Charity Number: 1160750
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 1 November 2020 to 31 October 2022
Charity name: Hope4BarkingDagenham
Other name charity is known by: H4BD Registered charity number: 1160750 Charity’s principal address: Bethel Christian Centre 170 Bennetts Castle Lane DAGENHAM RM8 3XP
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name Office Dates acted if not the Name of person (or body)
whole year entitled to appoint trustee
Nicholas David Chair Trustees
Hilliard
Jeff Potter Vice Chair Trustees
Arthur Berrian Trustee Trustees
Rev Unesu Audrey Trustee Trustees
Chindabata
Ben Stock Trustee Trustees
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Structure, governance and Management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document: Charitable Incorporated Organisation(CIO) Constitution
How the charity is constituted: Charitable Incorporated Organisation(CIO) Constitution
Trustee selection methods:
Appointed by Trustees
Additional organisational structure.
An operational Manager was engaged by means of a service level agreement (SLA) in March 2015 to provide overall management of the night shelter and to assist guests into benefits and accommodation (on going). Night Shelter managers have also been engaged by means of a service level agreement (SLA) to manage the Night Shelter each night and to ensure the smooth
running and safety of the guests and volunteers. The Operations Manager line-manages the Night Shelter Managers. The night Shelter Managers and the Operations Manager are line-managed by the Chair of Trustees. This structure was implemented to manage risk more effectively. The Operations Manager reviews policies and procedures and establishes effective links with local agencies, the council, housing partners and the police.
H4BD work closely with the voluntary sector, local churches and Barking Churches Unite. These churches provide volunteers to help each night with cooking, cleaning and providing other appropriate support to service users. Volunteers undergo appropriate Night Shelter training, safeguarding training and DBS checks.
The Source provides a postal address for benefit applications.
Objectives and activities.
The relief of poverty and distress among people including (but not restricted to) those who have become homeless as a result to release from prison, addiction issues, or relationship break ups, through the provision of a night shelter refuge, counselling, advice, guidance and other support responsive to their needs and in accordance with Biblical principle.
In summary, following support is provided to guests attending the night shelter:
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Provision of a Night Shelter for up to 20 homeless people (guests) until forced to close suspend the shelter operations in April 2020 due to Covid restrictions and was unable to reopen in the year ending October 2021.
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Assistance to apply for benefits.
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Assistance to gain accommodation.
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Provision of a meal each night at the Night Shelter.
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General support given for the emotional and spiritual well-being.
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Clothing assistance provided.
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Sign posting to other services.
Achievements and Performance
Outcomes for the period from 1 November 2020 to 31 October 2021:
During this period of time Hope 4 Barking and Dagenham provided Advice and advocacy services for people who are either homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or who have insecure living arrangements. We have provided a telephone advice service which provides advice and assistance tailored to the individual needs of the individual. During the year we have received over 400 calls.
Food Bank
During the year the year the charity took over the running of a the Food bank which is run out of the Bethel Christian Centre. As well as being a service used by many of those facing potential homelessness, the food bank provides an additional point of contact and an additional opportunity for provide assistance.
Covid Impact
Covid-19 had a significant impact on the charity’s night shelter operations in 2021. Hope 4 Barking Dagenham operates a communal shelter and such was not able to open the shelter post March 2020 due to the government guidance in force.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees.
| Signatures | |
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| Full Name | Nicholas Hilliard |
| Position | Chair of Trustees Board |
Date 31[st] August 2022
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