ARMCHAIR CHARITY
Re815tered CIO- Charity no. 1164%6
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025
DONATIONS RECYCLEDTO THE NEEDY FOR OVER ThIRTY YEARS
DurlnB the year we recelvÈd 815 free Items of furniture. donated by the publlc, and dellvered them free to 233
families and Sndtvlduals, equivalent to 3.5 items to one household helped every working day of the year.
Referrals rAme from Worcester Clty Councll. Cltlzens Advice Bureau, Housing Associations. Health Visitor5,
Soclal Serv1￿ Probatlon and Worcester Municipal Charltles.
DON'T THROW IT AWAY- GIVE IT AWAY
Others less fortunate need it
The furniture dellvery addresses demon5trale clearly that the charlty15 provldln8 a priority servl¢e to those areas
in the Chy where famllles tradltlonally experlen¢e financlal hardsh•p:"
WR4
WRI
WR5
WR2
WR3
Total
Warndon, Brickfields, Tolladine
City Centre, 8arbourne, Lowesmoor, Arboretum
Ronkswood , Wyld5 Lane, Stanley Rd. etc.
Dines Green, St. John5
Northwick, Bevere, Perdiswell, Claines
89
53
29
22
233
VALUE FOR MONEY
The Charity offer5 very good value for rnoney. Each familylperson helped, recelved on average
3.5 Items. at an averaBe cost to the charlty of £531 itern. A total cost of £186 (about the cost of a double bed) for
nd
3.5 good pieces of 2 hand fvrniture whlch would otherwise have been
taken to a landfill site at great cost to the local communrty.
ALL ENQUIRIES TO:
Rlchard Hines, Manager
Tel..
01905- 456080
Email..
armchairw
ester.or
www.arm¢hairworcester.orR.uk

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES- 202412025
NAME OFTHE CHARITY
The Armchair Trust CIO
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER:
1164966
CHARITABLE TRUST DEED..
Adopted 2710911989. Registered with the
Charity Commission on 0611011989. Registered
as a CIO on 2211212015. Not amended since.
NAMES AND EMAILS OF TRUSTEES:
Schedule attached page 7
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS:
Independently Examined - attached page 8
ADDRESS..
Llnit 6b, Checketys Lane Trading Estate.
Worcester. WR3 7JW Tel.. 01905- 456080.
BANKERS-
Unity Trust, 4 The Square, 111 Broad St.,
Birmingham B15 IAR
SOLICITORS:
Hallmark Hulme LLP,
3-5 Sansome Place, Worcester, WRI IUQ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
Paul Griffith MBE
THE REGISTERED CHARITABLE OBJECTS OF ARMCHAIR
o relieve generally, and indlvidually, persons ￿SIdent 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 otherwise. which are calculated to reduce the need and hardship.
Armchair welcomes8ifts of second-hand furniture and household itemsfrom the public, and recycles these
items, free of charge, for re-use by needy individuals 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 collerted from just
outside the City but due to limited resources, the need to etonomise on fuel, and to achieve a low carbon
footprint, all dellveries of household items are within the Clty boundary.
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FINANCES- HISTORY OFTHE FUNDING
In 1996 the National Lottery gave 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 flnances between 1997 and 2008 from the main statutory referrers, i.e. the Primary Care Trust
and the County Council Social SeNices 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 did the same In 2010 having already halved its 8rant in 2008.
In 200718 for the first-time limited financial assistance was received from the waste disposal authority and
this continues. This was £1,789 in 202412025.
Thi5 year we are most grateful to the following organisations and charities etc. for their continued major
5UPPOrt and place on record our thank5 to them for their generous donations in 202412025.'_
Worcester Munl¢ipal Charftles, Platform Houslngi Lasletts Charity, SIX Masters, The Mary Hill Trust,
Worcester Clty Parish Relief in Need, Grimley. Chris Cox, and Worcestershlre CC Waste DIsp05al.
In
eneral terms Armchalrfs finances are secure with regular grants from new and existing funders. The
cash reserves are currently £21,648.75.
TRANSPORT
Trustees agreed to set up a designated fund, to purchase a new van as required. This is essential to
Armchairfs operation and without a van could not operate. Surplus funds raised in recent years have been
allocated to this fund and the total In this designated fund is £35,C4JO Ithis has been increased due to the
rise in inflatlon l. This wlll ensure that there are enough funds available for when the van needs replacin8
again as the Se￿Ite cannot function without this vehicle and ensures that there is minimal disruption to
providing the service. The current van is 16 years old.
srAFF
The Trustees employ two part time staff working momings only, 9.30 am to 1.30pm to collect and deliver
items and to take and respond to referrals of people in need.
RESERVES
In accordance with the Charlty Commission's S.O.R.P. the Trustees have assessed risks and arranged lifting
training for staff. Insurance has been taken out for the major risks. A "reserves" policy of a minimum of 8
month5, spending has been adopted as a prudent level given the general insecurity of long-term funding.
WASTE DISPOSAL SUPPORT
Armchair collects and delivers about 3 vanloads of furniture every week. Thls represents about 150 van
loads most of which would be tipped - costing c. £115.00 each representing about £17,250 In waste fees.
The County Waste Disposal Section introduced a "Recycling Credit Scheme" which brou8ht Armchair£1789
this financial year base(l on the weight of the 815 recycled items.
STATUTORY ENTITLEMENT- ASSESSMENT OF CHARITABLE NEED
Armchairs referral form ensures the intended beneficiary has exhausted statutory entitlement before
applying to Armchalr. The Tnjstees ensure that the Charity supplements rather than supplants the work
of the Statutory Servites, especially the DWAS, and check5 that all the beneficiaries are In receipt of means
tested benefits or on low incomes.

THE MANAGEMENT COMMIThEE- ELEcfioN, COMPOSITION, INDUCTION AND TRAINING
There are 7 trustees (also 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 are represented: Citizens Advice,
Platform Housing and Worcester Municipal Charities. The Mana8er and his assistant attend the Committee
meetin85 but do not vote and withdraw if they have a pecuniary interest.
New trustees are inducted by being 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
Mr. Paul EDWARDS
Ms. Mel KIRK
In addition Mr David George retired and Ms Kate Collier stands for formal election
Nominations may be proposed from the floor providing those nominated have already been appointed as
members, duly approved by the Board.
MEETINGS OF THE TRUSTEES
The Board Management Committee meets once every two months. The Trustees receive and conslder a
report from the Chair, and Manager who keeps the finance books. Minutes are taken and circulated. The
Management Committee has the power to co-opt new Trustees and non-votlng advisers. The
independently examined accounts are approved by the Management Committee and then formallv
adopted at the Annual Meeting of the TrLtstees.
ANNUAL MEETING
The meeting takes place once a year, on 14 May 2025 at 12.30 p.m. The meeting receives the trustees,
annual report and the independently examined accounts which are approved by the trustees.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Mel Kirk re
orts as follows: We made a deficlt 01 £4137.01.
During the year a total of 815 items of furniture were delivered to 233 families or indivlduals in need, with
each receiving on average 3.5 items. A complete breakdown of referrals and deliveries is set out from page
rateful thanks are due to Richard Hines (who also manages finances) and Mark Richardson, 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 trustee5, 011 of whom have carried out their roles with care and commitment.
The wide-ranging backgrounds of our trustees, their broad skills & experience, and the stability of the
membership of our committee as a whole, provide a strong team which has ensured our survival and
effectiveness during difficult times.
I would also Ilke to than Paul Griffith MBE for his assessment of our account5

FINANCE REPORT
Rlchard Hlnes re
orts as follows-. Thi5 year there was income of £39,276.85, expenditure of £43,413.86
and a deficit of £4,137.01. At the year end the charit￿$ a55ets had a book value of £81,948.75 which
includes the warehouse at £25,300, the van at £0, desi8nated fund for new van of £35.000.QO and
accumulated cash of £21,648.75.
The Accounts have been independently examined free of charge byour independent examiner Paul Griffith
to whom we are most grateful. A full copy of the accounts, including the Income and Expenditure for the
year. the Balance Sheet at year end and the Examination Certificate is attached at page 8.
The Charlty offers very good value for money. Each family/person helped, received on average 3.5 items,
C05ting £53 each. A total cost of £186 labout the c05t of a double bedl for 3.5 good pieces of 2 hand
furniture which would otherwise have been taken to a landfill site at great cost to the local community
ARMCHAIR MANAGER'S REPORT ON THE YEAR'S WORK- APRIL 2024 TO MARCH 2025
Richurd Hines reports as follow5.' We have collected very careful statistics with the computer to help us
demonstrate our worth to the Worcester community both In term5 of meetlnE need and avoidin8
unnecessary waste. There were 233 referrals to which we have responded with 815 items delivered. All
the donations have to be collected first, ond we then deliver straight from the van to the waiting list.
These are our dellvery flgures for 202412025 by postcode:
Thi5 demonstrates dramatically to our funders that we help needy people, many of them living in areas
where families traditionolly experlente financial hardship.
WR4
WRI
WR5
WR2
WR3
Total
Warndon, Brickflelds, Tolladine
City Centre, Barbourne, Lowesmoor, Arboreturn
Ronkswood , Wylds Lane, Stanley Rd. etc.
Dines Green. St, Johns
Northwick. Bevere. Perdiswell, Claines
89
53
29
22
233
REFERRALS OF PEOPLE IN NEED TO ARMCHAIR 0110412024- 3110312025
Social SeNices linc. children5'
centresl
Worcester City Council
45
Worcester Citizens Advice
Bureau
Maggs
67
37
Housing
Associations
(Platform, Citizen}
Health Visltors
29
Community Care Project
22
WOr￿Ster Community
Trust
Basement Project
Onside Advo¢acy
Emerging Futures
Good Soil Trust
Headway
Womens Aid
SSAFA
YMCA
Total
233
Probation
Total
Grand total
134
99

COLLECTION & DELIVERY OF DONATIONS BY ARMCHAIR 0110412024- 3110312025
Double Beds
Wardrobes
Bedside Cablnets
Sofas
Sofa Beds
Dining Chairs
TV Stands
Stools
Ottomans
Computer Desk
83
37
Single Beds
Chest of Drawers
Dressing Table5
Armchairs
Dining Tables
Coffee Tables
Bookcases
Sideboards
Bunk Beds
Other
Total
61
137
40
32
44
13
128
27
15
28
815
LANDLORDS OF DELIVERY ADDRESSES
PLATFORM HOUSING
CITIZEN HOUSING
PRIVATE
CITIZENS ADVICE WORCESTER ANO
HEREFORDSHIRE
WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES
ROOFfop HOUSING
SANcfuARY HOUSING
BROMFORD HOUSING
sfoNEWATER
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
WEST MOORLANDS
TOTAL
127
36
29
17
233
NAMES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES OF TRUSTEES AND STAFF- 202412025
TRUSTEES
E MAIL ADDRESS
Mel Klrk IChair}
Margaret Jones Ivice Chair}
Sue Osborne
Alan Purchon
Richard Boorne
Paul Edwards
Kate Colller
Email: mel.kirk
citaworcester.or
Email:
oneslre5
btinternet.com
Email: smosborne46
mail.com
Email: a
urchonl
mail.com
Email- sales
bondtech.uk.com
Email: Paul.Edwards
latformh
Email-. katie¢ollier
mail.com
.com
STAFF MEMBERS:
Richard Hines
Manager
Mark Rlchard50n
Assistant Manager
Email: info
armchairworcester.or
-uk
Email- info
armchairworcester.or
Non-voting members ofthe Management Committee

ARMCHAIR INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 0110412024- 3110312025
INCOME
WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES
PLATFORM HOLtSlNG
LASLErfs CHARITY
SIX MASTERS CHARITY
MARY HILL TRUST
WORCESTER CITY PARISH RELIEF IN NEED
GRIMLEY
MR CHRIS COX
WORCESTERSHIRE C C RECYCLING CREDIT
£18.998.00'
£6,5(K).00
£3,869.00
£2,500.00
£4,000.00
£800.00
£700.00
£120.00
£1,789.85
E- £39 276.85
TOTAL INCO
EXPENorruRE
WAGES
NEST PENSION EMPLOYERS CONnBUTION
INLAND REVENUE
VAN FUEL
VAN SERVICING & REPAIRS
SEVERN TRENT
STATIONERY AND OFFICE MATERIALS
TELEPHONE
FURNITURE STORE INSURANCE
VAN ROAD TAX
ELECTRICITY
VAN INSVRANCE
BANK CHARGES
SUNDRIES
£31,035.08
£1,596.84
£4,955.22
£674.15
£40.
£274.39
£258.58
£725.84
£1,822.88
£335.00
£478.82
£755.84
£71.40
£389.82
TOTAL EXPENOITURE= £43
13.86
RESULTS FOR THE YEAR
OEFECIT INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE.. £4 137.01
8AL4NCES AND BANK RECONCILIATIOM
Date
Income
Expenditure
3113125 £39.276.85 £43.413.86
Brought forward current A/C 203V2024
Deficit 202412025
Unity Current A/C
Un-banked Income
Un-presented cheques
Accumulated cash
Balance
-£4,137.01*
£60,785.76
-£4,137.01•
£56,648.75
£21
FIXED ASSETS
Warehouse Ipurchase price 19971150 year leasè)
Depreciation 1997- 2025 - 27 Yrs @ £1,100
Value at year end
£55.tsJO.00
£29,700.00
£25 300.00
Van Ipur¢hase pri￿ Nov 20141
Depreciation 10 Yrs @ 1.629.40p.a.
Book value at year end
16.294.00
£16,294.00
£OA)D
ACCUMULATED FUND
Cash
Designated fund for purchase of new van when requlred
Van
Warehouse
Total
£21,648.75
£35,¢Y)O.00
£0.00
£25,300.00
£81948.75
£14248.50 recelved from Worcester Municlpal Charities as of 3113125 £4749.50 duè in April 2025, thls addltlonal
payment has been Included in this year5 accounts as it is due im
Signed on behalf of the Board MEL KIRK (Chairl
14 May, 2025

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