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2023-09-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023

Charity name: Radlett & District Museum

Charity registration number: 1175292

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The purposes of the charity are to
advance education for the public benefit
in particular on the subject of Radlett
and the other parts of the Parish of
Aldenham, its rich history and heritage
by the establishment & maintenance of
a local museum.
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		 The charity has acquired and stores a
comprehensive archive of photographs,
documents and artefacts relating to
Radlett and its immediate surroundings.
These are on display in the museum to
be viewed by anyone interested in the
history of the area. The charity also puts
on displays of selected material in other
locations, and arranges talks. It is
engaged in recording the reminiscences
of certain local residents to create an
archive for future reference.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 In setting objectives and planning for
activities, the Trustees have given due
consideration to general guidance
published by the Charity Commission
relating to public benefit and in
particular to its supplementary public
benefit guidance.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment

The contribution made by volunteers
Contribution made by Para 1.38 has been substantial, without which it
volunteers would not be possible to run the
museum. The Board of Trustees is also
comprised of volunteers.

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 The charity has continued to operate
without COVID restrictions throughout
the entire year. Opening hours are on
Wednesday & Saturday mornings from
10 until 12am.
The main permanent display has been a
timeline of the development of the
village. A second display has been of
exhibits which are displayed in glass
cases. A third display has recently been
the story of the famous Radlett murder
in 1823.
These displays are changed on a
regular basis, and during the year we
also featured the history of our local art
and artists, the Coronation and places
of worship.
The Trustees have also been discussing
with staff from local schools their
requirements and the arrangements
needed for pupil visits.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 Fundraising is a critical activity and
necessary to cover the costs of running
the charity. During the year three fund-
raising events were held: a Supper Quiz,
a Cream Tea afternoon and a Theatre
Charity Night, all of which were very
successful. Current objectives are to
cover the operating costs.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41

Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The Charity held cash funds of £51,856
at the end of the period which
comprised mainly grants from local
authorities, together with a major
donation from an anonymous
benefactor.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The only reserves at this stage are its
current bank balances.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Per the accounts
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 None

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The Charity keeps a comprehensive
Risk Register which is reviewed on a
regular basis.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Trust Deed
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g. unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 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 Trustees can be appointed by members
of the CIO or by the Board. One- third
retire by rotation each year. A Trustee
can serve three consecutive 3-year
terms. The Chairman is elected by the
Board.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Radlett & District Museum
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1175292
Charity’s principal address 413A Watling Street, Radlett, Herts WD7 7JG

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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19		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Mrs Ros Haller Chairman
Mr Graham Taylor Vice Chairman
Mr Eric Hill Secretary
Mr David Mitchell Treasurer
Mrs Laura Davis
Mrs Diana Lobatto
Mr Christopher
Wilkins
Mr David
Freedman
Mr Stuart Nagler

– 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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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) David Mitchell Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 22nd November 2023

Radlett & District Museum Radlett & District Museum Radlett & District Museum 1175292 1175292 CC16a
For the period
from		 1 October 2022 To
 Period end date
30 September 2023
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
3,000
548
560
2,214
578
2,590
20
9,510
9,510
352
582
153
1,079
2,166
2,166
7,344
7,344		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £
3,000
20,548
560
2,214
578
2,590
20
29,510
29,510
352
582
153
1,079
2,166
2,166		 Last year
to the nearest £
Gtants 3,000 3,485
Donations 548 440
Friends 560 425
Theatre Event 2,214 2,124
Cream Tea Event 578 815
Quiz 2,590
Interest 20 11
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 9,510 7,300
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Sub total
Total receipts
A3 Payments
7,300
Rent
Fees 352 502
Insurance 582 765
Printing& Staionery 153 225
Utilities 228
Sundries 1,079 500
Sub total 2,166 2,220
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Groundworks, Shed, F&F 400
Sub total 400
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
2,620
7,344 20,000 27,344 4,680
24,512 19,832
7,344 20,000 51,856 24,512

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

23/11/2023

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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
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Metro Bank Current A/c
Metro Bank Deposit A/c
Harpenden BS
Details
Details
Computer & Other Equipement
Portacabin
Groundworks
Shed
F&F
Details
Signature		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
18,229
78
13,549
31,856
Agreement Error
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
3,448
21,788
11,341
536
3,574
40,687
Fund to which
liability relates
Print		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
18,229
78
13,549
31,856
Agreement Error
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
3,448
21,788
11,341
536
3,574
40,687
Fund to which
liability relates
Print
DAVID MITCHELL

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

23/11/2023

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees

Charity Name

On accounts for the year Charity no ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:

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Oct 2018

IER

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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Oct 2018

IER