CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: 1 St April 2024 (Period start date) To: 31st March 2025 (Period end date) Charity name: The Veterans Contact Point Charity registration number: 1155953 Objectives and Activities SORP r6ferenc8 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Para 1.17 Th8 relief in need of former members of the Armed Forces, their spouses, children and dependants or organisations supporting needs in particular bul not exclusively by {[) Providing or assisting in the provision of schemes for their resettlement, rehabilitation and employment (I l) Providing or assisting in the provision of grants, items and services for their benefit. Through the provision of: A safe environment. a professional assessment of needs; job Club & Job PreparalionlEmployability: Tralnlng Courses where appropriate", Promoting the awareness of needs & partnership working; Marketing & Fund-raising events., MentoringNolunteer Peer Support; Promote and develop uselawareness of the Veterans Contact Point (Charity) and its resources to the wider community. Support & promote the work of the Amied Forces Community Covenant. 2023-2024 Develop Heatth & Well- Bein activities for Veterans 1. Through a capital grant made available by The Veterans Foundation, continue to develop the Veterans Hub in the South of Warwid(shire (Wanvick) and in supporting the needs of our beneficiaries and through awareness of the AFC and Ihe needs of AFC. 2. To provide none clinical support through to veterans engaged with NHSIOP COURAGE from the Iraq & AfghanistanlNI & Falklar￿S Wars. 3. With funding provided by Defen Medical Welfare Services {DMWS) for one member of stsff, deliver Summary of the main aclivities in relalion to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the aclivities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.178nd 1.19 support to single homeless males and veterans in South Wanvickshire Area working in partnership with the Stafford, Leamington, Coventry, Rugby Council Aulhorities. 4. The continuation of the provision existing activities including: Peer Support, Access to welfare portalslreferral points. Physio- Emotional & Befriending support, AFC Partnership Working. Community Awareness and providing a safe none-judgementsl aC￿sS point for our beneficiaries to come for hel Pursuant to Section 17(5) of the Charities Act and Ihe Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 the Charity Trustees have taken due regard of the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission when exercising its duties. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Addltional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP relerence The Board of Trustees continue lo uphold the decision on grant making to individuals, limited to a maximum of £50 per individual without prior notification by business justrfication, but considered and approved by the BOT. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making These grants are mainly to meet the immediate needs of individuals while due process is in consideration by extemal chanties/organisations. All applications for grants over £50 require a written businesslwelfare justification supported by case report and will nonnally support a larger application for welfare su orvfundin Pard 1.38 NIA Policy on social investment including program related investment The VCP is a volunteer ran Mililary Charty utilising volunteers throughout its Board of Trustee through to its Operational Staff. The Board of Trustees recognise the ommitment, time and contributions made by its volunteers and acknowledge the pivotal role they fulfil across the charity. Workin in Partnershi with IMROC all new Parg 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Volunteer Peer Support staff receive external accredited Peer Su ort Trainin Other Achievements and Performance SORP ref￿ence In this reporting period the VCP has continued to be effective in providing a safe place for 255 veterans to access befriending and welfare and other support from its Partners. Peer Support remains crucial and Suc￿$$fUl tool in assisting many veterans to overcome barriers, issues and in helping them to navigate through serviceslaccess support. We have provided support to 255 New Case and in addition we have supported more Ihan132 family members of which 36 veterans continue to receive support as Open Cases, 355 Cases were closed during Ihe r8POrting period. 14 Veterans were identified as having disabilities problems. Overall the Charily continue to have a positive impact on supporting veterans demonstrating a 74% SUCC8ss rate in this year of supporting veterans across WaThvickshire and Solihull. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the differen￿ the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The VCP/Charity was nominated and received the Kings Award for Voluntsry Services and recently achieved the MOD Employer Recognition Gold Award. We continue to work with our NHS/OP COURAGE Mental Health teams providing Peer Support to veterans engaged in their interventions and by providing none dinical support. We continue to provide and develop a range of interventions such as, Buddy Checks, Brew & Banter, Mountain Biking, Fishing and Model Building and Trips to the NMA. Other activities include Overnight CampinglExpeditions. Events attended and opportunities provide included: MD Kineton Barracks Health Fayre- Engaged with 200 serving members, provided information to 16 Army Personnel leaving in that year. Fishing Event- Provided support and opportunity for 7 Veterans to attend this fishing on the day all with PTSDlm8ntal health issues. Bramcote Barracks Health Fayre (20 Sigs Regt) -Engaging with 200 sen4ing members interacted with 8 interested in settlin down in the Nuneaton area on completion of service. Attended Community Event Aerospa Coventry, Galonas House Worcester Hospital, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue, Armed Forces Day, Plnley Rugby Club, Nuneaton Community Networking lunch of the general public, Velerans and Amiy Reservists. Warwickshire Police Open Day - Engaged with 200+ members of the public, Serving Police Personnel and Vetarans. Mountsin Biking in the Wanvickshire and Derbyshire area - 7 Veterans supported to attend these Biking events, all with PTSDIMental Healthlwell-being Issues VCP continues to develop and to support veterans and thelr famllles and CSW AFC Partners through its VCP Southem Hub based in Wa￿ick, which has resulted in vet8rans being able to access services locally and for CSW AFC Partner Agencies to deliver interventions in a safe lorAtion, Resulling in increase of AFC awareness briefings and involvement in the local area and across South Wan¥vickshlre. Attendance and participation in local events and promotion of this local senlice to veteranslassociationmlanNicklSOA community. Another achievement was the continued successful delivery of outcomes through the NWBC Watling Street Single Male Homelessness Project which had provide homelessness support to single males- during the early part of this r8POrting period. This project was a success. Including in this period the success of this project has help homelessness veterans to having a routine to enable them to move forward; Learning how to budget. Working with the support officer and local authorities case worker; Tackling any addictions (Alcohol, drugs). Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Flnancial Review Review of Ihe charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The income has reduced by £48,476, although the prior accounting period includes a one-off donation of £30,000 for the van. Nonetheless repeating grant income has reduced by some £18,476b in the year. Our spending was in line with Ihis reduced income and the deficit of £11,980 is largely attributable to the depreciation charge of £11,213. In short we have ended the year in a cash neutral position. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 The charity currently holds 80% of it's funds in cash. This balance of £134,835 is split between Coventry Building Society and Lloyds Bank. The Charity currently estimates that £20,000 is held in reserve to maintain o erations for a ear. £20,000 NIA Amounl of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going cOn￿M Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The main source {80 % ) of income is Grants (£73,424) and Public Donations rose by 130/0 to £16,289. fund raising remains charitylpublic donations through a mixture of specified and none-specified purposes. In this reporting period we received fundinglgrants from Watling Street Project, Veterans Health Check, Veterans Foundation. The charity's principal sources of funds (Including any fundRising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives induding any social investment policy adopted NIA Para 1.46 The Veterans Contacl Point (VCP) hold formal bi-monthlylquarterly BOT'S meetings where governance of the charity is reviewed, and matters considered. Minutes of these meelings along with the financial statements, shared and recorded. A description of the principal risks facing the charity P8ra 1.46 The VCP'S Business Objectives being reviewed at regular inter¥pls and updated yearfy at the AGM, where risks are considered. and procedures adopted to minimise the impact of any of these risks, and to adopt the necessary change procedures to manage any potential areas of risk identified. Risks considered in this year remain associated with the expansion of our outreach and community engagement in the South of the County through the establishmenvrunning costs of the Southem Hub- impacling by increasing expenditure Unrestricted fund raisinglpublic donations to support core activitieslinterventions continues lo be a focus for the chaiity. Concerns are that this is also a competitive area as many other charities are applying for grant funding another funding opportunities Other NIA Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Constltutlon Para 1.25 Trust How is the charity constituted? le.g unincorporated Para 1.25 cio nin41 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 AppointsdlElected Additional infomiation {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: NomlnationslProposals for Trustee appointments are proposed and considered at the earliest BOT meeting. All Trustees being provided wilh the CC Trustee Handbook, Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 Guidance issued by Cobseo and have access to the Policies and Procedures. which are defined in the VCP'S Operating Handbook. The BOT reviews its Trustee membership on a regular basis, retiring and appointing trustees as appropriate to meel the needs of the Charty. All trustees receive an induction to the charity and sit as ex-offico members of the board of trustees until completion of a period of observation and review (usually 2 months) where full trusteeship is voted upon by the elected board. The charities organisational structure involves a Board of Trustees (BOT) comprising of those who have and those who have not seen service in the UK Armed Forces. Comprising of a Patron, President, Ex8cutiV8 Trustee (unpaid), Chair, Treasurer and Board. To enable decisions lo be made more effectively the BOT have empower8d a Working Group (WG), which comprises of the Ex8CUtive, Chair and Treasurer assisted by the New Employed Business & Administrative Support Officer The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Decisions made by the WG are required to be ratified at the next BOT bi-monthly meeting. Daily operations are supervised by the Business & Admin Officer (BAO} who reports directly to the ExecutiveNIG. Lead Peer Support Workerlofficer coordinates this intervention and reports back to the WGIBOT and through the BAO. The Charity has established a strong partnership across Coventry. Solihull and Warwickshire Amied Forces Covenanl Partnership, working closely with Statutory ILocal Authorities, Criminal Justice Agencies. Veteran Associations, Charities and Community Groups. It continues to be the knowledge base on AFC matters and assistslsupports intetventions that are veteranlAFC focused. No formal relationships with any related parti8s although mutual none funding referral support is provided tolfrom SSAFA. TRBL, NHS and other Military Charities as required and in agreement with the individual veteran's consent and agreed action lan. Relationship with any related parties Pata 1.51 Other NIA Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit US88 Re istered charit number Charity's principal address The Veterans Contact Point vcp 1155953 The Horsa Building Bentley Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV115LR Tel: 02476343793 email: contsctus Contscl Details.. veteranscontact oint.co.uk Director name NIA Corporate trustees - names of the directors at th8 dale the report was approved NIL Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity NIL Names of the charity tru8tee8 who manage tho charity Dates acted if not for whole ar Trustee nam Offlca {If an Name of person (or bod￿ entitled toa olnt trustee Ifan Sir Martin Dunne KCVO - Patron Damian Griffin OBE- President Leonard Hardy BEM - Executive Damian Griffin OBE President of the Board September 2022 Leonard Hardy BEM Executive Truslee Died Oct 25 PatronlPresident Peter Knight Jwerea Morgan (Nee - Malik) Simon Berry David Kelham Treasurer Board of Trustees Trustee Board of Trustees Chairman - Trustee Ex-officio Appointed July 2023 13th March 2023 13th March 2023 Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Manjinda Sandhu Ex-officio Board of Trustees 10 12 Trusteo namo Dates acted If not for whole ar NIA Description of the assets held in this ca aci Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charit 's ob'ects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assels NONE NIA NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others NIA Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members {Optlonal Information) Sir Martin Dunne - Patron, Damian Griffin - President, Leonard Hardy- Execulive Trustee Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details NIA Other o tional information In accordance with the tharities objectives and to remain to be seen as a fair and transpa￿nt and equal opportunity employer the EO Daughter competed for and was successful in securing the paid opportunity as the Business & Administrative Officer. To ensure fairness and Iransparency the EO was not involved in the selection of or in the interview of this candidate to avoid any conflicts of inleresl or accusations of nepotism and the BOT held the final decision on o was selected from the 6 applicants to be employed. Declarations The trustse8 declare that they have approved the trus Signod on behalf of the chari 's trustses Signaturels) Full name{s) s. report above. Mr Peter Knight Mr imon Berry Position (eg Secretary? Chalr. etc) Treasurer Chairman Board of Trustee Date I'j JrAb4 JeJ2b CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl mombers of Tl4c VETE8Ar4S Poitrjr On accounts for the year ended 31 MBKCH £oL Charity no (if any) Iis {2,0611 126) 16,435) 11701 11,176) {821 (3751 (58,057) 153,805) Pa8e3014 Notes to the Accounts Contlnued Year ended 31" March 2025 2025 2024 3 Admlnistrative expenses Wage5 Insurance Telephone Mobile Marketing Photocopier Supplles Postage Other Web Hostlng 111,6701 {1,7591 (3,7341 (1,3201 (1.4171 (1.1611 (1,3301 {1931 (2041 14,250) 12,5081 13,3641 11.2521 14221 18181 11,3761 {4181 (1,356) 127,037) (11,515) 4 Property Costs Rent Rates Maintenance Gas Electricity Water Waste Collection (i) {828) {2,3511 12,693) 12,022) 1,154 14881 (21 (1,789) 11,415) (1,871) {2,207) (2721 16231 17,229) (8,1791 5 Depreciation Lease Welfare Equipment IT Equlpment Generator Fixtures & Fittlngs Vehlcles {1,0421 {1,4421 (8381 (2521 12,8511 {4,7871 1420) 11,923> {644) 12,284) 16,3161 (11,213) {11,586} 6 Cash At Bank and In Hand a$ at 3tst Marth 2025 2024 Building Society Lloyds Bank Petty Cash 17,785 116,342 709 17,353 125,925 187 134,835 143A66 Paie4014 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl mombers of Tl4c VETE8Ar4S Poitrjr On accounts for the year ended 31 MBKCH £oL Charity no (if any) Iis {2,0611 126) 16,435) 11701 11,176) {821 (3751 (58,057) 153,805) Pa8e3014 Notes to the Accounts Contlnued Year ended 31" March 2025 2025 2024 3 Admlnistrative expenses Wage5 Insurance Telephone Mobile Marketing Photocopier Supplles Postage Other Web Hostlng 111,6701 {1,7591 (3,7341 (1,3201 (1.4171 (1.1611 (1,3301 {1931 (2041 14,250) 12,5081 13,3641 11.2521 14221 18181 11,3761 {4181 (1,356) 127,037) (11,515) 4 Property Costs Rent Rates Maintenance Gas Electricity Water Waste Collection (i) {828) {2,3511 12,693) 12,022) 1,154 14881 (21 (1,789) 11,415) (1,871) {2,207) (2721 16231 17,229) (8,1791 5 Depreciation Lease Welfare Equipment IT Equlpment Generator Fixtures & Fittlngs Vehlcles {1,0421 {1,4421 (8381 (2521 12,8511 {4,7871 1420) 11,923> {644) 12,284) 16,3161 (11,213) {11,586} 6 Cash At Bank and In Hand a$ at 3tst Marth 2025 2024 Building Society Lloyds Bank Petty Cash 17,785 116,342 709 17,353 125,925 187 134,835 143A66 Paie4014