I IsItE DESFORD IN BLOOM TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND RECEIPTSAND PAYMENTSACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD 1" NOVEMBER 2024. 311¢ DECEMBER 2025
I tsitE Reference and Administrative Information Charity Name: Desford In Bloom Charlty Number.. 1209357 Trustee8: Karen Wakefield- Chair Nicol8 Lo¢kley-Vi¢e Chair Patrica Crane Roberta Treadwell Angela Johnson-Tre8surer Registered Addre$8: Desford Library Main Street Desford Leicestershire LE99JP Independent Examiner Helen Qrencas Finance Business Partner {NEXT) 33 Newbold Road Desford Leicestershire LE9 9GT
ST CHAIR'S REPORT 1 NOVEMBER 2024 TO 31ST DECEMBER 2025 Desford in Bloom was founded in 2016 as a working group of Desford Parish Council, being entirely run by volunteers from the local community. On 1st November 2024 the group successfully became an independent registered Charity and our first year since then has proven to be a very busy period for everyone involved. We have held a record number of fundraising events during the past year, including a Quiz, Ra Nwht, Garage Sales, two Beer Tents at village Festivals and a Xmas Wreath Workshop. Whilst there was a lot of work involved organising these, they all proved to be profitable and enjoyable. In addition. the generous support of residents ensured lots of sponsorship funding and donations were received, thus enabling our efforts throughout the village of Desford wrth planting and projects etc. In May the installation of a new shed at the back of the Church Centre was finally completed. This is a very useful addition for storing the water bowsers, lawnmower, beer tent fridges and various other items requiring easy access for everyone concemed with their use. Afew years ago, a project to create a mosaic frarnework was undertaken with students at the Bosworth Academy. Some Year 8 students participated in a competition to design pictures depicting a few Desford landmarks and groups etc, following which the 6 winning designs were chosen. Although this had taken a little while to be finalised. we were delighted for this to be recently completed and erected inside the Desford Community Library. Hanging baskets and planting schemes continued in the village centre throughout the summer, and we were delighted to achieve tremendous floral displays which received many compliments. Once again, planting of primulas and daffodil bulbs was carried out in the autumn to ensure a colourful display over the winter period and Spring next year. Summer planting of hanging baskets, planters and beds is continuing again in 2026. Idvhilst the committee are not planning as many events during 2026, due to the dfficulty in getting more of the community involved lo assist, we are looking forward to another SUCssful year ahead. Grateful thanks to all our volunteers for their valuable help, wrthout which none of our efforts would be possible. KAREN WAKEFIELD
ItsioR Flnanclal Revlew Within the period the charity received total income of £19,036.81. This was made up by Donations & Sponsorship £4.707.16. Events £13,222.70. Sales of Plants £755.00. and Miscellaneous income of £351.95. Total Payments duringthe period were £20,263.37. Expenditure was incurred for Planters & Baskets throughout the village of Desford £5,573.60. Fundraising events £6,105.68. Projects around the village £6.743.71, Equipment & Maintenance £811.15, Misc8llan8ous Expenses £1.029.23. The Charity has a contingencyfund within the annual budget of £7.OOOto ensure that in the event of unforeseen circumstances the piantingof baskets & planters can be fulfilled during the year. The closing resenrfes are £33,368.88 All funds are unrestricted The charity currently holds Assets of £35.918.39 The charity has no liabilities as atthe year end. The charity currently holds sufficient cash to finance the planned activities overthe comingyear and expects to continue as a going concern. Declaratlon The trustees declare that they have approved the above report. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature: Kf LJ&L Full Name: Karen Wakefield Position: Chair Date: 1612 Signature: Full Name: Angela Johnson Position: Treasurer Date: IE) l.Iz6
IIsIfrR Recelpts and Payment8 Account Perlod Ended 31*t December 2025 Receipts Donation / Sponsorship 4.707.16 Pigs (Piggy Bank in local shops) 182.79 Events 13.222.70 Sales of P18nts & Baskets 755.00 Miscellaneous Income (Bank Interest) 169.16 Total £1931 Payment8 Plants. Compost & Consumables 3,912.79 Equipment & Maintenance 811.15 Planters & Baskets and Maintenance 1.660.81 Website & Stationery 619.23 Re Occurring Costs 182.50 Proj8Cts 6,743.71 Events 6.105.68 Bank Charges 127.50 Donation to Local School 100.00 Total £20.263.37 Nett Loss (£1.226.56)
I tsioRb 202412025 Netl Loss (1,226.56) Cash at start of Perlod £34.595.44 Cash as al 3111 December2025 £33,368.88 Slgned on behalf of the CharityTru8tees Signature Full Name: Karen Wakefield Position: Chair Date: 16 IA/ 2oz6 Signature: Full Name: Angela Johnson Position: Treasurer Date:
IISIOR Statement of Assets and Liabilltles Assets Cash at Bank £33,368.88 Equipment £35.918.39 Total Llabllltles Other £0.00 Total £0.00 Slgned on behalf of the Charlty Trustees Signature k£LJts Full Name: Karen Wakefield Position: Chair Date: Signature: Full N8me: Angela Johnson Position: Treasurer Date: Ibl-l202
I'tstORb Flnanclal Rlsk Management Report The trustees of Desford in Bloom share overall responsibility for the financial control and safeguarding the funds of Desford in Bloom and ensuringthat the Charity operates in accordance with the f inancial powers stated in its Constitution. The treasuier takes the lead at committee meetings on: Makingsure Desford in Bloom keeps properaccounts. Reviewingfinancial performance ensuring policies and procedures are regularly reviewed (annually} ensuring Desford in Bloom has robust and effective financial controls in p18ce. liaising with the Chair about financial matters and with the independent examiner reporting on financial matters annu811y. The treasurer will carry out periodic internal checks. Flnanclal Records The Charity keeps proper accounts using Excel and Word. These include a cash book analysing all transactions, sales and purchase transaction against the annual budget set out at the beginning of the financial year, and a monthly summary of receipts and expenditures. Recelpts Desford in Bloom will ensure that all income to which it is entitled is received and recorded. A schedule of grant. sponsorships and donationswith the method of payments will be maintained and reviewed each month. Expendlture The preferred method of payment is by banktransfer. but cheques are used if this is possible. Also Debit Cards are used by the trustees. All expenditure is agreed by the trustees and recorded on the cash book showing the date and item number ofthe relevant meeting minutes.
rtstoE Receipts are attached to a monthly expense pOrt, signed bythe card holder and authorised by the Chair, and where applicable the Treasurer. Other Undertaklng Desford in Bloom does not accept any liability for anyfinancialcommitments unless authorised bythe trustees. As a registered Charity Desford in Bloom operates with robust financial control. All transactions are recorded and issued to alltrustees each month. Expenditure is always approved by the trustees and receipts are kept in support of all expenditure. Any cash received from fund raisingevents is counted in the presence of at le8St committee members and is banked at the earliest possible time. No cash is kept at the treasures or trustees home addresses. signed on behalf of the CharltyTrustees Signature K£ Full Name: K8ren Wakefield Position: Chair Date: Signature: Full Name: Angela Johnson Position: Treasurer Date:
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES Deslord in Bloom fj-.Jl4? Recei tsand ments accounts CC16a For the perfod Irom To 0111112024 31112r2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unmtrl¢ted RtrIcted Endowm•nt funds funds ful toth• fi•q•t f tothp to ttb• rwr•t£ Totsl fvnds La¥1 y•ar tOlh• rMr••t £ 10t n••r••l£ A1 RÉeèS t• Datn & sSorthp Events Salas Micdlanew8 13J23 7SS 352 13.223 7JS or ARJ 1•N7 19,037 nv•8 •••tsbl•. 19,OJ7 A3P• men 14ante(s & B8$ke FundrniiiNJ Eveni$ ProtrEcts Equipment & maintr4 mi11$ .574 fj,fr 1,743 O.S74 6.106 6.743 1.0 Sub total 20263 A4 A•t and Inve•tm•nt Sub total 20.203 Net of rnceipts/(payments) AS Tr•n#frn betrween lunds A6 Ca*h lunds last year end Cash lunds thls year end 1.226 1,228 f,226 CCXX R1 aclwnts ISSI 1e10112028
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrnstrlct R•strictod lund fund# to n•afost É to nearo•t£ Endowm•nt lund to 11reSt £ Categories Details B1 Cash fund• Total cash funds 33,369 Unrejtrlct fvnds Rgstrlctod fund• Endowmgnt lund8 to r•r•at E Delails to neare•t£ to Fund tohkh Curr•nt ¥•lu• D•talls Fund to wNch I bglrjn Curroni valu• on•1 Oetalls EqLMWrt 8k*yn COBI lo40#1) 33.369 84 A•••t8 r•taln•d for th• ch•rlty'• own u•• Fynd ¢¢ whkh Arnont d Whgn du• Detalls 85 Llabllltl SPdned by one or Iruste•s i)n baham of all Ihe truste85 Sgnaturè Print Name Date ol roval til¢tsJ 14JA KEFI 16. 22G 16.Z. CCXX R2 accwnts ISSI 1610112026