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2023-12-31-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 To relieve financial hardship
and promote
the charity as set out in its social inclusion for people sleeping
governing document rough, those recently housed, or
otherwise vulnerable,
for example, facing
food and/or fuel poverty
in and around
Whitstable.
Summary
ofthe main
activities
in relation to those
purposes
forthe public
benefit,
in particular,
the
Para 1.17and
1.19
Haven isawalk-in offering hot food,
outdoor gear (clothing, tents, sleeping
bags 8 rucksacks), shower and laundry
facilities atStJohn's Methodist Church,
activities, projects or services Wesley Hall, Argyle Road, Whitstable
CTS
identified in the accounts. 1JS,every Ilonday, Wednesday
and
Frida
afternoon.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 Trustees have read and understood
the
whether the trustees have guidance issued by the Charity
had regard to the guidance Commission
on public benefit Trustees
issued by the Charity are appointed
by Haven's sponsor,
Commission
on public
Churches Together in Whitstable
(CTiW).
benefit
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SORP reference
NIA
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
NIA
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
During 2023,an average ofthirty
Para 1.38 volunteers gave over 2,000hours oftheir
Contribution made by time supporting a rota system where no
volunteers fewer than five, plus a manager, covered
each session.
Haven employs,
part-time, amanager
Haven employs,
part-time, amanager
and
an assistant tooversee its operations, in
particular,
stock levels, sourcing
goods
at competitive
prices, volunteers'
training
needs and compliance issues.
INanagers
network
in partnership
with the
Trustees sothat Haven continues to
si npost eflectively.

SORP reference
Sadly, the number ofpeople in need and
now on Haven's register has risen
steeply since the pandemic,
reversing the
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
Para 1.20 favourable
trend that was observed
in the
early years following
Haven's
opening
in
identifying the difference the 2016(and incorporation
in 2018).
charity's work has made to This appears to bethe case nationwide,
the circumstances
ofits
but, being located close tothe Channel
beneficiaries and any wider ports, the pressure on Canterbury
City
benefits to society as a Council's housing stock issuch that,
whole. despite their best efforts and regular
representation
at Haven, ittakes much
longer to accommodate
deserving cases.
137different people attended
Haven at
some time during 2023and the free issue
ofoutdoor gear to rough sleepers more
than doubled as did our food costs.
However, guests' respect for Haven and
the local community
isevidence that our
services are effective and a
reciated.
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New volunteers
come forward
regularly
and itis good to have a 'waiting
list' ~Also
Achievements against Para 1.41 Friends ofHaven, both individuals
and
objectives set local businesses,
are growing
in number
and make generous
monetary
donations
and gifts in kind.
Haven is registered
with HIIRC to recover
Gift Aid.
Following receipt ofthe f10,000grant
from The National
Lottery Community
Performance
offundraising
activities against objectives
Para 1.41 Fund (TNLCF) in December 2022, which
we reported last year, in 2023we were
set fortunate to receive grants from the
following to all ofwhom we record our
sincere thanks:
Cantiacorum
Foundation;
Community
Organisations
Cost ofLiving Fund; Erica
Leonard Trust; Tesco Community
Fund;
and The Whitehead
Qonckton Charitable
Foundation.

Financial Review Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 As at 31December 2023, Haven carried
financial
position at
the end forward acredit balance off46,411 in
ofthe period account with Lloyds Bank, Lewisham,
London, SE136JG.This comprised 100'/o
unrestricted
funds, the aforementioned
f10,000TNLCF grant having been spent
in 2023.
Statement
explaining
the Para 1.22 Itis Haven's
policy to hold the equivalent
policy for holding reserves ofnot less than 6months'
budgeted
statin
wh
the
are
held o
ratin
costs.
Amount ofreserves held Para 1.22 Approximately
12months'
budgeted
concern o
ratin
costs.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 NIA
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 NIA
deficit
Explanation
ofany
Para 1.23 NIA
uncertainties
about the
charity continuing
as a going
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Regular giving and one offdonations
from CTiW churches and from local
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including
Para 1.47 businesses,
associations
and individuals
who have become Friends ofHaven;
any fundraising) Grants;
Gifts in kind; and
Annual Spring Fayre 8 Draw.
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any
Para 1.46
social investment
policy
adopted
Short term risks are mitigated by
reserves, but Haven will have to rely on
A description
ofthe principal
Para 1.46 grant support going forward. Itisto be
risks facing the charity hoped that grant makers, both local and
national, will continue to value
volunteers' inputs and matching funds
from Friends ofHaven.
Other
Structure, Governance and IIanagement
Description
ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document
Constitution.
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How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO.
constituted'?
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Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Nominations by sponsoring
body, CTiW.
including
details ofany
constitutional
provisions
e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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where relevant about
Internal training,
policies and procedures
are complemented
by training offered by
Policies and procedures Canterbury
City Council and others, e.g.,
adopted for the induction and Catching
Lives and Porchlight
training oftrustees
The charity's The charity's organisational Para 1.51 Canterbury
City Council's outreach
structure and any wider workers) attends
Haven, usually every
network with which the Wednesday, toassist guests with
charity works benefits, health and housing issues.
Haven also enjoys aclose working
relationship
with Canterbury
Food Bank
and participates
in the local Warm
Spaces initiative.
Haven operates from StJohn's Methodist
Church, Wesley Hall, Argyle Road,
Relationship with any related Para 1.51 Whitstable,
CT51JS,which it hires. St
parties John's Methodist Church isa CTiW
member church and is represented
on
the Board by trustees who do not vote on
the terms ofthe hire (which are inclusive
ofutilities costs and below the current
tariff for other hirers).
Besides equipping
a laundry for Haven's
use since 2017,the Wesley Hall was
refurbished
in 2019to include a new
shower room and toilets and asecure
store room, the latter for Haven's
exclusive use.
Other

Chari
name
CTiW Haven Pro'ect CTiW Haven Pro'ect
Other name the chari
uses
Haven
R
istered chari
number
1177700
Charity's
principal address
clo 59Tankerton Road, Whitstable, CT5 2AQ

O CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CTiiN CTiiN Haven Project
Recei
Haven Project
Recei
ts and a ments accounts ments accounts CC16a
Forthe period
from
01-Jan-23 To 31-Dec-23
~
~ ~ e ~ ~ ~
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds Last year
tothe nearest f tothe nearest f tothe nearest t. tothe nearest 6 tothe nearest 6
A1 Recei
Voluntary income 31,463
Grants 19,100 19,100 26,000
KCC-CMG grant 1,200
u tots ross &ncome or
AR) 41,306 41,306
an investment saes,
see table .
u tote
Total receipts 41,308 41,306
A3 Pa nts
ChaittaNe acti 'ties 10,000 29,920
KCC-CMG grant 1,200
Sub total 10,000 31120
A4 Asset and investment
Sub total
Total payments 26,367 10,000 31,120
Net ofreceiptsf(payments) 12,9 10, 2?,533
A5 Transfers bebaeen funds
A6 Cash funds last year end 33,472 10,000 43,472 15,939
Cash funds this year end 46+11 48,411 43, 7
Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Restricted Endowment Endowment
Details funds funds funds
to neatest R to nearest E to netuest K
81Cash funds 46,411
Total cash funds 48,411
(agree balances with receipts anrt payments
account(s))
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest R to nearest R to nearest K
B2Other monetary assets
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belo o
nal
B3Investment assets
Fund towhich Current value
Details asset helen o
onal
B4Assets retained for the
charity's own use
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liebi
relates
I I
B5Liabilities
Signed by one ortwo trustees on
behalf ofall the trustees
Signature Print Name Date of
a
roval
Martin BELGROVE
Graham GODLEY

O CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
CTiiN CTiiN Haven Project
Recei
Haven Project
Recei
ts and a ments accounts ments accounts CC16a
Forthe period
from
01-Jan-23 To 31-Dec-23
~
~ ~ e ~ ~ ~
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds Last year
tothe nearest f tothe nearest f tothe nearest t. tothe nearest K tothe nearest t
A1 Recei
Voluntary income 31,453
Grants 19,100 19,100
KCC-CMG grant 1,200
u tots ross &ncome or
AR) 41,309 41,306
an investment saes,
see table .
u tote
Total receipts 41,308 41,306
A3 Pa nts
ChaittaNe acti 'ties 10,000 29,920
KCC-CMG grant 1,200
Sub total 10,000 31120
A4 Asset and investment
Sub total
Total payments 26,367 10,000 31,120
Net ofreceiptsf(payments) 12,9 10, 2?,533
A5 Transfers bebaeen funds
A6 Cash funds last year end 33,472 10,000 43,472 15,939
Cash funds this year end 46+11 48,411 43, 7
Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Restricted Endowment Endowment
Details funds funds funds
to neatest R to nearest E to netuest K
81Cash funds 46,411
Total cash funds 48,411
(agree balances with receipts anrt payments
account(s))
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest R to nearest R to nearest K
B2Other monetary assets
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belo o
nal
B3Investment assets
Fund towhich Current value
Details asset helen o
onal
B4Assets retained for the
charity's own use
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liebi
relates
I I
B5Liabilities
Signed by one ortwo trustees on
behalf ofall the trustees
Signature Print Name Date of
a
roval
Martin BELGROVE
Graham GODLEY