Trustees Annual Report
For the Period 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2025
Charity Name: Clanfield Community Orchard
Charity Registration Number: 1202049
Registered Office: 1 The Green, Clanfield OX18 2SR
Objectives & Activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in the governing document.
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The provision of a community orchard for the benefit of the inhabitants and visitors to Clanfield, Oxfordshire and the surrounding area, promoting the preservation of heritage fruit trees, advancing environmental protection and improvement of the natural environment.
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To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Clanfield and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants .
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.
- In 2025 we continued to develop the Orchard and maintain the area with a team of volunteers.
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- We held 3 successful community events, a Wassail in Winter, a Blossom Day Picnic in Spring, and an Apple Day in the Autumn
Achievements and Performance
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 of society as a whole.
The main achievements of the charity in the period were:
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Nurturing the young trees through the summer of drought
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Hosting our first Wassail in February, a community picnic in the Spring and an Apple Day in the Autumn. These events successfully engaged the community, preserving country traditions and celebrated the seasons. All were well attended
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Continuing to hold regular volunteer mornings to undertake general maintenance and improvement
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Creating a sense of community cohesion through events and regular volunteer sessions, book groups and school visits
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Inspiring and sharing our experiences with other local villages setting up Community Orchards
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Continued financial sustainability through a combination of donations, grants and events
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
At the end of the third year the charity remains in a positive financial position. The charity continued to use the restricted funding which had been secured for equipment costs and has successfully generated unrestricted funding for operational costs from events such as Apple Day. The charity is continuing to
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spend from this income and donations and has reserves to meet its obligations for 2026.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held
The charity has no specific reserves policy, its unrestricted funds form its reserves.
Amount of reserves held
The charity holds unrestricted funds of £2124
Other declarations
No funds are materially held in deficit.
The charity has no uncertainties about its continuation as a going concern.
Principal Sources of funds
During the period a total of £1,820 was received. This included fundraising at Apple Day, donations at events and a grant for equipment from Bampton Village Community Shop.
Structure, Governance & Management
Type of governing document
Constitution
How is the charity constituted?
Foundation model Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions
Trustees appoint up to 12 trustees.
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Reference & Administrative Details
Charity Name Clanfield Community Orchard
Other name the charity uses None Charity Registration Number 1202049 Charity’s Principal Address 1 1 The Green, Clanfield, Oxon OX18 2SR
Trustees Who Manage The Charity
Trustees at the end of period
Where no date of appointment is given, the trustees served the entire period.
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Katherine Sarah Middleton (Chair)
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Jane Tracey
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Charlotte Louise Johnson
Other declarations
The charity has no corporate trustees.
No trustees hold title to property belonging to the charity.
No funds are held as custodian trustees on behalf of others.
Exemption from Disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details.
n/a
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www.clanfieldcommunityorchard.org
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee’s report above.
Signed on behalf of the trustees on 6 January 2024
Signature Full Name Katherine Sarah Middleton Position Chair Date 6 January 2026
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Clanfield Community Orchard
Receipts and Payments
01.01.25 to 31.12.25
| Unrestricted | ||||
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| Restricted Funds | Funds | |||
| RECEIPTS | ||||
| Donations | £48 | £48 | ||
| Grants | £320 | £320 | ||
| Events | £1,442 | £1,442 | ||
| Interest | £10 | £10 | ||
| Total | £320 | £1,500 | £1,820 | |
| PAYMENTS | ||||
| Equipment & Infrastructure | £320 | £212 | £532 | |
| Digital/Website | £142 | £141 | ||
| Insurance | £223 | £223 | ||
| Trees & Planting | £62 | £62 | ||
| Events | £600 | £600 | ||
| Miscellaneous | £58 | £58 | ||
| Total | £320 | £1,296 | £1,616 | |
| NET | ||||
| RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) | £0 | £204 | £204 | |
| Cash in Bank | 01.01.2025 | £1920 | ||
| Total Receipts | £320 | £1,500 | £1,820 | |
| Total Payments | £320 | £1,296 | £1.616 | |
| Cash in Bank | 31.12.2025 | £0 | £2124 | £2,124 |
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