**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1166530**
**Report of the Trustees and**
**Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **for**
**Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
DJH Wirral & Chester Limited Military House 24 Castle Street Chester Cheshire CH1 2DS
**Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
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|**Report of the Trustees**|1|to|7|
|**Independent Examiner's Report**||8||
|**Statement of Financial Activities**||9||
|**Statement of Financial Position**||10||
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|11|to|19|
|**Detailed Statement of Financial Activities**||20||
**Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees**
## **Everywhere**
## **Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
## **Board Oversight and Recruitment**
During any financial year, the monitoring of roles and responsibilities and experience of the Board are reviewed. Consequent gaps within the Board of Trustees and Charity are highlighted. This year's review led to the recruitment of a new trustee responsible for I.T. and one responsible for Marketing. New trustees receive an induction covering governance responsibilities, safeguarding, financial oversight and the strategic objectives of the charity.
## **Homeless Services**
SHARE's local mission is to help individuals experiencing homelessness transition from the streets into stable accommodation. We continue to provide daytime services and support to homeless families and individuals in the local area. In March 2024, we moved operations from using the premises of another homeless charity into our ShareShop until a new venue for our outreach services could be found. Although not ideal, we continued to provide and distribute essential items, such as warm bedding, clothes, toiletries, and food.
In January 2024, we were fortunate in moving into new premises and opened the SHARE Homeless Action Centre (SHAC); a new kind of day centre. We envisaged a space dedicated not only to providing essentials like food, clothing, community and warmth, but also to helping people develop their own action plan. The idea being that each person would be actively encouraged to take responsibility in creating their own pathway from the streets to temporary accommodation, then to a permanent home, under the guidance of team members in private afternoon meetings.
This new accommodation in the city centre enabled us to offer a more varied range of daily services by way of a drop-in facility to support and guide clients unfamiliar with the processes involved. Adopting a multi-agency approach certainly helps individuals transition far more easily from the streets to emergency housing services or supported living centres. Direction is provided for accessing services for mental health, substance abuse, general health care, and financial security. Our weekly, volunteer-led art club is a positive way to reduce stress, foster social connections, and promote self-discovery. This welcoming and inclusive space significantly reduces social isolation among a diverse group of individuals. At SHARE, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to rebuild their lives, and our work is made possible by the selfless effort and enthusiasm of our team of volunteers.
## **Warehouse and Refugee Support**
The SHARE Warehouse in Mold, Flintshire, assists refugee families in the local area who have secured accommodation, but do not have the resources to furnish and equip their new homes. SHARE provides furniture, household essentials, clothing, toys, and books in a calm, quiet, and respectful environment. We also accept referrals from local agencies for families and individuals in difficult circumstances, who arrange private visits to access our resources.
## **International Aid**
Internationally, SHARE sent £5,000 in August to the Hope Project in Lesvos, Greece. This project provides aid and support for those fleeing conflict, facing injustice, poverty, or persecution. The funds received play a vital role in acquiring essential resources and offering two nutritious meals daily to those in need. We also sent £5000 to Medical Aid for Palestinians to support medical volunteers going to Gaza.
## **Housing Provisions**
SHARE owns a three-bedroom house, funded through donations, which is let to the local authority's service provider. We collaborate with them to support the occupants of the house based on their individual circumstances.
## **Fundraising Efforts**
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## **Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
The SHARE team is dedicated to fundraising efforts to ensure the financial sustainability of our charity and its services. Our operations are primarily funded through contributions from local organisations, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and profits from our retail shop and café. Due to the increase in members of the community accessing our services, our costs are constantly rising and we took the decision to collaborate with a fundraising and events' consultant to increase donations from local businesses and grants.
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
## **Objectives and aims**
The objectives of SHARE are to provide basic aid, support, and advice to:
1. Refugees in need, both locally and internationally.
2. Individuals experiencing homelessness across Cheshire and Flintshire (as defined by The Homeless Reduction Act 2017).
The Trustees confirm that we have given due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and believe the activities described in this report demonstrably further the charity's objectives and deliver clear public benefits.
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**Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees**
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## **Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Significant activities**
## **April 2024**
- Appointment of a new Outreach Manager to lead our daily services held at the Harold Tomlins Day Centre in collaboration with Chester Aid For The Homeless, strengthening organisational efficiency.
## **May 2024**
- Launch of regular meetings, hosted by SHARE, for all local charities working with the homeless and refugee communities to discuss strategies for improvement and identify gaps in provision.
- ShareShop hosted a Chester City of Sanctuary meeting, where a SHARE volunteer gave an incredibly informative and engaging talk about the refugee and asylum seeker process. His insights shed light on the challenges faced by people fleeing violence and persecution and the critical support they will need to rebuild their lives in a new country.
- The Cecil Bowen Memorial Fund, which supports residents of the Chester area by providing relief of financial difficulty, donated £250 to purchase much needed clothing for our clients.
## **June 2024**
- SHARE, deeply appreciative of the generous support of the Duke of Westminster in housing the ShareShop, joined in the celebration of his wedding to Olivia Henson.
- Hill Valley Ladies Golf Club, Whitchurch, invited a trustee to a dinner held to celebrate the year's activities to raise funds for SHARE as the Lady Captain's chosen charity.
- As part of Refugee Week, clients were invited to contribute to a display of the theme "At Home In Our City." SHARE's mission to support and advocate for the wellbeing, human rights and voices of sanctuary seekers, resulted in the celebration and exploration of diversity of what home means to individuals as well as on a global scale.
- Luxury Jeweller Boodles made a most generous donation of £7,000, which was a significant boost to our mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for local individuals and families.
- A grant of £5,000 was awarded to Medical Aid for Palestinians to support medical volunteers going to Gaza.
## **July 2024**
- Launch of an evening ShareShop Clothes Swap - a strategy to heighten awareness of the overproduction of clothes items and the importance of sustainable fashion practices, like second-hand purchases, in moving towards a more equitable and ethical fashion industry.
- Local business, CFC Fertilisers, offered their support in providing storage units for our clients. This facility has made a significant difference in helping us offer a safe and secure place for personal belongings and bicycles to be stored. - EA Technology Group completed a series of marathons in aid of SHARE and raised £3,170.
- SHARE collaborates with Chester Racecourse to distribute leftover food from race days. In cases where races are cancelled due to inclement weather, SHARE collects and distributes food boxes to individuals living in temporary accommodation throughout the city. In August, we distributed 120 VIP food boxes to local people in need.
- Launch of 6.00am outreach patrols three times a week to build trust and offer support and aid directly to those people waking up on the streets of Chester. This activity is also used to help people prove and verify that they are indeed homeless in order to apply for housing support.
- The introduction of the Re-Project. This activity is run by the SHARE Art Club and the aim is to restore, reimagine, rebuild and repurpose both furniture items and individuals. Art Club members take donated furniture and restyle it to be sold in the ShareShop.
## **August 2024**
- SHARE Mold collected, sorted and packed two vans full of clothing and essential items destined for Ukraine, working in collaboration with Hope Aid Direct.
- C & C Catering made a generous donation of catering equipment in anticipation of the acquisition of new premises for our outreach services.
- SHARE Mold opted to donate the generous sum of £5,000, collected from their very popular pre-loved fundraiser days, to the Hope Charity - a lifeline for their vital work on the Greek Island of Lesvos.
## **September 2024**
- ShareShop held their first "Pay As You Feel" week, as part of Second-Hand September - a month dedicated to the appreciation of second-hand goods in the movement towards a more sustainable and ethical fashion system. Prices were removed from clothing items and shoppers were encouraged to pay what they thought items were worth.
- Members of the SHARE community took part in the annual Chester Business Club Walk to raise funds.
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**Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees**
## **Everywhere**
## **Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
## **October 2024**
- Chester Cathedral continues to support our charity by selling suspended hot drinks, for our clients, to visitors to their Refectory Cafe, raising £500 per month on average.
- Initial collaboration with Fundraising and Events Consultant.
- Well known social media artist, Sophia Tea Art, chose to visit the ShareShop to create a piece of art from a charity shop donated item. She travelled from London and spent the day talking to our outreach clients on the streets of Chester and participating in our Art Club afternoon. Her decorated pair of clogs were auctioned and the shop took over £800 on the day,
- Chester Business Club chose SHARE as one of two charities to benefit from their annual Charity Ball. The generosity of the ball attendees resulted in a donation of £4,000.
- SHARE Mold sent much needed supplies to Ukraine - sleeping bags, blankets, warm clothing and toiletries.
- SHARE Art Club spent an afternoon at the Grosvenor Museum to gain inspiration from the classical paintings held there.
- A new ShareShop manager and team were welcomed to the charity.
- We received an extremely generous £8,130 donation from local building contractor, Precision Facades, which would go a long way in supporting the most vulnerable members of our community.
## **November 2024**
- Participation of the Lord Mayor's Firework Display, organised by Chester Racecourse, resulted in a donation of £5,833.
- A retail outlet new to Chester, Soctopus, donated to SHARE one pair of socks for every one sold during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop raised £312 by joining in community sport.
- A SHARE trustee was invited to attend the November Rotary Club dinner to give a talk on the charity's role and work in the community. The Rotary Club wanted to support our work by donating £250.
- We began the appeal for donations to create our new outreach provision, the Share SHAC (SHARE Homeless Auction Centre) in Chester city centre. The vision was to create a dynamic day centre offering addiction support, arts programs, financial advice, and more - a beacon of hope for those seeking a fresh start.
## **December 2024**
- SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) had not been triggered across multiple local authorities in anticipation of Storm Darrah, in spite of our repeated efforts to appeal to local contacts in Chester. Agencies responsible for activating SWEP continued to rely on outdated guidelines that did not account for other severe daytime weather conditions. Consequently, MPs and councillors were urged to act in advocating for those left without protection in extreme weather conditions.
- Launch of Christmas Jumper Day in local businesses and schools, raising £1,600.
- SHARE Mold collected, sorted and packed a van full of donations to Care4Calais, in Northern France.
- This was our 9th Christmas Toy Appeal for children across North Wales and Chester. We were incredibly grateful to Farrall's Group for donating two pallets of brand-new toys. This generous contribution combined with other donations collected at Moneypenny in Wrexham and Dandy's Topsoil & Turf helped bring some joy to multiple homeless shelters to ensure everyone had a present to open on Christmas morning. In total, 14 tonnes of new toys were collected.
- Launch of Sponsor A Bed Campaign. At SHARE we often come across people who are homeless and have no choice but to sleep on the street whilst they wait for temporary accommodation to be found, yet hundreds of hotel rooms remain empty. Sponsorship of a room would allow us to work with local hotels to use those empty rooms and to get someone in need off the street into a warm room with a hot bath, and washing facilities. They would also be provided with food, a care pack and warm clothing from SHARE.
- There was a heart-warming reminder of what can happen when a community comes together to support those in need. Staff and volunteers at the ShareShop were contacted by the owner of a well-known Chester independent restaurant, offering, once again, to feed everyone who was homeless or sleeping rough across the City on Christmas Day itself. Volunteers and staff worked side by side, making a tangible difference; leftover meals were packed into takeaway boxes and delivered to local hostels to ensure others, in need across Chester, received a hot meal.
## **January 2025**
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## **Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
- Opening of the SHARE Homeless Action Centre (SHAC) our new building in the heart of Chester. Staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to make the space feel like a home; people kindly donated comfortable sofas, a full-size pool table, microwaves, tables, meeting room furniture, tinned food and warm clothes. Homelessness is a complex and deeply challenging issue and people can find themselves suddenly plunged into difficult circumstances through unemployment, fleeing from domestic abuse, a relationship breakdown, addiction, an accident, or even storm damage or house fire. - A new bank of computers was installed at the ShareSHAC by a team of volunteers from The Bank of America. These computers provide vital access for people experiencing homelessness to apply for housing, jobs, and manage their emails - essential tools to help rebuild their lives.
- Sandra's Supper Club was launched to provide a hot meal in the evening twice a week.
## **February 2025**
- We welcomed the Rapid Relief Team UK to the ShareSHAC. These selfless volunteers set up an evening soup kitchen outside the centre, cooking and serving dozens of hot meals. Their kindness ensured that everyone experiencing homelessness had the opportunity of enjoying a hot, nourishing meal in the safety and warmth of the SHAC.
- Samantha Dixon, MP for Chester North and Neston, visited the ShareSHAC. We appreciated her time and support for our work and the opportunity to discuss some of the key issues and challenges facing people who are on the verge of homelessness. For example, the verification process and the local connection rule, which can make it even harder for people to access support. We were grateful to Samantha for listening and working together to push for positive change.
## **March 2025**
- In a significant step to support Chester's homeless community, SHARE partnered with Sheltersuit UK to provide brand-new Shelterbags to everyone sleeping rough. Developed by Sheltersuit UK, these bags have a built-in mattress for warmth, a weatherproof outer layer for protection and built-in storage space for personal belongings. Funded entirely through sales at ShareShop, this initiative ensured that those without shelter had emergency protection against the elements. All rough sleepers were given new Shelterbags from Share's Homeless Action Centre (SHAC). While the SHAC focuses on long-term solutions, some individuals fall through the gaps in local authority support, specifically those with no local connection, or people who are waiting for accommodation to come available. For them, a Shelterbag offers a vital safety net, providing warmth, comfort, and dignity.
- Cheshire West & Chester Council (CWAC) began offering a monthly drop-in service at Share Homeless Action Centre (SHAC), providing vital accommodation support to those currently sleeping rough. This collaboration helped to ensure that some of the most vulnerable people in our community received the guidance and assistance they needed to find safe and stable housing. We welcomed the opportunity to work in partnership to create real change and to measure the impact on those we assist.
- SHARE committed to providing Waterproof SleepBags to anyone sleeping rough in the city of Liverpool as well as in Chester, following a visit to Liverpool's Whitechapel Centre, who do incredible work to support people who are sleeping rough & homeless in the City.
- In collaboration with the Calais appeal and Herts For Refugees, 50 boxes containing over 1.000 items of much needed aid for those in desperate situations were dispatched from SHARE Mold.
- Launch of 2nd GEAR at the SHAC, which is a tailored addiction recovery and life coaching programme specifically created for individuals experiencing homelessness. The initiative is designed to provide personalised support in a safe, understanding environment, empowering people to take meaningful steps towards recovery, independence, and long-term change.
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## **Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
## **Reserves policy**
Following a review of the 'Reserve Policy' by SHARE Trustees in March 2017, all monies donated to SHARE for specific purposes, such as the SHARE 'Suspended Coffee Scheme' or the 'Sponsor-a-Sack-of-Aid Scheme,' are ring-fenced for those purposes alone.
General donations made to SHARE are divided between SHARE's services for homeless individuals and refugees, with funds being retained and earmarked as appropriate to achieve this balance.
The SHARE Trustees are committed to protecting the financial viability and continuation of the organisation by maintaining adequate reserves. In accordance with Charity Commission and NCO good practice guidelines, a portion of this period's income has been allocated to reserves.
The purpose of maintaining adequate reserves is as follows:
- To ensure continuity of cash flow (e.g., to cover delays in revenue funding).
- To cover unforeseen circumstances.
- To provide opportunities to attract or identify alternative funding.
- To ensure that, should funding cease, the organisation can fulfil all financial and legal obligations when wound up.
The Board of Trustees reviews the reserves annually. Unless otherwise agreed, the Board will endeavour to maintain a minimum reserve equivalent to six months' running costs of the organisation.
## **FUTURE PLANS**
- Education and public awareness about the rise in homelessness and refugee numbers remain central to our mission. Efforts will focus on engaging communities and driving meaningful change.
- Support individuals facing homelessness and refugees in need, ensuring their immediate and long-term requirements are met.
- Continue to respond swiftly and effectively to aid requests in European refugee camps, strengthening collaborations with local and international organisations to maximise impact.
- Secure increased funding to source aid locally, reducing the carbon footprint of deliveries and contributing to local economies.
- Enhance fundraising efforts to expand supported housing options for homeless individuals while sustaining vital humanitarian aid initiatives.
- Build strong partnerships to improve services and advocate for the needs of both local homeless individuals and resettled refugees.
- Committed to offering high-quality training for staff and volunteers, fostering a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment to enhance service delivery and volunteer experiences.
- Actively promote awareness of the refugee crisis and homelessness, encouraging public engagement and understanding.
- Strengthen governance through strategic collaboration, professional training, and local mentorship to improve organisational effectiveness.
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
## **Governing document**
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number**
1166530
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## **Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **Principal address**
Share Charity 30 Pepper Street Chester Cheshire CH1 1DF
## **Trustees**
A J Dandy Mrs R E Adams P G Makinson Ms K A Saxon Mrs S C Danby Ms M Hogg J Entwistle (appointed 1.9.24) (resigned 31.7.25) A Lauriello (appointed 1.9.24) (resigned 31.7.25)
## **Independent Examiner**
Steven Mark Greensill FCA DJH Wirral & Chester Limited Military House 24 Castle Street Chester Cheshire CH1 2DS
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
A J Dandy - Trustee
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**Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Steven Mark Greensill FCA
DJH Wirral & Chester Limited Military House 24 Castle Street Chester Cheshire CH1 2DS
30 January 2026
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## **Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
|Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
109,703
**Charitable activities**
Operational costs
17,784
Charitable rent income
-
**Total**
127,487
**EXPENDITURE ON**
**Charitable activities**
Event expenses
-
Homeless expenses
64,982
Refugee costs
14,395
Operational costs
48,196
Van expenses
453
Other
-
**Total**
128,026
**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**
(539)
**Transfers between funds**
9
(6,118)
**Net movement in funds**
(6,657)
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
129,083
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
122,426|Restricted
funds
£
3,552
-
-
3,552
-
4,121
-
-
-
-
4,121
(569)
6,118
5,549
144,633
150,182|31.3.25
Total
funds
£
113,255
17,784
-
131,039
-
69,103
14,395
48,196
453
-
132,147
(1,108)
-
(1,108)
273,716
272,608|31.3.24
Total
funds
£
151,022
-
14,820
165,842
3,729
90,325
5,773
47,167
2,472
6,747
156,213
9,629
-
9,629
264,087
273,716|
|---|---|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Statement of Financial Position 31 March 2025**
|Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible assets
4
132,658
Investments
5
3
132,661
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
6
15,673
Cash at bank
45,742
61,415
**CREDITORS**
Amounts falling due within one year
7
(71,650)
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
(10,235)
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**
**LIABILITIES**
122,426
**NET ASSETS**
122,426
**FUNDS**
9
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
150,182
150,182
-
150,182
150,182
150,182|31.3.25
Total
funds
£
132,658
3
132,661
15,673
195,924
211,597
(71,650)
139,947
272,608
272,608
122,426
150,182
272,608|31.3.24
Total
funds
£
132,658
3
132,661
42,795
101,689
144,484
(3,429)
141,055
273,716
273,716
129,083
144,633
273,716|
|---|---|---|---|
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
A J Dandy - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **Basis of preparing the financial statements**
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value.
## **Income**
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
## **Expenditure**
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Motor vehicles - 22% on cost
## **Taxation**
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
## **Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
## **2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
## **Trustees' expenses**
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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## **Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **3. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
**Charitable activities**
Charitable rent income
**Total**
**EXPENDITURE ON**
**Charitable activities**
Event expenses
Homeless expenses
Refugee costs
Operational costs
Van expenses
Other
**Total**
**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**
**Transfers between funds**
**Net movement in funds**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**4.**
**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
**COST**
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
**DEPRECIATION**
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024|Unrestricted
funds
£
134,138
14,820
148,958
3,729
62,391
12,773
47,048
2,472
6,747
135,160
13,798
(897)
12,901
116,182
129,083
Freehold
property
£
115,483
-
115,483
115,483|Restricted
funds
£
16,884
-
16,884
-
27,934
(7,000)
119
-
-
21,053
(4,169)
897
(3,272)
147,905
144,633
Motor
vehicles
£
30,669
13,494
17,175
17,175|Total
funds
£
151,022
14,820
165,842
3,729
90,325
5,773
47,167
2,472
6,747
156,213
9,629
-
9,629
264,087
273,716
Totals
£
146,152
13,494
132,658
132,658|
|---|---|---|---|
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **5. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS**
|**5.**|**FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS**|||
|---|---|---|---|
||||Shares in|
||||group|
||||undertakings|
||||£|
||**MARKET VALUE**|||
||At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025||3|
||**NET BOOK VALUE**|||
||At 31 March 2025||3|
||At 31 March 2024||3|
||There were no investment assets outside the UK.|||
|**6.**|**DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**|||
||Trade debtors|31.3.25
£
4,199|31.3.24
£
10,314|
||Other debtors|6,334|28,225|
||VAT|21|-|
||Prepayments|5,119|4,256|
|||15,673|42,795|
|**7.**|**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**|||
||Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 8)|31.3.25
£
62,747|31.3.24
£
-|
||Trade creditors|7,308|3,427|
||Taxation and social security|3,095|-|
||Other creditors|(1,500)|2|
|||71,650|3,429|
|**8.**|**LOANS**|||
||An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:|||
||Amounts falling due within one year on demand:|31.3.25
£|31.3.24
£|
||Bank overdrafts|62,747|-|
continued...
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## **Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
|**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
Designated fund
**Restricted funds**
House fund
Winter Support Grant (CWVA)
Christmas Appeals
Sponsor James
Macks Poetry
Ukraine
Art Club
Airbus Grant
Big Lottery Fund
Sponsor Anne
House 2
Winter HS
Ford Motors
Ubuntu CBC
UKSPF
**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1.4.24
£
83,408
45,675
129,083
115,483
215
235
217
37
12,163
528
241
216
83
8,584
813
2,651
1,500
1,667
144,633
273,716|Net
movement
in funds
£
2,992
(3,531)
(539)
(1,115)
(59)
(47)
-
-
1,091
-
-
-
-
273
-
(36)
-
(676)
(569)
(1,108)|Transfers
between
funds
£
-
(6,118)
(6,118)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(82)
6,200
-
-
-
-
6,118
-|At
31.3.25
£
86,400
36,026
122,426
114,368
156
188
217
37
13,254
528
241
216
1
15,057
813
2,615
1,500
991
150,182
272,608|
|---|---|---|---|---|
continued...
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**Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
Designated fund
**Restricted funds**
House fund
Winter Support Grant (CWVA)
Christmas Appeals
Ukraine
House 2
Ford Motors
UKSPF
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming
resources
£
51,842
75,645
127,487
180
2,000
-
1,091
281
-
-
3,552
131,039|Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(48,850)
2,992
(79,176)
(3,531)
(128,026)
(539)
(1,295)
(1,115)
(2,059)
(59)
(47)
(47)
-
1,091
(8)
273
(36)
(36)
(676)
(676)
(4,121)
(569)
(132,147)
(1,108)|
|---|---|---|
continued...
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**Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
## **Comparatives for movement in funds**
|**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
Designated fund
**Restricted funds**
House fund
Albert Hunt Grant (Support Worker Grant)
Winter Support Grant (CWVA)
Marjory Boddy
Christmas Appeals
Sponsor James
Macks Poetry
Ukraine
Art Club
Airbus Grant
Big Lottery Fund
HK House Fund
Sponsor Anne
Community Fund 20198057
House 2
Covid-19 CCF
Winter HS
Ford Motors
Ubuntu CBC
Virgin Money
UKSPF
**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1.4.23
£
83,245
32,937
116,182
115,483
7,000
223
3,000
316
217
877
5,163
615
241
216
1,038
83
9,500
3,063
11
859
-
-
-
-
147,905
264,087|Net
movement
in funds
£
31,946
(18,148)
13,798
(908)
(6,961)
(8)
(2,951)
(81)
-
(840)
7,000
(87)
-
-
-
-
(9,525)
4,483
-
(46)
2,651
1,500
(63)
1,667
(4,169)
9,629|Transfers
between
funds
£
(31,783)
30,886
(897)
908
(39)
-
(49)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,038)
-
25
1,038
(11)
-
-
-
63
-
897
-|At
31.3.24
£
83,408
45,675
129,083
115,483
-
215
-
235
217
37
12,163
528
241
216
-
83
-
8,584
-
813
2,651
1,500
-
1,667
144,633
273,716|
|---|---|---|---|---|
continued...
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**Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
Designated fund
**Restricted funds**
House fund
Albert Hunt Grant (Support Worker Grant)
Winter Support Grant (CWVA)
Marjory Boddy
Christmas Appeals
Macks Poetry
Ukraine
Art Club
Community Fund 20198057
House 2
Winter HS
Ford Motors
Ubuntu CBC
Virgin Money
UKSPF
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming
resources
£
94,931
54,027
148,958
180
-
5,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,553
-
2,651
1,500
500
2,000
16,884
165,842|Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(62,985)
31,946
(72,175)
(18,148)
(135,160)
13,798
(1,088)
(908)
(6,961)
(6,961)
(5,508)
(8)
(2,951)
(2,951)
(81)
(81)
(840)
(840)
7,000
7,000
(87)
(87)
(9,525)
(9,525)
(70)
4,483
(46)
(46)
-
2,651
-
1,500
(563)
(63)
(333)
1,667
(21,053)
(4,169)
(156,213)
9,629|
|---|---|---|
continued...
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**Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
|**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
Designated fund
**Restricted funds**
House fund
Albert Hunt Grant (Support Worker Grant)
Winter Support Grant (CWVA)
Marjory Boddy
Christmas Appeals
Sponsor James
Macks Poetry
Ukraine
Art Club
Airbus Grant
Big Lottery Fund
HK House Fund
Sponsor Anne
Community Fund 20198057
House 2
Covid-19 CCF
Winter HS
Ford Motors
Ubuntu CBC
Virgin Money
UKSPF
**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1.4.23
£
83,245
32,937
116,182
115,483
7,000
223
3,000
316
217
877
5,163
615
241
216
1,038
83
9,500
3,063
11
859
-
-
-
-
147,905
264,087|Net
movement
in funds
£
34,938
(21,679)
13,259
(2,023)
(6,961)
(67)
(2,951)
(128)
-
(840)
8,091
(87)
-
-
-
-
(9,525)
4,756
-
(46)
2,615
1,500
(63)
991
(4,738)
8,521|Transfers
between
funds
£
(31,783)
24,768
(7,015)
908
(39)
-
(49)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,038)
(82)
25
7,238
(11)
-
-
-
63
-
7,015
-|At
31.3.25
£
86,400
36,026
122,426
114,368
-
156
-
188
217
37
13,254
528
241
216
-
1
-
15,057
-
813
2,615
1,500
-
991
150,182
272,608|
|---|---|---|---|---|
continued...
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**Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
Designated fund
**Restricted funds**
House fund
Albert Hunt Grant (Support Worker Grant)
Winter Support Grant (CWVA)
Marjory Boddy
Christmas Appeals
Macks Poetry
Ukraine
Art Club
Community Fund 20198057
House 2
Winter HS
Ford Motors
Ubuntu CBC
Virgin Money
UKSPF
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming
resources
£
146,773
129,672
276,445
360
-
7,500
-
-
-
1,091
-
-
4,834
-
2,651
1,500
500
2,000
20,436
296,881|Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(111,835)
34,938
(151,351)
(21,679)
(263,186)
13,259
(2,383)
(2,023)
(6,961)
(6,961)
(7,567)
(67)
(2,951)
(2,951)
(128)
(128)
(840)
(840)
7,000
8,091
(87)
(87)
(9,525)
(9,525)
(78)
4,756
(46)
(46)
(36)
2,615
-
1,500
(563)
(63)
(1,009)
991
(25,174)
(4,738)
(288,360)
8,521|
|---|---|---|
## **10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES**
As at 31 March 2024, Share Shops Limited owed Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere £28,224 (2023: £33,427). Share Shops Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere. This balance is included within other debtors.
Subsequent to the year end, the charity received a donation from Share Shops Limited of £32,193 (2023: £27,567).
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## **Supporting Homeless, Assisting Refugees Everywhere**
||**Detailed Statement of Financial Activities**|||
|---|---|---|---|
||**for the Year Ended 31 March 2025**|||
|||31.3.25|31.3.24|
|||£|£|
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**||||
|**Donations and legacies**||||
|Donations||108,054|137,203|
|Grants||5,201|13,819|
|**Charitable activities**||113,255|151,022|
|Rental income||17,784|14,820|
|**Total incoming resources**||131,039|165,842|
|**EXPENDITURE**||||
|**Charitable activities**||||
|Refugee costs||14,395|2,672|
|Homeless expenses||69,103|90,325|
|Insurance||-|86|
|Operational costs||48,196|51,560|
|Event expenses||-|3,729|
|Van expenses||453|1,094|
|**Other**||132,147|149,466|
|Motor vehicles||-|6,747|
|Total resources expended||132,147|156,213|
|**Net (expenditure)/income**||(1,108)|9,629|
|||||
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