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North Tyne and Redesdale Community Partnership Annual Report 2010 - 2011
North Tyne and Redesdale Community Partnership Annual Report
2011 - 2012
North Tyne and Redesdale Community Partnership
Annual Report 2010-2011 Page 2
The aim of the Partnership is to improve the quality of life of those
living, working and visiting the area.
The Partnership complements the work of the Parish Councils, in
its ability to source and secure funding which would not be
available to Parish Councils.
Trustees Year Ending 31st
August 2012
Peter Loyd Esq President Mr Phil Biggs Chairman Mr Pete Saunders Treasurer, Corsenside Parish Council Cllr John Riddle NCC & Chairman of NNPA Dr Ian Roberts WEA, Redesdale resident (resigned September
2012) Revd Dr Dagmar Winter Bishop’s advisor – Rural Affairs & Kirkwelpington resident Mrs Vicky Crofton Bellingham resident Cllr Frank Mattinson Bellingham Parish Council Mrs Christine Bragg Bellingham resident Mr Tim Bird Kielder resident Mr Trevor Suckling Bellingham resident (resigned January 2013) All trustees can be contacted through the NT&RCP office
Sundaysight Road. View on the route of the Bellingham Blast
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Bellingham Blast Family Ride
Parishes within the Partnership area
Bellingham
Byrness and Rochester
Corsenside
Falstone
Kielder
Kirkwelpington
Otterburn
Tarset and Greystead
North Tyne and Redesdale Community Partnership The Station House Station Yard Bellingham Hexham Northumberland NE48 2DG Tel. 01434 220714 [email protected] www.ntandrcp.org.uk
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Index
Trustees 2
Contact details & funders 3
Chairman’s report 4
Partnership’s aims 8
Work plan 9
Rural employability 10
Work club and drop in service 10
Forestry workshops 12
Bellingham Drop In Centre 13
Elderly provision 16
Tarset Social Club 16
Over 60’s Christmas party 16
Skills exchange 17
Self-sustaining organisation 20
FoNDT 21
Bellingham Blast 22
Border Beer Fest 23
Guide to Bellingham 24
Reports and audited financial statements 25
Legal and administrative information 25
Report of the trustees 26
Report of the independent examiner 29
Statement of financial activities 30
Balance sheet 31
Notes on the financial statements 32
Annual accounts 2010/11 37
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North Tyne and Redesdale Community Partnership
Year Ending 31
st August 2012
Rachel Pearson Partnership Officer Tel. 01434 220714
Bankers Co-operative Bank Auditors Heritage Accountancy, Station Yard, Bellingham Charity Number 1140932 Company Number 7348393
Present funders are: Lloyds TSB Foundation, Big Lottery Awards for All,
FoNDT, NNPA Action Area & the Triangle Trust
West Woodburn
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Chairman’s Report 2011-2012
We were privileged to have Steve
Cram at our last AGM giving us with
great enthusiasm, a preview of what
we could expect from the London
Olympics, and we were not
disappointed. Despite the miserable
wet weather and the economic climate
we had a glorious summer of sport and
achievement preceded by the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee.
For the Partnership it has been a demanding year but one in which I feel we
have risen to the challenge. Funding continues to be difficult and where
achieved is project based with clear and quantifiable criteria for delivery and
monitoring. We have not yet secured a funding stream to support the Drop in
Centre so the Partnership continues to maintain the building from our own
limited resources.
On a positive note as reported last year, our focus has been to provide
support where it is most needed, working to support older residents, young
people, continuing to provide advice and guidance to job seekers and
supporting local businesses by promoting tourism events. I am happy to
report that this approach has had a real impact within the community.
A grant from the Triangle Trust has enabled us to provide transport and
outings for our older residents to places not easily reached by public
transport. In the summer a game group painted pots in Hexham. We
provided the funds for Corsenside to hire a mini bus and transport residents
Ridsdale Street Party, Diamond Jubilee – Transport provided through the Partnership
and the Triangle Trust
Peter Loyd (President),Steve Cram and Phil Biggs (Chairman)
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Ecco Cab taxi taking people to Highley Gate Garden Centre
between their Jubilee celebration events. Very enjoyable Christmas
shopping trips were organised to Gretna and then to Heighley Gate Garden
Centre and Morpeth and finally ‘Taxi Dave’ was engaged to ferry some of our
older resindents to and from the Christmas Lunch at the Golf Club. This was
the second year we provided a full Christmas lunch with entertainment, and a
good time was had by all. My thanks to the many community volunteers who
gave their time and expertise to make this event such a success.
We launched our Skills Exchange programme, funded by a lottery grant from
Awards for All. We delivered a variety of learning experiences locally. Driven
by request and need these have included Willow Weaving, Pilates, Pump FX,
Kielder spoon day, Tarset Christmas making day, fruit tree pruning and
weekly guitar lessons at the Hollybush at Greenhaugh.
The Partnership has also
purchased three lap tops
and a portable printer to
be used to teach basic IT
skills and Web
communications so that
informally over a cup of
coffee, with the help of
volunteers older residents
can now access email,
use social media or
access the worldwide
web.
The second Bellingham Blast took place in September and attracted double
the number of entrants. We are now preparing for our next major event to
attract visitors to the area. This will be a Beer Festival, The Border BeerFest
will take place over the weekend 31st May, 1st and 2nd June, when we
anticipate the North Tyne will be looking its Spring best.
Finding an income source to maintain the Drop in Centre used by the Youth
Club and the Army Cadet Force has alluded us this year, so we will be
doubling our efforts next year to secure a long term funding stream.
Again without the benefit of funding we have continued to provide support and
advice to unemployed residents with some success. I have to thank Vicky
Crofton who has given up so much of her time to achieve this.
I would also like to thank all who have been involved with the delivery of our
projects.
Our Partnership Officer Rachel Pearson who despite being part time has
worked tirelessly to deliver services, secure funding and monitor progress to
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make the necessary returns. I must thank all of our Trustees for their time,
commitment to the Partnership and its aims and to the wider community.
This year we are losing a number of our Trustees who have provided sterling
service over many years. Ian Roberts and Trevor Suckling who through many
other commitments are longer able commit the time they would like to the
Partnership and Vicky Crofton who is expecting her first child (any day now)
My thanks to all three they will be very much missed.
I am delighted to welcome Colin Earnshaw to the committee. Colin has
already made a significant contribution with his work on Bellingham Blast and
cycle paths and his expertise will be invaluable on many more projects.
The departure of three Trustees leaves us in need of new Trustees. Being a
Trustee is interesting and challenging. It does need commitment, but in terms
of satisfaction for a job well done that has a positive benefit to the
communities it is extremely rewarding.
Please consider joining us or recommending someone who you feel may be
interested.
I would also like to express our thanks to the many partner organisations we
have worked with throughout the year. Northumberland National Park, The
Federation of Northumberland Development Trusts. The Forestry Commision
and Alex McClennan for help and support with the Bellingham Blast and Chris
Gillie from Heritage Accountancy for auditing our accounts and giving sound
advice throughout the year. We are of course extremely grateful to funders
this year, Lloyds TSB, Big Lottery Awards for All and the Triangle Trust, for
having faith and providing us with the means to deliver some very worthwhile
projects.
Bus Driver with passengers, Corsenside Jubilee Celebrations
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Finally I am delighted to report that the Partnership was nominated, shortlisted
and received ‘ Special Mention’ in the Northumberland National Park Awards
under the Thriving Communities category. Recognition like this makes such a
difference.
Finally thanks go to you, the community. I feel very proud to have worked with
and for such a great bunch of people.
Phil Biggs Chairman
North Tyne and Redesdale Community Partnership
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Skills Exchange – Making Day
North Tyne & Redesdale Community Partnership
Introduction
Partnership Aims
The aim of the Partnership is to improve the quality of life for those
living, working and visiting the area.
The Partnership complements the work of the Parish Councils, in its
ability to source and secure funding for projects which would not be
available Parish Councils.
It also, where possible supports and encourages sustainable and
economic development within the communities by providing advice and
support to businesses and voluntary community groups.
Bellingham Community Trust was set up in 1996 to secure funding for and
carry out projects identified in the Bellingham Parish Plan. It became a
registered charity in 2000 and after requests for support from the wider
communities North and West of Bellingham, and after appropriate
consultation, at the 2005 AGM it was agreed to adopt the title of North Tyne
and Redesdale Community Partnership. This has been registered with the
Charities Commission.
The Partnership is managed by a board of up to 12 Trustees who represent
the wider area and include Parish Councillors, business representatives and
general members of the local communities. The Trustees meet each month
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with the purpose of reviewing and monitoring progress of projects and
agreeing future actions and commitments.
The Partnership is supported by a Partnership Officer. The Partnership Office
is based in Bellingham in the Station House, which is now owned by the
Partnership, and provides office accommodation at affordable rents to small
local businesses. The Partnership is also landlord to Bellingham Heritage
Centre and the old Magistrate’s Court now the Drop In Centre which provides
a facility for youth groups including the Army Cadet Force and Youth Clubs.
The Partnership covers a very rural and sparsley dispersed community. 0.22
persons per ha. compared with 3.77 for England. The partnership supports
small and isolated communities as far north as Kielder the most remote
village in England, 20 miles north of Bellingham.
The Workplan
The Trustees reviewed the Business Plan in March 2011. The plan now
comprises of seven main objectives:-
1. Improve access to services for the more isolated in the partnership
area
2. Encourage and support projects to benefit young people
3. Encourage and support projects to expand provision for the elderly
4. Improve access to training and work opportunities, and support
Business Development
5. Become a more self-sustaining organisation
6. Raise the profile of the Partnership to increase understanding and
awareness in the local communities served by the Partnership
7. Support Businesses and encourage Tourism.
In response to reduced officer hours in 2011 the Trustees agreed to focus
initially on the following three objectives: tackling rural isolation, expanding
provision for the elderly and developing projects which support and benefit
young people as well as encouraging tourism and where possible improving
access to training and work opportunities.
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Improve access to training and work opportunities,
and support business development
Rural Employability
The Partnership secured a grant from January 2010 to March 2011 through
NCC to lead a Rural Employability project. The project was being overseen
by Lynemouth Development Trust and carried out in partnership with
Haltwistle Community Partnership. North Tyne and Redesdale Community
Partnership was acting as an employability hub, offering a brokerage service
for information, advice and guidance about jobs, self –employment, business
start up and training which meets priority one. The aim of this project was to:-
Secure work for unemployed and under employed people in rural areas
Help people into self-employment
Improve the skills of people in rural areas.
Information screens displaying this information were installed throughout the
area. They were updated regularly with job vacancies, training and
volunteering opportunities. Businesses could also advertise jobs,
apprenticeship and training opportunities by contacting the Partnership Office.
This funding stream and programme came to an end in March 2011 and was
replaced by the WorkPlan, a government initiative contracted to the private
sector based on payment by results. The nearest work Plan contact for
residents of the North Tyne and Redesdale is now Hexham. The Trustees
have therefore taken the decision as funds allow to provide support where
possible for unemployed residents. This includes access to internet and
printing.
Work Club
In partnership with Sure Start Children’s Centre North Tynies and
Northumberland County Council Adult learning, the North Tyne and
Redesdale Partnership host a work club at Bellingham Fire station. This is
held on the first Thursday of every month between 9:30 -11:30 am. The aim of
the Work Club is to encourage people out of work to come together to seek
support to gain whatever they need to be able to get back to work. This
involves networking together, discussing their difficulties and sharing their
experiences.
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Workshops have been provided to build on participants skills to 'sell
themselves' such as CV writing, interview skills, confidence and
assertiveness, skills transfer, self employment. Support has also been
provided to register and access Universal Jobsearch. The Work Club
sessions also provides signposting to Adult Learning opportunities; training
certificates and qualifications, short courses to upskill, courses such as First
Aid and Food hygiene which may be an advantage to an employer when
seeking employment.
All three organisations providing the Work Club recognise that unemployment
can cause a detrimental impact on the wellbeing of individuals and families.
By providing a platform for further networking, training and assistance the
partnership organisations hope to assist members of our community back into
the workforce.
Drop in Service
Also in conjunction with Sure Start Children’s Centre North Tynies,
Northumberland County Council Adult learning and in addition to the Work
Club, support and advice has been offered tailored to the needs of individuals
on a one to one basis in sessions provided at North Tyne Sure Start Childrens
Centre at North Tynies in Bellingham 8-6 Mon-Fri, Adult Learning provides
drop in sessions on Thursdays 10-12, 12.30 - 2.30pm at Bellingham Middle
School site. The Partnership offers an evening session Wednesday 6-8pm.
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Forestry Workshops
In the Spring of 2012 the
Partnership was approached
by Kielder Forest Limited to
facilitate workshops on their
behalf. The Partnership was
very clear that their role was
as a neutral facilitator. The
aims of the workshops were
to find out what the Forest meant to the local community, what they valued
and what they wanted the future to be. This was in light of the cuts to the
Forestry Commission budget (cuts which have been made to many public
bodies) and the interest shown by commercial forestry operatives in buying up
the valuable assets locked in the local forests in the area.
Encourage and support projects to benefit young
people
North Tyne and Redesdale Community Partnership fund and maintain
the Drop in Centre in Bellingham. This enables the Youth Service and
the Army Cadets to have a base in the village.
The Partnership is responsible for maintaining the fabric of the building and
the Youth Service is responsible for providing the staff cover for the Drop In
facilities.
Future plans
For many years the funding for this has come from the Joe Carol Fund,
generously donated to the Partnership. This funding has come to an end and
the Partnership will seek new funding streams to enable them to keep this
facility within the village.
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Youth club 2012-2013 report for Bell City Drop In
Introduction
I would like to take this opportunity to update the partnership on the youth
service as a whole. Following the restructure and £350,000.00 budget cut for
the service in 2011, Northumberland County Council sustained its
commitment to young people by maintaining the budget for 2012 without
further cuts.
On this basis, delivery during financial year 2012/2013 has not been impacted
as we feared and youth clubs throughout the west area have been maintained
based on the Youth Service employing and managing local people as paid
workers. With additional support received in some form or another from all
the communities in which we operate, a functional partnership model of
delivery is provided.
The local communities offer support in different ways. Only one, Bellingham,
provides a fit for purpose building for the youth service to access and the
value of this is not underestimated by the service. Other communities support
their youth clubs through grants from parish councils. In respect to the Bell
City Drop In, because of the level of support from the partnership, we make
no such approaches to the Parish Council. However, it is appreciated that the
service cannot be complacent about the generous support from the
Partnership, and as such the senior youth workers are looking at sourcing
additional grants to contribute to the running costs of the Drop In.
Staffing/Session Delivery
Michael Turner and Emma Watson are local people employed by the youth
service to work in Bellingham. Due to additional funding received from the
Youth Offending Service, a junior session takes place on a Tuesday evening.
This funding meant that an additional local person, (Suzanne Loughhead)
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could be recruited to work with the juniors, and Michael Turner agreed to also
provide cover for this session.
One of our key aims for 2012 was to work with the 13-18 cohort of young
people on a separate evening - an age range we had lost due to our
incumbent group of 2011 moving on from youth club. It was hoped that the
junior members would migrate to the
seniors when they turned 13.
However, due to long term illness of a
key member of staff for all of 2012, the
re-launch of the Senior session did not
taken place during 2012 and instead,
the remaining workers have worked
with a mixed age group at the session
on a Tuesday.
Many of these young people are ready
to make the break to their own night
and I am happy to report that we now
have a full staff quota again and arrangements are in hand to run two
sessions a week from early February 2013 following a publicity drive.
Michael and Suzanne regularly walk around the village to see where groups
of young people hang out to recruit new members – so hopefully this will see
a result when the new session starts.
Activities
On youth club nights, members have visits to the Ten Pin Bowling at
Wentworth, and regularly attend the sports hall at the school to let off steam
and play games. In December, Bellingham young people went to the Life
Centre for our annual Ice Skating Party as their Christmas treat. This was a
joint party with other youth groups in the Haydon Bridge catchment and 3
coaches with 100 young people were in attendance. Behaviour was
excellent as always.
Plans continue for graffiti artist to work with the young people at the Drop In to
plan a design for the walls. Providing permission is granted, the young people
would like to paint the kitchen wall with a carefully planned design.
Discussions are in hand to establish whether the skills sharing funding can be
used for this and a decision is awaited.
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Future Plans for the Youth Service in 2013/2014 and the Impact on Local
Delivery
At the time of preparing this report, the youth service is undergoing scrutiny at
the highest level with the executive committee and elected members - as the
local authority considers its budget for April 2013/2014.
We are confident that, considering the high level of support received from
local communities, we will continue to be seen as a value for money service
and that funded youth work in Northumberland will continue, at least for the
next financial year. On the other hand, if we consider the recent total
decommissioning of Newcastle City Council Youth Service to save money - it
is as well to be prepared for an uncertain future and continuing austerity
measures.
With the above in mind, I would propose that a small, separate management
committee is formed locally by interested people - to support the future needs
of local youth service delivery and perhaps to consider the potential of
becoming a registered charity.
While this act alone would not prevent the potential loss of local authority
funded youth work, it creates a base from which additional legitimate external
funding can be sourced, in support of the Drop In, which, as a registered
charity, is more likely to be considered for serious donations from grant
makers.
If, as is hoped, the local authority continues to support youth work, then
nothing is lost; the youth service and the local community will continue to work
together as partners in delivery. If the local authority is forced to withdraw
financial support, then the infrastructure of becoming independent will already
be in place.
Conclusion
My report concludes by saying once again, a big thank you to all concerned
for the provision of the Bell City Drop In. It is of significant value that is not
underestimated or taken for granted. I remain committed to ensuring that all
youth clubs under my supervision continue to be strong, effective and
prepared for all eventualities. Please contact me direct if further discussion is
required.
Julie Humes – West Area Worker (Haydon Bridge Catchment)
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Encourage and support projects that expand
provision for the elderly
Tarset Social Club
The Partnership took on the role of coordinating this club. It is held on the first
Wednesday of every month. It is open to any resident of the Parish or any
visiting relatives. As many less able residents move out of the area, it also
provides an opportunity for people who have left to see old friends.
Refreshments are available.
Triangle Trust
The Partnership was successful in its
application to the Triangle Trust and
secured £3,000 for transport for the
elderly of the parishes it serves. The
travel can be to social events,
shopping trips in fact, anything that the
local residents would like to attend.
The Partnership were able to help
Corsenside Jubilee Committee and the
Parish Council getting less able
residents to the celebrations over the Jubilee weekend.
The outing to Inspire Pots and to Hexham was very popular. With many
residents enjoying the opportunity to create their own ceramics.
There have also been two shopping trips, one to Gretna and one to Highly
Gate and to Morpeth. With the funding we were able to use Eco Cabs. A
local company that provide disabled access facilities and run on bio diesel.
Over 60’s Christmas Party
The Partnership has facilitated this event for the past three years. It is a popular event for local parishioners, where they can enjoy a three course hot Christmas dinner and the opportunity to socialise. Participants also receive a Christmas present. Transport is provided for those needing a lift. Financial support was received from Bellingham Parish Council and from the Diamond Jubilee Committee. The Partnership also undertook fund raising events throughout the year to make this event free of charge to anyone over 60 who wished to attend.
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The Partnership was fortunate to gain the support of the Bellingham Golf Club so that it was possible to hold the event at the Club where there were excellent facilities to cook and serve a meal to over 55 people as well as to provide entertainment and bar facilities for the guests.
The Trustees are also grateful to the members of the local community who gave up their time to come and help with all the cooking, serving setting up and clearing during this memorable and happy event.
Future plans
When the Partnership carried out a Rural Isolation survey (January 2011)
provision for the elderly was identified as a priority by the residents of the
Partnership area. The area has a significant ageing population with 36% over
60 and 12% over 80 years. The community has double the number of all
pensioner households compared with the rest of Northumberland. The area
suffers from major fuel poverty. Much of the area has little or no public
transport provision. Kielder only has three buses a week to Bellingham, a
distance 20 miles, a daytime service. North of Otterburn, there are only two
buses a day to Newcastle (35 miles) on weekdays and Saturday's. Buses
between Bellingham and Hexham (17 miles), the nearest town cease at
6.30pm.
All these factors limit the opportunity to participate fully in the community.
Rural isolation limits social inclusion, access to services and other
opportunities. Enabling elderly residents to participate in a variety of activities
will strengthen community bonds, and improve mental and physical wellbeing
of the participants.
Skills Exchange
This pilot project fitted in with several of our main objectives; tackling rural
isolation, expanding provision for the elderly and expanding provisions for the
youth of the area. We have received support from Awards for All; one of the
Big Lottery funding streams. Our project’s was to develop a skills exchange
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within the isolated communities of the North Tyne and Rede valleys. This will
enable independence and choice for the community in the following ways:-
Strengthen inter-generational mix and mutual respect in the rural
communities
Keep older residents active and involved within communities
Give both young and old a sense of value and worth
Provide skill exchange locally, within the community, increasing access
and reducing travel times and costs
Give young people a sense of responsibility and presence within the
community
Improve access to information and connectivity within the community
Furnish both generations with social and employment life skills that will
enable them to participate fully in their local communities and in the
wider world
Increase opportunity for young and elderly to choose to remain in
traditional communities.
Pilates classes
The Partnership identified skills that the local community wish to develop and
find local champions who are willing to share these skills. Traditional crafts
and knowledge was retained, as well as giving people the opportunity to learn
new technologies. The skills exchange empowered the community to learn in
a sociable, safe environment.
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Apple tree pruning and maintenance
Crafts and flower arranging
Ancient instrument making and playing
Willow weaving and basketry
Music and guitar lessons
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Spoon carving at Kielder Sewing at Tarset
Become a more or self-
sustaining organisation
The Partnership owns the Station House,
Station Yard and the Heritage Centre.
The rental income received from the
Heritage Centre and offices within the
Station House provides the organisation
with 10% of its earned income.
The Partnership provides a printing service to the community which generates
a small income. This service is available to businesses and individuals in the
area and provides good quality printing in small batches.
One of the aims of the Partnership
is to become a self-sustaining
organisation. We have held several
fund raisers this year for specific
local events in order to generate
income.
Fundraising for the Over 60’s Christmas meal
Bellingham Heritage Centre and Tourist Information Centre, Station Yard
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Membership of Fondt
The Partnership is a member of the Federation of Northumberland
Development Trusts, 21 Community based trusts in rural and urban
communities throughout Northumberland. Although a member for some
years, for the past two years we have taken a more active role, and this has
provided networking opportunities with other trusts and information and advice
to enable us to be more aware of local and central government plans and to
secure support and advice when needed.
Through Fondt we were introduced to CVL (Community Ventures Ltd), a
successful community organisation based in Middlesborough. They have
worked with us as a critical friend to review our business plan and advise on
becoming a more sustainable organisation. This collaboration has enabled us
to be much more focused and successful with funding applications.
Future Plans
The Partnership has been successful in securing funding for the post of
Partnership Officer for the next year from the Lloyds TSB Foundation. This
will enable the Partnership to maintain and extend its services and in
addition to enable the Partnership to use its earned income to provide
increased, improved services for the young and provide transport to enable
both young and older residents to take part in and benefit from the services
and activities.
The Partnership intends to develop a calendar of events throughout the
year. These events will encourage tourism and economic development, as
well as provide opportunities for the local community to enjoy more social
events.
The Partnership is also exploring the possibility of developing Fountain
Cottage. This building is situated in the centre of Bellingham and is owned
by Northumberland County Council. It is used as a base for several small
businesses but it not let to capacity and is falling into disrepair. The
Partnership are applying to secure funding to commission a feasability study
looking into how best to maximise this property, creating better facilities for
the businesses curently occupying it, attracting new businesses and
improving the tourism offer within the village. This report will inform both the
Partnership and Northumberland County Council as to potential and future
viability
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Support Local Businesses and encourage Tourism
Bellingham Blast
In partnership with the Forestry Commission, British Cycling and
Northumberland National Parks the Partnership coordinated the inaugural
Bellingham Blast in 2011. The event is designed to appeal to all cyclists from
the more experienced to leisure cyclists, attracting people to the area and
promoting cycling. The Bellingham Blast consists of one route of over 61
miles of contrasting road surface from tarmac road, Kielder's Lakeside Way
through to forest logging roads taking in stunning scenery. The second day is
a family event with a shorter, less gruelling route.
This gentleman is 80 years of age and took part in the
2012 Blast
In 2012, its second year, The Blast
attracted double the number of
participants and this success will be
built on in future years. The
Partnership is involved in identifying
and securing funding as well as
coordinating the event. The
Partnership also provides support
for the website www.bellinghamblast.com and the promotion of the event
through social media.
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Testimonials
“Hardest Ride of the year, any year. Tracks were so bumpy with loose granite lumps that my arms were more knackered than my legs. You Tube link shows first half of ride. Majority of ride was on forestry commission tracks which were more suited to 4x4s than bikes. Watch closely and you'll see a red squirrel running alongside” “I found the route hard - but it was great!!!" "Would I change anything? Nothing-excellent exercise" "Thanks for a great day" "Spot on, Cheers xxx" "Wouldn't change a thing, it was my first time doing the event and I will defiantly do it again"
The first Border Beer Festival will take place this summer, at the beginning of
June. The aim of this event is to attract visitors to the area and bring trade to
local businesses. The proceeds will go towards making the Partnership and
it’s community aims sustainable in the long term.
There will be 12 local breweries taking part and local musicians will provide
the entertainment.
The Partnership will work with local organisations and businesses to create a
unique, successful event. Our role will be to co-ordinate and promote the
event.
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A Guide to Bellingham
Churches Together have produced this guide to the services, amenities and
community activities available to residents in the locality. It is aimed at people
who have recently moved to the area but there has been a wide take up by
both visitors and existing residents too. The Partnership assists in keeping
this guide up to date and the short run printing facility at the Partnership
enables Churches Together to only print enough for their requirements. The
guide is also available online and can be downloaded from the Partnership
website. www.ntandrcp.org.uk
Skills Exchange – Guitar lessons
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Reports and Audited Financial Statements for the year
ended 31 August 2012
Legal and Administrative Information for the year ended 31st August 2012
A company limited by guarantee.
Company Number 07348393 (England and Wales)
Charity Number 1140932
Registered Office and Operational Address:Station House
Station Yard
Bellingham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2DG
Trustees Phil Biggs (Appointed 17/8/2010)
Christine Bragg (Appointed 17/8/2010)
Victoria Crofton (Appointed 17/8/2010)
Kenneth Irving (Resigned 11/9/2012
Frank Mattinson (Appointed 17/8/2010)
Ian Roberts (Appointed 17/8/2010)
Pete Saunders (Appointed 17/8/2010)
David Allen (Resigned 6/9/2011)
John Riddle (Appointed 31/1/2012)
Dagmar Winters (Appointed 31/1/2012)
Tervor Suckling (Appointed 31/1/2012)
Tim Bird (Appointed 31/1/2012)
Company Secretary Rachel Pearson (Appointed 1/7/2011)
Accountants Heritage Accountancy Limited
Station House
Station Yard
Bellingham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2DG
Bankers Co-operative
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Report of the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 August 2012
The trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2012, which are also prepared to meet the requirements for
a directors' report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
Legal and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Objectives and Activities
The objects of the Charity are:
The aim of the Partnership is to improve the quality of life for those living, working and visiting the area (North Tyne and Redesdale valleys). The Partnership complements the non-statutory
work of the Parish Councils, in it's ability to source and secure funding for projects. It also, where possible supports and encourages sustainable and economic development within the communities it serves.
Investment Policy
Under the memorandum and articles of association, the charity has the power to make any investments which the trustees see fit.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 17 August 2010 and registered as a charity on 16 March 2011. The company was established under a memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under it's Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are
required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
Management
In keeping with the Memorandum and Articles of Association the trustees (who are also the directors of the company), are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) by the members. The trustees elect the chair, treasurer and vice-chair at their first meeting following the AGM and meet regularly to review the finances and activities.
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Report of the Trustees (continued) For the Year Ended 31 August 2012
Review of activities and financial information
During this financial year the Partnership has received funding from the following
organisations:- Federation of Northumberland Development Trusts which have been
allocated to the running costs of the organisation, Lloyds TSB Grant for the salary and on
costs of staff to develop the Partnership into a more sustainable organisation through
planning events and continuing to deliver the Partnership’s aims and objectives within the
local community it serves. The Partnership also received funding from the Triangle Trust to
provide transport for the elderly in a rurally isolated area and funding from Northumberland
National Park for the Bellingham Blast cycling event. There has been a drop in the amount
paid in wages and on costs due to a reduction in staffing during the financial year. The
rental income generated from the Station Yard has remained the same and there has been a
slight drop in the income generated through the printing service. The substantial increase in
income is due to the transfer of property to the Partnership (Company Limited by
Guarantee) from the old charity (Bellingham Community Trust) valued at £282,500. This is
an asset transfer as opposed to income and is ring-fenced. The debtors are fuel recharges
not received, but the Partnership is confident that the outstanding monies will be recovered.
The Partnership will continue to update trustees of this situation at the monthly meetings.
Risk management
The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems for regular reporting are being enhanced so that the necessary
steps can be taken to lessen these risks.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charities Commission in exercising their powers or duties.
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Trustees' responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended
practice have been followed subject to any departure disclosed and explained in the
financial statements: and
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping financial records which 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 Charities Act 2011. 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.
Registered Office Station House
Station Yard
Bellingham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2DG
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Statement of Financial Activities
For the Year Ended 31 August 2012
2012 2012 2012
Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds
Notes
£ £ £
Incoming Resources
Other grants & donations 2
4,001 34,333 38,334
Incoming resources from the
operating activities of the charity, in furtherance of the objectives
3
18,857 - 18,857
Other income
4
314,394 - 314,394 Investment income
31 - 31
Total Incoming Resources
337,283 34,333 371,616
Resources Expended
Charitable expenditure: Charitable activities 5
7,235 2,448 9,683
Governance costs
5
1,035 - 1,035 Support costs
5
17,186 15,000 32,186
Total resources expended
25,456 17,448 42,904
Net incoming resources before revaluation and investment
asset disposals
7
311,827 16,885 328,712
Other recognised gains/(losses) Loss on disposal of fixed
assets 9
(625) - (625)
Net movement in funds 12
311,202 16,885 328,087
All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 32-35 form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 August 2012
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and include the results of the Charities operations, all of which are continuing.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008). In preparing the financial statements the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005) and applicable accounting standards.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation of fixed assets is calculated to write off the cost or valuation less residual value over its expected useful life, as follows:
Computer equipment
25% reducing balance basis
Fixtures & Fittings
25% reducing balance basis
Incoming resources
Income, including grants, donations and gifts, are included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receipt is certain. In cases where conditions attaching to their receipt have not yet
been met, they are deferred into future accounting periods. Income for future activities is deferred and matched against expenditure in the period to which it relates. Income which is subject to donor restrictions as to its use, and related expenditure, are accounted for as restricted
funds. All other income and expenditure is accounted for as unrestricted.
Value Added Tax
The charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly expenditure includes VAT where appropriate.
Expenditure on management of the charity
Management expenditure includes all expenditure not directly related to the organisations activities.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 August 2012
2. Incoming Resources from the charitable activities
2012
Grants from Government Rural Employability Project
Grants from other agencies Other Grants and Donations
66 Fondt Grant
3,224
Lloyds TSB Grant
15,000 NNPA Grants
7,125
Skills Exchange Grant
9,919 Triangle Trust Grant
3,000
38,334
3. Operating activities of the charity In furtherance of the objectives Bellingham Blast
864
Forestry Commission Project
1,940 Over Fifties Initiative
432
Printing Service
3,494 Rent
12,127
18,857
Total
57,191
4. Other Income Other income represents the net assets transferred from the unincorporated charity of
the same name, charity number 1080209, on incorporation:
Fixed Assets
2,163 Permanent Endowment Funds
282,500
Cash in hand and at bank
29,731
314,394
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the Year Ended 31 August 2012
5. Allocation of resources expended
2012
Cost of activities in furtherance of charitable objectives
Charitable activities Bellingham Blast
1,870
Bellingham In Bloom
640 Drop In Centre
3,146
Over Fifties Initiative
558 Printing Service
2,488
Rural Employability Project
403 Skills Exchange Programme
145
Transport for the Elderly
433
9,683
Governance Costs Accountancy fees
540 AGM expenses
495
1,035
Support Costs Advertising
621 Bank charges
92
Broadband/phones
763 Computers
787
Depreciation
636 Heat and light
4,540
Insurance
1,583 Miscellaneous
215
Repairs
2,271 Wages and Salaries
17,532
Legal & Professional fees
303 Stationery
1,697
Training
228 Travel
528
Water
390
32,186
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North Tyne and Redesdale Community Partnership
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Annual Accounts Accounting period - 1/9/2010 - 31/8/2011
2009-2010 RECEIPTS 2010-2011
£ 28,696.29 Current Account Balance Brought Forward £ 15,231.03
£ 2,051.64 Plus: Cancelled cheques not cashed -
£ 30,747.93 Total £ 15,231.03
£ 11,928.48 30 Day Account Balance Brought Forward -
£ 49,524.94 Community Information Point £ 80,158.48
£ - Drop In Centre £ -
£ 336.60 Over Fifties Initiative £ 497.48
£ 3.45 Interest £ -
£ - Held Funds £ -
£ 92,541.40 TOTAL £ 95,886.99
2009-2010 PAYMENTS 2010-2011
£ 50,916.83 Community Information Point £ 61,464.42
£ 1,600.56 Drop In Centre £ 3,709.16
£ 412.73 Over Fifties Initiative £ 538.73
£ 19,440.25 Station Yard Project -
£ 4,940.00 Held Funds
£ 20,610.13 Balance at Current Account £ 30,324.68
-£ 5,379.10 Less: Unpresented cheques -£ 150.00
£ 15,231.03 Total cash available at 31 August £ 30,174.68
£ 92,541.40 TOTAL £ 95,886.99
-£ 27,445.38 Net (Payments)/Receipts for the year £ 14,943.65
Signed ………………………………..........…….Phil Biggs, Chairman
Signed Chris Gillie, BA FCCA
Heritage Accountancy
Date – 14th January 2012
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The aim of the Partnership is to
improve the quality of life of those
living, working and visiting the area.
The Partnership complements the
work of the Parish Councils, in its
ability to source and secure funding
which would not be available
to Parish Councils