Remembering The Past, Resourcing The Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
Trustees, Report
and
Financial Statements
for the period
st
st
1 January to 31 December
2024

Remembering The Past, Resourcing The Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
Charity name:
Remembering The Past, Resourcing the Future CIO
Charity Number:
1155014
Charity's Principal
address:
Room R11 b, The Linskill Cenlre, Linskill Terrace, North
Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 2AY
Trustees:
Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of
this report were as follows:
David Hodgson - Treasurer,
Ron Hillaby
Kath Smith
Chris Wray
Guy Moody (from 23105124)
All trustees give their time voluntarily and received no
remuneration.
Name of chlef executive
or names of senior staff
members
Alexandra Watson, Charity Manager
Bankers:
HSBC Bank Plc, 110 Grey Street, Newcastle, Tyne &
Wear, NE16JG
Independent
Examiners:
North Tyneside VODA , Spirit or North Tyneside Wing ,
Wallsend Customer First Centre, Wallsend, NE28 8JR.

Remembering The Past, Resourcing The Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 st
December 2024.
Included within the Trustees, report is the directors, report as required by company law.
Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The
financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum and
articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with FRS 102.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objectives
Advance the education of the public in Tyne and Wear in particular but not exclusively
by: Educating school children through the collection and dissemination of memories,
experiences and thoughts of older people and establishing and maintaining a
community archive recording social history through the medium of oral history and
reminiscence.
Promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming
socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people and assisting them to integrate
into society.
Achieving Public Benefit
Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the 2006 Charities Act to have due
regard to guidance on public benefit. The focus of our activities continues to be the
alleviation of loneliness, social and digital isolation faced by older people in North Tyneside.
The method used to achieve this is the collection by volunteers of older people's memories
relating to the cultural, working and social life of the area and the dissemination of this
content to the wider community.
Public Benefit in Action
Our collection is a record of the social history of the North East, covering the stories of
ordinary people. It includes the voices of people involved in many of the area's lost
industries and trades, as well as vivid descriptions of cultural traditions. The quality and
context these often-missing voices add to an understanding of history is highly valued by
our local, national and international audiences. We help our communities to understand
more about the heritage of the places in which they live and the lives of their own relatives,

Remembering The Past, Resourcing The Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
Our method of engagement is based on gaining and retaining the confidence of
contributors, raising their self-esteem as the team makes them aware of the importance of
the stories they are sharing. By listening to their stories, and bearing witness to their unique
experience of life, skilled volunteer interviewers empower and engage people from all walks
of life. Our digital team prepare and disseminate these memories and oral histories,
returning copies to contributors and adding them to our web-based Gommunity history
archive, www.rememberin
the
ast.GO.uk.
We develop our work in partnership with communities, academics, volunteers, artists and
organisations and our approach is one of co-curation, led by our contributors and
interviewees.
Achievements of the Charity during 2024
2024 was a year of development and transition for the organisation, as it refocussed
following the retirement of Kath Smith in late August 2023. As the founder and manager of
the organisation for 25 years, Kath developed RTP from a small voluntary group to a highly
regarded charity that has won national awards and, since her retirement, she has been
deeply missed by volunteers, staff and trustees alike.
The necessary refocussing following Kath's departure has been facilitated through our
'Remembering The Past, Shaping The Future.. Heritage Resilience Project, funded by
National Lottery Heritage fund. This began in September 2023 and will run until Autumn
2025. It aims to secure the future of the charity, through developing stronger internal
structures, building capacity and undertaking strategic planning. This year we have
undertaken development and planning work on all seven strands of the project including
Govemance, Volunteers, Business Planning, Evaluation, Collections Development,
Audience Development and Marketing.
Our project work with partners continued:
Herring Girls
Begun in 2023 in partnership with the North Shields Fishermen's Heritage Project (NSFHP)
this project sought to recognise the role and contribution that women have played over the
years in the local fishing industry. NSFHP commissioned Remembering the Past to collect
a set of oral history interviews with people with memories of the herring girls. Collecting,
sharing and archiving these stories has helped to increase local knowledge about the work
the Herring Girls did and celebrates their character and resilience. We undertook 8
interviews against an initial target of 7 and trialled a 'listening event, to showcase the stories
for an audience of the participants, their families and invited guests. This was a great way
to share our work and we will be repeating this fomat in the future.
Women in Shipbuilding First World War
This was a partnership project with Historic England which began in late 2023 with an
exhibition of photographs of women working in the Tyne & Wear shipyards during the First

Remembering The Past, Resourcing The Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
World War. RTP was commissioned to undertake interviews with people who had family
stories of women who worked in the shipyards during this time, as well as contemporary
accounts of young women who aspired to work in the STEM sector. In total 7 interviews
were recorded and shared via project page created on the website.
New projects in 2024:
Women in Shipbuilding 1945- 1980s
During our time working on the Women in Shipbuilding First World War exhibition, we
spoke to many women who had worked in the shipyards during the period from the end of
the Second World War up to the closure of the yards in the 1980s. They were keen to put
their voices on the record and tell their experiences and in June 2023, we were awarded
£1990 from the Frederick Milbum Trust to enable us to do this. We have begun advertising
the project and recording interviews and aim to complete this work by Summer 2025.
Bishopwearmouth THI
As part of our work on business planning, we have been looking at ways to diversify income
streams and this year trialled charging a fee to undertake transcription work, host archive
records and host a project page on our web site for the Bishopwearmouth Townscape
Heritage Initiative. Feedback from the client was that our fee of £700 was modest and this
was further emphasised by the length of time that our volunteers spent working on the
records to get them ready to showcase on the website. Following evaluation of the trial, we
have developed some more accurate pricing and also a list of key areas to consider when
taking on other organisation's recordings.
Events
Local History Day
We attended Local History Day at North Shields Library in May with an exhibition of local
local photographs. Although not a great attendance at the event as a whole, we made some
new contacts and had some great engagement with people visiting our stand.
New York Primary Heritage Day
2 of our volunteers attended a Heritage Day, where they ran an oral history activity for 55
pupils from New York Primary School.
Talks Programme:
We made the decision in 2023 to halt the talks programme for 2024 whilst we reviewed this
area of work as part of our business planning process. However, one of our volunteers was
happy to continue giving talks and spoke to three different societies during the year.

Remembering The Past, Resourcing The Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
Looking forward to 2025
We look ahead to 2025 with optimism and anticipate that this year will see the end of our
process of review and development and the start of putting our new strategies intro
practice. However, our NLHF funding will finish towards the end of 2025 and we are keenly
aware of the state of the funding landscape in the UK at present. funding for UK charities
and voluntary organisations has seen sharp declines across the board: central govemment
funding decreased by 33 /0 from 2022 to 2023, local authority funding dropped by 23 %
since 2009-2010, and individual donations have fallen by 14 % in recent years. To be
successful in such a competitive environment, we will need to clearly articulate our aims
and demonstrate the impact of our work.
The Trustees would like to thank all our partners, stakeholders, freelancers, staff, funders,
volunteers and audiences who have supported the charity over the past year.
Financial Review
Financial information
At the end of the financial year, the charity's total reserves stood at £11 ,849. This
comprised of unrestricted reserves of £19,326 and restricted reserves overspent of
£{7,477) which was recovered within 2025.
In 2024 RPRF raised funds from the following charitable sources:
Funder
Milburn Trust
Amount
£1,990
In 2024 RPRF raised funds as a result of fees for service from:
Project
Herring Girls
Funded by
North Shields fishing Heritage
Project
Historic England
Sunderland City Council
Amount
£1,000
Historic England
Bishopwearmouth THI
£2,500
£ 700
In 2024 RPRF raised funds from the following sources:
Funding Source
Donations, Talks & Sales of Books
Bank Interest
Amount
£ 135
£ 488

Remembering The Past, Resourcing The Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
The charity's policy on reserves
We are aware as trustees of the need to have sufficient free reserves (unrestricted funds
not invested in fixed assets or otherwise designated) to enable the organisation to respond
to any unexpected reductions in funding or additional unexpected expenditure. It is the
intenlion of the Trustees to grow and maintain the charity's reserves to the equivalent of six
months, operational expenditure. This is calculated at approximately £16,000.
Structure, governance and management
Constitution adopted: 16" December 2013
How the charity is constituted.. Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods: Trustees are appointed for a period of three years
Trustee Meetings.. The Trustees met on four occasions to receive quarterly reports on
activities and financial updates and review policy.
Additional Governance Information.. RPRF is a member of North Tyneside VODA, the
local voluntary development agency, which provides support and guidance on governance
and good practice in employment matters from the charity sector perspective and an
associate member of the North East Business Chamber which keeps us in touch with local
developments in the business world. The charity is also a member of the Oral History
Society, the professional body relating specifically to our memory collection activities. OHS
provides training and resources to ensure we adhere to good practice in the collection and
archiving or oral histories.
The contribution of volunteers:
RPRF is an organisation which only exists because of the work done by its committed team
of volunteers. We are grateful for the many hours they have spent collecting and
disseminating memories, developing new local history resources and managing the day to
day running of the organisation. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and
expertise the organisation would not exist.
RPRF offers the following benefits to volunteers:
Varied and rewarding volunteering opportunities to ensure that the RPRF community
history archive is maintained, expanded and made publicly available to as wide an
audience as possible and in as many formats.
A non-threatening introduction to every aspect of IT technology through activities
relating to collecting memories for the organisation's website and archive.
An opportunity to develop high levels of skills in oral history collection, archiving and
dissemination. These are recognised to be at professional or skilled level by
National Heritage Lottery Fund criteria.

Remembering The Past, Resourcing The Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
An opportunity to influence the development of new projects and develop new
organisational skills as well as the core skills of the organisation
Risk Management
Risk assessment has made us aware of the importance of protecting all participants at
every stage of the memory collection process and especially the importance of
safeguarding and data protection. There is a vulnerable adults and equal opportunities
policy in place which guides all of our work. In 2022 our policies and procedures in relation
to General Data Protection Regulation were reviewed. This was in addition to the
completion of a review of all other policies and procedures relevant to our activities.
Looking ahead to 2025, key risks to mitigate for include losing volunteer interest whilst we
are working on our internal project and continuing to run day to day operations whilst also
delivering the NLHF project.
Compllance with Prevailing Law and Regulations
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies
set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the
Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
the financial reporting standard for Smaller Entities published on 16 July 2014.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report,
Signature: Treasurer
Signature: Trustee
Date
Date
4Lrt4 Ici i<

North Shields Library Club's
Remembering the Past, Resourcing the Future Project
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Report to the
trustees of
Remembering the Past, Resourcing the Future CIO
On accounts for
the year ended
31 December 2024
Charity no
1155014
Rospectlve
responsibilities of
trustees and
examiner
The trustees of the organisation are responsible for the preparation of
accounts., they consider that an audit is not required for this year under
section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an Independent
Examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to
examine Ihe accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act).
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the
Charity Commission (under section 145{5)(b) of the Act), and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of
independent
èxaminer's
ststement
My examination was Carried out in accordance with General Directions
given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of
Ihe a¢¢ounling records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations
from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do noi provide all the evidence that would be required in an
audit, and consequently I do not express an audil opinion on the accounts.
Independent
examiner's
ststement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
1. which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in, any material
respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that..
• proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of
the Act),, and
accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and
comply with the accounting requirements of the Act., or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Slgned..
Date." 14 October, 2025
Nam8:
Address:
Mark Thompson MAAT
VODA
Spirit of North Tyneside Wing
2nd Floor, Wallsend Customer First Centre
16 The Forum
Wallsend
NE28 8JR

Remembering the Past, Resourcing the Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year to 31st December 2024
RECEIPTS
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Year to
31-Dec-23
Grants
National Heritage Fund
RW Mann Trust
Rothley Trust
Milburn Trust
Fees for Service
Donations & Sale of Books
Bank Interest
27119
1,000
320
1,990
1,990
4,200
135
488
4,200
135
488
3,055
155
219
Total Receipts
4,823 £
1,990 £
6,813
£ 31,868
PAYMENTS
Sala ries & Pension
Training/Professional Costs
Staff & Volunteer Travel Costs
Other Volunteer Expenses
Insurance
Internet & Telephones
Room Hire
IT Costs
Resource Materials
Marketing
Subscriptions & Licences
Postage and Stationery
Lease Renewal
Accountancy Costs
Bank Charges
18,000
1,225
287
266
18,000
1,239
46
293
575
608
7,112
810
19
16,702
2,461
14
-12411
28
575
608
486
151
19
839
455
605
5,847
966
350
786
285
70
6,626
659
257
40
250
250
63
298
555
40
250
250
63
220
64
Total Expenses
2,500 £ 27,360 £
29,860
£ 29,918
Surplus for the Year
2,322
-125,3701
-{23,0481
1,950
Funds Brought Forward
Transfer between funds
17,004
17,893
34,897
32,947
Funds Carried Forward
19,326
-{7,477) £
11,849
£ 34,897

Remembering the Past, Resourcing the Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
BALANCE SHEET
a5 at 31 December 2024
31-Dec-24
31-Dec-23
Current Assets
Cash at Bank
Debtors
Prepayments
12,102
34,922
2,800
Total Assets
12,102
£ 37,722
Current Liabllities
Creditors and Accruals
253
2,825
Total Expenses
253
2,825
Net Current Assets
11,849
34,897
Net Assets at 31 December 2021
11,849
£ 34,897
Represented bv:.
Restricted Funds
Unrestrlcted Funds
-(7,477)
19,326
17,893
17,004
Funds Carried Forward
11,849
£ 34,897
Signed:.
RON HILLABY- Trustee
DAVID HODGSON -Trusteenreasurer
Date- 4th June 2025

Remembering the Past, Resourcing the Future CIO
(Registered Charity 1155014)
Notes to the Accounts
Year to 31st December 2024
Basis of Accounts
These aacounts have been prepare on an Income and Expenditure basi5
reflecting prepayments and accruals
2).
Grants
Grants were receive during the Period as follows:.
Restricted Fund:
Milburn Trust
1,900
3).
Fee for Service Work
Work carried out on this basis during the Period was as follows:.
North Shields Fishing Heritage Project - Herring Girls
Historic England
Sunderland City Council - Bishopwearmouth THI
Fees for Talks etc
1,000
2,500
700
135
4,335
Analysis of Funds
Balance
0110112024
Income
Expended
Balance
3111212024
National Heritage Lottery
Milburn Trust
17,893
26,520 -£
840 £
8,627
1,150
1,990 £
17,893 £
1,990 £
27,360 -£
7,477