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Bradfield Allotments and Recreation Ground Charity

The Bradfield Allotments and Recreation Ground Charity is a charity dedicated to the areas of Bradfield, of which Bradfield Parish Council are sole trustees.
Charity no. 301260. Registered 08/05/1963

Charitable aims and objectives: For the provision and maintenance of allotments and a recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of Bradfield and the neighbourhood thereof without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

The land in which the allotments association operates is a separate piece of land, owned by the Diocese of Chelmsford. The Allotments Association is an independent organisation and not connected to the charity or to Bradfield Parish Council.

The charity is obliged to meet annually, though can arrange additional meetings if required. Forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the charity will be held on:

  • Tuesday 24th March 2026, 7.30pm - Annual General Meeting, open to public and press

Please see below the downloadable agenda for the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the charity to be held on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 7.30pm. This meeting is open to the public.

BAARGC AGM Agenda -24th March 2026

Charity no:301260

BRADFIELD ALLOTMENTS AND RECREATION GROUND CHARITY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
A meeting held in public

Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 7.30pm

TO BE HELD AT ST LAWRENCE CHURCH, THE STREET, BRADFIELD CO11 2US

AGENDA

1. Apologies for absence

2. Approval of the minutes of the Meeting held on 2nd December 2025

3. Annual Accounts
- Presentation of financial statements, income and expenditure (Currently paid for by Bradfield Parish Council).

4. Management and Governance
- To discuss and adopt policies and procedures as owner of the asset they relate to.

5. Requests to use BAARGC Owned Assets

6. Request to install storage facility on BAARGC Owned Assets

7. Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Mrs Marie Snell 17th March 2026
Clerk to the Council as Sole Trustee
(Bradfield Parish Council)

Bradfield Village Hall. The Street, Bradfield, Essex CO11 2UU
Telephone: 07851 760264
Email: clerk@bradfieldparishcouncil.org.uk

Minutes of meetings
There is no legal requirement for charities to publish meeting minutes (in accordance with the charity's Governing Document) for public inspection, however the Charity Commission recommends that the minutes of an Annual General Meeting (AGM) be made available if requested. Please contact the clerk should you wish to request a copy of the AGM minutes.

'New Knobbley'

Bradfield Allotments and Recreation Ground Charity | Bradfield Parish Council

In May 2024, a local resident, Rebecca Bathory visited Old Knobberly in Mistley a place that holds deep meaning for her. While there, she discovered a small sapling growing beneath its canopy. It was carefully taken home and planted it in a pot.
This sapling is particularly special because, since protective wood chippings have been placed around the base of Old Knobbley, it no longer produces new saplings. For the past two years, it has been cared for in its pot. Although it hadn’t grown much likely due to being root-bound it continues to come to life each spring with fresh leaves.
Rebecca hoped to give this descendant of Old Knobbley the opportunity to grow into a strong tree and noticing a natural gap among the line of trees at Bradfield Recreation Ground she enquired to the BAARGC for permission to plant the tree there. It felt, to Rebecca like the perfect spot, almost as though it was meant to be there.

Bradfield Recreation Ground and Allotments Charity reviewed Rebecca's request and were delighted at the prospect of growing this new tree, and it has been aptly nicknamed 'New Knobbley'.

The tree is well protected and cared for regularly, and all look forward to watching this special oak mature and become a landmark in its own right within the Recreation Ground. Residents and visitors are encouraged to keep an eye on its progress and take pride in this unique connection between Bradfield and the historic Old Knobbley oak of Mistley.