THE PORTSMOUTH D-DAY MUSEUM TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Charity Number 1156976 Address c/0 Portsmouth Museum Museum Road Portsmouth Hampshire POI 2LJ Trustees Charles Ackroyd David Bailey (appointed 27 September 2024) Roger Ching Dr Sam Edwards (appointed 27 September 2024) Marc Hanson (Chair) Emma Judd (appointed 27 September 2024) Professor Anne Murphy (appointed 27 September 2024) David Price (resigned 27 September 2024) Tim Rusby Ben Stoneham (resigned 27 September 2024) Independent Examiner Chris Richards 48 Sandrinoham R()ad
Bankers Natwest Bank Commercial Road Portsmouth POI IEJ STRUCTURE, MANAGEMENT GOVERNANCE AND Governing Document The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation and is controlled by its governing document. a constitution registered with the Charity Commission. Background The charity was registered in May 2014 with the Objects, as quoted in the constitution being, "The advancement of education of the public by the promotion, assistance and improvement of the Portsmouth D-Day Museum and its related activities and of historic sites and other areas of cultural interest relating to the D-Day story." The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees, which meets on a regular basis. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees. New trustees are appointed by the Board, which regularly reviews the skills and experience required to operate efficiently and effectively and has a process for the recruitment of additional trustees. A trustee induction pack has been produced and training can be made available. Risk Management
to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Trustees meet regularly to oversee policy and finance matters and plan activities. OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS Public Benefit The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE The overarching purpose of the Trust is to keep alive the stories of D-Day and the Norn]andy campaign in order to honour the ingenuity, courage and sacrifice of those who took part. Through a spirit of partnership, our aim is to complement and support the ongoing operation and development of the Portsmouth D-Day Story as the UK'S national D-Day hub, bringing the D-Day narrative to life for the 21. century, explaining how ordinary people played extraordinary parts in a turning point in history, and reveal D-Day's legacy for the present day. The Trust will offer a broad range of support, including, but not necessarily restricted to, funthaising for specific ongoing projects. programmes and initiatives. It will provide help and support in an independent, supporting non-executive, ex-otTicious role. to complement the leadership of the D-Day Story by the City Council and Museum Service. It will also provide help and guidance across a range of development activities, and by attending regular meetings with the D-Day Story leadership, make proposals for future development, including funding. The Trust met on three occ&sinns throughout the vear
Day and associated events, the publication and launch of the "D-Day in 80 Objects" book, including funding, and various grant applications. In addition. the Trust received detailed reports from the D-Day General Manager and regular updates on the Nomiandy Memorial Wall, the Trust's overall financial position and the HLF Project (Hidden D-Day). The Trust appointed four new Trustees during the year and two fonner Trustees resigned. The Trust started the financial year with funds of £54,253 and managed to raise additional income of £54,612 comprising grants totalling £30,000 from Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd. the Wates Family Enterprise Trust and the Garfield Western Trust. Each donor granted £10,000. The grants from McAlpine's and Wates funded the launch of the D-Day in 80 Objects book and the grant from the Garfield Western Trust was passed over to Portsmouth City Council to fund further educational visits. The Trust was also successful in obtaining additional donations of £5,147 and further sales of bricks and plaques on the Normandy Memorial Wall of £19,465. Total expenditure of £49.752 was incurred in the year which consisted of contributions to Portsmouth City Council of £20,00 I towards the publication of the D-Day in 80 Objects book, £10,525 for school visits, £1,560 for a donation box. the transfer of a grant of £10,000 from the Garfield Western Trust for additional educational visits. expenses associated with the Memorial Wall of £6,666 and a grant of £l.000 to a Fund Raising Consultant for work undertaken on grant applications. This resulted in funds of £59,113 at the 31 March 2025. HAMPSHIRE'S HIDDEN D-DAY PROJECT This inspiring proj ect. initiated by the Trust, is a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) supported initiative aiming to find, document and share inforniation about Hampshire's D-Day marshalling camps, where troops gathered hefore the inv&sion. The Drniect uses
and the creation of an interactive online database to map troop movements and preserve the history of these crucial preparation sites for future generations. The project has been delayed by logistical and recruitment issues. but the Trust is confident the project will be underway in 2025/26. The Trust is deeply indebted to the NLHF for their continued parthership support. APPRECIATION AND THANKS The Amiual Report gives the Board of Trustees an opportunity to offer public thanks to the many people who have supported the Trust during this period, Special thanks go the following: - The Portsmouth D-Day Story staff - The D-Day veterans and their families - The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) - Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd - The Wates Family Enterprise Trust Individual supporters and donors - Norniandy Memorial Wall contractors - Portsmouth City Council FINANCIAL REVtEW The day-to-day recording of income, the invoicing and payment of bills is carried out by the Trust. Portsmouth City Council staff undertake an Independent Examination. Tt is the view ()f the Trust that the charifv currentlv h&8 nn
premises nor any other liabilities, which might require a "contingency fund" Approved by ..t.&/.9../25 Board Trustees on Signed behalf Trustees (Marc Hanson Chair of Trustees)
THE PORTSMOUTH D-DAY MUSEUM TRusr IECEIPTS & PAYMENTS- I APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2023 2024ns Restricted UnrnJ¢rlrted 2023r24 Restrlcted Unrestricted iECEIPTS Grants Donations emorial Wall elp1S 30000 5147 19465 3267 11487 54612 14754 •AYMENTS Memorial Wall expenses Day in 80 Obje¢l$ Book Donation Box (Goodbox) Contribution lo PCC (Scliool visils) Consultsnts fees (Granl appli¢ations) Transfer of eamithed grant lo PCC Contribution to PCC {Family Al10 Guide Project) Hinterland Proje¢t ¢xpen8es 2038 20C(Ji 1560 10525 1000 10000 9000 45 49752 11083 IET SURPLUS 4860 3671 TATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITtES AT 31 MARCH 2025 2024ns Restrlcled Unytstrlcted 2023ll4 Restrlcted Unre5trlc¢ed ath Funds 59113 54253 ither AsseL8 None labilities None
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PORTSMOLITH D4IAY MUSEUM TRUST I report on the accounts of the organlsatlon for the year ending 31. March 2025 Nthich are set out on the following page. Respective r•sponsibllitle$ of tiu$tees and oxaminer: the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you Consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charitles AGI 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It Is my responsibility to state, in the basls of procedures specified In the General Directions given by the Charity Commissionws under section 43{7)(b) of the Act, vthether particular matter8 have come lo my attention, Basis of the Ind•p•ndant examlner's report My examlnatlon was carrled out In accordance wtth the General Dlrectlons glven by the Charity Commis8ioners. An examination include8 a review of the accounting records kepl by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes conslderation of any unusual Item8 or disclosures In the accounts, and seeklng explanations from you 89 trustees concernlng any Such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requlred in an audit, and consequently I do not expre88 an audit opinlon on the view given by the accounts. Indap•nd•nt Examlner's Ststement In connection with my examlnatlon no matter has come to my attention.. 1. which give8 me reasonable cause to believe that In any malerial respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act and to prepare accounts which accord viith the accounting record5 and to comply wlth the ac¢ounlng requirements of the Act have not been met; or 2. to vthlch, In my oplnion, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: Chris Richards Address: 48 Sandringham Road, Portsmoulh Date: 18 December 2025