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Registered number: 07984417
Charity number: To be confirmed

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2024

Prepared By:

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2024
TRUSTEES
Dorchester Heyford Park GP Limited
Dorchester Heyford Park Nominee Limited
P Silver
G Angell
REGISTERED OFFICE
Heyford Park House
Heyford Park, Upper Heyford
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX25 5HD
COMPANY NUMBER
07984417
CHARITY NUMBER
To be confirmed
ACCOUNTANTS

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

FOR THEYEARENDED31/03/2024
TRUSTEES' REPORT
The Trustees (who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act) present their annnual report together with the unaudited financial statements of RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre(the charitable company) for the)yearended31/03/2024. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements of the charity'sgoverning document and the provisions of the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), the Companies Act and the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to the charities preparing their accounts in accodrance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS) - effective 1 January.2015.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of the charity in theyearunder review wasto run tours and events for a charitable purpose. The company is currently registering with the charity commission..
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
CONSTITUTION
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 9 March 2012 as RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre. The charitable company is governed by the provision of the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The objects of the charity for the public benefit, in accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association are the advancement of education of the community and the advancement of heritage in the community through:
1. The establishment and maintenance of a heritage centre at Heyford Park, Bicester, Oxfordshire ("the Site"), aimed at informing and educating the local and wider community of the history and heritage of the Site.
2. The establishment of tours of the Site to the public for the aims specified in 1 above.
3. The preservation and convervation of historic buildings and landmarks at the Site for the benefit of the public and in furtherance of the aims specified in 1 above.
Every Trustee undertakes to contribute an amount not exceeding £5 to the assets of the charity in the event that it is wound up during their period of membership, or within one year thereafter.
BOARDS OF TRUSTEES AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION
The Board of Trustess consists of two independent non-executive Trustees and two corporate Trustees.
In accordance with the rules and regulations set down in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, new Trustees are introduced to RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre by the existing Board of Trustees. Proposals for appointment are discussed and decided upon at board meetings.

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

FOR THEYEARENDED31/03/2024
TRUSTEES' REPORT
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING
The overall strategic direction of the charity is determined by the Trustees, who are also the directors of the charitable company. They meet four times per year to ensure the company's objectives are met, review and consider any funding requirements. The decision made by Trustees are at their collective discretion.
The day to day management of the organsation is overseen by the Heritage Centre's manager who was appointed in 2018.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The main risk to the charity is to measure the funds requirement and provide assistance to support the goals by maintaining and increasing the levels of corporate donations and support.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES
Charitable Activities
In pursuance of its overall goal, the charity undertakes all or some of the activites that are listed in point 5 of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, some of which are listed below:
a) to raise funds without undertaking any taxable permanent trading activity
b) to buy, take on lease or in exchange, hire or otherwise acquire any property
c) to cooperate with other charities
Indicators, Milestones and Benchmarks
The Trustees receive reports and attend events to enable them to assess the benefits of the assistance provided by the charity.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty in Section 17 of the Charitites Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The Trustees further confirm that the activities of the Company are carried out, in line with its objects, for the public benefit as described below.

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

FOR THEYEARENDED31/03/2024
TRUSTEES' REPORT
Relationships with Related Parties
The charity was established by the corporate Trustees and the subscribers of the Memorandum of Association:
- Dorchester Heyford Park GP Limited and
- Dorchester Heyford Park Nominee Limited
The related party transactions are disclosed in the notes.
Representation on Other Bodies
The charity does not have representations on any other bodies.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
Airbase tours were delivered on most Sundays between March and November. The importance of early release and promotion of tour dates, especially in the run up to Christmas, was highlighted and influenced planning for the 2024/25 season.
Visitors from USAF veterans have increased, and successful events have been held for Heyford Park School children, coach parties and special interest groups.
Airbase tour feedback continues to be very positive, with repeat visits being noted and increasing interest from the non-specialist local residents (within 30-40 minutes travelling time).
There continues to be a significant interest in gaining internal access to buildings, and the more specialist visitors (e.g. Cold War enthusiasts) would like greater access to some areas. The unpredictable weather remains a factor to be managed as most of the tours are outside. The length of the tour and lack of access to toilet facilities on the Flying Field is deterring some visitors though this has been managed by offering short tours (particularly of the Battle Command Centre) during the off-season.
Work with the Heyford Park Community Hub has proved mutually beneficial, particularly in promoting the Heritage Centre to Heyford Park residents.
Social media remains confined to Facebook with the Heritage Centre page being the most popular (10K+ followers) of the relevant pages & the Heritage Centre having administration rights over the second most popular page (6K+ followers).

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

FOR THEYEARENDED31/03/2024
TRUSTEES' REPORT
The Heritage collections continue to develop in both range and scope, and the policy of replacing unprovenanced items continues. The addition of new exhibitions has been restricted by a lack of show cases.
The Heritage offer continues to be developed and delivered by a single part-time staff member supported by a team of volunteers.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserve Policy
As at 31 March 2024, the Company's unrestricted general funds stood at £40,485 (2023: £37,278).
The company plans to utilise most, if not all of the funds received to acheive its objects after making due allowance for annual administration charges. Accordingly, it is not intended that any significant level of reserves will be retained.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS & STRATEGY
Priorities remain the interpretation of RAF Upper Heyford's rich aviation heritage and continuing history through heritage centre displays, airbase tours and events providing formal and informal opportunities for schools, researchers, veterans, residents, tenants and special interest groups.
1. Access to Building 2010 (with functioning toilets);
2. Recruitment and training of additional volunteers;
3. Working with the site owners and tenants to improve housekeeping across site;
4. Providing information and expertise to support site wide heritage interpretation (e.g. airbase perimeter heritage trail);
5. Enhanced interpretation of Building 3009/ HAS 9 by acquisition of an appropriate aircraft and/or VR representation of same;
6. Development of Heritage Centre retail offer, particularly by provision to accept payment by credit/ debit cards;
7. Self-sufficiency in delivery of airbase tour by purchase of suitable mini-bus;

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

FOR THEYEARENDED31/03/2024
TRUSTEES' REPORT
8. Supporting the ongoing work of the Community Hub, Makers Shed and other Heyford Park residents' initiatives.

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

FOR THEYEARENDED31/03/2024
TRUSTEES' REPORT
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The Trustees (who are also directors) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdon Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Copmany and charity 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 charity for that period. In preparing thse financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgments and estimates that are responsible and prudent;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequote 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 compky 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 detectionn of fraud and other irregularities.
In preparing this report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415Aof the Companies Act 2006.
The report was prepared in accordance with the special provisions within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on08/04/2025
Gavin Angell - Trustee

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended31/03/2024
20242023
Unrestricted fundsRestricted fundsTotalTotal
££££
Income
Income from generated funds
Income from charitable activities20,386-20,3869,287
Other Income45,215-45,21554,455
Total Income and endowments65,601-65,60163,742
Expenses
Costs of generating funds
Expenditure on Raised funds---5,325
Expenditure on Charitable activities62,394-62,39449,387
Total Expenses62,394-62,39454,712
Net gains on investments
Net Income3,207-3,2079,030
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assests
Net movement in funds:
Net income for the year3,207-3,2079,030
Total funds brought forward37,278-37,27828,248
Net funds carried forward40,485-40,48537,278
This statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/2024
20242023
Notes££
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand58,35838,448
58,35838,448
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year317,8731,170
NET CURRENT ASSETS40,48537,278
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES40,48537,278
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Unrestricted funds5
General fund40,48537,278
40,48537,278
For the year ending 31/03/2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Approved by the board of trustees on 08/04/2025 and signed on their behalf by
.............................
G Angell
Trustee

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/03/2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1a. Basis Of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
1b. Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy and receipt is probable. Tours income is recognised when tours take place.
1c. Resources Expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
1d. Allocation And Apportionment Of Costs
All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly.
1e. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects.

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

1f. Turnover
Turnover represents the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of value added tax and trade discounts.
2. EMPLOYEES
20242023
No.No.
Average number of employees11
3. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
20242023
££
Amounts owed to group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest15,392-
Other creditors2,4811,170
17,8731,170
4. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. Each member gives a guarantee to contribute a sum not exceeding £5, to the company should it be wound up. At 31/03/2024 there were 4 members.

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

5. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Brought forwardIncoming resourcesOutgoing resourcesTransfersCarried forward
£££££
General fund37,27865,601(62,394)-40,485
37,27865,601(62,394)-40,485

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Heyford Park Estates Limited "HPEL" a company that is part of the Group the charity belongs to made donations of £45,215 (2023 £54,455) during the year.
7. CONTROLLING PARTY
Dorchester (Heyford Park) LLP, which is a limited liability partnership incorporated in Great Britain and Registered in England and Wales, is the ultimate parent undertaking. The principal activity of the parent company is that of holding invetments in subsidiiary entities.
The directors do not consider there to be an ultimate controlling party. Dorchester (Heyford Park) LLP prepares consolidated financial statements that are publicly available from Companies House.

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

Incoming Resources
for the year ended31/03/2024
20242023
££
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Charitable Activity
Tours20,3869,287
20,3869,287
20,3869,287
Other Incoming Resources
Donations45,21554,455
45,21554,455
65,60163,742

RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre

Expenses
for the year ended31/03/2024
20242023
££
Expenses
Costs of generating funds
Costs Of Generating Voluntary Income
Displays and books-5,325
-5,325
-5,325
Charitable Activities
Professional fees2,053-
2,053-
Governance Costs
Accountancy1,9621,776
Management costs24,69522,357
Maintenance costs9,4195,578
Utilities20,97113,672
Tour buses-1,300
Insurance718684
Business rates2,1003,816
Bank charges476204
60,34149,387
62,39454,712