Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 14/12/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Golden Leaf of London
Charity registration number: 1197128
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 | The objects (“the objects”) for which the Charity is established are exclusively charitable according to English law and for the benefit of the public in the area of benefit in particular (and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing words) for the conservation, restoration and planting of trees, plants and all forms of wildlife including through: The protection and preservation of the environment for the public benefit by: 3.1.1 the provision, maintenance or improvement of a public park, recreation ground or open space; or 3.1.2 the provision of some other public amenity in the vicinity of a designated site; Provided that any public park, recreation ground, open space or public amenity provided, maintained, or improved by virtue of this clause shall not be operated for profit and the relevant conditions set out in paragraph (6) of regulation 33(2) of the Environmental Regulations are satisfied. The protection and preservation of the environment through the conservation or promotion of biological diversity by: 3.2.1 the protection, conservation, restoration or enhancement of a natural habitat in the vicinity of a designated site, or 3.2.2 the maintenance or recovery of a species in its natural habitat, on land or in water in the vicinity of a designated site, |
| 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 |
Uniting a disparate group of trustees and founding members to establish a desire for the regeneration of urban environment, putting together a plan to bring this about; writing the constitution and preparing for the initial phases of the charity |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes the trustees adhered at all times to the guidance of the charity commission |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | This was not explored at this time |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/a |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Contributions were sought by volunteers and an Easyfunding account was set up for volunteers to easily contribute financially to the charity |
| Other | ||
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| 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 | On 24th September 2024, it was agreed by unanimous vote to close the charity as there was not enough manpower to run it effectively, there is less need for this charity as others are filling this particular gap, the charity is not able to raise sufficient funds to do significant progress or to have enough impact, there is not enough appetite for this cause for people to support it in a meaningful way |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | There has been a decided lack of interest in progressing the charity - partly because other charities have taken a lead in this space, partly because the members cannot agree a unified way forwards |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Fundraising was disappointing and the charity did not meet its targets |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/a |
| 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 | All remaining funds would be split between the two creditors to the charity: |
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/a at this time |
Amount of reserves held |
Para 1.22 | none |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not enough money was raised |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Liz Marsh made a loan of £4000 to help the charity with ongoing payments |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | It has been decided to close the charity |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The Easyfunding website has raised several hundreds of pounds, a paid walking tour raised some money but there was not enough support to make it a regular thing |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The challenge the charity faces is to bring about a huge project in the face of cynicism on behalf of the community responsible for the built environment; coming out of lockdown the volunteers were all struggling with time management |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| 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 | Potential trustees can be put forward by any volunteer; a time commitment is the main requirement along with clean record and financial qualification according to the criteria of the CC. Potential trustees must be voted in by the current board whilst not present at the meeting, according to the requirements of the CC |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Policies and procedures were created around finance, procurement, onboarding new members etc |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Three trustees, supported by a book keeper and a leadership team of 7 people |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | The Golden Leafof London |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1197128 |
Charity’s principal address |
Unit M8/9, The Flower Market, New Covent Garden Market, Vauxhall SW8 5EH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any) |
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| Elizabeth Marsh | Chair | Wholeyear |
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| Lenka Moore | Wholeyear | ||
| Fiona Marsh | 24.1.22-21.12.22 | ||
– 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
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| 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) Elizabeth Marsh Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 25.6.2026
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