Project Redsand CIO
Annual Trustees Report for period 01 January 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
Aims & Purpose
The charity aims to undertake the preservation and ultimate restoration of the Redsand Towers Army Sea Fort in the Thames Estuary, United Kingdom. The charity also aims to educate and inform the global public of the history and future of the Fort through the use of (but not limited to) Exhibitions, broadcasts, press, online and printed materials and resources. The charity will also provide access where possible to the Redsand Fort for historians, journalists, engineers, and when feasible, the General Public.
Achievements & Performance
Preservation and Restoration
The Charity has continued projects from the previous year namely finishing the windows in Room 1 And installing the windows in Room 2 , and the weatherproofing of the upper floor of tower G1 with previously constructed windows provided by the previous charity and new ones constructed by ourselves. We have also started insulating and replacing the hardboard wall panelling.
Unfortunately during this period we have had a number of break ins resulting in vandalism mainly the temporary bridge to the Control tower being destroyed by being cut down and the top main access ladder into G1 being cut off and removed.
Public Awareness
During this period the charity has yet again worked with multiple organisations in the TV and Film Industry, and has successfully carried out two filming activities namely with Dan Snow for the online program History Hit to be aired to the public in multiple countries. And a private company for a small historic TV series. These filming activities will yet again go towards raising awareness of the Sea Forts existence, history, and future for their global public audiences.
Financial Review
Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £1339.14 with £7021.52 brought forward from the previous year..
£1897.60 was spent over the period, of which £250 being spent on staff expenses to enable the corporate filming to be carried out, which resulted in £1897.60 in receipts. A sizeable of £1500.00 was give to Mr M Harmer of Marine A Services in March to cover mechanical repairs to the X Pilot.
Volunteers
We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard for the charity, both as part of the working team on site carrying out the repair and restoration work and those who work tirelessly promoting and spreading the good work of the charity.
Structure & Management
The charity is governed by a Committee of Trustees, with Interim Chairman , Secretary and Treasurer. The Trustees are responsible for the direction of the Charity, and making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance of the Sea Fort, including how the funds of the charity are to be spent.
The Trustees meet for a recorded meeting at least once per quarter, with regular ad-hoc discussions in the intervening periods.
Administrative Information
Project Redsand CIO Trustees who currently serve on the board. Mr David Foulkes Interim Chairman/Fabricatio ns Co Ordinator Mr Steve Treasurer / Christian Secretary / Works Co Ordinator Mr Ramon Potter Works Foreman
Approved by the Trustees of PROJECT REDSAND CIO on 10th October 2022 and signed on their behalf by David Foulkes (Interim Trust Chairman)
Financial Statements for the Year ending 31 December 2021
Unrestricted Total Funds 2020 £ £ RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Receipts Receipts from Corporate Donors 850 2300.06 - Receipts from General Public 123.51 Income Tax Recovered - -
| Interest Income | - | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Income (note 1) | 1,839 | ||
| 7161 | 793 | ||
| 1,839 | 4 | ||
| Payments | 250 | 460 | |
| Stafing Expenses (note 2) | 147.60 | 77 | |
| Admin Expenses (note 3) | 1500.00 | 52 | |
| Site Expenses (note 4) | 6 | ||
| Materials | 156.80 | 27 | |
| Equipment | 2 | ||
| - | - | ||
| Excess of Receipts over Payments 7161.03 |
397.60 | 1,88 5 |
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| 7934 | |||
| Bank Accounts 31stDec | 7161.03 | 7934 | |
| STATEMENT OF ASSETS | AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Cash Funds | |||
| Bank Current Account | 7161.03 | 7934 |
The attached notes form part of these financial statements
Approved by the Trustees of PROJECT REDSAND CIO on 15[th] Janaury 2021 and signed on their behalf by Mr David Foulkes (Interim Trust Chairman) and Mr Steve Christian (Trust Treasurer)
Financial Report Notes
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1) No other income was received
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2) When undertaking site visits for Corporate Visits, Staff expenses incurred
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3) Expenses incurred in running the Charity (website, virtual address etc)
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4) Items required on site / Travel (Donation to Marine A Services)