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2023-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04265110 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1093763

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

FOR

HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

Clemence Hoar Cummings
Chartered Accountants
Riverside House
1-5 Como Street
Romford
Essex
RM7 7DN
HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6 to 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 14 to 15
HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,present their
reportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31March2023.Thetrustees have
adoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommended Practice
applicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Theobjectivesaretoeducatethepublicbypromotion,support,assistanceandimprovementofthe Havering
Museum.Thepoliciesadoptedinfurtheranceoftheseobjectiveshavenotchangedduringtheyear. The
charitywasformedtoadministerandruntheHaveringMuseumlocatedat19-21HighStreet,Romford ,
Essex,RM11JU.TheBoardofDirectorshaspaiddueregardtoguidanceissuedbytheCharityCommission in
decidingwhatactivitiesthecharityshouldundertake.Thecharity'sprimaryactivitythroughouttheyear was
the administration and promotion of the Havering Museum.

Achievements and performance

Themuseumfacessignificantchallenges.Certainareasofthemuseumbusinessanditsvolunteer base
remainsignificantlydowncomparedtopre-2020levels.Runningcosts,inparticularutilitieshave also
increased.
Asanorganisation,themuseumhasbeenproactiveidentifyinghowbesttoreshapestructurallyand create
newrevenuestreams.A£10,000LBHDiscretionaryGrantwasusedtocommissionthe2010Focus Group
ConsultantstocarryoutaStrategicReview,andanumberoftheirrecommendationshaveeither been
implementedorunderconsideration.Anadditional£3,825MuseumofLondonResetGrantwasalsoused to
identify gaps and invest in the permanent displays.
Admissionsandattendancetoeventshasmarginallyincreased,thoughfootfallfromroomhire remains
sluggish.However,therecontinuestobegroundsforoptimismwiththeexpansionofthe schools
programme and the  reintroduction of a family activities programme for the summer of 2023.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Thecharityhasgeneratedincomingresourcesof£39,426(2022:£30,942)andanetsurplusof £4,106
(2022:£2,216)resultedafterdeductingallrelatedexpenditure.Theincomeincludesnormal museum
activitiessuchasadmissions,roomhiresandschoolvisitandalsodonations,sponsorshipsandgrant monies
awardedforspecificpurposesi.e.,amuseumStrategicReviewandanewmuseumexhibitiondisplay. The
costsof£35,320(2022:£28,726)relatedtobothoperationalandadministrativecostsincluding utilities,
repairsandmaintenanceandinsuranceandalsotoone-offexpenditureonundertakingtheStrategic Review
and establishing a new Romford Brewery display.
TheBoardofDirectorshaveassessedthemajorriskstowhichthecharityisexposedandaresatisfied that
systems are in place to mitigate exposure to these risks.

Reserves policy

Itisthepolicyofthecharitythatunrestrictedfundswhichhavenotbeendesignatedforaspecificuse should
bemaintainedatalevelequivalenttoatleastthreemonth'sexpenditure.TheBoardofDirectors consider
thatreservesatthislevelwillensurethat,intheeventofasignificantdropinfunding,theywillbeable to
continuethecharity'scurrentactivitieswhileconsiderationisgiventowaysinwhichadditionalfundsmay be
raised. This level of reserves has been maintained.
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Going concern

ResourcingattheMuseumremainsanissueandhasthepotentialtoinhibitgrowthofthecharity and
progressofongoingprojects.Withthisinmind,theMuseumhasbeenworkingwithaMuseum Development
OfficerattheMuseumofLondon.FollowinginitialconsultationsaSustainabilityReviewwas initiated
identifyingareaswithintheMuseumrequiringattentionandsettingrealistictargets,manyofwhich have
beenmet.AspartofthereviewwewerealsoinconsultationwiththeLondonBoroughofHavering who
assistedtheMuseuminapplyingforaDiscretionaryGrantof£10,000forthecommissioningofa Strategic
Review. Focus Consultants bid to carry out the review was subsequently commissioned.
Nevertheless,ourCollectionsandExhibitionteamhavemadegreatprogressensuringpartsofthe permanent
displayshavebeenrefreshedandthereisafulltemporaryexhibitionprogrammeshowcasinglocal talent.
OurmostrecentinstallationintheTemporaryExhibitionSpaceistheHaveringMuseumPhotography Group
annual exhibition. Work continues to utilise and digitise our archived in-house exhibitions.

Partnerships

Oursponsorshippartnershaveagreedtocontinuetheirsponsorshipin2023-24andourinvolvement with
DiscoverME and Valence House continues.
 Our sponsors / partners are:
Moore Kingston Smith - Four education sessions, Family Day and two loan boxes.
Mullis & Peake - Reminiscence Group.
Clemence Hoar Cummings - Variety Club
Friends of Havering Museum - Purchase of equipment.
TheLondonBoroughofHaveringhasactivelysupportedtheMuseumandprovidedadviceand guidance
duringtheSustainabilityReviewandonanumberofothermatters,nottomentionusingtheMuseumto host
anumberofevents.WewillcontinueourpartnershipwithDaysOut/EssexTouristandDiscoverMe in
providing discount tickets when open.

FUTURE PLANS

StrategicandforwardplanningcontinuestobeguidedbytheStrategicReviewreportandMuseumof London
ResetGranthealthcheckfrom2022.AssuggestedbytheStrategicReview,theBoardintends to
commissionanAudienceDevelopmentProjecttoidentifynewandwideraudiences,expandour outreach
programmeanddevelopclearermarketingstrategies.Itwillalsobeutilisedtoformthebasisfor grant
applications to fund paid staff.
ThemuseumiscommittedtodevelopingitspermanentdisplaysthroughitsWorkingLivesProjectand invest
innewinteractiveandengagingsoftwareinthegalleries.Despiteresourcingissues,itsBoard, Managers,
Volunteers,SponsorsandFriendsofHaveringMuseumremaindedicatedtoensuringthemuseumgrows and
remains a welcoming  heritage and community hub.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,adeedoftrust,andconstitutesalimited company,
limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

04265110 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1093763
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Registered office

Havering Museum
19-21 High Street
Romford
Essex
RM1 1JU

Trustees

P E Wilkes (deceased 27/12/2022)
B D Evans
J R Garnell
P S Johnson (resigned 20/10/2022)
J A Shingleton - Chair (from 27 January 2023)
P Stewart (resigned 27/1/2023)
L K Westwood
A S Curtin
P A Young
N A H Wilkes
S Boersma
E J McKiernan

Independent Examiner

Clemence Hoar Cummings
Chartered Accountants
Riverside House
1-5 Como Street
Romford
Essex
RM7 7DN
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 19 October 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
J A Shingleton - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Havering Museum Limited ('the Company')

IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsoftheCompanyfortheyear ended
31 March 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

Asthecharity'strusteesoftheCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylaw)you are
responsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheCompanies Act
2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16of the
2006Actandareeligibleforindependentexamination,Ireportinrespectofmyexaminationof your
charity'saccountsascarriedoutunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').Incarrying out
myexaminationIhavefollowedtheDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommissionunderSection145(5)(b) of
the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentioninconnection with
the examination giving me cause to believe:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationto which
attentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenableaproperunderstandingoftheaccountsto be
reached.
Lee Blunden FCCA CTA
Clemence Hoar Cummings
Chartered Accountants
Riverside House
1-5 Como Street
Romford
Essex
RM7 7DN
Date: .............................................
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
10,802
Charitable activities
5
Admissions and promotion
13,965
Other trading activities
3
564
Investment income
4
251
Other income
13,844
Total
39,426
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6
6,654
Charitable activities
Admissions and promotion
28,666
Total
35,320
NET INCOME
4,106
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
138,869
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
142,975
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2023
Total
funds
£
10,802
13,965
564
251
13,844
39,426
6,654
28,666
35,320
4,106
138,869
142,975
2022
Total
funds
£
8,382
4,166
411
(17)
18,000
30,942
2,295
26,431
28,726
2,216
136,653
138,869
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2023

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
1,925
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
11
1,026
Debtors
12
5,210
Cash at bank and in hand
138,737
144,973
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(3,923)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
141,050
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
142,975
NET ASSETS
142,975
FUNDS
14
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2023
Total
funds
£
1,925
1,026
5,210
138,737
144,973
(3,923)
141,050
142,975
142,975
142,975
142,975
2022
Total
funds
£
1,362
1,026
6,053
146,603
153,682
(16,175)
137,507
138,869
138,869
138,869
138,869
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006 for
the year ended 31 March 2023.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended
31 March 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued...
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued 31 MARCH 2023

Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicableto charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
19 October 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
J A Shingleton - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,
havebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReporting by
Charities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccounts in
accordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland (FRS
102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReporting Standard
applicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.Thefinancial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementto the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation
committingthecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswill be
requiredinsettlementandtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditure is
accountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall cost
relatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticularheadingsthey have
been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinordertowriteoffeachassetover its
estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings- 33% on cost

Stocks

Stocksarevaluedatthelowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue,aftermakingdueallowance for
obsolete and slow moving items.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestrictedfundscanbeusedinaccordancewiththecharitableobjectivesatthediscretionof the
trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedforparticular restricted
purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.
continued...
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations
Donated services and facilities
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Shop income
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Admissions
Admissions and promotion
6.
RAISING FUNDS
Other trading activities
Purchases
Staging fundraising events
Advertising
7.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
2023
£
9,612
1,190
10,802
2023
£
564
2023
£
251
2023
£
13,965
2023
£
-
6,654
-
6,654
2023
£
754
2022
£
7,636
746
8,382
2022
£
411
2022
£
(17)
2022
£
4,166
2022
£
206
1,989
100
2,295
2022
£
884
continued...
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31March2023norfor the
year ended 31 March 2022.

Trustees' expenses

Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31March2023norfortheyear ended
31 March 2022.

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
8,382
Charitable activities
Admissions and promotion
4,166
Other trading activities
411
Investment income
(17)
Other income
18,000
Total
30,942
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
2,295
Charitable activities
Admissions and promotion
25,431
Total
27,726
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
3,216
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
135,653
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
138,869
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,000
1,000
(1,000)
1,000
-
Total
funds
£
8,382
4,166
411
(17)
18,000
30,942
2,295
26,431
28,726
2,216
136,653
138,869
continued...
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
COST
At 1 April 2022 18,199
Additions 1,317
At 31 March 2023 19,516
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2022 16,837
Charge for year 754
At 31 March 2023 17,591
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2023 1,925
At 31 March 2022 1,362
11. STOCKS
2023 2022
£ £
Finished goods 1,026 1,026
12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023 2022
£ £
Trade debtors 1,567 1,596
VAT 172 742
Prepayments 3,471 3,715
5,210 6,053
continued...
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditors
Deferred income
Accrued expenses
2023
£
2,967
-
956
3,923
2022
£
1,109
14,166
900
16,175

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund

Heritage Lottery fund

TOTAL FUNDS

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Heritage Lottery fund
Restricted funds
HLF WW1
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.22
£
114,382
24,487
138,869
138,869
Incoming
resources
£
39,426
39,426
At 1.4.21
£
111,166
24,487
135,653
1,000
136,653
Net
movement
in funds
£
4,106
-
4,106
4,106
Resources
expended
£
(35,320)
(35,320)
Net
movement
in funds
£
3,216
-
3,216
(1,000)
2,216
At
31.3.23
£
118,488
24,487
142,975
142,975
Movement
in funds
£
4,106
4,106
At
31.3.22
£
114,382
24,487
138,869
-
138,869
continued...
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 30,942 (27,726) 3,216
Restricted funds
HLF WW1 - (1,000) (1,000)
TOTAL FUNDS 30,942 (28,726) 2,216

Heritage Lottery Fund

Thisfundhadanopeningbalanceof£24,487.Duringtheyearnoneofgrantfundshave been
expended,leavingaremainingbalanceof£24,487.Thisprojectistofacilitatethe continued
developmentofthemuseumwhichincludesmarketing,maintenanceanddevelopmentof new
projects, training, enhancing customer experience and collections

15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2023 (2022: nil)
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Donated services and facilities
Other trading activities
Shop income
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Charitable activities
Admissions
Other income
Government grants
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Purchases
Staging fundraising events
Advertising
Charitable activities
Repairs and maintenance
Cleaning
Light and heat
Computer costs
Postage and stationery
Insurance
Sundries
Subscriptions
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Support costs
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees
2023
£
9,612
1,190
10,802
564
251
13,965
13,844
39,426
-
6,654
-
6,654
5,136
(870)
4,901
2,293
1,577
3,072
714
24
754
17,601
11,065
2022
£
7,636
746
8,382
411
(17)
4,166
18,000
30,942
206
1,989
100
2,295
8,427
3,446
2,928
1,942
1,672
2,451
1,369
75
1,419
23,729
2,702
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HAVERING MUSEUM LIMITED

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Total resources expended
Net income
2023
£
35,320
4,106
2022
£
28,726
2,216
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