2026 AGM Chairman's Re ort From a responding perspective the year didn't pose any major challenges, and neither did the very mild winter that was once again almost completely snow free. We have attended a consistent number of calls; we are still mainly being used on the most urgent 'Category 1" calls where our early attendan can make a real difference. We have attended 353 jobs, which is almost 13 % up on last year. We have also attended more calls to the East with Steve living just outside Sherithales. Good SAM has also kept us busy keeping all three of us on call 24r7 most weeks. This has resulted in 19 jobs coming through during periods of otherwise being off call. Unfortunately, the trust has now dropped this application due to financial constraints. We also had the use of a fiEe second vehicle for 6 months, which had a large impact on additional hours provided. As well as increasing our visual presence. A recruitment drive recent took place ending in January and although four applicants were successful, two (I believe), have dropped out, one is waiting a course date, and Stuart is in training. This puts us in a great position moving forward and will massively impact the number of hour5 of cover we provide. Our finanS have never been in a stronger position, with donations and grants totalling almost £82,000 largely due to the vehicle fund raising campaign. This includes £1,592 of which is a direct result from collections at Community Defibrillator Training, up 43 % up on last year. Spending has dropped £226 from last year to £5,042 this year. Fuel was On again a major cost at £2,011 up 48 % on last year from £1,352, equating to £659. Included in the figures is a £30,000 grant from Sevem Trent Water. Defib courses are still going strong as they become ever present in our communities. This year I've trained upwards of 600 people, over 70+ hours. It was disappointing to be tumed down for the Kings Voluntary Service award, for reasons that still aren't fully understood, although it hasn't in any way impacted on fund raising. Looking to the future the new response vehicle is now ordered, and although significantly delayed, we're assured will be with us at the latest in July. This will mean very negligible rna1ntenan costs for a considerable time, and a huge potential, reduction in fuel costs going down the electric or hybrid route. 202516 b numbers 16,000+ Hours on call. (Including God SAM) 353 Jobs attended. 55 hours of community training provided. Russell Brooks Chairman 9th May 2026
Ne ort Flrst Res on er Scheme Accounts 5th A rll 2025 to 4 A ril 2026 202512026 RECIEPTS Donations l Grant applications 78877.14 Donations following defib courses defib courses 1592.23 Millage Claimed from As 1376.76 EDUKIT Solutions (Bridgnorth Donation) 100.00 81,946.13 PAYMENTS Fuel X3 1346.09 Fuel X5 665.37 General Equipment and Equipment Calibration Car Insuran 357.16 795.20 Car servi and Other Costs (MOT) X3 192.00 Car servi and Other Costs X5 724.72 Unrform 594.13 EDUKIT Solutions (Grant Cost) 240.00 Printing 128.00 5.042.67 Balance as at 5th April 2025 32,872.03 Receipts 81,946.13 Payments 5.042.67 Balance as of 4th April 2026 109,775.49 Re resented b Barcla 8 Bank Account on 4rd A rll 2026 109,775.49
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trustees Newport Community First Responders On accounts for the year ended 4th April 2026 Charity no (if any) 1171362 Set out on pages 1of1 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust.) for the year ended 0410412026. As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (°the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying OLrt my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Responsibilities and basis of report Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examinerfs ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conmIng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no cOnmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: 10th May 2026 Name: Cliff M dlicott Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Regional Community Response Manager NHS Charities Project Lead Address: WMAS Merclan Close Shrewsbury SY3 9EA IER May 2026
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