Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 5[th] April 2023 To
4[th] April 2024
Charity name: The Aylesbury Wombles
Charity registration number: 1196941
Objectives and Activities
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| 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 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 provided 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 of 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/members 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
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| 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 | • 21500 bags of litter cleared from the streets, green spaces and waterways across the Aylesbury area since formation in 2019 (figure from April 2024). Figures for calendar year of 2023: • 1.4 tons of aluminium cans recycled or approximately 98000 cans. • 46 bikes found, repaired and given to bike projects. • 35 womble workshops (over 1500 children) presented to youth groups/schools about the impact litter has, reusing, recycling, reducing also talked about in a fun interactive way. • ‘Le Womble 24hr’ in June volunteers litter picked for 24hrs collecting 293 bags of litter, used 380 volunteer hours and raised money through sponsorships and donations for another local charity. • 37 Duke of Edinburgh award volunteers have been given places this year with the charity. • At the Parklife Weekend event in August, the Aylesbury Wombles recycled 54% of the waste. This beats the national average for this type of event by 22%. |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2664.68 |
| 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: |
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| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? |
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 |
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| 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
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Charlie Robinson | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| GaryGlasson | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Roger Powell | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
– 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
| Trusteename | Dates actedif notfor whole year | |
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| n/a |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Funds held as custodian | trustees on behalf of others |
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| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
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 |
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| Charlie Robinson | |
Chair of Trustees |
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| 8thJuly 2024 |
The Aylesbury Wombles Charity number: 1196941
Accounts 2023/24
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Sum of Amount Group
Category Income Expenditure Grand Total
Bucks Lottery 336.00 336.00
Donations 1,294.08 1,294.08
Donations - Watermead events 600.00 600.00
Equipment -1,240.17 -1,240.17
Garage -475.78 -475.78
Gofundme 66.71 66.71
Grant 1,688.00 1,688.00
Insurance -314.00 -314.00
Meeting expenses -180.15 -180.15
Minibus hire -28.00 -28.00
Panto 110.00 -630.00 -520.00
Printing -668.70 -668.70
Recycling 302.78 302.78
Recycling Cans 391.78 391.78
Recycling Cans Match Funding 123.50 123.50
Supplies -724.12 -724.12
Vehicle expenses -386.51 -386.51
Volunteer expenses -235.69 -235.69
Website -117.60 -117.60
Womble hats -152.00 -152.00
Grand Total 4,912.85 -5,152.72 -239.87
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| Bank Net assets B/f CY loss Net liabilities |
2,664.68 2,664.68 2,904.55 239.87 - 2,664.68 |
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All transactions, Summary 2023_24