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2023-12-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 532259 Company Registration No. 01119455 (England and Wales)

THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED TRUSTEES REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

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Trustees Chairman N Carney
Treasurer and Secretary J Phillp
Membership Secretary J Edwards
‘Flywheel’ Editor Vacant
Publicity Officer D Lewis
Elected Members ofCouncil G Drake, J Marsh, M Pybus, B Shaw, D Raffe,
B Patel, A Ratcliffe,
S Dimuantes, M Bray
Secretary J Phillp
Charity number 532259
Company number 01119455
Registered office 84 Watkin Road
Clayton-Le-Woods
Chorley
Lancs
PR6 7PX
Independent examiner Chadwicks
Chartered Accountants
Capital House
272 Manchester Road
Droylsden
Manchester
M43 6PW
Bankers The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
Customer Service Centre
Drummond House
1 Redheughs Avenue
Edinburgh
EH12 9JN
National Savings & Investments
Glasgow
G58 1SB
Nationwide Building Society
Kings Park Road
Moulton Park
Northampton
NN36NW

THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1-3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Statement of cash flows 7
Notestothefinancialstatements 8-12

THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The trustees, who are also directors of the company present their report together with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)”

Objectives and activities

The Object of the Charity is to advance the education of the public in the field of Industrial Archaeology.

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.

The main activity has been the continued development and operation of the Society's museum - known as the ‘Bolton Steam Museum' where work has continued on the restoration and display of the collection of stationary steam engines that originally provided power to the mills of the North West textile industry. The museum has received Accredited status with the Arts Council England which recognises that although there are no employees and it is run entirely by volunteers, it is operated to professional museum standards as regards collections management, visitors' services, procedures and ethics.

Public Benefit

The directors and trustees of The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited have considered the implications of the Charities Act 2011 with regard to public benefit, and have paid due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance would be relevant.

They are satisfied that the charitable company's activities are in line with its charitable objects (above) and are being delivered for the benefit of the general public.

Achievements and performance

During 2023 the society held 10 steam days and two special steamings for private parties during the year at the museum. Approximately 1,200 visitors also attended on other days to view the engines when some were operated on electric drive. The society had to pay twice the 2021 rate for the gas supply to fire the steam boiler and almost 3 times the rate for electricity. In spite of this, the Trustees do not consider that these additional costs will significantly affect the operation of the museum.It was not necessary to use any external grants or loans.

Interpretation of the collection is provided by photographic displays, museum guides, information panels and verbally by museum volunteers. In addition, a programme of lectures to external bodies on local industrial archaeology subjects is undertaken and a website is maintained where photographs and full technical details of the entire engine collection are available, together with descriptive material to set the engines in their historic context. Membership of the Society is open to anyone on payment of a modest subscription. A magazine - ‘The Flywheel’ containing articles on steam engineering and industrial history, is issued to members periodically.

Financial review

Reserves policy

The Council regularly reviews the amount of reserves held by the Society. The Society has no secure regular source of income, apart from membership subscriptions, which are insufficient to cover operational costs. The majority of income is from donations, which vary from year to year. In addition, as part of the future museum development plans, and to provide for one-off maintenance work, the Society will be expected to fund at least part of the costs from its own resources. The trustees consider it prudent to hold reserves to cover a years normal running costs of £25,000 together with a reserve to enable future development of its museum and the possible purchase of heritage assets as they may arise.

Results

The Society had a surplus of income over expenditure during the year of £7,580 compared with a surplus of £12,508 for the previous year (unrestricted transactions).

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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Risk management

The major risks to which the Society is exposed, as identified by the Council, have been reviewed and a system has been established to mitigate those risks.

Structure, governance and management

The registered name ofthe charity is The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited.

The charity is also known as Bolton Steam Museum. The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited is a company limited by guarantee and does not have any share capital (registered in England, number 01119455). The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited is also registered as a charity, number 532259.

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

J Phillp N Carney

J Edwards

D Lewis

J Marsh G Drake M Pybus D Raffe B Shaw B Patel A Ratcliffe S Dimuantes M Bray (Appointed 5 May 2023)

Management of The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited is vested in a Council of Management, who are also the directors and trustees of the Charity. All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits.

The company was incorporated on 22 June 1973, and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as amended by special resolutions dated 27 February 1974, 17 December 1980 and 20 November 2007.

In accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company all the Office Bearers and one-third of the elected members of the Council of Management retire from office at the Annual General Meeting and are eligible for reelection.

Directors/Trustees are recruited from the body of general members of the Society and recommended for appointment by the Council. They are then elected at the Annual General Meeting. Induction and training is undertaken by existing members of the Council, using both their experience and resources available from the Charity Commission where necessary.

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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Statement of Trustees responsibilities

The Trustees, who are also the directors of The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

, J Phillp = Trustee Dated: 27 March 2024

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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

| report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 12,

This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that | might state to the charity's trustees those matters | am required to state to them in this independent accountants’ report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, | do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my reporting work, for this report, or for the opinions | have formed.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of financial statements. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the '2011 Act’) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

(i) examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act; (ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as 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 to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: (i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and (ii) to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities; have not been met. (b) No other matter has come to my attention in connection with my examination to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. .

Claire L Taylor BA (Hons), FCCA oe Chadwicks ‘ Chartered Accountants Capital House 272 Manchester Road Droylsden Manchester M43 6PW

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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023 2022
Notes £ £
Income from:
Voluntary income 2 19,749 19,283
Charitable activities 3 9,235 8,090
Investment income 4 1,494 78
Total income 30,478 27,451
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 5 11,388 9,826
Charitable activities 6 11,510 5.117
Total resources expended 22,898 14,943
Net income for the year/
Net movement in funds 7,580 12,508
Fund balances at 1 January 2023 115,800 103,292
Fundbalancesat31December2023 123,380 115,800

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

There are no restricted funds this year.

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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023 2022
Notes £ £ £ £
Current assets
Stocks 11 1,887 2,174
Debtors 12 4,388 3,901
Cash at bank and in hand 119,558 111,221
125,833 117,296
Creditors: amounts falling due within 13
one year 2,453 1,496
Net current assets 123,380 115,800
The funds ofthe Charity
Unrestricted funds 123,380 115,800
123,380 115,800

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 27 March 2024

J Phillp Trustee

Company registration number 01119455 (England and Wales)

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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Company information

The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 84 Watkin Road, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley, Lancs, PR6 7PX.

1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

Tangible fixed assets

The costs of acquisition and erection of exhibits and the proceeds from the sale of assets, have been written off to the Statement of Financial activities.

Heritage assets

The charity owns and maintains various heritage assets, dating from the mid 1800's, as part of the museum. In the opinion of the trustees, it is not appropriate to include these at either cost or valuation in the financial statements as cost information is not readily available, valuations would be subjective and the benefits of obtaining valuations for these items would not justify the cost.

Maintenance costs of the heritage assets is reported in the SOFA in the year it is incurred.

1.2 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use in accordance with the charitable objects.

Voluntary income includes donations and legacies.

Income from activities for generating funds includes income from sale of goods and other sundry income.

Incoming resources from charitable expenditure comprises membership subscriptions and grants received.

Investment income comprises interest, and is accounted for on a received basis.

Costs of generating funds comprise of the costs relating to activities where the primary aim is to raise funds.

Charitable activities comprise of those costs incurred by the charity where the primary aim is the delivery of activities and services within the objects of the charity. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the reporting accountants’ fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.

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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly.

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

2 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Donations and gifts 19,749 19,283
Charitable activities
Members
subscriptions		 Activities for
generating
funds		 Total
2023		 Total
2022
2023 2023
£ £ £ £
Activities for generating funds 1,818 5,027 6,845 6,976
Consultancy and museum hire - 2,390 2,390 1,114
1,818 7,417 9,235 8,090
Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ e
Interestreceivable 1,494 78

3 Charitable activities

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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

5 Raising funds

2023 2022
£ £
Costs of generating voluntary income
Rent 450 450
Other premises expenses 9,887 8,510
Other costs 1,051 866
11,388 9,826

6 Charitable activities

2023 2022
£ £
Materials and services purchased (Unrestricted funds) 9,399 3.175
Refreshments and others 1,021 979
Subscriptions 117 110
10,537 4,264
Share ofgovernance costs (see note 7) 973 853
11,510 5,117

7 Support costs

Support costs
Governance 2023 2022
costs
£ £ £
Accountancy 960 960 840
Company confirmation
statement		 13 13 13
973 973 853
Analysed between
Charitableactivities 973 973 853

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Total

2023 2022
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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8 Employees

(Continued)

No remuneration or expenses were paid to the trustees in either year.

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

10 Heritage assets

The Charity maintains a collection of heritage assets in accordance with its published statement of purpose: "To collect and conserve examples of the stationary steam engine, particularly as used in the textile and engineering industries of the North and North-West England, and to interpret the history, technical development and application of this important prime mover. To share collections and knowledge with visitors, steam enthusiasts nationwide and with the local community." 30 restored engines are on display at the museum, ranging in date from 1840 to 1960, and there is an associated collection of technical and archival material. The whole collection is documented and managed in accordance with Accredited Museum policies. Acquisitions and disposals are made in accordance with a formal written policy - a copy of which is published on the Society's website (www.nmes.org) or is available on request from the registered office. Occasional acquisitions to the collection are made by purchase or donation. During the year ended 31 December 2023, 20 items were formally added to the museum collection. These consisted of archive photographs, books and engine name-plates. In the view of the trustees, the value of the items is not material. There have been no purchases or disposals in the last 10 years.

11. Stocks
2023 2022
£ £
Finished goods and goods for resale 1,887 2,174
12 Debtors
2023 2022
Amounts falling due within one year: £ £
Gift aid recoverable 3,820 3,413
Prepayments and accrued income 568 488
4,388 3,901
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023 2022
£ £
Accrualsanddeferredincome 2,453 1,496

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THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

14 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 January Incoming Resources At 31
2023 resources expended December
2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 115,800 30,478 (22,898) 123,380
Previous year: At 1 January Incoming Resources At 31
2022 resources expended December
2022
£ £ t £
Generalfunds 103,292 27,451 (14,943) 115,800

15 Commitments

The company is controlled by the members in accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The liability of the members is limited to £1 each.

16 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).

17 Cash generated from operations 2023 2022
£ £.
Surplus forthe year 7,580 12,508
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement offinancial activities (1,494) (78)
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks 287 121
(Increase) in debtors (487) (1,941)
Increase in creditors 957 141
Cashgeneratedfromoperations 6,843 10,751

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