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2025-09-30-accounts

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FOR THE YEAR END 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 206142
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A word from our Chair As we look back on the last year, I'm proud of the ongoing work the Box Moor Trust does to bring nature to the heart of our community- Over the past year. we have focused or) strengthening the resilience of our woodlands and opcn 5PaCC5, widcnins aCCCJ5 for thc locol community, ond nvrturinB thc divcra1ty of wildlifc thAt rxlll thp F%txtp hnmp. Frnm mAnxging thp impxr.tÉ nf x<h diphxr.k And rpplxnhng with a rich mix of native species, to expanding our conservation partnerships and improving nature connectivity across our land, our commitment to best-practice, biodiversity-led management remains at the heart of everything we do. Our collaboration with local organisations, community groups and environmental partners continues to unlock new opportunities. Projects ran8e from ecological enhancements in the River 8ulbourne valley to tree-plantin£ initiatives at 8ury Wood and excitr'nR developments at Pixies Mere, which 15 evolving into a nature reserve that also supports anglin8. lrnprovements at Bovingdon Brickworks and infrastructure developments across the Estate, including new route5, paths, gates and car parks. have all been guided by the aim of making our landscapes more accessible, welcomin8 and enjoyable for everyone. This year has also brought many successes to celebrate. We have seen thriving wildlife, with kestrels, bafn owls, kinglishers, swallows, nuthatches and many more species successfully fledgin8 on the Estate. The installation of an otter holt on the River Bulbourne and sightings of otter kits signal the ongoing health of our river envifonment. Our educational and community engagement programmes have also grown, welcoming more than 1,6CK) participants to ranger sessions, school visits, wellbeing activities and corporate volunteering days. As we look ahead, we remain mindful of the opportunities and challenges posed by 3 8rowin8 local population, climate chan8e and the evolvin8 needs of our community. Our focus on deliverin8 high-quality Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace ISANGI, exemplary woodland and tree management, sustainable grazing practices and enhanc signage and interpretation will ensure that the state conts'nues to flourish for generations to come. Thank you foryour goin interest and support. Whether you visit our woo ands. join an event, volunteer with us or simply enjoy the peace and beauty of the Estate, you are a vital part of what makes this chariws work so meaningful. I wamilv invite you to stay connected with us and to share in our mission to protect. restore and celebrate thls precious 'green lung, at the heart of our community. With best wishes. Patrick Schneiders Chair

THE BOX MOOR TRUST

The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the Box Moor Trust for the year ended 30 September 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set 8), the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) dated October 2019.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

With a rich history and recently celebrating 430 years of operation, the Box Moor Trust provides sustainable management of agricultural and amenity land extending to 493 acres of This land provides facilities and environmental education opportunities for the use and enjoyment of the residents of Hemel

The Trust also supports those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the occasional giving of grants and provision of opportunities to participate in activities offered by the Trust.

The Trust uses income from its property and investment assets to deliver its Charitable Objectives and support the local community through providing continued access to Trust land.

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OUR ACTIVITIES

LETTING AND INCOME GENERATION

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ENVIRONMENT
LAND LEISURE AND
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MANAGEMENT WELFARE
AWARENESS
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LAND MANAGEMENT and ENVIRONMENT

The Trust owns 493 acres of land, which is used for grazing, woodland and general leisure and recreation. It provides open access to most of its land, with the exception of operational land residential properties. Free access is available principally to the residents of the Area of Benefit though not restricted for people from further away. In providing access to the land, the Trust monitors the potential for damage from overuse and would protect any vulnerable areas from excessive use should it look likely.

On the footpath improvements at Westbrook Hay:

surface is ideal for wheelchairs and it has opened up new opportunities for walks for us. Very many thanks Box Moor Trust.

KEY AIMS

Protecting, maintaining and enhancing a substantial wildlife-

close to centres of the rapidly growing population;

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CURRENT PROJECTS

KEY CHALLENGES / OPPORTUNITIES

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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

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Continued sponsorship of the Community Transport minibuses used by local charities and organisations;

Collaborating with Whipsnade Zoo providing for enrichment activities for the zoo animals; and

Corporate engagement sessions were arranged and delivered; groups have been involved in improving wildlife habitats, riverbank erosion restoration works and installation of coir

rolls to protect the banks of Pixies Mere.

Income from sale of livestock, grants and use of land this year was £67,533 (2024: £53,125).

Engaging our Beneficiaries

Almost all grazed.

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After its prime responsibility of protecting and maintaining the land to provide facilities for recreation and leisure and administering the Charity, the Scheme clarifies that the Trust shall spend surplus income on education, recreation and leisure, welfare of the sick, the poor and the elderly and other charitable purposes. (Clauses 26 and 35 of The Scheme).

The Trust provides opportunities for members of the community to visit our land and enjoy its unique environment.

. Thank you - Anonymous note left by child after session

Environment and Awareness

The Trust has worked hard to improve environmental awareness in the Area of Benefit and to allow access to our estate. The Trust caters for groups of all ages and abilities and runs groups for children. It holds several family events as well as school holiday sessions to bring people into contact with the outdoor environment. The Trust holds regular talks and activities for adults on Trust land, in and around the Trust Centre and at the Old Barn at Westbrook Hay.

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Session Attendance
2025 462 904 123 214
2024 431 381 129 86
2023 494 132 94 98
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Other Group Sessions Uniform and School Groups Nature Tots Mini Rangers Youth Rangers
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Volunteers continue to provide valuable assistance to the Trust work in general estate work in areas of conservation, stock management, assistance with environmental awareness activities, support with community activities, wildlife monitoring, rights of way management and ecological improvements. Volunteers have continued to receive training to use UTVs, 4x4s, chainsaws & chippers and riverfly training.

During the current year volunteers worked the equivalent of 1,500 days (2024: 1,338 days) (based on a 7-hour day).

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Hours of Volunteer Work

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Work with Rangers
Wildlife Monitoring
Volunteer Meetings
Tuesday Work Parties
Sunday volunteering
New Volunteers and DofE
Events
Community Engagement Activities
Ad Hoc Work
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2025 2024
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Lisa Timms (newly elected Trustee)

Leisure and Welfare

EVENTS

thrilled to host the event once again in April 2025. The weekend continues to grow in popularity, offering families the chance to experience farming up close and learn more about almost 1,500 visitors, who enjoyed meeting our 56 new lambs and their mothers, and learning about sustainable sheep farming practices.

After continued interest in Meet the Cows , the 2025 event saw even greater demand. Visitors were invited to see our Belted Galloways in their winter quarters in February, with all sessions selling out quickly and waiting lists forming once again. The event remains a highlight of the early-year calendar,

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giving the public a rare insight into the care and management of our much-loved herd.

Autumn Festival remains a flagship event, celebrating local heritage, sustainability, and community. In 2025, more than 2,000 people attended over two days, enjoying a wide range of performances, stalls, and activities.

SPORT

The Hemel Hempstead Town Cricket Club and the Boxmoor Cricket Club operate under licence on Heath Park and Blackbirds Moor respectively and hold leases for the pavilions. Hemel Hempstead (Camelot) Rugby Club has a licence to play on Chaulden Meadow. The Trust liaises with all the Sports Clubs to ensure that sport goes ahead unhindered, and where appropriate supports future projects.

RECREATION

The majority of the Trust Estate is available as open access for the public, without charge. Free informative walks leaflets and a general Trust leaflet are provided on our website and printed format, covering; the Red Walk, Blue Walk, Green Walk - and the Orange Walk for the less mobile. They give general information about the Trust and guided walks are regularly arranged. By its nature, and in accordance with the Scheme, access to Trust land and events is not restricted to residents of the Area of Benefit. However, publicity is focused within this area.

The regular use by Circus Zyair continued, providing both popular and entertaining activities for local families.

GRANTS

The Trust, in accordance with its Grants Policy, distributes any surplus funds from these activities in the form of grants for capital projects to local charities and other not-for-profit from the commercial leases, no surplus was available for grants in 2025. It is hoped that additional income streams will provide a surplus in future years.

On the Autumn Festival:

Julie B (stallholder)

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The Friends of the Box Moor Trust continue to play an important role in supporting the their regular donations.

photographic competition, which showcases the beauty and diversity of the estate. Entries are now being encouraged for photographs taken during 2025, ahead of a special exhibition planned for early 2026.

LETTINGS AND INCOME GENERATION

The two main income streams for the Trust are Residential and Commercial Lettings.

During 2025 the Trust signed a s106 agreement with Dacorum Borough Council for the sale of credits in relation to the Westbrook Hay SANG. Sale of credits started in March 2025.

The Trust owns 27 houses, of which 26 are let and 1 is a staff tenancy. Tenants are not restricted to those from the Area of Benefit as the income from the residential property is classified as an investment to be maximised.

During the year, the Trust acquired the leasehold interest in Rose Cottage, thereby becoming both the freeholder and leaseholder of the property. The building was in a dilapidated condition and has subsequently been demolished. The site is being held for future investment purposes.

Boxmoor Wharf is an important commercial site currently let to B&Q.

-based staff, a boardroom for Trust meetings and two large rooms for meetings or community activities. The boardroom and the two large community rooms are available for hire by local community organisations, charities and businesses.

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KEY AIMS

CURRENT PROJECTS

KEY CHALLENGES / OPPORTUNITIES

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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Sale of first tranche of SANG credits to a local developer;

RISK REVIEW

that sufficient income is generated in perpetuity for the charitable objectives to be continued and improved. Trustees regularly monitor the risk map in order to manage the risks involved with each activity.

Much attention is given to ensuring the health and the Trust land. Other risks are staff management, strategic direction, its investment policy, capacity and use of resources, security of assets and disaster recovery and planning. These are all monitored by the appropriate committees.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

INCOME

Income from commercial, residential lettings and canal moorings totalling £868,859 (2024: £843,484) provided the majority of Trust income. £34,535 was received from the Agricultural single payment scheme and stewardship grants (2024: £44,248). Rent from letting rooms at the Trust Centre has held steady at £49,769 (2024: £50,401).

General donations and legacy income was £14,038 (2024: £27,928).

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Trustees perceive the future direction of the Charity to be first of all achieving a secure and sustainable financial base and then using the income provided to deliver the objectives

On corporate volunteering: Charlotte B (ABC UK)

RESERVES

The Trust holds its reserves in funds as follows:

PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND

resulting from the sale or lease of endowed land. It includes income from, and expenditure in connection with, the granting of leases. The timescale for investment is long term.

RESTRICTED FUNDS

The Trust has the following restricted funds:

RIVER BULBOURNE RESTORATION FUND

Funding from the Environment Agency for work to improve the ecological value of the River Bulbourne. The amount held in the Fund at 30 September 2025 is £11,993 (2024: £11,993). There was no income or expenditure in the year.

KINGFISHER BANK

A fund established through support from Groundwork South to improve the breeding habitat for kingfishers on the River Bulbourne. At 30 September 2025 the balance on this fund was £nil, and £213 was spent on monitoring equipment in the year.

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BOVINGDON BRICKWORKS

Funding from Dacorum Borough Council to mitigate the effects of local development on the Bovingdon Brickworks Local Wildlife Site. The Trust received £82,517 in the year and spent £5,028 on new bins, gates and associated costs at the site. At 30 September 2025 the balance on the fund was £77,489.

UK SHARED PROSPERITY FUND

The Trust received £20,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to deliver improvements to Pixies Mere. £6,349 was spent in the year to run water to the site. At 30 September 2025 the balance on the funds was £13,651.

PIXIES MERE WILDLIFE HABITAT

The Trust received £1,900 from Henkel to install a floating island and coir rolls at Pixies Mere to help to establish wildlife habitats and improve biodiversity. The funds were fully spent during the year.

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

There are currently five unrestricted designated funds: Land and Buildings, Working Capital, Trust Centre Major Repair Fund, Tree Disease Management Fund and SANG Fund.

and provides for the purchase of identified land and improvement of present and future buildings. All major capital projects are financed from this Fund. The timetable for investment in this Fund is medium term.

The Working Capital Fund is intended to provide sufficient funds to enable the Trust to maintain its regular functions, should its sources of income fail. A sub-division of this Fund is the Income Support Fund which covers any risk from temporary disruption to income from the major commercial property site at Boxmoor Wharf. A target of 3 years of income had been set to cover any break between tenants on the site. Due to increased funds being available for working capital, the fund was closed at the end of September 2025, and transferred to general reserves. The amount held in this fund at 30 September 2025 is £nil. (2024: £758,516).

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The Trust received a legacy payment during the year ended 2022 of £76,516. Trustees will decide about the use of these funds in the coming months. Another legacy payment of £1,000 was received during the year and was added to this fund. The balance at 30 September 2025 is £77,145 (2024: £76,145).

The Westbrook Hay SANG fund consists of monies received from the sale of SANG credits. Funds are only added when credits are sold to developers. The Westbrook Hay SANG has legal obligations with the local council for careful management of the site until at least 2105 (80 years from 2025). These funds will be used for all costs associated with management of the site including overheads as determined by the Trustees. During the year the Trust sold 273 credits for £1,455,336 and subsequent interest income of £11,379, with associated expenditure in the year of £242,143. The Trustees have also recognised a provision of £1,442,170 for committed future costs at net present value. As the costs plus provision exceeded the income in the year, a transfer from general funds has been recognised to bring the fund to nil.

The Tree Disease Management Fund was established in the year to provide funds for tree health management across the estate, particularly in response to current and emerging tree diseases. The balance at 30 September 2025 is £250,000 (2024: £nil).

The remainder of the variations in costs from year to year. The timetable for investment in this Fund is short term. The balance at 30 September 2025 is £577,885 (2024: £151,990). A fund was established to provide for future maintenance and repair of the Box Moor Trust Centre, which is now over 12 years old. During the year £9,301 was spent and £17,086 has been allocated to it, making a total fund balance of £100,000 at 30 September 2025 (2024: £92,215). The target for this fund is £100k.

RESERVES POLICY

The reserves policy requires that the charity holds free reserves (unrestricted net current assets) sufficient to cover anticipated periods of lower cash inflow from commercial property rental. We calculate this to be £1.5m, based on the accounts to 30 September 2025. Actual free reserves held at the year-end were £577,883. As actual reserves are below the reserves

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target, the board intend to continue to build up reserves over the coming financial periods in line with the policy.

FUTURE PLANS

The current economic climate and ongoing cost of living crisis poses continuing risk which employee retention, rental returns and investment property values in the future.

The designation of the Westbrook Hay Area of the Estate as a SANG will raise substantial funds for the Trust. Funds will be prudently invested and returns utilised to ensure the future sustainable management of the Westbook Hay estate.

Management have not considered it necessary to prepare a detailed cashflow forecast due to headroom in the potential cash requirements for the year to 30 September 2026 and to 12 months post the date of signing these financial statements, with £2.2m held at 30 September 2025.

Based on their review of these reports, the Trustees expect the Trust will have adequate reserves and resources to continue its activities for the 12 months from the signing of this report and can meet its obligations as they fall due. The Trustees continue to build up a reserve to support the charity at the end of the lease of the commercial tenant.

The Trust intends during the next year to:

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INVESTMENT POLICY

should always:

  1. Take a prudent approach;

  2. Seek to strike the right balance for the Trust between the two objectives of:

  3. i. Providing an income to carry out its purposes effectively in the short term;

  4. ii. Maintaining and, if possible, enhancing the value of the invested funds to enable it effectively to carry out its purposes in the longer term;

  5. Ensure that proper arrangements are in place for holding investments on behalf of the Trust;

  6. Be mindful of the level of risk to be taken within each investment;

  7. Agree an appropriate time period for each tranche of investment;

  8. Decide whether such investments should include any ethical considerations; and

  9. Consider the need for diversification, depending on the level of funds available for investment.

In common with many organisations and individuals, the economic downturn has required that the Trust closely monitor the performance of its investments and other sources of income. It has maintained its careful and focused budgeting and expenditure and ensured that its funds are invested in such a way to minimise any risks or possible losses.

Income this financial year from the Epworth Deposit Fund and United Trust Bank interest was £53,508 (2024: £44,304). Other interest received was £3,197 (2024: £3,821).

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STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE

STRUCTURE OF CHARITY:

The Box Moor Trust is an unincorporated charity with up to 12 Trustees.

The Box Moor Trust Trading Company Limited is a company limited by guarantee. An application to strike off and dissolve this company was made in September 2024. The company was dissolved in December 2024.

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

In 1594, land was purchased by public subscription from local inhabitants and 67 Feoffees were elected to administer the Boxmoor Estate, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hemel Hempstead and Bovingdon.

In 1809, a private Act of Parliament set out regulations regarding the lands and properties which were to be administered by a maximum of 12 elected Trustees who must be resident in the Area of Benefit. On 5 April 2000, the Charities (Boxmoor Estate, Hemel Hempstead)

TRUSTEES

Mr. P.M. Ablett Mr. A. Cook Mr. K. Brown Appointed 17 October 2025 Mr. G French Mr. D.L. Furnell Retired 31 December 2025 Mr. D.H. Kirk Mr. S. Mansbridge Mrs. L. Mills-Webb Appointed 17 October 2025 Mr. P.B. Phillips Mr. P. Schneiders (Chair) Mr. N. Sims Retired 30 September 2025

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Mrs. L. Timms Appointed 17 October 2025 Mr. G. Tite Retired 16 October 2025 Mr. S. Wilson Mr. M. Whitbread Appointed 17 October 2025

Under the constitution, Trustees are elected by public election within the Area of Benefit. Trustees elected under the provisions of the Scheme can be subject to re-election. Trustees elected under the terms of the Boxmoor Act were elected for life. D.H. Kirk is a life Trustee.

In line with The Scheme several trustees resigned at the end of their term. A Trustee election was held in October 2025, and four new trustees were elected with effect from 17[th] October 2025.

On being elected as a Trustee:

ahead and huge congrats to everyone who stood great community spirit.

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MISSION AND FUNDING

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SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

-committees meeting bi-monthly and reporting to the Board, which also meets bi-monthly.

The committee structure is as follows:

Board: all Trustees: Patrick Schneiders (Chair), David Kirk (Vice Chair).

Finance and Assets : Andy Cook (Chair), Peter Phillips, David Kirk, Steven Mansbridge, Nat Sims (resigned end Sept 2025), Graham French.

Estate and Land : Graham French (Chair) Peter Ablett, Steve Wilson, Patrick Schneiders, Nat Sims (resigned end Sept 2025), George Tite (resigned 16 October 2025), Steven Mansbridge. HR: Nat Sims (Chair resigned end Sept 2025), Andy Cook, Graham French, Joanna Rough (staff representative).

Grants Committee (Currently inactive) : Nat Sims (Chair resigned end Sept 2025), Andy Cook, Steven Mansbridge, Peter Phillips.

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Health and Safety Forum : Trustees are aware of their legal obligations under Health and Safety legislation and the Health and Safety Forum, comprising Trustees and staff, discusses issues in detail, reviews and maintains H&S policy (including safeguarding), regulates procedures and practices and makes appropriate recommendations to the Board. The Forum is chaired by Jeannette Aston of the independent NFU Risk Management Service, who also

Housing Repairs and Rents Sub-Committee: Peter Phillips (Chair), Peter Ablett, Andy Cook, Steven Mansbridge.

The Trust holds an Annual Trust Meeting in accordance with the Scheme, usually in April, as an opportunity to meet beneficiaries and present its activities and the Annual Report and Accounts. The Annual Trust Meeting for 2023-24 was held in April 2025. Arrangements for the 2024-25 Annual Trust Meeting are being made for Spring 2026.

TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT

Trustees are elected by individuals in the Area of Benefit (Hemel Hempstead and Bovingdon) to govern the Charity. The provision for re-election of Trustees was included in the Charities (Boxmoor Estate, Hemel Hempstead) Order 2000. One Trustee, David Kirk, elected before 2000, is a lifetime Trustee. The remainder of Trustees elected from 2000 onwards must seek re-election on a rolling basis. An election was held in October 2025. There are currently 12 Trustees in office.

SETTING REMUNERATION FOR KEY MEMBERS OF STAFF

The key management personnel, in addition to the Trustees, are the two operational managers: Estate and Commercial. All Trustees give their time freely and no Trustee remuneration was paid in the year.

Base salaries of operational managers are reviewed by the Finance and Assets Committee annually and when an individual changes responsibility. The annual review is effective from 1 October to 30 September. In deciding appropriate salary and benefit levels, the Committee considers the role, responsibility and experience of the individual along with a range of factors including affordability for the Trust and economic conditions, such as cost of living and general market rates being offered by similar organisations. Consideration is also given to the range

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of salary increases that have been awarded across the organisation in previous years. In pay structure the Trustees awarded an appropriate cost of living increase effective from 1[st] October 2025.

RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE CHARITY AND RELATED PARTIES

reviewed annually.

PUBLIC BENEFIT

guidance on public benefit when reviewing its aims and objectives and planning future activities. In particular the Trustees consider how proposed activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

FUNDRAISING

The Trust is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. The Trust does not currently employ income and are applied to the general charitable activities of the Trust unless specified otherwise by the donor. No fundraising complaints were received in the year.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

OPERATIONAL MANAGERS

Trustees delegate authority on a day-to-day basis to the two operational managers. Both are based at The Box Moor Trust Centre, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RE.

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Mrs. J. Rough

ESTATE MANAGER

Mr. P. Samson

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BANKERS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS

SOLICITORS

SA Law, Gladstone Place, 36-38 Upper Marlborough Road, St. Albans, AL1 3UU

BANKERS

Royal Bank of Scotland, Drummond House, 1 Redheughs Ave., Edinburgh, EH12 9JN

AUDITOR

Godfrey Wilson, 5[th] Floor, Mariner House, 62 Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4QD

PRINCIPAL OFFICE

The Box Moor Trust Centre, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RE

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the charity's governing document. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

The Trustees have no beneficial interest in the charity.

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Auditors

Godfrey Wilson Limited were reappointed as auditors to the charity during the year and have

expressed their willingness to continue in that capacity.

Approved by the Trustees on 28 January 2026

And signed on their behalf by

Patrick Schneiders - Chair of Trustees

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOX MOOR TRUST

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The Box Moor Trust (the 'charity') for the year ended 30 September 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, balance sheet, statement of cash flows and the related notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOX MOOR TRUST

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

the information given in the report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements; or

sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or

the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

Responsibilities of the trustees

As explained more fully in the responsibilities statement set out in the report, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The procedures we carried out and the extent to which they are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, are detailed below:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOX MOOR TRUST

(1) We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the charity operates in, and assessed the risk of non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Throughout the audit, we remained alert to possible indications of non-compliance.

(3) We inspected the minutes of trustee meetings.

(4) We enquired about any non-routine communication with regulators and reviewed any reports made to them.

(5) We reviewed the financial statement disclosures and assessed their compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

(6) We performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected transactions or balances that may indicate a risk of material fraud or error.

(7) We assessed the risk of fraud through management override of controls and carried out procedures to address this risk. Our procedures included:

Testing transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. Irregularities that arise due to fraud can be even harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOX MOOR TRUST

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and the regulations made under section 154 of that Act. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Date: 28 January 2026

GODFREY WILSON LIMITED

Chartered accountants and statutory auditors 5th Floor Mariner House 62 Prince Street Bristol BS1 4QD

Godfrey Wilson Limited is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

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THE BOX MOOR TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

Note
£
Income from:
Investments
3
-
Donations
-
Charitable activities:
Land management
4
-
Environment
-
Leisure and welfare
-
Other income
6
-
Total income
-
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
-
Charitable activities:
Land management
-
Environment
-
Leisure and welfare
-
Total expenditure
7
-
13
-
Net income / (expenditure)
-
Other recognised gains:
-
Net movement in funds
8
-
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
1,303,441
Total funds carried forward
1,303,441
Gains / (losses) on
revaluation of investments
Endowment
Gains on revaluation of
tangible fixed assets		 Note
£
Income from:
Investments
3
-
Donations
-
Charitable activities:
Land management
4
-
Environment
-
Leisure and welfare
-
Other income
6
-
Total income
-
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
-
Charitable activities:
Land management
-
Environment
-
Leisure and welfare
-
Total expenditure
7
-
13
-
Net income / (expenditure)
-
Other recognised gains:
-
Net movement in funds
8
-
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
1,303,441
Total funds carried forward
1,303,441
Gains / (losses) on
revaluation of investments
Endowment
Gains on revaluation of
tangible fixed assets		 Restricted
£
-
-
104,417
-
-
-		 Unrestricted
£
975,333
14,038
1,536,395
4,112
25,385
25,837		 2025
Total
£
975,333
14,038
1,640,812
4,112
25,385
25,837		 2024
Total
£
942,010
27,928
57,987
2,716
20,920
1,500
- 104,417 2,581,100 2,685,517 1,053,061
-
-
-
-		 -
13,490
-
-		 283,903
2,117,304
141,625
112,106		 283,903
2,130,794
141,625
112,106		 298,393
554,996
160,194
122,180
- 13,490 2,654,938 2,668,428 1,135,763
- 219,547 219,547 (820,000)
-
-		 90,927
-		 145,709
-		 236,636
-		 (902,702)
600,397
-
1,303,441		 90,927
12,206		 145,709
18,522,037		 236,636
19,837,684		 (302,305)
20,139,989
1,303,441 103,133 18,667,746 20,074,320 19,837,684

All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above. Movements in funds are disclosed in note 19 to the accounts.

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THE BOX MOOR TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Heritage assets
12
Investments
13
Current assets
Stocks
14
Debtors due within 1 year
15
Debtors due after 1 year
15
Cash at bank and in hand
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within 1 year
16
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
17
Net assets
18
Funds
19
Endowment funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
General funds
Total charity funds
Provisions for liabilities		 £
110,399
99,840
52,852
2,200,226
2,463,317
(224,154)		 2025
£
4,689,077
327,500
14,260,750
19,277,327
2,239,163
21,516,490
(1,442,170)
20,074,320
1,303,441
103,133
18,089,863
577,883
20,074,320		 2024
£
4,510,633
327,500
13,890,750
18,728,883
140,855
66,777
52,045
997,673
1,257,350
(148,549)
1,108,801
19,837,684
-
19,837,684
1,303,441
12,206
18,370,047
151,990
19,837,684

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 28 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by

Patrick Schneiders - Chair of Trustees

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THE BOX MOOR TRUST STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS

For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

Cash used in operating activities:
Net movement in funds
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
(Gains) / losses on heritage assets
(Gains) / losses on investments
(Gains) / losses on fixed assets
Profit on disposal of fixed assets
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Decrease / (increase) in stock
Decrease / (increase) in debtors
Increase / (decrease) in creditors
Increase / (decrease) in provisions
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Purchase of investments
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets
Net cash provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of finance leases
Net cash provided in / (used in) financing activities
Increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
Analysis of changes in net debt
At 1
October
2024
£
£
Cash
997,673
1,202,553
Finance leases due in less than 1 year
(14,242)
14,242
Finance leases due in more than 1 year
-
-
983,431
1,216,795
Cash flows		 2025
£
236,636
131,730
-
(219,547)
-
(25,837)
(975,333)
30,456
(33,870)
68,014
1,442,170
654,419
975,333
(342,087)
(150,453)
57,750
540,543
7,591
7,591
1,202,553
997,673
2,200,226
New
finance
leases
£
-
(21,833)
-
(21,833.00)		 2024
£
(302,305)
111,303
-
820,000
(600,397)
(1,500)
(942,010)
(19,330)
(17,256)
(46,573)
-
(998,068)
942,010
(164,798)
-
1,500
778,712
(14,391)
(14,391)
(233,747)
1,231,420
997,673
£
2,200,226
(21,833)
-
2,178,393
At 30
September
2025

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THE BOX MOOR TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

1. Accounting policies

(a) Basis of accounting and general information

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below:

1) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

The Box Moor Trust is an unincorporated charity registered in England and Wales. The registered office address is The Box Moor Trust Centre, London Road, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RE.

2) The Trust represents a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

3) The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

The activities together with the factors likely to affect its future development performance and position are set out in the Report on pages 1 - 25. The financial position of the Trust, its cash flow (shown in the cashflow statement on page 32) and liquidity position are described in the Financial Review and Reserves Information on pages 13 - 16. The Trust has sufficient financial resources for its commitments and the Trustees believe that it is well placed to manage its operational risks successfully despite the current uncertain economic outlook.

4) The accounts have been prepared to give a and view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a and fair This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (effective 1 January 2019) rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

5) Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest whole £.

(b) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

The capitalisation policy adopted by the charity is that fixed assets costing more than £5,000 are being capitalised and included at cost.

Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write down the cost of each asset to its estimated residual value over its expected useful life. The depreciation rates in use are as follows:

Estate buildings - 4% per annum on revalued amount
Estate land - not depreciated
Trust Centre - 2% per annum on revalued amount
Trust Centre Fixtures & Fittings - 20% per annum on cost
Estate equipment - 20% per annum on cost
Estate plant - 4% per annum on cost
Fixtures and office equipment - 20% per annum on cost

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1. Accounting policies (continued)

(b) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation (continued)

The charity has adopted the revaluation model to revalue its estate land and buildings, and the Trust Centre. The revaluations shall be made with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using the fair value at the end of the reporting period. To ensure regular updates to property valuations, revaluations are planned to take place every three years. The fair value of the land and buildings is usually determined from market based evidence by appraisal by a professionally qualified valuer.

Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of investment property are being recognised in net profit or loss on the face of the Statement of Financial Activities for the period in which they arise up to the point that they exceed previously recognised losses on revaluation of the same assets.

No revaluation reserve has been recognised in the movement in funds note due to historic cost information not being available.

(c) Heritage assets and depreciation

The heritage assets comprise, principally, land which was part of the original endowment most of which is designated as common land. Also included is land which was not part of the original endowment. For further details refer to note 12.

The assets are to support the charitable objectives which include the management and enhancement of land for grazing and amenity with public access. The Trustees do not consider that reliable cost or valuation information can be obtained for the vast majority of this land because of its inalienable nature which means that its market value cannot easily be determined. Furthermore, the Trustees believe the cost of obtaining a valuation of these assets would be onerous compared with the benefit that would be derived from users of the accounts in assessing their stewardship of the assets. The Trust does not, therefore, recognise the vast majority of this land on its balance sheet.

For the heritage asset land which was not part of the original endowment and a small element of the original endowment land it has been possible to obtain a reliable estimate of market value and the land has been recognised accordingly at valuation.

(d) Investment properties

Investment property is property held by the charity to earn rental income, for capital appreciation or both.

Investment property is initially measured at cost, including transaction costs. Investment property is subsequently measured at fair value at the reporting date, considered to be their

The investment properties are valued by a professional surveyor each year.

Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of investment property are included in net income or expenditure on the face of the Statement of Financial Activities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

1. Accounting policies (continued)

(e) Income

Voluntary income in the form of donations is recognised when probable, measurable and the charity is entitled to the income and, unless the donor specifies the purpose of the donation, is used or retained for the general purpose of the charity.

Investment income, including rent from commercial and residential investment properties, is recognised on a receivable basis.

Income from charitable activities (land management, education/environment and leisure and welfare) is recognised on a receivable basis.

(f) Volunteers and donated services

No amounts are included in the Statement of Financial Activities in respect of the value of services donated by volunteers. Further details of the contribution made by volunteers can be

(g) Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.

Costs of generating funds are investment management costs incurred in managing the portfolio of investment properties and letting rooms in the Trust Centre.

Charitable activities include expenditure associated with the land management, education/environment and leisure and welfare activities. Both the direct costs and support costs relating to these activities are included.

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of the relevant resources e.g. staff time or other cost specific apportionments deemed appropriate by management. Governance costs have been allocated on a basis consistent with other support costs.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of expenditure for which it was incurred.

(h) Stocks

The livestock herd is valued by the Trustees at fair value, which is current market value. All other stock is valued by the Trustees at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The valuation basis for livestock represents a departure from the requirement of SORP FRS 102 to value stocks at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The Trustees are of the opinion that the policy adopted is required in order to show a true and fair view.

(i) Funds

The permanent endowment fund consists of the original permanent endowment land and the freehold of the land at Westbrook Hay. Also included is a proportion of the Epworth Affirmative Deposit Fund for Charities.

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1. Accounting policies (continued)

(i) Funds (continued)

The Trustees currently have the following unrestricted designated funds:

Land and Buildings Fund To hold existing investment and operational land and buildings
and to be used for the purchase of land and replacement and
improvement of present and future buildings. This fund was
closed in the year ended 30 September 2025.
Working Capital Fund This has been subdivided into:
Legacy
created from an legacy received and designated to the
board walk and surrounding areas.
Income Support
to provide funds to cover the potential risk of an
interruption in income from a major income producer and to
enable the Trust to maintain its regular functions should its
sources of income fail.
Trust Centre Major
Repairs Fund		 To hold funds allocated to a major repairs programme for the
Trust Centre.

The restricted funds consist of the River Restoration Fund which holds grant money from the Environment Agency to be used for the restoration of the River. The Kingfisher Bank fund holds funds from Groundwork South to improve the breeding habitat for kingfishers on the River Bulbourne.

Details of movements on the funds are given in note 19 to the financial statements.

(j) Employee Remuneration Benefits

The best estimate of the expenditure required to settle an obligation for termination benefits is recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

(k) Pensions

The pension costs charged in the year represent the contributions payable by the Trust during the year. Outstanding contributions are held in creditors at year end.

(l) Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised.

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THE BOX MOOR TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

1. Accounting policies (continued)

(l) Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty (continued)

The key sources of uncertainty that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statement are the valuation of tangible fixed assets as described in note (b) above, the valuation of heritage assets as described in note (c) above, the valuation of investment properties as described in note (d) above, the exclusion of some heritage assets from the accounts as described in note (c) above, depreciation calculations as described in notes (b) & (c) above, the valuation of livestock as described in note (h) below, and the valuation of provisions as described in note (o) below.

The Trustees do not consider that there are any further critical estimates or areas of judgement that need to be brought to the attention of the readers of the financial statements.

No revaluation reserve is included within the movement in funds disclosure due to historic cost information not being available.

(m) Financial instruments

Financial instruments are classified and accounted for according to the substance of the contractual arrangement as financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all of its liabilities.

Financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include investments, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs, Other debtors and accrued income, which do not constitute a financing transaction, are initially measured at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost, being the transaction price less any amounts settled and any impairment losses.

Financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, which include accruals, are initially measured at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost.

(n) Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to the Statement of Financial Activities so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Rentals receivable under operating leases are recognised as income on a straight line basis over the lease term.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

(o) Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the charity has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

Where the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense within the Statement of Financial Activities.

Provisions are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is no longer probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required, the provision is reversed.

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THE BOX MOOR TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

2. Prior period comparatives: statement of financial activities

£
Income from:
Investments
-
Donations
-
Charitable activities:
Land management
-
Environment
-
Leisure & welfare
-
Other income
-
Total income
-
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
-
Charitable activities:
Land management
-
Environment
-
Leisure & welfare
-
Total expenditure
-
-
Net income / (expenditure)
-
Other recognised gains:
208,000
Net movement in funds
208,000
Gains on revaluation of tangible
fixed assets
Losses on revaluation of investments
Endowment		 Restricted
£
£
-
942,010
-
27,928
640
57,347
-
2,716
300
20,620
-
1,500
940
1,052,121
-
298,393
640
554,356
-
160,194
300
121,880
940
1,134,823
-
(820,000)
-
(902,702)
-
392,397
-
(510,305)
Unrestricted		 2024
Total
£
942,010
27,928
57,987
2,716
20,920
1,500
1,053,061
298,393
554,996
160,194
122,180
1,135,763
(820,000)
(902,702)
600,397
(302,305)

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THE BOX MOOR TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

3. Investment income

Commercial rent
Rents from residential properties and moorings
Rent from letting rooms in Trust Centre
Bank deposit interest
Total investment income		 2025
£
404,040
464,819
49,769
56,705
975,333		 2024
£
404,040
439,444
50,401
48,125
942,010

All investment income in the current and prior year was unrestricted.

4. Income from charitable activities

Income from charitable activities
Land management:
Agricultural grants
Other land management income
Total income from land management
Land management:
Agricultural grants
Other land management income
Total income from land management		 Restricted
£
£
-
34,535
104,417
1,501,860
104,417
1,536,395
Restricted
£
£
-
47,178
640
10,169
640
57,347
Unrestricted
Unrestricted		 2025
Total
£
34,535
1,606,277
1,640,812
2024
Total
£
47,178
10,809
57,987

5. Government grants

The charity receives government grants, defined as funding from the Rural Payments Agency and OFGEM to fund charitable activities. The total value of such grants in the period ending 30 September 2025 was £36,713 (2024: £49,762). There are no unfulfilled conditions or contingencies attaching to these grants in 2024/25

6. Other income

Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Total other income		 2025
£
25,837
25,837		 2024
£
1,500
1,500

All other income in the current and prior year was unrestricted.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

THE BOX MOOR TRUST

8. Net movement in funds

This is stated after charging:

Depreciation
Operating lease payments
Trustees' remuneration
Trustees' reimbursed expenses
Auditors' remuneration:
Statutory audit (excluding VAT)
Staff costs and numbers
Staff costs were as follows:
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2025
£
131,730
587
Nil
Nil
15,750
2025
£
380,961
32,023
22,420
435,404		 2024
£
111,303
-
Nil
Nil
14,650
2024
£
373,759
30,660
22,142
426,561

9. Staff costs and numbers

No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2024: none).

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees and the two Trust Managers. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel were £101,964 including employer's NI (2024: £94,956).

Volunteers (180 in number (2024: 180)) play a significant role supporting the staff in the work of the Trust, mainly in the areas of estate conservation and environment, outreach and administration.

The Trust makes a defined contribution to employees' personal pension plans. The assets of these plans are identified to individual members and are held separately from Trust assets. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Trust and amounted to £22,420 (2024: £22,142). Pension contributions owed at the year end are accrued.

Average head count analysed by function:
Estate maintenance
Administration
Environment and Awareness		 2025
No.
6
5
1
12		 2024
No.
6
5
1
12

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THE BOX MOOR TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

10. Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax as all its income is charitable and is applied for charitable purposes.

11. Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 October 2024
Additions in year
Disposals
At 30 September 2025
Depreciation
At 1 October 2024
Charge for the year
On disposals
At 30 September 2025
Net book value
At 30 September 2025
At 30 September 2024		 £
£
2,954,502
673,478
186,187
155,900
-
(73,400)
3,140,689
755,978
-
417,361
40,241
58,747
-
(41,487)
40,241
434,621
3,100,448
321,357
2,954,502
256,117
Estate
maintenance
Estate land
and		 £
54,022
-
-
54,022
35,935
4,055
-
39,990
14,032
18,087
Fixtures and
fittings		 £
1,282,626
-
-
1,282,626
699
28,687
-
29,386
1,253,240
1,281,927
Trust centre
building		 Total
£
4,964,628
342,087
(73,400)
5,233,315
453,995
131,730
(41,487)
544,238
4,689,077
4,510,633

Land included within Estate Land and Buildings consists of a combined acreage of approximately 236 acres.

An external valuation of the Estate land and buildings and also the Trust Centre building, was carried out by Brasier Freeth LLP Chartered Surveyors as at 30 September 2025 on a full vacant possession open market value basis.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 September 2025

11. Tangible fixed assets (continued)

The remainder of the estate land and buildings principally comprises land and buildings acquired a number of years ago. As such, the value of historic cost less depreciation for these assets has not been disclosed as the Trustees do not consider that reliable cost information can be obtained. Furthermore, the Trustees believe the cost of obtaining this information would be onerous compared with the benefit that would be derived by users of the accounts.

Included with the net book value is £273,742 relating to assets acquired for the Westbrook Hay SANG in line with the management plan.

Included within the net book value is £79,992 (2024: £41,316) relating to assets held under finance leases. The depreciation charged to the SoFA in respect of these assets was £nil (2024: £11,530).

12. Heritage assets

Summary analysis of heritage asset transactions:

Land:
As at 1 October
Revaluation
Value as at 30 September		 2025
£
327,500
-
327,500		 2024
£
327,500
-
327,500		 2023
£
305,500
22,000
327,500		 2022
£
270,000
35,500
305,500		 2021
£
255,000
15,000
270,000

The objects include the management and enhancement of land for grazing and amenity with public access. The Land Management Policy, adopted September 2012 and the Land Acquisitions Policy, adopted June 2011 are in place to manage and enhance the land. The Woodland Management Plan was agreed and adopted in August 2022 to manage, enhance and conserve the Estate Woodlands.

The heritage assets principally comprise land included within the original endowment (mainly designated as common land). An element of the heritage assets is recognised at valuation. The majority of the heritage land is not recognised on the balance sheet as the Trustees do not consider that reliable cost or valuation information can be obtained for the land because of its inalienable nature which means that the market value cannot be easily determined. Furthermore, the Trustees believe the cost of obtaining a valuation of these assets would be onerous compared with the benefit that would be derived from users of the accounts in assessing their stewardship of the assets.

Heritage assets within the original endowment were valued on 30 September 2025 at £225,000 (2024: £225,000). Other heritage assets not included in the original endowment comprise 16.15 acres of land valued by Brasier Freeth at £102,500 as at 30 September 2025 (2024: £102,500).

The total acreage of permanent endowment land is 227 acres.

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13. Investment properties

Market value at 1 October 2024
Additions
Revaluations
Market value at 30 September 2025		 2025
£
13,890,750
150,453
219,547
14,260,750		 2024
£
14,710,750
-
(820,000)
13,890,750

Investment properties comprise commercial land and residential properties. An external valuation of the residential properties was carried out by Brasier Freeth LLP Chartered Surveyors as at 30 September 2025 on a full vacant possession open market value basis at £8,755,000 (2024: £8,675,000). An additional currently unused small area of land has been valued at £15,750 (2024: £15,750). The residential properties are valued using the comparable method of valuation with the exception of one property subject to a protected tenancy, which has been valued on the basis of several factors likely to be taken into account by a residential

A revaluation of the commercial land was carried out by Brasier Freeth LLP Chartered Surveyors as at 30 September 2025 with a market value of £5,350,000 (2024: £5,200,000). Their assessment of value was based on the property as a commercial investment, having regard to the terms of the lease signed in November 2020. Also, due to the uncertain future surrounding the retail warehouse market generally, they had regard to the long-term potential

The trustees are satisfied that the valuations provided by Brasier Freeth LLP were carried out by experts with sufficient relevant qualifications, and recent experience in the location and class of the properties being valued.

14. Stock

Livestock herd
Stock of materials
Debtors
Current debtors:
Other debtors
Accrued income
Prepayments
Total current debtors
Other debtors due within more than one year		 2025
£
90,875
19,524
110,399
2025
£
25,466
2,787
71,587
99,840
52,852		 2024
£
113,085
27,770
140,855
2024
£
17,718
8,294
40,765
66,777
52,045

15. Debtors

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16. Creditors : amounts due within 1 year

VAT
Other creditors
Amounts owed under finance leases
Accruals		 2025
£
87,914
75,368
21,833
39,039
224,154		 2024
£
25,519
68,170
14,242
40,618
148,549

17. Provisions

At the year end, the charity recognised a provision of £188,089 in respect of SANG liabilities at Westbrook Hay. The provision represents the Trusts best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the year end. The timings and amount of outflows are uncertain and based on information available at the reporting date.

Movement in Provision
Opening balance
Additional provision made
Closing balance		 2025
£
-
1,442,170
1,442,170		 2024
£
-
-
-

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18. Analysis of net assets between funds

Endowment Restricted Designated General Total
funds funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,053,000 - 3,636,077 - 4,689,077
Heritage assets 225,000 - 102,500 - 327,500
Investment property - - 14,260,750 - 14,260,750
Current assets 25,441 103,133 1,532,706 802,037 2,463,317
Current liabilities - - - (224,154) (224,154)
Long term liabilities - - (1,442,170) - (1,442,170)
Net assets at 30 September 2025 1,303,441 103,133 18,089,863 577,883 20,074,320
Prior year comparative:
Prior year comparative:
Tangible fixed assets £
£
£
£
£
1,053,000
-
3,457,633
-
4,510,633
Endowment
funds
Restricted
funds
Designated
funds
General
funds
Total
funds
Heritage assets 225,000
-
102,500
-
327,500
Investment property -
-
13,890,750
-
13,890,750
Current assets 25,441
12,206
919,164
300,539
1,257,350
Current liabilities -
-
-
(148,549)
(148,549)
Long term liabilities -
-
-
-
-
Net assets at 30 September 2024 1,303,441
12,206
18,370,047
151,990
19,837,684

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19. Movements in funds (continued) Purposes of restricted funds

River Bulbourne restoration fund

Kingfisher bank

Bovingdon Brickworks

UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Other restricted income

Purposes of designated funds

Land and Buildings Fund

To hold existing investment and operational land and buildings and to be used for the purchase of land and replacement and improvement of present and future buildings.

To hold funds allocated to major repairs for the Trust Centre. £9,301 was spent in the year on new carpets.

To hold funds generated from the sale of SANG credits and to be used for any costs at the Westbrook Hay SANG and various overheads as determined by Trustees.

Tree Disease management fund

To provide funds to manage tree health across the estate, particularly in response to current and emerging tree diseases.

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19. Movements in funds (continued) Purposes of restricted funds (continued)

Working Capital Fund

This has been subdivided into: Income Support to provide funds to cover the potential risk of an interruption in income from a major income producer and to enable the Trust to maintain its regular functions should its sources of income fail. This fund was closed in the year ended 30 September 2025.

Transfers between funds

Funds were transferred from the General Fund to designated funds achieve the fund target amounts over the desired timeframes in line with policy.

Due to increased cash funds being available for working capital the decision was made to close the Income Support fund and transfer it into general funds going forwards.

20. Operating lease commitments

The charity had operating leases at the year end with total future minimum lease payments as

Amount falling due as lessor:
Within 1 year
Within 1 - 5 years
More than 5 years
Amount falling due as lessee:
Within 1 year
Within 1 - 5 years		 2025
£
611,465
1,616,160
-
2,227,625
2025
£
587
1,370
1,957		 2024
£
647,325
1,616,160
404,040
2,667,525
2024
£
-
-
-

21. Related party transactions

There is one staff tenancy where an employee occupies the property rent free to enable them to carry out their estate duties efficiently.

During the year, Trustees made donations to the Trust amounting to £0 (2024: £60).

During the year, the charity sold wood to two trustees, each at market value of £135. The transactions were undertaken on normal commercial terms. The trustees concerned did not take part in any decisions relating to these transactions. No amounts were outstanding at the year end.

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22. SANG expenditure

During the year the Trust signed a s106 agreement with Dacorum Borough Council for the sale of SANG credits to Developers. The Trust sold 232 credits to developers during the year.

SANG expenditure
Staff Costs
Infrastructure
Estate maintenance
Professional fees
Depreciation
SANG provision
Other		 2025
£
106,095
42,100
23,258
55,729
13,440
1,442,170
1,521
1,684,313		 2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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