Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period stsrt date
01
08
Period end date
31
07
2023
2024
To
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
Armed Forces Community Support Hub
Other names charity is known by
Armed Forces Community Support
Registered charity number (if any)
1168398
Charity's principal address
Veteran Support Centre
(Off Alder Lane)
Warrington
Postcode
WA2 8AG
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
Trustee name
Office lif any)
Name of person lor body) entitled
toa
oint twstso
ifan
David Chandler
Lead Trustee
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
e of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infonnation)
Edward John Arnold - CEO
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of governing document
-lee(
3nstitLAtion I
Constitution
How the charity is constituted
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods
"g. Appointed by elected by.
Appointed at a quorate meeting of the trustees properly notified as per our
constitution and considered to have the skills which would be an asset to
the charity.
TAR
March 2012

Additional governance issues (Optional infonnation)
All of our policies are constantly updated and promulgated to all staff and
volunteers to read. All policies are then signed by staff and volunteers to
ensure good governance.
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant, about:
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees.
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works.,
relationship with any related
parties.,
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system
and prO￿dureS to manage
them.
Our Trustee induction policies have been updated and a comprehensive
folder containing all relevant papemork and guidance is issued to any
individual that wishes to apply to be a Trustee within the Charity.
Although currently we only have one Trustee we have been actively
recruiting for new individuals to take on the reigns.
We work closely with Local Government and recognised relevant
organisations to assist us to provide our services to our Glients.
An area of risk identified resulted in the purchase and recording of DBS
certificates for everyone. All staff and volunteers are fully DBS checked,
and copies of all certificates are now held securely.
Section C
Ob"ectives and activities
Amied Forces Communi
ort Hub Ob'ectives
The Armed Forces Community Support Hub is built upon a unique
working partnership between, Warrington Borough Council, Cheshire
West and Chester Council, Citizens Advice, The Royal British Legion,
ASDIC, SSAFA, DMWS, AFCTF, NHS, Cheshire Police, CGL, Pathways
to Recovery.
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
We promote social inclusion, wellbeing, and reintegration back into
civilian life after Servi￿ utilising peer support and well-being projects.
We are here to assist the need of individuals and family members living
in Warrington and Cheshire who are currently serving or who have
served in the Armed Forces.
TAR
March 2012

We deliver 2 weekly Veterans Breakfast Club in Warrington at the
Veteran Support Centre(Coffee Mornings)
Weekly 'Naafi Break Drop-lns" located within the Cheshire West and
Chester area. Naafi Breaks are spread over three locations to ensure
maximum attendance and availability to veterans and their families.
Numerous trips have been organised for the veterans to the National
Arboretum and other significant military locations as well social trips.
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
Veteran volunteers always play a major role in the support of the charity.
It has always been peer-support led and is the fundamental part of the
transition back into the Community for many. All veterans have signed
terms of agreements and a Code of Conduct as guided by our policies
and procedures.
The Veterans peer support group meet each week fa￿ to face or via
online to discuss any issues 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 Lead Trustee if the idea requires funding.
Should the volunteer group wish to purchase new items for the good and
benefit of the group the CEO could grant the request (subject to financial
limits imposed). If further or larger amounts of funds is required, then the
CEO would request funds through the Lead Trustee.
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.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infonnation)
The contribution made by our volunteers is paramount to the daily
running and provision of services to our veterans, community. Without
our volunteers we would have difficulty in providing our Servi￿S.
We have focussed mainly this year on either self-funding or projects not
requiring external funding. We strive to be self sufficient without
burdening the already stretched funding organisations. Our passion to
support veterans is driven by the support we receive from veterans who
have either utilised our services or wish to assist others.
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:
policy on grantmaking.,
policy programme related
investment.,
contribution made by
volunteers.
Our secondary aim is to support the local communities in which we are
located. Having their support is crucial to the centre remaining open and
allowing the veterans to re-join communities in which they have
previously felt excluded.
TAR
March 2012

Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
During this reporting period we have identified and assisted 10 veterans
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 veterans e.g. The Royal British Legion,
Night Stop and local government assistance. Although our successful
numbers are low compared to other larger organisations every veteran
housed is one less having to endure life on the streets.
213 Veteran referrals have been received and recorded through our
services following Needs Assessments which has provided guidance and
supporuassistance to veterans, dependants and families.
This year again, our Bicycle Recycle project has been our biggest
success. Working in conjunction with Cycling UK who have supported us
for of our bike projects during this reporting period we have been
able to sustain the project. We have supported 21 veterans with free
bicycles but, due to the success and supply of bicycles from our local
community we have also managed to supply repaired bicycles back to
the community who have been referred from local community agencies
for assistance. We have also been able to supply (via local government
services) several bicycles to local families who due to circumstances
could not afford to purchase bicycles from their own funds
Our latest project in which we are very keen to explore has been our
Laser crafting project where the veterans are learning and understanding
how to craft items from Wood, Plastic, Glass etc into items which we can
sell at our fundraising events. This has become popular with the clients
who are learning a new skill and taking more time out of their own homes
to interact with like minded individuals and the public as a whole.
We still maintain a close link with NHS medical services and our
continued commissioning from Greater Manchester Mental Health has
assisted us greatly in providing wrap around support for them and their
clients.
Now in our 6th year of commissioning from Cheshire West and Chester
Council we continue to provide support to veterans and dependants
within the Cwac area.
The Veterans Support Centre has developed greatly within this reporting
period and we are keen to utilise the building more not just for the
veterans and their families but to the wider general public as a whole.
We have continued to utilise our minibus to provide support and
assistance to veterans who engage with us. However, the age and
condition of the bus and the increasing costs of maintaining her have now
seen her removed from service and has now been sold on for parts. This
is an unfortunate situation as the bus was a stalwart within both the
veteran community and the local community as a whole. However, the
bus was utilised for the following:
Social trips and events for both Veterans and their families.
Social trips for local non-funded community agencies for social trips.
Moving Military Veterans personal belongings in and out of storage
House Removals
TAR
Marth 2012

Section E
Financial review
Brief ststement of the
charity's policy on reserves
We have continued to fundraise throughout this reporting year to
maintain funds sufficient to cover our operational costs for three months
minimum.
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
nla
Further financial review details (Optional infom)ation)
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant about:
The charities principal source of funding this reporting period has been
from Veterans in Mind (NHS) and Cheshire West and Chester Council.
the charity's principal
SoUr￿S of funds (including
any fundraising).,
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity.
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
We are working more towards self-funded projects which can sustain the
charity such as the bike project and our new Laser craft project. For
future years.
Section F
Other optional information
Section G
Declaration
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 (e.g., Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Edward John Arnold
CEO
Date
21 May 2025
TAR
Mar¢h 2012

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INDEPENDENTEXAMINERS REPORTTOTHETRUSTEESOFWARRINGTON
ARMED FORCESCOMMUNITYSUPPORTREGISTERED CHARl￿NUMBER. 1168398
I reportto the Trustees on my examination ofthe accounts ofthe Armed Forces Community
Supportforthe year ended 31•t July 2024 (rhe Trust).
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the CharttyTrustees of the Trustyou are responsible forthe preparation of the 8ccounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusts accounts carried out under section 145 of the
Act and in carrying out my examination I have foLlowed all applicable directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act.
Independent Examiners Ststement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention
in connection with the examination gbving me causeto believeth8t in any materiaL respect:
1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of
the Act, or
2. The Accounts do not accord wtth those records.
I confirm that there are no matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts.
Woods & Cooper, Chartered Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers
23 Farnworth Street
Widnes
WA8 9LH
Signed:
Date:
Chair of Trustees." D8vid Chandler
Signed:
Date:
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