CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees. Annual Report for the period
From: 1 January 2024 To: 31 December 2024
Charity name: crw Haven Profvct {"Haven")
Charfty registration number 1177700
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
goveming document
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To relieve financial hardship and promote
social inclusion for people sleeping
rough. those recentty housed. or
otherwise vulnerable. for example, facing
food an(Uor fuel poverty in and around
Whitstable.
Haven is a walkwin offering hot food,
outdoor gear (cl(*hing. tents, sleeping
bags & rucksacks). shower and laundry
facilities at St John's Methodist Church,
Wesley Hall. ￿9Yle Road. Whitstable GT5
1JS. every Monday. Wednesday and
Frida afternoon.
Trustee5 have read and understood the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefiL Trustees
are appointed by Haven's sponsor,
Churches T¢)fvr in Whitstable (cr￿.
Summary of the main
acbvities in relab'on to those
purposes for the public
benefrt. in particular. the
activtties, projects or services
identified in the acc(￿nts.
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Statement confimiing
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Chartty
Commission on public
benefrt
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Policy on grant makirvJ
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Policy on social investrnent
including pr(h3ram relat￿1
investment
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As in 2023. during 2024. some thlrty
volunteers gave over 2,000 hours of thelr
time supporting a rota system where no
fewer than five, plus a manager, covered
each session.
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Contribution made by
volunteers

Haven employs. part4irn. a manager and
an assistant to oversee its opefations, in
Parti￿lar. stock levels, sourcing goods
at cOm￿￿Ve prices volunteers, training
needs and compliance issue5.
Managers netwo￿ in partnership with the
Trustees so that Haven continues to
Other
Achievements and Perfomiance
2024 was a year of ¢onsolldatlon for
Haven as the significant increase in
f(boffall seen in 2023, a¢¢¢)mpanied by
sharp rises in l¢)od costs and rent,
necessitated a revlew of our offering in
temis of geography. Mission creep had
resulted in demand from beyond our
original boundaries which the trustees
deterniined needed to be respected so
that Haven's viability was not at risk.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identrfying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the cIrcumstan￿S of its
beneficiaries and any *ryder
benefits to S￿Iety as a
who￿.
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proved to be effective with only the most
needy and local guests recelvlng Such
support. Hmvor, foottall has remained
constant al about Iwenty guests per
sesslon as the pressure on Canterbury
City Coun¢ll's housing stock is such thaL
despite thelr best efforts and regular
representation at Havon. it lakes much
Besides food. both hot meals consumod
on the premises and ratlons to tide
guests over between sessions. the free
issue of outdoor gear to rough sleepers
was another significant expense. This
reflected both continuing high demand
and bad weather which damaged tents
and increased wear and tear on items like
sl•eping bags and rucksacks.
However, guests. respɢt for Haven and
the local commnity is evidence that our
eciated.
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The buy in from the local community
remains impressive with no shortage of
voluntegrs plus Friends of Havgn. both
individuals and local l)usinesses, who
make generous monetary donations and
gifts in kind.
ACh￿VeMents &JaY)st
objecb'ves set
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Haven is registered with HMRC to recover
Gift Aid.
Haven's annual Spring FayTe & Draw
raised £2,800 and we hosted a Christmas
lunch for over thirty guests. Prizes for the
fomier and the entire menu and takeaway
gift bags tor the latter were donated by
Friends, and volunteeT5 ensured the
success of these events. Please see
aCknoWled￿ents on our website
TffrnW.haven%woiecLofg
Perfomani* of fundraisiTrJ
activities against objectives
set
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As reported last year. several generous
grants in 2023 had helped replenish
reserves which had been depleted due to
limited fundraising during the pandemic,
in¢roasod footfall and spirnlling inflation.
During 2024 both Sainsburfs and Tesco
made Community Grants to Haven which
helped with food costs and. in November.
we received a £20,000 grant from The
National Lottery Community Fund
(ThLCF) which is to help cover core
costs over the next Iwo years. 2025-26.
The latter. arKI regular giving by Friends.
bring confidence as we budget for 2025
and be
Investment performan
against obJ"ectives
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Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
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As at 31 December 2024, Haven carried
foThvard a credit balance of £51.373 in
account with Lloyds Bank, Lewisham,
London. SE13 6JG. This comprised 100%
unrestricted funds.
11 is Haven's policy to hold the equivalent
of not less than 6 months. budgeted
ratin
costs.
Approximatety 15 monts, bud
operalin
Ststement explainiro the
policy for holding reserves
statin
are held
Arnount of reserves held
Paa 122
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Reasons for holdiro zero
reserves
Details of fijnd Mat￿lalIY in
deficit
E*nation of any
un￿rtaIntieS about the
charity continuing as a going
concem
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choose to indude further stalements rethnt abwt:
Regular giving and one off donations
from CTh churches. and from local
businesses. associations and individual5.
collectively. "FrieThls of Haven":
Gift Aid;
The chanVs principal
Sour￿ of funds (indudir¥J
any fundraising)
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Gifts in kind; and
Annual Spring FayTr & rth.
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Investment pc4icy and
objectives induding any
soual investment wlicy
adopted
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Short terni ris*s *e miligated by
reserves. but Haven TA7iII have to rely on
grant support going forward. It is to be
hoped that grant makers, both local and
national. will continuo to value
volunteers. inixrts and matching funds
from Fwiends of Haven.
A description of the pnncipal
risks facing the charity
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Olher
Structure. Governance and Management
Descrtption of charitvs
trusts..
Type of goveming d(Kwment
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How is the charity
constituted?
le.g unincorporated
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CK).
Trustee selection methods
induding details of any
constrtutional provtsions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or b¢)Jy entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Paa 125
Nominations by sponsoring body. crw.
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Intsmal training, policies and procedures
are complemented by training offered by
Canterbury City Council and other5. e.g.,
Catching Lives and PorchlighL
Policies and proL￿Ures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees

Canterbury Ctty Council and Forn7ard
Tntst outreach workers find Haven a safe
space and attend weekty to assist guests
with benefits. health. housing and
rehabiliL7tion matter5. Haven also enjoys
a close working relationship with
Canterbury Food Bank.
The charivs organisational
struciure and any wder
network with which the
charity works
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Haven oporates from St John's Methodist
Church. Wesley Hall, Argyle Road.
Whitstable. CT5 1JS. which it hlres. St
John's Methodist Church is a CTIW
member church and is repTr5ented on
the Board by trustees who do not vote on
the terms of the hire (which are inclusive
of utilities Costs and beltyw the current
tariff for other hirers).
Besides equipping a laundry for Haven's
use slnce 2017. the Wesley Hall was
refurbishèd in 2019 to include a new
shower room and toilets and a securo
store room. the latter for Haven's
exclusive use.
Relationship wilh any related
parties
Para 151
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Cha
name
Other name the tha
istered cha
number
Charity's principal address
CTW Haven
Haven
1177700
cjo 59 Tankerton Road, Whitslable. CT5 2AQ
Names of the charity tnAStees who manage the charity
OIN¢• Irf anyl
N*ne of pBrson lor body) entilled
Graham GODLEY
Treasurer
Churches T(MJether in
Whitstable
Keely BATESON
Martin BELGROVE
Chair
ditto
Chair
ditto
Rosemary
BENDING
Jeremy
LISSAMORE
12 October 2024- 31
De￿rnber 2024
ditto

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17
18
19
20
Co
rate trustees- names of th8 directors at the date the
Name of trustees holding title to belongiNJ to the charity
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
DescrÉption of the assets
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held in this capacty
Name and obj'ects of the
tharity on whose behaw the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of suth assets
from the charity's assets

Type of Nam•
adVI￿r
Name of chief executlve or names of senior staff membern (Optional infomiatlon)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason norHlisclosure of k
nd ddails
Other o
onal inforn)ation
Declarations
Signed on behalf of Ihe charl￿5 tnBtees
Signaturels)
Full nan*(s)
Positlon (eg Secretsry,
Chair, etcl
Martin Paul BELGROVE
Graham R￿aId GODLEY
Treasurer
Chair
Date

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
CTIW Havèn Project
On accounts for the year
ended
31 December 2024
Charity no
(If any)
11777¢XI
Set out on pages
One only.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (Ihe Trusn for year ended 3111212024.
Responsiblllties and
basis of report
As the charitys trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance wÉth the requirements of the Chartties Act 2011
("the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying OLrt my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5){b) of the Act.
Independent I have comwed my examinath)n. I confinn that no material matters have
examinerfs statement come to my attents.on in connection wtlh the examination lathE
ise1￿￿"> whrch gives me cause to belteve that in, any material
respect:
the accounts'ng records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130
of the Chantses Act,. or
the accounts did not accord ¥Mth the accounting records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concemirvJ 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 Irue and fairf view vthich is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems 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.
. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
Name:
Brian Edmund PESTELL
Relevant professional
qualificationls} or body
(if any):
M.A (Accounbng & Finan￿)
Address:
Flat 5, 2 Graystone Roaj. Whrtstable, CT5 2NB
IER
Oct 2018

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGiAND AND WALES
CTfw Haven Pvopct
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For thè period
To
01-Jan-24
31-Dx-24
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
fund¥
Restricted
funds
Endowment
Tolal funds
Last year
A1 Recelpts
VGlunW Irwn
Grant5
24014
24,014
1*100
Sub total(Grass income for
AR)
44814
41.814
41.3r
A2 Asset and investm•nt sales.
lsee table).
Sub total
44,814
44M14
41,306
A3 Pa ments
KCC.CMG grant
38.367
Sub total
34367
A4 Asset and Inve8lment
urchasos, (see tsble
Sub total
39.853
38,367
Net of recwpts/(paymentsJ
AS Transfer¥ belween funds
A6 Cash funds last year•nd
Cash funds this year end
4,961
4.961
2,939
46.412
51.373
4fy412
51.373
43.472
46.411
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OW0112025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
lund$
Restricted
Endowment
funds
to nèxrtst e
to fioarest£
B1 Cash fund8
51m
Total cash fun(ts
$1.373
fvnds
funds
t)etaFIs
to n&vest É
FuThJ to **ich
Detsils
c￿ Iopbma
Current valuo
B3 Investment assats
FundtO7**kh
Current val
onwl
Detsils
84 Assets retainod for the
charity's own us•
Whon *Juo
Details
B5 Liabilitios
SvJn8d by Or￿ orlmy) tsu5t888 on
ehalf ol all Ihe tr￿st£eS
&"gnature
Pmt Name
Date of
roval
Maitin BELGROI
Graham GODLEY
d/
CCXX P2 accounls ISSI
04A)112025

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
CTIW Havèn Project
On accounts for the year
ended
31 December 2024
Charity no
(If any)
11777¢XI
Set out on pages
One only.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (Ihe Trusn for year ended 3111212024.
Responsiblllties and
basis of report
As the charitys trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance wÉth the requirements of the Chartties Act 2011
("the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying OLrt my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5){b) of the Act.
Independent I have comwed my examinath)n. I confinn that no material matters have
examinerfs statement come to my attents.on in connection wtlh the examination lathE
ise1￿￿"> whrch gives me cause to belteve that in, any material
respect:
the accounts'ng records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130
of the Chantses Act,. or
the accounts did not accord ¥Mth the accounting records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concemirvJ 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 Irue and fairf view vthich is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems 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.
. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
Name:
Brian Edmund PESTELL
Relevant professional
qualificationls} or body
(if any):
M.A (Accounbng & Finan￿)
Address:
Flat 5, 2 Graystone Roaj. Whrtstable, CT5 2NB
IER
Oct 2018

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGiAND AND WALES
CTfw Haven Pvopct
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For thè period
To
01-Jan-24
31-Dx-24
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
fund¥
Restricted
funds
Endowment
Tolal funds
Last year
A1 Recelpts
VGlunW Irwn
Grant5
24014
24,014
1*100
Sub total(Grass income for
AR)
44814
41.814
41.3r
A2 Asset and investm•nt sales.
lsee table).
Sub total
44,814
44M14
41,306
A3 Pa ments
KCC.CMG grant
38.367
Sub total
34367
A4 Asset and Inve8lment
urchasos, (see tsble
Sub total
39.853
38,367
Net of recwpts/(paymentsJ
AS Transfer¥ belween funds
A6 Cash funds last year•nd
Cash funds this year end
4,961
4.961
2,939
46.412
51.373
4fy412
51.373
43.472
46.411
CXX R1 acwunts ISSI
OW0112025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
lund$
Restricted
Endowment
funds
to nèxrtst e
to fioarest£
B1 Cash fund8
51m
Total cash fun(ts
$1.373
fvnds
funds
t)etaFIs
to n&vest É
FuThJ to **ich
Detsils
c￿ Iopbma
Current valuo
B3 Investment assats
FundtO7**kh
Current val
onwl
Detsils
84 Assets retainod for the
charity's own us•
Whon *Juo
Details
B5 Liabilitios
SvJn8d by Or￿ orlmy) tsu5t888 on
ehalf ol all Ihe tr￿st£eS
&"gnature
Pmt Name
Date of
roval
Maitin BELGROI
Graham GODLEY
d/
CCXX P2 accounls ISSI
04A)112025