OIARITY Trustees. Annual Report for the period Pen(xl stsrt date April 2020 Peric#Y end date M?rch .2D25 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Friends of Helmshore Texble Museums Other names charity is known by Registered charity numbor lif any 1003805 Charity's princlpal address Helmshore Mills Texlile Museums Holcombe Road Helmshole Rossendale Lanushire Post¢odo BL4 4NF Names of the chartty trustee8 who manage the charity name (Xfice lrfanyl Name of prson IOT botyl enytled int tru5tse Laura Gill Chair Full Year AGM of Souety Peter Janczyk Stephen Harris Samantha Clarke Treasurer Secretary Viee Chair Rachel Woods trustee ditto Patricia Barrett Susan Mathieson tnjstee trustee dffto Brian Essex trustee Linda Jordan trustee ditto 10 Sarah Hilditch trustee ditto Michael Allen trustee ditto 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity. rf any. (for example. any custodian trustees) Name Datss acted If not for *thol• TAR Marth 2012
Names and addres of advisors Ioptional infomwlion of adviser Nam& Addrgss Curatorial Loui%e Jacobsson Manager- Helmshore Mills Texknle Museums Hwjher Mill Museum Trust C4>4>peration Chaim18n Name of Ch1 execulive or names of senior stsff membèrs (Optional information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts conslriuti.on Type of governiThJ document How the charrty is constituted a55( . o)mpr"" Assoaaknn Trustee selection methcJs Nominated by member5 and eWed by Annual General Meeting IW. ¢lVWIIIi¥U Vy. Additional governance issues (Optional infom)ation) New trustees or members of the management committee are intrOdUd lo the comrnittee and given verbal infomiation and advice. On completion of introductiontinduction period they are nominated to the management mmrttee at next appropriate Annual or sclaI General Meeting aTKJ elecled to the management Gommittee by simple vote. You may choose lo include additional infomiab"on, where relevant, about.. policies arKI procedures adopted for the indU"0n and training of trustees". the charity's organisational stnjcture and any wtder network with which the Larity works., • relationship with any related parties", trustees. ¢onsideration of major Ttsks and the system and procedures to manage them. l actNities are managed by Ihe charity's management committee in accordance with the apted constitution. The memtership of the aswation is notified of all functions arKI adivrties by email The association works dosety with the staff of The Helmshore Mills Textile Museums. Wrth LancAshire County Council Museum Service for volunteering and training. They also work closety WTth arKI support the Higher Mill Museum Tnjst. The asso¢i*ion is an actNe supporter of The Brrtish Assoa"ation of Friefftls of Museums and The Lancashire Local History Fedefation. The assouats.on members conform to all Lancashire County Council codes of pract1 and heath ar safety procedures. In event of an awdent or safe robl8m the LCC site rctedures are followed. Section C Ob"ectives and activities Summary of the objects ofthe charity set out in its goveming document b) yrrfralFy tht pwpw of the Iwntshwz Mills Textile lo•J¥u and TAR Marth 2012
2024 has been a vibrant and productive year for the Friends of the Museu. They hosted a wide range of successful events. expanded their community involvemenL enhanced the gardens, and supported exciting new projects. They are pleased that a totsl of 2.244 visitors attended their events this year. This demonstrated the success of their Community involvement policy. and the strong and growing support for the Museum and its activities. These included . Two Fri¢nd's Quiz Nights- Attended by more than 70 people on each oc&10n. and raised funds in support of the Higher Mill Tnlst's bid to Testore their 1847 waterwbeel . Annual Mid-summer Fair- Well over 5(K) visiloTS enjoyed 50+ stalls offering crafts and gifts, along with live eDtertainEnen¢ food & drink, and historic machinery demonstrations. . A public talk by guest speakers on the prepardtions for the BiC¢ntenial of the Weavers Uprising of1826 in which these mills and machinery were attacked and smashed. Two days of public talks by a local author on the bistory and truth behind the famous "Pendle Witches" were filled to museum capacity. A public perforniance by the 'Cotton Tovm Chroniclcs. folk group and a new Ert)ok launch. talk and signing by the author. Stacey Halls . Annual Christmas Fair- A highlight of the year with well over I.IXM) visitor& more than 50+ stalls, plus festive entertainm¢nL Christmas Get Together-35 Friends Membe gathered to enjoy Tefreshments. to socialise. and share ideas for future events. The association is dedicated to the restoration and upkeep of the mill garden. New planteTS were installed by"Veterans in th¢ Community." The local 'Men's Shed Group, made bird and bat EK)xes. Planning has begun for a wildlife garden opposite the current mill garden and the purchase of es5cntial gardening tools for staff and volunteers. Ongoing support from the loca] Civic Pride Group has been invaluabltr-supplying plants. volunteering time and providing tuition to their members. They once again participated in the "Britain in Bloom - In YOUT Neighbourhood Award". They aiming for tKvel 4 or 5 this year! They also swnsor and opernte regular Knit & Natter Groups, a Book Club and provide a social space for craftworkers from within the vill e communi Summary of the main activitias undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include withln this section the statutory declaTation that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publi¢ bonefitl TAR Marth 2012
The association is proudty committed to making a donation of £10,000 to support a grant application by the Museum Conservation & Collections Tearn to Arts Council England. The projec¢ entitled "Cottoning On" focuses on Reviewing approximately 4,0(K) items ¢urr¢ntly in storage and in¢re&8ing understanding of the collection. They will work on unlocking the rich stories behind these objects to enhance future exhibitions and exploring suggestions &s to how they Can improve their support for the Museum in the coming year. Additional details of obiectsves and activiiies (Optional Inforniationl You may choose to indude further statements. where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking.. policy programme relaled investment". contribution made by volunteers. TAR Marth 2r112
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the Charity durlng the year SEE MAIN BODY OF THE REPORT TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review | The ass¢)ciatron operates an infomial wlicy relaling lo finanual TeseNes. This is managed by the Treasurer Chaimian and senior members of the management committee. They enjoy success in raising adequate funds ft)r their needs and distribute by the unanimous decision of an open meeting of the commrttee. Brief statement of tho Gharity's policy on reserves Detalls of any funds matsrlalty in deficit None Further fin¥n¢lal review deta118 Iopllonal information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the char5ty's wtncipal sources of funds (including any fundraising).. how eXpendrtU has supported the key objectNes of the charity", investment policy objectives including any ethical irEveslment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustee5 declar• Ihal they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of tho Gharity's trustees Signature(s) Full namo($) Posltion (eg Secretary. Chalr. ets) Bemard Rostron Stephen Harris Accounts Examiner Secretary Date January 2026 TAR Marth 2012
FRIENDS OF HELMSHORE TEXTILE hlUSEUMS RECEPT3 AND PAYMEIIT8 AccouKf F(M THE YEAR ENDED 31 IWiCH 202e 1.029 C¢ ?>. C4 164 43 4.830 F#S 6.4PA) IQ 420.C•l IfjT.C Athiinir•lkxi 1,031 15 I,Tto. osl d Fur1 R••ry- 1820 5 479[ 158 40 t4W97 tÉPOSlT ACCOV 7S8 16.) •).144 34 498 01 417 7B 24.7&1.9S Zi1trJJ¥
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