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2022-08-01-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1168016

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

FOR

HANDS OF HOPE

Kingly Jones LLP Chartered Accountants 415 Linen Hall 162-168 Regent Street London W1B 5TE

HANDS OF HOPE

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

Page
Chairman's Report 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 14
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 15

HANDS OF HOPE

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

Set up in 2016 by the current Trustees, we are restoring & developing a neglected walled kitchen garden and 22 acres of AONB land in Hawkhurst, located on the Kent and East Sussex Border - "Hope Farm Community Garden" - whilst conserving the sites natural heritage. Since securing planning in January 2019, we have been delivering programmes aimed at tackling food poverty, rural isolation and loneliness as well as improving mental, physical & environmental health for communities throughout Rother, Hastings, & West Kent. We have a no-dig, productive, organic, market garden, with Soil Association Accreditation & extended our growing capacity in 2021 to support our new in-season Box Scheme, Hope Farm Organics.

I am pleased to disclose that although the last year remained challenging for many charities, Hands of Hope continued to thrive seeing an increase in visitor numbers, volunteering hours and session delivery, extending our partnerships, increasing our impact on people's lives whilst continuing to preserve and develop Hope Farm Community Garden.

In the last twelve months we have focused on improving the delivery of our core services as well as widening the diversity of our beneficiaries. Additionally, we have improved facilities on site and now have access to 3 new classrooms via the restoration of the derelict pump house which includes a disabled toilet and a new inclusive growing area specifically designed for visitors with mobility issues. Additionally, we have purchased a new mobile kitchen which supports delivery of "Field to Fork" activities as well as in-season cookery and nutrition classes.

In June 2022 we received The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service and in August 2022 we secured funding to deliver a new, 2-year project "The Living History Programmer" supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund as well as improving our capacity building & long-term sustainability with 3-years support from National Lottery Community Fund. With this support we are now able to recruit a new General Manager to lead the charity through the next stage of our development.

I would like to thank the Trusts and Foundations and all our other donors including local schools and community groups, who supported us. We are extremely grateful for all the financial support we receive, which allows us to continue to have a positive impact on our communities. I would also like to thank our staff and all our volunteers & supporters whose efforts and enthusiasm allow us to continue making a difference. I would especially like to thank my fellow founding Trustees who work tirelessly to ensure our services reach those who need it the most and without whom, many our projects would not happen.

The next twelve months will be our busiest in regard to delivery and outcomes and I very much look forward to sharing the results with you.

James Doran Founder and Chair

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HANDS OF HOPE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Charity's Aims

Main objectives:

Supporting:

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HANDS OF HOPE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Significant activities and achievements AN OVERVIEW OF OUR DELIVERY - AUGUST 2021 TO JULY 2022:

Get Growing:

Get Growing was initially launched in July 2020 as a direct response to COVID-19. The aim is to teach people how to grow in-season fresh food, tackling food poverty and reducing food waste and food miles. In the period July 2021 to July 2022, we delivered two phases of the project, successfully producing & distributing 1316 Grow Kits to 733 settings, up from 152 settings in the previous year. The number of potential growers reached (e.g., how many growers per household/group) was over circa 13,000, up from 800. We provided Windowsill Kits for those with indoor space only, Garden kits for those with a garden and Patio Kits for those with no green space. Additional outcomes in the period included:

Great British Brick Off:

The Great British Brick Off launched in May 2022 and is an 18-month project which sees traditional bricklaying skills & pointing with Lime Mortar taught under the supervision of a skilled bricklayer, utilising volunteer support from retired bricklayers as well as wider members of the community who are interested in acquiring this skill. By restoring the Edwardian wall, the project's legacy will be the preservation and restoration of a historical space whilst creating a safe and secure space, for vulnerable people to learn about horticulture and nature-based activities. To date we have achieved the following:

Bee in Company:

Bee in Company is an inclusive community beekeeping project that offers multiple benefits to people & planet. Based at Hope Farm Community Garden, the bees live in the heritage orchard & help pollinate our amazing walled market garden and 22-acre AONB site. Sessions are free and open to all ages. Delivered by our Head Beekeeper & running bi-weekly April to September & weekly October to March - including holiday activities, Bee in Company is an educational, social & environmental project covering:

i. Beehives & Equipment, ii. Basic Bee biology, Iii. Inside the Hive, iv. Inspecting the Colony, v. Preparing for a Honey Crop, vi. Pests & Disease, vii. Summer Management, viii. Taking the Honey Crop, ix. Autumn Management & x. Preparing for Winter, xi. Crafting with beeswax, xii. Gardening for bees.

In 2022 we introduced a new Autumn and Winter calendar which includes crafting sessions working with beeswax.

Key Outcomes for the period included:

Under the guidance of our new Living History Programme Lead, we plan to introduce Skep Beekeeping & Skep basketmaking as well as increasing weekly membership and introducing a new school's educational programme in 2023.

Helping Hands Lunch Club:

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HANDS OF HOPE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Peasmarsh Lunch Club was originally launched in November 2018 to tackle rural isolation and loneliness in older people. The club was suspended during 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 and was relaunched fully in January 2022. Additionally we introduced Hawkhurst Lunch Club in 2022 which will move to the new buildings at Hope Farm Community Garden in 2023. This newly created space has been designed for people with mobility issues and will offer members and beneficiaries the opportunity to get involved in multiple activities including, growing/gardening, cooking and natural crafts. The outside area is paved and covered and has been designed with raised beds for wheelchair users and those wanting to enjoy gentler gardening.

Key Outcomes:

Holiday Hunger:

Working with Active Hastings & Optivo, Holiday Hunger provided a healthy lunch for over 100 children living in Hastings, St Leonards, and Bexhill during the school holidays. Part of the Government's HAF project, the sessions were delivered from our Food Truck and labour was provided by the Trustees as well as Duke of Edinburgh Volunteers.

Horticulture Activities - Building Knowledge and Connections:

We are indebted to our amazing volunteers, many of whom have been with us since the beginning.

Countryside Management & Conservation Activities:

Hope Farm Organics:

Hope Farm Organics was launched in July 2021 to support our longer-term sustainability with key outcomes as follows:

Hawkhurst Shedders:

The Shedders group disbanded during COVID-19 but resumed briefly in 2021 but with numbers significantly reduced. We have now invested in recruiting a Project Lead who will run 2 weekly sessions aligned with our new Living History Programme beginning in February 2023.

Funders & Supporters:

We are extremely grateful to the following organisations and donors for their faith and support: - Reaching Communities - National Lottery

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HANDS OF HOPE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Partnership and Collaboration:

We are grateful for the opportunity to provide horticulture, nutrition & nature-based wellbeing activities for: - Active Hastings

We are also grateful to the following charities and organisations who offered support and advice in the period: - Wellbeing in the Weald

Public benefit

"Improve the health and wellbeing of people and plant by connecting communities to nature and each other."

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HANDS OF HOPE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Volunteering and further achievements in the period:

With the support of our incredible Volunteers, Members and Staff our Key Achievements for the period include:

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

2021/2022 has been a very successful year and the Trustees are satisfied with the financial position.

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

1168016

Principal address

Hope Farm Tillingham Lane Peasmarsh Rye TN31 6XG

Trustees

J Doran S Kaskanian A Doran Al Jumaili M Al Jumaili

Independent Examiner

Kingly Jones LLP Chartered Accountants 415 Linen Hall 162-168 Regent Street London W1B 5TE

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23 January 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

J Doran - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HANDS OF HOPE

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hands of Hope

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hands of Hope (the Trust) for the year ended 1 August 2022.

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.

Martin Jones FCA Kingly Jones LLP Chartered Accountants 415 Linen Hall 162-168 Regent Street London W1B 5TE

26 January 2023

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HANDS OF HOPE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
50,850
-
Charitable activities
Grant
9,331
-
Other trading activities
2
56,067
-
Total
116,248
-
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Growing
806
40,611
Providing lunches and food sales
42,034
-
Other
51,444
65,126
Site repairs
37,682
23,827
Total
131,966
129,564
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(15,718)
(129,564)
Transfers between funds
8
16,622
(16,622)
Net movement in funds
904
(146,186)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
28,368
156,872
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
29,272
10,686
2022
Total
funds
£
50,850
9,331
56,067
116,248
41,417
42,034
116,570
61,509
261,530
(145,282)
-
(145,282)
185,240
39,958
2021
Total
funds
£
197,883
-
14,257
212,140
26,605
18,638
59,165
-
104,408
107,732
-
107,732
77,508
185,240

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HANDS OF HOPE

BALANCE SHEET 1 AUGUST 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
5
49,096
744
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
6
8,089
-
Cash at bank
93,405
9,942
101,494
9,942
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
7
(121,318)
-
NET CURRENT ASSETS
(19,824)
9,942
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
29,272
10,686
NET ASSETS
29,272
10,686
FUNDS
8
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2022
Total
funds
£
49,840
8,089
103,347
111,436
(121,318)
(9,882)
39,958
39,958
29,272
10,686
39,958
2021
Total
funds
£
4,856
16,486
173,326
189,812
(9,428)
180,384
185,240
185,240
28,368
156,872
185,240

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23 January 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

J Doran - Trustee

S Kaskanian - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HANDS OF HOPE

1.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

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.

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.

Plant and machinery - 25% on cost

Improvements to property - amortised over the life of lease term ending June 2028

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.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2.

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2022 2021
£ £
Shop income 56,067 14,257

3.

TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 1 August 2022 nor for the year ended 1 August 2021.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 1 August 2022 nor for the year ended 1 August 2021.

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HANDS OF HOPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

5.

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
49,939
147,944
Other trading activities
14,257
-
Total
64,196
147,944
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Growing
2,058
24,547
Providing lunches and food sales
14,959
3,679
Other
25,762
33,403
Total
42,779
61,629
NET INCOME
21,417
86,315
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
6,951
70,557
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
28,368
156,872
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
to
Plant and
property
machinery
£
£
COST
At 2 August 2021
-
26,309
Additions
14,608
34,882
At 1 August 2022
14,608
61,191
DEPRECIATION
At 2 August 2021
-
21,453
Charge for year
1,366
3,140
At 1 August 2022
1,366
24,593
NET BOOK VALUE
At 1 August 2022
13,242
36,598
At 1 August 2021
-
4,856
Total
funds
£
197,883
14,257
212,140
26,605
18,638
59,165
104,408
107,732
77,508
185,240
Totals
£
26,309
49,490
75,799
21,453
4,506
25,959
49,840
4,856

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HANDS OF HOPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

6.

7.

8.

DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade debtors
Other debtors
VAT
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
2022
2021
£
£
8,089
14,773
-
269
-
1,444
8,089
16,486
YEAR
2022
2021
£
£
24,480
5,796
1,024
322
95,814
3,310
121,318
9,428
Net
Transfers
movement
between
At
At 2/8/21
in funds
funds
1/8/22
£
£
£
£
28,368
(15,718)
16,622
29,272
156,872
(129,564)
(16,622)
10,686
185,240
(145,282)
-
39,958
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
116,248
(131,966)
(15,718)
-
(129,564)
(129,564)
116,248
(261,530)
(145,282)

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HANDS OF HOPE

8.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
movement
At
At 2/8/20
in funds
1/8/21
£
£
£
6,951
21,417
28,368
70,557
86,315
156,872
77,508
107,732
185,240
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
64,196
(42,779)
21,417
147,944
(61,629)
86,315
212,140
(104,408)
107,732
At
1/8/21
£
28,368
156,872
185,240
107,732

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
movement
At 2/8/20
in funds
£
£
6,951
5,699
70,557
(43,249)
77,508
(37,550)
Transfers
between
funds
£
16,622
(16,622)
-
At
1/8/22
£
29,272
10,686
39,958

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
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
180,444
(174,745)
5,699
147,944
(191,193)
(43,249)
328,388
(365,938)
(37,550)
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
180,444
(174,745)
5,699
147,944
(191,193)
(43,249)
328,388
(365,938)
(37,550)
(37,550)

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HANDS OF HOPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Transfers between funds

Transfer between funds are a reallocation of expenses

9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 1 August 2022.

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HANDS OF HOPE

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 AUGUST 2022

2022 2021
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 50,850 197,883
Other trading activities
Shop income 56,067 14,257
Charitable activities
Grants 9,331 -
Total incoming resources 116,248 212,140
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages 79,899 24,802
Pensions 1,976 710
Gardening costs 41,417 26,605
Telephone 637 494
Depreciation of plant & machinery 3,140 2,700
Advertising 3,363 1,070
Sundries 135 562
Food purchases 42,034 18,862
Events - 111
Subcontractors - 19,851
Improvements to property 1,366 -
173,967 95,767
Support costs
Human resources
Recruitment costs - 283
Other
Hire of plant and machinery 421 -
Motor expenses 13,741 2,945
Computer costs 2,990 1,034
Light and heat 405 -
Postage and stationery 80 170
Sundries - 615
Site repairs 61,509 -
79,146 4,764
Governance costs
Insurance 1,357 889
Accountancy costs 7,060 2,705
8,417 3,594
Total resources expended 261,530 104,408
Net (expenditure)/income (145,282) 107,732

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