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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 1 June 2023 To 31 May 2024
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name RAF Northolt Heritage Charitable Foundation Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1200979 Charity's principal address Building 27 RAF Northolt West End Road Ruislip Postcode HA4 6NG
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Sharon Ward | Trustee | From 07.11.2023 | ||
| GP Capt Jonathan Hough |
Trustee | From 01.09.2023 | ||
| James Vere Nicoll | Trustee | From 01.07.2023 | ||
| John Cox | Trustee | |||
| Richard Kornicki CBE DL |
Trustee | |||
| Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) | ||||
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
CIO
- (eg. trust, association, company)
The Trustees are selected by the current trustees with input from a wider Trustee selection methods management committee (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To advance the education of the public in the history of RAF Northolt and its place in the defence of the United Kingdom throughout its operational life. In particular, but not exclusively, by the exhibition and public display of historic and informative collections of material relevant to the history of RAF Northolt and provide for the general benefit of the public the preservation and conservation of the buildings, other constructions, and related historic artefacts forming part of RAF Northolt.
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Trustees supported the operation of this charity fully aligned with Charity Commission guidelines on public benefit. Our main activity of public benefit was the continue restoration and preservation of our historic buildings and associated artifacts. We continued to host public visits, accommodating hundreds of individuals from all backgrounds.
In terms of advancing the education of the public in the history of RAF Summary of the main Northolt, we commissioned a film telling the story of the restoration & activities undertaken for the progress to date. We presented historical pieces of relevance on social public benefit in relation to media and grew our online presence, attracting more followers. these objects (include within this section the statutory The team commissioned a historic trail narrative with pamphlet and took declaration that trustees have the first steps in recommissioning a book on the WW II and Battle of had regard to the guidance Britain story from Northolt’s perspective. issued by the Charity Commission on public The Charity continues to operate for the publics benefit. benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main The Charity prioritised the continued restoration and preservation of the achievements of the charity Sir Keith Park Building, our Sector Operations Room. Funds were during the year allocated for the replacement of the main entrance doors and to improvements to the foyer, toilets, and kitchen areas. Floors were painted, the sink plumbed, and wiring improvements were made in the attic space. Our intended aim was to have this building restored to as near original condition as can be achieved. We expanded our remit, with a view to preserving building 23, a former WW II Scramble Hut, used by Battle of Britain Pilots waiting on tasking to engage with the enemy and defend London. Initial plans were significantly hindered following the discovery of asbestos within the internal roofing structure. This necessitated a lengthy and pricey programme of asbestos removal, with the building only ready for further development at the end of this reporting period. Work is ongoing, alongside authority Conservation Officers as we manage activity on this listed building, again with the aim of restoring it as a useable space and with as much wartime infrastructure preserved or restored as is possible. Separately, a short film was commissioned intended to educate visitors on the journey of restoration, the characters and drivers that have led the project to where it is today. Short clips and extracts were pulled together and professionally edited such that it is nearly ready to be shown on loop as part of the visitor experience. Whilst working around restoration work, members of the public and UK Armed Forces, were provided tours of the project. Our sole guide and curator, gave his time, providing an experience that brought RAF Northolt’s war time history to life and added perspective and context to what we do today. Within this, we hosted a large group of wartime reenactors and photographers who created some evocative images using the building as the centre piece. Our biggest revenue grossing event, the RAF Northolt Night Photoshoot, went from strength to strength. Delivered by the Station for the project, this saw photo enthusiasts from around the country come onto the site and given opportunities to capture images of some unusual visiting aircraft. The Sir Keith Park Building served as a focal point for community activity and was at the centre of Family’s Days and other community facing events. Across the year, the project grew appropriately, both in relevance and in transitioning towards having two fully restored WW II buildings of historical importance.
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Section E Financial review
The Charity aims to hold sufficient reserves to ensure financial stability Brief statement of the and the ability to meet its obligations and commitments. The reserves will charity’s policy on reserves be evaluated annually, considering the Charity’s operational needs, future project funding and potential risks. A target reserve level equivalent to three to six months of operational expenses will be established to provide a buffer against unforeseen circumstances, such as fluctuations in income or unexpected expenditure. The Charity will regularly review its reserves to ensure they are adequate and will report on this assessment in its annual financial statements. Any decisions to draw from the reserves will be made by the trustees.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
N/A
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) James Vere Nicoll
Full name(s) James Vere Nicoll Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc)
Date 01-Aug-2025
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| Charity Name RAF Northolt Heritage Charitable Foundation |
No (if any) 1200979 |
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Receipts and payments accountspts and payments accountsts and payments accountspayments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts
Receipts and payments accountspts and payments accountsts and payments accountspayments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/06/2023 31/05/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 12,386 16,807 4,997 - - - - - 34,190 - - - 34,190 13,572 5,000 8,851 714 240 - - - - 28,377 - - - 28,377 5,813 - 6,010 11,823 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 12,386 16,807 4,997 - - - - - 34,190 - - - 34,190 13,572 5,000 8,851 714 240 - - - - 28,377 - - - 28,377 5,813 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 12,386 16,807 4,997 - - - - - 34,190 - - - 34,190 13,572 5,000 8,851 714 240 - - - - 28,377 - - - 28,377 5,813 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations and Legacies | 12,386 | - | ||||
| Photoshoots | 16,807 | 5,740 | ||||
| DIO Filming | 4,997 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
34,190 | 5,740 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 5,740 | ||||||
| Repairs | 13,572 | 7,995 | ||||
| DIO Filming | 5,000 | - | ||||
| Labour cost | 8,851 | - | ||||
| Insurance | 714 | - | ||||
| Sundry | 240 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 28,377 | 7,995 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 7,995 | ||||||
| 5,813 | - | - | 5,813 |
- 2,255 | ||
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| 6,010 | - | - | 6,010 | 8,266 | ||
| 11,823 | - | - | 11,823 |
6,010 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Signature Details Details Details Details Natwest SFAS Heritage fund Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 11,079 - 744 - - - 11,823 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name James Vere Nicoll |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| James Vere Nicoll | 01-Aug-2025 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name RAF Northolt Heritage Charitable Foundation |
Charity Name RAF Northolt Heritage Charitable Foundation |
Charity Name RAF Northolt Heritage Charitable Foundation |
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| 31 May 2024 | Charity no (if any) |
1200979 | |
| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/05/2024 .
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 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 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Date: | |
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| 04-Aug-2025 | ||
| Janice Matthews | ||
| FCA | ||
| Menzies LLP | ||
| Magna House | ||
| 18-32 London Road | ||
| Staines-Upon-Thames | ||
| TW 18 4BP |
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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