REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04432345 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1098715
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
for
Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
A J Bennewith
FCA, FCPA, FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA, FRSA
Upper Ground Floor
18 Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4XA
Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
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Independent Examiner's Report |
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Statement of Financial Activities |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities |
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheirreport with
thefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31July2024.Thetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisions of
AccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparing their
accountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
HopeforTheNationsisanon-governmental,non-politicalorganisationcreatedasacharitablelegalentityin2002. The
Memorandum of Association defines the charity's 'Objects' as being:
"TorelievepovertyandadvanceeducationwithaChristianethosbytheprovisionoffunds,equipment,training, and
personnel, particularly but not exclusively to those persons living in Africa".
WhilstHopeForTheNationscarriesoutsomedisasterreliefwork,itconsidersthatthebestmethodofmeeting its
objectivesisthroughlongterminvestmentinthelivesofindividualorphansandwidowsbysponsorship, establishing
children'shomes, feedingprogrammes,education,encouragingself-sufficiencythroughdevelopingmicro enterprises, and
byprovidingasourceofcleanwater,andprovidinghumanitarianaid.Itpartnersincoalitionwithotherswith similar
objectives, in order to maximise the value to beneficiary groups.
Grantmaking
Followingrequestsreceivedfor grants,the Chief ExecutiveOfficeris able to agree grantsof up to £5,000.For any amount
in excess of £5,000, the approval of the Board of Trustees is required.
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Financial
Thecharity'sincomeexperiencedadeclinecomparedtothepreviousyear,totalling£74,630for2023/24,down from
£85,274in2022/23.Meanwhile,thecharity'sexpenditurealsoreduced,amountingto£56,568comparedto£77,393 in
the previous year. This resulted in a surplus of £18,062, a notable increase from the previous year's surplus of £7,881.
Kenya
In Junethisyearoneof ourtrusteesWillSymonswentto Kenyato see theprojectsthatHFTNsupportinthatcountry. It
wasthefirsttriptoKenyaforsometimeandwascarriedouttoensurethatthedonationsthatarebeingreceived so
faithfully into the charity are being put to good use.
Duringthistriphewasabletomeetthepeoplewhoruntheprojectsandalsomanyofthosewhohavebenefitted from
thesupport.Aswellasthepeople,hewenttovillagesandsawhouseswheresolarpanelshadbeeninstalled, visited
schoolsand spoketo the pupilswhose schoolfees are paid.He saw at first handthe evidenceof changedlives as a result
of the support that is sent.
Soweto Hope Bright Future School
We have continuedour commitmentto supportingthe feedingprogrammeand Baby Care Unit to enhancethe well-being
of the children.
Kolongolo
We provide consistent monthly financial support to assist the widows.
Mukwa
Our monthly financial aid to the widows in Mukwa is ongoing, ensuring their essential needs are met.
Hope Transformation Centre and New Life Children's Home, Bungoma
UndertheleadershipofPatrickSiabutu,theHopeTransformationCentrehasbecomeasourceofinspirationfor many
Kenyan leaders.The land providedhas been well utilizedfor variouspurposes.Alongsideongoingcarpentry,masonry, and
tailoring training, the centre now includes a demonstration plot for organic farming and related training sessions.
Turkana
John Lokoliremains in charge of the EducationProjectin Turkana,which sponsors30 childrento attendsecondary school.
Each child has an individual sponsor, and we are deeply grateful for their continued generosity and support.
Malawi
WecontinuetosupportAhavaMinistriesandGulugufeintheirinitiatives,whichfocusonhealthcare, education,
agriculture, and sustainable development projects.
Romania, India and Eswatini
Our regular sponsorship contributions to projects and workers in Romania, India, and Eswatini are ongoing.
KwattSwap
KwattSwapnowoperatesunderHFTNtoraisefundsthroughdonationsforpurchasingsolarequipmentfor supported
projects.Twenty solar kits have been distributedto widows in Mukwa, Kenya. Additionalfunds are being raised to procure
another 20 solar kits, as well as to purchase and install a solar-powered borehole pump in Butiikwa Village, Uganda.
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
Whilstthe trusteesconsiderthata generalfundbalanceof £5,000is desired,to ensurethatsupportcosts are covered for
atleast3monthsinadvance,wehaverecognisedthattheremaybetimeswhenthiswillneedtobeflexible,due to
particular financial pressures at particular times.
At the endof thisfinancialyearthe level of reserveshadincreasedto £134,068(2023:£116,006)andavailablefunds, i.e.
those excluding fixed assets and restricted funds, stood at £118,255 (2023: £106,917).
Investment policy and objectives
UndertheMemorandumandArticlesofAssociation,theCharityhasthepowertomakeinvestmentsasthetrustees see
fit.Thetrusteesconsideranyinvestmentsonanindividualbasis,andaredutyboundtoseekappropriate professional
advice before reaching any decision. At the year end the Charity had no invested funds.
Volunteers and Supporters
The charityis very gratefulto all thosewho gave so generouslyof theirtime, talentsand money,bothhere in the UK, and
in Africa. It has only been able to achieve all that it has because of such generosity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Theorganisationis charitablecompanylimitedbyguarantee,incorporatedon7 May2002andregisteredas a charity on
23 July 2003.
ThecompanywasestablishedunderaMemorandumofAssociationwhichestablishedtheobjectsandpowersof the
charitablecompanyandisgovernedunderitsArticlesofAssociation.Intheeventofthecompanybeingwound up
members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The directorsof the companyare also charitytrusteesfor the purposeof charitylaw and under the company'sArticles are
knownasmembersoftheManagementCommittee.TheTrusteesareresponsiblefortheadministrationand investment
policy of the Scheme. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Charitable Company.
Organisational structure
Theorganisation,includingtheCEOandthevolunteersworkfromhome,ourregisteredofficebeingArquenHouse 4-6
SpicerStreet,StAlbans,Herts,AL34PQ,fromwhichitcarriesoutitsdirectionofoperations.Thisincludes fundraising,
networking and communications, and its accounts.
The Boardof Trustees seeks to meet a minimum of four times a year, to review and monitorthe work and management of
the Charity.This body also approves annual budgets and scrutinises policy decisions.
The boardconsistedof the CEO,threedirectorsandthe CompanySecretary,who is responsiblefor completing statutory
returns on behalf of the Charity.
Wider network
Hope for the Nations Children's Charity seeks and encourages partnership with others, to enhance the work of the Charity.
OurcoalitionpartnershipsincludeHopefortheNations(Canada,Malawi,Romania,Eswatini),Elim(U.K), Ahava
Ministries, Gulugufe and Ignite Hubs International as well as with church groupings both here and abroad.
Risk management
The Trusteeshave a dutyto identifyandreview the risksto whichHopefor The NationsChildren'sCharityis exposed and
to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
ThetrusteesactivelyreviewthemajorrisksthattheCharityfacesonaregularbasis.Thetrusteesbelievethatthey have
thesystemsinplacetomitigatetheserisks.Thisincludesmattersofhealthandsafety,wherebytheHealthand Safety
matters will be discussed by the board on occasion.
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
04432345 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1098715
Registered office
Arquen House
4-6, Spicer Street
St. Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 6EY
Trustees
W R Symons
I C Harvey-Smith (resigned 31.12.24)
K Grover
Y O Ikenna (appointed 1.3.24)
Independent Examiner
A J Bennewith
FCA, FCPA, FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA, FRSA
Upper Ground Floor
18 Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4XA
Chief Executive
L Dennis (resigned 31.12.24)
Company Secretary
Mrs J Dennis (resigned 31.12.24)
Bankers
National Westminster Bank plc
P O Box 15
Cathedral Square
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 1HW
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
..........................................................................
K Grover - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As thecharity'strusteesof theCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesof companylaw)youareresponsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16ofthe2006 Act
andareeligibleforindependentexamination,I reportinrespectofmyexaminationofyourcharity'saccountsas carried
outunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').IncarryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith the
examination giving me cause to believe:
1. 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
3. 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
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concernsand have come acrossno othermattersin connectionwith the examinationto whichattention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
.......................................................
A J Bennewith
FCA, FCPA, FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA, FRSA
Upper Ground Floor
18 Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4XA
Date: .............................................
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
38,415
Investment income
3
74
Total
38,489
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4
727
Charitable activities
5
Overseas support and project costs
16,415
Total
17,142
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
21,347
Transfers between funds
13
(10,074)
Net movement in funds
11,273
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
107,570
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
118,843 |
Restricted
funds
£
36,141
-
36,141
56
39,370
39,426
(3,285)
10,074
6,789
8,436
15,225 |
31.7.24
Total
funds
£
74,556
74
74,630
783
55,785
56,568
18,062
-
18,062
116,006
134,068 |
31.7.23
Total
funds
£
85,233
41 |
|
|
|
85,274 |
|
|
|
4,045
73,348 |
|
|
|
77,393 |
|
|
|
7,881
- |
|
|
|
7,881
108,125 |
|
|
|
116,006 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Balance Sheet
31 July 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
588
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11
104,735
Cash at bank
14,841
119,576
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
(1,321)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
118,255
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
118,843
NET ASSETS
118,843
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted
funds
£
-
227
14,998
15,225
-
15,225
15,225
15,225 |
31.7.24
Total
funds
£
588
104,962
29,839
134,801
(1,321)
133,480
134,068
134,068
118,843
15,225
134,068 |
31.7.23
Total
funds
£
653
85,619
32,189
117,808
(2,455)
115,353
116,006
116,006
107,570
8,436 |
|
|
|
116,006 |
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006forthe year
ended 31 July 2024.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended
31 July 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
-
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
-
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Balance Sheet - continued 31 July 2024
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financialstatementswere approvedby the Boardof Trusteesandauthorisedfor issueon .............................................
and were signed on its behalf by:
.............................................
K Grover - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparingtheir accountsin accordancewith the Financial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',Financial Reporting
Standard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andthe Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesonce the charityhas entitlementto the funds,it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlement and
the amountof the obligationcanbe measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedforon an accrualsbasisand has
beenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbe directly
attributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of
resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 10% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybe usedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithinthe objectsof the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
continued...
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
2. |
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.7.24 |
31.7.23 |
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Donations |
|
70,402 |
81,241 |
|
Gift aid |
|
4,154 |
3,992 |
|
|
|
74,556 |
85,233 |
3. |
INVESTMENT INCOME |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.7.24 |
31.7.23 |
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Deposit account interest |
|
74 |
41 |
4. |
RAISING FUNDS |
|
|
|
|
Raising donations and legacies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.7.24 |
31.7.23 |
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Fundraising and publicity |
|
783 |
4,045 |
5. |
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Support |
|
|
|
Direct |
costs (see |
|
|
|
Costs |
note 6) |
Totals |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Overseas support and project costs |
41,137 |
14,648 |
55,785 |
6. |
SUPPORT COSTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Governance |
|
|
|
Management |
costs |
Totals |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Overseas support and project costs |
12,316 |
2,332 |
14,648 |
continued...
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
6. SUPPORT COSTS - continued
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
SUPPORT COSTS - continued
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: |
|
|
|
31.7.24 |
31.7.23 |
|
Overseas |
|
|
support |
|
|
and |
|
|
project |
Total |
|
costs |
activities |
|
£ |
£ |
Rates and water |
2,400 |
2,400 |
Telephone |
131 |
55 |
Postage and stationery |
702 |
678 |
Sundries |
72 |
411 |
Motor and travel |
4,370 |
- |
IT and computer costs |
810 |
591 |
Branding costs |
2,800 |
6,755 |
Depreciation of tangible and heritage assets |
65 |
73 |
Interest payable and similar charges |
966 |
969 |
Accountancy fees |
1,440 |
1,320 |
Trustees' meeting expenses |
892 |
181 |
|
14,648 |
13,433 |
7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
The net movement in funds is stated after charging the following:
|
0224 |
2023 |
|
£ |
£ |
Independent Examiner's remuneration |
1,440 |
1,320 |
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets |
65 |
73 |
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31July2024norfortheyear ended
31 July 2023.
continued...
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS - continued
Trustees' expenses
During the year, there were trustee meeting expenses of £892 (2023: £181).
9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
35,498
Investment income
41
Total
35,539
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
3,370
Charitable activities
Overseas support and project costs
12,722
Total
16,092
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
19,447
Transfers between funds
(11,052)
Net movement in funds
8,395
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
99,175
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
107,570 |
Restricted
funds
£
49,735
-
49,735
675
60,626
61,301
(11,566)
11,052
(514)
8,950
8,436 |
Total
funds
£
85,233
41 |
|
|
85,274 |
|
|
4,045
73,348 |
|
|
77,393 |
|
|
7,881
- |
|
|
7,881
108,125 |
|
|
116,006 |
continued...
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 August 2023
Charge for year
At 31 July 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 July 2024
At 31 July 2023
11.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Gift Aid recoverable
Amount due from Hftn Shop Ltd
Due from Hftn Shop (H & V) Ltd
12.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accruals and deferred income |
31.7.24
£
235
102,482
2,245
104,962
31.7.24
£
1,321 |
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
1,868
1,215
65
1,280
588
653
31.7.23
£
199
83,691
1,729 |
|
|
85,619 |
|
|
31.7.23
£
2,455 |
continued...
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
HFTN shop- designated
HFTN Shop (H & V) Ltd-designated
Restricted funds
Soweto School Feeding fund
M-Malawi
I-India
K-Bungoma
K-Elim-Tur
K-Mukwa
KR-Ol. Kalo
R-Romania
S-New. Hope
Kenya Education
Kolongo Widows & School
Kilowatt Swap
Ahava
Gulugufe
Mukwa Widows Solar Project
TOTAL FUNDS |
Net
movement
At 1.8.23
in funds
£
£
22,150
(15,473)
83,691
36,304
1,729
516
107,570
21,347
127
(2,078)
276
2,202
271
(2,855)
31
(607)
100
(1,935)
71
(1,177)
41
(87)
92
47
1,638
(58)
2,640
(329)
111
(530)
1,203
3,918
1,713
449
122
(245)
-
-
8,436
(3,285)
116,006
18,062 |
Transfers
between
funds
£
3,356
(13,430)
-
(10,074)
1,966
(32)
3,037
576
1,835
1,106
46
(26)
(582)
198
419
(383)
768
646
500
10,074
- |
At
31.7.24
£
10,033
106,565
2,245 |
|
|
|
118,843
15
2,446
453
-
-
-
-
113
998
2,509
-
4,738
2,930
523
500 |
|
|
|
15,225 |
|
|
|
134,068 |
continued...
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
1,669 |
(17,142) |
(15,473) |
HFTN shop- designated |
36,304 |
- |
36,304 |
HFTN Shop (H & V) Ltd-designated |
516 |
- |
516 |
|
38,489 |
(17,142) |
21,347 |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
Soweto School Feeding fund |
1,325 |
(3,403) |
(2,078) |
M-Malawi |
3,151 |
(949) |
2,202 |
I-India |
- |
(2,855) |
(2,855) |
K-Bungoma |
- |
(607) |
(607) |
K-Elim-Tur |
165 |
(2,100) |
(1,935) |
K-Mukwa |
- |
(1,177) |
(1,177) |
KR-Ol. Kalo |
813 |
(900) |
(87) |
R-Romania |
575 |
(528) |
47 |
S-New. Hope |
10,335 |
(10,393) |
(58) |
Kenya Education |
8,004 |
(8,333) |
(329) |
Kolongo Widows & School |
440 |
(970) |
(530) |
Kilowatt Swap |
8,273 |
(4,355) |
3,918 |
Ahava |
2,160 |
(1,711) |
449 |
Gulugufe |
900 |
(1,145) |
(245) |
|
36,141 |
(39,426) |
(3,285) |
TOTAL FUNDS |
74,630 |
(56,568) |
18,062 |
continued...
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
HFTN shop- designated
HFTN Shop (H & V) Ltd-designated
Restricted funds
Soweto School Feeding fund
M-Malawi
I-India
K-Bungoma
K-Elim-Tur
K-Mukwa
KR-Ol. Kalo
R-Romania
S-New. Hope
Kenya Education
Kolongo Widows & School
Kilowatt Swap
Ahava
Gulugufe
TOTAL FUNDS |
Net
movement
At 1.8.22
in funds
£
£
38,082
(14,610)
61,093
32,328
-
1,729
99,175
19,447
182
(162)
460
183
449
(2,755)
30
(377)
100
(1,760)
72
(793)
-
146
278
(151)
1,770
200
3,166
(435)
75
(278)
368
835
1,878
(692)
122
(5,527)
8,950
(11,566)
108,125
7,881 |
Transfers
between
funds
£
(1,322)
(9,730)
-
(11,052)
107
(367)
2,577
378
1,760
792
(105)
(35)
(332)
(91)
314
-
527
5,527
11,052
- |
At
31.7.23
£
22,150
83,691
1,729 |
|
|
|
107,570
127
276
271
31
100
71
41
92
1,638
2,640
111
1,203
1,713
122 |
|
|
|
8,436 |
|
|
|
116,006 |
continued...
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
1,482 |
(16,092) |
(14,610) |
HFTN shop- designated |
32,328 |
- |
32,328 |
HFTN Shop (H & V) Ltd-designated |
1,729 |
- |
1,729 |
|
35,539 |
(16,092) |
19,447 |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
Soweto School Feeding fund |
1,900 |
(2,062) |
(162) |
M-Malawi |
4,056 |
(3,873) |
183 |
I-India |
- |
(2,755) |
(2,755) |
K-Bungoma |
- |
(377) |
(377) |
K-Elim-Tur |
180 |
(1,940) |
(1,760) |
K-Mukwa |
- |
(793) |
(793) |
KR-Ol. Kalo |
5,435 |
(5,289) |
146 |
R-Romania |
600 |
(751) |
(151) |
S-New. Hope |
9,952 |
(9,752) |
200 |
Kenya Education |
9,208 |
(9,643) |
(435) |
Kolongo Widows & School |
1,230 |
(1,508) |
(278) |
Kilowatt Swap |
14,114 |
(13,279) |
835 |
Ahava |
2,160 |
(2,852) |
(692) |
Gulugufe |
900 |
(6,427) |
(5,527) |
|
49,735 |
(61,301) |
(11,566) |
TOTAL FUNDS |
85,274 |
(77,393) |
7,881 |
Unrestricted Funds:
HFTN Shop fund -designated fund for income from the charity shop in Peterborough.
HFTN Shop (H & V) Ltd fund- designated fund for income from the charity shop in Ramsey.
Restricted Funds:
I-India - People of the Way-Children's Ministry in India.
M-Malawi-HopeVillageMalawi,aprojectofHFTNMalawi,incorporatingChildren'sHomes,DayCare Centre,
Clinic,CommunityDevelopment,BabyCentre,FamineRelief,MicroEnterpriseProjects.MissionarySupport funds
are also sent here.
K- Bungoma- Hope Transformation Centre- Community Development Project.
K- Mukwa- Mukwa Widows Support, Kenya.
KR Ol.-Kalo- Restricted fund for Ol Kalo, Kenya- Village Borehole Project.
R- Romania- Firm Foundations, Romania- providing medical care to vulnerable children.
S-New. Hope- New Hope Centre, Swaziland- orphanage.
K- The KCP- The Kenyan Children's Project- Street Children Ministry.
Soweto- incorporates Hope and Bright Future School & Baby Feeding Project.
continued...
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
KolongoloWidowsandSchool-forthesupportofwidowswithfoodsupplementsandagriculturaltraining and
materialsandforthesupportofa feedingprogrammeforchildrenattendingKolongoloSchool.Bothprojects are
located in Kolongolo, West Kenya.
Kenya Education-for the fundingof secondaryand furthereducationfor selected vulnerablechildrenfrom various
Hope for the Nations partnered projects in Kenya.
KwattSwap-recordsthefundingreceivedandpaidoutinrespectoftheKilowattSwapcampaign.KwattSwapis a
workingname for Hope for the NationsinCharityCommissionrecords and is a fundraisingtool for the purchase of
renewableenergy productswhich are sent to vulnerablepeople,hospitalsand schoolsin the developing world.We
askpeopletoreducetheamountofdirtyenergytheyuseanddonatethemonetaryvalueoftheirsaving to
purchase clean energy kits for those in need.
Ahava- Ahava Ministries - Providing a clinic, health, hygiene and nutrition education, agricultural projects.
Gulugufe-Gulugufe Malawi - Permaculture training and community development.
14. OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
Operating lease commitments
ThecharityhassignedaleaserelatingtoshoppremisesinPeterborough,inrespectofHftnShopLtd.At the
balancesheetdate,thecharityhadthefollowingfutureminimumleasepaymentsunder non-cancellable
operating leases for each of the following periods:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
£ |
£ |
Due within one year |
9,600 |
9,600 |
Due between one and five years |
38,400 |
38,400 |
Due after more than five years |
8,800 |
18,400 |
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Key management personnel remuneration
No remuneration was paid to key management personnel in either 2023 or 2024.
Related party transactions
Onetrustee,WillSymons,is alsoa trusteeofNehemiahConstruction.A fullprovisionwasmadeagainstthe debt
of £30,000due from NehemiahConstructionin the 2017 accounts.No moneyhas been receivedin respectof this
loan in either 2023 or 2024.
LDennisasCEOisconsideredtobearelatedparty.Duringtheyearhereceivedexpensesof£2,400forUse of
Home as Office (2023: £2,400) and a companyof which he and his wife are directors,BrightRiver Ltd, received £36
in fundraising commission payments from the Charity (2023:£1,271).
BrandgelizeLtd,acompanyofwhichYIkennaisadirector,receivedpaymentsof£2,800inrespectof branding
payments from the time of her appointment as trustee in March 2024.
As disclosedin note 11, Debtors,£102,482(2023: £83,691)was owed by Hftn ShopLtd and £2,245(2023: £1,729)
was owed by Hftn Shop ( H & V) Ltd. Two of the trusteesof the charity,W R Symons and K Grover,are directors of
both of these companies.
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Gift aid
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Fundraising and publicity
Charitable activities
Project costs and sponsorship
Donation of equipment
Support costs
Management
Rates and water
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Motor and travel
IT and computer costs
Branding costs
Fixtures and fittings
Bank interest & charges
Governance costs
Accountancy fees
Trustees' meeting expenses |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
31.7.24
31.7.23
£
£
70,402
81,241
4,154
3,992
74,556
85,233
74
41
74,630
85,274
783
4,045
41,137
48,440
-
11,475
41,137
59,915
2,400
2,400
131
55
702
678
72
411
4,370
-
810
591
2,800
6,755
65
73
966
969
12,316
11,932
1,440
1,320
892
181
2,332
1,501 |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
31.7.24
31.7.23
£
£
70,402
81,241
4,154
3,992
74,556
85,233
74
41
74,630
85,274
783
4,045
41,137
48,440
-
11,475
41,137
59,915
2,400
2,400
131
55
702
678
72
411
4,370
-
810
591
2,800
6,755
65
73
966
969
12,316
11,932
1,440
1,320
892
181
2,332
1,501 |
|
|
|
|
|
85,233
41 |
|
|
85,274
4,045
48,440
11,475 |
|
|
59,915
2,400
55
678
411
-
591
6,755
73
969 |
|
|
11,932
1,320
181 |
|
|
1,501 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
|
31.7.24 |
31.7.23 |
|
£ |
£ |
Total resources expended |
56,568 |
77,393 |
Net income |
18,062 |
7,881 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04432345 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1098715
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
for
Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
A J Bennewith
FCA, FCPA, FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA, FRSA
Upper Ground Floor
18 Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4XA
Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
|
|
Page |
|
Report of the Trustees |
1 |
to |
4 |
Independent Examiner's Report |
|
5 |
|
Statement of Financial Activities |
|
6 |
|
Balance Sheet |
7 |
to |
8 |
Notes to the Financial Statements |
9 |
to |
18 |
Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity (Registered number: 04432345)
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheirreport with
thefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31July2024.Thetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisions of
AccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparing their
accountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
HopeforTheNationsisanon-governmental,non-politicalorganisationcreatedasacharitablelegalentityin2002. The
Memorandum of Association defines the charity's 'Objects' as being:
"TorelievepovertyandadvanceeducationwithaChristianethosbytheprovisionoffunds,equipment,training, and
personnel, particularly but not exclusively to those persons living in Africa".
WhilstHopeForTheNationscarriesoutsomedisasterreliefwork,itconsidersthatthebestmethodofmeeting its
objectivesisthroughlongterminvestmentinthelivesofindividualorphansandwidowsbysponsorship, establishing
children'shomes, feedingprogrammes,education,encouragingself-sufficiencythroughdevelopingmicro enterprises, and
byprovidingasourceofcleanwater,andprovidinghumanitarianaid.Itpartnersincoalitionwithotherswith similar
objectives, in order to maximise the value to beneficiary groups.
Grantmaking
Followingrequestsreceivedfor grants,the Chief ExecutiveOfficeris able to agree grantsof up to £5,000.For any amount
in excess of £5,000, the approval of the Board of Trustees is required.
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity (Registered number: 04432345)
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Financial
Thecharity'sincomeexperiencedadeclinecomparedtothepreviousyear,totalling£74,630for2023/24,down from
£85,274in2022/23.Meanwhile,thecharity'sexpenditurealsoreduced,amountingto£56,568comparedto£77,393 in
the previous year. This resulted in a surplus of £18,062, a notable increase from the previous year's surplus of £7,881.
Kenya
In Junethisyearoneof ourtrusteesWillSymonswentto Kenyato see theprojectsthatHFTNsupportinthatcountry. It
wasthefirsttriptoKenyaforsometimeandwascarriedouttoensurethatthedonationsthatarebeingreceived so
faithfully into the charity are being put to good use.
Duringthistriphewasabletomeetthepeoplewhoruntheprojectsandalsomanyofthosewhohavebenefitted from
thesupport.Aswellasthepeople,hewenttovillagesandsawhouseswheresolarpanelshadbeeninstalled, visited
schoolsand spoketo the pupilswhose schoolfees are paid.He saw at first handthe evidenceof changedlives as a result
of the support that is sent.
Soweto Hope Bright Future School
We have continuedour commitmentto supportingthe feedingprogrammeand Baby Care Unit to enhancethe well-being
of the children.
Kolongolo
We provide consistent monthly financial support to assist the widows.
Mukwa
Our monthly financial aid to the widows in Mukwa is ongoing, ensuring their essential needs are met.
Hope Transformation Centre and New Life Children's Home, Bungoma
UndertheleadershipofPatrickSiabutu,theHopeTransformationCentrehasbecomeasourceofinspirationfor many
Kenyan leaders.The land providedhas been well utilizedfor variouspurposes.Alongsideongoingcarpentry,masonry, and
tailoring training, the centre now includes a demonstration plot for organic farming and related training sessions.
Turkana
John Lokoliremains in charge of the EducationProjectin Turkana,which sponsors30 childrento attendsecondary school.
Each child has an individual sponsor, and we are deeply grateful for their continued generosity and support.
Malawi
WecontinuetosupportAhavaMinistriesandGulugufeintheirinitiatives,whichfocusonhealthcare, education,
agriculture, and sustainable development projects.
Romania, India and Eswatini
Our regular sponsorship contributions to projects and workers in Romania, India, and Eswatini are ongoing.
KwattSwap
KwattSwapnowoperatesunderHFTNtoraisefundsthroughdonationsforpurchasingsolarequipmentfor supported
projects.Twenty solar kits have been distributedto widows in Mukwa, Kenya. Additionalfunds are being raised to procure
another 20 solar kits, as well as to purchase and install a solar-powered borehole pump in Butiikwa Village, Uganda.
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity (Registered number: 04432345)
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
Whilstthe trusteesconsiderthata generalfundbalanceof £5,000is desired,to ensurethatsupportcosts are covered for
atleast3monthsinadvance,wehaverecognisedthattheremaybetimeswhenthiswillneedtobeflexible,due to
particular financial pressures at particular times.
At the endof thisfinancialyearthe level of reserveshadincreasedto £134,068(2023:£116,006)andavailablefunds, i.e.
those excluding fixed assets and restricted funds, stood at £118,255 (2023: £106,917).
Investment policy and objectives
UndertheMemorandumandArticlesofAssociation,theCharityhasthepowertomakeinvestmentsasthetrustees see
fit.Thetrusteesconsideranyinvestmentsonanindividualbasis,andaredutyboundtoseekappropriate professional
advice before reaching any decision. At the year end the Charity had no invested funds.
Volunteers and Supporters
The charityis very gratefulto all thosewho gave so generouslyof theirtime, talentsand money,bothhere in the UK, and
in Africa. It has only been able to achieve all that it has because of such generosity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Theorganisationis charitablecompanylimitedbyguarantee,incorporatedon7 May2002andregisteredas a charity on
23 July 2003.
ThecompanywasestablishedunderaMemorandumofAssociationwhichestablishedtheobjectsandpowersof the
charitablecompanyandisgovernedunderitsArticlesofAssociation.Intheeventofthecompanybeingwound up
members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The directorsof the companyare also charitytrusteesfor the purposeof charitylaw and under the company'sArticles are
knownasmembersoftheManagementCommittee.TheTrusteesareresponsiblefortheadministrationand investment
policy of the Scheme. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Charitable Company.
Organisational structure
Theorganisation,includingtheCEOandthevolunteersworkfromhome,ourregisteredofficebeingArquenHouse 4-6
SpicerStreet,StAlbans,Herts,AL34PQ,fromwhichitcarriesoutitsdirectionofoperations.Thisincludes fundraising,
networking and communications, and its accounts.
The Boardof Trustees seeks to meet a minimum of four times a year, to review and monitorthe work and management of
the Charity.This body also approves annual budgets and scrutinises policy decisions.
The boardconsistedof the CEO,threedirectorsandthe CompanySecretary,who is responsiblefor completing statutory
returns on behalf of the Charity.
Wider network
Hope for the Nations Children's Charity seeks and encourages partnership with others, to enhance the work of the Charity.
OurcoalitionpartnershipsincludeHopefortheNations(Canada,Malawi,Romania,Eswatini),Elim(U.K), Ahava
Ministries, Gulugufe and Ignite Hubs International as well as with church groupings both here and abroad.
Risk management
The Trusteeshave a dutyto identifyandreview the risksto whichHopefor The NationsChildren'sCharityis exposed and
to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
ThetrusteesactivelyreviewthemajorrisksthattheCharityfacesonaregularbasis.Thetrusteesbelievethatthey have
thesystemsinplacetomitigatetheserisks.Thisincludesmattersofhealthandsafety,wherebytheHealthand Safety
matters will be discussed by the board on occasion.
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity (Registered number: 04432345)
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
04432345 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1098715
Registered office
Arquen House
4-6, Spicer Street
St. Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 6EY
Trustees
W R Symons
I C Harvey-Smith (resigned 31.12.24)
K Grover
Y O Ikenna (appointed 1.3.24)
Independent Examiner
A J Bennewith
FCA, FCPA, FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA, FRSA
Upper Ground Floor
18 Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4XA
Chief Executive
L Dennis (resigned 31.12.24)
Company Secretary
Mrs J Dennis (resigned 31.12.24)
Bankers
National Westminster Bank plc
P O Box 15
Cathedral Square
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 1HW
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
..........................................................................
K Grover - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As thecharity'strusteesof theCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesof companylaw)youareresponsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16ofthe2006 Act
andareeligibleforindependentexamination,I reportinrespectofmyexaminationofyourcharity'saccountsas carried
outunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').IncarryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith the
examination giving me cause to believe:
1. 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
3. 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
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concernsand have come acrossno othermattersin connectionwith the examinationto whichattention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
.......................................................
A J Bennewith
FCA, FCPA, FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA, FRSA
Upper Ground Floor
18 Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4XA
Date: .............................................
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
38,415
Investment income
3
74
Total
38,489
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4
727
Charitable activities
5
Overseas support and project costs
16,415
Total
17,142
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
21,347
Transfers between funds
13
(10,074)
Net movement in funds
11,273
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
107,570
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
118,843 |
Restricted
funds
£
36,141
-
36,141
56
39,370
39,426
(3,285)
10,074
6,789
8,436
15,225 |
31.7.24
Total
funds
£
74,556
74
74,630
783
55,785
56,568
18,062
-
18,062
116,006
134,068 |
31.7.23
Total
funds
£
85,233
41 |
|
|
|
85,274 |
|
|
|
4,045
73,348 |
|
|
|
77,393 |
|
|
|
7,881
- |
|
|
|
7,881
108,125 |
|
|
|
116,006 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity (Registered number: 04432345)
Balance Sheet 31 July 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
588
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11
104,735
Cash at bank
14,841
119,576
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
(1,321)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
118,255
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
118,843
NET ASSETS
118,843
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted
funds
£
-
227
14,998
15,225
-
15,225
15,225
15,225 |
31.7.24
Total
funds
£
588
104,962
29,839
134,801
(1,321)
133,480
134,068
134,068
118,843
15,225
134,068 |
31.7.23
Total
funds
£
653
85,619
32,189
117,808
(2,455)
115,353
116,006
116,006
107,570
8,436 |
|
|
|
116,006 |
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006forthe year
ended 31 July 2024.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended
31 July 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
-
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
-
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued...
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity (Registered number: 04432345)
Balance Sheet - continued
31 July 2024
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financialstatementswere approvedby the Boardof Trusteesandauthorisedfor issueon .............................................
and were signed on its behalf by:
.............................................
K Grover - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Hope for the Nations Childrens Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparingtheir accountsin accordancewith the Financial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',Financial Reporting
Standard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andthe Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesonce the charityhas entitlementto the funds,it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlement and
the amountof the obligationcanbe measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedforon an accrualsbasisand has
beenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbe directly
attributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of
resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 10% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybe usedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithinthe objectsof the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
2. |
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.7.24 |
31.7.23 |
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Donations |
|
70,402 |
81,241 |
|
Gift aid |
|
4,154 |
3,992 |
|
|
|
74,556 |
85,233 |
3. |
INVESTMENT INCOME |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.7.24 |
31.7.23 |
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Deposit account interest |
|
74 |
41 |
4. |
RAISING FUNDS |
|
|
|
|
Raising donations and legacies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.7.24 |
31.7.23 |
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Fundraising and publicity |
|
783 |
4,045 |
5. |
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Support |
|
|
|
Direct |
costs (see |
|
|
|
Costs |
note 6) |
Totals |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Overseas support and project costs |
41,137 |
14,648 |
55,785 |
6. |
SUPPORT COSTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Governance |
|
|
|
Management |
costs |
Totals |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Overseas support and project costs |
12,316 |
2,332 |
14,648 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
6. SUPPORT COSTS - continued
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
SUPPORT COSTS - continued
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: |
|
|
|
31.7.24 |
31.7.23 |
|
Overseas |
|
|
support |
|
|
and |
|
|
project |
Total |
|
costs |
activities |
|
£ |
£ |
Rates and water |
2,400 |
2,400 |
Telephone |
131 |
55 |
Postage and stationery |
702 |
678 |
Sundries |
72 |
411 |
Motor and travel |
4,370 |
- |
IT and computer costs |
810 |
591 |
Branding costs |
2,800 |
6,755 |
Depreciation of tangible and heritage assets |
65 |
73 |
Interest payable and similar charges |
966 |
969 |
Accountancy fees |
1,440 |
1,320 |
Trustees' meeting expenses |
892 |
181 |
|
14,648 |
13,433 |
7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
The net movement in funds is stated after charging the following:
|
0224 |
2023 |
|
£ |
£ |
Independent Examiner's remuneration |
1,440 |
1,320 |
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets |
65 |
73 |
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31July2024norfortheyear ended
31 July 2023.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS - continued
Trustees' expenses
During the year, there were trustee meeting expenses of £892 (2023: £181).
9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
35,498
Investment income
41
Total
35,539
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
3,370
Charitable activities
Overseas support and project costs
12,722
Total
16,092
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
19,447
Transfers between funds
(11,052)
Net movement in funds
8,395
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
99,175
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
107,570 |
Restricted
funds
£
49,735
-
49,735
675
60,626
61,301
(11,566)
11,052
(514)
8,950
8,436 |
Total
funds
£
85,233
41 |
|
|
85,274 |
|
|
4,045
73,348 |
|
|
77,393 |
|
|
7,881
- |
|
|
7,881
108,125 |
|
|
116,006 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 August 2023
Charge for year
At 31 July 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 July 2024
At 31 July 2023
11.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Gift Aid recoverable
Amount due from Hftn Shop Ltd
Due from Hftn Shop (H & V) Ltd
12.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accruals and deferred income |
31.7.24
£
235
102,482
2,245
104,962
31.7.24
£
1,321 |
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
1,868
1,215
65
1,280
588
653
31.7.23
£
199
83,691
1,729 |
|
|
85,619 |
|
|
31.7.23
£
2,455 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 July 2024
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
HFTN shop- designated
HFTN Shop (H & V) Ltd-designated
Restricted funds
Soweto School Feeding fund
M-Malawi
I-India
K-Bungoma
K-Elim-Tur
K-Mukwa
KR-Ol. Kalo
R-Romania
S-New. Hope
Kenya Education
Kolongo Widows & School
Kilowatt Swap
Ahava
Gulugufe
Mukwa Widows Solar Project
TOTAL FUNDS |
Net
movement
At 1.8.23
in funds
£
£
22,150
(15,473)
83,691
36,304
1,729
516
107,570
21,347
127
(2,078)
276
2,202
271
(2,855)
31
(607)
100
(1,935)
71
(1,177)
41
(87)
92
47
1,638
(58)
2,640
(329)
111
(530)
1,203
3,918
1,713
449
122
(245)
-
-
8,436
(3,285)
116,006
18,062 |
Transfers
between
funds
£
3,356
(13,430)
-
(10,074)
1,966
(32)
3,037
576
1,835
1,106
46
(26)
(582)
198
419
(383)
768
646
500
10,074
- |
At
31.7.24
£
10,033
106,565
2,245 |
|
|
|
118,843
15
2,446
453
-
-
-
-
113
998
2,509
-
4,738
2,930
523
500 |
|
|
|
15,225 |
|
|
|
134,068 |
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13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
1,669 |
(17,142) |
(15,473) |
HFTN shop- designated |
36,304 |
- |
36,304 |
HFTN Shop (H & V) Ltd-designated |
516 |
- |
516 |
|
38,489 |
(17,142) |
21,347 |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
Soweto School Feeding fund |
1,325 |
(3,403) |
(2,078) |
M-Malawi |
3,151 |
(949) |
2,202 |
I-India |
- |
(2,855) |
(2,855) |
K-Bungoma |
- |
(607) |
(607) |
K-Elim-Tur |
165 |
(2,100) |
(1,935) |
K-Mukwa |
- |
(1,177) |
(1,177) |
KR-Ol. Kalo |
813 |
(900) |
(87) |
R-Romania |
575 |
(528) |
47 |
S-New. Hope |
10,335 |
(10,393) |
(58) |
Kenya Education |
8,004 |
(8,333) |
(329) |
Kolongo Widows & School |
440 |
(970) |
(530) |
Kilowatt Swap |
8,273 |
(4,355) |
3,918 |
Ahava |
2,160 |
(1,711) |
449 |
Gulugufe |
900 |
(1,145) |
(245) |
|
36,141 |
(39,426) |
(3,285) |
TOTAL FUNDS |
74,630 |
(56,568) |
18,062 |
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13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
HFTN shop- designated
HFTN Shop (H & V) Ltd-designated
Restricted funds
Soweto School Feeding fund
M-Malawi
I-India
K-Bungoma
K-Elim-Tur
K-Mukwa
KR-Ol. Kalo
R-Romania
S-New. Hope
Kenya Education
Kolongo Widows & School
Kilowatt Swap
Ahava
Gulugufe
TOTAL FUNDS |
Net
movement
At 1.8.22
in funds
£
£
38,082
(14,610)
61,093
32,328
-
1,729
99,175
19,447
182
(162)
460
183
449
(2,755)
30
(377)
100
(1,760)
72
(793)
-
146
278
(151)
1,770
200
3,166
(435)
75
(278)
368
835
1,878
(692)
122
(5,527)
8,950
(11,566)
108,125
7,881 |
Transfers
between
funds
£
(1,322)
(9,730)
-
(11,052)
107
(367)
2,577
378
1,760
792
(105)
(35)
(332)
(91)
314
-
527
5,527
11,052
- |
At
31.7.23
£
22,150
83,691
1,729 |
|
|
|
107,570
127
276
271
31
100
71
41
92
1,638
2,640
111
1,203
1,713
122 |
|
|
|
8,436 |
|
|
|
116,006 |
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13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
1,482 |
(16,092) |
(14,610) |
HFTN shop- designated |
32,328 |
- |
32,328 |
HFTN Shop (H & V) Ltd-designated |
1,729 |
- |
1,729 |
|
35,539 |
(16,092) |
19,447 |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
Soweto School Feeding fund |
1,900 |
(2,062) |
(162) |
M-Malawi |
4,056 |
(3,873) |
183 |
I-India |
- |
(2,755) |
(2,755) |
K-Bungoma |
- |
(377) |
(377) |
K-Elim-Tur |
180 |
(1,940) |
(1,760) |
K-Mukwa |
- |
(793) |
(793) |
KR-Ol. Kalo |
5,435 |
(5,289) |
146 |
R-Romania |
600 |
(751) |
(151) |
S-New. Hope |
9,952 |
(9,752) |
200 |
Kenya Education |
9,208 |
(9,643) |
(435) |
Kolongo Widows & School |
1,230 |
(1,508) |
(278) |
Kilowatt Swap |
14,114 |
(13,279) |
835 |
Ahava |
2,160 |
(2,852) |
(692) |
Gulugufe |
900 |
(6,427) |
(5,527) |
|
49,735 |
(61,301) |
(11,566) |
TOTAL FUNDS |
85,274 |
(77,393) |
7,881 |
Unrestricted Funds:
HFTN Shop fund -designated fund for income from the charity shop in Peterborough.
HFTN Shop (H & V) Ltd fund- designated fund for income from the charity shop in Ramsey.
Restricted Funds:
I-India - People of the Way-Children's Ministry in India.
M-Malawi-HopeVillageMalawi,aprojectofHFTNMalawi,incorporatingChildren'sHomes,DayCare Centre,
Clinic,CommunityDevelopment,BabyCentre,FamineRelief,MicroEnterpriseProjects.MissionarySupport funds
are also sent here.
K- Bungoma- Hope Transformation Centre- Community Development Project.
K- Mukwa- Mukwa Widows Support, Kenya.
KR Ol.-Kalo- Restricted fund for Ol Kalo, Kenya- Village Borehole Project.
R- Romania- Firm Foundations, Romania- providing medical care to vulnerable children.
S-New. Hope- New Hope Centre, Swaziland- orphanage.
K- The KCP- The Kenyan Children's Project- Street Children Ministry.
Soweto- incorporates Hope and Bright Future School & Baby Feeding Project.
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13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
KolongoloWidowsandSchool-forthesupportofwidowswithfoodsupplementsandagriculturaltraining and
materialsandforthesupportofa feedingprogrammeforchildrenattendingKolongoloSchool.Bothprojects are
located in Kolongolo, West Kenya.
Kenya Education-for the fundingof secondaryand furthereducationfor selected vulnerablechildrenfrom various
Hope for the Nations partnered projects in Kenya.
KwattSwap-recordsthefundingreceivedandpaidoutinrespectoftheKilowattSwapcampaign.KwattSwapis a
workingname for Hope for the NationsinCharityCommissionrecords and is a fundraisingtool for the purchase of
renewableenergy productswhich are sent to vulnerablepeople,hospitalsand schoolsin the developing world.We
askpeopletoreducetheamountofdirtyenergytheyuseanddonatethemonetaryvalueoftheirsaving to
purchase clean energy kits for those in need.
Ahava- Ahava Ministries - Providing a clinic, health, hygiene and nutrition education, agricultural projects.
Gulugufe-Gulugufe Malawi - Permaculture training and community development.
14. OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
Operating lease commitments
ThecharityhassignedaleaserelatingtoshoppremisesinPeterborough,inrespectofHftnShopLtd.At the
balancesheetdate,thecharityhadthefollowingfutureminimumleasepaymentsunder non-cancellable
operating leases for each of the following periods:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
£ |
£ |
Due within one year |
9,600 |
9,600 |
Due between one and five years |
38,400 |
38,400 |
Due after more than five years |
8,800 |
18,400 |
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Key management personnel remuneration
No remuneration was paid to key management personnel in either 2023 or 2024.
Related party transactions
Onetrustee,WillSymons,is alsoa trusteeofNehemiahConstruction.A fullprovisionwasmadeagainstthe debt
of £30,000due from NehemiahConstructionin the 2017 accounts.No moneyhas been receivedin respectof this
loan in either 2023 or 2024.
LDennisasCEOisconsideredtobearelatedparty.Duringtheyearhereceivedexpensesof£2,400forUse of
Home as Office (2023: £2,400) and a companyof which he and his wife are directors,BrightRiver Ltd, received £36
in fundraising commission payments from the Charity (2023:£1,271).
BrandgelizeLtd,acompanyofwhichYIkennaisadirector,receivedpaymentsof£2,800inrespectof branding
payments from the time of her appointment as trustee in March 2024.
As disclosedin note 11, Debtors,£102,482(2023: £83,691)was owed by Hftn ShopLtd and £2,245(2023: £1,729)
was owed by Hftn Shop ( H & V) Ltd. Two of the trusteesof the charity,W R Symons and K Grover,are directors of
both of these companies.
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