THORPE CAMP PRESERVATION GROUP LIMITED
LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Com
an
Number 08729269
land & Wales
Chari
, Number 1154931
DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES, REPORT
AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 OCTOBER 2025

THORPE CAMP PRESERVATION GROUP LIMITED
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Company Information
Directors and Trustees
Nicholas John Bird
Heather Bird
David Overton
Lesley Reeson
John Hom
Seeretary
Heather Bird
Registered Office
Kelham House
Chapel Road
Tumby Woodside
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE22 7SP
Independent Examiner
Mrs Nicola Lenton FCCA
Dexter & Sharpe
Chartered Certified Accountants
The Old VicaTage
Church Close
Bosion. Lincolnshire
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Company Number
08729269 (England & Wal¢s)
Charity Number
1154931

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Contents
PAge
Dire¢tors' and Trustees, R¢port
Independent Examiner's Repon
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the A¢¢ounis

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Directors, and Tru5tees' Report for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
The directors, who are also trustees of the Charity, present their annual ￿port and ihe financial statements for the year
ended 31 October 2025.
The company incotporated on I l October 2013 and registered as a charity on 8 December 2013.
Object5 of the eharity? principal activities and organisation of our work
The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee. aiid is therefore governed by a memorandum and articles of
association.
The company is a registered charity with the principal activity of the operation of historical sites and buildings and similar
visitor attractions.
The object of ihe charity is to advance the education of the general public by the acqui51tion and re%toration of the fomier
No. I Communal site, Royal Air Force Woodhall s￿ creating a visitor centre, and furtheringF an interest in Royal Air
Force W(xxlhall Spa and its war-time squadrons. ¢ivil life in Lincolnshire during World War 11 and aviation history in
general. It does not seek to justify OT glorify war. It is not a Te-enactment so¢iety nor is it commercially Inotiwated. It is
entirely non-poliiical and applications for membership are welcomed trom anyone with an inter¢st in the subject. The
object of the Group is to furtheT the interest in the public in the recent history of Royal Air Force Woodhall Spa and life in
Lincolnshire during World War 11 by the Management of ihe Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, by promoting and supporting
related events and projecls and to keep close contact with like-minded groups and organisations. The Directorsrrruste¢s
are keen to support related proj¢¢ts and activities ￿'1th1n s¢hools and are committed to seeking association with ihe
young¢r generation. The Directo]3rfrustees remain active and committed to the challenges ahead and are aware of the
need to review and improve the administration systems and controls required to support th¢ Group.
Directors and Organisational Structure
The directors who served dLJring the period were..
Nicholas John Bird
Heather Bird
David Overton
Lesley Reeson
John Hom
At each annual general meetinbi one third of the direciors mu8t retire from office. The directors io retire by rotation shall
be those who have been longest in offi¢¢ since their last appointment. If a director is required to retire at an annual
general meeting the retirement shall take effect upon the conclusion of the mecting. No person other than a director
retiring by roiation may be appointed a director xt any general IneetinL. All members who are entitled to receive notice of
a general meeting must be given not less than 7 nor more than 28 days, notice of any resolution to be put to the meeting to
appoint a director other than a director who is to retire by rotation.
Volunteers
The charity relies on the work of 22 volunteers.
Recruitment aDd appointment of new Trustees
Any new Directorfrrustee will be a member of the Group and will iherefore be faTniliar with the activitie5 of the Group.
On appointment Ls a Trustee each is advised on the rolc and responsibility of a charity's trustee.
Organivdtion
Th¢ Direc(orsfrrustee5 detemine the general managemeni of the Group and have met on I l occasions during the year.
There have been no major changes in the policies adopted to aehieve the objectives during the y¢ar.
Investment Powers
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association. the Trustees have the power to expend the funds of the Charity in
such a manner as they ¢onsider most beneficial for the achiev¢meni of the objects of the Charity.

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Directors, and Trustees, Report for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 Contd..
Development, activities and achievements
The Trustees are delighted with the development of new displays, in¢luding the expansion of the virtual rcality suite. Once
¢ompleted. the suiie will feature six different virtual flying worlds. allowing visitors to experience flight in a variety of
aircraft. Thi5 expansion includes the purCh￿e of 2 replica Spitlire cockpit. The Trustees believe this initiaiive will inspire
the younger generation io explore the history of the RAF and military life,not only for those who have served but for their
families &$ well.
Thanks ro a generous l¢gacy left to Thorpe Canip. the Nissan huts have also received much-iieeded refurbishinent,
including breeze-blocking and painting of all three hut ends. The H Block 1195 undergone sigiiificani work. with a new
roof iiistalled on the tower. while work continues in the old radio ri>om to address a leaking ro()f. Additionally, mosi of the
old rotten wo(Kl¢n doors have been replaced with handmade Teplacemenis crafted by a local joiner.
This legacy has ensured that the buildings at Thorpe Camp will remain standing for decades to come. The Trustees extend
their heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in making this possible.
TTan$aetlons. financial position and resen'es
During the period the charity had incoming r¢soiirces of £43,064 (2024 £75,145) and outgoing resources of £61.476
(2024- £36,605) leaving a deficit of £18,41217024 surplus £38.5401 for the year. The charity has reserves of £166,514
{2024- £184,926) to continue lis work.
Reseryey Poliey and Risk management
The Chariry's policy is to maintain reserves at a sufficiently high level go as to
Allow the charity to continu¢ to exist through periods of low income
Assist with capital expenditure
The major risks to which the charity has been exposed hav¢ been identified in the charity's business plan. These are
reviewed by the managing trustees as appropriaie.
StAtement of trustee5' responsibilities
The trustees are required by law io prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a inle and fair view of
the financial a¢tivities of the charity and of its financial position at the end of that year. In preparing those financial
siatemei)ts, the truslees are required to..
seleci suiiable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudeni;
state whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the Companies Act 2￿6 and with applicable accounting
standards and statements of re¢ommended practices, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in
the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will
continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tirne
the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure thai ihe financial siaiements comply with the Companies
Act 2006. The) are also responsible for safegwdrding the assets of the charity and hence for iaking reasonable steps for
the prevention and deiection or fraud and oiher irregularities.
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordance wilh the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
small companies.
This report was approved by the board on I l May 2026 and signed on its behalf.
N Bird
Director

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustee5 Of
Thorpe Camp Preserv¥tlOD Group Limited
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 (ktober 2025 set out on pages 6 to I l.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As th¢ ¢harilV'S trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the coinpaiiy for the purposes of company law),
you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in aecordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
I'the 2006 Act"}.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this veaT under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examinatioii of Jour chariry s accounts as
arried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 Act"}. ID canying out my exainination, I have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5) (b) ol-lhe 201 l Act.
Independent examiner's statejnent
I have completed my examination. I confim) that no material matters have corne to mv attention which gives me cause to
belicve that..
accounting records were not kept in accordance with seciion 386 of the Companies Act 2006. or
the ac¢ounis do not accord m.ith SLich records,. or
the accounis do noi comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006
other than any requirement ihat the accounts give a 'trne and fair, view which is noi a matter considered 8s pan of an
indcpendent examination; or
the ac¢ounts have not been pr¢pared in accordance with the ChaTities SORP {FRS102}.
I have no Concerns and have come across no other matters in connection ivith ihe examination to which attention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandtngi of the accounts to be reached.
NICOLA LENTON FCCA
Independent Examiner
Dexter & Sharpe
Charlered Certified Accountants
The Old Viearage
Chureh Close
Boston, Lincolnshire
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Stgtement of Finan¢ig1 Activities
(Including Income & Expenditure Account)
For the Year Ended 31 October 2025
UDrestrieted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Notes
Income and endowrnents from:
Donations and Legacies
Charitable Activities
Other Trading Activities
7,937
13,715
21.412
7,937
13.715
21,412
38,482
15,173
21,490
Totsl Income
43,064
43,064
75.145
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds-
Running Costs
Operating Expenditure
Managing & Administering the Charities ActiV2ties
46,758
12a54
2,162
202
46,960
12J54
2,162
24,213
10,302
2.090
Total Expenditure
61274
202
61,476
36.605
Net (Expenditure)Ilncome for the Year
(18210)
{2021
(18,412)
38.540
Total Funds brought forward
180,834
4,092
184,926
146.386
Total Funds carried forward
162,624
3,890
166,514
184.926
Th¢r¢ were no recognised gains and losses for th¢ irdding period other than those included in the siatement
of financial activities.
The notss on pages 8 to I I fom part of these accounts.

THORPE CAMP PRESERVATION GROUP LIMITED
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Balanee Sheet as at 31 October 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed Assets
92,523
90.415
Current Assets
Prcpayments
Cash at Bank and In Hand
Stock
601
73,665
2,117
592
92,983
2,214
Total Current Assets
76.383
95,789
10
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2J92
1,278
Net Current Assets
73,991
94,511
Net Assets
166514
184.926
Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
162,624
3,890
180,834
4,092
166,514
184,926
The charitable eompany is entitled to exempiion from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Aci 2006 for the
year ended 31 October 2025. The truslees have not required the charitable company to obtain an audii of its financial
siatementg for the year ended 31 October 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act ?006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for=
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of
the Companies Act 2006: and
prfparing financial statemenis which gTive a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each finaiicial )'ear 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 ihe requircinents of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to financial staiements. so far as applic2ble to the ¢haritable company.
{b)
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies
Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.
The financial siaiements were approved by the Board of Trustees on I l May 2026 and were signed on its behalf by..
N Bird
Director
The notes on pages 8 10 1 I fom) part of these accounts

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Notss to the Accounts for tbe Yeir Ended 31 October 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation of Accollnts
The financial statement5 Qf tl)e charitable company. which a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been
prepared in accordance with the charities SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended PTa¢ti¢e applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Retx)ning Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} (effective l January 2016)-.
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the hisiorical cost
convention.
Tangible Fixed A$$ets and Depreciation
Taiigibl¢ fixed assets are stated at Lost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated
to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful
lives on the followiiig b8ses'.
Improvements to Property
Display Stands
l%onC05t
12.50/0 Reducing Balance Basis
Incoming Resources
Income from siibscriptions. donations. grants including capital grants and gifts are included in incoming
Tesour¢¢s when these are r¢¢eived.
V#lue Added Tax
Value added t&x is not recoverable by the charity, and as su¢h is included in the rtlevant costs in the financial
statements.
Staff Costs
No r¢muneration was paid to any director or trustee during the year. No director or trustee had any undis¢losed
material interest in any ifdnsaction with the companv during the year.
Ineome
Voluniary income and donations are accounted for as received by the charity.
Funds
Unrestricted funds are donations and oiher incoming resourc￿ receivable or generated for the objects of the
charity without further specified purpose and which are available as general fund%.
Restri¢ted funds are amounis receivable by the charity where the use 15 specified by the donor, or where funds
have been internally generated for a specific purpose relating to the objects of the charity. Full details relating to
the restricted funds of the chaTity are included within Ihe notes to th¢ a¢counis.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
UDrestrieted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Toial
2024
Donations
M¢mberships
Legacies
6.957
980
957
10.965
1,212
26.305
7,937
7,937
38.482

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Notes to tbe Accounts Continued for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Shop and Cafe Sales
13,71S
13,715
15,173
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Centre Gate- Suns and Bank Holidays
Cenire Gate- Wednesday
Centre Gate- Monday
Centre Gate- Saturday
Centre Gate- Card
Stall Rents
2,629
1,804
2,629
1,804
3.751
5,064
232
35
12,050
358
3,550
12,821
440
3550
12021
440
21,412
21,412
21,490
RUNNING COSTS
Repai
Light & Heat
Rates
Insurance
Drainage Rates
Sewage Removal
Depreciation
36,734
6538
150
1,096
23
IJ02
915
36,734
6,538
150
1,096
23
IJ02
1,117
14.918
5.420
62
1,077
22
1.590
1.124
202
46,758
202
46,960
24.213
OPERATING EXPENDITURE
Shop Sto¢k
Stationery
Other Expendilure
3.375
337
8,642
3J75
337
8,642
3,407
88
6.807
12J54
12J54
10,302

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Notes to the Accounts Continued for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
MANAGING AND ADMINISTERtNG THE CHARITY'S ACTIVITIES+
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Accountancy
Telcphone
Credit Card Fees
Advertising
lJ92
lJ92
60
343
367
1,278
120
692
343
367
2,162
2,162
2,090
FIXED ASSETS
Im
rovements
To Pro
Dis
la
Stands
Total
2024
Cost
At l November 2024
Additions
93J96
3225
7,022
100,618
3,225
At 31 October 2025
96,821
7,022
103.843
DepreciAtjOD
At l November 2024
Charge for year
4,795
915
5,408
202
10,20J
1,117
Ai 31 October 2025
5,710
5,610
IlJ20
Net Book Value 31 October 2025
91,111
1,412
92,523
Net Book Value 31 Ociober 2024
88,801
1,614
90,415
10-

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Notes to the Aeeounts Continued for the Year Ended 31 Oetober 2025
DEBTORS: DUE WITHIN OP4E YEAR
2025
2024
Prepayments
601
592
10. CREDITORS. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN OTrIE YEAR
ACCn￿lS
2J92
1.278
11. FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
(4) The restricted capital funds are to be utilised to replace fixed assets and maintain the educational
equipment and assets in a suitable condition.
(b) Unrestricted funds represent the accumulated revenue of the charity.
(c)
Analysis of net assets between funds:
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Ca ital Funds
Totsl
Tangible fixed assets
Nei current assets
91,111
71513
1,412
2,478
92,523
73,991
162,624
3090
166,514
12. SHARE CAprrAL
The eoTnpanv is incorporated under the Companies Act as a Guarantee company. No share capital has
been issued. In the event of the company's winding up each member may be required to contribute an
amount not exceeding £1 as a contribution towards the debts and liabilities of the oompany.