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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 April 2024
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 May 2023
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30 April 2024
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
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This report was approved by the board of directors on
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Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 30 April 2024
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This has been an exciting year, with the renewal of the initial six-year lease with Cornwall Council for an additional 30 years. They also added on an extra parcel of land along Penbeagle Road to our leased area, providing the necessary space for a new community building. This new facility offers us tremendous new opportunities. Volunteering: Work parties continued in the Orchard & Nature Reserve twice a week throughout the year. We welcomed 30 new volunteers over the past year, bringing our total to 146. The number of active volunteers increased, contributing a total of 2,610 volunteer hours this year ---- 800 more than last year. We introduced our first official volunteer t-shirts. Nature Reserve: Continued care for the approximately 2,000 trees planted in the Nature Reserve, each now marked with a bamboo marker. Planted 39 new trees in the Nature Reserve and an additional 14 trees along the hedge between the CORE and the road. Planted 31 surplus trees around the area above the fire station, skate park, and football pitch. The orchard tree nursery produced 94 trees this year: 33 planted around the site, 43 donated to St Ives Junior School for their rewilding scheme, and the remainder given to nearby neighbours of the Penderleath Community Woodland. St Ives Community Orchard & Forest Garden: This was a bumper year for fruit in the orchard, yielding apples, kiwis, medlars, raspberries, Chilean guavas, aronia berries, and gooseberries, all shared with the local community. First fruits were harvested from our fig tree, blueberry, pear, and grapevine. Identified many previously unknown apple varieties and established a new tree labelling system. Set up a nursery for young, grafted fruit trees and a bed of 100 rootstocks, ready for grafting more fruit trees. Planted 8 hazel trees in the orchard for coppicing. Coppiced a large amount of willow for weaving use, primarily used to repair our willow den. Orchard Produce: Collected approximately 130 crates of apples this year. Using a small hydraulic press, electric scratter, and pasteurizer, we produced approximately 300 litres of cider, 150 litres of apple juice, and 30 bottles of additional products. Made and sold jams and dehydrated produce at events to raise funds for future events and projects. A significant amount of willow was coppiced for weaving, mainly used to repair our willow den. Vegetable Garden: Expanded the vegetable garden and planted a variety of new vegetables, mostly shared with volunteers. Composting: Maintained 8 different types of compost bins in the orchard. Encouraged local residents and businesses to contribute their vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, grass cuttings, and other compostable materials to our bins to help create compost for growing vegetables and improving soil quality. The orchard’s Community Composting Project electric bike continued to collect food waste from places around town & was shown on BBC Spotlight. Events & Workshops: Hosted 9 free community events: Singing with the Tate, World Bee Day, Summer Solstice, a Pumpkin Party organized by St Ives Foodshare, a Plant Social, Winter Solstice, Wassail, the Big Garden Birdwatch, Seed Swapping Spring Equinox, and the Opening of the CORE. Held the first workshop in the new CORE building, a natural farming workshop attended by approximately 40 participants. Community Learning Centre – The CORE: Groundwork for the funded building began in April 2023. The new sustainable, accessible building, featuring ground screw foundations, a green roof, solar panels, and Warmcel insulation, was signed off on 14th March 2024. The opening event was attended by over 100 local people, tradespeople who contributed to the build, and representatives from St Ives and Cornwall Councils, and St Ives Town Deal. The CORE St Ives aims to connect people to nature through learning, education, and exploration. It offers environmental education, skills training, and nature-based workshops to individuals, local groups, and schools. The CORE serves as a venue for community events and gatherings throughout the year, helping restore mental health and well-being, reducing isolation and loneliness, and bringing economic benefits to the local community. Training, Policies, and Procedures: All policies were updated and posted on the website. Volunteers completed a first aid course, with 8 volunteers attending a scything workshop and completing safeguarding training.
Throughout the year, we have maintained regular interactions with the following key stakeholders: Orchard & Nature Reserve Volunteers & Members: Volunteers are regularly consulted through email, WhatsApp, Telegram, and at bi-weekly work parties, discussing ideas for development and preservation of the orchard space and potential projects. New committees were established, including an Events Committee and a CORE Committee. Residents of St Ives & Surrounding Areas and Visitors to the Community Orchard & Nature Reserve: Members and volunteers engage in conversations with local residents and visitors during work parties, providing direct feedback opportunities. Various conversations, meetings, and events facilitated consultation and collaboration with enthusiastic responses from both sides. The Town Council, Palemon Best Trustees, and Cornwall Council: These entities are consulted on relevant issues and are kept informed about events and plans through our email list. St Ives Town Council provided funding support for our projects, with the Mayor and Councillors often attending our events and promoting our activities on social media. St Ives Town Fund: The Community Learning Centre project received funding from the Government’s Town Fund Scheme. The St Ives Town Deal Board, in partnership with Cornwall Council, supports a range of projects, including St Ives Orchard CIC, contributing to the town’s regeneration and economic growth. The Leach Pottery: Provided free clay activities at one of our events and a free two-day workshop in the new CORE building, where participants created and fired tiles for the building's walls. Tate St Ives: Participated in our Apple Day event and offered collaboration opportunities. Local Community Groups, Charities, and CICs: We maintain contact with local groups, promoting their activities and involving them in ours whenever possible. The Lions Club and St Ives Foodshare have hosted BBQs, with all profits supporting the orchard. Duke of Edinburgh: As registered Duke of Edinburgh assessors, we regularly support participants in achieving their Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards, benefiting from their volunteer efforts. St Ives Library: Supported our events by providing free craft activities. Local Schools: Established a new partnership with St Ives Junior School to use their polytunnel for seedlings, which will be planted in the orchard and at the school, helping to rejuvenate their vegetable garden and involve more children in growing activities. Also drew up a proposal for a tree planting scheme in the school grounds and supplied 43 trees to the school. Local schools are informed about orchard events, which they pass on to parents and children. Hosted a group of 30 St Ives Infant School students for a tour as part of their "Learning Where Food Comes From" activities. Healthcare Providers: Social prescribers from the Stennack Surgery regularly recommend the orchard as a place to support mental and physical health. Education and Training Providers: Engaged in discussions with education and training providers about potential activities to be held at the orchard. Local Craftsmen and Various Businesses: Offered opportunities for collaboration through workshops, composting, and events. CONSULTATION & FEEDBACK: Social media / Newspaper / Radio: Details regarding our projects have been emailed out to our 240 newsletter subscribers, over 2400 followers on Facebook and over 1600 followers on Instagram. This allows conversational engagement, and information and event listings are shared beyond immediate reach. The St Ives Times & Echo newspaper regularly share our news as well as occasionally the Cornishman. Director Phoebe Sampson spoke on Coast FM radio about the orchard’s new building. Website: www.stivesorchard.co.uk is updated regularly with all projects, events and activities. Visitors to the website are provided with a contact form and email addresses to contact if inspired to do so. There is also a feedback form: https://www.stivesorchard.co.uk/feedback/ Events: There were regular consultation events for the new community learning centre / CORE building
The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £16,080. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
22 August 2024
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Elise Langley
Status: Director