ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13342142 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 April 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 May 2023

End date: 30 April 2024

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 April 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 April 2024

Principal activities of the company

The principal activities of the company in the period under review were the development and maintenance of a community orchard and provision of related produce and activities.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 May 2023 to 30 April 2024

Elise Langley
Phoebe Sampson
Rupert Manley
Joshua Quick
Elise Worrall


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

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

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 339,130 8,440
Cost of sales: ( 2,226 ) ( 14,600 )
Gross profit(or loss): 336,904 (6,160)
Administrative expenses: ( 19,991 ) ( 14,297 )
Operating profit(or loss): 316,913 (20,457)
Profit(or loss) before tax: 316,913 (20,457)
Tax: ( 587 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 316,326 (20,457)

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Balance sheet

As at 30 April 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 317,801 21,053
Total fixed assets: 317,801 21,053
Current assets
Debtors: 4 331 339
Cash at bank and in hand: 6,414 6,241
Total current assets: 6,745 6,580
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 755 ) ( 20,167 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 5,990 (13,587)
Total assets less current liabilities: 323,791 7,466
Total net assets (liabilities): 323,791 7,466
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 323,791 7,466
Total members' funds: 323,791 7,466

The notes form part of these financial statements

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 April 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

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

The notes form part of these financial statements

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are depreciated at 25% per annum on the reducing balance basis, apart from buildings and improvements to property which are depreciated at 5% on the reducing balance basis. Individual items costing less than £500 are not capitalised.

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 May 2023 20,184 3,100 23,284
Additions 313,964 313,964
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 April 2024 334,148 3,100 337,248
Depreciation
At 1 May 2023 1,456 775 2,231
Charge for year 16,635 581 17,216
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 April 2024 18,091 1,356 19,447
Net book value
At 30 April 2024 316,057 1,744 317,801
At 30 April 2023 18,728 2,325 21,053

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

4. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 331 339
Total 331 339

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2024

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 587
Accruals and deferred income 168 168
Other creditors 19,999
Total 755 20,167

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD CIC

Company Number: 13342142 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 April 2024

Company activities and impact

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.

Consultation with stakeholders

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

Directors' remuneration

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.

Transfer of assets

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