Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Charity name: Snailslynch Wood Community Project
Charity registration number: 1199983
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. The conservation, protection and improvement of the flora and fauna of Snailslynch Wood in Farnham, Surrey as a natural habitat in perpetuity, for the benefit of the local community and users of the North Downs Way. 2. Restoring and maintaining ease of access to the public right of way across the land. 3. Enhancing enjoyment of the natural environment. |
| 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 |
• Sought the views of members on land use and preferred conservation measures. • Established contact with other local conservation bodies. • Commenced a record and condition survey of trees within the site boundaries. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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 | During the reporting period the charity has: 1. Increased membership of SWCP by 22%. 2. Increased community awareness and support of our local natural habitats. 3. Provided active assistance to the recovery of native species. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Financial review Following the purchase of the land, the significant receipts during the year 2024/2025 have come from member donations at £1,191, for which we have encouraged members to set up an annual standing order. We have also requested donors complete a new, multi-year Gift Aid form which will allow us to claim Gift Aid on those donations. Outgoings have been associated with 3rd party insurance required for the land, with 2 years’ premiums (£293 annually) being paid in one financial year. Despite this, our cash balance increased by £549 over the year. The trustees are aware that Farnham Town Council award grants for local organisations, including those with an environmental benefit, and we will investigate these for the year 2025/2026. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A reserve is not yet held |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Sufficient funding has not yet been accumulated to enable a separate reserve to be held |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Funding is obtained through donations and membership subscriptions |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Succession planning |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Formed under a constitution dated 29thJuly 2022 |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 | Under the constitution, there must be at least three trustees. One-third, or the number closest to one-third, of the charity trustees retire at each AGM. The trustees to retire by rotation are those who have been longest in office since their last appointment or reappointment. The vacancies so arising may be filled by the decision of the members at the AGM. New trustees, including any vacancies not filled at the AGM, may be appointed at any time by the members or trustees provided the total number of trustees does not exceed twelve. |
Additional information
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The charity has established contact with: • Surrey Wildlife Trust • Farnham Biodiversity Group • The Bishop’s Meadow Trust |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Snailslynch Wood Community Project |
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| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 1199983 |
| Charity’s principal address | 45 Bridgefield Farnham Surrey GU9 8AW |
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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| Stephen Pallant | Chairman | ||||||
| Simon Cryer | Treasurer | ||||||
| GeoffreyShutler | Re-elected 10/10/24 | ||||||
| Stephen Linton | |||||||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name n/a |
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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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| Stephen Pallant | ||
| Simon Cryer | ||
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) Position Date |
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| Stephen Pallant | Simon Cryer | |
| Chairman | Treasurer | |
| 23rd September 2025 | ||
| 23rd September 2025 |
| Snailslynch Wood Community project | Snailslynch Wood Community project | Snailslynch Wood Community project | Snailslynch Wood Community project | Snailslynch Wood Community project | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
01-Apr-24 | To | ||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| DONATION(MAY 24) | 800 | - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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800 50 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 41 20 20 20 20 |
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| DONATION(FEB 25) | 50 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION (FEB 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(FEB 25) | 41 | - | ||||
| DONATION(MAR 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(MAR 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(MAR 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| DONATION(MAR 25) | 20 | - | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
1,191 | - | - | 1,191 | 2,716 | |
| - - - 1,191 8 8 293 293 40 642 - - - 642 549 - - 549 |
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- - - 1,191 8 8 293 293 40 642 - - - 642 549 |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| BANK CHARGES(JUN 24) | 8 | - | ||||
| BANK CHARGES(JUL 24) | 8 | - | ||||
| 3rd PartyInsurance | 293 | - | ||||
| 3rd PartyInsurance | 293 | - | ||||
| Miscellaneous Purchases(wine) | 40 | - | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 642 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 549 | - | |||||
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| 549 | 549 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
25/10/2025
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
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| Categories B1 Cash funds Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Debtors (Gift Aid) Bank Balance Details Details Land Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 3,265 - 3,265 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 73 - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) 62,004 - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Simon Cryer Stephen Pallant |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| 62,004 | |||
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Simon Cryer | 25-Oct-25 | ||
| Stephen Pallant | 25-Oct-25 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
25/10/2025
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