2024-09-30-accounts - The Medway Street Angels

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees Charity Name THE MEDWAY STREET ANGELS On accounts for the year 30[TH] SEPTEMBER 2024 Charity no 1176617 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 TO 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 / 09 / 2024 . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have 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 accordance 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 concerning 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 ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns 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 if they do not apply.

Date: 31/07/2025

Signed: Name: MARK LAUGHTON, PHAROS ACCOUNTS LIMITED

Oct 2018

IER

FCCA CTA

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: BROOK VIEW, THE OLD FAIRGROUND, HIGH STREET WINGHAM CT3 1BU

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

Oct 2018

IER

The Medway Street Angels

30[th] September 2024 Charity Registration Number 1176617

THE MEDWAY STREET ANGELS

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDED 30[th ] SEPTEMBER 2024

The trustees’ present their report and their financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30[th] September 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name The Medway Street Angels Charity working name MSA Charity registration number 1176617 Principle office 2 Pilgrims View Sandling, Maidstone Kent ME14 3DQ The Trustees Mr P M A Thompson Mrs A R Gilbert Mr D Holt Mr S Nash

Independent examiner Pharos Accounting Limited

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The Medway Street Angels was established as a registered charity on the 11[th] January 2018 Registered Charity Number 1176617 and is governed by its constitution. The Constitution was adopted on the 8[th] October 2017

The governance of the charity is undertaken by a board of trustees who, with the leadership of Amber Gilbert manage the affairs of the Charity. There should be at least three trustees on the board at any time.

Recruitment and appointment of Trustees

Trustees can be appointed to and removed from the board upon the concurrence of 3 voting trustees or one tenth of the trustee board which is the greater. One third of the elected trustees must retire at each AGM, those longest in office retiring first, those retiring shall be eligible for re-election at that AGM. Trustees are appointed by serving trustees, after selection individuals for appointment with regards to skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity.

Risk Assessment

The trustees have reviewed the major risk to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to those risks.

THE MEDWAY STREET ANGELS

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (continued) YEAR ENDED 30[th ] SEPTEMBER 2024

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The following object is for the benefit of the local community in Medway and the surrounding area without distinction of race, sex, political, religious or other opinion of the members of such community, to support, care and treat persons in need who are homeless and suffering from the effects of poverty, sickness, disability, old age, alcoholism, drug addiction, offending behaviour, or any other mental or physical infirmity, as an expression of Christian faith.

To promote the physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing in particular but not exclusively by the provision of pastoral care and the formation of a Medway Street Angels programme providing a compassionate listening ear for all problems and practical advice on staying safe on the streets such as contract details for taxi firms/ external agencies, warm drinks, shoes etc. and simple first aid may be administered by those who have had appropriate training

In furtherance of the main objects, the Charity undertakes the following activities:

Supporting, advising, and signposting those who are homeless, socially excluded, and vulnerable adults.
Providing a community outreach service to those who are homeless, socially excluded and or vulnerable.
Accompanying guests to appointments where they require assistance.
Providing ongoing assistance to those who have been housed but remain vulnerable.
Promoting the needs of those who are homeless, socially excluded, and vulnerable in the areas in which we offer support

Public Benefit

In planning the charities for the year, the trustees reviewed the guidance from the charity commission during trustee meetings.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

In our seventh year as a registered charity, we have been able to support many people through our soup kitchens, outreach services, quiz night and with our mobile needle exchange. Over the year we have received grants, donations and fundraising support from members of the public as well as corporate organisations. We have received physical donations from both businesses and members of the public. We thank each person/business or organisation that has donated to our charity. These donations are paramount to our organisation and fundraising alone would not retain the services we currently offer. Increasing numbers of businesses and organisations are aware of the charity’s work, and help including expertise, organising educational talks, and volunteering hours.

As a charity, we have held one curry night with a raffle due to time constraints along with a few fundraising events run by individuals for MSA. In all areas, we have supported many people into temporary and permanent housing and continue to- support them for as long as they require. We continue to run soup kitchens, outreach, and provide food parcels in all areas. Our food parcel service has increased throughout the year with things returning to normal post pandemic. Working with local

authorities, schools and other authorities to ensure no one in poverty, isolation or in need is left out through the cost-of-living crisis we are facing. We still offer emergency assistance for families in poverty and others facing financial crisis. This includes, but not limited too, the provision or food, furniture, clothing, nappies, kitchen appliances and online only payments for gas/electricity. This is not only from self- referral but referrals from various agencies, authorities, and education settings. This not only reflects the increased demand but also the relationships we have built with other agencies and the high regard in which The Medway Street Angels are held.

We pride ourselves on our level of professional communications with agencies such as DWP, multiple local councils, housing associations, substance misuse centres, local charities and educational settings etc. The building of these relationships has been the key to ensuring the charity achieves its objectives. We have seen an increase in the number of people requiring support. Due to the nature of our activities, it is impossible to accurately estimate the number of people we have assisted but have guests anywhere between 60-80 per evening at our soup kitchens.

At the time of writing, The Medway Street Angels has 41 volunteers who take on different roles, such as street outreach, food collectors, caterers, accompanying guests to appointments and collecting donations to count a few of our activities. The time and commitment given by our volunteers are vital, without them, the charity would not be able to function or offer the variety of services that we do. Their time, skills and commitment are invaluable and are vital to the success of the charity.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principle funding sources

The principal funding sources for the charity are from donations and fundraising received from members of the public and corporate organisations.

Financial review of the year

The operating surplus for the year was £10,952. Reserves at the year-end were £10952 which are used to finance additional activities, trading in the ensuing year and as a backup reserve. If the charity continues at its present level of activity, it has funds available to continue for one year.

Reserves Policy

The unrestricted general funds of the charity are all available to promote the objects. The total unrestricted general funds at the yearend were £10952.00 to be used over the next year to promote the expansion of the charity’s activities.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

The trustees will continue developing the services the charity offers to those who are suffering from homelessness and/or the effects of poverty. Expanding the areas, we cover. We aim to continue to develop meaningful relationships with the people we work with, as well as effective relationships with other groups/agencies, building stronger connections to our local communities, the volunteers and people who support our work.

THE MEDWAY STREET ANGELS

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30[th ] SEPTEMBER 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES

The charity's trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and the income and expenditure of the charity for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Pharos Accounting Limited has been appointed as our independent examiner for the year.

The trustees annual report was approved on 24[th] July 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Mrs A Gilbert Trustee

The Medway Street Angels 1176617 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 1st October 30th September To from 2023 2024

Section A Receipts and payments

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
General Donations 4,122 - - 4,122 7,012
Large Donations 14,213 - - 14,213 25,003
Online Fundraising - - - - 6,593
Other Fund Raiaisng Events 550 - - 550 1,835
Sale of Textiles - - - - 565
Foundations 18,903 - - 18,903 -
Bank Interest - 40
Sub total (Gross income for
37,788 - - 37,788 41,048
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 37,788 - - 37,788 41,048
A3 Payments
Food and Drink fr SU's 25,284 - - 25,284 21,117
Food and Drink Disposables 7,371 - - 7,371 5,982
Service User Supplies - - - 847
Accommodation for Guests 58 - - 58 186
Fundraising Costs - - - 508
Staff Training - 900
Staff Clothing 1,045 1,045 1,476
Rent 9,350 9,350 9,350
Waste Removal 870 870 630
Gas, Electric, Broadband etc - 188
Vehicles Expenses 1,463 1,463 1,356
Small Equipment Purchases 319 319 -
Telephone Costs 191 - - 191 601
All Office Costs - - - 276
Insurance 412 412 224
Professionla Fees and Subscriptions 1,165 - - 1,165 524
Bank Fees 60 - - 60 -
Sub total 47,588 - - 47,588 44,165
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A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 47,588 - - 47,588 44,165
Net of receipts/(payments) - 9,800 - - - 9,800 - 3,117
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 10,952 - - 10,952 14,069
Cash funds this year end 1,152 - - 1,152 10,952
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

07/07/2025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 1,152 - - 1,152 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates	Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - Amount due (optional)	Endowment funds to nearest £ - - -
		-
		OK
		Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - When due (optional)
	- - - - -
Print Name Steve Nash		Date of approval 28th July

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

07/07/2025