CARRIERS OF HOPE. COVENTRY CIO
Registered Charity 1180105
A charitable incorporated organisation
REPORT OF THETRUSTEES
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FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
Year ending 31 December 2025
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Carriers of F4)pe. Coventry Ch)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
forthe year ending31 st December 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE TRUSTEES
2025was a yearfor consolidatingthe developments we had made in recent years, with the
aim to make refugees and asylum seekers welcome, to offerthem support fortheir short-
term needs and their longer-term goals and ambitions. All our staff and 8ach ol our
volunteers has a role to play in this, but we recognised that the initial 'client connection
intetview, is crucial to how wellwesupport ourciients to progress.
We increased the size of the client contact team and strengthened the leadership of the
team by setting up a role of Head of Client Services. Creating a dedicated session for
registration inteNews have seen the proces8 becom8 more welcoming and effective.
We have become strongerathelpingourclients on'Pathwaysto Progression,. Acrucialp8rt
of this was recognisingthatjust'signposting, our clients to other agencies e nd services w8$
not good enough lastoo often the suggested actionsdid not happen). We now make active
referrals on behalf of our clients and activelytrackwhat happens too.
We have found that we are now getting more incoming referrals from professionals within
th8 city, esp8cially from the NHS. We also find that extemal partners and services askto
come along to our sessions. so that they can meet up with the very people whom their
services are set up for- butcan be very hardto reach.
We are carefulto usetheexpertise ofpartners in the city and notto overstretch ourservices
by taking on extra work which we would do less well. We did however take on one new
project durlngthe year, Wheels ofweicome. We became increasing aware ofwhsta huge
benefit having a bicycle could be to our clients. We heard stories of how h8wngtheir own
transport helped people get out and about-findingjobs. maklng appointments. saving on
tra nsport costs, getting physically active and improvlng general well-being. This inspi red a
staffmemberand a volunteer to design a projectwhich nowhasa regularsupplyof second-
hand bikes, helmets, padlocks and bike lights and supports with bike maintenance and
repairs. We help teach people to ride. to leam how to cycle safely, and to join us on
communalrides. Essentiallythis is a home-grown initiative doingthe thingsthat Carriers of
Hope does bestl
Many organisations have trusted us with their support. We are grateful for the grants we
receive from Coventry City Council. the Nation81 Lottery Community Fund. NPower and
others. We are also grateful to L8rge numbers of companies and people in and around
Coventry who continue to support us, especi811y with donations of food, furniture 8nd
household equipment.
Finally, can I thank Coventry Gity Council, who on Equality Day last April, gave us the Dr
AmbedkarAward for promoting equality. Promotingequality is very much whatwe set out
to achieve daily. but it heart8ningto haveourwork recognised and appreciated.
Peter O'Brien Ichair Of Trustees)

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OBJECTS
Th8 objects of the ch8rity as set out in the constitution are:
To promote any charitable purpose. prfmarilyforthe beneflt of Asylum Seekers, Refugees
and New Migrants knving in Coventry. in particular but not exclusively the advancement of
education, the protection of health and relief of poverty and to provlde or assist In the
provision of facilities In the interests of social welfare for recreation or other lelsure lime
occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age,
infirmity or disability. financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of
improving thelr conditions of life.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by the accounting standard FRS
102.
The trustees have paid due rega rd to the Cha rity Commission's guida nce on public benef it.
The Cha rity meets its public benef it obligations by responding to requests f rom refugees,
asylum seekers and migrants for support forthemselves and their families. The support is
provided either financially, i n foodstuffs. household requirements. baby requirements,
education or support advice.
VISION, MISSION ANDVALUES
OURVISION: Thatcoventry is a placewhere Asylum Seekers. Refugegs and Migrant
F8miknes are welGomed and inspired to rebuild their lives for a better f uture.
OUR MISSION: To provide a wami welcome, practicalsupportand care toAsylum
Seekers, Refugees a nd Migrant families in need. To befriend and empower individuals to
be active citizens. To engage in Covent￿$ vision to become a Migrant Friendlycity by
working In partnership with other organisations.
OUR VALUES: Carriers of Hope offers: Friendship and Acceptance andtreats everyone
with: Respectand Dignity. Love and Compasslon. Honestyand Integrity. carried out in a
spiritof Peace and H8miony.
CHARITABLEACTIVITIES ANDACHIEVEMENTS
Another Yearof Growth and Progression
In 2Q25,weproudly rna￿ed the 16th anniversary of Carriers of Hope Coventry, reflecting on
our incredible journey from a humble nappy drive to a vital lifeline supporting thousands of
famiknes with their practical needs.
2025 was trulyabout putting clients first- shaping every decision around their experiences
a nd feedback. We introduced our f irst staff incentive - client champion challenge- aiming
to ensure our team are always thinking about things Irom the client perspective. We
celebrated with events like our Volunteer Celebration. International Women's Day, and
Refugee Week. which received fantastic participation and feedback. These gatherings not
only built community but also demonstrated how partnership work in Coventry creates
tangib18 Pathwaysto Progression. Our partners express that they IDV8 to workwith us and
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A significant success for Carrfers of Hope In 2025. included wlnning the Dr Ambedkar
EqualityAward for promotingequality in the Gommunity.
This year, our focus has again been on growth and progr888ion
both in empowering our
clients to build independence and in strengthening our organisation to meet rising deniand
and evolvi ng needg Wlth agility.
Previously Leadershlp experfence had been concentrated in a few roles which wasilmlting
our overall effectiveness and ability to deliver effectively. We undertook a staff and
organisation restructure of the chariry setting priorities of increasing leadership,
communication, lived experience and genuine progression routes for volunteers. The
process was inclusive and involved allstaff andtrustees.
From our current portfolio of projects and semces two delivery tearns w8re established
under an integrated model, Client Response and Client Services.
As we operated a setofinterconnected response mechanismsto provide essenti81 it8msto
Clients - House to Home. Food Hub, Wheels ofwelcome. the Drop-ln service. we fomied
them under Client Response. These projects collectively address immediate material
needs. food insecurity. and early resettlement housing challenges. forming a flexible and
adaptive team-based 8UPPOrt Sy8tem. Through better CO￿rdination of requirem8nts,
more effective and holistic seivic8 could be achiev8d.
Cllent Servi¢es provide a central and progre88ion co-ordination role within Ca￿lerS of Hope.
It encompasses the Connection team (client facing interwewsl. Levs Play (mother arKI
children wellbei ngl, Volunteering and HARP (access to he8 Ith services). Client services
ollect all relevant Client information and needs. Using the enhanced database these are
actively managed through referrals either intemally to the Response team or externally
through partnering agencies.
In terms of staffing, we promoted our Food Hub leader to Head of Client SeNices and
ppointed a client volunteer as new Food Hub lead. During this time our long-standing
Finance and Admin Manager also retired. We decided to sp￿t the role, creating MID p8rt-
time staff positions, Financeofficerand Admin Assistant, suited to Volunteers with speclf ic
skills and strengths. This also increased our opportunity to add lived experience and
increase ourcapacityfor social medra development.
We also continued to refine our approach to data collection, ensuring the information we
gatherfrom clients is both relevant and comprehensive. This has enabled us to make more
ewdence-based decisions regarding project eiigibiiity. h81ping us navig8t8 increasing
demand effectively and wot* more successfully with partner organisations to support our
clients ever increasingly complex needs.
Consequently, our client base expanded significantly. We received 507 referrals from
professionals-an incr88se of 68% compared to 2023 and 35% increase year on year. This
rapid growth underscored the incr8asing need for our support and the vital role we play in
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Analysisof ourGllent's Immigration statusin20258howedthat31.6%w8r8Asylum seeker8,
31.9% holding refugee status or right to remain and 36.5% were from other categories
including settled status, British citizens, and skilled workerl student Visas. This reflects the
widening profile of vulnerability driven by economic pressure. housing insecurity and
restricted access to widely available support.
Weweregratefulthat2025sawussecureseveraL iargefunds early in theyearwhich allowgj
us some breathlngspaceto resource improvement and team strengthening activities.
Safeguarding and Risk
Safeguarding rem8ined integral to our services throughout 2025, co-ordinated through the
Client conn8ction team. Supported by Homevisits. soundjudgement, clear processes and
partnership working for early identif ication of risk and appropriate escalation action. No
serious incidents were reported in 2025,though ourc8se complexity continued to increase
and was managed through direct support and muLtl-8gency collaboration. Feedback from
f am ilies consistently ref lected respectful treatment, timely support a nd practical help
during periods of crises.
Client Facing Events 2025
In 2025.wecontinued to hostthree weekly client-facing communityevents. each dgsigned
to meet a specific need. We recognised that the init181 '¢lient connection inteNi@w' is
crucial to how we best support Clients, so rath&r than completing registration inteNiew
durTng busy project event days, we created an additional dedicated session for Client
interviews. This ensured Client needs were understood and captured on the databasefor
appropriatefollow up action.
Our events have been further developed wlth a focus on integration and progression,
bringing in more organisations and professionals to support clients in a saf e enwronment.
With the added benefit ofvolunteer translators, we improved communication and removed
barriers to accessing support. This was made possible byour continued work on buildinga
network of partnership relationship5 that began in 2023. Beyond providing essential
support, our events 81sofoster a sense of community, giving our clients the opportunityto
build soci81 networks and enhancetheir well-being.
Partner organisations attend with their own 5talis. offering essential support. These
organ isations are supported by volunteer trensiators. who are avaitable to help bridge
language and cultural gaps, ensuring meaningful engagement. This approach improves
accessibility. removes barriers such as tra nsportation challenges, and provides direct
support- going beyond simple signposting.which is often ineffective due to the challenges
mentioned above.
Our Weekly Cilent Faclngcommunity Events
Community Dropln
OurCommunityDrop-in provided an inclusivespacewhere over 2,400individualsvisitedin
2025 to 8cce88 8ssentl81 items. build friendships and gain support from Partner
org8nisations offering legal. financiaLand employmentsupport.

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During 2025 we introduced themed wents. Children and Baby, Tolletries, Clothing and
Bedding and Household items which meant Clients now attend on the weeks that best
match their immedlateneeds.
Our CommunltyDrop-In distributed 1,783 crates of essential Items to our ciients-h8lping
to aLteviate the effects of povety and Isolation.
World Foods Food Hub
The World Foods Food Hub operates as a social sup8market, supplying culturally
appropriatefood each week.
Asthe Hub became knownas proMding8welcoming. reiiableanddignified Irontlinesenfice,
we experienced growing demand through refe￿81$. especially through the city council,
churches and community networks across the city. We began 2025 with a membership
waiting list of 155 households. With our greater emphasis on progression activities. we
gUPPOrted households to move from weekly to lortnightly 8nd on to alternative support
which reduced our waiting listto 10 families byyear end.
Ri8ingfood costscontinued to h8v8an impact in 2025. Collectingsurplusfood from grocery
partners, rescuirlg perfectly edible food from Coventrfs landfill. increasing food donations
from churches and community Partners has been so valuable again this year.
During 2025 the Hub issued 2.583food p8rGels. supporting 7,209 people across the yeer
with aweekly attendance of 145on average. Throughthe Food Hub weaLso provided to our
clients. 63 ralls of clothes. 50 dental packs, 120 bl8nkets, 480 toilet rolls. 3,550 soe ps arKI
shampoos, 120 toys. 380 books and 694 Sim Cards supporting their digital inclusion. A
volunteer barber also prowded 178 f ree haircuts.
Our partnership with Coventry Food networkcontinued, providingwelcome incomefor the
issuing of HSF Food parcels to individuals referred Into us via the city council or other social
agencies.
Research conducted with Feeding Britain based on 75 of ourfamilies showedthat 84%said
they felt more connected totheir community. 92%reported improved wellbeing, 85DAwere
cooking more meals at home and 9596 reported eating more fresh fruit and vegetables
through attendingthe Hub.
Let'$ Play
"Leaming EngiishTogetherthrough Piaf isourevent thatprepares children forschoolwith
cre8tive languagef ocussed activities whilst supporting mothers with skills and conf idence
and connect to key supportservices.
During 2025 161 different families attended Let's Play with a weekly average of 32, all
receiving a good variety of play and learning activities. Parents connect a nd make new
friends, and the tea m intentionatLy focus on those who find this diff icult reducing social
exclusion.

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Due to the Charity-wide emphasis on c￿ent progression several of the longer-term
volunteers left the project to undertake education andlor employment. We successfully
recruited new volunteers both intemally8nd externally and now hav8 18 active volunteers.
Following a survey with parents, 5096 responded that thelr main need was for advice and
information relating to child well-being. health and development. As a response to this,
seml structured parenting sessions were developed with the support of the Children
seNices team from the counciL These are offered as one-off session or short 6-week
programmes 8imingto improve the home leaming environment. Topics include language
development and child bBhawour empowering parents with skills and confidence.
Links with the community and wider support serwces have continued in 2025 to improve
the services offering of the Let's Play event. 16 different organisations attended in 2025 wtth
ma ny of these multiple times. The parents collaborate with family support organisations,
including Women's Law specialists, Family Hubs, libraries, and various health
professiona Is. These partnershi ps help break down barriers our pa rents face, empowerir
families to build brighter futures for their children.
Client Servicos and Connectlon
Client Services provide a central and co4)rdination role within Carriers of Hope. Client
Connection functions as the primary gateway tor meeting Clients. underst8nding their
neèds and registering all information on the cbent d8tabase. From this the clients are
supported intothe right serwces through referr81s. The services maybe one or more of our
intern81 projects or an 8Xtemal support provider that we have an established partnership.
The Client team also conducts home visits and maintains a presence at all the weekly
events to support clients with emerging needs and challenges.
During 2025 Client services Continued to evolve from a transactional recording function to
a more strategic. safeguarding-focused co-ordination seNice. Emphasis was placed on
strengthening triage, im proving consistency of client 855essment and data collection and
increasing the oversight ot client journeys and follow up 8cross all projects.
Once the database improvements were madeand team training completed, a new weekly
registration event was introduced in July. This allowed the team to operate in a quieter more
locused environment, set clientappointm8nts.supportlongerhigherqualityinterwews and
more effective referral co-ordination. Regular support partners including Law Centre,
Citizen's advice and Health teamswere in attendance and made availableforClient$.
In 2025 we experienced significantgrowth in demand atongside increasing complexity of
needs. C￿ent Connection team registered 770 new families into the ch8rities support
network. Frorn this the team co-ordinated 1,600 support actions 8nd referrals impacting
over 5,000 indimduals across Coventry. Intem81 projects generally achieved stronger
outcomes due to having control of direct delivery, while external referrals remained
essentialfor speCia￿st needs for example NHS, 103, Refugee and Migrantcentra, 44 and
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Projects And S8rvlces Provided In 2025
House to Home Furnlture Project
House to Home, our fumiture project, focuses on repU￿osIng high-quality furnitur8,
applia nces. and essential household items to support clients as they move into their first
hornes intheUK.
Our dedicated team of volunteers and drivers couects large items from the local
community, while donors also deliver goods directly to our warehouse. In 2025. we
fumished 334 homes, de￿Vering2.908 items to families in need.
Through this initiative, we ensure thatevery household starts with the comfort and dignity
they deserve.
From an environmental perspective, we promote sustainable practices by extendlng the
lifecycla of reusable household items. By recycling and redistributing Items that would
otheNise have gone to waste, we reduce environmental pressure while simultaneously
meeting social needs. The estimated 3.110 m of items recycled reflects a significant
contribution to waste reduGtion and responsible resourGe use. On the supply side, items
W8re sourced through voluntary donations from individu81 8nd institutional donor
effectively linking communitygenerositywith humanitarian need.
Baby Project
Our Baby Project supports moth8rs and babies from pregnancy through to toddlerhood,
providing essential matemity items. education and connection with the wider available
matemity services. As children grow, a six month follow up is perfomed. We connect
families with our Let s Play event to ensure ongoing support and engagement as the child
reaches schoolage.
We provide new mothers with ourwell-known yellow bag. packed with everyLhing a mum
might need for giving bi rth in the hospital. Beyond that, we supply essential equipment for
every stage of early childhood, including moses baskets, cots, highchairs, baby baths,
bottles, toys, and nappies.
In 2025, weheiped towelcome 155 newboms, andwesupported a further 187familieswho
atready had their babies, doliverÉngthem au a totslof2.775 essentialitems.
The enhancements in ourclient databasein 2025 have improved th8collaborationwith our
CGI team. Thi8 has in turn improved the effectiveness of the BabyProject setViC8 in handling
referrals and the subsequent follow up. Working closely with the Asylum Seeker and
Relugee Nidwife and other health professionaLs. we ensure that every mum is supported
through education sessions. These support parental knowledge. improves the mother's
confidence andw811-being.
The Family Summer Sports Daytook place in July atwar Memorial Park, bringing together
20 client parents. 55 children. and volunteers for a fun and engaging community event.
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andtOy8. Shared meal prepared byfamiliesaddedtothewelcomingatmosphere. The event
successfully promoted familyengag8m8nt, inclusion, and Gommunityconnectlon,
School Uniform Project
This year fam ilies were invited to take up support for school unifomi if their Children were
starting or movingto a new school in September. Some were on hoknday, or their contact
numbers werenl recognised. so out of the families we were able to connect with, 154
children were supported, a much better response then ever before. Familieswere given £15
for each eligible child, and wewere able to support 81 girls and 73 boys.we mustoffer our
thanks once again to Soothern & Cranor for the 21,500 they don8ted for u8 to support the
girls, unilorms. Our new database helped tremendously to identify families. and this year
the taskwas much less iabour intensive. We distributed £2,310 to enable pupiisto attend
their new schoolwith prideand set them on the wayto build a brightfuture.
Chrlstmas Project:
The 2025 Christmas Program me stands 88 a highly successf ul and i mpactful initiativ
dernon8trating Carriers of Hope's ability to deliver large-scale, inclusive, and mea ningf ul
community support. Through effective partnerships, strong volunteer engagement, and
generous donations, the programme provided not only practical assistance but also
created a s8n$8 of joy. belonging. and hop8forhundreds off8mili8S across Coventry.
The 2025 Christmas Appealwasone of the largest donationefforts undertaken by Carriers
of Hope.
Approximately 3.000 toys donatedthrough the appeal.
Approximately £5.000 worth of toys donatedthrough St Mark's Church.
Pret Foundation contributed £3.000 towards Christmas support8¢tivitie8.
Sainsbury's donated approximately200 toys.
Kenilworth Methodistchurch donated toysvalued atapproximately£325.
Around 30 other churches, schools, businesses and community organisations also
contributed donations.
The 2025 Christmas Programme represented one of the largest community initiativ&s
deliv8red by Carriers of Hope, combining a city-wide Christmas Celebration and a Toy
Giveaway Event to provide practical support. festive experiences, and Community
connection across Coventry. In total, the programme supported 190 f8milies and 429
ehildren. engaging refugee. asyium-seeking. migrant. and local communities. Delivered in
partnership with approximately 30 organisations, the programme demonstrated strong
collaborative worklng and high communityimpact.
The Christmas Celebration welcomed approximately350 adults and children and created
a joyful, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. This year, the decision to invite all families
that 8 re registered with us to one large celebration proved particularly successful. Bringing
fam ilies together from across diff erent projects and communities created a vibrant event
where people could celebrate, connect 8nd build relationships.
The party contained multicultural food, Santa's grotto, games, live entertainry)ent, nativity
presentations and engaging children's activities, all fostering the warmth of one big fami
celebration. Feedback collected after the event was ovetwhelmingiy positive. with
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approxlmately95% of respondents reportinga positiveorvery positive experience. Famllies
frequentty described the event as welcoming. enjoyable and well organised. Manyfamilies
attending h8d arrived in Coventry within the previous years. making this their flrst
Chrl8tma8celebration with CaTriers of Hopeand.forsome. theirfirBt Christmas celebralion
in the UK.
The Christmas ToyGiveawayevent ensured that practical support reached families across
Coventry and that children received gifts during the Christmas perlod. The atmosphere
throughout the daywas wam, welcoming and full ofgratitude. Manyparents shared that
they would not othenNise have been able to prowde Christmas presentsfortheir children.
162families attended and newtoys were provided to 429 childr8n.
Manyfamiliesreported feelingwelcomed. valued. and supported during a seasonth8t can
otheMise heighten f inancial and emotion818tress.
Additionally at all ourweekly events leading up to Christm88, 2￿j hand donated toys weré
made avaltable and distributed to cbents.
Communlty Allotment
Our community allotment continues to offer volunte8ring 8nd wellbeing opportunities for
ourclients 8nd food forourWorLd Foods Food Hub.
Th8 Board agreed that we should explore how to make better use of our community
a Ilotment in Earisdon, which has previously been used for holiday activities with mothers
and children but is often underutili$ed 8t other times. To maximise its potential, we
developed a partnership with Garden Organic to support clients, particularly those with
agricultural backgrounds, to understand UK soils and growing conditions and lea rn how to
successfully grow organicfood. The project also benefits from Garden Organlc'8 expertise
and the resources of the Heritage Seed Library, helping ctients to grow culturally familiar
crops that may not be widely available in the UK. Alongside improving access to fresh
produce. the project promotes outdoor aCti￿ty. wellbeing. lea rning. and socialconnection.
A funding appiic8tion submitted to the Greener Communities programme of the National
Lottery CommunityFund to wassuccessfuL In 2026wewill nowexpandthis work, enabling
us to deliver regular growing sessions. training opportunities. and wid8r community
engagement activities.
HARP: Acc8SSto Health
This year, again we proudly took part in the ciwide Health Access for Refuge85
Programme. a vital initiative designed to connect our clients with GPS
the essentia I
gatewayto the NHS- bybreaking down the barriers theyface in accessing healthcare.
Throughout 2025, HARP successfully expanded its reach, ensurÉng that f8milies from 8
variety of backgrounds. including those with limited leave to remain. settled status, and
ski118d worker visas-received tailored support. Notably, the programme facilitated GP and
dental registrations for over 60% of th8 families wsited, with a significant number also
receiving assistancewith NHS App registration and HC2 certif icate a pplications, which are
critical for accessing free healthcare servic88. The provision of bicycles emeÉed as a
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reGurrlng and highly va lued Intervention. particularly for famliies with school-aged chlldren
and thuse f aGing tr8nsportation barriers. In addition. the programme delivered targeted
mental health awareness sessions and made referr81$ to specialist services, such as the
Watch Charity, Tamarind and H8rmony Family Hub, to address low-level mental health
challenges and so¢i81 isoLation.
Over the year, the project supported 308 people through more thsn 170 documented
interviews with 132 f amilies. providing a wide spectrum of support services to asylum
seekers, refugees, and otherat4riskgroups.
In summary, the HARP Visits of2025h8vedelivered substantialhe81th benefits to adiverse
and vulnerable client base, addressing urg8nt needs and iawng the groundwork for long-
torm integration and wellbeing. The programme's adaptability, partnership approach, and
commitmentto hoknstic support have been keydrivers of its success.
Bike Project: Wheels of Wel¢ome
The Wheels of Welcome bike project was established in September 2025 following an
increase in requests for bikes mainly through the HARP programme. The project Was
created to improve mobility, wellbeing. and Social connection for refugees and people
seeking asylum in Coventry through access to cycling. The objectives were to develop a
bicycle loan scheme. develop a series of community bike rides. teach women to rlde
bicycles, education in maintainingbikes and foster relevant relationships with like-minded
Drganisations in Coventry.
A tsNO-month pilot gr8ntfrom Cycling UK, wasfollowed by a year-long grantfrom the Sport
England Movement Fund.
Up to the end of December 2025. we have loaned 49 bikes to clients, including men.
women, and children. 22 of these bikes were obtained through our partnership with the
Birmingham Bike Project. which provides six bikes per month. In addition, we received 27
blkes from indivldual donors who became aware of the project through social media arKJ
word of mouth.
We have delivered 8CommunityRide events, with a totslof78 p8rticipants ofmen, women,
and teenagers. m8nyofwhom 8ttended multiple rides. Four leamingto ride sessionswer6
completed, with a total 0148. primarily women partiCiP8nts. Links with 10 community
organisationsacro8sCoventry and the widerwest Midlands have been establishad. These
connections enabled us to establish a bike maintenance clinic for clients in partnership
with the Coventry Cycle Centre, and to access a bike lock-up at Edgewick Park where we
can borrow high-quality adult bikes for training sessions. The project lead and the
volunteers have compLeted fomal training organised by British Cycling. enabling them to
lead community rides and teach new riders. Risk assessmentsand method statement pro-
formas hav8 also been developed to supportsafe de￿Very of activit18S.
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Other Notable Activiti05
Volunteers
Volunteers play a ￿taL role in suppO￿ng f8 milies, strengthening our seNice delivery, and
contributing skills across administration. communications, and our f rontline projects. In
2025, we continued to see strong volunteer engagement. with a high number of new
volunteers joiningacross projects and a wide range of external ooa nlsatlons supporting our
activities and work.
Volunteering is also a key aspect of progression and integration for our clients. so we
encourage and provide manyvaried volunteering opportunitieg for ourclientvolunte8rs.
By the end of 2025. we proudly had 179 dedicated volunteers of which 90 were new this
year. all playing a crucial role in our mission.
A total of 25 external org8nis8tions supported Carriers of Hope through volunteering their
tirnethi8ye8r, including: GoodGym,WarwickStaff Regionalstrategyand PartnershipTeam,
Voluntary Action Coventry, Hereward College, Sevem Trent. Sainsbury's Strategic Team,
Barclays, Nat West. Cadent. IDP Architecture. Volvo C8r. West MidLands Combin￿1
Authority and Christian Life Ministri8sYoungAdults.
Improvements have been made to volunteer communication. recognition. and wellbeing
support. While some challenges around communication and consistency were identified
earfier In the year. progress has been made, and clear plans are in place to build on this
movingforward.
A Volunteer Celabration Day was held to recognise and thank our diverse volunteers for
their hard work and commitment. The event included awards and the sharing of success
storiesfrom volunteers who havesince progressed into education, employment, and other
personal achievements. Health and Safety training was delivered to 61 people across all
projects. Social media and communications were improved, with four active volunteer5
supporting this area. including a professional photographer and photo editor. Tra ining on
Ca nva was delivered. enabling wider team involvement in content creation. In addition,
volunteer administrators now support managers with data input and projoct admin tasks,
and all volunteer documents have been tr8nsferrod onto the database, including
application forms, inductions, and reference request5. Volunteering Policy and Procedures
were updat8d and improved with supportfrom the HR committee.
Circular Economy
In 2025 we actively participated and completed the WMCA Circutar Economy project,
aligningwith Coventry's enwronm8nt81 goaisto reduce wastethrough our House to Home
pmject, BabyProject. WorldFoods Food Hub. and Drop-ln events.
A standout achievement was our coli8bordtion with Warwick University, where wa
repurposed kitchenware, food, andhousehoLd items from outgoingintemationalstudent8.
This in itl8tive led to 8 P8y-Wh8t-You-Feel sale for incomingstudents, raising over £4,500 for
our services. diverting 7 tonnes of waste from landfill. and ensuring surplus items were
distributed to our cli8nts.
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This partnership has now evolved into a year-rounLI initiative. with Warwick University
donating useful but unneeded items to Carriers of Hope, further supporting our famili&8
while promoting sustainabiknty.
Partnership8
In 2025. we proudly continued delivering the Our Coventry project. an Initiative brlnging
together key support services for refugees and asylum seekers across the city. By
streamlining our support. we are ensuring that clients have greater opportunities to
progress and build bright. independentfutures.
We 8180 remained active in the mig￿tion Network and Coventry Food Nettrvork,
strengthening partnerships with ￿ke-Minded organisations. Through ￿e￿OrkIng and
outreach. we extended our reach to engage additionalservic8s eag8r to connect with our
client base. This collaboration has 8150 prowded opportunities for 8g8ncies to benef it frorn
our dedicated volunteer translators. further enhancing support for those who will benef it,
Digitsl inclusion was a big part of our partnership's activlty in 2025. Through the Dgtabank
and Cov Connects. we distributed 694 Sim cards to our families to help them with their
mobile dat8 aiongwith 45 laptopswith data simforfamiliesthat had members in college or
wer8 applyingforjobs.
Accommodation
Our main warehouse seNes as our central hub. providing storage for food and essential
items for our clients, as well as housing our office space. In 2025, premises funding was
fully secured, and wewere able to replenish our premises reserve fund. However, moving
into 2026, using secured grants and with the back-up reserves, we have Covered the full
costs forthe coming 18 months.
We continue to host Levs Play and the Community Drop-ln event at Hillfield8 Church.
Watertoo Street. Our partnership with St Mark's Church and YWAM also continues. where
we deliver the Wortd Foods Food Hub and Client Connection at St Mark's Church, Bird
Street. Thanks to the generous provision of these spaces by both churches, we can offer
support to our clients right in the heart of their comm unity. ma king our services highly
accessible across the city.
Staffint.
Bythe end of2025. ourteam had included 15 paid staff members. Theiremployment in
2025 accounted for7.8 wrE.
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Donor Funding Agreements: Receipts duringthe 2025 period.
Fund
National Lottery-community
Fund IBulLding Better Future$)
NPower Busin889 Foundation
Amount
Purpo$o
Pathway5 for Progression Prograrn me
Year 1
House to Home and Recycling Project
Emergency Food Parcel distribution 8t
World Foods Food Hub
Children's Well Being Irnprovement
Core Funding Donation
Core Funding Donation
Children'gwell Beingworker
£128.900
£100,000
CoventryFood Network
£55,662
M880nic Charit8bi8 Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation
Societyof the Holychild Jesu8
Alan Higgs Fund
Coventry CityCouncil- Hgalth
and WelLBeingServices
SportEngLahd
Cyclist UK
TMS Consullancy
CovantryCItyCouncll- MigratSon
support
Neighbourly Foundation
Soothern & Cranor
BaLsaU Common Llons
230,000
£20,000
£15,000
£15,000
£20,075
Health access and setvicesfor clients
£14,920
£1,999
£4,186
Wheels ofWelcome- Project Leader
Wheels ofW8lcome- Cycling Grant
Cycling ropair8 and 8CC85sori8S
Our Coventry Migration Project support
for Clients
Food distribution support
School Uniforms project for girls
World Foods Food Hub 8UPPOrt
Donation
£47A67
£3,730
£1,500
£600
Wlnvlc Constructlon
£470
OUR FUTURE PLANS
The needs of our C￿ent base and the envrronment in which we operate continue to evolve
rapidly. In 2026. our focus will be on strengthening the organisation through enhanced
f inancial, physical, and human resources. while building greater agility to ensur8 we can
quickly respond to changes and better support the needs of ourclients.
Money and Funds
Our Director of Operations continues to actively identify and secure large grants and
enhance our focus upon communityfundraising activities.
Strengthening ourTeam and Leadershlp
Following the strategic restructure of our team in 2025. we will use 2026 to embed these
changes for 8 18Sting impact. Tr8ining and improved commLJnic8tion will reinforce
teamwork, while Smaller teams enable more ad hoc training and dialogue. Inductions
incorporating cross team role shadowing will ensure better organisation wide
understanding, tum fresh skills and "lived experience" into instinctive client led support.
Pathways to Progression
With the succe8sful 811ocation of a 3-ye8r grant from the National Lottery's Reaching
Communities Fund. wewill again place greater emphasis on our pathways to progression
actlvities. With the strengthened client connectlon team. incorporating a focus on
progresslon into the design of all our projects. developing stronger partnerships. and
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ontinue to invite additional relev8nt organisations to our client-f acing events to provide
additional identif led support.
We ar6 excited to be partof a new collaboration with St Francis Employability andCELC for
2026-27, using lived experience to influence employer awareness and recruitment
practices that currently exclude refugees and migrants.
Client Volunteers
We will continue to enhance our volunteer inductlon programme for our clients.
incorporating employability skills to support them in securing paid employment and
achieving greater independence. We will aLso encourage any suitablevolunteers to apply
for anyroles that maybecome available.
Database of Local Support Service
We will integrate the infomi8tionourt88m members gatherthrough individualnthorklng,
sharing our knowledge cle8rly and simply, allowing e8ch client to obtain the best support
and experience 8vailable, whatever their issues and which8ver team member they
approach.
APPRECIATION
Th8 tIU8te88 wish to record their very grateful thanks to all our staff and volunteers, our
partners, our business supporters. the City Council. all the f unders and regu lar donors,
withoutwhom wecouldn't do thiswoTk. These people makethe charity the success thatit
Thetrustees areaiso indebted to allthe volunteers whohave generously given theirlimeto
carry out the ch8 rity's activities.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Comparative data forthe previousyearare (bracketed)
The result for theyear was net income£49.927 lexpenditureÉ132,812).
Totalincome was£603,2381£345,4321.Thecontrastin incomewith the prioryear is main
due to a significa nt increase in cash donations of almost 2150,000 and the effect of opening
a contractual partnership with Coventry City Council which brought in revenue of over
È117,OOOcomparedto£11.000 in2024.Thecontracts oblige usto provide specific services
to our clients across most of our actiwties: donations of household and miscelia neous
goods, packs of food and support towards accessing health services. However, that
incremental income must be measured against the associated costs of providing the
serwces which totalled over £106.000. The income heading 'Other Charltable Activities,
£8,8011£10,2321 ￿lateS to voluntary Contributions made by cllents who are provided with
fre8 foodstuffsonaweekly basis. Finally. bankintere$timproved slightlyto£6,3311£5,847)
Although our recelpts of foodstuffs under an arrangement with Fareshare, £26,235
(expensed in the accounts atthe samevalue), were downyear on year by 1QQh, the receipts
of used househoLd goods donated bylocal supporters (likewise expensed) were 11 %up on
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2024 at over£59,000. They have a track record of unfailing supportto the charity, and the
trustees 8r8 indebted to them for underpinningthis critical aspect of the charitys activities.
Total expenditure was £553,311 {£478,2441 of which cash spend accounted for £384,261
1£449.051 I. The remaining expenditure comprised mainly of donations of the amounts-in-
klnd described earlier totalling £85,4691£82,124). Within those amounts, at £446,037,
charitable expenditure closely matched the prevlous year's total of £466,385 but that
should be read alongside the additional £106.209 (£nill spent on equivalent charÉtable
causes, narnelythe provision offoodstuffs and household goods plus healthcare Suppori
under the new trading contracts explained ear￿er.
Closing fundstotalled £319.9781£270.051} ofwhich free reseNes amounted to £129,170
(£92,477).
RISKS
The trustees have examined the major risks which the charity faces and confirm that
through a combination of public liability insurance. the development of intem81 policies
especia Ily on child protection and health and safety, internal f inancial controls and prudent
investm8nt policy. exposure to those risks is minimised.
RESERVES POLICY
The FinanGe, Risk and Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees IFRAI keeps the reserves
policy under review to.ensure it meets the.chariVs changlng needs. The breakdown of
funds can befound in note 1 Oto the accounts on page 29
Restrictsd lunds: 600h162Dhl of the closing funds are restricted, theref ore obligi ngtrustees
to applythem onlyto the specific purposes determined bytheterms agreed withthe donor.
Much of the remainder is dosignated. i.e. ear-ma rked. in recognition of the need to protect
the ongoing capability of the charity against a background of urbcertain income streams,
explained below.
Designated reserves: Over 52 indiwduais donate regularty to the charity and most have
done so for manyyears. We are deeply gratefulto them for their generosity which totalled
over £13.000 in 2025. The remainder of our income is not on such a firm foundation but
arises f rom trusteeslstaff making opportunistic apptications for f unding, and general
appeals for donations. The consequence is that the financial structure is not 08 robust as
we would like for a charity on which so many people. beneficiaries and 8mployees, are
dependent.
Mostofthe charity's beneficiarles aredependent onits ongoingsupport, sothecharityfeels
vulner8 ble to the unpredictablknty of its sources of income. It 8 i msto safeguard its abilityto
meet critical spend by designating Gerta in reseNes. Given the central role of staff, we wish
to protect ourabilityto meetstaffingcosts.which amountto£220,OOOannually. In addition,
our storage premises. with annual overheads of over £58,000. are also critical to our
operations. Whilst restricted donationsdo cover some ofthese costs. we have designat
reseNes to protect our short-term ability to meet thos8 obligations in the event of
unexpected events, thus allowinga measured approachto identifying a means ofrecovery.
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To thatend £90,000 is designated in respect of salaries and in 2025 we added £20,000 tj
8cknowledge our premises rental obligations.
GOING CONCERN
The trustees consider that there are no materialuncertsinties aboutthe charity's abilityto
continue to meet its f inancial obligations through to the issue of the next Annual Report in
2027. Thecomments above under Reserves Policyexpiain the trustees. concern over the
risk associated with the charitVs dependence on uncertain income streams and includes
an explanation of howthey man8gethat risk.
INVESTMENT POLICY
There are no restrictions on the trustees, powers to invest. The investment strategy is
prudenL Other than working capit81 requirements, funds are placed on interest-earning
deposit.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCEAND MANAGEMENT
Carrigrs of Hope. Coventry CIO is constituted as a Charftable Incorporated Organisation
under the Charities Act 2011 and a registered charity. number 1180105. The charity
originally commenced its actiwties in 2011 as a charitable trust, which continued u ntil the
end of 2019 aft8rwhich the CIO, newly created for the purpos8. assumed all its activities,
assets a nd lia bilities.
The charity was created by Mrs S M Sampson. now retired. to assistasylum seekers and in
its re-constituted fomi it also embraced the needs of refugees and new migrants living in
Coventry with a primary aim of improving their conditions of life through donations of
household requisites, furniture and equipment. More recently those aims have been
supplemented by helping families based on home visits to assess their needs. In the 15
years since its formation it has steadily grown, enabling it to support more refugees and
asylum seekers.
The trustees are co-opted and serve for a term of 3 years after which period they may put
themselves forward for re-appointment. Newly appointed trustees undertake induction
and are familia rised with trustee responsibilities by reference to the publicatio ns of the
Charitycommission and to the latestAnnuaLReport ofthe Trust.
The full board ot tNstee8 meet 8t least four times each ye8r and determine the broad
strategy and areas of activity of the charity- They approve 8llexpenditure except that spent
for one off items by the Treasurer under delegated authority up to £500. In additlDn, sub-
committee8 ofthe board existfor both HR and Finance Risk&Audit 8ndeach ofihem meet
qua rterty ahead of the boa rd meetings. Operation818Ctivities such as fundraising and
ch8rit8ble activities are performed by voluntary helpers who themselves include
benef iciaries of the charity. All trustees give their time voluntarily a nd recelve no benefit
from the charity.
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REFERENCE andADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Registration detalls
The cha rlty is a Charit8 ble Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity
Commission underthe nameof Carriers of Hope, Coventry. registration number 1180105.
Trustee8 who served during 2025
Name of Trustee
Date of appointment
6 September 2023
Current Term explres
6 September 2026
Elizabeth Ann Thomson
Val Lewis
29 September2021
11 September 2027
Dillion Dum8
29 September 2021
11 September 2027
Peter O'Brien
29 September 2021
11 September 2027
Andrew S8yers
29 September 2021
11 September 2027
Yaquob Imran
08 July2025
08 July2028
Hava Foric
21 February2024
21 February 2027
Patricia Towner
21 Feb￿ary 2024
21 February 2027
Guteh Blandine Babey
21 F8bwary 2024
21 February 2027
Lucinda Croft
19 September 2022
4 March 2024
Resigned September 2025
Resigned October 2025
Gloria Adusu
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TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES IN RESPECTTO FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
Thi$ annuaLreport and statement of financialactivities have been pr8P8red on an accruals
basls and satisfythe requlrements of the Charities SORP2075,AccountingandReportlng
bych8rities In accordance with the Financial Reportingst8nd8rd 7 02.
The trustees
have selectad suitable accounting poiicles and intend to applythem consistently
have madejudgements and estim8teswhich are re8sonableand prudent
confirm that the attached slatement of accounts has been prepared on a going
concem basis and complies with applicable accounting standards and statements
of recommended accounting practice
The financialstatements have been independently examined- they have been pr8pared in
accordance withthe accounting pokncies set out in Note 1 to the accounts andcomply with
the charl￿S trust deed and the Charities Act 2011.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records whlch dlsclose wlth
reasonable aGGur8¢y at anytime the financial position of the charity and enable them to
ensure that the fin8nci81 statements cornply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also
responsible tor safeguardi ng the assets of the charity and for t8 king r88son8ble steps to
prevent and detect fr8ud orother i￿egULarlties.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalfby
Date....
Andrew S
ers. Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TOTHE TRUSTEES OFCARRIERS OF HOPE, COVENTRY CIO
I report to the charty trustees on my examlnation of the accounts of the charity for the 12 months
ending 31 De¢ernb￿ 2025 on pages 22 to 24 wh￿h have been prepared on the basls of the
accountirtsJ policies set out page 25.
Re5ponslbilltles and basis of report
As the charty's trustees land its directors f¢xthe purposes of company lawl Y¢￿ are responsible
for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 (Ihe 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the CIO are not requlred to be auditèd under Part 16
of the 2006 Actand are elwJible for independent examination, I report in respect of myexamination
of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'th8 2011
Acl'}. In carrying out my examination, I have fc41¢)wed the Directions given by the Charity
Commission under ￿tiOn 14q51 (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independant 8xamlnerfs sLitement
sI￿e the CIO'S gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a memberof a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confim) that l am qualrfied to undertake the examination
because l am a member of the Instttute of Chartered Accountants in Engtand and Wal&s, which
is one of the list￿ b￿les.
I have ccynpleted my ex8mlnali￿. I confimi that no matters have come to my attentfon In
connection with the examinaMon gNing me cause to believe:
1. accountiry records were not k8Pt in respect of the CIO as required by section 386 of the 2006
2. the accounts do not accord wtlh those records. or
3. the accounts do rK)I comply wtth the accrAJnting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts gwe a Irue aTrJ fairf view which is not a matt
considered as part of an independent examinati￿., ar
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for acccjjnting and reporting by charities lappllcable to
harities preparing their accounts in aC¢c￿danCe with the Financia] Reporting Standard applicable
in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have oc¥ne ￿rosS no other matters in connectK)n wtth the examination
to which attention should be drawn in this rewrtto enable a proper understanding of the accounL%
to be reached.
Date .
Micha61 P8rry BA, FCA, Chartered Accountant,
1 Beechw(yxl Crof( Kenijworth, Warwickshire CV8 1GX
CARRIERS OF HOPE, COVENTRYCIO
Re￿stered Chwity No. 1180..
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
12months ending315iDecember2025
31 DeCern￿r2024
31 December 2025
Nota
Re8lrkt•d
INCOME from:
rtÈt•d
Total
70.259
765,241
235.500
Monetary donations
41.799
343.050
Non_monetarydon8tlons'.
58,074
,074
-used goods
59235
,D50
29,05
-foodstuffs (Faresharel
Charitable activities:
contractual income
26235
117,788
117.788
10,232
10,232
oth￿ Charitable AclMtie5
801
11.728
11.72B
Trading activities
5,847
6￿4?
Investment Income..
6.&31
331
189￿59
175.473
345,432
Total Income
1&3,
601238
EXPENDrruRE on".
236,635 230,750
46fj.385
ch¥r￿able 8Cthriti88
115A33
S30,7D4
Charitable actiwties-
¢ontra¢tual expendtture
106.2r
1￿,20
11,729
11,729
Trading costs
131
131
Fund rabsing costs
1.L*S
247A94
230,750
478.244
Total Expendlture
Net income (expenditure)
durlngtheyoar
116.398
4N913
S5&￿1
177.6361
52731
32.8121
£17,202
£32,725
19,927
STATEMENTOF FUNDS
31 Dgc8rT*)er2024
31 De￿rnber 2025
Total
(77,S8SI (5S.277) 113W¥
Noi increase Idecreaselin fvnds
reported above
17W2
32,725
A￿.927
169,942
232￿Z1
402A63
Add total Funds brought
forward at be￿nnIng0f the y8ar
Transfers
101477
167,574
270,rfi1
9,491
19,4911
91407
177,644
TotalFund$ ¢8rrl8dforward
end of theyear
Iminordi*repancl•sln8d¢fitionsaroduotoroundin81
10
£129,170
£190,808
£319.978
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CARRIERS OF HOPE, COVENTRYCIO
Register￿ ch8r.ty No. 118Q105
BALANCE SHE
at31Jt December 2025
31
DeC￿b
24
31 December2025
TANGIBLE FIXED ASs￿s
Current assets
Prepayments & Debtors
40.859
23,284
71& 138
47.279
Redwood Bank 1 year ￿nd
Rethood Bank 95 day notice
Natwest Bank Current Account
ReLiancts Bank Current Account
Cash in Hand
225,795
52.151
24351
45,420
21.782
11
306,101
329,365
(9,392)
56
239.973
Total B8nkandCash
Total current assets
Current liabilities.. creditors
Net currenl assets
280,333
111.3751
289,4S8
319,973
£270.051
TOTAL ASSETS
£319,978
FUNDS OFTHE CHARITY
Ba18nce at be8fjnningof the year
10
402￿63
270.051
1132,8121
Net increase (decrease) in funds duringthe year: .
49.927
£270.051
TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUND CARRIED FORWARD
£319,978
Approved on behatf of the tru5tee5, &giied
Andrew Sa
ers, Trustee
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CARRIERS OF HOPE, COVENTRY CIO
Registered Charity No. 11W11
STATEMENTOF CASH FLOWS
12monlhs ending 31 Doc8mbor 2025
31 Dé¢enbbtr
81 DecembBr
2025
Cash provlded by Operatlng A¢tlvlties
I132￿12)
Net income lexpenditurel duringthe year as reported in the
Statement of Financial Activities
Adjustments to eliminats nonvoperating activities from the
above result:
Investment activity: bank interest
Change in debtors
Ch8nge in creditors
Non-cashtransactions: fixed assets. depreciatlon
49,927
16.84
16,3311
17.595
26.208
8,779
11,9831
589
3,535
£1105,13T
Net ¢ash provided {consumed) by Operatlng
255,797
Reconciliation of net incomgto not cash fiowtrom aiiactlvities
31 December
2024
31 D•MmbBr
2025
Cash flows arlslng from all activities
1105.13
Net cash generated (consumed) by operating activities {as above)
59,797
Additional cash flows duringthe ye8T.'
5,847
from investing activities- bank interest income
6,331
1992901
Incraase (decrease? in cash duringthe perlod
Add cash broughtforward from previous year
66,128
339,263
239,973
39A73
Totalcash attheend of theyear
£306,101
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NOTES FORMING PARTOFTHE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
1. Prlnclp8l a¢¢ountlng pollcles
a} Basls of preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historic cost convention. The accounts
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities SORP{FRS 102)
effective January2019,the CharitiesAct 2011 and with the charitys founding constitution.
b) Resources received and expended
Income and expenditure are included on an accru8l's basisexcept forvoluntary donations
and contraet-based {'exchange tr8nsaction') income which are accounted for only wh
received or known to have been received subsequently.
c) Donated Goodg
Used fumiture. equipment and other household goods received from donors for onwattl
distribution to beneficiaries 8re in the accounts as both income and expenditure st an
estimate oftheir open market purchase cost.
Donations received ol bags of foodstuffs. toiletries and other personal requirements for
onward distribution are likewise included in the accounts, at an estim8t8d r8p18cement
costof £15.
Income from the above donations is recognised in the accounts 8t the time of onward
distribution, so there 18 no carrying valuefor goods still on hand at the balance sheet date.
d) R850urces Expended
Expenditure is included on an accrual's basis inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
Expenditure on charftable activities comprises costs incuffed in the delivery of its activlties
and seNices f or its beneficiaries.
e) Governanee and support Q03ts
These cost8 are apportioned to charitable expenditure proportionate to expenditure on
each ch£ ritable activity.
f) Fixed assets
Capital items costing £1.000 orover are written off over 4years then carried at a nominal
value of £1 each
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Notesformlng part of the finan¢lal statements ¢ontinued
2. Charltable Expendlture
ehathable
Yotsl
purt
Iff Co*1
str￿￿e&
Venue
D•cofflb•r
2Q24
RÈnt&
AssJt.
¢)>ts
&Lknd
189A28
Furrwturo
pr￿￿¢t
218.142
38.512
2.377
59,235
43,180
65,165
9.280
398
131,002
F¢od Hull &
A8*0¢. fDSts
11Q.515
15,511
40.026
26.235
21.218
2,371
1,156
CU¢nt
Coniact I
HoMoW91tg
105,825
167.114
29.503
3,227
2.910
7.500
115.787
5,500
3,287
38.803
Chlldr&n'8
Work
387
.249
5.578
37.118
443
2.427
Lgarnlngl
Trol￿￿￿
ClotNng I
Coventry
659
3.072
261
1.171
£468,886
TOTAL
£551311
Y7.SS4
2U1
1.735
22O,$75
.1*5
y.ayi
8.27È
Mlr50rdl8crepancla5in8ddrtionsare duotrJro(fftthp
"AnAiysl*olswF4lrtco•t&
lariB¥.' MantgBm￿t&￿nMn￿tratlOts 93,536
Ottr.ercosts
TOTAL
E97 684
3. Contractualcharitable income and expenditure
The charity hasthree contracts with Coventry City Council und8r which it pays the charity
to provide its clients with access to NationalHe8lth services, household and miscellaneous
goods and packs of prescribed amounts offood.
4. Pr8payment8 & Debtors
2025
2024
Accrued income IreceNed 8atty 20261
HMRCGiftAid
Prepayment- insurances
TOTAL
21,386
1,878
35,298
3,916
1,645
£40,859
23,264
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Notes forming part of the flnancial statements continued
5. Credltors
2025
2024
HMRC NI &Smart Pensions: December 2025 payroll
Clothing Coventry Charity. clothing suppli85
St Mark8 Church: venue hire
Independent Examination fee
DaiSyCommunications Ltd: mobile phone
Mosaic Brew Café: catering
Tom WhiteW8ste Ltd. skip service
7,592
500
5,477
3,000
1237
950
350
950
356
275
80
6. Remuneration, Independent Examiner fee and staff costs
The Charity employed an average full-time equtvalent headcount of 7.812024: 6.21 during
the period for a total cost. including employer costs. of £295.10212024: £219,190). AU
individualsworked in supportingthe charitable activities of the Trust. No other salaries and
noernployee benefits were paid in eitherperiod. The independentexaminer's fee w85 £950.
7. Paymentstotrustees
Two trustees claimed reimbursements of expenses totalllng £1.293.36 {2024: 3 trustees
£9351 which were incurred in the perfonnance of the charity's charitable activltles. The
amounts were reimbursed forpurchases of goods orseNices on behalf of the charity.
8. Volunteers
The Charity has a pool of approximately 179 volunteers (2024: 1281 whose role is fully
described on page 12.
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Not88forming part of thefinancial statements eontlnued
9. Fixed Assets
Totsk
Motor
Vehlcia&
Ware.
house
ri*Èurg$.
Fittings&
Equlprrtsrrt
Offi¢e
xtireg.
Flttlngs&
Equlpm8nt
Fvod Hub
Equlpmant
COST
Flxed A3set84t beglnnSng Bnd gnd Dfthe
year
4È.913
4502
1219
1.140
DEPRECIATION
PrO￿S1On84tbeglnnlMEoftheye8r
21.1
23,912
1218
1,139
Addftion6 to pro￿&10￿￿dur1n%th8Yb8r
YotaÈ provlslons at end olthey88r
21.1￿2
24.501
1218
1,139
Nét BookVaLu• 31 D*￿bar 2024
N•tBookValua 31 December2025
FUNDINO OFFJXED ASSETS
Motor
Vehieies
Ware-
house
Fitiur8$.
Fittints&
Fq￿prnent
Offic-
ure$
Fittifhgs&
Equiptnènt
Food Hub
Equlprnrt
NETBOOKVALUE
Unr&sthct8d Funds
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10.Funds
The reseTves policyof the charity and explanation otthe designated fund is set out above on page 17.
Unrestrictgd
Genfiral
DesignatEd
Restricted
TOTAL
Funds blf 1 January
N*tlncome dudnglhes*ar
Tr8nsf6rs
Subtotats Unr68trfc18dfunds
Funds elf31 Dae•mbar2025
12,477
17J
167.57
2,725
270,051
49,927
110.9)91
19,170
e129.170
20,rxJo
110,MO
19.4911
9),808
£319,978
Summary by lund
Oponlng
b8L8nce 1
Jgnugry
2025
In¢xJm8
nditur
TrgnBlers
In (Outl
Funds clfwd
31 December
FUND
Lknre¥trfctsd Funds
G8neral
Dèslgn8t&d Payrou
D88lEnat￿ Pr8rnls8s r888rv88
SubtotaL=unrestrlcted fvnds
RBStrlcted Funds
A E HIÉÉS
ARM Trust
BEby Bags 8ppgql
BigL0tt6ryCommunityFund
B¥k8 Project
Cgrriers Befri8ndlnE
Chrlstma8App881
CoV￿try CityCounalHARP
Covwtry cr(yCouncilOurCoventry
Cyclist UK
Food Hub
Garfieldweston Foundation
M8&onicChad18bLe Foundatlon
NpJwtr Busln8ssSoLutlon Found'n
Reaching Communities Fund
Soc18ty ofth8 Hotychlid Je8u8
Sport England
Sl8rtfor Lifelcarseat projert)
Tra￿1 Support Fund
Unlforms app881
WMCACircuiar EconomyProject
Subtotal ￿￿trIcted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
11477
116,398
(lo,￿9)
19,170
.00)
20.000
1￿,770
20,CKIO
101rn
116,398
11112
510
£244
4051
170
19
4.186
1.261
1.974
1.974
4552
1Q033
4323
6.198
27.123
16.325
26,319
12A9)
,119
89.019
65.014
110,TrJOI
11800
25.103
94.748
120.133
19)
2,412
10J,QXI
128.
15.(K
14￿0
4252
767
11508
1,308
447
1245
4.365
4￿.513
553.310
167,574
270.051
9,491
I￿,808
£319,978
603,239
Minordl3crapanci031nadthtianJar9dugtorounoS
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