Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date 01 Jan 2024 Period end date 31 Dec 2024
Charity name: Winchcombe Green Town
Charity registration number: 1203637
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 | 3.1 The promotion for the benefit of the public of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in Winchcombe and the surrounding area (“the Area”), in particular: 1) by raising awareness of the causes and impact of climate change; and 2) by encouraging practical steps both to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and mitigate the effects of climate change and 3) by promoting the conservation of the physical and natural environment by promoting biological diversity 4) by promoting sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration 5) by advancing the education of the public in the above subjects |
| 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 |
Speaker event (Jonathon Porritt) 18 Jan Tree planting at Senior School Feb Speaker event (Pollinators) 11 March Stall at Winchcombe summer show 27 Aug TED discussion event 20 September Heat pump workshop 07 Oct Community heating event 13 Nov Earth friendly fashion pop up shop Nov/Dec AGM and review of year 14 Nov |
| 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 Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and have sought to ensure all activities have been accessible to as many members of the local community as possible. This has been done by advertising events widely on social media, in print form, via our website and |
in local retailers. Ticket prices have been kept low and concessions offered to any who ask for it with free tickets . The range of activities organised was aimed to appeal to different age groups in the population and to different interest groups
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | NA |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | NA |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers are vital to the continuation of the charity. Volunteers are involved in planning, organising and supporting events, in publicising activities and in attending events. We are delighted at the high level of attendance at all events organised by the charity and seek to continue this in future years |
| Other | ||
| 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 | Public awareness of our work has increased during this year due to organising good quality activities which reach out to the whole community, are enjoyable with a consistent message in accordance with our purposes. We have gained the respect of other local groups, being invited to work with businesses, the senior school and other voluntary groups in projects which have mutual benefit. The toy library has reduced the need for parents to purchase toys with an increasing number of families regularly attending. The Earth Friendly fashion pop up with a shop front on the town’s main street had over 150 participants from the community. The homes and energy group have supported a number |
of residents to have the confidence to install solar panels. The interest in helping hedgehogs and swifts across the community has widened. Trees have been planted in public parks supported and maintained by local people. The senior school has a popular ecogroup which is supported by the charity.
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Trustees are pleased with the progress made towards our charity purposes |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We have organised a range of local events, reaching out to different age groups and interest groups in the community, keeping within our budget despite increasing venue hire. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | NA |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity continues to operate successfully within the budget constraints in existence |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We have no need for reserves although we aim to keep our bank balance above £1,500 |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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 | Fundraising events and activities |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | NA |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Increased cost of venue hire, availability of volunteers |
| 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 | constitution |
| 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 | The existing 8 trustees remain committed to the charity. They have different experiences and interests which enable the charity to organise a wide variety of events to meet different audience interests. Our key selection criteria remains an enthusiasm to adhere to the charity commission regulations and to support the purposes and objectives set out in the constitution. The trustees have developed a good flexible way of working together which enables trustees to combine their external working and personal commitments with the responsibilities of being charity trustees. Chair and secretary roles are rotated across all trustees for each monthly meeting. Banking is undertaken by three nominated trustees who work together to ensure accounts are correct, accurate and maintained. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
All trustees have read and agreed with the charity commission guidelines for trustees. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity works closely with various local community groups eg St Peter’s Church, Winchcombe senior school, the community allotment, Winchcombe Town Council. It also works with the national Transition Town as well as receiving support from other environmental groups at national level. We also have strong links to other local environmental groups eg Cleeve Transition and CK Futures. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | All relationships outlined in the previous section are for mutual support and advice. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Winchcombe Green Town |
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| Other name the charity uses | Win Green Town and WGT |
| Registered charity number | 1203637 |
| Charity’s principal address | 12 Riverside, Winchcombe |
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 (ifany) |
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| Corinne Goatley | |||||||
| Tim Hall | |||||||
| Stuart Pickles | |||||||
| Anne-Lise Wall | |||||||
| Jane Morgan | |||||||
| Naomi Sorrel | |||||||
| Chris Etchells | |||||||
| JoAnne Freeman | |||||||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name NA |
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| Director name | |||||||
| NA | |||||||
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| NA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NA held in this capacity Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for NA safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date 01 Jan 2024 Period end date 31 Dec 2024
Charity name: Winchcombe Green Town
Charity registration number: 1203637
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference |
||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 3.1 The promotion for the benefit of the public of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in Winchcombe and the surrounding area (“the Area”), in particular: 1) by raising awareness of the causes and impact of climate change; and 2) by encouraging practical steps both to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and mitigate the effects of climate change and 3) by promoting the conservation of the physical and natural environment by promoting biological diversity 4) by promoting sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration 5) by advancing the education of the public in the above subjects |
| 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 |
Speaker event (Jonathon Porritt) 18 Jan Tree planting at Senior School Feb Speaker event (Pollinators) 11 March Stall at Winchcombe summer show 27 Aug TED discussion event 20 September Heat pump workshop 07 Oct Community heating event 13 Nov Earth friendly fashion pop up shop Nov/Dec AGM and review of year 14 Nov |
| 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 Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and have sought to ensure all activities have been accessible to as many members of the local community as possible. This has been done by advertising events widely on social media, in print form, via our website and |
in local retailers. Ticket prices have been kept low and concessions offered to any who ask for it with free tickets . The range of activities organised was aimed to appeal to different age groups in the population and to different interest groups
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | NA |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | NA |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers are vital to the continuation of the charity. Volunteers are involved in planning, organising and supporting events, in publicising activities and in attending events. We are delighted at the high level of attendance at all events organised by the charity and seek to continue this in future years |
| 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 | Public awareness of our work has increased during this year due to organising good quality activities which reach out to the whole community, are enjoyable with a consistent message in accordance with our purposes. We have gained the respect of other local groups, being invited to work with businesses, the senior school and other voluntary groups in projects which have mutual benefit. The toy library has reduced the need for parents to purchase toys with an increasing number of families regularly attending. The Earth Friendly fashion pop up with a shop front on the town’s main street had over 150 participants from the community. The homes and energy group have supported a number |
of residents to have the confidence to install solar panels. The interest in helping hedgehogs and swifts across the community has widened. Trees have been planted in public parks supported and maintained by local people. The senior school has a popular ecogroup which is supported by the charity.
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Trustees are pleased with the progress made towards our charity purposes |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We have organised a range of local events, reaching out to different age groups and interest groups in the community, keeping within our budget despite increasing venue hire. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | NA |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity continues to operate successfully within the budget constraints in existence |
|---|---|---|
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We have no need for reserves although we aim to keep our bank balance above £1,500 |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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 | Fundraising events and activities |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | NA |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Increased cost of venue hire, availability of volunteers |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | constitution |
| 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 | The existing 8 trustees remain committed to the charity. They have different experiences and interests which enable the charity to organise a wide variety of events to meet different audience interests. Our key selection criteria remains an enthusiasm to adhere to the charity commission regulations and to support the purposes and objectives set out in the constitution. The trustees have developed a good flexible way of working together which enables trustees to combine their external working and personal commitments with the responsibilities of being charity trustees. Chair and secretary roles are rotated across all trustees for each monthly meeting. Banking is undertaken by three nominated trustees who work together to ensure accounts are correct, accurate and maintained. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
All trustees have read and agreed with the charity commission guidelines for trustees. |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity works closely with various local community groups eg St Peter’s Church, Winchcombe senior school, the community allotment, Winchcombe Town Council. It also works with the national Transition Town as well as receiving support from other environmental groups at national level. We also have strong links to other local environmental groups eg Cleeve Transition and CK Futures. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | All relationships outlined in the previous section are for mutual support and advice. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Winchcombe Green Town |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Win Green Town and WGT |
| Registered charity number | 1203637 |
| Charity’s principal address | 12 Riverside, Winchcombe |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
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 (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinne Goatley | |||||||
| Tim Hall | |||||||
| Stuart Pickles | |||||||
| Anne-Lise Wall | |||||||
| Jane Morgan | |||||||
| Naomi Sorrel | |||||||
| Chris Etchells | |||||||
| JoAnne Freeman | |||||||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name NA |
|||||||
| Director name | |||||||
| NA | |||||||
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
|
|---|---|---|
| NA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NA held in this capacity Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for NA safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date