ARMCHAIR CHARITY
Reglstered CIO- Charity no. 1164966
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024
DONATIONS RECYCLEDTO THE NEEDY FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS
Durlng thè year we recelved 834 free items of furnlture, donated by the publlc. and dellvered them free to 285
families and indlvldualsi equivalent to 3 Items to one household helped every working day of thè year.
Referrals came from organlsatlons Includlng but not Ilmlted to Worcester Clty Council, Cltlzens Advice Worcester
and Herefordshlre, Houslng As50c5atlons, Health Vis5tors, Sodal Servlces Probation and Worcester Munlclp41
Charltle%
DON'T THROW IT AWAY- GIVE IT AWAY
Others less fortunate need it
The furnlture dellvery addresses demonstrate clearlythat the charity is provldlng a prforfty seNlce to those areas
In the City where famill•s traditionally emperience financl•l h¥rdshlp:.
WR4
WRI
WRS
WR2
WR3
Total
Warndon, Brickfields, Tolladine
City Centre, Barbourne, Lowe5moor, Arboreturn
Ronkswood , Wylds Lane, Stanley Rd. etc.
Dines Green, St. Johns
Northwick, Bevere, Perd15well, Clalnes
73
65
39
85
23
285
VALLIE FOR MONEY
The Charity offers very good value for money. Each familylperson helped, recelved on average
3 Items, at an average cost to the charity of £461 item. A total cost of £138 labout the cost of a slngle bed) for
fid
3 goo¢J pieces of 2 hand furnlture which would otherwlse have been
taken to a landflll 51te at 6reat cost to the local community.
ALL ENQUIRIESTO:
Rlchard Hine5. Manager
Tel..
01905 - 456080
Ernail:
armchairw
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uk
www.armchairworcester.or

ANNUAL REPORT.OF THE TRusfEES- 202212023
NAME OF THE CHARITY
The Armchair Trust CIO
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER:
1164966
CHARITABLETRUST DEED..
Adopted 2710911989. Registered with the Charity
Commission on 0611011989. Registered as a CIO
on 2211212015. Not amended since.
NAMES AND EMAILS OFTRUSTEES:
Schedule attached page 7
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS:
Independently Examined - attached page 8
ADDRESS:
Unit 6b. CheckeWs Lane Tradin8 Estate,
Worcester. WR3 7JW Tel: 01905- 456080.
BANKERS:
Unlty Trust, 4 The Square. 111 Broad St.,
Birmingham 815 IAR
SOLICITORS..
Hallmark Hulme LLP.
3-5 Sansome Place, Worcester, WRI IUQ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
Paul Griffith MBE
THE REGISTERED CHARITABLE OBJECTS OF ARMCHAIR
'To relieve generally, and individually, persons resident in Worcester City, who are in conditions of financial
need, and hardship, by the provision of furniture and other household accessories, donated by the public,
or acquired Othe￿ISe, which are calculated to reduce the need and hardship.
Armchair welcomes gifts of second-hand furniture and household items from the public, and recycles these
items, free of charge, for r&use by needy indlviduals and families, referred to Armchair by Statutory and
Voluntary Bodies.
AREA OF BENEFIT
The area of benefit Is "within 10 miles of Worcester City centre" Occasionally, gifts are collected from just
outside the City but due to limited resources, the need to economise on fuel, and to achleve a low carbon
ftJotprinL all deliveries of household items are wlthln the Clty boundary.
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FINANCES- HisfoRY OFTHE FUNDING
In 1996 the National Lottery 8ave Armchair a very generous four-year revenue and capital grant enablin8
us to purchase the 50-year lease of a warehouse in 1996.
Armchair's finances between 1997 and 2CKJ8 from the main statutory referrers. i.e. the Primary Care Trust
and the County Council Soclal Services Department were originally regular and apparently secure. However,
In 2008 the County Council Adult Social Care Department ceased its funding entirely and the Primary Care
Trust dld the same in 2010 having already halved its grant in 2008.
In 2￿718 for the flrst-time limited financial assistance was received from the waste disposal authorlty and
this continues. This was £l,S25.36 in 202312024.
This year we are most grateful to the following organisations and charities etc. for their contlnued major
Support and place on record our thanks to them for their generous donations in 202312024.'_
Worcester Munlclpal Charities, Worcester City Council, Platforn) Housin& Lasletts Chority, The Eveson
Trust, Six Masters, The Hopmarket, Worcester Clty Parish Relief in Need, Mary Hlll, Grlmley, Chrls Cox,
and Worcestershire CC Waste Disposal
In
eneral terms Armchairfs finances are se¢ure with regular grants from new and existing funders. The
cash reserves are currently £35,785.76.
TRANSPORT
Trustees agreed to Set up a designated fund, to purchase a new van as requlred. This is essential to
Armchairfs operatlon and without a van could not operate. Surplus funds raised in recent year5 have been
allocated to this fund and the total in this designated fund is £25.000 (this has been increased due to the
rise in inflation l. This wlll ensure that there are enough fund5 available for when the van needs ￿pIatIng
again. The current van is 15 years old but with low mileage so should be expected last for several more
years, however it is essential to keep this fund in the event that a new van is required.
STAFF
The Trustees employ two part time staff working mornings only* 9.30 am to 1.30pm to collect and deliver
item5 and to take and respond to referrals of people in need.
RESERVES
In accordance wSth the Charity Commission's S.O.R.P. the Tru5tee5 have assessed risks and arranged lifting
training for staff. Insurance has been taken out for the major risks. A"reserve5" policy of a minimum of 8
months, spending has been adopted as a prudent level glven the general insecurity of long-term funding.
WASTE DISPOSAL SUPPORT
Armchair collect5 and delivers about 3 vanloads of furniture every week. This represents about 150 van
loads most of whlch would be tipped - costing c. £115.(Kl each representlng about £17,250 in waste fees.
The County Waste Disposal Section introduced a "Recycling Credit Scheme" whlch brought Armchair £1,625
this financial year based on the weight of the 834 recycled items.
STATUTORY EKfiTLEMENT- ASSESSMENT OF CHARITABLE NEED
Armchoirs referral form ensures the intended beneficiary ha5 exhausted statutory entitlement before
applying to Armchair. The Trustees ensure that the Charity supplement5 rather than supplants the work of
the Statutory Services, especially the DWAS, and checks that all the beneficiaries are in receipt of means
tested benefits or on similarly low incomes.

THE MANAGEMENT COMMITfEE- ELECTION, COMPOSITION, INDUCTION AND TRAINING
There are 7 trustees lalso the members) who replace vacancies as they occur. They are the Board or
Management Committee who manage the Charity and authorise expenditure. Membership was drawn
from representative groups from the local community. The following ère represented.. Citlzens Advice
Worcester and Herefordshire, Platform Housing and Worcester Municipal Charitles. The Manager and his
assistant attend the Committee meetings but do not vote and withdraw if they have a pecuniary interest.
Newtrustees are inducted by belng given the most recent Annual Report and Annual Accounts, the Charity's
Constitution, a copy of the Charity Commission publication CC3 "The Essential Trustee - What You Need To
Know and by being invited to vislt the furniture warehouse and talk to the staff.
The following Trustees retire by rotation at the GM - this year
Mrs Sue Osborne
Mr Alan Purchon
Nominations may be proposed from the floor provlding those nominated have already been appointed a5
members, duly approved by the Board.
MEETINGS OF THE TRUSTEES
The Board Management Committee meets once every two months. The Trustees receive and consider a
report from the Chair, and Manager who keeps the finance books. Minutes are taken and circulated. The
Management Committee has the powerto co-opt newTrustees and non-voting advisers. The independently
examined accounts are approved by the Management Committee and then formally adopted at the Annual
Meeting of the Trustees.
ANNUAL MEETING
The meeting takes place once a year, on 8 May 2024 at 12.30 p.m. The meetlng receives the trustees.
annual report and the independently examined account5 which are approved by the trustees.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Mel Klrk re
orts as follows.. We made a surplus of£ 2,765.9
During the year a total of 834 household items was delivered to 285 families or individuals in need with, on
average, 3 items. A complete breakdown of referrals and deliveries is set out from page 5.
ra
ful thanks are due to Rlchard Hlnes (who also manages financesj and Mork Rlchardson, for
another successful yearfs hard work. Their commitment to providing help to those in need has shone
through significantly, shown through their commitment to as far as possible continue to provide furniture
to those in need, and ensure that they themselves and others remain safe.
I would also like to thank all trustees, oll of whom have carried out their roles with care and commitment.
The wide-ranging backgrounds of our trustees, their broad ski115 & experience, and the stabilty of the
membership of our committee as a whole, provide a strong team which has ensured our suNival and
effectiveness durlng difficult times.
I would also like to than Paul Griffith MBE for hls assessment of our accounts
FINANCE REPORT
Richard Hines re
orts as follows.. This year there was income of £41,138.36, expenditure of £38,372.42 and
a surplus of £2,765.94. At the year end the charitvs assets had a book value of £88,815.16 which includes

the warehouse at £26,400, the van at £1,629.40, designated fund for new van of £25,(MXI.00 and
accumulated cash of£35,785.76.
The Accounts have been independently examined free of charge by our independent examiner Paul Griffith
to whom we are most 8rateful. A full copy of the accounts, incllrding the Income and Expenditure for the
year, the Balance Sheet at year end and the Examination Certificate 15 attached at page 8.
rhe Charity offers ¥ery good value for money. Each family/person helped, received on avera8e 3 items.
costing £46 each. A total cost of £138 (about the cost of a single bedl for 3 good pieces of 2nd hand furniture
which would otherwise have been taken to o landfill site at great cost to the local communitv
ARMCHAIR MANAGER'S REPORT ON THE YEAR'S WORK- APRIL 2023 TO MARCH 2024
Richard Hines reports as follows.. We have collected very careful statistlC5 Wlth the computer to help us
demonstrate our worth to the Worcester community both In terms of meeting need and avoiding
unnecessary waste. There were 285 referrals to which we have responded with 834 items delivered. All
the donations have to be collected first. and we then deliver straight from the van to the waiting list.
These are our delivery figures for 2023/2024 by postcode:
Thi5 demonstrates dramatically to our funders that we help needy people, many of them Ilving in èreas
where familie5 traditlonally experience financial hardship.
WR4
WRI
WR5
WR2
WR3
Total
Warndon, 8rlckfield5, Tolladine
City Centre, Barbourne, Lowesmoor, Arboretum
Ronkswood, Wylds Lane, Stanley Rd. etc.
Dines Green, St. Johns
Northwick, Bevere, Perdiswell, Clalnes
73
65
39
85
23
285
REFERRAIS OF PEOPLE IN NEED TO ARMCHAIR 0110412022- 3110312023
Worcester City Council
81
Citizens Advice
Worcester and
Herefordshire
Maggs Day Centre
60
Social Services linc. childrens,
centresl
Health Visitors
37
19
30
Worcester Community
Trust
Worcester Municipal
Charitie5
Community Care Project
Headway
Smart Move
Womens Aid
Cranstoun
SSAFA
Stroke Association
Good Soll Trust
Total
285
Housing
Associations
(Platfom, Citizen)
28
Total
Grand total
176
109

COLLECTION & DELIVERY OF DONATIONS BY ARMCHAIR 0110412023- 3110312024
Single Beds
70
143
chest of Drawers
Dressing Tables
Armchairs
Dining Tables
Coffee Table5
Bookcases
Sideboard5
Bunk Beds
Other
Total
Double Beds
Wardrobes
Bedside Cabinets
Sofa5
Sofa Beds
Dining Chairs
TV Stands
stools
ottomans
Computer Desk
66
50
85
68
3Z
42
118
28
12
50
834
LANDLORDS OF DELIVERY ADDRESSES
PLATFORM HOUSING
PRIVATE
CITIZEN
WORCESTER MUNICIPALCHARITIES
CITIZENS ADVICE WORCESTER AND
HEREFORDSHIRE
SANCTUARY HOUSING
Roo￿0P HOUSING
BROMFORD HOUSING
STONEWATER
WORCESTER CITh COUNCIL
WEST MOORLANDS
COMMUNITY CARE PROJECT
TOTAL
NAMES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES OF TRusfEES AND STAFF- 102312024
E MAIL ADDRESS
150
31
32
li
21
io
13
285
TRusfEES
Mel Klrk (Chair}
Margaret Jones Ivice chalrl
Davld George
Sue Osborne
Alan Purchon
Richard Boorne
Paul Edwards
Email: mel.kifk
cit8worcester.or
Emall-.
oneslres
btinternet.com
Email.. dave.
eor
cilaworcesler.or
Email.. smosborne46
mail.com
Emall.. a
urchonl
mail.com
bondtech.uk.com
Email.. sales
latformh .com
Email: Paul.Edwards
.uk
-uk
STAFF MEMBERS:
Rlchard Hines.
Manager
Mark Richardson
Assistant Manager
Email.. info
armchairworcester.o
.uk
Email: info
3rmchaiNiorcester.o
* Non-voting members of the Management Committee

INCOME
WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES
PLATFORM HOUSING
EVESON CHARITABLE TRUST
LASLErrs CHARITr
THE HOPMARKET
SIX MASTERS CHARITY
MARYHILL TrUST
WORCESTER CITY PARISH RELIEF IN NEED
GRIMLEY
MR CHRIS COX
JUDITH ALDRIDGE
WORCESTERSHIRE C C RECYCLING CREDIT
EXPENDMJRE
WAGES
NEST PENSION EMPLOYERS CONTIBUTION
INLAND REVENUE
VAN FUEL
VAN SERVICING & REPAIRS
SEVERN TRENT
STATIONER Y AND OFFICE MATERIALS
TELEPHONE
FURNITURE STORE INSURANCE
VAN ROAD TAX
ELECTRICITY
VAN INSURANCE
BANK CHARGES
SUNDRIES
ARMCHAIR INCOME AND EXPENDifuRE 01/0412023- 3110312024
17,805.00
5,51xi.00
5,C¥)o.00
3,638.00
3,500.00
1.500.00
1,000.00
800.00
600.00
120.00
50.(10
1.625.36
TOTAL IIVCOME-. £41 1
.36
28,680.11
1,464.32
1,855.11
669.13
385.62
263.07
112.80
689.64
1,703.48
320.00
577.60
755.84
72.00
823.70
TOTAL EXPENDITURE.- E38 372.42
S INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE.. £2 765.94
RESULTS FOR THE YEAR
EXCE
BAIANCES AND BANK RECONCIUATION
Date
Incomé
3113124 £41,138.36
Expendlture
E38,372.42
Brought forward current Alc 202212023
Surplus 202312024
Unity Current A/C
Un-banked Income
Un-presented cheques
Accumulated cash
Balance
£2,765.94
£58,019.82
£2,765.94
£60,785.76
£35
FIXED ASSETS
Warehouse Ipurchase price 19971150 year lease)
Depreciation 1997- 2024= 26 Yrs @ £i,ioo
Value at year end
£55,000.00
£28,600.00
Van (purchase price Nov 2014)
Depreciation 9 Yrs @ 1,629.40p.a.
Book value at year end
16,294.00
£14,664.60
1629.40
ACCUMULATED FUND
Cash
D@$18nated fund for purchase of new van when required
Van
Warehouse
Total
Signed on behalf of the Board
£35,78S.76
£25,000.00
£1.629.40
£26,400.00
MEL KIRK Ichairl
8 M?y, 2024

I Indèpendont oxamiMfs report on
' the aGcounts
CHARITY COMMISSION
I FOR EN'GLAND AND WALES
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Iiiclepeiidtiit Exiii)1iicr'￿ Rcport
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Armchalf CIO
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1*8rlly'$ Irusiees arè res￿nsIble lor ihe prepaEatyon ol lh• xcounl8.
Thè ¢h8rity's trustees consider Ihal an audil 1$ noi wuired for thi• year
urKler Seci￿n 144 Cf the Charl,.￿$ Act 2011 {'thts Charits08 Acl,) And ihai gn
Independenl ex•minalion ij ne¢ded
It 1$ my fesponsibllrty to..
warning tts accounts undvi seclion 144 of the Chari11es Act,
to fomow ihe Pr(￿edUreS 13HI down In the ganoral Oireciians gi¥*n by the
Chaniy Comm15$10n lunde." sethon 1ASl5llbl Df Ihe Chantw Act, and
lo stota vkngthef paflicular matters hav? come lo m'i allenlicll,
Bas1$ ol Indepondant My ex•mln#tlon wms corned out In accordan￿ wlh general Dife¢tions givèn
•x•mln•r'# statom•nl by Ihe Charlty CommissThi +4n ÈX8minalion Includes a *evi81M of the
3CCDunbng rO￿S kepl by the charily and a comp¥rison ol Ih? a￿Ount$
Yesenleo w(Éh It￿¥e recnros I: 3180 incl¥Jdeg ¢onsidefatx)n ol any unusual
itgms or disclosuTQG In ihe accounts and seeking explenations frDm Ihe
tFU3tees COrtem1￿ any Such matters. The procèdures und¢rtak¢n do not
ovlde all Ihe evidence that wguld b8 r&]uirea In an audii. and
Gonsequerfly no opinloy Is giv¥n a8 to whelhet the accounts present a 'lTue
I laif view and'hfi rwrt is Ilmii*d 10 Ihoge mailers sel In the
sta￿ent befvyi.
Independent In connoctson with my exaM..not￿v, no matter hoy come to my ottentson
¢xarnlngfs ststoment 1. wthsch 9ive5 ￿e ￿￿$(￿￿1e rAUg0 to boliev8 that In. 8r,y fflalei'ial r•spect
Ihg rrfuifOmgnlS
lo keep gccountrng rec￿1¥ in accordan￿ with s•clhJrt 130 01 the
Ch3nlles A¢1 and
t? p￿pare accounis which accord with tho ac￿untIrrfd re¢ord$ aThO
com?iy the aC￿untIng reqviffments of tl)8 Chantias A
hgY8 not b8@n mel.. or
2. io vthjth, in my wn1￿, attenDon shou41 b• '.n ordor 10 onable a
PfoF•r untJ•rsi#nding of the oc¢ounts lo be reach•¢J.
Oale., 15tr April 2024
s￿D•d.
N•m•:
Pwl Grrfmh MBE
R•l•vant prof•$81￿41
qualffi¢otlonlsl or body
111 any)..
Addr•*•:
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'Grevii Cotta9e , Lower Dlngl•. West M81vem, Wor¢esterslire. W414 48Q