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Sussex Federation
of
Young Farniers, Clubs
Charity No: 305455
YFC Office, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton,
East Sussex BN7 3AE
Website: www.sussexyoungfarmers.org.uk
Annual Report
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for year ending 31 August 2023
en Clubs
Chailey District
Chichoster
Forest Row
Hailsham
Lindfield
Pulborough
Ringmer and Lewes District
Steyning
Presldont
Chalr
Vlce Chalrn
Tr•asurnr
Mr Nlck Pl1•
Mr Leighton Buding•r August 2022 - Curr•nl
Mls$ Blalse Hughes O'sullivan February 2023-August 2023
Frnn Jackson- February 2023 - August 2023
Sussex Young Farniers would like to thank
Plumpton College
for their continued Support
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Officers for the year ending 31st August 2023
Patrons.. Mr Andrew Blackman, LordiieutenanL East Sussex. Mrs Susan Pyper, Lord-LEutenant.
West Sussex
Presknt.. Mr Nick Pile
Llffe IfK• Prn$ldent MrJ. Tnknd, Mr D Lambert OBE
The Duke of Norlolk. Lord Egremont. Viscount CO*TaY, Mr R Appkgate, Mr & Mrs l Ballard
Mr C Coomb8-TennanL Mr S Dallyn. Mr C Daws, Mr J F*ld. Mr R Heath. Mr P Hook.
Mr D Jackson MISS S Jackson. Mr R Lambert-Gorwyn.
Mrs D Lown. Mr A Mariner, Mr M Major, Mrs F M Matsters, Mr R J Morris, Mr & Mrs R Padfield,
Mr C Passmore OBE, Mrs A Tyrell. Mr R Waters, Mr H Wood MBE
LM• Members." Mr C Cc*ThbtrTennanL Mrs O Hills
Holdlng Trus¢g•s." Mr C Coombe-Tennant. Mr J Trunkfield, Mr H Wood MBE
Honorary Sollcltor. Mr S Baillithamillon of Mayo Wfynne Baxter, Lewes
Indopondent Person to Examlne tho Ac¢ounts.. Mf Cameron Snelgrovo
Councll Alomber. Leuhton BLKlinger Deputy Councll Aleml)or.' . None
South East Arna YFC Commltte•: Leighlon Budinger. Harry Petfield
South olEngland Agfkulturnl So¢lety YFC Commltt•e.' Miss S Wastse, Miss Lucy Field
Stafflng Management COMMItt..
The PresenL Mr Nk Pile,
Safeguarding OffKer, Mary Masters,
Indep8nden( Chr* Cook
Safe Guan*lng Olllc•r.
Mary Masters- August 2022 - Current
Rlsk Ass•ssmwt Offl¢er. Mr Chris Cwk, Sussex Yijth
NFYFC Unk Pw50ns •s from 0imir2023 & NFYFC Ston9 Gmup Cont•¢t- Staff
County Staff..
County Administrator- Hannah Fkling Ppril 2022- CUnt
The Executive Committee ¢onsists of ts¥o representh.ves from each Club, one ofwhth must be under
28 years of age unless the dub only has junior members then tsvo people associated wth the club.
Cowoptod to tho Execuuve Commltt•e
Plumpton College: Mr J Kerswell
Sussox Clubs for Young People: Mr C Cook
Courtney Grnip: Jeremy Cwthey
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Introduction to 202212023
Another Successful year for Sussex YFC. We have managed to
keep good membership numbers and we are stamping a positive
footprint within the South East Area.
We have gone from 7's club to 8, which is fantastic, as we celebrate
Steyning opening as a Junior club.
County Chairman, Leighton Budinger has supported the County
and the area incredibly well throughout the year.
With Blaise Hughes O'sullivan as his Vice Chair.
Hannah Fielding remains in position as County Administrator.
Coun
Chairman 22123
Vice Chairnian 22123
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Sussex YFC 202212023 Activities
Knepp Farn) Estats Tour- 17th September 2022
A few members of Sussex YFC were lucky enough to attend a tour of Knepp Estate.
with thanks to Sarah Palmer of NFYFC for arranging, and Russ Carrington. the faryn
manager for hosting. The moming started with a brief presentation about the rewilding
project, then a tour on foot covering a small portion of the 3000 acres of the estate.
Whilst it was highly interesting. and wonderful to see so many rare native species
flourishing, there is no way this could be the future of British faming. (especially as
their no hedge cutting policy made many of the famers on the tour wince.) However,
it wasny supposed to be, with the lessons leamed in the rewikling areas are being
applied into their regenerative beef farm. Increased bird and small wildlrfe populations
help control the flies. giving the cows a better qualty of life. pigs rooting around
and causing soil damage in the rewilding area have taught them not to fear soil
disturbance in the winter from cattle on wet ground, as this allows new grovl(h to
flourish. Mob grazing practices on rotation allow fields to be grazed for one day at a
time, leading to fields being grazed for just 4 days a year. leading lo better grass
growth and therefore better-quality beef cattle. There are many lessons to be leamt
from the regenerative fami, and l encourage anyone who can to take a tour.
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Belllsio- Chalrman 2021- 2022
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South of En
and Show- June 2023
As always the South of England show was a highlight of the year. We had some
many Counties bringing entries and the stand looked fantastic. We had a wonderful
old Tractor on display which attracted many on lookers. we had the tractor pull set up
which children loved to get involved with, and of course the Pig Racing. Lots of our
members got involved with the stock judging on a very hot day but did brilliantly as
v11. We were also supported by Plumpton Race Course who lent us a racing hurdle
for our display.
At the show. County Chainnan Leighton Budinger, VRS awarded the CLA Award. He
was invited to the CLA tent for a presentation of trophies to members of the Farming
community.
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Prime Stock Fa
re- Ardin
I Show Ground November 2022
We had an amazing tum out at the Prime Stock Fayre this year and it was great to
see so many new faS and members getting involved. It was a successful evening
with lots of trophies handed out.
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Coun
Ball 2023
Our County Ball this year was * West Hove Goff Club in January. It was a great evening
with over 100 peopl8 attending. Everyone looked fantasticl We raised a huge £500 on the
raffle with some brilliant prizes donated by local l)usiness We had a great set of sponsors
from local Tractor suppliers who each sponsored a table on the night. The dancing was
entertaining and we think everyone had a pretty good ts'me!
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Plum
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It was great to be back at the Plumpton College Open Day this year is May. It was a glorious
day with huge footfall across th8 college grounds, Plumpton put on a great show and we Set
up our stands down on the Fann. Clubs had the opportunty to come and promote
themselves and use the chance to arise money for the £50 Challenge. We had a Digger
challenge for visrtors to have a go on a digger. We had a tractor filled wtth Balloons for
people to guess how many there we. Clubs brought some amazing homemade products to
sell, we had a crockery smash and splat rat going on. It was a great day enjoyed by all
and it was brilliant to see Sussex County out in force.
2023
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Heathfield Show- Ma
2023
This years Heathfield Show was such a success. We shared the Marquee with Plumpton
College and South Brockwells Fami. We had another Tractor full of balloons for people to
guess how many. We had lots of YnderfUl displays from clubs. Fantastic competition
entries from Cakes. to fascinators and painted rocks. The Theme was 'A day at the Races.
and our judges were so impressed with all the entnes. Our infamous 'Pig Ra¢ing' Stole the
show wth some very enthusiastic Hailsham members getting all the public involved. It was a
great fund raiser and opportunty to showcase a range of astiC skills our Young Farmers
have.
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Membershi
202212023
We are still getting used to the online system but most
members have adapted well to the change. You will see
from the chart below that membership has stayed steady,
with clubs dropping a few members, however this may due
to non-completion of online forms, rather than actually
dropping members. We have had a new club this year
which is great and we congratulate Steyning on having a
really successful first year.
Membership 2021-2022
2022 - 2023
40
25
27
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21
19
202112022
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16
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Totsl Membership 2021- 2022 - 149 Full IAombern 7 clubs open
Total Membership 2022 - 2023- 154 Full Alemrn, 8 clubs open
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Thank you to all our Sponsors
We are also extremely grateful to the following sponsors and donors who whom continue to
show Sussex Young Famiers their support.
Charles Coombe-T8nnant Charity Foundation
East Sussex Famiers Union Benevolenl Fund
Rod Gaskin
Rowland Gorringe U¢kfield Branth
Yeowart Agriculture
In memory of Mike Russ&ll-Smith
Jim Tice
Crawford
NFU South East
Agwood
NFU East Sussex
Haynes
NFU West Sussex
TUCk00d
Plumpton Collag8
Doe and sons Ringmer Branch
Curtis LTD
Sussex Youth
Sussex
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# **SUSSEX FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS REGISTERED AS A CHARITY No 305455**
## **FINANCIAL STATEMENT**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023**
## **SUSSEX FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023**
|**£**
**£**
**£**
**Levies and Insurance**
Receipts
11 647,43
_Payments:_
Insurance
1733,84
NFYFC Levy
3994,2
SE Area Levy
Council Member Fares Pool
5728,04
5 919,39
**County Ball**
Receipts
4 940,00
Payments
3487,00
1 453,00
**Heathfield Show**
Receipts
712,80
Payments
420,00
292,80
**South of England Show**
Receipts
2 750,31
Payments
634,00
2 116,31
**Other activities**
Competitions Committee and other fundraising
Receipts
2169,48
Payments
400
1769,48
**Investment Income**
COIF Accounts
(next page)
**Grants**
South of England Agricultural Society
200,00
200,00
Donations
5 898,41
Sundry Income
50,00
**Training and Development**
Receipts
-
Payments
2377,00
(2 377,00)
**CARRIED FORWARD**
15 322,39
**2023**|**£**
**£**
**£**
4 886,92
1 517,71
740,00
100,00
-
2357,71
2 529,21
4 965,00
3 378,59
1 586,41
897,10
360,00
537,10
-
-
-
521,99
650,00
(128,01)
49,35
49,35
7 315,00
-
-
1546,90
1 546,90 )
(
10 342,16
**2022**|**£**
**£**
**£**
4 886,92
1 517,71
740,00
100,00
-
2357,71
2 529,21
4 965,00
3 378,59
1 586,41
897,10
360,00
537,10
-
-
-
521,99
650,00
(128,01)
49,35
49,35
7 315,00
-
-
1546,90
1 546,90 )
(
10 342,16
**2022**|**£**
**£**
**£**
4 886,92
1 517,71
740,00
100,00
-
2357,71
2 529,21
4 965,00
3 378,59
1 586,41
897,10
360,00
537,10
-
-
-
521,99
650,00
(128,01)
49,35
49,35
7 315,00
-
-
1546,90
1 546,90 )
(
10 342,16
**2022**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
|||49,35||
|||-
1546,90||
|||||
||||10 342,16|
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## **SUSSEX FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
|**£**
**£**
**BROUGHT FORWARD**
15 322,39
**Less: Administrative expenses**
Administration
11110,04
Postage and telephone
111,85
Meeting expenses
270,00
Printing and stationery
357,83
Staff Travel
138,60
Equipment & Repairs
71,99
Professional Services
177,77
Miscellaneous
0,00
12 238,08
**Surplus/(Deficit) of receipts over payments**
**3 084,31**
**Add: Investment income COIF**
716,00
Movement on designated reserve
(2 623,00)
**Surplus/(Deficit) of receipts over payments - general fund**
**1 177,31**
**2023**|**£**
**£**
10 342,16
8 783,57
119,56
46,61
104,67
-
763,00
149,55
28,00
9 994,96
**347,20**
(3 453,10)
**(3 105,90)**
**2022**|**£**
**£**
10 342,16
8 783,57
119,56
46,61
104,67
-
763,00
149,55
28,00
9 994,96
**347,20**
(3 453,10)
**(3 105,90)**
**2022**|
|---|---|---|
||||
|||**347,20**|
|||(3 453,10)|
|||**(3 105,90)**|
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## **SUSSEX FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023**
|**£**
**£**
**Bank accounts:**
Barclays Current Account
30 728,39
COIF Deposit Account
20 752,95
COIF Training Fund
607,08
COIF Reserves Account
6 294,27
COIF Closed Clubs Account
6,31
Petty Cash
55,66
58 444,66
**Represented by:**
**GENERAL FUND**
Balance brought forward
39 953,05
Surplus/Deficit of receipts over payments
1 177,31
41 130,36
**DESIGNATED RESERVE**
Designated Reserve (C Coombe-Tennant )
17 314,30
**58 444,66**
**2023**|**£**
**£**
27 644,08
20 052,86
591,34
6 294,27
6,14
55,66
54 644,35
43 058,95
(3 105,90)
39 953,05
14 691,30
**54 644,35**
**2022**|**£**
**£**
27 644,08
20 052,86
591,34
6 294,27
6,14
55,66
54 644,35
43 058,95
(3 105,90)
39 953,05
14 691,30
**54 644,35**
**2022**|**£**
**£**
27 644,08
20 052,86
591,34
6 294,27
6,14
55,66
54 644,35
43 058,95
(3 105,90)
39 953,05
14 691,30
**54 644,35**
**2022**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
|||||
||||**54 644,35**|
We approve these accounts and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
Signed:...................................................... Date: ........................................................
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## **SUSSEX FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023**
## **1 Basis of Accounting**
The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis and therefore do not account for accrued expenses or deferred income.
Accrued income not accounted for: **£** Levies 157,04 HMRC - Tax Refund 572,69 **729,73** Accrued expense not accounted for: SE Area YFC Levy 2021-22 - Amount TBA 200,00 **200,00**
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SUSSEX FEDERATK)N OF YOUNG FARMERS. CLUBS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2023
Independent Examlnerfs Rep(rt to the Trustees d Swsex Federatlm d Yowe Famiers. aubs
I report to the charfty trustees on myexarnlnation of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31
Au8USt 2023 whichcomprise a Receipts arrtl Payments Account, Balance Sheet and Notes to the
accounts.
ResponsIlItIeS aThl 515 OF reptyt
Asthe charltsls trustees you are resp¢ible for weparntlon of the accounts In acrdanCe wlththe
requirements of the Charitles Act 20111.the ACV).
I report In respect of rny examinationof the charftrfs accounts tarrled out urKler section 145 of the Act
and in Carn8 Out my examination I ha followed all the appllcable Dlrectlons given by the tharfty
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of kt.
IrKlependent exam11$ ststement
have wmpleted my examlnatlon. I corrflrrn matèrlal matter5 have come to my attertlon In
connection wlth exarnination86virq me Ca•t0 belie that In ary Material rnspe¢t:
l. accountirq records were rw)t k*pt In resi*rt of th• charltyas r•qulr•d sectlon 130 of th• Act; or
2. th• attounts do not •ccord with records.
I no ¢0mS and have com• across rK+ oth•r matters In connttdon withthe •xamlMtlon to whlch
I: ., i attertlon should b• drawn In thls resxxt In der to •Nble a proper und•rstandlng of the ac£ounts to
bè r•ached.
Company.
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