CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: 5th August 2024 Period end date Period stsrt date To 318t March 2025 Charity name: Winfarthing Anglo-saxon Project Charity registration number: 1209427 Objectives and Activities SORP rèference Para 1.17 Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document To advance the education of the public in Anglo-saxon history and heritage of Winfarthing, Norfolk and Anglo-saxon archaeological finds dating back to the 6th Century by the provision of displays, educational materials, events and supporting research including the dissemination of the useful results of research to the public. Summary ofthe main activities in relation lo those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Creation of display banners telling the story of the find so far which was launched at the Heritage Open Day. Heritage Open Day in September 2024, to educate the Local Community on findings relating to the Project. Fund raising events - Quiz, Winter Solsti Event with Anglo-saxon Music, Bygone Evening - photos and stories about Winfarthing from years gone by. Statement ¢onfirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by th8 Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 In planning events the Committee has kept in mind the Charity Commission guidan on public benefit at our meetings. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant aboLrt'. SORP refen Vvhilsl in the early stages of this Project we are very grateful for the hours our committee member5 have given voluntarily to assist in our objectives. Policy on grant making Para 1.38
The Trustees and Committee members have given voluntarily a total of 357.25 hours. Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 The Trustees and Committee members have given voluntarily a total of 357.25 hours. Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and Performance SORP roferen September 2024: We took part in the Heritage Open Day to showcase the start of the project and its findings. This was achieved through display of 6 banners detailing the story so far (designed by one of the Trustees). Several local deteclorists and their finds were on display for people to look at, touch and discuss with the delectorists. The Time Team episodes were also on the TV on repeat. October 2024.. Music Quiz in the Village Hall to raise funds with a fish and chip supper, bar and raffle. Very well supported and an enjoyable evening. December 2024: Winter Solstice afternoon Mulled wine, mince pies and Pearl In Th Egg {2 ladies) dressed in Anglo-saxon Costumes playing Anglo- Saxon instruments. Christmas Lunch for Trustees, Committee Members and partners (self funded) held in the Village Pub - supporting a local Business. March 2025: Bygone Evening, Part 2. A selection of old village pholos with inteNiew Style approach to the speaker. Fish and chip supper, bar and raffle. Again another well supported event to raise funds. Summary of the main achievements of Ihe 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 Additional infomiation (optional) You ma hoose to include further statements where rèlevanl about.. Events appeal lo differenl group of people and have intrOdUd different aspects of life, Anglo-saxon era, 1940's - 1960's in the Village and more general up to date information in quizzes. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
We have provided the opportunity for the Community to meet and mingle, involving people from outside the Village. We have supported local community, businesses including the Village Pub and local fish and chi sho Performance offundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Each event has helped to raise funds for the Project. Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties aboLrt the charity continuing as a going con¢ern Para 1.21 At the end of the Period we had £7544.33 in the current account. No mone held in de osit accounts. We are holding £7544.33 used to run the Charity. Para 1.22 Para 1 22 £7544.33 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statement5 where relevant about: This has been from Fundraising events over the past 7 months. The Gharity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.48 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts". Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution adopted 5 August 2024. How is the charity constituted? Pgr¥ 1.25 Unincorporated Association ate Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entilled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 The initial Trustees were appointed prior to the Project becoming a Registered Charity along with Committee Members. Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting which will be held in October 2025 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction and training of truslees P8ra 1.51 Moving forward we would like to work with the Norwich Museum Staff where the precious finds are being held. The charity's organisational structure and any wider nelmork with which the harity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses islered charit number Charity's principal address Winfarthin WASP 1209427 Waratah, Hall Road, Winfarthing, Diss, Norfolk IP22 2EJ An Isaxon Pro ect
Names of the ¢harity trustees who manage the Gharity Truste& name Offlco lif any) Date$ acted if not for whole èar Chairman Secretary Name of person lor body) èntitled oint trustae ifan John Mackay Karen Mackay David Mitchell Paul Oldman 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees- names of the directors at the dale the re Dirgctor name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding trtle to property belonging to the charity Tru$tse name Dates acte¢J if not for whole •ar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in Ihis capacity Name and objects of the harity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charily's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information (optional} Names and address8s of advlsers (Optional infomiation) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or narnes of senior staff members (Optional information} Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustses Signaturels) QMJ Full nam8ls) Position (eg Secrotary, Chair, etcl Cli Date 20 I,,J2
Statement of Accounts
Charity No - 1209427
Period - 4th August 2024 to 31st March 2025
Income
| Tickets | £1,718.00 |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | £549.10 |
| Raffle | £388.00 |
| Donations (unrestricted) | £362.40 |
| Merchandise | £493.00 |
| Non Ticket Food Sales | £527.00 |
| Total Sales | £4,037.50 |
| Cost of Sales | |
| Food purchases | £967.38 |
| Drink purchases | £333.62 |
| Raffle purchases | £32.94 |
| Merchandise purchases | £469.89 |
| Venue Hire | £140.00 |
| Other costs | |
| Contractors (entertainers) | £150.00 |
| Advertising material | £1,755.08 |
| Depreciation | £0.00 |
| Total expenditure | £3,848.91 |
| Proft (loss) | £188.59 |