Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2023 Period start date
To 31[st] December 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Saddleworth Street Pastors
Charity registration number: 1183119
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | As contained in the Governing Document provided by Ascension Trust. The objects of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation are for public benefit, in the geographic 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 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. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To provide 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 and avoiding anti-social behaviour. We are an ecumenical group of volunteers who wish to be out in the community, caring, listening and helping people. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have the relevant documents issued by the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We patrol the village of Uppermill every Saturday evening, although occasionally patrols are cancelled because of the illness of team members. In addition, we patrol during community events such the Whit Friday band contests and the Rush Cart festival. As we noted last year (2022) the village is far quieter than it used to be. In the immediate aftermath of COVID we witnessed a lot of anti-social behaviour but throughout 2023 there have been fewer challenging incidents. Nevertheless, we continue to patrol, maintaining our profile and building up positive relations with public, publicans and security staff. We have built up lasting and trusting relationships with many of the publicans There is a lively nighttime scene in the village at weekends and we aim to help those who find themselves in difficult situations e.g., separated from friends and vulnerable, drunk and in need of help getting home. We have dealt with some drug related incidents, where youngsters have become very unwell and needed assistance. We provide bottles of water and flip flops when required! We are a calming influence and a positive presence on the High Street, benefiting the public, keeping people safe. The reaction to our presence has been encouraging and many people do express their gratitude for our efforts. We liaise with the security staff and publicans aiming to support them. We can act as they advise, moving to places where we can be most useful. We send reports on our patrols to the local police sergeant. We can supply information about local issues/ incidents which they may be unaware of. Our contact with the police on the street is minimal -they are not able to patrol regularly. When we do see them, they are encouraging and supportive. We continue to raise our concern to the police about the boy racers who drive through the village at dangerous speeds. |
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The potential for a serious accident when so many people stand in the road is obvious. The pavements are narrow in places and some pubs have little outside space for smokers who congregate outside and invariably end up in the road. We are still concerned about the traffic congestion which occurs when taxis park on double yellow lines then do 3 point turns in the road just as buses, cars and people attempt to get past . 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 need care – this is of public benefit.
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As we noted last year (2022) the village is far quieter than it used to be. In the immediate aftermath of COVID we witnessed a lot of anti-social behaviour but throughout 2023 there have been fewer challenging incidents. However, we believe in maintaining our presence in the village of Uppermill as “the church out on the street” caring for the Community. The frequency of our patrols is under review. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Balance at 1st January 2023 - £4, 172.41 Income - £758.00 Expenditure - £0 Balance at 31st December 2023 – £4,930.41 Our bank account with Santander was frozen at the start of the year for reasons we could not understand. Therefore, we were unable to pay our contribution to the Ascension Trust and so did not incur any expenses. Subsequently, our account was released and early in 2024 we were able to catch up with all unpaid bills. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhy they areheld |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We are a small charity with an account which does not accrue interest. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our income comes from personal donations and one local church, Saint Thomas’ Delph, Saddleworth. Occasionally individual Street Pastors give talks to local groups and the initiative may receive donations as a result. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Ascension Trust, registered charity no. 1127204 Company ltd by guarantee no: 06751712 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Eligibility for trusteeship (a) Every charity trustee must be a natural person. (b) To be eligible as a charity trustee the natural person must subscribe to the mission, goals and values of the Street Pastor Movement remaining active 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. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Saddleworth Street Pastors |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1183119 |
| Charity’s principal address | 35, Saint Anne’s Crescent, Grasscroft, Oldham OL4 4JH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Sharon Jones | Chairman | AGM | ||
| Rev AudreyLees | Treasurer | AGM | ||
| Mr Frank Boocock | AGM | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A 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
Additional information (optional)
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
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Rev Audrey Lees Full name(s) Reverend Audrey Lees Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 16th June 2024
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2023 Period start date
To 31[st] December 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Saddleworth Street Pastors
Charity registration number: 1183119
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | As contained in the Governing Document provided by Ascension Trust. The objects of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation are for public benefit, in the geographic 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 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 activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To provide 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 and avoiding anti-social behaviour. We are an ecumenical group of volunteers who wish to be out in the community, caring, listening and helping people. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have the relevant documents issued by the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We patrol the village of Uppermill every Saturday evening, although occasionally patrols are cancelled because of the illness of team members. In addition, we patrol during community events such the Whit Friday band contests and the Rush Cart festival. As we noted last year (2022) the village is far quieter than it used to be. In the immediate aftermath of COVID we witnessed a lot of anti-social behaviour but throughout 2023 there have been fewer challenging incidents. Nevertheless, we continue to patrol, maintaining our profile and building up positive relations with public, publicans and security staff. We have built up lasting and trusting relationships with many of the publicans There is a lively nighttime scene in the village at weekends and we aim to help those who find themselves in difficult situations e.g., separated from friends and vulnerable, drunk and in need of help getting home. We have dealt with some drug related incidents, where youngsters have become very unwell and needed assistance. We provide bottles of water and flip flops when required! We are a calming influence and a positive presence on the High Street, benefiting the public, keeping people safe. The reaction to our presence has been encouraging and many people do express their gratitude for our efforts. We liaise with the security staff and publicans aiming to support them. We can act as they advise, moving to places where we can be most useful. We send reports on our patrols to the local police sergeant. We can supply information about local issues/ incidents which they may be unaware of. Our contact with the police on the street is minimal -they are not able to patrol regularly. When we do see them, they are encouraging and supportive. We continue to raise our concern to the police about the boy racers who drive through the village at dangerous speeds. |
|---|---|---|
The potential for a serious accident when so many people stand in the road is obvious. The pavements are narrow in places and some pubs have little outside space for smokers who congregate outside and invariably end up in the road. We are still concerned about the traffic congestion which occurs when taxis park on double yellow lines then do 3 point turns in the road just as buses, cars and people attempt to get past . 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 need care – this is of public benefit.
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As we noted last year (2022) the village is far quieter than it used to be. In the immediate aftermath of COVID we witnessed a lot of anti-social behaviour but throughout 2023 there have been fewer challenging incidents. However, we believe in maintaining our presence in the village of Uppermill as “the church out on the street” caring for the Community. The frequency of our patrols is under review. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Balance at 1st January 2023 - £4, 172.41 Income - £758.00 Expenditure - £0 Balance at 31st December 2023 – £4,930.41 Our bank account with Santander was frozen at the start of the year for reasons we could not understand. Therefore, we were unable to pay our contribution to the Ascension Trust and so did not incur any expenses. Subsequently, our account was released and early in 2024 we were able to catch up with all unpaid bills. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhy they areheld |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We are a small charity with an account which does not accrue interest. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our income comes from personal donations and one local church, Saint Thomas’ Delph, Saddleworth. Occasionally individual Street Pastors give talks to local groups and the initiative may receive donations as a result. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Ascension Trust, registered charity no. 1127204 Company ltd by guarantee no: 06751712 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Eligibility for trusteeship (a) Every charity trustee must be a natural person. (b) To be eligible as a charity trustee the natural person must subscribe to the mission, goals and values of the Street Pastor Movement remaining active 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. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Saddleworth Street Pastors |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1183119 |
| Charity’s principal address | 35, Saint Anne’s Crescent, Grasscroft, Oldham OL4 4JH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Sharon Jones | Chairman | AGM | ||
| Rev AudreyLees | Treasurer | AGM | ||
| Mr Frank Boocock | AGM | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A 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
Additional information (optional)
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
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Rev Audrey Lees Full name(s) Reverend Audrey Lees Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 16th June 2024