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2024-03-31-accounts

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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07441391 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1141699

Report of the Trustees and

Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

for

Hopian

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

Previously known as Rotherham Rise

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Hopian

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 10
Report of the Independent Auditors 11 to 13
Statement of Financial Activities 14
Balance Sheet 15 to 16
Cash Flow Statement 17
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 18
Notes to the Financial Statements 19 to 27

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Hopian

Reference and Administrative Details for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

TRUSTEES Ms S Baig Ms S Halpin (resigned 4.12.23) Ms R Mclafferty (resigned 25.3.24) Ms J Skeats Ms S J Woffenden Ms C Finnigan (appointed 14.11.23) COMPANY SECRETARY Ms S M Wynne REGISTERED OFFICE Rise House 18 High Street Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 1PP REGISTERED COMPANY 07441391 (England and Wales) NUMBER

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1141699

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS KJA Kilner Johnson Ltd (Statutory Auditors) Network House Stubs Beck Lane Cleckheaton BD19 4TT

BANKERS The Co-operative Bank PO Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6WT Key Fund Investments 9-12 Jessop Riversife 800 Brightside Lane Sheffield S9 2RX

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ms S M Wynne

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Hopian

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Our charity's purposes as set out in the objects contained in the charity's constitution are:

To relieve the distress and suffering of women, men and children who have suffered, experienced or are exposed to domestic abuse, inter personal violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or child sexual exploitation;

To relieve any woman, man or child in necessitous circumstances who may be temporarily homeless by (but not limited to) providing refuge accommodation, making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities and/or by the preservation and protection of their mental and physical health in such ways as shall relieve their need, and to offer advice, information and support to any person who is or has been affected by domestic abuse and/or child sexual exploitation;

To educate the public in the causes and effects of domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation and the prevention thereof, and to undertake or contribute to research into such matters and/or publish the useful results of such research.

To provide services and facilities to promote the health and well-being of persons mentioned in these objects by setting up a women's centre and a men's centre, in order to develop the life chances of those people, to enable and empower them to take positive roles within the community, and to promote their physical and psychological health

The aims of our charity are to reduce the prevalence of domestic abuse and its impact on individuals and children affected, as well as working to create a society where violence against women, men and children is neither accepted nor tolerated.

The review of our aims, objectives and activities takes place regularly as part of our business planning and development processes. The review involves a range of stakeholders and considers what we have achieved and the benefits these activities have brought to our beneficiaries and the wider community.

Following this review, we anticipate refining our memorandum of articles and associated objectives in the forthcoming financial period to better align with the needs we serve, and ensure our aims, objectives and activities remain and continue to be focused on our stated purposes.

Throughout the year, our commitment has been the promotion of awareness and the prevention of violence and abuse towards individuals of all ages, while also providing supportive and protective services. Our strategic approach encompassed:

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Hopian

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Public benefit

In the past year, our organisation has been dedicated to serving a specific segment of the community within the constraints of our objectives and financial resources. Our efforts have been focused on providing support to adults, children, and young people who have experienced domestic and sexual abuse, as well as trauma. Additionally, we have engaged with professionals and community groups through participation in activities aimed at raising awareness, and by offering advice and information. Our reach has also extended to the broader community, ensuring that our impact is as inclusive and far-reaching as possible.

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Hopian

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities

Refuge Accommodation and Dedicated Children and Family Service

Over the past year, Hopian has managed 10 dedicated refuge units, in partnership with Together Housing Association. The location of these units is safeguarded by confidentiality policies. Our primary service is to provide women and their children fleeing domestic violence and abuse with secure, temporary refuge accommodation. This sanctuary is aligned with a comprehensive support service aimed at fostering recovery and independence, including wellbeing and advocacy services, individualised key work, peer and group support sessions, parenting guidance, educational opportunities, and assistance in navigating additional services. Our mission is to empower individuals to reconstruct their lives, free from abuse, by securing suitable housing.

Embarking on a journey into a new, unknown space, often without personal belongings, is an immense challenge. This is further compounded for parents by the concern for their children's adjustment away from their usual surroundings, friends, and extended family. Our Refuge Staff are dedicated to easing this period of transition, providing not only a warm and safe environment but also a tailored, holistic support system designed to restore residents' self-worth and confidence.

Our refuge services are crucial for individuals who have courageously decided to leave unsafe domestic situations. The enhanced security and personalised support we offer can be transformative, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Safer Options

Safer Options is an integral component of our refuge accommodation services, offering community-based housing for adults and children escaping domestic violence and abuse. In collaboration with Target Housing, which is responsible for sourcing and managing these accommodations, we have expanded our refuge services to include an additional 10 properties. This expansion not only increases our capacity but also extends our reach to individuals who may find it challenging to utilise our main refuge facilities, including male victims.

Our dedicated team ensures tailored support as provided within our primary refuge accommodations, complete with an out-of-hours on-call service available throughout the year. This comprehensive support network is pivotal in our mission to provide a safe haven and necessary resources for all individuals affected by domestic violence and abuse.

Community Support Services:

Domestic Abuse Coordinated Community Response (DACCR)

The Domestic Abuse Coordinated Community Response (DACCR), is a service user-centred framework developed by Hopian designed to:

The DACCR initiative is strengthened by a broad spectrum of services, including online support, an interactive web-bot, digital tools, various contact points, and a helpline to assist those in need.

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Hopian

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

The DACCR service is currently navigating challenges associated with increased demand and capacity constraints, leading to extended waiting times for ongoing one-on-one support. This situation poses a heightened risk to the well-being of individuals and families, impacting our capacity to deliver effective services. The contract cost value pressures attributed to the high workload, and the complexity of cases, and exposure to trauma are risks to staff retention. These concerns have been communicated to RMBC, the commissioning body of this provision. We are committed to ongoing development and proactive strategies to maximise our resources and effectively manage the waiting list within the limits indicated. Our efforts have resulted in a reduction of the waiting list; nevertheless, its persistent length remains a significant concern for us.

Children and Young People Service

The Children, Young People, and Family Support service is integral to the Refuge accommodation service and DACCR. Our holistic family service extends to include support for parents, ensuring a tailored approach to each individual's needs. This encompasses one-on-one sessions, therapeutic counselling, groups and activities.

Post Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Services:

Support Service

Hopian is dedicated to delivering a bespoke support programme, informed by an understanding of trauma, to meet the unique needs of individuals impacted by Child Sexual Exploitation. This is achieved through a collaborative effort with the Trauma Resilience Service (TRS), ensuring a comprehensive approach.

Our Counselling Service is committed to providing empathetic and prompt support tailored to each person. Providing a positive influence for individuals mental health and overall wellbeing.

Furthermore, our counselling service has been instrumental in fostering the professional growth of students by offering them the opportunity to undertake and successfully complete their practical training within it, enhancing both their experience and the quality of support provided.

Community Engagement

At the commencement of 2023, the community café Hygge opened its doors, aspiring to create an inviting space for the community to gather for food and beverages. It also aimed to foster participation in various community groups and activities. The café served as an accessible and non-judgmental conduit to our charity's services, enhancing awareness and facilitating connections through diverse activities and groups. Our community engagement workers expanded these offerings, establishing partnerships and introducing initiatives such as the Tots group, Chatty Café, and Knit and Natter.

Regrettably, in July 2023, a flood inflicted significant damage upon the café, necessitating its temporary closure. This event was a profound setback for the flourishing community hub, deeply felt by all. Despite this, we managed to sustain certain groups and activities, maintaining our commitment to community service. Restoration efforts for the café are well underway, with the anticipation of reopening in July 2024, ready to welcome the community once again.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

In the face of static funding envelopes, our organisation has navigated the complexities of escalating core and operational costs, a direct consequence of the economic downturn and the rising cost of living. The surge in demand across all contractual obligations has tested our capacity to sustain service levels while ensuring the well-being of our workforce.

Hopian's primary funding stream stems from RMBC Contracts, which have not seen a financial increase despite the growing number and complexity of cases. Our appeals to RMBC for contract enhancements have yet to yield a positive outcome.

While we have sourced opportunities to grow and diversify our services through grant acquisitions, this is not without its own set of challenges, particularly in terms of short-term funding sustainability and workforce management. Nonetheless, Hopian remains resilient, continually adapting to the dynamic landscape of funding and service demand.

Our financial health is under constant scrutiny, with regular risk assessments and forecasting reinforcing our capability to maintain service provision. Proactive measures are being implemented to align our resource allocation and overheads with the prevailing economic conditions and the resultant budgetary constraints.

Principal funding sources

Principal funding sources for the charity are currently by way of grant and contract income from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Services contracted by RMBC include: Refuge Accommodation services, DACCR, Post CSE Support and Counselling Service. Two Central Government Grants managed by the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner enable projects for Children and young people, and men affected by domestic abuse to be delivered.

In response to the Charity's dependence on local authority grants and contracts, we continue to progress our funding and risk management strategy, which supports applications to alternative funders in order to develop future services that meet the needs of adults, children and young people. The charity also works closely with other agencies to improve outcomes for clients and will consider joint funding bids where appropriate.

Additional Funding Sources

During this year we received the following grants and donations:

Reserves policy

The Trustee/Directors have made a commitment to maintain reserves equivalent to 3 months of expenditure, from unrestricted funds, not committed or invested in tangible assets. The reserves are needed to ensure the charity can meet liabilities should it need to operate with a reduced income or has to close down. Although the long-term strategy is to continue to build reserves through planned operating surpluses, the Directors continue to consider the extent to which existing activities and expenditure could be curtailed should such circumstances arise and are confident, should the organisation be required to close, the existing reserves would be sufficient.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW Key Achievements

FUTURE PLANS

The charity plans to continue in the activities outlined in previous sections in the forthcoming year, subject to satisfactory funding arrangements. Plans for the future include:

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Structure

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Hopian is a registered charity, established in June 1976, that changed to become an incorporated organisation - a Company Limited by Guarantee.

The company was registered with Companies House on 16 November 2010 (registration number 07441391) and with the Charities Commission on 4 May 2011 (registration number 1141699). The assets and liabilities of the charity were transferred into the new charity on 1 July 2011.

The Trustees are re-elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity.

Members of the Management Committee, who served during the year and up to the date of this report:

Chris Finnigan; Chair (October 2023 onwards), Sally Woffenden; Vice Chair (acting Chair April - September 2023), Rachel McLafferty; Treasurer, Shehneel Baig; Trustee, Justine Skeats; Trustee

Organisational structure

The Charity can have a Management Committee of up to 12 members, (Trustees) who meet bi- monthly, and who are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. At present, the Committee has members from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity, meeting bi monthly.

A scheme of delegation is in place and day-to-day responsibility for the provision of the services rests with the Chief Executive. The Chief Executive is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services specified and that key performance indicators are met.

The management of day-to-day operational service and delivery is the responsibility of a team of Service Managers and Head of Operations and Finance. The Operations and Finance Team provides a range of functions to ensure the organisation is robust and compliant in areas including; finance, HR and health and safety.

The organisation also maintains retainers with specialist services in relation to HR, health and safety, and IT support, enabling prompt access to advice and guidance.

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Hopian

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Induction and training of new trustees

The charity has a Trustee base recruited from local organisations and individuals who have a good understanding and/or experience of working with vulnerable groups including women and families. In an effort to understand and fully utilise the skill base of Trustees, they are asked to complete a skills and knowledge audit - where significant gaps in skills are identified and individuals are approached to fill these.

Most Trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity and are invited to attend information sessions before and after recruitment. They are also given a handbook that contains additional information relevant to the work of the board and the responsibility of Trustees, covering:

The board has faced the departure of experienced members due to personal circumstances. We are therefore actively recruiting new members with diverse skills and knowledge to ensure the charity continues to meet its objectives and thrives. Development days are held and individuals are encouraged to attend further relevant training, e.g. role and responsibilities of trustees etc.

Related parties

Trustees always act in the interests of their charity and not for private benefit and receive no remuneration or benefit.

Expenses trustees can claim are outlined within the finance policy and procedures manual. To confirm, no trustees' expenses have been claimed during this reporting period.

No transactions have taken place with those persons and entities that are closely connected to the charity or its trustees, referred to as related parties.

Risk management

The Trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces.

Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Furthermore, a review has been conducted to ensure the Charity has finance systems and processes in place which meet its needs and its growing sophistication of operation and financial complexity. This ensures compliance and mitigates internal control risks effectively. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the project.

The continuing implementation of Quality Frameworks ensures a consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity.

CHANGE OF NAME

The charitable company passed a special resolution on 17 July 2024 changing its name from Rotherham Rise to Hopian.

EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR

Information relating to events since the end of the year is given in the notes to the financial statements.

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Hopian

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees (who are also the directors of Hopian for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the trustees are aware:

AUDITORS

The auditors, KJA Kilner Johnson Ltd (Statutory Auditors), will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

13/09/2024

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

.......................................................................... Ms C Finnigan - Trustee

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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Trustees of Hopian

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Hopian (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Trustees of Hopian

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

While planning our audit, we have made enquiries of management and those charged with governance around any actual or potential litigation and claims against the company for non-compliance with specific laws and regulations. The same has been done in respect of any instances of fraud or irregularities. The responses received have been communicated with the engagement team at the planning stage.

We have not been informed of any specific laws or regulatory related issues that could materially impact the financial statements in addition to this, there has been no suspected fraud or irregularities reported to us.

While planning our audit the engagement partner selected appropriately trained staff to be engaged in the audit and the team are allocated based on their competence and capabilities.

The audit work undertaken is a substantive work based audit approach, reviewing to source documentation where appropriate and includes a review and walkthrough of the systems which management have put in place. These tests are directional. Therefore, they are designed in a way to maximise audit effectiveness and the possible identification of any material fraud, irregularities, or instances of systems and procedure breaches. Our testing did not identify any issues that requires any additional reporting.

These tests and other areas of our audit work are designed to enhance our ability to detect cases of material fraud and certain irregularities. It should be noted that our audit is carried out using a material based approach and therefore does not test every transaction, as such it would not detect all instances of irregularities and specifically fraud which is inherently more difficult to detect.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.

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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Trustees of Hopian

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

KJA Kilner Johnson Ltd (Statutory Auditors) Eligible to act as an auditor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006 Network House Stubs Beck Lane Cleckheaton BD19 4TT 19/09/2024 Date: .............................................

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Hopian

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
4
Accommodation
Outreach
Other income
Investment income
3
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
5
Accommodation
Outreach
Governance Costs
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
funds
£
15,364
366,395
662,919
121,064
25
1,165,767
503,337
710,834
18,788
1,232,959
(67,192)
308,822
241,630		 Restricted
funds
£
1,999
5,000
494,192
-
-
501,191
77,298
310,088
3,816
391,202
109,989
51,464
161,453		 2024
Total
funds
£
17,363
371,395
1,157,111
121,064
25
1,666,958
580,635
1,020,922
22,604
1,624,161
42,797
360,286
403,083		 2023
Total
funds
£
17,562
636,418
782,949
139,179
53
1,576,161
547,069
949,718
42,523
1,539,310
36,851
323,435
360,286

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Hopian

Balance Sheet 31 March 2024

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
14
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
17
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Unrestricted
funds
£
445,048
98,508
85,922
184,430
(52,664)
131,766
576,814
(335,184)
241,630		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
161,453
161,453
-
161,453
161,453
-
161,453		 2024
Total
funds
£
445,048
98,508
247,375
345,883
(52,664)
293,219
738,267
(335,184)
403,083
241,630
161,453
403,083		 2023
Total
funds
£
470,233
50,576
290,126
340,702
(81,878)
258,824
729,057
(368,771)
360,286
308,822
51,464
360,286

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The members have not deposited notice, pursuant to Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006 requiring an audit of these financial statements.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been audited under the requirements of Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Hopian

Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2024

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

13/09/2024

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. C Finnigan - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Cash Flow Statement
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
2024
Notes
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
(4,888)
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
(4,888)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(2,006)
Interest received
25
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,981)
Cash flows from financing activities
Loan repayments in year
(35,882)
Net cash used in financing activities
(35,882)
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
(42,751)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the reporting period
290,126
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period
247,375		 2023
£
102,140
102,140
(25,403)
53
(25,350)
(35,882)
(35,882)
40,908
249,218
290,126

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2024 2023
£ £
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities) 42,797 36,851
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 27,190 22,057
Interest received (25) (53)
(Increase)/decrease in debtors (47,932) 98,241
Decrease in creditors (26,918) (54,956)
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations (4,888) 102,140

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT

Net cash At 1.4.23
Cash flow
£
£		 At 31.3.24
£
Cash at bank and in hand 290,126
(42,751)		 247,375
290,126
(42,751)		 247,375
Debt
Debts falling due within 1 year (35,882)
-		 (35,882)
Debts falling due after 1 year (368,771)
33,587		 (335,184)
(404,653)
33,587		 (371,066)
Total (114,527)
(9,164)		 (123,691)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA). Incoming resources are recognised when:

(a) The company becomes entitled to the resources

Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fund-raising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA. Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the company has unconditional entitlement to the resources. Contractual income is only included in the SoFA once the related goods or performance related services have been delivered. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable.

Expenditure

Expenditure is charged to the statement of financial activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Expenditure is classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that 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.

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred in the delivery of the charity's activities and services for its beneficiaries, including both direct and support costs.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting constitutional and statutory requirements, including Accountancy fees.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property - 2% straight line Plant and machinery - 33% straight line Fixtures and fittings - 33% straight line Motor vehicles - 20% straight line

Taxation

The company is not VAT registered. As a Charity the company is exempt from taxation on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

Fund accounting

Restricted funds are funds received from donors which are subject to restrictions on the purposes for which they may be used of which have been raised for a specific project.

Unrestricted funds are those where there are no externally imposed restrictions. These include funds freely available to the charity for expenditure or appropriation to reserves for internally designated purposes.

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest receivable - trading
4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Accommodation
Outreach
£
£
Other income
-
-
Accommodation
366,395
-
Outreach income
-
630,672
Grants
5,000
526,439
371,395
1,157,111
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Children in need
Children in need - BYM
Co op Foundation
DCMS Youth Investment Fund
Key Fund back on track
P & C Commission
RDASH
AHF
Awards for all
Hallam FM Cash for Kids
RMBC Upskilling
Veolia
Screwfix Foundation
Sport England
King Baudouin Foundation
Reaching Communities
Carried forward		 Other
income
£
121,064
-
-
-
121,064		 2024
£
17,363
2024
£
25
2024
Total
activities
£
121,064
366,395
630,672
531,439
1,649,570
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
137,000
32,247
-
-
-
-
28,557
5,000
6,955
41,706
89,974
341,439		 2023
£
17,562
2023
£
53
2023
Total
activities
£
139,179
368,875
693,963
356,529
1,558,546
2023
£
49,488
9,500
3,015
250
45,721
107,000
80,255
20,000
10,000
1,300
30,000
-
-
-
-
-
356,529

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - continued

Brought forward
Garfield Weston Foundation
Clothworkers Foundation
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Accommodation
Outreach
Governance Costs
SUPPORT COSTS
Accommodation
Outreach
Governance Costs
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Auditors' remuneration
Depreciation - owned assets		 Direct
Costs
£
371,911
781,319
15,354
1,168,584
Management
£
208,724
239,603
-
448,327		 2024
£
341,439
25,000
165,000
531,439
Support
costs (see
note 6)
£
208,724
239,603
7,250
455,577
Governance
costs
£
-
-
7,250
7,250
2024
£
7,250
27,191		 2023
£
356,529
-
-
356,529
Totals
£
580,635
1,020,922
22,604
1,624,161
Totals
£
208,724
239,603
7,250
455,577
2023
£
11,580
31,157

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

6. SUPPORT COSTS

7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

9. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Employees
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
17,562
Charitable activities
Accommodation
449,130
Outreach
492,997
Other income
139,179
Investment income
53
Total
1,098,921
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Accommodation
547,069
Outreach
552,327
Governance Costs
42,523
Total
1,141,919
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(42,998)		 2024
£
1,025,043
1,025,043
2024
43
Restricted
funds
£
-
187,288
289,952
-
-
477,240
-
397,391
-
397,391
79,849		 2023
£
1,096,686
1,096,686
2023
46
Total
funds
£
17,562
636,418
782,949
139,179
53
1,576,161
547,069
949,718
42,523
1,539,310
36,851

10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

10.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Transfers between funds
67,486
(67,486)
Net movement in funds
24,488
12,363
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
284,334
39,101
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
308,822
51,464
11.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Freehold
Plant and
and
Motor
property
machinery
fittings
vehicles
£
£
£
£
COST
At 1 April 2023
455,000
20,069
24,908
35,324
Additions
-
2,006
-
-
At 31 March 2024
455,000
22,075
24,908
35,324
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
31,850
8,751
17,402
7,065
Charge for year
9,100
6,328
4,698
7,065
At 31 March 2024
40,950
15,079
22,100
14,130
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
414,050
6,996
2,808
21,194
At 31 March 2023
423,150
11,318
7,506
28,259
12.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
£
Other debtors
6,329
Prepayments and accrued income
92,179
98,508		 Total
funds
£
-
36,851
323,435
360,286
Totals
£
535,301
2,006
537,307
65,068
27,191
92,259
445,048
470,233
2023
£
34,254
16,322
50,576

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 15)
VAT
Accruals and deferred income
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Bank loans (see note 15)
15.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank loans
Amounts falling between one and two years:
Bank loans - 1-2 years
Amounts falling due between two and five years:
Bank loans - 2-5 years
16.
SECURED DEBTS
The following secured debts are included within creditors:
Bank loans
The loans are secured against the property known as 18 High Street, Rotherham.		 2024
£
35,882
2,827
13,955
52,664
2024
£
335,184
2024
£
35,882
35,882
299,302
2024
£
371,066		 2023
£
35,882
3,425
42,571
81,878
2023
£
368,771
2023
£
35,882
35,882
332,889
2023
£
404,653

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

At 1.4.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
239,358
Designated fund
69,464
308,822
Restricted funds
Children in need
7,813
Fixed Asset Fund
41,465
Awards for all
2,186
Clothworks
-
Garfield Weston Foundation
-
Reaching Communities
-
Veolia
-
King Baudouin Foundation
-
Screwfix Foundation
-
51,464
TOTAL FUNDS
360,286
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Children in need
Police & Crime Commission
Awards for all
Clothworks
Garfield Weston Foundation
Reaching Communities
Sport England
Veolia
Toy Trust
King Baudouin Foundation
Screwfix Foundation
TOTAL FUNDS		 Net
movement
in funds
£
(67,192)
-
(67,192)
(7,813)
-
(2,186)
1,925
20,995
42,473
7,889
41,706
5,000
109,989
42,797
Incoming
resources
£
1,165,767
-
136,999
-
165,000
25,000
89,974
6,955
28,557
2,000
41,706
5,000
501,191
1,666,958		 Transfers
between
funds
£
(7,167)
7,167
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Resources
expended
£
(1,232,959)
(7,813)
(136,999)
(2,186)
(163,075)
(4,005)
(47,501)
(6,955)
(20,668)
(2,000)
-
-
(391,202)
(1,624,161)		 At
31.3.24
£
164,999
76,631
241,630
-
41,465
-
1,925
20,995
42,473
7,889
41,706
5,000
161,453
403,083
Movement
in funds
£
(67,192)
(7,813)
-
(2,186)
1,925
20,995
42,473
-
7,889
-
41,706
5,000
109,989
42,797

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement
At 1.4.22
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
231,137
(42,998)
Designated fund
53,197
-
284,334
(42,998)
Restricted funds
Children in need
-
7,813
Fixed Asset Fund
39,101
(14,612)
Rotherham Safer Partnership
-
84,462
Awards for all
-
2,186
39,101
79,849
TOTAL FUNDS
323,435
36,851
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,098,921
Restricted funds
Children in need
49,488
Children in need - BYM
9,500
Co op Foundation
3,015
DCMS Youth Investment Fund - CIN
250
Fixed Asset Fund
-
Key fund back on track
45,721
Police & Crime Commission
107,000
Rotherham Safer Partnership
230,966
AHF
20,000
Awards for all
10,000
Hallam FM - Cash for kids
1,300
477,240
TOTAL FUNDS
1,576,161		 Transfers
between
funds
£
51,219
16,267
67,486
-
16,976
(84,462)
-
(67,486)
-
Resources
expended
£
(1,141,919)
(41,675)
(9,500)
(3,015)
(250)
(14,612)
(45,721)
(107,000)
(146,504)
(20,000)
(7,814)
(1,300)
(397,391)
(1,539,310)		 At
31.3.23
£
239,358
69,464
308,822
7,813
41,465
-
2,186
51,464
360,286
Movement
in funds
£
(42,998)
7,813
-
-
-
(14,612)
-
-
84,462
-
2,186
-
79,849
36,851

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Funds

Restricted Funds

o Garfield Weston Foundation - funding to support Rotherham Rise building renovation works o Screwfix Foundation - Kitchen installation

o Sport England - Provision of Yoga for well-being and recovery

o Toy Trust- The purchase of toys for children and young people

o Police and crime commission: C&YP- Working with children and Young people to reduce impact of Domestic Violence, support recovery and prevent future incidents.

o Police and Crime Commission; Male- Working with men affected by Domestic Violence.

o Reaching Communities- Community development and engagement work

Designated funds

The designated funds are unrestricted in nature, these fund have been earmarked by the Trustees in line with the Charity's Reserves Policy. The Charity's reserves consist of 3 months operating costs, staff redundancy and other closure costs.

18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the current and previous year the company held an interest in a dormant subsidiary known as Rotherham Rise (Trading) Limited, a company limited by guarantee. The company guaranteed they would be liable for £1 on winding up of the company.

19. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

With effect from 17 July 2024, the name of the company was changed from Rotherham Rise to Hopian.

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