Registered Charity No. 1205495 

## **CHAIRMANS REPORT 22ND NOVEMBER 2025** 

Good morning everyone and welcome to this Annual General Meeting of the William Judge Trust Allotments on Saturday 22[nd] November 2025. 

We have had a very quiet year as far as major works are concerned this year on the allotments. Having had to make up the shortfall after grants in the installation of water last year our finances remain low. 

The balance as at todays date is £1779.84 and we still have to pay the public liability insurance and also the water charges. 

Hence the reason for the increase in prices this year to £60.00 per plot When paying your fees please remember to put your plot number as a reference so I know who has paid 

The accounts have been audited for last year and submitted to the Charity Commission. You will note that the Accounts will be listed as late this year.  This is due to an error on my part and I apologise.  When we changed from an ordinary account to a CIO I didn’t realise that I had to close down the original Charity Account (this has now been done) and submit accounts to the new number from 31[st] October 2023 to 31[st] December 2024  Thanks to a very kind Accountant these have been re written at no charge and now submitted and accepted by the Charity Commission) 

The site has been well maintained thanks to the Management Team work parties, with special thanks to Mr Mercer for carrying out a number of remedial works for us. Also to Chris for the day to day overseeing of the site. Maintaining the padlocks and getting the materials to mend the potholes on the Platt 

After last years success in the Wilder Tenterden Awards where the Town achieved the Gold Award we were asked to take part again this year in Tenterdens application. Our sincere thanks to Jill  for her splendid reports and photos that she has submitted for us . 

Finally would you all please note that next years plot fees need to be paid by BACS. If you pay by cheque or cash you will need to add 50p to the fee as I now have to pay that per cheque or cash to bank   Also bear in mind that I have to go to Ashford to do this. 

Finally I would like to thank you all for the way you are looking after your plots   It is a wonderful green space in the middle of the built up area and one I certainly want to see remain. 

On behalf of the Trustees I would like to thank you all for coming and to wish you and your families a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy new year. 



THE WILLIAM JUDGETRUST
Registered Charity 1205495
Income and Expenditure Account
For the Year Ended 31° December 2025
2025
2024
Income
Rental income
Return of plot fee
Advance rental for 2026
Tenterden Youth Club Shed Sale
Kent Community Grant Income
Tenterden Town Council Grant
890.00
160.001
1,740.00
949.00
{40.00}
680.00
loo.00
S.OtM).00
1,000.00
2,570.
7,689.QKI
enditure
Fence Repairs (from Insce)
Water Supply Repairs
Skip Hire
Shed and Gate
Platt Repairs
General Expenses
Hall Hire
NALG
Repairs~ Padlock
Tree Surgery
Sheet Metal Posts
First Aid Kit
Liability Insurance
876.88
7,411.56
200.00
140.00
395.00
35.00
15.00
117.00
43.97
201.56
65.00
15.00
136.50
900.LXI
288.(YJ
15.62
524.67
385.28
1.991.34
9,774.70
Surplus/{Deficit) for the year
578.66
(2,085.70}
Opening funds as at l Jan 2025
2,615.90
4.701.60
Closing funds as at 31 Dec 2025
3.194.56
2.615.90
Unrestrirted funds at 31$1 Dec 2025
3.194.56
2.615.90
Independent Assessor Statement
All transactions verified to original bank statements and supporting documentation where
available.
Andrew Curd BA { s)