## 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
||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 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.|
|---|---|---|
|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|•
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.|
|---|---|---|
|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:|||
|---|---|---|
|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|
|---|---|
|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|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|
|---|---|
|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||
|---|---|
||Charlie Robinson|
||
Chair of Trustees|
|||
||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**_