REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06615281 {England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1127149 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOR THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY Greaves Grindle Chartered Accountants Victoria House Bondgale Within Alnwick Northuniberland NE66 ITA THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMELYTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report ststement ofFinaneial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 16 THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06615281) REPORTOF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The irUs￿S who are also direciors of the clwity for the purposes of the Companies Acl 2006. preseni tlieir report with the financial 5tateinents of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The ti￿Ste£S have adopted the provisions of Accouiiting and Reporting by Charitics.. Stat¢m¢nt of Rccommcndcd Practicc applicablc to charitics prcparing thcir accounts in accordan¢¢ with th¢ Financial Reporting Standard applicable ii) the and Republic tsf Iieland (FRS 1021 (effective l January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims Our vision.. BailitTgaie Museum and Gallery- Heritage at the Heart of the Community. Our Mission is to be a People's Museum, preserving and celebrating the heritage of A]nwick and district, and to provide an excellent community, educational and tourist resour¢e. The specific aims of the charity are as follows.. - to p￿serVe the history of AIn￿.1¢k and District, - to interpret the history, culture and lat]dscape of North Northumberland, and Alnwick and District in particular, to siage a varied and constantly changing programme of exhibitions, showcasing the work of local and national artists, - to est￿blIsh the Museuin Lentre for history aiid research oil the locality. - to cstabli%h thc Miiscum a8 an invaluablc cducational rcsollrcc, to provide voluntary oppottuniiies, to ensure that all uctivitie5 of the Museurn ￿ focused oil the benefit of the public. to diversify the audienc¢ of the Museum, cat¢ring for all markets, to main(ain a high level of visiior saiisfaction, and to be sustainable. The Iruslees have referred io the guidance Clintained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benelii when reviewing the charity's objectives and aims and in planning future activitie5. Page I THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06615281) REPORTOF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACHIF.VF.MF.NTS AND PERFORMANCE CHAIR'S REPORT Exhibitions This yeaT we decided to hold four exhibitions over the year, one of which, Childhood, was an internal exhibition. This wa5 our most profitable exhibition of the year and demanded a huge amount of Work from the volunteer ieam. The exhibition was inspirational and tull ol'fun for the m￿Y lainilieb who visited. Fusion Textiles- Lost Words It was ¥Teat to welcoine back the group of textile artists who belong to Fusion Textiles. Their blend of art15ts gave u5 eXqUlSIte, challenging and sometimes qiiirky ivork. New people, followers of individual artists and those with a keen interest in textiles loved thi5 inspirin¥ eclectic exhibition when they visited between 10 September and 27th October 2024. A sleave unravelled- 29th Oetober- 2nd Febrnary Sue Bowhay PTingle's work, also textiles, provided such a stionbF coiittast to Fusion. Her largFe -5cale pieces wei"e reflective and thought provoking. The Carefully Chosen mixture of recovered silk and fine fa￿7¢$ with their special links and memories were hand Sli￿7)ed using a ra]ige of techniques and bkills Ironi einbroidery, to quilting and applique. Sue's love of fabric and the iactile nature of her work fascinated and intrigued visitors to the exhibition. Gillian Lee Smith broubTht Lost and Left behind 4th February -30 M#rch 2025. A short video of Gillian at work wa5 watchcd many timc8 throughout thc cxhibition with many vi8itors including local arti%t8 rcturning timc and again to %cc thc exirdordinary portraits and imageb (Tillian Lrealed. Many of (tillian's portraits were worked and reworked many limeb. Some of the paintings, had bleach within the paint,. they were Iiaunting and captured a seiise ofloss keenly well ￿ tliey visibly faded during the exhibition. One of Gillian's worksliops brought togcth¢r young poets from the local High School to create a sjnall volume of i￿Ork in response io her arl. People Make Alnwick, a five-year programme thnded by Community Lottery to develop VL)lunteering and work skills in the coinniuiiity was launched. The project teaTn devised an exciting progtainnie of Lominunity involveTlltnl to make people aware of the gTant and thc opportunitics it offcrcd. Two national pocts workcd with gyoups of local ￿0p]e on 3rd Octobcr, National Poctry Day, to write and perforrn a poem for Alnwick in one day. In Novernber local groups enjoyed silk painting workshops where they created IlllilbFeS of Alnw'ick Market Pldce. In ddditivn, local art15tb met to discu&s tlieir wurk, a 'NIuseuin vf Ordindry Things, Wdb set up in tlie Market Square and the exliibits and associated Stories were cap￿red online. The }'ear continiied with several workshops and a speLial event celebrating International Women's Day. Local people were inpited 10 talk aix)ut iheir memories and stories of life in Alnwick. Aiound 420 people were enbaged in these events, 64°/o of whom had not be£n involved in Bailiffbate before, ELnd artists were given 24 days of employment. Alongside this, the team developed a new strategy to aitract and work wilh volunieers which is ready to roll out in the second year of the programme. Events This year, our volunteers were involved in a wide range of events including an o￿n event for teachers, Alnwick Town Council Volunteei Fair in April, Heritage Open Day in Septembei and Al￿￿.1¢k Gardens careets, fair. Loans boxes Loan5 boxes went to schools a5 far afield as Berwick. Widthin¥ton, Shiney Row and Thropton. Storyfesr Bailiffgate hosted two talks for Storyfest on 1st March.. Jake Morris-campbell, well krt0￿￿ poet in conversation with Katherine Rentoi), local artist.. Between the Salt ai)d the Ash James Braxton, TV personality in discussion with Mark Hobrough) local musician and antiques dealer.. Antiques, Mysiery and Mischief. The talks were gold out and were very well received. Page 2 THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06615281) REPORTOF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 External Talks Volunteets have been out to 5cliools and various bTOUP5 includinb Woinen's Institutes, The Salvation ATllly, The We5teTn Fmnt As%ociation, a care home, and the Friends of Kirkley Hall to give talk% about the Swinging Sixtie%. World War I, Tudor%, Glamour and Beaury through the ages, and Ihe History of Alnwick. Nnrthumherland Hall The Dei'elupmtni fund aW(￿ded by The Naiion(Il Lotttry Httilage Fund INLHFknabled us to employ consult￿15. lo drnw up detailed plans for restOTing North￿nbe[la￿d Hall, creating at]d testing out designs for liousing the pern]anent collection and fostering community work. It also allowed us to create a five-year business plan and to test out assumptions about audience groups, sustainability ol. tlie museuin aiid a ivhole host of meltsures tlidt would enable us to build a rebilient dnd lasting visitoi attraction to bTing Alnwick Town Centre lo life. I'olullteers alld consultants worked tirelessly to prepare and submit the work the outcome5 of the development phase in support of an application to NLHF to fund the implementation of the project. Cirant Funding The Arcl)itectllral Heriiage Fund provided financial support to help with the many surveys that were neded ro check on the condition of Northumberland Hall and Northuinberland County Council supported us fvlly throughout the development Stage and whcn crcating a bid for Bordcrland Funding to providc additional funding for Bailiffgatc's r¢stordtion of Northumbcrland Hall, a key element in the regeneration of Alnwick's Town Centre. Mrs J Styring (Chair) FINANCIAL REVIE1¥ In the Swear ended 3 1st March 2025, Ihe charity had unrestricted net eX￿nditUre of £41.173 before transfers and restricted funds had total net income of £7,743 before transfels. At 3 1st Mareh 2025 the ctmrity's unrestricted Eunds were £120,560 and its unrestricted net current assets were £114.578. Restricted fund5 totalled £181,880 of which £113,472 represented the net book value of tanbTible fixed assets. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The BailitTgate Nluseum and Gallery is a regstered charity and a company limited by guarantee as defined by the Coinpanies Act 2(N)6. Under the ineinoranduin and article5 of association with whicli the organisation is goveTned, the trnstees have control of the charity and its property and funds. Recruitment and appointment of trustees Twstees are elected ai each annual general Meeting of ihe chariiy, though the irustees have powers to co-opt appointees i¥'hen they deem necessary. One-third of trustees mubt retire at each annual gFeneral meeting. thuu¥h a retirinb t￿Stee may be reappointed. Thcrc must bc no fcm'cr than thrcc and ni) morc than twclvc tnLStcc% at any timc. The detailed rules govetninsF appoinlment of trustees ate contained in the articles of association of the ch￿lty. Rlsk m#na2ement and reserves polley The tnjstees have a dury to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensllre appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against frdud and error. The trustees aim to ensure the charity holds at least 75 /0 of yearly genetal expenditure in unrestricted and non-designated funds, whicl) they consider would give a suftiLient buffer to ensure its continucd ￿nCtiOn]llg. Thc charity hcld ￿lleh rc%cTh'cs at thc cnd of thc ycar. Page 3 THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06615281) REPORTOF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 RF.FF.RF.NCE AiYD ADMITrIISTIL4TIVE DETAILS Registered Compani. number 06015281 (England and Wales} Registered Charity number 1127149 Registered office 14 Bailiffgate Alnivick Northumberland NE66 ILX Trustccs IV Grisdale I Waggott Mrs J Slyring Mrs N Biirdon (resigned 17.7.24) Ms S E Bolam Ms M L Dawbon Mrs L Wearn J M Thew {resigned 18.9.24) L M¢Taggart Dr C A Fergiison Mrs C C S Wright (appointed 17.7.24) C D F Watson (appointed 17.7.241 Independent Examlner Greave5 Grindle Chartcrcd Accountants ViLtoria House Bondgate Within Alnivick NorthuM￿r[and NE66 ITA Approved by order of the board ol'trustees on 16 July 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. M15 J st￿Ing- Trustee Page 4 INDEPENDENT EL4MINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY Independent e¥aminer's report to the trustees of The Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery ('the Company,) I rq)ort to the charity trustees on iny exa]nination of the accounts of the Cornpany for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity'% trustee% of the Company (and also it% directors for the puiy)ses of company lawl you are responsible for the prepardtion of the accounts in accordance ivith the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Aci'l. Having sati%ficd mysclf that th¢ account8 of thc Company arc not r¢quircd to bc auditcd undcr Part 16 of thc 2006 Act and ar¢ eligible foi. independent examination, I repK)rt in respeLt of my examination of your Lharity's accounts as Larried out under Section 145 of the Cliai"itie5 Act 2011 I'tlie 2011 Act'}. In catrying out my examination I have followed the Directions ¥iven by the ChaTity Commi%sion under Section 145(51 (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner 5 StatemeDt Since your charity'g gross income exceeded £250,0(K) your examiner must be a member of a lisied body. I can confim) that l am qualifitd to undtrthk¢ Iht kLaUSe I din a membtr uf the Institute of Chart¢r¢d ALLount(￿t5 in Englund Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confitm that ilo Tnatter5 have Come to my attention in conne¢tioii with the examination giving me cause to believe.. Lountinbi reLvrdb w'ere nut kept in resPtLt of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2(M)6 Act., or thc accounts do not accord with tho8c rccords. or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2U06 Act other than any requirement that the accounts ¥ive a t￿¢ fair view which is not a M￿tte[ conbidered ￿ part of an independent ex￿min￿tiol1', or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of th¢ Statement of Recommend¢d Prdctice 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 1021). I have no concems and have come across no other malters in conneclilin with the examination io which aiiention should be drawn in thi5 Teport in order to enable a proper understanding of the account5 to be reached. Jane Harvey F.C.A. Greaves Grindle Chartered Accountant5 Victoria Hous¢ Bondgate Within Alnivick Northumberland NE66 ITA 12 August 2025 Page 5 THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (IliCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUIYD FUR THE YEAR ENDED 31 P+lARCH 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total tunds Unrc%trictcd fund Rcstrietcd funds Not¢s INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and Icgacics 20,504 29&026 318,530 159,410 Charitable actiTrities Operation of museum 29008 29J08 33,133 Other trading activities Investment inco]ne 14,427 2,898 14,427 2,898 15.231 1,784 Total 67,137 29&026 365,163 209,558 EXPENDITURE OIY Raising fiiiid5 5,659 5.659 8.tM)5 Charitablc activities Operation of m￿£cuM 102.651 290,283 392,934 184,1(14 Total 108JiO 290,283 398,593 192,109 NET INCOME/{EXPENDITURE) Tran5fer5 between fund5 (41.173) (20,6110) 7,743 20,600 (33.430) 17,449 12 Net movement in funds (61,773) 28,343 (33,430) 17,449 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tothl funds broughi lonuard 182J33 153.537 33SJ70 318,421 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 120,560 181,880 302,440 335,870 The notes fom] part of these financi31 statements Page 6 THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06615281) BALAliCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2025 2112S Total fllnd5 2024 Total Unrestricted nd Restricted fund Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 5,982 113.472 119,454 149,652 CURRELYf ASSETS Stocks Debtors at bank al￿ in hand 4,S57 3,067 110,028 4,S57 57.271 135,024 3,234 205 190,752 10 54,204 24,996 117,652 79,200 196,8S2 194,191 CREDITORS Amounts lalling due within one year (3.U74) (IV.7512) (13J1601 {7.973} NET CURRENT ASSETS 114578 68,408 182,986 186,218 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENf LIABILITIES 120.560 181,880 302,440 335,870 Tr4ET ASSETS 120560 181,880 302.440 335,870 FUNDS Unrc%trictcd funds Restricted funds 12 120,S60 181,880 182,333 15.3,537 TOTAL FUNDS 302,440 335,870 The chaTltable company 15 entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The meinber5 have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordancc with Scction 476 of th¢ Companics Act 2(X)6. The t[￿Ste£S acknowledbTe their respon5ibilitie5 for lal ensuring that the Charitable company keeps accounting records that Comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2(K)O and preparit]g fill￿]cial statements which give a true and fair N'iew of the state of affair5 of the charitable company a5 at the end of cach financial ycar and of its surplus or d¢ficit for cach financial ycar in accordancc with th¢ r¢quir¢mcnts of S¢ctions 394 and 395 which otherwise cumpl), with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ielating to linancial statements, so faT as applicable to the chaTltable company. (bl The notes fom) part of these financial statements Page 7 continued... THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06615281) BALANCE SHEET- continued 31 MARCH 2025 These financial statements have been PTepaTed in acconlance with the provisions applicable to charitable coinpanie5 subject to the small Companies regime. The fiiiaiicial statement5 were approved by the Board of T￿Ste£S and authoTi5ed for issue on 16 July 2025 and were signed on its b¢half by.. J Styring- Trnsicc The notes fom) part of these financial statements Page 8 THE BAILIFFGATE MUSEUM AND GALLERY LYOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOULYTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the finan¢ixl statements The financial statements of ihe Charitsble company, which is a public benefit ei)tity ui)der FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stateinent of Recoinmended Pra¢ti¢e applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repfrrting Standard applicable in the UK Republic uf I[el￿1nd IFRS 1021 {elYtLtive l J(Inuary 20191,, Financi