Spend approval
Project spending is agreed through the society's governance process and supporting records are retained.
Accountability
Governance & transparency
The apiary project is managed through Ainsdale Allotment Society with a focus on responsible spending, retained records, safe practice and clear reporting to members.
Shared equipment
Hives, tools and processing equipment are treated as project assets for community use.
Safe processing
Relevant food health and safety training was completed before the first honey crop was processed and jarred.
Charity auction
How the first-harvest auction will be handled
- The beneficiary is chosen with public nominations while bidding runs. It will be named, and will have agreed to be named, before any money is passed on.
- The auction is decided by monetary bids, not a raffle or random draw.
- Bidder identities remain private while bidding is open. The current highest bid may be shown publicly.
- The highest three valid bids win the five jars in a 3 / 1 / 1 split.
- A bid that reaches the top three in the final seconds extends the closing time, so the published closing time is a minimum.
- The organiser covers jars, packaging, postage and payment costs separately.
- The amount actually received from winners will be published after the auction.
- Evidence that the full winning-bid value was passed to the beneficiary will be added to the project record.
Records
Keeping the project auditable
The spending plan, project plan and chronological updates remain published so members can see both the original grant intent and the practical outcomes from the first season.