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Charity Registration Number 1160880 Charity Registration Number 1160880

HOPE HOUSE HOPE HOUSE HAITI HAITI (UK) (UK) TRUSTEES’ TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FOR THE THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 2024

HOPE HOPE HOUSE HAITI (UK) HOUSE HAITI (UK) YEAR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

CONTENTS CONTENTS

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Generaland administrativeinformation
General and administrative information		 1
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Chair's report
Chair’sreport		 2-3
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Trustees' report
Trustees’ report		 4-6
4-6
Independentexaminer'sreport
Independent examiner’sreport		 7
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Statementof financialactivities
Statementoffinancial activities		 8-9
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Balance sheet
Balance sheet		 10
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Notes to the financial statements
Notes to the financial statements		 1 -14
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HOPE HOPE HOUSE HAITI (UK) HOUSE HAITI (UK) YEAR YEAR ENDED ENDED 30 JUNE 30 JUNE 2024 2024

GENERAL GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Principal address:
Principal address:		 3PenshurstClose
Crawley
West Sussex
3PenshurstClose
Crawley
West Sussex
RHI0 TRJ
RH10 7RJ
Charityregistrationnumber:
Charity registrationnumber:		 1160880
1160880
Trustees:
Trustees:		 MrsJoan Baker (Chair - resigned 3 October2024)
Mr Jonathan Paul Masters (Trcasurer)
Mrs Yvonne Fulcher (Secretary - interim chair post 3 October 2024)
MrsJeanWhiting
RevdWilliamKemp
MrsJoanBaker(Chair—resigned3 October 2024)
Mr Jonathan Paul Masters (Treasurer)
MrsYvonne Fulcher (Secretary—interimchairpost3 October2024)
MrsJeanWhiting
RevdWilliamKemp
Independent examiner:
Independentexaminer:		 Colin Wright
UHY Hacker Young LLP
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HOPE HOUSE HOPE HOUSE HAITI HAITI (UK) (UK) YEAR YEAR ENDED ENDED 30 JUNE 30 JUNE 2024 2024

CHAIR’S CHAIR'S REPORT REPORT

Our Our funding funding remains very stable, and in line with the previous year. The assassination of the remains very stable, and in line with the previous year. The assassination of the Haitian Haitian President President in July 2021 has continued to contribute to even greater civil unrest across Haiti, with sharper price in July 2021 has continued to contribute to even greater civil unrest across Haiti, with sharper price rises, rises, and food shortages. A and food shortages. All l travel is extremely hazardous, and it has been too dangerous to travel to Port travel is extremely hazardous, and it has been too dangerous to travel to Port au Prince since June 2022, but they have been able to travel to the Dominican Republic to obtain supplies. It It continues to remain too unsafe to send mission trips to Haiti, so the focus of Hope House Haiti (UK) has continues to remain too unsafe to send mission trips to Haiti, so the focus of Hope House Haiti (UK) has been to keep UK costs low and maximise funds sent to Haiti in support of the school, Hope Christian Academy, and the family home in Fonds Parisien. The Student Fund launched in March 2021 has enabled the first cight students from Hope Christian Acadcmy to complcte their second ycar at the University in Port au au Prince, and we hope a further six students will be able to start University this coming term. We continue Prince, and we hope a further six students will be able to start University this coming term. We continue to to focus our fundraising for Hope House on mecting their immediate needs such as food, and helping them focus our fundraising for Hope House on meeting their immediate needs such as food, and helping them improve improve their self-sufficiency for the longer term. For instance, the bread oven is now enabling them to bake their self-sufficiency for the longer term. For instance, the bread oven is now enabling them to bake their their own bread for their consumption and for sale, enabling them to make a small profit. We continue own bread for their consumption and for sale, enabling them to make a small profit. We continue to to support support 100 100 of the most malnourished in the school daily with a of the most malnourished in the school daily with a breakfast. breakfast. been to keep UK costs low and maximise funds sent to Haiti in support of the school, Hope Christian au Prince since June 2022, but they have been able to travel to the Dominican Republic to obtain supplies.

Volunteer Volunteer Teams Teams

Medical Medical We We have have not been able to offer medical support again this year. We were still not able to travel to Haiti not been able to offer medical support again this year. We were still not able to travel to Haiti due due to to the the unrest, increased violence, and kidnappings. It remains the same this year that a local team could unrest, increased violence, and kidnappings. It remains the same this year that a local team could not not be be organised organised due to the increased risk of travelling to Hope due to the increased risk of travelling to Hope House. House.

Education We We have continued to support the school financially, and also financed student accommodation for eight have continued to support the school financially, and also financed student accommodation for eight students in their second years at University in Port au Prince. Whilst many schools in Haiti have been closed due due to to the increase in violence on the streets, Hope Christian Academy has run at 60% capacity the increase in violence on the streets, Hope Christian Academy has run at 60% capacity enabling enabling students students to complete their exams. The schools were advised to start their term in October due to the unrest, to complete their exams. The schools were advised to start their term in October due to the unrest, and and will will continue their studies for a further month in order to take their continue their studies for a further month in order to take their examinations. examinations. closed students in their second years at University in Port au Prince. Whilst many schools in Haiti have been Education

We We continue continue to support the vocational training programme for senior students in the school summer to support the vocational training programme for senior students in the school summer holiday, holiday, and and in 2023 offered carpentry, tiling, baking, music, agriculture, husbandry, chess and sewing. Those that in 2023 offered carpentry, tiling, baking, music, agriculture, husbandry, chess and sewing. Those that completed completed a a course received a certificate to help them obtain employment. Three teachers from the course received a certificate to help them obtain employment. Three teachers from the course course were were supported by Hope House Haiti (UK) to remain on the staff for a year offering trades education. supported by Hope House Haiti (UK) to remain on the staff for a year offering trades education.

We We are are also supporting a book keeping/accountancy training programme with the senior team at Hope also supporting a book keeping/accountancy training programme with the senior team at Hope House House enabling enabling them them to use new technology and be more transparent. As a result, we have received to use new technology and be more transparent. As a result, we have received monthly monthly accounts accounts from from January 2021 up to May 2024, and are awaiting receipt of accounts from June January 2021 up to May 2024, and are awaiting receipt of accounts from June onwards. onwards.

Pastoral Pastoral We We continue continue to offer pastoral support to the founders of Hope House remotely on a regular basis, given to offer pastoral support to the founders of Hope House remotely on a regular basis, given we we are currently unable to visit them in person. This year we have been able to invite and support the founder of Hope Hope House House Haiti UK to promote the charity by visiting the UK. As a result they have been able to Haiti UK to promote the charity by visiting the UK. As a result they have been able to reconnect reconnect with with our our supporters and generate new supporters and generate new interest. interest. are currently unable to visit them in person. This year we have been able to invite and support the founder of

Fund raising Volunteers Volunteers have raised funds selling a variety of handicrafts, preserves, plants and designer Christmas cards have raised funds selling a variety of handicrafts, preserves, plants and designer Christmas cards featuring featuring scenes of Haiti, and these were sold during the year at a local café, and also at the Christmas 2023 scenes of Haiti, and these were sold during the year at a local café, and also at the Chnstmas 2023 Open Open House. This event attracted local craft businesses, and there was a sale of cakes with tea and coffee, House. This event attracted local craft businesses, and there was a sale of cakes with tea and coffee, which which was was we well supported l supported by the local community and beyond. There were donations for food, and by the local community and beyond. There were donations for food, and Christmas Christmas presents. We continue to be supported by local churches and schools who hold events on our behalf, and continue to receive funds from the CRY charity, which assists in providing food for the most malnourished presens Wrecite tu do besthe ed by lay, churches and in pols who hold rets on tu behalf and in in the the school. In addition, individuals and churches support teacher and university student school. In addition, individuals and churches support teacher and university student sponsorship, sponsorship, together with laptops. We have received a number of anonymous gifts for food in response to the steep rise in in the the cost of living and food cost of living and food shortages. shortages. 2 2 together with laptops. We have received a number of anonymous gifts for food in response to the steep rise Fund raising

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CHAIR’S CHAIR'S REPORT REPORT

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The The farm has continued to produce much needed fruit and vegetables for Hope House, who benefit from farm has continued to produce much needed fruit and vegetables for Hope House, who benefit from a a much much healthier healthier diet. They now have sufficient water to support this year's planting, dependent on a pump diet. They now have sufficient water to support this year’s planting, dependent on a pump for for the the well well which is supported by batteries attached to the solar panels. They have a few laying chickens, which is supported by batteries attached to the solar panels. They have a few laying chickens, sheep sheep and and bees, which supports their goal to be self-sufficient, to counteract the food shortages. They have used bees, which supports their goal to be self-sufficient, to counteract the food shortages. They have used some some of of their animals for food and sold a number. They now have a functioning fish farm aided by their animals for food and sold a number. They now havea functioning fish farm aided by increased increased water supplies from their solar panels. They use the fish for their own consumption and for sale. They produce produce their their own bread and peanut butter, which they use for the family, and to support the Breakfast own bread and peanut butter, which they use for the family, and to support the Breakfast Club. Club. The The children children at Hope House are able to have a spoon full of honey each day from the honey they at Hope House are able to have a spoon full of honey cach day from the honey they produce. produce. water supplies from their solar panels. They use the fish for their own consumption and for sale. They

The The continued continued progress that has been made this year would not be possible without the fellow progress that has been made this year would not be possible without the fellow Trustees Trustees who who have Ae vorked tirelessly to support the work of Hope House Haiti (UK). tirelessly to support the work ofHope House Haiti (UK).

Yvonne Yvonne Fulcher Fulcher Trustee Trustee and and Interim Interim Chairperson Chairperson

9 9 November November 2024 2024

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TRUSTEES’ TRUSTEES' REPORT REPORT

FOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

The The Trustees Trustees present their report and financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 June present their report and financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 June 2024. 2024.

The The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note | to the the accounts accounts and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Practice: Accounting Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102). and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102).

STRUCTURE, STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Structure Hope House Haiti (UK) is an unincorporated charitable trust and was established by a charitable constitution, adopted on 15 April 2013 and amended on 9 March 2015. The Charity is registered as a charity with the Charity Charity Commission Commission with effect from 13 March 2015, registration number with effect from 13 March 2015, registration number 1160880. 1160880. Hope House Haiti (UK) is an unincorporated charitable trust and was established by a charitable constitution, adopted on 15 April 2013 and amended on 9 March 2015. The Charity is registered as a charity with the Structure

Governance G o v e r n a n c e The Charity’s Trustees who held office during the period 1 July 2023 to date, are: Mrs Mrs Joan Joan Baker (Chair - resigned 3 October Baker (Chair — resigned 3 October 2024) 2024) Mrs Mrs Yvonne Yvonne Fulcher (Secretary - interim Chair post 3 October Fulcher (Secretary — interim Chair post 3 October 2024) 2024) Mrs Mrs Jean Jean Whiting Whiting Mr Mr Jonathan Jonathan Masters Masters (Treasurer) (Treasurer) Revd Revd Will Will Kemp Kemp The Charity's Trustees who held office during the period 1 July 2023 to date, are:

At 30 June 2024 there were 5 Trustees of the Charity. No Trustee receives remuneration from the Charity, and and all a l the Trustees attend regular board meetings. The Trustees have assessed the risks to which the the Trustees attend regular board meetings. The Trustees have assessed the risks to which the charity charity is is exposed, exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. risks. At 30 June 2024 there were 5 Trustees of the Charity. No Trustee receives remuneration from the Charity,

In In appointing appointing new Trustees, the Board reviews and has regard to existing skill sets and any gaps in new Trustees, the Board reviews and has regard to existing skill sets and any gaps in capability, capability, and recruits accordingly to gain the experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity. Trustee positions positions are are advertised on the Charity's website, interviews are held, references and DBS checks are advertised on the Charity’s website, interviews are held, references and DBS checks are obtained, obtained, and recommendations and recommendations made to the Trustee Body. On appointment, new Trustees will be given an induction made to the Trustee Body. On appointment, new Trustees will be given an induction by by way of one-lo-one meetings with the Chair and Treasurer, the receipt of an information pack, the current way of one-to-one meetings with the Chair and Treasurer, the receipt of an information pack, the current version version of the Constitution, the most recent set of accounts, minutes of recent board meetings and of the Constitution, the most recent set of accounts, minutes of recent board meetings and sub subcommittee committee notes notes as as appropriate. appropriate. and recruits accordingly to gain the experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity. Trustee

Objectives Objectives The The charitable charitable objectives of the Charity are to relieve financial hardship, sickness and to advance the objectives ofthe Charity are to relieve financial hardship, sickness and to advance the education education of of children and young people living in Haiti, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of funds and children and young people living in Haiti, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of funds and services services to to Hope House Tree of Life Ministries (known as Hope House and Hope House Christian Hope House Tree of Life Ministries (known as Hope House and Hope House Christian Academy). Academy). Support Support provided provided for children and young people in Haiti include the provision of food, housing, for children and young people in Haiti include the provision of food, housing, clothing, clothing, education, education, health health care and care and training. training.

The The Trustees Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty under Section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 confirm that they have complied with the duty under Section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to to have have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit, ‘Charities and Public Public Benefit’. The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities activities the the Charity should Charity should undertake. undertake. Benefit'. The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what

The The Trustccs Trustees confirm that they comply with the duty in section 2(1)(b) that a purpose falling within confirm that thcy comply with the duty in section 2(1)(b) that a purpose falling within scction section 3(1) 3(1) of The Charities Act 2011 by having due regard to public benefit guidance. of The Charities Act 2011 by having due regard to public benefit guidance.

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TRUSTEES’ TRUSTEES' REPORT REPORT

FOR FOR THE THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 2024

ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES AND AND ACHIEVEMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES AND AND ACHIEVEMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

In the financial year ended 30 June 2024, Hope House Haiti (UK) made donations of £68,600 ($85,609) to Haiti, designated for activities in the work of Hope House Haiti and Hope Christian Academy. Individuals provided funds for staff salaries, food, student tuition and accommodation, as well as for Starlink, a new Generator, and repair of the well. A grant first received in 2018 has been continued, allowing the most seriously seriously malnourished school children to attend a breakfast club. malnourished school children to attend a breakfast club.

FINANCIAL FINANCIAL REVIEW REVIEW AND GOING AND GOING CONCERN CONCERN

In In the the year to 30 June 2024, the Charity received incoming revenues of £99,819 (2023: £75,052) year to 30 June 2024, the Charity received incoming revenues of £99,819 (2023: £75,052) through through individual and corporate sponsorship, donations, gifts in kind, fundraising events and interest on savings. While While the majority of these funds were provided by individuals, churches, Christian based charities, and the majority of these funds were provided by individuals, churches, Christian based charities, and fundraising fundraising events held in line with government guidelines, the Charity Commission also identified events held in line with government guidelines, the Charity Commission also identified Hope Hope House House Haiti Haiti (UK) as a suitable recipient for £31,831 of funds that remained after they removed the (UK) as a suitable recipient for £31,831 of funds that remained after they removed the J.E.L.A. J.E.L.A. Foundation Foundation as a registered charity on 4 January 2024. A number of donors give through gift aid, with as a registered charity on 4 January 2024. A number of donors give through gift aid, with repayments repayments being being reclaimed quarterly from reclaimed quarterly from HMRC. HMRC. individual and corporate sponsorship, donations, gifts in kind, fundraising events and interest on savings.

In In this same period the Charity had outgoimg resources of £72,044 (2023: £73,649). The Charity works on on this same period the Charity had outgoing resources of £72,044 (2023: £73,649). The Charity works the the principle principle that monies donated should be used at the carliest opportunity for the support of Hope House that monies donated should be used at the earliest opportunity for the support of Hope House m in Haiti. Haiti. However, However, the Trustees decided that the funds received from the J.E.L.A. Foundation should be the Trustees decided that the funds received from the J.E.L.A. Foundation should be released released incrementally incrementally over over the next 3 years given the amount, so this money has been moved into a savings the next 3 years given the amount, so this money has been moved into a savings account account with with the the Reserve so it gains interest. Funds are otherwise held in a current account with Barclays and Reserve so it gains interest. Funds are otherwise held in a current account with Barclays and require require two two Trustees Trustees to authorise withdrawals and payments. Currently there are three Trustees with online to authorise withdrawals and payments. Currently there are three Trustees with online access access to to the bank account. the bank account.

The The Trustees believe that the financial position at 30 June 2024 and the performance of the charity to date is Trustees believe that the financial position at 30 June 2024 and the performance ofthe charity to date is satisfactory. Net assets at 30 June 2024 were £40,261 (2023: £12,486), being entirely cash and cash equivalents. These net assets have been accumulated from funds raised in the UK, after payments have been made made for for running costs and to support Hope House Haiti. The cash at bank will be utilised along with running costs and to support Hope House Haiti. The cash at bank will be utilised along with further further funds funds raised raised to continue the support of Hope House Haiti in the coming to continue the support of Hope House Haiti in the coming year. year. Looking Looking forward, forward, the Charity has sufficient liquidity to continue to maintain its operations and the Charity has sufficient liquidity to continue to maintain its operations and provide provide ongoing3 3 years, y e a n , a v e p ro v e d v e ry s a u s a n d a o n g w supporthave proved to Hope very Housestable inand Haiti.alongRegular with i th tr d s k el d u h e a v in g s B eco u n w i l a l o w th e C a r ig funds held donations,in which the savings annuallyaccount have exceededwill allow 35kthe forCharity the pastto f remain remain a going concern for the foreseeable future. As with a a going concem for the foreseeable future. As with all l charities the future is not certain, and until charities the future is not certain, and until satisfactory. Net assets at 30 June 2024 were £40,261 (2023: £12,486), being entirely cash and cash equivalents. These net assets have been accumulated from funds raised in the UK, after payments have been

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TRUSTEES’ TRUSTEES' REPORT REPORT

FOR THE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 2024

law law and and order is restored in Haiti, both travel into and activities within Haiti will be impacted. order is restored in Haiti, both travel into and activities within Haiti will be impacted. However, However, the Trustees have every reason to believe that the Charity remains viable, are making every effort to build on the the success success of previous years, and have prepared the financial statements on a going concern of previous years, and have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis. basis. the Trustees have every reason to believe that the Charity remains viable, are making every effort to build on

RESERVES RESERVES POLICY POLICY

RESERVES RESERVES POLICY POLICY

The The Trustees review annually the reserves policy and the level of frce reserves, which are shown in the Trustees review annually the reserves policy and the level of free reserves, which are shown in the financial financial statements statments as "unrestricted funds". The unrestrictod funds frocly available for the Charity's as “unrestricted funds”. The unrestricted funds freely availabic for the Charity’s gcncral gencral purposes were £40,261 at 30 June 2024 (2023: £12,486). The increase is partly due to the funds received from from the the J.E.L.A. Foundation via the Charity Commission, as discussed J.E.L.A. Foundation via the Charity Commission, as discussed above. above. purposes were £40,261 at 30 June 2024 (2023: £12,486). The increase is partly due to the funds received

The The Trustees agreed to set a reserve level of £3,000: £750 to cover essential administration costs, £750 to Trustees agreed to set a reserve level of £3,000: £750 to cover essential administration costs, £750 to cover cover annual insurance, and £1,500 in reserve to be able to send immediately to Hope Tree of Life Ministries annual insurance, and £1,500 in reserve to be able to send immediately to Hope Tree of Life Ministries (Hope (Hope House Haiti) in the event of a national emergency or natural disaster, prior to an emergency House Haiti) in the event of a national emergency or natural disaster, prior to an emergency appeal appeal being being launched. launched. _If If the Charity employed staff, or was subject to costs associated with renting premises the Charity employed staff, or was subject to costs associated with renting premises or or maintenance maintenance of a fixed asset, the Trustees would recommend setting a reserve level of 3 months operating of a fixed asset, the Trustees would recommend setting a reserve level of 3 months operating expenditure. expenditure.

TRUSTEES’ TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE FINANCIAL FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS

The The Trustees Trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' annual report and the financial statements are responsible for preparing the trustees’ annual report and the financial statements in in accordance accordance with with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Generally Accepted Accepted Accounting Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees trustees to to prepare prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of of the Charity and ofthe incoming resources and application ofresources ofthe Chanty for that year. In preparing ; these these financial statements, the trustees are required to: financial statements, the trustees are required to: the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that year. In preparing

The The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial Trustees are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position position of of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reporis) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Constitution. They are also also responsible responsible for safeguarding the Charity's assets and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention for safeguarding the Charity’s assets and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and and detection detection of of fraud and breaches of law and fraud and breaches of law and regulations. regulations. 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Constitution. They are

The The Trustees Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the Charity and financial information are responsible for the maintenance and imtegnity of the Charity and financial information included included on on the the Charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination Charity’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of of financial financial statements statements may differ from legislation in other may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. jurisdictions.

fievonne Fulcher the Trustees on9November 2024 and signed on theirbehalfby: Interim Interim Chair Chair and and Trustee Trustee

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INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S EXAMINER'S REPORT REPORT

TO TO THE THE TRUSTEES OF HOPE HOUSE HAITI TRUSTEES OF HOPE HOUSE HAITI (UK) (UK)

I I report report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Hope House Haiti (UK) (the to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Hope House Haiti (UK) (the Charity) Charity) for for the the year ended 30 June year ended 30 June 2024. 2024.

Responsibilities Responsibilities and basis of and basis of report report As As the Trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance the Trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation ofthe financial statements in accordance with with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, as amended by the Charities Act 2022 ('the 2011 Act'). the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, as amended by the Charities Act 2022 (‘the 2011 Act’). I I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's financial statements as carried out under section 145 of report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have fo 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed l owed a all l the applicable Directions given by the the applicable Directions given by the Charity Charity Commission Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Act.

Independent Independent examiner’s examiner's statement statement Your Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with Accounting Accounting and and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing preparing their their financial financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and and Republic Republic of of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of of Recommended Recommended Practice Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been been withdrawn. withdrawn. | I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in in accordance accordance with with the Generally Accepted Accounting the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Practice.

Thave I have completed my cxamination. I confirm that no matcrial matters have comc to my attention in compicted my cxamination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in conncction conncction with with the examination giving me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the examination giving me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention attention should should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding ofthe accounts to be reached. reached.

This This report report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the is made solely to the Charity’s Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities Charties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so thatI might state to the Charity’s trustees trustees those those matters i am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner’s report and for no other other purpose. purpose. To the fullest extent permi To the fullest extent permitted t ed by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report. Charity and the Charity’s Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report. (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's

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STATEMENT STATEMENT OF OF FINANCIAL FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES FOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

Current Year Ended 30 June 2024
CurrentYearEnded30June2024		 Unrestricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds		 Restricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds		 Total
Funds
Total
Funds		 Total
Funds
Total
Funds
Notes
Notes		 2024
£
2024
£		 2024
£
2024
£		 2024
£
2024
£		 2023
2023
£
Income from:
Incomefrom:
Donations
Charitablefund-raisingactivities
Special donation
Interest
Donations
Charitable fund-raising activities
Specialdonation
Interest		 2
2
2
2		 31,831
147
17,899
5,913
31,831
147		 44,029
. . . .
44.029
-
-
-		 61,928
5,913
31,834
61,928
5,913
31,831
147		 72,619
2,433
:
72,619
2,433
-
-
Total income
Totalincome		 55,790
55,790		 44,029
44,029		 99,819
99.819		 75,052
75,052
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Chanitable activities		 3
3		 3,911
-
3,444		 68,600
-
68,600		 72,04
-
72,044		 238
73,411
238
73,41)
Total expenditure
Totalexpenditure		 3,414
3,444		 68,600
68,600		 72,044
72,044		 73,649
73,649
Netincome andexpenditure
Netincomeand expenditure		 52,346
52,346		 (24,571)
(24,571)		 27,775
27,775		 1,403
1,403
Transfers
Transfers
Grosstransfers betweenfunds
Gross transfersbetweenfunds		 7
7		 (24,571)
(24,571)		 24,571
24,571		 - -
Netmovement infunds
Netmovement infunds		 27,775
27,775		 - 27,775
27,775		 1,403
1,403
Reconciliationoffunds:
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 July 2023
Fundbalances at 1 July2023		 12,486
12,486		 -
~		 12,486
12,486		 11,083
11,083
Fundbalances carriedforward
Fund balancescarriedforward
at 30 June 2024
at30ume 2024		 8
8		 40,261
40,261		 - 40,261
40,261		 12,486
12,486

The The statement statement of financial activities incorporates the income and expenditure account. A offinancial activities incorporates the income and expenditure account. All l income income and and expenditure expenditure relate relate to continuing to continuing activities. activities.

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STATEMENT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

Comparative Year Ended 30 June 2023
ComparativeYearEnded30June2023		 Notes
Notes		 Unrestricted
Funds
2023
$ Unrestricted
Funds
2023
£		 Restricted
Funds
2023
Restricted
Funds
2023
£		 Total
Funds
2023
£
Total
Funds
2023
£		 Total
Funds
2022
£
Total
Funds
2022
£
Income from:
Income from:
Donations
Charitablefundraisingactivities
Donations
Charitable fundraising activities		 2
2		 24,664
2,433
24,664
2,433		 47,955
47,955
-		 24g
72,619
2,433		 73,734
2,050
73,734
2,050
Total income
Totalincome		 27,097
27,097		 47,955
47,955		 75,052
75,052		 75,784
75,784
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities		 3
3		 238
3,261
238
3,261		 70,150
-
70,150		 238
73,411
238
73,411		 79,108
-
79,108
Total expenditure
Totalexpenditure		 3,499
3,499		 70,150
70,150		 73,649
73,649		 79,108
79,108
Netincome andexpenditure
Netincomeandexpenditure		 23,598
23,598		 (22,195)
(22,195)		 1,403
1,403		 (3,324)
(3,324)
Transfers
Transfers
Grosstransfers betweenfunds
Gross transfersbetweenfunds		 7
7		 (22,195)
(22,195)		 22,195
22,195		 - -
Net movement in funds
Netmovementinfunds		 1,403
1,403		 - 1,403
1,403		 (3,324)
(3,324)
Reconciliationoffunds:
Reconciliation offunds:
Fundbalances at 1 July2022
Fundbalances at 1 July2022		 11,803
11,803		 ~ 11,803
11,803		 14,407
14,407
Fundbalances carriedforward
Fund balances carried forward
at30 June2023
at30June 2023		 8
8		 12,486
12,486		 - 12,486
12,486		 11,083
11,083

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HOPE HOPE HOUSE HAITI (UK) HOUSE HAITI (UK)

BALANCE BALANCE SHEET SHEET AS AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 AT 30 JUNE 2024

Notes
Notes
2024
2024		 2023
2023
£ £ £ £
Current assets
Current assets
Cashat bank and inhand
Cash atbankand inhand		 40,261
40,261		 12,486
12,486
40,261
40,261		 12,486
12,486
Netcurrentassets
Netcurrent assets		 40,261
40.261		 12,486
12,486
Net assets
Net assets		 40,261
40,261		 12,486
12,486
Funds
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Unrestrictedfunds
Restricted funds		 7&8
7&8
7&8
7&8		 40,261
-
40,261
-		 12,486-
12,486
-
Total funds
Totalfunds		 40,261
40,261		 12,486
12,486

The The financial financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 9 November 2024 and were signed on their statements were approved by the Trustees on 9 November 2024 and were signed on their behalf behalf by:-

Yvonne Fulcher Interim Interim Chair Chair and and Trustee Trustee Yvonne Fulcher

Registered Registered charity charity number: number: 1160880 1160880

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NOTES NOTES TO TO THE FINANCIAL THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS FOR THE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 2024

1. 1. Accounting Accounting policies policies

Hope Hope House House Haiti (UK) in an unincorporated charity trust registered with the Haiti (UK) in an unincorporated charity trust registered with the Charity Charity Commission, Commission, register number 1160880. register number 1160880.

a) a) Basis of preparation and going concern Basis of preparation and going concern

The The financial financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS (FRS 102) 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charitics: Statement of Recommended - Accounting and Reporting by Charitics: Statement of Recommended Practice Practicc applicable applicable to to charitics preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Reporting Standard Standard applicable applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Financial in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Reporting Standard Standard applicable applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. 2011. The The financial financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed departed from from the the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to to provide provide a a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the relevant version ‘true and fair’ view. This departure has involved following the relevant version of of the the Charities SORP (FRS 102) rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Charities SORP (FRS 102) rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement Statement of of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been been withdrawn. The The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and and liabilities liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise otherwise stated in stated in the relevant accounting policy the relevant accounting policy notes. notes. withdrawn.

With With no trips planned to or from Haiti for at least the next year, the cost of insurance has no trips planned to or from Haiti for at least the next year, the cost of insurance has significantly significantly reduced reduced and and UK UK running running costs costs are minimal (<2% of are minimal (<2% of revenues revenues received). reccived). Monthly Monthly donations, which predominately come from a loyal base of donations, which predominately come from a loyal base of longlongstanding standing supporters, supporters, continue to hold up well. The trustees therefore consider that there continue to hold up well. The trustees therefore consider that there are are no no material material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concem. concem.

b) b) Incoming Incoming resources resources

All All incoming incoming resources are recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the resources resources are recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the resources and and the the amount amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The foliowing specific policies are are applied applied to to particular categories of particular categories of income. income.

Voluntary Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations (received and pledged) and gifts income is received by way of grants, donations (received and pledged) and gifts and and is is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Charity included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Charity has has entitlement to the mcome, the amounts can be quantified with reasonable accuracy and it is virtually virtually certain certain that the income wi that the income will l be received. Crants, where entitlement is not be received. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional conditional

on on the delivery of specific performance by the Charity, are recognised when the Charity the delivery of specific performance by the Charity, are recognised when the Charity becomes becomes unconditionally unconditionally entitled to the entitled to the grant. grant. entitlement to the income, the amounts can be quantified with reasonable accuracy and it is

Donated Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the Charity where this can services and facilities are included at the value to the Charity where this can be be quantified. quantified. Gifts Gifts in kind have been included at market value where this can be im kind have been included at market value where this can be quantified. quantified. The The value of service of volunteers has not been included in these value of service of volunteers has not been included in these accounts. accounts.

Income Income tax tax recoverable in relation to donations made under Gift Aid is recognised at the recoverable in relation to donations made under Gift Aid is recognised at the time time of of the the receipt. receipt.

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NOTES NOTES TO TO THE FINANCIAL THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS

FOR THE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 2024

  1. Accounting Accounting policies policies (continued) (continued) c) c) Resources expended and irrecoverable VAT Resources expended and irrecoverable VAT

Liabilities Liabilities are are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive constructive obligation obligation committing committing the Charity to the expenditure. A the Charity to the expenditure. All expenditure l expenditure is accounted for on is accounted for on an an accruals accruals basis basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the the category. category.

Expenditure Expenditure on on raising funds includes the costs associated with attracting voluntary raising funds includes the costs associated with attracting voluntary income. income. This This includes includes fundraising events and the associated fundraising events and the associated costs. costs.

Charitable activities expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery Charitable activities expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of of its its activities and service for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be activities and service for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated allocated directly directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. them. Charitable Charitable activities include grants payable which are payments made to third parties in activities include grants payable which are payments made to third parties in the the furtherance furtherance of of the charitable objectives of the the charitable objectives of the Charity. Charity. Irrecoverable Irrecoverable VAT VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was was incurred. incurred.

d) d) Cash flow Cash flow statement statement

The The Charity Charity has taken advantage of the exemption permitted by FRS 102 whereby a has taken advantage of the exemption permitted by FRS 102 whereby a cash cash flow flow statement statement need not be prepared by a sma need not be prepared by a small l entity. entity.

e) e) Fund accounting Fund accounting Restricted Restricted Funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions Funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed imposed by the donor. by the donor. The The Unrestricted Unrestricted Funds comprise those funds which the Trustees are free to use for Funds comprise those funds which the Trustees are free to use for any any purpose purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated in furtherance ofthe charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds funds where where the the Trustees, at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific Trustees, at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose. purpose.

f) 1) Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand Cash Cash at at bank and cash in hand includes short term highly liquid investments with a bank and cash in hand includes short term highly liquid investments with a short short maturity. maturity.

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HOPE HOPE HOUSE HOUSE HAITI HAITI (UK) (UK) NOTES NOTES TO TO THE FINANCIAL THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS FOR FOR THE THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 2024

    1. Donations Donations
Donations
Donations
U n r e s t r i c t e d
Funds
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024		 Restricted
Funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024		 Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2024		 Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2023
£
£		 £
£		 £
£		 £
£
Donations
Donations		 11,104
11,104		 44,029
44.029		 55,133
55,133		 64,273
64,273
Gift Aid
Giftsin kind (note3)
GiftAid
Giftsinkind (note 3)		 4,295
2,500
4,295
2,500		 :
-
-		 4,295
2,500
4,295
2,500		 2,306
5,846
2,500
17,899
17,899		 44,029
44,029		 61,928
61,928		 72,619
72,619

During During the year the Charity Commission identified Hope House Haiti (UK) as a suitable recipient the year the Charity Commission identified Hope House Haiti (UK) as a suitable recipient for for £31,831 of funds that remained after they removed the J.E.L.A. Foundation as a £31,831 of funds that remained after they removed the J.E.L.A. Foundation as a registered registered charity charity on on 4 January 2024. This amount has been shown as a 'Special donation' in the 4 January 2024. This amount has been shown as a ‘Special donation’ in the Statement Statement of of Financial Activities. Financial Activities.

3. Expenditure Expenditure on on charitable charitable activities activities

Expenditure Expenditure on on charitable activities comprises £68,600 (2023: £70,150) donated and granted charitable activities comprises £68,600 (2023: £70,150) donated and granted to to Hope House Haiti in Haiti. General administration expenses are included in the unrestricted funds expenditure expenditure on on charitable activities, as we charitable activities, as well l as £2,500 (2023: $2,500) of gifts in kind as £2,500 (2023: £2,500) of gifts in kind which which represents represents the the value of the services provided by the independent examiner for reviewing value of the services provided by the independent examiner for reviewing the the financial financial statements statements for the year ended 30 June for the year ended 30 June 2024. 2024. Hope House Haiti in Haiti. General administration expenses are included in the unrestricted funds

4. 4. Trustees’ Trustees' remuneration remuneration and and expenses expenses

None None of of the Trustees received any remuneration during the year for services provided to the Trustees received any remuneration during the year for services provided to the the Charity Charity or or received expense received expense reimbursements. reimbursements.

5. 5. Employees Employees

There There were no employees of the Charity during the year ended 30 June 2024, A were no employees of the Chanty during the year ended 30 June 2024. All l services were services were carried carried out by volunteers and the Trustees. out by volunteers and the Trustees. 6. Taxation Hope Hope House House Haiti (UK) is a UK registered charity within the definition of section 505 of Haiti (UK) is a UK registered charity within the definition of section 505 of the the Income Income and and Corporation Taxes Act 1988. The Charity's income is therefore exempt from Corporation Taxes Act 1988. The Charity’s income is therefore exempt from taxation taxation on on its its charitable activities. Accordingly, there is no income tax charge in these charitable activities. Accordingly, there is no income tax charge in these financial financial statements. statements. Taxation

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NOTES NOTES TO TO THE FINANCIAL THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS FOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

7. 7. Statement Statement of funds of funds

Statement of funds
Statement of fundsfunds
Balance at
1 July
2023
Analysisoffund
movements:
Balance at
1 July
2023
Analysis offund
£
movements:		 Incoming
Resources
for year
Incoming
§ Resources
foryear
£		 Resources
expended
for year
Resources
expended
foryear
£		 Transfers
for year
Transfers
foryear
£		 Balance at
30 June
2024
£
Balance at
30 June
2024
£
Restricted Funds
RestrictedFunds
-		 44,029
44.029		 (68,600)
(68,600)		 24,571
24,571		 -
Unrestricted Funds
12,486
UnrestrictedFunds
12,486		 55,790
55,790		 (3,444)
(3,444)		 (24,571)
(24,571)		 40,261
40,261
Total funds
12,486
Totalfunds
12,486		 99,819
99,819		 (72,044)
(72,044)		 - 40,261
40,261
= =
The transfer of £24,571 from unrestricted funds to restricted funds has been made to cover a
defictarising in the year on the restrictedfund.
The transfer of£24,571 from unrestricted funds to restricted funds has
deficit arising intheyearonthe restricted fund.		 The transfer of £24,571 from unrestricted funds to restricted funds has been made to cover a
been made to		 The transfer of £24,571 from unrestricted funds to restricted funds has been made to cover a
cover a
Analysis of assets and liabilities between funds
Analysisofassetsandliabilitiesbetweenfunds
Unrestricted
Unrestricted		 Restricted
Restricted		 Total
Total
Funds
Funds		 Funds
Funds		 Funds
Funds
2024
2024		 2024
2024		 2024
2024
£
£		 £ £
£
Fundbalances at 30 June 2024are
Fundbalances at30June 2024 are
represented by:
representedby:
Current assets - cash at bank
-cashfloat
Current assets—cashatbank
—cash float		 40,206
5
40,206
55		 -
-		 40,206
55
40,206
59
Net assets
Net assets		 40,261
40,261		 - 40,261
40,261

The The transfer of £24,571 from unrestricted funds to restricted funds has been made to cover a transfer of £24,571 from unrestricted funds to restricted funds has been made to cover a deficit defct arising arising in the year on the restricted in the year on the restricted fund. fund. 8. 8. Analysis Analysis of assets and liabilities between funds of assets and liabilities between funds

Restricted Restricted funds are those subject to specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been funds are those subject to specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised raised by the Charity for particular purposes. by the Charity for particular purposes.

9, Related Related parties parties

There There were were no related party transactions in the current no related party transactions in the current year. year.

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