REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024 FOR OUR WARM WELCOME CIO Charity Registration Number: 1174765 Charity Commission 0 9 APR 2025 tsceived
OUR WARM WELCOME CIO CHARITY INFORMAnON FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024 Charity Registratlon Number: 1174765 Trustees Ms J Cotlrefl Ms K E Lawrenson MBE Rev. K Duffy G J Penningion (Appointed 1st September 2021) Registered Office Corpus Christi RC Church PresbyEery Alfred Streel Rainford ST. Helens WA118BY Independent Examlner P Buck FCA, DChA Champion TLL A0llntants Ltd 7- 9 station Road Hesketh Bank Preston PR4 6SN Bankers Unily Ttust Bank Nine BrindleypkGe Birmingham BI 2HB
OUR WARM WELCOME CIO REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The Truslees presenl Iheirreptsrt and accounts for thp period since registra at 21st Sepiember 2017. Objectivtrs of the Charily To pvent or felieve poverty amongst asytum seekeTS and those granted refugee ststL55. and their dependents, living Ilempoiarily or peimanentlyy Én Sl Helens and Ihe surrounding area. by providing, bul not limited lo. infom?alion, advtce. and laThJuage slMI1s. To advance the education and training of a$uM Seeke and Il¥)se gfanled relugee status, and their dependerbts. Imng (temporarily or pormanenlty) irb St Helens and the Suff0dIrj area. so as to advance them in life and 8SSiSt them to adapt wilhin a new cony))unity. The proviston of Servi51 facilities for recreation or other teisure time occupatton fo¥ asylum seekers and those granted refugee slalu5. and their dependents. fivÈng (temporarily or pemanenlly) in Sl Helens and the surrounding aa with the obiecl of ImpVIng the conditions of life of Ihose peisons who have need of such fa¢ililies by reason of IheirfinarKial hardshrp or soLial and eConCrfn circumslan. The advancement of human righlslpromolion of ra(#al harmony and dwersty forthe public benefit ty educalion and raisiFtg awareness in equality and diversity. and promoting activibes to foster Ltnderslanding beeen people from diveTre backgrounds. The Telsef of financial haid5hip orother disadvaT)tage amongst asylum seekers and those granted refugee sialus, and Iheirdependenls. living (temporarily or pemianenuy) in Sl Helens and Ihe surrounding area. by provr(fmg financial support and lor guidano. Govemance and TTuslees The Charity is not a company, but Wi51ered as a Charilable Incorpotaled Orgarrisabon (CIO) and govemed by a modeI conslitijlion adopted on 21st Septwnber 2017. The Trustees named on page I fomi a committee who are Fesponsible for the managemenl ot the Charily and ils actiwties. New Tfuslees can be 8ppoinled by a Tesohjlim of Ihe existins Trusl Training and induclion is provided verbally byeyisling Ttustee& Details of activities and achievements forthp year Our Warm Welcome St Helens conlinued lo operate from the Parish clach hall in the town Cent here in St Helens and il must be added that the parfnefship has been benefla1 to all. The premises have been fully ulilised wtth Ihe drop4n café now upstabrs and the English lessors downslairs. Addilionally, we conlinue to support the remainMYJ hotel by delNering cknthes and other resources to new ocpants who a¥iive wiiti very few belongings. wilh the key support of the local SVP and their shop SLFppSying clothing. The SVP has been Instrunl maxsmising resources and coordinating shared donations lo ensure Ihat everyone receives the necessary supporL Partnership is cwcial. and despite all agencles being slrelched. support ¢onlinues to be provide(L Our partners include Housin9 Associations, Health Professionals. Refugee Women Connecl. Paftrsh Nuise, Sl Matks. Tango. SHAP, the Brilish Red Cross, and all olhei stspporting agencies. We a150 maintain d05e relalionshFp5 with the Poli to ensure Ihe salely and welkbeing of everyone irwolved. especialty in light of Ihe recenl viotence Tn Soulhport and LivewDoI Throughout Ihe year. we have recesved lundiftg for operational costs such 8$ IransporL equipment. and food supplies from Sl Helens Parish TWSL Duchy ol Lancaster Benevotenl Fund. Rolary Club. and LCRCA. Bikes continue to be dislribuled. and a new partrErship is bebng explored lo expand this.
OUR WARM WELCOME CIO REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES tjgtsils of activitles and achievements for fhe year Icontinuedl A cent review al the deanery level arourKI property by the Church of England iwally has suggested Ihe sale of our base, vihich may Émpacl ouroperatsons in Ihe future. We are dosely wcwking whlh Ihe vicar and parish council to look at alleFllalives. As a luture Min51er. they see our work as key to their mtssion.
OUR WARM WELCOME CIO REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES - Continued. Public Benefit The Truslges have considered the Charity Comnission guidan ieg8rding pubh'c benefit and are salisfied Ihal Ihe aciwities of Ihe Charity. as desuibed above. meet Ihe nesSary Cfileria. Risk analysls The Tiustees have Idenftfied. as required. the nwior(isks to which the Charity 15 exposed. The Trustees consider thalthey have laken such aclion and pul in pla poltcie5. Pfocedures and controls whtch will mitigate the KIentifd risks and assist in matnta1ni1 the lulure flnancial viablty of Ihe Charity. Remuneratlon of Tnjstees During the year none of the Tmstees of the Chaiity received remuneration forthe provision of Iheiy posilion a5 truslee lo Ihe Charily. Tran5aGlions and f5nancÈal positio The resulls forthe period ended 30th Seplember 2021 ale shown on Ihe appended pages. Accounls have been prepared on a ceIpts and payments basis ralher Ihan an accrua15 basis. as permilled under the Charity SORP 2015 relaing to smaEJercharilies. statement of Trustees. responsibilities The TFustees are iequired to prepare Financial Statements for each financial year which give a Irue and fairview ol the slate OF affai of Ihe Chafty and of ils results forthal period(based OEI Receipts and Payments In preparing those Financi31 Slatemenls Ihe Truslees are required lo: Selectsuit3ble accounting policies and apply Ihem Cnsisten. b. Make judgeEnents and eslimates thal are reasonable and prude c. Prepare Ihe Financial Statements on a going concefn basis unless it 15 inaNYopriate to assume that the Chartty VAII Ctin1 l)tLsines5. The Trustees are re5ptsnwb for keeping proper accounting tecords. whith disct05e wilh reasonable aci%ia¢y and al any time. the financial POSTtson of Ihe Charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the aets of the Charity and hence for laking reasonable 51eps for the Prevention and detecl¢on oflraud and olher irwulanlie Reserves Policy The Charity h8s completed ifs fillh year and has achieved a reserves balance of £37.759- being the dosing bank balans. £17.720 of this is for restricleLI purposes. leaving an unfe51ricled. free-fund of £20.039. This is a reasonable balan to hetp fvnd daY-t(daY acbvities as we move inlo our sixth year. As aGtNiiies are more eslablished and the cha[Y grows, we wiu be able to determine a regular c051 base UPDn whtch we can set ourtargel reseTrs le¥eS in orderto ensu ongD1j svslainabilily. InvestmETrt Policy The Trustees are responsible forlhe investment of any SLwpIu5 funds of the Charily. As Such fun(Js may be required for tmmedtate use. the Trustees continue lo review Various interest bearing. inslant access deposit accounts Én which to place SLEch monies. This report was approved by the Trustees on ........... . . and sign1 on fts behalf by. G J Penningl
OUR WARM WELCOME CIO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO TRUSTEES I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the &counts of Ow Warm Welcome for the twelve month period ended 30th Seplember 2024. Responslbilities and basis of report As the charity truslees of the Tnjst you are resFKmsible for the preparation of the accx)ls In aCm[dan wilh the requiremenls of the ChaTlties Act20111'lhe Arf). I report in re5PBCt of my examination of the TTusVs accounts ¢xffied out un(ler section 145 of Ihe Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable DIrecttLs given by the Crity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the ACL Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examinati(M. I confirni thai Th) mateiial matters have come to my attention in conneckn'on wlh the examinalion giving me cause to believe that in any mateTial respecl" accounting records were rnt kept in resFect oflhe Trust as lred ty section 130 of Ihe Act; or 2 the accoLFnls do not accord wilh those records; LY 3 the accounts do not comply wth the applicab]e requirements concerning the form and content of accounts sel out in the Chaiities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2CM18 olher than any requirement Ihat the accounts give a In and fair viewthich is not a mattef considered as part of an indepeTrJenl examination. I confirm that there are no olher matters to wtiich JwattentM should be dravm to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Dale: 27. S . Mr P Bu¢k FCA, DChA Champion TLL Accountants Ltd 7- 9 Stalion Road Heskelh Bank Preston PR4 6SN
OLIA WARM WELCOME CIO RECEIPTS AND PAYMENtSACCOUNT5 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024 Unreslrfcted Ftsnds Re5trl£ted Funds Total 2024 rotol 2023 RecEi Donations Grants Rents received Inlere5t Receiveri Total recelpts 1.739 1.739 11,840 3,539 11.840 4.400 1,739 Ji.840 13.579 ments Charitable A¢tivltie5 Room Hirel Renl Tiainlng Re59urces and Equipment Events Covid tests Travel/MileaEe Insuionce Cycllsts club Independont Examiner Fe Bank charges 3,641 9.193 3.641 21.033 11.840 6,586 453 7.9112 433 1.035 453 1.164 1.164 780 188 2B8 341 Total payments 22. 40 33,944 Net of recespts and pasrynents 1203661 1203661 [4.6181 Cash funds lostyearend .422 17.720 3*1 37.759 Cash fundsth15 year End {4.9441 17.720 12.775 31141
OUR WARM WELCOME CIO STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 30th SEPTEMBER 2024 Unrestrlcted Fund Total 2024 Restricted Fund Total 2024 Fund Total 2024 Fund Total 2023 CashlBank funds General account Savings account 4.944 17.720 12.775 33.141 4.944 17.720 12.775 13,420 Liabllities Professional fees 202312024 to be billed after ear end :_ Independent examination {Including VAT) (780) (180) {600) (780) (780) 780 These accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis and as such there is no 'Balance Sheev. 27. S. to2( These accoLmls were approved by the Trustees on ................. . and &gned on their behalf by: G J Pennington