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2025-09-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 1 Oct 2024 To Period end date 30 Sept 2025 Charity name: South Northants Community Responders

Charity registration number: 1149153

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
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

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SORP reference
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
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 38
Attended 2160 patient allocations in
support of East Midlands Ambulance
Service
We provided 24 Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR), first aid & bleed kit
training sessions to 1,207 members of
the local community (almost twice last
year’s members of the public)
We provided medical cover at 35 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

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 2024/2025 sought to maintain the size of
the volunteer team. Unfortunately we saw
a dip in volunteers during the course of
the year, from 45 to 38, and we have
maintained ongoing recruitment activity.
That said we attended more patients than
in the previous year.
Whilst volunteers will respond to job
allocations in their own vehicles, the
scheme has operated three liveried
response vehicles and a Medical
Treatment Unit enabling us to provide a
more professional service at events
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 35%. Whilst a
reduction was anticipated it was greater
than forecast. The introduction of the
revised Purple Guide in early 2025
reduced our opportunities for event
income (26%), and we also saw an 11%
reduction in donations.
We anticipate event income will stabilise
during 2025/2026 at circa £15k, and we
have lately been joined by a volunteer to
focus upon donations & grants with the
aim of restoring our levels of donation &
grant income. However we believe this
will always be a significant challenge in
the current economic climate.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 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
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Total Income £39k
Net loss after depreciation £12k
Equity £90k,
comprised of Fixed Assets £54k,
(Equipment/F&F £30k, vehicles £24k).
Current assets £36k (cash at bank £34).
Current Liabilities £1k
Whilst we saw a reduction in income
levels, we also experienced an increase
in overheads by 12%, primarily due to
vehicle repairs & servicing. Hence the net
loss. However we managed to absorb this
from cash balances, rather than
impacting upon cash reserves.
Our prudent depreciation policy provides
for vehicles, defibrillators, F&F and office
equipment at 20%. Items with less than 5
years life expectancy are deemed
consumables.
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. SNCR opts
for prudence in terms of maintaining
reserve 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 and
providing themwith kit.
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 There are no uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going concern.
The business has a robust equity value,
and adequate cash reserves.
Forecasting on from YTD figures 25/26,
we anticipate a return to nominal profit
for the upcoming year end.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 23/24 in brackets
Events £11k (14k)
Sale of goods £3k (8k)
Grants £0k (6k)
Donations £24k (27k)
Sale of asset £0k (4k)
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
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 and gained
external personnel to the board.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
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 was a significant revision to the
trustees within the year 2024/2025 in
order to separate out Operation Team
members.
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
Other name the charity uses SNCR
Registered charity number 1149153
Charity’s principal address The Haddons, West Haddon Road,
Ravensthorpe, Northampton, NN6 8ET

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Kevin Perryman Chair Full Yr
Stephenie
Carpenter		 Full Yr
Sian Bartlett Secretary Full Yr
Simon Crossley Full Yr
Joy Flanagan Full Yr

– 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
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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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees charity’s trustees
Signature(s)Kevin Perryman
Sian Bartlett
Full name(s)Kevin Perryman
Sian Bartlett
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Chair
Secretary
Date28 May 2026		 Kevin Perryman Sian Bartlett
Kevin Perryman

South Northants Community Responders

Year-End Financial Report For the Year Ended 30[th] September 2025

1. Executive Summary

On behalf of the trustees of South Northants Community Responders, I am pleased to present our year-end financial report for the period ending 30[th] September 2025. This past year has been a challenging environment for raising funds for our voluntary organisation. We remain committed to transparency, e�ective governance, and the careful stewardship of all funds entrusted to us by our donors and supporters.

Despite the challenges presented during the year, South Northants Community Responders remained focused on delivering our mission to provide emergency medical aid to people living and working in our local community. We are grateful to our supporters, volunteers and partners who made our work possible.

achievements, and demonstrates our continued commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship of donor contributions.

2. Financial Overview
Total Income: £39,647.85
Total Expenses: £51,913.23
Net Surplus /Defcit: £12,265.38
3. Income Breakdown
Product Sales £3,550.80
Event Sales £10,570.50
Course Sales £374.81
Donations £20,122.30
Grants £0.00
EMAS Fuel £4296.60
Interest £732.84
Total Income £39,647.85
4. Expense Breakdown
Cost of Sales – Product £2,630.16
Cost of Sales – Courses £954.20
Cost of Sales - Events £815.40
Medical Consumables £2,253.67
Carriage on Purchases £35.00
Vehicle Costs £22,196.60
Overheads £9,370.20
Depreciation £13,658.00
Total Expenses £51,913.23
5. Assets and Liabilities
Fixed Assets £54,470.84
Liquid Assets £36,205.29
Total Liabilities £561.56
Total Equity £90,114.57

6. Financial Impact Summary

requiring mechanical repairs for them to remain safe and on-the-road. An additional vehicle was purchased and fitted out in anticipation of the recall of the EMAS supplied vehicle currently located in Daventry.

Income was down by a total of £22,103 compared with 2024. This is represented by Product Sales down by £5,113, Events down by £3,827 and Donations down by £9,221. Overheads were reduced from £11,747 in 2024 to £9,370 this year.

Product sales have been impacted by the reduction in order for community defibrillators and cabinets possibly due these now being present in most communities. Whilst total donations are down by £9,222, a majority of this is represented by one donation of £4,000 made in 2024.

Grants were zero for this year, down from £6,500 in 2024, £3,000 is 2023 and £22,053 in 2022.

7. Activities and Impact

Our responders have made a tangible di�erence to patient outcomes and helped ease pressure on frontline NHS resources.

8. Looking Forward

9. Governance and Compliance

South Northants Community Responders is a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity No. 1149153). We operate in full compliance with the Charity Commission’s guidance and our governing document. Our accounts are prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) where applicable.

The charity is overseen by a board of volunteer trustees who meet regularly to ensure strategic direction, compliance, and financial accountability.

Financial Report Prepared by:

Martin Wilkes Deputy Scheme Coordinator South Northants Community Responders 20/10/2025

Supporting information

Total Total Total Total
Sales YE2025 YE2024 YE2023 YE2022 Notes
Sales - Product £3,550.80 £8,664.60 £18,423.67 £13,030.00 iPad/Cabinets/CFR Clothing
Sales - Events £10,570.50 £14,398.00 £23,313.50 £13,001.00
Sales - Courses £374.81 £0.00 £1,754.66 £0.00
Donations £20,122.30 £22,343.68 £23,775.91 £11,331.23
Grants £0.00 £6,500.00 £3,000.00 £22,053.81
EMAS - Fuel £4,296.60 £4,122.45 £2,797.65 £1,340.55 Offset vehicle fuel
Sale of Assets £0.00 £4,500.00 £850.00 £0.00 2024 Sale of CFR Car / 2023 Defibs
Interest £732.84 £722.83 £440.16 £5.19
£ £ £ £
39,647.85 61,251.56 74,355.55 60,761.78
Direct Expenses
Cost of Sales - Product 2,630.16 6,056.59 14,358.55 12,889.45
Cost of Sales – Courses 954.20
Sub- contractors (Events) 815.40 2,997.60 3,366.00
Medical Consumables 2,253.67 1,684.12 2,704.69 599.91
Carriage on Purchases 35.00
6,688.43 10,738.31 20,429.24 13,489.36
Gross Profit 32,959.42 50,513.25 53,926.31 47,272.42
Overheads
Marketing 12.85 0.00 370.80 761.99
Recruitment 78.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 2025 DBS for event responder
Rent 2,000.00 3,000.00 1,478.00 708.03
Vehicle Fuel 3,461.66 3,268.17 2,114.06 19.01
Vehicle Leasing 0.00 1,142.40 298.06 7,524.89 2024 Repayment on vehicle leasing
Vehicle Repairs & Servicing 12,098.14 5,983.20 2,071.87 155.60
Vehicle Licences 5.84 100.00 241.67 0.00
Vehicle Insurance 3,919.88 4,832.26 1,238.85 0.00
Misc Vehicle Expenses 2,711.08 686.93 2,613.09 52.74
Entertainment 0.00 1,142.00 375.00 50.00
Printing 69.44 17.39 102.38 0.00
Postage 46.29 22.48 13.55 44.96
Stationary 301.71 236.66 78.47 44.70
Telephone 147.12 38.88 77.90 231.60
Internet Charges 0.00 0.00 0.00 159.83
Computer & Software 189.09 42.00 292.43 171.64
Consultancy Fees 587.00 335.00 0.00 0.00
Insurance 1,173.16 1,168.64 1,783.03 270.48
Repairs 530.66 250.41 0.00 331.86
Bank Charges 72.71 187.35 79.57 4.08
Vehicle Depreciation 6,083.00 6,106.00 5,670.00 0.00
Office Equipment Depreciation 166.00 144.00 168.00 210.00
Event Equipment Depreciation 142.00 177.00 196.00 245.00
Medical Equipment Depreciation 7,267.00 6,583.00 6,014.00 6,316.00
Clothing Costs 3,237.15 3,531.34 4,205.93 514.12
Training Costs 748.89 2,367.88 728.04 505.19
Misc Expenses 201.49 720.50 806.07 200.42
Mis postings 26.00 26.00 0.00 0.00
£45,224.80 £39,624.69 £31,016.77 £18,522.14

2024 Awards Night

Stripe / Sum-up fees / Currency charges

Refunded twice for fraudulent direct debit (Sky)

Net Profit/Loss (£) 12,265.38 10,888.56 22,909.54 28,750.28

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 2025 Charity no 1149153 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 September 2025 .

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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Date: 30/06/26 Signed: Name: Kieren Cooper Relevant professional FCCA (ICAEW) qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Bay Tree House, 2 Church Hill Ravensthorpe Northampton NN6 8EP

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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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