2023-03-31-accounts

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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023

CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1131876 COMPANY REGISTRATION No: 06911794

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

Page 2	Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
Pages 3 to 7	Trustees' report
Page 8	Independent examiner's report
Page 9	Statement of financial activities
Page 10	Balance sheet
Pages 11 to 22	Notes to the financial statements

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NAME

Hope House Church Barnsley

CHARITY NUMBER 1131876 COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06911794 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st April 2022 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st March 2023 TRUSTEES THAT SERVED DURING Mr P.J. Bedford THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2023 Mr N.A. Huddleston Mr P. Dunning Mrs J. Huddleston Mr T.P. Dunning Mr R.P. Bedford Mr R.C. Tucker

REGISTERED ADDRESS

Hope House 2 Blucher Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 1AP

DATE OF INCORPORATION 20th May 2009 GOVERNING DOCUMENT Memorandum and Articles of Association

OBJECTS

A) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statements in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the World as the Directors from time to time may think fit. B) To relieve the sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such part of the United Kingdom and the World as the Directors from time to time may think fit. C) To advance education in such ways in such part of the United Kingdom and the World as from time to time the Directors my think fit. D) To advance environmental protection or improvements in such ways in such parts of the United Kingdom and the World as the Directors from time to time may think fit.

BANKERS

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS

The Co-Operative Bank Balloon Street Manchester Independent Examiners Limited Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Objectives and Activities

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the charity commission relating to public benefit and in particular to its supplementary public benefit guidance.

The prime objective of HHC is to advance the Christian faith and to this end the charity has, during this period, been conducting regular meetings for public worship, fellowship, and teaching. In order to offer these services to the widest possible group of participants, HHC continues meeting regularly at both its locations in the town centre. These buildings provide increased ease of accessibility and therefore increase our inclusivity and also our capacity to offer a wider and more consistent opportunity for people to connect to our services and activities.

Achievements and Performance

Throughout the period 2022 to 2023 Hope House Church has continued to strengthen and re-establish all its activities and to continue growing its connections following the lifting of pandemic restrictions. We have endeavoured to operate within the changing situation in a way that ensures we maintain our services whilst still keeping in line with our prime objectives.

Meeting in the second location continues to enable us to promote a closer relationship with like-minded organisations with whom we seek to work in partnership and support. These primary services are in addition to those being held in our existing building throughout the week. Our existing building continues to be partly used by a local Latvian speaking church with whom we are actively partnering and supporting, as an extension of our own activities and objectives.

Sunday morning services are the principal expression of our worship, and in addition, we have small home groups to provide additional encouragement and pastoral care. Regular prayer meetings are held to encourage the life and work of the church along with regular meetings of an appointed leadership team responsible for the efficient and effective day to day management of the activities of HHC. To assist the leadership and to ensure our future continuity an additional Development and Strategy Team meets and continues to act as a training opportunity to ensure the good future management and the development of capable leaders. This group is taking an increasing role of responsibility as we look to build in sustainability for the future.

In a broader context HHC seeks to promote the Christian faith as a relevant and appropriate lifestyle. In order to facilitate this we seek to provide and maintain buildings used for religious practice and education. The buildings and adjoining facilities are used for related activities to the primary object: the conducting of religious services and acts of worship, dedication of children, the celebration of marriages and funerals and the religious instruction of children, young people, and adults. The service and activities held within are open to all members of the public who may wish to avail themselves of the opportunities in order that the spiritual wellbeing of those individuals might be promoted and cared for. In addition, the building is used for conferences and training in support of our activities and objectives, and also for those in sympathy with those objectives and values held by HHC and those associated with it.

As anticipated, the director’s conclusion that ownership of a second building would secure a permanent opportunity for improved access, allowing expansion, and continuity in a better location to our original property, (while still allowing expansion of our existing building’s use), have proved to be correct. However, the directors also believe that redevelopment of sections of the building will be required in order to maximise the potential of the location and the opportunities for those in attendance. Initial investigations have begun as to the best approach to this and will be carried out at a time that it is the most expedient in the best interests of the activities we carry out and for the enhancement of our charitable objectives.

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Achievements and Performance (continued)

Under the ownership and stewardship of HHC, the buildings are made available to a variety of groups within the community so providing a meeting place for those who are isolated and marginalised and who may be in need of care, encouragement, support or friendship or an improvement in their health and well-being. This care is made available by HHC through the provision of youth work for children aged 11-18, a cafe open to the public, parent / carer and toddler groups, and a variety of similar activities including the provision of space, and hosting of various local groups from the voluntary and statutory services.

The HHC café continues to thrive and offer a place of friendship and connection for the many people accessing its services. The cafe continues to provide employment to two part time staff members. Additionally, the cafe also hosts volunteers included some provided through the local social services department. Further development of the cafe is under consideration for the future. Additionally, the cafe has allowed the church to be actively developing other activities that will support and further our aims. To increase the service of the café to the community an additional part time member of staff has been appointed which will help to ensure the efficient running and development of the cafe.

Collaborations, partnerships, and activities promoting a wider public benefit

Barnsley Safe Places

Hope House has operated as a Safe Place for a number of years. This allows us to offer care and support for any member for the community suffering with mental health issues or isolation and for those experiencing domestic violence. Having established links with various organisations we are able to sign post people to the relevant professional help they may require.

Groundlevel Network.

The Groundlevel Network exists as a family of churches that empower, support and care for the local church, its leaders and its ministries. Involvement in national initiatives and support in good governance is accessed through this connection. Additionally, this partnership allows an involvement in activities that enhance our local provision and connection in our town’s community and with civic life.

Trussell Trust Food Bank

HHC acts as a centre for the operation of a Trussell Trust Food Bank. A number of volunteers are fully engaged with the foodbank and this has facilitated a greater level of involvement with the local community.

Rainbow Counselling

HHC understand that in it’s caring and pastoral role there may be times when a professional level of support is required. This is part of our safeguarding and consideration for the wellbeing of those we care for. Consequently, we have an informal partnership with Rainbow Counselling Services. Established over the past 20 years Rainbow Counselling have a reputation for high quality counselling, coaching, and personal development. Every member of their team is qualified and/or accredited. They have experience in working with people who want change in their lives or who are going through issues such as, but not limited to: depression, stress, anxiety, self-image, relationships, loss, bereavement, addictions and abuse.

Latvian Community Church

The Latvian Church are an established and registered church group that are serving their own local community, who meet throughout the week on a number of different days.

Asylum Seekers and Refugee Association

A funded project hosted by Hope House Church and supporting sessions that establish and integrate the user groups into the wider community.

Barnsley Table Tennis Club

Offering services to a wide variety of members and also offering public sessions the club has entered into a partnership with HHC hosting their work in a newly refurbished sports hall and other adjoining rooms. The values and objectives of the club compliment those of HHC and enhance our wider community connections.

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Street Pastors

Street Pastors is made up of members of a variety of local churches who are actively seeking to serve the town by reaching out to those who find themselves in need of help while involved in the town’s night-time entertainment provision. This work is carried out in partnership with the local police force and town council and is considered to be an effective Christian witness. Attendees of HHC are from time to time involved in this service.

Over 50s Support Group

A community friendship and activity group primarily aimed at the older and isolated members of the community hosted and supported by HHC.

Adopt a Child & Global Care

Adopt a Child and Global Care are programmes working to feed, educate and provide medical care for children throughout the majority world. People actively support a person in need (most often, but not always, a child) through friendship and finance. Previously visits to Guatemala, Albania and Uganda have been made by church members, supporters, and friends. These visits enrich the life of the individuals involved and develop a great sense of an individual responsibility regarding the global issues of equality and care, while promoting the Christian faith. Connection with Adopt a Child staff have been maintained over the year in order to assist the support and relationship held with HHC. Members of HHC are now active volunteer members of both Adopt a Child and Global Care.

Barnsley Central Ward Alliance

The HHC senior minister is a member of the local town council Ward Alliance. This body meets monthly to discuss the support and development of the local community and to consider applications for grant funding. Their primary aim is to allow the local community to be represented directly to the local ward councillors and to work in partnership with them to enhance the life and wellbeing of the locality. We feel this sits very well with furthering our charitable objectives.

Barnsley Central Multi-agency Action Group

HHC is an active member of the multi-agency group that manages the wellbeing and security of the town centre area. The group is made up of statutory and voluntary groups who network together in order to manage the wellbeing of the town.

Barnsley Homeless Alliance (Safer Communities Directorate BMBC)

The church is an active member of this partnership initiative that works towards the ending of homelessness and the provision of safer communities’ activities within the town.

Hope Connects

Hope Connects has seen considerable change in this period. In December of 2022 funding from the local authority came to an end. The initial project closed at this time with the end of the funding period. Both part time members of staff were released from their employment as planned.

New funding from the National Lottery Community Fund for three years was secured from January 2023. A new and amended project was started in January of 2023. New employed roles were created and the posts filled after appropriate advertising and interviews.

The project now runs weekly groups for those caring for babies. In addition, carer and toddler groups offering support and friendship aimed at reducing isolation and shared support for those with young families take place each week. The project continues to grow and offer its services to the community.

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Wider Community Involvement and extended objectives

HHC is involved in other acts of community service, encouraging the improvement of the environment and promotion of social inclusion. Members of the church community have been actively involved in the provision of a number of community outreach and activity days.

The church has also supported other community activities hosted by like-minded and complimentary organisations.

Involvement with the Local Authority at various levels has allowed a greater connection with Barnsley’s civic leaders and enhanced the delivery of the community activities. Additionally, involvement with the Homelessness Alliance has helped to create connections with other voluntary and statutory groups within the district.

Over the year the church ran events for young people providing opportunities to experience new activities, build their selfconfidence, and creating a greater sense of inclusion and purpose.

To ensure clear safeguarding and a greater awareness and care HHC have accessed the safeguarding training offered by the Local authority. This has allowed a greater level of networking and improved care. We are currently in the process of expanding the safeguarding team so we can continue to ensure the best care of vulnerable people into the future.

Financial Review

Finances to continue our work have been raised by the free will giving of the congregation, with a significant number of people contributing on a regular basis by means of the Gift Aid system. Consequently, the church can continue to spread the good news of the Gospel and bring hope to the streets of our town. Amendments that were made to our giving funds to allow people to give additional amounts to allow greater development of future activity have continued to develop and this is allowing us to operate securely as the work of HHC expands.

HHC objects, activities and partnerships are about promoting the Christian faith and encouraging a greater sense of citizenship and responsibility. Congregation members are able to develop their individual ability to function in their faith productively in the context of a wider society and thereby enhance the church's public benefit through their ongoing life's contribution and service to the local and global community where the church is actively involved.

A finance team is allowing greater accountability and the effective training and preparation of new personnel serving the aims and objectives of the church.

At the end of this reporting period the directors are confident that the charity is in a stable financial position going forward, with a sufficient income to meet the charity’s obligations and objectives. Although this has been a difficult year, still living somewhat in the shadow of Cosid-19, we remain positive that the charity is financially secure. The financial position remains satisfactory, nevertheless we do recognise a significant deficit in income versus expenditure during this year and the trustees are reviewing the 2023-2024 budget closely going forward with a view towards reversing this situation.

The directors have reviewed the charity’s needs for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission. The principal source of unrestricted income is from free will offerings which are received on a weekly or monthly basis and there are plans in place to increase this revenue as well as the income from other users of the buildings. The directors closely monitor income and expenditure and endeavour to ensure the free reserves are at a satisfactory level. They recognise the need to increase the reserves in future years.

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRuEE5 REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 The charity constitutes a limited company, limit8J by guardntee. as definul by the Companie5 Art 2006. The trustee5, who are also the director5 for the purFrf)se of company law. and TNho served during year and up to the date of 51gnature of the finanaal statements were.. Mr P.J. Bedford Mr NA. Huddlesion Mr P. Dunning Mrs J. Huddleston Mr T.P. Duftning Mr R.P. Bedford Mr R.C. Tucker None of the trustses has any benefioal interest in the company. All the trystees are memr5 of the company and guarantee to contrfbute El In the event of a windirvj up. Funds as custr•thn tnsto•s on b•haff of oth•rs Nor Trust$ R•$pofft$ibilities The Charrtie5 Art and the Companie5 Art require the Board of Trv5tees tD prepare financial statements for eath flnanclal year which give a true and fair view of the 5tste of affairs of the tharity as at the end of the finandal year and of the surplus or deficit of the thar6ty. tn preparlng those financJal ststements the 8oard Is wulrèj to: select suitat4e accounting Oiae5 and then apY them consstentty: make judgements and estimat& that a reasonatAe and prudent; and prtpare the flnancial statements on the golng conrn basis unless is inappropriate to pSUrne that the thartty will tontinue in opernbijn stats whether applIcae accounting stsndarts and statements of recommended prac have been folkjwed, subject to any material deparbjres disclosed aThJ explained in the fanCIal statements. The trustees are reSFonsibie frjr maintslnirvj adequats accountr.ng whith disjose with reasonabb2 aUraCY at any me the financial posrtion of the tharity and whith are 5vffiaent to show and explain the tharity's trdll56Ctions and enable them to ensure that the ftnanaal statements compty wrth the Companies Att 2006 mplY with regulatlons made under the Charitie5 Act. They a also re5pon5ible for safe9uaryJln9 the assets of the chanty and hence f¢x tsknng reasonable steps for the rKevents"on and deteLtion of fraud and other [ULne5. The trustees are also SpOnS1b for the contents of the trustee> rerA)rt, and the re5wnsibility of the independent examiner In relab.on to the tnjstees. repjrt Is Ilmited tt) exam>ning the rert and ensurirKJ thal on the fa of the repDrt, there are no inconsisten¢iÈs with the figures disclosed in the finanoal statèments. These accounts have been prEpared in KCOrdan wlth the provlslons applicable to companies Subj. to the small companles, regime. Thls Report was approved by the TnjeeS on ... . 2023 and slgnal on thelr beha¥ by: N Huddleston Trustee ~LiC.JL(E-

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hope House Church Barnsley for the year ended 31st March 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the charitable company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
the accounts do not accord with such records; or
the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 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
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Name: J Irvinesmith FCIE

Date: 3rd January 2024

Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre

Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2a
Charitable activities
2b
Investments
2c
Other Trading activities
2d
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
3a, 3b
Total Expenditure
Net income/expenditure before
other recognised gains and losses
Transfers between funds
11
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds Carried Forward

Restated
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
82,938
49,285
132,223
126,315
34,095
140
34,235
22,922
115
115
230
6
-
-
-
100
117,148
49,540
166,688
149,343
130,271
33,031
163,302
153,835
130,271
33,031
163,302
153,835
(13,123)
16,509
3,386
(4,492)
4,624
(4,624)
-
-
(8,499)
11,885
3,386
(4,492)
275,297
131,198
406,495
410,987
266,798
143,083
409,881
406,495

Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.

The notes on pages 11 to 22 form part of these financial statements.

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMTTED BY GVAIiApifEE) liegxompany n(1.06911794 BALANCE SHErr AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 Restated 31.3.22 31.3.23 Funds Funds Total Total Tangible a55ets 270,01)] 425,t#Jo 695,000 695,000 Debtor5 Cash at bank arK1 in harm1 Totsl Current Asxts 8,361 1.073 9.434 7,368 245 Credltors.. anyjunts fallng ¢Jue wrthln one year (3.447) (27.0051 (30,452) (3,536) (3.202) 12,701 9,499 39,680 TOTAL ASSEIS 1055 currnnt liabilitiets 266,798 437,701 704,499 734,680 Creditors: amounts falllTVJ due In more than one year (294,618) (294,618) {326,185) Nrr ASSETS Funds of the Charity General Unrestn"rt*J Fund5 Restrictsd Funds 266 798 143.083 409.881 406 495 li 266.798 266,798 143,083 275,297 131.198 143.083 Total FdI 266,796 143,083 409,881 406,495 For the year endlThJ 31st March 2023. the company was ents.ued to the exemrrtlon from the audit requirement contsined in sertion 477 of the Compantes Art 2006 rdating to small compani&s. Directorn responslbllltks The member5 have not required the company to obtain an aLKlit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordan with 5echon 476 of the Companie5 Att 2006. However. in aectsrdan wth settion 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts have been examined by an Indepenclent Examiner whose reFQrt apFear5 on page 8. The dlrectors acknowledge thelr re5pon%L41itEs for complwng with the NUIr[nIS of the Act wlth respect to COuntIng ords and the pparatIOn of accounts. These accounts have beefi prepared in accordan with the provisicffis appllcable to companies subject to the small companles regirre. The finarKial 5tstsrrEnts approved authoriseAI for issue by the Tru51ee5 on .-............. and signed on their behalf, Mr N Huckyleston Trustee LL io

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. Accounting policies

a) Basis of preparation

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

Hope House Church Barnsley meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1. There may be minor discrepancies as pence are not being shown.

b) Changes to accounting estimates

There have been no changes to accounting estimates in the reporting period.

c) Material prior period errors and changes to previous accounts

No material prior period errors have been identified in this accounting period.

A correction has been made to the balance sheet and statement of financial activities of the previous accounts, because it was identified that the figures stated were incorrect and inconsistent. Income was understated by £242, expenditure was understated by £673 and therefore the overall net movement in funds was understated by £398. The figures have been restated to reflect what is shown in the underlying accounting records, which the Trustees confirm are accurate. Any inconsistencies in the previous year notes to the accounts, where identified, have also been corrected and restated.

d) Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis

Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The Trustees are of the view that the level of reserves will support the charity going forward.

e) Income

Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

the charity becomes entitled to the income;
it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

f) Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.

g) Grants and Donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP).

h) Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts

Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.

i) Government Grants

The charity has received government grants in the reporting period.

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

j) Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

k) Expenditure

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

l) Offsetting

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.

m) Operating leases

Rental charges payable under operating leases are charged on a straight line basis over the terms of the lease.

n) Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

o) Legal status of the charity

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.

p) Redundancy payments

The charity made redundancy payments to two employees during the period.

q) Pensions

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the company to the fund in respect of the year.

r) Debtors

Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.

s) Creditors

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.

t) Tangible Fixed Assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following basis:

Fixtures and Fittings 25% on reducing balance

No depreciation is charged to Freehold Land and Buildings as the property is maintained to such a standard that the estimated residual value is not less than the original cost.

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2. INCOME FROM: Note a) Donations and legacies Core Funding Grants Government Grants 2ai) Gift Aid Interest Gift Aid Tax Recoverable Gifts and Donations b) Charitable activities Café Income Non-Investment Letting Income Sundry Income c) Investments Interest receivable d) Other Trading activities Fees and Supplies 2 a)i Analysis of receipt of government grants Barnsley Borough Council	Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ - 15,201 - 3,391 6 - 15,769 5,634 67,163 25,059 82,938 49,285 18,797 - 15,100 - 198 140 34,095 140 115 115 115 115 - - - -	TOTAL TOTAL 2023 2022 £ £ 15,201 19,720 3,391 - 6 1 21,403 18,304 92,222 88,290 132,223 126,315 18,797 10,977 15,100 9,315 338 2,630 34,235 22,922 230 6 230 6 - 100 - 100 2023 2022 £ £ 3,391 - 3,391 -

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

3. EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Bad Debt written off
Bank charges
Café expenses
Equipment
External Counselling
Gifts grants to individuals
Gifts grants to institutions
Interest on Mortgage
Materials
Other fees
Outreach
Postage
Premises costs:
Caretaking
Fixtures
Maintenance and servicing
Other premises costs
Premises insurance
Repairs and refurbishment
Printing
Refreshments
Stationery
Telephone
Training
Utilities:
Electricity Blucher
Electricity Wellington
Gas Blucher
Water Blucher
Water Wellington
Wages and Salaries costs:
Employer NI
Gross salaries
Pension costs
b) Governance costs
Independent Examiners Fees for YE 2021
Independent Examiners Fees for YE 2022
Independent Examiners Fees for YE 2023
Legal and professional fees

Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
4,642
166
2
168
72
324
-
324
5,129
204
-
204
1,389
2,980
-
2,980
3,740
838
1,222
2,060
2,705
1,690
300
1,990
2,500
-
14,982
14,982
12,129
1,190
1,543
2,733
3,270
2,729
110
2,839
2,352
9,013
910
9,923
608
22
9
31
39
1,385
-
1,385
700
46
3,240
3,286
-
4,332
-
4,332
3,906
960
-
960
960
8,457
-
8,457
8,356
1,740
-
1,740
2,743
949
-
949
1,079
1,302
632
1,934
1,628
117
-
117
-
1,087
-
1,087
961
2,155
272
2,427
2,570
5,628
-
5,628
4,010
5,443
-
5,443
4,152
2,497
-
2,497
2,211
1,185
-
1,185
691
515
-
515
533
225
6
231
182
69,178
9,803
78,981
73,608
2,264
-
2,264
2,104
-
-
-
1,200
360
360
-
1,290
1,290
-
-
-
-
3,666
130,271
33,031
163,302
153,835

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

This is stated after charging:

Independent Examiners Fees 5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Cost 01-Apr-22 Additions Disposals Cost at 31-Mar-23 Depreciation 01-Apr-22 Disposals Charge Depreciation at 31-Mar-23 Net Book Value 31-Mar-23 Net Book Value 31-Mar-22	General Restricted Fund Fund Blucher Wellington Street Street £ £ 270,000 425,000 - - - - 270,000 425,000 - - - - - - - - 270,000 425,000 270,000 425,000 Land & Buildings	TOTAL TOTAL 2023 2022 £ £ 1,290 360 Equipment General Fund Fixtures and Total Fittings £ £ - 695,000 - - - - - 695,000 - - - - - - - - - 695,000 - 695,000

The annual commitments under non-cancelling leases, capital commitments and contingent liabilities are as follows: 31st March 2023: Please refer to note 9 for details of the mortgage commitment 31st March 2022: Please refer to note 9 for details of the mortgage commitment

6. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS

Gift Aid Tax Recoverable Other Debtors	Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 31.3.23 31.3.22 £ £ £ £ 7,331 932 8,263 6,844 1,030 141 1,171 525 8,361 1,073 9,434 7,369

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Independent Examiners Fees Kingdom Bank Mortgage Payroll Liabilities NHI Payments Sundry Creditors	Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 31.3.23 31.3.22 £ £ £ £ 1,290 - 1,290 360 - 25,200 25,200 - 440 111 551 963 503 6 509 548 1,214 1,688 2,902 2,025 3,447 27,005 30,452 3,896

CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

Kingdom Bank Mortgage	Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ - 294,618 294,618 328,185 - 294,618 294,618 328,185

During the year ended 31st March 2017, Hope House Church, Barnsley acquired Land and Buildings at 27 Wellington Street, Barnsley, S70 1SW at a cost of £425,000. The Charity made a capital contribution of £57,000 and remaining £368,000 was provided by a mortgage from the Kingdom Bank Limited secured on the Land and Buildings.

A legal charge was lodged at Companies House dated 30th March 2017 secured on the following properties:

Hope House, 2 Blucher Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (title number SYK176974) 27 Wellington Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (title numbers SYK338625 and SYK405192)

The original term of the mortgage was 30 years from 30th March 2017. As at 31st March 2023 there were 24 years remaining.

Monthly repayments as from February 2023 are £2,100 with an applicable interest rate of 5.95%.

Debt maturity analysis

Within 1 year 5+ years	31-Mar-23 £ 25,200 294,079 319,279

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS, TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES AND THE COST OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

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|||| |---|---|---| |Restated| |2023|2022| |£|£| |Gross Wages and Salaries|78,105|73,608| |Redundancy Payments|876|-| |Employers National Insurance|5,231|2,397| |HMRC Employers Allowance|(5,000)|(2,397)| |Employer's Pension Costs|2,264|2,104| |81,476|75,712|

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The number of persons employed by the company at the end of the year was as follows:

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|||| |---|---|---| |2023|2022| |Activities in furtherance of organisation's objectives|5|6|

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No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2022: Nil)

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees and Senior Leadership Team. The total employee benefits (including employer national insurance and employer pension contributions) of the key management personnel of the charity were £61,054 (2022: £52,845)

The charity offers a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity, in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £2,264 (2022: £2,104).

In this financial period the charity has paid trustees remuneration and benefits (including Employer NI and Employer Pension contributions) for their roles as Senior Minister and Café Manager as follows:

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Name of Trustee|Legal authority|Amounts paid or benefit value| |Remuneration|Employer NI|2023|2022| |and Pension|Total|Total| |£|£|£|£| |P Bedford (Senior Minister)|Governing document|37,260|5,798|43,058|37,067| |J Huddleston (Café Manager)|Governing document|16,380|1,616|17,996|15,778| |53,640|7,414|61,054|52,845|

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No trustees were remunerated for their role as a trustee.

No trustees received expenses.

A total of £530 was agreed by the other Trustees to be spent on gifts to mark a customary occasion for their core leaders, the Bedfords. Paul Bedford is a Trustee.

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Apart from the payments to Trustees disclosed in note 9, the charity has not entered into any other transactions with Related Parties.

11. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

Statement of Funds
Unrestricted funds
General Unrestricted Funds
Designated Unrestricted Funds - Café
Restricted funds
Betel Offerings
Café
Cheeky Fund
Childrens Work
Food Bank
Future Fund
HC F&FPF 21
HHC F&FPF 21
Hope Connects (year 2)
Hope Connects (year 3 interim fund)
Hope Connects (year 3)
Hope Crisis
Insurance Claim
LGF Room Fund
National Lottery Community Fund
SS&C Fund
Youth Events
Youth Work
TOTAL FUNDS

Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
01-Apr-22
31-Mar-23
£
£
£
£
£
279,177
98,351
(110,009)
3,159
270,678
(3,880)
18,797
(20,262)
1,465
(3,880)
275,297
117,148
(130,271)
4,624
266,798
(13)
-
-
-
(13)
-
-
-
-
-
1,172
1,095
(28)
(231)
2,008
(15)
-
-
15
-
74
-
(68)
-
6
118,925
24,516
(18,222)
(80)
125,139
1,179
-
(878)
(301)
-
294
-
-
(294)
-
627
-
(81)
(546)
-
3,078
(1,878)
(1,200)
-
4,278
716
(4,495)
(499)
-
-
2,500
(92)
-
2,408
3,500
-
-
-
3,500
883
-
-
-
883
-
15,341
(5,537)
(1,668)
8,136
394
-
(183)
-
211
-
2,294
(1,569)
80
805
(100)
-
-
100
-
131,198
49,540
(33,031)
(4,624)
143,083
406,495
166,688
(163,302)
-
409,881
Current Year

Restricted funds at 31st March 2023 are represented by:

Fixed Assets Cash at bank Debtors Creditors (within one year) Creditors (over one year)	£ 425,000 38,633 1,073 (27,005) (294,618) 143,083

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Restricted fund transfers

The Trustees confirm that all transfers out of restricted funds in financial year ending 31st March 2023 have been lawfully released and transferred to unrestricted funds for the following purpose:

The transfers out of restricted funds represent the fact that the Church (& the Café designated fund) have funded external costs such as room hire or food costs, and the individual restricted projects subsequently reimburse a part of those external costs as agreed with the original donor.

Purpose of funds

Betel Offerings - Offerings for the work of Betel of Britain/Czech Republic Café - Income & Expenditure from church café

Cheeky Fund - Cheeky Monkeys parent & toddler group monies Childrens Work – expenses incurred by church children’s work (Kids church) Food Bank - Monies for Barnsley Foodbank

Future Fund – Income & expenditure relating to the future of the church, especially but not exclusively involving the purchase and extending of the Wellington Street Building

HC F&FPF 21 - Hope Connects Food & Fuel Poverty Fund 2021 – local government funding to help local people

HHC F&FPF 21 - Hope House Church Food & Fuel Poverty Fund 2021 – local government funding to help local people

Hope Connects (year 2) - BMBC funding, cheeky monkeys & little chimps & family support arising from this. 1/7/20-30/6/21

Hope Connects (year 3 interim fund) - BMBC funding, cheeky monkeys & little chimps & family support arising from this. 1/10/22-31/12/23

Hope Connects (year 3) - BMBC funding, cheeky monkeys & little chimps & family support arising from this. 1/7/21-30/6/22 Hope Crisis – Hope House Church Crisis fund, “to help people who are struggling”

Insurance Claim - Insurance claim for water ingress through roof of Blucher St in 2020

LGF Room Fund - Bequest for the furnishing of the new youth room (LGF = Lower Ground Floor) , July 2012. Recently agreed by directors this can be used for other youth work projects and still be in the spirit of the original bequest

National Lottery Community Fund - funding cheeky monkeys & little chimps & family support arising from this. 1/1/2331/12/25

SS&C Fund - Ward alliance funding '14 to help aid local people to combat food poverty, & now Christmas meals post 2018 Youth Events - Funds for various church youth events

Youth Work - expenses incurred by church’s young people (13+) work

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

11. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)

Statement of Funds
Unrestricted funds
General Unrestricted Funds
Designated Unrestricted Funds - Café
Restricted funds
Betel Offerings
Central Ward Food Bank
Cheeky Fund
Childrens Work
Food Bank
Future Fund
Hope Connects Fuel & Food Poverty 21
HHC Food & Fuel Poverty Fund 21
Hope Connects (year 1)
Hope Connects (year 2)
Hope Connects (year 3)
Insurance Claim
LGF Room Fund
Run My Run
SS&C Fund
Youth Work
TOTAL FUNDS

Restated
Restated
Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
01-Apr-21
31-Mar-22
£
£
£
£
£
293,282
87,001
(103,376)
2,270
279,177
(3,880)
15,401
(16,054)
653
(3,880)
289,402
102,402
(119,430)
2,923
275,297
-
1,192
(1,305)
100
(13)
197
-
(197)
-
-
611
561
-
-
1,172
(14)
-
-
-
(14)
95
-
-
(21)
74
107,276
27,544
(15,795)
(100)
118,925
-
2,500
(1,205)
(117)
1,178
-
400
(106)
-
294
1,109
-
(1,109)
-
-
5,817
-
(4,670)
(520)
627
-
14,501
(7,958)
(2,265)
4,278
5,000
-
(1,500)
-
3,500
883
-
-
-
883
217
-
(217)
-
-
394
-
-
-
394
-
-
(100)
-
(100)
121,585
46,698
(34,162)
(2,923)
131,198
410,987
149,100
(153,592)
-
406,495
Prior Year - restated

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

12. SUMMARY OF FUNDS

Summary of funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds

Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
01-Apr-22
31-Mar-23
£
£
£
£
£
275,297
117,148
(130,271)
4,624
266,798
131,198
49,540
(33,031)
(4,624)
143,083
406,495
166,688
(163,302)
-
409,881
Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
01-Apr-21
31-Mar-22
£
£
£
£
£
289,402
102,402
(119,430)
2,923
275,297
121,585
46,698
(34,162)
(2,923)
131,198
410,987
149,100
(153,592)
-
406,495
Current year
Prior Year - restated

13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Tangible assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due after one year	Unrestricted Restricted Total Fund Fund 2023 £ £ £ 270,000 425,000 695,000 245 39,706 39,951 (3,447) (27,005) (30,452) - (294,618) (294,618) 266,798 143,083 409,881 Current year

Tangible assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due after one year	Unrestricted Restricted Total Fund Fund 2022 £ £ £ 270,000 425,000 695,000 8,833 34,383 43,216 (3,536) - (3,536) - (328,185) (328,185) 275,297 131,198 406,495 Prior year - restated

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

14. OTHER DISCLOSURES

The charity does not have any commitments not provided for in the accounts.

The charity has not given any guarantees.

The charity has not received any loans secured on any of its assets.

At the year end the charity did not have any contingent liabilities.

15. RISK ASSESSMENT

The trustees are aware of the need to properly manage and mitigate the risks faced by the company. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees' Report. The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on risk assessment when adopting and implementing policies for the charity

16. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The charity acknowledges its requirements to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or "aims" that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees' Report. The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

17. DECLARATIONS

Sufficient resources are held in appropriate form to enable each fund to be applied in accordance with any restrictions imposed.

The trustees have not changed the year end date nor length of the charity's financial year.

The charity did not make any material ex-gratia payments during the year.

The trustees confirm that there is no relevant information of which the Independent Examiner is unaware.

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

CONTENTS

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NAME

REGISTERED ADDRESS

OBJECTS

BANKERS

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Objectives and Activities

Achievements and Performance

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Achievements and Performance (continued)

Collaborations, partnerships, and activities promoting a wider public benefit

Barnsley Safe Places

Groundlevel Network.

Trussell Trust Food Bank

Rainbow Counselling

Latvian Community Church

Asylum Seekers and Refugee Association

Barnsley Table Tennis Club

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TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Street Pastors

Over 50s Support Group

Adopt a Child & Global Care

Barnsley Central Ward Alliance

Barnsley Central Multi-agency Action Group

Barnsley Homeless Alliance (Safer Communities Directorate BMBC)

Hope Connects

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Wider Community Involvement and extended objectives

Financial Review

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY

Responsibilities and basis of report

Independent examiner's statement

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. Accounting policies

a) Basis of preparation

b) Changes to accounting estimates

c) Material prior period errors and changes to previous accounts

d) Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis

e) Income

f) Interest receivable

g) Grants and Donations

h) Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts

i) Government Grants

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

j) Fund accounting

k) Expenditure

l) Offsetting

m) Operating leases

n) Taxation

o) Legal status of the charity

p) Redundancy payments

q) Pensions

r) Debtors

s) Creditors

t) Tangible Fixed Assets

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

6. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS