STREET PASTORS (PORTSMOUTH)
The aim of Street Pastors (Portsmouth) is to contribute towards making Portsmouth a 'kinder, safer city' by providing a service of practical care, friendship and a prayerful presence among people on the streets late at night. We deploy teams of volunteers drawn from local churches on the city centre streets every friday and saturday night.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported an operational surplus of £5,325 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total incoming resources of £49,146 against expenditure of £43,821. The trustees confirmed that the charity is achieving its reserves policy target of holding a minimum of six months' operating costs in reserve, with net assets standing at £30,972. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, and the trustees acknowledged their responsibility for ensuring the accounts give a true and fair view of the financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to have a minimum of 6 months operating costs in reserve at any time which it is currently achieving.” — page 9
Trustees
- Geoffrey Hawkins
- Nigel Fisher
- Rev Daniela Eisentraeger
- Susan Ann Kilmaster
- Theresa Mary Most
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £49k | £44k |
| 31/12/2023 | £38k | £37k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £34k |
| 31/12/2021 | £35k | £29k |
| 31/12/2020 | £31k | £32k |
Common questions
Is STREET PASTORS (PORTSMOUTH) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported an operational surplus of £5,325 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total incoming resources of £49,146 against expenditure of £43,821. The trustees confirmed that the charity is achieving its reserves policy target of holding a minimum of six months' operating costs in reserve, with net assets standing at £30,972. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, and the trustees acknowledged their responsibility for ensuring the accounts give a true and fair view of the financial position. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STREET PASTORS (PORTSMOUTH)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STREET PASTORS (PORTSMOUTH) as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, SWANMORE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, SWANMORE | FY2025 | £2k | From the General Fund |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, SWANMORE | FY2024 | £2k | Missions Giving from General Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2021 | £8k | Street Pastors (Portsmouth) |