HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1131876
COMPANY REGISTRATION No: 06911794
HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CONTENTS
| Page 2 | Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors |
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| 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 23 | Notes to the financial statements |
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NAME
Hope House Church Barnsley
CHARITY NUMBER COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER START OF FINANCIAL YEAR
1131876 06911794
1st April 2024
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
31st March 2025
TRUSTEES THAT SERVED DURING THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025
Mr P.J. Bedford Mr N.A. Huddleston Mr P. Dunning Mrs J. Huddleston (resigned 15 November 2024) Mr T.P. Dunning Mr R.P. Bedford Mr R.C. Tucker
TRUSTEES APPOINTED AFTER THE YEAR END
Mr C. Hayes (appointed 23 April 2025) Mrs L. Wall (appointed 23 April 2025)
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
The Co-Operative Bank Balloon Street Manchester
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
Independent Examiners Limited The Grain Store Hills Barns, Appledram Lane South Chichester PO20 7EG
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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 2024 to 2025 Hope House Church (HHC) has continued to strengthen all of its activities whilst also increasingly growing healthy connections. We have operated throughout the year in a way which ensures we have maintained these activities and services, whilst still keeping in line with our prime objectives.
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 to our charitable works, and therefore increase both our inclusivity and also our capacity to offer wider and more consistent opportunities for people to connect to our services and activities.
Meeting in our second location continues to enable us to promote a closer relationship with like-minded organisations with whom we work in partnership and support. These services are in addition to those being held in our original building throughout the week. Our original 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 extra encouragement and better 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 who are responsible for the efficient and effective day to day management of the activities of HHC. The revised leadership team has taken a greater role of responsibility creating a more sustainable team for the future. We have lost a director this year after many years of faithful service, but intend to bolster the team soon with a view towards strengthening our leadership structure in that area. This will allow for the growth of the congregation and the increased activity that it brings.
In a broader context HHC seeks to promote the Christian faith as a relevant and appropriate lifestyle. In order to facilitate this we provide and maintain buildings used for religious practice and education. The buildings and adjoining facilities are used for activities related to the primary object, such as 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 services and activities held within are open to all members of the public who 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 by those in sympathy with the objectives and values held by HHC and those associated with it.
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Achievements and Performance (continued)
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 new building will be required in order to maximise the potential of its location, and the opportunities therein for those in attendance. Initial investigations have begun as to the best approach to this, on the understanding that any redevelopment will be carried out at a time that it is the most expedient and in the best interests of any existing activities, and that such redevelopment is in line with the furtherance of our charitable objectives.
At the end of our financial year 2024-25 we received a substantial amount of funding from the National Lottery to refurbish the rear cellar area in our Blucher Street campus for use as a space for our young people and the young people of the town to meet and grow together. Subsequently this work has been done and now the rooms are open and in use.
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 general 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, through parent / carer & 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 Hope House 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 three part time staff members. Additionally, the cafe also hosts volunteers including 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. An extra part time member of staff was appointed this year to ensure the efficient running and development of the café, as well as to provide staff sustainability.
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 signpost people to the relevant professional help they may require.
Groundlevel Network
The Groundlevel Network exists as a national family of churches that empower, support and care for the local church, its leaders and its ministries. Involvement in national initiatives and support towards good governance is accessed through this connection. Additionally, this partnership allows an involvement in activities that enhance our local provision and connection within our town’s wider community and 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 our local community.
Rainbow Counselling
HHC understand that in its caring and pastoral role there may be times when a more professional level of support is required. This is part of our safeguarding of, and consideration for, the wellbeing of those in our circle of care. 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 group are an established user of our original building and are an established and registered church group in their own right, serving their own community and meeting at various times throughout the week.
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Asylum Seekers and Refugee Association
This is a grant funded project, hosted by Hope House Church, and HHC support their sessions which seek to establish and integrate their user groups into the wider community.
Multi Agency Partnership
The partnership is facilitated by Hope House Church and brings together a wide range of both third sector and statutory sector organisations, to offer support to the local community. Services include things like housing, finance and health care. There are over twenty organisations that meet to offer a drop in and advice service in our building. Together the partnership considers the wider wellbeing of the whole town 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 adjoining rooms. The values and objectives of the club compliment those of HHC and enhance our wider community connections.
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 whilst 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 providing 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 needy 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 greater sense of individual responsibility regarding the global issues of equality and care, while promoting the Christian faith. Connections with Adopt a Child staff have been maintained over the year in order to assist the support and relationship between ACC and HHC. Members of HHC are also active volunteers 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. The primary aim of the Ward Alliance 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.
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. They have completed the first two years of the National Lottery Community funding and developed the project into new areas of activity and support.
The project 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. The new parent support sessions have been a great success and links have been formed with other third sector and statutory services.
Through conversations with those attending the groups support has been offered and when appropriate signposting or referrals have been made to outside agencies and services.
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Wider Community Involvement and extended objectives
HHC is involved in acts of community service, encouraging the improvement of the environment and promoting 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 a number of events for young people providing opportunities to experience new activities, build their self-confidence, and creating a greater sense of inclusion and purpose.
Storehouse & Field
This year the church decided to launch a project called Storehouse and Field. This is a ‘community pantry’ food club. The initiative allows members to purchase late dated and overstocked food at a significantly reduced cost. This helps relieve food poverty and acts as a step beyond foodbanks for some of its members. Members will also be helped with simple meal planning and given some instruction around the actual mechanics of making healthy meals from fresh ingredients. One of the other additional positives of the project is that food wastage and the subsequent need for landfill, is greatly reduced. Portions of the grant funding income of the church was used both to enable the redevelopment of part of our premises in which to run S&F, and also towards the preparation for the project opening.
Storehouse & Field will employ two part time members of staff and utilise a cohort of community volunteers. Additional benefits of the initiative are therefore wider community inclusion, access to additional services, and the growth of a supporting community.
A partnership and purchasing agreement has been made with the Fair Share Yorkshire organisation who will act as a key supplier. The initiative is also registered as part of the wider town’s food poverty support program.
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 continue to allow people to give additional amounts to allow greater development of future activity 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 continues to be developed to allow for greater accountability and the effective training and preparation of new personnel serving the aims and objectives of the church.
HHC continues to meet its objectives and its future is secure. The charity expects to generate sufficient income and to hold reserves that enables it to operate for a period of at least the next twelve months.
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.
Free Reserves at 31st March 2025 as represented by unrestricted net current assets were £28,370.
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The tharfty constitutes a limited company. limltsd by guarantee. as defined by the Companles Act 2006. The trustees, who are also the dlrectors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financlal statements were: Mr P.). Bedford Mr N.A. Huddleston Mr P. Dunning Mrs J. Huddleston (reslgned 15 November 2024) Mr T.P. Dunning Mr R.P. Bedfo Mr R.C. Tucker None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a windlng up. Funds held as custodlan trustees on behalf of others None Trustee$ Responslbllltles The Charitles Art and the Companie5 ALt rEqui the 8oard of Tnjstees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair vlew of the state of affalrs of the charlty as at the end of the financlal year and of the surplus or deficlt of the Charfty. In pparIng those financlal statements the Board Is requlred to.. selert sultable accountlng pollcle5 and then apply them consistently; make Judgements and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent,. and prepare the flnanclal statements on the going concern basis unle55 It 15 inappropriate ts pSuMe that the charity will continue In operatlon state whether applicable èccountlng standards and ststements of 0MMended practlce have been followed, subject to any materlal departures disdosed and explained in the financial statements. The trustees are responsible for malntalnlng adequate accountlng records whlch dlsclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any tlme the financlal poslt1on of the charity and which a sufflclent to show and explaln the chartty's trdnsartlons and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Att 2006 and comply with regulation5 mJde under the ChaeS Art. They are also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the charity and hence for taking asOnable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularltles. The trustees are also responslble for the contents of the trustees, report, and the responslblloty of the Independent examlner In relation to the trustee5' report Is Ilmlte(I to examlnlng the report and ensuring that, on the face of the report, there are no inconsistencie5 wlth the figures dlsclosed In the flnandal statements. These accounts have been prepared In acconlance with the provlslons appllcable to companles subjert to the small companies. regime. Thls Report was approved by the Trustees on ... 2025 and slgned on thelr behalf by: N Huddleston Twstee
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 2025.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
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the accounts do not accord with such records; or
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the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than
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any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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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: 12 December 2025
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns, Appledram Lane South Chichester PO20 7EG
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 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 |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 131,832 73,920 205,752 203,178 50,162 95 50,257 37,289 340 345 685 641 - 170 170 - 182,334 74,530 256,864 241,108 164,889 72,192 237,081 188,727 164,889 72,192 237,081 188,727 17,445 2,338 19,783 52,381 (733) 733 - - 16,712 3,071 19,783 52,381 281,658 180,604 462,262 409,881 298,370 183,675 482,045 462,262 |
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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 23 form part of these financial statements.
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) A•oMp n•.0fj911794 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 unStrICted Restrfrted Funds Funds 31-MJTr25 31-Mar-24 Total Totsl Flxed Assets: Tangible assets 270.000 425.000 695,000 695,000 Current Ass•t•: Debtor5 Cash at bank and In hand Total Currnnt A$8•ts 12.306 2.479 14,785 11,579 Credthrs: amounts fallSng due wlthln one year (5.248) (27.437) 132.685) (34,994) NET CURREKT ASSErs 28,370 38,141 66,511 53,553 TOTAL ASSETS less curr•nt Il•bllltle• 298.370 463,141 761.511 748.553 Creditors.. amounts falling due In more than one year (279.466) (279.466) (286,291) NET ASSErs 298,370 183.675 482,045 462,262 Funds of the Charlty.. Unrestrfrted General Funds Unrestrltted Designated Funds Restrlcted Funds li li 298,145 225 298,145 225 183.675 285,538 (3,880) 180,604 li 183.675 Total Funds 298,370 183.675 482,045 462,262 For the year endlng 31st Mafth 2025, the company was entitled to the exemption from the èudlt wulrement contalned In settion 477 of the Companles Act 2006 relayng to small companles. Dlrectorn regpon$lbllltle* The members have not required the company to obtsln an audlt of its financlal statements for the year In qUeson In accordance wth section 476 of the Companles Art 2006. However. In accordance wlth sertlon 145 of the charte5 Art 2011, the (OUnts have been examined by an Independent Examlner whose report appea on page 8. The dlrectots acknowledge their responslbllltles for complylng wlth the requlrements of the Act with respect to accountlng records and the preparatlon of accounts. These accounts have been prepared In accordance wlth the provlslons appllcable to companies subject to the small companles re9lme. The flnanclal statements were approved and auth 10.12.25 sed for15sue by the Trustees on ... and slgned on thelr behalf, bv.. Mr N Huddleston Trustee io
HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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:
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.
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. Some minor changes have been made to the categorisation of certain items of expenditure, to provide better clarity. Overall figures have not changed.
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:
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the charity becomes entitled to the income;
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it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
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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 totalling £1,500 in the reporting period.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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 did not make any redundancy payments 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 for use by the charity are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and the individual asset cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.
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.
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 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 Storehouse & Field Pantry 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 £ £ - 43,189 1,500 - 82 - 19,880 4,997 110,370 25,734 131,832 73,920 15,798 - 18,949 - 15,246 - 169 95 50,162 95 340 345 340 345 - 170 - 170 |
TOTAL TOTAL 2025 2024 £ £ 43,189 55,239 1,500 16,300 82 117 24,877 23,500 136,104 108,022 205,752 203,178 15,798 19,167 18,949 18,010 15,246 - 264 112 50,257 37,289 685 641 685 641 170 - 170 - 2025 2024 £ £ 1,500 16,300 1,500 16,300 |
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 3. EXPENDITURE ON (a) Charitable activities Bank charges Equipment External Counselling Gifts grants to individuals Gifts grants to institutions Interest on Mortgage Materials Miscellaneous and Sundry Expenses Other fees Outreach (including Community Café) Outreach - Storehouse & Field Community Pantry: Storehouse & Field Wages and Salaries Storehouse & Field Direct Costs Storehouse & Field Utilities Storehouse & Field Accountancy and Bookkeeping (includes accounts software) 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 Accountancy and Bookkeeping (includes accounts software) Independent Examiners Fees Legal and professional fees |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 403 15 418 197 2,291 538 2,829 9,128 650 - 650 - 784 9,106 9,890 5,353 2,600 140 2,740 1,502 - 20,473 20,473 20,445 709 1,329 2,038 2,109 20 - 20 - 2,856 111 2,967 2,215 7,602 2,710 10,312 8,943 11,749 - 11,749 - 4,457 - 4,457 - 1,800 - 1,800 - 850 - 850 - 1 - 1 22 1,788 - 1,788 1,703 91 - 91 - 2,839 - 2,839 2,830 1,573 - 1,573 2,269 9,093 - 9,093 9,024 4,313 13,751 18,064 8,123 1,172 384 1,556 1,155 2,090 570 2,660 1,743 72 - 72 - 1,581 - 1,581 1,325 3,018 310 3,328 2,322 4,703 2,856 7,559 7,940 9,671 - 9,671 7,066 3,389 320 3,709 2,970 1,150 - 1,150 1,151 369 - 369 485 228 21 249 - 74,070 19,558 93,628 84,887 3,516 - 3,516 2,122 374 - 374 348 1,590 1,590 1,350 1,428 - 1,428 - 164,889 72,192 237,081 188,727 |
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
This is stated after charging:
Independent Examiners Fees
| TOTAL | TOTAL | |
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| 1,590 | 1,350 |
5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Cost 01-Apr-24 Additions Disposals Cost at 31-Mar-25 Depreciation 01-Apr-24 Disposals Charge Depreciation at 31-Mar-25 Net Book Value 31-Mar-25 Net Book Value 31-Mar-24 |
Equipment General Restricted General Fund Fund Fund Blucher Wellington Fixtures and Total Street Street Fittings £ £ £ £ 270,000 425,000 - 695,000 - - - - - - - - 270,000 425,000 - 695,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 270,000 425,000 - 695,000 270,000 425,000 - 695,000 Land & Buildings |
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The annual commitments under non-cancelling leases, capital commitments and contingent liabilities are as follows: 31st March 2025: Please refer to note 8 for details of the mortgage commitment 31st March 2024: Please refer to note 8 for details of the mortgage commitment
In this financial year the Trustees agreed that any expenditure on equipment, fixtures and fittings that fell below the individual capitalisation threshold of £1,000 would be wholly written off in this financial year.
6. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
| Gift Aid Tax Recoverable Loan to Storehouse and Field Other Debtors |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 £ £ £ £ 9,673 2,479 12,152 9,447 - - - - 2,633 - 2,633 2,132 12,306 2,479 14,785 11,579 |
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 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-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 £ £ £ £ 1,590 - 1,590 1,350 - 27,298 27,298 27,298 430 - 430 591 407 21 428 210 2,821 118 2,939 5,545 5,248 27,437 32,685 34,994 |
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- CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER ONE YEAR
| Kingdom Bank Mortgage | Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 £ £ £ £ - 279,466 279,466 286,291 - 279,466 279,466 286,291 |
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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). (This legal charge was satisfied at Companies House in April 2024).
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 2025 there were 22 years remaining.
Monthly repayments as from July 2023 are set at £2,274.80 with an applicable interest rate from July 2023 of 6.55%.
Debt maturity analysis
| Within 1 year 5+ years |
31-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 £ £ 27,298 27,298 279,466 286,291 306,764 313,589 |
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS, TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES AND THE COST OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
| Gross Wages and Salaries Employers National Insurance HMRC Employers Allowance Employer's Pension Costs Gross Wages and Salaries Employers National Insurance HMRC Employers Allowance Employer's Pension Costs |
2025 2024 £ £ 93,648 84,887 5,249 4,992 (5,000) (4,992) 3,516 2,122 97,413 87,009 2025 2024 £ £ 11,749 - - - - - - - 11,749 - Hope House Church Storehouse & Field |
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The number of persons employed by the company at the end of the year was as follows:
| Activities in furtherance of organisation's objectives Activities in furtherance of organisation's objectives |
2025 2024 7 7 2025 2024 2 - Hope House Church Storehouse & Field |
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No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2024: 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 £59,124 (2024: £57,728)
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 employer contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £3,516 (2024: £2,122).
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9. ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS, TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES AND THE COST OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
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:
| Name of Trustee P Bedford (Senior Minister) J Huddleston (Café Manager) (Trustee until 15 November 2024) |
Legal authority Governing document Governing document |
Remuneration Employer NI 2025 2024 and Pension Total Total £ £ £ £ 37,260 6,711 43,971 42,852 13,812 1,341 15,153 14,876 51,072 8,052 59,124 57,728 Amounts paid or benefit value |
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No trustees were remunerated for their role as a trustee.
No trustees received expenses.
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.
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
| Statement of Funds Unrestricted funds General Unrestricted Funds Designated Unrestricted Funds - Café Designated Unrestricted Funds - Storehouse & Field Designated Unrestricted Funds - Children's Work Restricted funds AAC (Adopt a Child) Awaken Fund Betel Offerings Bible Cheeky Fund Demolition and Rebuild Fund Food Bank Future Fund Hope Crisis Insurance Claim LGF Room Fund National Lottery Community Fund National Lottery Community Funding 2025 Pride of Place Welcoming Youth Events Youth Work TOTAL FUNDS |
Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Balance 01-Apr-24 31-Mar-25 £ £ £ £ £ 285,538 149,093 (130,517) (5,969) 298,145 (3,880) 15,798 (12,717) 799 - - 17,443 (21,368) 4,150 225 - - (287) 287 - 281,658 182,334 (164,889) (733) 298,370 - - - - - - 1,070 (1,070) - - (13) - - - (13) 81 - (81) - - 2,482 2,584 (733) - 4,333 - 2,500 - - 2,500 66 - - - 66 131,035 24,992 (20,473) - 135,554 2,208 - - - 2,208 2,800 - (200) - 2,600 883 - (246) - 637 14,570 35,701 (34,064) - 16,207 - 7,583 - - 7,583 13,466 - (13,305) - 161 12,245 - (1,311) - 10,934 805 100 - - 905 (24) - (709) 733 - 180,604 74,530 (72,192) 733 183,675 462,262 256,864 (237,081) - 482,045 Current Year - 2025 |
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Restricted funds at 31st March 2025 are represented by:
| Fixed Assets Cash at bank Debtors Creditors (within one year) Creditors (over one year) |
£ 425,000 63,099 2,479 (27,437) (279,466) 183,675 |
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)
Purpose of Restricted Funds
AAC - Living Water Adopt a Child (charity number SC029685) which among other things, feeds and provides medical treatment to children in Guatemala, through child sponsorship.
Awaken Fund - this fund is for monies concerned with any church trips to the annual Awaken Event in Lincoln. It is both for people who wish to pay for themselves and who may wish to pay for other’s travel or tickets.
Betel Offerings - Offerings for the work of Betel of Britain/Czech Republic
Bible Fund - these are funds from various offerings towards the costs of bibles for our Youth church & Kids church attendees.
Cheeky Fund - Cheeky Monkeys parent & toddler group monies
Children's Work – expenses incurred by church children’s work (Kids church)
Demolition and Rebuild Fund - these are monies donated towards the demolition of, and subsequent rebuilding of, the church building, including any other major ongoing renovation/improvement as well.
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
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
Pride of Place - this fund was a grant from BMBC to support capital improvements to projects that build community cohesion and contribute to thriving places.
Welcoming - this fund was a grant from BMBC to provide a “welcoming space” for local people in a holistic sense, including the cost of furniture, utilities and food.
Youth Events - Funds for various church youth events
Youth Work - expenses incurred by church’s young people (13+) work
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)
| Statement of Funds Unrestricted funds General Unrestricted Funds Designated Unrestricted Funds - Café Restricted funds AAC (Adopt a Child) Betel Offerings Bible Cheeky Fund Food Bank Future Fund Hope Crisis Insurance Claim LGF Room Fund National Lottery Community Fund Pride of Place SS&C Fund Welcoming Youth Events Youth Work TOTAL FUNDS |
Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Balance 01-Apr-23 31-Mar-24 £ £ £ £ £ 270,678 120,637 (110,719) 4,942 285,538 (3,880) 19,440 (22,724) 3,284 (3,880) 266,798 140,077 (133,443) 8,226 281,658 - 252 (252) - (13) - - - (13) - 1,161 (1,080) - 81 2,008 1,678 (1,084) (120) 2,482 6 60 - - 66 125,139 26,341 (20,445) - 131,035 2,408 - (200) - 2,208 3,500 - (700) - 2,800 883 - - - 883 8,136 31,014 (16,898) (7,682) 14,570 - 24,225 (10,759) - 13,466 211 - (154) (57) - 16,300 (3,688) (367) 12,245 805 - - - 805 - - (24) - (24) 143,083 101,031 (55,284) (8,226) 180,604 409,881 241,108 (188,727) - 462,262 Prior Year - 2024 |
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Restricted funds at 31st March 2024 are represented by:
| Fixed Assets Cash at bank Debtors Creditors (within one year) Creditors (over one year) |
£ 425,000 71,198 1,901 (31,204) (286,291) 180,604 |
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12. SUMMARY OF FUNDS
| Summary of funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Balance 01-Apr-24 31-Mar-25 £ £ £ £ £ 281,658 182,334 (164,889) (733) 298,370 180,604 74,530 (72,192) 733 183,675 462,262 256,864 (237,081) - 482,045 Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Balance 01-Apr-23 31-Mar-24 £ £ £ £ £ 266,798 140,077 (133,443) 8,226 281,658 143,083 101,031 (55,284) (8,226) 180,604 409,881 241,108 (188,727) - 462,262 Current year - 2025 Prior Year - 2024 |
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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 2025 £ £ £ 270,000 425,000 695,000 33,618 65,578 99,196 (5,248) (27,437) (32,685) - (279,466) (279,466) 298,370 183,675 482,045 Current year - 2025 |
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| Tangible assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due after one year |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Fund Fund 2024 £ £ £ 270,000 425,000 695,000 (30,299) 118,846 88,547 (3,790) (31,204) (34,994) - (286,291) (286,291) 235,911 226,351 462,262 Prior year - 2024 |
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HOPE HOUSE CHURCH BARNSLEY (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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.
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