CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 6th April 2023 To 5th April 2024 Charlty namo: Trustees of Marfgolds Recreatlon Ground Charlty registration number.. 301329 Objactives and Activlties Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in ils governing document Par3 1.17 To develop the Harlow Cricket Pavilion forthe use of the general public and to encourage the use of the grounds by youngsters to develop their learnlng. To hold and maintain land for the recreational use of the residents of Harlow and surrounding areas Within a four-mile radius of St Mary's Church, Churchgate Street. Old Harlow, part of the land being open space as play aa5 for children, and other parts for use by self- supporting sport5 clubs. Summary of the main activities in ralation to those purposes for the publi ben8fit, in parlicular, the activities. projects or samces identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 arKI Statemant confimiing whether the trustees have had r8gard to the guidan issued by tho Charity Commission on public benefit Pard 1.18 Additional Infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statemenls where relevant abouL' NIA Para 1.38 Policy on grant making NIA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including prograrn related investment NIA Para 1.38 Contrfbutlon made by volunleers NIA Othar
Achievements and Performance SORP T8f8r The 5POrts grounds continue to be occupied by Harlow Cricket Club playlng cricket. The club gives a lot of time and effort into training youngsters of both sexes and has many who turn up for summer evening prattice. The club ha5 two ground5 at Harlow and runs five Saturday team5, one Sunday teams and Colts of under 16,5. 15,5, 13's, Il's IO'S and 9's and allows the second wicket on Spicers Field to be used by Netteswell and Burnt Mill Cricket Club on Sundays. the club celebrates its 250th annIvery in 2024 having been playing cricket at the Marigolds since 1774. Summary of th8 main achievements of the charity. identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society a5 a whole. Pard 120 Splcers Fleld is slill the 2 cricket ground with a designated children's play area on the western boundary. The Club lacks enthusiasm to malntaln the edges and SuOundS of this second crickei field. The Trust has taken over some of thi5 maintenance. The cricket pavilion has alh)wed the Cricket Club to tet it for various functlons proviéing InCaSed income for the Club. The Harlow Bowling Club occupies a corner of Marigolds Field with both men'5 and women's teams having their share of success. The bowling rink especially and the rest of the area are in extremely good condition. The Forebury continues as open space for general recreational use for children and dog walkers etc. Essex County Council continue to use the Fire Station with a new lease under discussion. Their problem 15 the existing appliance house is too small for a standard fire englne and they have to have a special. The new footpath acmss The Forebury is fully complete with the money having been invested. There appears to be a problem with the fence as it continue5 to be knocked down. This is under review. The 15m fence between the cricket ground and the bowling green has been fully erected and
appears to be answering its purFJOSe of stopping the majority of cricket ball5. The trust considers most of the land and buildings thereon to be in a good and satisfactory state. Addltional Infomiation (optional) You ma choos8 to indud8 further statements where relevant about: NIA Achiev6msnts against objectives set F¥ra 1.41 NIA Perf0Mian of fundraising actiwties against obj8Ctiv&s set Para 1.41 NIA Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 NIA other
Financial Review Raview of the charity's financial position at the end of the erTod Stat&m8nl explaining the policy for holding r8s8rves statin ar8 h81d Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.21 Para 112 Para 1.¥2 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 No such uncertalnties Addlllonal information (optiona You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about. NIA The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and obj8Ctives including any social investment policy adopted Pard 1.48 NIA A description of the principal risks facing the charty Para 1.46 NIA other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's Irusls.. Type of governing document InJst d•ed. ro al charter How is the charity constituted? le.g Jnincorporaled ass0¢ialion, CIO Trustèe selection methods including detsils of any nstitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body éntitléd to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 PaTr125 Parn125 Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to include further statamants where relevant about: NIA Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees P8fd 1.51 NIA The Gharity's organisational strudure and any wider network with which the charlty works Para 1.51 NIA Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 NIA 0th8r Reforence and Administrative details Chari name other name the charit uses Re islered chari number Charity's principal address Trustees of Mari olds Recreation Ground 301329 Tre filed House 8 Watlington Road Old Harfow, Ess6X CM17 ODX
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Datss acted If not for wholè Jr Trusteo name Offlce (If any) Nam¢ of p•rspn lor body) entltled toa olnt trustee Ifan Dr. P. O'shea Chairnian A.C. Chapman P. Brooker Secretary & Treasurer T. Evans S. Radboume A.L.R Chapman 10 12 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Co orate tnJsta8s - names of the directors at the dat8 th8 re DiTector name rtwas8 roved Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging lo Ihe charity Trustee name Datss actod If not for whole
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the harity on whose behathe assets are held and how this falls within th8 Custodian charity's objects NIA Detalls of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional Inforniation (optlonal) Names and addresses of advisèrs (Optional Infomiatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Nama of chlef executivo or names of senlor staff Members (Optional Inforn)ation) Exemptions from dlsclosure Raason for non-disclosur8 of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report abovo. Signod on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s} Full name{s) Posltion (eg Secretary, Chalr, etc} Date
i CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Trustees of MarigDlds Recreation Ground On accounts for the year ended 5" April 2024 Charity no {if any) 301329 Set out on pages I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust") for Ihe year ended 05 104 12024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsib18 for th8 preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the TrLSSt's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5}Ib) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come lo my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. or the accounts did nol accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did nol comply with the applicable requiremenls Goncerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requir8menl that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wilh the examination to which attention should be drawn in Ihis report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date". Name: Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): Address: Lis GcisP LLF lo--IL JJ W Af7 IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs tD highlight material matters of concern {see CC32, Indendent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiner5). Glve here brief dotails of any It9ms thal the examiner wlshes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018
CHARIYY COMMIS510N FOR ENGLAND AND WAIES Trustse$ of AlaTlgoldB Recreatlon Grond 301329 Recei ts and ents accounts CC16a For th• ptriod fmm 6th Aprfl 2023 5th April 2024 To Section A Receipts and payments Unr85tricted funds to IhB fvarost Restricted funds Endowment fund$ to th8 noar•8t£ rotsl funds Las1 year to the nèBreBt£ to thtr n•iretst E tv the nDarqst £ A1 Recel R8ntal Income Divldends on laveslmenl$ Bank l.Il¥r8st R8?a5ryneil b Crickat Club Fwlpalh 2.4ZT 17.449 1427 5,869 1,414 ross Income AR) 2D,36 20,3 787 nstment Sa 8eè tablè In¥83lmeni Sales 53,316 51316 to 26,268 106.098 ent8 InsJran¢e Se-taal Ground FAaInIanC Ar¢hllo¢1 A¢counli omlnee & Cuskndy ChaTg F8nG8 DepJsil Fee 1A93 7,140 1114 750 1M40 1,393 7,14CS 4114 750 1,393 6,845 1101 1,218 3,291 25,107 728 41,927 1607 Sub total 1¢444 16A44 A4 A88•t and Inw$tmgnt Invosiment Purchas&& $9J)63 SY.D63 49,866 43,666 Sub total $9.063 73,507 707 85,593 N8t of recelptsl(paymentsJ AS TransfgTS bgtwggn funds A6 Cash fundB last year end Cash funds thls year end 24873 28.873 20,505 31,77 34,772 60,645 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2410412024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre8tricted funds to Mar•8t£ Ra8trSct•d lund to £ Endowmont tund$ to or#¥I£ CatogDrbe$ Details B1 Cash funds Trye .nKY&prnmiUnaCCOUrt J M finn Aj[rt 28.408 Totsl cash fiinds 31,772
Wsll Unrestrlcted fund6 R&strlcted nds Endowmont funds to n•orosl £ Details to nearnotf B2 Othèr monotsry assets Fuhd lowhlch ass6t bblo Cost loptlonAII 3TT.214 Curronl value knal 4141730 Dthails Shar88 PffJPety 2Q162 Fd to whlch ass b81D D8ts118 ¢oBtloptloMII Curyont ¥alu or1 B4 Assets retalned for thè charltVs own usè Fur ttswhkh AAnount duB Whon duo tlonal Detall$ B5 Llabilities Sign8d by on8 or t$t on b8half of 811 thB tW51ee5 stgnabjre Print Name Date of CGXX R2 8CGOLEnts ISSI 2410412024