THE QUICK RESPONSE MEMORIAL WOODLAND TREASURER'S REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2023 BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS TufAL £26.767.66 £15,179.75 £14,003.03 . £27,94Q38 nin Receipts Payments ALANCE balance £22.922.75 £14,752.05 £12,551.04 £25.123.76 £3.210.07 £0. £790.65 £634.84 £427.70 £661.34 £40120 HIGHLIGHTS After a challenglng perlod workln8 through the pandemic. I'm delighted to announce that our payments were exceeded by our recelpts for the first time in three years. We also ended up £1.044.38 better than my budget forecast which is gt r. Our finances are very healthy, and the future of the charity looks very secure. Thank you to all the Trustees and volunteers who work tIlesS1Y to support veterans In need. malntslnln8 a beautlful tranquil memorlal vllx>dland, and sustainlng wildlife conservation. Thank you as well to our Incredlble supporters who make QRMW the ama21ng charity that It Is today. RECEIPTS RECEIPTS £8,0th).00 £7,000.00 £6,0(M).00 £5,(W.00 £4,(th.00 • RECEIPTS £3,OCI).00 £2,0(.[%) £i.ocKs.c £0.00 k- 11. Donations Fundraising Memorial Sale of QRMW merchandise Gift Aid
PAYMENTS PAYMENTS 5000 4000 30 PAYMENTS BUDGET FORECAST Please see attached 'Annual Bud8eY for a detslied bakdown. TOTPX £27,950 £16,51X £15,450 enln Recel ts Payments balance I've fofeca5ted ceIpts to match pawnents which Is extremely positNe durin8 this period of finanical uncertainty. This includes investing in 2 QRMW 8azeebos to enable us to stsnd out at public events. We receNed a very generous anonymous donation towards them. I've also factored in the fantastic fundraising 5UPPOrt from Stu and his triathon and mwc friends, Wendy and Marco from the Crown and Anchor, and Bobby Davro. Forecasting a budget is always challerrging so I've called out some of my thoughts below whkh helped me make some 'educated' predictions l assumptions: As all costs have risen $0 have our fundfalsin8 Costs so I've budgetted heavily for this Special events to be £2.250 more primarily due to the purchase of 2 new gazebos I haven't budgetted to purthose new QRMW merchaThlise. I've also reduced the receipts by £750 as we have limited stock and opportunities to Sell merchandise
Supporting veterans in need is core to our values so I have again budgetted heavily for this £l,tXX). l appreciate we often support veterans in other ways rather than just financially. but I do feel irs important to have a robust budget for this ATTACHMENTS Financial Year report Financial Year Detsil report Detail report- Receipts Detsll report- Payments Annual Budget l Juty 2022- 30 June 2023 Independent audlt examlnatlon report SIGNED: DATED.. 31. January 2024 QRMW TREASURER: Martln Jackson
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THE QUICK RESPONSE MEMORIAL WOODLANDTRUSTEES REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 30- JUNE 2023 Ob erttves and artivities The Quick Response Memorial Woodland IQRMW} is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI, charity number 1174651. The objertives of the chartty are: Provldlng and maintaining a woodland as a public memorial to commemorate and remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury, or put themsefves at risk of life or injury, in service of the public To prevent or relVe poverty or financial hardship among former personnel of Her Malesvs Amied Forces (Veterans), their dependents and carers In such ways a5 the Trustees think fit. including by providin8 8rants, items, and ser4lces to such individuals In need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve povertv amon8 such Individuals,. and providing such individuals with goods or services which they could not otherwise afford throu8h lack of means; and In addition to these objectives, QRMW a also very proud to.. support and invest In woodland and wildllfe conservation educate youn8 people (cadets, scouts. cubs. school¢hildrenl on woodland management, learnin8 about an ancient En81ish woodland. and the purpose of QRMW Since 2016 this support has been provided in many ways, Including assistance with clothes, shoes, food, temporary accommodation. train fares, utility bllls, and funeral expenses. The memorfal woodland is an integral part of the charity. As well a5 being a public memorlal the woodland also provides a safe Sanctuary for those who are troubled mentslly, be it from the effects VI OLIIVf >¥1 VILf, Vl 11 VIII iIIV 4111 IILUlllfS Jvillf 1o¥e duoyiiiis iv Ll¥bil•il iiie. iiui Iiib Li Ir ¥vv iv pandemic the woodland has provided a safe outdoor environment, easy to social distance, for Veterans who are lonely, and/or suffering with depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder IPTSDI. QRMW are an alkinclusr¥e charity and never tum anyone away. The memorlal woodland is open 24n all year round. People visit the woodland to volunteer with general maintenance, for a chat and cup of tea with like minded people who have been throu8h similar experlences, andlor just to reflert in a tranquil, safe. and calm environment. Many families and friends of Veterans plant trees. scatter ashes, and visit the woodland to remember their loved ones. Often this is in groups wtth severnl generations proud to remember the bravery and life of their loved ones. The objectives and actNlties of the charity are promoted through QRMW.org and Facebook. Currently there are 3.095 Facebook members with regular posts from Trustees and members. The charity remains in a healthy financial position, and most importantly still able to fulfil all its objectives. Details of the finances can be found in the Year End Treasurerfs Report.
Achievements and erforn)ance Since its inception word has spread about the charity with recommendations made by those that follow QRMW and believe in its objectives. For the period l July 2022 to 3 June 2023 QRMW has invested funds to meet its objectNes: £1,432 memorial woodland maintenance £789 wildlife conservation Honouring and remembering Veterans at the QRMW Anniversary event, which was held 10th June 2023 £416 supporting Veterans in need o Flnanclal support to help with.. food and healing costs to attend hosprtal appointments purchasing a frge freezer rchaslng a large magnrfying readirYJ card a Veteran very limite(1 sight o Tr8n$portation of a motor sccM)tw and wheelchair QRMW has alxi invested funds to keep the thartty running. For example, fundraising costs, speclal events, IT consumables, web hostin& elertriclty, telephony, and transport costs with vehicle maintenance, insurance, MOT, and fuel. A breakdown of these costs is available In the Year End Treasurerfs Report. The Treasurer has written a yearend financial report, whKh is avallable on request andlor publlcly vlewable via the Charities Commission; hthere ister of hariti chari commission. ov.uk StNcture o¥ernan¢e and mana ement Thp rharilv is a Charitahlp Inrnrnnrat?d Or(wAni4ation ICIOI rnmnri%ino 7 Tnjrfpps And 4 PatrDn4'. Mr George Paul Cooling- Chairman Mrs Deborah Homblow- Sectsry Mr Martin David Jackson- Treasurer Mr John Houghton- Memorial Woodland Site Coordinator Mr Colvin Nurse- Veterans Support Coordinator Mr Keith Montsgue- Project Manager Mr Mark Stringer- Trustee Lt Colonel Michael Rowney MBE - Patron Mr B Cooper BEM- Patron Sir Paul Beresford MP - Patron
Apart from the first charity Trustees, every Trustee is appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity Trustees. The Trustees have collective responsibility for running the charity and strive to meet at least four times a year. The meetings have a set agenda. including a Chaim)an's and Treasurels financial report. and are fully documented by the Secretsry. The aim of the meetings is to ensure all Trustees are fully informed, important topi0% are discussed, and decisions effecting the charity are made as a team. The charlty has strlct rules In place to assess Veterans In need of help. An assessment Ss completed and documented by a minlmum of two Trustees followed by a wider consultation with the other Trustees. The assessment considers the level of rlsk, safeguafdln& emotional and physlcal health, and general wellbeing. Where posslble the Trustees meet the Veteran in person and aim to decide within 24 hours. All Tru5tee5 and volunteers are unpaid. admSnS The Registered name of the charity is The Quick Response Memorial Woodland, charity number 1174651. The charity uses and is commonty known as QRMW. The address of the principal office is QRMW, Little Hey, Bonsey Lane. Westfield. Woking, Surrey GU22 9PP. Email address RMWChar mal5.com Telephone number 0744 409 47CM). The charlties solicitors are Barlow Robbins Solicitors, Concord House, 165 Church Street. Workin& Surrey GU216HT. Exem tlons from disclosure There are no exemptlons from disclosure. Funds held as stee on behaff of oth There are no funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others. Plans Over the last 9 years QRMW has risen from strength to Strength. What was a delirt, neglected, and over8rown area has now been transfom)ed into a beautiful, tranquil. and safe memorial woodland. On behalf ofall Trustees. a huge thank you to everyone who has supported QRMW, in any capacity. over the last 9 years, thank you! The charity is committed to growth with the objectNes of: Supporting Veterans, their dependents. and carers across the UK Expanding the QRMW network of 5UPPOrters, advocates, and donors Promoting QRMW across the UK to reach more Veterans, dependants, and carers
Partnering with Veteran charities, businesses. and organisation5 With the same ethos as QRMW Recruitin8 more volunteer5 is much needed to help us grow and share the workload. As with many charities recruitment is challenging, but we remain resilient, and continue advertising on Indeed. In addition, the charity also plans to hold the following events at the woodland as well as attending military events in the area.. Easter event 24 March 2024 10 Annfversary event 1° June 2024 Remembrance Sep11 11 November 2024 Christmas event f December 2024 Fundralsln8 is a priority for the charity and there will be a mix of online, and in person fundraising eventslactivities both at the woodland and other locatlons. The charities Trustees would like to acknowledge and thank all supporters of QRMW who have made QRMW what It Is today, thank you all. Declaratlons The Trustees declare that they have approved the Twstees report above. 518ned on behall of the tharrtvs T stees Slinature Full name Posltlon Date Paul Cooll Ch?Irrnan Sl8nature Full name Posltlon Date Hornblow