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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

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


Annual Report 2010-2011

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

http://www.ntandrcp.org.uk/


Annual Report 2011-12 Page 2

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




Year Ending 31

st August 2012

Rachel Pearson Partnership Officer Tel. 01434 220714

[email protected]

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

mailto:[email protected]



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)



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



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



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



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


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



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.



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.



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.



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.



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)



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.



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)



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.



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



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.



Apple tree pruning and maintenance

Crafts and flower arranging

Ancient instrument making and playing

Willow weaving and basketry

Music and guitar lessons



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



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



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.

http://www.bellinghamblast.com/



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.



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

http://www.ntandrcp.org.uk/



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



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.



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.



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



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



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.



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



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



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



The aim of the Partnership is to

improve the quality of life of those


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

community partnership north tyne and redesdale

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