Hyde War Memorial Trust
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Charity name: Hyde War Memorial Trust Charity registration number: 228670
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To look after the 1stWorld War Cenotaph standing in a prominent position on Trust land. To maintain Trust land and other assets for the health and well-being of the community. To hold memorial services each year to commemorate Peace Day and Armistice Day. |
| 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 |
To maintain the 1stWorld War Cenotaph as place of remembrance. To jointly manage Werneth Low Country Park with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (TMBC) for the benefit of the people of Hyde (and surrounding areas) To hold two memorial services every year. To provide access to the historical records held by the Trust of the 710 men of Hyde killed in 1stWorld War and the history of the Hyde War Memorial Trust To engage with the local community and generate income by utilising Lower Higham Visitor Centre (Visitor Centre) and other assets. The Visitor Centre and outside space is used for: • Café 710 – community café run by trustees and volunteers and open on Sundays. Provides hospitality on remembrance days and at themed |
| community events organised by the Trust. • Greenspace volunteers and TMBC Greenspace Officer • Regular events for Country Park volunteers • To educate visitors and local community about different environments and habitats in the Country Park • To raise awareness of sustainable farming and key events in the arable farming year • To hold one-off events in partnership with TMBC targeted at low-income families in school holidays • Pre-school environment themed activities – provided by specialist education providers • Education activities for special needs high school pupils - provided by specialist education provider • Working with local schools to increase knowledge and understanding of historic conflict, the natural environment – and how they are connected in Hyde • To meet family members of 710 men of Hyde killed in 1stWorld War and invite them to be involved in WW1 commemorations • To engage with ex-service personnel through commemorative services and other initiatives when opportunities present |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have each received a copy of the guidance and contents have been discussed at Trustee Board. |
Additional information
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All trustees are volunteers. They act as trustees to represent a range of community organisations and also bring relevant professional experience to support the running and reporting of the Trust. Trustees and community volunteers run the Café 710 which is based in the Trust’s |
| Visitor Centre and opens on Sundays and for any one-off community events. It provides a community hub, access to the Trust’s archives and other memorabilia linked to the Trust and its land. Greenspace volunteers, managed by a Tameside Council ‘Greenspace Officer’ spend one day each week working in the Country Park. Duties include planting, pruning, tidying, path and fence maintenance, hedge laying, dry stone walling and endless countryside duties. Estimated to be around 60 volunteers (including trustees). |
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|---|---|---|
| Other | The Trust leases 17 acres of land to the adjacent Werneth Low Golf Club. Trustees have worked with Golf Club officials, Neighbourhood Watch and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on initiatives to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area. These include improving signage on footpaths and boundary walls, hosting community meetings for local residents and GMC and setting up local reporting arrangements for concerned neighbours. |
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 Trust’s Governance framework was further strengthened during this period. This was on the recommendation of the NCVO led Governance Review carried out in 2023. With a robust financial management framework in place, in this period we added: oTrustee Code of Conduct (May 2024)oSafeguarding Policy (Sept 2024)oInformation Policy (Sept 2024)oVolunteer Policy (Sept 2024)oComplaints Policy (Sept 2024)oInclusion and Diversity Policy (Sept2024) The Trust continued to jointly manage Werneth Low Country Park with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (TMBC) through the Joint Management Committee |
| which comprises attendees from the Trust |
|---|
| and TMBC. Chair duties rotate annual |
| between the Trust and TMBC. |
| The Trust owns the ‘Visitor Centre’ a 300- |
| year-old farmhouse which houses our |
| community café ‘Café 710’ which opens on |
| Sundays and is run by volunteers. This is a |
| valuable asset which requires regular |
| maintenance to make sure it provides a |
| safe, warm and welcoming space. |
| Looking outwards, the Trust carried out a |
| wide range of activities aiming to engage, |
| inform and include our local communities. |
| These highlights are from the “Chair’s |
| Report for Annual General Meeting on 23 |
| October 2025” was presented to attendees |
| at the AGM on 23.10.25. This was a public |
| meeting held in accordance with the Trust’s |
| governance framework. This meeting is |
| well publicised and is an opportunity for |
| local people to meet trustees and hear |
| accounts of activities carried out by the |
| Trust for the benefit of local communities |
| and in the memory of the 710 men of Hyde |
| who lost their lives in the Great War. |
| Examples of the activities |
| • Participation in Heritage Open Days |
| when we opened our building and |
| archives to the public. We offered |
| guided walks in the County Park and |
| talks from country craft specialists – all |
| free of charge. |
| • Skylark survey co-ordinated by a |
| trustee and a local bird enthusiastic, |
| offering visitors the opportunity to take |
| part in monitoring endangered ground |
| nesting birds. The subsequent report |
| was shared with our tenant farmers to |
| assist in their harvest planning. All the |
| information generated was shared with |
| the local community to increase their |
| understanding and enjoyment of the |
| Country Park. |
| • War Memorial survey by specialist |
| survey provided an opportunity to share |
| an insight into this specialist trade – |
| and our 100-year-old monument and |
| the reasons for it. |
| • Events with local uniformed |
| organisations (Brownies and Scouts) |
| around Remembrance Sunday and St |
| George’s Day |
| • Book reading evening by local historical |
| novelist Brent Shore – something a bit |
| different for our older visitors |
• ‘Thank you’ afternoon tea for Greenspace volunteers. Not a community event but a way to say thank you and potentially encourage new volunteers. • Participation in local community events – Gee Cross Well Dressing, Gee Cross Christmas Tree Festival, Gee Cross Scarecrow Festival – all to engage with our community and remind them of why the Country Park exists • Beginners dry-stone walling events run by Cheshire and Lancashire Dry Stone Walling Associations running 3 times over summer months. Raising profile of countryside crafts and providing the opportunity to learn them under the supervision of experts • An annual calendar competition to encourage visitors to share their photos with the opportunity to feature in the next year’s calendar. A lot of fun, free to enter with the prize being one of our calendars. • Facebook pages for Hyde War Memorial Trust and Werneth Low Country Park to provide and educate followers about why we exist and what we do.
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 | The Trust has an independent bookkeeper to manage day to financial affairs and provide regular reporting to the Trustee Board, in accordance with the Financial Procedures Manual. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Trust remains in a healthy financial position. Income exceeded expenditure this year. The Trust holds substantial financial reserves. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held for planned maintenance of the Cenotaph and maintenance and renovation of the Visitor Centre. A full structural survey in August 2022 (report available if required) identified maintenance work required over the next 5 years. This was estimated, then, to cost around £120k. Our plan is to enhance the property at the same time this work is completed. For example, to fit heritage windows and doors and enhance the interior. This estimated expenditure is likely to increase. Our Land & Estate Group will oversee this project and we have suitably experienced and qualified advisers for this work. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Approximately £394k |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
N/A | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
N/A | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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 | Rental income from: • Farm business tenancy • Golf Club land rent • Private property land leases • Community café income • Income from investments |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We have an annual review of our investment portfolio with the fund manager, Evelyn. Accessible cash reserves in a local building society are reviewed regularly to ensure the best interest. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | • Godley Green Garden development – 2400 houses proposed adjacent to the Country Park on green belt land has been approved. Timescale is uncertain and there is considerable opposition from the local community and some Tameside Councillors. Because the development is |
adjacent to the Country there is an environmental risk to our habitat and wildlife from displaced wildlife from the developed greenbelt land, and the increased footfall from visitors to the Country Park. • This development may present an opportunity from increased visitors numbers who may want to contribute to the protection and development of the environment in the Country Park. • This development is also likely to provide a potential source of income from funds which are offered to offset the environmental impact of this extensive building programme on Green Belt. The Trust is likely to be a recipient of this funding. • There is a risk that Tameside may withdraw support for joint management responsibilities in the Country Park but we are in the process of signing a new 25-year agreement so the probability of this is very low. 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 |
Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated |
| 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 | • Individuals nominated by community groups • 3 elected representatives – allowed to self-nominate before AGM with voting (if necessary). |
Additional information
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | • Induction training – a one to one session working through an overview of the history, working arrangements and financial policies and procedures at the Trust • The essential trustee–online training |
|---|---|---|
| • Safeguarding training – online training and guidance from the Trust’s nominated Safeguarding Officer • Trustee Code of Conduct issued to every Trustee at their induction |
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|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Trustee Board 3 x Sub-Groups • Governance & Finance • Land & Estate • Café Joint Management Committee – Chair rotates between Trust and Local Authority. Committee includes 5 Trustees and representatives from Local Authority. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Joint Management Committee for the management of the Werneth Low Country Park. The Park comprises 200 acres; 150 owned by the Trust and 50 owned by the local authority, Tameside Metropolitan Trust. Werneth Low Neighbourhood Watch – hosting and speaking at meetings organised by the local coordinator. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hyde War Memorial Trust |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 228670 |
| Charity’s principal address | Lower Higham Visitor Centre Higham Lane Gee Cross SK14 5LR Telephone: 0161 368 6667 Email: hydewmt@gmail.com Website:www.hydewmt.org |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BettyAffleck | Tameside Council | |||
| Peter Ainger | Hyde United FC | |||
| ShibleyAlam | Tameside Council | |||
| John Bell | DeputyChair | Gee Cross CommunityCentre | ||
| Phil Chadwick | Tameside Council | |||
| Lee Davenport | Greenspace volunteers | |||
| Jane Durkin | Chair | HolyTrinityChurch | ||
| Richard Ekin | Scouts Association | |||
| Susan Ellis | Secretary | Gee Cross Neighbourhood Watch | ||
| Margaret Halliday | ||||
| Carole Longson | ||||
| Susan Plackett | Brabyns GX Neighbourhood Group | |||
| Andrew Richardson | POP Culture Centre | |||
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 |
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| Financial | Ian Wicks | Scott, Roberts Taylor Accountants, Hyde |
| Financial | Alice Robinson | Bookkeeper |
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Jane Durkin | Susan Ellis | |
CHAIR |
SECRETARY | |
| 30.1.26 30.1.26 |
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| 30.1.26 |
Hyde War Memorial Trust
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Charity name: Hyde War Memorial Trust
Charity registration number: 228670
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To look after the 1stWorld War Cenotaph standing in a prominent position on Trust land. To maintain Trust land and other assets for the health and well-being of the community. To hold memorial services each year to commemorate Peace Day and Armistice Day. |
| 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 |
To maintain the 1stWorld War Cenotaph as place of remembrance. To jointly manage Werneth Low Country Park with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (TMBC) for the benefit of the people of Hyde (and surrounding areas) To hold two memorial services every year. To provide access to the historical records held by the Trust of the 710 men of Hyde killed in 1stWorld War and the history of the Hyde War Memorial Trust To engage with the local community and generate income by utilising Lower Higham Visitor Centre (Visitor Centre) and other assets. The Visitor Centre and outside space is used for: Café 710 – community café run by trustees and volunteers and open on Sundays. Provides hospitality on remembrance days and at themed community events organised by the |
| Trust. Greenspace volunteers and TMBC Greenspace Officer Regular events for Country Park volunteers To educate visitors and local community about different environments and habitats in the Country Park To raise awareness of sustainable farming and key events in the arable farming year To hold one-off events in partnership with TMBC targeted at low-income families in school holidays Pre-school environment themed activities – provided by specialist education providers Education activities for special needs high school pupils - provided by specialist education provider Working with local schools to increase knowledge and understanding of historic conflict, the natural environment – and how they are connected in Hyde To meet family members of 710 men of Hyde killed in 1stWorld War and invite them to be involved in WW1 commemorations To engage with ex-service personnel through commemorative services and other initiatives when opportunities present |
||
|---|---|---|
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have each received a copy of the guidance and contents have been discussed at Trustee Board. |
Additional information
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All trustees are volunteers. They act as trustees to represent a range of community organisations and also bring relevant professional experience to support the running and reporting of the Trust. Trustees and community volunteers run the Café 710 which is based in the Trust’s Visitor Centre and opens on Sundays and |
| for any one-off community events. It provides a community hub, access to the Trust’s archives and other memorabilia linked to the Trust and its land. Greenspace volunteers, managed by a Tameside Council ‘Greenspace Officer’ spend one day each week working in the Country Park. Duties include planting, pruning, tidying, path and fence maintenance, hedge laying, dry stone walling and endless countryside duties. Estimated to be around 60 volunteers (including trustees). |
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|---|---|---|
| Other | The Trust leases 17 acres of land to the adjacent Werneth Low Golf Club. Trustees have worked with Golf Club officials, Neighbourhood Watch and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on initiatives to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area. These include improving signage on footpaths and boundary walls, hosting community meetings for local residents and GMC and setting up local reporting arrangements for concerned neighbours. |
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 Trust’s Governance framework was further strengthened during this period. This was on the recommendation of the NCVO led Governance Review carried out in 2023. With a robust financial management framework in place, in this period we added: oTrustee Code of Conduct (May 2024) oSafeguarding Policy (Sept 2024) oInformation Policy (Sept 2024) oVolunteer Policy (Sept 2024) oComplaints Policy (Sept 2024) oInclusion and Diversity Policy (Sept 2024) The Trust continued to jointly manage Werneth Low Country Park with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (TMBC) through the Joint Management Committee which comprises attendees from the Trust |
| and TMBC. Chair duties rotate annual between the Trust and TMBC. The Trust owns the ‘Visitor Centre’ a 300- year-old farmhouse which houses our community café ‘Café 710’ which opens on Sundays and is run by volunteers. This is a valuable asset which requires regular maintenance to make sure it provides a safe, warm and welcoming space. Looking outwards, the Trust carried out a wide range of activities aiming to engage, inform and include our local communities. These highlights are from the “Chair’s Report for Annual General Meeting on 23 October 2025” was presented to attendees at the AGM on 23.10.25. This was a public meeting held in accordance with the Trust’s governance framework. This meeting is well publicised and is an opportunity for local people to meet trustees and hear accounts of activities carried out by the Trust for the benefit of local communities and in the memory of the 710 men of Hyde who lost their lives in the Great War. Examples of the activities Participation in Heritage Open Days when we opened our building and archives to the public. We offered guided walks in the County Park and talks from country craft specialists – all free of charge. Skylark survey co-ordinated by a trustee and a local bird enthusiastic, offering visitors the opportunity to take part in monitoring endangered ground nesting birds. The subsequent report was shared with our tenant farmers to assist in their harvest planning. All the information generated was shared with the local community to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the Country Park. War Memorial survey by specialist survey provided an opportunity to share an insight into this specialist trade – and our 100-year-old monument and the reasons for it. Events with local uniformed organisations (Brownies and Scouts) around Remembrance Sunday and St George’s Day Book reading evening by local historical novelist Brent Shore – something a bit different for our older visitors ‘Thank you’afternoon tea for |
||
|---|---|---|
| Greenspace volunteers. Not a | |
|---|---|
| community event but a way to say | |
| thank you and potentially encourage | |
| new volunteers. | |
| | Participation in local community events |
| – Gee Cross Well Dressing, Gee Cross | |
| Christmas Tree Festival, Gee Cross | |
| Scarecrow Festival – all to engage with | |
| our community and remind them of why | |
| the Country Park exists | |
| | Beginners dry-stone walling events run |
| by Cheshire and Lancashire Dry Stone | |
| Walling Associations running 3 times | |
| over summer months. Raising profile of | |
| countryside crafts and providing the | |
| opportunity to learn them under the | |
| supervision of experts | |
| | An annual calendar competition to |
| encourage visitors to share their photos | |
| with the opportunity to feature in the | |
| next year’s calendar. A lot of fun, free to | |
| enter with the prize being one of our | |
| calendars. | |
| | Facebook pages for Hyde War |
| Memorial Trust and Werneth Low | |
| Country Park to provide and educate | |
| followers about why we exist and what | |
| we do. |
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 | The Trust has an independent bookkeeper to manage day to financial affairs and provide regular reporting to the Trustee Board, in accordance with the Financial Procedures Manual. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Trust remains in a healthy financial position. Income exceeded expenditure this year. The Trust holds substantial financial reserves. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held for planned maintenance of the Cenotaph and maintenance and renovation of the Visitor Centre. A full structural survey in August 2022 (report available if required) identified maintenance work required over the next 5 years. This was estimated, then, to cost around £120k. Our plan is to enhance the property at the same time this work is completed. For example, to fit heritage windows and doors and enhance the interior. This estimated expenditure is likely to increase. Our Land & Estate Group will oversee this project and we have suitably experienced and qualified advisers for this work. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Approximately £394k |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
N/A | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
N/A | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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 |
Rental income from: Farm business tenancy Golf Club land rent Private property land leases Community café income Incomefrom investments |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We have an annual review of our investment portfolio with the fund manager, Evelyn. Accessible cash reserves in a local building society are reviewed regularly to ensure the best interest. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Godley Green Garden development – 2400 houses proposed adjacent to the Country Park on green belt land has been approved. Timescale is uncertain and there is considerable opposition from the local community and some Tameside Councillors. Because the development is |
adjacent to the Country there is an environmental risk to our habitat and wildlife from displaced wildlife from the developed greenbelt land, and the increased footfall from visitors to the Country Park. This development may present an opportunity from increased visitors numbers who may want to contribute to the protection and development of the environment in the Country Park. This development is also likely to provide a potential source of income from funds which are offered to offset the environmental impact of this extensive building programme on Green Belt. The Trust is likely to be a recipient of this funding. There is a risk that Tameside may withdraw support for joint management responsibilities in the Country Park but we are in the process of signing a new 25-year agreement so the probability of this is very low. Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated |
| 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 | Individuals nominated by community groups 3 elected representatives – allowed to self-nominate before AGM with voting (if necessary). |
Additional information
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Induction training – a one to one session working through an overview of the history, working arrangements and financial policies and procedures at the Trust The essential trustee–online training |
|---|---|---|
| Safeguarding training – online training and guidance from the Trust’s nominated Safeguarding Officer Trustee Code of Conduct issued to every Trustee at their induction |
||
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Trustee Board 3 x Sub-Groups Governance & Finance Land & Estate Café Joint Management Committee – Chair rotates between Trust and Local Authority. Committee includes 5 Trustees and representatives from Local Authority. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Joint Management Committee for the management of the Werneth Low Country Park. The Park comprises 200 acres; 150 owned by the Trust and 50 owned by the local authority, Tameside Metropolitan Trust. Werneth Low Neighbourhood Watch – hosting and speaking at meetings organised by the local coordinator. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hyde War Memorial Trust |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 228670 |
| Charity’s principal address | Lower Higham Visitor Centre Higham Lane Gee Cross SK14 5LR Telephone: 0161 368 6667 Email: hydewmt@gmail.com Website:www.hydewmt.org |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BettyAffleck | Tameside Council | |||
| Peter Ainger | Hyde United FC | |||
| ShibleyAlam | Tameside Council | |||
| John Bell | DeputyChair | Gee Cross CommunityCentre | ||
| Phil Chadwick | Tameside Council | |||
| Lee Davenport | Greenspace volunteers | |||
| Jane Durkin | Chair | HolyTrinityChurch | ||
| Richard Ekin | Scouts Association | |||
| Susan Ellis | Secretary | Gee Cross Neighbourhood Watch | ||
| Margaret Halliday | ||||
| Carole Longson | ||||
| Susan Plackett | Brabyns GX Neighbourhood Group | |||
| Andrew Richardson | POP Culture Centre | |||
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and | addresses of advisers (Optional information) | addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
|
| Financial | Ian Wicks | Scott, Roberts Taylor Accountants, Hyde |
| Financial | Alice Robinson | Bookkeeper |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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) Susan Ellis Full name(s) Jane Durkin Position (eg Secretary, CHAIR SECRETARY Chair, etc) Date 30.1.26 30.1.26
HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST (CHARITY NUMBER 2286701 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST CHARITY INFORMATION Chalr Jane Durkin Trus Lee Howard Davenport lapp¢inled 24 October 20241 Carol Longson Rilly Shibley Alam Richard Ekin Susan Ellis Susan Placket John Bell Margaret Halliday Cllr Betty Affleck Peter Ainger Phil Chadwick Re istered Charl Number 228670 Address Hyde War Memorial Trust Lower Higham Visitor Cent Higham Lane Hyde Cheshire SK14 5LR A¢¢ountants Scott Roberts Taylor & Co Central Buildings 517 Corporation Street Hyde Cheshire SK14 1AG
HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST CONTENTS Page Accounlanls. report Profil arsd loss account Balance sheet Notes to the accounts
HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST We have Teviewed the financial slalemenls for the year ended 31 sl March 2025 on pages 2 10 6 which have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year lunder section 144 of the Charities Act20111 and that an independent examinaliLX) is needed. 11 is our responsibility lo.. examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act) to follow the procedure laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissions (under sedion 14515llbl of the2011 Act),. and lo stale whether parbcular matters have come lo our attention BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT Our exarninalic)n was carried Dut in accordance wlh general Directions given by the Charity Commisslon. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or dis¢losures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required In an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'lrue and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters sel out in the ststemenl below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT In connection with our examinallon, no matter has come lo our attention {1) which gives us reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep proper accounting records in accordance Wth section 130 of the 2011 Charities Act,. and to prepare accounts which a¢¢ord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011. have not been met or 12) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. lan Wcks FCCA Scott Roberts Taylor & Co Accountants Registered Auditors Central Buildings 517 Corporation Street Hyde Cheshire SK14 1AG Date". 24th October 2025
HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST DETAILED TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Turnover Cafe Income Cost of sales Cafe goods for resale Cafe consumables Cafe stationary and admin Cafe cleaning Cafe repairs 15,887 13.329 7.180 474 140 2.121 1,385 5,817 102 270 257 1,137 11.300 7,583 111,3001 (7,583) Gro$s profft 28.87% 4.587 5,746 Admlnlstratlve expenses Training drystone walling Insurance Light and heal Boiler service. repairs and gas safety certificate Propety paIrS and maintenance Office expenses, repairs & maintenance Flat repairs stationery and admin costs Advertising Broadband Book keeping Gardening Legal and prof fees- allowable Flat letting fees Consultancy fees Protective tlolhlng Remembrance expenses Sundry expenses - allowable 250 3,802 4,872 1,114 5,113 391 230 124 287 614 828 648 5.763 500 1,459 266 6.900 395 7.195 774 232 543 288 2,053 1.200 6.300 230 1,164 225 126,5701 127.2741 121,9831 121,5281 Other operating income Grazing rent receivable Ground rent and land rent receivable Flat rents received Golf club lease Insurance claims receivable Donations received 6,600 852 5,000 6,000 3.140 1,235 12,000 2,000 920 328 100 18.552 19.623 Operatlng loss 13.431} 11,9051
HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST DETAILED TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 other income Bank interest- received Listed investment income 1,776 2,709 3,427 Net profit for the year 29.85Q
HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST BALANCE SHEET ASAT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note$ Flxed assets Tangible assets Investments 76,803 344.584 76,058 344,584 421.387 420,642 Current a55ets Investments Cash at bank and in hand 50,000 112,115 50.000 108,117 162,115 158,117 Net current assets 162,115 158,117 Total assets less current liabilities 583,502 578.759 Funds Unreslricled Funds al 1 April 2024 497,608 493,377 Restricted Funds bld & clfwd 81.151 81.151 Profit for the year l approve the accounts sel out on pages 2 to 6. 1 acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts. including the appropriateness of the aceounting basis as sel out Sn note 1 to the accounts. and for provbdlng Scott Roberts Taylor & Co with all information and explanations necessary for their cornpilation... Jane Durkin Dale.. 23Td OCtor 2025
HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng policies 1.1 Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments in a¢cordan¢e wth the Charities Ad 2011. 1.2 Accounting policie5 l. Income is included in the accounts on a receipt's basis. 2. Expenditure is included in the accounts on a pald b8sIs. 1.3 Tanglble flxed assets and depreclatlon Tangible fixed assets are staled at cost. 1.4 Investments Investments represent the value under a receipts and payments basis al 31 March 2025. The value does not include gains or losses on disposals or realised and unrealised gains during the year. Tanglble flxed assets Plant and machlnery Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions 76,058 745 At 31 March 2025 76,803 Deprgclatlon Al 1 April 2024 & at 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 76,803 At 31 March 2024 76,058
HYDE WAR MEMORIAL TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Flxed asset Investments Llsted Investments Value Al 1 April 2024 & at 31 March 2025 344,584 The value consists of the following S1t ben unreslricled and reslrtcled funds.. Unrestricted funds- £334,454 Restricted funds - £10,130