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.
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4. 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
5. 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
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6. 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.
7. 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
8. 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.)
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9. 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.
10. Creditors and accruals
2024
2023
Accrued expenses
(Xher credilors
3,563
1,302
1,302
Total
3,583
11. 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.
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