Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 Apr 2023 Period start date To 31 Mar 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Lichfield Waterworks Trust
Charity registration number: 1160873
Objectives and Activities
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|Summary of the purposes of|Para 1.17|To promote and preserve for the benefit|
|the charity as set out in its|of the public the 19|[th]|century Sandfields|
|governing document|Pumping Station complex, Chesterfield|
|Road, Lichfield, Staffs including its|
|unique 1873 Cornish Beam Engine and|
|associated infrastructure and to facilitate|
|its safety, conservation, security and|
|accessibility.|
|Summary of the main|Para 1.17 and|The main activities undertaken for the public|
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|activities in relation to those|benefit include:|
|purposes for the public|
|benefit, in particular, the|
|Refurbishment and maintenance of engine and|
|activities, projects or services|
|building.|
|identified in the accounts.|
|Providing tours of Sandfields Pumping Station|
|for groups and individuals|
|Providing written information about Sandfields|
|Pumping Station for interested individuals in the|
|form of a booklet.|
|Point of contact and enquiries role for South|
|Staffs Water Archives.|
|Providing a venue for meetings for community|
|groups|
|Statement confirming|Para 1.18|The trustees have had regard to the guidance|
|whether the trustees have|
|issued by the Charity Commission on public|
|had regard to the guidance|
|benefit.|
|issued by the Charity|
|Commission on public|
|benefit|
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Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Fundraising Major grants obtained to enable refurbishment of the former substation and lighting scheme for the 1873 building to be developed. Work parties Tues & Fri mornings Ongoing maintenance of grounds and site. Freeing up of Victorian engine, removing rust and painting. Major projects restoration of the Victorian pumping engine. Removing surface rust and applying protective covering. Freeing up all parts. Restoration of the Well depth meter. Restoration of the Bamford portable engine (donated by South Staffs Water) - Ongoing Restoration of the George Kent Flow meter (on going). Substation converted to room for storing archive (on going). Opening up Sandfields Pumping Station *Tours for group visits by |
arrangement and ‘drop ins’ shown around when on site. * Welcomed art and photographic groups to the Pumping Station * Two concerts held at Sandfields – all tickets sold * Various events held to celebrate 150[th] anniversary of starting the Cornish Engine. Plaque unveiled by the mayor and engine named in honour of Chief engineer William Vawdrey
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Income £18120 Expenditure £18181 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our policy is to hold sufficient reserves to cover operational costs |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £3000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation with voting members other than its charity trustees |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Election by the members at the AGM, appointment by serving trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Lichfield Waterworks Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | - |
| Registered charity number | 1160873 |
| Charity’s principal address | Chesterfield Rd Lichfield WS14 0AA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Katy Shore-Kapsis | Chairman | ||||||
| Philip Bowers | Health & Safety Ofcer | ||||||
| David Cross | |||||||
| Robin Taylor | |||||||
| David Dimeloe | |||||||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name NA |
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| NA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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LICHFIELD WATERWORKS TRUST INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL 2023 TO 31 MAR 2024
| Bank Balance B/F | £12,350.46 | |||
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| Cash in Hand B/F | £393.80 | |||
| Donations - | Miscellaneous | |||
| Private | £210.00 | Site Expenditure | £14,972.68 | |
| Just Giving | Social / Entertainment | £424.17 | ||
| Other Events | £1,009.61 | Outside Talks | £360.00 | |
| Gifts | £40.99 | |||
| Fundraising - | ||||
| Educational Activities | £65.39 | |||
| Raffles at Meetings | £368.95 | |||
| Engine Booklets Printing | £270.00 | |||
| Honey Sales | £37.50 | |||
| Donation | £320.39 | |||
| Amazon Smile | £22.55 | |||
| Lichfield Lottery | £314.50 | Publicity | ||
| Advertising | £172.00 | |||
| Book, Booklets & Tombola | £125.50 | |||
| Domain Name Renewal | £144.82 | |||
| Plant & Machinery Sales | £346.79 | Website Hosting | ||
| 2023 Events | £1,687.03 | Financial | ||
| Station Tours | £510.00 | Bank Charges | £70.00 | |
| Educational Activities | £228.00 | |||
| Insurance | ||||
| Room Hire | £375.00 | |||
| Annual Premium | £1,310.67 | |||
| Outside Talks | £300.00 | |||
| Subscriptions | ||||
| Grants - | ERIH | |||
| Edward Cadbury | £5,000.00 | AIA | ||
| Swinfen Broun | £2,380.00 | |||
| Training | £30.00 | |||
| Freemasons | £250.00 | |||
| Lichfield Conduit Lands | £1,000.00 | |||
| Lichfield Conduit Lands | £3,465.00 | |||
| Membership | ||||
| Subscriptions | £490.01 | |||
| Bank balance | 12491.5 | |||
| Cash in Hand C/F | £192.09 | |||
| £30,864.70 | £30,864.70 |
Katy Shore-Kapsis
8 Apr 2024