CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st April 2023 To 315t March 2024 Charity name: FAVERSHAM COMMUNI FIRST RESPONDERS Charity registration number: 1189256 Objectives and Activities SORP referent* Para Summary of the purposes of the charty as set out in its goveming document The relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of good health within Faversham and surrounding communities, in the county of KenL by the provision of trained community first responder volunteers to attend medical emergencies as directed by the south east coast ambulance service {SECAmbl to advance the education of the public in basic life support. in particular but not exclusively by provision of training in the rin¢i les of first aid. The Trustees have kept in mind the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public 8enefiL The main aclivities of the Charity benefft the public at large. within the town of Faversham in Kent and its surrounding parishes, by: Providing Community First Responders, who can provide lifesaving eare in emergen¢y situatlons in the absence of an ambulance. Providing classes in the principles of first aid to local schools and community groups. Fundraising for Defibrillators and other emergency medical equipment to bo rovided for communi use. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Publi¢ BenefiL 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 1.178ry1 1.19 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charrty Commission on public benefit
Achievements and Perfonnance The Charity has Continued to perfonn all of Its key functions for the ¢ommunity during thls year. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charty's work has made to the circumstances of ils benefic12ries and any wider benefits to Society as a whole. Para First Response The Core activity of the charity has continued unabated. with the charity's five trained first responders responding to calls in and around the local community in support of the South East Coast Ambulance Service. The Trustees believe that they have attended around 200 patients in the last year. FirstAid Training and Education Some of our community first sPonder8 have attended local events to teach members of the community skills such as CPR and the use of defibrillators. Events have been held at Selling. Dunkirk and Boughton during this year. Fundraising. The Charity has continued to participate in the Faversham and District Community Lottery this year, which has brought in the majority of the Charity's Income. Other fundraising initiatives are underway but have not yet born frui( including partnerships with Faversham Tesco's and with one of the town's Pubs. The Trustees intend to use funds raised from these efforts for, amongst other purposes, the purchase of a new portable defibrillator for one of the Res onders to use. Financial Review Review of the charty's financial position at the end of the period The Charity has maintained a stable financial position thi5 year. with the the majority of transactions being receipts from ongoing fundraising activity. Towards the end of the year the charity received a significant grant from Groundworks UK. There have been no expenses incurred by the charity during the ear under review. The Trustees consider thal the charity does not face significant financial risks at this time as there have been no routine operating expenses, and therefore have not made a fomial reserves policy. The Trustees will continue to monitor the financial situation as i the Chari Continues to o rate will ! stalement explaining the policy for holding reserves slating why they are held Para
reconsider their position on a reserves policy in due course. Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document Para 1.25 CIO conslitution (foundation model) adopted 29 Apr 2020 cio How 1S the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Trustee selection methods including delails of any constitutional provisions e. eledion lo post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Minimum of four trustees appointed by existing trustees for indeterminate terms 1.25 Additional information {optional You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The Charity is affiliated with the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrusL The Charity supports the Trust by providing Community Responders to who can provide an emergency response where necessary. The Trust supports the Charity by providing training and ui meni for First Res onders. Trustees are selected due to their prior involvement as a First Responder or due to their specialist experience and skills. The Board ensures that ea¢h new trustee is provlded with a tallored induction appropriate to their revious ex erience or involvemenL The chanty's organisational slructure and any wider network with which the charily works 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address FAVERSHAM COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS Faversham CFRS 1189256 89 St Nicholas Road FAVERSHAM Kent ME13 7PD
Office Irf any) Dates acted If not forwhole •ar Trusts¢ nam• Kay Marie Speed Shane White Carol Rrta Lewis Graeme Slephen Sampson Susan Diane Eart Chair Appointed 31 January 2024 Appointed 31 January 2024 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENfjIAND AND WALES Faversham First Re5PDnd•rs Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 31st Mard12024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to ts nearest Restricted fvnd8 Endtswment funds Totsl funds Last year iothè nearesl £ to thè r*arest£ to Ihe rar&t£ toth• npar0$1£ A1 Receipts Donatsons 392 Sub ftJtal(Gmss income for AR) 392 A2 Asset and investrnent sales. Isee table). Sub total 392 A3 Payments Eouipfflent 216 Sub totsl 216 A4 Asset and inve¥tmÈnt urchaseg, (see tablel Sub total 216 Net of eIPts/(POyM#ftts} A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash fundg last year end Ca$h funds this year end 176 11.083 12.589 11.083 12.589 10.907 11.083 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 1710112025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted funds funt18 to rwrestf n•arest É Endowment fund5 to ne)rg8¢£ Categori Detsils B1 Cash fund8 12.589 Total cash funds 12.589 Unmtrlct•d lunds Re8trl¢t lunds io n•arMt E Endowmgn¢ tund8 Detall• to n•ar••t E Fund lowhkh •M•I ty•lon Curr•nt valu• tlort•l Detail¥ C1 loptknrwl} B3 InveBtmont a•••ts Fund to thlch CrI•nI¥llU• Oetall8 84 A¥••ts rnt•ln•d for th• ¢harlty'8 own u•• Ftsnd tothlch AJTrount du• on•1 WhvD du• nal Detai18 B5 Liabililie¥ Slgned by one or Irustees on behalf of all tre trustoes s3nale Print Nan Dale of roval A,QaL 17_ 1-25 CCXX R2 8(tounts ISSI 17101r2025