## **Purpose of Charity:** The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, to advance the educa:on of the public in the archaeological, religious, social, cultural industrial and historic development of the town of Tavistock and its immediate vicinity and its rela:on to the wider history and heritage of the UK and South-west England, by the seEng up and maintenance of a museum and community heritage centre which provides a diverse programme of exhibi:ons, workshops and outreach events. ## **The Year 2024:** The major works undertaken by the landlord (Tavistock Town Council) to resolve the Dry Rot issues and subsequent redecora:on by both Local Lions and Museum volunteers was completed in :me for the opening in April 2024. During the 140 days which the museum was open over 3,400 visitors (including 328 children) were welcomed. Income from dona:ons was up on previous years and there was an increase in the number of volunteers including one who is now both Museum Manager and Trustee. Another new volunteer became Trustee / Treasurer during the year. There were four new exhibi:ons within the museum and a number of minor exhibi:ons at both the local Library and the Butchers Hall carried out as a part of the mobile museum outreach program (a new venture for 2024 following receipt of a grant from TTC). A number of new fundraising ac:vi:es have been undertaken for the first :me including opening on the Town’s Dickensian Night (where over 100 visitors a[ended) and running a wreath making workshop. Unfortunately the Dickensian evening in the town was overshadowed by a red weather alert thus cancelling the majority of the town outdoor ac:vi:es. The increase in numbers of volunteers has been welcome (although more are always welcome) and the team have worked hard to improve the museum both in decora:ve terms as well as re-organisa:on and cataloguing of the collec:ons. Wednesdays have become a regular volunteers work day. Visitor feedback has been canvassed throughout the year and below is an extract from 108 respondents : A word cloud based on captured verbal feedback is shown below: ## **Chairmans Report:** Tony Rose was Chairman for the year, resigning in November 2024. During the year the museum recovered from the double impact of Covid and then subsequent closure for the Dry Rot work. During the closed period extensive work was carried out to ensure that the museum maintained Arts Council Accredita:on and this was awarded in July 2024. This was achieved in conjunc:on with the mentor Andrew Thompson and our Museum Advisor Jo Cairns. This accredita:on process set in place a forward plan for the museum which is now being used as a template to guide strategy at a Trustee level and ac:vity at a volunteer level. The return of visitor numbers and posi:ve feedback from those visitors was a welcome boost for the volunteer team and allowed the new manager to formulate a plan for the coming year. The Museum is now in a posi:ve state to move forwards both within the building and in terms of the artefacts and displays. Work is currently under way with the Landlords to secure a lease for a further 25 years in the same Town Centre Loca:on and for the Museum to form a core part of the town’s Heritage Quarter. ## **2024 Trustees:** Tony Rose Chris Rose Lesley Holliday Rod Mar:n Harry Smith Barry Smith (resigned) Carolyn Mar:n (resigned) Geoff Savage Kevin Dickens CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Recei tsand ments accounts CC16a For the per 01-kn24 31￿24 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrthd funds funds lunds Total fund5 Last year Al Re￿￿ts Archway Donatlons Churn Donations Svmup Donations Svmup Other Wreath Maklng Dickensian Cream Teas Kevtn (Donatlonsl Butchers Hall Ruth Actl¥(t(es Other Sales Income 70ts1 lrtorne 3,975.(1) 1.829.53 233.61 625.01 186.C8 165.QJ 10S.Q) 42.xl 40.57 1.247.11 8.7x45 168 41 1247 Inves 8,754 PoweT Water Insurance Fife Protection Web etc Musl¢ LiceTr￿. MODES, Accounts Mobile Museum Operational ExpendFture 3.7X¢.16 3￿.5? 3.750 301 782.75 450.CQ 365.25 297.clj 7￿.43 2749.36 10.396 1749 10.396 A4 Ass•t3nd Investh￿nt Sth tot 10A96 10398 A5 Trnnsfers betwnen funds A6 Casb funds last year end IA42 C¢)X R1 ISSI Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted lunds arestt tsa￿0r RestrKted Endowment rMIs r*st£ B1 Cash fuThls nÈ*rest£ 10,000 funds funds funds rMwre¥t£ Detai15 Details Costl￿10T￿l Cunentva cUThentV￿ Details Details BS Liabililigs L*l*Waf7Jl ts tr￿tee$ Tony Rose TN5tee Print Name Date of rova TONY ROSE RICHARD JONES P￿hard Jon8% Inde[￿dent CCXX A2￿•￿ts ISSI CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Tavl8to¢k Mu88um Receipts and payments accounts For the period CC16a To 01-Jan-24 31-t*c-24 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted lunds Restricted fvnds Endowment Total funds La•t year iothe m•*m*i E knth• rMrt•i£ *)th• rbDW•#t£ IDth• nBawt£ to lh• n•amt£ A1 Recel Archway Donabons Churn Donabolls Sumup Don81￿￿$ Sumup Other w￿3th Maknng DKkensiÈn Cream Teas Kevin (clon￿lon$} Butc*ers Hall Ruth's (xner Sal88 Inurr lfiteresl 3,97S 3,975 625 305 165 105 16S 105 41 1.247 41 1,247 Sub total (Gmss income for AR) 4757 8.757 A2 Asset and in¥estsnÈnt sales. (see table). Sub total 8,757 8,757 A3Pa ents Power Warter Insurance Fire Protec Vveb Muss¢ LKewe, MODES. 3.750 301 3.700 301 783 297 297 Mobile Museum Optr8bonal 1749 10,396 2,749 10.396 Sub total A4 Asset and investment purchases. Isee table) Sub total 10.3 10,396 Net of re¢elp¢s/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last yèar •nd Cash funds thls yearend . CCXX R7 accounts ISSI 01110r2025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fvnds to nearE￿£ Restricted fvnds lo neare¥t£ Endowment funds to r￿rEStE Categorles Details B1 Cash funds 10.002 Current A£coJn¢ Total cash funds 16.886 Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds Endowrnent funds to ne•reBt£ Dètails to nearEBt£ F￿rtt0 Jrrent ¥0￿* Dc-'aiis Futhl to Cyrrtntvalts• on•1 Details B4 Assets rntalned for the charlty's own use to Wh•n dup Details B5 Llabllltlos SvJn*J by one or ts¥o trust*s ¢ beh8W of all Ihe trustee8 Print Nafne Oate of oval TONY ROSE 3￿25 CCXX R2 xcwnts ISSI 01110r2W25 Tavistock Museum Income and Expendlture Account for the year ended 31st December2024 2024 Income Archway Donations Churn Donations Sumup Donations Sumup Other Wreath Making Dickensian CTeam Teas Kevin (Donations) Butcher5 Hall Ruth Activities Othersales Income Interest Total Income 3,975.00 1,829.53 233.61 625.04 305.00 186.09 165.00 105.00 42.50 40.57 1.247.11 8,756.81 Expenditure Power Water 3.750.16 300.57 906.91 Insurance Fire Protection Web etc Music Licence, MODES, AIM Accounts Mobile Museum Operational Expenditure 782.75 450.00 365.25 297.00 2749.36 10,396.43 -1,639.62 Net Surplusl(Deflclt) forthe perlod Tavistock Museum Balance Sheet as at 31st Decembef 2024 Opening Balances Coop Current Aceount Nat West Current Account AO¢J Income £5.252.90 £13.273.00 £8.756.81 £27,282.71 £10.396.43 Less Expenditu £16￿86.28 Closlng Balances Coop Current Account Coop Savings Account £6.883.92 £10.002.36 £16.886.28 Signed: Richar Independent Examiner ones