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2023-11-30-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1170056

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

FOR

HULL 4 HEROES

Banks Cooper Associates Limited 21 Marina Court Castle Street Hull HU1 1TJ

HULL 4 HEROES

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

Page
Reference and Administratve Details 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 11
Independent Examiner's Report 12
Statement of Financial Actvites 13
Balance Sheet 14
Cash Flow Statement 15
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 16
Notes to the Financial Statements 17 to 26
Detailed Statement of Financial Actvites 27 to 28

HULL 4 HEROES

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

TRUSTEES J Fishburn
Ms D Hammond
T Fishburn
K Neal
B Cooke (appointed 12.6.23)
PRESIDENT P Waterhouse
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS Unit F27
3rd Floor Princes Quay
Hull
HU1 2PQ
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1170056
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Banks Cooper Associates Limited
21 Marina Court
Castle Street
Hull
HU1 1TJ
SOLICITORS Rollits LLP
Citadel House
58 High Street
Hull
HU1 1QE
BANKERS Lloyds Bank
1 Grand Buildings
Jameson street
Hull

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HULL 4 HEROES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The purposes of the Charity as set out in its governing document is the relief of veterans and the families of HM Forces in need by providing charitable support to those living within the City of Hull and surrounding areas by way of: Housing support, help with decorating, adaptations, benefits advice, family support, training, funding, resettlement and rehabilitation into civilian life and by working in partnership with other charities.

Significant activities

The following activities have continued in support of the charity's objectives:

Advice on housing.

Help to complete housing applications.

Assistance after applying themselves and having issues or missing evidence.

Assistance to gather the correct evidence for housing applications from various agencies and offices. Making contact and request the correct information is given in writing to assist.

Relocation/rehousing/homelessness assistance

Speaking with housing officer/teams to ensure everything is done to help with requests for housing in a very difficult period where there is a great lack of availability.

Promoting self help

Help with provision of standards at funerals via connection with other veterans' associations. (Helping those who wish to donate to us after ceremonies have a proper ceremony.

Help to apply for pensions/service records/medals other service information.

Assessment for correct advice/actions with whoever comes into the office.

Provision of access to our food bank and assessment for delivery allowance / free and purchased food parcels. Help with getting doctor appointments and access.

Help to get proper access to consultants and how to get their transport issues resolved. Financial advice, debt assistance. Phone calls of reassurance during isolation at home and advice. Continued support for families/partners when in difficulty after veterans passing. Follow ups after assistance given to ensure they are ok with the help given. Advice on projects and mental health groups we provide. Referral to other services / agencies. Assisting in out of hours mental health calls, several suicidal calls from either the veteran or their families.

Public benefit

The Hull 4 Heroes Charity Trustees are aware of, have considered and regularly review the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance to ensure activities to which it's relevant are carried out appropriately.

The Trustees believe the Charity has only charitable purposes which are wholly carried out for the public benefit with specific members of the public being Veterans, the Armed Forces Community and their families.

The Trustees report each year on how the Charity has carried out the charities purposes for the public benefit.

Grantmaking

The Hull 4 Heroes Charity does not award grants to other organisations.

Should grant awards be considered in the future these will be made in accordance with the Charity Commission SORP and hence contribute wholly to the aims and objectives of the Charity

Grants received by the Charity that are associated with Social Investment are reported regularly to the grant makers in accordance with their policies.

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HULL 4 HEROES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Volunteers

Volunteers assist the Charity on all the projects that are grant funded, assist at fundraising events and assist in the daily running of the Charity operations such as managing the reception at the main office location and in the administration of the Armed Forces Hub.

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HULL 4 HEROES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities Projects and Events

Grants during reporting period.

The charity currently has ten (10) active grants.

1. Sporting Force - Get Emotions Out (GEO Pilot Project) (Awarded January 21)

This project provides part funding to employ a Veteran's Health & Wellbeing Officer (VH&WO) and provides funding to support including various GEO costs.

The VH&WO has been in post since April 2022 delivering activities such as coffee mornings, walking clubs, weekend trips and day trips. The VH&WO is also a GEO facilitator.

The GEO Pilot project has been extended to East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire with 6 groups currently running and has over 100 members across all groups.

2. Veterans Foundation - GEO Pilot Project (Awarded January 21)

This project provides part funding to employ a VH&WO and provides funding to support including various GEO costs.

3. National Lottery - Project CASA (Awarded March 22)

Project CASA was granted for work in the local community. With this funding we have created a City Centre Drop in that is now open 6 days a week. We have started art classes, music sessions (requiring the purchase of guitars and a piano), board game afternoons and coffee mornings. We have organised various excursions to local museums and have created a community cycling club.

4. Veterans Growth - Allotment Project (Awarded June 22)

We were granted funds from the Armed Forces Covenant to clear and improve 2 allotments. The allotments had been neglected and the period has been spent clearing, weeding and general maintenance of the allotments. We have also bought a new summerhouse, shed and polytunnel.

Generally, the Charity has focussed, during this reporting year, on using our grant funding to assist with mental health and social isolation issues.

5.National Lottery Community Fund - Know Your Neighbourhood (Awarded April 2023)

This project offers wellbeing retreats to veterans who are struggling with their mental health delivering activities such as hiking, paddleboarding, archery and wild camping allowing for space and time away from the fast pace of life and find peace in nature and relaxing surroundings

6. Forces Covenant Trust: Force for Change - Sport 4 All

The main activities of the Sport 4 All programme focused on developing ladies' football, rugby (including wheelchair rugby) and physical exercise for older people. This project has allowed us to offer ladies of all abilities a chance to learn football skills, develop their fitness and promote positive mental wellbeing. We have supported with funding for Tri Services wheelchair rugby sessions allowing veterans with physical disabilities to take part in sport.

7. GEO Facilitator Training (Awarded Jan 2023)

This project offered funding to allow us to extend the GEO & LISA groups into the North-East. We have created an online training portal for new facilitators and offered face to face training to allow for new peer support groups to be set up.

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HULL 4 HEROES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

8. Armed Forces Hub (Awarded June 2023

The Armed Forces Hub grant is provided to deliver services required by the Hull City Councils Armed Forces Hub making the Hull 4 Heroes Charity the central point of contact for the Armed Forces Community in Hull.

The Charity works closely with other members of the Armed Forces Forum to provide a partnership that benefits our service users.

9. Veterans Foundation: CEO Salary (Awarded June 23)

This is partial funding for 12 months towards the CEO salary.

10. Veterans Foundation: Support Team (Awarded October 23)

This is funding towards the Support team lead salary and admin costs for support work.

How is each project progressing against timescales?

All projects are running to timescale.

Are all of the expected goals being met?

Currently all expected goals are being met.

How are projects been reported?

Reporting is completed by the charities Project Lead.

What number of beneficiaries have been supported through this reporting period?

Total number of beneficiaries assisted during this reporting period: 593

Fundraising activities

All fundraising events are aimed at raising funds that are used for the relief of veterans and the families of His Majesty's Armed Forces in need.

Charitable support is provided to those veterans and families living within the City of Hull and Surrounding Areas by providing support with housing, benefits advice, training, resettlement, and rehabilitation into civilian life when transitioning from the Armed Forces.

The Charity works in partnership with other organisations when fundraising and with charitable organisations who share the same purpose and objectives.

Investment performance

No financial investments are made with charitable funds.

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HULL 4 HEROES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Offices and Drop in Centre

In our newly established home at Princes Quay, we have started a series community events. These have brought together various Armed Forces organisations alongside numerous local health and well-being community groups. The aim is to foster a sense of camaraderie and support within the community.

Since our opening the day after boxing day, our drop-in centre has become a thriving hub of activity. Over 200 new individuals have connected with our charity, and we're delighted to see familiar faces, returning veterans who frequently enjoy our services.

Many events run weekly at the centre including engaging activities like Sit and Fit, Art classes, Knit and Natter, a coffee morning, games of bingo, film afternoons. Additionally, we host a monthly Armed Forces youth club.

We have a range of services on a weekly and monthly basis. These include the Armed Forces Citizens Advice, advisors providing personal wealth guidance, and solicitors offering varied advice. We hold a variety of one-off community groups, each presenting different opportunities for our visitors.

GEO & LISA

Our Geo and Lisa support groups are broadening their scope to encompass additional locations. We have established a comprehensive training program to empower new facilitators in effectively leading our military support sessions. Currently, we conduct meetings in Hull, HMP Hull, Barton, Scunthorpe, and Driffield. In collaboration with the charity MCVC, we are on the cusp of inaugurating a new group in Rotherham, within the MOD we have meetings starting with 150 Regt, Calvert Lane and DST Leconfield, to extend support to both reservist and regular forces.

Football teams

Our football teams are making remarkable progress. Geo FC is thriving in a newly established charity league, using every match to champion the causes of Hull 4 Heroes and advocate for open conversation.

Lisa Ladies team has been established, with many participants being newcomers to the sport or relatively new players. They're quickly evolving into a formidable force on the field, and not just in football, but also in spreading the message of the importance of conversation, particularly among women.

Food bank and warehouse

Our foodbank consistently benefits from generous contributions from major corporations such as Cranswick Foods and Aunt Bessie's. we are engaged in a weekly food donation program facilitated by the Neighbourly initiative, from many we collaborate with 19 other foodbanks, ensuring an equitable distribution of resources. Notably, our furniture donations have seen a significant increase, thanks in part to our new warehouse manager, Steve. This has enabled us to provide donations to veterans, alleviating the need for regular purchases.

During this reporting period key partnerships have been established with the following local companies:

Conexien - providing funding support and access to their academy to employ service leavers Quickline -hosting various fundraisers and making multiple donations. Cranswick Foods - provides weekly food donations for resale at the community shop. Aunt Bessies - provide regular food donations for resale at the community shop. ABI and Atlas Caravans - provide regular donations. Veolia - handles waste management at no cost. Springfield Training - supplies a truck for staff use and sponsors events. Wienerberger Broomfleet - their charity of choice. Cobus Communications - ongoing support to be provided indefinitely to the charity.

Accreditations

In March 2023 we were successful in receiving the Veterans Mental Health Awareness Standard and currently hold the Pride in Veterans Standard supporting veterans from the LGBTQ+ community.

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HULL 4 HEROES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Educational and research partnerships

Hull University Northumbria University York St John

Ongoing collaboration continues with various organisations through different forums such as:

The North Bank Forum connecting Hull 4 Heroes with local health and well-being partners. Hull and East Riding Champion s linking the Charity to numerous community charities. The Hull Food Partnership providing connections to local food banks.

The Armed Forces Forum connecting Hull 4 Heroes with both local and national charities and organisations supporting Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces.

The following committees are attended on a regular basis:

Armed Forces Forum : Addressing Armed Forces challenges. Finance and Debt : Providing guidance on better money management.

Housing : Improving accessibility and affordability. Health and Wellbeing : Enhancing quality of life. Probation : Supporting reintegration. Vulnerable Adults : Ensuring care and protection. Suicide Prevention : Raising awareness and providing help.

During this reporting period the Charity has continued to engage with the following HMP establishments: HMP Hull Humber Risley Holme House Full Sutton.

In 2023, our efforts provided critical assistance to veterans through a range of services operating from our offices, hub, and warehouse: Veterans Aided in 2023 : Total number of beneficiaries assisted during this reporting period: 593 Beneficiaries assisted through the GEO project: 64 Beneficiaries assisted through the LISA project: 10 Beneficiaries rehoused: 11 Beneficiaries housed from being homeless: 11 Beneficiaries offered financial & debt assistance: 25 Beneficiaries assisted through 'Buddy Calls': 25 Beneficiaries assisted through our Drop-in Centre: 119 Beneficiaries assisted through outreach: 98 Drop in centre coffee mornings 237 people but many return weekly.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Hull 4 Heroes income for the year was £440,342 (2022: £545,601), an decrease on the previous year's income due to a lower level of donations and grants received.

The Charity's costs increased to £389,250 from £324,986 in the previous year due to a higher level of projects undertaken and higher wage costs.

The Charity generated a surplus of £51,092 in the year compared to £220,615 in the previous period.

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HULL 4 HEROES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The charities principal sources of funding are:

Grant funding. Public donations. Charitable donations from businesses and other local organisations. Events organised by the charity. Events organised by the charity's supporters.

Investment policy and objectives

The charity has invested in equipment to support the charities events which includes:

Reserves policy

The surplus of income of expenditure over time means that the Charity's accumulated funds at the balance sheet date are £584,145, of which £92,345 represents restricted funds. The funds and the resources of the Charity are periodically reviewed so that costs of operation could be covered for a period in the unlikely event the income were to cease.

Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Trustees therefore continue to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.

FUTURE PLANS

The Charity's future plans predominantly relate to the development of a Veteran's Village, for which planning permission has now been granted. This is a substantial project including the provision of housing and associated support services for veterans.

The Trustees are currently engaging with professional advisers to determine the best approaches to the development and funding, taking into account the various parties involved. The scale of the project means that potential revisions will be considered to the Charity's structure so that the project can be successfully delivered to all stakeholders and regulatory compliance is maintained.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The Hull 4 Heroes Charity is governed within the bounds of the Charities constitution which is structured in such a way as to perform as Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in accordance with the Charity Commissions CIO Foundation Model.

Charity constitution

The Charity is constituted as a CIO in accordance with the Charity Commissions CIO Foundation Model.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Trustees are selected by the existing Board of Trustees in collaboration with the Charities Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

One Trustee, Barrie Cooke MBE, has been appointed during this reporting year.

The Board of Trustees has created a role of President to provide strategic support to the Board of Trustees. Commodore Phil Waterhouse (RN Retired) has been appointed as the inaugural President of the charity.

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HULL 4 HEROES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Organisational structure

The Charity has 5 Trustees currently with Jim Fishburn being the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

The Charity employs 6 individuals in the roles of:

Hull 4 Heroes has established relationships with a wide group of related agencies & bodies, other charities and corporate organisations. None of which are ratified into formal contractual agreements / partnerships at this time other than the relationship with the Association of Service Drop-In Centres (ASDIC).

Induction and training of new trustees

Trustees do not undergo formal training however all of the Trustees are made aware of their obligations and are directed to read material published by the Charities Commission in support of Trustees.

Each Trustee is chosen for their individual experience and expertise. The Trustees work with members of the Charity Committee, Ambassadors and Advisors including Accountants (for financial guidance) and Solicitors (for legal guidance).

Related parties

ASDIC represents and link veterans' Drop-Ins across the country.

Sometimes called Hubs or Centres, Drop-Ins offer a variety of welfare and mental health support, together with comradeship and a sense of wellbeing, to the ex-military community and their families.

ASDIC helps them to enhance the service they can provide and make them more accessible.

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HULL 4 HEROES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Risk management

Risk 001: There is a risk that funding will not be obtained to implement the planned Veterans Village.

Mitigation: The mitigation for this risk is to continue marketing the Veterans Village to keep the project in the public eye and the initiation of new funding campaigns. Major funding organisations are being approached.

The phasing of the project to ensure that each phase can deliver successful outcomes and benefits to warrant the individual phase funding.

In February 2023, a pledge (subject to Business Case) was made by the Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA) to financially support the initial phases of the project. This funding is expected to support 20-25% of the total costs of the Veterans Village project.

Further engagement with the Armed Forces Covenant Fund (who distribute the OVA funds) continues to establish which bid applications need to be completed to obtain the full funding.

An initial tranche of funding has been awarded.

Risk 002: There is a risk that adverse publicity regarding Armed Forces involvement in previous overseas campaigns will have a negative impact of the public perception of the Armed Forces.

Mitigation: The mitigation for this risk is to continue to maintain a positive outlook on all social media outlets and continue to deliver services in a positive and proactive way.

Risk 003: The is a risk that the Charity has moved to a different location which is larger and more expensive than the previous offices. This could present a future cost challenge.

Mitigation: The mitigation for this risk is the Trustees have agreed to maintain the HCC Armed Forces Hub from the new offices which has a funding allocation which covers 50% of the rent for the offices at the new location.

Further costs have been experienced in establishing a foodbank and warehouse which is likely to have an adverse impact on funds available to drive forward new initiatives.

The establishment of a thrift shop in the warehouse is generating income which further mitigates this risk.

Governance Policies include:

Complaints handling Conflicting interests Risk management Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries Volunteer management Health & Safety Equality, Diversity and Inclusion GDPR Privacy Environmental

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HULL 4 HEROES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees 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).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 17 September 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

J Fishburn - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

HULL 4 HEROES

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hull 4 Heroes

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hull 4 Heroes (the Trust) for the year ended 30 November 2023.

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

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

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.

Tracy Hutty FCCA

Banks Cooper Associates Limited 21 Marina Court Castle Street Hull HU1 1TJ

Date: 17 September 2024

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HULL 4 HEROES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

30.11.23 30.11.22
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donatons and legacies 3 110,362 192,617 302,979 457,023
Other trading actvites 4 135,119 - 135,119 88,508
Investment income 5 2,244 - 2,244 70
Total 247,725 192,617 440,342 545,601
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 6 141,079 31,053 172,132 119,322
Charitable actvites 7
New Ofce Costs 8,859 24,995 33,854 -
Veterans' Emergency Needs - 13,610 13,610 2,493
Veterans' Village Development 7,977 - 7,977 -
Positve Pathway Afghan Project - - - 29,960
Forces Together Project - 9,284 9,284 1,209
On the Doorstep for Veterans Project - 41,717 41,717 89,801
Out & About for Veterans Project - 10,547 10,547 37,371
Suicide Preventon Project - 21,630 21,630 37,349
Veterans' Allotments Project - 12,340 12,340 7,481
Cost of Living Project - 5,001 5,001 -
Eat Well For Less Project - 2,000 2,000 -
NBF Food Collaboratve Project - 25,100 25,100 -
Sportng Force Project (673) 9,601 8,928 -
Force for Change Project - 20,120 20,120 -
Force for Change - Sport for All Project - 5,010 5,010 -
Total 157,242 232,008 389,250 324,986
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 90,483 (39,391) 51,092 220,615
Transfers between funds 21 43 (43) - -
Net movement in funds 90,526 (39,434) 51,092 220,615
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 401,274 131,779 533,053 312,438
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 491,800 92,345 584,145 533,053

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HULL 4 HEROES

BALANCE SHEET 30 NOVEMBER 2023

30.11.23 30.11.22
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 16 98,109 8,686 106,795 99,826
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 17 3,531 - 3,531 3,813
Debtors 18 5,251 - 5,251 15,807
Cash at bank and in hand 418,809 83,659 502,468 444,246
427,591 83,659 511,250 463,866
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 19 (33,900) - (33,900) (30,639)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 393,691 83,659 477,350 433,227
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 491,800 92,345 584,145 533,053
NET ASSETS 491,800 92,345 584,145 533,053
FUNDS 21
Unrestricted funds 491,800 401,274
Restricted funds 92,345 131,779
TOTAL FUNDS 584,145 533,053

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 17 September 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

J Fishburn - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HULL 4 HEROES

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

30.11.23 30.11.22
Notes £ £
Cash fows from operatng actvites
Cash generated from operatons 1 67,758 248,645
Net cash provided by operatng actvites 67,758 248,645
Cash fows from investng actvites
Purchase of tangible fxed assets (11,780) (22,408)
Interest received 2,244 70
Net cash used in investng actvites (9,536) (22,338)
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reportng period 58,222 226,307
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of
the reportng period 444,246 217,939
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reportng period 502,468 444,246

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HULL 4 HEROES

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Net income for the reportng period (as per the Statement of Financial Actvites) 51,092 220,615
Adjustments for:
Depreciaton charges 4,811 6,415
Interest received (2,244) (70)
Decrease in stocks 282 1,349
Decrease in debtors 10,556 11,217
Increase in creditors 3,261 9,119
Net cash provided by operatons 67,758 248,645

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.12.22
Cash fow
At
£
£
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand
444,246
58,222
444,246
58,222
Total
444,246
58,222
30.11.23
£
502,468
502,468
502,468

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HULL 4 HEROES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

1. PRESENTATION CURRENCY

The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).

2. 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 reducing balance
Fixtures and ftngs - 25% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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.

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HULL 4 HEROES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Donatons 110,362 207,243
Grants 192,617 249,780
302,979 457,023
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Other grants 192,617 249,780
4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Fundraising receipts 117,929 65,587
Merchandising receipts 17,190 22,921
135,119 88,508
5. INVESTMENT INCOME
30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Bank interest received 2,244 70
6. RAISING FUNDS
Other trading actvites
30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Purchases 49,611 46,341
Costs associated with obtaining grant funding 10,826 22,210
Costs associated with Covid 19 - 898
Depreciaton 4,811 6,415
Support costs 106,884 43,458
172,132 119,322

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7. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
New Ofce Costs
Veterans' Emergency Needs
Veterans' Village Development
Forces Together Project
On the Doorstep for Veterans Project
Out & About for Veterans Project
Suicide Preventon Project
Veterans' Allotments Project
Cost of Living Project
Eat Well For Less Project
NBF Food Collaboratve Project
Sportng Force Project
Force for Change Project
Force for Change - Sport for All Project
Direct
Costs
£
-
13,610
7,977
-
11,427
1,386
5,286
7,437
5,001
2,000
8,607
8,928
2,037
-
73,696
Support
costs (see
note 8)
£
33,854
-
-
9,284
30,290
9,161
16,344
4,903
-
-
16,493
-
18,083
5,010
143,422
Totals
£
33,854
13,610
7,977
9,284
41,717
10,547
21,630
12,340
5,001
2,000
25,100
8,928
20,120
5,010
217,118

8. SUPPORT COSTS

Management
£
Other trading actvites
92,941
New Ofce Costs
33,854
Forces Together Project
9,284
On the Doorstep for Veterans Project
30,290
Out & About for Veterans Project
9,161
Suicide Preventon Project
16,344
Veterans' Allotments Project
4,903
NBF Food Collaboratve Project
16,493
Force for Change Project
18,083
Force for Change - Sport for All Project
5,010
236,363
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
Other
trading
actvites
£
Wages
33,181
Social security
6,606
Pensions
4,889
Rent and fees
14,931
Insurance
875
Motor Expenses
4,645
Telephone and Internet
8,998
Postage, statonery and advert
9,813
Carried forward
83,938
Governance
Finance
costs
£
£
455
13,488
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
455
13,488
New
Forces
Ofce
Together
Costs
Project
£
£
-
9,284
-
-
-
-
5,626
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,020
-
7,646
9,284
Totals
£
106,884
33,854
9,284
30,290
9,161
16,344
4,903
16,493
18,083
5,010
250,306
On the
Doorstep
for
Veterans
Project
£
30,290
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
30,290

Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:

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8. SUPPORT COSTS - continued

Brought forward
Volunteer refreshments and expenses
Ofce Costs
Bank charges
Accountancy and legal fees
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Rent and fees
Insurance
Motor Expenses
Telephone and Internet
Postage, statonery and advert
Volunteer refreshments and expenses
Ofce Costs
Bank charges
Accountancy and legal fees
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Rent and fees
Insurance
Motor Expenses
Telephone and Internet
Postage, statonery and advert
Volunteer refreshments and expenses
Ofce Costs
Bank charges
Accountancy and legal fees
On the
Doorstep
Other
New
Forces
for
trading
Ofce
Together
Veterans
actvites
Costs
Project
Project
£
£
£
£
83,938
7,646
9,284
30,290
346
4,050
-
-
8,657
22,158
-
-
455
-
-
-
13,488
-
-
-
106,884
33,854
9,284
30,290
Out &
About for
Suicide
Veterans'
NBF Food
Veterans
Preventon
Allotments
Collaboratve
Project
Project
Project
Project
£
£
£
£
9,161
16,344
4,903
11,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,493
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,161
16,344
4,903
16,493
30.11.23
30.11.22
Force for
Change -
Force for
Sport for
Change
All
Total
Total
Project
Project
actvites
actvites
£
£
£
£
18,083
5,010
137,756
106,924
-
-
6,606
9,812
-
-
4,889
4,326
-
-
23,057
13,849
-
-
875
2,077
-
-
4,645
17,511
-
-
8,998
5,083
-
-
11,833
12,445
-
-
4,396
6,585
-
-
33,308
29,410
-
-
455
419
-
-
13,488
9,133
18,083
5,010
250,306
217,574

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9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 November 2023 nor for the year ended 30 November 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 November 2023 nor for the year ended 30 November 2022.

10. STAFF COSTS

STAFF COSTS
30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Wages and salaries 137,756 106,924
Social security costs 6,606 9,812
Other pension costs 4,889 4,326
149,251 121,062
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
30.11.23 30.11.22
Administraton & management 7 5
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donatons and legacies
207,243
Other trading actvites
88,508
Investment income
27
Total
295,778
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
105,043
Charitable actvites
Veterans' Emergency Needs
2,002
Positve Pathway Afghan Project
-
Forces Together Project
253
On the Doorstep for Veterans Project
-
Out & About for Veterans Project
213
Suicide Preventon Project
799
Veterans' Allotments Project
333
Total
108,643
NET INCOME
187,135
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
214,139
Restricted
fund
£
249,780
-
43
249,823
14,279
491
29,960
956
89,801
37,158
36,550
7,148
216,343
33,480
98,299
Total
funds
£
457,023
88,508
70
545,601
119,322
2,493
29,960
1,209
89,801
37,371
37,349
7,481
324,986
220,615
312,438

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11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

Unrestricted
funds
£
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
401,274
Restricted
fund
£
131,779
Total
funds
£
533,053

12. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

The Statement of Financial Activities includes a combined Income and Expenditure Account.

13. INDIVIDUAL MATERIAL RESTRICTED FUNDS

During the year an amount of £24,000 (2022 £80,000) was received as a National Lottery grant for the "Know Your Neighbourhood -On the Doorstep for Veterans" project. At 30 November 2023 £12,235 (2022 £35,050) remained unspent in Restricted Funds.

14. DESIGNATED FUNDS

At 30 November 2023 the charity held £143,552 in designated funds (2022 £167,332).

Of these £113,528 have been designated for the Veterans' Village property development project and £30,024 are held as a contingency fund.

15. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REMUNERATION

30.11.23 30.11.22
Remuneraton receivable by the charity's independent examiner for the
preparaton and examinaton of the accounts. 9,600 2,400
Remuneraton receivable by the charity's independent examiner in respect of any
other fnancial services rendered to the charity, such as consultancy, fnancial
advice or accountancy services. 288 2,388

16. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 December 2022
Additons
At 30 November 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 December 2022
Charge for year
At 30 November 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 November 2023
At 30 November 2022
Land and
Plant and
Buildings
machinery
£
£
80,580
8,921
11,780
-
92,360
8,921
-
2,589
-
1,583
-
4,172
92,360
4,749
80,580
6,332
Fixtures
and
ftngs
£
3,065
-
3,065
1,732
333
2,065
1,000
1,333
Motor
vehicles
£
21,960
-
21,960
10,379
2,895
13,274
8,686
11,581
Totals
£
114,526
11,780
126,306
14,700
4,811
19,511
106,795
99,826

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16. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued

The amounts in respect of land and buildings represent certain costs in respect of the design, planning and associated preparatory work for the Veterans Village property development.

17. STOCKS
30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Shop Stocks for resale 3,531 3,813
18. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Trade debtors 1,988 1,150
Other debtors 1,452 14,118
Prepayments 1,811 539
5,251 15,807
19. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Trade creditors 6,357 18,730
Social security and other taxes 177 1,078
Accrued expenses 27,366 10,831
33,900 30,639

20. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:

30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Within one year 19,200 19,200
Between one and fve years 57,600 76,800
76,800 96,000

Lease payments recognised as an expense in the year total £19,200 (2022 £2,880).

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21. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net Transfers
At movement between At
1.12.22 in funds funds 30.11.23
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 233,942 90,483 (68,537) 255,888
Designated Fund 167,332 - 68,580 235,912
401,274 90,483 43 491,800
Restricted funds
Restricted 131,779 (39,391) (43) 92,345
TOTAL FUNDS 533,053 51,092 - 584,145
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 247,725 (157,242) 90,483
Restricted funds
Restricted 192,617 (232,008) (39,391)
TOTAL FUNDS 440,342 (389,250) 51,092
Comparatves for movement in funds
Net
At movement At
1.12.21 in funds 30.11.22
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 126,623 107,319 233,942
Designated Fund 87,516 79,816 167,332
214,139 187,135 401,274
Restricted funds
Restricted 98,299 33,480 131,779
TOTAL FUNDS 312,438 220,615 533,053

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21. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated Fund
Restricted funds
Restricted
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
215,962
(108,643)
107,319
79,816
-
79,816
295,778
(108,643)
187,135
249,823
(216,343)
33,480
545,601
(324,986)
220,615

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

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated Fund
Restricted funds
Restricted
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
At
movement
1.12.21
in funds
£
£
126,623
197,802
87,516
79,816
214,139
277,618
98,299
(5,911)
312,438
271,707
Transfers
between
At
funds
30.11.23
£
£
(68,537)
255,888
68,580
235,912
43
491,800
(43)
92,345
-
584,145

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated Fund
Restricted funds
Restricted
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
463,687
(265,885)
197,802
79,816
-
79,816
543,503
(265,885)
277,618
442,440
(448,351)
(5,911)
985,943
(714,236)
271,707

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22. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 November 2023.

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donatons and legacies
Donatons 110,362 207,243
Grants 192,617 249,780
302,979 457,023
Other trading actvites
Fundraising receipts 117,929 65,587
Merchandising receipts 17,190 22,921
135,119 88,508
Investment income
Bank interest received 2,244 70
Total incoming resources 440,342 545,601
EXPENDITURE
Other trading actvites
Fundraising, inc merchandising 49,611 46,341
Costs associated with obtaining grant funding 10,826 22,210
Costs associated with Covid 19 - 898
Plant and machinery 1,583 1,957
Fixtures and ftngs 333 598
Motor vehicles 2,895 3,860
65,248 75,864
Charitable actvites
Veterans' emergency needs 13,610 2,493
Veterans' Village development costs 7,977 -
Veteran Allotment Project 7,437 1,357
Forces Together Project - 1,209
Suicide Preventon Project 5,286 2,945
On the Doorstep for Veterans 11,066 4,589
Out & About for Veterans 1,386 10,749
PositvePathway Afghan Project - 8,206
Cost of Living Project 5,001 -
Force for Change Project 2,037 -
Sportng Force Project 9,289 -
Eat Well For Less Project 2,000 -
NBF Food Collaboratve 8,607 -
73,696 31,548
Support costs
Management
Wages 137,756 106,924
Carried forward 137,756 106,924

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

30.11.23 30.11.22
£ £
Management
Brought forward 137,756 106,924
Social security 6,606 9,812
Pensions 4,889 4,326
Rent and fees 23,057 13,849
Insurance 875 2,077
Motor Expenses 4,645 17,511
Telephone and Internet 8,998 5,083
Postage, statonery and advert 11,833 12,445
Volunteer refreshments and expenses 4,396 6,585
Ofce Costs 33,308 29,410
236,363 208,022
Finance
Bank charges 455 419
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees 13,488 9,133
Total resources expended 389,250 324,986
Net income 51,092 220,615

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