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2023-10-31-accounts

Objecti v es and activ itie s
SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 The purpose ofthe charity is to preserve the
the charity as set out in its finest examples ofmodel railways
for future
governing document generations
in working
form and incorporate
these into a permanent
exhibition space
through
which visitors,
including
students
of
all ages as well as the general
public, can
appreciate
and learn the role played
by the
railways
in shaping
our social, economic and
industrial
develo
ment.
Summary
activities
ofthe main
in relation to those
Para 1.17and
1.19
In 2023AMRM and its operating
entity
Ashford
International
Model Railway
purposes for the public Education
Centre (AIMREC)
introduced
a
benefit, in particular, the refreshed
approach
in support ofthe main
activities, projects or services purpose —with an objective "To bring model
identified in the accounts. railways to the community
for learning,
wellbeing
and fun**. This expands the
learning
dimension
to include the additional
physical
and emotional
benefits ofactive
participation
in a wide-ranging
creative
activity and pro-active engagement
with local
people, societies and organisations
in
pursuit of the charitable
objective.
Activities are managed
from a 1400sq ft
studio and workshop
in Bethersden,
near
Ashford
in Kent, where a permanent
display
ofmodel railways
and railway artefacts are
well established.
In the period covered by
the report we welcomed a total of650
visitors during 42 days when the studio was
open.
The displays
and artefacts continue to be
maintained
and operated
by a team of
around 30active volunteers
who attend on
Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays.
The
volunteer
group now includes five young
adults
with autism
in an age range from 18
to 29,who are benefitting
from personal
development
gained
by full integration
within
our volunteer
team to learn new skills and
particularly
confidence
with new people and
oul vlsitoIS.
The Saturday
group of 8-14 year olds that
started
in 2022 with post-COVID Reconnect
Funding
from Kent County Council have fully
integrated
into the volunteer team.
In November 2022 we planned
and
organised
a major event
in Ashford Town
Centre to celebrate 180years of railways
in
Ashford. Working
with Ashford
Museum,
Ashford
Library, Ashford
Model Railway
Club
and others we created photographic
and
artefact displays
telling the story of Ashford*s
railway
heritage alongside
an exhibition
of
model railways,
the first in Ashford for 22
years. The weekend
exhibition
attracted 750
visitors across seven venues and gained
very positive feedback from Ashford
Borough Council, a key stakeholder
in any
future plans to secure a permanent
home.
In February 2023 we attended
Ashford
Model Railway Club's annual
show
in
Tenterden.
In March 2023we attended
the London
Festival of Railway
Modelling
at Alexandra
Palace to exhibit and operate a major new
donation to the AIMREC collection. Melton
Mowbray
North is a scale (1:148)model of
the Leicestershire
town set in the early
1950s, built to a very high quality and a goof
promotional
tool for the project.
Over the summer of2023we attended
three
local events
in Ashford
with a promotional
stand and portable model railway,
supporting
other local organisations
in the process.
These were RBLI Armed Forces Day in
June, Newtown
Summer
fair in July and the
Weald of Kent steam
rally
in August.
Over the August bank holiday we attended
the Vintage Transport
Trust's
Rally at
Fawley
Hill for all four days with the Melton
Mowbray
North Exhibition
Layout.
In September we attended
Faversham
Model Railway Club's annual
exhibition
with
a layout.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 We have referred to the guidance
contained
whether the trustees have in the Charity Commission's
general
had regard to the guidance guidance
on public benefit when reviewing
issued by the Charity
Commission
on public
our aim and objectives and in planning
our
future activities.
In particular,
the trustees
benefit consider how
lanned
activities
will
contribute
to the aims and objectives
contribute
to the aims and objectives
contribute
to the aims and objectives
they they
have set. This consideration led to the
development
ofthe
objective "To bring
model railways io the community
for
learning,
wellbeing
and fun" as evidenced by
the range ofevents attended through 2023
as well as the activities
in the studio
in
Bethersden.
Additional information (optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment Para 1.38
including program related
investmeni
Our volunteer
group
totalling approx. 30
Contribution made by Para 1.38 active members
contributed
hours
in the period.
5166volunteer
volunteers
David Stratton, atrustee ofthe Charity, died
Other in September 2023.
Achievements Achievements and erformance
Summary ofthe main We have maintained
the regular
achievements
ofthe charity,
opening
ofthe studio and workshop
in
identifying the difference the Bethersden
thanks to the team ofactive
charity's work has made to Para 1.20 volunteers
the circumstances of its We have added extra days and
beneficiaries
and
any wider extended
opening
hours
in school
benefits to society as a holidays to make the model
railway
whole. collection more accessible and incease
opportunity
for volunteer
participation
We have grown resources to around 30
active volunteers
including
5young
adults on the autistic spectrum
The growth
in volunieer resources
allows us io attend outside events to
romote the AIMREC
ro'ect

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Additional informafion informafion (optional) (optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant
about
The period covered
by this report represents
Achievements
objectives set
against Para 1.41 a period of significant
development
for the
charity. Growth
in volunteer
resource and
improvemenis
in the financial
position have
created a stable, more capable organisation
for which longer term objectives may now be
considered.
No specific fundraising
objectives were set.
Performance offundraising Para 1.41 There was a steady improvement
in income
and financial
contribuiions,
boosted
by
activities
set
against objectives attendance
at events, participating
in
Ashford
Community
Lottery and increased
income generaiion
from the retail area
including
refreshments
Investment performance Para 1.41 N/A
againsi objectives
Other

Financial review review review review
Review of the charity's Para 1.21 The charity's
financial
position has improved
financial
position at
the end significantly
as noted above.
ofthe period
The list of Heritage assets listed
in ihe
accounts have been reviewed
and
amendments
made where appropriate
to
reflect only the assets
in AIMREC*s
possession
including
new acquisitions
and
their estimated
current value.
Other assets have been logged and valued
alongside the Heritage Assets, as well as
stock donated to the shop.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The charity does not at.this stage ofiis
policy for holding reserves development
have a specific reserves policy
stating why they are held but it operates on the principle that no
expense or liability
will be incurred
unless
the charity has the relevant cash and
resources to satis
it.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 n/a
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 See above
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 n/a
deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23 The long-term
future ofAMRM as conceived
uncertainties about the will remain dependent
on the acquisition
of
charity continuing as a going suitable permanent
premises
in the Ashford
concern area. The operation
ofthe studio and
workshop
creates a base from which to grow
volunteer
resources, generate funds, raise
awareness
and grow an external
network
to
help deliver the aims and objectives of the
charity.
The premises are leased on behalf ofAMRM
by one Trustee who also covers utility bills
and insurance,
recovering these costs as
expenses
incurred
on behalf ofthe charity
when funds
ermit.

You ma choose to include further statements choose to include further statements choose to include further statements choose to include further statements where relevant
about
Voluntary
Donations,
Gift Aided where
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including
Para 1.47 possible (Application
for Gift Aid-registration
with HMRC has been made
in 2023).
any fundraising) Sales ofrefreshments,
donated second hand
materials
eg model railway equipment,
books, DVDs
Ashford
Community
Lottery
Support from Trustees
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any
Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
Reliant on Trustee Support to cover
A description
risks facing
ofthe principal
the charity
Para 1.46 premises costs including
rent, utilities,
insurance
until funds generated
to cover
expense
100%Reliant on Volunteers
Age, health and number ofTrustees-
now 4 after bereavement
of David
Stratton. Two other trustees have age
related health issues.
Potential degradation
ofHeritage Assets
whilst
in storage due to insufficient
display space
Failure
in the long-term
to secure
premises
of sufficient size/scale to
deliver the original vision.
Other

tructure, governance and manag ement
Description
of charity's
n/a
trusts:
Type of governing
document:
for example,
trust deed,
A16IYIofBndulla
Bno articles ot
Para 1.25 The charity is controlled
by its governing
document,
a deed oftrust, and,
Memorandum
8 Articles ofAssociation
assoc!ation etc lodged at Companies
House on 22/02/13
and as amended
on 14/06/16.
How is the charity Para 1.25 Ashford Model Railway Museum
isa
constituted'? private
company,
limited
by
fol' example
lirrilted
corrlpany.
guarantee,
registered
in England
8
LI) Illecol pol ated association. Wales.
ClQ
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 The charity may by ordinary
resolution:
including
details ofany
(1)appoint a person who is willing to act to
constitutional
rovisions e.
be a director; and
election to post or name of (2) determine
the rotation
in which any
any person or body entitled additional
directors are to retire.
to appoint one or more No person other than a director retiring by
trustees rotation
may be appointed
a director at
any
general
meeting
unless:
(1) he or she is recommended
for re-election
by the directors; or
(2) not less than fourteen
nor more than
thirty-five
clear days before the date ofthe
meeting, the chartity is given a notice that:
(a) is signed
by a member
entitled to vote at
the meeting;
(b) states the member's
intention
to propose
the appointment
ofa person as a director;
(c) contains the details that,
ifthe person
were to be appointed,
the charity would
have
to file at Companies
House; and
(d) is signed
by the person who is to be
proposed to show his or her willingness to
be a
ointed.

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Objecti v es and activ itie s
SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 The purpose ofthe charity is to preserve the
the charity as set out in its finest examples ofmodel railways
for future
governing document generations
in working
form and incorporate
these into a permanent
exhibition space
through
which visitors,
including
students
of
all ages as well as the general
public, can
appreciate
and learn the role played
by the
railways
in shaping
our social, economic and
industrial
develo
ment.
Summary
activities
ofthe main
in relation to those
Para 1.17and
1.19
In 2023AMRM and its operating
entity
Ashford
International
Model Railway
purposes for the public Education
Centre (AIMREC)
introduced
a
benefit, in particular, the refreshed
approach
in support ofthe main
activities, projects or services purpose —with an objective "To bring model
identified in the accounts. railways to the community
for learning,
wellbeing
and fun**. This expands the
learning
dimension
to include the additional
physical
and emotional
benefits ofactive
participation
in a wide-ranging
creative
activity and pro-active engagement
with local
people, societies and organisations
in
pursuit of the charitable
objective.
Activities are managed
from a 1400sq ft
studio and workshop
in Bethersden,
near
Ashford
in Kent, where a permanent
display
ofmodel railways
and railway artefacts are
well established.
In the period covered by
the report we welcomed a total of650
visitors during 42 days when the studio was
open.
The displays
and artefacts continue to be
maintained
and operated
by a team of
around 30active volunteers
who attend on
Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays.
The
volunteer
group now includes five young
adults
with autism
in an age range from 18
to 29,who are benefitting
from personal
development
gained
by full integration
within
our volunteer
team to learn new skills and
particularly
confidence
with new people and
oul vlsitoIS.
The Saturday
group of 8-14 year olds that
started
in 2022 with post-COVID Reconnect
Funding
from Kent County Council have fully
integrated
into the volunteer team.
In November 2022 we planned
and
organised
a major event
in Ashford Town
Centre to celebrate 180years of railways
in
Ashford. Working
with Ashford
Museum,
Ashford
Library, Ashford
Model Railway
Club
and others we created photographic
and
artefact displays
telling the story of Ashford*s
railway
heritage alongside
an exhibition
of
model railways,
the first in Ashford for 22
years. The weekend
exhibition
attracted 750
visitors across seven venues and gained
very positive feedback from Ashford
Borough Council, a key stakeholder
in any
future plans to secure a permanent
home.
In February 2023 we attended
Ashford
Model Railway Club's annual
show
in
Tenterden.
In March 2023we attended
the London
Festival of Railway
Modelling
at Alexandra
Palace to exhibit and operate a major new
donation to the AIMREC collection. Melton
Mowbray
North is a scale (1:148)model of
the Leicestershire
town set in the early
1950s, built to a very high quality and a goof
promotional
tool for the project.
Over the summer of2023we attended
three
local events
in Ashford
with a promotional
stand and portable model railway,
supporting
other local organisations
in the process.
These were RBLI Armed Forces Day in
June, Newtown
Summer
fair in July and the
Weald of Kent steam
rally
in August.
Over the August bank holiday we attended
the Vintage Transport
Trust's
Rally at
Fawley
Hill for all four days with the Melton
Mowbray
North Exhibition
Layout.
In September we attended
Faversham
Model Railway Club's annual
exhibition
with
a layout.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 We have referred to the guidance
contained
whether the trustees have in the Charity Commission's
general
had regard to the guidance guidance
on public benefit when reviewing
issued by the Charity
Commission
on public
our aim and objectives and in planning
our
future activities.
In particular,
the trustees
benefit consider how
lanned
activities
will
contribute
to the aims and objectives
contribute
to the aims and objectives
contribute
to the aims and objectives
they they
have set. This consideration led to the
development
ofthe
objective "To bring
model railways io the community
for
learning,
wellbeing
and fun" as evidenced by
the range ofevents attended through 2023
as well as the activities
in the studio
in
Bethersden.
Additional information (optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment Para 1.38
including program related
investmeni
Our volunteer
group
totalling approx. 30
Contribution made by Para 1.38 active members
contributed
hours
in the period.
5166volunteer
volunteers
David Stratton, atrustee ofthe Charity, died
Other in September 2023.
Achievements Achievements and erformance
Summary ofthe main We have maintained
the regular
achievements
ofthe charity,
opening
ofthe studio and workshop
in
identifying the difference the Bethersden
thanks to the team ofactive
charity's work has made to Para 1.20 volunteers
the circumstances of its We have added extra days and
beneficiaries
and
any wider extended
opening
hours
in school
benefits to society as a holidays to make the model
railway
whole. collection more accessible and incease
opportunity
for volunteer
participation
We have grown resources to around 30
active volunteers
including
5young
adults on the autistic spectrum
The growth
in volunieer resources
allows us io attend outside events to
romote the AIMREC
ro'ect

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Additional informafion informafion (optional) (optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant
about
The period covered
by this report represents
Achievements
objectives set
against Para 1.41 a period of significant
development
for the
charity. Growth
in volunteer
resource and
improvemenis
in the financial
position have
created a stable, more capable organisation
for which longer term objectives may now be
considered.
No specific fundraising
objectives were set.
Performance offundraising Para 1.41 There was a steady improvement
in income
and financial
contribuiions,
boosted
by
activities
set
against objectives attendance
at events, participating
in
Ashford
Community
Lottery and increased
income generaiion
from the retail area
including
refreshments
Investment performance Para 1.41 N/A
againsi objectives
Other

Financial review review review review
Review of the charity's Para 1.21 The charity's
financial
position has improved
financial
position at
the end significantly
as noted above.
ofthe period
The list of Heritage assets listed
in ihe
accounts have been reviewed
and
amendments
made where appropriate
to
reflect only the assets
in AIMREC*s
possession
including
new acquisitions
and
their estimated
current value.
Other assets have been logged and valued
alongside the Heritage Assets, as well as
stock donated to the shop.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The charity does not at.this stage ofiis
policy for holding reserves development
have a specific reserves policy
stating why they are held but it operates on the principle that no
expense or liability
will be incurred
unless
the charity has the relevant cash and
resources to satis
it.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 n/a
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 See above
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 n/a
deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23 The long-term
future ofAMRM as conceived
uncertainties about the will remain dependent
on the acquisition
of
charity continuing as a going suitable permanent
premises
in the Ashford
concern area. The operation
ofthe studio and
workshop
creates a base from which to grow
volunteer
resources, generate funds, raise
awareness
and grow an external
network
to
help deliver the aims and objectives of the
charity.
The premises are leased on behalf ofAMRM
by one Trustee who also covers utility bills
and insurance,
recovering these costs as
expenses
incurred
on behalf ofthe charity
when funds
ermit.

You ma choose to include further statements choose to include further statements choose to include further statements choose to include further statements where relevant
about
Voluntary
Donations,
Gift Aided where
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including
Para 1.47 possible (Application
for Gift Aid-registration
with HMRC has been made
in 2023).
any fundraising) Sales ofrefreshments,
donated second hand
materials
eg model railway equipment,
books, DVDs
Ashford
Community
Lottery
Support from Trustees
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any
Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
Reliant on Trustee Support to cover
A description
risks facing
ofthe principal
the charity
Para 1.46 premises costs including
rent, utilities,
insurance
until funds generated
to cover
expense
100%Reliant on Volunteers
Age, health and number ofTrustees-
now 4 after bereavement
of David
Stratton. Two other trustees have age
related health issues.
Potential degradation
ofHeritage Assets
whilst
in storage due to insufficient
display space
Failure
in the long-term
to secure
premises
of sufficient size/scale to
deliver the original vision.
Other

tructure, governance and manag ement
Description
of charity's
n/a
trusts:
Type of governing
document:
for example,
trust deed,
A16IYIofBndulla
Bno articles ot
Para 1.25 The charity is controlled
by its governing
document,
a deed oftrust, and,
Memorandum
8 Articles ofAssociation
assoc!ation etc lodged at Companies
House on 22/02/13
and as amended
on 14/06/16.
How is the charity Para 1.25 Ashford Model Railway Museum
isa
constituted'? private
company,
limited
by
fol' example
lirrilted
corrlpany.
guarantee,
registered
in England
8
LI) Illecol pol ated association. Wales.
ClQ
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 The charity may by ordinary
resolution:
including
details ofany
(1)appoint a person who is willing to act to
constitutional
rovisions e.
be a director; and
election to post or name of (2) determine
the rotation
in which any
any person or body entitled additional
directors are to retire.
to appoint one or more No person other than a director retiring by
trustees rotation
may be appointed
a director at
any
general
meeting
unless:
(1) he or she is recommended
for re-election
by the directors; or
(2) not less than fourteen
nor more than
thirty-five
clear days before the date ofthe
meeting, the chartity is given a notice that:
(a) is signed
by a member
entitled to vote at
the meeting;
(b) states the member's
intention
to propose
the appointment
ofa person as a director;
(c) contains the details that,
ifthe person
were to be appointed,
the charity would
have
to file at Companies
House; and
(d) is signed
by the person who is to be
proposed to show his or her willingness to
be a
ointed.

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