| MANOR PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN |
MANOR PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN |
MANOR PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN |
1198397 | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
3/28/2022 | To | 3/31/2023 | ||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
| A1 Receipts Trust funding - Individualgiving 464 Local authorityfunding - - - - - - 464 - - Sub total - Total receipts 464 A3 Payments Translation 390 Website 180 Plants andgarden equipment 793 Garden host 950 - - - - - Sub total 2,313 - - Sub total - Total payments 2,313 Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,849 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end - 1,849 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ 650 - - - - - - - 650 - - - 650 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 650 - - 650 Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 650 464 - - - - - - 1,114 - - - 1,114 390 180 793 950 - - - - - 2,313 - - - 2,313 - 1,199 - - - 1,199 |
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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 |
Details Cash balance Details Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 1,556 - - 1,556 Agreement Error to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
to nearest £ - - - - Agreement Error to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds Restricted funds Amount due (optional) |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Signature
Date of Print Name approval
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 28[th] March 2022 To 31[st] March 2023
Charity name: Manor Park Community Garden
Charity registration number: 1198397
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 | To run, maintain and improve the community garden for the benefit of residents of Manor Park, Newham To provide a peaceful green space for any local resident or those that work in the area To provide space and opportunities for residents to hone their gardening skills To provide a place for sharing plants, vegetables and seeds To positively impact the local environment and biodiversity in the area To provide a multi-functional space for all members of the local community to come together - To work in partnership with local community organisations to ensure the garden is accessible to all Manor Park residents |
| 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 ran and maintained the community garden for the year, offering workshops and events as well as opportunities to volunteer. We ensured the garden was open and available to local residents. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We have had regard to this guidance. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | MPCG is run and maintained entirely by a group of dedicated volunteers. We run open recruitment of volunteers and welcomed new volunteers during the year. |
Achievements and Performance
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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 | MPCG became a charity in March 2022, following the work of a small group of local residents who worked with the community to redesign and reinvigorate the garden. With the support of local residents who voted for the project in the People’s Assembly, the previous year (21-22) was extremely busy: the garden was planned, designed and laid out; new plants were planted and grew. Following this year of intense activity, the year 22-23 was a year of maintenance, taking stock, and trialling ways that the garden can be used for the benefit of local residents. During the year we ran or hosted informal workshops and activities for children (part- funded by The Lyle’s Fund), open gardening sessions, workshops on sustainable energy. Local residents offered yoga taster sessions and used the space for community meetings. We’ve been featured in two articles in Newham Voices and the Guardian in November 2022. We were consulted by LB Newham on the redesign of the space around Manor Park Station and provided advice and feedback on flowerbeds and use of space. The year was a very positive one, full of learning and most importantly, enthusiastic use of the space by residents. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The garden has minimal running costs, so although our cash balance is low, it is sufficient for the garden’s needs. The need for certain costs such as Garden Host (41% of this year’s costs) came to end early in the year so is not an ongoing financial commitment. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We do not currently have sufficient income to create reserves, though as our running costs are so low this was not a priority for this year. We will be looking at this in 2023-24. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Please see above. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We have low costs for maintenance of the garden, and strong community support so have no concerns about the charity as a going concern. |
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 | The charity is a 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 | We run open recruitment as required for trustees. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Manor Park Community Garden |
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| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 1198397 |
| Charity’s principal address | Durham Road, London E12 5AT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Constance Cullen | Chair (until August 2023) |
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| Rosie Whicheloe | Treasurer | ||||||
| Gillian Andrews | Chair (from Aug 2023) |
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| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name See above |
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None 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) | addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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Name Address |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
N/a
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/a
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) Constance Cullen Full name(s) Constance Cullen
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 29.1.24