CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Charity name: The Regimental and Chattels Charity of the former Durham
Light Infantry
Charity registration number: 1174128
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as sel out in its
governing document
Para1.17
In accordance with the Charity's constitution
dated the 3 August 2017, as amended on 12
March 2020, the three objects of the CIO
are..
The advancem8nt of education for the
public benefit by the holding and
provision of artefacls, items and
collections, connected to or associated
with the armed services and in particular
with the former Durham Light Infantry,
and the facilitation of the display and
exhibition of the same in such manner as
the Trustees of the CIO from time to time
think lit.
The promotion and efficiency of the
armed forces of the Crown, including
through=
Promoting the military efficiency
of the Army Reserve units as are
from time to time based in the
County of Durham, by improving
lacilities and amenities ol training
and service.
Creating repairing and
maintaining memorials
commemorating the deeds ol the
Durham Light Infantry or the
names of its members-.
Making grants..
lo The Rifles, Benevolent
Trust, as renamed or
amalgamated into such
other charitable
organisations from time to
lime.,

towards the upkeep of thè
Durham LwJht Infantry
Chapel in Durham
Cathedral and the
Memorial Garden in the
Cathedral precincts., and
to public museums
relating to British military
forces.
The advancement of culture and heritagg
related lo the armed forces, in partlcular
in uphokling the traditions of the fomer
Durham Luht Infanty and of
perpetualing ts deeds.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposos for the public
benefit. in particular. the
actfvities, projects or services
identfied in the a￿Ounts.
Para 1.17
1.19
The Charity's focus is to preseNe and raise
public awareness of the former Durham
Light Infanty, held in such high esteem
across the nation bul most parlicularly in the
North East of England. The Trust86s are
particularfy grateful lo Durham County
Council (DCCI for their exceptional
commitment and support, not just for the
maintenance and safe keeping ol the
Regimental Collection, but also for finanang.
developing and delivering lrfek)ng learning
pitsjrarnmes for schools, o)mmunity groups
and tha public.
The Charity owns th& Regimental Collectlon
vthich is on loan to DCC under an
agreement betsveen the Charity and DCC,
the most recent vèrsion of which came into
effect on 13 October 2021. The Regimental
Collection comprises two parts..
Th8 Archlve Is that part ol the
Regimental Collection consisting of
dC￿Ments, manU￿ript and printed
books, maps and plans, photograph
albums and photographs etc
covaring the enlire history of tha
Dutham Light Infanlry from 175810
1968. The Archive Is cared for by Ihe
Durham County Record Office
(DCRO), an Accredited Archiv8
SeNce administered by DCC.
The Ob'ects is th* part of the
Regimental Collection consisting of
some 15,000 2D and 3D objects
Including textiles, unrfoms, weapons,
medals, relics and memorials,
Covèring the entire history of the
Durham Light Infantry from 1758 to
1968. The objects are cared for by
the DLI Collection (DLICI which Is
also nationall
accradited and is

administered by DCC.
Following the closure of the DLI Museum in
2016, the DLIC has continued lo be
accessed through a deconstructed model
including a Research and Study Centre,
secure stores, and collections care, learning
and engagement programme, and an
exhibition offer comprising of a dedicated
ga51ery for five years (see belowl and the
production of live temporary exhibitions
displayed across the county.
DCC entered into an agreement in 2016 with
Durham University (DUI to provide provision
and services in relation to the DLIC. This
includes the DLI Gallery at Palace Green
Library, storage and access to the medal
collection, and associated exhibition
programme.
Turning to the reporting period {1 January to
31 December 20231, DCC have been
preparing for the move of the DLIC and DLI
Archive to DCC'S new heritage cenlre, 'The
Story, al Mount Oswald, 1 ½ miles south of
Durham City Centre. The new venue will
provide permanent high-qualily storage,
meeting all archival and conservation
standards as well as improved research
facilities, conservation and digilisalion
spaces and engagement with the public
through an exhibition and learning studio.
The Iwo parts ol the collection will be
reunited through shared facilities allowing
access lo the collection in new and improved
ways. The project is supported by NHLF
funding lor an activities and digital
engagement programme to improve access
to and engagement with the Collection
through learning, digitisation, exhibition and
events. This will increase the reach of the
audience across the county and beyond.
Furthermore, plans lo reopen the DLI
Museum and Art Gallery al Aykley Heads
moved a step closer, as proposals for the
venue were approved in February 2023.
Planning permission was given for the
reopening ol the DLI Museum and Art
Gallery. The reopening of the DLI Museum
and Art GaHery-would see the popular venu
brought back into use as a community asset
and visitor destination. 11 is hoped that the
sile wi11 draw in visitors from across the
wider North East and nationally. Entry to the
DLI exhibition will be free of charge, in line
with our shared belief with DCC that the
Durham Light Inlanlry belongs lo us all.
ecled to allract between 60,000 and

150,0(J) visilors a year. Iha venue will be
refurbished and expanded to include a
dedicated space to display key objects from
the DLI Collgction as V￿11 as an exhibition
centre. gallery, and a cafe. Work will also be
carried out to preseNe and enhance the
grounds ol the building to create a reflective
garden area.
Whilst work towards The Story has been
ongoing. additional activiti8s have included:
Kohima Exhibition. The
development of a new exhibition for
2024. marking the 80th anniversary
ol the Battle, and engagement
activities incluclng the Kohima
Educational Trust, British Council
and International Office at DCC. This
will involve learning programmes and
communty engagement for the
annivèrsary and creation of the
exhibition.
hlves Revealed. With additional
funding from the Trustees, further
¢alaloguing was carrièd out on new
deposits in relation to tt)@ Charity.
This work continues as an extension
of th8 Archives Revealed project.
Learning programme8. Schools and
.c￿1MUnty engagement conlinu&l
with the collections including
programmes on WW1, WW2 and
Remembrance.
statement conflrtning
whether the trustees havo
had regard to the guIdar￿a
IS8ued by th8 Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
The Trustees have complth wtth their duty
in section 1715) of the 2011 Charities A¢1 to
have due regard to the guidance publish8d
by the Charity Commission on publi¢ bonef￿.
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SORP refer¢
In accordance V￿th the Charivs constitution
dated the 3 August 2017, as amended on 12
March 2020, the Charivs po15cy on grant
making is as lollows:
Para 1.a8
Policy on grant making
to The Rrfles, Benevolent Trust. as
renamed or arnalgamated Into such
other charitsble organisations from
time to time.,
towards the upkeep of tha Dutham
Light Inlanlry Chapel in Durham
Cathedral and the Memorial Gard8n
in the Cathedral
recincts. and

to public museums relating to British
military forces.
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
The Charity is hugely grateful for the support
that is given by many volunteers. The DLIC
and DCRO continue to work with volunteers
lo help catalogue, research and interpret the
collections through learning programmes.
This involves veterans, The DLI Friends and
DLI Association. Volunteering opportunities
are being developed through The Story
project to encourage and support more
people to explore and work with the
collections.
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP réferencè
With the very welcome news that the DLI
Museum and Art Gallery is to open as well
as The Story at Mount Oswald, the Charity
could not have wished lor a more positive
outcome. The Collection will continue to be
conserved, preserved and widely shared
thus helping to ensure that the Charity
conforms to its three objects.
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
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41

Investments have been impacted by th6
instabilty caused by global events but no
more and no less Ihan thal experienced by
other investors across the UK. The portfolio
is kept under review.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment performance
against a￿"activeS
1.41
Other

Financial Review
Review ol the charity's
financial position al the end
ol the period
Para 1.21
Of the total sum of £102,062 held on current
and deposit1£48,5721 with the Royal Bank
of Scotland and the remaind6r1£54.1801 in
the COIF Deposit Account. Of this total,
£26,914 is restricted. The Trustees confimi
their previous view that the level ol free
reserves be maintained at approximately
£30,000 to cover ongoing commitments and
irregular outgoings.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
slating why they are held
Para 1.22
The Charity maintains a working reserve
in order to meet its objectives described
above for the purpose of-
a. Promoting the efficiency of the
Armed Forces of the Crown,
through promoting the military
efficiency of the Army Reserve
Units based in the County of
Durham, by improving facilities
and amenities of training and
service.
b. Creating, repairing and
maintaining memorials
commemorating the deeds of the
Durham Light Infantry or the
names of its members.
Making grants to The Rifles
Benevolent Trust, as renamed or
amalgamated inlo such other
charitable organisations from time
to time
d. Towards the upkeep of the
Durham Light Infanlry Chapel in
Durham Cathedral and the
Memorial Garden in the Calhedral
precinct.
To public museums relaling to
British Milita
Forces.
£75,838
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Amounl ol reserves held
Reasons lor holding zero
reserves
Details ol fund materially in
delicit
Explanation ol any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
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Para 1.23
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The Charity's principal source of income is
derived from interest gained within the
Investment Portfolio. It is further
The charity's principal
sources of funds
includin

any fundraising)
Para 1.47
supplemented through ad-hoc donations and
bequeathmènls. In 2023 the ChaTity
realised £50 through these funding streams.
The objective of th8 Charity's investments is
to obtain the best financial return in order to
maintain an income stream while furthering
the aims of th8 charity.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social inveslment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
The Trustees have a Risk Register which
records any signrficant risks identified at their
bi-annual meetings.
A description of the princip
risks lacing the charity
Part 1.46
The assets of the Flegimental Museum are
Heritage Assets. Heritage Assets ar8 not
valued in the Accounts. No reliable valuation
is availabl8.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description ol charity's
Irusls..
Type of governing document
Para 1.25
Constitution dated the 3 August 2017 as
Amended on 12 March 2020
As a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
How is the charity
constiluled?
Para 1.25
Trustee selection methods
incSuding details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election lo post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1 25
By the Trustees
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When a vacancy amongst the Trustees is
expected, potential candidates are identilied.
Following an initial approach by a Trustee, a
candidate's name is pul to a properly
convened meeting of the Trustees with a
copy of their CV. If approved, they are
appointed by the Trustees for a period of 5
years. On appointment, a new Trustee is
given an aide memoire containing a history
of the Durham Light Infantry and ol the
Charity, a copy ol the Constitution, the
Trustees, Roll, a copy of the Charity's most
recent accounts and copies of the minutes of
the previous two Trustees, meetings.
Policies and procedures
adopted lor the induction and
training ol trustees
Para 1.51
The Charity works very closely with the
Heritage Venues and Collections Manager of
Durham County Council's Culture, Sport and
Tourism as well as with the County Archivist
at Durham County Record Office.
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
The Charity recognises the general support
offered by the Army Museums Ogilby Trust
and will seek to engage more closely in
2024.
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other
Reference and Administrative details-
Charily name
The Regimental and Chattels Charity ol the former Durham
Light Infantry
Olher name Ihe charity
uses
Re
istered charit
number
1174128

Charity's principal address
The Hrfles Durham Off￿e
Elvet wate￿de
DURHAM
County Durham
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
D8tes acted if not for whole
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Trustee name
Ollice lif any)
Name of person lor body) entitled
loa
oint trustee
if an
The Trustees themselves
Colonel Harry
Edward Shields
MBE DL
Chair
Christian Hugh
Stuart Swinburne
LLB Hons
Secretary
The Trustees themselves
Major David
Hamilton Msc
Treasurer
The Trustees themselves
Lieulenant Colonel
Timothy John Harris
MBE
The Trustees themselves
Colonel Stephen
John Hopper TD
Brigadier Paul
Joseph Andrew
Baker OBE
The Trustees themselves
The Trustees themselves
Dr Keith John
Bartlell PhD Bsc
The Trustees themselves
Lieutenant General
Chades Seymour
Collins DSO OBE
The Trustees themselves
Lieutenant Colonel
Daryl Dowdall
Lieutenant Colonel
Andrew Hugh Ward
Major Benjamin
John Dyer
The Trustees themselves
The Trustees themselves
17 March-31
December 2023
The Trustees themselves
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Cor
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Director name
ortwasa
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the chaiity
rru8t•• name
Dates acted rf not for WI￿18

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
sale 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 execulive or names of senior staff members (Optional
information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
Other o
tional information

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above.
Signed on behalf of the charitys trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Posltlon (eg Secretsry,
Chair, etc)
HARRY EDWARD SHIELDS
RISTI
TUART
Chair
Secretary
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