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 PUDD￿Ks 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 re￿iVed 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 d0￿Ments. 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 rneMb￿s 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 con￿rn 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 lo￿1 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 cOn￿rt 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 De￿rnber (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 CO￿rdInatOrS.
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 AlM￿er'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 re￿Ived 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 C￿￿rns although fully aware that the current economic dimate is impatting on
our income (negatively) and expenses (in￿asing}. 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 e*nts 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
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364
961.57
12.755_12
2,428L
2S.(X)
972 60
16J80.n
9￿7.55
GollO3y
Race NWt
Charity Dinner
5pe¢WI EvertStotsl
19.644.98
I7￿3.93
5.￿)2.{>)
2.859.32
24J2&15
3,304.31
22J4929
SUbstript￿n$
AGM Dinner
975.IXI
515A*
Luo.00
Int•r•st
212.37
2%.98
Ini¢reJi Trt
212J7
TAL INCthIE
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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
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2.252.74
7,247.18
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475AI
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Total Co#
9.2n.29
5M3.21
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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 v*ue of CC¥F
Total Sur
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
OF THE PUDDENECKS CLUB ON THE ACCOiTNfS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2025
Chgrity Number 1039897
Respective rel￿nSIbIlitieS oftrwte¢4 •nd ewni•er
The charity's trust¢¢S 8T¢ f¢soKinsibl¢ for th¢ prepar￿lon of th¢ a￿Ounts. 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