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FOR THE
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31/03/2019
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TRUSTEES' REPORT |
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The trustees present their report and accounts for the
year
ended
31/03/2019
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REPORT OF THE CHAIR |
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The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act, submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2019. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ('SORP') 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. |
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OUR PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES |
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To promote the protection and preservation of ancient and other veteran trees, and their associated wildlife, for the benefit of the public
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To promote study and research in the biology, ecology and conservation of ancient and other veteran trees and their associated wildlife and to develop the best techniques for their conservation
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To publish and disseminate information on ancient and other veteran trees and their associated wildlife, and on techniques for their management and conservation
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To foster understanding and appreciation of the biological, cultural, historic and aesthetic value of ancient and other veteran trees
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Our Vision is for ancient and veteran trees, their wildlife, and their heritage and cultural values to be safeguarded now and in the future
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Our Mission is to champion ancient trees and thereby safeguard their biological, cultural and heritage value now and in the future for the whole of society.
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To achieve this vision, we aim:
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1 To champion ancient trees (and their wildlife, heritage and cultural values) and guarantee their future with a robust system of protection
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2 To secure and expand future generations of ancient trees
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3 To develop and share knowledge and experience of ancient trees and awaken people of all ages to their beauty and value
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE |
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Following investment secured from two private donors and continued grant support from Esmee Fairburn in March 2019 we appointed, the Ancient Tree Forum's first, Chief Executive. The post is initially part time three days a week and the post holder will start in October 2019.
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During the year the Trustees began the process of refreshing our vision and mission, reviewing our business plan and, as part of our Esmee Fairburn funded project, we commissioned external support to develop a new ATF fundraising strategy.
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We continued to review our governance arrangements and have recruited new Trustees with skills and experience in financial management and charity governance. Our aim is to ensure strong, effective governance and to make sure that our key stakeholders (founders, experts, regional groups and partners) have a voice that can influence the direction of our Charity.
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A summary of our activities and achievements towards fulfilling our aims is provided below.
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1 To champion ancient trees and their wildlife, heritage and cultural values and guarantee their future with a robust system of protection
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Consultation on Government legislation, policy and guidance and responding to planning applications.
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FOR THE
YEAR
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31/03/2019
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TRUSTEES' REPORT |
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We respond to government consultations on proposed changes to law, policy and guidance to ensure the recognition, effective protection and sustainability of ancient and other veteran trees and their values. Copies of some of our responses are available on the policy page of the ATF's website, and each has a summary or conclusion setting out the ATF position.
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1.1 Protection for ancient and other veteran trees in England
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Significant lobbying by ATF and other like-minded organisations resulted in ancient and veteran trees achieving the same level of policy protection as ancient woodland (and Grade I and II* listed buildings) in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (England) published July 2018, i.e. only in exceptional circumstances should their loss or deterioration be permitted. The protection for ancient wood pasture and parkland is also greatly strengthened.
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The NPPF Glossary definition, (which only applies in this policy,) leaves open to interpretation exactly what constitutes irreplaceable or exceptional value to interpretation. The ATF will continue to lobby for more precise definitions. Some further minor amendments were also made to Natural England and the Forestry Commission (FC) Standing Advice, Ancient Woodland and veteran trees protecting them from development. In addition, the ATF is working in partnership with Natural England and others to clarify the definition of wood pasture and parkland as part of Natural England's Review of the Ancient Woodland Inventory.
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ATF's principal response to Defra's consultation on Net Gain in the planning process, was to state that in new developments, for ancient wood pasture and ancient and other veteran trees, there can be no net gain if deterioration or loss is permitted. The ATF has argued that if such loss is allowed, in wholly exceptional circumstances, then exceptional levels of compensation will be required (i.e. at least the top of the latest DEFRA Metrics). ATF's view is that national infrastructure projects should not be exempt from these requirements. Compensation could provide resources for restoration and creation of habitat types such as wood pasture and parkland.
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The ATF contributed to the Defra consultation on Protecting and enhancing England's Trees and Woodlands regarding the need for a duty on local authorities to consult on street tree felling in urban areas and to report to government on this together with trees replanted. Also, whether advice on producing Tree Strategies should be provided. ATF is in general support of consultation and gathering information on tree losses and replanting. However, the ATF's view was that the scope of the duty is too narrow in terms of trees and persons to be consulted, and resources could be more usefully targeted to trees of greatest importance and value, and to supporting the role of Tree Officers in local authorities, including their work in planning. ATF also agrees that local authorities should have Trees Strategies, and these are important as the mechanism to inform criteria for deciding on trees of importance (amongst other matters). The ATF has worked with the Woodland Trust (WT) and other stakeholders to propose criteria for Trees of National Special Importance and these were recommended to be applied and used as models for locally important trees in tree strategies.
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The consultation included proposals to amend regulations give additional powers to the Forestry Commission (FC) for effective enforcement of illegal tree felling. ATF supported most of these proposals, and also proposed a review other aspects of felling control to improve protection of ancient, veteran and other trees of national importance.
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The ATF gave a comprehensive response to Defra's consultation Health and Harmony, the future for food, farming and the environment in a Green Brexit. The ATF emphasised the importance of healthy soil, identification, protection and recognition of veteran trees, incentives and advice for owners with payments linked to outcomes of wider benefit to society.
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1.2 Protection for ancient and other veteran trees in Wales.
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Law Commissions Scoping Paper: No 228 Tree Preservation Order legislation. March - May 2018. There were some very positive and welcome proposals in this paper which ATF supported strongly. The summary of responses report in June noted there was an overwhelming agreement on measures which would provide a stronger and a more efficient framework for protection of individual trees and ancient woodland.
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ATF and WT have sustained pressure for enhanced recognition and protection for ancient trees and woodlands in Wales, most recently through the campaign for a statutory register for Trees of Special National Interest. We welcome the Welsh Government's Woodlands for Wales strategy recognition that woodlands and trees of special conservation value need to be identified, protected and in favourable management. The strategy also recognised that woodlands and trees make a positive contribution to the special landscape character of Wales, to sites of heritage and cultural importance and the urban landscape.
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FOR THE
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ENDED
31/03/2019
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TRUSTEES' REPORT |
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1.3 Planning Applications
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We selectively screen and respond to planning applications with potential negative impacts on ancient and other veteran trees. Where threats are identified we draw attention to shortcomings, especially failure to identify Ancient and Veteran trees or to accord them protection as required in relevant standards and policies. Together with the Gardens Trust, a statutory consultee on planning applications affecting registered parks and gardens, the ATF influences local planning authorities by drawing attention to new government policy and guidance.
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The ATF submitted detailed objections to a number of applications during the year ranging from major, national infrastructure or residential developments, to construction of all ability/purpose tracks e.g. for wheelchair access, or bicycles. Three National Trust properties new access arrangements to accommodate increasing numbers of visitors were modified to avoid important ancient or veteran trees including the internationally important Ankerwycke Yew. Two large (227 and 100 units) housing applications affecting ancient and veteran trees were refused. ATF advised the developers of a proposed rail/ warehouse interchange near Northampton about a re-design to prevent loss or deterioration of ancient and other veteran trees.
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The ATF's preferred approach is through pre-application discussions where possible, e.g. the National Trust car parking at Croft Castle and avenue restoration at Belton Park.
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We also selectively provide advice and guidance (according to our resources and the importance of trees in issue) on threats to trees that come to our notice through our partnership working with the Woodland Trust, ATF Regional Groups and the general public. This way our reputation and influence cascades to wider audiences than would otherwise be possible for such a small charity.
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2 To secure and expand future generations of ancient trees
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ATF
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. supports regional ATFs with advice and resources enabling them to engage local people in caring for old trees, and identifying local protection needs.
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. works in partnership with landowners with significant collections of ancient trees and other stakeholders.
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. some of these stakeholders have signed Concordats with the ATF regarding management of their trees.
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. runs a national programme of conferences, events and field trips targeting key audiences.
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. Develops and delivers our popular ATF local events and training days.
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. Supports the creation of new regional ATFs and help strengthen existing ones (targeting geographical areas with concentrations of ancient trees).
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Specifically this year we continued to work with City of London on demonstration projects, showcasing best practice in the management and conservation of ancient trees.
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Partnership Working and Concordats
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Concordats set out joint commitments to ancient and veteran trees. ATF concordats are being adopted by a growing number of partners including the National Trust, the Arboricultural Association, Historic England, English Heritage and the Municipal Tree Officers Association. The City of London signed up in June 2017.
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English Heritage, ATF Chair and Vice Chair met EH regional advisors and grounds managers at Audley End in Sept 2018. A range of management issues were discussed and suggestions were made on ways to promote to visitors the heritage value and history of trees as part of the history of EH buildings and sites. Staff were directed to sources of good practice, and all encouraged to attend ATF meetings, and or offer to host a meeting with relevant regional ATF group.
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FOR THE
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31/03/2019
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TRUSTEES' REPORT |
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Woodland Trust, Relationships between Woodland Trust and ATF remain positive and strong. We secured agreement to revise, refresh and re-issue the Ancient Tree Guide series and to work on new titles, including digital media.
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Tim Hill (trustee) and ATF Projects lead Clare de Villanueva we in discussions with Forest Enterprise to audit the Forest Estate's ancient and veteran trees. It had been hoped this would begin in time for the Forestry Commission's centenary, but it looks likely that a version of this project will evolve with a new Forest Planning & Environment Manager (or equivalent) in post in 2020.
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As part of our Esmee Fairbairn project Clare de Villanueva made significant progress in Northumberland developing a relationship with the Northumberland Veteran Tree Initiative (a three-year HFL-funded project begun in 2018). ATF have a planned Autumn 2019 national field meeting in the northeast, and we plan continued engagement via a new ATF Northumberland group.
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National Trust: we are agreeing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for partnership working at the Thorneythwaite project in Borrowdale, Cumbria.This will be a demonstration site for training and engagement of foresters, arboriculturalists and farmers in the north of England. The Thorneythwaite project also encompasses continued partnership working with Ian Rotherham at Sheffield Hallam, and continued support and correspondence with Peter Quelch. We have an autumn 2019 field visit planned in Northumberland through contacts made with the countryside manager at Wallington Hall.
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To continue our Esmee Fairbairn work engaging farmers, Clare is making links (via Neville Fay at Sustainable Soils Alliance) with the Agroforestry Innovation Network and the Organic Research Council. We plan to use these relationships to produce an ancient tree guide for farmers.
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Neville Fay is our rep on the National Tree Safety Group, reviewing their risk document in light of ash dieback. He also represents the ATF at Action Oak.
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Keith Alexander, representing ATF, attended the Invertebrate Link meeting in Nov 2018
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ATF Conference
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The ATF 2018 Conference in Hereford
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The conference was over-subscribed, with an average100 people attending on each day. Of those who provided feedback, 78% rated conference as excellent with 22% rating it as good. 44% had never been to an ATF Conference before. The event generated £2300 surplus to support the charitable aims of the ATF.
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National Field Meetings
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Lowther Estate Meeting Oct 2018, 50 people attended a lecture by Ian Jack providing background to the site and its management, followed by a full day visit to exemplar sites to discuss current and future management and specific issues.
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Windsor April 2019, for the first time in 25 years an ATF field meeting was cancelled due to severe weather. The March meeting at Windsor was rearranged for April.
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ATF Regional Groups
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There are now nine ATF groups to the year ending March 2017 (with more in the pipeline) in Cornwall, Cumbria, Devon, East Anglia, East Midlands & Yorkshire, Kent, London, Thames & Chiltern and Wessex. These groups enable us to engage an even wider audience, beyond our now very oversubscribed national events, publicising the value of and threats to veteran trees, and improving best practice in management. Regional groups play a vital role in engaging ecologists, tree professionals, tree owners, tree recorders and the general public. They extend the ATF's reach and provide a national network for anyone interested in ancient trees. We hope our next regional group will be Northumberland.
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3 To develop and share knowledge and experience of ancient trees and awaken people of all ages to their beauty and value
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FOR THE
YEAR
ENDED
31/03/2019
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TRUSTEES' REPORT |
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Training: Valuing and Managing Veteran Trees
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Two One day courses and one Three-day course on the topics of valuing and managing veteran trees were run by national ATF during the year (April 18 - March19).
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Training attendance
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Location Course Type Date Number of Attendees
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Tortworth One day June 18 9
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Hereford Three day July 18 18
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Killerton One day Oct 18 13
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In total 22 people attended the One-day course and 18 people attended the Three-day course.
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Half (9) of the delegates on the Three-day course were from local groups, funded by Esmee Fairbairn grant.
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One of these delegates has delivered their own One-day course with 14 people attending; this course was offered free of charge to people within the area covered by the local group.
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The remaining 8 delegates from local groups will go on to deliver their own One-day course in 2019.
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VETCert
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We made significant progress during the year in our Erasmus funded VETCert project to develop a Europe wide certification system to recognise skills and knowledge in veteran tree management.
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Started in December 2016 VETcert is nearing completion (ends Aug 2019) and will enable tree owners and estate managers to identify appropriately qualified people to advise and work on veteran trees.
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It builds on the earlier VETree project and the reputation we have for developing good practice in the UK and Europe. A range of new veteran tree training materials will be produced as part of the VETcert project.
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Publications
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During the year we continued the promotion, distribution, and sale of our seminal book, Ancient and other Veteran Trees further guidance on management (2013), which is endorsed by many professional organisations.
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Articles have been written (2018) for British Wildlife and Conservation Land Management, the former challenging the old idea that closed forest is the natural vegetation cover of Britain, the latter providing a more up-to-date slant on conservation management of trees in the landscape.
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Woodland Trust Treescapes leaflets: ATF supplied text and photographs for two leaflets on the Fowey and Usk Valleys. WT's situation changed partway through this project and it is not clear how of if WT will eventually use the leaflets.
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Social Media
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We continued to develop our reach on social media and at the 31st March 19 we had 12170 followers on Facebook and 11700 followers on Twitter.
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ATF Newsletter Subscribers
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At the time of the introduction of GDPR Regulations we had 2980 e-mail addresses listed. This list had been accumulating since the introduction of our digital newsletter in July 2001.
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FOR THE
YEAR
ENDED
31/03/2019
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TRUSTEES' REPORT |
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870 people re-subscribed immediately (1st May 2018), and this had risen to 1752 at the end of March 2019. Considering the age of the old list this is a strong indication of confirmed, active interest in our work.
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Our planned target of 1000 new subscribers is now less easy clear to calculate. |
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RESERVES |
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The Trustees reviewed the reserve levels required for the Charity and at 31st March 2019 our unrestricted reserves were £80,802 and with restricted reserves of £74,090. |
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PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS |
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Our new Chief Executive will spearhead our fundraising campaign and the growth of the charity, alongside managing our staff and engaging with key stakeholders. She will work with the Trustees, staff and stakeholders to agree priorities for the Charity for the period 2021-2026; and to finalise and implement a new business plan to enable us to achieve our goals and charitable purpose.
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To support our CEO role we are currently putting together a proposal for the Ellerman Foundation.
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The Autumn 2019 ATF meet will be in the northeast, we expect that with continued engagement, an ATF Northumberland group will be a legacy of Nick Johnson's project.
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To continue our work funded by Esmee Fairburn to engage with farmers we will attend an agroforestry event in Gateshead (August 2019) to make contact with farmers and other useful contacts. Also, as part of engaging with farmers in northern England, Clare will meet with the Westmorland Dales landscape partnership in 2019.
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We plan to produce an ancient tree guide for farmers (in 2019-2020) that is appropriate and relevant to the target audience. We are also in touch with the Chair of the South Lakes Farmers Discussion Group, with a plan to present to them in Winter 2019-20.
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STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
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The trustees are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act. The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee, and is governed by its memorandum and articles of association. There are no restrictions on the operations of the charity contained in either the memorandum or the articles of association. The work of the charity is carried out by the Trustees, who meet regularly to consider the running of the charity. Trustees are appointed by invitation of the existing Trustees. |
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PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT |
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In preparing this report the Board of Trustees has complied with the duty under Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission in relation to meeting the public benefit requirement. |
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RISK MANAGEMENT |
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The Management Team has conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. A risk register has been established and is updated and reviewed at least annually. Enhanced policies and procedures are being implemented to mitigate the risks the charity faces.
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The initial findings have led to the development and implementation of internal controls to help mitigate the exposure on governance, operational and risk themes. |
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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Company law requires the Board to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the Board should follow best practice and:
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FOR THE
YEAR
ENDED
31/03/2019
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TRUSTEES' REPORT |
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• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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• make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is not appropriate to assume that the company will continue on that basis.
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The Board is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985. The Board is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Members of the Board, who are directors for the purpose of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 1. |
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STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE |
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Directors' statements required by Sections 475(2) and (3) for the year ended 31st March 2019
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For the year ended 31st March 2019 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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Directors' responsibilities:
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• The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
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• The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
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These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime . |
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The report was prepared in accordance with the special provisions within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. |
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This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on
26/09/2019
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Russell Miller Chair |
Trustee |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT |
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FOR THE
YEAR
ENDED
31/03/2019
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
ANCIENT TREE FORUM
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I report on the accounts of the company for the
year
ended
31/03/2019
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RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER |
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The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
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Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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- state whether particular matters have come to my attention. |
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BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT |
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My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT |
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In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: |
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: |
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and |
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities |
have not been met; or |
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached |
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Date:
06/12/2019
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J D Frost Accountants |
Chartered Accountants |
7 Links View |
Cirencester |
Gloucestershire |
GL7 2NF |
01285 652208 |
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Statement of Financial Activities |
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for the year ended
31/03/2019
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2019 |
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2018 |
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Unrestricted funds |
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Restricted funds |
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Total |
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Total |
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£ |
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£ |
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£ |
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£ |
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Income |
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Income from generated funds |
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Donations and legacies |
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25,131 |
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94,816 |
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119,947 |
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106,129 |
Other trading activities |
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|
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2,913 |
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- |
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2,913 |
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2,336 |
Income from Investments |
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52 |
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- |
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52 |
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112 |
Total Income and endowments |
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28,096 |
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94,816 |
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122,912 |
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108,577 |
Expenses |
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Costs of generating funds |
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Expenditure on Raised funds |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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4,944 |
Expenditure on Charitable activities |
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24,267 |
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63,996 |
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88,263 |
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75,482 |
Total Expenses |
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24,267 |
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63,996 |
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88,263 |
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80,426 |
Net gains on investments |
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Net Income |
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3,829 |
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30,820 |
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34,649 |
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28,151 |
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Transfers between funds |
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1,065 |
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(1,065) |
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- |
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- |
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assests |
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Net movement in funds: |
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Net income for the year |
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4,894 |
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29,755 |
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34,649 |
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28,151 |
Total funds brought forward |
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75,908 |
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44,335 |
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120,243 |
|
92,092 |
Net funds carried forward |
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80,802 |
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74,090 |
|
154,892 |
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120,243 |
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This statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities |
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BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/2019 |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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Notes |
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£ |
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£ |
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FIXED ASSETS |
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Tangible assets |
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4 |
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- |
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- |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Stock |
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9,591 |
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8,850 |
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Cash at bank and in hand |
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146,001 |
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112,345 |
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|
|
|
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155,592 |
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121,195 |
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CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year |
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6 |
|
700 |
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|
|
952 |
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NET CURRENT ASSETS |
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154,892 |
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120,243 |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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154,892 |
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120,243 |
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CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
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Unrestricted funds |
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8 |
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General fund |
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80,802 |
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75,908 |
Restricted funds |
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9 |
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74,090 |
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44,335 |
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154,892 |
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120,243 |
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For the year ending 31/03/2019 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
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These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
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Approved by the board of trustees on
26/09/2019
and signed on their behalf by
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............................. |
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Russell Miller Chair
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Trustee |
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