The Milverton & District Archive (Registered Charity no 1200287)
Annual Report of the Trustees 2025-26
Since the last AGM in September 2025, the MDA has successfully launched a new litewebsite which has provided a platform for information, news updates, and an increase in enquiries for the MDA to respond.
A significant advance in the Audit of Accessions has been made with volunteers joining the Trustees in a weekly two-hour project running for eight weeks over the Summer months, facilitated by the award earlier this year of a £200 grant from the Milverton Parish Council.
Much of the Archive remains in a temporary location and efforts are being made to relocate as necessary. The Trustees now run a Friends of MDA and a separate fund-raising project which has the potential to generate significant and welcome income.
On behalf of the board, Guy Hannaford Chairman of Trustees
Financial Statement for period ending 31 August 2026
| income | expenditure | balance | FY24-25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b/f 31 August 2025 | 1309.53 | 1553 | ||
| Donations | 97.30 | 272 | ||
| Grant | 200.00 | 250 | ||
| Savings interest | 13.36 | 20 | ||
| Admin expenses | 105.79 | -132 | ||
| Accommodation | 140.00 | -470 | ||
| Insurance | 134.38 | -184 | ||
| Totals (net loss) | 310.66 | 380.17 | -69.51 | -244 |
| c/f 31 August 2026 | 1240.02 | 1309 |
Reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees on 1 September 2026.
Shelagh Dempsey Treasurer