HHHCC2026
HelpHomelessHeroes Charity Number: 1179371
Trustees’ Annual Update – Year Ended 31 March 2026
As trustees of HelpHomelessHeroes, we remain fully committed to preventing homelessness and providing practical support to vulnerable veterans and those in need. Despite ongoing challenges, we continue to deliver essential services through community effort, self-generated income, and volunteer dedication.
Operational Overview and Achievements
Our charity operates one large retail shop in Salford, serving as a key hub for recycling and providing affordable access to furniture, white goods, clothing, and other essential items. This promotes sustainability while directly benefiting the local community.
The shop also acts as a preparation centre for urgent care packages, which are assembled to meet immediate needs and dispatched nationwide via courier. This extends our support far beyond Salford.
We have seen an increase in contact from veterans living in hotels or temporary accommodation. To help them stay connected, we provide mobile top-ups, enabling communication using the hotels’ WiFi—a practical and cost-effective solution that has been particularly beneficial.
Challenges Faced
This year has been difficult due to rising costs in a challenging economic environment. A significant rent increase for our shop premises (approximately 67%) has added pressure, though we have managed to sustain operations through careful resource management.
Our Team
We employ one paid staff member from the autism spectrum, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. This inclusive structure allows us to operate efficiently and value diverse contributions.
Future Aspirations and Funding Needs
We have received no government funding and continue to cover all expenses independently through shop revenue. We seek investment to expand our impact, particularly by providing temporary accommodation for veterans. This includes acquiring land to install modular housing units, addressing a critical gap in support services.
Opportunities for Growth and Sustainability
A key challenge remains managing premises costs, which limits our ability to scale activities. Securing a committed sponsor to contribute towards our rent on an occasional or ongoing basis would make a significant difference.
Such support would release vital resources, allowing us to increase our reach—for example, by preparing and dispatching more urgent care packages nationwide, providing additional mobile top-ups and communication support to veterans in temporary accommodation, and strengthening volunteer-led initiatives.
Such sponsorship would enhance our financial stability while preserving our independence from government funding. It would enable us to focus more fully on our core mission: delivering practical help to homeless and vulnerable veterans and advancing plans for temporary modular accommodation.
We extend our sincere thanks to our volunteers, donors, supporters, and the wider community for their continued backing. As trustees, we pledge to keep innovating and advocating for those who have served our country.
Registered number: 11299224
HELPHOMELESSHEROES LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Accountants247 Limited
Helphomelessheroes Limited Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Company Information | 1 |
| Directors' Report | 2 |
| Accountant's Report | 3 |
| Profit and Loss Account | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6—7 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Trading Profit and Loss Account | 8 |
Helphomelessheroes Limited Company Information For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
| Directors | Ms Michelle Booth |
|---|---|
| Ms Carol Crossley | |
| Mr Andrew Mullin | |
| Secretary | Ms Michelle Booth |
| Company Number | 11299224 |
| Registered Office | 621-623 Liverpool Road |
| Irlam | |
| Salford | |
| M44 5BE | |
| Accountants | Accountants247 Limited |
| The Heath Business and Technical Park | |
| Block 5, Room 5172 | |
| Runcorn | |
| Cheshire | |
| WA7 4QX |
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Company No. 11299224 Directors' Report For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year were as follows:
Ms Michelle Booth
Ms Carol Crossley Mr Andrew Mullin
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the directors are required to:
-
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
-
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
On behalf of the board
Ms Michelle Booth
Director 26/01/2026
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
In accordance with the engagement letter dated , and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the financial statements of the company from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us.
This report is made to the directors in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken to prepare for approval by the directors the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, to report to the directors that we have done so, and to state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's directors for our work or for this report.
You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at year ended 30 April 2025 your duty to ensure that the company has kept proper accounting records and to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view under the Companies Act 2006. You consider that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
Accountants247 Limited 26/01/2026
Accountants247 Limited The Heath Business and Technical Park Block 5, Room 5172 Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4QX
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
| Notes TURNOVER GROSS PROFIT Administrative expenses OPERATING LOSS AND LOSS BEFORE TAXATION Tax on Loss LOSS AFTER TAXATION BEING LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
2025 £ 26,159 26,159 (27,575) (1,416) - (1,416) |
2024 £ 20,146 |
|---|---|---|
| 20,146 (26,377) |
||
| (6,231) - |
||
| (6,231) |
The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Balance Sheet As At 30 April 2025
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 4 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 5 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS CAPITAL AND RESERVES Called up share capital 6 Profit and Loss Account SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
2025 £ £ 1,300 1,370 2,670 (69) 2,601 2,601 2,601 10 2,591 2,601 |
2025 £ £ 1,300 1,370 2,670 (69) 2,601 2,601 2,601 10 2,591 2,601 |
2024 £ £ 1,300 2,728 4,028 (11) 4,017 4,017 4,017 10 4,007 4,017 |
2024 £ £ 1,300 2,728 4,028 (11) 4,017 4,017 4,017 10 4,007 4,017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,670 (69) |
4,028 (11) |
|||
| 2,601 | 4,017 | |||
| 2,601 | 4,017 | |||
| 10 2,591 |
10 4,007 |
|||
| 2,601 | 4,017 |
For the year ending 30 April 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
On behalf of the board
Ms Michelle Booth Director 26/01/2026
The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
1. General Information
Helphomelessheroes Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 11299224. The registered office is 621-623 Liverpool Road, Irlam, Salford, M44 5BE.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.
Rendering of services
Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
2.3. Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible timing differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are presented within provisions for liabilities and deferred tax assets within debtors. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflect the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss for the year, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case current and deferred tax are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 1 (2024: 1)
4. Debtors
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Due within one year | ||
| Other debtors | 1,300 | 1,300 |
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
5. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
| 5. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year |
||
|---|---|---|
| Other taxes and social security Pension Payable 6. Share Capital Allotted, Called up and fully paid |
2025 £ 52 17 69 2025 £ 10 |
2024 £ - 11 |
| 11 | ||
| 2024 £ 10 |
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Trading Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
| TURNOVER Sales GROSS PROFIT Administrative Expenses Wages and salaries Employers NI Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Rent Rates Insurance Telecommunications and data costs Accountancy fees Professional fees Subscriptions Bank charges Sundry expenses LOSS BEFORE TAXATION LOSS AFTER TAXATION BEING LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
2025 £ £ 26,159 26,159 10,570 52 127 12,000 248 1,646 1,059 480 - 539 319 535 (27,575) (1,416) (1,416) |
2025 £ £ 26,159 26,159 10,570 52 127 12,000 248 1,646 1,059 480 - 539 319 535 (27,575) (1,416) (1,416) |
2024 £ £ 20,146 20,146 10,499 - 91 10,950 235 1,538 877 480 359 400 232 716 (26,377) (6,231) (6,231) |
2024 £ £ 20,146 20,146 10,499 - 91 10,950 235 1,538 877 480 359 400 232 716 (26,377) (6,231) (6,231) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1,416) | (6,231) | |||
| (1,416) | (6,231) |
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Registered number: 11299224
HELPHOMELESSHEROES LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Accountants247 Limited
Helphomelessheroes Limited Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Company Information | 1 |
| Directors' Report | 2 |
| Accountant's Report | 3 |
| Profit and Loss Account | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6—7 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Trading Profit and Loss Account | 8 |
Helphomelessheroes Limited Company Information For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
| Directors | Ms Michelle Booth |
|---|---|
| Ms Carol Crossley | |
| Mr Andrew Mullin | |
| Secretary | Ms Michelle Booth |
| Company Number | 11299224 |
| Registered Office | 621-623 Liverpool Road |
| Irlam | |
| Salford | |
| M44 5BE | |
| Accountants | Accountants247 Limited |
| The Heath Business and Technical Park | |
| Block 5, Room 5172 | |
| Runcorn | |
| Cheshire | |
| WA7 4QX |
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Company No. 11299224 Directors' Report For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year were as follows:
Ms Michelle Booth
Ms Carol Crossley Mr Andrew Mullin
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the directors are required to:
-
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
-
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
On behalf of the board
Ms Michelle Booth
Director 26/01/2026
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
In accordance with the engagement letter dated , and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the financial statements of the company from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us.
This report is made to the directors in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken to prepare for approval by the directors the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, to report to the directors that we have done so, and to state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's directors for our work or for this report.
You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at year ended 30 April 2025 your duty to ensure that the company has kept proper accounting records and to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view under the Companies Act 2006. You consider that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
Accountants247 Limited 26/01/2026
Accountants247 Limited The Heath Business and Technical Park Block 5, Room 5172 Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4QX
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
| Notes TURNOVER GROSS PROFIT Administrative expenses OPERATING LOSS AND LOSS BEFORE TAXATION Tax on Loss LOSS AFTER TAXATION BEING LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
2025 £ 26,159 26,159 (27,575) (1,416) - (1,416) |
2024 £ 20,146 |
|---|---|---|
| 20,146 (26,377) |
||
| (6,231) - |
||
| (6,231) |
The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Balance Sheet As At 30 April 2025
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 4 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 5 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS CAPITAL AND RESERVES Called up share capital 6 Profit and Loss Account SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
2025 £ £ 1,300 1,370 2,670 (69) 2,601 2,601 2,601 10 2,591 2,601 |
2025 £ £ 1,300 1,370 2,670 (69) 2,601 2,601 2,601 10 2,591 2,601 |
2024 £ £ 1,300 2,728 4,028 (11) 4,017 4,017 4,017 10 4,007 4,017 |
2024 £ £ 1,300 2,728 4,028 (11) 4,017 4,017 4,017 10 4,007 4,017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,670 (69) |
4,028 (11) |
|||
| 2,601 | 4,017 | |||
| 2,601 | 4,017 | |||
| 10 2,591 |
10 4,007 |
|||
| 2,601 | 4,017 |
For the year ending 30 April 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
On behalf of the board
Ms Michelle Booth Director 26/01/2026
The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
1. General Information
Helphomelessheroes Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 11299224. The registered office is 621-623 Liverpool Road, Irlam, Salford, M44 5BE.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.
Rendering of services
Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
2.3. Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible timing differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are presented within provisions for liabilities and deferred tax assets within debtors. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflect the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss for the year, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case current and deferred tax are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 1 (2024: 1)
4. Debtors
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Due within one year | ||
| Other debtors | 1,300 | 1,300 |
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
5. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
| 5. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year |
||
|---|---|---|
| Other taxes and social security Pension Payable 6. Share Capital Allotted, Called up and fully paid |
2025 £ 52 17 69 2025 £ 10 |
2024 £ - 11 |
| 11 | ||
| 2024 £ 10 |
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Helphomelessheroes Limited Trading Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 30 April 2025
| TURNOVER Sales GROSS PROFIT Administrative Expenses Wages and salaries Employers NI Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Rent Rates Insurance Telecommunications and data costs Accountancy fees Professional fees Subscriptions Bank charges Sundry expenses LOSS BEFORE TAXATION LOSS AFTER TAXATION BEING LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
2025 £ £ 26,159 26,159 10,570 52 127 12,000 248 1,646 1,059 480 - 539 319 535 (27,575) (1,416) (1,416) |
2025 £ £ 26,159 26,159 10,570 52 127 12,000 248 1,646 1,059 480 - 539 319 535 (27,575) (1,416) (1,416) |
2024 £ £ 20,146 20,146 10,499 - 91 10,950 235 1,538 877 480 359 400 232 716 (26,377) (6,231) (6,231) |
2024 £ £ 20,146 20,146 10,499 - 91 10,950 235 1,538 877 480 359 400 232 716 (26,377) (6,231) (6,231) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1,416) | (6,231) | |||
| (1,416) | (6,231) |
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