Renewed Hope Trust
A Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Charity Registration Number 1161502
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
for the year ending
31st August 2024
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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
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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
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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 li￿nce 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 De￿mber 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
9￿58
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
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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. Re￿iptS 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
Re￿ipts 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
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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).
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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
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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:
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