Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From April 1[st] 2024 Period start date to March 31[st] 2025 Period end date Charity name: Friends of Pendle Heritage
Charity registration number:1185584
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of the public in matters relating to the history, natural environment and social and cultural development of Pendle Hill and the surrounding area being the Hundred of Blackburn, that is NE Lancashire, and their inhabitants, by stimulating interest from within the local community in history and heritage. |
| 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 carry out a programme of Heritage and Archaeology talks and walks, which are open to members and non-members. Communication with our members is via monthly email and a bi-annual mailing of our Events Calendar and Newsletter. Events to the public are advertised by posters displayed at various locations, together with online advertising on FoPH website, Facebook and ‘InYourArea’. We have given the following financial support: Rimington trail map, plant stands at Pendle Heritage Centre, and donations to Nelson Camera Club, Rimington Village Hall and Healthier Heroes (in lieu of a speaker fees). |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. Re Para 19. The Trustees have acted regarding public benefit. Also see statements above regarding summary of purposes set out in our governing document and main activities in relation to these. |
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SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
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 | We carry out a programme of Heritage and Archaeology talks and walks, which are open to members and non-members. Communication with our members is via monthly email and a bi-annual mailing of our Events Calendar and Newsletter. Events to the public are advertised by posters displayed at various locations, together with online advertising on FoPH website, Facebook and ‘InYourArea’. The Rimington trail map, has been erected on the outside wall of the Village Hall, encouraging visitors to explore the surrounding countryside and discover the village’s history. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity’s financial situation is stable. We hold a credit balance. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No money is being held in reserve. |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Monies previously held in reserve have now been allocated. |
| 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 Para 1.47 sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and Para 1.46 objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO 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 | At every AGM of the members of the CIO, one-third of the charity trustees retire from office. Re-election for vacancies is by decision of the members at the AGM. |
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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees
The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of Pendle Heritage |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charitynumber | 1185584 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o 8 Appleby Drive, Barrowford, Nelson BB9 6EX |
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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| Dawn Beaumont | Chair | Executive committee of Friends of Pendle Heritage |
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| Jean Hardman | Secretary | As above | ||
| Susan Booth | Treasurer | As above | ||
| Peter Booth | As above |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | ||
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 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
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N/A
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) Dawn Andrea Beaumont Jean Hardman Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc)[Chair ] Date 17 November 2025
Friends of Pendle Heritage Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 - BALANCE SHEET
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | |
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| INCOME | ||||
| Memberships including donations | £1,605.00 | £1,451.00 | £1,744.00 | £2,112.00 |
| Other donations | £40.00 | £405.00 | £352.00 | £413.00 |
| Bequests/Collections | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Events/Lectures/Visits | £1,105.29 | £1,011.00 | £893.00 | £335.00 |
| 40th Anniversary Event | £1,305.00 | £0.00 | £1,223.00 | |
| Gift Aid | £1,498.56 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Archaeology adjustment towards | ||||
| survey costs | £588.00 | £0.00 | £173.00 | |
| Book Sales – Used | £884.00 | £840.00 | £750.00 | £369.00 |
| Card sales | £49.50 | £188.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Miscellaneous | £21.00 | £27.00 | £575.00 |
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | |
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| EXPENDITURE | ||||
| General Expenses including | ||||
| laptop | £35.00 | £0.00 | £296.00 | £612.00 |
| Website | £67.07 | £55.00 | £55.00 | £66.00 |
| Insurance/Subscriptions | £192.31 | £122.00 | £202.00 | £199.00 |
| Cost of talks/visits/speakers, | ||||
| refreshments/room hire | £785.24 | £891.00 | £952.00 | £475.00 |
| 40th Anniversary Event | £1,351.00 | £0.00 | £292.00 | |
| Donations to PHC/HTNW | £149.83 | £200.00 | £1,137.00 | £3,921.00 |
| Donations to Archaeology | £2,570.00 | |||
| Other charitable donations | £308.00 | £200.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Miscellaneous | £390.98 | £100.00 | £58.00 | £0.00 |
| Stationery/stamps | £260.98 | £93.00 | £159.00 | £471.00 |
| Printing | £995.99 | £1,019.00 | £739.00 | £768.00 |
TOTAL INCOME £5,182.35 £5,809.00 £3,766.00 £5,200.00 SUMMARY Cash Funds brought forward £7,240.76 £8,032.00 £7,864.00 £9,468.00 Income £5,182.35 £5,809.00 £3,766.00 £5,200.00 Expenditure -£3,185.40 -£6,601.00 -£3,598.00 -£6,804.00 Cash Funds carried forward £9,237.71 £7,240.00 £8,032.00 £7,864.00 Net Movement in Funds £1,996.95 -£792.00 £168.00 -£1,604.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURE £3,185.40 £6,601.00 £3,598.00 £6,804.00
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
| CURRENT ASSETS | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 |
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| Cash in Bank | £9,237.71 | £7,240.00 | £8,032.00 | £7,864.00 |
| Debtors | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Float (cash) | £60.00 | |||
| Total Current Assets | £9,297.71 | £7,240.00 | £8,032.00 | £7,864.00 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
| Creditors | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS | £9,297.71 | £7,240.00 | £8,032.00 | £7,864.00 |
| RESERVES | ||||
| Free Reserves | £9,011.71 | £6,954.00 | £5,764.00 | £5,882.00 |
| Restricted Reserves - Archaeology | £0.00 | £1,982.00 | £1,982.00 | |
| Restricted Reserves - Garden | ||||
| Donations of 200 and 86 | £286.00 | £286.00 | £286.00 | |
| TOTAL RESERVES | £9,297.71 | £7,240.00 | £8,032.00 | £7,864.00 |