2024-12-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1131676 COIAPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 6998356 torch A htrlping h•nd from local ¢hur<h*s Torch Help Hub Trnstees, Annual Report and Financlal Statsments Period from 11112024 to 3111212024

Directors Statement The Directors present their report arKI the financial 8tatem0rds, which have been Klependently examined, for the period to 3111212024. Torch Help Hub (the °Chari￿), previousty known as Transform Reading (the name was changed on 1711012023 bLrt for operational reasons the changeover into public use happened ￿ 0110112024), also previousty Reading Christian Nelwork (the name wa8 changed on 1210912019), was Incorporated on 2010812￿9 and regi8teRd Y￿th the Charity Corrrfnr86ion on the same day. The registered address of the Charity is: Greyfriars Christian Centre, 64 Friar St, Readlng, RG11 EH. Objethes and Actlvltles To advance the Chrlsllan Falth in aceordance wlth the Statement of Beliefs, In Re*llng and in suth other parts of the Unfted lfjngdom and the world as the T￿￿tee3 may Ilme to time think fft and other such puvposes which are exclusivety charitth accordiThJ to the law of En¥and and Wales and are connethd with the charitable work ofthe Charity; To provide ry a85isI in the provision of faciliti88 in the intere8ts of 8oc#al welfare for recreallon or other lelsure time occupation of indNiduals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infimity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstancas with the obied of improving their conditions of lrfe; and To rell8ve the needs of persons who are in need due to age, sickness or fin￿￿181 hardship In such parts of, the UK and the world as Trustees may from timevlovtime think fit. The Charities Main Adivities To achieve the 014ects. we offer a wide range of free per80nal and practKal help as well as signposting to other organisalions that we work in partner31Mp within our tcwn as we $88k to love our neight￿Ur8 a8 Jesus command8. In the year 2024, we corfiinued to serve dients based in Reading, who were Coming from a wide range of backgrourKls. with a higher percentage from the more depriv•d areas In South and West Readlng. In addition, we obtained funding and planned to extend our work to Parish Nursing, targeted lo commence In Q12025. lic Be The Trustees have had regard to the aims of the Charitable Company in planning the events and activities for this period and are mindful of the guidance and reportlw requirements in relation to their public b8nefft. Torch published their 2024 Impact statement which can be 8een here: Torch-IrI￿a¢t-Re 2024.￿f

We are grateful for the support of our volUn￿rS who undertake the prime mlg8lon of the d)aiity arKI help poople at Iheir point of need. In 2024 we had an average of 85 volunteers from 24 churches acr088 Reading who contribuled over 7000 hours of free time to support our dients. Volunteers were involved in the following areas of the charity's work.. Trustees Coordinators Safewarding Team Voknnteers meeting dients. Volunteers helping with support rnles such as administration, dient surveys and volunteer management. The Trustees would like to exprvJs ow thanks to all of those who volunteer arxl give their time freely to the Charily- the Charity could not maintsin il6 current level of actsvity without them. Achievements and Perforniance Th? 2024 Impacl stalement (forch-lm -Re rt-2024. and progress of the charty. Highllghts in the last year were: 10% increase in annual rnferrals to 517 requests (330 unique familiesfmdividu818) Top 4: DIY. Rubknsh Rernoval. Drlving Clients and Gardening Over811 response rate improved from 67% 10 76% Slmllar number of requests (but small % reduction) completed by volunteers Rise in Church and charity onward referrals 33% are retuming dients 2-3 people he￿d1b￿nerrtted from each referral 4% less people dedned More people slgnposted lo Klngdom charities Slze of the Volwtsering group Is stable RBC social 8ervice8 were the biggest Sour￿ of direct and indirect referrals Approx 85% of referrals from Reading, 7.5% West Berks and 7.5% Woklngham outlines the main achievements Financial Review Finanaal Results for the ￿riod are set out at end of thi8 documenl. The charity maintained positive balarKes of fvnds at the year end, with an ordinary net income of about £10,753 over the year. Thts was mainly due to the grants arKI donations for the Parish Nurse project. As of 31 Decern￿r 2024, ts net assets stood at £42,013, comprising cash at b￿k of £42.029. ac(xuals of £3,563 and fixed assets of £3,547. Tlw Trustees are aware thal they need to make c¥)ncerted efforts to encourage both churches and individuals to gNe regularty to the charity. The Charity18 reliant on donatitir from Indlviduals, thurches and other organisatiorvd and we take this opportunity to thank each of our donors for their continued support.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions applicable to CoMpan￿S subject to the small companles, regime and with the financial reporting standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), (effective 1 st January 2015). Reserves Polic The trustees have considered the minirnum reserves appropriate to the level of activty of the charity to be Iwo months. cover of running costs. equivalent to approximately £6,400. As at the year end, the general reserve stood at £19.828, sufficient to cover 6 months of opèrating expenses. There was also restricted fvnding of over £22.185 to support the parish nursing proiecl. There was no fund materially in deficit at the end of the year. Sources of Fundin In 2024, the principal sources of funding were regular contributions from partner churches and Christian charities, as well as donations from individuals to support the day-to-day operation. The Charity also received grants and donations specifically for the parish nurse project. Structure, Governance and Management During the period 0110112024 to 311212024 the following were the Dlrector8 of the Company (who are also the Trustees for the purposes of the Charities Act): Jon Salmon. Chair from 0110112024 Nevilte Hollands John Davies Dan Dwelly (from 1119124) Pads Dolphin (up to 3118124) The company's goveming document is its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The number of trustees may not be fewer than three and may be more. All trustees must declare their belief in arKI allegiance to the Statement of Beliefs set out in the Trust Deed. The appointment and removal of trustees, vests in the existing trustees. Prospective trustees are typically invited to observe a trustees, meelings arKI invrted to ask questions of the existing twstees and management to familiarise themselves with the organisation. They also have their statutory duty as a trustee explained to them. The trustees typically restrict IhemseFves to consideration of strategic matters, for example partnet5hips with other char￿leS and the approval of the budget and quarterty accounts. The day to day running of the Charity is delegated by the Trustees to the Operations Team. Members of the Operations Team may attend Trustees meetings, but this does not make them necessarily a director or a Trustee. The trustees delegate the day-to-day operations of the charty to Mark Ollver who is the Q)erations Director. The Directors would like to acknowledge the considerable work undertaken by Sandra Koo as Treasurer during the year.

Risk Management The trustees have continued the ongolng exercise of identifying on a timely basis the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Each of these risks has been revlewed and where necessary systems have been or are being wt in place to mitigate those risks. This year, the charity did not face any financial risk from financial investments or defined benefit pension scheme, as it did not have any of these. Regarding the risk of financial losses arising from dishonest activrties or negligence on the part of Twstees, employees or volunteers, the Trustees consider that intemal controls already in place provide reasonable assurance. Addftlonally, there was insurance cover for the operations and activities of the charity. Advisors The Directors are grateful to the following for their support throughout the period.. Metro Bank Rachel Belshaw Independent Examiner Torch held Iwo Advisor Meeting where the Trustees invited the Torch Operations team. Coordinators and exterrkgl parties to contribute lo their thinking. The exlemal parties who attendod were: of advl8er Extemal party Extemal party Extemal party Volunteer Name Steve and Anita Prince anlzatlon Transform Reading Chrislian Community Action Brookside Group Pradice Retired Clarfe Lewis Dr. Amit Shamia Nigel Walter Future plans To continue to develop a Reading-wide network of Help Hubs under one umbrella in as many areas of Reading as possible to serve all the communities in Reading to share the love of Jesus with those need righl across the town. To foster partnership working with other key Christlan charities within Reading such as Mustard Tree, CCA, Readifood, and Ottr￿rs listed on TR'S website to encourage volunteering. To develop a new neighbourhood Parish Nursing Service in Coley Park and Southcote To expbre the possibility of expanding In to more of Wokingham Borough To explore expanding the Operations team to recruit a Lead Coordinator To explore acquiring a new CRM for referral and volunteer management Further communication of our vision through development of the website and other digital communications. SuppDrt lo Church and Charity Leaders, networf(ing events to strengthen vision, motivation and collaboration. ¢ontinued prayer for Christians across Reading with a growing network of Christians and churches. Running events and training to support volunteers arKI engage with more ¢hurches. Reaching out to develop a network of relationships with referral partners.

Other projects and activities will arise during Ihe y8ar which we will review in the light of our Aim and Vision, and our prayer is Ihat we will continue to see transformation of individuals, lives and communities of people as we serve and FYo¢laim the Good News of Jesus. The trustees have carefully considered each new activlty and to date have been salisfied that the new activities are consistent y￿th and are supported by the charity's objects. Related Party Transactions There were no transactions with related parties during the period. Statement of Trustees, responsibilities Company Law and Charity Law requlre the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of thè state of affalrs of the charity and of the financial activities of the tharity for that period. In preparing these ffinancial statements. the trustees are required to: select suitable accountirvJ policies and then apply them consistently. make judgernents arKI estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable accountin9 Standards hav• boen followed. subject to any material departures d18closed and explained in the financial statements; and epare the financial statements on the goirvj concem basis unless it is inq)propriate to presume that the charity will contlnue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountlng records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible ts ensuring that the company maintains an adequate system of inlemal control designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss or unauthorised use and to prevent and detect fraud and other Irregularities. Appolntment of Independent Examiner Rachel Belshaw has expressed her willingness to act as Independent Examiner and a proposal for her appointmenl was agreed by Ihe Trustees. Small Company Exemptlons Tho Dlreclorfs Report has boen prepared In ac￿dance wlth the provision8 appIl￿ble lo companies enlitled to the small companies, exempts"on. Th18 Rewt has been approved by the trustees. Declarations This report was approved by the Trustees and Directors on 14 May 2025 and signed on thelr behalf by: Jon Salmon (Chair of Trustees)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TORCH HELP HUB (CHARITY NUMBER 1131576) I report to the trustee5 on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024. Re5ponsibilltles and basis of report As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 ("the ACVI. 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commlssion under section 145{5){b) of the Act. Basis of Independent examinerfs report My examlnation was carried out in accordance with the general Directlons given by the Charity Commlsslon. An examinatlon includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. ft also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be required In an audlt, and consequently no opinion is glven as to whether the accounts present 3 'true and falr view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statement I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respert: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Act," or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. Signed IL (LLW J Date: Is- Ics ILoLr Rachel Belshaw MA ACA ￿A Hill Top Accounting Ltd, Hill Cottage, Church Lane, Ufton Nervet, RG7 4HQ

Statement of financlal actlvlties (Including summary income and expenditure account) 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Total furKIs Note Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Inve3tm8nts rotal Income 16.637 23,423 40,060 12.150 7,602 16.637 23,423 40,060 19,752 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Other 28,069 1,238 29,307 96.329 Total expenditurn 28.069 1,238 29.307 98.329 Not In¢0M￿[exp?nditUrO) {11,432) 22,185 10,753 176,577) Extraordinary items Transfers between funds 11.548 11,548 Not movomont in funds 116 22.185 22,301 (76,577) Reconcllfjatlon of lunds: Total funds brought forward Tolal funds carried foThMrd 19,712 19,712 96,289 19,828 22,185 42,013 19,712

Balance sheet 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Total funds Note FIX￿ assots Tangible assets Tolal fu8d assets 3,547 3,547 3,547 3,547 Cuffent assets Cash at bank and in hand 19.844 19.844 22,185 22.185 42.029 21,014 21,014 Total CU￿￿nI assets 42.029 Creditors: falling due within one year 10 3,563 1,302 Net current assets 16.281 22,185 38.466 19,712 Total net apAets 19.828 22.185 42.013 19,712 Funds of charlty Restricted funds 11 22,185 1,064 19,828 42.013 22,185 18,648 19.712 Unreslricted fvnds 19,828 19.828 Totsl fvnds 22,185 For the year ending 31 December 2024, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not ￿qUired the company to obtain an audit of ts accounts for tha year in question in accordan￿ with 8ection 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies. regime. These accounts were approved by the Trustees and Directors on 14 May 2025 and signed on their behalf by: Jon Salmon (Chair)

Notes to the accounts 1. Accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation and uncertainty in Ihe preparation of the financial statements are as follows: Basls of preparatlon - These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognlsed at cost or Iransaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) tts these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordan￿ with: the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102): and the Charities Act 2011. Reporting currency- The accounts are prepared in sterling which is the functlonal currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these accounts are rounded to the nearest GBP (£). Going concem - The Charity has a reasonable expectation that it will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. These accounts are therefore prepared on a golng Concem basis. Recognition of in¢ome - These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when: the charity becomes entilled to the resources. it is more likety than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and the monetsry value can be measured wlth sufficlent reliability. Grants and donations are only I￿luded In the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are met {5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP). The value of any voluntary help received Is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees, annual report. Expenditures and liabilities - Liabilities are recognised where il is more likely than not that there Is a legal or ¢onstructNe obligation committing the eharity to pay oul resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. A liabilty 18 m888ured on recognltlon at Ils hIstori￿1 cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to setue the obligation at the reporting date. Support costs, where applicAble, are allocated based on resources used. An analysis of the allocation is provided in note 4 to the accounts.

Tangible fixed assels of £1,000 or more are capitalised at cosl and depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight4ine basis as follows: Computer equipment- three years Office equipment and fumiture - fNe years Funding accounling - Unrestrl(*ed funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the Trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations and grants which the donor has speGified are to be solely used for particular areas of the Charity's work or for specffic seNices. 1.8. Taxatlon - The charitable company is exempt from corporale tax on its charitable activities. 2. Anatysis of income 2024 2023 Unrojtrleted R•8trScted fund8 fund• Total fund8 Total year Income from donations and legacies: Donation and grant income 16,637 23,423 40,060 12,150 Income from charitable activities 7,602 Total 16,637 23,423 40,060 19,752 In 2023, restricted funds of £7,602 were raised from charitsble activities, which We￿ only used for those activities. 3. Donated goods, facilities and servi There was no donated goods or facilities to the Chaiity in 2024 and 2023. Unpaid volunteers provided support lo fulfil client requests throughout the current year. They also provided support on managing the charity and events, as well as general office administratlon. 10

1. Analysis of expenditure 2024 2023 R•hlng CharilalAe governan¢e odlvltl SUPPOrt ¢0gts Total Unr•Btrict•d Hardship expenses for clients Staff and volunteer related costs 1,046 15,082 11,741 200 15.082 11,741 4,601 4,756 Other operating expenditures Independent examinerfs fee Donation 200 3,91XI 20,000 33,257 Torch Designated 27.869 200 28,069 Restrfcled staff costs 952 952 Other operating expenditures Street Pastors related 25,604 37,160 63,072 ,329 First Stop related 1,238 1,238 Totsl 29,107 200 29,307

2. Extraordinary items 2024 2023 As reported in the Annual Retum of the charlty, In 2023, the directors of Transfomi Reading (TR) made the decision to incorporate the new and rapidly developing work of a netsvork of Help Hubs across the town known as Torch Help Hub, (THH) into TR and to make this the primary focus of the charity from 1 st January 2024. A5 part of this change the name of the charity was thanged accordingly in 2023. <19,712) TR has continued as a prayer and unty movement bul no longer has the status of being a charity. In recognition of Iheir ststus and ongoing funclion the net assets of TR as of 31 st December 2023, amounting lo £19.712. were donated to TR as a gift. On 1st January 2024 THH received an unrestricted gfft of £31,260 from the charity CrtyLife Community Projects, which represented the accumulated net receipts in the prior years of THH'S operations as part of a project of the charity. 31,280 Total 11,548 li

3. Staff costs and pension 2024 2023 Salaries and wages Social security costs {Employerfs Nl contributlons) Penslon costs (deflned contrlbutlon scheme) Totsl 14,331 128 251 14,710 Average full-tlme equlvalent headcount In the year None of the staff members received benefits of more than £60,000. The lotal amount paid to key management personnel (includes trustees and senior management) for Ihelr servieA88 to the charity amounted to £8,935 {2023- nil). For specific amounts paid to trustees, see note 8. There was no redundancy or ex￿ratia payment made in 2024 and 2023. For this year, the employees, contracts, payroll and pension scheme were under another charity that is not a related party, which received partial funding for the roles and tharged THH the net amount. All employees had either left or TUPE'ed across to THH as of 1 December 2024.

4. Tangible fixed assets 2024 2023 Computer equipment Totsl Total Cost At 1 January Additions in the year At 31 December 5,320 5,320 5,320 5.320 Accumulated Depreclallon At 1 January Chargg for the year At 31 De￿rnber Net book valu8 at 31 December 1,773 1,773 3,547 1,773 1,773 3,547

5. Transactions with trustees and related paty In 2024, none of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefts from an employment with the charity or a related entity. Training cost of £60 was reimbursed to a trustee for fulfilling his duties. (2023: £4,601 was paid to a truslea (Stève Prince) as ¢onsultanw fee to promote and grow the charity. No expense was reimbursed to any truslees.) 12

6. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in harKI of £ 42,029 (2023: £21,014) represented current account balances held wlth a registered bank in UK.

7. Creditors and accruals 2024 2023 Accrued expenses (Xher credilors 3,563 1,302 1,302 Total 3,583
8. Movements of Funds 2024 Balances blf Extra- Expenditure Transfers ordinary item Balances Fund names Income Réstrfct P•ish Nurse service Subtotal 23.423 23.423 (1,238) (1.238} 22.185 22,185 Unrestrlct•d Designated - Hardship General Subtotal (1,046} 2,000 (27,023) (2.000) (28,069) (29,307) 19,712 19,712 19,712 16.637 16,637 40,060 11,548 11,548 11,548 18,874 19.828 42,013 Total Funds 2023 Balances Extra- Expenditure Transfers ordinary itern Balances clf Fund names Income Restrl¢t•d Readlng Street Paslors FSr8t Stop RFC Chaplain¢y 10 Days of Prayer 20,621 34,542 350 1,021 56,534 4.984 2.618 {25,605) (37,160) (57) {250) (63,072) 293 771 7,602 1.064 Unrestrl¢tsd Designated - Torch General 20,000 19,754 39,754 96,288 {20.000) {13,256) {33,256) (96.328) 12.150 12.150 19,752 18,648 18.648 19.712 Total Fund$ None of Ihe assets or liabilities were held in foreign currencies. 13