CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 014￿2022 To Period end date
31413-2023
Charity name: Redditch Local History Museum
Charity registration number: 1191166
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
goveming document
Paral.17
To collec( store. preserve and display
artefacts for the general public and other
oryanlsatlons fr(xn with the Redditch
area, to bulld up the pn)file of the town of
Redditch and to instil a sense of pride in
the people who live with the town and
surrounding ar
To raise funds from oryanised events l.o.:
visits from local clubs and
rou
Events held throughout the year have
included a Ghost Walk for Halloween. On
Carnival Day ¥￿ have an open day and
ask for donation5 instead of an entrance
fee. This seems to work in our favour by
raising morn money and encouraging
more people to come and explorn thè
museum. It is hoped to identify more
potential donors and sponsors in the
coming year. Wisits by local Scout and
Beaver groups. Outreach Programme
which visits various oryanisations and
collects memorios of old Redditch for the
benefit of future generations. Attendance
at several indoor and outdoor displays,
mainly in collaboration with Redditch
Librn
Trustees have had wards to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Comrnission on Public Benefit
Summary ofthe main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit. in particular. the
activities, projects or services
tdentffied in the accounts.
Para 1.17 aTvJ
t.19
ststement Confi￿Ing
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefft
Para 1.18
Additional inforniation loptional)
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choose to include fvrther statemerrts where relevant about..
Pw• 1.38
Policy on grant rna￿ng

Parn 1.38
Policy on social investrnent
including program related
investment
P•rn 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Cxher
Achievements and Perforniance
Building a solid base of volunts•rs. each
bringing their ovm skills to the runnlng of
the museum. Whether it is interacting
wlth the general publlc at the front of
house. Answering questions to the best
of their knowledge and ability. Working
wlthin the archives. repalrlng, Testorlng
or preserving artefects. Setting up new
dlsplays within the gallory. All these
skills and more vthen joinéd together
mako the museum the centre for raising
th• profil• and prld• In our town.
Summary of the main
achievernents of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's VKJrk has made to
the rircumstsnces of its
beneficiaries and any %Mder
benefits to society as a
whole.
P8fa 1.20
Additional information (optlonal)
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hoose to include further statements vkEre relevant at)ouL
Achievements against
objectives set
P•r¥ 1.41
PerfQ[rnan￿ of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Pa￿ 1.41

Investment perfonnan
against objectives
Other

Financial Review
Review of the charTty's
financial posrtion at the end
of the period
Parn t.21
We confirm that the museum is solvent
and endeavour to keep costs under
control. We are in a healthy financial
position. The balance sheet shows total
bank funds at the end of the year as
£49.922 includlng rnstrlcted funds of
statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
statin
are held
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertaints'es aboLrt the
chanty continuing as a going
concem
Para 1.22
Reservos are hold for future sponding
wlthln varlous grants.
Para 1.22
P8rn122
NIA
Parn124
NIA
Para 123
It has become more and more difficult to
raise funds within the present economic
sltuatlon. Fresh Ideas are needed to
approach genernl fundrdising. There is
a130 a need to attract more volunteer3 to
the museurn
oin
forward.
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Entrance fees.
Retail sales i.a: books and promotional
The charty's prinapal
sources of funds (induding
any fundraising)
Pw3 1.47
Donations from individuals and local
industries.
rants
Investment policy and
objectives induding any
social investment policy
adopted
P*¥ 1.46
General c05t of Ilvlng rlses. IE." utility
bills etc and the effect it has had on the
general public not having any spare
finance. The lack of new people to
replace retiring and leaving voluntsors.
A description of the prin(apal
risks facing the charity
P•r¥ 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Descrsption of charity,
trusts=
Type of governing doeAJment
Para 1.25
Museum Constitution
How is the chanty
constituted?
.likn&'i Fgraled
a%soc',Trf o," c.oi
Trustee selection methods
including detsils of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body ent￿ed
to appoint one or more
trustees
Parn 1.25
cio
Para 1.25
Trustees appointed by Intsrvlew wlth
reference to management potential,
experience and skills. But most of all tho
desire to preserve the heritage and
history of the town for the people of
Redditch. Final appoinlment must be
reed b all servin
Trustees.
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
1_51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
PaTr 1.51
Relationship with any related
partl8S
Parn 1.51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Chari
name
other name the cha
istered cha
nurnber
Charity's principal address
The Redditch Local Histo
None
1191186
5 Market Place, Redditch. Vlorcestershire, B98 8A4
Museum

Names of the charity trustees vtho manage the charity
Tw8ts• nam•
Office Ilfaryl
NJme ot pernon lor body)
Int trustee
Malcolm Hiths
Chair
June Strong
Martyn Curry
Peter Brough
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
orate Iwstees - names of the directors at the date Ihe re
OlreGtor name
rtwasa
Name of trustees holding title to propety telonging to the chanty
Trustee name

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
Artefacts donated on loan
Name and objects of the
chanty on vthose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custCKlian
charity's objects
The Reddrtch Local History Museum. To colled, Gatslogue,
store and display those artefacts as seen fit.
Details of arrangemerrts for
safe custody and
segregation of suth assets
from the chanty's own assets
Items recorded on acceptance. Either as a donationlgift, or
on loan. Complete paperwork and computer records as
appropriate.
Additional inforniation (optional)
Names and addresses of advlsers (Opllonal Informallon)
Type of
Nama
Address
adviser
Name of chief exocutlve or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
rsonnel details
Other o
tional informatlon

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the truslees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the Gharity's trust
Signaturels)
Full namels)
June Strong
Poslllon (e.g. Secretary,
Chair. etc)
Trustee
24102r2025

Redditch
11
11
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Cash Fund8
Cash at Bank
Cash in Hand
29.102
49,922
279
50.201
Arn(￿nts by Cusbjrr
A•••ts R•tsln•d forth• Cha
AcLZ55 and Display Fatilths
Record CopyiThJ & St￿6 F￿1th5
Exhibts & Displays
FuMitU￿ & Frtb"ngS
1.817
1,817
8.405
1,734
9.11J4
Uablllll••
SUppl￿r Invol￿5 not)Yt Pah
817
817
817
117

R•ddltch
Loul Hlst
Musou
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R•¢•ipts and Pa￿￿ts Accounts
F•t th• Y•*r Fvom
01AMf1022
To
31nJY2023
T•W
Adrnissions
Sales
Donation8
Other
Grants
RBC VCS
1.687
5.170
585
5.521
5,521
HLF
8.7YJ
20,250
Arts Fur
18A43
As88t & In¥85trnenl Sales
18A43
Premi8e8 tlecoration & R8pa'rs
Domestic & Consumables
203
694
1,134
2,001
744
Prnmi8es Fixed Ciffjts
2.793
1.072
2.370
utr"1￿"e8 & Ser¥ices
Promotion 8 Cc4tOI Sak8S
511
2,881
920
821
Mugeum Eythibts a DYsF4ays
E4xnses
Fe85 & PrD1fj55￿na1 Sem"
21
1,525
1.579
914
748
1,9&8
Unauthorised E*Fend￿re
419
3213
11690
8,163
A••ot•nd In¥•4th*Dt Pur¢l¥
378
1.712
9,228
14.780
17.391
24040
181115
23,498
.381
80201

The Redditch Lo￿1 Histo Museum
Number 1191166
Inde
ndent Examlner's Re
rt to the Trnstees of The Redditch Local Histo Museum
I report to the Tru5tee5 on my examination of the Accounts of The Redditch Local History Museum
for the Year Ended 31st March 2023.
Responsibilities and Basis of RÈport
As the Charity Trustees of Sandycrott you are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts
in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Arf).
I report in respect of my examination of Sandycroft's Accounts carried out under Section 145
of the 2011 Act and in carrying Out my examination, I have followed all the applicable
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llb) of the Act.
Independent Examinerfs Ststement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have corne to my
attention in connection with the examination gNin8 me cause to believe that in any material
respect:
l. Accounting records V￿re not kept as required by settion 130 of the Act," or
2. The Accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sandra Kansy
Redditch Tax Adwsers
Mason House, 96 Eve5harn Road. Headless Cross. Redditch, WOr￿SterShIre B97 SES
24th February 2025