2022-03-31-accounts - Christian Ambulance Association

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Trustees' Annual Report for the Period

Period Start Date Period End Date 1[st] April 2021 To 31st March 2022

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Section A Reference and Administration Details

Charity name Registered charity number 1190610 Charity's principal address

CHRISTIAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

The Bridge, Whitefriars Church, Whitefriars Junior School

Boughton Drive, Rushden

Northamptonshire

Postcode NN10 9HX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
Simon King	Chair	Trustee Resolution
Andrew Buchanan	Treasurer	Trustee Resolution
Robert Fellows		Trustee Resolution
Peter Davison		Trustee Resolution
Martyn Hallett		Trustee Resolution

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members

Mr Simon King - Chair of the Christian Ambulance Association

Additional information

Names and addresses of advisers

Type of adviser	Name Address	Name Address
Financial	CAF Bank	25 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
Solicitor	Katie Crosbie	Anthony Collins, 134 Edmund Street Birmingham B3 2ES
Insurance	Kate Wytchard	Ecclesiastical Insurance, Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth Gloucester GL3 4AW
Safeguarding	Thirtyoneeight	PO Box 133, Swanley, Kent BR8 7UQ
Financial	Stewardship	1 Lamb’s Passage, London EC1Y 8AB

April 2022

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution Type of governing document A Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted with voting members other than its charity trustees • Charity trustees shall first request nominations from members of the CIO. Trustee selection methods • Apart from the first charity trustees, every charity trustee must be appointed from among the charity trustee nominations for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. • In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees from the charity trustee nominations, the existing charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. • Elected trustees will be subject to a basic DBS check. • All charity trustees must subscribe and adhere to, in belief and lifestyle, the Statement of Faith.

Additional governance issues

The charity’s organisational structure headed by the chair of the charity Simon To include additional information, King, is overseen by the board of trustees and supported by a leadership team where relevant, about: from within the membership. • policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Regional leads in turn, support the leadership team with specific responsibilities training of trustees; to supporting members within their designated regions.

the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
• trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

The following policies and procedures ensure transparency and compliance with the regulatory bodies. Each policy is reviewed annually with specific references appertaining to any of the policies, discussed further at the quarterly trustees’ meetings.

Social Media & Communications Policy
Safeguarding Policy
Risk Management Policy
Complaints Handling Policy
• Conflict of Interest Policy • Reserves Policy • Privacy Policy
Health & Safety Policy

Implementation of the Risk Management document allows for consideration to be given to governance, operational, financial, external, environmental and compliance risks against a matrix which looks at the impact .v. likelihood which allows for early identification and the subsequent management of those risks identified.

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Section C Objectives and activities

The object of the charity is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Summary of the objects of the Christian faith through working with ambulance services and the wider health charity set out in its care sector in which ambulance professionals work. governing document The charity was established on 3[rd] July 2020. This report covers the period from this date however, the financial returns will cover the full financial year 1[st] April 2021 to 31[st] March 2022. This past year has and continues to be challenging. Covid19 and the ramifications of this continuing disease, has impacted upon members who by nature of the membership, continue to serve and provide that front-line response in often challenging and stressful situations. The role of the Christian Ambulance Association is therefore seen to be paramount in providing that support not only to members but their families and to those with whom they work with and alongside. A number of factors have impacted upon the trustees’ and leadership team which has meant that progress in promoting the association, has not been the priority that had been envisaged. It is acknowledged that although Covid has had an impact, other external factors have influenced the lack of progress however, we Summary of the main have engaged in a number of initiatives that allows for the association to remain activities undertaken for the encouraged as we learn to live with the barriers that the Covid disease brings. public benefit in relation to these objects including within The Christian Ambulance Association through our website, which has this section, the statutory undergone a revamp, social media channels, ambulance trust intranet pages declaration that trustees have together with the distribution of our newsletter, allows for that means of internal had regard to the guidance and external communication to be maintained across the country. issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit We continue to look to engage with ambulance services, seeking to raise our awareness as a charity; looking to support and engage with equality, diversity and inclusion streams within ambulance trusts and, to reach out to prospective members which includes students during their training at a time where social isolation remains a challenge. The Christian Ambulance Association has also had opportunities to raise an awareness in the media of current issues within the ambulance services and to provide a Christian perspective on those areas that impact upon staff. Hosting a worship event, Emergency Services in Praise, to support those across the emergency services sector together with participating at the Emergency Services Show was a step of faith that enabled us to meet together, support and encourage not only members but the wider audience with plans to explore holding both events during 2022. These activities have been overseen by the trustees who have had regard to the guidance issued by the charity commission ensuring that we continue to deliver on those requirements with regards to public benefit.

April 2022

Additional details of objectives and activities

We are grateful to our members for their support during this past year.

We also recognise the contribution of members of the central leadership team including those engaged with our internal and external communication and the responsibilities that this entails, continuing that encouragement, the welcoming of new members as well as representing the charity at external events together with, media opportunities and the development of new procedures.

To include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;

Key positions within the association remain unfilled and although certain key positions have been filled, we will continue to seek out members who are able to give time in supporting the charity including the need to ensure that we, remain mindful with regards to future succession planning.

contribution made by volunteers.

April 2022

Section D Achievements and performance

A summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

In the period 2021/22, CAA membership has grown from 318 in March 2021 to 365 as of 31st March 2022 an annual increase of 15%. During this year, the CAA has continued to develop our communication through the use of social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram together with enhanced engagement with ambulance trusts/services. The website has been revamped to reflect our status as a CIO and work continues to allow members to have direct access to policies and procedures which have previously only been available on request. A quarterly newsletter along with a monthly prayer diary remains our first point of contact with regards to internal communications however, it is acknowledged that this has not always been possible for reasons outlined in section C. We continued to establish coordinators in all UK regions to better support our members and engage with ambulance services locally. For reasons outlined in section C, this is an area that will be carried forward to 2022/2023. By establishing regional leads, this has enabled the charity to review its structure ensuring that it remains fit for purpose as the charity develops and grows. We participated in promoting the association at the Emergency Services Show in Birmingham and hosted a worship event ‘Emergency Services in Praise’ event (ESiP) both of which, remain a possibility of repeating as we progress through 2022 and beyond subject to Government restrictions. The commitment of members in taking on responsibilities within the charity remains a challenge and one that will continually be at the forefront of the trustees as the expected level of growth, is likely to bring with it, the increase in workload in ensuring that the charity remains compliant in its obligations in meeting the requirements as laid down by the regulatory bodies. As we enter the next reporting period, we remain resilient that the financial situation together with the ongoing work of the leadership team is strong and predicted to remain so, as the charity looks to further its aims and objectives in the months to come.

April 2022

Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details To include additional information, where relevant about: • the charity’s principal sources of funds including any fundraising; • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; • investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.	Our Reserves Policy reflects the importance of ensuring that our reserves are in line with our expected expenditure. This is reviewed annually. A maximum of £500.00 has been agreed by the Trustees which allows for payments to be made without referring back to the Trustees for authorisation. All payments are dual authorised. This amount is reviewed annually.
	Nothing to report.

	The charity’s primary source of funds is through the generosity of its members, either through regular monthly giving or as a one-off donation. We are indebted to those who have supported us this past year outside of our membership base. Stewardship supports our funding by managing gift aid in line with HMRC regulations. The Christian Ambulance Association is registered with HMRC. Known annual expenditure as well as initiatives to promote the charity’s key objectives, is primarily communicated through the charity’s quarterly leadership team meetings and disseminated via the charity’s quarterly newsletter. This past year, the charity has supported a number of members including family members by way of welfare assistance payments following personal bereavement and/or hardship. The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC) continue to be recipients with regards to a 3-year agreement starting in April 2021, to tithe 10% of our income to support TASC in the work that they do. All requests for financial assistance are duly considered to ensure that it meets our regulatory requirements of that as a CIO and falls within the remit of that classified as for the public benefit.

April 2022

Section F Other optional information

This past year, as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, has been and continues to be challenging, whereby the foundations that will underpin all that we do, have been instrumental in maintaining transparency and integrity whilst upholding the objectives of the charity, its mission statement and vision alongside our Statement of Faith.

April 2022

Section G Declaration

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	SK	MH
	Simon King	Martyn Hallett
	Chair/Trustee	Trustee
	25/4/2022
	25/4/2022

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Christian Ambulance Association	Christian Ambulance Association	Christian Ambulance Association	1190610	CC16a
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period from	1st April 2021 Period start date	To	Period end date 31st March 2022

payments
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £				Last year to the nearest £

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts

A1 Receipts
Donations to CAF Account	3,252	-	-	3,252	3,476
Donations via Stewardship	2,035	-	-	2,035	1,345
Gift Aid via Stewardship	418	-	-	418	265
Charitable Contribution Via Amazon	6		-	6	-
31:8 Refund(Covid19)	97	-	-	97	-
Paypal Account Verification(£0.01)	0	-	-	0	-
StationaryRefund(Duplicate)	12	-	-	12	-
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	5,820	-	-	5,820	5,086
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	-	-	-	-
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*Sub total*	-	-	-	-	-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
	5,820	-	-	5,820	5,086

Account Charges	97	-	-	97	145
Zoom	144			144	-
Conference's(CPA)/ Training	230			230	-
Thirtyoneeight	129	-	-	129	173
Website(IncludingDomain)	1,498	-	-	1,498	415
Merchandise/Promotional Material		-	-	-	482
Tithe / Gift Donation(TASC)	582	-	-	582	500
Welfare Payments	550	-	-	550	100
Stationary: Administration	59	-	-	59	-
Insurances	213	-	-	213	-
ESiP/ESS2021	2,879		-	2,879	-
**Sub total **	6,380	-	-	6,380	1,816

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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**Sub total **	-	-	-	-	-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
	6,380	-	-	6,380	1,816

	- 560	-	-	- 560	3,270
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	4,571	-	-	4,571
	4,011	-	-	4,011	3,270

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
Held in Charities Aid Foundation Bank	4,011	-
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*Total cash funds*	4,011	-	-
Details (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))	OK	OK	OK
	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
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Details	Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
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Details	Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
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Details	Fund to which liability relates	Amount due (optional)	When due (optional)
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Signature	Print	Name
			Date of approval
SK	Simon King		25/4/2022
MH	Martyn Hallett		25/4/2022