2023-12-31-annual-report

Christian Police Association (N.I) - Trustee Report 2023

Period 01/01/23 – 31/12/23

Registered Charity number – NIC 103391

Charity address: PSNI Coleraine

17 – 19 Lodge Road

Coleraine County Londonderry BT52 1LY

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document	Constitution – Adopted at AGM on 21st Feb 2023
Charity Constituted	Trustees (6) and Committee Members
Membership of other Associations	CPA (NI) operates as a local Branch of the Christian Police Association - Registered charity 220482 (England and Wales)
Trustees and Volunteers	All trustees give their time freely and no remuneration or other benefits are received. No private benefit to any individual was identified.

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Objects and Activities

Objects and Activities
Summary of the purpose of the Charity	The relief of poverty, sickness and promotion of any other charitable purpose in particular for the benefit of serving or retired members of the Police Service.
Main activities undertaken for public benefit	The charity seeks to improve the physical, mental and spiritual health of both serving and retired Police Officers and Police Staff who face a highly stressful working environment with continued need for support post retirement. The benefits to these individuals is evidenced through our contact with members and supporters over the reporting period who sought our assistance via various methods including post, Email, Facebook and telephone. Direct assistance is offered though events, local Single Points Of Contact (SPOCs) and Field Workers. Activities undertaken during the reporting period are listed at the achievements and performance section. In 2022 CPA introduced a new Office Bearing role to Committee namely “Wellbeing and Pastoral Support Coordinator.” This role has been developing throughout 2023.

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	Future Plans	The charity seeks to expand its direct assistance to serving Police and Police Staff though greater peer support in the form of SPOCs, Field Workers and Wellbeing and Pastoral Support Coordinator. The charity also seeks to arrange a number of events to provide operational police officers and staff with faith based information.

Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main achievements and performance of the charity during the reporting period	In 2023 the following activities took place:  Weekly Thought for the Week shared with CPA mailing list for support and encouragement  Distribution of quarterly magazine to members and supporters  Committee meetings bi monthly  2 Trustee meetings per year  Fortnightly & Monthly share and prayer meetings hosted by charity members  Monthly CPA committee prayer time

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 Reviewing and inputting into the development of PSNI Service Instructions and Policies  CPA raised £2,250 to support the Hope for Youth generator appeal to purchase generators for churches in Ukraine  CPA ran a Discipleship programme with some officers and staff encouraging them to deepen their personal walk with Christ  CPA shared an online Easter message  2 charity members participated in the annual 3 day CPA UK National Conference  International Day of Prayer for the Emergency Services including zoom meetings  CPA Lite event in Belfast  Charity members participated in a walk and BBQ in the Mourne mountains for fellowship  Charity members participated in student officer information evening  CPA Holiday Bible Week where charity members and

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supporters enjoyed teachings, fellowship and a family fun day  Data Breach support offered to PSNI  CPA partnered with Kintsugi Hope charity and held an event with them to discuss mental health and wellbeing.  7 CPA members are undergoing training in relation to Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing group training  CPA have spoken at church events and participated in partnership events such as ROC & a local Men’s conference  3 charity members participated in the annual 3 day CPA UK Leaders Conference, this included a gala dinner to celebrate 140 years of CPA UK  In person Carol Service - a series of short videos with readings, carols and comments from colleagues in PSNI and other emergency services  Regular contact with other faith based organisations  Charity member remains a participant of a number of PSNI

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working groups  2 volunteer field workers remain in place  Peer support offered via SPOCs and Field Workers

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of Income / Expenditure	For the period 01/01/23 to 31/12/23 the charity had a total income of £35,934.82. The total expenditure for the same period was £15,531.24. Balance on 31/12/22 was £20,403.58. These funds are held in order to meet the planned and unforeseen expenditure of the Charity. All funds are unrestricted.
Financial Review	The Charity continued to receive income from the free will donations of members and supporters with some serving Police and Police staff utilising the PSNI Payroll giving scheme. A number of gifts and donations were also received from churches and faith based organisations. The Charity is financially stable and holds no debts.

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	Future Plans	The Trustee’s continue to discuss the most appropriate usage of all funds. Payroll giving income will continue to be encouraged for serving PSNI members and supporters of the charity. All expenditure will be in keeping with the charitable objects.

Trustees

Trustees
Jonathan Middleton	President (Chair)
Sam Donaldson	Committee Member
Alan Hutton	Trustee
Ricky Brown	Committee Member
Anonymous	Committee Member
LeeAnn McDowell	Committee Member

Declaration

The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above and have been mindful of the Public benefit statutory guidance.

Signed on behalf of the charity Trustees:

Jonathan Middleton

Jonathan Middleton - President (Chair of Committee)

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