## **Bexley Street Pastors** ## **Charity Registration No: 1186106** **ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2023** ## **Charity Information** ## **Trustees** Bola Ojo (Chair) Kathleen Finney John Merrifield Abiola Onagoruwa Joanne Smith ## **Bankers** Lloyds Bank PLC 130 The Broadway Bexleyheath. DA6 7DP ## **Registered Address** Bexley Christian life Centre 17 Upland Road Bexleyheath. DA7 4NR **2 |** P a g e ## **TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** The Board of Trustees of Bexley Street Pastors are pleased to present its report and financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2023. ## **PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES** Bexley Street Pastor’s principal activities are as follows: - The provision of public pastoral care services to help people on the streets and other public places, giving guidance and support which assists in preserving public order, avoid anti-social behaviour, relieve sickness and preserve health - • Raising awareness and understanding of ecclesiastical relevance to community and public life, mobilizing the church to unity of worship and advance the Christian Faith by carrying out the mission and outreach work of the gospel for the benefit of the public. - Develop the skills and capacity of socially disadvantaged groups in our community to help meet their needs and participate more fully in society - Work together with police and local government for the benefit of the community ## **THE OPERATION** Bexley Street Pastors is a Registered Charity made up of volunteers including Street Pastors, School Pastors and Prayer Pastors. There were 22 street pastors, 3 school pastors and 15 prayer pastors in the financial year 2023. Street Pastors are trained volunteers from local churches who care about their community. They patrol in teams of men and women, usually from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on a Friday and Saturday night. School Pastors are also trained volunteers from local churches who are involved with local secondary schools and patrol during the school day usually between the hours of 12noon and 5pm. Prayer Pastors support both patrols with prayer. ## **RISK ASSESSMENT** The Trustees recognise their responsibility to identify, control and manage the risks associated with Bexley Street Pastors. We have a number of policies in place to cover the main areas of operation including Health and Safety, Data Protection, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities. These are reviewed regularly and updated in the light of changes in legislation. As a small charity under the umbrella of Ascension Trust we also benefit from the model policies they provide. Most risks are encountered whilst on patrol. Volunteers involved with street and school patrols have undertaken a full training course, issued with a full set of policies and are initially under the supervision of an experienced senior. Regular refresher training is provided. Providing volunteers follow all codes of conduct, their training, and put into place/practice the stated control measures, the risk of injury or harm is low. Coordinators supervise all operational matters, receive reports and raise any concerns with the Trustees. **3 |** P a g e ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** The financial transactions are fully detailed below. There are no assets, property or equipment owned by Bexley Street Pastors. ||||**2023**||**2022**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES**||**£**||**£**| ||**Income**
Donations
Grant Funding
Interest from Savings Account
**Expenditure**
Ascension Trust Licence Fee
Thirty-One Eight Annual fee
Coordinator's expense
Voluntary workers' enhanced checks
Events
Flip flops
Gifts
Mobile Phone
Printing & Stationary, ID cards
Refreshments
Repairs & maintenance
Training & Seminars
Transport
Uniforms
Insurance
Cupboard purchased
Miscellaneous||1,897.87
3,300.00
53.78||1,743.61
3,800.00
2.84| ||||**5,251.65**||**5,546,45**| ||||1,209.75
0.00
360.00
175.25
33.00
0.00
0.00
194.02
61.34
156.33
0.00
30.00
0.00
132.10
105.60
95.00
99.50||1,185.00
280.25
360.00
12.25
0.00
156.00
132.00
72.00
26.00
108.23
36.09
467.84
22.25
623.25
31.69
0.00
36.42| ||||**2,651.89**||**3,549.27**| ||||||| ||**Surplus/(Deficit) for the period**||**2,599.76**||**1,997.18**| ||||||| ||||||| ||||**2023**||**2022**| ||**STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION**||**£**||**£**| ||**Bank & Cash**
**Opening Balance**
Current year cash receipt less payment
**Closing Balance**
Debtors
Creditors||**6,693.39**
3,037.71||**4,524.41**
2,168.98| ||||**9,731.10**
0.00
(609.75)||**6,693.39**
28.20
(200.00)| ||**Assets less Liabilities**||**9,121.35**||**6,521.59**| ||**Revenue Reserves**
Opening
Current year surplus/(deficit)||**6,521.59**
2,599.76||**4,524.41**
1,997.18| ||**Closing Revenue Reserves**||**9,121.35**||**6,521.59**| ||||||| **4 |** P a g e 51Page