2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2024 Period start date To 31[st] March 2025 Period end date

Charity name: Pioneer Family Partnership

Charity registration number: 1199967

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To further or benefit the residents of Slough and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. Pioneer Family Partnership’s mission is to reconnect people with their communities, foster good relationships and allow personal thriving by providing a safe, connected and inclusive environment. People can meet and participate in social and physical activities, support groups, volunteering and learning, with the aim of enhancing community spirit and overall quality of life. Our community hub is a place for social cohesion where people from different ethnic, religious and social backgrounds benefit from mental health workshops, fitness classes, education, employability skills and much more.
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	Pioneer Family Partnership delivered its annual Christmas Give & Gift Fair in December, supporting families within the Foxborough Ward who are unable to afford Christmas gifts, alongside a Community Engagement Day aimed at improving access to local support services.

Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Trustees had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. This is reflected in the charity’s board meeting minutes. The trustees ensured that the charities purpose provides benefit.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

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	During the reporting period,Pioneer Family Partnershipdelivered a range of initiatives that provided clear public benefit by supporting families experiencing disadvantage, strengthening community connections, and improving access to local services. A key achievement was the delivery of theGive and Gift Family Christmas Fair, held on7 December at Foxborough Primary School, Langley. Organised in partnership with schools withinPioneer Educational Trust,Viva Slough, and other local community organisations, the event aimed to reduce financial pressure on families during the festive period. Families were able to selectfree Christmas giftsfor their loved ones, ensuring children could experience a positive and inclusive Christmas regardless of financial circumstance. The event was attended byover 100 community membersand provided additional benefits including children’s activities,

refreshments, and opportunities for social interaction. Children benefited from choosing and wrapping their own gifts, which promoted independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Feedback from attendees highlighted feelings of inclusion, appreciation, and reassurance that support was available within their community. The event also delivered wider public benefit by strengthening community cohesion and partnership working. Year 12 students from Upton Court Grammar School volunteered throughout the day, supporting activities and gift wrapping. Their involvement helped develop civic responsibility and intergenerational engagement, while contributing to the smooth and safe delivery of the event. In October 2024 , the charity further advanced its objectives by organising a Community Engagement Day aimed at improving awareness of and access to local support services. The event enabled residents to seek advice and information from a wide range of organisations, including Thames Valley Police, SENDIASS, Adult Learning, Home-Start, The Slough Hub, Children’s Centres and Family Hubs, and Living in Harmony . This reduced barriers to support, promoted early intervention, and empowered individuals to access appropriate services. The Community Engagement Day also provided wider societal benefit by facilitating networking between organisations, strengthening local referral pathways, and supporting collaborative approaches to addressing community need. The charity continues to benefit from the ongoing commitment and fundraising support of the schools within Pioneer Educational Trust . Each year, all Trust schools participate in a dedicated Charity Challenge Day , during which students and staff take part in fundraising activities to raise funds in support of the charity’s initiatives. This collective approach demonstrates the Trust’s strong commitment to social responsibility and supporting the wider community. Additional funds are generated throughout the year through school-led activities such as Christmas Jumper Days, bake sales, and other community fundraising events . These contributions play a vital role in enabling the charity to deliver its programmes, including community engagement activities and support for families experiencing financial hardship. Overall, the charity’s activities during the year demonstrably furthered its charitable purposes by alleviating hardship, reducing social isolation, improving access to services, and strengthening community resilience. The

		trustees confirm that these activities were carried out in line with the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	At the conclusion of the current reporting period, it is noted that the charity's total income amounted to less than £4738. The current cash funds at year end were £6726 and we owe Pioneer Educational Trust £1495. Despite this, it is imperative to acknowledge the prudent financial management and resource allocation exercised by the organisation in navigating through this period. The team has demonstrated resilience and adaptability in delivering on its charitable objectives amidst challenging financial circumstances. Moving forward, a strategic focus on diversifying income streams and optimising operational efficiencies will be pursued to enhance financial sustainability and further support the mission of the charity.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The reserves policy for our charity aims to ensure financial stability and sustainability. It is designed to provide a safety net for unforeseen financial challenges, support strategic opportunities and maintain operational continuity.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£5231
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	The trustees have reviewed the charity’s reserves policy and consider that, given the charity’s small scale of operations and cash balances of less than £5,000 at year end, it is not currently appropriate to designate any funds as reserves. The charity has no paid employees and operates with minimal overheads, and the trustees will keep the position under review as the charity grows.
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

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Our charity's primary source of funding predominantly relies on successful bid writing initiatives. Over the past reporting period, a significant portion of our income has been secured through the diligent efforts of our team in crafting grant proposals and funding applications. This strategic focus on bid writing underscores our commitment to diversifying revenue streams and tapping into external funding opportunities to support our

		charitable activities. Through research, effective communication and strategic partnerships, we have been able to successfully secure grants and funding allocations to sustain and expand our programs. Moving forward, we remain dedicated to enhancing our bid writing capabilities, identifying new funding prospects, and cultivating relationships with funders to ensure the continued growth and impact of our charitable endeavours. To that end, a volunteer administrator and volunteer bookkeeper have been recruited to free up the charity’s lead for bid writing.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	NA
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The trustees have identified the charity’s principal risks as relating primarily to financial sustainability, reliance on external funding and capacity constraints. With limited reserves and no paid staff, the charity is dependent on successful fundraising, grant income, and volunteer commitment to deliver its activities. There is also a risk that changes in funding availability or increased demand for services could impact delivery. These risks are mitigated through prudent financial management, regular trustee oversight, partnership working with local organisations, and ongoing review of funding opportunities. As above, the charity has also recruited two volunteers adding capacity to the team. The trustees keep the risk register under regular review to ensure emerging risks are identified and managed appropriately.
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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	CIO 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	Trustee selection methods are detailed in the charity’s constitution as shown below. 9. Charity trustees (1) Functions and duties of charity trustees The charity trustees shall manage the affairs of the CIO and may for that purpose exercise all the powers of the CIO. It is the duty of each charity trustee: a. to exercise their powers and to perform their functions in their capacity as a trustee of the CIO in the way they decide in good faith would be most likely to further the purposes of the CIO; and b. to exercise, in the performance of those functions, such care and skill as is reasonable in the circumstances having regard in particular to: (i) any special knowledge or experience that they have or holds themselves as having; and, (ii) if they act as a charity trustee of the CIO in the course of a business or profession, to any special knowledge or experience that it is reasonable to expect of a person acting in the course of that kind of business or profession. (2) Eligibility for trusteeship a. Every charity trustee must be natural person. b. No individual may be appointed as a charity trustee of the CIO: if they are under the age of 16 years; or if they would automatically cease to hold office under the provisions of clause [12(1)(e)]. (3) Number of charity trustees a. There must be at least 3 charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee.. The maximum number of charity trustees is 12. The charity trustees may not appoint any charity trustee if as a result the number of charity trustees would exceed the maximum. (4) First charity trustees

The first charity trustees are as follows, and are appointed for the following terms Gurminder Kaur Khutan [for 5 years] Eddie Neighbour [for 5 years] Antonia Spinks [for 5 years] 10. Appointment of charity trustees (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of 3 years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Pioneer Family Partnership
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1199967
Charity’s principal address	Common Rd, Langley, Slough SL3 8TX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Antonia Spinks	Chair
	Eddie Neighbour	Trustee

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Gurminder Khutan	Trustee

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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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
	Antonia Spinks	Gurminder Khutan
	Chair	Trustee
	18.12.2025 18.12.2025

	Charity Name: Pioneer Family Partnership	Charity Name: Pioneer Family Partnership	Charity Name: Pioneer Family Partnership	Charity Name: Pioneer Family Partnership	No : 1199967	No : 1199967	No : 1199967	CC16a
	For the period from	Apr-24 Period start date		To		31/03/2025 Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 4,738 4,738 - - 4,738 65 1,665 1,729 - - - 1,729 3,009 - - 3,009	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - -		Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -		Total funds to the nearest £ 4,738 - - - 4,738		Last year to the nearest £
Donations	4,738							-
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Sub total(Gross income for AR)
								18,148
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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Total receipts A3 Payments
								18,148
HSBC chargers	65			-				-
Insurance		194
Other expediture	1,665
**Sub total **	1,729	194		-				2,815
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A4 Asset and investment purchases (see table)
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Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
								2,815
	3,009	- 194		-		2,815		15,333
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	3,009	- 194		-		2,815		15,333

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	the end of the period
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature total Pioneer educational trust (Gifts for Christmas Appeal 2023) Pioneer educational trust (Zurich ~~Insurance)~~ Pioneer educational trust (Policy Bee insurance) Pioneer educational trust (Rollers) Details Details Bank Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Pioneer educational trust (Christmas Give&Gift 2024 -The Works) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 6,726 - - - 6,726 - Agreement Error Agreement Error Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) 367 157 194 312 465 1,495 Print Name Gurminder Khutan	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval
		Gurminder Khutan	12/12/2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

16/01/2026

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CCXX R3 aC￿nts ISSI 1610112026

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