CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1710612024 Period Stsrt date To 3110312025 Period end date Charity name: Battle of Evesham Trust CIO Charity registration number: 1208687 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in ts governing document P8ra 1.17 To promote the preseNation of the battlefield associated ¥th the Battle of Evesham 1265 as a srte of historic interest for the benefit of the public generalty. To advance education relating to the Battle, battlefield and associated srtes particularly in relation to ils syace in the development of repsentatIVe padiament and all aspects of medieval histo Carrying out a tree lo enter annual battle enactment and further day visits for schools Ihroughoul the year as well as subsidised ticketed events that include historical speakers, all of the above enhance consumer kno%edge on the Battle of Evesham rtself as well as other general historic knowledge rooted in the country's heritage. To preserve the Battle srte, clean up efforts have been done in the year lo keep the area natural. this provides a safe environment foT the ublic lo freel walk. The Trustees can ¢onfimi Ihal regard has been given lo the guidance issues by the Charity Commission on public benefit, this is why the majority of activities carried out are free for the public. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public b8nefil, in particular, the activities. projects or services identified in the accounts. Parn 1.17)d Slalemenl confimiing whether the trustees have had regard lo the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit P8rn118 Additional infomiation (optional) You ma Choose to indude further statements where relevant abt.. Policy on grant making NIA Pwa 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment NIA Para 1.38 Volunteers are a key part in Ihe activities ran by the chanty. They assist wsth marshalling at the events, perfoming as reenactors al da schools, aThJ bein involved in the clean Pa 1.3B Contribution made by volunteers
ups on the batue site. There is a total of 13 members that sil on the committee for planning and administrative purposes, as well as a further 50 who each help oul each of the events the chanty holds, the average volunteer sets aside who does not hold a committee posrtion carries out 15-20 hours ofun aid time each ear. NIA Other Achievements and Perfomiance Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identrfying the difference the ¢harily s work has made to the circumstances of rts beneficiaries and any w¢der benefits to society as whole. In the year the charity had limited activrtieslachievemenls due to il being the first year. the main activities began post year end during the summer months of 2025. During the year relaling to the accounts, the chanty held a dean up on the battle site under a preservation effort lo make the area more natural for those walking it. The charity also made visits lo schools to do demonstrations and presentations about the battle and the relevant time period in history. P*ra 1.20 Additional information {optional) You ma choose lo include further slatemenl$ where relevant al)out Achievements against NIA objectives sel Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set NIA Parn 1.41 Investment performan against objectives NIA Para 1.41 WA Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position al the end of the period PaR 1.21 The charity generated a strong income through mosuy grants in the period ahead of the educational aspects on the Battle of Evesham festival. Due to limited aclivity in the ear, there are no costs other than those
paid in resFd of payments received through third party payment collections. The grants provmled have allowed the charity to cover any upfront costs that will anse ahead of the event before fvrther incomes in the 2025 calendar ear. The charrty aims lo hold minimal reserves. the only reserves carried forward will be in relation to covering costs for the following year that need lo be paid before income$ for that period arise. These grants thal have allowed a carried fowiard reserve are down to a liming dfference based on the dales in vthich local authorities pay out grant money for a calendar year that does not align with the ear end of the cha At the year end, there was a carried forward figure of £13,993.00. These are kept for the reasons staled above. There will always be a reserve figure carried forward bul there is no aim to build up excess amounts due to an emphasis in the charity to not operate lo make money but to breakeven so thal public benefit 1$ rioritised. No ndS are in deficit at the year end or the date of the re rt bein ned. There are no uncertainties in respect of going concem for the charity with all funds being positive and there bein9 no plan lo cease operats"on. The only factor that would need to be considered would be in relation to the charity needing lo scale down the size of its projects rf less grant money was awarded from local councils. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves $12ling why they are held Para 122 Amount of reserves held Pr* 122 Reasons for holding zero reserves P•B122 Details of fund materially in defrcil Explanation of any uncertainties about the charily continuing as a going concern 1.24 Par8 1.23 Addltlonal Infomiatlon (optlonal You ma choose to include further statements wPere relevant about.. The charity's principal The main SoUrS of fundraising are via local sources of funds (including council grants. corporate sponsorship, any fundraising) lickeled events, and bucket collections al the annual Battle of Evesham. The club does not aim lo invest in any ffinancial areas due to not holding ex$9 funds, with all funds being used ea¢h year to out the charil ob ectives. The principal risk frcmn a financial perspective would te reflected in a reduction in local council grants that are allocated annually, wrthout these the charity would need to look lo expand current revenue streams or ex and into new ones. Plrn 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy ado led Para 1 16 A descnption of the prinupal risks facing the charity. Para 1.46 Other WA
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document trust deed, ro al charter How is the charity conslrtuted? le.g. unincorporated association, CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Association Model Constitution Para 1.25 Charttable Incorporated Organisalion {ClO} Para 1.25 The charity runs on a basis of always having three trustees, with no maximum number. Any new trustees will be put forward and voted forlagainst al the AGM by members. Additional inforniation loptionall You ma choose lo include further statemenls where relevant al)out'. Policies and procedures NIA adople(I for the induction and training of trustees The charity's organisational structure and any wider nelMork with which the charity works Para 1.51 The Charity Structu ts made up of 3 Twstees and a committee of 13 members (which includes Ihe Trusleesl, as well as over 50 volunteers. The charity aims to collaborate wrth any other local charities in the Evesham area to Create strong relationships and Synerg$, Ihis does not include any o1aVre9IStered charity neOrkS. The charity has a close affiliation to the Battle of Evesham Ltd which carries out an annual battle festival that includes an educational side which is presented by th8 charity. the company promotes the charity in most of rts events with some of the members of the chanty committee also being involved in the com an P•¥ 1.51 Relationship wrth any related parties Para 1.51 Other NIA Reference and Admin istrative details Chari nam8 Other name the chari uses istered charil number Charity's principal address Battle of Evesham Trust CIO NIA 1208687 Cherry Trees Manor Park Anchor Lane Harvington Evesham WR118DH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Date5 acted if rh)tforwhole Tte0 narne Offico lif ary} Name of person lor body) enlltled int trustee lan Priest Chair Trustee Joseph Golding Christopher Bloomfield Trustee 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees- names of the diredors al Ihe date the rtwasa roved. Oirector Mmg NIA Name of trustees holding trtle lo property belonging to the Charity Trwteg nam• Date• acted rf not forvthts •*r NIA
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others. Description of the assets ', NIA held in this ca acil Name and objects of the charity on whose behaw the assels are held and how this falls within the custodian charit 's ob'ects Details of arrangements for safe Custody and segregation of such assets from the charil 's own assets NIA NIA Addhlonal infomyatlon (optional) Names and addresses of advisers {Optlonal Infomiatlon) Type of Namo Addross adviser NIA Narne of chlef oxecuuve or names of Senior staff members Ioptlonal infomiatlon) NIA Exemptions from disclosure Reason for nOn-di10$u of ke NIA rsonnel details Other o NIA tional infomiation Declarations The tTUStees declare that they have approved the trustee5' report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signaturels Full namelsl Position (eg Secretary, Chair. etc) Date l)IIlZ6
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Baiue Evesham Tvtssl CIO 1ZO468T Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a Forth8 pariod To 1710612024 3110312025 Section A Receipts and payments Unr*5tricted funds Restri¢ttd frjnds End¢wment Total funds Last year tothp nurest totho nèarnst E A1 Re¢ei nabons 6.925 7th 925 ross inc(Ime ARI 13.995 $5e an see table. Inve es. tota Total receipts 11995 A3Pa ents iThallual Expénses- Catd F805 Sub total A4 Ass•t and investment Sub total Net of receiptsl{payments) A5 Translers between fun A6 Cash funds last y&ar end Cash lund$ Ihl$ yearend 13,993 13.993 13.993 13,993 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unresthcted RestTicted nds Endtswment funds CategcrS&8 D8talls to TrEaSt£ B1 ¢a$h funds 14003 Total cash fvnds 14.3 R•strtcted funds toffléar•st £ Endowment funds io n•arnst£ Details 82 Other monetary assets Fundtowh%h CuTrent yu0 4rtal Details 83 Investment assets Fund towhKh CuTrQntvU Detai15 WA CrsSt{optiMa B4 Assets retained for the Fur iowhKh Whpn dup Details 85 Liabilities by tsuStÈÈs on behalf ol all Ihe tru51ee5 Date of rova1 2&10112026 Svjnaiure Pnrn Nan