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Burnham and Highbridge Green Team CIO
Charity No: 1210896
Trustees, Annual Report for the period from 1511112024 to 31103/2026
Objertives and Artivities
Purposes of the charity (as set out in governing document)
The CIO was fornied for the promotion of the consepiation. proteciion and improvement of
the natural environment and prudent use of natural resources for the benefit of the public
of Burnham-on-sea, Highbridge and villages within a 5 mile radius-
Charities Commission Guidance
The Trustees have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on
public benefit and apply these in setting the CIO'S objectives and organising activities.
Maln activities In relation to those purposes
The CIO has pursued its objectives by:
Promoting and supporting local organisations and groups engaged in environmentally
positive work.
Provision of insurance cover for the Burnham and Berrow Beach Clean Group
and Berrow Conserwation Group.
Cross-promotion with the local Repair Cafe.
Co-management of the Tree Equity Projett to encourage planting of trees to
benefit all areas and social groups.
Conducting research and sharing information relating to positive behaviours and
activitie5.
o Survey of local walking and cycling behaviours and routes that people use.
Attendance at local events to share information about how individuals can get
involved.
Carrying out programmes and activities, directly or through funding that have an
environmental benefit.
"Foster a Tree- progrdmme to improve tree cover in the area.
Seeking access to land and facilities for a community garden and "library of
things."
Lobbying local government on matters which align with the CIO'S objectives.
Initiated the local Bus User Group, which we continue to SUPPOrt with cross
promotion and funding for meetings.
Achievements and Performance
The beach clean groups have been able to continue with monthly cleans, with our
support through the provision of insurance cover and the conservation group has
been able to continue monitoring wildlife on the Berrow Dunes SSSI.
The Repair Cafe repairs 55-60 items each month across the 2 days of regular
operation and occasional pop-ups., preventing them from being discarded.

Publicising the Donate IT scheme has helped to prevent 40-50 items of electronic
equipment going to landfill
The Repair Cafe group has conducted 56 thermal imaging scan5 of households to
identify areas of heat loss, supporting occupants to save money and carbon intensive
energy use by improving insulation.
Over 100 respondents to the walking cycling survey have shared information about
their habits and over 30 have offered to share routes and information about routes
could be improved. Analysis and mapping will continue into 2026.
The "Foster a Tree- campaign placed 30 trees donated by the 5omerset Tree Officer
with domestic households. so they can be stewarded before permanent planting.
In April 2026 a licence has been signed with Somerset Council for access to land at a
peppercom rent to establish a Community Garden. At the time of writing, a good
Start has been made on involving other community groups and schools in developing
this garden.
The Bus User Group has been part of successftjl lobbying resulting in routes running
later into the evening, newer electric buses on local routes and digttisation of access
to a local flexible bus service ("The Slinky") making it more flexible and responsive.
Financial Review
The charity receives funds through donations and grant income from local government or
community or8anisations.
Funds are expended through grants. materials and resour￿5 for charitable activities and
support costs such a5 insurance and promotional materials.
During the year income of £1,458 was received. £33 was spent on charitable activities and
£560 was spent on support costs.
This has been the first period of financial operations. so opening reserves were NIL.
At the end of the period the CIO held reserves of £865 in an unrestricted fund.
The level of funds available does not warrant engagement in any investment activities.
There are no funds in deficit and no concerns over continuing as a going concem.
Structure, Governance and Management
Constitution
The charity is formed as a Charitable Interest Organisation (CIO) and govemed by a
Constitution dated 8th November 2024.
Selertion of Trustees
The initial Trustees comprised the Members who formed the CIO. Subsequently vacancies
are agreed by the Trustees and advertised through meetings. press releases and social
media. Candidates are assessed for suitability by existing Trustees.
Administrative Details
Charity name:
Registered charity number:
Bumham and Highbridge Green Team CIO
1210896

Charity's principal address=
71 Stoddens Road
Burnham-on-sea
TA8 2DB
Trustees
The Trustees who acted through the reporting period (full period unless stated otherwise)
are..
Lesley Millard {Chair)
Ganesh Gudka
'Bridget Hammond
Lynda Wookey
Nigel Cooley (appointed 9th March 20261
There are no Corporate Trustees.
No Trustee holds property belonging to the Charity.
No funds are held as a custodian trustee on behalf of others.
Advisers
No paid advisers were employed duringthe period.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above.
Name
Signature
Date
Lesley Millard (Chair)
15.06.2026
Ganesh Gudka
15.06.2026