SDn7ersetBegkeepgTS'AssoGiation (CIO charily no. t2064831 SBKA CIO Report and Accounts of the Trustees for the Year ended 30 September 2025 (charity no. 1206483)
SDn7ersetBe9keepeTS'AssoGiati0 (CIO charify no. t2064831 Somerset Beekee ers Association Trustees Report for the Year ended 30 September 2025 The Trustees present their Report for the year from 1 October 2024 10 30 September 2025 for the CIO Charity no. 1206483. 1. Reference and administrative information Somersel Beekeepers Association ISBKAI has been in existence since 1906 and il became a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion on 10 January 2024 (CIO no. 12064831. This is the first year in which the SBKA CIO is filing a full sel of consolidated accounts after all assets and liabilities transferred over from the former SBKA registered charity Ino. 2778031 on 1 October 2024. The figures shown in these accounts for 2024 were the results for the former charity and are shown for comparison. The SBKA CIO has 16 Trustees, 4 being Ex-officio comprising the Chair, Vice-chair, Treasurer and Secretsry and 12 being nominated by the 12 Branches of the CIO. The Trustees during the year ended 30 September 2025 were as follows Ichanges during the r8porting period are shown in italicsl.. Ex-offlclo Trustees Simon Mills Vanessa Woodford Richard Edbmok Lance Moir Candy Worf Neil Wellum Chairman (appointed 10 January 20241 Vice-chairman (appointed 10 January 20241 former Treasurer (stood down May 2025) Treasurer {Trustee appointed 12 June 20251 former Secretary (left S8KA March 2025) Secretary (appointed 8 March 20251 Branch Trustaos Richard riley Richard Collrell Lynne Thome Neil Wellum Bumham & District- stood down 21 November 2024 nominated by Burnham & District 21 November 2024 nominated by Central Exmoor- stood down 8/3/25 Exmoor from 8 March lo 30 September 2025 nominated by Frome and District nominated by Mendip nominated by Quanlock 23 November 2024 nominated by Somerton and District nominated by Soulh-easl nominated by Soulh-wesl nominated by Taunton and District nominated by Wedmore and Cheddar nominated by Yeovil and District vacancy John Plaxton Frederick Chaylors Bary Hulatt Suzy Perkins Jane Jeanes Philip Burton Paul James Nicola Grass Andy Dobson 2. Structure, governance and management The responsibilities of the Trustees are set out in the SBKA Operation Guide and Handbook. The Trustees meet regularfy and manage the day to day and seasonal requirerllents of the CIO and ensure
SDn7ersetBegkeepgTS'AssoGiation (CIO charify no. t2064831 il is furthering the purpose of the charity for the benefit of beekeepers and the public. That purpose is'lo advan the education of the public and beekeepers in the craft of beekeeping and to prornote the importanGe ofbees in the environmenf,. During the reporting period, there were 5 trustees, board meetings and Iwo general meetings held. The SBKA is organised for administrative purposes into 12 Branches as follows.. Burnham and District, Central, Exmoor. Frome and District, Mendip. Quanlock, Somerton and District, Soulh-6aslern, South- western, Taunton and District, Wedmore and Cheddar, Yeovil and District. These may be added lo or modified at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. 3. Overview of the year's activities 3.1 Membership AI 30 September 2025, membership was 1,175 {2024.. 1,2241. This includes voting and non-voting members. Registered, partner and country members have voting rights. The other member categories do not. Two SBKA Honorary members, who are not members of the BBKA, are also enlilled lo vol&. Based on the 2025 Autumn relum, the voting membership is distributed across the Branches as follows.. Branch Burnham and District Central Exmoor Frome and district Mendip Quantock Somerton and District South-eastern South-western Taunton and District Wedmore and Cheddar Yeovil and District 2025 40 49 75 72 46 75 162 67 31 166 33 78 2024 36 36 68 68 40 66 65 26 157 32 73 Totals 894 821 3.2 Financial review No restricted donations were received for research and no research projects were funded during the year. Total restricted funds total £8,442, of which £530 relate to New Leaf to support beginner beekeepers and the rest to fund research. The nel surplus for the year was £16,12512024.. £20,879). The major changes this year were an increase of surplus at county level of £10,32412024'. £6,393) due to lower expenditure in this transition year and the substantial expenditure on an extension to the apiary by Somerton Branch. The County's Investment and Reserves policy is lo hold a General Operating Reserve of £15,000 based on one year's expenditure plLJS a provision for an anticipate invasive species attack. As at 30th September 2025 the County's unrestricted reserves stood at £40,744. County anticipates a substantial spend on an
SDn7ersetBegkegpgTS'Asso&ation (CIO charily no. t2064831 improved it plafform during 2025-27. Branches have been encouraged lo set operating reserves based on one year's income. Purchase of assets During the year some Branches bought equipment for use by their members £20,810 in lotal12024.' £9901. Additionally ongoing repairs and maintenance are expensed. All branches a well financed and liquid. 3.3 Activities The SBKA has been active both centrally and throughout ils 12 local branches during the reporting period. The SBKA'S education officers have continued to tun online study groups for members regarding the British Beekeepers Association IBBKAI study modules. These groups also extend lo beekeepers from other areas. The Annual Lecture Day took place in February and was well attended. Former onlin8 educational le¢lures remained free lo access for members and were generally available throughout the UK and abroad. Some 9 school visits were undertaken and some 27 lectures were given lo gardening groups and similar. A number of members have been SLJccessful in obtaining BBKA qualffications this year, including the basic assessment and a range ol BBKAtheory modules. One member was awarded the advanced Iheory rtificale and one was awarded an Intermediate theory certificate. Introduction to beekeeping courses for binnerS were run by 10 SBKA Branches, training some 200 people, of whom more than 100/0 are known to have gone on lo keep bees. Notable amongst these were a number of Royal Marine Commandos from the Norton Manor Camp, where an apiary has been installed with the help and guidance of Taunton Branch members lo help promote education and welfare. A number of Branches also ran 'taster days, for people who might be interested in taking the wurse. Considerable emphasis continLJes lo be given to SBKAS preparedness to respond effectively in the event that Yellow-legged IAsianl hornets IYLHI and their nests are found in Somerset. Two nests have been found and destroyed as close as Hampshire and Dorset in 2025. All Branches have Asian hornet action teams IAHATSI. Under the guidan of our Asian homet co-ordinator, a training day was held for AHAT members. The teams also undertake their own training, including monitoring for the presence of hornets and learning lo mark them and track them lo find their nests. Advisory leaflets and other literature continue lo be widely circulated through Branch events across the county. The SBKAIS looking to develop ore cosl-effeclive ways to produ YLH monitoring equipment and bait with the help ofsome of ils most experienced members. The environmentsl risks associated with YLH have also been drawn lo the attention of County Councillors and a local MP, a small number of members going on lo visit the Houses of Parliament to discuss the problem and the wider challenges facing bees and beekeepers. Numerous town and village shows and fsirs were also attended across the county, including the Royal Bath and Wesl Show, Taunton Flower Show, Mid-somersel Show, as well as shows and events in Bridgwater, Castle Cary, Dunster, Frome, Somerton and many more. At the Royal Bath and Wesl Show, the SBKA won the coveted Challenge Shield, narrowly beating Wiltshire, and there were also the highest number of competition entries, with over 400 exhibits displayed on the show benches. A number of Branches also ran their own Honey Shows which are open to the public and where there are judge competitions in relation lo honey, beeswax and other related products. Al these events provide opportunities lo inform the public about bees and beekeeping. Supervised observation hives are often on display.
SDn7ersetBegkeepeTS'AssoGiati0 (CIO charify no. t2064831 The Branches also undertook s large number of soci81 activities for members, including apiary visits, educational lectures, bee leas, annual dinners, elc. All such events provide an opportunity to talk about beekeeping and promote the craft. Some practical session5 were undertaken to improve skills regarding beesw8x, candle-making 8nd skep making. The SBKA introduced ils own safeguarding policy this year, drawing heavily on the BBKAS version. At the time of submitting this report, the SBKA is stsrting lo undertake a review of ils other policies. A mor8 detsiled description of Branch activities can b8 found in the attached Annex lo this report. 3.4 Future actlvltles The stsndard range of activities will wnlinue in 2026. Asian hornet response preparedness will continue to be a high priority, in keeping with national activity across the country. Approved by the trustees and signèd on their bahalf by Lance Moir- Treasurer Somersel Beekeepers, Association 23 January 2026
SDn7ersetBegkeepgTS'Asso&ation (CIO charily no. t2064831 Somerset Beekee ers Association chari no. 1206483 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Somerset Beekeepers, Association for the Year ended 30 September 2025 Independent examiner's raport to the trustaes of Somersot Beekeapers Association I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Somersel Beekeepers Association Ilhe Charity) for the year ended 30 September 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation ofthe accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out rlly examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect= accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act., or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounls and ReFlOrtsl Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. o&kkn LL gtOK Joshua Kingston Bsc (Honsl ACA Burton Sweet Limited The Clock Tower 5 Farleigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1 UR 23 January 2026
SDn7ersetBegkeepgTS'AssoGiation (CIO charify no. t2064831 SOmERsBEKEEPERS, ASSOCIATION Accountsloryear Ended 30 Se tember 2025 £ouNTY 1025 oIvI%oNs 2025 C014S0UDAIED ID15 z4 6pDei41 Hethrted 6pneTrl Re5ttKted Tot•1 Total 5vb5-SBKA&DwislQll5 bBKA(aprtatlon 14.410 410 1&347 7.3 7.Y50 21.7fy) 1S.347 18.347 17.461 446 Re5e&rth MagaElnes other Lthll LWI L333 Donanon5 Geneial Funds RE5tn(tÈdFunds 175 175 L245 4.576 Advert151ng15pofflsor5hlP5 2.070 7.364 A77 1070 7,364 10,471 2.07 1.364 IQA77 AurtlQllsleYents 1&235 1.957 nklnterest 578 578 HATISWbKF Lectures La35 358 CDU15e5 16.064 ExarnPefuDd5 Pt and Dthershows Bath&W£t CountylDwsionalHoneyShow5 othshowS othershowl Hone @2 MernberArtivitlE Aplarymeetln AGM 762 Cpmrnittee meetillgS New51etref5 yearb00/bad£es Equipm?ntle5/hlre Lunthes L074 51 y?ney&fondqnt 5ale5 io 10,669 17.3 10.869 17.394 &939 7.253 DDnatlQll5 50 DDnatian5 29 Web5bte i5cITrEom Other 275 275 17.5& 3&531 87.071 B7.Q71 113.557 TOTALITrXOME 17.583 19.141 s?n 124th12
SDn7ersetBegkegpgTS'Assooation (CIO charily no. t2(164831 SOMERSFf8EEKEEPERS' ASSOOAm014 Actaunti foryéar Endod 30 tarnb8r2025 LNW5Kf15 CON%JUDATE l¢ted G¢nu•l Totsl b5UI LI. £ I8,3 £ SB Re5e&rth gazinÉ Pro DtIOnS DDnation5&bee5tordE¥0Prne Proid'lC¢sls es NewLeèf Fundr8 eBK4NeM Grants Aurtlon51events 7.856 7,856 £ Jalos ankcha EduutionalAAILIT 37 43ll £ $749 Lerture5 35L7 217 3.734 4,? £ 917 £ Cuue5 Ex•mRfvn051tt &ndDther5hD eh&We5t OuntylDl¥15WNon4Y5how5 other5hD¥ 710 2D7 I, £ 5MB £ 170 iJo 346 L233 NaliDnalHuneYShowmEmbeh pAenAlwIeS I,M9 £ ¢ivrè¢4y¢OSts AG CDDMTritteEmEEtlllE5 1,433 £ YeA1book5lrnmUnl[Jth5 SpEualAward5 152 1.224 13Y £ A514nHDrnet Lifj ZLO53 É 1.168 21,3 6,1 2.698 i.)fjB £ 21,3 £ 6,1 £ ÉquipnntpUrtha5PsetC FotrO5 1S,MY 3,173 532 £ Intenanro&Rea Z6È2 2, £ IN35 £ li 1.435 Webslte 76 37 Tr•su•s&5•4Ml1•SE1fiSqS J.1 1.104 I.1 £ PTr5tage&5tiunErylManw15 194 4.374 A((oUntlnsre L158 8.W2 £ £ 2thl s7,1 £ InVementPU1ChBes EXrnr eutrnhi 3,9fj8 £ Taunlon Somerton IdCkn12 1S.ts42 10,012 £ Fmme TOTALE¥PENtWJPE JF 41.1711 E J07 5URPLU51wlittFTETrER PALAt4L%OFFUPIDSBIFV Tr4bnsfeibetwe¢nfvn¢5 ÈALANCEOFFUND511FwD s.1 £ i.Q43 £ 5.504 £ 10.324 861 l E s.1 IB,204 I6.1 £ 112,126 £ J91.247 171264 E .744 £ &442 £ 49.IE6 175.a65 226,1 £ 21&IZ6
SDn7ersetBegkeepgTS'AssoGiati0 (CIO charify no. t2064831 SOMERSET BEEKEEPERS. ASSOCIATION Accounts for Year Ended 30 Se tember 2025 Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 30th Se ember 2025 Crx5hFumts2025 Re5thcted Totol 2024 Coun Bumham 40,744 9,271 12,459 15.217 21,169 12.756 14,555 11.803 4,208 5.749 41,227 14.096 16,555 49.186 9.271 12,459 15.217 21,169 12.756 14,555 11.803 4,208 5.749 41,227 14.096 16,555 38.862 12.604 9,975 12.020 18,910 12.110 13,349 19.ILhl Exrnoor Frome Mendip ouantock Somerton South East South West Taunton 5.832 36,918 13.288 14.669 Wedmore Tvt41 £ 219 251 RESTRICTED FUNDSINCLUDEDIN BALANC£UFWD Research New Leaf c/fwd 7.912 530 8.442 Otherassets The Charity owns, through ils Divisions, equipment for the use by members such as bee suits, extractors, hive equipment etc. Some Divisions own an apiary sile and building and all the equipment and bees Ihereon. Display and promotion equipment are owned by Divisions and County. The overall value for of these assets is eslimaled al £484,388 12024.. £522,854). There has been a complete re-evaluation of asset values this year and so figures are not directly comparable. Liabilili8s At the year end, no liabilities were noted.. These financial slalemenls were approved by the Trustees on 23 January 2026 and are signed on their behalf by.. Lance Moir- Treasurer Somersel Beekeepers, Association
SDn7ersetBegkeepgTS'AssoGiati0 (CIO charify no. t2064831 Somerset Beekeepers, Association Notes to the Accounts for the year ending 30 September 2025 Accounting policies The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 using the receipts and payments basis. Restricted funds Funds which have been donated for special purposes, being bee research, cannot be used for general purposes without the prior written agreement of the members. Educational funds relate lo grants which the charity has restricted for that use. Branch funds are restricted for the use by the Branch and cannot be used by any other branch or county wilhoul members, agreement. General funds and reserves The Trustees have a policy to hold centml reserves for general use of a minimum of £15,000, being sufficient lo cover general expenditure in the event of an emergency. Trustees. Liability Insurance Insurance costs in respect of Trustee Liability are paid for by the British Beekeepers, Association. Contact information Chairman Simon Mills chair@somerselbeekeepers.org.uk Treasurer Lance Moir treasurer@somersetbeekeepers.org.uk Wgbsite.. htt s'.Ilwww somÈrsetbeek&e ers.0 .uk Charity Registered address.. clo Secretary 16, Millands Lane Kilve Bridgwater Somersel TA5 1ED