REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07770641 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1148966
RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006, present
theirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31stDecember2024. The
trusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims
TheTrusttakesresponsibilityfortheformerhomeoftheVictorianauthorRichardJefferieswhichis run
asamuseum.Itwillenhancethecollectionofhisbooksandotheritemsinthemuseumand improve
publicaccesstoit.ItwillprovideafacilityforschoolstovisittostudyliteratureandtheVictorianway of
life.Itwillencouragethewiderknowledgeoftheliteraryworksandenvironmentalinterestand concerns
of Richard Jefferies through the following objects:
1.ToestablishandmaintainamuseuminrespectofthelifeandliteratureofRichardJefferiesfor the
benefit of the public;
2.ToadvancetheeducationofthepublicinrespectofthewritingsofRichardJefferiesgenerallyboth in
art and literature;
3. To increase the collection of books and artefacts relating to Richard Jefferies and his life and times;
4.Toengagethepublicincelebratingtheliteraryideasandpassionfornaturebequeathedby Richard
Jefferies and his works;
5.ToincreasetheeducationalfacilitiesandofferingsavailabletoschoolsandcollegesinSwindon and
elsewhere;
6. To promote the literature and art of other writers and artists contemporaneous with and
complementary to Richard Jefferies;
7.Toadvanceeducationintheroleoftheartsalongsideagricultureandhorticultureinpreserving and
enhancing the local environment.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Significant activities
ThishasbeenaveryquietyearfortheTrust,withnomajorprojects.Butthiswasadeliberateplan, to
free us up for three reasons:
-Lastyearwasaverybusytime,withmonthsof175eventsandactivitiesontopof'normal' museum
business.Theyearwasallaboutcelebratingthe175thanniversaryofJefferies,withhimbeingborn in
1848.Theprojectwasdesignedtostretchovertheyear,engaginggroupsandindividualsinall the
placesJefferieswouldhaveknown,viaa175mileroutethatwentfromSwindon,viaLondon and
Crowborough,anddowntothesouthcoastaroundtheBrightonarea.Withparticipationofhundreds of
differentpeople,ofallagesandbackgrounds,theprojectnavigatedthe175milesandexplored the
changesinnaturethatmayhaveoccurredoverthecenturies.Thisyearwehadtheimportanttask of
collatingalltheinformationwehadaccrued,writingeverythingup,andputtingtogethera comprehensive
report.Thiseventuallyturnedintoaneightypageglossymagazine,withwritingsfromanumber of
well-knownnaturewritersandTV/radiojournalists,thatthemuseumwillcontinuetomake available
indefinitely;
-Aswellasthis,ofcoursetherewasthenormalworkofthevolunteers,butbecauseofthebusy nature
of2023,manythingsneededalittlemoreattention.Withwhatisnowastableandconsistentteam of
volunteersworkinginthegardensandongeneralmaintenancetasks,alotof'invisible'jobsweredone in
theabsenceofmajorprojects,suchasmendingfences,cuttingandpruningunrulyhedges, clearing
unwanteddebris,fixinggardenfurniture,andpaintinganddecorating.Asbefore,thefocusfor the
gardenerswasyetanotherbumperyearoffruitandvegetablegrowth,enablingusagaintosharelots of
foodwithlocalfoodbanks.Thegardenswerealsoawarded,forthethirdyear,theprestigiousfive star
ratingintheRoyalHorticulturalSociety's'It'sYourNeighbourhood'aspartofSouthSwindon'stop prize
winning In Bloom entry;
-Possiblythemostimportantreasonfornottakingonanynewprojects,wasbecausethe Trustees
decidedthatadedicatedeffortwasrequiredtowardsourlongstandinghopestoonedayhavea new
buildingonthesite.Thiswouldonlyhappenifwecouldfirstgetourhouseinorder(maintenance etc.),
andbefreedofthesheereffortinvolvedinnewprojects.Consequently,followingfeedbackon the
planningapplicationwesubmittedforthenewbuilding,wemettheextratargetsthatarosefrom that,
usingpartofourfundraisingforthe175eventstocovercostsformeetingthoseaims.Theseincluded, a
surveyor'sreport,anarchaeologicalassessment,andfurtherarchitect'sdrawingsofthe proposed
building.Importantly,wealsodidmuchofthegroundworknecessaryfortakingourhopesandideas and
turningthemintoareality.Nextyear,2025,willseeuslaunchafullypreparedbusinessplan for
engagement, fundraising, project management, and development.
Meanwhile,ourregularSundayopeningsranasusualfromthebeginningofMaytotheend of
September,withlivemusiceachweek,andthey(andourcreamteas)withtheirpopularity seemingly
growingallthetime.NatureTots/KidscontinuedthroughouttheyearonTuesdaysandThursdays, but
followingdiscussionslastyear,thisyearwecreatedaNatureTots'Lite'inthewintermonths, when
attendanceisnaturallylower.Thisnewapproach,meantthatwedidnotpayanyfreelancestaff, instead
relyingonvolunteerstosimplylaythingsoutforthechildren,ratherthan'running'afull-onevent. Of
course, the café continued running as normal.
Ourbiggerevents(Steam&CreamTeas,AppleDayetc.)werebackagain,aswastheWassail,which we
ranforthefirsttimelastyear.Thiswilldefinitelynowbeanothereventinourregularcalendar.As usual,
school,scoutsandcubsgroupsvisitedthemuseum,andregulartalksweregivenatlocal community
groups.AnditgoeswithoutsayingthatwestillenjoyedourusualfantasticHalloweenand Christmas
events, which were as popular as ever, tickets selling out within minutes of being available.
Withtheabsenceofanymajorprojects,theadminteamhavecontinuedtodealwiththeday-to-day work
of the museum, manage our digital presence, fundraise, and co-ordinate volunteer activity.
Volunteers
ThemuseumisprimarilylookedafterbyvolunteersrecruitedthroughtheRJMT.Training,expenses and
development for volunteers are important components of all funding applications.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Throughitsobjects,theRJMTisdedicatedtousethemuseumandthewritingsofRichardJefferies as
toolsforeducationandtraininginthegeneralareasofarts,culture,heritageandscience,andin the
areasoftheenvironmentandconservation.TheRJMTreachesabroadrangeofpeople,and makes
specificeffortstoreachlocalpeople,particularlyfromyoungergenerationsandfromthosegroups who
would normally not visit museums or have difficulties in visiting museums, as well as visitors to the area.
ThemuseumisprimarilylookedafterbyvolunteersrecruitedthroughtheRJMT.Training,expenses and
developmentforvolunteersareimportantcomponentsofallfundingapplications,andwhere appropriate
we employ members of our volunteering team for specific roles on a freelance basis.
Fundraising activities
Corefundraisingisnormallyexecutedthroughgrantapplicationsto:Nationalbodiessuchasthe National
LotteryHeritageFundandArtsCouncilEngland;subjectspecificagencies(education,arts, environmental
etc.);andlocalorganisations(e.g.SwindonBoroughCouncil,SouthSwindonParishCouncil).Funds are
alsoraisedthroughrevenuestreamssuchaseventadmissioncosts,café,salesofsmall goods,
fund-raisingevents,andmoreefficientseekingofcharitabledonations.Thisyearalsosawus raising
fundsthroughsalesofourbook'WildLife'andthroughcrowd-sourcedsupportforsomeofour 175
Wildlife Walk activities.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
Corefundraisingisnormallyexecutedthroughgrantapplicationsto:Nationalbodiessuchasthe National
LotteryHeritageFundandArtsCouncilEngland;subjectspecificagencies(education,arts, environmental
etc.);andlocalorganisations(e.g.SwindonBoroughCouncil,SouthSwindonParishCouncil).Funds are
alsoraisedthroughrevenuestreamssuchaseventadmissioncosts,café,salesofsmall goods,
fund-raising events, and more efficient seeking of charitable donations.
Reserves policy
Undersection13oftheconstitution,PowersofTrustees,theTrusteeshaveauthoritytosetaside income
asareserveagainstfutureexpenditure,butthiswillrequireawrittenpolicyaboutreserveswhich has
still not been deemed necessary at this point.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
FUTURE PLANS
TheRJMTfocusesondeliveringartsandnatureeventsaroundideasrelatedto,orinspiredby,the life,
homeandworksofRichardJefferies.Sincewereachedapointwherewecanusuallymeet financial
obligations(servicesbillsetc.)withoutrecoursetogrants,wehavecontinuedtoplanaheadina much
morestructuredway,althoughourplanninghasbeeninterruptedbytheriseincostsofgoods and
servicesoverrecenttimes.However,westilldon'thaveanyactualmembersofpaidstaff(despite paying
forsomeself-employedservices),sothereisstillsomewaytogo,and,asaspin-offofournew building
plans, we intend to have a much stronger approach to grant funding next year.
Themuseumisplanningallofitsusualactivitiesandeventsintothefuture,withacontinued emphasis
ontheconnectionsbetweenJefferies'writingsandtoday'simportantenvironmental matters
(sustainability),followingonfromoursuccessful'SmallChange'eventsin2022,and,thisyear,with our
'Our Nature' publication emphasising today's nature issues.
TheRJMTcontinuestooperateunderarigorousmanagementframework,completewith all
documentationasrequiredbyArtsCouncilEngland'sprofessionalmuseumAccreditationstandard. The
RJMT's mission statement is:
-Tocreate/shareauniqueenvironmentofdiscoverythatwillenrichpeoples'livesandinspireadults and
children through the home, writing and thoughts of Richard Jefferies
TheMuseum'sfuturelieswithitbecomingaresourcethatthelocalcommunitynotonlyengageswith as
'consumers'(visitors,customers,audiences),butalsoasitsowners.UltimatelytheRJMTbelievesthat if
itgetsitsmodelright,theMuseumwillbeadoptedbythepeopleofSwindon,anditssustainabilitywill be
assured.Thisbeliefcontinuestogrow,withincreased(andmoreregular)visitornumbersand media
coverage,withaudiencesofdifferentcommunitygroups:families;elders;Jefferiesfans;readers and
writers;naturelovers;vulnerableadults;visitorstoCoate;andschools.Inparticular,wehave focused
much attention on bringing the Museum and Jefferies' appeal to local children and young people.
TheRJMTisrealisticabouttheneedforasteadyincome,generatedbyasustainablefunding strategy,
butitalsoknowsthathardcashinitselfisnotgoingtobethe'engine'thatdrivestheMuseum. The
underlyingpoweroftheplanliesinpeople,inthecommunitythattheMuseumispartof,andthat it
createsforitself.TheMuseumhasbeenkeptopenformanyyearssimplythroughthededicationofa few
people.TheRJMThastakenthisideaandisgrowingitconstantlywithvolunteersvia:local housing
estates;VolunteerActionSwindon;localcompanies(e.g.ThamesWater,Intel,Nationwide);the museum
network;advertisingthroughgrantfunding;thelocalpress;andthroughpeoplewhocometoour events
and get a taste of what we do and how enjoyable it is.
AstheMuseummovesintothefuture,theRJMTisalwaysawarethatitwillneed considerable
investment,ofbothtimeandmoney.Thefollowinglistoutlinessomeoftheactivitiesthatithas identified
will require investment and is constantly working towards:
-ToeventuallyemployaDirector/Managertoensurethathighbusinessandcuratorialstandardsare met
forthefuture.Amuseummanagementfundisalsorequiredtosupportthestaffingandadministration of
the Museum;
-Ongoingrecruitment,developmentandtrainingofastrongvolunteercohorttobeactivelyengaged in
theworkoftheMuseum.Thisrequireswellmanagedandmotivatedvolunteersupporttocarryout the
majorityofadministrativeandmanagerialactivitiesrequiredtosustaintheMuseum,tosupport events
anddeliveravibrantandenjoyableexperienceforvisitors.And,ofcourse,todothe'hardgraft' behind
the scenes.
-Continuetosecurefundstodevelophighcuratorialstandards,includingtheconservationanddisplay of
thecollectionsthatwillhelptheMuseumtoattractmorevisitors.Thisworkincludeshighstandards of
interpretation to inform and excite visitors' interests in Richard Jefferies;
-ThepreparationofguidebooksandotherimportantprintedmaterialtopromoteJefferiesand the
museum, enhance our interpretation, and support our visitors;
-EnsuresupportforthepreservationandconservationofthehistoricfabricoftheGradeIl Listed
MuseumBuilding;(SBCisresponsibleforthemanagementofthebuildingfabric,butnotits internal
decoration and gardens, which includes important historic treatments that need careful protection);
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
-Constantlyimprovecateringandretailactivities,upgradingtoiletsandothervisitorfacilities and
creatingappropriateretailspaceofahighqualityandconformingtoappropriateaccessibility,H&S and
other visitor management standards - the RJMT has again been awarded a five star hygiene rating;
-Ourslowlyrisingambitionforanewbuildingwhichwillprovideaflexiblespace(e.g.classroom, café,
theatre,eventoractivityvenue),openinguppossibilitiesformoresecureeventplanning,plus rental
income opportunities.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Thecharity-theRichardJefferiesMuseumTrust(RJMT)-iscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,a deed
oftrustwithafullconstitutioncreatedthroughthetemplatesuppliedbytheCharitiesCommission. The
RJMT also constitutes a company limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Recruitmentoftrusteesisconductedthroughanongoingprogrammeofoutreach,including lectures/talks
withinlocalbusinessandorganisationswherepotentialtrusteesmayberecruited,liaisonwith local
organisations,andtargetingofpeoplewithspecificskills.Appointmentandelectionisthroughthe Board
ofTrusteesandgovernedbySection16oftheconstitution:OfficersandTrustees,whichoutlines the
qualifications required, numbers of Trustees, and regulations for their appointment.
Organisational structure
TheRJMTanditspropertyaremanagedandadministeredbyacommitteecomprisingtheofficers and
othermemberselectedinaccordancewiththisconstitution.Theofficersandothermembersof the
committeearethetrusteesoftheRJMTandintheconstitutionaretogethercalled"theTrustees". Trustee
meetingsalsoincludeaninvitedmemberoftheRichardJefferies(Literary)Societywhichprovides a
numberofvolunteersfortheMuseum,aswellasthelocalregionalMuseumsdevelopmentOfficer. The
activityoftheRJMTissubjecttoleaseandservicedeliveryagreementswithSwindonBorough Council,
and to loan agreements with Swindon Borough Council and the Richard Jefferies (Literary) Society.
Induction and training of new trustees
Inductionisthroughinformalmeetings,demonstrationsanddiscussionofneeds,thenthrough formal
presentation at the Board of Trustees and agreement on appropriate training where necessary.
Related parties
Benefitsforalltrusteesand/ormembersarelimitedinSection4oftheconstitution:Applicationof the
IncomeandPropertywhichstatesthatnoneoftheincomeorpropertyoftheRJMTwillbepaid or
transferreddirectlyorindirectlybywayofdividendbonusorotherwisebywayofprofittoanymember of
theRJMT.Thisdoesnotexcludenormaltransactions(suchasemployment,expensesetc.)but these
areas are also limited/governed by clauses and requirements in the constitution.
Risk management
Thetrusteeshaveadutytoidentifyandreviewtheriskstowhichthecharityisexposedandto ensure
appropriatecontrolsareinplacetoprovidereasonableassuranceagainstfraudanderror.Thisis covered
throughadhesiontotheConstitutionandalsothroughtherelationshipswithSwindonBorough Council
andfundingbodies,whichhavetheirownstructuresandrequirementsforensuringrisksare managed
sufficiently.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
07770641 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1148966
Registered office
43-45 Devizes Road
SWINDON
Wiltshire
SN1 4BG
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Trustees
Mrs A Scott - Chairperson
Dr M J Pringle
Dr R E Slade
Dr R Welshman (resigned 17.9.25)
Dr D W Thackray (resigned 17.9.25)
Mrs A Sim
Mr C D Corkerton (appointed 28.1.25)
Independent Examiner
Morris Owen
Chartered Accountants
43-45 Devizes Road
SWINDON
Wiltshire
SN1 4BG
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30th September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Dr M J Pringle - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
Independentexaminer'sreporttothetrusteesofRichardJefferiesMuseumTrust ('the
Company')
IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsoftheCompanyfortheyear ended
31st December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
Asthecharity'strusteesoftheCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylaw)you are
responsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheCompanies Act
2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16 of
the2006Actandareeligibleforindependentexamination,Ireportinrespectofmyexaminationof your
charity'saccountsascarriedoutunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').In carrying
outmyexaminationIhavefollowedtheDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommissionunder Section
145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentionin connection
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.
Jenna Probets ACA CTA
Morris Owen Chartered Accountants 43-45 Devizes Road SWINDON Wiltshire SN1 4BG 30/09/2025 Date: .............................................
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3
10,110
-
Other trading activities
4
13,613
-
Total
23,723
-
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4,232
-
Charitable activities
Charitable
27,455
7,761
Total
31,687
7,761
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(7,964)
(7,761)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
14,590
8,034
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
6,626
273 |
2024
Total
funds
£
10,110
13,613
23,723
4,232
35,216
39,448
(15,725)
22,624
6,899 |
2023
Total
funds
£
25,847
14,655 |
|
|
40,502 |
|
|
4,576
30,666 |
|
|
35,242 |
|
|
5,260
17,364 |
|
|
22,624 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
9
55
273
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
10
1,384
-
Cash at bank
7,372
-
8,756
-
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
(2,185)
-
NET CURRENT ASSETS
6,571
-
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
6,626
273
NET ASSETS
6,626
273
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
2024
Total
funds
£
328
1,384
7,372
8,756
(2,185)
6,571
6,899
6,899
6,626
273
6,899 |
2023
Total
funds
£
1,007
1,196
22,839
24,035
(2,418)
21,617
22,624
22,624
14,590
8,034
22,624 |
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ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct 2006
for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsforthe year
ended 31st December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
-
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicableto charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
30th September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Dr M J Pringle - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
1. COMPANY INFORMATION
RichardJefferiesMuseumTrustisaprivatecompany,limitedbyshares,registeredinEngland and
Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address are as below:
Registered number: 07770641
Registered office: 43-45 Devizes Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BG
The charity operates from: Marlborough Road, Day House Lane, Coate, Swindon, SN3 6AA
ThepresentationcurrencyofthefinancialstatementsisthePoundSterling(£)roundedto the
nearest pound.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,
havebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'Accountingand Reporting
byCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheir accounts
inaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicof Ireland
(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.The financial
statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
Thecharitablecompanyhastakenadvantageofthefollowingdisclosureexemptionin preparing
thesefinancialstatements,aspermittedbyFRS102'TheFinancialReportingStandard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland':
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
Income
AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlement to
the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation
committingthecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefits will
berequiredinsettlementandtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably. Expenditure
isaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregate all
costrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticularheadings they
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
Computer equipment- 20% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrictedfundscanbeusedinaccordancewiththecharitableobjectivesatthediscretionof the
trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsof the
charity.Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedfor particular
restricted purposes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fund accounting
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.
3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
3. |
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES |
|
|
|
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Donations |
10,110 |
11,722 |
|
Grants |
- |
14,125 |
|
|
10,110 |
25,847 |
|
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Heritage Lottery Fund |
- |
9,850 |
|
Arts Council |
- |
4,275 |
|
|
- |
14,125 |
4. |
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Food/Beverages Income |
13,613 |
14,655 |
5. |
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
|
|
|
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): |
|
|
|
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Depreciation - owned assets |
679 |
972 |
6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31stDecember 2024
nor for the year ended 31st December 2023.
DrPringlemanagedthemuseumduringtheperiodandreceived£2,775forproviding professional
servicesinrelationtotheWildlifeWalkproject.During2023,DrPringlereceived£2,407to provide
similar services.
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS - continued
Trustees' expenses
Therewere£600intrustees'expensespaidforduringtheyearended31stDecember2024, whilst
there were none for the year ended 31st December 2023.
7. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES
Statutory accounts production & external scrutiny
8.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
13,961
Other trading activities
14,655
Total
28,616
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4,576
Charitable activities
Charitable
25,809
Total
30,385
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(1,769)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
16,359
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
14,590 |
2024 |
2023 |
|
£ |
£ |
|
1,890 |
1,850 |
|
|
|
|
1,890 |
1,850 |
|
|
|
|
Restricted
funds
£
11,886
-
11,886
-
4,857
4,857
7,029
1,005
8,034 |
Total
funds
£
25,847
14,655
40,502
4,576
30,666
35,242
5,260
17,364
22,624 |
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
9.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
COST
At 1st January 2024 and
31st December 2024
8,098
DEPRECIATION
At 1st January 2024
7,816
Charge for year
270
At 31st December 2024
8,086
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st December 2024
12
At 31st December 2023
282
10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Prepayments and accrued income
11.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.1.24
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
14,590
Restricted funds
Arts Council
639
The Wildlife Walk
7,395
8,034
TOTAL FUNDS
22,624 |
Computer
equipment
£
2,335
1,610
409
2,019
316
725
2024
£
1,384
2024
£
64
-
2,121
2,185
Net
movement
in funds
£
(7,964)
(366)
(7,395)
(7,761)
(15,725) |
Totals
£
10,433
9,426
679
10,105
328
1,007
2023
£
1,196
2023
£
-
607
1,811
2,418
At
31.12.24
£
6,626
273
- |
|
|
273 |
|
|
6,899 |
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Arts Council
The Wildlife Walk
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Arts Council
The Wildlife Walk
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Arts Council
The Wild Escape
The Wildlife Walk
TOTAL FUNDS |
|
Incoming
resources
£
23,723
-
-
-
23,723
At 1.1.23
£
16,359
1,005
-
1,005
17,364
re as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
28,616
-
2,035
9,851
11,886
40,502 |
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(31,687)
(7,964)
(366)
(366)
(7,395)
(7,395)
(7,761)
(7,761)
(39,448)
(15,725)
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.12.23
£
£
(1,769)
14,590
(366)
639
7,395
7,395
7,029
8,034
5,260
22,624
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(30,385)
(1,769)
(366)
(366)
(2,035)
-
(2,456)
7,395
(4,857)
7,029
(35,242)
5,260 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a
|
|
|
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Arts Council
TOTAL FUNDS |
Net
movement
At
At 1.1.23
in funds
31.12.24
£
£
£
16,359
(9,733)
6,626
1,005
(732)
273
17,364
(10,465)
6,899 |
Net
movement
At
At 1.1.23
in funds
31.12.24
£
£
£
16,359
(9,733)
6,626
1,005
(732)
273
17,364
(10,465)
6,899 |
|
|
6,899 |
Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,included in
the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Arts Council
The Wild Escape
The Wildlife Walk
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
52,339
(62,072)
(9,733)
-
(732)
(732)
2,035
(2,035)
-
9,851
(9,851)
-
11,886
(12,618)
(732)
64,225
(74,690)
(10,465) |
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
52,339
(62,072)
(9,733)
-
(732)
(732)
2,035
(2,035)
-
9,851
(9,851)
-
11,886
(12,618)
(732)
64,225
(74,690)
(10,465) |
Fund name
Purpose and restrictions |
|
|
Arts Council
Fund which represents grants received by the Arts Council England
to aid the museum in achieving it's objectives. |
|
|
Drop-In and Grow
Fund which represents grants received by the National Lottery in
relation to running regular sessions in order to help local people
after a period of hardship or illness. |
|
|
Wild Escape
This Arts Council funded work was part of a national project to
encourage children to engage with nature through museum
collections. As a small museum devoted to the natural world, we
were keen to introduce local children to our own natural history
collections and wild gardens, and watch as they let their creative
ideas loose through workshops and the arts, on ideas for making
helping the wildlife all around us. |
|
|
Wildlife Walk
Our 175 Wildlife Walk project, funded by National Lottery Heritage
Fund, was to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Jefferies, with him
being born in 1848. The project was designed to stretch over the
year, and into 2024, engaging groups and individuals in all the
places Jefferies would have known, via a 175 mile route that went
from Swindon, via London and Crowborough, and down to the south
coast around the Brighton area. With participation of hundreds of
different people, of all ages and backgrounds, the project navigated
the 175 mile route and explored the changes in nature that may
have occurred over the centuries. |
|
|
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st December 2024.
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RICHARD JEFFERIES MUSEUM TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
£ |
£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS |
|
|
Donations and legacies |
|
|
Donations |
10,110 |
11,722 |
Grants |
- |
14,125 |
|
10,110 |
25,847 |
Other trading activities |
|
|
Food/Beverages Income |
13,613 |
14,655 |
Total incoming resources |
23,723 |
40,502 |
EXPENDITURE |
|
|
Other trading activities |
|
|
Food/beverages costs |
4,232 |
4,576 |
Charitable activities |
|
|
Rates and water |
2,309 |
1,641 |
Insurance |
1,446 |
1,339 |
Light and heat |
3,461 |
2,428 |
Postage and stationery |
14 |
53 |
Advertising |
3,332 |
622 |
Sundries |
464 |
3,021 |
Repairs |
3,492 |
2,347 |
Printing |
1,577 |
1,622 |
Accountancy |
1,962 |
1,875 |
Food/Beverage costs |
- |
152 |
Computer costs |
2,093 |
1,713 |
Travel and subsistence |
1,023 |
1,268 |
Education and event costs |
8,610 |
7,449 |
Legal & professional fees |
1,480 |
1,750 |
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets |
679 |
972 |
Paypal fees |
499 |
7 |
|
32,441 |
28,259 |
Support costs |
|
|
Management |
|
|
Management fees |
2,775 |
2,407 |
Total resources expended |
39,448 |
35,242 |
Net (expenditure)/income |
(15,725) |
5,260 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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