Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2020 (Period start date) To 31/12/2020 (Period end date) Charity name: GRANTHAM STREET PASTORS
Charity registration number: 1162602
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | GRANTHAM STREET PASTORS are a Christian Charity, operating under a icence agreement from ASCENSION TRUST. The objects of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation are for public benefit, in the geographic area of GRANTHAM and beyond as the trustees may from time to time determine in accordance with Charity Law in England and Wales, as follows: (1) To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Street Pastor Licence Agreement with the “Ascension Trust” through: (i) the provision of public pastoral care services to help people on the streets and other public places, giving guidance, support and signposting which assist in preserving public order, avoid anti-social behaviour, relieve sickness and preserve health and by (ii) enlightening others about Christianity through raising awareness and understanding of ecclesiastical relevance to community and public life, mobilizing the Church ecumenically to unity of worship and to advance the Christian Faith by carrying out the mission and outreach work of the Gospel for the benefit of the public. (2) To develop the capacity and skills of socially disadvantaged groups in our community in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society; in particular but not exclusively through raising awareness, promoting, sustaining and increasing individual and collective knowledge, skills and expertise, through the practical development of individual capabilities, competences, skills and understanding through formal training, informal talks and capacity building in |
| voluntary services, according to Christian principles and the Street Pastor Urban Trinity principle of church, police and local government working together for the benefit of the community. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable |
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| 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 |
HELPING, LISTENING, CARING - Teams Made up of trained volunteers in and around Grantham go onto the streets most Saturday nights between 10.30PM and 3.30AM, to provide pastoral care, in a non-judgmental way, to those of all faiths and none who for whatever reason have become vulnerable or just wish to talk. This is done in association with the local council (CCTV operatives), Police and Door staff, with whom we maintain conversation with, by phone/radio and in person. We have a prayer team, also on duty, to pray for the Street Pastors who are out, those who need/ask for prayer, and situations that may arise during the evening - and also who pray for the town, and those involved in the nighttime economy generally. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference n/a Para 1.38 Policy on grant making n/a Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment n/a Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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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 | The main aims and achievements are to the wellbeing and safety of those enjoying the nighttime economy on the busiest nights, and so is difficult to measure against targets. The members of the public we speak to, or comment on social media, say they feel safer when Street Pastors are around, and they know there is someone to talk to, or help, if they feel upset or vulnerable, or just need to talk anything through. The feedback from other agencies (eg Police, CCTV, door staff) is that the overall ‘atmosphere’ is calmer when we are around, and they appreciate we are able to handle minor incidents withot them needing to get involved. National/regional statistics show, where Street Pastors are active around the UK (and elsewhere), that reported incidences of anti social behaviour and nuisance crime during nighttime are lower than expected in these areas. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We were able to maintain the aims described above, albeit on a less regular basis due to a shortage of volunteers, until the first ‘lockdown’ of 2020. We went into lockdown not only short of volunteers generally, but without a permanent Secretary or Chairman. We have not been able to operate since then, even when Government regulations allowed, as many volunteers are over 70, or have close family members who are vulnerable. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | The accounts continue to look reasonably healthy, thanks to grants in previous years from the Police and Crime Commissioners. Some of this will be required for training etc of new volunteer street and prayer pastors, which are much needed, when the night-time economy and government restrictions allow. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No specific reserves held - see above paragraph |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | none |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | see above |
| 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 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other | ||
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation Model CIO (Registered 09 Jul 2015) |
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 | Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Grantham Street Pastors |
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Other name the charity uses |
none |
| Registered charity number | 1162602 |
Charity’s principal address |
Grantham Baptist Church, Wharf Road, Grantham NG31 6BA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Derrick Arnold Simpson | Chairman | resigned 20/01/2020 Trustees |
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| June MaryRowland | Treasurer | – | ||
| Paul Brian Jacklin | actingChair from 20/01 | – | ||
| Ian LindsayWhittle | actingSecretary | – | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for 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 None
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Ian Lindsay Whittle Position (eg Secretary, Trustee, acting Secretary Chair, etc) Date 20.08.2022
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Charity Name No (if any)
Grantham Street Pastors 1162602
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from Jan 1st 2020 Dec 31st 2020
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
17/08/20 Manthorpe Church (donation) 50 - - 50 -
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Sub total (Gross income for 50 - - 50 -
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 50 - - 50 -
A3 Payments
25/01/2020 104 Constructive Actions 155 - - 155 -
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Sub total 155 - - 155 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total - - - -
Total payments 155 - - 155 -
Net of receipts/(payments) [-] 105 - - - 105 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 6,815 - - 6,815 -
Cash funds this year end 6,710 - - 6,710 -
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Details | Details | Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Lloyds Bank Current a/c | - 6,710- |
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| B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Details AT Licence Fee (2020) Signature |
- 6,710- |
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| Date of approval |
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| IAN L WHITTLE | 31.07.2022 | ||||||