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2022-04-05-accounts

Charity number: 1177629

HELP THE HOMELESS LEICESTER

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

HELP THE HOMELESS LEICESTER

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Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers 1
Trustees'
Report
2 - 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the
Financial
Statements
9- 16

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Trustees

Samantha Michelle Fairborough Riaz Mohammed Khan David Rowell Trevor Charles Rigley

Charity registered number

1177629

Registered office

9 Abbey Street Leicester Leicestershire LE1 3TE

Independent examiner

BGS Accounting Ltd 75 Exploration Drive Leicester LE4 5NU

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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the period 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

Objectives and Activities

a. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the CIO are as follows;

For the public benefit, the relief and assistance of people in need in Leicester and surrounding areas who are homeless, facing homelessness or rough sleeping by all or any of the following means:

Supplying material aid and nutrition;

Providing advocacy and accurate signposting to other relevant services; Assisting and supporting access to housing and employment; Providing short term emergency private accommodation where appropriate for rough sleepers in extreme conditions;

Giving ongoing support where appropriate to service users after accommodation has been secured;

Promoting cultural enrichment; Empowering through the development of self-esteem and the provision of appropriate information; Encouraging independent living through trusted relationships.

b. ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES

In order for the charity to achieve its objectives the Trustees and volunteers worked throughout the period to provide;

Managing and providing a weekly meal including hot and cold food and beverages; Supplying material aid to service users in need of items such as bedding, toiletries and clothes; Roaming Readers - library offering users the opportunity to borrow books, puzzles and other items; Provision of case workers to provide advocacy services; Assisting with benefit and housing queries;

Sign posting to relevant organisations tailored to the needs of the individual; Assisting service users in making relevant appointments; Assistance with attendance if required; Attending appointments with service users if requested; Provision of short-term respite housing if required; Assistance in finding securing housing; Provision of basic items required to set up a home; Assistance with deposit and some initial rent (if applicable); Assistance maintaining property financially and ensuring all housing benefit paid accordingly; Providing a link between landlord and tenant to ensure continued tenancy; Assistance in finding routes to employment and or other voluntary organisations; Assistance with travel to and from appointments and/or place of work or other locations; Ensuring the service user has adequate ways to contact HTH and other services.

Looking to develop a more service user led volunteer enrolment program. HTH understands the importance and value of lived experience

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c.MAIN ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S PURPOSES FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's Public Benefit Guidance when reviewing the charitable aims and objectives and in planning future activities.

The Members and Trustees are working closely together to form a more extensive and detailed policy around risk assessment.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Achievements and performance

a. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

Throughout the period from incorporation to 31 March 2022 the CIO has;

Continued to provide a consistent provision of nutrition for those homeless and/or sleeping rough

Sourcing and managing donations of food/beverages from multiple businesses and other community groups.

Continuation of HQ

Provides a safe and secure centre to invite service users for appointments and to access essential items. We have expanded the services delivered from HQ by inviting other relevant services to deliver services from our base such as drug services.

Accommodation Assistance

Ongoing finance and budgetary advice also offered in addition to the empowerment of achieving their individual goals. Through our support projects, the charity has assisted a total of 250 people into their own suitable accommodation and helped them to continue to maintain their accommodation status.

Everyone is provided with a welcome pack of basic items required to set up a home and an initial food parcel

Assistance is given to secure deposits and initial rental

Building a network

The charity has continued to build a network of supportive businesses, services and organisations with launch of Corporate Social Responsibility club “The 2020 club” and positive working partnership with the local authority in the form of a funded service level agreement. Outreach, intensive support for those entrenched and support to secure and sustain accommodation for those being released from prison NFA.

Food Bank and Essential project

This was launched as part of our mobilisation during the Covid19 pandemic.

Continued delivery of service level agreement with local authority

Navigator role, outreach, AeFO

New Service Level agreement with the local authority

Outreach (verifying rough sleepers and making referrals for temporary accommodation)

Distributed telecommunications

In the wake of the pandemic and beyond it was evidently highlighted how isolation and the inability to stay connected to the support networks was detrimental to the mental health and well-being of the individuals that we support, this became an issue further more as service delivery of most services became more remote. During 21/22 we distributed 182 mobile phones to individuals.

Proud to be a living wage employer – Accredited

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Financial review

a. 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. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.

b. RESERVES POLICY

The reserves that we aim to set aside provide financial stability and the means for the development of our principal activity. We intend to maintain our reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to £10,500 throughout the year. We will intend to use the reserves in the following manner in 2022-2023 should the charity and the board of trustees feel it appropriate. If the reserves are not used, then they will remain in a reserve fund for the following year.

£5,000 of Un-restricted funds are to be set aside for the day-to-day support of the service users during periods of low income in order to continue to provide a service wherever possible.

£5,000 for the running costs and overheads of HQ, these funds will be used to enable the charity to keep the premises running and open should the charity not be able to secure funding in time for when the current funding has been used and awaiting further monetary income through either donations or grant/funding applications.

£500 for the van, this should be used if the motor vehicle used is in need of repair throughout the year.

The Board regularly reviews the amount of reserves that are required to ensure that they are adequate to fulfil our continuing obligations. The board of trustees have agreed the reserves policy is to be reviewed every 6 months. One of these reviews will be for the purpose of the Annual Return each year for the Charity Commission.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Structure, governance and management

a.CONSTITUTION

The charity was incorporated on 20 March 2018 and commenced operations on that date.

The Incorporated Charitable Organisation has no share capital, is governed by its Trust deed. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission.

b. TRUSTEES

The present membership of the Board is set out below. Trustees that served throughout the

period. Samantha Michelle Fairborough Riaz Mohammed Khan David Rowell Trevor James Rigley

Trustees are invited to join the Board generally on the recommendation of existing Trustees and do not serve a minimum or maximum period as Trustees.

c. POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES

Trustees are recruited with a view to their experience and skills. Potential Trustees are encouraged to attend a meeting of the Board of Trustees and to be initially co-opted to the Board if they are interested. A new Trustees' induction session is offered to all newly elected Trustee. Training is provided as necessary to all Trustees.

Trustees have a range of qualifications and skills, as well as a range of experience in the voluntary, statutory, and private sectors.

Help the Homeless Leicester are currently in the process of an ongoing full and extensive review of policy and procedure documentation

d. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING

The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is responsible to the membership for it effective management and future development.

The organisational structure is part of a review due to having both employees and volunteers.

e.RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Plans for future periods

a. FUNDING

The Trustees are satisfied that, coupled with their intention to seek additional funds, the charity's assets are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations.

To date the charity has been funded by donations from:

The Public

Trusts and Legacies Service Level agreements with the local authority Police Crime Commissioner

Award for all donated £10,000 specifically for our logistics and essentials provision

b. TRAINING

COVID-19 planning and safety training ongoing. Safeguarding Naloxone

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Volunteer time

The Trustees and many other individuals give a significant amount of time in voluntary service to the charity. This time is not reflected in the financial statements.

TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report 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 & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and 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 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.

This report was approved by the Trustees, on

and signed on their behalf by:

Samantha Michelle Fairborough Trustee

David Rowell Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HELP THE HOMELESS LEICESTER (the 'charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2022.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the Trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity'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 2011 Act.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no 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 charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 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.

Signed:

Dated: 31/01/2023

Bhavesh Shah BA (Hons) FCCA BGS Accounting Ltd

75 Exploration Drive Leicester LE4 SNU

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Not
e
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies
2
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
3/4
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET (LOSS) BEFORE OTHER
RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Cash balance
Reserve
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricte
d
fund
s
202
2
£
Restricted
funds
2022
£
Tota
l
fund
s
202
2
£
95,067
243,695
338,762
95,067
243,695
338,762
84,567
284,295
368,862
84,567
284,295
368,862
10,500
(40,600)
(30,100)
-
(30,100)
-
203,617
203,617
10,500
-
10,500
10,500
203,617 214,117

The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MAR 2022

202
2
£
202
1
Not
e
£ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 7 5,372 4,493
Investments 1 1
5,373 4,494
CURRENT
ASSETS
Debtors 8 248 248
Cash at bank and
in hand
227,45
5
194,40
2
227,70
3
194,650
CREDITORS:
amounts falling
due within one
year
9 11,141 11,141
NET CURRENT
ASSETS
238,844 205,791
CREDITORS:
amounts falling
due after one year
- 3,382
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted Funds 11 233,71
7
203,61
7
Unrestricted funds 10,500 10,500
TOTAL FUNDS 214,11
7
244,21
7

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on

and signed on their behalf, by:

Samantha Michelle Fairborough Trustee

David Rowell Trustee

The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Help the Homeless Leicester is a Charity Incorporated Organisation, domiciled in England and Wales. Charity registered number 1177629.

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Help the Homeless Leicester constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

1.2 Income

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, ii is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the charity is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) to the Trust that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably, and the charity has been notified of the executor's intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the charity, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.

Donated services or facilities are recognised when the charily has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time of the Friends is not recognised and refer to the Trustees' Report for more information about their contribution.

On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 1.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.

Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

1.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

All assets costing more than £250 are capitalised.

Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Motor Vehicles 25% reducing balance Computer/Office Equipment 25% reducing balance

1.5 Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

1.6 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.

1.7 Operating leases

Rentals under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

1.8 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

1.9 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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.10 Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank

loans are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.11 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 and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.12 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND OTHER INCOME

INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND OTHER
ME
Donations
Other Income Inc Grants
Total donations and other Income
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
2022
£
2022
£
2022
£
95,067
-
95,067
-
243,695
243,69
5
95,067
243,695
338,76
2

3. DIRECT COSTS

Cleaning
Direct Wages
Accounting Fees
Food/material aid purchases
Emergency Accommodation and Deposits
Bank Fees
Postage
Other expenses
Heat, Light and Power
Printing and stationery
Rates
Insurance
Rent
Advertising and marketing
Telephone and internet
Travel expenses
Motor vehicle expenses
Professional Fees
Depreciation
Total
2022
£
3,606
220,036
4,740
30,680
5,252
136
340
33,881
12,013
3
3,132
4,141
12,560
6,903
7,500
20,810
683
1,565
879
368,862

4. GOVERNANCE COSTS

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Unrestricted Restricte Tota
funds d l
2022 funds fund
£ 2022 s
£ 202
2
£
Accountancy 4,740 4,740

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5. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

This is stated after charging:

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets:

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2022
£
880
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6. EMPLOYEES

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 6.

7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Motor
vehicles
Ofce
Equipmen
t
Computer
Equipmen
t
Total
2022
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 01 April 2021 3,000
3,882
999
7,881
Additions -
-
-
-
At 31 March 2022 3,000
3,882
999
7,881
Depreciation
At 01 April 2021 1,87
5
134
500
2,5
10
Charge for the period 562
67
250
880
At 31 March 2022 2,437
201
750
3,388
Net book value
At 31 March 2022 563
3,681
249
4,493

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

8.
DEBTORS
Prepayments and accrued
income
9.
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within
one year
PAYE Payable
Other Creditors
2022
£
248
2022
£
10,252
889
11,1
41

10. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

All debtors and creditors are basic financial instruments and are held at amortised cost.

11. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

General fund
Total fund
Balance
at 01
April
2021
Income Expenditu
re
Balance
at 31
March
2022
£
£
£
£
244,217
338,762
(368,861)
210,285
244,217 338,
762
(368,861) 210,2
85

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

12. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Tangible fxed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Unrestrict
ed
funds
2022
£
4,493
1
194,402
(11,14
1)
Restricted
funds
2022
£
Tota
l
fund
s
2022
£
4,493
1
194,402
(11,14
1)
210,285 210,285

13. TAX STATUS

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

The charity has received approval from the H M Revenue and Customs regarding its tax exempt status.

14. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

At 31 March 2022 the total of the Charity's future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases was:

Amounts payable:
Within 1 year
Between 1 and 5 years
Total
2022
£
9,600
8,400
18,000

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Help the Homeless Leicester charity controls Help the Homeless Leicester UK Ltd.

No trustee/director or person with a family or business connection with a trustee received any remuneration in the period, directly or indirectly, from the charitable group or an institution or company controlled by the charitable group.

Costs are incurred by the trustees personally in pursuance of the charitable group's objectives. There were no expenses reimbursed to the trustees during the period.

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