Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2023 Period start date To 2[nd] April 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Mickle Trafford Mill Charitable Trust
Charity registration number: 1185064
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To preserve, restore and maintain Trafford Mill, a Grade 2 Listed building of historical importance. |
| 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 |
We have worked primarily on increasing our social media presence and ensuring that the building is as accessible as it can be for public visitations. |
| 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 regard for the guidance on how our charity can benefit the public. |
Additional information (optional)
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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
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | We built our website and social media pages ready for launching. The Board devised the on-going social media strategy to increase audience development and engagement with the site. We started our discussions about volunteer engagement programmes, in particular with young people, that focus on digital interpretation and widening access to heritage through digital media. We carried out minor repairs to the structure including plumbing, window and roof repair. The annual condition survey was undertaken by a building contractor who specialises in the repair of historic buildings. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Our review concluded that the charity’s use of funds is necessary to ensure that the building is as accessible as it can be to members of the public and those of interest. Our future will be focusing on raising the profile of Trafford Mill and engaging with local organisations, for example The Parish Council, for support financially and influentially. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Mickle Trafford Mill Charitable Trust Governing Document |
| 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 | Trustee Meetings discuss the recruitment of new trustees and a quorum vote is taken. Trustees are selected for their personal skills and expertise not already present in the Trusteeship. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Mickle Trafford Mill Charitable Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1185064 |
| Charity’s principal address | Trafford Mill, Watermill Lane, Mickle Trafford, Chester, Cheshire CH2 4FG |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Ceris Timms | Chair | |||
| Kathryn Spencer | Trustee | |||
| Richard Hodgkinson |
Trustee | |||
| Jason Briggs | Trustee | |||
– 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 charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for 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
N/A
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) Ceris Timms Full name(s) Ceris Jane Timms
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
31[st] January 2024