Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2020 Period start date To 31[st] December 2020 Period end date
Charity name: Saddleworth Street Pastors
Charity registration number: 1183119
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 The objects of the Charitable
of the charity as set out Incorporated Organisation are for
in its governing public benefit, in the geographic
document area of Saddleworth and beyond
as the trustees may from time to
time determine in accordance with
Charity Law in England and Wales,
as follows: (1) To advance the
Christian Faith in accordance with
the Street Pastor Licence
Agreement with the “Ascension
Trust” through: (i) the provision of
public pastoral care services to
help people on the streets and
other public places, giving
guidance, support and signposting
which assist in preserving public
order, avoid anti-social behaviour,
relieve sickness and preserve
health and by (ii) enlightening
others about Christianity through
raising awareness and
understanding of ecclesiastical
relevance to community and public
life, mobilizing the Church
ecumenically to unity of worship
and to advance the Christian Faith
by carrying out the mission and
outreach work of the Gospel for
the benefit of the public. (2) To
develop the capacity and skills of
socially disadvantaged groups in
our community in such a way that
they are better able to identify,
and help meet, their needs and to
participate more fully in society; in
particular but not exclusively
through raising awareness,
promoting, sustaining and
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increasing individual and
collective knowledge, skills and
expertise, through the practical
development of individual
capabilities, competences, skills
and understanding through formal
training, informal talks and
capacity building in voluntary
services, according to Christian
principles and the Street Pastor
Urban Trinity principle of church,
police and local government
working together for the benefit of
the community. Nothing in this
constitution shall authorise an
application of the property of the
CIO for the purposes which are not
charitable.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 To provide public pastoral
activities in relation to and 1.19 care services to help people
those purposes for the on the streets and other
public benefit, in
public places, giving
particular, the activities,
guidance, support and
projects or services
signposting which assist in
identified in the
preserving public order and
accounts.
avoiding anti-social
behaviour.
We are an ecumenical group
of volunteers who wish to be
out in the community,
caring, listening and helping
people.
We patrol the local village of
Uppermill once a week on a
Friday or a Saturday
evening. The village has a
very lively night-time
economy which can result in
anti-social/drunken
behaviour and can leave
members of the public
vulnerable. We also patrol
during community events
such as the Whit Friday band
contests and the Rush cart
festival where a calming
influence and a positive
presence is beneficial to the
public and fosters
community safety.
We liaise with the security
staff and publicans. We aim
to help and support them
and act on their assessments
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of the situation in the village
so we can go to areas where
we will be most helpful.
We liaise with the local
police delivering regular
reports of our patrols. This
supplies the police with
information about local
issues/ incidents they may
be unaware of, helping them
to secure public order.
Street Pastors patrol in a set
uniform distinguished by the
street pastor logo. This
sometimes elicits questions
from the public about our
Christian faith. When asked
to, we share our faith in
Jesus and his love for
everyone. We provide
pastoral care as the “Church
in action” in public places.
We support the spiritual,
social, emotional, physical
and mental well-being of all
individuals who are in need
of care – this is of public
benefit.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 All trustees have the relevant
whether the trustees documents issued by the Charity
have had regard to the Commission
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit
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SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social Para 1.38
investment including
program related
investment
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Contribution made by Para 1.38
volunteers
Other
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Achievements and Performance
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SORP
reference
Aims, activities, achievements and
public beneft
In January 2020 we anticipated a
Summary of the main busy 12 months ahead as the team
achievements of the was to be formally commissioned
charity, identifying the Para 1.20 on 23 [rd] April at a special church
difference the charity’s service which would include the
work has made to the “graduation” of the newly
circumstances of its qualified Street Pastors. We aimed
beneficiaries and any to patrol every Friday evening,
wider benefits to society raising awareness of our existence
as a whole. and purpose. Building good
relations with the public and
strengthening links with publicans,
door staff and bar staff is a key
objective. Where needed we will
offer help and support to anyone
who needs it.
Patrols continued on Friday
evenings in Uppermill with the
possibility of moving to a Saturday
in the future. Throughout January,
February and March the village
had remained particularly quiet.
We experienced a fair number of
very wet patrols but had some
encouraging conversations with
people who appreciated our
presence in the village. There was
a general feeling that our being
around meant people felt safer
and drug use was noticeably
reduced. During this time, we got
to know the publicans and the
door staff. Some regular
customers were also ready to chat
at any opportunity. We built up
strong, positive relations with the
police who were particularly keen
that we continue to patrol the
village as they did not have the
personnel to do so themselves.
Unfortunately, the planned
graduation and commissioning
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service did not take place as COVID led to a lockdown (from April onwards) and all patrols were cancelled. Our management meetings in the summer were held via Zoom. The Manchester area remained under stricter lockdown rules than many other areas of the country. Ascension Trust advised each local group to do a risk assessment and decide on the feasibility of patrols before resuming duties. The decision to resume patrolling presented us with a dilemma. Some members of our team were vulnerable or shielding partners. Like many SP teams we have a significant cohort of older volunteers who were reluctant to resume any activities. However, we did begin a new patrol in September on a Wednesday afternoon. The local secondary school children were released early on Wednesdays and then proceeded into the village and “created mayhem” We stationed ourselves outside the Co-op supervising the queue of children who were only allowed to enter two at a time. Our presence was very much appreciated by the manager of the shop and the staff of the school. We helped with the bus queue outside the local pub, making sure that the children were masked up and as far as possible following the regulations. (We continued to do this patrol during term times until July 2021 when the school’s policy changed and an early finish on a Wednesday was stopped.) We did resume patrolling on Friday evenings on 16[th] October 2020 although restrictions were still in place, drinks could only be served with meals and all establishments had to close by 10.00pm. We did patrol over the Christmas and New Year period. We continued to get to know the publicans and offered as much help as we could in the circumstances. Businesses were clearly struggling and as 2020 came to an end there was talk of another lock down. The rumours proved to be correct and as soon
as the school term January 2021 started another lock down was introduced.
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Achievements against
objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives Para 1.41
Other
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Statement of accounts
financial position at the
end of the period Saddleworth
Street Pastors
Accounts
Balance £2,354
1/01/2020
Income Jan – £1,563
Dec 2020
Expenses Jan- £975
Dec 2020
Balance £2,942
31/12/2020
We began with a fully operational
bank account (at last) with a
balance of £2,354. Most of this
money had come from local council
grants, principally £1,000 from
Action Together but local churches
and individuals had made
donations.
We need to pay £800 annually to
Ascension Trust for insurance. The
recruitment and training of new
Street Pastors costs approximately
£150pp and we do provide all
volunteers with the required
uniform. The decision was made to
fund these outgoings for all SPs
although if individuals wished to
contribute, they would have the
opportunity to do so.
Our bank balance at the end of the
year was £2,942. We had received
£1,000 from Action Together. As a
new team we had not made any
payments to Ascension Trust. The
decision was made to use the
company 31Eight to provide our
DBS checks. The annual fee is
£120 and then each individual
check costs £34.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 N/A
policy for holding
reserves stating why they
are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24
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in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds
(including any Para 1.47
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy Para 1.46
adopted
A description of the
principal risks facing the Para 1.46
charity
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Ascension Trust, registered charity
document no. 1127204
(trust deed, royal Company ltd by guarantee no:
charter) 06751712
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Eligibility for trusteeship (a) Every
methods including details charity trustee must be a natural
of any constitutional person. (b) To be eligible as a
provisions e.g. election to charity trustee the natural person
post or name of any must subscribe to the mission,
person or body entitled goals and values of the Street
to appoint one or more Pastor Movement remaining active
trustees and willing to participate in and
contribute to the work and
furtherance of the local Street
Pastor initiative. (c) No individual
may be appointed as a charity
trustee of the CIO:
If he or she is under the age of
18 years; or If he or she would
automatically cease to hold office
under the provisions of clause
15(1)(f). (d) No one is entitled to
act as a charity trustee whether
on appointment or on any
reappointment until he or she has
expressly acknowledged, in
whatever way the charity trustees
decide, his or her acceptance of
the office of charity trustee.
Appointment of charity trustees
(1) Apart from the first charity
trustees, every trustee must be
appointed for a term of three
years by a resolution passed at a
properly convened meeting of the
members. (2) In selecting
individuals for appointment as
charity trustees, the charity
trustees and members must have
regard to the skills, knowledge
and experience needed for the
effective administration of the CIO
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| and training of trustees | Para 1.51 |
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The management committee is
made up of 7 people:
The charity’s The Chair, Treasurer, Secretary,
organisational structure one non office bearing trustee and
and any wider network Para 1.51 three non-trustees: the Co-
with which the charity ordinator, a member of the Street
works Pastor Team and a member of the
Prayer Support Team.
The committee meets at least 4
times a year.
Trustees must be the three main
office holders.
One non-office holding Trustee was
also appointed.
All trustees are re-elected every
three/four years at the AGM held
in January each year. (First
elections due January 2022)
Relationship with any
related parties Para 1.51
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Saddleworth Street Pastors
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1183119
number
Charity’s principal 35, Saint Anne’s Crescent
address Grasscroft
Oldham
OL4 4JH
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or
Dates acted if not body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any)
for whole year appoint trustee (if
any)
Rev Sharon Chair
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Jones
2 Rev Audrey Lee Treasurer
3 Mr Martin Lumb Secretary
Mr Frank
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Boocock
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Audrey Lee
Full name(s) Reverend Audrey Lee
Position (eg Treasurer Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 23[rd] August 2022