## **Itchen Navigation Preservation Trust**
## **First Annual Report and Accounts**
**For the period 16[th] February to 31[st] December 2023**
## **Registered with the Charity Commission Reference: 1201965**
**Contact:** itchennavpt@gmail.com
**Telephone: 07566 758413**
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## **Itchen Navigation Preservation Trust**
## **Trustees First Annual Report**
## **For the period from 16[th] February to 31[st] December 2023**
Itchen Navigation Preservation Trust is a CIO first registered with the Charity Commission under reference 1201965 on 16[th] February 2023.
## **Trustees**
The Trustees during this period were:
|**Name**|**Position Held**|**Date**|**Date**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**Appointed**|**Resigned**|
|Kieran Gillingham|Chair (July 2024 onwards)|16.02.2023||
|Richard King|Secretary/Treasurer (July
2024 onwards)|16.02.2023||
|Andy Roberts||16.02.2023||
|Gordon King||16.02.2023||
|Christopher (Jim) Shepperd Chair||16.02.2023|01.07.2024|
|Elaine Flower|Secretary/Treasurer|16.02.2023|01.07.2024|
|Jon Watkins|IT Director|01.08.2023|01.07.2024|
|Fiona Hardie|Communications Director|16.02.2023|01.07.2024|
|Stephen Castle||16.02.2023|05.07.2023|
|Rachel Whitfield||16.02.2023|03.03.2023|
## **Objects of the Charity**
The Objects of the Charity are:
1. to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Itchen Navigation in particular but not exclusively by
- a. collaborating with individuals, groups, companies, governmental agencies or public bodies, statutory bodies, other charities and other interested parties, provided that in each case where the Trust undertakes work in relation to property which it does not own or hold in trust, any private benefit to the owner of the property is merely incidental, and
- b. enabling and encouraging volunteer participation, and
- c. improving the public access to The Itchen Navigation, and
- d. creating a means of communication, sharing of information and the provision of an archive of relevant information accessible to all.
2. to advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Itchen Navigation
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## **The Vision, Mission and Values of the Charity**
The Trust has identified its Vision, Mission and Values as:
**Vision** : A resilient ecosystem, where nature and people thrive.
**Mission** : Through collaborative efforts, we aim to conserve, protect, and improve the physical and natural environment of the navigation. By nurturing a culture of education, we will empower individuals to understand and safeguard its unique features, ensuring its preservation for generations to come.
## **Values** :
Mission-Centric Decision Making – Every decision we make is driven by our commitment to furthering our mission and making a positive impact.
Integrity – we uphold honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all we do
Respect – we treat every individual with respect and fairness, regardless of their background, beliefs, or circumstances.
Accountability – we are accountable to our donors, members, volunteers and partners and ensure resources are used responsibly
Collaboration – we believe in the power of collective action and actively seek partnerships to maximise our impact and create sustainable change.
Sustainability – We are committed to minimising our environmental impact, promoting social responsibility, and ensuring long-term economic viability.
## **Delivering the Public Benefit of the Charity**
The charity aims to preserve and protect the natural and physical environment. Examples of work undertaken during this first period to achieve this are:
1. complete and document a survey of the whole area which will be regularly updated. This will allow monitoring and comparison of changes and help create a prioritised list of work needed.
2. Undertake repair works along the Navigation
3. Create and implement an overall Volunteer Strategy and work with HCC to create the INPT HCC Path Warden Scheme.
4. Work alongside other charities and organisations to undertake specialist surveys and contribute to projects such as those looking to protect Salmon and Water Voles etc.
The charity also aims to provide a source of information and training for the public benefit. Work has started on creating a website after setting up IT structures and records needed as a foundation. Social media has been used to offer guidance and information and this facility will be expanded.
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## **Financial Review**
## **Accounts for the Period 16th February to 31st December 2023**
## **Income and Expenditure Account**
|**Income**
Donations: unrestricted
Interest
**Expenditure**
Insurance
Telephone
Bank charges
Logo Design
Equipment: Post Hole Digger
**Excess of Income over Expenditure**
**Represented by:**
Balance in CAF Bank|£89.60
£17.50
£40.00
£600.00
£60.92|£2,113.41
£1.74|
|---|---|---|
|||£2,115.15
£808.02|
|||£1,307.13|
||||
|||£1,307.13|
These accounts have been prepared on a cash basis.
Gift Aid of £250 can be claimed on the donations included.
The charity has benefited by a donation in kind from Steam Town in Bishopstoke who have kindly donated the room in which the trustees meet once a month. In addition, The Environment Agency have donated materials to repair the banks to the value of £500, which are in stock. Rooster Marketing from Twyford have developed the Logo and started work on the website, offering the charity a large discount on their usual charges. Finally, Microsoft have donated ten copies of their Microsoft 365 licences for use by the charity.
The charity does not currently have any paid employees or contractors.
## **Declaration**
The trustees confirm that the above report and accounts reflect the activities of the charity over the period and the financial position as at 31 December 2023.
Kieran Gillingham Chair of Trustees………………………………………..
Date… _6 August 2024_ ……………………
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