THE PUDD£N£CKS FOR OLDER PEOPL£ Charlty Number 1039897 TRUSTEES REPORT FOR 2025 In accordance with our Constitution and best practi, the Trustees Report for 2025 is set out below. It was another busy year for the dub with sixteen 'GuesY events many bein8 themed &*nin8s and three fund-raislng events, and an AGM. Although the number of members helpin8 at these events has again been disappointin8 the growing band of PUDDKs volunteers has enabled the Club to be active In providin8 'Help for Older People, throughout the year. Income for 2025 amounted to £43,448 Igrossl while expenditure totalled £37,463, a surplus for the year of £5,985. Income benefited from Golf Day. a fund-raisin8 dinner, Race Ni8hL raffles, subscriptions, Glft Ald and a '2iJY Club. In addition, the Club is indebted to Totterid8e Millhillians Cricket Club ITMCCI for all their support and to four '8entlemen' who again donated £1.3tKI from thelr annual Charity Golf day to help fund our 'Guests' Christmas party. The Club reiVed a £5.LIXI donation from The Hadley Trust, a natlonal grant making charity whose objettives are primarily, but not exclusively, assisting the dlsadvantaged. The Club hope this initial donation will lead to a doser relationshlp being established with thls Trust. We also recelved £2,CXX) from Waitrose throu8h their 'support appea15' campai8n and again we are working hard to also continue thls relationship. Other donations came from the estate of Norah Johnson {£2,IXKI), who was one of our 8Ular 'Guests', in memory of 'all the good tlmes attendlng Puddeneck's events, while Ye Olde Monken Holt pub, Hadley Green has again been a 8reat supporter wlth their Christmas raffle raislng over £920 for the dub. The 2024 audited accounts were drculated in March 2025 together with the Trustee, Chalrman's and Treasurer's reports, and the AGM in April 2025 approved these three d0Ments. A new Trustee committee was selected; in accordance with the Constitution any member is entitled to stsnd for office. However, with no new members prepared to stsnd for the Executive roles the AGM reappointed the exitin8 members for the roles of PresidenL Chairman, Seuetary, Treasurer and Social Welfare {jointly run). The AGM also re-eletted the three current committee members. In addition, two new member5 volunteered to join although one person 5ubsequentty resigned withln two months. In July Bernard Woolf stood down as a trustee but has, with Vic Valoti, continued to fulfil the Social Welfare role with great success. In August we secured a new member so that as at the 31 December 2025 the committee stood at 10. The Trustees are conscious though that with the Executive part ha¥in8 an rage a8e of almost 78, new active trustee members need to be sou8hL The committee met six times durin8 the year and had a 77% attendan record which was despite two newer members being in fvll time work and finding attending late afternoon meetings difficult (point
tskenl. Full notes of the meetin&s. covering all aspects of the aub's artivities were recorded and distributed to committee rneMbs with action points dearty labelled. In addition, a summary of these meetings was recorded in the newsletter (four editions and two newssheet) whith were distributed to members and Voluntee The newsletter contains important information about the Club, photos of our attivities and relevant dates. so everyone was fully avlore of Club activities. Steph Harrison {a helper) very kindly continued to update the Club's WEB page. Members are also kept up to date with a year's calendar {available and updated regularly) which shows the important events of the year. Work is still outstanding on getting all committee members onto a 'puddenecksdub.com' email address System and this has proved more diffiojlt than envisa8ed to set up: there is a general 'Puddenecks' email addre55 for public contstt. The elertronic payment card reader works well so the aub continues to try and keep up with new technolo8y. To conform with statutory rules which seem to Brow regularly. all aub policies were reviewed in February 2025 and changes recommended were presented to members at the 2025 AGM and have been added to the Club 'Rules and Operatin8 Instructions Booklet. which is available to members. In accordance with Charity Commission advice, risk mana8emenL continues to be taken very seriously and all necessary forms were completed ahead of all the events or8anised. All risk procedures are clearly laid out in the Rules booklet and are managed accordingly by the committee and 'risk management, is a stsnding item on the Committee agenda. At the 2025 AGM there were a number of questions about definin8 our 'classes of membership,, expandin8 the 'Due Care of our Guests, and what 'in5ufance cover, is in place. As a result in Au8usL the Trustees sent out a note to members and volunteers setting out the answers and recommendatlons. First, defined 'Volunteers, Members and Trustees, Statu5. Second, addin8 to lanyards {worn when on a Puddeneck duty last year recommendation) we emphasized care is needed espeaally when gettlng into cars when collertin8 and returnin8 'Guertg home. Also, 8uidantt was given of how to reatt If 'Guests' feel unwell or behave in an unusual manner. Our President had long dlscussions with our insurer5 to make sure the Club had full and adequate insurance {Public liabillty and Trustee} In pla for all eventualities when runnln8 events and Improvin8 the cover where necessary. He also confirmed members and volunteers are covered under thelr own car insurance when transportin8 'Guests' and we took additional Insurance to ensure all drlvers are covered from the moment they meet a 'Guest' from their home to returning them home. The Trustees now feel comfortable that the dub has resolved insurance issues which were causin8 conrn to some members lill-founded in many ca). With no social supper meetings, the Club has not met socially now for almost two years whlch Is a 8reat disappointment to the Trustees but efftirts to orpnise suth an event falls on deaf ears with most members most of whom do not then bother to reply to invitstions. In November. for a fund-ralslng dlnner, the Club secured Blll Hamllton, a former BBC foreign correspondent to tslk about hi5 life as a very successFul overseas correspondent. This proved a fasrinatin8 talk, given by a quality speaker and was very much enjoyed by all 73 members and friends attendin8 and the thEnin8 raised over £900, part of which came from the speaker donatin8 back his fee. At the stsrt of 2025, the Club had 40 paid up and 4 Honorary members. During the year we gained 4 new members but sadly lost a long-standing active supporter/Honorary member, Don Robbins 125 years membership and was aged 105 when he sadly passed away) so we ended the year with 44 paid up members and 3 Honorary member> In January 2026 there were two resignations, one being a member
a8ed 93 and who had completed 31 years and felt The had done his time, while in February we gained one new member but that is for next year's reporL The average membershlp age at the l January 2026 was 71.6 years, ranging from 33 to 94 years and the average length of membership was around 11.3 years with our longest servin8 member having completed over 45 years and shortest just l year. Exduding our three Honorary members. the avera8e age declined to 70.3 years, and average membership length was reduced to 9.4 years. We had 8 female members. representing IPA of our membership. The current Trustees110 members) a%erage age is 72 years with three in their eighties, and It is the lack of the next 8eneration stepping forward to lead the club whith concerns the committee and has domlnated current committee meetin8 thoughts. The Trurtees were very disappointed with the poor response to an appeal in the summer to gain new members from The TOFFS/RA8BIT5 golf dub members. but we will continue trying. This year we will be liaising with lo1 organisations within Barnet to advertise the aub and its attivities. In June the Club took 50 'Guests' to Whitewebbs Museum of Transport to participate in their 'D' day celebration5 with 24 of the 'GUeS arriving in a London transport bus lent to us by the museum, others arrivin8 by laid-on transport or under their own steam. Although the weather was not kind it was a super nostslgic event with lots of singin& flag wavin& super BBQ food and very enjoyable entertsinment. Our 'Guests' departed by the same transport method as they arrived. June also saw the Club tske 20 'Guests' to a %ery enjoyable momin8 cOnrt at Belmont School where In con}unction with Grimsdell School they watched the Year 3 thoir sin& and they were brllllant under the expert 8uidance of their music teacher. After the concert the 'Guests' were entertained wlth sandwlches, cakes and a hot drink. In December TIIEPUDDEK£CKSreoprocated and invited Year 2 choir of Grlmsdell School to Old Fold Manor for what is becoming an estsblished Christmas carol sin8alon8 event with Chrlstmassy quiz. 45 children came (sittin8 on the floor) with their lunch boxes and a8aln, it was magical show and accompanied with a few individual performances. The event was rounded off by sandwiches (from the clubl and delicious scones and cakes made by the school catrring team. Not to be missed. In July the committee. In conjunctlon with members of Totterid8e Millhillians Cricket Club ITMCCI organised two BBQ'S on consecutive days ( weather was good) at the Cricket Club while in Dernber (rain but not too cold) we had two Christmas lunches. one startin8 at midday and the other at 5.00pm All four events were 8reat successes and we thank TMCC and thelr members for all their support 8iven in lending their pavilion, providin8 the catering faalities. lUnteerS to cook the meals. Also, to members and friends who helped serve the meals. provide the entertainment and ensure the safe wnnin8 of these events. In addition, thanks go everybody who helped with the transportation and to the drivers themselves who took 50 'Guests' to any of the 4 events, not an easy task to organise. and the Club received many thank you notes from 'Guests'. The aub ran eight evening themed 'Guert' events in the year eath for between 6y70 'Guests', and as ever our thanks go to Old Fold Manor and 5t John Ambulance for making them run so smoothly. The Tuesday Exercise class at Wesley Hall went from strength to strength but the Thursday, Movement to Music class, had to finally close when Jack WIlllan became seriously ill and the instruttor had to put family commitments firsL The aub ha5 looked at alternatives but have yet to reach a conclusion on the viability of an additional class. While the Friday monthly coffee morning at Wesley Hall never restarted in
2025 (lack of volunteer help). we are re-examining the possibility of reintroducing this event as our newest member has expertise in this field and access to helpers. We will await to see in 2026. The welfare team has reintroduced delivering fish and thips periodically to those 'Guests' who sadly cannot 8et out of their homes. This has been particularly well CeIved. as it not only gives many a nouri5hin8 meal but brings them into contac¢ all be rf briefty. with the tsIde world. The aub continued to send out birthday and Christmas cards to all 'GueS. The Trustees are grateful to all members, volunteers and friends who help, organise, and attended these events to make them successful for our 'GUeS and of c(xJrse to our two Welfare COrdInatOrS. Thankfully the incident fecord stayed in the cupboard all year. The Club is Brateful to St John Ambulan, (Barnet Division) who attend all our 'Guesrf e%Ents and deal with any medical concerns th occurred. The committee still has ntrone dirertly responslble for the AlMer'S role, but it was recorded that four members had been In hospitsl durtng the year. but hopefulty all are in the recovery mode although timescales seem to get longer as the membership ages. Alex Doran, the overall Golf aub manager has continued the excellent relationship The Puddenecks has always had with the Golf Club. and this has filtered down to Undsey Paul. the Clubhouse caterln8 Manager and of course the ever-helpful Brnmlan Roche and his team behlnd the bar. Our three major fund-ralslng events were 38ain successes. the Golf Day, raisin8 over £12,0. Race nlght £2,1(J) while the 5upper/speaker evenin8 contributed over £91. All events were thoroughly enjoyed, and the Chairman's report will enlighten readers to the Individuals who made these sums possible. The Club regalia and dothing stock continues to be In the hands of Mark and Cassle Buttle and if any member requlres1080 tee shirts or sweaters, then contatt Mark or Cassle who will be delighted to asslst thelr purchase. The Club's accourrts have agaln been effioently managed by the Treasurer, and the 2025 accounts have received a dean bill of health by the auditors, Brennan Pearson & Co. I have already tslked above about Income accrued and expendlture Incurred. The '21x) aub, continues to attract new members and at the year-end over ICK) tickets had been allocated. Wlth the Treasurer having a major health issue In the year the committee decided to add a second person to operate the online bankin8 faalities to ensure continuity. A simple exer05e, no, and some 6 months later thls exercise Is lY just condudin8 as banks do not move fast and issue vastly complicated forms to complete!!!! plministratlon and one-off expenses remain low at about 1.5% of total income and of this percentage, Public Llability and Trustee Insurance was 1.3%. The Club's reserves at the 2025 year-end amounted to £32,155 (£24,381 in 20231. This level of reserves exceeds the aub reserves pollcy of around six months eypenditure together with an additional £2,CMJO as a contingency fund for unforeseen liabilities. Howe%fr. The Hajley Trust donation was only reIved in September 2025 and had conditions attached on how the monies can be spent so a substsntial proportion remained at the end of 2025, but this will be expended as 2026 progresses. In addition. the Club receives generous, but unpredictable donations which coupled with o¥r 60% of our net income coming from just three events which are attendance/weather dependenL a definitive resep4es policy seems harsh. By having more flexibility. the aub has been able to continue all its good works throughout 2025 with no
cash fiow worries, unlike many other Charities. Also, it means the aub can continue its commitments of help without finanoal Crns although fully aware that the current economic dimate is impatting on our income (negatively) and expenses (inasing}. The Tru5tee5 do continue to monitor the reserrfes level at committee regularly and will take any appropriate action as thought necessary. The committee has worked well under an inspired Chairnian. who has himself suffered health issues towards the end of the ar, to ensure the Club's objecti¥ of helplng 'Older People, in Barnet has been maintained. He ha5 been helped by a very actlve Presldent and a hardworking enthusiastlc, but agin& committee which has ensured both incomes flowed, and ents happened. 2026 will be another challen8in8 year for Tlhy but with 45 members and well over 50 volunteers the Club (3n look forward wlth c(*)fidence. As alw, thanks 80 to all members (particularly the active bri8ade), volunteers, who ¥ could not survive withouL and to all friends who support events and 8ive us money. The major (hallenge for the ojrrent year is to further strengthen the dub wlth newer, younger members and hopefully this will then filter into new committee members appearin& which is the Ilfeline to the Club's survlwal. If we can achieve this aim. and with our on80in8 commitments we can ensure the contSnued succe55 of the Club. as we approach our Seventleth anniversary in two years. time. If these potential members do not materialise soon then then the Trustees wlll become increasin8ly concerned for the on8oin8 viability of the aub. Signed on behalf of the Trustee Roger Moore D•te March 2026
PUODENECKS INCOME AND EXPENDfwRE JANUARY- DECEMBER 2025 IIICCAE i.rnj 95JO LJnatH)ns Raff Suhdr GirtAvJ Gllts & DOTrWlbysT•W S.Z81X5 3JWA).17 364 961.57 12.755_12 2,428L 2S.(X) 972 60 16J80.n 97.55 GollO3y Race NWt Charity Dinner 5pe¢WI EvertStotsl 19.644.98 I73.93 5.)2.{>) 2.859.32 24J2&15 3,304.31 22J4929 SUbstriptn$ AGM Dinner 975.IXI 515A Luo.00 Int•r•st 212.37 2%.98 Ini¢reJi Trt 212J7 TAL INCthIE EXPE14 OonatK)ns Guest FwKtk)ns- Keep Fll Guest FWbEtn- Gue# FLAin. Gutst Guest. Mo¥ernenttomugc Gue5l. Newve•i P• Gutst FLWKtKin Costs (•ble GuutA¢¢kn T•t•l 2,410D) 2.582.19 9.2.35 lJ85m 1.663.32 5.>)5.16 Isg1.c I.f2.39 AO,01664 2.252.74 7,247.18 242OL94 Monthty 5upperO swpWrT 475. 475AI GorfDa¥ Race NIBht Charity Meal 2Tr)Club Pntes Total Co# 9.2n.29 5M3.21 l.>J2.fXI 1.950.IX) 1.040. L031719 iof Gener1 EipSe(retary& Tr¥suffv ENpSundw.Fwer5,R4me£ Insurance Post & Packa YotalC••ty 63.47 848.42 47.98 I5Z9.01 561.12 43.50 181.61 TOtsI Ex 38243.94 37M6J.76 1968.69 191.12 17n.57 SJ84.69 1.78B.66 7.773.35 IncrÈgs@ In vue of CC¥F Total Sur Deh(11 f
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PUDDENECKS CLUB ON THE ACCOiTNfS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Chgrity Number 1039897 Respective relnSIbIlitieS oftrwte¢4 •nd ewni•er The charity's trust¢¢S 8T¢ f¢soKinsibl¢ for th¢ preparlon of th¢ aOunts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for thi5 year under section 144 of the Charities Aci 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination 1$ ne¢d¢d. It is ow rcsp)nsibility to: examin¢ th¢ a¢cowits under section 145 of th¢ Charitics Acl follow the procedures laid down in the genernl Directions given by th¢ Char&ty Commission (under section 145(5Xb) of the Charities ACL and ¢0 sta¢¢ whether particular matters have come to our attcntion. B4si$ ofindependeDt examinen. JlAlemeDt Our examination was carried out in ee with genernl Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting rec<)rds kept by the charity and a ¢omp4rison of th¢ accounls presentrd with th0 records. It also includes considerniion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seekin8 explanation5 from th¢ trustees concerning any s¥Jch matters. The proc¢dures undertaken do not provid¢ all th¢ ¢vid¢nc¢ thal would be required in an audit and consquently no opinion 1$ given as to whether th¢ UnIS present a 'true and fair. view and the report is limited to those matters set out in th¢ $1ot¢m¢nt b¢low. Independent ex*miner¥' •t•tement In connection with our examination no material matters have c{e to our attention vthich gives u$ cause to believe that in. any material respwt.. ounlin8 reo)rds w¢ not k¢Frt in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act the accounts do not a¢¢ord with the &¢¢ountin8 records. We have wme across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drnwn in order to enable a prow understsndin8 of the unts to be Teached. BRENNAY4 PEARSON & CO Chartered A¢countADts 1101112 Lancaster Ro New Barnet Herts EN4 8AL 25 February 2026