Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 October 2023 Period start date To 30 September 2024 Period end date
Charity name: South Northants Community Responders
Charity registration number: 1149153
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To support the relief of sickness and the preservation of good health by the provision of trained first response volunteers |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Attend medical emergencies as directed by the East Midlands Ambulance Service, or its successors, prior to the arrival of a rapid response vehicle or ambulance. The provision of first aid & medical emergency cover at public events, and medical emergency training to the wider public |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees confirm they understand the public benefit undertaken by the charity |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The charity does not issue grants to other organisations, so a policy is not deemed necessary |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Training is provided to Community First Responders enabling their skill set development which can be taken forward into personal & business environments. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Our volunteers give their time freely & without return to attend patients in a timely manner to provide initial medical services ahead of the ambulance arrival & provide BLS care where appropriate |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During this accounting period we have maintained our Community First Responder volunteers at 45 Attended 2142 patient allocations in support of East Midlands Ambulance Service We provided 32 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Use of Bleed Kit training sessions to 669 members of the local community Provided medical cover at 40 local events. Both EMAS and patients have benefitted from the support provided by Responders , and the wider community now benefits from a greater number of people capable of performing CPR |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
2023/2024 sought to maintain the size of the volunteer team. This was comfortably met for volunteer numbers, activity levels, & the level of income & capital growth. Whilst volunteers will respond to job allocations in their own vehicles, the scheme has operated two liveried response vehicles and a Medical Treatment Unit enabling us to provide a more professional service at events |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The scheme does generate income from medical product sales & event income, which is supplemented by donations & grant income. Income levels decreased by 17%. This was primarily caused by a reduction in opportunities for event income, following the revision to the Purple Guide. We anticipate event income will continue to decline in 2024/2025 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total Income £61k Net profit after depreciation £5k Equity £97k, comprised of Fixed Assets £52k, (Equipment/F&F £27k, vehicles £24k). Current assets £51k (Stock £8k, cash at bank £43k). Current Liabilities £1k |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The timing of the year end reflects receipt of event income at its peak. The funds from events, together with the sustained level of donations and grants this year have allowed SNCR to opt for prudence in terms of cash held. This enables us to operate during our lean income periods (winter/spring), whilst also continuing to grow our activities by recruiting more volunteers into rural locations. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £21k |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
22/23 in brackets Events £14k (21k) Sale of goods £8k (20k) Grants £6k (15k) Donations £27k (17k) Sale of asset £4k (nil) |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The charity does not have an investment policy, and adopts zero risk, utilising interest earning savings accounts only. Given the fluctuations of investments & the possibility of urgent need of our reserves, the trustees are risk averse |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal risks facing the charity can be split into Operational & Financial All identified operational risks are reviewed by the Operational Team, with all significant risks reported and reviewed by the trustees. None reported in this year. The Trustees have reviewed both the Operational & Financial elements and express the opinion that the charity remains a going concern The current level of reserves are deemed to be adequate for the size of the charity |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
N/A | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Potential trustees are nominated & voted on board by the existing trustees. We have broadened our scope to seek external personnel to the board. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Charity trustees are selected in accordance with the constitution, namely, that they should have regard to the skills, knowledge & experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Charity is managed by an Operations Team who report to the Trustees There has been a significant revision to the trustees within the year 2024/2025 in order to separate out Operation Team members. New trustees are also listed below for clarification |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Whilst the Charity is independent of the ambulance authority, it does work closely with the Community Response Team within the East Midlands Ambulance Service |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | South Northants Community Responders |
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| Other name the charity uses | SNCR |
| Registered charity number | 1149153 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Haddons, West Haddon Road, Ravensthorpe, Northampton, NN6 8ET |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Kevin Perryman | Chair | Oct 24 - | |||||
| Stephenie Carpenter |
Full Yr | ||||||
| Sian Bartlett | Full Yr | ||||||
| Simon Crossley | Oct 24 - | ||||||
| JoyFlanagan | April 25 - | ||||||
| MandyLowe | Fullyr – resigned Oct 24 | ||||||
| Anne Mason | Fullyr – resigned Oct 24 | ||||||
| Steve Gibson | Fullyr – resigned Oct 24 | ||||||
| Lee Attwood | Fullyr – resigned Oct 24 | ||||||
| Laura Stanton | Fullyr – resigned Oct 24 | ||||||
| EllyAttwood | Fullyr – resigned Oct 24 | ||||||
| David Smith | Fullyr – resigned Oct 24 | ||||||
| Martin Wilkes | Fullyr – resigned Oct 24 | ||||||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A |
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| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | ||||||
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Sian Bartlett Signature(s) Kevin Perryman Sian Bartlett Full name(s) Kevin Perryman Position (eg Secretary, Chair Secretary Chair, etc) Date 21/07/2025
South Northants Community Responders
Profit and Loss Report
01 October, 2023 - 30 September, 2024
Analysis Type: All, Analysis Category: All
| Sales |
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| 4000 - Sales - Products 8,664.60 |
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| 4010 - Sales - Events 14,398.00 |
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| 4100 - Donations: Unrestricted 8,346.36 |
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| 4101 - Donations: Restricted 929.64 |
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| 4102 - Donations: Gift Aid Recovery 2,016.27 |
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| 4104 - Grants (Restricted) 6,500.00 |
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| 4107 - Donations: Regular Givers: Individuals - Non Gift Aid 10.00 |
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| 4108 - Donations: Regular Givers: Organisations (Local Lotto/Amazon) 637.30 |
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| 4109 - Donations: Collection Boxes/Sumup 382.25 |
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| 4110 - Donations: Events 815.00 |
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| 4111 - Donations: Memory Giving 532.91 |
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| 4112 - Donations: Non-Regular Givers: Individuals (Just Giving/The Big Give) 4,808.43 |
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| 4113 - Donations: Non-Regular Givers: Organisations (Parish Councils) 3,768.62 |
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| 4114 - Donations: EMAS 4,122.45 |
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| 4115 - Donations: DONATE 563.90 |
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| 4200 - Sale of Assets 4,500.00 |
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| 4900 - Other income 3.33 |
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| 4906 - Interest Received 719.50 |
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| Total Sales | £61,718.56 |
| Direct Expenses | |
| 5000 - Cost of Sales - Goods 13,096.32 |
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| 5050 - Sub-Contractors 1,977.60 |
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| 5100 - Carriage on Purchases | 68.66 | |
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| 7804 - Medical Consumables | 1,615.46 | |
| Total Direct Expenses | £16,758.04 | |
| GROSS PROFIT / LOSS | £44,960.52 | |
| Overheads | ||
| 6001 - Advertising | 29.98 | |
| 7100 - Rent | 3,000.00 | |
| 7130 - Premises Insurance | 301.84 | |
| 7300 - Vehicle Fuel | 3,268.17 | |
| 7306 - Vehicle Leasing | -1,142.40 | |
| 7310 - Vehicle Repair and Servicing | 5,983.20 | |
| 7320 - Vehicle Licences | -100.00 | |
| 7330 - Vehicle Insurance | 4,832.26 | |
| 7340 - Miscellaneous Vehicle Expenses | 686.93 | |
| 7430 - Entertainment | 1,142.00 | |
| 7500 - Printing | 17.39 | |
| 7510 - Postage and Carriage | 22.48 | |
| 7520 - Office Stationery | 236.66 | |
| 7530 - Telephone | 38.88 | |
| 7550 - Computer & Software | 42.00 | |
| 7620 - Consultancy & Professional Fees | 335.00 | |
| 7630 - Business Insurance | 866.80 | |
| 7800 - Repairs and Renewals | 250.41 | |
| 7900 - Bank Charges and Interest | 96.75 | |
| 7901 - Card payment fees | 30.60 | |
| 8020 - Plant and Machinery Depreciation | 6,583.00 | |
| 8030 - Office Equipment and IT Depreciation | 144.00 | |
| 8040 - Fixtures and Fittings Depreciation | 177.00 | |
| 8050 - Motor Vehicles Depreciation | 6,106.00 | |
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| 8200 - General Expenses 690.52 |
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| 8220 - Clothing Costs 3,531.34 |
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| 8230 - Training Costs 2,289.34 |
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| 8270 - Currency Charges 60.00 |
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| 9999 - Mispostings Account 26.00 |
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| Total Overheads | £39,546.15 |
| NET PROFIT / LOSS | £5,414.37 |
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South Northants Community Responders
Balance Sheet Report
To: 30 September, 2024
| ASSETS | |
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| Fixed Assets | |
| 0020 - Capital Equipment - Cost 51,439.95 |
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| 0021 - Capital Equipment - Accumulated Depreciation -25,472.00 |
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| 0030 - Office equipment and IT - Cost 1,349.91 |
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| 0031 - Office equipment and IT - Accumulated Depreciation -522.00 |
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| 0040 - Fixtures and fittings - Cost 1,335.84 |
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| 0041 - Fixtures and fittings - Accumulated Depreciation -627.00 |
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| 0050 - Motor Vehicles - Cost 36,200.00 |
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| 0051 - Motor Vehicles - Accumulated Depreciation -11,776.00 |
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| Total Fixed Assets | £51,928.70 |
| Current Assets | |
| 1000 - Stock - Raw Materials 428.54 |
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| 1020 - Stock - Finished Goods 8,069.67 |
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| 1100 - Trade Debtors 249.00 |
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| 1200 - Treasurers 20658668 2,206.15 |
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| 1210 - Cash 18.37 |
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| 1240 - Unrestricted Reserve 21319560 18,670.98 |
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| 1260 - PayPal 234.66 |
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| 1290 - Events 31152568 1,074.48 |
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| 1300 - 32 Day Notice Account 20,894.48 |
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| Total Current Assets | £51,846.33 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | £103,775.03 |
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| LIABILITIES | |
| Current Liabilities | |
| 1270 - David Smith - Expenses 29.78 |
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| 1280 - Operations - Expenses 301.84 |
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| 2100 - Trade Creditors 607.15 |
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| Total Current Liabilities | £938.77 |
| Future Liabilities | |
| Total Future Liabilities | £0.00 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | £938.77 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS | £102,836.26 |
| EQUITY | |
| Net Profit / Loss 102,836.26 |
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| Net Profit / Loss (prior year(s)) 97,421.89 |
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| Net Profit / Loss (current year) 5,414.37 |
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| TOTAL EQUITY | £102,836.26 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of South Northants Community Responders On accounts for the year 2024 Charity no 1149153 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 September 2024 .
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Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Date: 05/08/2025
Signed:
Name: Kieren Cooper
Relevant professional FCA
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address: Bay Tree House, 2 Church Hill
Ravensthorpe
Northampton NN6 8EP
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IER
Year End 2024
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of Nothing to disclose any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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IER
Year End 2024