Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1•t April 2024 To 31•t March 2025 Charity name: Brightview Farni Charity registration number: 1204085 Objectives and Activitles SORP referen¢ Summary of the purposes of the Gharity as set out in its goveming document Parn 1.17 Brlghtvlew Fann provides alternatlve provision for children and young pooplo wlth special educatlonal needs and disabllities SEND in a fami settln One to one sessions have been provlded to funded and approved students. Students take part in varied and extensive activities. in¢ludlng animal care, outdoor cooking and bushcraft all wlthln a land-ba8ed setting. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefil, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and Each 8tud&nts recoivos 1-1 support whllst wlth Brfghtvlew, helping to develop Independence, self-belief and self<onfidence, wlth the overall aim of supporting tran$ltion back into school, further educatlon or omployment Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The Trustees have been acng within the guidance of th• Charity Commission Achievements and Performance SORP refer&nc•
The charity has supported 10 number of young people by providing Alternative Provision in a land-basod setting. The beneflciaries have provlded very positive feedback, as have parents, local authoritles and schools. The charity supports young people who are struggling within a rnain stream Setting and seeks to support th8 development of independence, solf- belief and confidonce. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charty's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The ¢harity has increased its number of beneficiaries throughout the year, despite having to move site followlng a short closure. Tho new slte, which offers far greater capaclty and thus better addresses the current walting IFS( has proved to be extremely succèssful. Tho charity has changed Its management structure to better support its growth and now operates under a slngle CEO. The CEO manages all operatlonal requirements, whll8t r8porbng ba¢k to the Board on a regular bas18 The number of staff has incT•asod wlth the rowth In benefb¢larie$. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The Charity had an incorne of £36.40k to the year end and an expenditure of £31.63k. During this yearit was necessary to relocate the site of Brightview, to tter 8UPPOrt growth and therefore extra costs were associated with this chan e In location No reserves are held Statèment explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reseeS held Reasons for holding zero reserves PaR 1.22 Para 1.22 none As a newly estsblished charity, we are not yet in a position to build financial reserves; however, establishing and maintalnlng reserves 1$ a key financlal prlorlty as we grow. Par8 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficil Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern P•ra 1.24 No doficit Paro 1.23 Not applicable
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document Ilrusl deed. royal -*arleri Para 1.25 Our Governing Document - CIO - Associatlon reglsternd 26th Juty 2023; the forniat is a 'Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation wlth voting members other than Its chari trustse3' cio How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated a$8nr.iation. 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 PaA 1.25 Trustses aro appolnted In accordance wlth the Brightvlew Fami Trustse Appointment Pollcy Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the cha uses istered charit numtser Charity's principal address Bri htview Fami none 1204085 1 Hillcroft Cottages High Street Stebbing DUNMOW Essex CM6 3SH Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trusteos, rnport abovo. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full namels) Position (eg Secretary, Chair. etc) Dorti-mary Newbery Chair 0110912025
BRIGHTVIEW FARM
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
NORTHFIELD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Accountants Cart Lodge, Harps Farm Bedlars Green Great Hallingbury Bishops Stortford CM22 7TL
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BRIGHTVIEW FARM
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
Registered Charity Number 1204085
Chair:
Dorli-Mary Newbery
Trustees:
Jean Rolfe Steven Bates
Financial Trustee:
Julie Amanda Yapp
Registered Address:
Northfield Management Services Limited Accountants Cart Lodge, Harps Farm Bedlars Green Great Hallingbury Bishops Stortford CM22 7TL
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BRIGHTVIEW FARM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
TRUSTEES
Trustees who served during the year and held office at 31st March 2025 were: Jean Rolfe Julie Amanda Yapp Steven Bates
The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 6 and comply with the charity's deed, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1st January 2015).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
The purpose of the charity is to help children and young people with disabilities. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charities activity for the year.
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees should follow best practice and:
a) Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; b) Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; c) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; d) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the accounts; and; e) Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR
During the year the trustees kept the charity in an operational state so to make sure it could effectively carry out its objective and activities for the public benefit. Income was derived from donations and GiftAid. During the course of the year, donations or grants totalling £Nil were made to other charitable organisations.
ASSETS
As will be seen from the Balance Sheet, which appears on page 4, net assets amounted to £28,769
Signed on behalf of the Trustees on 16th July 2025
Dorli-Mary Newbery
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRIGHTVIEW FARM
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I report on the accounts of Brightview Farm for the year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 6.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act') does not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act : to follow the procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and; to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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J N Cooper ACCA Northfield Management Services Limited Cart Lodge, Harps Farm Bedlars Green, Great Hallingbury CM22 7TL
BRIGHTVIEW FARM
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH 2025
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2025 2024
£ £
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed Assets 20,172 -
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock 1,000 825
Cash at bank 9,757 8,764
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
falling due within one year
Accountancy fees 1,200 960
Accrued expenses 960 -
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2,160 960
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NET CURRENT ASSETS 8,597 8,629
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NET ASSETS 28,769 8,629
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TOTAL UNRESTRICTED FUNDS, page 5 9,756 5,142
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NOTE: The trustees have power, at their discretion, to apply all or any part of the Capital of the trust for the charitable objects of the trust.
Approved and Signed on behalf of the Chair and Trustees on 16th July 2025
_________ Dorli-Mary Newbery
BRIGHTVIEW FARM
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YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||||
| INCOME | |||||
| Donations | 51,121 | 36,395 | |||
| Bank interest | - | - | |||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| 51,121 | 36,395 | ||||
| EXPENDITURE | |||||
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Livestock costs | 1,466 | 428 | |||
| Wages | 2,780 | - | |||
| Telephone and | computer | 689 | 867 | ||
| Training costs | 2,120 | 972 | |||
| Rent and rates | 488 | 340 | |||
| Maintenance | 12,346 | 22,892 | |||
| General expenses | 624 | 1,302 | |||
| Insurance | 2,451 | - | |||
| Professional fees | 1,715 | 4,832 | |||
| Depreciation | 2,681 | - | |||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| 27,360 | 31,633 | ||||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| 27,360 | 31,633 | ||||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| NET SURPLUS OF THE YEAR | 23,761 | 4,762 | |||
| Accounting movements within the year | |||||
| Depreciation | 2,681 | - | |||
| Accountancy accrual | 1,200 | 380 | |||
| Purchase of assets | -22,853 | - | |||
| Movement in stock | -175 | - | |||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| Net movement of funds for | the year | 4,614 | 5,142 | ||
| Funds at start of the year | 5,142 | - | |||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| BALANCE OF FUNDS, | page 4 | 9,756 | 5,142 | ||
| ====== | ====== |
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BRIGHTVIEW FARM
YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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(a) Accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the valuation of investments at accounting dates, and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) and the Charities Act 2011.
The trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
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(c) Accounts are drawn up on the accruals basis with expenditure recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing to that expenditure. Investment income is recognised only when received.
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(d) Realised and unrealised gains or losses on investments are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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2 TRUSTEES EXPENSES
The trustees have charged expenses this year of £Nil. No remuneration or other benefits are paid to trustees.
BRIGHTVIEW FARM
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
NORTHFIELD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Accountants Cart Lodge, Harps Farm Bedlars Green Great Hallingbury Bishops Stortford CM22 7TL
1
BRIGHTVIEW FARM
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
Registered Charity Number 1204085
Chair:
Dorli-Mary Newbery
Trustees:
Jean Rolfe Steven Bates
Financial Trustee:
Julie Amanda Yapp
Registered Address:
Northfield Management Services Limited Accountants Cart Lodge, Harps Farm Bedlars Green Great Hallingbury Bishops Stortford CM22 7TL
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BRIGHTVIEW FARM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
TRUSTEES
Trustees who served during the year and held office at 31st March 2025 were: Jean Rolfe Julie Amanda Yapp Steven Bates
The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 6 and comply with the charity's deed, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1st January 2015).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
The purpose of the charity is to help children and young people with disabilities. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charities activity for the year.
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees should follow best practice and:
a) Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; b) Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; c) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; d) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the accounts; and; e) Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR
During the year the trustees kept the charity in an operational state so to make sure it could effectively carry out its objective and activities for the public benefit. Income was derived from donations and GiftAid. During the course of the year, donations or grants totalling £Nil were made to other charitable organisations.
ASSETS
As will be seen from the Balance Sheet, which appears on page 4, net assets amounted to £28,769
Signed on behalf of the Trustees on 16th July 2025
Dorli-Mary Newbery
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRIGHTVIEW FARM
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I report on the accounts of Brightview Farm for the year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 6.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act') does not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act : to follow the procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and; to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
(1) which gives reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
-
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
-
.
J N Cooper ACCA Northfield Management Services Limited Cart Lodge, Harps Farm Bedlars Green, Great Hallingbury CM22 7TL
BRIGHTVIEW FARM
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH 2025
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2025 2024
£ £
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed Assets 20,172 -
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock 1,000 825
Cash at bank 9,757 8,764
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
falling due within one year
Accountancy fees 1,200 960
Accrued expenses 960 -
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2,160 960
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NET CURRENT ASSETS 8,597 8,629
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NET ASSETS 28,769 8,629
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TOTAL UNRESTRICTED FUNDS, page 5 9,756 5,142
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NOTE: The trustees have power, at their discretion, to apply all or any part of the Capital of the trust for the charitable objects of the trust.
Approved and Signed on behalf of the Chair and Trustees on 16th July 2025
_________ Dorli-Mary Newbery
BRIGHTVIEW FARM
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YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||||
| INCOME | |||||
| Donations | 51,121 | 36,395 | |||
| Bank interest | - | - | |||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| 51,121 | 36,395 | ||||
| EXPENDITURE | |||||
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Livestock costs | 1,466 | 428 | |||
| Wages | 2,780 | - | |||
| Telephone and | computer | 689 | 867 | ||
| Training costs | 2,120 | 972 | |||
| Rent and rates | 488 | 340 | |||
| Maintenance | 12,346 | 22,892 | |||
| General expenses | 624 | 1,302 | |||
| Insurance | 2,451 | - | |||
| Professional fees | 1,715 | 4,832 | |||
| Depreciation | 2,681 | - | |||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| 27,360 | 31,633 | ||||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| 27,360 | 31,633 | ||||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| NET SURPLUS OF THE YEAR | 23,761 | 4,762 | |||
| Accounting movements within the year | |||||
| Depreciation | 2,681 | - | |||
| Accountancy accrual | 1,200 | 380 | |||
| Purchase of assets | -22,853 | - | |||
| Movement in stock | -175 | - | |||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| Net movement of funds for | the year | 4,614 | 5,142 | ||
| Funds at start of the year | 5,142 | - | |||
| ----------- | ----------- | ||||
| BALANCE OF FUNDS, | page 4 | 9,756 | 5,142 | ||
| ====== | ====== |
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BRIGHTVIEW FARM
YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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(a) Accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the valuation of investments at accounting dates, and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) and the Charities Act 2011.
The trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
-
(c) Accounts are drawn up on the accruals basis with expenditure recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing to that expenditure. Investment income is recognised only when received.
-
(d) Realised and unrealised gains or losses on investments are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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2 TRUSTEES EXPENSES
The trustees have charged expenses this year of £Nil. No remuneration or other benefits are paid to trustees.