## 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.|
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|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|
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## 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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