## **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|
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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
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:
`o`Retaining wall in lower garden completed summer
2024.
`o`New wood burner for drying room purchased in
July 2024.
`o`Water filter UV tube replaced October 2024.
`o`Materials for new bathroom ceiling and new front
concrete plinth/steps purchased in March 2025.
`o`NCC 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.|
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## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**||
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|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:||
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|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|
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|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**
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**wholeyear**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee(if any)**|
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||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||||
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## **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**|||
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||Graham Scott|Alan Dennis|
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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|
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||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|
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||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|
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||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|
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