THE QUICK RESPONSE MEMORIAL WOODLAND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 30- JUNE 2025 Ob ectlves and actlvltles The Quick Response Memorial Woodland (QRMW) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIO), charity number 1174651. The objectNes of the charity are: Providing and maintaining a woodland as a public memorial to commemorate and remember those who have lost their lives or SUffed injury, or put themselves at risk of life or injury, in service of the public To pvent or relieve poverty or financial hardship among fomier personnel of Her Majews Amied Forces {Veterans), thelr dependents and carers in such ways as the Trustees think fit. including by providing grants, items. and services to such individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty among such individuals; and providing such individuals with goods or services which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means; and In addition to these objectives, QRMW are also very proud to: support and invest in woodland and wildlife conservation educate young people {cadets, scouts, cubs, schoolchildren) on woodland management, learning about an ancient English woodland, and the purpose of QRMW Since 2016 this support has been provided in many ways, includin8 assistance with clothes, shoes, food, temporary accommodation, train fares. utility bills, and funeral expenses. The memorial woodland is an integral part of the charity. As well as being a public memorial the woodland also provides a safe sanctuary for those who are troubled mentally, be it from the effects of active service, or from the difficulties some face adapting to civilian life. During the COVID pandemic the woodland has provided a safe outdoor environment, easy to social distance, for Veterans who are lonely, and/or suffering with depsSion. anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). QRMW are an all-inclusive charity and never turn anyone away. The memorial woodland is open 2417 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 through similar experiences. and/orjust to reflect 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 with several generations proud to remember the bravery and life of their loved ones. The objectives and activities of the charity a promoted through QRMW.org and Facebook. 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.
Achlevements and rfomiance Thank you to all the Trustees and volunteers who work tirelessly to support veterdns in need, maintaining a beautiful tranquil memorial woodland, and sustaining wildlife conservation. Thank you as well to our incredible supporters who make QRMW the amazin8 charity that it is today. For the period l July 2024 to 30 June 2025 QRMW has invested funds to meet its objectives: £2.959 memorial woodland maintenan £1,494 wildlife conservation Honouring and remembering Veterans at the QRMW Anniversary event in June £713 supporting Veterans in need As with all charities QRMW has operating and charity activity costs. This includes, fundraising costs, special events, IT consumables, web hosting, electricity. telephony, and transport costs for the charity vehicle i.e. maintenance, insurance. MOT, and fuel. A breakdown of these costs is available in the Year End Treasurerfs Report. Flnancial review The Treasurer has written a yearend financial report, which is available on request and/or publicly viewable via the Charities Commission; Search the re ister of charities chari commission. ov.uk tructure overnance and mana ement The charity Is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation {CIO) comprising 7 Trustees and 3 Patrons: George Paul Cooling - Chairman Deborah Hornblow- Secretsry Lyn Blanchette, trustee Martin Jackson - Treasurer Colvin Nurse- Veterans Support Coordinator Mark Stringer- Trustee Stewart Hornblow - 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 solution 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 Chaimian's and Treasurerfs financial report, and are fully documented by the Secretsry. The aim of the meetings IS to ensure all Trustees
are fully infomied, important topics are discussed, and decisions effecting the charity are made as a team. The charity has strict rules in place to assess Veterans in need of help. An assessment is completed and documented by a minimum of two Trustees followed by 3 wider consultation with the other Trustees. The assessment considers the level of risk, 5afeguardin& emotional and physical health, and general wellbein8. Where possible the Trustees meet the Veteran in person and aim to decide within 24 hours. All Trustees and volunteers are unpaid. Reference and administrative detslls The Registered name of the charity is The Quick Response Memorial Woodland, charity number 1174651. The charity uses and is commonly known as QRMW. The address of the principal office is QRMW, Little Hey, Bon*y Lane, Westfield, Wokin& sUrV GU22 9PP. Email address RMWChari mail.com Telephone number 0744 409 47(K). The charities solicitors are Barlow Robbins Solicitors, Concord House, 165 Church Street, Working, Surrey GU216HT. Exem Ions from disclosure There are no exemptions from disclosure. Funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others There are no funds held as Custodian trustee on behalf of others. Plans Over the last 11 years QRMW has risen from strength to Strength. We are now in a position where we can consider expansion of the memorial woodland if the opportunity arises to purchase additional land. Funds have been ringFenced by the Treasurer to ensure this remains a viable financial option in the future. We are also researching consecrating the ground. There ae 78 veterans who are hOnoud & remembered at the woodland with more being added every year. In addition, the charity also plans to hold the following events at the woodland as well as attendin8 military events in the area: Reverse London Marathon fundraiser March 2026 Anniversary event June 2026 Rocking on the River, Crown & Anchor, Old Wokingjuly 2026 Remembrance Service 11 November 2026 The charities Trustees would like to acknowledge and thank all supporters of QRMW who have made QRMW what it is today, thank you all.
Declarations The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charitrfs Trustees Signature Full name Position Date Paul Cooling Chairman Signature Full name Position Date orah Hornblow etary
THE QUICK RESPONSE MEMORIAL WOODLAND TREASURER'S REpoirr FOR YEAR ENDING 30" JUNE 2025 BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS Openlng balance Receipts Payments BALANCE , £35.002.67 £16,567.05 £15.812.40 . £35 75732-. HIGHLIGHTS Our flnances contlnue to look very healthy wlth a surplus of £754.65 from the previous year. A huge thank you to:
Everyone who selflessly gave up their own tlme to help with the general upkeep and Maintenan of the woodland Everyone who kindly and generously made donatlons to the charlty Stewart Homblow and his fellow fundraisers for raising over £4K from the sale of wnnlng T shirts, The Reverse ndon Marathon, Bridges Boogie events. and organlsin8 the very successful Rocking on the River Muslc Festival Everyone who supported our furKlraisin8 events both at the woodland and other locations The Crown & Anchor, Wokin& for hosting Rocking on the River The Saddlers Anrts, Wokln& for hostlng Muslc In the Marsh Due to adverse weather condttlons we had to cancel the Christmas fundraiser at the woodland. Desplte thls I'm delighted to say that we still raised £6,404.22 furKlraising and donations contlnue to thrNe generating £8,778.33. Woodland maintenance increased due to the need to pay labour costs to maintsin the woodland when there's limited awdilability from the Tnjstees. All Trustees maIn unpaid. However, maintaSng the memorial woodland through0 the year is extremety importanL Petty cash £812AI includes a float of £640 which is needed to ensure we have sufficient change for fundraising events at the woodland. Excludlng the float petty cash is £172AI.
RECEIPTS RECEIPTS £770.(M) Donations 6,404.22 • FundralsJn8 £8,77&33 •GfftAid PAYMENTS PAYMENTS 3500 2500 1500 iooo
BUDGET FORECAsr Please w attached 'Annual Budgey for a detsiled breakdown: Opening balance Receipts Payments Ringfenced funds £35.757.32 £17.840 £16,860 £20,CiIO RINGFENCED FUNDS £20,IYJO for the potential puchase of additlonal land to expand the memorial woodland. This leaves sufficient funds to cover running costs for 12 months. AThACHMENTS
Financial Year reports Annual Budget l July 2025- 30 June 2026 Independent audit examlnatlon report SIGNED: DATED: 14 November 2025 QRMW TREASURER: Martin Jackson
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Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl member5 of QRMW On accounts for tho yoar ended 30 June 2025 Charlty no 1174851 Set out on pages Respectlve responslbllltles The charltys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. ol tru8to08 and examlner The thartlys trustees conrAder that an audit is not required for thls y6ar under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Ad) and that an iftdepetht examination is needed. It is my respsibl1ty to.. examine the accounts under sectM)n 145 of the Charttles Acl, to foltow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Chanty Commission (under section 145{5){b) of the Charities Ad, and lo state whether particular matters have Come to my attention. Ba81s of Independent My examlnation was carried out in a(rdan with general Directions examlnoffs Statemont gNen by the Charity Commlssron. An examination indudes a review of the a(xounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the a(xx>unts presented with th088 records. It also indudes consideration of any unu$u81 Ilems or dis¢losures in the a¢o)unts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any suth matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evklence that woukl be required in an audlt, and consequenty no opinion rs gNen as to whether the accounts present a 'tru8 and fairf view and the report 1$ limited to those matters set out In th8 statement bel. Indepgndgnt examlnets In connection wlth my examination. no matter has come to my attention 8tat•m•nt (other than that discbsed bel 1. whi(* gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordan with sectiffl 130 of the Chartlies Act,. and to prepare accourlts vthich a(xord with the a¢¢ounting records and comply with the anting requirements of the Chartties Act have not been met; or 2. to whlch. In my OpInn. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper urmkntanding of the a¢¢ounts to be reached. Slgned: Emma Cheshire 0111212025 Emma Cheshire Relevant professlonal quallficatlon{s) or body (rf any): ACCA (1192924) Address: 10 Hazel Road Angmerrng, Littlehampton BN16 4FS