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 SUffe￿d injury, or put themselves at risk of
life or injury, in service of the public
To p￿vent 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 dep￿sSion. 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.
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tructure
overnance and mana
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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& sUr￿V
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 hOnou￿d &
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
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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 resp￿sibl1ty 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 a￿nting requirements of the
Chartties Act
have not been met; or
2. to whlch. In my OpIn￿n. 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