Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 To 31 March 2025
Charity name: Nidderdale Museum Society CIO
Charity registration number: 1197116
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The CIO’s objects are to advance the education of the public by maintaining a museum in the Nidderdale area to collect, preserve and exhibit items of archaeological, historical, industrial, educational and communityinterest. |
| 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 |
The CIO operates Nidderdale Museum, which is open to the public for a small fee on a regular basis, so that they can be informed about the social history of Nidderdale. Talks and visits are occasionally organised. In order to become more resilient, the CIO applied for and was awarded a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund in 2021. This was used to fund professional help to establish all the procedures needed for full accreditation awarded by Arts Council England. This was awarded in November 2023. The information technology infrastructure in the museum and offices has been upgraded to facilitate additional volunteer and visitor use. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees of the CIO have had regard to all guidance issued by the Charity Commission regarding public benefit. |
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Achievements and Performance
| 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 | The CIO has continued to collect, conserve and display items of interest from the social history of the people of Nidderdale. The Museum continues to attract visitors who learn more about local history and how it has affected their current lives. Several local groups have been given talks and guided tours and local schools have been assisted with projects. Accreditation ensures that the CIO is in a more robust position and more attractive to supporting and funding bodies so that its future and ability to help the local and wider community is increased. The Greenhow Local History Research Group lodged its archives with the Museum so that they are easier to work with and can be made more available to the public. Monthly research sessions are held for all archive material so that local people can be helped with research into family history and local buildings etc. |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | On 31 March 2025, the CIO held funds of £63373.44, being £48142.75 in investments with the United Trust Bank, £4966.14 in a current account, £10026.59 in an instant access savings account , £6.96 in the project account and £230.00 in cash. The project account is kept holding a small amount ready for future project funding. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held by the charity in order to cover any shortfall between income (from grants, donations and visitors) and expenditure, particularly on premises. There is no guaranteed income, so reserves are needed for general expenses as well as larger projects. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The Society normally keeps around £50,000 in reserves to cover unexpected expenditure or reduced income |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | As long as North Yorkshire Council continues to support the Museum financially by paying its rent and utilities there are no concerns about the charity as a going concern. There is no indication that this support will cease. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
None | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Elections at each Annual General Meeting. Up to 7 Trustees elected by the membership, with 2 others that may be appointed by the trustees so that identified required skills can be represented on the board. These appointments will then be ratified by members at the Annual General Meeting. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Nidderdale Museum SocietyCIO |
|---|---|
| Other name the charityuses | Nidderdale Museum |
| Registered charitynumber | 1197116 |
| Charity’s principal address | Nidderdale Museum The Old Workhouse King Street Pateley Bridge HG3 5LE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Welch | Chairman | Nidd Museum Society CIO Members |
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| Marie-Anne Hintze | Secretary | CIO Members | ||
| Heather Andrew | Treasurer | CIO Members | ||
| Susan Hickson | 1/4/23 to 31/1/24 | CIO Members | ||
| Joanna Moody | 1/4/23 to 31/10/23 | CIO Members | ||
| Barbara Breckon | 1/4/23 to 31/10/23 | CIO Members | ||
| Jane Simpson | CIO Members | |||
| Susan Hockey | 1/4/23 to 31/10/23 | CIO Members | ||
| Charles Andrew | CIO Members | |||
| John Hayton | 28/11/23 to present | CIO Members | ||
| Andrew Forsyth | 11/7/24 to present | CIO Members | ||
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Roseanne Hicks | 11/7/24 to present | CIO Members | |
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| David Turley | 11/7/24 to present | CIO Members |
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
S Welch Susan Welch |
J.H. Andrew |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Andrew | ||
Chairman |
Treasurer | |
| 27 November 2025 | ||
| 27 November 2025 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee members of Nidderdale Museum Souety Chartlable Incorporaled Organisation {ClO) On accounts for the yèar 1 31 March 2025 ended Charity no (if any) 1197116 Set out on pages , 14 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charily {"the Trust") for the year ended 31 March 2024 Responsibilities and As the chanty trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.lhe Act") I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451Sllbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have ome to my attention ') in connection with the examination vthich gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wtth the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: I M P¢tKrsD Date: ', & L£roWi 20 Name: PlhÈfi PC-A £so hl Rèlevant professional qualiflcatlon{s> or body (if any): Address: 3A LOLJ L*hJé , ts4QLLI. 2ANJ IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner needs lo highlight matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of chanty accounts." directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018 Mp
Nidderdale Museum Soclety cio Accounts for 2024-2025 INCOME Receipts EXPENDITURE Payments Cash Admission Card Admission Membership In-museum donations Other Donations Group Admission Grants 700th 7467.50 13535.00 1740.00 919.56 659.30 737.00 3851.00 431.00 Rates Telephonel Broadband DONA support Sumup Commission Insurance Cleaner Maintenance & Imp Computer Equipment 547.09 724.98 195.00 273.79 1507.72 462.00 8772.28 618.11 El El Shop Sales Payment for research Local Lottery Evening event revenue Gift aid 1054.30 45.00 26.00 0.00 0.00 Other Equipment Affiliation fees Salaries and ass costs Misc Office exps Shop stock Publicity Events {50th Annivl Sundry Conservation Materials 431.27 201.00 11132.13 521.88 754.00 2647.53 1662.19 554.06 737.94 Receipls 30465.66 Total payments Misc adjuslment TOTAI EXPEND surplus 31742.97 196.47 31939.44 493.21 32432.65 Savings interest Investment interest TOTAL INCOME 25.59 1941.40 32432.65 Project Account 2024-25 INCOME Brought forward YDMT Grant via People's Lottery Receipts 37.67 4000.00 Payments 3056.97 412.14 561.60 Computer equip and accessories Large donation box, dehumidifier etc New heater in reception Total expend Surplus 4030.71 6.96 4037.67 Total income 4037.67
Nidderdale Museum Society CIO Balance Sheet at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Fixed Assets Current Assets Main Acct Project Main Acct Project 37.67 Cash at Bank Investment I Investment 2 Savings accl Cash in hand 4966.14 32825.30 15318.45 10026.59 230.00 6.96 32744.45 31202.35 171.04 Totals Plus Debtors AONB re Proj in 2024 HMRC credit in 2024 63366.48 6.96 64117.84 37.67 0.00 2500.00 255.43 66873.27 Less Current liabililies Rec in advance accruals 0.00 0.00 4000.00 0.00 Totsls 63366.48 6.96 62873.27 37.67 TOTAL 63373.44 62910.94 Represented by Bal from 2024 Surplus 62873.27 493.21 37.67 -30.71 from 2023 64792.05 Deficit -1918.78 62873.27 7480.01 -7442.34 37.67 63366.48 Totsl 63373.44 Total 62910.94 Np
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee members of Nidderdale Museum Souety Chartlable Incorporaled Organisation {ClO) On accounts for the yèar 1 31 March 2025 ended Charity no (if any) 1197116 Set out on pages , 14 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charily {"the Trust") for the year ended 31 March 2024 Responsibilities and As the chanty trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.lhe Act") I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451Sllbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have ome to my attention ') in connection with the examination vthich gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wtth the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: I M P¢tKrsD Date: ', & L£roWi 20 Name: PlhÈfi PC-A £so hl Rèlevant professional qualiflcatlon{s> or body (if any): Address: 3A LOLJ L*hJé , ts4QLLI. 2ANJ IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner needs lo highlight matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of chanty accounts." directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018 Mp
Nidderdale Museum Soclety cio Accounts for 2024-2025 INCOME Receipts EXPENDITURE Payments Cash Admission Card Admission Membership In-museum donations Other Donations Group Admission Grants 700th 7467.50 13535.00 1740.00 919.56 659.30 737.00 3851.00 431.00 Rates Telephonel Broadband DONA support Sumup Commission Insurance Cleaner Maintenance & Imp Computer Equipment 547.09 724.98 195.00 273.79 1507.72 462.00 8772.28 618.11 El El Shop Sales Payment for research Local Lottery Evening event revenue Gift aid 1054.30 45.00 26.00 0.00 0.00 Other Equipment Affiliation fees Salaries and ass costs Misc Office exps Shop stock Publicity Events {50th Annivl Sundry Conservation Materials 431.27 201.00 11132.13 521.88 754.00 2647.53 1662.19 554.06 737.94 Receipls 30465.66 Total payments Misc adjuslment TOTAI EXPEND surplus 31742.97 196.47 31939.44 493.21 32432.65 Savings interest Investment interest TOTAL INCOME 25.59 1941.40 32432.65 Project Account 2024-25 INCOME Brought forward YDMT Grant via People's Lottery Receipts 37.67 4000.00 Payments 3056.97 412.14 561.60 Computer equip and accessories Large donation box, dehumidifier etc New heater in reception Total expend Surplus 4030.71 6.96 4037.67 Total income 4037.67
Nidderdale Museum Society CIO Balance Sheet at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Fixed Assets Current Assets Main Acct Project Main Acct Project 37.67 Cash at Bank Investment I Investment 2 Savings accl Cash in hand 4966.14 32825.30 15318.45 10026.59 230.00 6.96 32744.45 31202.35 171.04 Totals Plus Debtors AONB re Proj in 2024 HMRC credit in 2024 63366.48 6.96 64117.84 37.67 0.00 2500.00 255.43 66873.27 Less Current liabililies Rec in advance accruals 0.00 0.00 4000.00 0.00 Totsls 63366.48 6.96 62873.27 37.67 TOTAL 63373.44 62910.94 Represented by Bal from 2024 Surplus 62873.27 493.21 37.67 -30.71 from 2023 64792.05 Deficit -1918.78 62873.27 7480.01 -7442.34 37.67 63366.48 Totsl 63373.44 Total 62910.94 Np