Renewed Hope Trust A Charitable Incorporated Organisation Charity Registration Number 1161502 Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31st August 2024 Page l of 14
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Renewed Hope Trust Report of the trustees for the year ending 31" August 2024 Legal and Administrative Information Charity Name Renewed Hope Trust Charity Registration Number 1161502 Registered Office Shrewsbury Chapel, Shrewsbury Road, Redhill, Surrey, RHI 6BH Trustees Mr S Ferrar Chairman Mr D Buchan Treasurer until Ith February 2025 th Until 19 August 2024 Until 21" October 2024 Dr N Dodds Ms M Philipson Mr M Johnson Ms F Stehrenberg Mr G Knight Mr J P C Cutler (from June 2024) Ms Karen McDowell (from February 2024) Treasurer from Ifh February 2025 erations Mana er MrA Tyers Bankers CAF Bank: 25 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling, KENT, ME19 4JQ Page 3 of 14
Aims and objectives Our objectives are set out in full in our constitution. In brief they are To promote the Christian religion To help the homeless and disadvantaged in the East Surrey area We aim to achieve these objectives through mobilising the churches of the area and other like- minded people to combat homelessness, unemployment, addiction, hunger, debt and social breakdown. In so dolng we partner wlth speclallst organlsatlons In Surrey, helplng our cllents to engage with the help they require. Monitoring The trustees receive regular reports from the project co-ordinator and data is kept on our key performance indicators to assess our work for the benefit of our own development, for donors and for existing and potential grant makers. Our Focus in the year under review Renewed Hope is a local charity based in Redhill providing practical solutions and emotional support to the homeless, vulnerable and isolated of East Surrey. Renewed Hope aims to foster independence and improve the quality of life of our guests. 2023124 was the busiest year for Renewed Hope since moving to Shrewsbury Chapel The principal activities during the year were.. l.Da Ime Dro In The main activity of Renewed Hope is the daytime Drop-in, which has been based at Shrewsbury Chapel, Shrewsbury Road, Redhill since January 2020. The Drop-in opens six days a week, 52 weeks a year, welcomln8 homeless, vulnerable and Isolated people through Its doors. The Drop-ln Is open to all, and our guests do not need a referral or to go through an assessment process before coming in. Instead. they will be welcomed by one of the volunteers and offered a hot drink and a free freshly cooked lunch. Our teams of volunteers create a safe, friendly environment, where all our guests can relax and enjoy being accepted as part of a community. Our guests can also seek one-to-one help and support from our support worker. or from another member of the small staff team that is based at the Orop-in. This can be about specific issues such as housing. benefits. and health. as well as just offering a safe space and time for someone to talk. The support worker can help our guests identify where they need help and link them in with specialist agencies where required. About 55% of Renewed Hope's guests were homeless on the night before coming to the Drop-in (40% in 2022/23), sleeping on the street. in a tent, in a car or on someone's floor. When they come Page 4 of 14
to Renewed Hope, they can warm up, have a shower, get a change of clothes. and their own clothes washed. recharge their phones and enjoy a nutritious meal. Renewed Hope's support worker can help them contact the housing team. or other services they may need. We are in close contact with the commissioned Homelessness Outreach Team- East Surrey Outreach Service - working together to best support the person and get them housed as soon as posslble. 2.Ho e House- su orted accommodatlon for homeless men Renewed Hope opened its first house in February 2022. The house was purchased by Green Pastures (a national charity which buys property for churches and charities to house homeless people) and is leased from them by Renewed Hope. The house provides temporary, shared accommodation for four men who have previously been homeless. The residents are housed on a lince through which they receive tailored support from Renewed Hope to help them become ready for independent living. The support is provided by the Renewed Hope support worker who splits their time between the house and the drop-in. Referrals for the house are made by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, and by the outreach team. Over the year covered by this report, five people moved through the house, three of them movlng on to more Independent houslng. 3. Wlnter su ort for homeless and vulnerable Since 2011 Renewed Hope has co-ordinated a Night Shelter project during the coldest months of the year- providing up to 14 beds in church halls from December to March. Unfortunately, the Covid restrictions imposed in March 2020 meant that this service could not run for the following three years. As it was clear the need was still there, it was decided to restart the Winter Night Shelter, and it ran for eleven weeks from 13th Dember 2023 to 29th February 2024. 4. Strate develo ment At the start of 2021, the Trustees set a Five-year plan consisting of three strands- Collaboration, Professionalism and Year-round Accommodation. Further progress has been made on all of these during the financial year 2023-24. Collaboration As stated in our strategy. our approach at Renewed Hope is to partner with other local organisations before providing services independently. This approath has led to strong relationships and effectNe working in all areas. Page 5 of 14
a) Services to guests have been provided in collaboration with other agencies; East Surrey Outreach Service (ESOS) refer the rough sleepers they work with to Renewed Hope for practical support, and often organise follow up meetings. The partnership has proved particularly beneficial with increased numbers of people moving from homelessness to secure accommodation. More than 30 people successfully moved off the streets due to our Jolnt work. Health support is facilitated by Alliance for Better Care. who offer health checks and vaccinations to older people, and to homeless people. In this year they increased the clinics to a regular monthly session at Renewed Hope. Once again, at one of these, they were joined by the Hepatitis C Trust who offered screening and treatment support. b) Sharing resources: Every week the Renewed Hope Dropln is used by Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous and Smart Recovery Groups in the evenings. Loveworks, a local food bank charlty, also operate from Shrewsbury Chapel every Thursday afternoon with increased numbers of their Reigate clients making use of this facility. c} Renewed Hope works with several local churches in the delivery of the Winter NFght Shelter. Ten churches in Redhill, Reigate, Horley and Merstham offered venues for the Night Shelter, each providing use of a church hall and kitchen one night a week, as well as volunteers. d) Joint work with Community Organisations: As Renewed Hope's local profile has improved, so- have our link5 and collaborations with other community organisation5. Once again, we were pleased to take part in the Bletchfest Artists and Artisans Fair. We were delighted to be part of the inaugural Reigate Summer Fair, organised by the New Music Nights team. This year we had stalls at the Horley Lions Dog Show, Run Reigate, and the Reigate Christmas Fayre. We also repeated our successful Choirs, Carols and Collection Day at the Belfry Shoppin8 Centre in December. e) Developing relationships with businesses: Renewed Hope has benefited from the support of local businesses- both smaller businesses located in Reigate and Redhill, and national (and even international) companies with offices in the area. Some have encouraged their teams to volunteer for a day or two at Drop-in. and others have made donations, either from their own schemes, or from the fundraising efforts of their staff. In the spring, we invited our business supporters to bring their friends to special evening dinners at Shrewsbury Chapel, where they could experience a typical Drop-ln meal cooked by our volunteers, and hear more about the work we do, and about how they can help. This has resulted in several new partnerships and pledges of ongoing support. We look forward to developing more of these relationships in the future. Professlona115m a) INFORM: We continue to work on the implementation of INFORM - a client database that has been developed specifically for agencies working in the homelessness sector. This is helping us to develop bespoke reports for the Trustees meetlngs on attendance, and on progress made and outcomes achieved by our guests. b) Safeguarding Training: We have been reviewing our policy and practice in relation to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, and commissioned bespoke training for trustees, staff, and our volunteer supervisors. Page 6 of 14
Year-round Accommodatlon We opened our first supported accommodation unit in February 2022- a four-bed shared house in Redhill. There are no plans to open further properties soon, however we are mindful of the wider need for further supported accommodation units for Single people in the local area. Achievements and Performance- Public Benefit The day-time Drop-in in Redhill remained as busy and needed as ever. This year we welcomed 299 guests (a 35% increase from last year), offering over 5,4(Kl meals during the year. At least 163 of our guests were homeless when they first came to Renewed Hope, sleeping in tents, shop doorways, underground car parks, bin stores and on the streets. This is a huge increase of 83% on the previous yearfs figure of 89. As noted above, it had become clear that there was a need for emergency accommodation to get people off the streets during the coldest months, and so on 13th December Renewed Hope re- started the Winter Night shelter project after a gap due to Covid-19. The projert coordinator led the planning of this, engaging the support of local churches and communities. By December 2023 we had trained 250 people as volunteers. Over the next 11 weeks 30 people stayed for one night or more. enjoying the warm welcome ofthe volunteer team, a home cooked meal, and a good sleep off the streets We support increasing numbers of people with significant and complex support needs. We estimate that over a third of our guests have a history of mental health problems, and a quarter have addiction problems. We have also seen numbers of refugees who had previously been housed in hotels as asylum seekers. The reason they come to us is that once their application for asylum had been accepted, and they were given leave to remain in the UK, the funding for the hotels has ceased and they must leave with just two weeks. notice. The people coming to Renewed Hope have sought help with opening bank accounts, registering with the local authority and seeking accommodation. The value of our dedicated Support and Recovery Worker post (created in May 2021) was agaln made evident as we can offer consistent and proactive help. addressing a wide range of needs. They have been instrumental in helping achieve positive move-on to more secure accommodation for some of the homeless people who came to the Drop-ln. None of this could happen without our amazing team of volunteers. With Winter Night Shelter starting up again, we had over 300 people volunteering on one or more occasions, filling 1.5 shifts at Drop-ln, 1.21X) at Winter Night Shelter and IIX) fundraising event slots. Financial Review Page 7 of 14
The charity made a surplus on unrestricted funds of £7,031 in the financial year, compared with Surplus of £60,874 in the previous year (2022-23). Donations from individuals increased by 8% and from other organisations (local business. trusts, etc) by 26%, compared with the previous year, although donations from churches fell by 18%. The decline in income from churches relative to other sources of income repeats a pattern seen in the previous year. The fundraising committee continues to explore new sources of finance in order to broaden its funding base, including attracting more corporate donations. The trustees designated £60,000 of funds raised during 2019-20 as a strategic development fund, to help the charity develop new services. The charity continued to draw on these funds to employ a support worker to provide direct support and activities to its clients but now that the funds have been exhausted this post is now funded from general funds. Several grants and donations were received in 2023-24 specifically to support the Winter Night Shelter (WNS). These included £10.300 from the Redhill Food Bank to purchase food for the shelter; we are grateful that the Food Bank also allowed us to put this towards the costs of food at the regular Drop-ln. We received a further £5.0(K) from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) and Tandridge Councll, for the costs of WNS, whlch was put towards the cost of both churches and Shrewsbury Chapel which hosted the WNS; and £2,01 from Fine and Country Foundation for the purchase of beds for WNS, which was partly used on rental payments for the current storage facility. Where it has not been posslble to spend money on the specific purposes for which it has been given, the funds have been carried forward to the 2024-25 WNS (£4,199). Towards the end of the financial year the charity stsrted to receive a higher rate of Housing Benefit payments from the council in respect of some of the guests at Hope House. In turn we have made a one-off back payment to Green Pastures, who acquired Hope House on our behalf, of £13,207, and from 2024-25 we are paying the monthly lease payments owed to Green Pastures in full. After the year end, Green Pastures agreed to write off the remaining historic balance owing to them of £10,584. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy which calls for unrestricted reserves to be maintained at a level equivalent to three months, unrestricted expenditure (approximately £49,000 based on 2023-24 expenditure). The level of unrestricted reserves held on 31 August 2024 (£177,557) was significantly above this. which provides for contingency in the event of a downturn in donations and other income. The trustees consider that the charity remains a going concern. Governance The charity is governed by its founding document. Trustees are appointed for fixed terms which may be up to 4 years. They can then be re-appointed for a further term if willing to stand. All of the trustees appointed have been from supporting churches or from amongst those who have been volunteer workers or those who are registered on our database as supporters. The charitvs income is below the level that would require a formal audit of the accounts; but the accounts have been subject to independent examination by a suitably qualified person. Page 8 of 14
This report has been approved by the trustees at their meeting on 14th April 2025 and is signed on their behalf by the Chairman. Mr. Sam Ferrar Chairman Date: i¥/* / 2025 Page 9 of 14
Renewed Hope Trust Registered charity number 1161502 STATEMENT OF RECEiiYfs AND PAYMENTS for the year ended 31 August 2024 202>24 Restricted Funds 202>24 202&24 Unrestrlcted Total Funds 2022-23 Total RECEIPTS Voluntary receipts Indlviduals Churches Councils Other organisations Fundraising events Shrewsbury Chapel.. Rent received Hope House: Rent received Bank interest Other Recelpts TOTAL RECEIPTS 199 65,578 5,181 65,777 5,181 61,065 6,351 4,573 62,372 33,449 4,858 51,923 1,214 5,000 12,300 66,262 14,565 3,223 39,079 3,754 78.562 14.565 3,223 39.079 3,754 215 141 225 805 PAYMENTS Salaries and Wages Staff training and expenses Rental: Drop-in and Chapel Drop-in Activity Winter Night Shelter. Other Activities Shrewsbury Chapel: premises costs Hope House: Premises Costs Hope House: Operating Costs Administrative Costs Cost of generating receipts TOTAL PAYMENTS 93,342 2,255 2,012 6,177 1,652 17 3,949 9,858 57,782 11,291 93,342 2,255 2.012 12,233 85,149 1,274 1,930 10.699 6,056 2.348 896 913 7,949 958 57.782 11,291 541 7,285 8,403 25,218 14,159 190 611 203 911 158 249 NET RECEIPTSIIPAYMENTS) STATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND UABILITIES as at 31 August 2024 Cash funds: 31 August 2024 31 August 2023 Current Account Deposit Account Paypal Account Soldo Account TOTAL Represented bv: Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 3.807 174.548 15.751 150.864 131 181756 170 526 177.557 170.526 181756 170 526 Page 10 of 14
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS l. Bas15 of accounting The accounts have been prepared on the 'Receipts and Payments, basis and in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. 2. ReiptS from Indivlduals include Gift Aid recovered. 3. Transartions with trustees The charity has made no payments to trustees. Donations by trustees were £480 (2022-23: £490). 4. Analysis of Movement In funds I September 2023 Reipts Payments Transfers 31 August 2024 Restricted Funds Winter Night Shelter (including food for Drop-ln and contribution to chapel costs) Unrestrlcted Funds Designated Funds 11,531 111.531) General Funds 158 995 197 642 177 557 170 526 197 642 190 611 177 557 I September 2022 Recelpts Payments Transfers 31 Au8USt 2023 Restrfrted Funds Winter Transformation Fund (6,682) 6,682 Fuel Poverty Support Unrestrlcted Funds Designated Funds 36.705 (25.174) 11,531 General Funds 72 947 218 123 132 075 158 995 109 652 218 123 157 249 170 526 Page 11 of 14
Designated funds, originally comprising two large gifts of £60,000, continued to be spent on the salary of a support worker, until they were fully utilised during 2023-24. A number of grants and donations were given for the support of the Winter Night Shelter (WNS) in 2023-24. These included £10,300 from Redhill Food Bank for the cost of food used at the WNS (£1.299I; they kindly agreed that the surplus could be used for food purchased for the Drop-ln (£6,056). leaving £2,945 to be carried over to 2024-25. Other specific grants and donations given for WNS but not fully spent on the intended purposes (£5,730) are also carried forward to 2024-25. 5. Analysls of Prlor Year Recelpts and Payments by funds 2022-23 Restrirted Funds 2022-23 2022-23 Unrestricted Total Funds RECEIPTS Voluntary receipts Individuals Churches Councils Other organisations Fundraising events Shrewsbury Chapel: Rent received Hope House: Rent received Bank interest TOTAL RECEIPTS 61,065 6.351 3,573 62,372 33,449 4,858 45,241 61,065 6,351 4,573 62.372 33A49 4,858 51,923 1,000 6,682 218 123 PAYMENTS Salaries and Wages Staff training and expenses Rental: Drop-in and Chapel Drop-in Activity Other Activities Shrewsbury Chapel: premises costs Hope House: Premises Costs Hope House: Operating Costs Administrative Costs Cost of generating receipts TOTAL PAYMENTS 85,149 1,274 1,930 9,699 541 7.285 8,403 25,218 14,159 85,149 1,274 1.930 10.699 541 7.285 8,403 25.218 14.159 1,000 157 249 158 249 NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) 6. Staff costs No staff received remuneration In excess of £60mO. The average number of staff employed was 4 (2022-23: 4). Page 12 of 14
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBIUTIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each ftnancial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments account and a Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The trustees have approved these financial statements. Signed on behalf of the Trustees. Mr. Sam Ferrar Chairman Date: If /f / 2025 Page 13 of 14
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF RENEWED HOPE TRUST I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2024 which a set out on pages 9toll. Respectlve responslbllltles of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act). and that there is no requirement in the governing document or constitution of the Charity for the conducting of an audit. As a consequence, the trustees have elected that the financial statements be subject to independent examination. Having satisfied myself that the charity 15 not subjert to audit under company law and is eligible for an independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Art; follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examlnation was carrled out in accordance with the general Directlons given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concernlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair Vie and the report is limited to those matters set out below. Independent examlner's report In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the trustees have not met the requlrements to ensure that: o proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the Act); and o accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or, to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: W Fry Wendy Fry Date: Page 14 of 14