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2021-22 Review & Business Plan 




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## Contents 

Whitstable Museum Bouncing Back ............................................................................................................. 4 Visitor Numbers ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Museum History ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Governance ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Museum Charity Accounts Financial Year 2021 to 2022 .......................................................................... 7 Financial Commentary 2021 - 22 .............................................................................................................. 8 Business as Usual summary .................................................................................................................. 8 Major Activities summary ..................................................................................................................... 8 Reserves ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Performance Indicators ................................................................................................................................ 9 Museum Reports ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Volunteers – Gail Rogers..................................................................................................................... 10 Membership and Newsletter – Martin Prestage ................................................................................ 10 Garden and Grounds Report – Maggie Banbury ................................................................................ 10 Shop Sales 2021 to 2022 – Maggie Banbury....................................................................................... 10 Museum Library – Linda Livingstone .................................................................................................. 11 Research – Angela Boddy and David Newman ................................................................................... 11 New Collection Items – Roger Livingstone ......................................................................................... 11 Marketing – David Roberts ................................................................................................................. 11 Exhibitions – Steve Keeler ................................................................................................................... 12 Projects – Peter Banbury .................................................................................................................... 12 Building Condition – Peter Banbury.................................................................................................... 12 Whitstable Museum Key Aims .................................................................................................................... 13 

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## Whitstable Museum Bouncing Back 

Since commencing museum operation, we have seen year-on-year increases in visitor numbers, only to be disrupted by the pandemic closures.  This year however, we have been encouraged by the number of visitors, especially in the last 4 months where we have seen records broken.  We have also had a resurgence in our school visits, requests for out of hours talks and for the first-time welcomed St Nicholas Special School with two visits that were planned 2 years ago. 

We continue to forge strong links with the community, outside agencies, groups and museum professionals and have recently become a member of Wheels of Time, an initiative which encourages children to visit museums throughout Kent. 

We continue to deliver high quality exhibitions and now have a dedicated small exhibitions space which the community can use free of charge to put on their own ‘compact’ exhibitions. We find that having these super revolving exhibitions encourages repeat visits. 

The closure at the start of the year created an opportunity to review the use of spaces and we moved our diving display, which created accessible space around the diving and Invicta displays. This is especially useful for group and school visits, as these topics allow for really interactive discussions and hands on activities. Project work has also resumed along with volunteer development. 

We are fortunate to be able to operate with no paid staff as our loyal and enthusiastic volunteers have once again fulfilled all the museum roles including front of house, governance, management, display, design & construction, shop operation & gardening, giving over 10,000 hours of their time. This placed us in a much better position to weather the pandemic than charities that rely on paid staff.  However, we are keenly aware of financial pressures with increases in utility and materials costs, and general inflation which will increase baseline costs and potentially affect our future plans, especially if income from our existing revenue streams were to reduce. The future regarding the pandemic is still uncertain. Trustees have therefore built-in contingencies for business interruption in the form of reserves. 

We continue to use our collections and volunteer experience to enthuse and inform visitors and residents in the history and heritage of Whitstable.  However, it is clear that in order to reach our full potential, funding outside of our normal operating income will be required. CCC support is essential to maintain the building and allow us to operate and continue to grow, whilst major work will require income way in excess of standard business income and will be dependent on grants and fundraising. 

While we have world class artefacts in Invicta & other collection items, we are competing with other well served venues for visitors who reasonably expect that facilities such as public toilets are available. Sadly, Whitstable Museum does not have this basic facility. 

Storage of our collection is far from ideal, with no adequate environmental controls to stabilise and control temperature and humidity.  Access to the collection is limited within the building, especially in the archives where people with mobility issues find access difficult or impossible. 

Exciting new local history is being discovered such as the Tudor Shipwreck and items are being donated on a regular basis. Whilst we have implemented mitigation measures, work will be required to secure the museum’s role in the preservation, protection and access to Whitstable’s heritage and history. 

Trustees are actively planning for the future of the museum and with the support of volunteers, members, the community and CCC we hope to realise our vision for the museum’s potential. 

Angela Boddy, 

Chair Whitstable Community Museum & Gallery charity 

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## Visitor Numbers 

## **Annual** (right) 

Museum reception staff record footfall by type of visitor. Up to 2019-20 visitor numbers had increased every year. 

## **Visitors by Month** (below) 

Adult and child visitors (April to March): 

Red:       2015 – 16 Orange:  2016 – 17 Yellow:  2017 – 18 Green: 2018 – 19 Cyan:     2019 – 20 Blue:    2020 – 21 Purple   2021 - 22 



Covid-19 impacted adult visitors numbers for the first 5 months (closed to mid May).  The last 6 months have been very encouraging, the highest ever winter half year. Over 60’s are still under represented. 


Child numbers have not recovered as quickly as adults, partly because school visits restarted only in December.  Even so, we have had three record months for child footfall this year. 

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## Museum History 

On August 12[th] , 1885 the “Opening of the Whitstable Museum” was recorded by Harbourmaster William London in his diary.  This was probably a ‘cabinet of curiosities’ in the Assembly Rooms, where lectures were given and meetings held.  Today, the Horsebridge Arts Centre occupies nearly the same site. 

After the second World War, the Whitstable Historical Society began to collect artefacts and documents. Eventually in 1985, the current building was purchased to house the collection mainly using funds left in trust by Fred Goldfinch.  The Foresters Hall Trust, the successor charity of which Canterbury City Council (CCC) is the single corporate trustee, owns the main museum building and part of the collection.  The building facing Oxford Street is owned by CCC, which also maintains all the buildings. 

In 2014, responding to budget pressures, CCC planned to further reduce opening and possibly to close Whitstable Museum.  Six charities formed the Whitstable Community Museum Group in August 2014 to seek transfer of the Museum to community operation.  In January 2017, Whitstable Community Museum & Gallery (WCM) became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered charity No. 1171101. The Museum CIO signed a five-year lease and management agreement with CCC in June 2018. 

WCM, as an independent group, gained Arts Council accredited museum status in October 2018.  This is the national benchmark by which performance, object loans and grants to museums are based. 

## Governance 

The CIO is limited by guarantee, is governed by a formal Constitution and comprises individual and corporate fee-paying members with voting rights on specific resolutions and election of Trustees. 

The elected Trustees form an Executive Board to manage CIO activity with the immediate aim of operating Whitstable Museum on behalf of the community and CCC Museums and Galleries. 

Day to day operation of the Museum  is managed through select committees, which report back to the Executive Board 

## **WCM CIO’s charitable object:** 

_To advance education in Whitstable and the surrounding area by the promotion and support of heritage centres, museums, galleries and libraries and by related programmes of outreach and research, fostering knowledge, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts, history, science and technology for residents and visitors._ 

WCM’s immediate objective is to operate Whitstable Museum on behalf of the community and CCC Museums and Galleries.  The membership of the museum charity elects the trustees at the AGM. 

## **WCM statement of purpose:** 

_To use the resources of the museum, the Whitstable area and community, the collections and the experience of the volunteer staff to enthuse and inform visitors and residents in the history and heritage of the local area.  The museum will be proactive in recording, conserving and interpreting the history, heritage and culture of Whitstable, the surrounding villages and countryside.  Our customer relationship will encompass exhibitions, collection development, research, learning, community engagement and outreach.  The widest possible range of users will be provided with access to the museum, collections and opportunities._ 

**Probity:** Museum income and expenditure are administered by an elected treasurer reporting directly to the Executive Board. All expenditure is subject to approval according to the financial policy and procedures. Accounts are externally examined, published annually and presented to Members, the Charity Commission and Canterbury City Council. 

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Museum Charity Accounts Financial Year 2021 to 2022 


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## Financial Commentary 2021 - 22 

While at first glance the WCM financial position may look strong, the limited business income must be separated from ring-fenced grant income.  The main effect of the Covid-19 pandemic has been to delay allocated grant expenditure on projects, now for two financial years.  This results in an artificial carry forward of funds which hides a relatively modest and potentially fragile business case. 

Our vulnerability to the pandemic has been lower than many charities as we do not currently have any paid staff, which many charities cover by visitor income.  Income was limited by low adult visitor numbers in the first six months of the year, but returned to pre-pandemic levels from September.  The pandemic has set back by two years our plans to achieve sustainable visitor income. Our aim is 30,000 visitors. 

Financial risks include planning for increases in utility costs and the higher rate of inflation.  Building costs are increasing faster even than general inflation.  A threat to income is that some retail streams depend on the skill-set of a small group of volunteers who will not be available for ever. 

Trustees had set a reduced budget in the expectation that the pandemic would continue to hit visitor numbers over an extended period.  In the event, recent admissions and retail have considerably exceeded the budget, although donations are disappointing.  Membership income is recovering. 

|**Business as Usual summary**|**2020-21**|**2021-22**|
|---|---|---|
|Net Income from the shop, prints, donations, admissions etc.|22,568|31,406|
|General Museum operating costs (excluding projects)|23,465|24,056|



Our diverse income streams exceeded the Covid-limited budget prediction of £28,910.  Expenditure was similar to last year, contained by careful management but limited by our ability to progress projects as volunteers were cautious in team working. 

We need to note that business income would not cover a major project such as accessible visitor toilets, which might cost £75,000 with building and drainage costs, and depend on grant income. 

|**Major Activities summary**<br>|**2020-21**|**2021-22**|
|---|---|---|
|Management contract CCC (decreases to £15,000 in 2022-23)|20,000|18,000|
|Grant income (Friends, SEMDP, Arts Council)|39,251|3,438|
|Projects expenditure|13,601|5,243|



Grant funding and CCC building maintenance support are essential to Whitstable Museum operation. Whitstable Museum’s abysmal visitor facilities disappoints families and other sophisticated visitors. Discussions with the Heritage Lottery Fund have indicated that their priority is in delivering directly to disadvantaged groups rather than funding infrastructure such as accessible visitor toilets.  WCM is exploring what packages of benefits would comply with their criteria and is also in discussion with Arts Council England and other major funding agencies. 

## **Reserves** 

The museum charity plans formally for future projects, surviving a future emergency or charity closedown and for major building works.  Trustees have designated three restricted reserves: 

|Building Reserve – plans to cover the courtyard, create visitor toilet etc.|£80,000|
|---|---|
|Emergency – a future pandemic, fire etc.|£20,000|
|Projects – to protect unspent funds desigated by donors for specific projects|£15,347|



Accountants Achieving Clarity formally examined the 2020-21 accounts which were submitted to the Charity Commission as required.   The 2021-22 accounts will be examined once agreed by the Trustees. 

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## Performance Indicators 

The Trustees regularly monitor performance, reporting progress against the Aims and Objectives.  CCC sets key performance indicators for Whitstable Community Museum (WCM) in the Management Agreement, which are summarised below.  WCM sets additional targets. The value of volunteer work set out below is the pay that they would have received, without on-costs. 

|**Area**|**Performance**<br>**Indicator**|**2015/16**<br>**Baseline**|**2016/17**<br>(no contract)|**2017/18**<br>(no contract)|**Report**<br>**2018/19**|**Report**<br>**2019/20**|**Report**<br>**2020/21**|**Report 2021/22**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Operation**||CMG managed|WCM managed|WCM managed|WCM contracted|WCM contracted|WCM contracted|WCM contracted|
|**Operational**<br>**Indicators**|Number of visits to<br>Whitstable<br>Museum (_Monthly_<br>_Reporting_)|CCC target 6000<br>_(2009 actual_<br>_footfall in CMG_<br>_management)_|4927 (actual)<br>_(Increase of 145%_<br>_on previous year’s_<br>_visitor number)_|WCM target 7800<br>9144 (actual)<br>Adult +86%<br>Child +137% inc.|WCM target<br>12000<br>_Footfall 11,664_<br>_(Closed 5 weeks)_|WCM target 15000<br>_Footfall 13063_<br>_(closed 2 weeks_<br>_COVID-19)_|_Footfall 3347_<br>_(closed 38 weeks_<br>_due to COVID-19)_|_Footfall 10,539_<br>_(closed 6 weeks due_<br>_to COVID-19)_|
||Days open to public|CMG proposal 120<br>_CMG actual 96_|Actual 124|Actual 150|WCM target 180<br>_Actual 177_|WCM target 190<br>_Actual 175_|_Target 85,_<br>_Actual 50_|_Target 150,_<br>_Actual 160_|
||Accreditation<br>(_Annual Reporting_)|Retained by CMG|Retained by CMG|WCM<br>accreditation<br>applied for.|Awarded<br>4thOctober 2018.|Retained by WCM|Retained by WCM|Retained by WCM|
|**Volunteer**<br>**time**|Number volunteers||||65|85|75|85|
||Hours||Est 4000|5556|7008|8652|3708|10,169(6 FTE)|
||Value of volunteer<br>support –payequiv.||£54|£75k|£95k|£119k|£50k|£146k|
|**WCM**<br>**Membership**|Paid up members|||121|WCM Target 150<br>_Actual 134_|WCM target 160<br>_Actual 186_|_Actual 150_|_Actual 163_|
|**Customer**<br>**Indicator**|Percentage of<br>people satisfied<br>with WCM<br>(_Quarterly Report_)|New Indicator set<br>by CCC at 85%.|2 adverse<br>comment of 147<br>Achieved 98%|CCC target 85%<br>1 adverse in 491.<br>Achieved >99%|WCM target 95%<br>2 adverse<br>comments in 691<br>Achieved > 99%|WCM target 95%<br>1 adverse<br>comment in 678<br>Achieved > 99%|WCM >> 95%<br>No adverse<br>comments.|WCM >> 95%<br>Good social media<br>comments. No<br>adverse comments.|
|**Finance**<br>**Indicator**<br>**(annual)**|Council proportion<br>of Museum income<br>(excluding grants).|CCC target <53%<br>_(WCM Income_<br>_excluding grants)_|Income £21k<br>Cost to CCC ~ £20k<br>CCC part 49%|Income £22k<br>Cost to CCC ~ £20k<br>CCC part 48%.|Income £30,737<br>CCC grant £20k<br>CCC part 39%.|Bus. Inc. £35,634<br>CCC grant £20k<br>CCC part 36%.|Income £22,568<br>CCC grant £20k<br>CCC part 47%.|Net Income £31,407<br>CCC grant £18k<br>CCC part 36%.|
|**CCC subsidy**<br>**per visitor**|As described in 2014<br>CMG annual report.|£9.9 per visitor|£4.06 per visitor|£2.2 per visitor|£1.71 per visitor|£1.53 per visitor|£5.39 per visitor|£1.71 per visitor|



## CMG = Canterbury Museums & Galleries. 

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## Museum Reports 

## **Volunteers – Gail Rogers** 

Our loyal and enthusiastic front of house guides including several new recruits covered reception for every day the museum was permitted to open under Covid restrictions.  The Board decided that a Trustee should also be available on-site each open day to resolve any problems. 

Our volunteers also assisted with museum maintenance and improvements when required, including the completion of the Invicta and Helmet Diving displays. Since Christmas 2021, volunteers have enabled school and other community group visits to resume.  We plan to expand the Front of House team to three per session to enable more time to interact with visitors. 

Volunteer training has resumed with Net Zero Carbon, Heritage Compass and Visitor Experience courses. 

## **Membership and Newsletter – Martin Prestage** 

Whitstable Community Museum & Gallery charity members provide the stable and supportive structure for museum operation and our democratic base for Trustee elections.  Members also fulfil the role of ‘Critical Friend’ as they can observe and advise independently on the work we do. 

Museum membership is recovering from the period of covid, at 150. Our aim has been to increase the number paying by Standing Order which would help greatly with administration. We are also exploring new ways to increase the benefits to Members, such as members-only talks and a more regular newsletter. Social events have been on hold during lockdown, but these will be reinstated during 2022. We will also be focusing on increasing our overall membership. 

We are developing the newsletter sent to members. The aim is to give members more insight into the daily life of the Museum, through interviews with volunteers leading projects such as the whelk boat restoration and our long-term exhibitions. The newsletter also alerts members to upcoming events and to how they can be involved. 

## **Garden and Grounds Report – Maggie Banbury** 

The new plot behind the gallery was cleared of rubbish and dug over and replanted with perennials and shrubs. It has already attracted visits from birds and butterflies as well as a local urban fox. It has been tidied after the winter, some of the plants cut back and more planting planned after garage installation. 

Planning permission has been obtained to erect a concrete garage for the storage of furniture and non - artefact objects. A new retaining wall is being built to prevent the earth slipping down onto the gallery wall as well as the construction of steps for safer access into the garden. 

The courtyard garden has survived winter but needs tidying, including cutting back some shrubs and replanting several pots.  On fine days the garden is a popular place for people to sit. 

## **Shop Sales – Maggie Banbury** 

Shop sales rose this year mainly due to the redesigned shop display.  An increased interest in the history of Whitstable has led to many more books being sold.  New postcards are proving popular with the customers. Children’s items are also good sellers. 

Print sales have brought record income into the museum.  The most popular prints are still the Railway Posters, followed by maps and scenes of Whitstable.  The window displays attract much attention and draw people into the museum. 

The shop is also visited by tourists wanting information and we have started selling books, postcards and walk leaflets in the front shop.  The most frequent questions include the Maunsell Forts, the development of Tankerton, Whitstable floods and the delivery of Invicta to the museum. 

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## **Museum Library – Linda Livingstone** 

The Archives Library has continued to receive donations of individual books and small collections. Duplicates are considered for the Study Education Area or handling copy use.  The Library aims to obtain one copy of every new relevant publication for its collection. 

The Museum continues to liaise with outside bodies such as Whitstable Historical Society, the University of Kent at Canterbury and the Kent History and Heritage Centre at Canterbury Christ Church University, as well as Timescapes Kent and Kent Archaeological Society History Forum to increase the Museum’s profile and our knowledge of Whitstable’s history.  To this end volunteers have attended a Kent History Festival, taken part in filming for Historic England and undertaken research for joint projects. 

## **Research – Angela Boddy and David Newman** 

WCM is receiving an increasing number of research enquiries, both by email and in person.  To contain the time required we limit research to one hour, except where the person is providing the museum with information in exchange. 

Cataloguing the collection and providing study guides are helping to streamline the process.  Access to the Douglas West photographic collection has been considerably enhanced by the reprinting of 1500 photographs now available for public research and purchase. 

Collaborating with local and national agencies has produced a study of 1801 defence of the Swale under Admiral Nelson, artefacts from a Tudor wreck and a study of stone age tools in the museum. 

## **New Collection Items – Roger Livingstone** 

The Trustees are very pleased that the Museum is regularly offered potential donations. To reduce handling, the Trust has established a procedure to first record and photograph the items which are then considered by a sub-committee of the Trustees to assess whether they are suitable within the terms of the Collections Policy as agreed with CCC. Those donations deemed suitable are physically inspected and subsequently agreed with the CCC Collections’ Manager. Recent acquisitions include the Stock Book from 1919 -1952 of the Seasalter and Ham Oyster Fisheries Company, a set of the first Ordnance Survey maps for Kent, the manuscript notes for a published book about local smuggling, and the Billet Head of a ship recovered from the beach. 

## **Marketing – David Roberts** 

The museum’s collection and services are promoted with a museum flyer, posters, web site and social media to maximise the benefits to the museum and contain costs.  Through free memberships, modest subscriptions and regular contacts we provide media exposure in targeted national and local publications, and tourist focussed websites. 

Promoting heritage benefits both the town and the museum.  In partnership with the Whitstable Improvement Trust, part funded by an Arts Council grant, WM produced a town guide and map which is available without charge from local community hubs, hotels and businesses. 

Our recent “Invitation to Local Schools” campaign increased visits by teachers, children and subsequently their parents. WM has joined the “Wheels of Time” initiative which encourages children to visit museums and also provides us with useful links with the other 52 member museums in Kent.  Group visits are arranged and we attend local social events and exhibitions all of which helps with the museum’s exposure. 

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## **Exhibitions – Steve Keeler** 

Exhibitions are an important part of a museum's arsenal, giving the ability to tell a story in depth, as well as encouraging repeat visitors. All our exhibitions have been positively received by visitors to Whitstable as well as residents. 

The exhibitions team have put on a large exhibition each year since the volunteers took over the museum, all of local historical interest. Lately a smaller exhibitions area has been created to allow less-complex exhibitions to be erected. This area has already been booked for exhibitions for the next twelve months, with the Coastguards 200th anniversary exhibition currently on display. “Lost & Found”, our current large exhibition, is shortly coming to an end to be replaced with an exhibition of art from the museum collection currently being curated. 

## **Projects – Peter Banbury** 

**Invicta –** A wide range of ideas contributed to the final positioning and display of Invicta.  The contribution of models of the stationary engine, copper fire tube and a bucket of ‘coal’ enhance the interpretation without obscuring Invicta as an imposing exhibit.  Sales of Michael Bailey’s archaeological study of Invicta have required several reprints after excellent reviews in specialist magazines. 

**Whelk Boat FLOREAT –** after a covid hiatus we are very pleased that the team renovating Floreat has restarted work.  A large gazebo has been erected on stilts to protect the boat and provide a working space.  The complex rebuilding of the gunwales is nearing completion and repainting will follow.  The team is now replacing internal ribs, which are broken or worn through in several places.  Eventually we would like children to be able to enter the boat on supervised days. 

**Stationary Engine –** Progress has been limited but has included discussions with several parties as to its history and the ways such an engine can be restored.  Possibly the earliest railway winding engine in existence, it is of considerable historic value and we need to ensure a ‘museum quality’ restoration.  The erection of a protective cover and general cleaning should be prioritised.  We need a project manager to research, plan and manage the work to the appropriate standards. 

## **Building Condition – Peter Banbury** 

As tenants we have an obligation to report building and systems issues to CCC.  After concerns about damp, we commissioned an aerial survey of the roof and submitted this with a list of other building issues to CCC in Spring 2021.  Most of the items have been resolved, but 12 months later some are outstanding, as reported in WCM’s spring 2022 building report to Building Services: 

- Damp in the Peter Cushing area, requiring some objects to be removed from display.  This is caused by the ‘smoke house’ that adjoins the museum building and prevents a severely damaged wall from being repaired. 

- The roof gulleys over the gallery have been cleared of grass, but the displaced mortar has not been repaired. 

WCM has offered to repair and improve several electrical and lighting systems, contractually CCC responsibilities.  The full cost would be covered by WCM.  This work could also cover recommendations by CCC Fire Officer regarding emergency lighting in several areas.  CCC has now responded to our proposals and issued a licence to change. 

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## Whitstable Museum Key Aims 

These modified aims were agreed by the Trustees in March 2020 and will be delivered via the set of objectives detailed below. 

**Effective Governance:** Establish and deliver aims for the next five years.  Plan for the long-term evolution of the museum.  Monitor risks and policies and strategically manage activity and resources.  Maintain compliance with the constitution and Arts Council accreditation.  Report to Members, CCC, Charity Commission and other bodies as required. 

**Financial Health and Sustainability:** Maintain financial probity.  Diversify income streams, in order to fund our objectives.  Plan to survive the COVID-19 crisis.  Build reserves and seek grants to enable specific projects and museum development.  Negotiate extended lease and management contract. 

**Discovery and Learning:** Create rich and accessible experiences that delight, challenge and educate all ages and backgrounds of visitors. Build on internal and external spaces to widen the displays. Liaise with schools to create curriculum enriching activities. 

**Visitor Experience:** Create a memorable visitor experience by understanding visitors’ requirements.  Build essential visitor facilities appropriate to visitor expectations in response to the Family Friendly Audit. 

**Communications & Marketing:** Market the museum as a family, individual, holiday and enthusiast experience.  Keep members, volunteers and supporters informed about Museum developments.  Build on Invicta as a nationally important artefact. 

**Volunteer Development:** Manage effectively the valuable resources of volunteers’ time and experience. Support volunteer projects and celebrate their successes.  Develop their knowledge, skills and confidence using external expertise where appropriate. 

**Collection Development:** Develop archives and collection management.  Cultivate volunteer knowledge  of the collection and improve public access.  Work towards providing adequate, controlled-environment storage space.  Create secure and well equipped workshop space. 

**Partnership and Community:** Engage with other agencies, CCC and the SEMDP to better deliver community benefit.  Collaborate with local organisations to arrange bespoke visits, outreach and projects. Develop the museum’s role in supporting volunteers and visitors with particular needs.  Seek to attract visitors and volunteers who may not usually visit museums. 

**Concern for the Environment:** Examine the building, infrastructure, facilities and purchases to minimise environmental damage.  Incorporate climate change and environment in learning programmes. 

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under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charrty Commission
under section 145{5J{b) of the Acl.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in. any material respect..
accounting records were not kepl in accordance with section 130 of
the Acl or
the a¢¢ounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examiner's statoment
I have no Concerns and have come acr0&8 no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Slgned:
Dats:
1010912022
Name:
Wendy Tetley ACMA
Relevant professional
qualification{sl or body
lif any):
Chartered Instrtule of Management Ac¢ountants
Address:
123 John Wilson Business Pafk Whrtstable Kent CT5 3QY
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32,
Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for
examiners).
IER
October 2018

Give here brief details of
any items that the
èxaminer wishes to
disclose.
IER
October 2018