Trustee Report, 2022-2023
The Friends of Killhope have enjoyed a strong committee this year with several new members, all taking a positive and active role. Thanks goes to our new members who have worked hard this year. Mike Cave responded to our plea for a Treasurer and has agreed to join us, he has worked tirelessly to update our bank accounts and move us into the 21[st] Century. We thank him for his patience, resilience and commitment with this.
Our new website is coming along nicely, Edward Robson has set this up for us. Thank you has to go to Bill Heyes and Ian Forbes for their work in liaising with Edward over this. John Sheppard has agreed to become our ‘webmaster’, so another thank you must go to him for taking on this role. John is also our Newsletter Editor and is doing a sterling job in this vital role, contributions to the newsletter are always very welcome.
Several volunteers have catalogued and prepared the archives, not including the minerals, for transfer to Sevenhills where they will be stored safely. We are now awaiting DCC to arrange their transport. Brian Young has carried out some extensive work producing the condition reports for the minerals but the final version of the report format has yet to be determined. Regrettably, Brian has decided to resign from the committee. We thank him for his many years’ service to the FoK, his expertise has been invaluable and his willingness to help wherever possible has been very much appreciated. In addition to this, Brian has also helped train many members of staff at Killhope about the mine and minerals. The handout he wrote many years ago is still seen as the ‘bible’ by Killhope staff. So thank you very much Brian, we will miss your skills, knowledge and little quips.
The delayed children’s school work exhibition which was originally planned for the 2022 season is now ready to be printed but unfortunately Killhope does not have the exhibition space for it this year. We are hoping Allenheads Trust will be able to display it at the heritage centre, which aligns with their objectives.
We are also working closely with Allenheads Trust to produce a leaflet suggesting walks between Allenheads and Killhope. This is a long term project but it is an exciting development, and links the historical features of the two valleys.
We have been invited to take part in the Alston Moor Historical Society’s Golden Jubilee Exhibition, on Saturday 15[th] and Sunday16th July in Alston Town Hall. This is a lovely event, please join us between 11am and 4pm, any offers of help manning the table would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you must also go to Maria McArdle for allowing us to use the yurt today and for providing some lovely refreshments. Thank you Maria.
So, to sum up, we have had a busy and productive year and are looking forward to what promises to be an equally exciting year ahead.
Friend5 of Killhope Year ended 31st March 2023 Statement of Hnan¢ial Posltlon 2023 2022 Opening Balance Current Account Deposlt Account Interest Cash Assets 4,497 12,816 4,191 12,814 107 69,836 69,836 87,149 86,957 Income less Expendilure Puychases of Assets 12591 192 Closing Balance 86,890 87,149 Represented by Current Account Deposit Account Assets 17,053 4,497 12,816 69,836 69,836 86,890 87,149 setslNet Costl Spar Boxe5 Book Stock Laptop Mineral Display Stairlift Miscellaneous Deposit on Mineral Collection Cabinets Hudgill Silver Cake Basket Silver Snuffer Tray 11,700 1,400 1,759 27,000 12,000 328 5,OCK) 2,600 6,050 2,000 11,700 1,400 1,759 27,000 12,000 328 5,000 2,600 6.050 2.000 69,836 69,836 I have eKamined these accounts and believe them to be a true and fair records, based on the infofmatlon provided. Jian Brewer ACCA .. 2473154 131010£5