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2025-12-31-accounts

HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2025

Our purpose: to enable churches together to transform our city with the love and power of Jesus Christ

Charity registered in England & Wales charity nr. 1155912

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Contents

Contents
Section Page
Key Contacts, Legal and Administrative 3
Trustees Annual Report
Introduction, Our Objectives, Fulflling our Aims 4
Main Activities of the Charity during the Year 6
Structure Governance and Management 16
Closing remarks from chair of trustees 18
Trustees’ annual report 19
Report of the Independent Examiner 20
Financial Statements
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA)
21
Balance Sheet 22
Notes to the Financial Statement 23

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Key Contacts, Legal and Administrative

Correspondence & Media

Correspondence Address The Halo Centre, Progress Way, Binley Industrial Estate, Coventry, CV3 2NT Phone 07563 902 904 Email andrew.hillier@hopecoventry.org.uk Web hopecoventry.org.uk Socials facebook.com/HopeCoventryChurches instagram.com/hopecoventry bsky.app/profle/hopecoventry.org.uk uk.linkedin.com/company/hopecoventry

Legal & Administrative

Charity Name HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity Number 1155912 Registered Office The Halo Centre, Progress Way, Binley Industrial Estate, Coventry, CV3 2NT Trustees[Mrs Esther Storey (Vice Chair) ] Mr Andrew Hillier Pastor Eniiwaju Etomi Mr Angus Ormes Mr Andrew Simpkins (Chair) Mr John Scouller Mrs Adele Harris Rev Josh Maynard Mr Daniel Mouteu Bankers[Lloyds Bank ] High Street Coventry Independent Examiner[Gavin Kibble MBE, ACMA ] McGlone Wardzynski Limited The Halo Centre, Progress Way, Coventry CV3 2NT

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Trustees’ Annual Report

Introduction

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. 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).

Our Objectives and Activities

AIMS

HOPE Coventry’s aims and objectives are primarily to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Charity’s Statement of Faith, in particular

but not exclusively, by:

a) proclaiming Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature in Coventry,

Warwickshire and beyond.

b) demonstrating, promoting and encouraging Christian values including dignity,

empowerment and partnership to all people in Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

It also aims to relieve poverty, need and sickness in Coventry and elsewhere as the trustees decide, through the provision of education and practical action, working with those affected either directly or through relevant relief agencies.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Principle activities

The Charity’s principal activities are:

● Operating a befriending service and support groups for vulnerable and isolated older people (Good Neighbours Coventry).

● Operating Coventry Debt Centre (a branch of CAP: Christians Against Poverty.)

● Providing prayer and a listening ear in the city (HOTS) for anyone who wants it, including for healing and life circumstances.

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Our Objectives and Activities (continued)

● Providing local church and charity leaders with connection opportunities, including through hosting twice-yearly conferences (HOPE Leaders’ Gathering), Regional Leaders’ Prayer Gatherings, the Great Gospel Giveaway and City Praise & Prayer events.

● Providing high-quality fortnightly newsletters and regular social media posts with information about churches’ and Christian organisations’ work in the city and beyond.

● Connecting members of the public, professionals, local & national organisations through specialist signposting, e.g. to sources of food, social groups, niche funding options, and ways to volunteer.

● Offering free training to the general public, volunteers, and other local charities & organisations.

● Providing Christian youth leaders and young people with regular networking opportunities (quarterly), facilitating training, prayer and joint events (such as Youth City Praise and Prayer, Coventry Youth Conference, and facilitating the Coventry No More Knives tour).

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Main Activities of the Charity During the Year

The charity continued to sustain its commitments and respond to societal needs in the city. We are located at The Halo Centre, a charity hub including Coventry Foodbank, Feed the Hungry, Hope into Action: Coventry, Gain UK, and HOPE Coventry.

We have 16 part time staff (7.79 full time equivalent) working across four projects. We have 400+ volunteers from all backgrounds serving 700+ clients from befriending to debt relief, offering prayer, to providing events across the city.

HOPE Coventry has continued to grow throughout 2025. More churches of different types, and broader communities, have become involved in Building Partnerships, Speaking Out, and Giving Hope with us. In this challenging financial, environmental and spiritual climate, the need for each project has grown. More older people are isolated and require friendship; more families are in debt; more youth are struggling with wellbeing; more people need prayer. We are privileged to provide support to those in need, thanks to hundreds of volunteers, grants of all sizes, and church support & prayer.

Please get involved if you feel able to help. office@hopecoventry.org.uk / 07563 902 904

THANK YOU

Thank you to the following churches for supporting us financially this year, including: All Saints Allesley, Coventry Chinese Christian Church, City Church Coventry, CLM, Coventry Elim, Foleshill Baptist Church, Heartbeat Church, Hebron Christian Fellowship, Jubilee Church, Lawrence Saunders Road Baptist Church, Manor Court Baptist Church, Meredith Road Baptist Church, Mosaic Church, NG Church Network, Christ Church Cheylesmore, Quinton Park Baptist Church, Redeemed Christian Church of God, St Barbara’s Earlsdon, St. Bartholomew’s Binley, St George’s Coundon, St James Styevechale, St. James Fletchamstead, St Laurence’s Foleshill, St Mary’s Walsgrave, the Bridge Benefice, Vineyard Church, Walsgrave Baptist Church, Well of Life.

Thank you to churches who have supported us in-kind with venues or other resourcing, including: St Clare’s at the Cathedral, ICC Keresley, St Martin’s Finham, Woodside Avenue Methodist Church, St Mark’s, St Christopher’s Allesley Park, Bethel Church, Mosaic Church, Canley Community Church, and Queens Road Baptist Church.

Thank you also to all the individuals who have supported us directly, organised fundraisers, and contributed to our crowdfunding campaigns.

HOPE Coventry Newsletter

Our fortnightly newsletter, aimed at the general public, has 1453 subscribers, many of whom send the newsletter on to wider contacts. Each edition usually has around 30 different stories, with the aim that at least one item will be relevant and actionable for everyone who subscribes. We advertise local church & charity vacancies and volunteer opportunities at no cost, and share details of a broad variety of free local & online training courses. We share uplifting case studies, encourage use of free resources, and publicise nearby social, cultural & support events.

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“It sounds a bit sad, but receiving the HOPE Coventry newsletter is genuinely one of the highlights of my month!” - subscriber comment at an event

In addition to the main fortnightly newsletter, we have a church & local organisation leaders’ newsletter (for 238 subscribers) sent out monthly. This enables us to offer targeted support to local leaders, such as signposting to legislation around venue security for religious buildings, or invitations to leaders-only events.

We also have an active youth leaders’ newsletter, informing 86 local youth leaders about support available to them and their young people.

Partnership working

The trustees intend to continue HOPE Coventry’s current activities, whilst also seeking further ways and initiatives, in response to partnership with churches, to achieve its aims and objectives. We have worked in partnership with 110+ churches from all denominations in the city, and the following organisations:

Official Affiliates:

Other organisations we have worked with in 2025 include:

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Main Activities of the Charity During the Year (cont.)

Good Neighbours Coventry

Good Neighbours supported 774 older people directly during 2025 to find friendship, and to be safe & well. We have older people, volunteers, and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds and faiths who come together to serve the city with friendship. We specifically search for befrienders who will meet housebound individuals’ requests, such as a Punjabi speaking volunteer, an evening visitor, or a chess-playing volunteer.

We thoroughly assessed 242 older people’s needs through 60-90 minute-long 1:1 home visits. 104 older people were introduced to a new trained, bespokely-chosen volunteer, and around 350 older people receive monitored befriending support in any given month . We continued to run 5 groups ourselves (two for people living with memory loss and their carers; three for older men struggling with their mental health). Our printed Activity Guides (signposting older people to 680+ local social & support groups) were also distributed to over 7000 people.

152 people attended Good Neighbours initial volunteer training over 54 sessions in 2025, at a wide variety of in-person training sessions, as well as on Zoom webinar sessions. Sessions were provided on weekdays and weekends, daytimes and evenings.

Highlights of the year included:

In September 2025, we launched the newly publicly searchable Activity Guides database

(hopecoventry.short.gy/activities) with an accompanying instructions sheet

(hopecoventry.short.gy/activitiesuserguide) for those who are less tech literate. This enables social workers, occupational therapists, social prescribers, families and individuals to find particularly niche social groups for over 50s in a couple of clicks. Over 1000 groups have now been mapped with accurate contact details, prices & times, with 680 groups still active.

‘The best part of the job is seeing an older person and a volunteer really connecting at an introduction’ Good Neighbours coordinator

“When Hardeep* (90, disabled & housebound) heard I was going to an event to talk about Good Neighbours befriending, he became lyrical and wanted me to convey his thoughts. No-one who was not housebound, he claimed, could understand how much it meant to have a befriender drop in for a lengthy chat each week. Further than that, he identified the Good Neighbours team’s incredible skill in matching two people who would ‘click’ so well. I completely endorse his comments.” - Hardeep’s Good Neighbours befriender volunteer

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Our Memory Lane group activities fulfil physical, mental, emotional and social needs, from chair aerobics to exercise the body but also jogging memories through music, to carer support slots.

“I’ve been part of this special group for just over 12 months and whenever or whatever activity we do - arty, musical, quizzes, mini golf - you definitely see a difference and feel an upbeat atmosphere.” Memory Lane attendee

Photo: Memory Lane & befriending participants enjoying physical games at our Christmas party, December 2025

Grants and Funding for Good Neighbours

The Good Neighbours project has received significant funding from Coventry City Council since 2016 as the main contributory funder. During 2025, Good Neighbours received grant continuations from Coventry Council as they were unable to run their tendering process due to discussions with the ICB. The continued support of the council during this time has been invaluable to continuing the project. At the end of December 2025, Good Neighbours were delighted to receive a grant from the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund of £80,000 a year for 4 years. We are so thankful to them for the grant, and for offering support and constructive feedback during the grant application process, they have been great to work with. We also received £10,000 from Coventry Building Society to support our work in the CV6 area. Good Neighbours received small grants to publicise the benefits of vaccinations and cancer screenings for older people, as well as accessing Talking Therapies. We received a contribution to support our men’s work from Birmingham Church of England Diocese, and Coventry Solihull and Warwickshire Fund. Small grants from Bentley and Sports England have supported our Memory Lane Cafes. We are also grateful for contributions from Cole Charitable Trust, Sainsburys, Baron Davenport’s Charitable Trust, and 29th May 1961 Fund.

Many churches also make in-kind contributions to Good Neighbours, and advertise our volunteering opportunities, and have members who take on befriending roles. Churches on their own would not be able to support the clients with the level of vulnerable Good Neighbours is regularly able to help, by working together we can reduce loneliness and isolation across Coventry.

We produce detailed quarterly monitoring reports for the Good Neighbours Coventry project, highlighting growth, challenges, new ways of working, testimonials, impact statistics, and how our work aligns with proven research and health initiatives. Please contact the team if you would like to read any of these funder reports.

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Main Activities of the Charity During the Year (cont.)

Christians Against Poverty Coventry

This year, our Christians Against Poverty team have supported 39 regular clients (households) across Coventry, and met with an additional 146 clients through drop-ins at Foodbanks & community centres. Most of these 146 clients have been as part of a trial pilot project we have led with CAP's head office in Bradford. This trial is proving very rewarding, as we seek to explore ways to serve some clients more quickly and efficiently to meet their specific needs.

The trial has meant the CAP team could meet people at drop-ins or via other referrers (such as social prescribers and family hubs) who wouldn't normally connect with CAP. For example, many people are too nervous to call the central helpline, or they simply have no idea CAP’s help exists. Meeting these people at a neutral venue or via an intermediary means we can connect more simply. The trial has also enabled us to support people whose debts are small, or who are simply in danger of falling into debt without support (due to lack of budgeting skills and/or not accessing all funds they are entitled to). This pilot has prevented debts from escalating into serious issues.

Gerald* had been struggling with debt for years, particularly after suffering a stroke which left him with ongoing memory difficulties. Since meeting him, we’ve helped him set up payments for all his bills and contacted his creditors on his behalf. With additional support around his complex health needs, he has also received help with his council tax debt. Gerald now has clarity, peace of mind, and a clear plan in place to move towards becoming debt free.

Jane* was referred to us by a friend who had worked with CAP. Her finances were out of control, and she was not paying any bills. She had bailiffs at her door and she was petrified. We helped her apply for benefits that she was entitled to, set up payments for her ongoing bills and we supported her through the process of applying for a Debt Relief Order. Jane is now debt free! She said it feels like a weight has been lifted and she is now in control of her finances.

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The CAP Coventry project received a grant from Skipton Building Society to support the Debt Centre in 2025. With a projected deficit for 2026, we will be focusing on fundraising in the coming months. We are thankful to all the churches and individuals who support us. This makes the CAP Debt Centre in Coventry unique, it is a genuine city wide church endeavour, rather than being based at a single church and we would not be able to provide the service we do without the support of churches around the city, by working together we can offer expert support to those in need.

Youth City Praise and Prayer

Youth City Praise and Prayer (launched in 2024 at the request of local young people) has continued to grow and impact young people in Coventry in 2025. Two events were held in 2025, with approximately 450 young people attending each.

Youth City Praise and Prayer offers an opportunity for Christian young people across Coventry to gather together to connect with one another, worship together and pray in unity. Young people are excited about the opportunity to worship collectively with other churches, to hear what God is saying to them, and to step out and live boldly as young Christians in this generation.

Youth City Praise and Prayer is designed to strengthen and support the wonderful youth work already taking place across Coventry. Youth Leaders have been incredibly positive about Youth City Praise and Prayer, and its impact on the young people they support.

New church youth groups attended Youth City Praise and Prayer throughout 2025, and we are keen to connect with more through 2026.

Feedback from 2025 Youth City Praise and Prayer events:

“I thought it was absolutely amazing to see young people leading.”

“It was just really fulfilling to feel strong again in God's presence and be filled with his power and security.”

“It was super fun being able to worship with other young people who truly want a deeper relationship with him. The worship was so amazing and even the worship post session.”

“My faith has been renewed and I found that there is such joy found in worshipping with others even if you’re not close with them or don't know them at all.”

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Youth City Praise and Prayer Worship Collective

In September 2025, together with Youth for Christ and the Diocese of Coventry’s Growing Faith project, we launched the Youth City Praise and Prayer Worship Collective. This developing community gives young people aged 16+ with a gift and calling to worship to be encouraged, equipped and strengthened alongside the discipleship they receive from their church.

The collective is a small but growing group of young people sharing their passion and heart for Jesus through music. Members are supported and encouraged by young worship leaders, and when ready, given the opportunity to be part of the worship team at other events - including Youth City Praise and Prayer and Coventry Youth Conference. Individual churches could not offer events on this scale, and be able to engage with as broad a church spectrum but by working together we can offer valuable worship opportunities to young people, who become aware of how many others around the city share their beliefs, something so encouraging for them as they navigate life in school.

Coventry Youth Conference

Coventry Youth Conference launched in 2025, in response to young people and youth leaders seeing an opportunity to be equipped, inspired and commissioned to reach their communities with the Gospel. 200 young people from churches across the city took part in the full day event comprising of worship, hearing from the Bible, and practical training in evangelism.

There has been a significant move of God amongst Gen Z. Young people are eager to know about God, reading the Bible more, and asking questions. Coventry Youth Conference equipped and encouraged young people to be able to share their story with their friends and communities, in faith that God will use them in wonderful ways to bring His Kingdom to Coventry. The event was a blessing to young people and youth leaders alike, with feedback including:

"The whole day was very enjoyable”

"It was eye-opening. It was easy to understand everything that they said and it was fast paced. It was good for my brain. I liked the length of the break out groups and that we moved to different rooms."

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“I thought the seminars were great and well presented and the worship was inspiring. I will be encouraging a larger group of young people to attend next time.”

No More Knives Tour

The No More Knives Tour (part of The Message Trust) visited 4 specifically selected Coventry schools in March 2025. In partnership with West Midlands Police, Coventry City Council, Child Friendly Cov, WMCA Violence Reduction Partnership and local churches, the tour visited 4460 young people across Blue Coat School Coventry, West Coventry Academy, Coundon Court School, and Sidney Stringer Academy.

The tour was an incredible success, with 92.09% young people agreeing or strongly agreeing that the session has been useful (approx 4107 young people), and 93.19% young people agreeing or strongly agreeing that the session would help them make the right choice to not carry a knife (approx 4156 young people).

The sessions combine factual information, real life testimonies and engaging music to encourage young people to reflect on the dangers and ramifications of carrying a knife. The tour also aims to establish positive relationships between local schools and churches. Local youth leaders are invited to the school sessions to share information about their youth group, and information cards were given out to all young people with a QR code to access our online database of local youth groups.

Healing on The Streets (HOTS)

Healing on the Streets Coventry is a volunteer-led project which continued to have a great impact in 2025, offering a listening ear and prayer for any passers-by facing family challenges, loss, housing needs and more. Many participants reported experiencing peace, encouragement and a renewed sense of hope, with some taking steps towards faith and deeper connection with church. The team meet twice-monthly on Saturday lunchtimes in Coventry city

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centre. We connected interested people to local churches by giving out the cards with a QR code link to search.

Across the year, there were over 360 prayer encounters, averaging about 14 prayers per session. One bumper session at May's MotoFest event involved 31 encounters in an hour and a half!

The volunteer team has grown to 18 members, from a wide variety of local churches. We extended the session lengths in October 2025 to respond to the growing need for prayer, enabled by the bigger team.

The HOTS music group was a real feature with up to 6 musicians playing worship music. This really drew people to stop and listen, and resulted in conversations and prayers.

The HOTS Facebook page has continued to publish uplifting stories and testimonials after each session. HOTS is joined by Christians from different churches around the city, allowing those with a heart for this sort of ministry to get involved.

Great Gospel Giveaway

We were privileged to be approached by Bible Society, YWAM, Hope Together and Hope for Every Home to pilot the Great Gospel Giveaway in Coventry. This initiative seeks to resource and empower local churches to place copies of the Gospel of Mark into the hands of people across their neighbourhoods and communities who are open to discovering more about the Bible, Jesus and the Church.

We chose to pilot this initiative in the west of Coventry, working collaboratively with 10 churches in the area. Through these partnerships, around 2,000 copies of the Gospel of Mark have already been given away throughout 2025, with many more still to be distributed. Churches have engaged in a wide variety of approaches, including door knocking, hosting and attending summer events, and simply creating space for meaningful conversations with people passing through church grounds.

We have been greatly encouraged by the stories emerging from this initiative. There have been accounts of healings, answers to prayer, and 23 individuals making decisions to follow Jesus. These testimonies highlight both the openness within our communities and the impact of equipping churches to step out in faith together.

Building on the success of this pilot, we are excited about the opportunity to expand the Great Gospel Giveaway across the whole city in 2026, enabling more churches to participate and more people to encounter the message of Jesus.

City Praise and Prayer

2024 was a year of firsts for City Praise & Prayer, with gatherings taking place in the Cathedral for the first time, and the launch of Regional City Praise & Prayer events across the city. Building on that foundation, 2025 became a year of growth. We returned to the Cathedral in November, where even more people gathered (close to 900) together to lift the name of Jesus high and to pray for and from our city in a powerful and unifying time.

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The Regional gatherings (bringing together churches in the North, South, East, West, and Centre of the city) have continued to develop and are now an established and anticipated part of the calendar, with growing expectation and a vision to see them expand further in 2026. This growth has also been evident in our central gatherings. In June 2025, we filled CLM church to capacity, leading us to take an exciting step forward by planning to host the June 2026 City Praise & Prayer event in the Butterworth Hall, with its 1300-seat capacity, creating more space for Christians from denominations across the city to gather in worship and prayer.

Leaders’ Gatherings

HOPE Coventry has continued to play a key role in connecting and strengthening relationships between church leaders across the city throughout 2025. Our Leaders’ Gatherings in May and October were both very well attended, welcoming between 75–100 leaders from a wide range of churches, charities, and organisations. These gatherings remain a vital space for encouragement, shared vision, and collaboration. They also enable local projects to showcase their work to leaders via information stalls.

In May 2025, we were pleased to present the outcomes of the Church Activity Mapping Project, delivered in partnership with the Local Authority Family Hubs and the Gather Movement. The findings highlighted the significant impact churches are already having across Coventry, as well as identifying clear opportunities for deeper partnership with Family Hubs and other local organisations. This has helped to further shape conversations around how churches can continue to serve and support their communities effectively. We individually interviewed over 90 churches which are delivering more than 926 different services to support their community (on the topics of homelessness, wellbeing, food security, and support for children & families).

Our October 2025 gathering provided an opportunity to celebrate and share updates from across our key projects, including Good Neighbours, CAP, Healing on the Streets, Youth City Praise & Prayer, Coventry Youth Conference, and the Great Gospel Giveaway. It was inspiring to showcase the breadth of work taking place across the city, and particularly encouraging to see the level of partnership between churches, charities, and organisations working together to make a difference.

Regional Leaders’ Prayer Gatherings across the five areas of the city (North, South, East, West and Central) have continued to grow, not only in consistency but also in depth. Meeting on average four times a year, these gatherings have seen stronger relationships develop, with leaders increasingly supporting one another through prayer, collaboration, and shared mission. There is a growing sense of unity and momentum, and we are excited to build on this strong foundation in 2026.

Youth leadership connections have also continued to strengthen. Both the Youth City Praise & Prayer and Coventry Youth Conference planning teams now include representatives from 5–7 different churches, reflecting an encouraging increase in partnership. Alongside this, we hosted three Youth Leaders’ Gatherings during 2025, creating space for representatives from over 20 churches to connect, share ideas, and support one another. These times together have been highly valued and continue to contribute to a more joined-up and collaborative approach to youth ministry across Coventry.

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Structure, Governance and Management

HOPE Coventry became a registered charitable incorporated organisation on the 24[th] February 2014. Prior to that date, it had operated as an unincorporated voluntary body from 17[th] November 2013. The assets of this body were transferred to HOPE Coventry on incorporation.

Appointment for trustees

Appointments are made following application, skills assessment and willingness to support the objectives of the charity, and adherence to the statement of faith.

Newly appointed trustees are provided with a copy of the governing document and the latest set of published accounts. Questions regarding the charity’s activities, assets or funding can be asked at any time or at trustees' meetings.

The trustees are responsible for the strategic management of HOPE Coventry, the management of its funds, the preparation and management of the budget and for advising and reporting on all HOPE Coventry’s operational activities. Only the trustees have the right to vote in the charity’s decision-making process.

Trustee remuneration

No trustees received any remuneration from the charity (2024 : £nil). Four of the trustees are leaders of churches which, together, have donated £12,725 (2024 : 14,150) to the work of the charity.

Volunteers

The charity is indebted to the many hundreds of volunteers who ensure that the services provided by the charity continue to provide vital services to people across Coventry.

Risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular, those relating to operations and finances of the charity. They are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

  1. An annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties the charity faces.

  2. The establishment of policies, system and procedures to mitigate the risks identified in the annual review and

  3. The implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise.

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Safeguarding

HOPE Coventry recognises the importance of safeguarding in its work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We follow the requirements of UK legislation in relation to vulnerable adults, children and young people, and the best practice standards advice of thirtyone:eight, an established charity committed to assisting churches and Christian organisations with safeguarding, with whom we have taken membership. All staff are all required to take safeguarding training on a regular basis.

At HOPE Coventry, we deeply care about the safety and wellbeing of every person connected - whether staff, volunteers, clients, guests or partners. We ensure that our safeguarding policy and procedures are clear, robust and regularly reviewed.

The HOPE Coventry board of trustees reviews the safeguarding policy and procedures annually, while managers ensure that safeguarding features in every 1 to 1 line management conversation and quarterly project meeting. All members of staff and volunteers are safely recruited; completing training, a DBS check and ongoing professional development relating to safeguarding.

The safeguarding team regularly meet to review and act upon any current client concerns, with ongoing referrals being made to relevant organisations including Adult Social Care, the police or other services as necessary. Due to the high level of training and awareness, staff and volunteers are confidently able to identify any safeguarding issues clients are facing and quickly refer to our safeguarding team.

Safeguarding training

All volunteers are required to undertake safeguarding training while representing HOPE Coventry. During 2025, 39 volunteers from across our different projects attended HOPE Coventry safeguarding training over 7 sessions, with more volunteers sending us proof of attending recent equivalent safeguarding training from e.g. workplaces or churches. Overall, attendees reported finding our safeguarding training useful and learnt information highly relevant for their volunteering:

‘Very interesting session. Thank you. Enjoyed face to face training, I find that helpful.’

‘Thank you for the safeguarding session. I think it is important to share experiences within the group and this was done very well. The content and delivery of the session were excellent.’

‘It helped me realise the importance of being a volunteer. That my presence helps the person share concerns that I can pass onto the appropriate persons. The course leader was pleasant, informative and very knowledgeable.’

Fundraising

HOPE Coventry relies on the dedication of its staff to raise funds. They adhere to strict guidelines, to ensure that the donor experience is a clear, fair and unobtrusive experience. Every possible measure is taken to ensure that personal data is stored correctly to comply with current legislation.

Public benefit

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In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit including the guidance "Public Benefit: Running a Charity (PB2)". The Charity relies on donations and grants to provide services to its beneficiaries.

Financial review

During the period, HOPE Coventry's income amounted to £243,169 (2024: £295,050). Expenses amounted to £277,691 (2024: £248,793) giving rise to a deficit of £34,522 (2024 surplus £46,257).

Reserves policy

The trustees have a policy of not entering into financial commitments without knowing where the funding will come from. In view of that, the aim is to maintain cash reserves equivalent to at least three months expenditure of the general fund, or an estimate of the closure costs (staff redundancy etc.) of the charity, whichever is higher. Where staff are funded by a restricted fund, a similar policy will be adopted for cash held in the restricted fund.

On 31st December 2025, the total funds available were £194,647 (2024 £229,168), of which £79,567 (2024 : £79,792) was unrestricted and £115,080 (2024: £149,376) was restricted. Total funds equate to approximately 8 months of expenditure (2024 : 11 months).

Closing Remarks from Chair of Trustees

It continues to be a great delight to see so many churches truly working together to transform the City of Coventry with the love and power of Jesus Christ.

Alongside our small staff team, many people from churches right across the city have volunteered to demonstrate the Kingdom of God through generous acts of service, love and kindness by delivering the various projects we have highlighted above. I am so grateful that we can work together for the benefit of the city. We deliberately seek for the trustee board to have a mixture of current Coventry church leaders and others from the church community with relevant experience and expertise, and I know they all join me in extending our thanks to all that have worked so tirelessly during the year.

As we continue to operate our projects through 2026 and beyond, I pray that we will be able to extend the partnerships between church communities, speak out for those in the city that we seek to serve and, as our name suggests, bring Hope to all with the love of Jesus Christ.

Andrew Simpkins Chair of Trustees

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Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees 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) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"

The 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 charity 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

  1. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

  2. observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;

  3. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

  4. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.

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 Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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.

The trustee’s report was approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on the Board's behalf by

Andrew Simpkins, Chair of Trustees.

22nd April 2026

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of HOPE Coventry CIO

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 which are set out on pages 22-33.

Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner

The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considering 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 a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention:

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Canon Gavin Kibble MBE, ACMA

McGlone Wardzynski Limited The Halo Centre, Progress Way Coventry CV3 2NT

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Statement of Financial Activities

(Incorporating an income and expenditure account)

For the year ending 31[st] December 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
Note £
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and Legacies
3		 23,819
69,639
93,458
128,645
Charitable Activities
4		 3,277
142,303
145,580
160,753
Income from investments
5		 4,131
-
4,131
4,014
Other income
6		 -
-
-
1,637
Total income 31,227
211,942
243,169
295,050
Expenditure
Raising Funds
7		 3,856
1,330
5,186		 4,707
Charitable Activities
Support costs for charitable activities
8		 57,915
208,866
266,781		 238,209
Other costs
9		 3,671
2,053
5,724		 5,877
Total expenditure 65,442
212,249
277,691
248,793
Excess of income over expenditure (34,215)
(307)
(34,522)
46,257
Transfer between funds
16		 33,990
(33,990)
-
-
Net movement in funds (225)
(34,296)
(34,522)
46,257
Total fund brought forward
16		 79,792
149,376
229,168
182,911
Total funds carried forward
16		 79,567
115,080
194,647
229,168

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Balance Sheet

As at 31[st] December 2025

Note
2025		 2025
2024		 2024
£ £
£		 £
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets 11 - -
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand 192,762
226,271
Debtors 12
5,266
6,697
Total Current Assets 198,028 232,968
Current Liabilities falling due <1 year 13 (3,381) (3,799)
Net Current Assets 194,647 229,168
Net Assets 194,647 229,168
Funds
Unrestricted Funds 16 79,567 79,792
Restricted Funds 16 115,080 149,376
Total Funds 194,647 229,168

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the trustees on 22nd of April 2026.

_________ Andrew Simpkins Chair of Trustees

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

1: Statutory Information

HOPE Coventry is a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England and Wales. The charity's registered number and registered office address can be found on Page 3.

2: 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'. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

.

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

2: Accounting Policies - continued

Government Grants

Government grants received are recognised at the point of receipt. Government grants are shown separately.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 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.

Tangible fixed assets

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

Computers 20%

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Expenses are inclusive of VAT where applicable.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

2: Accounting Policies - continued

Foreign currencies

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure and consider this sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

Debtors and creditors receivable/payable within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and cash on deposit.

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
3 Donations and Legacies £
£
£
£
Donations and gifts 24,157
64,036
88,193
121,948
Tax recovered on giving (338)
5,604
5,266
6,697
23,819
69,639
93,458
128,645
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
4
Income from Charitable
Activities		 £
£
£
£
Grants : Provision of Aid 3,277
45,306
48,583
64,756
Local Government Grants :
Provision of Aid		 -
96,997
96,997
95,997
3,277
142,303
145,580
160,753
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
5 Income from Investments £
£
£
£
Bank / Deposit Interest 4,131
-
4,131
4,014
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
6 Other Income £
£
£
£
Other Income -
-
-
1,637
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
7 Raising Funds £
£
£
£
Fundraising publicity -
1,330
1,330		 427
Fundraising consultancy 3,856
-
3,856		 4,280
3,856
1,330
5,186
4,707

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Notes to the Financial Statements – continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

for the Year Ended31 December 2025
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
8
Expenditure on Charitable
Activities		 £
£
£
£
Salary Costs 44,447
181,558
226,005
195,120
Depreciation and impairment -
-
-
396
CAP Fees -
6,900
6,900
6,000
Consultancy Fees -
-
-
50
Printing, postage and stationery 1,050
936
1,986
1,804
Telephone and computer charges 967
1,042
2,009
2,056
Ministry expenses 890
460
1,350
865
Insurance 1,177
335
1,512
1,229
Rent and rates 6,930
-
6,930
8,900
Repairs and maintenance -
125
125
204
CAP Client Small Grants -
4,348
4,348
958
Equipment Hire -
2,027
2,027
-
Room Hire 383
4,280
4,663
3,898
Small value equipment 957
734
1,691
561
Refreshments 925
1,266
2,191
1,946
Celebration -
-
-
3,136
Conferences -
-
-
3,141
Travelling and subsistence 9
3,339
3,348
3,769
Donations -
325
325
2,750
Sundry Expenses 178
1,192
1,370
1,427
57,915
208,866
266,781
238,209
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
9
Other Costs		 £
£
£
£
Legal and professional fees -
1,959
1,959
2,178
Independent Examination 540
-
540
400
Accountancy and bookkeeping 3,089
-
3,089
3,170
Bank charges 42
94
136
129
3,671 2,053 5,724 5,877

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Notes to the Financial Statements – continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

2025 2025 2024
10 Staf Costs £ £
Salary 216,274 187,060
Employers NI 8,029 4,078
SMP (2,546) -
Employers Pension 4,247 3,982
Total Staf Costs 226,005 195,120
The average monthly number of employees during the year were :
2025 2024
Management and Administration 16 16
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000
11 Tangible Fixed Assets Computer
s
Total
£
£
Cost
As at 1st January 2025 1,509
1,509
Additions -
-
Disposals -
-
As at 31st December 2025 1,509
1,509
Depreciation
As at 1st January 2025 1,509
1,509
Charge for the year -
-
As at 31st December 2025 1,509
1,509
Net Book Value
As at 1st January 2025 -
-
As at 31st December 2025 -
-

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Notes to the Financial Statements – continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
2025 2024
12
Debtors		 £ £
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income 5,266 6,697
5,266 6,697
2025 2024
13 Creditors £ £
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade creditors 41 -
Social security and other taxes 1,001 2,186
Other Creditors 1,679 883
Accruals and deferred income 660 730
3,381 3,799

14Trustees’ Remuneration and Benefits

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit from the charity. No trustee was reimbursed expenses from the charity.

15 Related Party Disclosures

No trustees received any remuneration from the charity (2024 : £nil). Four of the trustees are leaders of churches which, together, have donated £ 12,145 (2024 : £14,150) to the work of the charity.

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Notes to the Financial Statements – continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

16 Movement of Funds Balance as
at
01/01/2025		 Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance as
at
31/12/2025
£ £
£
£
£
Restricted Funds
Christians Against Poverty 61,265 49,112
(63,594)
(5,056)
41,728
City Praise and Prayer 2,044 4,568
(5,046)
(94)
1,471
Good Neighbours 84,944 150,557
(142,923)
(28,696)
63,882
Healing on the Streets 856 145
(270)
(6)
725
City Praise and Prayer
h		 -
7,123
(91)
-
7,033
Open Heaven 246 -
-
(6)
240
Coventry Prayer House 20 437
(325)
(132)
-
Total Restricted Funds 149,376 211,942
(212,249)
(33,990)
115,079
Unrestricted Funds 79,792 31,227
(65,442)
33,990
79,567
Total Funds 229,168
243,169
(277,691)
-
194,646
Balance as
at
01/01/2024		 Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance as
at
31/12/2024
£ £
£
£
£
Restricted Funds
Christians Against Poverty 30,195 79,416
(43,833)
(4,512)
61,265
City Praise and Prayer 4,076 1,177
(3,136)
(74)
2,044
Good Neighbours 87,918 165,013
(140,201)
(27,785)
84,944
Healing on the Streets 563 500
(200)
(7)
856
Hope into Work 746 -
-
(746)
-
Motofest 786 703
(1,858)
369
-
Open Heaven 450 -
(204)
-
246
Coventry Prayer House 210 5,504
(5,539)
(155)
20
Total Restricted Funds 124,944 252,313
(194,970)
(32,910)
149,376
Unrestricted Funds 57,967 42,737
(53,822)
32,910
79,792
Total Funds 182,911
295,050
(248,793)
-
229,168

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Notes to the Financial Statements – continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

16: Movement of Funds (cont.) : Description of Funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
17
Analysis of Net Assets between Funds		 £
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31st December are represente d by :
Current Assets/(Liabilities) 79,567
115,080
194,647
229,168

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HOPE Coventry CIO Registered Charity No. 1155912

Notes to the Financial Statements – continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

18 : Statement of Financial Activities (Prior Year)

(Incorporating an income and expenditure account)

For the year ending 31[st] December 2024

For theyear ending 31st December 2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
Note £
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and Legacies
3		 31,794
96,851
128,645
86,231
Charitable Activities
4		 6,928
153,825
160,753
107,351
Income from investments
5		 4,014
-
4,014
1,223
Other income
6		 -
1,637
1,637
-
Total income 42,737
252,313
295,050
194,805
Expenditure
Raising Funds
7		 4,515
192
4,707		 954
Charitable Activities
Support costs for charitable activities
8		 45,641
192,568
238,209		 211,590
Other costs
9		 3,667
2,211
5,877		 5,855
Total expenditure 53,822
194,970
248,793
218,399
Excess of income over expenditure (11,085)
57,342
46,257
(23,594)
Transfer between funds
16		 32,910
(32,910)
-
-
Net movement in funds 21,825
24,432
46,257
(23,594)
Total fund brought forward
16		 57,967
124,944
182,911
206,505
Total funds carried forward
16		 79,792
149,376
229,168
182,911

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