2021-07-30-accounts

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From 31/7/20 Period start date To 30/7/21 Period end date

Charity name: EPIACUM HERITAGE CIO

Charity registration number: 1178087

Objectives and Activities

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Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objects of the CIO are - To advance the education of the public concerning and permanently to preserve for the benefit of the public generally and especially for the inhabitants of the North Pennines in the counties of Cumbria, Durham and Northumberland, land, buildings or any other artefacts which are of any historic, industrial, agricultural, scientific, or industrial architectural or general architectural interest (hereinafter referred to as 'Heritage Monuments') and generally to protect, preserve and maintain the character and amenities of the said Heritage Monument known as Epiacum Roman Fort and its environs and may exercise all powers which are considered necessary in achieving its primary objectives. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable.
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 site was closed to the public during the Covid pandemic, under Government guidelines.������������������������� complete the Bastle House project stated in the previous financial year to include a new visitor trail (Romans and Reivers) and associated access infrastructure. Improved car parking area�planted a garden, installed an Information point and rustic seating, access gates, a new trail leaflet and signage. Developed a range of interpretation.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees confirm they have regard to all guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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SORP reference

Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

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Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the ���������������������� the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	The site was closed to the public during the Covid pandemic, under Government guidelines and, as a result, monthly Trustees meetings were held remotely. Engagement of volunteers, when changing lockdown rules allowed. Further Successfully sourced grant-funding from HLGF and Charitable Trusts to support volunteer activity, interpretation, and infrastructure. ������������������������������������ Bastle House project stated in the previous financial year to include a new visitor trail (Romans and Reivers) and associated access infrastructure. Developed our website and planned future digital engagement Reopened the site for visitor access in Summer 2021, with Covid safe practices in place - Improved car parking area�planted a garden, installed an Information point and rustic seating, access gates, a new trail leaflet and signage. - Developed a range of interpretation ���������������������������� increase public awareness and engagement with the different heritage stories associated with the site.

-	Developed an audio-visual display on
	the TV screen in the Nook café.
We appointed a new Trustee, Mark Howarth.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	There were no fundraising events due to Covid restrictions.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other		We have sourcedfurtherfunding from HLF, Charitable Trusts. Donations from visitors have been received where access has been permitted.

Financial Review

Financial Review
�������������������� financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The organisation has a secure financial position and has reserves to cover basic running costs for the next 2 years. It has attracted funds from grant providers and from visitors and supporters enabling the continuing project of further restoring and interpreting the Bastle House. The funds for the entire Bastle House project are held in both a Restricted Account (Grants made to the organisation) and in the General Account (donations and earnt income)
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The organisation has managed to build up the sum of £2,000 which covers the costs of public liability insurance and accountancy costs for the next financial year. This will ensure that even with no activity or events the site will remain open and accessible to the public until 2023.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Unrestricted funds on 31 July 2020 stood at £2,325, taking account of funds held for future Masterclass events available funds stand at £1,400.
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	There are no going concern issues.

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������������������������ sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted

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Structure, Governance and Management

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Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
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	New Trustees can only be appointed by agreement of all the existing Trustees. Potential new Trustees are sent extensive details of the organisation and then asked to submit an application. They are then invited to attend 2 Trustees meetings as observers before confirming their application. Only then would they be invited to become a Trustee should the existing Trustees decide so.
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
�������������������������� structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	EPIACUM HERITAGE CIO
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1178087
�������������������������	CASTLE NOOK FARM, KIRKHAUGH, ALSTON, CUMBRIA CA9 3BG

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Elaine Edgar	Chair
	Frances Breen	Vice Chair
	Paul Mercer
	Steven Bentley
	Mark Haworth

� 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

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

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Exemptions from disclosure

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Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Elaine Edgar	Frances Breen
	Chair	Vice Chair
	31/5/2022
	31/5/2022

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