Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2024 Period start date To 31/03/2025 Period end date
Charity name:
Charity registration number:
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the CIO are to promote such purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and for the benefit of the public as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine, including but not limited to: • the advancement of the arts and culture by supporting activities which encourage participation in arts and cultural activity; • the preservation, protection, development and improvement of buildings of historic or architectural interest; and • the promotion of the voluntary sector by providing facilities and support. |
| 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 charity did not begin trading or delivering charitable activities during this reporting period. Trustee activity was limited to establishment, governance arrangements, and strategic planning for future operations. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in carrying out their duties. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Not applicable Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Not applicable Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment Not applicable Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Not applicable 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 | The charity was dormant throughout the year. No charitable programmes, services or activities were delivered during the reporting period. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable – the charity was dormant during the period. |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable – the charity was dormant during the period. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable – the charity was dormant during the period. |
| Other | Not applicable – the charity was dormant during the period. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity was dormant throughout the year. There was no income, expenditure, or financial activity. The charity held no assets or liabilities at theyear end. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As the charity has not yet commenced operations and held no funds during the period, the trustees have not yet implemented a formal reservespolicy. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | NIL |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity did not trade or receive funds duringthe reporting period. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern. There are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Not applicable – the charity was dormant during the period. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable – the charity was dormant during the period. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable – the charity was dormant during the period. |
| Other | Not applicable – the charity was dormant during the period. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 (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 by the Charity Board in accordance with the constitution. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | During the year the trustees focused on governance, compliance, and preparation for future operations. |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | During the year the trustees focused on governance, compliance, and preparation for future operations. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | During the year the trustees focused on governance, compliance, and preparation for future operations. |
| Other | During the year the trustees focused on governance, compliance, and preparation for future operations. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Wigan Heritage and Arts Trust |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | WHAT |
| Registered charitynumber | 1203551 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Old Courts Gerrard Winstanley House Crawford Street Wigan WN1 1NA |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GarySpeakman | ||||
| Vicki Kathleen Forrester Ciaputa |
Resigned June 2024 | |||
| Rosalind Faye Hyde | Resigned April 2024 | |||
– 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 |
Not applicable – the charity does not hold funds or assets as custodian trustee. |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
Not applicable – the charity does not hold funds or assets as custodian trustee. |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Not applicable – the charity does not hold funds or assets as custodian trustee. |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
||
| Admin | David Jenkins | 11 Inglewood Road, Rainford, WA11 7QL |
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
Gary Speakman Signature(s) David Jenkins Gary Speakman Full name(s) David Jenkins Position (eg Secretary, Administrative Support Chair Chair, etc) Date 29/01/2026
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