2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025

Charity name: Friends of Milkhope

Charity registration number: 1165150

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	The objects of friends of Milkhope are: 1. For the public benefit to promote the education (including social and physical training) of young people, in particular school pupils in Northumberland and surrounding counties 2. To help young people in Northumberland and surrounding counties, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. 3. To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Northumberland and surrounding counties and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the Condition of life of the said inhabitants
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifiedinthe accounts.	Management and development of an outdoor centre called Milkhope farmhouse, Kidland forest, Alwinton, Northumberland. Organisation of educational visits for young people and community groups in the north east.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the CC on public benefit	All Trustees informed at the AGM on 6 June 2025.

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.	 Financial stability once again maintained throughout 2024-2025. Balance at end of financial year was £15,441.22. Income was £5559.00 and expenditure was £3796.87.  Unfortunately, during August 2024, we had several fraudulent online spending transactions go through our Barclays account, which is the first time we have experienced anything like this. Barclays were very proactive and supportive in dealing with this and refunded all monies lost through no fault of our own.  Continued improvement in facilities both indoor and outdoor: oRetaining wall in lower garden completed summer 2024. oNew wood burner for drying room purchased in July 2024. oWater filter UV tube replaced October 2024. oMaterials for new bathroom ceiling and new front concrete plinth/steps purchased in March 2025. oNCC water testing also completed.  The usual regular jobs also undertaken e.g. wood cutting, grass cutting and painting. Our regular stall at the Alwinton Show in October 2024 proved profitable once again with £524 raised on the day. Well done to all, particularly Jackie L for organising.  Steady flow of bookings from a variety of local groups for the 2024-2025 financial year. Most weekends from March to November booked.  All required charity policies updated November 2024 and accepted by all trustees.  The Friends of Milkhope would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of the charity throughout a positive year.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	£15,441.22 Credit in account
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	The Friends of Milkhope continue to create a “buffer” of approximately £5000 in contingency funding in the event of unexpected events limiting access to the centre.
Amount of reservesheld	£5000
Reasons for holding zero reserves	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter)	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Articles of Association
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	Appointed by AGM selection process. Reviewed on 6 June 2025

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Friends of Milkhope
Other name the charity uses	N/A
Registered charitynumber	1165150
Charity’s principal address	Seaton Valley High School (As of 1 September 2025) Prospect Avenue Seaton Delaval Northumberland NE25 0FW

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for wholeyear	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	Graham Scott	Chairperson
	Alan Dennis	Maintenance Manager
	Jan Robinson	Secretary
	Jackie Laszczewski	Fundraising Manager
	Ian Knight
	Jonathan Scott
	Paul Air
	Mark Barlow
	Trevor Scott
	Andrew Donald	Finance/Treasurer
	Chris Ord
	CraigAllen

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details N/A

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Graham Scott	Alan Dennis
	Chairperson
	6 December 2025
	6 December 2025

FRIENDS OF MILKHOPE ACCOUNTS Registered Charity: 1165150

1 APRIL 2024 - 31 MARCH 2025

Date Description Type Income Expend. Balance 31/03/24 Carry Forward from 2023-2024 £ 13,679.09 02/04/24 Nicholson Let £ 50.00 £ 13,729.09 04/04/24 Pidcock Let £ 200.00 £ 13,929.09 11/04/24 A Dennis for Barlow Let £ 125.00 £ 14,054.09 15/04/24 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 21.22 £ 14,032.87 19/04/24 Laszczewski Let £ 125.00 £ 14,157.87 24/04/24 Costco - consumables Debit Card £ 55.27 £ 14,102.60 07/05/24 Craig Allen Let £ 282.00 £ 14,384.60 13/05/24 Squadron (Doug Stuart) Let £ 200.00 £ 14,584.60 13/05/24 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 19.00 £ 14,565.60 13/05/24 Costco - washing up liquid Debit Card £ 4.42 £ 14,561.18 13/05/24 Amazon - Brick sealer Debit Card £ 39.95 £ 14,521.23 17/05/24 Laszczewski Let £ 100.00 £ 14,621.23 20/05/24 Toolstation - fence paint Debit Card £ 7.30 £ 14,613.93 21/05/24 Batey 1/June Let £ 125.00 £ 14,738.93 21/05/24 Trade card - toilet siphon Debit Card £ 20.86 £ 14,718.07 31/05/24 Emmanuel Schools 2023 payment Let £ 180.00 £ 14,898.07 03/06/24 Asda Petrol grasscutting Debit Card £ 27.60 £ 14,870.47 10/06/24 Aldi Coffee Sugar Debit Card £ 3.34 £ 14,867.13 10/06/24 Asda Petrol grasscutting Debit Card £ 27.00 £ 14,840.13 17/06/24 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 19.57 £ 14,820.56

18/06/24 Harbottle 22/6 Let £ 200.00 £ 15,020.56 28/06/24 Laszczewski 15/6 Let £ 100.00 £ 15,120.56 28/06/24 Gary Proudfoot 29/6 Let £ 200.00 £ 15,320.56 01/07/24ebay - wood burner Debit Card £ 75.00 £ 15,245.56 01/07/24Asda Diesel Debit Card £ 25.00 £ 15,220.56 12/07/24 FE England Invoice £ 600.00 £ 14,620.56 17/07/24 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 18.91 £ 14,601.65 25/07/24 ebay - wood burner pipes etc (4 transactions) Invoice £ 346.81 £ 14,254.84 29/07/24 Amazon - fire basket Invoice £ 29.99 £ 14,224.85 05/08/24 Rogers Timber Invoice £ 277.50 £ 13,947.35 09/08/24 Aldi Coffee Sugar Invoice £ 5.75 £ 13,941.60 12/08/24 Fenwick 17/8 Let £ 225.00 £ 14,166.60 13/08/24 Amazon wheel barrow wheels (3 transactions) Invoice £ 51.93 £ 14,114.67 13/08/24 Stu Robinson 3/8 & 20/7 Let £ 300.00 £ 14,414.67 15/08/24 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 19.33 £ 14,395.34 15/08/24 Doran 20/8 (5 day) Let £ 176.50 £ 14,571.84 19/08/24 Amazon credit for fire basket on 29/7 Invoice -£ 25.97 £ 14,597.81 21/08/24 Amazon - fire lighters Invoice £ 18.85 £ 14,578.96 27/08/24 ASOS (FRAUDULANT TRANSACTION) £ 404.43 £ 14,174.53 27/08/24 Sports Direct (FRAUDULANT TRANSACTION) £ 165.97 £ 14,008.56 28/08/24 Amazon (FRAUDULANT TRANSACTION) £ 208.91 £ 13,799.65 28/08/24 Gary Proudfoot 31/8 Let £ 200.00 £ 13,999.65 29/08/24 ASOS (FRAUDULANT TRANSACTION) £ 239.95 £ 13,759.70

29/08/24 Sports Direct (FRAUDULANT TRANSACTION) -£ 36.00 £ 13,795.70 16/09/24 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 19.28 £ 13,776.42 18/09/24 FOSTER - NHPC 14/9 Let £ 239.00 £ 14,015.42 18/09/24 NHPC 14/9 Donation £ 50.00 £ 14,065.42 23/09/24 Barclays Correction (Fraudulant Reclaim) -£ 1,019.26 £ 15,084.68 07/10/24 Baxter deposit for 18-21 April Let £ 50.00 £ 15,134.68 14/10/24 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 18.83 £ 15,115.85 23/10/24 Alwinton Show Donation £ 524.00 £ 15,639.85 23/10/24 Amazon UV tube Debit Card £ 100.80 £ 15,539.05 28/10/24 Amazon - Padlock Debit Card £ 21.00 £ 15,518.05 04/11/24 Batey 15-17/11 Let £ 100.00 £ 15,618.05 11/11/24 Ballantyne - deposit in advance Let £ 50.00 £ 15,668.05 15/11/24 Bedlington Cadets 7/9 Let £ 250.00 £ 15,918.05 15/11/24 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 18.83 £ 15,899.22 20/11/24 Paul A Let £ 50.00 £ 15,949.22 03/12/24 Amazon - phone Debit Card £ 8.94 £ 15,940.28 05/12/24 Mark Knight Let £ 190.00 £ 16,130.28 16/12/24 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 18.83 £ 16,111.45 17/12/24 NCC Water testing Invoice £ 419.45 £ 15,692.00 06/01/25 Christmas Fundraising Evening Donation £ 85.00 £ 15,777.00 06/01/25 Miller (Walton) - Xmas Booking Let £ 505.00 £ 16,282.00 16/01/25 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 29.63 £ 16,252.37 17/01/25 Christmas Fundraising Evening (Duplicate, reimbursed below) Donation £ 85.00 £ 16,337.37

21/01/25 Dix Let £ 80.00 £ 16,417.37 12/02/25 Mark Knight Feb Booking Let £ 60.00 £ 16,477.37 13/02/25 Reimburse double Xmas evening payment Donation -£ 85.00 £ 16,392.37 17/02/25 Farmfoods - toilet tissue Debit Card £ 4.99 £ 16,387.38 17/02/25 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 25.39 £ 16,361.99 17/02/25 B&M - Consumables Debit Card £ 15.02 £ 16,346.97 20/02/25 Lakes & Dales - Grasscutter petrol Debit Card £ 35.95 £ 16,311.02 21/02/25 Nicholson - 7th Dec Let £ 50.00 £ 16,361.02 03/03/25 Powell 7 - 9 March Let £ 100.00 £ 16,461.02 13/03/25 Quay Timber Debit Card £ 89.28 £ 16,371.74 14/03/25 Emmanuel College (2024 payment) Let £ 250.00 £ 16,621.74 14/03/25 Alan Reimburse (Amazon Various) Reimburse £ 173.70 £ 16,448.04 14/03/25 Wickes - metal and drainage Debit Card £ 79.25 £ 16,368.79 17/03/25 Daisy Communications Direct Debit £ 25.39 £ 16,343.40 19/03/25 JT Dove - bathroom ceiling / path concrete Debit Card £ 1,039.68 £ 15,303.72 28/03/25 Powell (28-30 March) Let £ 137.50 £ 15,441.22 £ 5,559.00 £ 3,796.87