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ObjectivesandActivit ies
SORPreference
Summaryofthepurposesof
thecharity as set out inits
governing document
Para'1.17 Theadvancement of education by acquiring,
housing and exhibiting, conserving, restoring
and repairing objects andcollectionsofan
educational nature and by establishing,
acquiring, managing and maintaining
museums,galleries,libraries andother
places wheresuchpurposes maybe
achieved andwhere educationand
educationalresearch and enquiry and the
exchange and dissemination of relevant
views and information mav haooen.
Summary ofthemain
activities in relation to those
purposes forthepublic
Para1.17and
1.19
TheMoP aimstoconserve heritage artefacts
(especiallyengineeringrelated)tohelp
educate visitors (especiallyyoungpeopte)
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projectsorservices
about science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) and broaden this to
identifiedintheaccounts. include arts (STEAM) andtoserveourlocal
community.Thisis achieved throughthree
main channels,firstlyconservationofthe
Langford steam pumping station andthe
power related museum based there:
secondly through educationaland
promotional events, visits and presentations:
thirdlyinvolvement withthecommunity
providing a social venue and services to the
local communitv.
Statement confirming
whether thetrusteeshave
Para1.18 The Trustees confirmtheycomplywiththe
requirements oftheCharitiesActand itsown
had regard to the guidance
issuedbytheCharity
Governancedocument.ln settingtheir
objectives and planningtheiractivitiesthe
Commission on public Trusteeshave given careful consideration to
benefit theCharity Commission'sguidanceon
public benefit.

ffindertakesocial
Para1.38 investment
Policy on socialinvestment
includingprogram related
investment
WAacknowledgethecontribution madeby
ContributionmadebY
volunteers
Para1.38 our volunteerswithout whomtheMuseum
wouldnot continueto exist.Many hours
wereputinduringthe yearwithoverall
membership numbersremaining static,
howeveritisrecognisedthatimprovements
toinduction,management an support are
required andpractices and proceduresare
underreview.
Other

AchievementsandPe rformance
SORPreference
TheMuseum has beenseverely restrictedin
its opening during thefinancialyear due to
the COVID19pandemic andtheimposed
Summary ofthemain
achievementsofthecharitY,
identifying the differencethe
charity'sworkhas madeto
thecircumstancesofits
Para1.20 Governmentrestrictions.
Thepandemic impacton schools has meant
thattheeducation deliveryto thestudentsin
support of STEAM havebeen disrupted with
onlyafew schoolsbeingabletoattendthe
beneficiaries and anywider museuminsuppottoftheirkey stage
benefitstosociety asa activities.
whole.
Thesocial engagementthrough the
volunteernetwork has continuedwhen
possible and has successfully managedthe
reengage withthemajorityofthe volunteers
upon reopening.
Collaboration continued withtheLocal
Council andotherindependent museumin
pooling assets and assisting in reopening
andproviding new exhibitions are being
usedatmultiple sitesacrossEssex.

Youmav choosetoinclude furtherstateme ntswhererelevant about:
Abidwassubmitted totheNational Lottery
Heritage Fundforimprovements tothe
Achievementsagainst Para1.41 facilitiesandtocreateanimproved
objectives set educationalplatformsupported by strong
incomegenerationactivities.TheMuseum
wassuccessfulinits application and was
awarded thefundinMarch.However the
museum has been unabletoaccept thefund
todate due two
issues and
these arestilltoberesolved.TheTrustee
due diligence reviewin ongoing and
ensuring thattheviabilityofthemuseumis
notcompromisedintheacceptance of grant.
Other objectives setatthebeginningofthe
yearhave beenseverelyimpactedbythe
COVID19pandemic,butithas been
successfulits reopeningactivities inlinewith
theGovernmentquidelines.
Thefundraising activitieshave been
severely impactedbytheCOVID19
Performanceoffundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para1.41 pandemic and have only achieved less than
507oofitstarget.Supportbeen received
throughgrantsfromACEandthelocal
counciltopromotethemuseumuPon
openingandthishas beensuccessfulaswe
moveintothenew financialYear.
Funds not immediately requiredfor
operationsare heldinaninterest bearing
Investmentperformance Para1.4'l account.Aperiodicreviewofalternative
against objectives accountstodetermine ifa better return can
be obtained is undertaken.
Other

Review ofthecharity's Para1.21 Thefinancialpositionatyearend showsan
financialposition attheend excessofincome over expenditure,although
oftheperiod reducedfromprevious years.
Due totheMuseum closure and restrictive
operatingnumbers imposedbythe
Governmentlockdown rules,fundingraising
achieved only 50%oftargetbudget,butstaff
costswerereduced through thegovernment
furlongsupport andgrants.Visitornumbers
werealsoonly30% of expected, although
membershipnumbers remain consistent.
Howeveradditionalcosts have been
incurred when equipment was
recommissioned, requiring additional capital
investment.Capital reserves remainatthe
samelevels aspreviousyearsdue tothe
needtohavefundsavailable forthelottery
fundmatchedfundingintheeventof
acceptingthegrant.
Statement explainingthe Para1.22 TheBoard has maintained a cash based
policyforholding reserves reserveto coverunseen eventualitiesand
statino whvthev areheld meetfutureinvestment commitments.
Amount ofreserves held Para1.22 €60.000
Reasonsforholding zero Para'l..22 Not applicable
reserves
Dilalls
ortundmateriallYin
Not applicable
ExplanationofanY
uncertaintiesaboutthe
charity continuingasagoing
concern
charityremainsagoingconcern with
clearplans for thefuture.Therisk
managementprocess established ensures
that withinthelimitsofthereservesand
budgetaryprocessesthecharity can

Additionalinforma
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Membersnips& Donations (11%)
Visitor'sadmissions(7%)
ThecharitY'sPrinciPal
sourcesoffunds(including
any fundraising)
Para1.47 Events andvenuehire (33%)
Cateringfranchise(3%)
SponsorshiP-NWG(12o/o)
Grants(32Yo)
School/Groupvisits(<1%)
ptans tor tfrefutureinvestmentinsite
lnvestmentPolicYand
objectives includinganY
socialinvestmentPolicY
Para'1.46 facilitiestoimprovethe educational and
community engagementaspects dictatethat
atpresent anysurplusfundsare held on
short termdePosit.
adopted
Theket?iskrsthelossofvaluableexpertise
in an ageing volunteerworkforce.
AdescriptionofthePrinciPal
risks facingthecharitY
Para1.46 AtTrusteelevelareview has identified the
appropriateskillsrequired to takethe
museum forward.
Financiallythemainrisk remainsthe
dependenceonlargeeventincomes and
theirimpactfromexternaleffects such as
weather.
Theimpactofthepandemic isbeing
incorporated intothebusinesscontinuity
olans
Other

Description of charity's
trusts:
Typeof governing document Para1.25 Memorandum andArticlesofAssociation
(tr"ustdeed,roval eharter)
Howisthecharity Para 1.25 Company limitedbyguarantee
constituted?
(eg unincorporated
assocration. CIO)
Trusteeselection methods Pal:a1.25 Trusteesare appointedbythemembers
including details of any after meeting selection criteriadefinedbythe
constitutionalprovisions e.g. boardoftrusteesandproposedbytheboard
electiontopostornameof atthe AGM.
any person or body entitled Thelandlordofthemuseum site and
toappoint one or more principal sponsorofthemuseum hasthe
trustees riqhttonominate a representativeand
Additional information(optional) Additional information(optional)
Y
choosetoincludefurtherstatements
whererelevant about:
Aprocedure is inplace fortheinductionof
newTrusteesandaPProPriate
Policies andprocedures
adopted fortheinductionand
trainingoftrustees
Para'l.5'l documentationprovided tothemaswellas
training.AllnewTrusteesarerequired to
sign theTrusteeDeclarationForm and are
annually requiredtoconfirmthey arenot
automaticallydisqualifiedbyeventsoutside
theknowledqeofthecharitY.
TheBoard ofTrusteeshas overall
responsibility forthe directionand operation
The charity'sorganisational
structure andanYwider
Para1.51 ofthecharity;ithasa management
committeetoundertake alloperational
network with whichthe responsibilities and hasestablisheda
charityworks fundingcommitteetomanage finaicial
viability going forward.
EssexandSuffolkWater(partofthe
NorthumbrianWaterGrouP)are the
Relationshipwith anyrelated Para1.51 landlords andprincipalsponsorofthe
parties museum.
Other

Reference and Adminis trative details trative details
Charity name MuseumofPower
Othernamethe charityuses MoP
Reoistered charitv number 1087459
Charity'sprincipal address Hatfield Road, Langford,Maldon,Essex CMg6QA
m es ofthe charity trusteeswho managethe charity
Trusteename Office(if any) Datesacted ifnotfor whole
vear
Nameofpenson{orbody)entitled
to aoooint trustee(ifany)
1 Roger Griffin Chairman MembersoftheCharity
2 RichardWaylen Finance Director Ditto
3 MarkWeale Safety&lncome Ditto
4 JohnLowe Honorary President Ditto
5 GrahamWood Gurator Ditto
6 MarkGallagher Estates and
Facilities
Ditto

Names andad dressesof adviser s (Optionalinformation)
Typeof Name Address
adviser
Accountant P.F.Michael LLP 69-71EastStreet,Tollesbury,Maldon, EssexCMg8QE
Solicitors BirkettsLLP Brierly Place, New LondonRoad, Chelmsford CM2OAP

Page
Company !nformation 1
Directors Report 2
Accountants Report 3
Profit and LossAccount 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notesto the Financial Statements 6
Trading and Profit and LossAccount 11

2021 2020
f t
Turnover 90,875 128,710
Cost ofSales 10,637 31,364
Gross Profit 80,238 97,346
Administrative expenses 75,217 90,036
Other lncome
Operating Profit 5,021 7,310
lnterest receivable 220 873
Profit on Ordinaryactivitiesbeforetaxation 5,241 8,183
Profit forthefinancial year after taxation 5,241 8,183
Extraordinary items after taxation
ProfiU(Loss)for thefinancialyear 5,241 8,183

BALANCESHEET
Asat31May2021
Notes 2021
e
2020
f
FIXED ASSETS
TangibleAssets 56,078 s0,302
CURRENTASSETS
Stocks 395 302
Debtors 5,490 3,388
Cash at bankandin hand 253,924
259,809
GREDITORS
Amountsfallingduewithinone 36,029 15,554
year
NET CURRENTASSETS 223,780 186,677
TOTAL ASSETSLESSCURRENT 279,858 236,979
LIABILITIES
ACCRUALS ANDDEFERRED 111,078 73,440
INCOME
NET ASSETS 168,780 163,539
GAPITAL ANDRESERVES
Profit and lossaccount 168,780 163,539
168,780 163,539

TANGIBLEFIXEDASSETS
lmprovementsPlant&
Fixtures&
toProjrertyMachineryFittinss
f.L
Totals
f
COST:
At1June202O
Additions
Disposals
51,595
-
41,729
3,908
9,880
(4,480)(1,593)
97,232
9,880
(6,073)
At31May 2021 51,595 47,129
2,315
DEPRECIATION:
At1June2020
Chargefor theyear
Disposals
36,622
1,911
38,533
8,179
2,129

290
155
(2,s44)(1,3811
5,525
903
NET BOOK VALUE
Al31May 2021 _73,062 41,604
1,412
56,078
At31May2O2O 17,222 34,051
1,841
53,114

ACGRUALSANDDEFERREDINGOME
2021 2020
f€
Heritage EngineeringNetwork 1,477 1,621
Resilience/Living WellFund 2,475 2,475
ACEFund 18,395
EducationFund 4,380 10,531
Heritage LotteryFund 38,134 19,344
MichaelClarkFund(restricted) 50,000 50,000
114,861 83,971

The grantswerenot spentinfu ll during the year. A break
t
LIVINGWELL FUND
Opening balance 2475
lncome 0
Expenditure 0
Balanceatyearend.
EDUCATION FUND
Opening balance
Transfer to NLHF 4400
626
850
Expenditure
Balanceatyearend

TO THEFINANCIALSTATEMENTS
rended31 May2O21
RESTRICTED FUNDS(cont.d)
RESILIENCEFUND
Opening balance -145
lncome 6000
Expenditure -5,855
Closing balance 0
HERITAGE LOTTERYFUND
GrantOpening Balance - 2,069
Grant income 5,429
Grant Expenditure 3,360
Grant ClosingBalance 0
Matched Funding Opening balance 21,414
Matched Funding lncome 16,721
Matched Funding Expenditure
Matched Funding Glosig Balance 38,135
ACEFUND
lncome 21,970
Expenditure (3,575)
Closing Balance 18,395

Additionally the museumhasaboardapp
oft60,000.

roved policy of retai
f
Michael ClarkFund 50,000
Heritage LotteryFund 38,134
EducationFund 4,380
ACEFund 18,395
LivingWellFund 2,475
Heritage Engineering Network 1,477
114,861

2021 2020
Turnover E E L
Membershipfees 2,144 1,998
Donations 7,779 6,082
VisitorsFee 5,572 12,275
TeaRooms 2,500 2,500
Events lncome 27,874 30,600
Shop Sales 925 2,786
TrainRides 1,123 3,165
NWL Sponsorship 12,000 12,000
Grants 29,411 26,108
Camping Fees 1,001 2,231
Sale of scrap metal 180
School Trips/Groups 461 5,666
VolunteerFund 591
Hire of Venue 85 315
EventslncomeT&G 22,213
90,875 128,710
Cost of Sales
Opening stock 302 632
Shop Purchases 284 725
CostofEvents 9,490 17,914
TrainExpenses 908 2,300
Costs Group & School Trips 48 2,631
Event Expenses (T&G) 7,410
Costs ofVenueHire 54
31,666
Closing stock - 302
10,637 31,364
GROSS PROFIT 80,238 97,346
Other income
lnterest Receivable 220 873
80,458 98,219
Expenditure
TrainingExpenses
HeatingOil 591
lnsurance
VolunteerExpenses
5,804
167
5,495
1,551
Telephone 681 661
6,652 8,298
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ee 2021 2020
t
Broughtfonruard 6652 80,458 8298 98,219
Printingstationery/newsl etter 390 2809
Advertising 0 3111
General Repairs & Plant 4266 5840
Health&Safety 1104 618
Project expenses (rest) 275 178
Household & cleaning 820 1115
Lilleshall running costs 14004 3154
Management Consultancyfees 36793 55026
Nest
tcr
2672
58
0
18
Subscriptions and donations 235 322
Tea room running costs 840 2,109
Fundraising/Marketing 145 1,000
Accountancy 2,082 1,650
LegalFees 85 1,213
70,421 86,461
Finance Costs
Credit card 692 764
Depreciation
Improvementstoproperly 1911 2249
Plant and machinery 290 501
Fixtures and fittings 155 62
2356 2812
Losson disposaloffixed assets
Plant and Machinery 1536
Fixtures & Fittings 212
NET PROFIT/(LOSS) 5,241 8,182