Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period stsrt date Day Pericfvj end date TUW Vear TOVIN PASTO 31" Mar 2025 From PASTO Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) Other names charity is kn¢)wn by Bury Town Pastors Registered charity number (if any) 1157108 Charlty's prlncipal address Sundial House, Bargate Lane West Row Bury St Edmunds Postcode IP28 8PS Nam08 of the charlty trustoes who manage tho charlty Trustso nam• Olll¢• IW any) Name of pernon lor body} entlUed Int truBt•• John Sullivan Ben Greeves Chair (until 19.1.20261 Deputy Chair lunbl 19.1.2026} Chair {19 121Y26 ¢x)wards) Co-ordinator Joanna Copsey Derek Gadd Treasurer Safeguarding Officer Philip Lloyd-Jon8S Anthony Hitchcock Sharon Steven 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Names of the trustees for the charity, rf any, (for example. any custodian trustees} Name Dates acted rf not for whole ear
Names and addresses of advisers {Optional infom)ation) of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or nwnes of senlor staff members (Optional infomiation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrfption of the charity's trusts Type of goveming document sli Constrtuts'on How the chanty is consts'tuted iauon, Charrtable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods leg appoin iectea D ApFrf)inted by existirvJ trustees Addltlonal govornance188uos Ioptlonal Infomialion> The trustees of Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) have given consideration to the major risks to which the charity is exposed and satisfied themselves that Systems or procedures are established in order to manage those risks The trustees of Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) also ensure that appropriate insurance cover is maintained. You may choos• to include additional infomiation. where relevant, about.. policies and procedur88 adopled for the induction and training of trustees,. the charity's organisational structure and any wider network wrth which the charity works; relationship with any related parties: trustees, Gonsideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob-ectives and activities To advance the Christian fatth for the benefit of the public in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk and surrounding districts and in other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time to time think fft particularly but not exclusively by means of caring. listening and helping people on the streets and at various venues day or night and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively chantable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected to the charitable work of the Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) express their Christian faith for the benefit of the public by patrolling the bar and club area of Bury St Edmunds town centre from 10.00pm - 4.3M on Yekend nights, offering care and support to those in need. Vthile on dLrty, Town Pastors are supported by a prayer team, some waying at a town centre venue and some in their own homes. The main activities undertaken for the benefft of the public in general are: .Helping to make people feel safe {fear of crime is a very real issue). .Helping those who have consumed excessive amounts of alcohol. Town Pastors Gare for and support vulnerable, intoxicated individuals who are incapable of looking after themselves and might otheNise be subject to assault andlor in need of medical attents'on. As w811 as helping to keep people safe, this decreases the necessty for police intervention, ambulance callouts and hospital admissions. •Defusing potentially violent srtuations. Town Pastors are often able to calm tense OT a99ressive situations by providing a friendly presence, in a non-judgemental and non-¢onfrontational way. .Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. Town Pastors a visible Capable guardians and have an importanl role in discouraging ¢rime and anti-social behaviour. .Giving pastoral care and support for indtviduals in distress, wtth difficult or overwhelming personal Gircumstances andlor with mental health issues. .Providing water which improves hydration and gèneral attitude therefore reducing the risk of intolerant or aggressive behaviour. •Providing chocolate which raises blood sugar levels. which are frequently signfficantly lowered by the consumption of excessive alcohol. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects linclude wlthln this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidanc• Issued by the Charfty Commission on public benefit) The trustees of Tovm Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) have carried out the purposes of Tovm Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) for public benefit by making decisions that have had due regard for public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. Additional detai18 of obJectJv•8 and activities (Optlonal Infom)atlon) Contribution made by volunteers The trustees of Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) acknowledge the service to the community and dedicated commitment of all the Town Pastors and of all the Prayer Team members who support the Town Pastors whilè they are on duty. You may choosè to include further statements, where relevant, about.. Volunteering as a Town Pastor or as a Prayer Team member involves being on-duty at arrti-SOGial hours between 10.00pm and 4.00am. policy on grantmaking" policy programme related investment; The trustees of Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) are very grateful for all the volunteers who grve up not only their time but also their sleep, lo help ensure the safety and Y11-being of those enjoying a night out in Bury St Edmunds. contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) have approximately 20 active Town Pastors and 38 Prayer Team members dravln from approximately 30 different churthes of various denominations in Bury St Edmunds and surrounding area. Ail are volunteers who commit to being 'on-duty' once a month. Town Pastors continue to patrol regularly on Saturday nights in Bury St Edmunds town centre. During the year. Town Pastors worked alongside other agencies, including the police, ambulance service and CCTV control room staff, helping to make Bury St Edmunds a safer place on Saturday nights. Regular communication wrth West Suffolk Council Rough Sleeper Prevention Team has continued throughout the year. Town Pastors are involved wrth providing assistance to those in need and helping to get people safely home in the early hours of the moming. Town Pastors help to calm volatite situations and to reduce crime and disorder. They also remove dangerous items (such as trthiles and glasses) from the streets. Statistics are compiled for the year, showng 'Town Pastor Activities, wrthin each of frfteen specffic categories. .Town Pastor8 ensured the personal safetylvRllbeing of 131 p80ple', thi8 included making sure vulnerable people got safely to their transport, were walked home. or were reunited wtth friends. .Town Pastors cared for 30 people who were excessively drunk and unable to look after themselves. In addition, each person was kepl safe from theft of personal balongings or becoming a victs'm of crime, assault or sexual assault. .Town Pastors gave out 226 bottles of water, primarily helping to hydrate those who have consumed large quantities of alcohol. •Town Pastors gave pastoral support and care to 74 people who Wre facing signrficant issues, distressed andlor have mental health issues. •On 29 occasions Town Pastors were able to prevenvreduce crime, often by defusing fights or calming potentially aggressive situations. This reduced personal injury and the need for police intervention or for arrests to be made. .Town Pastors removed over 399 bottles and glasses (potential weapons) from the streets of Bury St Edmunds. *Town Pastors had 10 interactions (previou$ year". 56) with people who are homeless lor presenting as homeless) and 5 situations (pvIouS year: 10) vthere they observed but didn't interact wrth someone who is homeless (or presenting as homeless). Lack of interaction is usually due to the person being asleep. These figures are considerably lower than the previous year due to a significant reduction in th8 number of people rough sleeping in the t¢)wn ontre. During the year, Town Pastors in Bury St Edmunds have ensured the safety of a number of people who were suicidal On some occasions this has been providing a listening ear until the person felt in a better place. and on other occasions Town Pastors have involved the ambulance SeiCe andlor the police in order to make sure that the person was taken to a place of safety.
Town Pastors are regulady thanked by people they meet on a Salurday night. This may be general thanks and appreciation, or thanks for help they (or their friends or family members) received from Town Pastors on a spectfic o¢¢asion. The above figures, and the thanks r1ved, demonstrate that Town Pastors have had a considerable impaGt on the people and situations they have encountered while patrolling on Saturday nights dunrvJ the year. Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) recrurted and trained one Town Pastor in MaylJune 2025 and two new Prayer Team members in February 2026. Literature is essential for promoting Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds), and for raising awareness of the charity and the need for funding and volunteers. New promotional leaflets were produced in May 2025 and distnbuted to local churches throughout the year. Town Pastors {Bury St Edmunds) Vre nominated for the 'Best Community Group, award in the Bury Free Press and Bury Town Council Community Awards 2025. Having been shortlisted, Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) were delighted to be announced as the winner of the category, and lo receive the 'Best Communrty Group. Award 2025 at a presentation evening in September 2025. The trustees were very encouraged to see the work of the Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds). volunteers being recognised in this way. In January 2026, the trustees of Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) were sad to see John Sullivan step dovm as Chair, after serving for seven and a haw years. They expressed their thanks and appreciation for John, long service as Chair. John continues to seNe as a Truste8. The trustees were delighted to appoint Ben Greeves as the new Chair of Town Pastor8 (Bury St Edmunds). Maintaining an adequate level of volunteers is an ongoing challenge. Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) closed the year planning a recruitment drive in preparalion for a Town Pastor training Course taking pla in MaylJune 2026.
Section E Financial review Tthvn Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) has a policy to hold unrestricted reserves of between 4 and 6 months of forecast ex nditure. Income for the year to 31 March 2026 has been a little lower than forecast. however Town Pastors (Bury St EdmuTrJsl had over £5.000 restricted reseNes brought forward from 202412025 which have been fvlly utilised allowing for a good level of unrestricted reserves to maintained throughout the year. Unrestrided reserves cover as at 31 March 2026 is 6.8 months of fwgst annual expenditure for the ensuing year. L¢)oking forward. unrestrKted reserves cover is forecast to osallate Ixtween 4 6 months duriThJ 202PJ2027. Brief ststement of the charity's policy on reserves Detalls of any funds matsrlalty In dollcit Furth•r financlal rnvlew d•talls (Optlonal Inforniatlon) Town Pastors (Bury St EdmurKls) main 80urces of funding receivèd during yearrKI 31¥ March 2026 were: Crime and Disorder Redudion grant from Suffolk Poli¢e and Cnme Commissioner Donations from local thurches Donations from indwidual6 t)onations from organisats'ons and 1xIn&s8eS You may ch¢)ose to indude additional information, wttere relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of fund8 (indudlng any fundraising), how expenditure has supported the key oty'ectives of the chadty., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investmenl policy adopted. Total income for the y8ar to 3111 March 2026 18 £19,891 resulting in an operating deficit of £3,334 (2025. Income £27.387 with a sun)lus over expenditure of £4,351) Reseples at the year* are £13,313. no restricted funds (2025.. £16.647 induding SInGtad funds of £5,235) Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on bahalf of the ¢harlty's trustoes Slgnature(s) Full namds) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Benjamin Rcger Greeves Joanna Jane Lankester Copsey Chair C¢Mrdinator 25.4.2026
T(pn Pastors {Bury St Edmunds) Known as." Biry Town PaSr$ CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENfjLAND AND WALES 1157108 ments accounts Recei tsandpa For the yr Tuwp 18tApril 2025 To 31st March 2026 PASTO Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrictsd funds Restricted funds Totsl funds Lastyear Recoipts Grant.. SLtffolk Pollce and Crime Commi88iOrtr Grants". Others Chur¢h givlng Indiwdual giving GiftA Donations from org8nisalion5 Income from events organised by Ihird parbes Interest on funds on dep(w't Sundry income Totsl IlPts INLe 21 10,000 7, 736 260 25 295 102 102 81 15 27 38T Paymonts Oparatjng ¢0sts Paslofs operating costs Pastors equipment Pastors unifoms Prayer Base costs Prayer Base travel Personnel and training DBS checks and Sundry expenses Sub-totsl: Owratlng Costs 1.124 864 1,174 789 864 1,285 476 1.761 Y2 434 13 1, 726 278 1, 101 42 52 382 13 Admlnl8tratlon colts CLx)rdlnators salary Pension Contributn9 Staff travelling and training $ts Town Pastors Central contribution Insurance Offlce and training equipment Slalionery and p¢)stage Telephone and broadband ¢osts SUbriptIOns and licence8 Sundry expenses Sub-totsl." Administratlon costs 5.211 466 25 10.329 15,540 466 469 785 S62 15,127 454 543 650 532 785 562 129 240 539 668 240 169 14 293 240 85 169 14 Totsl payments 226 Net rnc8lptsl{payments) Transfe betwwn funds FU15 as at 1st Aprfl 2025 Funds as at 31st March 2026 1,901 15,23S.1101 (3.334) 4,351 11A12 13,313 5,235 16,647 13,313 12,296 16,647 Bury TO Pas Charity No. 1157108
Town Pa5tOfs (Bury St Edmunds) I•$.. Bury P4Stors 11S7108 ments accounts CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WAIES Recei tsand TtJh¥ Forthe yr i¥tAwil 2025 To 31st Ilareh 2026 PASTOgF Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year Year to 31st March 2026 Unfvstsictod Re8trictod fund8 funds Tolal funds Funds: reprosontod by: Bank oJrrent and deFosii a¢Unts 13,368 13.368 Cash in ha1 Creditor Tn Pastm Central Total funds 67 67 11221 13,313 11221 13,313 Section C Notes to receipts and payments accounts 1. Accountlng pollcle8 Accountlng basls The accounts, including notes thereto. show all funds which are govemed by the Charity presented on 8 Cash received and paKI basis. The accounts are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance V•ryth the charitable objectives at the discrntion of the tru8tee8. Restricted funds can onty be used for specified purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when spe¢ified by the donor or when funds are raised for specfft purpose8. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fvnd is included in nole 2. 2. Grants reIved and other r•strlctsd Income fund L8St ye8r Grants received Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Crime and Disorder ReductK>n Grant- apportionment of graftl awarded to Town Pastor schemes in Suffolk {Foropernting expenthturn iiKluding a portA)n ofaff costs and adminisltstive overh88ds I Bury St Edmunds Town Council {ForFirst inIng, DBS checks and 188flets) Tudwick Foundation (For rufjning costs) Funding from Suffolk Communty Foundation through: Miller Trust Grant Making Pnjgramme (F(Y staff 8nd officecosts) Garfield Weston Foundation IForo)re and swef81 costs) Total Grants Irestrtctedl 10.500 10,000 1,000 3,000 2,000 3,000 19,000 Restricted income (oth•r than grantsy. Individual donation (Us8d f¢xtrav80 (In 2025. slalA)nèry) 25 20 Totsl gmnt artd r•8trlci•d bncome 10.525 19,020 Bury T(A¥n Pasto ChaFity No. 1157108
11871C ents accounts CHARITY COIAMISSION tsand T¢J7VP For th• y••r To Jl•t Mv¢h X121 Soictioii C Notes to receipts (iiid payinents accouiits coiiliiiued rATrJ on 0lth• CIO. p•y ben8fl• £18.246 (2025. £15,821). Sho ib renthner8ted fr Si'r.Iioii D Ai)i)roval Dath ol 8•n 13v••v•• (Ch•k 8-£"_2& 115710VI
Town Pastors (Bury St Edmunds) Operating as: Bury Town P&stors Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees I r¢port on the attach¢d accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. Respeetive re8poD$ibilities of the Trustxs and EIniner As the Trustees of Town Pastors IBury St Ethnunds) you are resix)nsible for the preparation of the accounts. You consider that there is no legal or other general requirement for either an audit or an independent examination but you hav¢ rcqucsted an independ¢nt eXamInoll be p¢rfornied. It is my resp>nsibility to examine th¢ accoun to follow the pn)cedures that I consider n¢cessary in order to make the statement below and to state whether particular matters have Con to my attention. B*ib of IndepeDdeDt Eiaminer'8 report Insofar as they ar¢ relevant to the M)unts of Town P&stors (Bury St Edmunds) my examination was carried out in aCrdance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation and a mparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includ¢s consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedur¢s undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and. ¢ODsequently, no opinion 15 given as to ether the accounts present a'tru¢ and fair view and the report is limit&l to those matters set out in the statement below. Independenl Examiner's Sts¢emeDt In connection with my examinatio no matter h&8 come to my attention which: l. gives m¢ reasonable cause to beli¢ve thal in any material r¢srt the requirements to keep accounting records and to prepar¢ aUnts which accord with the accounting records hav¢ Dot been met or in my opinioo attention should be dtawn ill order to enabl¢ a proper understsnding of the accounts to b¢ r¢ached. Colin Firth 10 Garden Clos¢ Great Barton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP312SY S isli¢J