OPEN HOUSE Annual Report 2024 Open House (Christian Outreach) Trust For the Year End 31 December 2024 Prepared on July 1, 2025 Reference & Administrative Details.................................................................................................................3 Aims, Objectives & Values ..............................................................................................................................4 Achievements & Performance.........................................................................................................................5 Financial Activities 2024..................................................................................................................................7 Balance Sheet 2024 ........................................................................................................................................8 In-Kind Values 2024 ........................................................................................................................................9 End Notes......................................................................................................................................................10 2/10 Reference & Administrative Details Charity Name Open House (Christian Outreach) Trust Charity Number A registered charity in England & Wales no. 1156654 Registered Office 773 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats, Sheffield, S8 OSP Trust8es David Stout (Chair) Paul Bassindale (Secretary) Rebecca (Bess) Popplewell (Treasurer) Janet Bassindale Jo Edwards Structure, Governance & Management Open House (Christian Outreach) Trust was registered as a CIO with the Charity Commission in England and Wales, on 11th April 2014, and became active on 5th September 2014, following transferal of assets from Open House (Christian Outreach) Trust {Charty No 700997), an unincorporated registered Charity, constituted under a Trust Deed dated 15th December 1988. During the year, the Trustees met 10 times to ensure compliance with the agreed objectives and constitution. The renovation of the building on Chesterfield Road continued to have significant effect on the operations and activities of the organisation. Recruitment and Induction of Trustees The current trustee board are open to further recruitment of additional members to enhance, broaden and increase the skill set to support the running of the charity and advance the vision. The Trustees have a Trustee Application Pack that could be given to potential new board members. This pack outlines the charity's mission, values, and Statement of Faith. Trustees are appointed on their Christian beliefs, character, and commitment to the vision of Open House. The new application process requires a completed pack and an informal interview with two members of the current board. On recruitment of new trustees, the whole trustee board completes an updated Skills Audit to ensure that areas of need are covered or highlighted. This audit also helps identify growth and development within the existing board. Open House Ichristian Outreach} Trust 3110 Aims, Objectives & Values The object of Open House (Christian Outreach) Trust is: To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith, appearing in Clause 31, in Woodseats and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time-to-time think fit, including by (but not limited to)- o the provision of a place of Christian witness by providing a place for Christians to meet Christians and non-christians. o the provision of facilities for teaching, worship, and prayer. The aims of Open House are: To sow community, service and love in Woodseats in the name of Jesus To cultivate an inclusive and open place where people are accepted whatever their story To feed and sustain wonderings about God with food, drink, relationship, creativity and prayer To provide a place of refuge and relationship. especially for those with need or vulnerability To work alongside local churches, community groups and schools to encourage open conversation and exploration of faith To serve high quality and responsibly sourced food and drinks and exemplify sustainable and ethical business practices The vision for the coffee shop is anchored by these core values: Jesus Focussed". In a world of independence, competition, and distractions, we try and keep Jesus, teachings and actions at the heart of what we do. He calls us to love one another and often did this through conversations over food. Here at Open House, those are things we want to do best. Everybody Welcome.. No matter what background, race, gender, age, ability or political leaning, everybody has a place at the table. At Open House we believe the more diversity, the better. There is beauty in difference: together. We will strive to reach out to those in our community who may find it difficult to come Always Searching.. We want questions to be asked, opinions to be challenged and for the search for truth to be an exciting and guided experience. We will always welcome conversation, offer prayer, support, and point to other help as necessary. We do not presume to have all the answers. We hope local churches, community groups and people will find each other under our roof. And if you're searching for good coffee, we can help with that too... Generous Giving: Open House only exists through generous giving. We believe in finding unmet need; doing more than the minimum. in putting the last. first. On a daily basis our staff, volunteers and supporters give to keep Open House open for business by their time, skills, resources, encouragement and prayers. We look for creative ways to give generously to our guests and to other organisations and projects. People not Profit: Delicious food and a homely welcome cannot be produced at the expense of people or their environment. we look after our staff, our suppliers, our volunteers, and our guests. Generous, sustainable, and appreciative relationships go very well with good coffee. We're in no rush for your table - we want you to feel at home. Open House Ichristian Outreach} Trust 4110 Achievements & Performance Prayer Team The Prayer Team met most Friday mornings between 09.30-10.00 on Zoom (online meeting platform). Be￿een 4 and 8 people regularly joined online to pray for the local community and for the Open House building project. This space has been vital in supporting the work and team at Open House, creating more accountability, enthusiasm, and community around the project. Communications Team At the beginning of 2024 there were regular communications with the Open House supporters via Facebook, and Instagram, especially as the building work continued. Towards the end of the year, our socials focussed on promoting our Tuesday morning coffee time. These plattorms have been important in sharing news and keeping people in touch with what's going on at Open House. Dream Team Autumn 2024 saw the start of Tuesday Brewday. With the support from a local couple who provided space to set up, and CLO Coffee in Leeds, the team were able to start brewing coffee to give out for free on a Tuesday morning. The idea of this activity is to be a presence on the high street, to deliver our charitable objectives, talk to locals about the project, and to start an unoff icial community audit. It has been a fun and fascinating project since it started on Tuesday 5th November 2024; local churches and individuals have come along to help serve and meet the community. Fundraising & Finance Team Open House continued to receive regular donations from individuals, plus a number of one-off donations. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Andrew Rainsford, Open House was able to secure £10,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation, £2,000 from The Edgar E Lawley Foundation and £15,000 from the Benefact Trust. Unfortunately, due to the general election and the change in government, the £48,000 pledged from the government's Community Ownership Fund in 2023 is no longer available to Open House. The Gavins Foundation paid £8,736.08 towards the work carried out by Creative Building Projects at the beginning of the year. Due to a backdated business rates bill received in 2023, our trustee board has spent a lot of 2024 contending with the Sheff ield City Council. After a Court Summons in which the team had a meeting face- to-face with the council, a Liability Order was issued and an initial repayment of £12,000 was paid to clear some of the debt. This bill is still being refuted. The trustees are committed to having these bills reversed and claiming back the money that has been paid. In 2024, there was an overpayment of £10 to the insurance company. This was not refunded in the same financial year. Operations & Ethics Team Govgmanca Research into the policies and procedures required for the safe opening and operation of the coffee shop has been undertaken, while the creation of relevant and legislative documentation is on-going. The trustee board meet regularly to ensure good communication and transparency in all matters. Building Open House Ichristian Outreach} Trust 5110 Building work continued at the beginning of 2024, but slowed to a halt when funds were sent to Sheff ield City Council, and whilst the trustees waited for the costings for Phase 2 of the project. A meeting was had with Creative Building Projects in December 2024 to outline what had been done, what still needed to be done to complete Phase 1 and to agree where everything was up to financially. Open House Ichristian Outreach} Trust 6110 Financial Activities 2024 JanLd' Totsl INCOME Grant Non Tax Efficient Giving One-off Donation Regular Giving Total Non Tax Efficient Gmng Tax Efficient Giving Regular Giving Total Tax Efficient Giving Total Income TOTAL 27,000.00 0.00 20.00 545.00 565.00 40.00 1,200.00 1.240.00 28.805.00 28.805.00 EXPENDITURES Building Renovation Architect Building Control & Regulations Building Work SuNeys & Calculations Tthal Building Renovation Insurances Off icelGeneral Administrative Expenses Rates, Ground Rent & Utilities Website & Hosting Total Expenditures NET OPERATING INCOME 0.00 6,676.00 960.00 24,333.19 3,961.50 35,930.69 951.99 201.60 20,467.80 378.00 57,930.08 -29.125.08 £-29.125.08 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI Open House Ichristian Outreach} Trust 7110 Balance Sheet 2024 Totsl FIXED ASSET Total Flxed A8set CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND Co-operative Bank- Community Plus Natwest Current Account Pety Cash Total Cash at bank and in harKI NET CURFIENT ASSETS NET CURRENT ASSETS ILIABILITIESI TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 948.86 1,989.36 62.88 3.001.10 3.001.10 3.001.10 3,001.10 £3.001.10 TOTAL NET ASSETS ILIABILITIESI CHARITY FUNDS Opening Balance Equity Retained Earnings Surplus/lDeficit) Total Charlty funds 12,195.52 19,930.66 -29,125.08 £3.001.10 Open House Ichristian Outreach} Trust 8110 In ~~-~~ Kind Values 2024 January 1-December 31, 2024 **----- Start of picture text -----**
||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |TRANSACTION DATE|TRANSACTION|NO.|NAME|MEMO/DESCRIPTIO|ACCOUNT FULL|AMOUNT|BALANC| |TYPE|N|NAME|E| |In-Kind Clearing| |15/01/2024|Sales Receipt|1004|The Gavins Foundation|In-Kind Donations|8,736.08|8,736.08| |01/10/2024|Sales Receipt|1005|T Popplewell|In-Kind Donations|107.94|8,844.02| |24/10/2024|Sales Receipt|1007|T Popplewell|In-Kind Donations|87.54|8,931.56| |Total for In|-|K|i|nd Clear|i|ng|£8,931|.|56| |TOTAL|£8,931|.|56| **----- End of picture text -----**
Cash Basis Sunday, 5 October 2025 09:44 PM Europe/London 9/10 End Notes Accounting Policies The financial reports have been prepared using Re￿iptS and Payments basis. They include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the trustees are responsible in law. All incoming resources are recognised when they are received (in cash, by cheque or through a bank transfer). With minor exceptions, all receipts are accounted for gross. Those exceptions are: Insurance claims are netted off the relevant expenditure. Refunds of money overpaid by the trustees are also netted off relevant expenditure. All expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and with the exceptions described above is accounted for gross. Staff Costs There were no employees of Open House Trust in 2024. Related Parties & Transactions Only reimbursed expenses are paid to the trustees. Paul and Janet Bassindale are a married couple who both sit on the trustee board. To avoid a conflict of interest, they share one vote required for decision making. Reserves Policy As the charity outgoings are currently very low. we maintain unrestricted resenies of at least £1 ,000. This policy will be reviewed as circumstances change. Public Benefit The Trustees confirm that they have complied with Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on Charities and Public Benefit. Risk Review During the year, Trustees reviewed significant risks relating to the charity, with a particular focus on building-related, and contractor-related liabilities. No safeguarding or serious incidents occurred during the financial year. Approved by the trustees on 1 Oth March 2025, and signed by the Chair of Trustees, David Stout. Open House Ichristian Outreach} Trust 10110 CHARITY COMMISSION Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the tnwt On accounts for the year ended Decemw 2024 1156654 (if any) (*arity Tnjstl for the Y￿ ended 311121202 ol r•port accounts in aCC