``` REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1168016 ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND`** ``` UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024 ``` ## **`FOR`** ## **`HANDS OF HOPE`** ``` Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP Chartered Accountants Landgate Chambers Rye East Sussex TN31 7LJ ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ``` CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024 ``` |||**`Page`**|| |---|---|---|---| |**`Chairman's Report`**||`1`|| |**`Report of the Trustees`**|`2`|`to`|`10`| |**`Independent Examiner's Report`**||`11`|| |**`Statement of Financial Activities`**||`12`|| |**`Balance Sheet`**||`13`|| |**`Notes to the Financial Statements`**|`14`|`to`|`20`| |**`Detailed Statement of Financial Activities`**|`21`|`to`|`22`| ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ``` Setupin2016bythecurrentTrusteesandstillrunbythem,HandsofHopeenablespeopleand communities toleadhappierandhealthierlivesbyconnectingthemtonatureandeachotherfromourbeautiful National Landscape site, Hope Farm Community Garden, nestled on the Kent and Sussex border. ``` ``` SupportingcommunitiesthroughoutRother,Hastings,andWestKent,wehaveregeneratedaforgotten and neglectedEdwardianwalledgardenintoathrivingcommunityassetwithsupportfromTrusts and Foundations,regionalandnationalcompanies,aswellasourownchargeableactivities,allunderpinned by crucial volunteer & community support. ``` ``` Thisyearwelaunchedthefinalphaseofourcapitaldevelopmentproject,the"GreatBritishBuildOff", raising funds,probonosupportandsocial&skillsvolunteeringopportunitieswhichhasresultedinthecreationof 3 newteachingspacesincludinganewcommunitykitchen&cookeryschool,Victorianglasshouseand large classroom incorporating two disabled toilet blocks. ``` ``` Heatingandpoweraredeliveredbyrenewabletechnologykeepingrunningcostslow,andnegligible when notinuse.Renewableenergyisproducedbytwo24kwAirSourceHeatPumpsandsolarpanelsinstalled on theCookerySchoolandLearningCentre.Additionally,wehaveinstalledaRainwaterHarvestingSystem thus keepingourenergyandwatercoststoaminimum.ThecharityisaccreditedforthenondomesticRHI feed-in tariff, which will see us receive an annual income from the energy produced on site. ``` ``` Ourmodelistocreateaplatformembeddedinourdeliveryofnature-basedactivitiesalignedto Growing, Cooking,Social&SkillsandEnvironmentalSustainability,fromwhichwewilllaunchasuiteof initiatives whichwehopewillresultinHopeFarmCommunityGardenbeingalandscapethat:Improves peoples' health, well-being and recovery through equitable access and connection to growing, cooking and nature. ``` ``` IwouldliketothanktheTrustsandFoundationsandallourotherdonorsincludinglocalschools and communitygroups,whocontinuetosupportus-weareextremelygrateful.Finally,Iwouldliketo thank eachandeveryoneofourvolunteers,staffandmyfellowtrusteesfortheirpassionanddedicationto our aims and for the impact they enabled us to deliver this year. ``` ``` James Doran Founder and Chair ``` ``` Page 1 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ``` Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyear ended 31stJuly2024.ThetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingby Charities: StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewith the FinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1 January 2019). ``` ``` Page 2 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ## **`OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims`** ``` Main objectives: ``` ``` -UseGrowing,CookingandNature-basedactivitiestoimprovephysical,mental&environmental health outcomes throughout Rother, Hastings and West Kent. ``` ``` -Improvecommunitycohesionbybringingpeopletogetherfromavarietyofbackgroundsandage groups, breaking down barriers through shared physical activity. ``` ``` -Increasetheskillsbaseamongstpeoplebyprovidingaccessto,andtrainingin,organicfood growing, environmental heritage & nature-based activities, heritage rural crafts and nutrition/cooking. ``` ``` -Enablepeopletogrowtheirownfoodandeatseasonallyandlocally,sharingtheirsurplusand therefore reducing food waste whilst tackling food poverty. ``` ``` -Restore,maintain&promotethenatural,ruralandcommunityheritageofHopeFarmCommunity Garden, for future generations. ``` ``` -Createalandscapethateducatesandengagesthroughinnovatingagriculturestrategies,improved trail systems for improved engagement & community access, and protecting diverse habitats. ``` ``` - Develop regenerative agriculture and home-scale production suitable to the site. ``` ``` -Enhanceoutdoorspacesforcommunitiesthroughnatureeducationelementsusingabalanceofwild and cultivated areas. ``` ``` -Developsustainablelandmanagementsystemsthatdecreaserelianceonoff-siteinputsand encourage communities to live more sustainably - reduce, reuse, recycle. ``` ``` -Usingregenerativeagriculturetechniquestoimprovethehealthofthesoilandincreasebiodiversityon site and sharing this knowledge with the wider community. ``` ``` Supporting: ``` - `Introduction of Kent & Sussex heritage crop production maintaining and sharing, regional, heritage seed` - `varieties` - `Protection & increase of biodiversity and habitats for pollinating insects and wildlife.` - `Preservation of ancient landscapes including Ghyll Woodland. Ancient Droveway and Wildflower Meadow.` - `New employment opportunities.` - `New volunteer opportunities.` - `Improvements in physical, mental and environmental health outcomes.` - `Access to apprenticeships, work experience and training programmes.` - `Preservation and promotion of regional, heritage skills that are slowly eroding.` - `Specialist services - DIG (Dementia Inclusive Gardening), STG (Social Therapeutic Gardening), Nutrition` - `classes.Cookery classes, etc.` - `Learning through play for children, educational establishments, and families.` - `Access to land-based alternative provision for children requiring additional support.` - `Improvements to local food systems.` - `Reduction of Food Waste.` - `Long-term sustainability of Hands of Hope.` ``` Page 3 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ## **`OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES`** ## **`Significant activities`** ``` The practical difference we make: ``` ``` AN OVERVIEW OF OUR DELIVERY - AUGUST 23 TO JULY 24: ``` ## `Living History Programme` ``` This2-yearHeritageLotteryFundedprogrammewhichlaunchedinOctober2022,drawstoaclosein October 2024.TheoriginalaimsofLivingHistoryweretouselessonsfromthepasttoinformandsustainour futures byofferingdiversecommunitiesandbeneficiariestheopportunitytoengageinnature-basedactivities for learning, skills, connectedness and wellbeing. ``` ``` Over the two years activities have included: ``` ``` i. Conservation and Local Heritage research skills, ``` ``` ii. Traditional Hedglaying. ``` ``` iii. Beekeeping, ``` ``` iv. Rural Crafts e.g., dyeing using food waste, ``` ``` v. Bushcraft/foraging and land based alternative provision, ``` ``` vi. Herbal medicines, ``` ``` vii. Spinning and weaving, ``` ``` viii. Social Knitting sessions, ``` ``` ix. Preserving and Pickling ``` ``` x. Field to Fork delivery, ``` ``` xi. Scything, ``` ``` xii. Willow weaving, xiii. Green Woodworking and wood turning. ``` ## `Helping Hands Lunch Club` ``` WehavebeendeliveringasociallunchclubforolderpeoplefromPeasmarshMemorialHallsince November 2018deliveredbyTrusteesandVolunteers.Running11amto2pm,activitiesincludea nutritious home-cooked,twocourselunch,advisesessions,raffle,andbingo,followedbyanafternoonof entertainment -transportisalsoprovided.Wecurrentlysupport58registeredMemberswithacurrentwaiting list, supportedby9Volunteers.MostofourMemberslivelocallyinRye,Peasmarsh,Northiam,Beckley and Winchelsea. 2025 will see the launch of Helping Hands Lunch Club - Hawkhurst ``` ## `Hope Fam, Shedders` ``` Acommunityinitiativerunningbi-weeklyonWednesdaysandFridays10am-2pmatHopeFarm Community Garden.Sheddersisaboutcommunitycohesionwherememberssharetraditionalskillssuchasgreen wood working,woodturningaswellasundertakingrepairs,creatingasharedspacetoimprovegeneral wellbeing. TheSheddersnowhave12registeredmemberswithanaverageof6-8participantsattendingover 80 sessionsintheperiod.Themembersgenerateincomefromsellinghandcraftedgoodsand undertaking communityprojects.Additionallytheyprovideworkplacementopportunitiesforyoungadults teaching woodlandcraftskillstounder-16sanddelivered3x4-hoursessionssharingspooncarving&woodland craft skills to 8 adults and 5 children. ``` ## `Bee in Company` ``` Anintergenerationalskillsandsocialproject,partofLivingHistory,improvingsites'biodiversity, promoting communitycohesion,protectingbees,andtransferringknowledgetothenextgenerationofbeekeepers. In theperiodsupported200childrenandadultsaswellas3localHomeEdgroups.Activitiesinclude weekly socialprojectsforolderpeople,'beekeepingforbeginners'courses,alternativeprovisionand holiday activities. ``` ``` Page 4 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ``` REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024 ``` ## **`OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES`** ``` BasedatHopeFarmCommunityGarden,thebeesliveintheheritageorchardhelpingtopollinate our amazingwalledmarketgardenand22-acreAONBsite.BeeinCompanyisaneducational,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` ## `Hawkhurst Friendship Group` ``` ThegroupmeetseveryMondayatHopeFarmtosocialiseaswellassharingstoriesonvillagelife,past and present. ``` ``` Get Growing ``` ``` OriginallylaunchedduringCOVIDinJuly2020andtacklingcomplexandincreasinglycriticalissues including foodpoverty,foodwaste,socialisolation,andmentalhealth,andcontributingtowardslong-termhealth and wellbeingoutcomesforourcommunities,GetGrowingisamulti-facetedprogrammesupportinganumber of activities. ``` ``` Todatewehavedelivered100'softonnesoforganicproducetolocalfoodbanksaswellasover2000 Grow Kitssupportingthousandsofpotentialgrowers.Overthelastyearwehavedelivered126 Horticulture volunteering sessions, supporting between 7 and 14 Volunteers per session, accruing 2,445 hours. ``` ## **`Public benefit`** ``` AllouractivitiesalignwithourTheoryofChange,developedinconsultationwithourparticipants, partners andkeystakeholders.Thisstartswithourinputswhichgenerateoutputsleadingtooutcomesandresult in the charity's impact. ``` ``` Wehavealignedouractivitiestothegovernment'senvironmentalstrategy"AGreenerFuture", which promotesresourcingAreasofOutstandingNaturalBeauty(AONBs)suchasours,toguaranteetheir long-tern protectionandenhancement,preservingnaturalenvironmentsasaresourceforpreventativeand therapeutic purposes, using nature-based interventions to improve physical and mental health. ThetrusteeshavepaiddueregardtoguidanceissuedbytheCharityCommissionindecidingwhat activities the charity should undertake. ``` ``` Page 5 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ## **`ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE`** ## **`Charitable activities`** ``` Withthesupportofourincrediblevolunteers,Staff&Trustees,ourKeyAchievement'sfortheperiod August 2023 to July 2024 include: ``` ``` - Welcomed over 1500 visitors to Hope Farm. ``` ``` - 100 children engaged in nature craft sessions. ``` ``` -CompletedLivingEarth-a31-weekland-based,alternativeprovisioninitiative,supporting12 children, delivered by local CIC, Project Rewild. ``` ``` - Accrued over 10,000 hours in Volunteer time. ``` ``` - Delivered 126 social & skills gardening & horticulture sessions, 12 Lunch Clubs & 80 Shedders sessions. ``` ``` -29adultsengagedinpracticaltrainingalignedtoconservationandlandmanagementactivities including traditional hedgelaying, South of England Style and Scything. ``` ``` -Launchedour5thyearofGetGrowing,distributingtonnesoffreshproducetolocalfoodbanksaswell as distributingFREEGrowKitstoover500settingsincludingschools,earlyyears,residents,families, residential care settings and local charities including Warming up the Homeless. ``` ``` -Introducedournewin-seasonFarmShop&Cafe,deliveredsolelybyVolunteersandraisingvitalfunds for the charity. ``` ``` -Introducedpracticalbeekeepingandconservationactivitiesto50adultsand153childrenincluding local HomeEd groups. ``` ``` -HostedonannualtraditionalWassail,welcoming50people,andsupportedbyRattlebagandWealdof Kent Morris Dancers. ``` ``` -Completedcapitalworksonnew,fullysustainablebuildingsincludingaCommunityKitchen& Cookery School, a Victorian Glasshouse, and a large Classroom. ``` ``` -Improvedaccessibilitywiththeintroductionof2disabledtoiletblocksandintroducednew, accessible pathways. ``` ``` Page 6 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ## **`ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Fundraising activities`** ``` Funders & Supporters ``` ``` We are extremely grateful to the following organisations and donors for their faith and support: ``` ``` - Reaching Communities - National Lottery ``` ``` - National Lottery Heritage Fund ``` ``` - Rye Fund - Sussex Community Foundation - Kent Community Foundation ``` ``` - Involve Kent - Awards for All - Tesco Bags of Help Scheme - Waitrose Community Fund- Hawkhurst Branch - DEFRA managed by High Weald Partnership - Network Rail - J Perigoe & Son Funeral Directors - Parkers Building Supplies - H&H Celcon - Hastings Direct - The Wolfson Foundation - The Pike Star Foundation - Nineveh Trust - British Gypsum - Family of Adrian Playfoot - Sir Paul McCartney - Henry Smith - Roger Hill - Fidelity Community Development fund - West Kent Rural Fund - Woodroffe Benton - Colyer Fergusson - Social Farms and Gardens - Barchester Foundation - Felicity Robinson ``` ``` Partnership and Collaboration: ``` ``` Wearegratefulfortheopportunitytoprovidehorticulture,nature-basedandcorporate volunteering opportunities for: ``` ``` - British Gypsum - Hastings Direct - Parkers - Network Rail - High Weald National Landscape - Bexhill College - Chefs in Partnership - Kim Richards - RVA ``` ``` We are also grateful to the following charities and organisations who offered support in the period: ``` ``` - Rye & Hawkhurst Food Banks - Warming up the Homeless - Rooted Community Allotment - Project Rewild ``` ``` Page 7 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ## **`ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE`** - `Julie Gurr` - `Thomas Brown Sussex Trugs` - `Garden Organic` - `Kent Country Partnership` - `Rattlebag` - `Weald of Kent Morris Dancers` - `Involve Kent.` ## **`FINANCIAL REVIEW`** ## **`Financial position`** ``` Asat31July2024thecharityheldreservestotalling£343,580ofwhich£68,691isheldfor restricted purposes. ``` ## **`Reserves policy`** ``` OurreservesaremanagedinlinewithguidanceissuedbytheCharityCommissionandensurethatwe can progressthemaintenance,restorationanddevelopmentofour22-acresite,deliverour community programmesaswellasallowingustooperateduringperiodsoflowerincomeensuringthatwehave reserves for unexpected events such as redundancies or any site works that require urgent attendance. ``` ``` Additionally,reservesareheldbythecharitytoenableittoprogresstocompletebothitslong-term projects and its current activities and any fluctuations in receipts and payments. ``` ``` Thepolicyistohold6monthsofrunningcoststocoversalariesandsiterunningcostswhichsupport our activities, and also takes in the following: ``` - `(1) Contingency: unexpected expenditure in the event of an emergency;` - `(2) Cash-flow: situations where a bill has to be paid before the money to cover it has been received;` - `(3) Commitment: a commitment to expenditure which cannot be covered by the annual income` - `(4) Closure: the charity becomes financially unsustainable and has to be wound up.` ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Governing document`** ``` Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,aconstitutionandconstitutesaCharitable Incorporated Organisation. ``` ``` Page 8 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ``` REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024 ``` ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Recruitment and appointment of new trustees`** ``` HandsofHopeoperateswithin'SiteRules'(itsgoverningdocument)andseekstohaveatleastfiveand not more than seven elected Committee members, all of whom must be eligible members, elected at the AGM. ``` ``` ThetrusteeswillregularlyconductaskillsauditoftheCommitteetoreviewanyskillsgapsandtrustee places available.Thetrusteeswillthendecideiftheyneedtoactivelyrecruitboardmembersandagreeon a recruitmentprocessthatisdesignedtoattractadiverserangeofcandidateswiththeskillsthecharity needs, including agreeing on how and where to advertise. ``` ``` Theboardoftrusteescanappointatrusteetofillanidentifiedskillsgapatanytimeduringtheyear, when there are vacancies. ``` ``` Interviewsmaybecarriedoutbyasmallpaneloftrustees,andeachcandidatewillbeasked similar questions to ensure a fair and objective approach. ``` ``` Thecompletedapplicationformandfeedbackfromtheinterviewshallbediscussedamongstthe committee who will then decide on the suitability of the candidate. ``` ``` Thepreferredcandidateshallbeinvitedtoattendatleastonetrusteemeetingasanobserverand will receive further information regarding the role trustee . ``` ``` The applicant will be given a trustee welcome pack . ``` ``` If the applicant wishes to proceed, a vote will be taken at the next meeting. ``` ## **`Induction and training of new trustees`** ``` As part of the induction process, new trustees shall provide: ``` ``` - Proof of ID. ``` - `Signed Data Protection policy form.` ``` Whenjoiningthecommittee,newtrusteeswillreceiveanintroductiontotheSite,itshistory,the current activitiesandplannedactivitiesforthefuturefromtheChairmanorTrustee.Theywillalsobegivenaccess to thesitepoliciesandprocedures,includingsafeguarding.Theyalsomayaccesscopiesofreportsand minutes from the preceding 3 months. ``` ## **`REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number`** ``` 1168016 ``` ## **`Principal address`** ``` Hope Farm Tillingham Lane Peasmarsh Rye East Sussex TN31 6XG ``` ## **`Trustees`** ``` J P Doran Ms S Kaskanian M I Al-Jumaili Ms S Coleman Ms A Doran Al-Jumaili (resigned 31/12/2024) ``` ``` Page 9 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ## **`REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS`** ## **`Independent Examiner`** ``` Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP Chartered Accountants Landgate Chambers Rye East Sussex TN31 7LJ Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by: ``` ``` ......................................................... J P Doran - Trustee ``` ``` Page 10 ``` ``` INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hands of Hope`** ``` IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsofHandsofHope(theTrust)forthe year ended 31st July 2024. ``` ## **`Responsibilities and basis of report`** ``` AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). ``` ``` IreportinrespectofmyexaminationoftheTrust'saccountscarriedoutunderSection145oftheActand in carryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowedallapplicableDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ``` ## **`Independent examiner's statement`** ``` Sinceyourcharity'sgrossincomeexceeded£250,000yourexaminermustbeamemberofalistedbody. I canconfirmthatIamqualifiedtoundertaketheexaminationbecauseIamamemberoftheAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies. ``` ``` Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattention 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.` ``` Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationto which attentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenableaproperunderstandingoftheaccountsto be reached. ``` ``` Joseph Greenslade FCCA ``` ``` Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP Chartered Accountants Landgate Chambers Rye East Sussex TN31 7LJ Date: ............................................. ``` ``` Page 11 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** |`Unrestricted`
`Restricted`
`fund`
`funds`
`Notes`
`£`
`£`
**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
**`64,894`**
**`395,690`**
`Other trading activities`
`3`
**`7,015`**
**`-`**
`Investment income`
`4`
**`976`**
**`-`**
**`Total`**
**`72,885`**
**`395,690`**
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
`Raising funds`
**`1,439`**
**`236`**
**`Charitable activities`**
`Growing`
**`39,963`**
**`112,527`**
`Providing lunches and food sales`
**`-`**
**`-`**
`Other`
**`42,567`**
**`4,249`**
`Site restoration`
**`60,741`**
**`38,830`**
`Community`
**`2,567`**
**`37`**
`Education`
**`4,901`**
**`9,954`**
**`Total`**
**`152,178`**
**`165,833`**
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
**`(79,293)`**
**`229,857`**
**`Transfers between funds`**
`14`
**`255,589`**
**`(255,589)`**
**`Net movement in funds`**
**`176,296`**
**`(25,732)`**
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
**`98,593`**
**`94,423`**
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
**`274,889`**
**`68,691`**|**`2024`**
**`Total`**
**`funds`**
**`£`**
**`460,584`**
**`7,015`**
**`976`**
**`468,575`**
**`1,675`**
**`152,490`**
**`-`**
**`46,816`**
**`99,571`**
**`2,604`**
**`14,855`**
**`318,011`**
**`150,564`**
**`-`**
**`150,564`**
**`193,016`**
**`343,580`**|`2023`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`388,575`
`18,930`
`-`| |---|---|---| |||`407,505`| |||`19,455`
`108,278`
`18,041`
`34,537`
`74,136`
`-`
`-`| |||`254,447`| |||`153,058`
`-`| |||`153,058`
`39,958`| |||`193,016`| ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 12 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`BALANCE SHEET 31ST JULY 2024`** |`Unrestricted`
`fund`
`Notes`
`£`
**`FIXED ASSETS`**
`Tangible assets`
`9`
**`296,438`**
**`CURRENT ASSETS`**
`Debtors`
`10`
**`1,253`**
`Cash at bank and in hand`
**`25,744`**
**`26,997`**
**`CREDITORS`**
`Amounts falling due within one year`
`11`
**`(21,546)`**
**`NET CURRENT ASSETS`**
**`5,451`**
**`TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT`**
**`LIABILITIES`**
**`301,889`**
**`CREDITORS`**
`Amounts falling due after more than one`
`year`
`12`
**`(27,000)`**
**`NET ASSETS`**
**`274,889`**
**`FUNDS`**
`14`
`Unrestricted funds`
`Restricted funds`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
**`-`**
**`-`**
**`68,691`**
**`68,691`**
**`-`**
**`68,691`**
**`68,691`**
**`-`**
**`68,691`**|**`2024`**
**`Total`**
**`funds`**
**`£`**
**`296,438`**
**`1,253`**
**`94,435`**
**`95,688`**
**`(21,546)`**
**`74,142`**
**`370,580`**
**`(27,000)`**
**`343,580`**
**`274,889`**
**`68,691`**
**`343,580`**|`2023`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`89,757`
`16,693`
`165,009`
`181,702`
`(39,443)`
`142,259`
`232,016`
`(39,000)`
`193,016`
`98,593`
`94,423`
`193,016`| |---|---|---|---| ``` ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: ``` ``` ............................................. ``` ``` J P Doran - Trustee ``` ``` ............................................. S Kaskanian - Trustee ``` ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 13 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024 ``` ## **`1. STATUTORY INFORMATION`** ``` HandsofHopeisacharitableincorporatedorganisation,registeredinEnglandandWales. The charity's registered number and principle address can be found in the Report of the Trustees. ``` ## **`2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES`** ## **`Basis of preparing the financial statements`** ``` Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingby Charities: StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsin accordance withtheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102) (effective 1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicable in theUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct2011.Thefinancialstatementshave been prepared under the historical cost convention. ``` ## **`Income`** ``` AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementto the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. ``` ## **`Expenditure`** ``` Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation committingthecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswill be requiredinsettlementandtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditure is accountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall cost relatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticularheadingsthey have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. ``` ## **`Tangible fixed assets`** ``` Depreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinordertowriteoffeachassetover its estimated useful life. ``` ``` Plant and machinery- 25% on cost ``` ``` Improvements to property - amortised over the life of the lease term ended June 2028 ``` ## **`Taxation`** ``` The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. ``` ## **`Fund accounting`** ``` Unrestrictedfundscanbeusedinaccordancewiththecharitableobjectivesatthediscretionof the trustees. ``` ``` Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity. Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedforparticular restricted purposes. ``` ``` Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial statements. ``` ## **`Hire purchase and leasing commitments`** ``` RentalspaidunderoperatingleasesarechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesona straight line basis over the period of the lease. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 14 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024 ``` ## **`2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued`** ## **`Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits`** ``` Thecharityoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayabletothe charity's pensionschemearechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesintheperiodtowhich they relate. ``` ## **`3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES`** |`Cafe and produce sales`
`Room hire`
**`INVESTMENT INCOME`**
`Deposit account interest`
**`INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REMUNERATION`**|||**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`6,415`**
**`600`**
**`7,015`**
**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`976`**||`2023`
`£`
`18,930`
`-`
`18,930`
`2023`
`£`
`-`| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||| ||||||| ||**`2024`**|||`2023`|| ||**`£`**|||`£`|| ||||||| |`Fees payable to the charity's independent examiners for the`
`independent examination of the charity's financial statements`|**`4,041`**|||`4,945`|| ||||||| ||**`4,041`**|||`4,945`|| ||||||| ## **`4. INVESTMENT INCOME`** ## **`5. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REMUNERATION`** ## **`6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS`** ``` Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31stJuly2024norfor the year ended 31st July 2023. ``` ## **`Trustees' expenses`** ``` Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31stJuly2024norfortheyear ended 31st July 2023. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 15 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ## **`7. STAFF COSTS`** |`Wages and salaries`
`Social security costs`
`Other pension costs`
`The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:`
`Charitable activities`
`No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.`
**`8.`**
**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES`**
`Unrestricted`
`fund`
`£`
**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
`115,030`
`Other trading activities`
`18,364`
**`Total`**
`133,394`
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
`Raising funds`
`18,042`
**`Charitable activities`**
`Growing`
`-`
`Providing lunches and food sales`
`18,041`
`Other`
`10,239`
`Site restoration`
`3,302`
**`Total`**
`49,624`
**`NET INCOME`**
`83,770`
**`Transfers between funds`**
`(14,449)`
**`Net movement in funds`**
`69,321`
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
`29,272`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
`98,593`|**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`125,493`**
**`3,754`**
**`1,832`**
**`131,079`**
**`2024`**
**`8`**
`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`273,545`
`566`
`274,111`
`1,413`
`108,278`
`-`
`24,298`
`70,834`
`204,823`
`69,288`
`14,449`
`83,737`
`10,686`
`94,423`|**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`125,493`**
**`3,754`**
**`1,832`**
**`131,079`**
**`2024`**
**`8`**
`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`273,545`
`566`
`274,111`
`1,413`
`108,278`
`-`
`24,298`
`70,834`
`204,823`
`69,288`
`14,449`
`83,737`
`10,686`
`94,423`||`2023`
`£`
`87,391`
`(7,070)`
`759`
`81,080`
`2023`
`9`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`388,575`
`18,930`| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||`407,505`| |||||`19,455`
`108,278`
`18,041`
`34,537`
`74,136`| |||||`254,447`| |||||`153,058`
`-`| |||||`153,058`
`39,958`| |||||`193,016`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 16 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ## **`9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS`** |`Improvements`
`to`
`property`
`£`
**`COST`**
`At 1st August 2023`
**`75,042`**
`Additions`
**`268,880`**
`At 31st July 2024`
**`343,922`**
**`DEPRECIATION`**
`At 1st August 2023`
**`13,646`**
`Charge for year`
**`66,055`**
`At 31st July 2024`
**`79,701`**
**`NET BOOK VALUE`**
`At 31st July 2024`
**`264,221`**
`At 31st July 2023`
`61,396`
**`10.`**
**`DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`**
`Trade debtors`
`Other debtors`
**`11.`**
**`CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`**
`Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 13)`
`Trade creditors`
`Taxation and social security`
`Other creditors`|`Plant and`
`machinery`
`£`
**`61,191`**
**`12,845`**
**`74,036`**
**`32,830`**
**`8,989`**
**`41,819`**
**`32,217`**
`28,361`
**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`1,253`**
**`-`**
**`1,253`**
**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`12,000`**
**`6,527`**
**`519`**
**`2,500`**
**`21,546`**|`Totals`
`£`
**`136,233`**
**`281,725`**
**`417,958`**
**`46,476`**
**`75,044`**
**`121,520`**
**`296,438`**
`89,757`
`2023`
`£`
`1,159`
`15,534`
`16,693`
`2023`
`£`
`12,000`
`24,379`
`(435)`
`3,499`
`39,443`| |---|---|---| |||| |||| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 17 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** |**`12.`**
**`CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR`**
`Bank loans (see note 13)`
**`13.`**
**`LOANS`**
`An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:`
`Amounts falling due within one year on demand:`
`Bank loans`
`Amounts falling due between two and five years:`
`Bank loans - 2-5 years`
**`14.`**
**`MOVEMENT IN FUNDS`**
`Net`
`movement`
`At 1/8/23`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`98,593`**
**`(79,293)`**
**`Restricted funds`**
`Restricted fund`
**`94,423`**
**`(43,821)`**
`GBBO`
**`-`**
**`241,995`**
`National Lottery`
**`-`**
**`31,683`**
**`94,423`**
**`229,857`**
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**
**`193,016`**
**`150,564`**
`Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:`
`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`72,885`**
**`Restricted funds`**
`Restricted fund`
**`-`**
`GBBO`
**`241,995`**
`Living History`
**`70,060`**
`National Lottery`
**`83,635`**
**`395,690`**
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**
**`468,575`**|**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`27,000`**
**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`12,000`**
**`27,000`**
`Transfers`
`between`
`funds`
`£`
**`255,589`**
**`(50,602)`**
**`(204,987)`**
**`-`**
**`(255,589)`**
**`-`**
`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
**`(152,178)`**
**`(43,821)`**
**`-`**
**`(70,060)`**
**`(51,952)`**
**`(165,833)`**
**`(318,011)`**|`2023`
`£`
`39,000`
`2023`
`£`
`12,000`
`39,000`
`At`
`31/7/24`
`£`
**`274,889`**
**`-`**
**`37,008`**
**`31,683`**
**`68,691`**
**`343,580`**
`Movement`
`in funds`
`£`
**`(79,293)`**
**`(43,821)`**
**`241,995`**
**`-`**
**`31,683`**
**`229,857`**
**`150,564`**| |---|---|---| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 18 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024 ``` ## **`14. 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`
**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Restricted fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`At 1/8/22`
`£`
`29,272`
`10,686`
`39,958`
`in the above ar`|`Net`
`movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`83,770`
`69,288`
`153,058`
`e as follows:`
`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
`133,394`
`274,111`
`407,505`|`Transfers`
`between`
`funds`
`£`
`(14,449)`
`14,449`
`-`
`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
`(49,624)`
`(204,823)`
`(254,447)`|`At`
`31/7/23`
`£`
`98,593`
`94,423`
`193,016`
`Movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`83,770`
`69,288`
`153,058`| |---|---|---|---|---| ``` The purposes of the restricted funds are as follows: ``` ``` GBBO-Our'GreatBritishBuildOff'isaphasedprojecttorestoreandexpandourhistoricsite. The currentphaseincludesplanstodevelopanew,inclusive,communitykitchen,cookeryschool and learning centre. ``` ``` LivingHistory-Thisisa2-yearprogrammewiththeaimofreconnectingcommunitiesto nature, provideopportunitiesfortrainingandskillsinconservation,landmanagement&traditionalrural craft and conserve and protect our ancient site. ``` ``` Lottery-thisgrantprovidescorefundingtoenablemorepeopletoaccessthebenefitsof growing, cooking, and connecting to nature. ``` ## **`Transfers between funds`** ``` Thefixedassetspurchasedbythecharityintheyearusingrestrictedfundsdonothave restricted conditionsattachedtotheirusage,andassuchatransferhasbeenmadetothegeneralfunds to reflect this. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 19 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** ## **`15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES`** ``` DuringtheaccountingperiodthecharitypaidBSGroupLimited;acompanycontrolledbytrustees; Mr J Doran and Ms S Kaskanian, £68,272 (2023: £60,705) in relation to site development expenses. ``` ``` Page 20 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** |**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS`**
**`Donations and legacies`**
`Donations`
`Grants`
**`Other trading activities`**
`Cafe and produce sales`
`Room hire`
**`Investment income`**
`Deposit account interest`
**`Total incoming resources`**
**`EXPENDITURE`**
**`Raising donations and legacies`**
`Sundries`
**`Other trading activities`**
`Produce purchases`
`Cleaning`
`Equipment repairs and renewals`
**`Charitable activities`**
`Wages`
`Social security`
`Pensions`
`Rates and water`
`Telephone`
`Postage and stationery`
`Advertising`
`Sundries`
`Growing costs`
`Cleaning and waste disposal`
`Website costs`
`Equipment maintenance`
`Education expenses`
`Community outreach costs`
`Professional fees`
`Carried forward`|`2024`
`£`
**`170,575`**
**`290,009`**
**`460,584`**
**`6,415`**
**`600`**
**`7,015`**
**`976`**
**`468,575`**
**`137`**
**`589`**
**`320`**
**`629`**
**`1,538`**
**`125,493`**
**`3,754`**
**`1,832`**
**`4,277`**
**`103`**
**`358`**
**`3,443`**
**`1,000`**
**`12,093`**
**`578`**
**`1,220`**
**`645`**
**`14,127`**
**`2,604`**
**`1,068`**
**`172,595`**|`2023`
`£`
`388,575`
`-`
`388,575`
`18,930`
`-`
`18,930`
`-`
`407,505`
`-`
`19,455`
`-`
`-`
`19,455`
`87,391`
`(7,070)`
`759`
`-`
`804`
`-`
`6,273`
`395`
`19,201`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`107,753`| |---|---|---| ``` This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements ``` ``` Page 21 ``` ``` HANDS OF HOPE ``` ## **`DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024`** |**`Charitable activities`**
`Brought forward`
`Donations`
`Uniform costs`
`Equipment hire`
`Site repairs`
`Improvements to property`
`Plant and machinery`
**`Support costs`**
**`Finance`**
`Bank charges`
`Bank interest`
**`Human resources`**
`Recruitment expenses`
**`Other`**
`Hire of plant and machinery`
`Light and heat`
`Postage and stationery`
`Site Repairs`
`Motor costs`
`Computer costs`
**`Governance costs`**
`Independent examiners' remuneration`
`Insurance`
`Bookkeeping`
`Total resources expended`
**`Net income`**|`2024`
`£`
**`172,595`**
**`1,760`**
**`1,277`**
**`17,880`**
**`20,950`**
**`66,055`**
**`8,989`**
**`289,506`**
**`116`**
**`3,000`**
**`3,116`**
**`58`**
**`-`**
**`517`**
**`1,580`**
**`-`**
**`4,932`**
**`6,055`**
**`13,084`**
**`4,041`**
**`3,796`**
**`2,735`**
**`10,572`**
**`318,011`**
**`150,564`**|`2023`
`£`
`107,753`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`12,279`
`8,237`| |---|---|---| |||`128,269`
`69`
`4,650`| |||`4,719`
`927`
`7,085`
`301`
`460`
`74,136`
`8,124`
`4,468`| |||`94,574`
`4,945`
`1,558`
`-`| |||`6,503`| |||`254,447`| |||`153,058`| ``` This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements ``` ``` Page 22 ```