Barnstaple Street Pastors ReglsterÈd Charlty Number: 1140645 BARNSTAPLE STREET PASTORS Trustees Annual Report and Accounts st For the year ended 31 March 2024
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Barnstaple Stieet Pastors TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT For the year ended 31. March 2024 Th& trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31" March 2024. The trustees have opted. under section 133 01 the Charitie5 Act 20111'the Charities Att'l, to prepare receipts and payments accounts Objectives and Aim5 The objective5 of 8SP are: To promote. 8nd support, the inh8bitants of Barnstaple and the surrounding 3rea and Such other local communities and in such orher parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees m3y from tirne to tirne think lit. to advance the Christian faith according to the Scripture5 in Barnstaple and Surrounding districts and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world 3s the tru5tee5 may from time to time think fit and to fulfil such other purposes which are excluslvely charitable according to the18w of Eng18nd and W31es. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision ol funds, 8oods, or services of 8ny kind including through the provision ol counselling and siApport in Barn5taple and surrounding districts 3nd in such other parts of the United Kingdom orthe world a5 the trustees may from lime to time think fit. To 3dvance educatlon In accordance wlth the Scriptures by such means as the trustees may think appropriate IncludlnE but not so as to limit the Eener31ity of the foregoing in the areas ol health, citizenship, community development, human rights, conflict resolution and the promotion of religious and racial harmony in Barnstaple and surrounding districts and in such other parts of the Unlted Kingdom or the world as the trusrees may from time to time thinkfit. BSP 5tHrted operations on 31 October 2009. The principal activity o* the charity is street pastor work under a licence agreement with the Ascension Trust. operations generally being on Saturd3y nights and occasionally other occasions as requested by the police. Publlc benefft The Trustees have considered the Charity Cornmis5ion guidance on public beneftt and considerthat the actwities of the charity meet its charitable objettives and provide 3 benefit to the public. The team activity over the 12-month period covered by this report h35 Continued on Saturday nights whenever there has been è team available to include a pr8yer pastor &ither at the base of the House of Pr3yer or from home. The team has not been keeping accurate record5 of all of its activitlE5 however, from the Patrol Reports prtsdueed for each evening, the following ficur@s have been gleaned. The team actually has provided a great deal more than the below 4nd the li8ures provided represent the confirmed mlnlmum. 17 Street Pastors & 5 Observers deployed over 36 nights, providing 540 hours on the streets 9 Prayer Pastors providing 185 hours of support to patrolling te8ms 3 inst8ntÈs of StrÈet Pastors calming aggressive situations 12 vulnerable individuals supported lrnostly due to excessive alcoholl 3 pairs of free flip IIop5 distributed 47 free drinks dispensed (this figure combines water zlven to aid those suffering from excessive alcohol intake and hot drinks to the homele55.1 O instances of first aid. 73 instances of removal ol glas5 bottles or broken glass from the 5treet5 2 instances where the Street P3stor5 have arranEed transport for stranded pÈople 14 slgniflcant falth convÈrsatlons11t mLJSt be noted here that Street Pastors are not street preachers.. these are instènces where people have spontaneously come to the team to ask questions or seek prayer) 37 orher signiflcanr conversations where people have been either requesting guidance on life 155ue5 or sirnply needing someone to talk to including homeless support with food & hot drink5. 8 instanc of information 2 in5t8nces of lost property being handed into CCTV mènageT. 6 sleeping bags supplied to homeles5.
Barnstaple Street Pastors TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT For the yeHr ended 31, March 2024 Achlevement and Perfortnance Charitable activltles Barnstaple Street Pastor5 IBSPS) continued to op@ratÈ throughout 2023124. The team has provided a vlsible, reassuring and supportive presence to users ol Barnstaple Town Centre on Saturday evenings whenover there hève been sufficient team members lin line with insurance requirementsl to operate. This will always include a dedicared prayer pastor either at base or praying from home. During the year, the team h35 Continued to use as its base ihe North Devon House of Prayer right in the centre ol Town, The timing of patro15 ha5 varied between 6pm and 2am on Sarurday evening depending upon the availablllty of team mÈmbÈr5. With earlier patro15, the team has encountered dlfferent groups of vulnerable people including younger peoplè along51dp those previously seen such as local rough sleepers. In the course of these encounters, thE team has provided practical sUPPOrt including food 3nd hor drinks as well a5 ernotional and spiritu81 help to those who they encounter. It ha5 been noticeable that whenever the teatn have been patrolling, the emotional and mental wellbeing 155ues that they have encountered have been signiflcaTrt and their support greatly appreciated. The team uses variou5 Item5 of literature to give away for those that feel they would like ongoing spirltu31 support including business cards to sign post individuals to the North Devon House of Prayer during the week. Patrols normally last lor around 4 hours and before ending patrols on any given night, BSPS wlll determine whether there is a need to continue patrolling dependin8 on the number ol people on the street, the presence of particular community tènsions and any incidents we may be de81ing with. Whilst out on patrol the team work In partnership with the on-duty CCTV operator using digital radios and door staff at the different licensed premises. The size of the team has remained about the samÈ For the year. 4 individuals were tralned in March 2024 with one mmencing patro15 and one progressing towards that. We have seen a small number of others joining to support the ream as prayer pa5tor5. At the same time othèr pastors have continued to struggle with health issues meatFing that. it has nDt been p055ible to provide patrols every weekend. As well a5 ernail, a team WhatsApp group was created to enable rnembers to communicate their availabllity on ? week-to-week basis. In addition to Saturd3y patrols. team members also tneet once a month for 3 breakfast as a way of supporting each other and keeping connected. The management team has tnet on three occasions wlthin thè perlod covered by this report to ensure proper oversight ènd manaBement of the team'5 operations. As a group* 8SP5 became members of the newly restarted Churche5 Together in Barnstaple in SÈprember 2023. This whole ministry can only be made possible and succe55ful by the glory of God and we continually glve our thanks and praise to Him. Volunteers The ch4rity is grateful for the volunteers who help in the organisation and runrEing of its prayer and patrol teams. Flnanclal review Thege financial staternents airn to show donors, contrlbutor5 3nd 5POn50rs how their money has been used and to give some idea of the effectiveness of members, Èfforts. The work of the charity Includ intangibles diffitult to rnea5ure- possibly the simplest belng how safe the people of Barn5taple feel on the streets on Saturd8y nights when we receive mhny positive words from people that have been helped and those who appreciate the pe8tÈ WÈ brlng to situations. There are cordial relationshlps with both the Police and door staff at the various locations in the town and on occa5ion5 SP5 have been requestod to calm or help situations which may become inllarned if ollicial action is taken. The incoming re50urce5 for the period were £1,22412023.. £7,362) and outgoing resources were £3,46212023.' £2,822) The Cash b313nce at 31, March 2024 was £6,24512023.' E8,4841. The funds in hand will provide for training in the next finantial yèÈr, both For retraining ol existing members and new. To minimise costs, where possible thi5 will be carried out with tsthÈr strÈet pastor orgznisations in Devon & Somorset. The accounts have not independently reviewed. Page 4
Barnstaple Street Pastors TRUSTEE5 ANNUAL REPORT For the year ended 31. March 2024 Reserves pollcy The trustees con5Ider the rerVeS held at the year end to be sufficient for the ongoing needs of the charity. structure, GOverance and Management GovernlnB document B8rnstapSe Street Pastors IBSPI 5 a Charirable Incorporated Or88nisation ICIOI governed by a trust deed dBted 6 October 2019. Formerly incorporated on 12 August 2010, Barn5taple Streei Pastors wa5 a company limited by guarantee ICRN 734454913nd registered as B charity on 2, March 2011, operating under the licencÈ agreement signed with the Ascension Trust. It converted to a CIO Sn October 2019. Trustees are appointed by seeking ppIe with relevant skills and experience. Induction and training are provided on a personal basis as appropriate. The trustees meet between 2 and 4 times a year. Reference and Administration Detalls Reglstered name Barnstaple Street Pastors Reglsiered Charlty rbumber 1140645 Prlncipal address 19 Redlands Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX312NY Trustee5 Name Roger Bartlett Brian Tancock D3vid Eckhardt Gareth Owens Position Chair Treasurer Secr@t8ly SP Coordinator AppolntmentslRe51gnatlons Resigned 31, October 2023 Commlttee Member5 Name Derek G3unt Glyn Harding Liz Honeysett Andrew Harvey-Bryant Lloyd Huxtable Clive Magon Team Leader Team Leader Team Leader Team Leader Tearn Leader Committee AsSlStant Approved bythe board of trustees on 10 Oecember 2024 and slgned on its behalfby.. r Bartlett, Chair Page 5
BarStaple Street Pastors RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS for thÈ Year ended 3151 March 2024 2023 Total 2022 Totsl UnrestrScted funds Restricted funds Restrlcte d lunds RecelptS Donationsfrom Barnstaple churches Donations from other organizations and individuals 500 1365 2998 730 893 724 3000 Total recelpts 1224 4363 3000 1,623 Payments Payment5 to Ascension Trust Training and uniforms Equipment and consumables Rental of communlcation equipment Tithe of income to slmi13r charities Induction and celebrations of street pastors CCPAS disclosure Service Premises Rent INDHOPI 1,157 1,318 152 I,ooo 620 96 692 600 96 144 145 690 462 141 Total payments 3,462 2,822 980 Net recelpts / Ipayrnentsl -2,238 1,541 643 Reconciliation ol funds Tr8n5fer between funds Total Fund5 brought forward 5,485 3.944 3,000 3,944 Total Funds carrled forward 3,246 3,000 5,485 3,000 3,944 Page 6
Barnstaple Street Pastors STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ForThe Year ending 3151 March 2024 2023 Total 2022 Totdl Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds Restritted Funds Flxed Assets Current Assets Stock @ Start ol Year Stock Alter 25% Depreciation /Year Cash zt bank 1,222 13061 6,246 509 11271 5,484 637 3.tM)O 3000 3944 7,162 13,0001 5,866 4,454 With Restricted Funds RemovÈd Current Liabilities Creditors Ascension Trust 12001 13301 4LK) Total Assets less Liabilitie5 3,962 3,000 5,536 3,0 4,054 Page 7
Barn$taple Street Pastors NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Year Endlng 31. March 2024 l. A¢countinB Policies Basls of preparlng the financial statements and assessment of going concern These accounts have been prepared on a receipt5 and payment5 ba515 a5 permitled by law for stnallercharStle5. The trustees ton5ider that there are no rnaterial uncert8lntles about the th8rlty's ability to contlnue as a going concern. MovemeTrt in Funds Balance IncomÈ Expendlture Transfers Balance I" Apr 2023 2,785 3,000 2,700 31" Mar 2024 1866 3,000 1.382 General Fund RÈsiricted: Tralning and uniform fvnd 1224 12,1431 11,3181 Total Fund5 8,485 1224 134611 6,248 Balance I" Apr 2022 3,944 Income Expenditure Transfer5 Balance 31" Mar 2023 2.785 3,000 General Fund Restrlcted.. 1,663 12.8221 Training and uniform fund 2,700 2,70D Total Funds 3,944 7,363 12.8221 8,485 The training and uniform fund- restricted donation5 made to support the training and unifortn costs of street Pastors. There 15 a 25% /year depreciation on stock. Ascension Trust Under the licence aereement with the Ascension Tru5L BSP agree to pay 15% of the intome of the charity or £200 as a mlnimum quarterlyi to the Ascenslon Trust as a man8Eement licence fee to cover their support C05t5 and £2m public liability insurance. 4. Trustee remuneiatlon and benefits None of the trustees havE been paid 3ny remuneration or received any benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity ent5 werE approved by the 8oard of fru5tees on JO December 2024 and were $Ened on its beh3lf by.. rtlett, Chai Page 8