Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date 12th Apftl Period end date 31st December 2024 2024 From To Reference and administration details Charlty name Basingstoke & District Beekeepers Association (BDBKA) Other names charity is known by 8asingstoke Bees Registered charity number (if any) 1207828 Charity's principal address Old Brew House Brewery Common Mortimer Postcodo RG7 3JE Names of thè charity trustees who manage th8 charity Dates acted if not for whol¢ Trusto• nam• Offl¢t Ilf any) Name of pèrson lor body) •ntltl•d to oint tru¥t¢O if an Peter Northcote Stephen Walder Steven Delo Sharon Woodman Chairman Treasurer Secretary Membership Secretary Education Officer Resources Officer Stephen Storer David Holloway 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if anyi (for example, any ¢ustodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Madeleine Davies Until 3 December 2024 TAR MaTth 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional Infomiation) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of sènlor staff members (Optional infomiationl Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution adopted 12th April 2024 Type of governing document How the charity 15 constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Trustee selection methods Trustees are elected or reappointed by the members at the Annual General Meeting held in April for a term of three years Additional gov8rnance18sues (Optional Infomiation) Membership of the chartty is open to anyone who is interested in furthering its purposes, with classes of membership relevant lo the applicant including, full registered members, lo¢al members, partner meMr8, junior members and country members. You may choo80 to include additional information, wherè relèvant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship wtth any related parties., tfUStees' consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The trustees oversee the day-to4ay running of the association and are accountable to the membership, seeking the views of members in deciding activities and th8 focus of support. The charity is affiliated to the Hampshire Beekeepers Association (HBA) and the British Beekeepers Association {BBKA). All trustees give their time voluntarily and received no remuneration or other benefits additional to those of ordinary members Ob'ectives and activities To promote and further the Graft of beekeeping within Basingstoke and surrounding district. Summary ofthe objects of the charity set out in its governing document To advan the education of the public in the imw)rtance of bees in the enwronment. TAR Marth 2012
In planning our activities for the year. we have aligned our efforts to our objectives. The main activities are as follows.. The annual Beginnerfs Course,. classroom and practical lessons for would-be beekeepers and those members of the public interested in studying the honeybee lrfe cycle, management and the role of honeybees as pollinator. The monthly apiary meeting. providing practical hands-on experien to beginners and experienced beekeepers whilsl also providing an environment for coaching and support. The Winter evening meeting- providing talks from experts in topics to further the education of the members. Provision of coaching to beekeepers seeking to enhance their knowledge taking BBKA Curriculum examinations. Swam Collection setvice,. supporting the public with the removal of honeybee swarms from public and private properties as a service to the community. Attending local shows and events to educate the public in the craft of beekeeping. Provision of resources to aid the members with their beekeeping including the hire of more expensive capital equipment and bulk purchasing of beekeeping supplies. Working with the National Bee Unit INBU) within the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) in its fight against the Asian Homet Summary of the main activities undertaken for th8 publiG benefit in relation to these objects (include withln this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commlssffion on public benefit) Additional detalls of objectlves and activltles (Optional inforn)ationl We are grateful for the many hours member volunteers give to support the education programmes training and educating the public in the craft of beekeeping and encouraging other members in their craft. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not be able to achieve our objectives. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., oontribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012
Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of thè charity during the year The 2024 Beginners Course completed in April attended by 30 new students. A number of the students went on to set up their own apiaries during the summer. We ran study groups for BBKA examinalions. Five members took and passed the Basic Assessmenl and three took and passed the Honeybee Health Assessment and three members sat BBKA m¢)dular exams We held six apiary meetings at the association's training site which were well attended by members and guests We held seven Winter evening meetings attended by on average 25 members and their guests. Topics included.. Bees & Plants, Honey Brews. All things Queens, The work of the charity Bees Abroad. beekeeping equipmen( Water in the hive & Varroa resistant bees. We attended four local shows I fairs taking obseNation hives to engage the public in bees & Beekeeping We were called out to attend to 64 honeybee swarms as well as supporting wrth advice to members ofthe public with concerns about wasps & other bee species We assisted 4 members to find apiary sites to enable them to start beekeeping or further their craft TAR M8rd) 2012
Financial review As of 31 Sl December 2024 the Charity did not have its own bank account and continued to operate via its legacy banking arrangements. A Deed of Transfer will be completed in due course with a financial statement for the year to December 2025 submitted in 2026 Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially In deficit Not applicable Further financial review dètails (Optional infomiation) You may choosè lo include additional information, where relevant about.. thè charity s principal sour$ of funds (including any fundraisingl., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Other optional information The coming year will see the commencement of our Schools Programme supported by a grant from the BBKA including equipment and educational resources. We shall a150 Complete the Deed of Iransfer as capital and reserves are transferred to Ihe Charity's bank account. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustse$ Signature(s) Full namels) Position leg Secretary, Chair, Steven Delo stephen Walder Se¢retsry Treasurer Date TAR Mafd) 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION roR INGLANO AND IVALE5 Baslngstoke & District Beekeepers A5soclation Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 12104r24 31112r24 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Re$trlGted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year tothe n•uoSt£ tolhe nfr•r•* £ to tho n•arest£ to th• n•aY••¢£ A1 Receipts Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and Inv•stm•nt 881•B, Iso• tablèl. Sub total A3Pa énts Sub total A4 Assèt and Inve$lment urchases, see table Sub total Total payments Net of recelpts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash lunds last year end Cash fund5 this year end CCXX R1 accounts ISSI
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to Marvst £ Restricted funds to riparest£ Endowrnent funds to nearest £ Categories D?tail4 Total cash fiinds C4xYéis)I Unrestrlct•d funds to nTrarest£ Restrlct•d fund$ tu rwar•Jt£ Endowment fund$ to nearest£ D•talls Fund t•whl¢h urr•n¢ v•lu• on41 Detalls Fund tty whl¢b Current value Detalls B4 Assets retalned for the charlty's own use Futhd 10 whlch ount due Wn du• Details B5 Llablllties Signe(J by one trustees on béhalf of all the trustees SwJnalu Print Name Date of oval Stephen Walder Steven Delo CCXX R2 accounts ISSI