Swannington Heritage Trust Report and Financial Statements for Year Ending 31[st] March 2025
## **Report of the Council**
The Council’s report of the Company is for the year ended 31[st] March 2025
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## **Trustees from April 2024 to present**
The Trustees during the year were: Clifford Aris Owen Bailey Thomas Powell[(1)] Katrina Pentlow Ian Baker Mark Temple Sue Lincoln Karan Sheffield Peter Smitherman
- (1) Co-opted onto the committee in May 2025
## **Selection of Trustees**
Trustees are selected from members by vote at the Annual General Meeting. The quarter of the Trustees who have been appointed the longest retire from office each year. Retiring Trustees may stand for re-election. Election is open to all subscribing members.
## **Governing Document and Legal Form**
The Trust is governed by the Articles and Memorandum of Association of its registration as a company in 1984, last amended in September 2019. The Trust is a company limited by guarantee, registration number 1858055. If wound up, members would be liable to a maximum payment of one pound. It was registered as a charity, number 515809, on 20[th] November 1984.
## **Objects**
The principal objects of the Trust are to acquire, maintain, preserve and develop sites of industrial, environmental and heritage interest in and around the village of Swannington and to provide and preserve facilities for the study and research of the village’s history, ecology and archaeology for the benefit of present and future generations.
## **Governance**
In May 2025, one new member was co-opted to the Management Committee and seeks formal appointment at the 2025 AGM.
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Swannington Heritage Trust Report and Financial Statements for Year Ending 31[st] March 2025
All members of the committee have provided consistent and practical support to the work of the Trust. All have also volunteered in other roles within the Trust.
During the 2024-25 financial year, work mainly focused on the building works to construct a new shed building with workshop and visitor toilets plus an extension to the Neverson Centre to provide more meeting space.
## **Progress and Activities Undertaken**
The work and activities of Swannington Heritage Trust are always wide ranging. This year we have focused on general maintenance and the continuation of ongoing large projects.
Following several years of preparatory works, in May 2024 construction started on our new storage, workshop and visitor toilet building plus an extension to our Neverson Centre. Initially work commenced on the footings using funds held by the Charities Aid Foundation from a generous legacy. It was important to complete the ground works during the summer months due to our local great crested newt population.
The funds were not sufficient to complete the whole building so further funds were sought. We were incredibly grateful to receive a £10,000 donation from a member which was used as match funding to secure an £86,642 grant from the Severn Trent Community Fund in June 2024. This meant the construction of the building could continue and it was completed through the autumn and winter of 2024 into 2025. External works on paths are ongoing. We look forward to using the buildings to their full potential to expand our offering. Huge thanks are extended to the volunteers who managed and supported this project. Their tireless efforts have ensured a successful project.
A UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant of £3,350 was received to fund the installation of kitchen a reception/kitchen area in the Neverson Centre.
We hosted our regular events including Easter at the Mill, May Day, the Strawberry Fayre, Take Teddy to the Mill and Christmas at the Mill. Unfortunately, poor weather impacted several of the events, particularly Christmas at the Mill where contingency plans were used and all stalls and games were kept within the buildings. The May Day event was particularly well supported, and thanks are extended to Roots Community Choir for their continued input. We are grateful to the community for their support of these events which help fund the ongoing costs of the Trust.
In addition to the large events, we hosted group visits and two wedding parties for photos. We took part in the National Forest Walking Festival, the Festival of Archaeology, NWLDC’s Hello Heritage and hosted displays at other external heritage events.
Trust partners, Leicestershire Industrial History Society (LIHS), have continued work clearing the Alabama dig area in the Califat and they started consolidation of the brickwork ready for interpretation and public viewing.
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Swannington Heritage Trust Report and Financial Statements for Year Ending 31[st] March 2025
The land management team continue to work tirelessly throughout the year maintaining the Trust five sites with mowing, pruning, tree maintenance, pond maintenance and path maintenance. With at least eight sessions a month, this dedicated team are essential to the operations of the Trust.
In September, a tractor was employed to undertake an annual mow across the Gorse Field to help restore the acid grass heathland. Volunteers again helped rake in the grass to impoverish the soil in accordance with Wildlife Trust guidance.
The archive team continued work digitising and cataloguing the large archive on Monday evenings. Research work is ongoing and we are grateful for community engagement to support this. A Museum Development Midlands Grant of £3,328 was secured to fund cataloguing software, tablets and laptops which will ensure robust cataloguing of our collections and ultimately enable public access.
## **How Our Activities Deliver Public Benefit**
The work of Swannington Heritage Trust volunteers helps maintain, enhance and showcase the Trust sites, buildings, archive and museum exhibits for the benefit of current and future generations.
Trust sites, including the Gorse Field, Califat Spinney, Incline and Snibston No 3, were maintained and open to the public via public and permissive footpaths every day of the year. The permissive footpath on the Incline, as part of a woodland management plan, is closed when winds in excess of 40 miles per hour are forecast for safety reasons.
Hough Mill was open to visitors every Sunday and bank holiday afternoon from April to September. Various events hosted by the Trust continue to engage large numbers of visitors. School visits, guided walks, talks and tours diversified our audience.
## **Gratitude**
Swannington Heritage Trust is valued by the community who appreciate the sites we maintain for their benefit and the heritage we cherish. Our feedback through social media, visitor book and surveys is always positive and encouraging. We extend our thanks to our members and the community for this support.
## **Volunteers**
Volunteers are the life blood of Swannnington Heritage Trust and without their ongoing help we could not achieve so much. Thanks are extended to each and every one of them.
## **Katrina Pentlow, Chair of the Council**
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Company Number 1858055
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Swannington Heritage Trust Report and Financial Statements for Year Ending 31[st] March 2025
## **SWANNINGTON HERITAGE TRUST**
**Registered Charity No 515809 Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England& Wales No 1858055**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - year ended 31st March 2025**
|Charity registration Number 515809
Company Number 1858055
**Incoming resources**
Generated Funds;
Subscriptions
1,550
1,555
Donations received
12,524
7,454
Fund raising income**(Gross)**
4,105
2,600
Gift Aid reclaimed
2,079
20,258
1,486
13,095
Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities
Grants received
85,737
14,122
CAF Legacy for Mill Sails Project
43,754
129,491
18,000
32,122
Other incoming resources
Interest received
0
0
Insurance claim
0
9,151
Income on Disposal of fixed assets
0
0
0
9,151
**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES**
**149,749**
**54,369**
**Resources expended**
Costs of generating funds
Publicity, web-site, etc
805
862
Fund Raising Expenditure
1,283
1,482
Charitable activities
Land management
2,924
15,561
Publications
0
197
Mill expenditure
2,713
15,729
Exhibitions
0
0
Care of collections
219
84
Dilk Wood project
86
119
Archives
832
878
CAF Legacy Mill Sails Project
0
(2,459)
CAF Building Project
0
260
Boiler Cover Project
0
2,210
Wild Escape Project
0
392
Depreciation of plant, etc
4,729
3,881
Equipment disposals
0
11,503
2,342
39,193
Governance
Administration
679
443
Insurance
3,277
1,862
Consultancy & Training
1,080
5,036
0
2,305
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**18,627**
**43,843**
**NET INCOMING /(EXPENDED) RESOURCES**
**131,122**
**10,526**
Accumulated funds brought forward
**311,677**
301,151
**ACCUMULATED FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**442,799**
**311,677**
Tangible Fixed Assets
Land and buildings at cost less depreciation
416,948
273,064
Permanent displays at valuation
4,043
4,043
Plant and equipment at cost less depreciation
7,145
428,136
8,552
285,659
Current assets
Stock of merchandise
0
0
Prepayments
2,173
Bank – Reserve account
0
0
- Current account
12,324
25,799
Cash
166
219
14,663
26,018
Creditors ( Accruals)
0
0
Net Current assets
14,663
26,018
**NET ASSETS**
**442,799**
**311,676**
Designated Funds – Dilk Wood Project
0
0
Designated Funds – Future Activities Fund
10,000
10,000
Designated Funds – Mill Sails Project
0
0
Unrestricted Funds
432,799
301,676
**FUNDS AT 31ST MARCH 2025**
**442,799**
**311,676**
**BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March 2025**
**2023-24**
**2024-25**|Charity registration Number 515809
Company Number 1858055
**Incoming resources**
Generated Funds;
Subscriptions
1,550
1,555
Donations received
12,524
7,454
Fund raising income**(Gross)**
4,105
2,600
Gift Aid reclaimed
2,079
20,258
1,486
13,095
Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities
Grants received
85,737
14,122
CAF Legacy for Mill Sails Project
43,754
129,491
18,000
32,122
Other incoming resources
Interest received
0
0
Insurance claim
0
9,151
Income on Disposal of fixed assets
0
0
0
9,151
**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES**
**149,749**
**54,369**
**Resources expended**
Costs of generating funds
Publicity, web-site, etc
805
862
Fund Raising Expenditure
1,283
1,482
Charitable activities
Land management
2,924
15,561
Publications
0
197
Mill expenditure
2,713
15,729
Exhibitions
0
0
Care of collections
219
84
Dilk Wood project
86
119
Archives
832
878
CAF Legacy Mill Sails Project
0
(2,459)
CAF Building Project
0
260
Boiler Cover Project
0
2,210
Wild Escape Project
0
392
Depreciation of plant, etc
4,729
3,881
Equipment disposals
0
11,503
2,342
39,193
Governance
Administration
679
443
Insurance
3,277
1,862
Consultancy & Training
1,080
5,036
0
2,305
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**18,627**
**43,843**
**NET INCOMING /(EXPENDED) RESOURCES**
**131,122**
**10,526**
Accumulated funds brought forward
**311,677**
301,151
**ACCUMULATED FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**442,799**
**311,677**
Tangible Fixed Assets
Land and buildings at cost less depreciation
416,948
273,064
Permanent displays at valuation
4,043
4,043
Plant and equipment at cost less depreciation
7,145
428,136
8,552
285,659
Current assets
Stock of merchandise
0
0
Prepayments
2,173
Bank – Reserve account
0
0
- Current account
12,324
25,799
Cash
166
219
14,663
26,018
Creditors ( Accruals)
0
0
Net Current assets
14,663
26,018
**NET ASSETS**
**442,799**
**311,676**
Designated Funds – Dilk Wood Project
0
0
Designated Funds – Future Activities Fund
10,000
10,000
Designated Funds – Mill Sails Project
0
0
Unrestricted Funds
432,799
301,676
**FUNDS AT 31ST MARCH 2025**
**442,799**
**311,676**
**BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March 2025**
**2023-24**
**2024-25**|Charity registration Number 515809
Company Number 1858055
**Incoming resources**
Generated Funds;
Subscriptions
1,550
1,555
Donations received
12,524
7,454
Fund raising income**(Gross)**
4,105
2,600
Gift Aid reclaimed
2,079
20,258
1,486
13,095
Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities
Grants received
85,737
14,122
CAF Legacy for Mill Sails Project
43,754
129,491
18,000
32,122
Other incoming resources
Interest received
0
0
Insurance claim
0
9,151
Income on Disposal of fixed assets
0
0
0
9,151
**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES**
**149,749**
**54,369**
**Resources expended**
Costs of generating funds
Publicity, web-site, etc
805
862
Fund Raising Expenditure
1,283
1,482
Charitable activities
Land management
2,924
15,561
Publications
0
197
Mill expenditure
2,713
15,729
Exhibitions
0
0
Care of collections
219
84
Dilk Wood project
86
119
Archives
832
878
CAF Legacy Mill Sails Project
0
(2,459)
CAF Building Project
0
260
Boiler Cover Project
0
2,210
Wild Escape Project
0
392
Depreciation of plant, etc
4,729
3,881
Equipment disposals
0
11,503
2,342
39,193
Governance
Administration
679
443
Insurance
3,277
1,862
Consultancy & Training
1,080
5,036
0
2,305
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**18,627**
**43,843**
**NET INCOMING /(EXPENDED) RESOURCES**
**131,122**
**10,526**
Accumulated funds brought forward
**311,677**
301,151
**ACCUMULATED FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**442,799**
**311,677**
Tangible Fixed Assets
Land and buildings at cost less depreciation
416,948
273,064
Permanent displays at valuation
4,043
4,043
Plant and equipment at cost less depreciation
7,145
428,136
8,552
285,659
Current assets
Stock of merchandise
0
0
Prepayments
2,173
Bank – Reserve account
0
0
- Current account
12,324
25,799
Cash
166
219
14,663
26,018
Creditors ( Accruals)
0
0
Net Current assets
14,663
26,018
**NET ASSETS**
**442,799**
**311,676**
Designated Funds – Dilk Wood Project
0
0
Designated Funds – Future Activities Fund
10,000
10,000
Designated Funds – Mill Sails Project
0
0
Unrestricted Funds
432,799
301,676
**FUNDS AT 31ST MARCH 2025**
**442,799**
**311,676**
**BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March 2025**
**2023-24**
**2024-25**|
|---|---|---|
||1,555
7,454
2,600
1,486
13,095
14,122
18,000
32,122
0
9,151
0
9,151
**54,369**
862
1,482
15,561
197
15,729
0
84
119
878
(2,459)
260
2,210
392
3,881
2,342
39,193
443
1,862
0
2,305
**43,843**
**10,526**
301,151
**311,677**
273,064
4,043
8,552
285,659
0
0
25,799
219
26,018
0
26,018
**311,676**
0
10,000
0
301,676
**311,676**||
||||
|||**311,676**|
|||0
10,000
0
301,676|
|||**311,676**|
||||
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Swannington Heritage Trust Report and Financial Statements for Year Ending 31[st] March 2025
Charity registration Number 515809
Company Number 1858055
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Swannington Heritage Trust Report and Financial Statements for Year Ending 31[st] March 2025
Charity registration Number 515809
Company Number 1858055
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