2022-12-31-accounts

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From: Period start date To 1.1.22 Period end date 31.12.22 Charity name: FRESH HORIZONS CNB Charity registration number: 1167809

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	1. The relief of poverty through the provision of accommodation and other amenities and services. 2. To advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom as the trustees may from time to time think fit. 3. The furtherance of the charitable work of the charity by the advancement of such other charitable purposes as the trustees may from time to time decide.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Accommodation for the homeless The provision of accommodation for persons previously street homeless and/or under the care of a night shelter.We offer a stable and secure living environment for individuals who find themselves without accommodation. Residents stay with us for a period of six to eighteen months. Faith based Advancing the Christian faith by offering literature, information and opportunity for worship to those interested or sympathetic to the Christian faith. Life skills Support Residents commit to a support programme throughout the duration of their stay. Our program helps to restore life skills & self- confidence. Enabling residents to return to mainstream living, including education, employment and independent living.

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		Residents Receive Life skills training. Help accessing educational and employment opportunities. Advice on financial budgeting and overcoming debt. Assistance with accessing health and social care. Guidance in finding community facilities and resources. Support with resettlement into independent accommodation. Food Bank Fresh Horizons CNB runs a weekly stationary food bank and a bi-weekly mobile food bank which complements its work with the homeless. Supplies are provided to residents, families, individuals, churches and other help centres working to reduce food poverty. Supplies are provided by local grocers and food share schemes.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT The trustees have fully complied with guidance to have due regard to the Public Benefit published by the Charity Commission in executing the duties of the charity.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Not applicable.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	Not applicable.
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Volunteer Contribution Volunteer contribution has been invaluable in the running of the charity activities. Over the year 24 volunteers have willingly contributed more than 12,030 man hours, enabling the homeless accommodation and food banks to run successfully. In addition, over this time they have covered over 18,200 miles in their own vehicles to enable the food bank to run and to

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offer help and support to residents. This year, as last year, the Café did not run, in order to adhere to COVID safe practice. Food bags were distributed at the door observing safe social distancing, rather than clients entering the building. Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Accommodation: Occupancy rate was 82.5% throughout the year, The Council has now recognised Fresh Horizons Supported housing as an important partnership in their homeless strategy. 89% of residents remained with us for at least 1 year before moving on to alternative accommodation. 59% remained in part time work through the year. Accommodation is open to residents of all faiths, previous and present residents are from multi-cultural, multi faith backgrounds. Residents have dwelt harmoniously together. Some have shown a particular interest in the Christian faith, and have stated that reading materials and participation has been beneficial in providing a sense of purpose, focus and calm. Food Banks: Attendees of the local food bank are supplied with up to two shopping bags of food. This year the food bank has distributed 15,000 shopping bags of re-purposed food. Recording was restricted to the number of bags distributed only. There are 23 volunteers on our foodbank rota, a mixture of local residents & members from local churches - their help has been invaluable. The food bank is supplied with re-purposed food by The Felix Project, City Harvest and Tesco (via Fareshare Food Cloud), as well as local grocers.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	OBJECTIVE 2. To see 45% of residents moved to permanent housing. 50% of residents moved to alternative or permanent accommodation. OBJECTIVE 3. At least 45% of residents entering work or education. Forty percent of residents are in work at the time of writing, the number gaining employment has been affected by resident’s health or disability issues this year. OBJECTIVE 4. To increase the number of families in need helped with re-purposed food by 25%. There has, been an overall increase of 20% across our stationary and mobile foodbanks through the year, reflected by the increase in bags of food distributed, following economic hardship brought on by the cost of living crisis. An increase in food supplies helped us to support those in need. OBJECTIVE 5. Increase the number of volunteers completing the Food safety course, enabling them to work across both the Food bank and the Café. We were able to achieve a 10% increase this year as most volunteers have previously completed the course. The café currently remains closed.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	OBJECTIVE 1. To increase the number of individual donors by 20%. We were not as successful in increasing donors this year, the cost of living crisis may have an ongoing influence here. OBJECTIVE 2. To increase the number of individual fundraiser initiatives by 20%. We successful in procuring a total of £48,435 in grants towards our work from the Post Code lottery (£20,435), Mrs smith & Mount Trust (£3,000) and Lloyds Foundation (£25,000). This was invaluable in allowing us to continue offering our services and paying staff salaries.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	Not applicable.
Other

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Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	End of year financial position £35,577.78 bank balance. The charity took a 6 month lease payment holiday on one of our properties towards the end of the pandemic. This is being repaid to our partner charity (Green Pastures) over 24 months No other outstanding debts or monies owed to or by the charity.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity’s policy is to reach a position where there are sufficient reserves to allow the charity to run for a minimum of 3 -6 months. This includes meeting the cost of staff salaries, property repairs, utilities and budgeting forecast requirements for the coming financial year, including resident support, staff and volunteer re imbursements, training and travel.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£10,000 included in above amount
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The Charity remains confident about its continuation as a going concern due to the steady income received from resident’s housing benefit (the main source of income at present). The forecast is that homelessness reduction services such as ours will be increasingly in demand as the end of the universal credit support, furlough scheme and the cost of living crisis are set to increase homelessness unless a roust national initiative is set in place to reduce this.
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The principle source of funding comes from housing benefit payments for our residents amounting to 56% of income this year. Donations and funding, have made up a further 46.6% of received funds.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	The Charity does not adhere to an investment policy at this time.
		Principal risks include a reduction in referrals to the charity, comprising of

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A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	individuals who are street homeless, or threatened with street homelessness. A change in policy by local or national government affecting Exempt Accommodation or payment of housing benefit for our residents would also pose a significant risk. Following the end of the pandemic and its associated local government policies, homeless referrals to the charity have exceeded capacity. The present cost of living crisis is likely to increase homelessness. The increase of services will depend on robust staffing and procuring further suitable bed spaces.
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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		Not applicable.
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution.
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees are selected by the Trustee Board.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Induction and training of trustees is carried out through membership of The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). Trustees are required to complete the ‘Trustee’s Role & Responsibilities’ course and attend at least one additional course per year, with ongoing refreshers.
		Risk management training is given to all staff & volunteers. Our

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The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	accommodations are risk assessed and carry relevant insurance and safety protocol. Our food banks also have a written risk assessment which is reviewed annually. To accomplish its objectives Fresh Horizons CNB works in collaboration with the following organisations: HOUSING: Firm Foundation Night Shelter, Growth Night Shelter, Salvation Army, CRISIS, Shelter, Refugees at Home, Hope World Wide, Brent SHiPs, Harrow Council, Voluntary Action Harrow and Harrow Churches Together. FOOD BANK: Fareshare (inc Tescos, Asda and smaller independent food stores), Felix Project, City Harvest,
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Fresh Horizons CNB works closely with Green Pastures, a Charity committed to ending homelessness through collaboration with local churches through out the UK. We lease our homes from Green pastures for the purpose of re housing the homeless.
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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	FRESH HORIZONS CNB
Other name the charity uses	N/A
Registered charity number	1167809
Charity’s principal address	31A Heather Park Drive, Wembley Middlesex HA0 1SP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	ANDREW LAMBERT	TRUSTEE		TRUSTEE BOARD
	ATHINA INNEH	TRUSTEE
	RAPHEL HEADLAM	TREASURER	5.3.22 to present
	GEETA SANDHU	TRUSTEE	4.3.22 topresent

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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity	N/A
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects	N/A
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets	N/A

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Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Homeless Consultancy	Rose McGowan	31A Heather Park Drive, Wembley. HA01SP
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Andrew Lambert
	CHAIR
	13.1.23
	13.1.23

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES CPiÈ."ity Natr,e No (if 3nyl 1167809 FRESH HORIZONS CNB Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from Èriod Slarl dale Pori=e Ènd dal& To 0110112022 3111212022 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcte(I funds toV* nearg•t Restrficted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last y8ar to tho n8ar8gt £ to tho nearest£ to the noargst£ tothe noare5t£ A1 Recel ts Housing Benefit- HarTowCouncil FU￿Ing & Donations Other- i.è. Gift aid, Refunds etG Residenf5 Service chargp 77,702 59,024 1.926 77,702 59,024 1.926 82,400 15,183 31,124 1,050 Sub total (Gross income forAR) A2 Asset and inve¥tment sales. 18ee table). 131,652 134652 99,757 Sub total 138,652 138,652 99,757 A3 Payments COUNCIL TAX WATER FIATES GROSS WAGES & SALARIES STAFF & VOLUNTEER TRAINING WEBSITE LEASE INSURANCE (BUILDINGS & GOOOSI FUNDRAISING TV LICENSE GAS & ELECTRIC TELEPHONE & BROADBAND M081LE PHONE OFFICE ADMIN CLIENT SUPPORT FOOD BANKS MAINTAINANCE & REPAIRS ThAISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL FEES Over payTnent rebjrn to (Harrow Council 4.048 881 26,575 1,36# 686 S1,032 947 4.181 715 32.724 313 1,231 S4.299 881 26.575 1,369 686 51,032 4.603 323 3,776 323 3.776 336 919 78 B8S 393 829 12,272 B7 455 143 1,616 8.067 1,240 589 274 107,706 455 143 1,616 1,240 595 274 107,709 113,661 A4 Asset and Investment purchases, (see table) Sub total 107.706 107,T09 113.661 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Tran8feT¥ be￿¢en funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thls year end 30.946 30,943 13.904 5,677 36.623 5.677 36,620 19,581 5.677 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 0110212023

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds to n￿rest£ Restrlcted funds to nearest£ Endowment funds to n8or88t£ Categorfes Detslls 81 Cash funds Barclay5 B3nk- Current 36.623 Total cash funds 36,623 bal1￿141￿11tt￿pt5 snd paytnEll ac￿￿￿tI&ll 01 UnrestTiCted funds to nearest e OK Restrfcted funds to nearest£ Endowment funds to neor88t£ Detslls Fund towhich a&set belon CrSt {optionall Current valuè tlonal Detai15 Fund to whlch asset belon Curront valu• tional Detalls Costloptlonall B4 Assets retalned for the charity's own use Fund towhl¢h relats5 Amountd tiona W￿￿ due tlonal Dètails B5 Liabilities Signed by One oriwo trustEe5 on beha of all the trustse5 Dale of roval Slgnature Print Name Ra h81 Headlam 0110212023 CCXX R2 acLounts ISSI 01102r2023

Examiner Report The Trustees Fresh Horizons CNB 31A Heather Park Drive Wembley, Middlesex HAO ISP Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Fresh Horizons CNB I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Fresh Horizons CNB for the period l January 2022 to 31 December 2022. Responsibilities and basls 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 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. 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: 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. I have no concerns and have come acr055 110 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. Yours faithfully, Ekaete Onipillla 93 Kempe Road, London NW6 65N 3 February 2023