Mission Statement

The Edridge Fund of Napo

           

Mission Statement, Aims and Objectives

 

Our Mission Statement

Helping probation and family court staff in times of need

Aims

• To ensure that Edridge reaches all in need in probation and family courts, including retired staff and dependants

• Ensure that Edridge is well-known to all involved in probation and family court work as the charity for the sector

Objectives for 2020 – 2024

  • Continue to sustain and build a positive relationship with NAPO to achieve Aims.
  • Continue to promote the 50/50 lottery and regular donations as a means of contributing towards Edridge
  • Ensure maximum awareness of the Edridge Fund through submission of articles for Napo news
  • Monitor grant levels to ensure that they correspond with needs
  • Maintain the website to keep it appealing and informative
  • Raise profile by increasing level of visibility in Probation and Family Courts.
  • Annual review of decision-making,
  • Complete list of sources for Trustees to be enabled to suggest other referrals,
  • Develop links between Reps and Trustees,
  • Increase number of Edridge Reps.

Business Plan and Objectives 2022 – 2024

Service Delivery

We will

• Delivery a timely response to all applicants to the Fund

• Handle all personal information sensitively and securely

• Provide an explanation to those applicants where a grant is refused

• Provide additional information on alternative sources of assistance to all applicants

Finance

We will

• Abide by financial protocols

• Maximise income

• Produce a balanced budget

Governance/Management

We will

• Maintain a viable compliment of Trustees

• Provide support and supervision to all staff

• Maintain records and provide reports in line with the requirements of both Napo and the Charity Commission

• Maintain and build relationships with key partner organisations

KPIs

1. To provide a response to all applicants within 3 weeks of receipt in 95% cases

2. To have named representatives in 100% of Napo branches

3. To maintain governance costs at 10% or below of annual grant income

Key risks and mitigating factors

  1. Reduction in grant revenue from parent organisation.

Mitigating factors would be

  • Identifying and securing grants from other relevant organisations
  • Increasing donations from members
  • Supporting fundraising activities within branches
  • Maximising fundraising at Napo AGM

 

  1. To increase named representatives by 20%.

Mitigating factors would be

  • Increase awareness of Edridge in regional offices
  • Provide immediate advice and support to potential applicants

 

  1. Increase in demand/level of need from applicants.

Mitigating factors would be

  • Review of and utilisation of Fund reserves
  • Signposting applicants to additional sources of support

 

Document revised: March 2022