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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BasinK5toke Street Past￿$
Afinual A￿(mIn& Year ended 31st Oerernber 2014
St•temem otlnrome and
Ful y*¥
2023
2024
lftcome
cL￿trIbUtiOnS
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
pr￿ls1on$
Slreel supplie5
Use of wtrnises
Insurance
Donat*on3
Misc expenses
TraThn# I conterences
11.069.641
1925.401
11.472'21 15.tk7261
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j7b.801
1235.421
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1610.001
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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(C￿nts
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
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