2025-12-31-accounts - Winchester Street Pastors

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 Jan 2025 Period start date To 31 Dec 2025 Period end date

Charity name: Winchester Street Pastors

Charity registration number: 1185366

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the License Agreement executed with Ascension Trust particularly but not exclusively by means of caring, listening and helping people on the streets and at various venues, including local schools. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support. To advance education in accordance with Christianprinciples.
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	The regular patrols every Friday and Saturday night on the streets of Winchester, between the hours of 10pm and 2am. Provision of items to improve the safety, health and condition of the people the Street Pastors meet, e.g., bottles of water, flip flops, space blankets Giving of time and listening and talking with people the volunteers meet whilst out on patrol. Provision of practical advice and support where requested, and referral to relevant professional bodies. Enabling an appropriate response to the many varied situations that occur during the patrol hours on the streets of Winchester. For example, enabling the police to deal with the matters they need to, whilst still providing care and support to people whilst they enjoy their evenings out and find their way home.

		Regular patrols in the early evening in areas such as the Riverside Park Skateboard Park and the shops in Stanmore, Winnall and Harestock during summer months when permitted. Talks to local secondary schools as part of their GCSE RS education. Patrols have hosted observers from the police, the council, Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) and even architects (as part of the planning for the regeneration of Winchester city centre) The trustees decided in July 2023 to commence a School Pastors initiative, for which training and preparation began in the autumn. Work started in schools in early 2024. Volunteers talk and provide support to both children and staff.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Winchester Street Pastors trustees have paid due regard to the guidance provided by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Not applicable
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	Not applicable
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	A great contribution is made by our volunteer Pastors. We are very grateful to our ~65 volunteers for the >40 hours each has committed to the initial training in order to become a Street Pastor and their on-going giving of ~4 hours overnight each month to complete their designated patrol, during which they are making themselves available to deal with many varied circumstances. Many hours are spent listening to and encouraging the people they meet and without their contribution of time, energy and love we would not have been able to achieve so much. In addition, many of the volunteers have chosen to alsojoin(or maintain)theirgivingthrough our

standing order donation scheme, to help us raise the required funds to provide the service. Ten volunteers are serving as School Pastors. 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 continued our work of assisting people in difficulties, including the results of excessive drinking and other problems, including homelessness. The police, Winchester City Council and the BID have expressed their appreciation for the contribution we make to the wellbeing of people on the streets. The School Pastors initiative has been well received by the school leaders and pupils.
Summary of assistance given in 2025:		Prs flipflopsgiven to the barefoot: 36 Bottles of water: 100 Hot drinks: 319 Lollies: 3,026 Space blankets: 23 Prayer requested andgiven: 7 Prayer offered and accepted: 36 Prayers answered: 18 Faith conversations initiated bya contact: 66 Total number helped: 376
Assistance to intoxicatedpeople: 38		Prs flipflopsgiven to the barefoot: 36
Calmingaggressive situations: 6		Bottles of water: 100
Support for vulnerablepeople: 40		Hot drinks: 319
Contacts with street community: 276		Lollies: 3,026
First Aidgiven: 4		Space blankets: 23
Under 16s engaged with: 0		Prayer requested andgiven: 7
Bottles/glasses collected: 561		Prayer offered and accepted: 36
Cans collected: 562		Prayers answered: 18
Brokenglass swept up: 55		Faith conversations initiated bya contact: 66
‘Street Pastor hours’patrolled: 1,378		Total number helped: 376

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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set


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	We spent nearly £2500 more than we received, due mainly to the additional costs of starting School Pastors. We have made an appeal to our supporters to make upthe difference.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Our policy is to hold five months expenditure in reserve in case of unforeseen situations. The amount is sufficient to meet our statutory obligations to our salaried coordinator in the event of having to close the charity (four months expenditure), plus an additional month to deal with normal variations in income and expenses.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£8,414, which represents 3.2 months expenditure
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Not applicable
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	None
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	In 2025 our costs have risen faster than income. We have made a further appeal to our supporters. Our parent body, the Ascension Trust, have permitted us to reduce the amount we contribute to them in 2026, but they expect us to return to normal in 2027.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Most of the income has come from local churches and from regular donations by individuals. The Winchester BID regularly gives us a substantial donation and did again in 2025; they have agreed to donate a greater amount in 2026.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	Not applicable
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	We rely on local churches and the BID for a substantial part of our income. The churches have continued to give. We hope that the latest financial appeal will yield more fruit.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution adopted on 15thMarch 2011 and amended on 27thApril 2019 to take account of the change to CIO status
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO managed by a management committee with seven members.
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	Trustees are appointed or reappointed as determined by the management committee.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits. Training for trustees is provided by the umbrella organization the Ascension Trust.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Winchester Street Pastors has a license agreement with the Ascension Trust, which is the parent organisation for Street Pastors.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	We collaborate with street pastor and school pastor initiatives in neighbouring towns, particularly in the provision of training for the volunteers.
Other		DBS checks are carried out on all street pastors, school pastors, paid staff and volunteers. All volunteers need to provide two references and be recommended for training following an interview by (two trustees/ two independent persons) All volunteers are required to undertake more than forty hours of training before becoming Street Pastors or School Pastors. A risk register was produced during the initial set up period and risks have been mitigated during operational running.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Winchester Street Pastors
Other name the charity uses	WSP Winchester School Pastors
Registered charity number	1185366
Charity’s principal address	Christ Church Christchurch Road Winchester SO23 9SR

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Rev Marcus Dickinson	Chairman
Mrs Julie Young
Dr John Knapman	Treasurer
Mrs Abi Bettle- Shaffer
Mr Mike Hobby
Breda Mahony		21stJan-Dec 2025
Catherine Redgrave

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Not applicable

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for wholeyear
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets Not applicable 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)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Bank	Barclays Bank plc	50 Jewry Street, Winchester, Hants SO23 8RG

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Area coordinator: Mark Hibbert-Hingston

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Not applicable

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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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Richard White	John Knapman
	Chair	Treasurer
	20thMay 2026
	20thMay 2026

Charity Name No (if any) Winchester Street Pastors 1185366 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 1-Jan-25 31-Dec-25

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Donations(Churches) 12,195 2,982 3,745 Gift aidrecovered 977 Grant 9,000 TrainingIncome 175 Legacy 29,074 - - Sub total - Total receipts 29,074 A3 Payments Staff / Salaries 23,990 Training 987 Uniforms 215 DBS Checks 91 Equipment 602 Stationery& Postage 278 Telephone 821 Rent Ascension Trust Fees 4,361 Catering Other 46 Sub total 31,391 - - Sub total - Total payments 31,391 Net of receipts/(payments) - 2,317 A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end 10,731 Cash funds this year end 8,414 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Donations (Individuals – not gift aided) Donations (Individuals – gift aided) Donations (Charitable & Civic bodies) *Sub total*(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)	to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds	to the nearest £ Endowment funds	Total funds to the nearest £ 12,195 2,982 3,745 977 - 9,000 175 - 29,074 - - - 29,074 23,990 987 215 91 602 278 821 - 4,361 - 46 31,391 - - - 31,391 - 2,317 - 10,731 8,414	Last year to the nearest £
		- - - - - - - - -	12,195	12,878
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Section B Statement of Details Categories Cash at bank 31 Dec 2025 B1 Cash funds Details B2 Other monetary assets Details B3 Investment assets Details Details B5 Liabilities Signature *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	to nearest £ to nearest £ 8,414 - - - - - 8,414 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name John Knapman Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional)	to nearest £ Endowment funds
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		Date of approval
	John Knapman	20th May2026

Winchester Street Pastors

Charity No: 1185366

Independent Examination: Matters Arising

Year ending 31 December 2025

Following my independent examination a number of issues have come to my attention that need to be addressed by the Trustees.

1) Barclays account statements show the old charity no. Barclays should be advised accordingly to correct their records.
2) On Receipts testing , better documentation should be kept, and Thank You (TY)s issued for all donations received. I recognise that some churches are paying by a regular Standing Order, but annually you could issue an annual TY stating total received.
3) Administrative information should be kept up to date, whether it be the annual report, the website or the Charity Commission disclosure.

Nigel Smith

3 July 2026