## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** ## **From 01/01/2022 Period start date To 31/12/2022Period end date** ## **Charity name:Higher Mill Museum Trust** **Charity registration number:1179086** ## **Objectives and Activities** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 I)
purposes of the charity
as set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and 1. Preservation and conservation
1.19
activities in relation to of Higher Mill Helmshore and
those purposes for the associated land as a site of
public benefit, in significant historical and
particular, the activities, architectural interest.
projects or services 2. The advancement of education
identified in the in the subject of the textile
accounts. industry by all or any of the
following means:
I) The use of Higher Mill as a
working museum of the
Lancashire textile industry
to promote textile heritage,
education and public access.
II) ii)The acquisition,
preservation and
interpretation of early textile
machines and relevant
collections for display to the
public in Higher Mill or any
other museum.
III) The promotion of the study
of, and research into, the
history of the textile
industry and the publication
of the results of such study
and research
Statement confirming Para 1.18 Displays outlining the history of the
whether the trustees woollen industry and its development
have had regard to the through the ages.
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on Active demonstrations of the mill
public benefit water wheel originally built in 1849,
showing how powerful water can be in
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generating energy to drive machinery throughout the mill. Also, how important the mill was in creating employment for the village of Helmshore and its residents, and the transition from cottage industry to factory manufacturing. School parties and Educational visits are included in the museum programme to support the local history elements of curriculum, and to illustrate how the development of the mill was an integral part of the Industrial Revolution (particularly textiles) that made Lancashire and England famous throughout the world in technological developments and finance. Showing children how hard their ancestors had to work to survive. The Trustees are mindful of and are dedicated to the support of the Charity Commission’s guidance on what is public benefit. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making Grants to outside organisations are
not normally made.
Para 1.38
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
Para 1.38 The work of the trust is supported by
Contribution made by a
volunteers Voluntary ‘Friends ‘Group
Other
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**Achievements and Performance** > SORP reference **Everything has been held in abeyance whilst negotiations have been taking place between Lancashire County Museums Servicer (who are the current day to day operators of the museum) and National Trust regarding the possibility of NT taking over as operators. Negotiations have now terminated and NT have withdrawn their interest, meaning that Lancashire County Museums Service will continue with the day to day management of the museum.** Summary of the main Para 1.20 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. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: **----- Start of picture text -----**
The Trust with the help and guidance
Achievements against Para 1.41 of the local County Museum Service
objectives set has gained recognition as an
Accredited Museum
Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
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other ## **Financial Review** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Steps taken to reduce annual deficit by
financial position at the changing insurance providers and
end of the period raising monies from sale of guide
books and promotional products
Statement explaining the
policy for holding Reserves held are essential for
reserves stating why they property and artefacts repairs,
are held improvements and acquisitions all of
which could be substantial, together
with day to day administration costs
(insurance etc.).
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £32000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 0
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 0
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 Dependent on Lancashire County
uncertainties about the Council Museums Service for the day
charity continuing as a to day operation of the museum.
going concern
£32000
Additional information (optional)
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The Trust is actively working on the
The charity’s principal creation of a small fund-raising
sources of funds Para 1.47 enterprise for running costs but major
(including any project will be linked to grant aid
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
charity
Other
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## **Structure, Governance and Management** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Trust deed
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated CIO
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 committee approval
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
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New trustees are given every
Policies and procedures opportunity to take part in ‘Museum
adopted for the Para 1.51 Development North’ training courses
induction and training of – Guidance is also provided by Local
trustees Authority curatorial staff
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
The Trust although independent works
Relationship with any Para 1.51 in close co-operation with the
related parties Lancashire County Council Museum
Service
Other
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## **Reference and Administrative details** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity name Higher Mill Museum Trust.
Other name the charity Higher Mill Trust
uses
Registered charity 1179086
number
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Charity’s principal Holcombe Road
address Helmshore
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 4NP
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Bernard Rostron Chair person
Stephen James Hon Secretary
2
Parr
3 Ronald Howell Hon Treasurer
Ian Alston Hon Curator
4
Gibson
5 Peter Janczyk Vice chair
Brian Walter
6
Essex
Beryl Wendy
7
Rostron
Denis Keith
8
Wilson
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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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 **Dates acted if not for** **Trustee name** whole ear ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets 0 held in this capacity Name and objects of the 0 charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements 0 for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Type of Name Address
adviser
Coll ecti Heather Davis Lancashire County Museums Service. Preston
ons
Curatori Philip Butler Lancashire County Museums Service. Preston
al
Day to Louise Jacobsson Lancashire County Museums Service. Helmshore.
day
Operatio
ns
Wool Derek Bird Calderdale Industrial Museum Trust
Industry
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**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** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Signature(s)
Ronald Howell
Full name(s) Bernard Rostron
Position (eg Chair Hon. Treasurer
Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
26/01/2003
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Receipts and Payments Accounts endin8 31 De￿rnber. HIGHER MILL MUSEUM TRusr Registered Charity no.1179086 (Previously no.254660) Year Balances BIF l January 2022 Natwest Bank Current Account Business Reserve Aaccount Skipton bull ding Soc*ty Chartties Ac£ount145 days noticel Cash in Hand Totsl Balan￿5 BIF Recei Bank Interest Skipton Building Soaety Interest 2022 2021 15273.83 5.26 17293.40 5.26 17327.99 32136.08 32572.49 2.16 145.56 10 11 12 13 14 15 34.59 Stall at Christrnas Fayre 137.36 Totsl Receipts 285.08, 34.59 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Payments BAFM Membershtp BAFM Insurdnce Brit15h Ass(Kiation for Local History- Membership & Insuran￿ 2022 British Association for Local History- Membership & Insurance 2023 A.l.M. Membership Subscriptions 12022120231 {20201211 & (202V Freeola (get dotted) Domain renewal- 2 years to 2510112025 Printing Visitor 150 Guides 75.(X)! 155.1X) total genemlexpenditure 471.IXI 436.41 Totsl Assets as at 31 December 2022 3203&05' 32136.08 32 33 Totsl Assets Represented by Fund5 held at Bank5 Cash in hand: Natwest Bank Current Account Business Rese￿￿ Account Skipton Building Society Charities Account 145 days nottcel Cash in Hand Total Assets. as at 31 December 2021 Included infvnds held ore unspent Gmnt ￿?￿leS." Cotton Industry Warmemonal Trust 2454.72 12109.78 1747355 14802.83 5.26 17327.99 35 36 37 38 3203&05 3213&08 39 5902.65 5902.65 41 Accounts prepared by R. Howell ( Hon T￿aSu￿rI 43 Audited and found 45 47 Date: C>1 49 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examine¢s Report Report to the trusteesl members of HIGHER MILL MUSEUM TRUST On accounts for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2022 Charity no (if any) 1179086 Sèt out on pages 1AND2 "tlo paFV-.U*IiEhl£ of aadrt￿￿..7 sh*i%l I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above dlanty (7he Trusf) for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 fthe Acr). I report in ￿ped of my examination of the Trust's accounts carrted out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 145(5)(b} of the A(*. I have ¢ompteted my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (tjther than that disdosed below") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respEct: accounting recorts were not kem in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Ad or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concerns and have come across r￿ other matters in connection with the examination lo whFch attention shoukl be drawn in order to enable a proFer understanding of the accounts to be reathed. . Please delete the words in the bTrckets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Date: 2510112023 Name: R MARRiorr Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (it any): DIPLOMA IN MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION Address: 1 OAKLANDS DRII RAwfENSTALL ROSSENDALE, L4NCASHIRE. BB4 6SA IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of con￿rn (see CC32. Independent examination of charty accounts". directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any items that the examiner wishes to disGlose. October 2018 IER