## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 01/11/2021 Period start date To 31/10/2022 Period end date** **Charity name: Gosport Living History Society** **Charity registration number:** 1047688 ## **Objectives and Activities** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 The Charity’s objects (“the objects”)
purposes of the charity are to advance public education in:
as set out in its
17 [th] Century history & lifestyle by
governing document
presenting re-enactments in the 17 [th]
Century style buildings and site at
Grange Farm, Gosport, or in respect of
such other historical periods and at
such other venues as from time to
time may be arranged by the Society.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and The ‘Village’ was open to the public
1.19
activities in relation to on 37 days and made available for a
those purposes for the further 15 days by prior booking for
public benefit, in schools and organisations. The site is
particular, the activities, also used by the local drama group
projects or services ‘The Village Players’ who use the site
identified in the for rehearsals and present a
accounts. Shakespearean play for three
consecutive nights in the village and
also at other local venues. The site is
occasionally used by film groups
including students completing their
performing arts degrees.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees are aware of, and taken
whether the trustees into account, the Charity
have had regard to the Commissioner’s guidance on the
guidance issued by the definition of ‘public benefit’
Charity Commission on
public benefit
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## **Achievements and Performance** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
In 2022 we opened to the public for
40 days in the year, hosted eight
schools (including home education
Summary of the main groups) and our buildings were used
Para 1.20
achievements of the as historical film sets by six different
charity, identifying the organisations (five groups of
difference the charity’s university students and a major
work has made to the production for BBC2)
circumstances of its In addition, members attended three
beneficiaries and any separate events addressing local
wider benefits to society historical societies.
as a whole. We believe that the Society is
therefore achieving its charitable
aims as stated in our constitution.
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## **Financial Review** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 At the end of the accounting period
financial position at the the Charity was in a good financial
end of the period position with no outstanding bills.
Statement explaining Para 1.22 The Society is planning to build a new
the policy for holding single room single story dwelling for
reserves stating why which we have received full planning
they are held permission from the local council
planning office. The estimated cost is
in the region of £60,000. Five of our
buildings are thatched, that will need
replacing in the medium term future,
at an approximate cost of £20,000
each.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £90,270
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 None
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity’s principal The charity’s main sources of income sources of funds are entrance fees, shop sales and (including any Para 1.47 location fees from filming. fundraising) ## **Structure, Governance and Management** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Unincorporated association
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Trustees are elected by the
methods including membership by secret or postal ballot
details of any at the Annual General Meeting. The
constitutional provisions Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and
e.g. election to post or Secretary are elected together with a
name of any person or further six committee members. Each
body entitled to appoint appointment is for two years.
one or more trustees Members may stand again for re-
election after that period. The
Committee may choose to co-opt
members as permitted by the
Constitution.
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## **Reference and Administrative details** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity name Gosport Living History Society
Other name the charity Little Woodham Living History Village
uses
Registered charity 1047688
number
Charity’s principal Gosport Living History Society
address 455 Portswood Road
Southampton
SO17 2TH
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Roger Towner Chair Resigned May 2022 Paid up members of
1
GLHS
2 Barry Roberts Vice Chair
3 Barry Roberts Acting Chair From May 2022
4 Peter Batty Treasurer
5 Jon Gale Secretary
Claire
6
Brightmore
7 Loretta Gale
8 Aerianna Dawe
McClay
9
Manktelow
Andrew Figgins Co-opted December
10
2021
Sarah Liscoe Resigned February
11
2022
12 David Thomas Resigned October 2022
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** N/A Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity **Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year** N/A **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements N/A for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** A.Miller **Signature(s)** R.Towner Alexandra Miller **Full name(s)** Roger Towner **Position (eg** Chair Vice Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc) Date** 12/07/2023 Date: 2011V2022 n￿. 21:50:05 Gos ort Livin Profft and Loss Page: From: To: Month I, November 2021 Month 12, October 2022 Chart of Accounts: Defau]t Layout of Accounts [PARTIAL] Period Year to Date gra Income - Membershlps Income - ￿hoolS and groups Income - Public Admissions Income - Swvenirs Income - Tea Shop Income - Miscellaneous Inco￿ - Filming Income - Donations Income - Voucher Income - Lottery Income - Grants Depostt Intwest Received 720.10 2,060.97 17,057.10 3,473.79 1,648.65 2,314.21 700.CK) 33,724.21 160.00 76.80 3,000.00 2.20 720.10 2,060.97 17,057.10 3,473.79 1,648.65 2,314.21 700.00 33,724,21 160.00 76.80 3,000.00 2.20 64,938.03 64,938.03 Purchases 0.00 0.00 Dlrect EX￿ 0.00 0.00 Gross Profitl(Loss): Overheads 64,938.03 64,938.03 Buildings Tea Shop Food and Consumables Costumes and ArtefacL8 souvenirs Maintenan Miscellaneous Expenses Tools and Equipment Garden Expenses Advertising Postage and Ststionery Insurance Printing Paypal Charge5 Accountsncy Subscri￿-0ns Training 1,078.58 275.11 1.196.08 1,731.96 964.30 657.65 461.42 435.44 1,099.77 491.410 1,078.58 275.11 1,196.08 1,731.96 964.30 657.65 461.42 435.44 1,099.77 491.40 30.99 1,642.02 39.89 304.04 88.00 342.00 1,176.00 30.99 1,642.02 39.89 304.04 88.IXI 342.00 1,176. 12,014.65 12,014.65 Net Profitl(Loss): 52,923.38 52,923.38 2011V2022 Tlme: 21:49:36 pwi Period Trial Balan To Period: Month 12, October 2022 Name Bank Current Account LLoyds Bank Deposit AccfHJnt Reserves Profft and LO￿ Account INCOME- MEMBERSHIPS INCOME- SCHOOLSIGRQUPS - DEwf 8 INCOME- PUBUC ADMISSIONS INCOME - SOUVENIRS INCOME- TEA SHOP INCOME - DONATIONS INCOME - FIIJMING INCOME - LOTfERY INCOME- VOUCHER INCOME- MISCELLANEOUS RE TILL DEposrr ACCOU[￿ IfftR￿ RECEIVED INCOME- grants BUILDINGS CONSUMABLESIFOOD TEA SHOP cosruNESIARTEFAcrs SOUVENIRS ADVERTISING MISCELLANOUS Expenses INSURANCE PRltwrING POSTAGE & sfAT]ONERY ACCOUNTANCY FEES SUBSCRIPTIONS MAiwfENANCEIREPAIRS TCQLS AND EQUKPMENT 4RDENS SUM UP CHARGES Training Costs Debit Credlt 1200 1210 3100 3200 4000 4001 4002 24,580.54 65,689.79 29,516.42 7,830.53 720.10 2,060.97 17,057.10 3,473.79 1,648.65 33,724.21 700.00 76.80 160.00 2,314.21 2.20 3,000.00 4005 4009 4010 4901 4904 51JOO 5001 5002 5003 6200 6201 6900 7104 7500 7501 7602 7606 7800 7802 7803 7902 8203 1,078.58 275.11 1,731.96 964.30 491.40 461.42 1,642.02 39.89 30.99 88.00 342.(Kl 657.65 435. 1,099.77 1,176.00 102 284.98 Totsls: 102 284.98