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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 Jan 2024 Period start date To 31 Dec 2024 Period end date Charity name: Canterbury Street Pastors

Charity registration number: 1164627

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 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.
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		 Our mission is to engage, train and
mobilize Christian volunteers from different
churches to be relevant in public life as salt
and light addressing issues of vulnerability
and social exclusion through the principles
of caring, listening and helping people. We
work in partnership with the police, local
authorities and other voluntary
organisations.
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
guidance issues by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 During 2024, 20 dedicated volunteers
provided essential support to the charity’s
activities, including street patrols, outreach,
training, and administrative tasks. Their
commitment was crucial to delivering our
services effectively and furthering our
charitable objectives.
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 Canterbury Street Pastors have been able
to send out teams of 3 or more on almost
every Saturday night in Canterbury from
around 10pm until usually 4pm Sunday
morning.
During the year, we continued to support
vulnerable people in the community.
Teams helped individuals get home safely,
including those affected by alcohol or other
challenges. First aid was applied when
needed, and emergency services were
contacted on occasions. Volunteers
signposted people to additional support for
issues such as homelessness, mental
health challenges, and addiction.
Street Pastors provided a calming
presence in tense situations and
accompanied women and girls to places of
safety when requested. Broken glass and
cans were removed to prevent injuries, and
flip flops and water were distributed to
those in need. Teams also engaged with
rough sleepers, providing water, snacks,
insulating blankets, and waterproof
ponchos where possible.
Positive relationships were maintained with
the police, night staff, pubs, and clubs, with
requests for support from Street Pastor
teams continuing throughout the night-time
economy. Volunteers offered a listening ear
and, when asked, shared how their
Christian faith motivates their service.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
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 At the end of 2024 the charity had £7,691
of unrestricted and £5,006 of restricted
funds totalling £12,697.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 We aim to maintain a minimum of six
months’ general running costs in reserve.
This provides financial stability, as a
significant portion of our income depends
on the generosity of individuals, churches,
and grants from trusts, which are not
guaranteed.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Greater than1 year’s required operating
costs.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Not applicable
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 Not applicable
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 None

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 The charity’s principal sources of funds are
voluntary donations from local churches
and individuals. In 2024, church donations
contributed the largest share, with
individual donations and other smaller gifts
also supporting the charity’s activities.
We did not received any grants during the
year which is often a significant proportion
of our income
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

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Foundation Model Constitution
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 1. 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.
2. 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 Canterbury Street Pastors operates as a
local licensee within the broader Street
Pastors movement, which provides
guidance, training, and a framework for
community engagement. As part of the
wider Street Pastors network, the charity
benefits from shared best practices,
national training resources, and
collaboration with other local Street Pastors
groups to address social vulnerability and
promote community safety.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 There are no related party transactions to
report
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Canterbury Street Pastors
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1164627
Charity’s principal address St. Andrew's United Reformed Church
Watling Street
CANTERBURY
CT1 2UA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Elizabeth Jenkins Chair
Simon Redman Vice-Chair
David Lavender
PhilipHoneybone Resigned 28.03.24

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets
held in this capacity		 Not applicable
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects		 Not applicable
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own
assets		 Not applicable

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Not applicable

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)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Elizabeth Jenkins John Sumner

Chair		 Treasurer
28/10/25
28/10/25
Canterbury Street Pastors
Charity Name		 Canterbury Street Pastors
Charity Name		 Canterbury Street Pastors
Charity Name		 1164627
No (if any)		 1164627
No (if any)		 1164627
No (if any)		 CC16a
For the period
from		 01/01/2024
Period start date		 To 31/12/2024
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
3,250
1,116
-
509
-
-
-
-
4,875
-
-
-
4,875
-
-
3,836
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,836
-
-
-
3,836
1,039
- 47
6,699
7,691		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,454
280
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,734
-
-
-
6,734
- 6,734
47
11,693
5,006		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
3,250
1,116
-
509
-
-
-
-
4,875
-
-
-
4,875
6,454
280
3,836
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,570
-
-
-
10,570
- 5,695		 Last year
to the nearest £
Church Donations 3,250 1,191
Individual Donations 1,116 1,211
Grants and related Income - 13,736
Other Donations 509 1,667
- -
- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 4,875 17,805
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
17,805
Salaries - 16,044
Patrol Supplies - 1,655
Other Expenses 3,836 2,906
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
**Sub total ** 3,836 20,605
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
Cash funds this year end
20,605
1,039 - 6,734 - - 5,695 - 2,800
- 47 47 - - -
6,699 11,693 - 18,392 21,192
7,691 5,006 - 12,697 18,392

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

28/10/2025

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period the end of the period
Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Details
Details
Cash at Bank
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
7,691
-
-
7,691
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
5,006
-
-
5,006
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature

Print Name
Elizabeth Jenkins
John Sumner		 Date of
approval
Elizabeth Jenkins 23/10/2025
John Sumner 23/10/2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

28/10/2025

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