Decision details

To inform Cabinet of the movements on the Trust Fund during 2024/25 and the closing position as at 31 March 2025.

20.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.

20.2     It was RESOLVED to:

1) note the report and the Ashdown Forest’s Trust Income and Expenditure Account for 2024/25 and Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025; and

2) approve the draw of £99,200 from the General Reserve to fund a programme of tree surveys and works across the forest.

Reason

20.3     The Trust made an operating surplus of £9,062 during 2024/25. The General Reserve as at 31 March 2025 amounts to £188,346. This fund is available to finance expenditure which meets the Trust’s objectives.