2021-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] JANUARY 2021 To 31 DECEMBER 2021 Charity name: FRIENDS OF THE ULLSWATER WAY

Charity registration number: 1185056

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	Advancing education of the cultural history, art and heritage of the Ullswater Valley. Providing or assisting in the provision of facilities and incentives to aid conditions of life the Ullswater Valley. Advancing the establishment of community heritage centres in the Ullswater Valley. Promoting activities that inspire the use of natural and cultural heritage as inspiration in artistic work.
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	As in the previous year, activities were seriously affected by COVID 19, placing restrictions on walking on the Ullswater Way and implementing our 2020 Understanding Ullswater Evening Talks programme. The programme of the 2021 Talks is provided in Annex 1. In the latter half of the year, when COVID restrictions were lifted, we were able to conduct talks which were both face-to-face in village halls, and live- streamed by ZOOM, This proved to be a very effective formula, capturing local audiences as well as those who either did not want to travel or preferred to watch the talks from the comfort of their own houses. Only one of the talks could not take place as foreseen due to a wasp infestation at Watermillock Village Hall (the talk is re- programmed for 2022). One innovation was to set up a Donation page which proved popular, allowing us to generate an income of over £1,500 from the talks. Our main activity has been focused on collecting articles and photos from the local

community and others to add to the Ullswater Heritage Knowledge Bank and Website. Over 200 contributions were received. The new website was formally launched on September 27[th] . Our patron Lord Inglewood had been expecting to give the formal address but at the last moment had to cancel due to a COVID outbreak in his family. Peter Hensman, the CEO of Lake District Estates gave the welcoming speech. The ceremony took place on MV Raven owned by the Ullswater Steamers which provided the drinks. The Inn on the lake provided free food. 80 guests attended. The event was well covered in the local press. Considerable energy was invested in transferring material from our original FOUW website to the new heritage website and updating our Privacy, Commercial and Cookies policies. An important element of this work included the design and production of a Pop-Up exhibition consisting of 6 panels highlighting the key messages of the website and knowledge bank. Our work on developing walking activities has continued throughout the year. We have been developing with other organisations a new walk – the Eamont Way- linking Penrith railway station and Pooley Bridge through existing paths/bridleways. The process is well advanced, including obtaining funding for signage and other materials (£1,498 from the Cumbria Community Foundation) . However, delays have been experienced in obtaining all the landowner agreements for routes and signing. These are being resolved with the help of LDNPA and it is hoped that the route will be up and running later in 2022. We have also been engaged with Dave Felton of Inspired by Lakeland to help with the production of a new edition of the Ullswater Way Guide which came out in November. We have liaised with him and Fix the Fells to ensure that funds generated from the sales of the guides can be allocated towards volunteer maintenance of the Way. The first mobilisation of volunteers will be in January 2022 where we hope to provide up to 20 volunteers.

		We have also been helping Inspired by Lakeland to produce an Ulswater Walking Companion which is expected to come out in the first quarter of 2022. Some funds from the sale of the guide wll be donated to FOUW under an MoU agreed between FOUW and Inspired by Lakeland. During the year additional contacts were made with the Lancaster University Regional Heritage Centre and the LU Business Management Centre. Two MA students produced some research material on extending gaming material and other potential products from the Knowledge Bank.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have, in all activities, had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit.

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Contribution made by volunteers	SORP reference 1.38	Almost 200 individuals and organisations within the valley have written material for our Ullswater Heritage Knowledge Bank. 100 % of the work of the charity is done by volunteers. A new group of FOUW volunteer supporters was constituted in November to help with path maintance, tree planting and similar field activities.

Achievements and Performance

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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	A description of our Achievements in 2021 is provided in Annex 2 of this report. Considering that all our activities were severely affected by COVID we are satisfied with our performance. Our local paper, the Cumberland and Westmoreland Herald, regularly published articles thoughout the year about our Understanding Ullswater Evening talks. FOUW was one of only 3 local NGOs to be selected for their special January 1st2022 issue, where an article by the Chair of FOUW and a picture of 6 panel Pop-Up exhibition were published.

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Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	We did not set any fundraising targets for 2021. We have nevertheless succeeded in obtaining 4 significant donations: Nineveh Trust (£4,500). Lake District Foundation (£500), MacMillan Cancer Support Trust (£500) and the Cumbria Community Foundation (£1,498); we have also achieved signficant contributions from individual donors (about £1,500)

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The financial situation of FOUW at the end of 2021 is provided in Annex 3:
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The trustees believe that holding a reserve of £250 is sufficient as there are no ongoing contractual financial obligations on the Organisation. In the event of funds becoming completely depleted the charity would be wound up.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£ 250
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The business of the Charity is entirely conducted by volunteers and it does not depend on its fundraising abilities in order to carry out its charitable activities. Hence there are no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	See above and Annex 3.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	When the trustees can meet in person in 2022 they will establish a set of Objectives and Targets for the year. A draft Work Plan for 2022 is under preparation.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The principal risk faced by the charity is inability of the Trustees and volunteers to maintain and pursue its ambitions in the face of a continuing lockdown. Although Face-to- Face meetings have been severely curtailed we have been able to maintain contact through ZOOM calls.
Other		The new Ullswater Heritage Knowledge Bank programme is ambitious and will require considerable energy and motivation to meet targets. It will also require some minimal funding to obtain the technical input we need to ensure a top quality professional product. The Trustees are currently satisfied that we can mitigate any such risks.

Annex 1

FOUW Understanding Ullswater Evening Talks progamme 2021

Annex 2

FOUW Achievements in 2021

Annex 3

Fianancial report 2021

Structure, Governance and Management

Type of governing document	Para 1.25	CONSTITUTION
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION.
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 have been appointed by consensus, bearing in mind gender, geographical location around Ullswater, and professional skills needed.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	There have been no formal training of Trustees, although some of the FOUW Trustees have been trained in other charities for which they hold responsibilities.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	We prepared a detailed draft Governance document, setting out rules and procedures. A revised document will be still in a draft version and will be considered in due course.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	FRIENDS OF THE ULLSWATER WAY
Other name the charity uses	FOUW
Registered charity number	1185056
Charity’s principal address	5 GRASSTHWAITE HOWE GLENRIDDING CA11 0PY

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 (ifany)	**Dates acted if not for whole year **	Duration as a Trustee
	TIM CLARKE	CHAIR	5 SEPTEMBER 2019	31stDec 2024
	CECILIA MCCABE	TREASURER	5 SEPTEMBER 2019	31stDec 2023
	ANNE CLARKE		5 SEPTEMBER 2019	31stDec 2024
	JUDITH COOKE		24 SEPTEMBER 2020	31stDec 2023
	JOE FAULKNER		5 SEPTEMBER 2019	31stDec 2022
	JANE FIRTH		5 SEPTEMBER 2019	31stDec 2022
	GORDON LIGHTBURN		5 DECEMBER 2019	31stDec 2022
	MILES MACINNES		19 MAY 2020	31stDec 2023
	STEVE SYKES		5 DECEMBER 2019	31stDec 2022
	FRANCIS COOKE		10 AUGUST 2021	31STDec 2024

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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name	Address
Management IT	Prof Edward Truch	Lancaster University Connected Communities Research Laboratory

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) Timothy Ramshaw CLARKE Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 15th February 2022

FRIENDS OF THE ULLSWATER WAY CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1185056

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT For the Year Ended 31st December 2021

Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Grants from Public Bodies & Charitable Organisations 1 Donations from general public and trustees Total Incoming Resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Restricted Funds Expenditure: Ullswater Heritage Knowledge Bank 2 General /Unrestricted Expenditure: Heritage Projects (including Talks) Website & Other technology costs Subscriptions Printing and Stationery Insurance Donations to Charities and related activities Total Resources Expended Net Movement in Funds BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021 Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Current Assets Balance at Co-Op Bank Current Liabilities Committed Expenditure TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES FINANCED BY: Funds Brought Forward from previous years Increase (Decrease) in Funds in Current Year TOTAL FUNDS 3 Signed:	2021 £ 7,038 2,258 9,296 2,251 63 95 865 3,274 6,022 - 6,283 - 6,283 261 6,022 6,283	2020 £ 576 925
		1,501 284 400 125 194 90
		1,093 408 - 261 -
		261
		(147) 408
		261

Cecilia McCabe

CECILIA MCCABE TREASURER, FRIENDS OF THE ULLSWATER WAY 7 FEBRUARY 2022

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS DATED 31 DECEMBER 2021

These Financial Statements have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:

1. Accounting and Reporting by Charities - Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005)

2. Accounting Standards

3. The Charities Act

NOTE £ 2021 GRANTS FROM PUBLIC BODIES AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS 1 Restricted Grants: Nineveh Trust (Ullswater Heritage Knowledge Bank) 4500 Lake District Foundation (Ullswater Heritage Knowledge Bank 500 Cumbria Community Foundation (Eamont Way) 1498 Unrestricted Grants: Stainton School PTA Morland WI Pooley Bridge WI 40 MacMillan Cancer Support Trust (After their UW Walk) 500 TOTAL GRANTS 7,038 RESTRICTED FUNDS EXPENDITURE 2021 2 Ullswater Heritage Knowledge Bank: Website Design and Maintenance 638 Printing and Photography 222 Large standing banners for mobile publicity 1,245 Ullswater Steamers - Launch Expenses 146 TOTAL RESTRICTED FUNDS EXPENDITURE 2021 2,251 There was no expenditure in 2021 on The Eamont Way TOTAL FUNDS 3 Restricted Funds : Nineveh Trust (UHKB) 2749 Cumbria Community Foundation (The Eamont Way) 1498 Total Restricted Funds 4247 Unrestricted Funds 2036 TOTAL FUNDS 6283	£ 2020 536 40
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