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 Al￿10 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