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2022-07-31-accounts

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Description ofthe charity's trusts
Type ofgoverning
document
Constitution
How the charity is constituted Charitable
Incorporated
Organisation
Trustee selection methods Appointed
at a quorate meeting of
per our constitution
and considered
the
to
trustees
have the
properly
notified as
skills which would
be an asset to the charity.
Additional
governance
issues
(Optional information)
You may choose to include
additional
information,
where
relevant,
about:
~ policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training
oftrustees;
~ the charity's
organisationai
structure
and any wider
network
with which the charity
works;
~ relationship
with any related
parties;
~ trustees'
consideration
of
major risks and the system
and procedures
to manage
them.
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Armed Forces Communi
Su
ortOb'ectives
The Armed Forces Community
Support
is built upon a unique
working
partnership
between,
Warrington
Borough Council, Cheshire West and
Chester Council. Citizens Advice, The Royal British Legion, ASDIC,
Summary
ofthe objects
charity set out in its
ofthe SSAFA, DMWS, AFCTF, NHS. Cheshire
Police, CGL, Pathways
to
Recovery.
governing document We promote social inclusion,
wellbeing,
and reintegration
back into
civilian
life after service utilising
peer support
and well-being
projects.
We are here to relive the need of individuals
and family members
living
in
Warrington
and Cheshire
who are currently
serving
or who have served
in the Armed Forces.
1 weekly Veterans
Breakfast Club
in Warrington
(Coffee Mornings)
Fortnightly
'Naafi Break Drop-Ins" within
Ellsemere
Port Library
Day trips for Veterans
and family members
.
Living History Project —6veterans
engaged
delivering
history lessons to
Primary
school children
via online means due to some Covid restrictions.
Our Veteran volunteers
have always
played a major role in the support
of
Summary
ofthe main
activities undertaken
for the the charity.
It has always been peer-support
led and is the fundamental
part ofthe transition
back into the Community
for many.
All veterans
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
have signed terms of agreements
and a Code of Conduct as guided
by
our policies and procedures.
this section
declaration
the statutory
that trustees
have The Veterans
peer support
group meet each week to discuss any issues
had regard to the guidance
issued
by the Charity
Commission
on public
benefit)
or concerns they have or any ideas on what our next project would be to
support
further clients.
Any outcomes that require CEO approval
would
then be presented
and
if needed
further agreement
from the Trustees
if
the idea required
funding.
Should the volunteer
group wish to purchase
new items for the good and
benefit ofthe group the CEO could grant the request (subject to financial
limits imposed).
Iffurther or larger amounts
offunds is required,
then the
CEO would request funds through
the Trustees.
All newly appointed
volunteers
and veterans
requiring
assistance
complete a Needs Assessment
to identify
any issues.
Early intervention
reduces further deterioration
and promotes
mental
health recovery.

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Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity
during the year
We have assisted 10veterans
who were designated
as homeless
into
supported
living accommodation
during
this reporting
year.
This has
been through
the continued
support
of outside agencies who support
our
clients e.g. The Royal British Legion,
Night Stop and EDS Homes.
Approximately
572 Veterans,
dependants
and families
have accessed
our activities through
this reporting
period covering a wide range offace
to face and "online" activities.
238 referrals have been recorded
through
our services following
Needs
Assessments
which has provided
guidance
and support/assistance
to
veterans,
dependants
and families.
The Military Veterans
Living History presentations
and interactive
sessions
aimed at primary
Schools had been placed on hold for some
of
this reporting
period due to the limited Covid restrictions
still being
in
force in some Primary Schools.
However,
the volunteers
re-instigated
"online" via Zoom and Teams presentations
delivering
a bespoke
and
safe environment
for children to learn about WW2 and the Home Front.
The veterans
planned
and delivered
the presentations
in accordance
with
the correct key stages ofthe National
Curriculum
suitable to the age
group presented
to. For this reporting
year we had 6veterans
participating
in this project directly.
The presentations
were delivered
to
over 360 children.
Our Bicycle Recycle project working
in conjunction
with Cheshire
Police
has been proven to be a necessity for the community
we support.
Not
only have we supported
28 veterans
with free bicycles but, due to the
success and supply of bicycles from the Police we have also managed to
supply
repaired
bicycles to our local community
who had been referred
from local community
agencies for assistance.
We have received continued
commissioning
from Greater Manchester
Mental
Health for our wrap around
support —.(NHS Veterans
in Mind).
We have received continued
commissioning
from Cheshire
West and
Chester Council to provide support
to veterans
and dependants
within
the CWaC area.
We are now fully imbedded
within
our local community
since our move
from the Town Centre to our own dedicated Veterans
Support Centre
located within a park to facilitate the increase
in demand
of our services
We have utilised
our minibus
throughout
this reporting
period to provide
support
and assistance
to veterans
who engage
with us. Throughout
this
reporting
year the minibus
has provided
the following assistance:
Continued
delivery
of Food Parcels.
Moving
Military Veterans
personal
belongings
in and out ofstorage
House Removals
We now have a second converted
minibus
which has been setup as a
mobile Bicycle Recycle Project in conjunction
with Active Cheshire
and
Sport England,
assisting
with free bicycle repairs
in the Warrington
area.

Heading Notes Unrestricted Restricted YR Ended Period
Funds Funds 31.7.22 01.08.20 - 31.07.21
Total Funds Total Funds
INCOME 5 Endowments
from
45,505.21 60,875.00 106,380.21 E85,208.70
Donations
and Legacies
TOTAL 45,505.21 60,875.00 106,380.21 E85,208.70
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable
activities General
23,037.56 64,46SA1 S7,505.97 E64,727.35
NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between
funds
NET MOVEMENT OF FUNDS 22,467.65 -3,593A1 18,874.24 E20,481.35
RECONSILIATION
OF FUNDS
2021/2022
Total funds brought
forward
-j7,083.42 E47,168.27 E40,084.85
2020/2021
CASH IN HAND 2021/2022 200
TOTAL FUNDS
CARRIED FORWARD 2021/2022 15,184.23 43,574.86 58,759.09
CARRIED FORWARD E 58,759.09
2021/2022

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS AND ENDOWMENTS Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
31.7.22 31.7.21
Donations &legacies f 106,380.21 f 85,208.70
Total Incoming Resources f 106,380.21 f 85,208.70
Payments
Charitable Activities f 1,500.00 f 3,025.98
Payroll f 3,815.25 f 23,215.78
Insurance f 2,483.84 1,706.62
Telephone f 779.81 915.55
Postage
Ik
Stationary 183.80
Rent f 13,234.15 9,689.07
Computer Equipment 1,981.02
Hospitality f 474.51 272.90
Volunteer Expenses 550.00
Marquees 1,528.00
Uniforms 714.75
CC1 Project (client phones)
Bike Project f 26,115.52 f 3,688.96
Vehicle Repairs 500.00 f 165.00
Accountancy Fees f 250.00
Living History Projects f 38,352.89 f 17,089.92
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED f 87,505.97 f 64,727.35
Balance Sheet
At 31stJuly 2022
HEADING NOTES Unrestricted Restricted YR Ended Period
Funds Funds 31.7.22 01.08.20-31.07.21
Total Funds Total Funds
FIXEDASSETS
IPAD 8E IZETT LE E 1,981.02
GENERATO RS
MARQUEES f 1,528.00
WW1 8E2 UNIFORMS E 8,472.00
BAR FRIDGE f 1,000.00
HOOVER
ID CARD PRINTER f 720.00
AIRCON UNITS E 521.65
FLOOR CLEANER
MINI BUS f 4,499.00
TOTAL E 1,000.00 f 5,740.65 E 6,740.65 f 11,981.02