CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110412024 Period ond date Period start date To 3110312025 Charity name: Yeovil Model Railway Group Charity registration number: 119311)0 I SORP , referen¢x Summary of the purposes of the charity as set oul in its goveming document Para 1.17 The charity exists to build and maintain model raihvay layouts to a high standard: to support members with their own modelling. to develop members, skills, including those of junior members. and to exhibit and demonstrate layouts to the public. The charity may undertake any additional activities thal help achieve these objectives. The dub promtes public education and interest in model railways, raIVayS and related pursuits, and encourages a high standard of moddling among its members. Summary of the main actrvities in relation lo those PLTrrposes for the public benefit. in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 During the year, the club opened at least once ? week and welcomed members of the public who made enquiries about joining. Several new members were recruited as a result Full members were able to attend the club at any b.me The club exhibited at the 2024 Model Rail slI1and show in Glasgow with its layout"The Summit.. Significant work also continued on the development of future exhibition layouts, particularly Evercreech New and Heyno Junction. The club publicised its work and achievements through model railway enthusiast publications and social media platrorms such as Fabook and YouTube. The club maintains a website which outtines its aims and provides a monthly blog to keep members and the wder public info[r. A member ofthe club produ a regular printed bulletin to ensure that memtws wrthout email or internet access are kept up lo date wth club activities.
Statement confiTming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees confimi that they have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public nefit when carrying out the club's activities during the year. Objectives and Activities Additional informatlon (optlonall 4 9,11 iol hoqs% ii>uri You may choose to include fvrther statements where relevant about.. SORP refe Not applicable Policy on grant making Para 1.38 9m6n Not applicabse Policy on social investment including prograrn related investrnent Para 1.38 The Yeovil Model Railway Group comprises volunteers only, who contribute towards the running, aims and objectives of the Club. There are no paid staff. I Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers other gilil Achievements and Perfomiance SORP referen The attendance of club members at public exhibrtions, whether or not the club was exhibiting its own layouls, helped to raise awareness of the charity's work and encouraged greater public interest in [alVaY rTh)delling. Throughout the year, the club supported both members and visitors by offering advice, I guidan and practical assistance in all aspects of model railway construction. These activities impToved participants, skills, confidence and enjoyment, contributrng to wider community engagement with the hobby. Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity, identfying the drfference the charity's work has made to the circumstances ot its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20
Additional information (optional You may choose to include further statements where relevant atut sin becoming a CIO, the dub has Met its objectives by raising public awareness, attracting new members, and providing education and SUPPOrt that help develop skills in model raihvay construction and related activities. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Not applicable Perfomiance of fundraising activities against objeckn.ves set Para 1.41 Not applicable Investsnent Ferfornance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's ffnancial position at the end of the period I Para 1.21 During the period, expenditure exeded income by approximately £300. Cash reserves totalled just over £9,598, which is above the level set in our reserves policy. Non-cash assets consist mainly of the club's layouts, which are difficult to value due to the very limited market for large model railway layouts. The ttustees have agreed to hold reserves equivalent to twice the charity's annual running costs, excluding layout-related expendilure. This level is considered necessary to ensure continuity ot operations should the club lose access to Its current premises.. £8995 Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Par3 1.22 Amount of reserves held Para 122 Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 NIA Details of fund materially in deficit Paro 124 None Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going COnM Para 1.23 None
Addltlonal infomiation (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal SOurS The charity's main Sour of income during the of ftjnds linelijding any fundraising) j year was monthly membership fees. No I fundraising activities look pla, as the annual Open Day-nomally a significant SOU of , additional incorntrwas can(Elled fi)r 2024-2025 due to several projects not being sufficiently advaTrd for display. l The Club does not currently hold any i investments. Para 1.47 Investment policy and objecb.ves including any social I Para 1.46 investment policy adopted i The landlord of the clubmom could require the Club to vacate without any requirement I to give adVand noti A description of the principal risks facing the charity I Para 1.46 , Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description ot charlS trusts: Type of goveming docuNEnt Para 1.25 CIO Constitution o. iiued. rovril ",3 ieri How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Charitable Incofporated OrganisatFon Trustee sele¢bon methods including details of any constrtutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or rn0 tru*e$ Para 1.25 Trustees are recommended by members of the Club and appointed by the Twstees Additional information (optional) You may choose to include ftArther statements where relevant about Requirement to study the Charity Commission Guidan. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity is managed by a Committee comprising a Chair, Treasurer, and Secretsry, all elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. A51 of the Trustees a150 Serves on the Committee. The Trustees delegate day-t day operations to the Committee but are kept fully infomied and may inteNene or take action whenever ne$sary. Not Applicable The charity's organisational structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Par8 151 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Yeovil Model Railway Group NIA other name the charity uses Registered charity number 1193100 Charity's principal address 2 Lime Kiln Abtey Manor Park Yeovil Somersel BA213RW Phone: 01935429118 Email'.secrela eovilm Website." w. eovilmr .or
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Trtee name Office frf any) Datss actsd If not far wholg yoar Name of person lor body) entltled to appolnt trustee Itf anyl John Meakin Chair Yeovil Model Railway Group members Keith Bunce Simon Vvright Julian Geard Andrew Coles Dean Lewis 17 18 20 Corporate trustees- names of the directors at the date the report was approved Dlrector name Name of trustees holding bye to propety belonging lo the charity Trustse name Dots¥ acted rf not for Who y•ar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity none oi Name and objects of the charity on whose behaff the as*ts 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 none IAr 100 t)¥" .?1 Inei none C41u,? r.,91br,A la Additional Infomialion (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomationl 61giJ4" Type of Name adviser Address
JfJa Name of ¢htof exgculivg or names of senlor staff members {Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for n0n-d1sclosu of key personnel details Other optional inforniation
Declarations Tho trustg9s declare that Ihey have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of tho charty's tru Signaturels) Full namelsl , Andrew Coles Position (09 , Trustee Secretary, Chalr, etc) . -Iv illTr ¥èIYlbYi Dale 4112125 glu .' tr.. rnoi?
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGiAND AND WAtES 1t931tyJ Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Fthe wlod To Section A Receipts and payments Total fwK15 Lastyèbr Subscri tbnations $,70¥ d lextrNbth 1.7 1.7 Subscri Sub tOtsl(Gll5 in¢xxne 1.12ts SI to 9807 12S A3 Payrn8nts In¥urar 15$ 155 185 / Exhiiww 18 112 roJur¢ti 731 ¢xrt- Sothh Jtion - Junior ut. Thg t>ank ut- Ralcirffe St triw*i1o 16 13 mis(xIknus 1.712 712 A4Asset and investynerrt purchases. Is80 tab} Sub 9.712 1,712 923 ,A6 Cashfimd5 la5tywwKI 10.826 9.903
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Section B Ststement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unfestricted Restricted funds Endowment fvThts funds iaiegunes Ue13.IS B1 Ca•h funds Details Details Wr•Trty lop Details charity's own us• 1047 Detai15 BS Liabilrbes ofall Iheb1th8S SynabJrE Prirtt Narr Date of approval 03112125 L45 CCXX R2 ISS) 09111r2025