Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01.04. 2020 Period start date To: 31.03.2021 Period end date Charity name: Cumbria Cultural Learning Network
Charity registration number: 1169438
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of the public via learning services provided to a network of staff and volunteers connected with museums, libraries, archives, historic houses, sacred spaces, art and heritage attractions in Cumbria. This will enhance the educational services provided by these facilities |
| 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 |
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting national lockdown CCLN’s activities were severely curtailed. Most activity was carried out virtually. The challenges of coping with the ongoing situation resulted in partner organisations, including museums, libraries and other cultural bodies refocusing their activities on survival. School closures and any on-going restrictions impacted CCLN’s ability to engage with learning groups. This led to a drop in project activity and planned projects being postponed or cancelled all together. CCLN refocused its main activity in West Cumbria to minimise the need for travelling. Partner organisations saw repeated changes in personnel due to Covid 19 which resulted in retirement, re- deployment and redundancies. This affected CCLN’s ability to engage with partners. CCLN shifted its focus and resources to survival, with activity mostly suspended |
or transferred to on-line activity where possible. Activity carried included working with partners to develop new hybrid ways of working. This resulted in CCLN reaching 1726 young people in careers events, on-line interviews and associated activity in partnership with Inspira. In response to the on-going pandemic CCLN prioritised developing a new forward plan to manage the new situation and in anticipation of any postpandemic activity.
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees act in accordance with guidance issues by The Charity Commission on Public Benefit issued with guidance on Public benefit |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | A small number of volunteers make an invaluable contribution to CCLN achieving it’s charitable aims and objectives. Without the dedication of the volunteers CCLN would not have been able to maintain some level of activity in this most difficult of years. They have continued to meet partners and associated organisations to maintain some level of engagement. Volunteers delivered online workshops and developed on-line activities to support young people’s interview skills. These activities promoted the opportunities for careers in Museums and other heritage organisations with the aim of raising aspirations of young people in Cumbria, a particularly challenging issue. Discussions continued with Inspira on adapting programme for online content for WOW with INSPIRA. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | CCLN held online meetings for trustees and wider learning partners. CCLN signposted all members to training provided by GEM, Gallery Education in Museums, Engage, Museum Development North West, Museums Association, Association for Independent Museums and Cumbria CVS. These organisations transferred their training courses and workshops to online platforms to enable training to continue. Many of the training programme focused on supporting cultural organisations through the pandemic. Information was circulated directly by Email and via CCLN’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. CCLN continued to work with INSPIRA on WOW Days Careers Education provision. The majority of this was transferred to online platforms to allow the provision to continue. Activity carried included working with partners to develop new hybrid ways of working. This resulted in CCLN reaching 1726 young people in careers events, on-line interviews and associated activity in partnership with Inspira. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
Investment performance Para 1.41 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 | CCLN holds a small fund of working capital - £4,250. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | CCLN holds no reserves at present. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | CCLN holds zero reserves at present. Activity is currently project based and supported by external funding were appropriate. The Trustees have an ambition to build its reserves to develop its long-term viability and expand its activity. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | CCLN’s activity is scaled to its resources. Throughout the reporting period it faced the impact of the Covid- 19 pandemic. This challenge was met by scaling back any activity to protect its assets. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | CCLN raised no funds in 2020-21 due to the suspension of activity during the pandemic. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The Trustees have identified the need to develop an investment policy and plan. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The ongoing pandemic –This has resulted in the suspension of the majority of CCLN’s activity and project development. The present situation and the near future is very uncertain.Trustees are pragmatic about this challenge are prepared to revisit the situation as it improves. Recruitment of Trustees –Additional Trustees needed to strengthen CCLN and to broaden the skills base.Current Trustees consider this a priority Reduction in Funding -The Trustees are developing a fundraising strategy to broaden the charity’s funding base and support CCLN’s charitable aims and objectives.Trustees consider this a priority. Covid Pandemic –Trustees are looking at new ways of digital delivery/blended learning to future proof reliance of direct face to face service delivery. This is an on-going situation and is being monitored. Volunteer Profile –Limited number of volunteers. Current dedicated volunteers have a range of health needs which has been further highlighted by the pandemic. Trustees are aware they need to increase not only the number of volunteers but widen the volunteer base in terms of age, gender and ethnicity. Trustees consider this as a priority. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| 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 | In accordance with the CIO document. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | The Trustees are working to increase the number of Trustees to complement the skills of existing Trustees in the best interests of the CIO. They acknowledge that CCLN is at risk with only three trustees. V J A Slowe retired as a Trustee on her retirement as Curator of Ruskin Museum. Sharon Arrowsmith replaced her as a Trustee and Chair. Trustees to be recruited in line with best practice. New Trustees recruited to be supported by Buddy system and access to training. In view of the intention to recruit new trustees the current trustees are developing an induction pack and relevant policies and procedures. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Cumbria Cultural Learning Network (CCLN) works in partnership with various arts, heritage, and cultural organisations across Cumbria. In addition, CCLN works with several learning and social interest organisations including Inspira, Springboard UK, Curious Minds, Trinity College – Arts Awards, Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia Friends, Primary and Secondary Schools. Frame – West Cumbria Cultural Educational Partnership. |
| CCLN is linked regionally and nationally to GEM – Gallery Education in Museums, ENGAGE, Art UK, Museum Development North West, Campaign for Learning Outside the Classroom and the Museums Association. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other | Trustees risk assess all activities |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cumbria Cultural Learning Network |
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| Other name the charity uses | CCLN |
| Registered charitynumber | 1169438 |
| Charity’s principal address | Andra Villa 15 Trinity Drive Northside Workington Cumbria |
| Postcode | CA14 1AX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Sharon ARROWSMITH |
Chair | |||
| Nicci TOFTS | Secretary | |||
| Jane Louise LASKEY |
Treasurer | |||
– 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 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 trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Jane Louse LASKEY Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 30 January 2022
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| For the period from |
01/04/2020 Period start date |
To | 31/03/2021 Period end date |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Interest | 1 | - | - | 1 | 5 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Professional fees | - | 2,500 | |||||||
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| **Sub total ** | - | 2,500 | |||||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 4,249 | 4,249 | - | |||||||
| 4,250 | 4,250 | - 2,495 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
08/02/2023
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets CCXX R2 accounts (SS) |
Signature Details Details Current account - Cumberland Building Society Cash in hand Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details 2 |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| 4,095 | - | - | ||||
| 155 | - | - | ||||
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| 4,250 | - | - | ||||
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Jane Laskey | 31/03/2021 | |||||
| 2 | 08/02/2023 |
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees CCXX R2 accounts (SS)