Reglstrollon number: l l 114549
Chorlty nvmber. 1185617
Elvaston Castle
and Gardens Trust
ELVASTON CASTLE AND GARDENS TRUST
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024

CONTENTS
Reference and Administration Information
Directors, Report
Independent Examinerfs report ro ihe Trustees of Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust
Statement of Financial Activities
10
Balance Sheet
Notes to Financial Statements

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
MemberslDirectors
P Robinson (Chair)
(M) (D)
T Liddle
(Deputy Chairl
(M) ID)
C Manning (Treasurer)
D Ashton
(M) {D)
(M) ID)
T Dickin
(M) {D)
Resigned 5June 2025
C Hallam
(MI (D)
G Hickton
(MI ID)
Resigned 16 May 2025
S Pattison
(MI ID)
C Razzell
(MI ID)
Appointed 7 February 2025
Key
{M) Member ofthe Company
{Dl DirectOr￿rUStee of Ihe Company
Company Number.
Charfty Number
Company Secretaiy.
11114549
1185617
Alison Buckley
Reglstered Offlce:
Estate Office
Elvaston Castle & Couniry Park
Borrowash Road
Elvaston
Derby
DE72 3EP

DIRECTORS, REPORT
The Directors are pleased to present their Annual Report together with rhe financial statements for the year
ended 31 December 2024.
Structure & Management
Constltuflon
Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust is a company limited by guarantee (no. 111145491, incorporated on 15
December 2017. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the
objects and powers of rhe company and is governed under its Articles of Association. On 4 October 2019
Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust became a registered charity Ino. 1185617).
The number of Directors of the Trust shall not be less than seven bur shall not be subject to any maximum.
The Directors ofthe companyare also charityTrustees for the purposes ofcharity law and under the companls
Articles are known as members of (he Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum
and Articles of Association the members of the Management Committee are elected to serve for a period of
three years after v4hich they rnu5t be re-elected, no member may serye for more than 12 years.
During such time that Derbyshire Counrycouncil providesfundingtotheTrust. Dertyshire Countycouncil may
appoint one Trustee. This Trustee. if appointed, may not hold the post of either Chair or Vice-chair of the Trust,
All members of the Management Committee give their tlme voluntarily and received no benefits from the
charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 4 to the accounts.
Members Lloblllty
Each member of the Trust undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Trust in the event of it bein8 wound up
while they are a member. or within one year after they cease to be a member, such a5 may be required. not
exceeding El, for the debts and liabilities contracted before they ceased to be a member.
The Directors act as the overall management board for the organisation. They have ultimate responsibility for
the running, operations, and finances of the trust.

DIRECTORS, REPORT {continued)
Statement on Governance
The Trusvs board of Directors meet at least four times a year and are responsible for the strategic direction
and policy of rhe charity. At present the Committee has seven members from a variety of professional
backgrounds.
Dirertorlndurtion and Training
All new Directors are given full copies of meeting minutes, the Articles of Association, and the governing
documents prior to their initial meeting Additionally. new Directors are given time at the first meeting to ask
any questions and spend time In conversation with the Chair asking any further questions and familiarising
themselves wlth the charity operations. These conversation5 cover:
The obligations of Management Committee members..
The main documents which set out the operational framework for the charity Including the
Memorandum and Articles:
Resourcing and the current financial position as set out in the latest published accounts.. and
Furure plans and objectives.
New Directors are also provided with an opportunity to meet with relevant stsff and Officers working with the
Trust and an in.depth tour of the estate.
New Directors taking up a core posr (Treasurer. Chair. or Secretary) are additionalty given time with rhe
outgoing role holder to familiarise themselves V￿th the role and ask any question5.
All new Directors are also signposted ro the Charity Commission's guide Ihe Essential Trustee" as a follow up
to these sessions. This is distributed to all new Directors along with the Memorandum and Arricles.
Risk Management
The Management Committee has conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. A risk
register is established and is updated at least annually.

DIRECTORS, REPORT (continued)
Objectives & Activities
Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust IECGT) is a hands-on charity working in partnership with Derbyshire County
Council to secure a sustainable fLJture for Elvaston through restoration. education and conservation. Our core
aim is to ensure Elvaston Country Park remains open to the public and accessible. providing vital green space,
leisure facilitie5, and inclusive community events for the people of Derbyshire and beyond. We are committed
to delivering lasting improvements that protect and enhance the estate, while also supporting educational
opportunities which vlill in turn facilitate the development and restoration of the estate.
The Trusts charitable objertive5 are enshrined within the Articles of Ass(Kiation, and are as follows:
To promote for the benefit of the public Ihe conservation, protection and improvement of the physical
and natural enwronment of Elvaston Castle. gardens, estate, country park and surrounding area,.
To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical
and natural environment in particular. bjt not limited to. in relation to Elvaston Castle, gardens, estate
and country parl. and
To promote for the benefit of, but not limited to. the inhabitants of the county of Derbyshire the
provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals have need of
such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement. financial hardship or social and
economic circumstances or for the public at lar8e in the interests of social welfare and with the object
of improving the condition of life of the said people.
Achievements & Performance
The Tru5Vs strategic objectives for the year 2024 Y￿re.
1. To increase the number of volunteers onsite and provides more opportunity for local people to get
involved.
2. To increase fundraising and to deliver further volunteer led projects on the estate.
3, To increase public access to the estate's core buildings and gardens events.
4, To identify opportunities to partner with local community groups and charities to improve diversity and
representation across the wider stakeholder group.
5. To focus on relationship and project development with key stakeholder5 and potential industry
partners.
6. To identify opportunities to provide educaiional aaivities acr05S the estate.

DIRECTORS, REPORT (continued)
Achievements & Performance (continued)
7. To continue to work with Derbyshire County Council to ensure that the Elvaston estate has a sustainable
future.
The following acti¥ryties were particular highlights in 2024..
Secured £19,0% from The National Lottery Community Fund to launch The Elvaston Community
Allotment, which includes recruiting a part-time Volunteer Coordinator, growing a regular volunteer
group and engaging a broader range of community participants.
Began work to remove silos within the volunteer workforce. improving collaboration and flexibility
across roles,
Partnered with local corporate organisations to deliver paid staff volunteering days, generating income
and deliverin8 significant on-site projects.
Secured funding for the purchase and retum of historic stained.glass wndows from the Gothlc Hall.
Increased public access ro rhe estat¥s core buildings and gardens durin8 community engagement
events and an open house event and launching castle tours and garden tours
Partnered with Derbyshire MIND to deliver seasonal wellbeing walks in the nature reserve.
Hosted creative workshops wth communitygroups who had not prewously visited Elva5ton, to
understand barriers and improve diversity onslte.
Supported Derbyshire County Council in planning a three-year Management and Enterprise Plan for
the estate. strengthening strategic collaboration and buildin8 relationships with key partners to
secure Elvaston's sustainable future.
Completed the Nurturing Nature project in Elvaston's Local Nature Rese￿e. launching a new family
nature trail and educational booklet, and hosting a free community family day.

DIRECTORS, REPORT (continued)
Public 8enefit Statement
The Direttors confirm that they have given due regard to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's
general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trusvs aims and objectives and in planning future
activities.
The Trust works in partnership with Derbyshire County Council to support the management and development
of Elvaston Country Parl which remains free for public access on foot. The Trust is committed to securing a
sustainable future for the estate as a vital community a55et, serving both the local area and the wider county
and region.
Through ongoing development and reinvestment. the Trust continues to create opportuniries for training,
education, and community engagement, deliverin8 broad social. cultural. and economic benefits. All surplus
funds are reinvested into the estate to improve facilities, enhance the Msitor experience, and support an
inclusive programme ofcommunity and heritage events.
In 2024, the Trust focused on expanding its regular volunteer group as part of the Nurturing Nature project,
delivered in Elvaston's Local Nature Reserve with funding from the Sevem Trent Community Fund. The project
engaged local individuals, charities and community groups. offering shared learnin& the development of new
skills, and irnproved health and wellbeing through ourdoor activity. The project concluded in summer 2024 with
the reinstatement of a publlc nature trail and the launch of an educats'onal booklet.
Building on this success, the Trust will develop and implement a new volunteer strategy for the estate. Working
in collaboration with volunteers, the Trust plans to open key areas of the estate's historic core buildings and
host a series of heritage and community evenis, further enhancin8 public access. engagement, and benefit.
In 2025, the Trust will also launch an oral history project to collect and preserrfe stories from individuals
connected to Elvaston across generations. This initiative V4ill amplify local voices. strengthen community
connections to the estate. and contribute to a deeper understanding of its social and cultural history. Alongside
this, the Trust15 actively working to protect and catalogue the estate's historic archives. ensuring these valuable
records are preserved arsd acce55ible for future generations. Both projects will support education, research,
and public interpretation, significantly enriching the cultural value of the estate and reir)forcing its role as a
shared community resource.

DIRECTORS, REPORT (continued)
Plans for 2025:
The Trusys strategic priorities for 2025 are as follow￿..
Implement a new volunteering srrategy to expand roles. skills and community participation across the
estate.
2. Increase fundraising through corporate partnerships and income-generating events to support estate
projects.
3, Broaden public access by opening additional historic spaces and developlng new tours and
experiences.
4. Strengthen partnerships with diverse community groups to enhance inclusion and representation in
all activities.
5. Deliver engaging heritage and community events that attratt new audiences and deepen local
connections.
6. Launch the oral history project to capture and share personal stories connected to Elvaston's history.
7. Advance the cataloguing and preseNation of the estate's historic archives for education and public
research.
8. Develop innovarive educational opportunities to engage schools. families and lifelong learners.
Financial Report for the Year
Invesfment Pollry
The cash balances held by the Trust have not enabled significant investment to take place during 2024 with
funds being held on deposit with the bank in interest bearin8 accounts.
The Dlrectors will seek to invest surplus funds in a manner to obtain the best possible return and these are
invested wtth reputable investors.
Reserves Poll(y
The Trust has reseNes totalling £32.452 12023: £16.755) at the end of the year. These are split between the
unrestricted and restricted reserves and ¥MII be used to fund the development of the Trust into 2025 and
beyond to fulfil the Trusfs charitable objectives.
No funds are held on behalfof others.
The Directors, Report (incorporating the Trusteeg Report) was approved by the Members on 11 July 2025 and
signed on its behalf by..
Mr C Manning (Treasurer)

Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees of
Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust
I report on the accounts of the Company for the year end•d 31 Dec•rnber 2024. which are s•t out on pages 10 to 14.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
Tht Trustees (who are al￿ th• dir•dors of th* company forthe purpos•s of company lawl are responsible forth• preparatlon
of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year und•rs•ction 144121 of the Charitles Act 2011
Ith* 2011 Act) and have elert•d for an Ind•￿Thdent exaMi￿tIl)n to be uNl•rtik•n.
Havin8 ￿tISfied mys•lf th•t th• charity is not subjert to audit und•r com￿￿¥ law and Is el¥Trble for indop•nd•nt •xamlnatlon,
il is my r•sponslbllity to:
examine th• accounts under settion 145 of the 2011 kt
to follow the procedures laid down in th• Renernl Oir•rtion5 8i¥•n by th• Chrlty Commlsslon under section
14515llbl of th• 2011 Act
to stale wh•th•r ￿rtICUlar matters have come to my •tt•ntion
Basis of independent examinerfs report
My •xamlnatlon was urrl•d out in accord•nc• with th• 8•n•rnl Dir•rtions Riven by th• Charlty Comml¥lon. An examSn•tion
includes a r•vl•w of the 4ccountini records kept by th• chartty and a ¢omp4ri50n of 4c¢ounts pr•seni•d wlth th05e fecords.
i also includes considerntion of any unusual it•msordisclosures in the accounts •nd s••kini •xplanations from you as trustees
concerning •ny such matt•￿. Th• proc•dur•s undertaken do not provide all the •vidence that would be reqvlred in an audlt
nd consequently no oplnlon Is KNen as to whether th• accounts pr•s•nt a 'true Ind hir ¥￿¥/ and the report Is Ilmlt•d to
thos• matt•rs s•t out In th• n*xt st•tem•nt.
Independent examinerfs statement
In conn•ction wlth my •x•mination. no rn•tter com• to my att•ntloft-
111 which iiv•s m• r•asonabl• e•us• to b•li•v• that in any mat•ri•l r•spect the r•quirnm•nt5'.
to keep attountin¢ r*cord5 in accord•n¢• with section 386 of th¢ Companies Act 2Q)6 and
to prepar• accounts whieh attord with the accountirrf reco￿$. comply with tht accounting requirements of section
396 of the Companies Art 2LVJ6 and with th• m•thod5 and principl•s of th• St•t•m•nt ol R•¢ommended Practice..
Accountin8 and Reportin8 by Chariti•s
have not been met- or
121 to whith, in my opinion, att•ntion should b•dr•wn inord•rto •n4bl• • prop•r und•rstsndl￿o1 the •ttounts to ￿ r•)ch•d
Mr Robert Lucas
Thistl• Grov•, D•fty
FCA
14 September 2025

statement of Financial Activities
(including Income & Expenditure Account)
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestrlcted Restrkted
Funds
Funds
Totsl
Total
Plotrs
2024
2023
Incoming Resources
Incomlnq Resourcesfrom GertrrtedF(vth,.
Voluntary Income
Activities for Generatin8 Funds
Investrr*nt Incorr
27.311
306
166
19.096
46.407
306
166
31,878
78
Incomlnq Resourcesfrom Artlvltle5
Other Incomlng Resources
5.938
953
Tot•1 Incomlni Rewurces
33,721
19.544
53.265
32,gJ9
Resources Expended
Costs oAGenerutlnq Funds..
Costs of Generntini Voluntary Inco
Chwltaljle Artlvltlts
Governonce Costs
Other Resourcts Expended
Tot•1 Resources Expended
1.990
24.131
532
1,990
35.045
532
616
10.914
22,230
625
26M3
10.914
37567
23,471
Net IncomlnyJlOut8oln81 Resourc
15,698
9,438
Gross Transf•rs 8•tw••n Funds
Other Rewnlsed GJlnsllLo￿$)
Net Mo¥ernert In Funds
15.698
9,438
Total Fund$ 8rouffht ForwArd
6,537
10.217
16,754
7,319
Total Funds Carrled Forw¥rtl
18J47
32.452
16,757
The statement of finarKial artivities includes all 8ains and1055es in the year. All incomin4 resources and •xpend•d d•rive
frorn continuing activities.
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Balance Sheet
31 December 2024
31 Dec 2024
31 Dec 2023
Notes
Flxed Assets
Current Assets
Oebtor5
Cash at bank & In hand
1,117
31.620
32,737
618
16,228
16,846
Current Ll•bllltl•s
Crèdltors.. amounts falling du• within on• y••r
12851
1891
Net Current A￿ets
32.452
32,452
16,757
16,757
Net Assets
Funds
Unrestrict•d Fund
R¢strlct•d Fund
13,FJ)5
18,847
6,540
10,217
Totsl Fundi
32.452
16,757
Forth• yeir endlni 31 D•cember 2024 th• companywas•ntltl•d to*Mmption from •udlt und•rs•rtion477 of th• Companl•s
Act 2006 r•lalin8 to small companie5.
The members have not requlr•d lh• comp•ny to obtaln •n a￿lIt of its accounts fr*r the ye•r In qu•stion Ir*
aceordanc• with stttion 476.
The directors acknowledle thelr rnsponslbllltl•s for complylnq with requirements of the Act wlth respect to
accountin8 r*¢ords and th• preparation of accounts.
These accounts h•v• b••n pr•￿red In atcordartè withtht prov5sk>ns app16￿bIe tocomwnl•s subl•ct to th• small compani*5'
re8im•.
Approved by the Trustees on 11 July 2025 and siimd on its b•half by=
C Mannsng
easurerl
li

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note I: Accounting Policie5
Basls ofpreparat
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the
Companies Act 2006 and Financial Reporting Standard for Small Entiiies.
Fundaccounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives
ofthe company.
Designated funds are unrestrirted funds earmarked by the Directors for particular purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms
of a fundraising appeal.
Incomingresources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the company is entitled to. and
virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The
following policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants. donations and gifts and is included in full in the
Statement of Financial Activities vthen receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the
delivery of a specific performance by the charity. are recognised when the charity becomes
unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Investment income is included when receivable.
Incoming resources from charitable trading acrivity are accounted for when earned.
Incoming resources from grants, vthere related to performance and specific deliverables, are
accounted for as the chariry earns the right to consideration by its performance.
The value of any voluntary help received is not induded in the accounts but is described in the Trustees,
annual report.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which
cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates:
Costs ofgenerating funds comprise the costs associated with attrarting voluntary income and the costs
of trading for fLtndraising purposes.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by rhe charity in the delivery of its activities and
seNices for ils beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and
those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include those cosis associated wth Meeting the constitutional and statutory
requirements of the charity, the costs of Trustee meetings and costs linked to the strategic
mana8ement ofthe charity.
Note 2: Total Resources Expended
Noies
2024
2023
Staff Cost5
24,412
20,911
Other Costs
10,633
1,319
35.045
22,230
Note 3: Staff Costs
Staff costs during the year were as foll0v￿-.
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
24,082
20,637
Social security costs
Pension costs
330
274
24.412
20,911
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 3: Staff Costs (continued)
The average number of persons (headcountl employed by the Trust during the year was as follows:
2024
2023
Business Development Officer
Volunteer Co-ordinator
Note 4: Trustee Remuneration & Related Party Transactions
No members of the Trust received any remuneration during the current or prior year, £81 12023.. £1581 of
expenses were reimbursed to members during che year.
No related party transactions took place during the current or prior year.
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