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HELP4HOMELESSVETeRANS TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 CONTENTS Page Legal and administrative infomiation Trustees, report IrKlependent examinerfs report statement of financial activities Balance sheet 10 Notes to the financial statements 11-16 |Page
HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 Full name: HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS Reglstered Gharity number: 1148155 Registered company number: 08050428 Registered ofllce & princlpal address: Wood House station Road Masborough Rotherham S60 1HF Trustees & Dlrectors: Elizabeth Butcher John Healy Eve Rose Keenan (Resigned May 2026) Andrew Marlin Darren Sidebottom Sarah Sidebottom (Appointed October 2025) Sally Ward (Resigned April 2026) Chair: John Healy Bankers: National Westminster Bank PIC 26 Market Hill Barnsley S70 2QE Independent examiner: Stephanie Tolson Community Accountant Barnsley CVS 23 Queens Road Barnsley S71 IAN |Page
HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 The trustees present their report and financlal statements for the period 01 May 2025 to 30 April 2026. Structure. govemance and management HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS is a registered tharity with the Charty Commission and a company limited by guarantee, governed by its Articles of Association, dated 30th April 2012. The company has no share Cats1 and the liabilrty of e¥h member in the event of winding-up is limited to a sum not exceeding £10. The affair5 of the charity are managèd by the trustees, who may èxerclse all the powers of the charty, through its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Appolntment of trustws The trustees are also directors of the company for the purpose of company law. The trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting. At the Annual General Meets'ng one-lhird of the trustees shall retire from office by rotation, ie those who have teen longest in office since their last appointment or reappointment. The number of trustees shall not be less than three. The trustees who served during the period, to the date of signing the accounts. are lisled on page 3 of this report. Related parties The trustees ¢onsider that Ihere are no retated parties to the charity. Rlsk management The trustees have ultimate responsibility for identrfying and managing risk. The trustees examine the major risks that the charty faces and to put into operation 5yslems so that necessary steps can be taken to lessen these rÈsks. The charty has a risk management policy which is reviewed regularty by the trustees. Charltsble alms and objective9 The objèctives of the charity are.. The rellef of charftable need ol homeless ex•SOfVi¢O Porsonnel, In partlcular but not exclusively by." a) the provlslon of safe andpermanent houslng and thmugh a pmgramme of rewedu¢ation and the teaching of lrfe skills to help th?m back into the community. b) advlce and ¢ounselling lo enable them to address the issues that made them homeless and helping them rfradiust to civilian life through re tralning. Publlc Beneflt In shaping the activities for the year, the trustees have paid due regard lo the public benefit guidance publlshed by the Charity Commission.
HELP4HOMELessvETERANS TRUSTEES, REPORT continued YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 Chairman's Introductlon to the Annual Report From my report to the Trustees of last year that there was change in the air. There most certainly has been for our charity, Help4Homeless Veterans. In the last year we have managed to increase our ir)come through the efforts of our CEO and Trustees by attending events and applying for grants. It has been no mean fèat to achieve, and, in th& end, we did in February 2026 purchase our own property. Over the last five months our CEO and Founder, Tom Wood, along with Trustees Darren, Andy, Sarah and Rich from EfficncY North and an army of workers have transfomied the Wood House. into a 4B house in which we can accommodate homeless veterans. The Official opening will be on 12 June 2026 (the CEO'S birthday)- I was unable to assist in this process having SLrffered a stroke on 20 January 2026. 1 am in full recovery but still in convalescence with some small issues to overcome. On a more positive note, I must offer mln8 and the Trustees congratulations to our CEO.. . Help 4 Homeless Veterans Charity's CEO Steve Bentham-Bates was awarded a lrfetime Achievement Award on 2 October 2025 at the English Veterans Awards in recognition of 53 years, service to the milttary and veterans, communities. Outstanding achievement from age 17 to 70 giving help to fell¢)W V8terans. nd I would also like to give my ihanks for the work done by iwo trustees, who for personal reasons have stood down as trustees Sally Ward and Eve Rose. Eve is to remain connected with the charity by becoming an ambassador for the chanty. Although busy wth the new house. Our CEO has continued lo address the issues of homeless Veterans who have ¢ontacted the charity for help. Numbers remain static over the last year of operations. With the House we start a new chapter of operations. I wll say that should the House ever be full, we as a Charity will continue lo support homeless vethns through ensuring they h8ve accommodation as we continue to do so now as in the past. John Healy B.A (Hons) Chairperson, Hèlp 4 Homeless Veterans CEO'S Annual Report This was the operating year when Help 4 Homeless Veterans upped its game to become a property owner for the first time in our history. Alongside supporting 45 veterans during the period, we created our BUY A BRICK CAMPAIGN. We received a great deal of public support from local companies, meMrS of the publi¢ and Mayorsl Last May we received £20.000 from the outgoing Mayor of Rotherham. Cllr Sheila Cowen, a WRAF veteran herself. Then following on from that Ihe Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr David Leach, a former Light Infantry Soldier chose us as one of his charities. Final amounts will go into May 2026 when he stsnds down. bul another substantial amount is expected. |Page
HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS TRUSTEES, REPORT ¢ontinugd YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 nd We have been busy Since the 2 February refurbishing the house, and we have named it WOOD HOUSE after our Founder Tom Wood MBE. 11 has to be said that wf(hout the help of Efficiency North's Mr Richard Greenwood, who has many years of experience and the numerous company contacts, we would not have been able to bring the house up to the required standard of HMO rules for Rotherham Council to approve it for use as emergency short term accommodation for homeless veterans. The work is almost complete and we anticipate the house being approved for usg by early June 2026. Naturally the purchase and refurbishment and furnishing, although mostly done as cheaply as possible, has reduced our reserves. so we are now into overdrive fundraising and gTant applications. So far, the Veterans Foundation has approved I0 years salary grant beginning in July 2026, which Covers 900A of staff costs. We have 8lso received support from The CEO of Sleep Out and have applications pending elsewhere. This reporting period has been exceptional, because from being a homeless chanty we are now a homeless charity Wlth a home for veteransl Thank you to everyone wtho has supported us in this journoy. Chlef Executive Offlcer, Help 4 Homeless Veterans c.oh Canledeittmo The charity's pollcy on reserves Reserves arè needed to meet the working capitsl requirements of the charlty and to ensure that Help 4 Homeless Veterans is able to continue in the event of a gap in funding. Reserves are also needed to meet all statutory obligations in the event of windin9 up. The trustee5 aim to keep reserves at a level equtvalent to 12 month5. running costs at any one time. At the end of the financial year the actual level of reserves held, represented by unrestricted revenue funds were £39,715 {2025= £159.424). The level of reserves ¢urrently is approximately 7 months running costs. This is due to the recent spending of resetves on the house purchase and refurbishment. During the next financial year the charity expects to increase reserves through grant appltcations and fundraisin9 events. Exemptlons The trustees have tsken advantage of the exemptions available to small companles, including the audit exemption. |Page
HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnu8d YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 Slatement of trustee's responsibllftles Company law requires Ihe truste&s to Ppare financial statements for each finanoal year. vthich give a true and fair view of the state of atfairs of th8 charity at th8 end of the year and of the surplus or deficiency for the year then ended. In preparing those finarla1 st8tem8nt4 trustees are r4uired to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them on a consistent basis, making judgement5 and estimates that are prudent and reasonable. The trustees must also prepare the financial statements on the going conrn basis unless rt is inapppriate to presume that the will contiNe b$InesS. The trustees are responsible for Wng proper accounting records which di5dose, th reasonable accuracy at any time. the financial posmon of the chartty. arKI enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The trustees ar& also responsible for safeguarding the assets of It charity and heno for tsking reasonable steps for the Prevenftn and detedion Offra or other irregularities. Flnanclal Position The financi81 statemerts are set out in pages 910 16. Tr* Statement of Financlal Activities shows a surplus for the year of £27,768 {2025: surplus of £4,251). The totsl furKls at 30 April 2026 starKI at £194,661 {2025." £166,893>. Total funds include balances remaining on restn'cted funds of £0, a general reserve of £39.715 and £154.946 of Designated Funds (Fixed Assets). Small company provlsions: This report has been prepared in accordan th the speGial F1$10n$ for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 20C6. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report ab)ve. Signed on b8ha of tbe charitys tr &ees: Signed Date". 21 May 2026 rlDirectt)r IPage
HELP4HOMELessvETERANS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2028 I report on the accounts of the charity, which are set out on pages 9 to 16. Respective responslbllltles of trustees and examlnor The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsitrflity to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charty Commission (under seckn'on 145{5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attèntlon. Ba$ls of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charbty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'tTue and fair, view and the report is limited to those matt8rs set out in the statement below. Independent examinefs statement In connection wth my examination. no matters hav8 come to my attention which gwes me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006,. or • the accounts do not accord with such records., or • the accounts do not comply vAth relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl examination., or . the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS102). I have no concerns and I have Come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Date.. 21 May 2026 Stephanie Tolson Community Accountant Bamsley CVS 23 Queens Road Barnsley S711AN |Page
HELP4HOMELEssveTERANS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Incorporating an Income & Expendlture Account) YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 2026 Total Funds UnreJirf¢ted Funds De$lgnat•d Funds Restrlcted Fun(ts 2025 Incomlng resources Donations & fundraisir Grants reed Bank interest Total Incomlng resources 54.017 14,359 68,376 33,820 1,527 103,723 57.$59 30,C0 1,527 55,544 4&179 90,893 Resources expended Salaries ojst Rent, rates & utilities Office & admin expense Telephone & Websf(e Room hire Veteran accommodab'on Veteran support Repairs & Maintenance Vel House FumtLure & equip Veterans House Fixtures & Frtbngs Veteran House Equipment Insurance Storage Legal & professional fees Publicity & events Fundraising StS Travel & meetings Accountancy, bookkeeping & payroll Bank charges Depreaation SundTie51mis Total resources expended Net Incomellexpendlturel Transfers befvften funds Total funds brought forward Totsl funds carrfed forward 12 32,719 2,074 1,18J) 32.719 2,074 1.160 38,923 1,112 1,973 472 13,CQ2 4,738 7,558 5Q) 91 6,058 932 697 4,203 1,193 497 1,784 2,435 153 8.527 215 2,239 2,678 293 5,112 697 4,203 1,193 2,131 427 1,954 154 11,452 1,784 2,435 153 7.327 215 2,239 2,678 293 1.200 2,732 253 5,112 25 63,656 6,112 7,187 76,955 86,642 18,112) 1111,597} 159,424 39,715 {5,1121 1.058 40,992 148,461 7,469 27,768 4,251 14 166.893 194,661 182.642 1e6.893 13 154,946 Prior year InMe Included restricted grants of £15,000. All other income was unrestricted. A ¢PariSOn of expenditure to the prior year, by fund, is included in note 4 to the a¢unts. |Page
HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 30 APRIL 2026 2026 2025 Fixed assets Tangible asset8 154,946 Total fixed assets 154,946 Current assets Debtors & prepayments Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets 168.946 168.946 41,176 Llabilitie¥ Creditors & accruals amourts falllng due within one year 1.461 053 Net ¢urr8nt assets 39.715 166.803 Net assets 194.661 166.893 Funds of thè tharlty UnrestriGted funds Designated thnd5 Restrtcted funds 13 39,715 154.946 159,424 7.469 Total funds 194,661 166,893 Exemplion from audlt For th& year ending 30 Ap 2026 the o)mpany was entrfl8d to exenwliDn from urKlersethon 477 of th8 Companies Act 2006 Trlating to small Compan&. DIr)rS, Spon"bIlltieS.' Th8 m8mbers have not r8qulr8d the company to obtain an audit ofits accounts for lh& yearin question in Sc(xdanCe 1 $8clion 476," The directo acknowledge theirSpOnbillfreS forComy1n9 wllh thg requiremeiits of the Act with Spect to a(xounting Trcords 8nd the pparatiOn of accounts. These 8C(x)unts have t)een pr8pared in accorda& with the prnwsnS appIable to companies subi8cI to the small companys regime. The trust88s declare that they have approved the accounts above. Signed on behalf of t charitys trustees.. Slgned Dat8d.' 21 May 2028 J Healy, ChalrlDlrector |Page 10
HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 1. Accounting poll¢les Basis of the preparatlon of thè accounts The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Réporting by Charities- Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportsng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102}, Charities SORP (FRS10211 and the Companies Act 2006. The charity meets the definition of a public benefrt entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical Gost or transaction value, unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s). Income and expenditure has been analysed in the accounts using natural classification, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.6 of the Charities SORP (Smaller Charities). The charity also meets the requirements for exemption from preparing a statement of cash flows. Golng Concern Note The charity has a heathy r8serve and has been successful in accessing grant funding to contribute to running cosls. There arè no material uncertaintie$ at the balance date and the trustees have reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to ¢ontinue in operation for the foreseeable future. The charfty Iherefore continues to adopt the going conc8rn basis in preparing its financial statements. Incomlng re90urce8 All material incomiro resources have been Included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is entitled to the income, when any perf0mlan conditions attached are met, when it is probable that the income will be received and when the amount can te measured reliably. Resources Expended Resources expended have been analysed using natural classification. All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised as a liability Is Incurred. Th8 charity is not reglstered for VAT and accordingly rèsources expended are shown gross of irrecoverable VAT. Donated goods and services Donated facilities and services are recognised in the aocounts at the amount the charity would pay in the open market for a service equivalent to that being donated. when the charity would othetwise have purchased them and the value Can be measured reliably. Donated goods for the charity's own use are recognised as income. at their fair value. The contribution of general volunteers is not r8cognised as income in the charity accounts Flxed Assets & Depreclatlon Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost or valuation less estimated residual value of all tangible fixed assets. with a cost exceeding £1,000, over their expected useful lives. The rates applicable are= Buildings & improvements - 20k on a straight line basis. Equipment. Fixtures & Fittings- 200/0 on a straight line basis. Vehicles - 20 % on a straight line basis In the year of aulsitIon. assets are depreciated for the full ar.
HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 Funds Structure The charity maintains a general unrestricted nd which represents fvnds vthich are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Restricted funds have been provided to the chartty for particular purposes and may only be spent for the purposes for which they w8re given. Any balan remaining outstanding on a restricted fund at Ihe end of the year is carried forward as a balance on the fund, unless pemiission has been given by the fvnder to remove the restriction on the balance outstsnding. Funds relating to capital expenditur8 are transferred to a designated fund against which depreciation 15 charged. 2. Income from Donatlons & Fundralslng 2026 Total Funds 21725 Total Fd$ Unrestrlct Funds Restrlcted Fun General Donations Fundraising & Evènts Buy a Bnck Campaign 39.409 14,608 39,409 14,608 14,359 45. 12,194 14,359 Totsl $4,017 14,359 68,376 57,559 All prior year Donations and Fundraising income is unrestricted. 3. Grants Received 2026 Totsl Funds 2025 Total Funds Unrgstricted Fund¥ Rgstri¢ted Funds The Veterans, Foundation Farm Therapy The Veterans. Foundation Fuel grant The Veterans, Foundation general purpose The VeteTans' Foundation Veterans Support ABF General Purpose Morrisons Foundab'on RMBC Mayots Grant 5,000 5,&)0 5.C4JO 5,000 10,000 10.CrfJO 23,820 10,000 23,820 Total 33,820 33,820 30,CNJO The prior year grants from ABF and the Veterans Foundation for Veterans Support were unrestricted. All other prior year grants are restricted funds. |Page 12
HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 4. Analy81s ol Expendlture by Fund 2026 2025 Unrestricted Funds: Salaries cost Rent, rates & Untile8 Office & admin exp6nse Telephone &Websfte Roryn hire Vetsran accomrntrdation Veteran support Repaits & maSnlgnarKe Vetsrars House Fumiture & equlxnenlvetsfans House Equiprnent Insuranc8 Slotage Legal & professional fees publ & e¥nts Fundraiying costs Travel & meetings Account, bDJkkeepirYJ & payrc41 Bank charges Depreciats'on Itksignated Fund81 Sundrslmi8C Totsl 32,719 2,074 1.1 38,923 1,112 1,973 472 9,236 1,287 7,558 697 1,941 2,131 427 1.954 1,784 2,435 153 7.327 215 2,239 2,678 293 5,112 11.452 906 2.678 253 25 68,708 77,528 Restricted Funds: Veteran Accomodal Veteran support Fumiture & equiprnenl Veterans House Fixtuies & frttings Veteran$ House PublirAty & events Fundrai8ing Costs Travel & meetings Total 3,8 3,451 403 91 4,203 1,193 7,187 9.114 IFa9e 13
HELP4HOMELESSVETERAN8 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEMTS contlnued YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 S. Debtors 2026 2025 Prepayments Totsl 6. Creditors 2026 2025 Creditors & accrua15 PAYE liablllty 950 511 1,153 Total 1.461 2,053 7. Flxed Assets Equlpmgn( Fixturgs & Flttlngs Bulldlng8 & Improv•m•nt8 Vehlc1•5 T¢)tsl 01-May-2025 Additions Dispo8a18 as @ 30-Apr-2026 149,443 10,615 160,058 149,443 10,615 160,058 Deprgciation as @ 01-May-2025 Disposals Charge this period as @ 31PApr-2026 2,989 2,989 2,123 2.123 5,112 5,112 Net book value as @ 30-Apr-2026 146,454 8.492 154,946 as @ 30.Apr-2025 8. Property owned by the Charlty In February 2026 the Charty purchased a freehold property in Rotherham which will be used to provide temporarylemergency accommodation for homeless veterans. The purchase price was £147,500, wth associated kgal fees of £1,943. IPage 14
HELP4HOMELESSVETERANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continuèd YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026 9. Trustees, remuneration, beneftts and expenses Other than reimbursement of items purchased on behalf ofthe charity, there were no payments, remuneration or benefrts made to trustses in this or in the previous accounting period. 10. Related party transactlons There were no related paty trsnsactions, in this or In the previous 8ccountlng perfod. 11. Independent examlnatlon and accountancy service5 During the period, the total cost of the independent examination, accountancy, b(kkeepIng and payroll servIs, provided by BCVS, was £2,678 {2025.' £2,604). 12.Staff costs and numbers 2026 2025 Total Salaries Cost The average numb8r of employees during the year was 1 {2025'. 2). 13.Movement in Funds Oponlng balance Incomlng (Resourcos Fund rn8our¢e8 èxptndèdl Tran8forn Closlng balance Unrg8trictrd Funds: General Fund 159,424 55,544 {63,6581 {111,5971 39.715 159,424 55.544 163,6561 1111.5971 39.715 Deslgnated Fund8: Fixed Assets 15,112) 160,058 154.946 {5.112 160.058 154,946 Rostrictgd Funds- Veterans, Foundation - Fami Th8rapy Veterans, Foundation - Vetemn Support Veterans, Foundation - Fuel Morrisons Foundation Buy a Brick Campaign RMBC Mayors Grant 4,778 591 2,100 {5001 {S91) 14,278) I2,1C} Is,3) {4,604} 1380) {13,9791 1320) {23,5001 10,000 14.359 23,820 7.469 48.179 17.18n 148,461} TOTAL 166.893 103.723 {75.955) 194.681 IPage 15
HELP4HOMELESSVEfERANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued YEAR ENDED JO APRIL 2026 14. Fund transfors £4,278 was transferred from the Farm Therapy project restricted fund to general funds as the project was complete. £2,100 was transferred from the Fuel Bill support grant restricted fund to general funds as the project was complete. £160.058 was transferred from Restricted Funds (£42,083) and General Funds (£117,975) to designated fijnds for the purchase of Fixed Assets as follows.. Purchase of Veterans House £147,500 Associated legal Fees wilh House purchase £1.943 Fire Alami system in Veterans House £7,676 French doors in Veterans House £1,500 Gazebo £1,439 15.Re8trlcted Funds Veterans, Foundatlon - Farm Thera which is now complete. Pro grant to support the Farm Therapy Project, Veterans, Foundation - Veteran Su rt- a grant to contribut8 to Vetsran a¢commodatbon costs and household equipment. Grant fulty spent. ans, F nd Fuel Grant - to provide individual fuel support grants of £100 to veterans struggling to cover the high ¢osl of gas and electricity over the wint8r period. The granl has n¢)w closed and the balan transferred to general funds. Morrisons Foundation- a grant towards rnf[re, ti>Xures and frttings for the new Veterans house. This grant was fully sp8nt. Rotherh mMBCMa grant was fully spent. ors Fun a grant towards the purchase of the Veterans House. This RuwllGLkn- An appeal for donations towards the purchase of thè Veterans House. These donations have been fully spent. |Page 16