservoir, which is now due to
					be operational in 2025.
					We continue to press the Internal Drainage Board to
					improve two culverts which are poorly sited on Tanne D ke.

					We are working with several agencies, including Parish and District Councils to improve regulations around planning for Lowdham to ensure future	We are working with several agencies, including Parish and District Councils to improve regulations around planning for Lowdham to ensure future	We are working with several agencies, including Parish and District Councils to improve regulations around planning for Lowdham to ensure future	We are working with several agencies, including Parish and District Councils to improve regulations around planning for Lowdham to ensure future
					developments are cognisant offlood issues.
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					~	We have maintained		our relationships with those
Achievements against objectives set				Para 1.41		who consider themselves vulnerable to flooding Our water course walkers have continuously checked drains and water courses for
						obstructions.
					~	We have successfully a flood event.		tested our systems used in
					~	We have provided	the critical link between the
						Environment Agency planning ofthe main		and the village during the scheme on Lambley Road.
Performance offundraising
activities	against objectives			Para 1.41
set
Investment		performance		Para 1.41
against objectives
Other

Review ofthe charity's financial position at the end ofthe period	Review ofthe charity's financial position at the end ofthe period	Para 1.21	The charity was first registered and we achieved our initial aim open a bank account. These	on 13December 2021 ofsecuring funds and initial aims were met
			following a generous donation	from Lowdham Parish
			Council and our Nottinghamshire	County Councillor.
			Expenditure during 2022/23 focussed on continuing
			maintaining communications	with the relevant
			authorities, our beneficiaries ex ndin our resources	and the public, and for monitorin and

			assessing rainfall and other weather conditions purchase ofa weather station.	by the	by the
			Whilst income during the year amounted tof6, charity has been successful in being accepted Cooperative Local Community Fund for 2023.	our by the
			Expenditure was R25T resulting in total reserves of
			R1+99,ofwhich f286 is a restricted reserve.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin wh the areheld		Para 1.22	The reserves are held to fund future shortfalls in income that may arise, and towards the future develo ment ofthe chari
Amount ofreserves held Reasons for holding zero		Para 1.22 Para 1.22	R1,013excludin f286 held in a restricted reserve N/A
reserves
Details offund materially	in	Para 1.24	N/A
deficit
Explanation ofany		Para 1.23	NIA
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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The charity's principal sources offunds (Including		Para 1.47	During the reporting period, no funds were generated and no fund raising was undertaken.
any fundraising)
			Our investment policy was and adopted in February 2023.
Investment policy and
objectives including any		Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description ofthe principal risks facing the charity		Para 1.46	There have not been any significant events that have affected the financial performance and financial position ofthe charity.
Other			ln accordance with the Charity Commission requirements, the required policies have been
			prepared and adopted

Description ofcharity's	Description ofcharity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning	document	Para 1.25	Constitution	registered	13December	2021
Trust deed, ro al charter
How is the charity constituted'?		Para 1.25	Charitable	Incorporated	Organisation	—Foundation
(e.g., unincorporated
association, CIO

Trustee selection methods including details ofany constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of	Trustee selection methods including details ofany constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of	Trustee selection methods including details ofany constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of	Para 1.25	Trustees are appointed General Meeting held in	Trustees are appointed General Meeting held in	Trustees are appointed General Meeting held in	or reappointed July	or reappointed July	or reappointed July	at	the Annual	the Annual
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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Policies and procedures
adopted forthe induction		and	Para 1.51
training oftrustees
The charity's organisational structure and any wider			Para 1.51	The trustees charity in preparing statements.	are responsible accordance with the trustees'			for the the report	oversight of the constitution, for and financial
network with which the
charity works				The trustees are involved in the day-to-day operation of the charity which is complimented by a team (the FLAG Working Group) who administer and monitor
				the various activities carried out by the						charity.
				N/A
Relationship with any related			Para 1.51
parties
Other

Chan	name			Lowdham Flood Action Grou
Other name the chari			uses	Lowdham FLAG
Re istered chali		number		1197083
Charity's	principal	address		8The Corner
				Lowdham
				Notting ham
				NG14 7AR

	Trustee name		Office (ifany)	Dates acted ifnot for whole year	Name ofperson body) entitled to a int trustee	Name ofperson body) entitled to a int trustee	(or ifan
1	Peter Terris Cross OBE		Chair
2	Ann Elizabeth	Carpenter
3	Katherine Julia	Rae	Hon Secretary