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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2024 (Period start date) To 31/12/2024 (Period end date) Charity name: GRANTHAM STREET PASTORS

Charity registration number: 1162602

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 GRANTHAM STREET PASTORS is a
Christian Charity, operating under a licence
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
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

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 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 Following the Covid ‘lockdown’ of 2020, we
emerged with insufficient volunteers to
maintain the aims described above as many
volunteers felt unable to return, even after
Government regulations were lifted (several
being over 70 themselves, or with vulnerable
close relatives). Thus, we have not been
able to operate on the streets since then,
until we have more volunteers trained and in
service, and the operation is viable.
At the moment the charity is also continuing
without a permanent Secretary or Chairman,
while we recruit new trustees.
We have looked again at the position of
available trustees and volunteers, and the
possibility of merging (for management
purposes) with a neighbouring SP initiative,
having been unable to secure necessary
support from other churches in the town, we
will continue with our proposal to shut down
the Grantham Street Pastors charity), and
dispose of assets to other local charities
working within the ‘night-time economy’ in
accordance with our charitable aims, to
neighbouring SP initiatives, or returned to
Ascension Trust as appropriate.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The accounts have remained static pending
the possible dissolution of the charity as
above, but continue to look reasonably
healthy, thanks to grants in previous years
from the Police and Crime Commissioners,
for work within the ‘nightime economy’.
However we need to take account of
increased Licence fees which may be owed
to Ascension Trust (see ‘liabilities’ in
attached accounts)..
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 Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted

Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
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

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
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

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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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year
Name of
person (or
body)
entitled to
appoint
trustee (if
any)
June MaryRowland Treasurer
–
Paul Brian Jacklin actingChair –
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
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of
the assets held
in this capacity		 None
Name and
objects of the
charity on
whose behalf
the assets are
held and how
this falls within
the custodian
charity’s objects
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 31.10.2025

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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 2024 Dec 31st 2024
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
None - - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) - - - - -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
- - - - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
None - - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - -
- - - - -
Total payments
- - - - -
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 6,710 - - 6,710 -
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

Categories
B1 Cash funds		 Details Details Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Lloyds Bank Current a/c -
6,710-		 -
--		 -
--
-
--		 -
--		 -
--
-
--		 -
--		 -
--
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities		 Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details
Details
AT Licence Fee (2020)
AT Licence Fee (2021)
AT Licence Fee (2022)		 -
6,710-		 -
--		 -
--
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates
Unrestricted
"
"		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
Cost (optional)
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
Cost (optional)
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
Amount due
(optional)
-
450-
-
800-
-
800-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
Current value
(optional)
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
Current value
(optional)
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
When due
(optional)
AT Licence Fee (2020) Unrestricted -
450-
AT Licence Fee (2021) " -
800-
AT Licence Fee (2022) " -
800-
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 AT Licence Fee (2023) " -
800-
AT Licence Fee (2024) " -
800-
AT Licence Fee (2025) " -
800-
Signature Print Name Date of
approval
IAN L WHITTLE 31.10.2025