‘aan Trustees’ Annual Report for the period COMMIS 10N| Period start date Period end date enedScie ole From 01 01 2024 .To 31 12 2024 ## Section A ## Reference and administration details ## Charity name West Wales Maritime Heritage Society Registered charity number (if any) ## Charity's principal address |Hancocks Yard, Front Street, ## Pembroke Dock ## Pembrokeshire ## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity **==> picture [529 x 370] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) [Name———(——~—“‘CSSCC_CsL Dates acted if not for whole year TAR 1 March 2012 ## Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document Constitution How the charity is constituted Private Company limited by guarantee, exempt under section 30 Trustee selection methods Elected by members at the Annual General Meeting ## Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - e the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - e relationship with any related parties; - e trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. - Section C Objectives and activities The promotion of education of the General Public in Maritime History and the preservation of Vessels, Buildings and sites of locai historical interest - Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR 2 March 2012 -| The rebuilding and restoration of Wooden Boats, including the Charterhouse Lifeboat Project. Establishing and maintaining ourMuseum, which has now gained full accreditation. Establishing relationships with the local community and schools to promote the Maritime history of the area. Giving talks on the local Maritime History of the area. Hosting tours for local groups such as WI, History Societies, etc: The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) ## Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) We are grateful for the many hours volunteers, including member volunteers, have spent listening and encouraging our members and working with the general public who visit our museum. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: - ® poficy on grantmaking; - e policy programme related investment; - e contribution made by volunteers. TAR 3 March 2012 Section D ## Achievements and performance Sere . The Museum and Boatyard provides an insight to the local history of rts ot the whyarity Boatbuilding by providing information and giving tours to members of the during the year General Public both local and holidaymakers. The more Holidaymakers we attract, the more benefit to the local economy. By attracting more local members to the Society, we help to preserve the Maritime Heritage of the area for future generations. Since re-opening after the Covid Pandemic, we have seen visitor numbers increase year on year and our Museum has achieved full accreditation. Visitor numbers have increased greatly with only positive feedback on websites such as Trip Advisor, Google and Facebook. Trip Advisor have awarded us a certificate confirming we are in the top 10% visitor attractions, worldwide for the last 2 years. An increasing number of visitors are from the local area, which has resulted in more members being recruited. ' | We have also been accredited by Visit Wales now, allowing us to further promote the Charity TAR 4 March 2012 **==> picture [72 x 16] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Financial review
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- Brief Reserves have been built up over a period of time and are held ina high statement of the interest account. These are available for operational purposes in the - charity’s policy on reserves event our income should drop. Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) You , Main funding comes from Donations from visitors, Members subs, Rental may choose fo include from moorings in the boatyard, grits and holding fund raising events - additional information, where throughout the r relevant about: ougnou year. - e the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - * how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## Section F ## Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. **==> picture [415 x 128] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
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Full name(s) | Christopher Barlow Philip Collins
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Date| 10/07/2025
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TAR 5 March 2012 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of West Wales Maritime Heritage Society On accounts for the year ended 3111212024 Charlty no (If any) 1042428 Set out on pages 14 I report to the trustees on rny examination of the accounts of the at)ove chaiity ("the Trust.) for the year ended Responslbllltles and As the charity trustees of the Twst, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chanties Act 2011 ('the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disdosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: Dats: Name: Mark Jordan Rolevant professional quallflcatlon(s) or body (If anyl: FCA Institute of Chartered Accountanls in England & Wales Address: 93 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6DQ IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any Items thatthe examiner wlshes to disclose. IER October 2018 WEST WALES MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Company Number: 2611959 Charlty Number: 1042428 Page 1 of4 WEST WALES MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2023 INCOME Museum Donations Grainger Tulbolt Donation Boat Storage Subs Milford Haven Port Authorlty Museum Sales PCC Business Grant8 PDTC - Charterhouse Car Boot and Jumble River Rally- PDTC Event- Tom Cunllffe Welsh Government Grant Investment Trust Grfi Aid Charities Tru8t Escape Boat Classic Cars Saund8rsfoot Rotary Rotary Club 8,626 5,000 4,004 3,225 2,614 1,051 1,000 996 790 690 552 4.801 3,902 2,987 320 999 873 511 660 9,000 2.000 1,108 775 340 306 200 125 General Funding 28,548 28.907 Interesl Recdved 2,887 2.363 EXPENDITURE EquipmentrroolslPaint FuellPowerlWaler RenUlnsurancelFees Bulldlng Repalrs Museum Expenses EventslPubllcity Telephone and internet Office sundries Dep￿cIatIOn 4,400 2,467 2,780 9,715 473 1,979 582 135 6,735 3,597 1,429 2,177 1,616 1.621 374 338 516 6,569 -29,266 2,169 -18,237 13,033 Surplus for the year Approved by Board of Trustees: Names Date Page2of4 WEST WALES MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2023 Not•$ FIXED ASSETS 60,610 64.809 CURRENT ASSETS Stock Debtors Bank and Cash 252 132 75,706 76,090 1.086 1,396 67,810 70,292 CURRENT LIABILITIES Other credltors and accruals -570 -570 NEf CURRENT ASSETS 76.090 69,722 TOTAL NET ASSETS 136.700 134,531 Represented by: Reserve8 136,700 134,531 Page3of4 WEST WALES MARrriME HERITAGE SOCIErf NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I. FIXED ASSETS N•t Book Volu• 1 JanLsary 2024 D•prKl*tlon Charge ye8r Dl•po••l• 4ldltlon• N•t Boak Va￿0 31 December 2024 (knoard Motor8 Mooring Trailer8 VHF RadIO￿LIfe18Ckel8 Prq'ectorslLaptopslPrinle Museum Display Sueens Workshop Tools Lugger H8dl8ge 808ls Under Reslor8lion In¢ynln Loch Mewort Additions In 2022 Additions in 2023 Adoiuons in yo¥r'. Building improvement8 Camero lor Charterhouse 973 -97 876 276 125 1,419 236 1,382 26,573 -28 248 112 1.356 212 1,244 23,916 -24 -138 -2,857 4.617 23,532 5.674 462 -2,432 -567 4.155 21.100 5.107 1,708 830 1.623 659 -171 Total .735 60.610 0gproc4atlon 1$ ¢h4rgad on tha reducmg balance melhod al th• lolbwng rale.. 10% 2. BANK AND CAS 1024 2023 Current account COIF Ro8erv•# Acct. 16.510 59.196 75.706 11,290 67.601 209 Pety Cash Totsl 8•nk and C84h J. RE3ERVE8 Balance brought loNMrd Surplus for year 134,531 2.169 8alanc• urrtvjd f(Mrd P￿940f4 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of West Wales Maritime Heritage Society On accounts for the year ended 3111212024 Charlty no (If any) 1042428 Set out on pages 14 I report to the trustees on rny examination of the accounts of the at)ove chaiity ("the Trust.) for the year ended Responslbllltles and As the charity trustees of the Twst, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chanties Act 2011 ('the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disdosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: Dats: Name: Mark Jordan Rolevant professional quallflcatlon(s) or body (If anyl: FCA Institute of Chartered Accountanls in England & Wales Address: 93 Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6DQ IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any Items thatthe examiner wlshes to disclose. IER October 2018 WEST WALES MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Company Number: 2611959 Charlty Number: 1042428 Page 1 of4 WEST WALES MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2023 INCOME Museum Donations Grainger Tulbolt Donation Boat Storage Subs Milford Haven Port Authorlty Museum Sales PCC Business Grant8 PDTC - Charterhouse Car Boot and Jumble River Rally- PDTC Event- Tom Cunllffe Welsh Government Grant Investment Trust Grfi Aid Charities Tru8t Escape Boat Classic Cars Saund8rsfoot Rotary Rotary Club 8,626 5,000 4,004 3,225 2,614 1,051 1,000 996 790 690 552 4.801 3,902 2,987 320 999 873 511 660 9,000 2.000 1,108 775 340 306 200 125 General Funding 28,548 28.907 Interesl Recdved 2,887 2.363 EXPENDITURE EquipmentrroolslPaint FuellPowerlWaler RenUlnsurancelFees Bulldlng Repalrs Museum Expenses EventslPubllcity Telephone and internet Office sundries Dep￿cIatIOn 4,400 2,467 2,780 9,715 473 1,979 582 135 6,735 3,597 1,429 2,177 1,616 1.621 374 338 516 6,569 -29,266 2,169 -18,237 13,033 Surplus for the year Approved by Board of Trustees: Names Date Page2of4 WEST WALES MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2023 Not•$ FIXED ASSETS 60,610 64.809 CURRENT ASSETS Stock Debtors Bank and Cash 252 132 75,706 76,090 1.086 1,396 67,810 70,292 CURRENT LIABILITIES Other credltors and accruals -570 -570 NEf CURRENT ASSETS 76.090 69,722 TOTAL NET ASSETS 136.700 134,531 Represented by: Reserve8 136,700 134,531 Page3of4 WEST WALES MARrriME HERITAGE SOCIErf NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I. FIXED ASSETS N•t Book Volu• 1 JanLsary 2024 D•prKl*tlon Charge ye8r Dl•po••l• 4ldltlon• N•t Boak Va￿0 31 December 2024 (knoard Motor8 Mooring Trailer8 VHF RadIO￿LIfe18Ckel8 Prq'ectorslLaptopslPrinle Museum Display Sueens Workshop Tools Lugger H8dl8ge 808ls Under Reslor8lion In¢ynln Loch Mewort Additions In 2022 Additions in 2023 Adoiuons in yo¥r'. Building improvement8 Camero lor Charterhouse 973 -97 876 276 125 1,419 236 1,382 26,573 -28 248 112 1.356 212 1,244 23,916 -24 -138 -2,857 4.617 23,532 5.674 462 -2,432 -567 4.155 21.100 5.107 1,708 830 1.623 659 -171 Total .735 60.610 0gproc4atlon 1$ ¢h4rgad on tha reducmg balance melhod al th• lolbwng rale.. 10% 2. BANK AND CAS 1024 2023 Current account COIF Ro8erv•# Acct. 16.510 59.196 75.706 11,290 67.601 209 Pety Cash Totsl 8•nk and C84h J. RE3ERVE8 Balance brought loNMrd Surplus for year 134,531 2.169 8alanc• urrtvjd f(Mrd P￿940f4