SHREWSBURY STREtr PASTORS ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 PASTOP Shrewsbury Street Pastors Annual Report 202312024 The Trustees preserrt by tls Trust Deed dated 8 their annual report and people. We work in August 2011. The charity financial statements for partnership with the was registered WFih the police, local authorities the period ended 31 st Charity Commission on March 2024. Trustees and other voluntary 28 October 2011 and organisations to achieve have adopted the artwities commenced on our goals and attain provisions of the Charities 12th November 2011. greater social cohesion in (SORP) {FRS 102) 'Accounting and our community. Reporting by Charities,: Stalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), FinancAal Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,, and the Charibes Ad 2011 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. The trustees are the group of people charged th the g0Veman of the charity. No trustee has any financial interest in the chartty. The chanty is govemed and managed by a Management Commttt which meets every months. The method of appointment of trustees is set out in the Trust Deed. Street Pastors Core Values The Street Pastor Movement embraces Christians from a range of denominations with a passion for Jesus and for the bettement of the communty, who adhere to the foll0vn9 five (5) core values.. Objectlves and activities 1.The Sacredness and Sanctty of Human Ltfe 2.Valuing and Honouring the Communty 3.Being a Person of Integrity 4.Taking Personal Responsibilty 5.Promoting the Growth and Development of the Individual to their Fullest Potential As a Local Initiative of the Global Street Pastor Movement, our mission is to engage. train and mobilize Christian volunteers from different churches, to be relevant in public lrfe as salt and light addressing issues of vulnerability and social exctusion through the principle of caring, listening and helping Slructure, governance and management The charty is constituted as an unincorporated charity and is governed
SHREWSBURY STREET PAoR5 ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024 Shrewsbury Street Pastors 31 March 2024 Independent Examinèr: Working name of charity Helen Pierce FCA W R Partners Chartered Accountants Belmont House Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6LG Shrewsbury Street Pastors Trustees Pete Lawton. Chaiman Pauline Jones, Secretary Jo Neale Bankers: Our Office Space We have premises by Rowley's House- Mfftite Hart House. 1 Hill's Lane, Shrewsbury SY1 1QU where we now pay rent for these offices. Bemard l<nopp Carole Donoghue Ivan Hacking Dee Pk)szay Christine finker The Co-operative bank P.O.Box 250 Dew House Southway Skelmersdale HQ Volunteers We now have some volunteers who come inlo our offices to provide support for the worknngs ofthe Gharty. These volunteers are supported by the Director of Operations. Registered Charity Number: WN86 1144473 Registered Address: White Hart House, 1 Hill's Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QU Our fund-raising adivities are organised by our Friends of Shrewsbury Street Pastors Group. They arrange events such as concerts, jumble sales and raffles. Webslte: vhvw.street astors.o llocationslshrewsbu .uk Emall address . shrewsbury@streetpastors. org.uk 21 Page
SHREWSBURY STREET PAsfoRS ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024 Mlsslon Statemont St Lawren,& Church. Church Stretton. Bamabas Communty Church, Shrewsbury. Hoty Trinity Church. Much Wenlock. Belle Vue Methodist Church. Bayston Hill Methodist Church Catholic Cathedral, Shrewsbury. St Gilès & St Eata's Church, Shrewsbury. Christ Church, Bayston Greek Orthodox Church, Shrewsbury. Sevem Loop Parishes. Our mission is to train volunteers drawn from Christian churches of different denominations to provide a listening ear and practical help to the socially marginalised and the needy. We typically patrol the streets of Shrewsbury on Friday and Saturday nights and work in partnership with the police, local councils and a range of voluntary and statutory organisations in order to reach and help all Ihose in need. Prayer support Prayer for the work of the Shrewsbury Street Pastors is vital, as we seek God's strength and motivation for this work, spiritual resour$ of grace and love. the safety and protection of the Street Pastors, financial provision for the initiative and God's guidance for its development. Prayer support for Shrewsbury Slfeet Pastors has a Prayer CTrordinator and other volunteers. There are eight regular Prayer Supporters, who meet with others from time to time or pray with the team before they go OLrt on the streets. Bomere Heath Methodist Church Church of the Holy Spirit. Harlescott. Emmanuel Church, Harlescott. Hoty Trinty Church, Belle Vue. Hope Church, Harlescott. Riversway Elim Church, Harlescott. Salvation Army, Shrewsbury. Shellon and Oxon Christ Church, Bicton. Shrewsbury Abbey, St Andrev/s Churth. Craven Am. St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury. St Petefs Church, Monknioor. St. IdNfjnifred's RC Church, Crowmoor. Hoty Trinity Churches, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury United Refomied Church. Shrewsbury. St Cuthberfs Church. Clungunford. The Gospel is the reason for what we do birt is not al the forefront of what we say. We are non-judgmental in our approach and will give time and help to anyone and everyone we meet. Each Street Pastor volunteer has a Prayer Partner or Buddy, who pray for them regulady, especially when they are on patrol. We had some Prayer Pastors who were able to mentor and pray for the team members when there have been difficult or challenging incidents. But we have no volunteers in this posttion at the moment. Support from local ¢hurche8 Since its fom)ation. Shrewsbury Street Paslors has been actively supported by the following churches. This vital support is greatly appreciated. bert Road, Evangeliral Church, Oswestry. All Saints and Sl Michael's Church. Casllefields. Wem Baptist Church. Several Churches also offer prayer for Shrewsbury Street Pastors and involve home groups, who offer support and prayers for the Town and all who work in the night-time economy in Shrewsbury Town Centre.
SHREWSBURY STREET PASTORS ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 A primary function is the protection of young adutts who Come from a wide catchment area to socialise in Shrewsbury's town centre on a weekend. While many of Shrewsbury's venues provide a relatively safe place for people to meet, inevitably some encounter difficulty following a heady cocktail of too much alcohol, recreational drugs, high emotions and relationship difficulties. Part of the mission 1$ to intervene fore peoFAe call the emergency services. providing pmptive support for people in the town centre. The servio is welcomed for being direct and irnpartial, providing support in a non-judgmental way. Addrtional services include the referral of individuals with mental health issues to supporting organisations such as The Samarttans and Shropshire Mental Health CharTty known locally as "Sanctuary" Our training includes Suicide Prevention, First Aid, Radio Training, Drugs and Alcohol. Youth Culture and Mental Health First Aid. This training is provided by professional specialists. We monitor rough sleepers. ensuring that The Shrewsbury Ark Day Centre for homeless people is notrfied when necessary and we do what we can to keep them safe. There has been an expansion of the support provided to the homefess with a greater emphasis on those with mental health issues as well as those who are now refeed to as street sleepers. We have a support vehide, called The Donkey shared with West Mercia Police, which we use as a Safe Place to get vulnerable people off the streets. This is used alongside our walking patrols which consist of 3- 6 trained volunt68TS, accompanied by a drrver and helper on our support vehicle. Our teams keep an eye on everyone out at the vfftkends to ensure they are as safe as possible, keeping those inebriated away from the potential danger of the River Sevem. Vle can provide water to those dehydrated, flip-flops to those who cannot walk in their shoes. a Spa blanket to those who are cold, a sick bag so taxis will take them home, or a phone call to those who are separated from friends or family to reunite them. or lollipops to defuse aggression. More challenging are those tEople who have suicide tendencies, mental health issues, or relationship problems. The teams are trained to recognise who needs professional intervention and can make referrals to Sanctuary, a partnership wrth Shropshire Mental Heatth Charity, Samaritans, the local Neighbourhood POling team and us. Our teams are trained to listen and be noTriudgmental in their approath to everyone, helping wtth whatever is needed, whether tt is a plaster. a tissue or a prayer rf requested. We work with any of the homeless people at the weekend when all other support is unavailable. We can offer hot drinks, biscuits, blankets, Winter Survival kit, which includes socks, a hat, gloves etc. and referral to other professional agencies if required. We Garry first aid equipment with us. so we Can clean wounds, supply plasters, call an ambulance rf necessary or do whatever is required. The River Sevem runs in a loop through the centre of our town, which means all the nighttime venues are within two minutes. walk from a very fast flowing river prone to flooding, so keeping revellers safe, and people who are at significant risk of committing suicide is a lrfe4hreatening reality. Shrewsbury's vibrant night-time economy serves a large rural area of our county. Shrewsbury has retained the prestigious Purple Flag award in recognition of a 'Safe Place, to paty. street Pastors was influential in achieving this award. All volunteers remain motivated and committed to our work on the streets. Street Pastor teams are a constant factor now in town as we are out every weekend. Our local young people generally go out for the evening with friends, but they know that Shrew5bury Street Pastors are there rf things get difficult and start to go wrong. We have a proven trad( record, and wè are now recognised by young people who Can trust that we are there to support and help them, as necessary. Young people are now proartrve in finding us when Ihey need us and will approach the door staff to call us on their radios. We have established links and have a good reputation with all the main support agencies in the localty such as Shrewsbury Mental Health services, Sarnaritans, Police. Ambulance and Fire and Rescue services. We also liaise dosely with Taxi Marshalls to ensure people get home safely.
SHREWSBURY STREET PASTORS ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 The door slaff Gontact us, using their Pu&Watch radios, a recognised method of communication when they need help with issues involving alcohol. drugs, minor first aid requirements, suicide threats or a mental health crisis as they know our teams are trained and able to help. Our trustees have established a fundraisirKJ wothng group. The aim of this group is to raise funds to pay office rental but also to equip the new support vehicle that has been supplied by the (Thice of the Police and Crime Commissioner. At the start of the new year. we launched a recrurtment campaign local churches, and this has resulted in 5 new Street Pastors starting their training recently. We also have 5 volunteers who have indicated that they will serve as support vehicle drivers and buddies. We V11 continue to work with the local churches to recruit more volunteers to serve a5 Streel Pastors out on the streets of Shrewsbury. During the year ahead.. Our priority is to recrutt more volunteers as Street Pastors and Prayer Pastors through promotion to churches throughout Shropshire. . We will continue to promote -The Friends of Shrewsbury Street Pastors.. which was launched on 28 November 2013. Its aim is to encourage all Shropshire people, companies and organisations, to become involved with SSP, raise regular funds and promote the initiative. Continue to promote SSP and raise awareness of the initiative amongst the local media, churches and other relevant organisations in Shropshire. To attend local events to have a presen and promote SSP, with a view to recruiting new volunteers and raising funds. Most of this tssk will invariably be carried out by the Friends of SSP volunteer group. Collaborate with other SPIS in West Mercia (there are now 61, the Midlands and Wales Regions, in training volunteers. Refresher training for existing traird volunteers is planned in 2024, and also other relevant training. such as First Aid, Suicide Prevention and River Safety. . Continue to attend meetings of Team Shrewsbury, West Mercia Police, Churches Together Shw9bUry, Pubwatch and other relevant organisations with a view to w01ng in partnership on local initiatives, to help keep the streets of Shrewsbury safer for all who live and work here and visit the town centre, partiGularly on weekend nights. . Continue to be an active member of Team Shrewsbury. . Continue to invtte and encourage any interested persons, in particular potèntial recruits, to join the street Pastors patrol as an Observer. . Advise and assist other Shropshire towns, and towns wthin West Mercia Police area, with the setting up of an SPI in those areas. This is also known as Church in action on the streets.
SHREWSBURY STREEf PASTORS ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31 March 2024 Rgsgrv•s pollcy The Trustees are of the opinion that the charity shoukj have unStrICted reserves equivalent to approximately three lo six mnths experKlriure. and the charity intends to l)udd up the free reserves and maintain them al such a level. Approval This report was approved by the board of trustees on 07 Octoter 2024 and signed on ts behalf. Stophen Jon0$ Dlroctor of Operatlons
SHREWSBURY STREET PASTORS ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SHREWSBURY STREET PASTORS forthe year ended 31 March 2024 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Set out in this report. Respertive responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charitvs trustee5 are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit 15 not required for this period under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It Is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515}Ibl of the Charities Artl. and stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basi5 of Independent examinerfs statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commisslon. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a compari50n of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the account5 present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect. the requirements: to keep accounting records In accordance with settion 130 of the Charities Act, to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met- or 2. to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in orderto enoble a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Helen Pierce FCA WR Partners Chartered Accountants Belmont House Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6LG Signature Date P October 2024
SHREWSBURY STREET PASTORS ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 SHREWSBURY sfREET PAsfoRS RECEDYS AND PAYMENfs ACCOUNT for the year ended 31 Mareb 2024 UDrestri¢ted Funds 2024 Unrestri¢ted Fund 2023 Notes RECEIwrs Voluntary receipts.. Receipts from donor5 Grants from organÉsations Other donations Contributions for training and uniforni Gift aid 2,750 25,198 4(10 127 28,475 17.269 14,101 358 31.728 Investmeni income Employment allowance.. 2023 Employment allowance: 2024 Insurance rendS 713 1.041 Totsl receipts 34.033 31.728 PAYMENTS Charitable a¢tiVTties Governance costs 27280 840 28,12 27.851 780 28,631 ASSET AND INVESTMENT P17RCHASES Fixthres, fJttin8s and equipment 1,056 4.478 Total p¥4yments 29,176 33,109 CASH FUNDS BROUGHf FORWARD 23,756 25.137 INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH FOR THE YEAR 4,857 (1.381) CASH FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
5HREWSBURY STREEf PASTORS ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 SHREWSBURY STREET PASTORS STATEMEIYT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ai 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Unrestrieted Fund$ 2023 CASH FUNDS Bank accounts Cash in hand 28218 395 23.602 154 Totsl cash funds 28,613 ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY'S OWN USE Unrestricted Funds 2024 Current value Cost Fixtures, fittings and equipmenl 4A70 Signed on b¢half of the trustees: Stephen Jones Director of Operations Date: P October 2024
5HREWSBURY sfREET PASTORS ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 SHREWSBURY STREET PAsfoRS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2024 l. Accounling policiej 1.1 Basi5 of accounting The financial teMentS of the ¢harity. which is a public benefrt entity under FRS 102, have been prepad in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice 4pplicabl¢ to charities preparing their a¢¢ounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable ID the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effective l January 2019),. Financial RetM)rting Stsndard 102 The Financlxl Reporting Standard applicable in th¢ UK and Rcpublic of Ireland, and th¢ Charities Act 2011. The flnancial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 1.2 Assets retsined for the charity's own use Assets r¢tsined for the ¢hariWs own use are stated at cost le&$ depreciation. Depr¢¢iation is calculated ts) write off the cost or valuation of f]xed assety less any residual value. over their useful lives as follows: Fixtures. fittings and equipment- 2/0 on a reduciD8 balance bosis. Vehicle - 25•/ts on a reducAn8 balance basis. 2. Inv¢s¢meDt income 2024 2023 Bank xnt¢r¢5t receivabl¢
SHREWSBURY STREET PASTORS ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 SHREWSBURY STREET PASTOKS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs for the yur ended 31 March 2024 3. Payments: Cb*rit2bk activities Activities undertake direetty Support costs Totsl 2024 Totsl 2023 Strtel patrols Uniforn) Training and fA)nf¢rences Consumables Telephone and rddio expenses Ascension Trust li¢¢nce R¢pairs and maintenance Postsge and ststionery Computer consumables Wages and salaries Employer's NI Payroll costs Employee Pension contributions Employer Pension contributions P¢nsion servi¢¢ charges Vehicle expenses Mileage and travelling claims Insurdnce Sundries 273 458 710 273 458 710 76 798 1,101 1,146 1.183 133 617 16,53? 1,065 180 494 297 180 2.200 295 24 78 882 882 266 520 15.163 1,041 165 564 339 266 520 15,163 1,041 165 339 180 38 112 245 272 38 112 245 272 Fundraising and publi¢ity lJ72 lJ72 745 Rent Light and heal 3J33 160 3J33 160 667 40 3,660 27,280 27,851 111 Pdge.
SHREWSBURY STREET PASfoR5 ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024 SHREWSBURY STREET PASTOILS NOTES TO THE FINANCLIL STATEMEiYrs for the year ended 31 March 2024 4. Payments: Govtrnallce tojts 2024 2023 Accountancy 780 780