Charity number 1173832 Hope and Soul Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 Charity Information Charit Name.. Charity registration number= Ho e and Soul 1173832 Address: 38 Keats Close Waterlooville Hampshire P08 8LA Bankers.. Lloyds Bank 272 London Road Waterlooville Portsmouth P07 7HN Trustees Caroline Prosser Ian Barter Mark Gidney Dawn Trimby (appointed 12 May 202S) Richard Dickin (appointed 12 May 2025) Amy Bowles Jacqueline Barter Susan Gidney Philippa Dickin (appointed 12 May 2025) The trustees are pleased to presenl their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 The Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025. Status Hope and Soul is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and is a registered Charity (number 1173832). Constitution and Objectives The objectives of the CIO are". For the public benefit, the relief and assistan of orphaned children aged up to 18 years old living in Tanzania, by the pmvision of a safe housing facility. To advance the education and support the wellbeing of children In Tanzania by providing and assisting in the provision of appropriate facilities. Specifically street connected children who lack access to public school services due primarily to poverty. The prevention or relief of poverty in Tanzania for "at risk" single parent families and young people by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary sUPPOrt designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-suffficient. Activities The followlng main artivities have been planned and undertaken with consideration to the Charities Act and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) 2008 Regulations, specifically Section 17(5). This guidance on public benefit has been read and reviewed by all trustees and our charity objectives are in accordance with the public benefit. We confirm the trustee5 have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Our mission at Hope and Soul is to alleviate poverty by creating sustainable solutions that foster self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life for children and single mother5 living in poverty. We are dedicated to supporting physical, mental, ernotional, and spiritual needs. Our aim is to improve access to education, and to support disadvantaged families in meeting their basic needs. We believe that every child has the right to a quality education and that by investing in their futures, we can create a brighter and rnore equitable world. We provide a child sponsorship programme that offers comprehensive support. This support may include school fees. providing school uniforms, ensuring access to food, facilitating transportation, supplying clothes and shoes, school bags and books, taking care of healthcare costs, and providing counselling. Additionally, we organise Social outings for the children. We deliver a diverse range of support to parents and carers experiencing economic and social vulnerability. This support may include assisting with rent payments, providing a weekly food allowance. covering healthcare expenses, supporting college fees, offering
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 training opportunities, providing funding for business start-ups, and offering counselling services. Achievements and Developments 2025 Impact Summary Our Vislon: We aspire to create a nurturing and empowering environment for young children in Arusha, Tanzania, by providing high-quality daycare and life-changing primary school sponsorship opportunities. Through education and care, we seek to lay the foundation for a brighter future for the children and community we se At a Glance 107 children and young people supported in education 30 children enrolled in daycare (full capacity) 9 children in foster care support children supported following orphanage closure 3 family businesses successfully operating 11 households receiving food support 7 local staff employed 3 locally contracted services Education Impact Sponsorship provided to across primary, secondary, and higher education Strong academic outcomes.. 6 primary graduates {Grades A-C) 4 secondary graduates (Division 1-2) Focus on high-quality English-medium education Ongoing collaboration with schoo15 to monitor progre55 and wellbeing strengthening Families Small business programme enabling families to move toward ffinancial ndependence Reduction in direct financial support for families with successful income generatlon Continued targeted sUPPOrt (food, rent. essentials) for the most vulnerable Focus on self-reliance and sustainability Child Protection & Care Safe foster care provided for vulnerable children under social welfare oversight Managed transition of children from a closed orphanage". Family reunification where possible Ongoing residential care with dedicated caregiver Strong adherence to safeguarding and child protection standards
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 Wellbeing & Children's Rights Weekly counselling for young people and families Improved.. Emotional resilience Lrfe skills Family relationships Staff fully trained In safeguarding Active community engagement and partnerships with NGOS and schools Daycare & Early Years Daycare operating at full capacity with 30 children 7 children prog ressed to primary school in 2026 96Wo parent satisfaction; 78¥0 report improved quality of life Health, nutrition, and home support provided to families Facility fully compliant with social welfare standards Community Impact Job creation for 7 local staff 3 other locally contracied service5 Strong community trust and referral networks International volunteer contributions enhancing learning and skills Key Challenges Rising c05t of education {despite "free" schooling) mited staffing capacity across a wide geographic area Encreasing regulatory compliance costs Ongoing need to strengthen parental engagement Looking Ahead Expand sustainable family income initiatives Strengthen local capacity and staffing Continue improving safeguarding and compliance systems Ensure more children access and complete quality education Overall Impact Delivering holistic, child-centred support that keeps children in education, strengthens families, and builds a foundation for long-term change in vulnerable communities.
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 Review of Financial Activities The Statement of Financial Activities shows that the income has been maintained at a simllar level to the previous year, which has enabled the charity to maintain both the expenditure on its attivities and the funds available for future expenditure. Statement of the Trustees. Responslbllltles The Trustee5 are required under the constitution of the charity to prepare financial statements for each financial year of the charity and of its results for that period. The Trustee5 are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the CIO. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the CIO and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Risk Management statement The trustees have identified and assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have established Systems and procedures to mitigate those risks and manage them effectively on an ongoing basis. Reserves Policy Our policy is to maintain a reserve of £12k-£15k to cover 3 month5 expenditure on staff salaries, school fees and expenses. Accounting Policies The accounting policies are detailed in the notes to the accounts. Trustees known as The Board Those who have served or a currently seNing as members of the Board are shown in the Charity Infomiation page. Date signed as authorised by the Trustees
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 Independent Examlner's Report on the Accounts Report to the trustees of Hope and Soul on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 set out on pages 8 to 12. Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the account5 under sertion 145 of the Charities Art, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5){b) of the Charities Act. and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent examiner's statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts psented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustee5 concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair. view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examinerf5 Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirementS- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts t b reached. Signed: Date- Name: Andrew Gadoros Relevant professional qualification(sl or body (If any}.. FCA Address: The Quadrant Cent mes Road Weybridge Surrey. Kr13 8DH
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 Statement of Financial Activities Restrirted Total Funds 2025 Unre5trirted Funds Income Income fron7 charitable artivities.. Donatlons Gift Aid received Fundraising 83,705 11,403 190 27,044 110,749 11,403 2,190 2,000 124 342 Investment income." Interest received Total income 15 21 124 363 Expenditure Charitable expenditure.. Family support Youth support Orphanage support House build Daycare Microfinance Other charitable expenses 45.532 17,683 4,755 3.135 48,667 17,683 4,755 326 19,415 388 44 326 12,909 388 6,506 Movement in operations support account (856) (856) Administrative expenses 6,692 6,692 Governance costs Total Expenditure 100 924 Net movement in funds for the year Funds b/fwd 10,282 13,157 23,439 17.155 22,315 39.470 Funds c/fwd All activities of the charity are classified as continuing. Signed as authorised by the Trustees Date ..................... Date .....
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 Statement of Financial Activities Total Funds 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Income Income from charitable artivities.. Donations Gift Aid received Fundraising 87.599 11.517 1.387 32,976 120,575 11,517 1,387 100 503 133 479 Investment income.. Interest received Total income 100,508 133 484 Expenditure Charitable expenditure.. Farnily support Street children Orphanage House build Daycare Microfinance Other charitable expenses 42,228 9,777 1,440 6,686 1,548 228 2,009 11.199 509 4,972 48,914 11,325 1,668 2,009 11,199 3,723 12.861 3.214 7,889 DecaSe in loan from trustee 18,030 18,030 Administrative expenses 4,796 4,796 Governance costs Total Expenditure 115 665 Net movement in funds for the year Funds b/fwd 11,994 5,825 17,819 5,161 16,490 21.651 Funds c/fwd
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2025 Notes Unrestricttd Funds 2025 Restrirted Funds 2025 Tt)tsl Funds 2025 TOTAL 2024 Cash funds Current accounts 29,830 33,079 62,909 39,470 Total cash funds other monetary assets Gift aid claim y.e. 31.12.2025 8,100 8,100 Llabilitles Loan from trustee Total liabilities Signed as authorised by the Trustees Date ...... 9-191s Date ..-..-................................. 10
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 Notes on the accounts l Accounting Policies The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are a5 follows.. Ba515 of preparation As a charity registered in England and Wales that is not a company and with gross income of less than £250,000, Hope and Soul is allowed under section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Charities Act,) to prepare receipts and payments accounts. The financlal statements have been prepared on that basis. Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basls It is assumed that the charity is a going concern, and that it has sufficient available resource5 (financial, volunteers and support) to continue the operations that it carries out at present and those that are planned for the foreseeable future. Income Income is recognised when the charity receives the funds and any performance conditions attached to the item of income have been met. 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 notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any or the purposes of charity. At present, all the funds of the charity are included in this category. Designated funds are unrestricted fund5 of the charity vdhich the trustees have decided at their discretion to Set aside to Use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work. Expenditure and Irrecoverable VAT Expenditure is recognised once payment has been made. The trustees have reassessed the disclosure of the expenses in the Statement of Financial Activity and as such the expense headings used have changed from the previous period in order to better reflect the operations of the charity- The comparative figu res have not been re-analysed as to do so is considered not to be cost efficient. The charity is not registered for VAT and irrecoverable VAT on expenditure is charged as a cost against the activity for which that expenditure was incurred.
Hope and Soul Accounts for the year to 31 December 2025 No trustees received any remuneration in the year, nor were any expenses paid by the charity to members of the Board in respect of their duties as trustees of the charity. Allocation of support costs Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back-office costs and governance costs which support the charity's activities. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes all bank accounts (including the Paypal account) and cash on hand. Financial instruments The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value. Foreign currency Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At each balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at closing exchange rates. Gains and losses arising on the retranslation of monetary assets and liabilities are included in the statement of financial activities. 2 Legal status of the charlty The charity is an independent charity, registered at the Charity Commission under Charity Number 1173832. The registered contact is Ms. Hope Prosser. 3 Staff expenses No trustees received any remuneration or benefits in the period. 4 Related party transactions There are no related party transaction5 to be reported.