Charlty number. 1127084 coMnY nurnber: 05378881 The Workln8ton Herlta8e Group Liffllted (A company Ilmlted by 8uarantee) Trustees, report and financlal statements for year ended 31 Marth 2025 Procount Ltd Accountants
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The Workington Heritage Group Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Le8al and administrntive infomiation Charlty number 1127084 Company re$tratIon numb 05378881 Reglstered office Melena Thompson Museum Park End Road Workington CA14 4DE Trustees Mrs J M Hau8han Mr J Cook Mr A Wareing Mr M l Jenkinson Mr5 A Wareing Mrs E Todhunter Mr P Norman Mr J Connell Mr S D Smith Secretary Mrs A Wareing Accountants Procount Lid Doretti Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DB Bankers HSBC Bank Pk 3 Pow Street Workington CA14 3AH gel
The Worklngton Herltage Group Ilmlted (A company limited by 8uaranteel Report of the trustees Ilncorporatlng the dlrertors report) for the year ended 31 March 2025 The twstees present their report and the finantial statements for the ytarendèd 31st March 2025. The trustees who afe also directors of The wongton Herrtage Group Limited for the purposès of law and who seryed durin8 the year and up to ihe date of this reFrf are set out Oft Pa8e l. Stnxture w¥¥ern•n¢e •nd ffl•n•yoMnt Governino document The organi5atlon is a charitable company Ilmited by guarantee. intorporated on 1st March 21x15. The tompany was establtshed under a Memorandum of AssiKiation which established the object5 and powers of the charitable cornpany and 15 8overned under its Articles ol ASS¢xrdt. In the event of the company being wound up. members are required to contribute an amount not exceedin8 £1 Recruitment ond oppthntment oltrustees Under the requirements of the Memorandum and ArtKkn olA550clatkn. tn151ee5 are elected at the Annyal General meetln8 or by invitation from the Board ot Dirertors of WOrkinOn Herita8e Group Umlted. Trustees retire by rotation and mavt ¢1 wlll¢n8 to a¢ be re•ppolnted. The board members are J Mercia Hau8han, John Cook, Gail Inglls, Tom Ryan, Ann Warelng and Eleanor 8ates. Tony WaTein8 IS stlll Chairman and Trusiee. Rlsk Monogement The Trustees have revlewed all r15ks to which the chaffty 15 exposed and have taken steps to mltl8ate these rlsks where appropriate. Internal control rosks are mlnimised by the Implementation of procedures lor authorisation of 311 tran5artions and proJ¢tts- Procedure5 ar in place to ensure ¢ompliance with health and saftty of staff, volunteers and vTrsltors. Obl•ctl¥•s and a¢tl¥Stl•s Our charity's obierts a5 Set out in the ccrfnpany's Mernorandum and A'deS of Association are to ensure the advancemtnt of education and the public benefit. in particular throu8h tht maintenantt of historital artefacts. management of museums and organisation of events and publication relevant to the hxal historical and social development. We have terred to 8uidance contained in the Charity Commlsslon's 8eneral 8uidance on publlc benefrt when rleWIng r aims and obierti¥e5. Morn ortMtles undertoken The charity has continued to work closety tmth officers of Allerdale Borough Councll to ensure the contlnual successful mana8ement of the Helena Thomp50n Museuffl. the buildin8 and conlents of which were left to the people ol Worklneton In the wlll of Helena Thompson. Volunteers The trust¢es wish to thank the volunteers who In the current year supported Workington Heritage Group Limited by dowtating time amountin8 to 10.cixl h¢)ur5 free of tharge to the tompany. Page I
The Workin£ton Heritage Group Limited (A company limited by zuarantee} Report of the trustees {incorporatin8 the dirertors report) for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Museum h35 continued to provide the kKol community with an essential social service as well as a heritage centre albeit that thère was a SF8nifi¢ant downturn in turrrf)ver over the past two trading years due to the reduction in weddirTry and some of our re8ular users for meetings etc Trieia has continued to acti¥ely pursue altemaiive e¥enis to hèlp SUpement the £30K annual grant which we receive from Cumberland Council and which has not been increased in the last 12 years. The café continues to open 3 days in the week and has continued to become very popular with local resldtnts and user grgup5 who are now makin8 re8ular visits. The hard wofk by Tricia •nd the team of volunteer5 ha5 silnificantly contrlbuted towards o positive financial outcome to the year. The Mu5euFn remains ¥ very ptspular venue for local user 8roups. schools and visltors to the area which aligns wrth the wishe5 of Helena Thomp50n, albeit at affordable prices and the fact that we cannot charge an entrance fee for vlsltors. The lack of bvlldlngs mafjntenan o¥ef the wevlous years was hl8hll8hted to ABC In 2022 whlch resulted in a detailed survty which must have addressed the si8nificant damp issues in both ends of the educatlon gallery and the rottin8 window frarnes etc. Cumberland Council have commissHJned work to efadlcate thè damp in the two chimneys and painted the exierior end walls whilst the scaffold was up but we Slill await essenlial work to be completed to other parts ol the buildin8. The Museum staff and ¥oluntÈers have ti)niinued to keep the internal housekeepin8 of the bulldln& an4Y 8arden5. in impeccable condition. wthich is often remarked on by visitors. Durln8 the year. under and agreement wlth HMRC and the Arts Ctyjncll. the Luck of Workin8ton wa5 returned to us, which ori8lnally came from Workin8ton Hall and is an important part of the Town s and the Hall'5 hlsiory. It Is tM)w part of the cdlection owned b¥ Cumlxfl•nd Council. I must tontinut to tompltment our dedicaied staff and ¥olynteers for thelr dlll8ence and dedlcailon over nother difficult but successful year. A I Warein8 Chairman Workington Herff<age Group Ltd Pa8e 3
The Workington Heritage Group Limited (A company Ilmited by waranteel Report of the twstees {Incorporatlng the dlrertors report> for the year ended 31 March 2025 Flnanclal review The net incomln8 resources for the year anwunted to £ 17233 The balantè on the unrestricted re5erve5 at 315t March 2025 15 £213991 Jnd the restricted re5ep4e5 are £ 130512 Reserves pollry It is the policy of the trustees to hold iri reseTrY a minimum of 12 months workin8 capltal whi¢h Is to be found In ihe Number 2 Jttouni at the Wofklnyon branth of HSBC. Prfnclplefvndffnq sources The charity retelves an annual @rant from Allerdale Bwh Councll towards the cost ol mana8ln8 the Helena Thompstsn Museum. Extra fundln8 Is obtained thrOh grants. salt of 8ood5. fund ra15ing and don•tlons. Ststemenl of trustee5 reSponbHl1eS The trustees (who are also dirertors of The Workin8ton Herita8e Group Llmited for the purpose of eompanv lawl are responslble ft>r Pfeparlng the Trustees Annual Report and ihe finandal siatements In accordante with applicable law and United KinOrn Generally Accepted Accounti PractKe. Company law requires the trusteès to prepare financi•l statements for eath financbal year which give a true and fair view ol the stale of affairs of the charita company and of the Incoming resourcès and application5 ol resoufces. including the income and expenditure of the charitabbe company for that perlod. In preparino these financial statements. the trustees are required to- select suitable accounting polKles and then apply them consisten1- observe the methods and principles in the Charitles SORP,. make judgements and estimates that are rea$able and pnent- state whether applitabl UK Atcounting Standard5 have been followed, subjert to any material departures dlsclosed and explained in the financlal statements.. and prepare the finaftcial statements on the8oin8 toncem ba*$ unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The Workington Heritage Group Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Report of the trustees Ilncorporatlng the dlrectors report) for the year ended 31 Marth 2025 The trustees are responsible for keepin8 proper accountin8 records which disclose with reasonable accurary at any time in the rlnancial posit of the tharitable company and whlch enables them to ensure that the financial statement5 ¢omply with the Companies Act 26. They are also responsible lor Safeguarding the a55et5 of the charitable company and hence foi taking reaSmab steps lor the pfÈ¥entw and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Small ¢ompany pro¥lslons This report has been prepared in a¢ctydan¢e with the spttial provisiM5 for Small companie5 under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2(M)6. On behalf of the board U*r AJ War•1 Olredor 2025
The Workington Herltage Group Llmlted IA company Ilmlted by guarantee) Independent examlners report to the trustees on the unaudited flnancial staternents I report on the attounts ofThe Workington Heritagt Group Mited for the year ended 31st March 2025 set out on pages 7 to 9. Re5PeCtlvè responsiljllitles of tnjstees •nd Independent examlner The charity's trusteès (who are also the directors of ihe company for purposes of company lawl are responsible fof the preparation of the account& The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination Is needed. Hawng satisfied mysèlf that the charity is not subject to an audit under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2C*)6 and is eligible for an independent exarnination. li is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charitie5 Act. to follow the pr¢xeduTes laid down in the General Direction5 given by the Charitle5 Commission undef sectian 145151 of the Chaiities Act. and to state whether particular matters have corne lo my attention. Ba515 of Independent examlners statement My examination was carried out in accordance wth the General Directions gNen by the Charlties Comrnission. An examination includes a re¥Aew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a ¢omparison of the accounts presènted with thosè record& It also in¢ludes consideratbon of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts. and seeknn8 explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not pro¥ide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion Is 8iven as to whether the accounts present a'lrue and fair view'and the report is lifflited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent wmlners statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect requirements.. to keep proptr accounting records in accordance with sertion 386 of the Companies Act 26,. and - to prepare accounts which a¢¢ord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section396 of the Companies Act 2CQ6 and with the methods and principles of the Statement Recommended Prarti¢e= Accountin8 and Reporting by Charitie5 have not been met,. or lill to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. INSt mper Procount Ltd Hons Pase 6
The Workln£ton Heritage Group Limited (A company limited by zuarnntee) lftcome and Expenditure account for the yeai ended 31 March 2025 Income Cumberland Cwndl Grant Fynd Rai5in8 Events Weddings Donation5 37366 6155 11624 3589 7598 Room Hire Caterlng Bar Sales 30247 6339 Shop Sales Bank Interest 1328 Total Income 108312 ur Wages & PAYE Insurance5 Consumables Cleanin8 Food & bar purchases Printin& statlonery & athiertlsityd Rep¥ir5 & renewals Le8al & professional Book Keepin LScenses Telephone & post Motor expen5e5 Bank Char8es Subscription5 Depreciatlon 35581 2030 5979 209 23LI)8 2301 2015 2244 1520 2611 945 557 1951 9938 1910791 Excess of Income over Expenditure £ 17233
The Workington Heritsge Group Limited IA company limited by 8uaranteel Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Fix Tangible Asset5 Heiltage Assets 31309 10150 41459 Cash at baThk & in hand Sttxk Debtors 312547 2146 317683 rrent Creditofs 1146391 303044 £ 344503 l & Wt•s•rv Restricted Income funds Unrèstricted Intome lunds 130512 213991 £ 344503 For the Ilnanclal year endlne 31st March 2025 the company was •ntltled io exemption under sectlon 477 of the Companies Atl 2CQ6 relatin8 to small companies. No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year endlnz 31st Marth 2025 in accordance wrth section 476 of the Companie5 Act 21))6. The Directors aCkriledge their responsibility for CLvnptying with the requkemènts of the Art with re5pett to accountln8 records and for the preparation olthe xcounts These financial statements are prepared in accordance with provi510ry5 applkable to companles subjett to the small companies reglff The flnancial siatèmènts were approved ty thè board -2025 and si8ned on its behalf by A Wareln8 Cmrector ReBislratlon number: 05378881 P4p8
The Worklngton Heritage Group Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Fixed A55et Sthedule Fixed As ixtures & Fittin As at 01104124 Addition5 166422 1495 167917 I(9 As at 3V03125 176S21 1495 178016 re As at 01104124 Chai8e for year 136769 9938 136769 9938 As at 3110312S 146707 146707 As at 31103125 29814 14 31309 As ai 31103124 29653 1495 31148 Htritz ion Total As ai oii01124 & 31103125 10150 10150