Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 5[th] April 2024 To
4[th] April 2025
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 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 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 | • Since its formation in 2019, the charity has removed 25,921 bags of litter from streets, green spaces, and waterways throughout Aylesbury. (figure from April 2025). • Some members visited Parliament to highlight the need for Deposit Return Scheme. Figures for calendar year of 2024: • Approximately 2 tons of aluminium cans and Nitrous Oxide canisters recycled. • Approximately 200 volunteers at litter picks over the year giving over 3000 volunteer hours. • Over 30 womble workshops presented to youth groups/schools about the impact litter has, reusing, recycling, reducing also talked about in a fun interactive way. • Over £3000 raised for Aylesbury Homeless Action Group from 2024’s Le Womble 24hr. Plus over £1500 given to other small local charities. • 24 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 71% of the waste. This was an improvement from the previous year of 54% and significantly better than the national average for this type of event (32%) • 2 volunteers appointed Keep Britain Tidy Litter Heroes Ambassadors |
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. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £5879 |
| 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
| 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) |
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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
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year n/a
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
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| 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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| 10 July 2024 |
The Aylesbury Wombles Charity number: 1196941
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Accounts 2024/25 05/04/2025
Amount Group
Category Income Expenditure Grand Total
Bucks Lottery 333.00 333.00
Delboy Sales 182.30 182.30
Donations received 110.45 110.45
Donations received - ATC Park Life 2024 700.00 700.00
Donations received - Aylesbury Church Network Church in the Park 100.00 100.00
Donations received - Aylesbury Community Pride Cic Pride in the Pa 205.72 205.72
Donations received - Clare Foundation 1,000.00 1,000.00
Donations received - Chiltern Hills Car Rally 750.00 750.00
Donations received - Gofundme 375.99 375.99
Donations received - Skipton Bldg Soc 600.00 600.00
Grant - ATC Hi vis 154.34 154.34
Grant - ATC Insurance 111.41 111.41
Grant - Garage rent 723.00 723.00
Donations received - WCL UK 1,000.00 1,000.00
Panto 341.00 -494.00 -153.00
Pop up shop 99.90 99.90
Quiz night 172.50 -32.88 139.62
Recycling - Cans 853.09 853.09
Recycling - Cans Match Funding 853.09 853.09
Recycling - Cans Match Funding PY 391.78 391.78
Recycling - other metal 353.55 353.55
Donations given - AHAG -110.00 -110.00
Donations given - Mini Beasts Rescue -614.90 -614.90
Equipment -1,614.83 -1,614.83
Garage rent -657.56 -657.56
Insurance -121.99 -121.99
Meeting expenses -517.14 -517.14
Printing -285.99 -285.99
Racenight -48.99 -48.99
Supplies -355.71 -355.71
Supplies - Le Womble -393.04 -393.04
Travelling -66.20 -66.20
Vehicle -499.81 -499.81
Website -141.60 -141.60
Womble Hats -152.00 -152.00
Womble Mugs -90.00 -90.00
Grand Total 9,411.12 -6,196.64 3,214.48
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| Bank Net assets B/f CY profit Net liabilities |
5,879.16 5,879.16 2,664.68 3,214.48 5,879.16 - |
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All transactions 2024_25, Summary 2024_25