DULVERTON WEIR & LEAT CONSERVATION TRUST Dulverton Weir & Leat Conservation Trust Weir view Hou, 39 Nord)moor Road, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DH Irp Registered Charity No. 1167729 Patron: The Rt Hon The Lord Dulverton Our i?arliiers: 4¢1) P(i¢-M•dl•Y•l Ar¢h••ol*liY Young A Somernel EXMC)C)11 BRITISH IIDlvc'rslly f)1 I-XLltcr Somttv2t CANOEING WAl•p$tm Worklng to rnstor• Dthth's medlfjval Watr &L•ot- Sau1rdIng horltsgl & im•NIty- Improvknq nthrnl h4blts( hh altevknthn TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT ON THE PERIOD 01.04.23- 31.03.24 SECTION A REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEfAILS Charity Name Dulverton Weir and Leat Conservation Trust Charit¢s principle address Weir View House, Northmoor Road, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9DH Names of Trustees who manage the Charity Mr Philip C Hull B.A. (Hons) Mr Peter Romain Mrs Marian J Lloyd B.A. (Hons) Mr Robert D Jones M. En8. Mr Guy Greenfield B.A. (Hons), Dipl. Arch. (Oxon) RIBA Banking Natwest PLC, The Parade, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5NL
DULVERTON WEIR & LEAT CONSERVATION TRUST Dulverton Weir & Leat Conservation Trust Weir VieV House, 39 Northrro)r Road, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DH ReJistereJ Charity No. 1167T29 Patron.. The Rt Hon The Lord Dulverton Oui i)arlners: ¢.0 E¥morr YoimE I Somenel Lliiiverslty BRITISH CANOEING EXMOOR .%.1 I I I'.1¥ k T•VINCWI Wothkngto rnstor• Dulverton's m•dlwal W•k a L•at- S•feguDrdlnq hwlt•qe & amlnlty. ImKwikng n•Tal hobllat, flih mIgrOn & flood allDvhtk SEcfioN STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMEKr Type of Governin8 Document Foundation Model Constitution - July 2016 How the Trust is constituted Charltable Incorporated Or8anlsatlon Trustee Selection Methods New Trustees are appointed for 3 years by resolution at a properly convened meeting of the Trustees.
DULVERTON WEIR & LEAT CONSERVATION TRUST Dulverton Weir & Leat Conrvation Trust Weir View House, 39 Northrrnor Road, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DH Register8d Charity No, 1167729 Patron.. The Rt Hon The Lord Dulverton Our partners.. Em•ov YoufiE Somerset ITISH CANOEING 11 ilversily cr EXMOOII Ar¢hi•vloi T4wN¢IKlL Worklng to D¥•rtan,s M111 W•lr & L••t. Sd•guordlkvJ I6 & amerty- ImFftr4kng Nra1 hqbltst, Ilih mlgr*lon & Ilood •ll•vlatl¢n SEcfioN C OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The objects of the Charity set out In Its Governing Document are: To promote the permanent preservation for the beneflt of the public generally of the ancient weir (the weir) havln8 an Ordnance Survey Grid Reference of SS913283, situated on the River Barle in Dulverton wlthin the Exmoor National Park in the County of Somerset, together with the mill leat {'the leat,) and other land and structures associated with the weir and leat. The advancement of education of the public, about the history of the weir and leat. The conservatlon and improvement of the weir and leat and its surroundin8 habitats, wildlife, flora and fauna forthe benefit of the public. The provision of an open space for the recreation of the public. Summary of the main activities for the public benefit The Trust continues to research the history of Dulverton's medieval weir and mill leat (known as an Urban Watermill Landscape) and makes its research available via the internet, in its Knowledge-Hub (in Dulverton Library) and in the local press. The Trust continues In It5 project to save Dulverton's Urban Watermill Landscape for future generations. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance i55ued by the Charity Commlsslon on Publlc Benefit.
DULVERTON WEIR & LEAT CONSERVATION TRUST Dulverton Weir & Leat Conservation Trust Weir View House, 39 NOrthnOr Road, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DH Register Charity No, 1167t29 Patron: The Rt Hon The Lord Dulverton Our i)arli)eis; Exmatsr Youog i BRITISH Ll Iverslty EXMOOII Somor••t c11 CANOEING ¢•ltl¢ Worklngto rnrtori 0¥81t0n,1 m•dl•val W•lr & Loat. sale1rdI¥ l*llap & amerfty- Imwovlng nIrnI habltst, Ilih mlgrthon & Ilood •ll•¥lotlon SECTION D ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Summary of the main achievements of the Charity during the year- The new Unitary Councll for Somerset (now known as 'Somerset Council,) took offlce on l April 2023 (coinciding with the beginning of the financial period covered by this report). The new councll Inherited all of the assets and responsibilities of the former district and county councils. Since the new council took office the Trust's dealings with the council have been positive and constructive about the restoration project both at an individual and corporate level. In common with other councils Somerset Council has difficult financial issues which will take time to address. A period of 'bedding in, will be required before the new council can come to a decision on how they wish to proceed with restoration of Dulverton Weir {which they now own). In the light of this the Trustees decided to maintain their strategy of confining the Trust fundraisin8 programme to those funds necessary to fund Trust activities rather than those needed for the weir restoration. During this financial period there was a net fund inflow to the Trust. The Trust has re-afflrmed Its wlllingness to work with Somerset Councll In the weir restoration project. During thls reporting period the Trust: Won funding for two important refurbishment projects along Dulverton Leat which will be carried out later in 2024. Secured a8reement from the new Somerset Council to carry out remedial repairs to Dulverton Weir sufficient to ensure that Dulverton Leat continues to flow and give time for a full restoration project to be put in place. Regulatory delays mean that these repairs should take place in 2025. Continued support activities formerly given to Somerset West & Taunton Council in line with the Memorandum of Understanding with SWTC on joint management of the weir and leat. Brought flags and flagpoles previously loaned to the Trust for Trust events into Trust ownership.
DULVERTON WEIR & LEAT CONSERVATION TRUST Dulverton War & Leat Conservation Trust Weir View House, 39 Northrr#)or Road, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DH Register&4 Charity No. 1167T29 Patron: The Rt Hon The Lord Dulverton Our i)8rli)eis: Young • Sotnetsel Ll iversity LXMOC)R ITISH CANOEING w0#t0 rnthr• Ddv•rt¢n'8 m•dlwil thlr &L•rt. Saltyuardlng a•m•rfty- Improvlng nIrnI habltst, It8h m11rOn & Ilood •llwlitlon SEcfioN E FINANCIAL REVIEW The CharltVs policy on Financial Reserves (which are currently small) Is to bank them with Natwest in the Trust's Current and Savings Accounts. There are no Trust Funds in deficit. SECTION F OTHER OPTIONAL INFORMATION N/A SEcfioN G DECLARATION The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charItS, Trustees Signed: ...................... . ... jq-11- lollfr Dated: .................................................... MR PHILIP HULL TRUSTEE DWLCT
DULVERTON WEIR & LEAT CONSERVAf£oN TRusr 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 22-23 23-24 RECEIPTS (Maunds) Donations from Garden Party(Hollom) Donations VAT P.H. Stationary & Misc Gift Aid Pay pal Interest Flags Exford Show & SimFest 1,375.00 90.00 112.02 0.00 0.00 19.32 0.00 0.00 1,596.34 2130.00 95.48 99.02 0.00 936.17 133.10 75.55 190.00 3,659.32 PAYMEKrs 396.00 I Website 0.00 327.72 2 Printing 273.50 389.82 3 Stationary 0.00 569.65 4 Insurance 23-24 594.08 376.92 11 Garden Party Expenses 632.70 0.00 Luke Tupper/Sculptor 0.00 260.00 F5ags 50.00 0.00 Book Tokens 40.00 0.00 2,320.11 Storage loo.00 1,690.28 -723.77 LOSS I SURPLUS 1,969.04 3.35 7,293.58 0.00 7296.93 Cash Current Savings Balan in Bank plus Cash in Hand 3.35 187.07 9 075.55 9,265.97 8020.70 -723.77 Balance at 1 st April 2022 1 2023 Minus Loss I Surplus 7,296.93 1,969.04 7 296.93 Balance at 31st March 202312024 9 265.97 I have prepared this account from the book, l)ank ststements and vouchers of the Trustees. and certrfy rt to be in accordance therewrth. M.J.LLOYD