Herefordshire Heartstart 24 Netherwood Road Hereford, HR2 6JU. Tel: 0845 60 60 654 HEREFORDSHIRE HEARfsT R•8Sst•red Charlty No: 1177931 Simp16 skills sav6 Iiv6S TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 2024 2025 SECTION A: REFERENCE AND ADMIN DETAILS Hereford5hire Heartstart CIO'S princlpal address and regSstratlon numbers are as above. The charity is not known by any other name. Names ofthe charity trustees who mon#qe the ¢horlty.' Trustee name Mr Frederlck Robert Cllve Edwards Mr Dave Lande Ms Sarah Janes Ms Nlcky Hasnes Mr Malcolm Madele Ofrice lif an Chair Flnance officer Oates acted lif not the whole erlodl olnled A rll 2025 There are no other trustees of Herefordshlre Heartstart. SEcfioi4 B: STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Descrfptlon oAthe charlrfs trusts The charlty's governlng document is Its constltutlon. adopted at the AGM on June 26, 2018. The charity is a charitable incorporated organlsatlon ICIOI and came Into belng when entered onto the re81Ster of charltles on 30 September 2018. Charlty trustees, up to a maximum of 12, are appointed by exi5tin8 charity trustee5. Tru5tee5 meet once a quarter to discuss and manage the charity. Meetings take place at the buslness address of one of our trustees or more recently on the online platform zoom. We would like to thank TRP Sealing Systems for thelr continulng support of Herefordshlre Heartstart. SEcfioN C: OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES Summary oAthe objects of the charlty set out In Its govemlng document The objects of the CIO are set out In clause 3 of its constitution as beln8: The advancement of educatlon and the protection and preseNation of life bv.. Increasing local public awareness of the need for emergency life support training. Info herefordshireheartstart.or www.hereford5hireheart5tart.org
Arranging and providin8 courses and other opportunities for people to learn the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to help them deal with emergency situations to the best of their ability- Encouraging attendante on training courses. Ensuring that the conduct and delivery of training of and by the instructors is in accordance with the current guidelines set or accepted by the Resuscitation Council UK or any other 8uidelines approved by the British Heart Foundation. Contributing to the wider development of the Heartstsrt initiative. Iv. We measure and celebrate the success of Herefor(lshire Heartstart against these five objects. Summory of the maln artlvltle5 undertakenfvr the publlc beneflt In relatlon to these objerts The tru5tees' vision Is such that everyone In the county can react to support a Ilfe and alert quallfled medical asslstance in emergency situations. To ensure that more people suNlve a heart attack or other Ilfe-threatening emergency by providlng quality tralnlng and Impartlng the confldence to act. Numbers trained have gradually increased over thls year wlth more courses booked and volunteers becoming more actlve. SEclloN D: ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE In the Communlty We are proud to report a continued rise in course participation, reflectlng growing communlty engagement and trust in our servlces. Our coordinator has worked tirelessly to schedule and manage volunteers, desplte the ongolng challenge of operating with a small but exceptlonally commltted volunteer team. We remain a trusted trainlng provlder for buslnesses across Herefordshlre, many of whom return annually to refresh and upsklll thelr staff testament to the quality and relevance of our courses. Last yearfs strateglc goal to reconnect with former partner organisatlons was a clear success, dlrectly contrlbutln8 to the increase in course numbers and strengthening our community ties. In xhools and colleqes We contlnue our annual partnership wlth Hereford Slxth Form College, delivering tralnlng to students who voluntarily attend outslde of thelr regular tlmetable. Their commltment speak5 volumes about the value they place on the Ilfe-saving skills we provide. Volunteeys We currently have a team of 20 volunteers, with 12 actively deliverln8 courses. We're delighted to welcome four new volunteer5 who are now shadowing experienced team members as they prepare for formal training. Earlier this year, we hosted a training and engagement event, offerlng volunteers the opportunity to meet our coordinator and deepen thelr connection to the charity. A follow-up refresher training 5e55ion is scheduled later thi5 year to support ongoing development and retention. Gronts /fvndiry Our work in the tommunity continues to be supported by generous public donations collected durlng courses. These contribution5 are vital to 5UStaining our operations and expanding our reach. Future Plan5 info herefordshireheartstart.o www.herefordshireheartstart.org
The Trustees remain firmly comrnitted to advancin8 the mission of Herefordshire Heartstart and ensuring its continued impact acr055 the region. To achieve thi5. our strategic priorities include: Expanding our volunteer base, not only among course deliverers but also in essential Support roles such as administration. publicity, and social media Broadenlng the expert15e and dlverslty of our trustee board to strengthen governance and strategic oversight Ralslng the charltV5 proflle through targeted community outreach and promotional efforts To8ether, these initiatives will help secure the future of Herefordshire Hèartstart and ensure we continue to deliver the life-saving education our community deserves. SEcfioN E: FINANCIAL REVIEW Flnanclal Report Openlng Balance Income: 2024125 2023124 L3.057.92 15,043.00 Donations other income Schools Income 3,959 205 2,849 207 264 4,164 3,320 Expendlture.. Coordlnator Other ex enditure 3,000 1,301 4,042 1,263 4.301 5,305 Closln B*lan 12,921.89 13.057.92 Income - The Charity has contlnued to recelve donations in the sum of £3,359 predominantly from courses and sponsorship form local bu51nesse5 for literature and educational materlals. We are extremely grateful for all those who have supported the Charity SO 8enerously thls year. Progress continLbe5 to be made with CAF Donate in order to provide an easier process for those wlshlng to donate and who do not carry cash to the course for example. Expendlture - The maln expenditure for the Charlty thls year was the co.ordinators remuneration and insurance, alongside materials. literature and certlflcates. C1051nq Funds - The trustees have set a51de a reseNe of £5,CO) to cover runnlng costs If there Is a sudden drop In income and thls sum is revlewed annually. All funds are held in a bank account with the Charitie5 Aid Foundation, and all payments and withdrawals require two authorised 518natures. Info herefordshireheartstart.or www.herefordshireheartstart.org
SEcfioN F: DECLARATION The charlty trustees decla that they have approved the Trustees, Report above. Signed on behalf of the charity trustees: Signatures Full names: Sarah Janes Nicolq Thorpe Positlon.. Chalr of Charity Trustees Trustee Dote: 24.09.2025 info hereford5hireheartstart.o www.herefordshireheart5tart.org