Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 24/04/2023 Period start date To 24/04/2024 Period end date
Charity name: High Hopes Riding for the Disabled
Charity registration number: 1074146
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purpose of the charity is to provide horse riding sessions and equine related activities for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and sensory impairments |
| 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 |
The main activity is volunteer supported horse riding sessions, training horse care and knowledge and coaching for competitions. Also included for adult participants are volunteering activity and preparation for employment |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | High Hopes RDA group benefits the public by virtue of a protected characteristic i.e. Disability. High Hopes follows the rules and guidance provided by the nation organisation Riding for the Disabled Association in deciding who may participate in and benefit from the activities provided |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | High Hopes is a volunteer led charity. All activities are initiated and supported by volunteers. This includes day to day care of the horses, support for riders and fundraising |
| The trustees and volunteers are made up |
Other of parents, carers and friends of the beneficiaries. The High Hopes charity is based in South Yorkshire and is supported by local businesses and retailers
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | High Hopes is a well established charity and provides opportunities for children and adults to experience sporting and recreational activity outside of their every day lives. Riders range in age from 4 years to 65 years and there is a good gender and ethnic balance amongst participants. In the reporting period there were 39 riders, comprising 17 children and 22 adults. Volunteer numbers for the reporting period are 30. These are generally able bodied adults who care for the horses, support rising sessions and coach riders for competitions. The number of sessions delivered was 326. This number was affected by the restriction imposed by Covid 19. (In the period 2018-2019 the number of sessions delivered was 730). The period under review was affected by the second wave of Covid and this restricted the number of riders/volunteers on the premises and the level of community activity or the group. High Hopes lost a number of bigger organisations for example; Special schools, who had previously sent larger groups of riders to participate during term time. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Income: £65,927 Expenditure: £42,901 Balance/Reserve: £23,026 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held so that monthly payments of premises rental, utility bills, horse feed and bedding, vets fees and subscription and insurance payments to the RDA group are covered |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | £23,026 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principal source of funds are donations, fund raising activities such as sales, raffles, collections in local retail outlets. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| 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 | Prospective trustees are invited to attend the AGM. Where specific posts are vacant applicants are encouraged to state their interest and are then proposed and seconded into position by the existing trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | A committee is formed from the trustees and this meets monthly to discuss the day to day running of the charity, fundraising activities, financial, health and safety, RDA guidance/information and equestrian competitions |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | High Hopes operates under the guidance and rules provided by the Riding for the Disabled Association. This is the overall governing body and it provides, at additional cost to the charity, insurance, advice and training for coaches and volunteers |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | High hopes RDA |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1074146 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Stables Aston Lane Aughton Sheffield S26 3XA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Marjorie Sheppard | ||||
| John Richard Halliday |
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| David Hewitt | ||||
| Josie Southwell | ||||
| Chris Blagden | ||||
| Mel Hartley | ||||
| Christine Gummer | ||||
– 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 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
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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 |
J R Halliday | |
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| John Richard Halliday | ||
Chairperson |
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| 22/03/2025 | ||
| 22/03/2025 |
HIGH HOPES RIDING FOR THE DISABLED GROUP Charity No. 1074146 INCOME & EXPENDtruRE ACCOUNT For the year 25th Aprll 2023 to 24th Aprll 2024 2024 2023 Income Donations Grants Rlders contributlons Vehicle Sale 13,824 44,400 6,953 750 11,380 9,356 Total Income 65,927 20,736 Rent & Rates Light & Heat Motor & transport Feed & Bedding Veterinary & Farrier Fees Events & Show Expenses Subscriptions Insurance 12,044 668 4,185 8,534 4,393 2,938 18 988 10,229 883 800 7,132 5,153 116 438 675 Telephone Equipment Hlre & Replacements Licence Repalrs & maintenance Sundry Consultancy Horse Box Purchase 214 4,760 20 298 121 880 1,109 939 3,600 2,600 Total 42,901 30,839 Surplus IDeflclt) for the year 23,026 110,1031 Cash at bank at 24th April 2023 92 Cash at bank at 24th April 2024 Cash in hand at 24th April 2024 23,118 23,026 101 l approve these accounts and confirm that I have made available all records and information for their preparation. .JdkLJLTh_..... Shirley Hudson- Treasurer
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of HIGH HOPES RIDING FOR THE DISABLED GROUP On accounts for the year ended 24th APRIL 2024 Charity no (if any) 1074146 Set out on pages INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 2410412022. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed rny examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting iecords were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examlner's statement I have no cOnmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Date: Signed: 02 Name.. PETER DEARDEN Relevant professional quallfication(s) or body {if any): FFA I FIPA Address: 85 DONCASTER ROAD WATH UPON DEARNE ROTHERHAM S63 7DN IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examine,r needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examinatio, harity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. October 2018 IER