Mechanics Centre Museum of Labour and Trades Union History Trust
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Notes to the Accounts |
for the year ended 31 March 2021
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Accounting policies |
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Basis of preparation |
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The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, treating the company as a going concern, and in accordance with FRS 102, The Charities Acts and the Statement of Recommended Practice; Accounting by Charities (SORP 2015), The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).
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A separate summary Income and Expenditure account is included on page 6. |
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Entities are required to adopt the going concern basis of accounting, except in curcumstances where the company determines at the date of approval of accounts that it is not acceptable. |
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The future is uncertain due to the effect of Coronavirus pandemic and is out of our control. |
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Given the unknown future impact that COVID-19 might have on the company, we have only been able to look at the position since the year-end up to the current date since April 2021. The trading company Mechanics Centre Ltd was required to close due to COVID lockdown regulations in March 2020 and has only open for a short period in the year to March 2021. |
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At present the directors have carried out a brief assessment of the trading company, and details can be found in its accounts. This review shows material uncertainty casting significant doubts on the ability of Mechanics Centre Ltd to continue as a going concern. No covenant has been available from Mechanics Centre Ltd in the current year. |
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Due to the material uncertainty in Mechanics Centre accounts this creates material uncertainty and significant doubt on whether the Trust is a going concern. The trustees/directors are unsure that adequate financial resources will be available to cover the requirements of the Trust for the next 12 months, subject to the above and any additional matters which may arise in the Centre affecting the Trust. The Directors have not looked further than this period , which is dependant upon the trading position of the Mechanics Centre Ltd and there is material uncertainty in this respect. |
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Principal Activities |
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The company has established a Museum of Trades Union History. The Trust is a registered Charity No 519213. The company's objects are to advance the education of the public including advancing its knowledge of the origins, growth and development of the Labour and Trades union movements and promoting an understanding of the contribution made by the Manchester Mechanics Institute to the education of young men in the application of science to mechanical and manufacturing. These accounts reflect the trading and assets and liabilities of the charitable company and transactions undertaken by the charitable company with regards to grants raising and purchase of lease. Those with regard to the trading arm - Mechanics Centre Ltd have been excluded. The "Centre" hires out rooms for meetings/conferences etc. and provides related services, covenanting its surplus to the Charity to fund charitable activities. There is no covenant available for the year to 31 March 2021. |
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Income |
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Income is brought into the accounts on the basis of receipts unless amounts due are reasonably certain. It is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes.
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Statement of Recommended Practice |
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The recommendations of SORP 2015 'Accounting and Reporting of Charities' and 'Accounts & Reports Regulations' have been followed in the preparation of these accounts. |
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Affiliations & Donations : - |
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2021 and 2020 figures are affiliations only. |
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Resources Expended |
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All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis. |
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Restricted Funds |
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Monies received towards specific items are held in the Restricted Fund. |
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These are credited to Profit and Loss Account over the respective periods of depreciation applied to the Tangible Fixed Assets they have financed. |
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Tangible fixed assets and Depreciation |
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Heritage Assets These are assets with historical qualities and are held and maintained for the contribution to knowledge and culture, advancing the preservation, conservation and educational objectives of the charity. The premium on the property lease detailed in notes 3 and 9 are central to the achievement of the purposes of the charity. This relates to the building 103 Princess Street. Other assets relate to historical items held and preserved along with the building, being central to the charity's objectives.
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Depreciation |
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Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives. |
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Premium in leases |
Over the period of 40 years (previously over the lease 125 years) |
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Other fixed assets |
5 - 10 years unless specific items of historical nature deem a longer period (viz. stained glass, memorabilia £10,298 (2018 £4,533) which are not depreciated). |
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Debtors |
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Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.
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Creditors |
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Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
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Taxation |
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As a charity the company is exempt from tax on income and gains to the extent these are applied to its charitable objects.
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Operating profit |
2021 |
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2020 |
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This is stated after charging: |
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£ |
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Depreciation of owned fixed assets |
1,712 |
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1,712 |
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Trustees Remuneration |
Nil |
Nil |
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Trustees Expenses |
Nil |
Nil |
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Income includes interest received |
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41 |
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ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
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Activities undertaken directly |
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- Museum property cost |
31,790 |
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20,826 |
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Grants funding of activities |
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- Grants, Bursaries, (150 year anniversary *) |
2,697 |
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4,235 |
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- Support costs - Governance |
2,540 |
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2,352 |
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Total |
37,027 |
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27,413 |
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* includes: |
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Exhibitions - Room hire |
2,697 |
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Peterloo Music Nights |
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3,935 |
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Bursaries |
- |
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300 |
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2,697 |
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4,235 |
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Tangible fixed assets - Heritage Assets |
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Land and buildings |
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Heritage Assets |
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Total |
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Cost |
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At 1 April 2020 |
68,489 |
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11,680 |
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80,169 |
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At 31 March 2021 |
68,489 |
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11,680 |
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80,169 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 April 2020 |
25,136 |
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1,382 |
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26,518 |
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Charge for the year |
1,712 |
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0 |
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1,712 |
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At 31 March 2021 |
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26,848 |
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1,382 |
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28,230 |
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Net book value |
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At 31 March 2021 |
41,641 |
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10,298 |
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51,939 |
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At 31 March 2020 |
43,353 |
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10,298 |
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53,651 |
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The cost of Land & Buildings represents gross premium £120,900 plus legal costs £10,812 total £131,712 less a sublease to Mechanics Centre Ltd £63,223 - Net £68,489. |
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The company has entered into a lease with the Council of the City of Manchester. The term is 125 years less 20 days from 1989 at a peppercorn rent. |
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The sublease for the part of the building is to The Mechanics Centre Ltd for a term of 125 years less 30 days at a peppercorn rent from 1989. The "Centre" uses this to hire out rooms for meetings/conferences and supply related services. This is intended to make a surplus which the "Centre" covenants to this company to fund its charitable activities. The Land and Buildings are accessible to the public. |
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There have been no Heritage Asset transactions in the last five years other than the cost of stained glass windows £5,765 in 2019. The trustees believe the use of the Heritage Asset relates to the objects of the charity. These assets have not been valued and are retained at cost in the balance sheet. |
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The Trustees intend to retain the lease and maintain the building. There is no intention of acquiring further buildings. |
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If memorabilia and artefacts become available the company would consider acquisition and has no intention of disposing of those held. |
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Debtors |
2021 |
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2020 |
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Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest |
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1,944 |
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17,022 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2021 |
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2020 |
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Trade creditors - Service charge to Manchester City Council |
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44,759 |
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19,759 |
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Other creditors |
2,489 |
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2,475 |
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47,248 |
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22,234 |
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Restricted Income Funds |
2021 |
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2020 |
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£ |
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At 1 April 2020 |
5,000 |
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5,000 |
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At 31 March 2021 |
5,000 |
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5,000 |
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ctd |
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The company has previously received £5,000 from "Equity" for the design, manufacture, installation and future upkeep and maintenance of a stained glass window. The costs expended to date are included in Fixed Assets note 3. |
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Unrestricted Funds |
2021 |
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2020 |
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At 1 April 2020 |
122,016 |
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117,534 |
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Net (Reduction)/Additions in the year |
(33,921) |
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4,482 |
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At 31 March 2021 |
88,095 |
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122,016 |
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The purpose of the fund is covered in the Directors Report |
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Share Capital |
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The Company is limited by guarantee and does not have share capital. |
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Future Commitments |
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There are no future commitments other than the ongoing lease commitments and payment of museum/property costs being charitbable activity costs. |
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The company Mechanics Centre Ltd has entered into a lease with the Mechanics Centre Museum of Labour and Trades' Union History Trust - "The Trust" a registered Charity holding a similar lease from Manchester City Council. The term is 125 years at a peppercorn rent from 1989. The companies also pay ongoing service and maintenance charges for the building and common parts to Manchester City Council in total £25,000 (2020 £25,555) with The Mechanics Centre's share based upon the services utilised by it - presently 5% (2020 80%). |
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Related Party Transactions |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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£ |
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The related party relationship is explained in the Directors Report and the Trustees Annual Report |
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Amount due from Mechanics Centre Ltd - accumulated recharges of insurance, rates and water charged to The Trust |
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1,944 |
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17,022 |
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Amount due (to) the Mechanics Centre Ltd - as above |
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- |
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During the year the Charity received Gift Aid from the Mechanics Centre Ltd of: |
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30,921 |
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It is intended any related party debt will be settled within 12 months |
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Remuneration is paid by Mechanics Centre Ltd for services as shown below - but not as Trustees of this company |
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Chairman - Mr H Spooner |
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1,000 |
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1,000 |
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Company Secretary - Mr J McNicholls |
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5,000 |
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5,000 |
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Other details are shown in notes 3, 4, 5 and 9. |
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There are no funds held as custodian trustee |
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Average no. of employees |
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The current and comparative number of employees is: |
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0
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0 |
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(This excludes the Directors who are all unpaid in the "Trust") |
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Controlling party |
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There is no ultimate controlling party.
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Other information |
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Mechanics Centre Museum of Labour and Trades Union History Trust is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is 103 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6DD: |