Charity registratlon number 1166877 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 09904428
FRESH HOPE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

FRESH HOPE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrs D Heusch
Mr D P Lynch
Ms S Mclean
MrA F Solomon
Mr J Taylor
Mr M D Barber
Mrs C Workman
Mr S Harris
(Appointed 2 August 20241
(Appoinled 23 May 2024)
(Appointed 1 March 20241
Charity number (England and Wales)
1166877
Company number
09904428
Registered office
Trouville
Ballledown Approach
Chellenham
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
GL52 6RA
Independent examlner
BK Plus Limited
6 Manor Park Business Centre
Mackenzie Way
Chellenham
Gloucestershire
England
GL519TX
Bankers
Barclays PIC
128 High Street
Chellenham
GL50 1EG
Solicitors
BPE Solicitors LLP
St James House
St James Square
Chellenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 3PR

FRESH HOPE
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinels report
Stalemenl of financial activities
statement of financial position
Notes lo the financial statements
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FRESH HOPE
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial slalements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Acl 2006, FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)"
Objectives and activities
Our charily's purposes as set out in the objects contained in the company's articles of association are to:
To improve and transform the lives of individual people and communities, in such communilies as the truslees may
from lime lo time think fit, with special emphasis on, but not exclusively, young people, vulnerable adults and
disadvantaged families, by sponsoring, supporting andlor implementing community projects. To work with,
encourage and provide opportunities for people in communities who have what they need, to work wilh those who
do not, and so make the community a caring and healthy place to live for all.
We will do this by sponsoring. promoting and supporting 8 variety of projects delivering benefits to Ihe community.
How our activities deliver publlc benefit
Currently, Fresh Hope has the following projects delivering benefit to the public..
1. The School House Café ISHCI: Our aim in 2024 was lo improve the financial performance and community
impact of the School House Cafe, largely through continuing io increase involvemenl in frequent events. In the end
over 40 events were held in 2024 in the SHC, addressing needs from people right across the community. Example
evenls include:
Children's events including crafts with Santa
Heart monitoring for young adults, looking to identify
undiagnosed
A weekly community lunch for those less well off or socially isolated in
A weekly drop in for the elderly, hosted by district nurses
We continue to run a toddler group on a Monday.
heart disease
our community
The Cafe saw a £50,000 redevelopment of it's kitchen in 2024 with money from the Government's Leveling Up fund.
This will make a long term difference lo the SHC and the community for many years to come.
2. The Cycle Project. The project continues to provide cycle repair, servicing and the sale of refurbished bikes.
This project continues to grow rapidly in 2024 with activity up around 250 % over 2023. Combining the financial
performance ofthe SHC and the Cycle Project reduced overall losses by around 900/0 in 2024 over 2023.
3. The Family Panlry has moved from strength to slrenglh perhaps doubling the families il supports both on an
overall and on a weekly basis. For a £4 weekly membership fee, families are provided with 8 shelf items, two fridge
or freezer items and free fresh fruit and vegetables. We continue to offer recipe bags. We see continuing
collaboration in this project including working with the Rock who provide space, working wilh Cheltenham is
Growing, who provide very locally grown fruit and vegetables and a link
with Dean Close school, who
provide food at Harvest and Christmas, sending pupils over lo experience whal the Family Pantry has lo offer.
4. The Armoury {A community 9yml. 2024 saw the Armoury growing by about 32 1 over 2023. The number of
people impacted has greatly increased, but
the growth is not yel sufficient lo create financial slabilily.
Nevertheless the communily that we have created, of people from 18 to retirement age,
which nurtures it's
members and actively supports Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual health, is something that the staff and
trustees are rightly proud of. The community also takes responsibility for itself, participating in socials, fund raisers
and in maintenance activities. 11 is clear that the Armoury is "owned" by il's members.

FRESH HOPE
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Delivering these public benefits would not be possible withoLtt:
Our staff who continue to show real compassion for the communities they serve while delivering a
professional service lo our customers
The tireless efforts of the volunteers who run some of the projects and who manage and run the charity as
a whole
The customers of both the SHC and the Armoury gym, who have continued to support us with their custom.
We are thankful for the ongoing financial support of the Life development Fund of Gloucester Diocese.
We have been delighted and humbled by the number of individuals who continue to support our work financially. It
would be inappropriate lo mention names here bul our heartfelt thanks lo each and every one of you.
Our Values
At Fresh Hope we aspire lo live out our values.,
Gommunlty,. we are passionate about building inclusive and aulhenlic communities, generaling joy and a sense of
belonging.
Compassion- we are kind, warm and generous to everyone we encounter.
Integrity,. we act in an honest and open way, treating each other with dignity and respect.
Teamwork. we achieve more when we collaborate and all work together.
Financial review
Res8wes policy
Cash flow is good, but overall nel reseNes remain below 3 months operational costs.
Plans for future periods
We remain open to exploring opportunities lo reproduce both the School House Cafe and The Armoury in other
locations. We are also open to bring new or existing projects under the Fresh Hope umbrella.
Structure, governance and management
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 7 December 2015 and registered as
a charity on 3 May 2016. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association and is governed
under its Articles of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company. In the event of
the company being wound up members are required lo contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
Recruitment and appointmenl of Irustees
The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's
Articles are known as members.
Under the requirements of the Articles of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable
company, one third of the directors must retire each year (longer seNing since election firstl but can be re-elected al
the next Annual General Meeting. At the Annual General Meeting held on 11 h July 2024, Sue McLean resigned as a
director and was re-elected.
All member of the company give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity. Any expenses
reclaimed from the charity are sel out in note 7 to the accounts.

FRESH HOPE
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Trustee Induction and Training
The trustees continue lo work together to develop both the governing documents of the charity and also the purpose
and vision of the charity. All are provided with links lo material provided by both the Charity Commission and
Companies House on the roles and responsibilities of a Trustee and Director. Most of the Trustees are already
familiar with these due to other positions that they hold.
Rlsk Management
The Directors consider risks as part of their monthly board meeting. Most risks are reviewed every month including
operational, financial and safeguarding. The overall risk log is reviewed on an annual basis.
Related Partles
Fresh Hope works collaboratively with a number of organisations not least Sl Paul's Church, Cheltenham, where the
Café is based and Holy Trinity, Chellenham where the Armoury is based. However, based upon the definition of a
related party in IAS24, Fresh Hope has no related parties.
Statement of trustees. responslbllities
The trustees (who are also the directors of Fresh Hope for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for
preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
Company law requires Ihe Iruslees lo prepare financial slalemenls for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the slate of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources,
including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial
stalemenls, the trustees are required to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenlly.
observe Ihe methods and principles in the Charity SORP.,
make judgemenls and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume
charitable company will continue in business.
The Iruslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy al any
lime the financial position of the charitable company and lo enable them lo ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable
company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and deleclion of fraud and other irregularities.
Members of the Management Committee
Members of the Management Commillee, who are directors for the purpose of company law and trustees for the
purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to Ihe date of this report are sel out on page 3.
In accordance with company law, as the company's directors, we certify Ihal..
so far as we are aware, there is no relevant information of which the examiner of the accounts are
unaware., and
as the directors of the company we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make
ourselves aware of any relevant information and to establish Ihal the charity's examiner is aware of that
information.

FRESH HOPE
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Iruslees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr D P Lynch
Trustee
6 August 2025

FRESH HOPE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRESH HOPE
I report lo the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Fresh Hope (the charity) for the year ended
31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the Iruslees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the
preparation of the financial slatemenls in accordance with the requirements of Ihe Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examinalion, I report in respect of my examination of the
charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination
I have followed the Direclions given by the Charily Commission under section 14515){b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause lo believe thal in any material respect=
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act
2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records., or
the financial slalemenls do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act
2006 other than any requirement that the financial slalemenls give a true and fair view, which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination., or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended practi￿ for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charilies
preparing their financial slalemenls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102).
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 lo enable a proper understanding of the financial slalemenls lo be reached.
Cinzia Hensle
Inslilule of Cha
BK Plus Limited
6 Manor Park Business Centre
Mackenzie Way
Chellenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 gTX
England
6 August 2025
ered Accountants in England and Wales

FRESH HOPE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted
Restrlcted
Total
Unr85trlcted
Restrlcted
funds
Total
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
36,161
36,161
72,660
129,447
47,123
47,123
84,780
114,678
72,660
84,780
129,447
114,678
Total income
165,608
72,660
238,268
161,801
84,780
246,581
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
184,924
96,779
281,703
178,415
1,700
180,115
Total expendlture
184,924
96,779
281,703
178,415
1,700
180,115
Net Incomellexpenditure) and
movement in funds
{19,316)
{24,119}
(43,435)
{16,614)
83,080
66,466
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January
2024
1,925
85,180
87,105
18,539
2,100
20,639
Fund balances at 31
December 2024
(17,3911
61,061
43,670
1,925
85,180
87,105

FRESH HOPE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
1,768
3,514
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11
12
1,738
1,472
45,762
1,724
2,431
86,534
48,972
90,689
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
(7,070)
17,098)
Net current assets
41.902
83,591
Total assets less current liabilities
43,670
87,105
The funds of the charity
Reslricled income funds
Unreslricled funds
14
15
61,061
(17,391 }
85,180
1,925
43,670
87,105
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial slalemenls.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in
accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 6 August 2025
Mr D P Lynch
Trustee
Company registration number 09904428 {England and Wales)

FRESH HOPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Accounting policie5
Charlty Information
Fresh Hope is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered
office is Trouville, Batlledown Approach, Chellenham, Glouceslershire, GL52 6RA, United Kingdom.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the
Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended
Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021" The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by
FRS 102.
The financial slalemenls are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Iruslees.
Reslricled funds can only be used for particular reslricled purposes within the objects of the charity.
Reslriclions 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
slatemenls.
1.3 Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement lo the funds,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
1.4 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation commilling the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in selllement 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 lo the category. Where costs cannot be
directly atlribuled to particular headings they have been allocated to aclivilies on a basis consistent with the
use of resources.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are inilially measured al cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as lo write off the cosl or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Fixtures and fillings
Computers
330A on cost
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
Items costing less than £1,000 are not capitalised.

FRESH HOPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Accounting policies
{Contlnued)
1.6 Stocks
Stocks are valued al the lower of cost and nel realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and
slow moving items.
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestrlcted
Unrestrlctèd
fund5
funds
2024
2023
Donations
Gift aid
34,109
2,052
45,252
1,871
36,161
47,123
Income from charltable activities
Restricted
Restrlctéd
funds
funds
2024
2023
Granls
72,660
84,780
Grants analysis
Total
2024
Total
2023
Gloucestershire Diocesan Board
Severn Trent
Barnwood Trust
Hubbub Community Fridge
Chellenham Borough Council
Gloucestershire County Ccouncil
JCR Jockey Club
Rotary Trust
20,500
19,720
15,000
10,000
3,500
2,500
1,000
440
33,500
1,280
50,000
72,660
84,780

FRESH HOPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Income from other trading activities
Unrestrlcted
Unrestricted
fund5
funds
2024
2023
Other income
Cafe and gym income
958
128,489
56
114,622
Other trading activities
129,447
114,678
Expendlture on charitable activltles
Total
2024
Total
2023
Dlrect costs
staff costs
Depreciation
Sundries
Catering supplies
Uniform and clothing
Rent and rates
Marketing, prnling and stationery
Charitable donations
Insurance
Bank charges
Repairs and renewals
Kitchen refurbishment
144,721
1,746
5,251
57,899
871
4,800
981
8,309
1,722
109,317
1,746
2,143
52,337
1,623
4,400
324
4,747
1,358
55
1,313
4,566
50,000
280,866
179,363
Share of support and governance costs (see note 6)
Governance
837
752
281,703
180,115
Analysis by fund
Unreslricled funds
Restricted funds
184,924
96,779
178,415
1,700
281,703
180,115
io-

FRESH HOPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Support costs allocated to activities
2024
2023
Governance costs
837
752
Analysed between:
Independent examiner fee
837
752
Trustees
None of the Iruslees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
Trustees, expenses
During the year trustees. expenses reimbursed lotalled £1,604 (2022.. £nill.
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during ihe year was..
2024
Number
2023
Number
17
19
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
144,721
109,317
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Taxation
As 8 recognised charity, the company is exempt from Corporation T8x so far as il relales lo ils charitable
objects. 11 is not, however. exempl from VAT, and irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to
which il relates.
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FRESH HOPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10 Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
Computers
Total
Cost
Al 1 January 2024
13.264
10,030
23,294
Al 31 December 2024
13,264
10.030
23,294
Depreciation and impairment
Al 1 January 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
9,750
1,746
10,030
19,780
1,746
Al 31 December 2024
11,496
10,030
21,526
Carrylng amount
Al 31 De￿mber 2024
1,768
1,768
At 31 December 2023
3,514
3,514
11 Stocks
2024
2023
Stocks
1,738
1,724
12 Debtors
2024
2023
Amount5 falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
161
1,021
290
412
1,747
272
1,472
2,431
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
2,554
461
3,191
864
2,322
337
3,623
816
7,070
7,098
12-

FRESH HOPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 January
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At31
December
2024
Enhancement Fund
Special Project Diocese SHC Support
Kitchen Project 2023
Barnwood Trust
Hubbub Community Fridge
Severn Trent
Family Pantry
1,680
33,500
50,000
1420)
141,323)
150,000)
1,260
8,677
16,500
15,000
9,000
22,160
10,000
15,000
8,600
18,820
8,704
1400)
{3,340)
(1,296)
85,180
72,660
(96,7791
61,061
Previous year:
At 1 January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At31
December
2023
Enhancement Fund
Special Project Diocese SHC Support
Kitchen Project 2023
Jigsaw summer activities
2,100
(4201
1,680
33,500
50,000
33,500
50.000
1,280
{1,280>
2,100
84,780
11,7001
85,180
Transfers between funds
Transfers are made between reslricled and unrestricted funds at the end of every accounting period in cases
i) the activity of the reslricled fund has come lo an end and there is an unspent balance that is not repayable
lo the funderls), when the surplus is transferred lo unreslricled funds,. or
ii) the restricted fund is in deficit and has either come to an end or there is no prospect of a surplus in a later
period, when the deficit is eliminated by transfer from unrestricted funds; or
iii) income that is received in the restricted fund covers in part some of the costs in the unrestricted funds.
Details of unrestricted funds:
Kitchen Project 2023
Chellenham Borough Council awarded us £50k lo renovate the School House Cafe kitchen.
Special Project - Diocese SHC Support Fund
The Diocese of Gloucester awarded us £50k1£33.5k received so farl. This was to allow us lo employ two
people for two years, whose job il is lo grow the use of the Cafe and to help manage the Cafe in order for it lo
become financially sustainable
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
15 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject lo specific conditions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 January
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At31
December
2024
General funds
1,925
165,608
(184,924)
{17,3911
Previous year:
At 1 January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At31
December
2023
General funds
18,539
161,801
{178,415)
1,925
16 Related party transactlons
In a previous period, Mr D Lynch, a director loaned the charity £3,191. The amount due lo the related party at
the year end was £3,19112023- £3,191), this transaction look place on an arms-length basis and is repayable
on demand.
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