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2021-12-31-accounts

Treasurers Account Statement

Printed: 09 September 2022

Gretton Tower Trust

Sort code 30-91-87 Account number 66921668 KINGSMEAD BIC: LOYDGB21054 IBAN: GB35 LOYD 3091 8766 9216 68 WORKING LANE GRETTON CHELTENHAM GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL54 5YU

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Date
Description
Type In (£) Out (£) Balance (£) Balance (£)
09 May 22
AMAZON EUROPE CORE 9975756886397393
BGC 5.00 5460.91
01 Mar 22
GLOUCESTERSHIRE CC 1000 2002327150 K
BGC 1500.00 5455.91
31 Jan 22
ECCLESIASTICAL INS
BP 467.50 3955.91
24 May 21
AMAZON EUROPE CORE 4968583396436357
BGC 5.00 4423.41
10 Mar 21
000008
CHQ 40.00 4418.41
01 Mar 21
P C C WINCHCOMBE PCC PLEDGE 300000000726289162
FPI 2000.00 4458.41
309187 10 01MAR21 17:44
10 Feb 21
000007
CHQ 458.16 2458.41
01 Feb 21
000006
CHQ 447.50 2916.57
19 Jan 21
GLOUCESTER DIOCESA 400000000709098316 GRETTON
FPO 3406.14 3364.07
TOWERTRUST 203391 10 19JAN21 15:50
18 Sep 20
500023
DEP 200.00 6770.21
04 Sep 20
000005
CHQ 150.00 6570.21
01 Sep 20
TAYLOR JW & JL JOHN & JAN TAYLOR
FPI 50.00 6720.21
25173905921903000N 600516 10 31AUG20 17:39
25 Aug 20
ALEXANDRA CASE 200825212636902703 776878 10
FPI 100.00 6670.21
25AUG20 21:26
14 Aug 20
000004
CHQ 899.90 6570.21
10 Aug 20
PAUL WHITE 300000000638387169 P WHITE BAT BOXES
FPO 96.46 7470.11
309187 10 10AUG20 14:16
07 Apr 20
G COCKS G.A.M.COCKS 300000000589413663 309187 10
FPI 500.00 7566.57
07APR20 10:46
21 Jan 20
MOBBCH770461MORETO H HU
DEP 525.00 7066.57
21 Jan 20
MOBBCH770461MORETO H HU
DEP 75.00 6541.57
03 Dec 19
LOYD HIGH STREET
DEP 200.00 6466.57
03 Dec 19
500020
DEP 170.00 6266.57
02 Sep 19
500019
DEP 750.00 6096.57
Date
Description
Type In (£) Out (£) Balance (£) Balance (£)
02 Sep 19
500019 31AUG19
DEP 112.10 5346.57
20 Jun 19
500018
DEP 50.00 5234.47
22 Mar 19
500017
DEP 175.00 5184.47
07 Mar 19
R COLEY DONATION 200000000443111553 309187 10
FPI 100.00 5009.47
07MAR19 10:33

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Annual Report to December 2021 Gretton Tower Trust Charity No: 1166722

Objectives and activities

The objectives and activities of the Trust relate to the conservation of Gretton Tower (a Grade 2 listed building and associated remains of St Phillip's Chapel of Ease which is a scheduled ancient monument) and returning it to use. The Tower was in a poor state of repair which precluded its use by village organisations.

Objectives:

To conserve and maintain Gretton Tower and its grounds for the benefit of the people of Gretton and visitors to the village by:

Activities:

Following the co-funding of repairs to the Tower, under the supervision of the Diocesan surveyor, by the Trust and Diocese of Gloucester in 2020, documents for the transfer of the Tower to the Trust were completed and ownership transferred from 1 January 2021.

Fundraising continued to be difficult because of the second year of the Covid pandemic which has meant that improvements to the ancient monument remain tasks for future years. However decisions have been made to maintain the grounds so that naturally occurring wildflowers can flourish (contributing to a village wide initiative), to improve access, and provide informational materials as soon as finances permit.

Public Benefit:

The approach to maintenance of the grounds has halted further deterioration of the ancient monument, and increased their attractiveness. This has allowed the site to be accessible to walkers and for use by the village school. The Tower Trust participated in the annual village Christmas celebrations illuminating the Tower with a floodlight and decorating it with candles, drawing in many local residents. The Gretton Tower website contains historical and other informational materials. Trustees have regard to the Charity Commissioners guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and performance

The repair of the Tower to conserve it for future generations and the conclusion of negotiations for the transfer to the Trust marks the achievement of the first milestone for our planned responsibility for the site. The pandemic however has seriously limited fundraising and has substantially delayed plans for the next phase.

Financial review

A financial statement to the end of December 2020 is supplied.

Accounts to Dec 2020:

ounts to Dec 2020:
Item Income £ Outgoings £ Balance
Opening Balance 6770.21
Donations and fundraising 2005.00
Expenditure 4351.80 4423.41
Closing Balance 4423.41

Structure, governance and management

The Trust uses the Charity Commission Scheme for Charitable Incorporated Organisations. Trustees are five in total nominated by village organisations, Gretton Parish Council (1), Gretton Village Association (3) and Winchcome Parochial Church Council (1), and four or five adopted members from the village. Terms of service are staggered from two to four years.

Reference and administrative details

Operating details: Gretton Tower Trust Charity No: 1166722

Contact addresses:

Chair Secretary Mr Paul White Dr John Hurley Tower Cottage Vine Cottage Gretton Gretton GL54 5EU GL54 5EY

The successful resolution of the objectives of the first five years of the Trust has resulted in some consequential turnover in Trustees. Trustees during this period including re-appointments and new appointments are:

Paul White (appointed), Gwyneth Cocks (Winchcombe PCC), John Hurley (GPC), Jan Taylor (GVA), Vacancy (GVA), Chris Vickery (GVA), Stephen Parkinson (appointed), Bernard Gill (appointed), Stephen Hawkins (appointed).

Exemptions from Disclosure None

Report by Dr John Hurley approved by the Trustees 04/10/22.