Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date Year Year From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name 100 Bomb Group MenTr)rial Museum Other names charity is known by Registered charity number lif any) 1190624 Charlty's prlncipal address Common Road, Dickleburgh, Diss, Norfolk Poslcode IP214PH Nam08 of tho Charfty trustees who manage the ¢harity Oate8 acied if not for wholo ear Tru•t•o nam• Offi¢e Ilf ¥nyl Name of per80n lor body) entitlod oint trusts8 ifan Oebra Hubbard Ronald Batley Richard Gibson Adrian Poole Curator Treasurer Peter Holland Reg Wilson Chair 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity. if any. {for example. any custodian trustees} Name Dates acted rf not for whole ear TAR June 2024 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforniation) e of adviser Name Address Regional Museums Mr Jamie Everitt Shirehall, Market Avenue. Norwich NR13JQ Development Manager Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Oplional infomiation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Conslilulion Type of governing document dee How Ihe charrty is conslrtuted charitab￿ Incorporated Organisalion l°ClO"I Trustee selection methods Appointed by Committee of Trustees l Election of Members Additional governance i88ue8 (Optional infomlationl The organisalional structure comprises the Trustees Committee and a wider management slrudure including Volunteers with allocated areas of responsibility. The Membership nelwork formerw in place was ended on 31 December 2024. You may choose lo include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network wrth which the charty works., relationship with any related parties., Iruslees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures lo manage them. For Trustees and Volunleers. Iraining is ty induction, supported by on-th job supeNision throughout a 3-month probation period, relevant courses and individual assessment. The Trustees keep the assessment of risks under reV￿W at their quarterly committee meetings. Advice is sought as appropriate from the Insurer, Insurance Broker, the charrty's professional advisers and other stslutory bodies. The organisalion Sel up a Subsidiary limrled company during the year, wholly owned by the charty. lo conduct all trading activities within the museum. Section C Ob"ectives and activities The objects of the organisalion are lo advance the education and research of the public by maintaining and developing a museum and memorial for the exhibition and preservation of aircraft, aeronautical objects and infom)ation relaled to those associated with the 1 Oolh Bomb Group based al Thorpe Abbotts circa 194345. Summary of the objects ofthe charity set out in its governing document TAR June 2024 The museum continues to be well known and respected in its field, and it currently holds "Accredited Museum" status. The Trustees confimi that in maintaining and developing the museum and memorial. they have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidan¢e on publi¢ benefit: Access to the museum The museum continued its normal policy of opening on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays {from March to October), and Wednesdays between May and September. In addition, where specialty requested, the Trustees opened the museum on certain "closed" days to welcome pre-booked organised tour groups and veterans, famity members. All visitors to the museum continue lo enjoy free admission. Governance Trustee meetings were held during the year on a regular basis to conduct the Charty's normal business and to consider and make decisions on significant issues arising. The management team continued to manage the day-tTrday upkeep and maintenance of the museum going forward. During the year, the Trustees decided lo move the organisation's accounting system from a manual spreadsheel basis onlo Xero ¢loud- based a¢¢ounting $Of￿are. The Ifansilion, which was completed by the yearryend, provides better and more reliable management information. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the publi¢ benefit in relation to these objects {include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commi88lon on publ1¢ benefiti Volunteers The Trustees have taken steps lo attract new volunteers to cope with the higher visitor numbers expected as a result of the popularity of the museum in 2024. As in previous years. the Trustees are also indebted to members of the 100ARW. RAF Mildenhall, who readily gave up their time to come and assist the Trustees and volunteers on several open days. Tralnlng The Trustees have updated the Volunteers Handbook to provide guidance lo both new and existing volunteers on the processes in place to run and maintain the museum. An Induclion Day was held early in the year to familiarise new volunteers, prior to the 2024 open season, with what was expected of them on open days and other visitor days. A similar day has been held in 2025. Security The Trustees continue to updale the securrty equipment, enabling 24- hour remote monitoring of the site. During open days, key exhibits have a Volunteer nearby al all times. Health and Safety Fire safely and electrical safety checks have been carried out to timetable on a rolling basis. Separale monrtored fire alarm systems operate in key buildings of the museum to increase fire safety and to protect valuable exhibits. Exhibits A number of exhibits have been refreshed. updated or acquired. Plans are in place to acquire and display new exhibrls in the new Nissen huts upon their complet￿n. Improved visitor experience Prior to the start of the season, the TrUst￿S had agreed with the ro rietors of a local ublic house to install a food truck emianent at June 2024 TAR the museum throughout the season. The truck was manned by pub staff on open days, serving visrtors with a range of hot food freshly cooked. Following the receipt of planning pemiission in respect of the new Nissen huts, other legal fomialilies were deatt wrth and then agreement was reached with a local builder on a contract to manage the project through to completion. Initial preparatory work was started before the end of the year. Social Media The Trustees continue to look al ways lo improve our social media presence and other ways to communicale wilh the local community. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) The charity does not make grants. The Investment Policy of the Twslees is lo maximise income and to enhance the value of funds by sound inveslmenl. The Trustees have collective responsibility for all investment funds held by the charity- The organisation 1$ run entirety by volunteers. The Trustees were pleased lo be able lo show their appreciation of the Volunteers, contribution by their annual Appreciation Event at the end of the 2024 season. You may Choose lo include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. TAR June 2024 Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the ¢harity during the year Museum visitors Visrtor numbers for Ihe year exceeded expeclalions, largely as a result of the interest shown in the museum following the screening by Apple TV+ of the "Masters of the Airf TV senes. betsveen January and March 2024. Over 300 visitors were welcomed on Easter Monday, breaking the previous record for visitors recorded on a single day by some 75 %. As in previous years, the Trustees and volunteers were delighted to welcome several families of veterans who served at the base. In addition, a number of forynal military ceremonies were conducted at the museum by personnel of 100ARW, RAF Mildenhall. Third party events The museum operaled a stall al one of the Open Days organised by Duxford Imperial War Museum, selling museum merchandise. Events at the museum Al the request of Norfolk County Council Tourism Department, an open day was hosted al the museum. attended by other museum and local hospitality represenlalives as invited by the Council. Council officials led a discussion on ways in which the interest shown in the area by potential visitors, wanting lo see where the events portrayed in Masters of the Air took place, could be maximised lo the attendees, benefil. Membership As reF)Orted above. the Twslees decided lo bring the Membership system lo a close al the end of 2024. TAR June 2024 Section E Financial review The charity's policy, as agreed by the Trustees, is to build up and retain sufficient reserves to ensure, as far as possible, the future existence of the museum. Where considered necessary or beneficial to the visitor experien￿, reserves are drawn on lo maintain and improve the fabric and appearance of the museum buildings, displays and exhibits. Brief ststement of the charity's policy on reserves Detsils of any funds materially in deficit There are no funds in deficit. Further financial review details (Optional inforniationl The charity's principal sources of funds are the sale of merchandise and refreshments, donations, and interest on investments. You may choose lo include additional information, where relevant about". the charity's principal sources of funds lincluding any fundraising)., how expendrture has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objective5 including any ethical inveslmenl policy adopted. The major items of expenditure comprise the purchase of merchandise and refreshments, insurance, museum maintenance and electricity, all necessary to keep the museum running and in good condition. During the year, a subslanlial amount was spent on professional fees to prepare for the start of construction of the hvo new Nissen huts. The Trustees do not have an ethical policy of investment but as described earlier, lake great care in managing the charty's investment funds. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{sl Full name{sl Position {eg Secretary. Chair. etc) Adrian Poole Treasurer Date 1110912025 TAR June 2024 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** ## **Section A Independent Examiner�s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of** 100[th] Bomb Group Memorial Museum CIO **On accounts for the year** 31/12/202 **Charity no** 1190624 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1 and (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) **Respective** The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. **responsibilities of** The charity�s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year **trustees and examiner** under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. **Basis of independent** My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given **examiner�s statement** by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a �true and fair� view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. **Independent** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention **examiner's statement** (other than that disclosed below *) 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act - have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. - _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Date: Name:** ANTHONY JAMES BRICE **Relevant professional** FCCA **qualification(s) or body (if any):** 1 **March 2012** **IER** |**Address:**|10, The Thoroughfare| |---|---| ||Harleston, Norfolk| ||IP20 9AX| |**Section B**
**Disclosure**|| Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. **March 2012** **IER** **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . **March 2012** **IER** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity Name No (if any)
100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum 1190624
Receipts and payments accounts Man. CC16a
Period start date Period end date
For the period from 01.01.2024 To 31.12.2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Fund Raising 43,936 - - 43,936 35,089
Donations 53,187 - - 53,187 37,837
Membership 458 - - 458 1,947
Interest 11,083 - - 11,083 8,113
Grants - - - - -
Tax Refund 2,370 - - 2,370 -
Other 532 - - 532 -
Banked on behalf of 100BGMM (Trading) Ltd - 58,615 - 58,615 -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 111,566 58,615 - 170,182 82,987
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 111,566 58,615 - 170,182 82,987
A3 Payments
Fund Raising 41,576 - - 41,576 28,937
Insurance 5,469 - - 5,469 5,414
Maintenance and Repairs 6,287 - - 6,287 6,703
Alarm Rental & other Security 5,355 - - 5,355 23,867
Water Rates - - - - -
Electricity 7,838 - - 7,838 7,578
Printing, Post, Telephone, Advertising 5,080 - - 5,080 3,643
Equipment 3,382 - - 3,382 6,114
Equipment rental 6,143 - - 6,143 -
Accountancy and other professional fees 6,457 - - 6,457 -
Other 5,924 - - 5,924 8,331
Paid on behalf of 100BGMM (Trading) Ltd - 39,617 - 39,617 -
Sub total 93,511 39,617 - 133,128 90,587
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Shares in 100 BGMM (Trading) Ltd 100 - - 100 -
- - - - -
Sub total 100 - - 100 -
Total payments 93,611 39,617 - 133,228 90,587
Net of receipts/(payments) 17,955 18,999 - 36,953 - 7,600
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 372,015 - - 372,015 379,615
Cash funds this year end 389,970 18,999 - 408,968 372,015
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## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**
**B1 Cash funds**
**B2 Other monetary assets**|**Details**|**Details**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Cash at Bank and in hand
Cash on deposit||**122,185**
**267,785**
**-**||**18,999**
**-**
**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**| ||||||||**-**| ||**_Total cash funds_**
**Details**||**389,970**||**18,999**||**-**| ||||**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**||**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**||**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**| ||Stock for resale
Debtors and Prepayments
Group debtor||**-**
**-**
**4,507**
**900**
**-**
**-**||**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**| ||||||||**-**| ||||||||**-**| ||||||||**-**| ||||||||**-**| **----- Start of picture text -----**
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B3 Investment assets Investment in 100BGMM (Trading) Ltd 20,483 - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the Equipment at written down value 13,328 - -
charity’s own use - - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities Creditors 3,888 - -
Group creditor - 18,999 -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of Date of
all the trustees Signature Print Name approval
Adrian Poole - Treasurer
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