Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.01.2024 To 31.12.2024
Charity name: St Hilda’s Old School
Charity registration number:1201940
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | We have established and maintain a village hub at St Hilda’s Old School and promote it for the benefit of the Inhabitants of Hinderwell and surrounding villages. |
| 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 |
We hold regular events for the benefit of everyone locally for all ages, skills and backgrounds. A tearoom runs alongside all the activites we hold. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm that the Trustees have acted within the guidance of the Charity Commission for public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Immense and immeasurable Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | We have continued to operate for the benefit of our local community. We are proud of what we have achieved. We have achieved increased social interaction and improved community cohesion. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have managed to run without losing too much money this year – great support from the National Lottery has been of considerable help |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We hold small reserves for a rainy day |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 10,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
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Grants and fundraising in the building The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | We have a constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | cio |
| 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 | Trustees are appointed at AGM , which the public are welcome to attend |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | St Hilda’s Old School |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1201940 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6 High Street Hinderwell Saltburn Cleveland TS13 5JH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Sowerby | Chair | |||
| Carol Barker | Secretary | |||
| Janet Lonsdale | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets 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
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) J Sowerby Carol Barker Carol Barker Full name(s) Judith Sowerby Position (eg Secretary, Chair Secretary Chair, etc) Date 30.07.2025
St Hilda’s Old School, Hinderwell
Balance sheet for the period 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024
| Income | £ | Expenditure | £ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | Insurance |
2,072.58 . | |||
| NYC – Stay warm | 1,000 | Electricity |
6,687.63 | ||
| NYC Xmas 2024 | 536 | Heating oil |
1,900.81 | ||
| NYMNPA Boulby | 2,656 | Water | 339.69 | ||
| NYC Toddlers | 990 | Phone/Broadband | 416.45 | ||
| Lottery |
20,000 | Fridge service x 2 | 165.60 | ||
| Two Ridings | 2,500 | Capital items: | |||
| Total | grants 27,682 | 2 Doors: Cellar & Boiler 1,549.55 | |||
| Blinds blackout | 555.00 | ||||
| Oven | 439.00 | ||||
| Tearoom Takings | 116,017.33. | Notice Board | 42.70 | ||
| Car Parking rents | 4056.00. | Banking charges | 284.08 | ||
| Schoolroom rents | 2529.00. | Wages/HMRC |
116,993.61 | ||
| Bingo | 2607.00. | Tearoom consumables | 14,589.00 | ||
| Doms/Beetle/Singalong | 1949.00. | Books | 211.39 | ||
| Books | 214.00. | Admin: ICO & Payroll | 138.20 | ||
| Craft Stall Rents | 2472.75. | Lap Top bags & security | 95.97 | ||
| Plant Sales | 480.00. | ||||
| Green tub | 645.00. | ||||
| Toddlers | 200.00. | ||||
| Fund Raising: | |||||
| Valentines Hamper | 134.00. | ||||
| Bob Dylan | 240.50. | ||||
| Easter Fair | 703.00. | ||||
| Staithes Choir | 232.00. | ||||
| Preloved | 1,000.00. | ||||
| Country Music | 460.20. | ||||
| Xmas fair and cake | 408.00. | ||||
| Xmas hampers | 555.50. | ||||
| Total income | £162,585.28 | Total expenditure | £ | 146,481.26 | |
| Opening balance | £ 15,647.92 | ||||
| Closing Balance | £ 31,751.94 |
File: SHOSacc 2025 C Barker 20.03.25
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