REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1179124 Basingstoke Street Pastors Annual Report for 2024 Peter Hay: Chair Annual Report includirbg examined accounts fof Year January I" to December 31" 2024 Page I
Trustees, Annual Report for the Period st From: I" January to 31 December 2024 Section A: Reference and administration details Charity Name: Basingstoke Street Pastors Other names charity is known by: BSP Registered Charity Number: 1179124 Charit$ principal address: United Reformed Church London Street Basingstoke Hampshire RG217NU Names of the Trustees who manage the charity: Trustee narne Office (il any) Dates acted Sf Dot for whole year Name of Person lor body) entltled to appoSnt trustee Ilf an I Peter Hav Paul Gibbons Chairman Trustee (Advisor) & Treasurer Trustee Trtsstee Trustee Trnstee 0110112024- 1010912024, then continued a5 Treasurer/Advisor 0110112024- 1010912024 Malcolm Murray Jonathan Paln Paul Gross Pauline North There are no custodians or other trustees other than as declared above. Names and addresses of advisors: Barclays Bank 20-65-20 (note: new bank account) Annual Report including examined accounts for Year January I" to December 31" 2024 Page 2
Section B: Structure, governance and management Description of the charl$ trusts Type of Governing Document How the Charity is constituted Trustee selection methods Constitution Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO Foundation) registered July 10, 2018 Trustee selection per criteria in written constitution. Appointedlelected by resolution at General Meetings, ratified at subsequent AGM. Additlonal governance issues Basingstoke Street Pastors comprise a separately registered but licenced local initiative of the Ascension Trust Ithemselves a registered charity, No. 11272041 and who set out high- level policies and guidance and provide advice and support of a general nature. The Charity's management structure comprises a Mana8ement Group, with a team of Trustees supported by advisors lappointed to that role by the Trusteesl who may themselves be serving street pastors and bring their operational street experiences into play to inform and advise the Trustees as required or necessary. Management structure and processes/policies are established via a suite of operational documentation, approved by the Trustees, which is reviewed regularly and updated as required. These local documents, together with the constitution, Licence agreement, local GDPR arrangements and other associated documents form the basis of Trustee orientation and training. Financial risks are identified during each General Meeting, with mitigation measures discussed and put in place accordingly. Operational and night time risks pertinent to all street pastors are identified with the Advisors who form part of the Management Group, as well as various agencies {Police, ccrv operators. venue staff) via radio or directly and BSP team leaders identify appropriate actions to mitigate the risks associated with bein8 part of the night-time economy. A risk register has been implemented and is updated and maintained. Section C: Objectives and artivities Summary of the objerts of the charlty set out in its governing document The aim of Basingstoke Street Pastors is to contribute to the night-time economy by providing a service of practical care. listening and helping on the streets of Basingstoke during Friday and Saturday nights, by deploying teams of volunteer Street Pastors drawn from local churches. Annual Report including examined accounts for Year January I" to December 31, 2024 Page 3
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objerts In preparing this report. the Trustees have taken due regard of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit. A summary of previous Street Pastor interventions and assistance to members of the public out and about in Basing5toke during the team hours is prepared for each general meeting and the outcomes discussed. In achieving our aims week by week, BSP continues to care for. listen to and help anyone, of any faith or none, and irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership. race, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy and maternity, and sexual orientation who has need on the Streets of Basingstoke. Our reputation continues to be very positive and, in particular. the Police continue to inform us that they are extremely grateful for our contribution to the night-time economy as they struggle with the impact of spendin8 Cuts and staff shortages. The provision of a Street Pastor service had 3150 contributed to the town of Basin8Stoke bein8 awarded the 'Purple Flag, for public safety. The interventions and help can be summarised as follows= l. Calmin8 aggressive situation5; 2. Supporting vulnerable people in a variety of circumstances.. 3. Attendin8 to minor injuries (First Aid Trainin8 is given) or. if needed, arran8ing for ambulance attendance); 4. Organisin8 transport (taxis ¢Jsually but. occasionally. in private cars) particularly for those deemed especially vulnerable; 5. Provision of practical advice and support where requested, and referral to relevant professional bodies,. and 6. Enabling an appropriate response to the many varied situations that occur durin8 the patrol hours on the streets of Basingstoke. For example, enabling the police to deal with the matters they need to, whilst still providing care and support to people as they enjoy their evenings out and find their way home. Additionally. practical assistance is given to those in need of water. protective footwear Iflip-flops in lieu of heels or bare feet) and foil blankets to those who become cold. Additional information: Funds, Investments and contributions by volunteers All funds except petty cash are held with the nominated bank. Volunteers and those asslsted on the street may make donations. but this is not required. BSP make no general grants as part of their operation. Annual Report including examined accounts for Year January I" to December 31" 2024 Page 4
Section D: Achievements and performance during the period being reported 2024 has shown improved reliability, with eight teams serving the Night-Time Economy INTE) once each every 4 weeks on most Friday and Saturday evenings1100 evening patrols, up from 85 in 2023). M05t of the other statistics below have remained consistent. The following information represents a summary of the impact these patrols have had over the 12-month period. st Consolldated statlstics for January 1st- December 31 2024 Street Pastor Statistics 2024 ityj 310 Iiurnbw 01SPs •AVN5r• ¥uth•tyè Fllpfio•s 270 72 15 29 25 24 15 31 22 196 16 2? 17 16 17 l9 26 15 17 14 Prathkdh.' 19 IJ 26 29 41 17 131 17 45 13 IOJI $74 16 37 IQ7 115 74 Tr4MPOrt Section E: Financial review Charity ReseNe Pollcy: The Charity has a policy of maintaining a reserve that allows for approximately 6 months of operations, and that in turn equates to £2500 under current conditions. Funds materlally In deficlt: None Further financlal review details: The Charity receives the majority of its funding from 8rant assistance. most notably during this reporting period from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who understands the valuable contribution made by BSP in lowering the level and "temperature" of Ipotentiall issues and disputes so that the Police may themselves concentrate on the key or priority issues that arise. Funding is also available from the various churches involved across and around Basingstoke whose members are involved in BSP. Annual Report including examined accounts for Year January I" to December 31 2024 Page 5
Members of the public occasionally make donations by way of thanks for a551Stance given to themselves or relatives and these donations are added to the general funds. Expenditure primarily comprises items of uniform, plus flip-flops, water, foil blankets. etc.. plus a Licence Fee to the Ascension Trust, a contribution to the running costs of utilising the United Reformed Church buildings as a focal and meeting point for the Charity to undertake its core role, and the payment of a part-time administrator. None of the expenditure in the year has resulted in the acquisition of any items considered to have an asset value. Section F: Other optional information Basingstoke Street Pastors (The Charity) acknowledge the fact that what has been and is being achieved would not be possible without the dedicated core of volunteers who undergo 40 hours training as part of their induction and then give up around 7 hours every month to provide support and practical assistance to members of the public. Section G: Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees.. Signaturels) Full namelsl Peter Hay Paul Gibbons Position Chair Treasurer Date: Examined account5 for the period follow on the next three pages. Annual Report including examined accounts for Year January I" to December 31" 2024 Page 6
BasinK5toke Street Past$ Afinual A(mIn& Year ended 31st Oerernber 2014 St•temem otlnrome and Ful y¥ 2023 2024 lftcome cLtrIbUtiOnS Uniforrr Functions Trainin8 Grants Oonaiions 6.250. 8,(.66 2,51M).CKI 2.198.05 Interest Total Income 14.254 66 4.698.05 Expendltur• Lkenie lee Staff costs Uniforms Functions prls1on$ Slreel supplie5 Use of wtrnises Insurance Donaton3 Misc expenses TraThn# I conterences 11.069.641 1925.401 11.472'21 15.tk7261 liOOQI j7b.801 1235.421 0.00 1824.STrbl 1610.001 184.OL) 148 701 1231.421 1799.001 1337 421 140.001 184.001 12Jl.971 1523 551 Totsi expenditure 14 101 18 8Y2 9vl Surplus I Ideficsll fer the year 9.44) 96 Total Openlng balartce Surplus the year Transfer a(Cnts Transfer between accwnts 1.141 (#) 9.445.96 5.96S.62 89.74 7.106.62 9.535.70 Closing bal•nce 10.S86.96 6.055.36 16.642.32 As per £a5hboJk 10.586 96 6.055.36 16.642.32 Annual Report including examined accounts for Year January I" to December 31" 2024 Page 7
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