Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 1/10/2023 To: 30/9/2024
Charity name: Nuthampstead Airfield Museum
Charity registration number: 1165604
Company number:
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To establish and maintain a museum with exhibits and an archive facility for the benefit of the public |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To record the history of the 55th Fighter Group and the 398th Bomb Group with particular reference to their connection with Nuthampstead airfield and generally to advance the education of the public |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees understand the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on the public benefit |
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SORP reference 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
| 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 | The museum was open to the public two days of each month from April through October. Several visitors were also received on a private basis due to their time in the UK and when the museum was not open. Talks were also held during the year to further education of the museum and general history of WWII. |
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Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives 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 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | none |
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General public donations Para 1.47 The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.46 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
None | |
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, |
Para 1.25 | Incorporated Organization |
| CIO | ||
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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 |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by current trustees |
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Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Nuthampstead Airfield Museum |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1165604 |
| Charity’s principal address | 12 The Presidents Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8HS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) 1 Russ Abbey Chairman 2 Michael Hutchins Vice-Chairman 3 Lee Bradley 4 Amanda Cockcroft 5 Marilyn Gibb-Rice 6 Sue Webb 7 Peter Dyer 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Russ Abbey | Chairman | ||||
| Michael Hutchins | Vice-Chairman | ||||
| Lee Bradley | |||||
| Amanda Cockcroft | |||||
| Marilyn Gibb-Rice | |||||
| Sue Webb | |||||
| Peter Dyer | |||||
| 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 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
Additional information (optional)
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
Other optional information
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
Signature(s) Marilyn Gibb-Rice Full name(s) Marilyn Gibb-Rice
Position (for example Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
30/7/2025
Charity number: 1165604 NUTHAMPSTEAD AIRFIELD MUSEUM
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR END 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
| INCOME Founder members Donations Sales Fundraising Land grab plots Nissen Hut Bank Interest Talks EXPENDITURE Website costs/advertising Building costs Maintenance Talk expense Postage and Stationary Fund Raising Bank charges Professional fees Insurance Electricity Merchandise Depreciation Misc SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) |
23/24 £ - 7,086.00 3,828.25 - - - 129.37 - 11,043.62 84.20 - 1,781.99 30.00 - - - - 1,061.56 397.89 3,524.22 3,652.67 2,081.13 12,613.66 (1,570.04) |
22/23 £ 131.00 31,470.69 2,236.51 - - - 73.04 1,416.30 |
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| 35,327.54 100.00 - 5,692.98 557.76 109.85 - 30.88 480.00 1,007.04 - 121.00 2,285.47 74.92 |
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| 10,459.90 | ||
| 24,867.64 |
Charity number: 1165604 NUTHAMPSTEAD AIRFIELD MUSEUM
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Land & buildings (note 1) CURRENT ASSETS Bank & cash Santander - Nissen Hut current account Santander - Savings Account Cash in hand Stock CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors NET CURRENT ASSETS RESERVES General fund Balance as at 1 October 2020 Excess of Expenditure over Income for year Balance as at 30 September 2021 Land purchase Balance at start and end of year TOTAL RESERVES |
13,478.91 29,806.66 29.50 67,889.46 (1,570.04) |
23/24 £ 53,940.10 ` 43,315.07 1,715.25 - 98,970.42 66,319.42 32,651.00 98,970.42 |
13,349.54 36,219.06 1,709.86 43,021.82 24,867.64 |
22/23 £ 49,227.00 51,278.46 395.00 (360.00) |
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| 100,540.46 | ||||
| 67,889.46 32,651.00 |
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| 100,540.46 |
I have prepared these Financial Statements from the books of account, bank statements, receipts and explanations furnished to me by the Committee and I certify them to be in accordance therewith.
Simon Brown FCA Chartered Accountant 30 July 2025
Charity number: 1165604 NUTHAMPSTEAD AIRFIELD MUSEUM
| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS (NOTE 1) Cost / valuation At cost/ valuation - 1st October 2023 Additions, at cost As at 30th September 2024 Depreciation At 1st October 2023 Year to date As at 30th September 2024 NBV Book value at 30th September 2024 Book value at 30th September 2023 |
Freehold Land 32,651.00 - 32,651.00 - - - 32,651.00 32,651.00 |
Buildings /contents 45,930.88 8,365.77 54,296.65 29,354.88 3,652.67 33,007.55 21,289.10 16,576.00 |
Memorial Garden 13,833.00 - 13,833.00 13,833.00 - 13,833.00 - - |
Total 92,414.88 8,365.77 |
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| 100,780.65 43,187.88 3,652.67 |
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| 46,840.55 53,940.10 |
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| 49,227.00 |