Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
Hope Into Action: Mid Sussex
Charity registratlon number.. 1173235
Independent Examiners Ltd
2 Broadbridge Business Centre
Delling Lane
Bosham
Chichester
West Sussex
P018 8NF

HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
CONTENTS
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
2to5
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
Graham Barnes (resigned 2 December 2024)
Janet Pack
Valerie Maynard MBE
Nigel Maynard (resigned 2 November 2023)
Steve Osborne
Charity Registration
Number
1173235
Prlncipal Office
The King's Centre
33-35 Victoria Road
Burgess Hlll
West Sussex
RH15 9LR
Independent Examiner
G W Schulz FCMA
Independent Examiners Ltd
2 Broadbridge Business Centre
Delling Lane
Bosham
Chichester
West Sussex
P018 8NF
Bankers
Natlonal Westmlnster Bank plc
l Muster Green
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 4AP
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
TRUSTEES, REPORT
The Trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the
charity for the year ended 30 September 2024.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The principal object of the charity is to provide supported housing in the Mid Sussex
region to those who are homeless or insecurely housed.
Public benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the
Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guSdance published by the
Charity Commisslon for England and Wales.
Achievements and performance
Working in conjunttion with local churches, Hope Into Actlon: Mld Sussex provides
supported housing In the Mld Sussex region to those who are homeless or insecurely
housed. It enables churches to use their resources in partnership with the charity to
provide shared housing of a high standard, and friendship, support, advocacy and advice
to vulnerable adults in the community,
The charity's model is to use investment resour￿5 to buy a property, typically suitable
for three tenants. Each tenant has their own room and use of a communal lounge,
kitchen and bathroom. The house is linked to a local church that provldes a positlve
communityi friendshipi mentoring and support. A profe55ional Empowerrnent Worker
provides expertise to the tenants In applying for benefits and for jobs, liaising with other
support agencies and agreeing a 'personal development plan, to help them progress and
move on successfully into independent accommodation.
Thls Is a holistlc approach. We first meet the immediate practical needs of the tenant,
then help them address the underlying causes which led to them being In poverty. The
positive framework of relationship through the Empowerment Worker and the church's
friendship and support team plays a significant role in helping tenants to move out of
poverty.
Thls is our seventh full year of operation, and we continue to run five houses, The owner
of one of our properties needed to release some equity part way through their 5 year
business lease, which was a challenge. We have successfully secured additional
investment of £355,000 in order to buy them out and avoid having to sell the property.
Our occupancy for the year was 940/0, a strong figure given many tenants moving on
throughout the year.
In April 2024 we employed a part time 'Empowerment Worker. in Crawley, to provide the
professional support to the 7 tenants (4 adults & 3 children) in two houses in the town.
This was a successful appointment, with tenants developing a strong working
relationship with her, and beginning to strengthen partnerships with other agencies in
Crawley.
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
At 30 September 2024, we were housing and supporting sixteen tenants across five
houses. In addition, four tenants moved out of our supported housino during this
financial year, three moving into independent accommodation and one returning to
prison. The majority of our tenants made progress in the areas in which support was
needed, including improved mental health and finding employment. All of our tenants
that had a previously problematic relationship with alcohol or substances were rnaking
great progress in their recovery. We are keeping in contact with the majority of tenants
that have moved out of our supported accommodation. This provides friendship &
support for the longer term, but also gives us good data to prove that our model is
working, breaking cycles of homelessness.
We have continued to develop and strengthen our partnerships with the three churches
providing friendship & support to our tenants
Christ Church Haywards Heath, St
John's, Crawley and The King's Church Mid Sussex. St John's identified new
co-ordinators to oversee their group, which has resulted in a higher level of engagement,
and an increase in the number of befrienders meeting with tenants. Most tenants have a
befriender in place and meet with them regularlyi providing a listening ear, wise advice
and time to explore issues both present and past. We have provided training for the
volunteers locally, and they have also been able to access national training with other
groups.
Hope Into Actlon: Mld Sussex Is a franchise of Hope into Actlon UK, whlch provldes us
with training, support, advice and expertise. We have aéopted their policies, with minor
adaptations as needed. Representatives of Hope into Action UK carry out regular audits
of our houses and meet with our tenants, to ensure that standards are maintained and
risks are managed appropriatelyi With the wellbeing of our tenants being paramount.
Plans for the charity going forward
Over the next year, we will continue to search for additional investment towards a sixth
house In East Grlnstead. We will rnalntaln a high level of occupancy and empower our
tenants to find employment, remain substance free and secure their independent
ccommodation. A particular focus 15 to improve the relationship with Crawley Borough
Council, to ensure that we receive housing benefit for eliglble tenants, and to create
move on pathways for tenants in our Crawley properties. We will seek to increase the
number of people within the Friendship and Support groups, as this is a unique aspect of
our supported housing model, and one that helps our tenants to transform their lives.
Financial review
Income for the year was £147,558 (2023 £154,679) and expenditure £134,507 (2023
£133,923). General funds carried forward amounted to £45,638.
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the
financial statements.
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
structure¥ governance and management
Nature of governing document
Hope Into ActSon: Mid Sussex is a registered charity, number 1173235, and is
constltuted under a Trust deed.
Recruitment and appointment of Trustees
The management of the charity is the responsibillty of the Trustees who are elected and
co-opted under the terrns of the Trust deed.
Risk management
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particijlar
those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that
systems and prO￿dureS are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
Statement of Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the TrLJStees' report and the financial
statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charitles 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 charlty
and of the incoming resources and applicatlon of resources of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
• state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is inapproprlate
to presume that the charity will contlnue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Att 2011, the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The
Trustees 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
irregu larltles.
The annual report was approved by the Trustees of the charity on 2 June 2025 and
signed on its behalf by..
Janet Pack
Trustee
Valerie Maynard
Trustee
BE
Steve
Trustee
orne
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hope Into Action: Mid
Sussex for the year ended 30 September 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees of Hope Into Attion: Mid Sussex you are responsible for the
preparatlon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charitles Act
2011 {'the Act.).
I report in respect of rny examination of the Hope Into Action.. Mid Sussex's accounts
carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have
followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
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 Hope Into Action: Mid Sussex 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 accounting 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 thls report In order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
G W Schulz FCMA
Independent Examiners Ltd
2 Broadbridge Business Cent
Delling Lane
Bosham
Chichester
West Sussex
P018 8NF
2 June 2025
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
f unds
Tota I
2024
Total
2023
Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment income
14,732
108,549
23,180
37,912
108,549
62,443
92,220
16
Total income
124 378
147 558
154 679
Expenditure on:
Cha ritable activities
111 453
134 507
133 923
Total expenditure
111 453
134 507
133 923
Net income
126
Net movement In funds
12,925
126
13,051
20,756
Reconcillatlon of funds
Total funds brought
forward
17,284
49,997
29,241
Total funds carried
forward
12
The notes on pages 9 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
3,000
3,763
79,021
65,196
Creditors: Arnounts falling due within one year
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
17,410
17,284
Unrestrlcted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
12
The financial statements on pages 7 to 16 were approved by the Trustees, and
authorlsed for Issue on 2 June 2025 and signed on thelr behalf by:
Janet Pack
Trustee
lJ..l....Il L kh,...
Valerie MaynarjMBE
Trustee
steve Osborne
Trustee
The notes on pages 9 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
l Accounting policies
ststement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Prattice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019) (Charities SORP
(FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
Hope Into Action.. Mid Sussex meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS
102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost
convention wlth items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated In
the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
Golng concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability
to continue as a going concern.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provlde core
funding or are of a general nature is ￿CogniSed when the charity has entitlement to the
income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be rneasured
with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and
the amount can be rellably measured.
Grants receivable
Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The
balance of income received for specific purpose5 but not expended during the period Is
shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance
of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred
income. Where entitlernent occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Gift aid
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Financial
Activities at the sarne time as the gift to which they relate.
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED)
Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is Included when receivable and the amount can be
measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notificatton of the interest paid or
payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
Expenditure
All expenditure Is recognlsed once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that
expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured
reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate
similar costs to that category.
All resources expended are Inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
Charitable artivities
Charltable expendlture comprlses those costs Incurred by the charlty In the dellvery of its
activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated
directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support
them.
Taxation
The charity 15 considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the
Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definltlon of a charitable company for UK
corporation tax purposes. Accordinglyi the charity Is potentlally exempt from taxation in
respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part
I l of the Corporatlon Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains
Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable
purposes.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors a￿ recognised at the settlement amount after any trade
discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade
discounts due.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand Includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a
short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the
deposit or similar account.
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED)
Liabilities
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a
result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required
in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it wlll pay to settle
the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services
it must provide.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Trustees
discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Restritted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for speciflc
purposes, the use of which is restrirted to that area or purpose.
Pensions and other post retirement obllgatlons
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which Is a pension plan
under which fixed contributions are paid into a penslon fund and the charity has no legal
or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold
sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the
current and prior periods.
Contributlons to defined contribution plans are recognised In the Statement of Financlal
Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for
service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.
2 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Donations and legacies;
Donations
Gift aid reclaimed
Grants, including capitsl
grants.
Grants from other charities
Other income from
donations and legacies
12,205
595
3,030
150
15,235
745
9,989
690
20,000
20,000
44,500
1,932
7,264
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED)
3 Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Charitable activities
108 549
108 549
4 Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Interest receivable and
sirnilar income,.
Interest ￿CeiVable on
bank deposits
16
5 Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
Premises costs
Repairs and renewals
Tenant support
Stsff expenses
General
administration
Insurance
Franchise fee
Training
Independent
examination
Staff costs
48,390
1,929
12
2,059
402
48,792
1,929
2,161
2,059
43,509
6,945
542
2,047
2, 149
2,289
1,869
1,500
1,554
2,289
1,869
1,500
1,554
1,908
1,524
1,500
1,288
1,134
1,134
1,080
111 453
134 507
133 923
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED)
6 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No Trustees received remuneration (2023
manager) In the current period.
No Trustees recelved benefits in kind in the form of pension contributions (2023 - One
Trustee £ 1,382) in the current period.
The only other payments made to the Trustees, or any person connected with them,
consisted of reimbursements of expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity in
furthering the charity's objects.
One Trustee £17,627 as operational
7 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll cost5 were a5 follows;
2024
2023
Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
65,712
311
68,039
221
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management I leadership
team) employed by the charlty during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as
follows:
2024
No
2023
No
staff
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year
8 Debtors
2024
2023
Accrued income
Other debtors
778
33
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HOPE INTO ACTION= MID SUSSEX
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED)
9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other creditors
Accruals
6,896
6,257
10 Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts
Operating lease commitments
Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as
follows:
2024
2023
Land and buildings
Within one year
Between one and five years
32,620
27,246
110 060
11 Pension and other schemes
Defined contribution pension scheme
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The penslon cost charge for
the year represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to
£5,197 (2023 £5,320).
Contributions totalllng £374 (2023 £356) were payable to the scheme at the end of the
year and are included tn creditors.
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEvfEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED)
12 Funds
Balance at
30
September
2024
Balance at
l October
2023
Incorning
resources
Resources
expended
Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
32,713
124,378
(111,453)
45,638
Restricted funds
Staff fund
Tenant support fund
15,444
20,750
(20,503)
15,691
Total funds
134 507
Balance at
30
September
2023
Balance at
l October
2022
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
27,723
107,462
(102,472)
32,713
Restricted funds
Specific gifts
staff fund
Tenant support ftjnd
IT fund
5,000
40,250
1,967
(5,000)
(24,806)
(1,145)
500
15,444
1,840
1,018
500
Total funds
154 679
133 923
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HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED)
13 Analysis of net assets between funds
Total funds
at30
Restricted September
funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
General
Current assets
Current liabilities
61,611
17,410
79,021
Total net assets
Total funds
at30
Restrirted September
funds
2023
Unrestricted
funds
General
Current assets
Current liabilities
47,912
17,284
65,196
Total net assets
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