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Charity Begins at Home
Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Charity number: 1111079
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Charity Begins at Home
Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
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| Charity information | 1 |
| Report of the Management Committee | 2-4 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8-11 |
| Detailed income and expenditure account | 12 |
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Charity Begins at Home
Company information
Charity Number: 1111079
Registered Address:
Unit 22 Exhibition House Addison Bridge Place Kensington W14 8XP
Members of the management committee who served as Trustees during the year to 31[st] December 2022. Nadeem Ahmed Subrinah Rana
Accountant/Examiner
Delta Accountancy Ltd 6 Homer Street Marylebone London W1H 4NT
Bankers
Metro Bank Unit 8 Hayes Bridge Retail Park Southall UB4 0RH
President
To be appointed
Approved by order of the Board of Trustees
Muhammad Saleem Awan (Chairman) ……MS………………………………………………………….
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Charity Begins at Home
Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Introduction
The Trustees present their report alongside the charity's financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023. This report is prepared by the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) as applicable to charities under FRS 102 (effective 1 January 2015).
Objectives and Activities
Charity Begins at Home is committed to delivering food, clothing, essential supplies, and care to those in need while maintaining their dignity and self-respect. Our mission, rooted in compassion and community, has been carried out every Friday and Wednesday on the streets of London.
Our Core Projects
1. Friday Food Distribution since 2016
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Operating every Friday from 5 PM to 7 PM, this project serves over 200 guests weekly.
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Guests are provided with high-quality food items in quantities sufficient to last them 24 hours, ensuring both nourishment and dignity.
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This service has been uninterrupted since the charity's inception.
2. Wednesday Food Run Project
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Partnering with Flemings Mayfair Hotel since 2020, we distribute 50 hot meals weekly to London's homeless population.
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The project underscores our commitment to quality and respect for those we serve.
3. Mobile & Smart Food Banks
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This initiative supports needy families by delivering essential items directly to their doorsteps, particularly during challenging times like the pandemic.
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By offering prepaid supermarket gift cards, we ensure recipients can shop with dignity, bypassing logistical hurdles often associated with traditional food banks.
4. Corporate Volunteering
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Our corporate volunteering program continues to grow, attracting partnerships with major organizations such as the Kering Group (Gucci), AND Digital, Siemens, IPSOS, and Element.
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This program highlights our vision of fostering a shared and caring culture, driving social change by engaging professionals and corporations.
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Achievements and Performance
In 2023, Charity Begins at Home made significant strides in supporting individuals and families in need:
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12,000 Guests Served through the Friday Food Distribution program.
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4,000 Guests Supported: Via the Wednesday Food Run initiative.
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2,000 Volunteers Engaged: Strengthening community participation.
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25,000 Hot Meals Provided: To those in need across our various projects.
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Continued assistance to countless needy families through innovative and direct support methods.
Structure, Governance, and Management
Charity Begins at Home operates under a dated 6 August 2005 Declaration of Trust. The volunteer-led
organisation spans multiple regions, including London, Essex, Bedford, Manchester, and Birmingham.
management.
Chairman's Report
Year Ended 31 December 2023
The year 2023 presented significant challenges, from the residual effects of the pandemic to the surging cost of living driven by energy price increases. These factors contributed to a rise in homelessness, increasing demand for our services.
Despite these challenges, we successfully distributed over 50,000 hot meals, food items, and essentials, all
delivered with our signature hospitality. This achievement is a testament to our volunteers' dedication and our supporters' generosity.
Key highlights of 2023 include:
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Corporate Partnerships: Strengthened collaborations with prestigious organisations, enabling greater volunteer engagement.
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Resource Optimisation: Raised substantial funds to enhance service delivery, demonstrating the power of a volunteer-based model.
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Expanded Impact: Reached more needy individuals and families through innovative projects like the Smart Food Bank.
Looking ahead, we focus on empowering the less fortunate through employment opportunities, training, and continued support. Together, we can envision a brighter future without one being left behind. With gratitude and hope,
Muhammad Saleem Awan
Chairman CBAH
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Charity Begins at Home On accounts for the year 31/12/2023 Charity no 1111079 ended (if any) Set out on pages (5 – 12)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 12 / 2023 .
Responsibilities and basis of As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report on my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come statement to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination, which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: FS Date: 15/01/2025 Name: Faisal Sultan Relevant professional CPAA qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: Delta Accountancy Ltd
6 Homer Street, Marylebone
London, W1 H 4NT
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| Charity Begins at Home | Charity Begins at Home | Charity No | 1111079 | 1111079 | |
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| Annual accounts for the period | |||||
| Period start date | 01/01/2023 | To | Period end date |
31/12/2023 |
Section A Statement of financial activities
| Recommended categories by activity Guidance Note Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ Income (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 72,366 - - Charitable activities - - - Other trading activities - - - Investments - - - Separate material item of income - - - Other - - - Total 3 72,366 - - Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: Raising funds - - - Charitable activities 70,014 - - Separate material expense item Other - - - Total 4 70,014 - - Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the reporting period 2,352 - - Tax payable - - - Net income/(expenditure) after tax before investment gains/(losses) 2,352 - - Net gains/(losses) on investments - - - Net income/(expenditure) 2,352 - - Extraordinary items - - - Transfers between funds - - - Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use - - - Other gains/(losses) - - - Net movement in funds 2,352 - - Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward - - - Total funds carried forward 2,352 - - |
Recommended categories by activity Guidance Note Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ Income (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 72,366 - - Charitable activities - - - Other trading activities - - - Investments - - - Separate material item of income - - - Other - - - Total 3 72,366 - - Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: Raising funds - - - Charitable activities 70,014 - - Separate material expense item Other - - - Total 4 70,014 - - Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the reporting period 2,352 - - Tax payable - - - Net income/(expenditure) after tax before investment gains/(losses) 2,352 - - Net gains/(losses) on investments - - - Net income/(expenditure) 2,352 - - Extraordinary items - - - Transfers between funds - - - Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use - - - Other gains/(losses) - - - Net movement in funds 2,352 - - Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward - - - Total funds carried forward 2,352 - - |
Recommended categories by activity Guidance Note Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ Income (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 72,366 - - Charitable activities - - - Other trading activities - - - Investments - - - Separate material item of income - - - Other - - - Total 3 72,366 - - Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: Raising funds - - - Charitable activities 70,014 - - Separate material expense item Other - - - Total 4 70,014 - - Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the reporting period 2,352 - - Tax payable - - - Net income/(expenditure) after tax before investment gains/(losses) 2,352 - - Net gains/(losses) on investments - - - Net income/(expenditure) 2,352 - - Extraordinary items - - - Transfers between funds - - - Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use - - - Other gains/(losses) - - - Net movement in funds 2,352 - - Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward - - - Total funds carried forward 2,352 - - |
Recommended categories by activity Guidance Note Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ Income (Note 3) Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 72,366 - - Charitable activities - - - Other trading activities - - - Investments - - - Separate material item of income - - - Other - - - Total 3 72,366 - - Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on: Raising funds - - - Charitable activities 70,014 - - Separate material expense item Other - - - Total 4 70,014 - - Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the reporting period 2,352 - - Tax payable - - - Net income/(expenditure) after tax before investment gains/(losses) 2,352 - - Net gains/(losses) on investments - - - Net income/(expenditure) 2,352 - - Extraordinary items - - - Transfers between funds - - - Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use - - - Other gains/(losses) - - - Net movement in funds 2,352 - - Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward - - - Total funds carried forward 2,352 - - |
Total funds £ |
Prior year funds £ |
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| 72,366 | - | - | 72,366 | 56,306 | |
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| 72,366 | - | - |
72,366 |
56,306 | |
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| 70,014 | - | - | 70,014 | 36,400 | |
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| 70,014 | - | - |
70,014 |
36,400 | |
| 2,352 | - | - | 2,352 | - 19,906 |
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| 2,352 | - | - | 2,352 | - 19,906 |
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| 2,352 | - | - | 2,352 | - 19,906 |
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| 2,352 | - | - | 2,352 | - 19,906 |
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| 2,352 | - | - | 2,352 | - 19,906 |
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Charity Begins at Home Charity No
1111079
| Section B Balance sheet 31 December 2022 | |||||
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| Guidance Note Fixed assets Intangible assets Tangible assets Heritage assets Investments Total fixed assets Current assets Stocks Debtors Investments Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Provisions for liabilities Total net assets or liabilities Funds of the Charity Endowment funds Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve Fair value reserve Total funds |
Unrestricted funds £ F01 |
Restricted income funds £ F02 |
Endowment funds £ F03 |
Total this year Total last year £ £ F04 F05 |
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| 50,813 | - | - | 50,813 | 42,932 | |
| 50,813 | - | - | 50,813 | 42,932 | |
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| 50,813 | - | - | 50,813 | 42,932 | |
| 50,813 | - | - | 50,813 | 42,932 | |
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| 50,813 | - | - | 50,813 | 42,932 | |
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| 50,813 | - | - | 50,813 | 42,932 |
Date of Print Name approval Subrinah Rana 15/01/2025 Henrik Muehle 15/01/2025
Signed By:
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Notes to the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 ) ( effective 1 January 2015); Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland ' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with the exception of investments which are included at market value.
The financial statements are prepared in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
At the time of approving the accounts the Trustees have considered that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
Grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year to which they relate. Generally, grants have conditions attached that create a service requirement that must be met by the Charity and accordingly are included as incoming resources from charitable activities.
Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.
to that activity.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset either over its expected useful life which is estimated to be at 5 years (3 years in respect of computers) or over the period covered by the grant. receivable which may be three years or less.
Unrestricted funds are other incoming resources receivable without specified purpose, budgetary conditions or contracts and are available as general funds.
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the grantor.
Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support costs.
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Notes to the Unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Net incoming resources for the year
| Net incoming resources for the year | |
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| 2023 | |
| £ | |
| This is stated after crediting and charging | |
| Bank deposit interest received | |
| Depreciation | - |
| Impairment of Assets | - |
| Accountancy and independent Examination | 350 |
| Trustees expenses | - |
| Incoming resources | |
| Charitable Activities | - |
| Grants | - |
| Donations | 72,366 |
| Other | - |
| Investments | - |
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Notes to the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
| Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Premises Repairs General Administration Depreciation |
2023 £ - - 70,014 - £2,352 |
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- No Trustee received any remuneration during the year or in the previous year Trustees are not reimbursed for travelling costs.
6.Tangible fixed assets Cost
| 6.Tangible fixed assets Cost | |
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| £ | |
| Brought forward | - |
| Additions | - |
| Disposal of Asserts | - |
| Impairment of Assets | - |
| Carried forward | - |
| Depreciation | - |
| Brought forward | - |
| Charge for the year | - |
| Adjustment for disposals | - |
| Carried forward | - |
| £ | |
| Net book value | |
| At 31st December 2020 | £ - |
| 7. Debtors | 2023 |
| £ | |
| Amounts falling due within one year | |
| Contract income receivable | - |
| Accrued Income | - |
| Prepayments | - |
| £ - | |
| 8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |
| 2023 | |
| £ | |
| Income received in advance | - |
| Accruals | - |
| £ - |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
9. Reserves
| 9. Reserves | |
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| Unrestricted | |
| £ | |
| Brought forward at 1st January 2020 | - |
| Transfer between reserves | - |
| Surplus (deficit) of income over | - |
| expenditure | |
| Carried forward at 31 December 2021 | £2,352 |
| The reserves at the year-end are | |
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| represented by: | Unrestricted |
| £ | |
| Fixed assets | - |
| Debtors and Prepayments | - |
| Bank and cash | £50,813 |
| £50,813 | |
| Creditors | - |
| £50,813 |
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year ended 31 December 2021
2020 £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and Grants £72,366 £72,366 Rental Income Hall Rents Received - Deposit Account Interest - - Other Income - Total income EXPENDITURE £69,664 Charitable Activities Advertising - Entertaining - - Support Costs Rates and Water - Light and Heat - Telephone and Broadband - Insurance - Postage and Stationery - Voluntary staff - Food expense - Motor running expense - Cleaning - Sundries £69,664 Property Maintenance Repairs and Renewals - - Accountancy and Legal fees 350 Other Professional fees - 350 Other Expenditure Depreciation - Impairment of Assets - Total Expenditure £70,014 Net Income/( Expenditure) £2,352