Helping to transform communities from the inside out
Hope North London Limited | CRN: 03630927 | Registered Charity: 1073072
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Company Overview
Hope North London Limited
Chairman’s Report...3
(a company limited by guarantee)
913 High Road London N12 8QJ
Company Registration Number: 03630927 Charity registered in England and Wales: 1073072
Treasurer’s Report...6
Board of Directors...7
Reference and Administrative Details...8
Independent Examiner’s Report...11
www.hopenorthlondon.org.uk info@hopenorthlondon.org.uk
Hope North London @HopeNorthLondon
Hope North London Limited | CRN: 03630927 | Registered Charity: 1073072
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Passionate about Potential
Do you have a passion? At Hope North London we are passionate about seeing people and communities reach their potential. We have a vision of lives renewed and estates transformed into living communities buzzing with hope. Even though the size of the task is great, we are excited by the journey… and we see results.
As 2020 started we had no idea of the challenges the world would face due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. But Hope North London is in it for the long haul. Whilst lockdown prevented our groups meeting face to face, our volunteers have been busier than ever supporting their communities through the crisis.
Passionate about People
Hope North London is run by local resident volunteers engaging together in community transformation in North London, and has been helping local communities achieve their hopes and dreams for over 20 years.
“Doing life together” is the hallmark of our work, inspiring transformation from the inside out. We’re not about doing things for people, but with people, helping our neighbours and friends to dream dreams, and then supporting them as they achieve their goals. We help people build community and grow in confidence, self-belief and resilience.
We know our model works when we see families and residents overcome extreme personal challenges, including drug dependency and domestic violence, and then take up roles of responsibility within their communities. This transformative personal development is possible because Hope North London is there to provide practical help, food and clothing, counselling and coaching.
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We see children and young people positively engage in their community while personally growing and flourishing.
Our estates have an issue with food poverty and so we feed people at most of our groups and activities. Through lockdown our volunteers delivered essential food items to the most vulnerable, ensuring that they have the food that they require as well as not putting themselves at risk by going to the shops. During December, we provided over 100 households with a Christmas Dinner box: containing everything needed to prepare a traditional Christmas dinner, alongside some extra goodies. We also organised and delivered 650 goodie bags at both Easter and Christmas to every household on Strawberry Vale and The Grange.
Throughout the pandemic we helped communicate the needs of the estates to other agencies, and with the help of Masks for Ordinary People, we delivered reusable face masks to 650 households on Strawberry Vale and The Grange estates.
Passionate about Projects
At Hope North London we don’t have a bricks-and-mortar existence, our impact comes purely through the people we are and the things we do.
Together with local residents we run highly successful free kids and youth groups, coffee mornings, community events and outings, group and oneto-one befriending and mentoring, help with managing finances and form-filling, and accompany people to appointments.
In 2020 the Covid-19 crisis and consequent lockdown made the need for support greater than ever. Lockdown forced significant changes to the way Hope North London has continued to deliver its groups and community support, but we adapted our approach to ensure we continued to support our communities.
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Girls’ Group and Boys’ Group on Strawberry Vale and Children & Young People on the Grange provide positive play activities for primary schoolaged children from estates, playing and learning to be children, and modelling positive relationships in a happy, safe environment. Through the periods of lockdown we created online resources for children and their families and sent craft packs out to families to make with us as they watch videos posted on social media and live Zoom sessions, enabling children and parents to engage with us live through the chat. The online resources followed a theme each week, such as crafts, music, poems and fitness. Our volunteers regularly checked in on parents and their children with phone calls to make sure they are doing okay. In September and October the groups were able to meet outdoors.
The Place is for 11-18's; a youth group with a difference where young people meet regularly to cook and eat healthy meals together, get to know one another and chill out together. Through lockdown we sent postcards to the youth on the estates to let them know that we're thinking of them and to invite them to our online games, and regularly called the parents and youth to check in on them. We created a WhatsApp group and set a challenge every day for them to complete varying from balancing a ball on your head to helping out someone in your home.
Estates Coffee Stop is a coffee morning for all ages on Strawberry Vale estate featuring breakfast, healthy snacks, crafts to suit all ages, a mini soft play area, gaming console, board games, activities and a community laptop. Estates Coffee Stop is effective in bringing lots of people from the estate together, providing an easily accessible group and welcoming environment for newcomers. From April onwards Estates Coffee Stop went virtual, providing much-needed online social time for those who have been self-isolating, and a source of stability for people.
Hope North London Limited | CRN: 03630927 | Registered Charity: 1073072
Hope Café, the first initiative in our Enterprise Programme, launched successfully in September after the end of the summer lockdown with its first cohort of trainees. This initiative provides an 18-month holistic programme to unemployed adults, combining one-to-one mentoring, life skills modules around health, relationships, finances and personal presentation, and a job in an enterprise business to enable them, on completion of the programme, to enter the broader job market as capable, committed and considerate employees.
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Passionate about Partnerships
At Hope North London we don’t insist on ploughing our own furrow, we love to partner with other organisations who share our passion. We actively seek out partnerships with other community organisations as we believe we can achieve more together.
We work with local agencies: The London Borough of Barnet, CommUnity Barnet, Barnet Homes, Peabody, church@five, and the Green Man Management Group which manages the Community Centre on Strawberry Vale who partner with us by giving us the space free of charge to deliver our programmes free of charge to local residents.
Volunteers from our estates trained by Hope North London helped start up a new local Foodbank in May serving up to 500 local residents each
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week, which remained open through lockdown adhering to social distancing guidelines by giving out pre-packed bags. In addition, we started a weekly food delivery scheme for the estates during lockdown.
We also partnered with Young Barnet Foundation to ensure a Christmas present was received by all children and young people we have contact with.
Passionate about Progress
We see real change in the community. Providing positive activities reduces anti-social behaviour. Building community relationships reduces intolerance, racism and issues with young people from neighbouring estates. Being part of a team that decides and delivers activities sees residents empowered and grow in confidence. Training and developing skills helps with employability and resilience.
Do you want to put your passion to work renewing lives and transforming communities? The difference is hope. That's the difference we're seeing day by day. With your help we can continue to make a difference.
Tim Overton Chairman 30 September 2021
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At Hope North London we are a volunteer led organisation and are fortunate to have experienced professionals taking responsibility for our corporate functions, all of whom give their time and expertise for free.
Our business model involves minimal overheads and running costs and as a result we ensure that the financial donations we receive deliver the maximum possible impact
to the community. All our projects are costed and fully funded up front and we hold a small prudent level of cash reserves sufficient to cover contingencies.
From a financial perspective our work is fully dependent on the donations and grants we receive. Through lockdown the generosity of our donors and funding partners has continued, and despite the many challenges the charity remains in good health.
Hope North London Limited | CRN: 03630927 | Registered Charity: 1073072
We are very grateful to the following current major donors: The Message Trust, Community Barnet, the Grange Big Local, Lockton Charitable Association, St Barnabas Church, and Today & Tomorrow, together with substantial donations from individuals, all of whose generosity enables us to employ our professional children’s and youth workers to run our projects and support our volunteers.
A number of our projects have been funded by three-year grants, which came to a close in 2020. We are actively fundraising in 2021 to continue to employ professional youth, children, and community workers to lead, support and train our estate volunteers.
As well as our major donors our thanks go to all our other supporters who contribute in a range of different ways. We would especially like to thank the Friends of Hope North London, the Green Man Centre Management Group for the use of the Community Hall, and St Barnabas North London for office space for other administrative support, all at no cost to our projects.
Jon Jarritt Treasurer 30 September 2021
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Helen Shannon Projects Director
Tim Overton Chairman
Helen is Minister of church@five (C of E). She and her family live on the Strawberry Vale estate.
Tim is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and Senior Vice President at Lockton Re LLP.
“I believe passionately in the Hope North London philosophy: to change communities you have to get alongside people.”
“Hope North London works with groups, families and individuals to transform their lives and their neighbourhoods.”
Henry Kendal Director
Jan Kovar Enterprise Director
Jan retired from a career in the banking sector to work as a volunteer leading Hope North London’s Enterprise Programme.
Henry is Vicar of St Barnabas Church, Woodside Park (C of E).
“Hope North London’s strength is its ability to mobilise volunteers in service of the community.”
“I am looking forward to seeing the impact of the Enterprise Program on our first cohort of trainees.”
Hope North London Limited | CRN: 03630927 | Registered Charity: 1073072
Jon Jarritt Treasurer Appointed 28 July 2021
Caroline Overton Company Secretary
Jon is a management consultant working in the infrastructure and built environment sectors.
Caroline is a Solicitor with over 20 years’ experience at major international law firms.
“It is a great honour and privilege to have the opportunity to serve Hope North London and the estates it works on”
“Hope North London impacts lives and creates community through affirming relationships.”
Naomi Rolfe Director Appointed 28 July 2021
James Parker Treasurer Retired 31 Dec 2020
Naomi has over ten years event production experience in a variety of sectors.
Hope North London would like to express huge thanks for James’s nine years of faithful service to the charity.
“Hope North London transforms communities through coming alongside individuals in the everyday”
We are delighted James remains a Friend of Hope North London.
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Charity name Hope North London Limited (changed from Hope House (North London) Limited by member resolution effective 27 January 2014) Registered office 913 High Road London N12 8QJ
Company Registration Number 03630927 Charity Registration Number 1073072
Trustee
The corporate trustee of the charity is Hope North London Limited. Those who served as directors of the corporate trustee (the “Directors”) during the year and up to the date of this report are:
Mr. Timothy Overton (Chair) Mrs. Caroline Overton (Company Secretary) Mr. James Parker (Treasurer — retired 31 December 2020) Mr. Jon Jarritt (Treasurer — appointed 28 July 2021) Rev. Helen Shannon (Projects Director) Mr. Jan Kovar (Enterprise Director) Rev. Henry Kendal Mrs. Naomi Rolfe (appointed 28 July 2021)
No Director has any beneficial interest in the company, and no Director receives remuneration or other financial benefit from their work with the charity. All Directors are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up.
The number of guarantees at 31 December 2020 was six.
Organisational structure and appointment of Directors
Hope North London Limited is an independent charity established as a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital under the Companies Acts 2006 by the adoption of a memorandum and articles of association dated 8 September 1998. It was initially funded and subsequently supported by St Barnabas Church, 913 High Road, London, N12 8QJ.
Through the course of 2020 the charity had between four and 10 employees. At the date of this report the company has 10 employees, which include the Enterprise Café manager, and four trainees. The company is administered by a board of directors which meets approximately every two to three months depending on the charity’s activities.
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The Directors regularly review the constitution of the trustee body to ensure that the Directors bring a wide range of experience and professional skills to the organisation. When a gap is identified, or a Director relinquishes office, a discussion is held at the subsequent trustee meeting to identify any suitable people who may be available and interested in filling the gap. Any new Directors are appointed under the provisions of the company’s articles of association and are provided with an appropriate briefing of the charity.
Objectives and aims
The charity was established to provide facilities and services primarily but not exclusively to residents in the London Borough of Barnet, with special concern for persons who through their social or economic situation are in need, with the intention to cater for their social, educational, physical, spiritual, emotional and general welfare needs.
The main activities of the charity through which it meets the above objectives, and a summary of the main achievements, are set out in the “Chairman’s Report” of this Annual Report and on the charity’s website.
(iii) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; (iv) state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
v) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of Financial Statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Directors’ responsibilities
Company and charity law requires the Directors to prepare Financial Statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing those Financial Statements, the Directors are required to:
(i) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; (ii) observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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Reserves and Going Concern
The Directors aim to establish reserves adequate to cover the immediate expenses and operational costs of the activities performed. The level of restricted and unrestricted reserves at 31 December 2020 respectively were £76,550 (2019: £159,047) and £36,609 (2019: £18,072).
The Covid-19 crisis and consequent lockdown have affected the way the charity performs its services. The charity took action to furlough the
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Hope Café manager whilst the launch of the café was delayed, but otherwise continued to operate through 2020, adapting its activities in line with risk assessments and official guidance as discussed in the “Chairman’s Report” of this Annual Report. The charity continued to receive grant funding, and has seen no real impact on funding from individual donors.
Risk Management
The Directors have considered the risks to which the charity is exposed and have considered ways of mitigating those risks.
The major financial risk concerns the need for a constant flow of donations and grants and the Directors are making every effort to consolidate relationships with current donors and develop new sources of income.
Public Benefit Statement
The Directors confirm that in accordance with section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 they have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charities Commission. They confirm that the activities of the Charity are for the benefit of the public in general.
The Directors submit their report together with the accounts for the year to 31 December 2020 which have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the charity.
There is key person risk if the Projects Director was to leave the charity. The charity mitigates that risk by placing a high emphasis on the development of staff and volunteers at all levels through training courses and close on-the-job mentoring.
There is operational risk that inappropriate actions of those involved in charity activities could result in injury, loss, damage, or reputational harm. To guard against this risk the charity maintains comprehensive policies and procedures reflecting best practice. Consideration is given to the training needs of staff and volunteers. The staff and activities of the charity are covered by employers and public liability insurance.
Hope North London Limited | CRN: 03630927 | Registered Charity: 1073072
Tim Overton Chairman 30 September 2021
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Independent Examiner’s report to the Directors of ‘Hope North London Limited’
I report to the directors of the charity trustee on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 12 to 20.
Respective responsibilities and basis of report
As the directors of the charity’s corporate trustee (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sarah Patrick FCA
St Albans, England 30 September 2021
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Balance Sheet Financial Statements 13 Vnrestrkied Funds 1¢) R¢wkt¢¢ Fur ICI 30,614 2020 Total Funds 1£) ),014 2019 Totsl Funds (£1 39,786 TANGIBLE FIXED ASS5 CURRENT ASSETS Oebtor5 Prepaw))ents Cash at bank ènd ITr hand 1.952 667 1.952 1,708 24,673 1,540 119.301 (71 40.457 47,949 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 43.071 48.989 92.0¢56 145.514 CREDITORS- I&M)UNTS FALLING DUE wmiiN ONE YEAR 181 16.4671 13,0531 19.5201 NET CURRENT ASSETS 36.610 45.937 137.333 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILITIES 36.610 76.550 113.160 177.119 NET ASSETS 36,610 76,S50 113,160 177,119 FUNDS Unrestrkted lunds R•sM¢i•d fw)ds 18,07Z 159.047 191 76.550 76.550 TOTAL FLINOS 10 76,550 113,160 177,119 For th¢ •r Ji 2020 tr ¢off••nyw•s •ntld¢d lo frm dlt w•Jw s•¢tkn 477 of Ctyylls Att 2006 r41 ¢wwl•s. Oli•rttys' r•spwslbtt5d•s.' 11 The Mmbers have not rewlred the C to oblakn an awlltof Its x£owts lor westkn kn x£ordaKewlth sectkn 476. 21 The Olrectors thelr re5PW51bllltk5 lor vAth reWIrets the J£tvAth re5Pttt to K(Wbtkn8 record5 prew4tkn of %unts. 31 These aCcots havé been prepared Ath thè kyovlsknns sthlert to the smalc£th1>leS r81m. Th• fln•n¢tsl sut•mthts 30 S•pt•h*tr 2021 ¥#1 Tkn Overton Chalrn The Mtes pages Is to 20 fomi part of fknaK5ai slatoments. Hope North London Limited | CRN.. 03630927 | Registered Charity-. 1073072 Dirertors, Report & Accounts | year ended 31 Dec 2020
Cash Flow Statement Financial Statements 14 Notes 2020 Totsl Funds (É) 2019 Total Funds {El Cash g•nerated by owratlng actlvltles (30.895) 25.340 Cash flows from Investln8 actlvltles . purchase of thnble flxed aswts 15) {45.8621 {Decre4) I Increase In cash and cash equlvalents In the year (30.895) {20.5221 Cash and cash equlvalents at the stsrt of the year 119.301 139.823 Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the y 88,406 119.301 Thè notes +)n pages 15 to 20 fom) part ol these flnandai statements. Hope North London Limited | CRN.. 03630927 | Registered Charity-. 1073072 Dirertors, Report & Accounts | year ended 31 Dec 2020
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913 High Road
London N12 8QJ
Company Registration Number: 03630927 Registered UK Charity: 1073072
www.hopenorthlondon.org.uk info@hopenorthlondon.org.uk Hope North London @HopeNorthLondon
Helping to transform communities from the inside out
Hope North London Limited | CRN: 03630927 | Registered Charity: 1073072
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