EAST OF ENGLAND APPLES AND ORCHARDS PROJECT
To increase awareness and understanding of the heritage and diversity of the fruit varieties and orchards of Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Essex, Lincolnshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Suffolk.
Objects
TO ENCOURAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND EXPANSION OF ORCHARDS AND LOCAL TOP FRUIT VARIETIES, AND THE PRESERVATION OF THEIR GENETIC BIODIVERSITY, LANDSCAPE AND HERITAGE VALUE IN THE COUNTIES OF BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE, LINCOLNSHIRE, NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,744 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £116,718 to £112,974. The trustees maintain a reserves policy requiring a minimum of £10,000, which the current unrestricted reserves of £112,974 significantly exceed. The independent examiner confirmed that adequate accounting records were kept and the financial statements comply with applicable regulations.
What the accounts disclose
“Tree and planting pack sales 82,046 - 82,046 84,585” — page 11
“A minimum of £10,000 of reserves is maintained to ensure that the charity can always meet its day-to-day running costs.” — page 5
“During the year Kornelia Deppe, who served as a Trustee throughout this period, received remuneration from the charity amounting to £nil (2025: £785) for providing winter workshop services and £nil (2025: £148.50) for travel expenses.” — page 14
“During the year Neil Reeve, who served as a Trustee throughout this period, received £nil (2025: £104.50) for expenses related to the Apple Days.” — page 14
“During the year Kornelia Deppe, who served as a Trustee throughout this period, received remuneration from the charity amounting to £nil (2025: £785) for providing winter workshop services and £nil (2025: £148.50) for travel expenses.” — page 14
“During the year Neil Reeve, who served as a Trustee throughout this period, received £nil (2025: £104.50) for expenses related to the Apple Days.” — page 14
“During the year Kornelia Deppe, who served as a Trustee throughout this period, received remuneration from the charity amounting to £nil (2025: £785) for providing winter workshop services and £nil (2025: £148.50) for travel expenses.” — page 14
“During the year Neil Reeve, who served as a Trustee throughout this period, received £nil (2025: £104.50) for expenses related to the Apple Days.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
Trustees
- Archie Savage
- CLARE VERONICA STIMSON
- Kornelia Deppe
- Peter Thomas Neil Reeve
- Robert Metcalfe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £93k | £96k |
| 31/03/2025 | £97k | £107k |
| 31/03/2024 | £99k | £91k |
| 31/03/2023 | £85k | £81k |
| 31/03/2022 | £76k | £64k |
Common questions
Is EAST OF ENGLAND APPLES AND ORCHARDS PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,744 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £116,718 to £112,974. The trustees maintain a reserves policy requiring a minimum of £10,000, which the current unrestricted reserves of £112,974 significantly exceed. The independent examiner confirmed that adequate accounting records were kept and the financial statements comply with applicable regulations. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £12k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/11/2016 | £64k | "Orchards for Schools, creating a teaching resource and long-term legacy for primary schools" |