Annual Activity & Financial Transparency Reports
In full alignment with French non-profit legislation (Loi 1901), we publish our complete moral reports, financial accounts, and public subsidy allocations for open civic scrutiny.
Financial Transparency as an Institutional Pillar
As a non-profit association operating exclusively for the public interest, Association Groupe Maison Civile et Militaire Murat (RNA W281009580, SIREN 881559082) maintains rigorous standards of public accountability. We consider that every cent of municipal subsidies, regional grants, and voluntary membership contributions represents a sacred public trust.
Our financial ledgers are kept according to the Standard Chart of Accounts for French Non-Profit Associations (Plan Comptable Général des Associations). All revenues and expenditures are tracked, categorized, and reconciled by our Treasurer General and validated annually by an independent internal auditing commission before being submitted to the Sovereign General Assembly of Members for formal approval.
Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Statement (Audited Accounts)
Below is the consolidated statement of operating revenues and public mission expenditures approved by unanimous vote during our Ordinary General Assembly:
| Revenue Category (Recettes) | Amount (€) | Percentage | Statutory Allocation Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Member Annual Dues | € 4,850.00 | 38.2% | 100% reinvested in uniform textiles, safety gear, and archival research kits. |
| Municipal & Departmental Heritage Grants | € 5,200.00 | 40.9% | Awarded for free public school visits and European Heritage Days encampment. |
| Non-Monetized Donations & Patronage | € 2,650.00 | 20.9% | Designated for antique saddle restoration and authentic tent canvas acquisition. |
| Commercial Product & Service Sales | € 0.00 | 0.0% | Strictly prohibited by our non-profit statutes. Zero commercial trading. |
| Total Consolidated Revenues | € 12,700.00 | 100.0% | Certified balanced non-profit operating revenue. |
| Expenditure Category (Dépenses) | Amount (€) | Percentage | Impact & Functional Justification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational School Kits & Printing | € 3,420.00 | 27.8% | Curriculum packets, map facsimiles, and activity sheets given free to schools. |
| Uniform Conservation & Natural Textiles | € 3,180.00 | 25.8% | Certified wool broadcloth, linen lining, pewter buttons, vegetable leather. |
| Public Liability Insurance & Security | € 2,450.00 | 19.9% | Comprehensive civil liability coverage for public living history gatherings. |
| Equine Transport & Field Veterinary Care | € 2,150.00 | 17.5% | Humane equestrian transit, paddock fencing, farrier and veterinary oversight. |
| Administrative & Archival Research Fees | € 1,120.00 | 9.0% | Prefectural filings, postal communications, and SHD archive access. |
| Total Consolidated Expenditures | € 12,320.00 | 100.0% | Surplus of €380.00 carried forward to emergency reserve fund. |
Strict Non-Commercial Covenant
"In full adherence to our statutory registration, Association Groupe Maison Civile et Militaire Murat does not engage in commercial trading, charges zero admission fees for public utility lectures, and distributes zero private profits. All financial resources serve exclusively to fund our educational mission."
Summary of Annual Moral & Activity Reports
Each year, our Secretary General compiles an exhaustive inventory of our public engagements, detailing community reach, pedagogical hours delivered, and volunteer mobilization metrics. Below is an overview of our institutional achievements over the preceding three operational cycles:
Operational Year 2025: Expanding Rural School Outreach
- 16 Municipal Encampments: Hosted free living history encampments across Eure-et-Loir, Loiret, and Loir-et-Cher, engaging over 8,500 public visitors.
- 22 Classroom Immersion Visits: Brought museum-quality replicas into primary and middle school classrooms, reaching 1,240 pupils without cost to families.
- Heritage Artisanal Masterclasses: Conducted 8 free public workshops demonstrating traditional leather saddlery, quill calligraphy, and uniform tailoring.
Operational Year 2024: Archival Provenance & Uniform Restoration
- Service Historique de la Défense (SHD) Partnership: Completed comprehensive archival research on the 1808 cavalry uniform mandates, ensuring 100% verified material accuracy across our living troupe.
- Centennial Living Exhibition in Bailleau-le-Pin: Gathered 45 historical reenactors and 12 cavalry mounts for a two-day community historical festival celebrating regional heritage.
- Zero Workplace or Public Safety Incidents: Conducted all mounted maneuvers and living camps under perfect compliance with prefectural safety standards.
Operational Year 2023: Institutional Foundation & Civic Integration
- Statutory Restructuring & Registration: Consolidated operational documentation under RNA W281009580 and SIREN 881559082 with the Prefecture of Eure-et-Loir.
- Mobilization of 28 Founding Volunteers: Assembled our core team of volunteer researchers, equestrian handlers, master craftspeople, and educational coordinators.
- Establishment of Community Archive: Set up our historical equipment depot and study center at 16 Rue de Chartres, Bailleau-le-Pin.
Rigorous Grant Allocation & Public Subsidy Oversight
When public entities—such as the Municipal Council of Bailleau-le-Pin, the Communauté de Communes, or the Conseil Départemental d'Eure-et-Loir—award cultural grants to our association, these public funds are subjected to specialized administrative segregation. Under our statutory financial charter, public grants cannot be commingled with general discretionary funds. Each grant is assigned a dedicated analytical code within our accounting ledger, and disbursements are restricted to the exact project objectives specified in the formal grant agreement.
Upon completion of each subsidized initiative, our Treasurer compiles an exhaustive Financial and Moral Justification Report (Compte Rendu Financier de Subvention) accompanied by certified vendor invoices, photographic proof of public attendance, and teacher evaluation surveys. This report is formally delivered to the granting public administration and archived permanently in our public records. If any grant funds remain unspent due to logistical efficiencies, they are either returned to the municipal treasury or carried forward into an extension of the same educational mission with explicit administrative approval.
Internal Audit Committee (Commission de Contrôle des Comptes)
To guarantee independent verification beyond the work of the Treasurer, the General Assembly elects two independent internal auditors from among the membership who do not hold executive seats on the Bureau. This audit committee performs spontaneous and year-end audits of all bank statements, cash receipts, and procurement contracts.
The auditors verify that all purchases of historical materials (vegetable-tanned leather, pure wool kersey, brass buttons, blacksmithing charcoal) were procured at fair market prices, that quotes were obtained from multiple heritage suppliers, and that no conflict of interest occurred between officers and vendors. Their written certification is read aloud to the General Assembly prior to the formal vote on the financial accounts, providing an essential layer of institutional integrity.
Five-Year Financial Trends & Stability Metrics
Over the period from 2021 to 2025, the association has maintained a prudent and sustainable financial trajectory. Operating revenues have grown steadily from €6,800 in 2021 to €12,700 in 2025, driven entirely by growing volunteer membership and expanded municipal educational partnerships. Throughout this five-year period, administrative overhead has remained strictly below 10% of total operating expenses, ensuring that over 90% of all revenues directly support tangible living history workshops, authentic textile restoration, school materials, and equine safety.
Provisional Strategic Forecast for 2026–2027
Looking ahead to the forthcoming operational cycles, the Board of Directors has outlined three key priority investments, supported by our ongoing member contributions and anticipated municipal partnerships:
- Expansion of Caroline Murat Cultural Salons: Commissioning authentic neoclassical musical instrument replicas (including a portable 1805 square piano facsimile) to expand civil court demonstrations.
- Digital Archival Access: Digitizing historical pattern books and pedagogical lesson plans for free open-access download by teachers and students nationwide.
- Regional Youth Apprenticeships: Sponsoring non-commercial weekend craft workshops for young people interested in mastering historic leatherworking and traditional tailoring.
Public Consultation of Official Registers
Certified copies of our registered statutes, prefectural receipts, and annual audited ledgers are available for consultation by any member or civic representative upon written request to our registered seat at 16 Rue de Chartres, 28120 Bailleau-le-Pin.