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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1178669

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

FOR

MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

Bright Brown Limited
Chartered Accountants
Exchange House
St. Cross Lane
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5BZ
MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4 to 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13
MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyear ended
31December2020.ThetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReporting by
Charities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccounts in
accordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland (FRS
102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Themuseumwillcollect,preserveandexhibitandartefactsrelatingtothegathering,analysis and
dissemination of Military Intelligence across the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Significant activities

DuringtheperiodtheCovidpandemicresultedin a reductionin activityto developexistingplans for
a new site,buta focuson ensuringthe resilienceof the plansunderchangedconditions.The CIO has
continuedhowevertoworkonalternativeproposalstoestablishanewMuseumsiteoutsideof the
confinesofa militarybase.OnesuchsitewasidentifiedatTrentParkinBrent,NorthLondon. Initial
feasibilitystudies,includingfinancialmodellingandbusinessplans,weredrawnupwith professional
supporttoofferanoptiontothedevelopersofthesitefora two-levelMuseumin thehistoric Trent
ParkHouse.Thiswasthewartimelocationforasignificantmilitaryintelligenceoperation. By
December2020it was decidedthat,in the lightof the ongoingpandemicand the alternative options
availabletothedeveloper,theCIOwouldnotpursuetheproposal.Theworktoinvestigate the
proposal remains valid for existing alternative options.

Public benefit

Thetrusteesareawareoftheirpublicbenefitobligationsandaresatisfiedthattheyhave complied
throughout the year with the guidance published by the Charity Commission.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Theactivityoftheperiodwastodevelopproposalstoworkwithdeveloperstorestorepartof an
emptybuildingtohousethenewmuseumandtoreassessoperationalandfinancialplansto ensure
proposalsareresilientandviableunderthechangedconditionsfollowingthepandemic.Work also
includedapplyingthefundraisingstrategyandsupportinganetworkofcurrentand potential
supporters and sponsors.
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MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Thecharityhasincomingresourcesof£70,150(2019:£36,059)andoutgoingresourcesof £78,465
(2019:£10,698)resultinginanetdeficitof£8,309(2019surplus:£25,361).Thecharity has
unrestricted funds of £7,822 (2019: £16,131) to be carried forward.

Reserves policy

The charityis currentlyholdingfundsof £7,822.The charitywill seek VAT registrationwhich will allow
it to claim any VAT incurred.

FUTURE PLANS

Thetrusteesarenowundertakingfurtherworkonunderlyingbusinessplansfora viableMuseum of
MilitaryIntelligenceinthepublicrealm.Twositesareunderconsiderationbutprevious discussions
withtheownersof onesitein Bedfordshirehavebeenpaused.No finaldecisionhasbeentaken and
noleaseorotherlegalorfinancialcommitmentswillbemadeuntilthecharityiscertainthatit has
financial security to move forward, and the impact of the pandemic is clear.
Longterm,thetrusteesplanforthischaritytosubsumetheolderMilitaryIntelligence Museum
Charity(RegisteredCharityNumber:278909)onceplansforthenewsitearebetterdeveloped and
appropriatefundingis in place,at which pointthe MilitaryIntelligenceMuseumCharitywill be closed
down and all assets transferred.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Thecharityis controlledby itsgoverningdocument,a constitutionunderthefoundationmodel, and
was created on 6 June 2018 under registration number 1178669.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

TheCIOhasbeencreatedforthespecificpurposeoflocatingasiteandconstructionofa new
museum.Thecurrenttrusteeshavetherequisiteskillsto movetheprojectforwardandtheCIO will
look to recruit new members as the project progresses.

Induction and training of new trustees

Allnewtrusteesareinstructedtoreviewthematerialavailablefromthecharity commission
regarding trustee roles, specifically CC3, The Essential Trustee.
ThecurrenttrusteesareallmembersofTheMilitaryIntelligenceMuseum(registered number
278909)andassuchfullyawareofthecurrentactivitiesoftheexistingmuseumandtherefore have
knowledge of the running of a museum charity.
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MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity number

1178669

Principal address

Military Intelligence Museum
Chicksands
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5PR

Trustees

ThecharityhasbeengivenadispensationbytheCharityCommissionfrompublishingthenames of
its trustees.

Independent Examiner

Bright Brown Limited
Chartered Accountants
Exchange House
St. Cross Lane
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5BZ
Approvedbyorderoftheboardoftrusteeson.............................................andsignedonits behalf
by:
..............................................................
Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Museum of Military Intelligence

I reportto the charitytrusteeson my examinationof the accountsof Museumof Military Intelligence
(the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Responsibilities and basis of report

AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I reportin respectof my examinationof the Trust'saccountscarriedout undersection145 of the Act
andincarryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowedallapplicableDirectionsgivenbythe Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

Independent examiner's statement

Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexamination to
whichattentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenableaproperunderstandingof the
accounts to be reached.
David Stevens
ACA
Bright Brown Limited
Chartered Accountants
Exchange House
St. Cross Lane
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5BZ
Date: .............................................
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MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

2020
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
70,150
Investment income
2
6
Total
70,156
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Museum development
78,465
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(8,309)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
16,131
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
7,822
2019
Total
funds
£
36,029
30
36,059
10,698
25,361
(9,230)
16,131
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2020

2020
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
10,000
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
5
(2,178)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
7,822
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
7,822
NET ASSETS
7,822
FUNDS
6
Unrestricted funds
7,822
TOTAL FUNDS
7,822
2019
Total
funds
£
26,231
(10,100)
16,131
16,131
16,131
16,131
16,131
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
.............................................
Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102, have
beenpreparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReporting by
Charities:Statementof RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparingtheir accounts
inaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'The Financial
ReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharity has
entitlementto the funds,it is probablethat the income will be receivedand the amountcan  be
measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation
committingthecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethata transferofeconomic benefits
willberequiredinsettlementandtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasured reliably.
Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadings that
aggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributed to
particularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitieson a basisconsistentwiththeuse of
resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestrictedfunds can be used in accordancewith the charitableobjectivesat the discretion of
the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsof the
charity.Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedby thedonoror whenfundsareraisedfor particular
restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotesto the
financial statements.
continued...
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MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

2020 2019
£ £
Deposit account interest 6 30

3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewere no trustees'remunerationor otherbenefitsfor the year ended31 December 2020
nor for the year ended 31 December 2019.

Trustees' expenses

Therewere notrustees'expensespaidfor theyearended31 December2020nor for the year
ended 31 December 2019.

4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricte
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 36,029
Investment income 30
Total 36,059
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Museum development 10,698
NET INCOME 25,361
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward (9,230)
continued...
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MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricte
fund
£
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 16,131
5. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2020 2019
£ £
Other creditors 2,178 10,100
6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.1.20 in funds 31.12.20
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 16,131 (8,309) 7,822
TOTAL FUNDS 16,131 (8,309) 7,822
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 70,156 (78,465) (8,309)
TOTAL FUNDS 70,156 (78,465) (8,309)
continued...
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MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.1.19 in funds 31.12.19
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund (9,230) 25,361 16,131
TOTAL FUNDS (9,230) 25,361 16,131
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 36,059 (10,698) 25,361
TOTAL FUNDS 36,059 (10,698) 25,361
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement At
At 1.1.19 in funds 31.12.20
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund (9,230) 17,052 7,822
TOTAL FUNDS (9,230) 17,052 7,822
continued...
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MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementin funds,
included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 106,215 (89,163) 17,052
TOTAL FUNDS 106,215 (89,163) 17,052

7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2020.
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MUSEUM OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gifts
Donations
Grants
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Legal and professional fees
Travel and accommodation
Accountancy
Accountancy over accrual
Management charges
Post and stationery
Total resources expended
Net (expenditure)/income
2020
£
1
35,149
35,000
70,150
6
70,156
73,134
454
540
(60)
4,393
4
78,465
78,465
(8,309)
2019
£
-
1,029
35,000
36,029
30
36,059
9,137
961
600
-
-
-
10,698
10,698
25,361
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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