Hillstown Miners Welfare Trust. 2023-4 Chair Annual report. ## **CHAIR ANNUAL REPORT** 2023-2024 **Finances** 2023/24 was a year of volatile price increases with several Miners' Welfare Trusts closing across the country. Room hire costs were increased to meet operational and utility bills, but it is still challenging setting competitive pricing, as we are not financially supported by the local council. ## **Projects** The Main Hall building was painted throughout to keep it fresh and tidy. A former St Johns training building was returned to the trust. The trustees decided to update the building to the required standards for hiring out. The refurbishment through grants was a strategic move that will significantly enhance the site for the community. Since January 2024, the upgraded facility has been operational, providing a fresh source of income. This not only demonstrates effective use of funding but also reflects a commitment to improving local community engagement. The successful launch of this project serves as an inspiring example for similar initiatives. This also provided the opportunity for our first venture into fuel sustainability by installing solar power and battery storage. A Bowling Club seeking a new venue has secured the future of our bowling at Hillstown by maintaining the green for us. In exchange they are able to use the green and pavilion during their outdoor season. ## **Volunteers** We would like to thank the growing number of volunteers helping across the site in several areas, gardening, litter picking, and events, enabling it to be run successfully for Hillstown and the surrounding area. ## **Policies.** All its existing policies have been revised to ensure they are up to date. In addition, **new polices** have been developed and adopted to cover Complaints and Charity Reserves. Overall, we continue to keep the site relevant for community use and engagement, in what continues to be challenging and uncertain times. John King: Chair. CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 5 20fLL L Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('%he Trust") for the year ended 31 0£ 20Z4- As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act"). Responsibilities and basis of report I report in respect of rny examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements con￿mIng the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charilies (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I haveoo ncerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Dats: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body Pr& od IER Oct 2018 (If any): Address: IZ3 F-IIIIE SlkLF Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of con￿rn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018 * rn O LV r4 ty) ￿ rl> Ln cn v u) o) ￿ (o u) o u) v m (n (fi m ¢ m ryJ Ln rt (Th v) Ln W 3 V> Iiiil li, 00 ggi81 8- 00 mv t4 oorri J oj Z I CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 5 20fLL L Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('%he Trust") for the year ended 31 0£ 20Z4- As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act"). Responsibilities and basis of report I report in respect of rny examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements con￿mIng the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charilies (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I haveoo ncerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Dats: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body Pr& od IER Oct 2018 (If any): Address: IZ3 F-IIIIE SlkLF Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of con￿rn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018 * rn O LV r4 ty) ￿ rl> Ln cn v u) o) ￿ (o u) o u) v m (n (fi m ¢ m ryJ Ln rt (Th v) Ln W 3 V> Iiiil li, 00 ggi81 8- 00 mv t4 oorri J oj Z I