Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 1[st] April 2004 to Period end date 31[st] March 2025
Charity name: Friends of Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
Charity registration number: 1162313
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To preserve and protect the property at 6 Queen Street, Skelmanthorpe and its historic contents as a textile heritage centre for the public benefit to educate the public regarding the social and textile history within the area. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
The main activity of the charity is to open the premises to the public in general on specified both regularly and on appointed days involving national and local events. In addition we encourage groups and families to visit by appointment at any reasonable time. In particular visits from educational establishments are encouraged and special arrangements are made to accommodate larger groups. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The trustees are aware that the activities are for the public benefit as stated in the guidance notices issued by the Charity Commissioners. |
Additional information (optional)
| Contribution made by volunteers |
All the day to day activities of the charity are undertaken by unpaid volunteers who are the life blood of our work. In general terms more work is done on a personal face to face meetings with parties and individuals rather than on written or online communications. |
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Achievements and Performance
| 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. |
We have managed to get the level of historic knowledge available to more local people and to involve schools to encourage children to become aware and involved in activities relating to local social history. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
We have had delays and postponement due to various levels of Covid but we are happy to say we have got most projects back on course albeit two or three years delayed. |
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Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The charity is in a strong financial position. Having received an unexpected bequest and an unfettered donation from a local business. This has kept us in a good strong position. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
On a day to day basis income is from donations from the public and schools together with members subscriptions. |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Our greatest threat is perceived to be from government changing its view on charities. We have no assets to speak of but others could be viewed differently, in addition we get indirect benefits as we pay no local taxes. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Constitution | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
A charitable incorporated organisation with voting members other than trustees. |
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| 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 |
Trustees are elected on a three year cycle and can be re-elected. The main duties of trustees are to see that the management committee is in place and operating in a proper manner. The main responsibility of trustees is the safe ownership of the property at 6 Queen Street. At present this is property has possessory title until 2028 when they can apply for full title. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre |
| Registered charity number | 1162313 |
| Charity’s principal address | C/O 29a Elmfield Drive, Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire HD8 9BT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mr H Singleton | Chairman | |||
| Mr R W Brook | Secretary | |||
| Mr D G Collins | Treasurer | |||
| Mr D L Lockwood | ||||
| Mr K Waites | ||||
| Mr A Weatherby | ||||