2023-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06/12/2021 To 05/04/2023

Charity name: The Aylesbury Wombles

Charity registration number: 1196941

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objects of the CIO are to promote for the public benefit the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment in Aylesbury and the surrounding area, in particular by: (a) the promotion of practical measures and encouragement of partnerships to reduce litter and improve the general environment of the local area; (b) raising the public awareness and providing information in matters relating to the benefits of litter reduction.
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 has organisation arranged and promoted multiple litter picks per week throughout the Aylesbury area. A significant aspect of this is the provision of equipment including pickers, high visibility tabards, gloves and various other resources required to complete litter picks safely and successfully. The purchase of the charity van has been vital to the charity’s ability to fulfil its purpose and continue to grow and have a positive impact on the local area. The charity has worked with the local Council, landowners, local groups and communities to ensure that the areas in most need of attention are targeted as well as the practical arrangements such as meeting points, parking arrangements and ensuring the litter collected is in a suitable location for removal by the local Council following the event. During the litter picks, members of the organisation have provide advice and guidance about how to remain safe whilst collecting litter in the area as well as taking the opportunity to promote the benefits of keeping the area free of litter and educating the community. The organisation regularly attends local large scale public events (such as Aylesbury Party in The Park Weekend) arranged by Buckinghamshire Council

		and Aylesbury Town Council with a view to educating the public about the environmental impacts on littering, promoting the benefits of litter picking and promoting a re-purposing and recycling culture. The organisation has also worked with local businesses, schools and youth groups (e.g. Scouts & Guides) to arrange group litter picks for their staff and students as well as craft and educational sessions. All equipment and disposal of waste is provided to those who take part.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	As part of the role as trustees for The Aylesbury Wombles, all trustees have had due regard for the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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	• By the end of April 2023, The Aylesbury Wombles had collected a total of 16975 bags of litter cleared from the streets, green spaces and waterways across the Aylesbury area (since forming in 2019). • Found a number of bikes which have been repaired and donated to bike projects in the local area • ‘Womble workshops’ presented to youth groups/schools about the impact litter has, reusing, recycling, reducing also talked about in a fun interactive way. • Took part in national initiatives such as ‘The Great British Spring Clean’ and ‘Keep Britain Tidy’. • ‘Le Womble 24hr’ in June volunteers litter picked for 24hrs collecting litter and raised money through sponsorships and donations for another local charity. • A number of Duke of Edinburgh award volunteers have been given places this year with the charity. • At the Parklife Weekend event in August, the Aylesbury Wombles assisted with waste management and provided interactive activities including crafts to educate young people within the community.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The statement of accounts demonstrates that the charity is in a stable and strong position moving into the coming year.

Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity aims to hold sufficient reserves to ensure equipment can be maintained and replaced as required and to support the charities day to day operations.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£2904.55
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
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

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation
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	Resolution passed at convened meeting.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	The Aylesbury Wombles
Other name the charity uses	N/A
Registered charity number	1196941
Charity’s principal address	73 BELGRAVE ROAD AYLESBURY HP19 9TN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Charlie Robinson	N/A	Wholeyear	Committee
	Roger Powell	N/A	Wholeyear	Committee
	GarryGlasson	N/A	Wholeyear	Committee

– 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 None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

N/A

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
	Charlie Robinson
	Chair of Trustees
	31/01/2024
	31/01/2024

OCT 2021 - APR 2023

CATEGORY	INCOME	EXPENDITURE
BUCKS LOTTERY	259.50
CHARITY DONATION - EMMETTS GENIES		250.00
DELBOY SALES	218.29
DONATION		96.00
DONATION - 3RD AYL SCOUTS	30.00
DONATION - FAIRFORD LEYS WI	50.00
DONATION - LAUNDRY HUB	150.00
DONATION - WAITROSE	500.00
DONATIONS	3166.09
DONATIONS LIVE IN THE PARK	124.05
EQUIPMENT	63.00	5378.02
EQUIPMENT - REFUND	184.98
EXPENSES		249.00
EXPENSES -LIVE IN THE PARK		140.22
EXPENSES AGM		136.20
GO FUND ME	1481.13
GO FUND ME - LE WOMBLE 24 HR		71.00
GRANT - BUCKS COUNCIL	6000.00
GRANT - VAHT	3000.00
INSURANCE		314.00
LOAN	5000.00	5000.00
MISC	48.00	1053.51
MUG SALES	74.00
PANTO	184.00	373.30
RECYCLING CANNISTERS	353.00
RECYCLING CANS	889.76
RECYCLING CANS MATCH FUNDING	608.06
VAN PURCHASE		7818.00
WEBSITE		175.20
WORTHING TRIP	278.99	238.25
Grand Total	22662.85	21292.70

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CATEGORY	INCOME	EXPENDITURE
05 0CT 2021		1534.40
INCOME		22662.85
TOTAL		24197.25
EXPENDITURE		21292.70
BALANCE		2904.55

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