Registered Charity No: 1180673 Registered Company No: 11104068 (England & Wales)
## **Hammersley Homes** Charity report
**2024**
**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
**Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024**
Support for life for adults experiencing mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses
## Contents
**3 A message from our Founder**
- **4 About Hammersely Homes**
- **5 2024 at a Glace**
- **6 Hammersley Homes 2024 Timeline**
- **8 Outreach Programme**
- **9 From our Outreach Manager**
- **Testimonials & Case Studies**
- **10**
- **15 Case Study: Breaking 17 Years of Isolation**
**16**
- **Measuring Our Impact**
- **Grants & Donations**
- **17**
- **17 Events & Community**
- **18 Growing Through Partnerships**
- **19 Looking Ahead: Our Vision for 2025**
**20 A Message of Gratitude**
## **A message** from our founder
**2024 has been another exciting year for Hammersley Homes – and it’s been so great to see what terrific progress the charity has made.**
Sarah Hannant, our CEO, started working with us in November 2023, and has driven the charity forward in ways we could not have dreamed of! She’s smartened up our policies and procedures, put really good systems and strategies in place and employed some wonderful new staff. Through the year, I’ve handed over the reins over to Sarah - she’s taken loads off my plate and it’s been heaven for me! And she’s so efficient, she’s done so much that I never got around to. Sarah is an enormous asset to the charity and I hope she’ll be with us for a long time.
When I started up this charity in 2018, I knew it was going to be a huge challenge and a lot of work, but I didn’t realise that it was going to take up ALL my time! But SO worth it… it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience from day one, and seeing the difference that our service makes to some vulnerable lives, has been truly wonderful. Building relationships with NHS Mental Health Teams and other agencies who refer our Outreach Members to us has been vital, and we continue to grow and develop our partnerships to receive ever-increasing numbers of referrals – this says a lot about how valuable our service is and how needed it is.
But none of this would have been possible without all our supporters, donors, volunteers, staff, patrons and trustees – they are all vital to us, and immensely valued. We continue to grow and develop our networks, our work and our services – but in order to be able to do this, we need the continued support of all those who collaborate with us to provide ongoing support to some of the hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people who live with enduring mental illhealth – and we want to support so many more of them.
Thank you for your help, your support, your donations, your suggestions, your ideas…
Please keep them coming!
## About **Hammersley Homes**
Hammersley Homes is dedicated to providing longterm support to adults suffering from enduring mental health challenges. Our Outreach Programme aims to combat isolation, enhance well-being, and promote independence by offering practical and emotional assistance. We are committed to creating safe, supportive environments for vulnerable adults who struggle to live independently due to severe mental illness.
Our dedicated team provides regular ongoing support for this vulnerable group, providing stability and a sense of belonging to those who might otherwise be at risk of homelessness, hospitalisation, or social isolation. Our long-term goals include establishing day centres and supported living facilities, because we believe that with increased stability and support we can help to prevent mental health crisis and improve outcomes for this vulnerable and often overlooked group.
**In 2024, we expanded our reach, strengthened our services, and continued making a tangible difference in the lives of those we support.**
**2024** at a glance 104 26 **Total People Outreach Supported Volunteers** 86 9 **Active Outreach Employees Members** 1,872 7 **Hours of Support Trustees Provided**
## **Hammersley Homes** 2024 timeline
## **January**
Bruce & Vicky joined the Outreach team, thanks to the National Lottery Grant we were able to expand our services to two more locations in Hampshire
## **February**
James joined as our Outreach Programme Manager
**Love Your Charity Event** – A fantastic event connecting local charities with local companies
**Southampton University Volunteer Fair** – We were thrilled to attend the SUBU student volunteer fair, and thankful for all the support we received from new volunteers who joined us
## **March**
**NFDC** – £4,000 from New Forest District Council for Outreach services
**University of Southampton Internship** – Welcomed De Zhou to work on our Housing Business Plan Project
## **April**
Josh joined as a volunteer office administrator
Heather celebrated her first full year with us, and she has done some amazing work supporting our members
**National Lottery Community Fund** – We received the second year of National Lottery funding for Outreach
## **May**
Hannah joined the team as our new finance manager
## **June**
F **undraising success** – Lord Wandsworth College Retirement Fundraiser, with thanks to Steve and Sarah Badger
## **July**
**Major Grant Awarded** – HIOW / Charles Burnett awarded £10,000 over two years for Outreach
**New Forest Show** – A fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and connect with the community
## **August**
August was a period of consolidation as we prepared for a busy Autumn of fundraising!
## **September**
**Rotary Golf Event** – Funds raised from their auction to support our work
A **utumn Walk** - Our amazing intern Priya organised our first Golden Steps Walk, thank you to everyone who came and supported us!
**Pedall Cycling Day** – A wonderful outdoor event supporting mental well-being
**Outreach Activities** – Included a Pedall cycling day and the Rona Sailing Project
## **October**
Ian joined the team as an Outreach Home Visitor, expanding our services across Hampshire
## **November**
– **New Funding Wins** Grants from Postcode Society Trust and National Lottery Awards for All
Service Expansion – We launched two new Wellbeing Drop-ins in Netley Marsh and Ringwood
## **December**
Jen joined as Assistant to the CEO
T **he Funding Network event** – A great opportunity to raise awareness and funds
**Big Give Campaign** – Rallying supporters for vital year-end fundraising
**Spreading Holiday Cheer** – We delivered Christmas packages to our members
R **ootsenany at Railway Inn** – A fantastic NYE charity event raising funds and awareness
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Outreach
programme
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Our outreach has grown at an incredible pace over the past few years. In 2021, we supported just 20 Members. As demand grew, so did we—expanding our reach by 65% in 2022 to support 33 people. Then, with vital funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we took a huge leap forward in 2023, more than doubling our impact to 75 Members. And in 2024, we hit an exciting new milestone — **104 Members** receiving support through our programme!
At Hammersley Homes, we are not just growing - we are transforming lives. Over the past four years, our Outreach Programme has expanded at an incredible pace, reaching more individuals with long-term mental health conditions than ever before.
These numbers are not just statistics; they represent real people whose lives have been improved through our support. This incredible momentum has been made possible by strategic investment in staffing, volunteer recruitment, and securing essential funding. Our ability to expand, despite the mounting challenges in the mental health sector, underscores our unwavering commitment to those who need us most.
**From our** Outreach manager
In 2024, we continued to expand our Outreach Services, strengthening our capacity and extending the support we provide. We welcomed 3 new support workers and extended the hours of our administrative assistant to better serve our members. Beyond our regular home visits and remote support, we have enhanced our programme with group activities and events, organised both independently and in collaboration with local organisations such as Rona Sailing, Pedall Cycling, and New Forest National Parks. These initiatives provide meaningful social interactions and personal development opportunities for our members.
A major milestone was the launch of two Wellbeing Drop-ins in Ringwood and Netley Marsh, offering a welcoming space for engagement and additional weekly interactions for both members and those on the waiting list. A notable addition this year was the PenPal Project, allowing members to exchange letters with volunteers, fostering connections and reducing isolation.
**These expansions reflect our commitment to growing in ways that directly benefit those we serve, and we are eager to build upon these successes in 2025.**
## **Testimonials & case studies**
Our members' voices highlight the real impact of Hammersley Homes’ work: **From our** members
## “
**Having someone around has improved my mental health and made me feel stronger as a person. I feel like I have the confidence to go out and do things.**
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I couldn’t be any happier. I look forward to the visits every two weeks. It really helps with my mental health, and I don’t need to see my mental health worker anymore.
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Hammersley Homes has taught me ‘don’t give up on yourself’. Having a support worker helps a lot to ground you and keep you focused on your future.
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I couldn’t be any happier. I look forward to the visits every two weeks. It really helps with my mental health, and I don’t need to see my mental health worker anymore.
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It’s nice to have a stable point of contact when I need it. The exposure I have had has made me much more confident. Heather is a lovely, friendly person.
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We always go somewhere different so I’m seeing different people all the time. I’ve built a relationship with Vicky and get to see her on a regular basis. I’m really pleased that I was referred to Hammersley Homes. ”
## **From family &** carers
## “
**I am so pleased that Hammersley Homes Outreach Support is providing my son with some muchneeded company and social contact. Over the past couple of years, he has become almost completely isolated relying entirely on support from me which is not easy now that I am getting older. He is not the easiest of people to deal with but I am hopeful that the Volunteers will continue to support him and hope that he will gradually feel able to do more with them. He looks forward to their visits and phone calls and it gives me a short but welcome break.** ”
## **From a** volunteer
## “
**I have lived with mental illness in my family all my life, that’s why I volunteered to help others who live with these conditions. Having this close contact with other sufferers has had a huge impact on my understanding of these conditions and changed the way I communicate with and respond to my own relation; it’s made a big difference and our relationship has improved enormously as a consequence. I’m so grateful for this opportunity, it’s taught me so much.**
”
## **From a** referring agency
## “
**I refer as I know that the service has already made a difference to people that I have referred, and I know that it is a friendly, safe and well-run service. For those with long term mental health conditions, getting support from other services like Adult Services and CMHT is getting harder and harder to access, with long waiting lists, so knowing that support can start quickly after a referral makes a huge difference to many and can prevent a situation escalating into crisis.**
”
**Case Study: Breaking 17 Years of** Isolation
For 17 long years, Steph lived in isolation, unable to leave her home alone. The world outside felt overwhelming, and every attempt to step beyond her front door was met with fear and uncertainty. But in September, everything changed.
With the gentle encouragement and tailored support of her outreach worker, Vicky, Steph took a bold and life-changing step — she left her house on her own for the first time in nearly two decades.
Feeling motivated by a desire to be a part of her local community, Steph applied to a local charity and began volunteering. Now, she takes calls in their office one or two mornings a week, contributing her time and skills to help others while reclaiming her confidence.
To prepare for this monumental change, Vicky worked closely with Steph, introducing sensory techniques and grounding exercises using a scented smelling pot. These small yet significant strategies helped Steph manage her anxiety and build the courage to take this step.
## **Reflecting on her progress, Steph shared, “I feel amazed with myself”.**
This breakthrough is not just a personal victory, but a testament to the life-changing impact of Hammersley Homes’ Outreach Programme. It exemplifies how compassionate, consistent support can empower individuals to overcome immense barriers and embrace new opportunities.
## **Measuring** our impact
Thanks to our grants and donors, we were able to onboard three new outreach workers, reaching 104 individuals - a record number for our Outreach Programme since its inception. In 2024, our amazing Outreach team provided 1,872 hours of direct support through our home visits, telephone calls, and group support sessions.
To measure engagement and success, we conduct satisfaction surveys and use the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS). Many beneficiaries reported enhanced confidence and increased social engagement, with our Outreach service playing a vital role in reducing feelings of isolation. Feedback from our Members indicates that the majority of service users experienced a marked reduction in isolation, underscoring the communitybuilding aspect of the service. It is encouraging that the majority of respondents reported significant positive changes in their mental health and overall wellbeing.
Our most recent data from the final quarter of 2024 is highly encouraging:
- **87% were "extremely satisfied" with our support.**
- **82% felt Hammersley Homes had a “very positive” impact on their wellbeing.**
- **86% reported "very positive" relationships with the Outreach Support team.**
- **86% were “extremely satisfied” with how Hammersley Homes has responded to their concerns regarding health and wellbeing.**
These statistics, alongside testimonials from beneficiaries, indicate that our services are making a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Furthermore, the feedback we collect from referrers shows the noticeable benefit of being able to refer to a service such as ours, and they believe that the quick-start and continuous nature of our service is instrumental in preventing escalation into crisis, as well as allowing them to help more patients knowing that Hammersley Homes is there to provide ongoing support.
## **Grants and** donations
We are immensely grateful to the following organisations and charitable trusts whose funding has been instrumental in driving our growth. Each of these funders plays a critical role in sustaining our services and ensuring we can continue to support those who need us most:
**National Lottery Community Fund Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Fund Vivid Housing Association Charles Burnett Memorial Fund New Forest District Council Postcode Society Trust**
**National Lottery Awards for All Bonhomie United Charity Society - The Charlotte Bonham Carter Grant The Grace Trust Aurelia Foundation Dischma Trust William Brake Foundation**
## **Events and** community
In the past year, we have hosted and participated in incredible events that have raised both funds and awareness:
**New Forest Show**
- **Rotary Golf Fundraiser & Auction**
- **Love Your Charity Event**
- **Autumn Walk & Cycling Day**
- **Railway Inn Rootsenany NYE Charity Event**
## **Growing through** partnerships
We know that collaboration is key to success. Our partnerships with local universities and organisations allow us to expand our reach and develop new initiatives:
## **University of Southampton Internship**
- **Programme** – Student Interns provided assistance in organising our Autumn Walk and preparing a business plan for our supported housing project.
- **Brighterway** – We are preparing for an exhilarating abseil challenge event in 2025. We are excited about our growing collaboration with Brighterway, another local charity who we are working closely with to improve mental health in our community. Together we are launching an exhilarating abseil challenge event, bringing the community together for a thrilling initiative that supports our work, raises funds and increases awareness.
- **Secure Inheritance** – Providing free will-writing services to support our cause.
- **Christmas Package Donations** – Thanks to generous donations from Lush, Waitrose, and Otter Garden Centre, we delivered joy and essential gifts to those in need.
With each new grant, partnership, and community event, we move closer to our vision of providing lifelong support to adults with mental health challenges. The momentum is building, and we can’t wait to see what the next year brings!
**Looking ahead:** vision for 2025
We currently support over 100 Outreach Members and plan to grow this by 75 Members a year over the next three years. The demand for our Outreach Programme continues to grow, with 18 individuals currently on our waiting list.
There are 10,000 people in Hampshire with a registered diagnosis of a Serious Mental Illness, and the regularity of referrals we receive to our service is evidence of the need for this ongoing support.
In the coming year, we are committed to:
As we continue to grow, we have bold plans to enhance our impact and reach even more people in need. Our Outreach Programme is expanding with the hiring of two new Outreach Home Visitors, ensuring we can support even more individuals. Our fundraising efforts are gaining momentum, with more engagement events and donor opportunities planned to secure vital resources for our mission. We are also scaling up our services, offering more group sessions and activities aimed at improving mental wellbeing and increasing community engagement and connection. The future is bright, and we are excited for what is to come!
- **Expanding our Outreach Programme by hiring two additional Outreach Home Visitors to support more individuals in areas with the highest demand.**
- **Further developing our Wellbeing Drop-ins to deepen community engagement across Hampshire.**
- **Strengthening our fundraising efforts and building our capacity to ensure long-term financial sustainability.**
- **Progressing towards our ultimate goal of establishing supported housing.**
## **A message of** gratitude
As we close the chapter on 2024, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, partners, volunteers, and supporters. Your contributions make our work possible, ensuring that people with long-term mental health challenges receive the support, dignity, and companionship they deserve.
As we set our sights on 2025, we are more determined than ever. With a passionate team of 6 Outreach staff and 20 dedicated volunteers, we are reaching further, strengthening our impact, and ensuring that more vulnerable individuals with a serious mental illness across the New Forest and Hampshire receive the support they need. The future is bright, and we are excited for what is to come.
Together, we are building a future where no one is left behind.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
With gratitude,
Sarah Hannant CEO Hammersley Homes
## **www.hammersleyhomes.org**
01590 678726 info@hammersleyhomes.org Suite 113, Lymington Town Hall, Avenue, Road, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9ZG
Registered Charity Number 1180673
Support for life for adults experiencing mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses
## **Registered Charity No: 1180673 Registered Company No: 11104068 (England & Wales)**
**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **Annual Report and Financial Statements**
**for the year ended**
**31 December 2024**
**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **INDEX TO THE ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|Charity Reference and Administrative Details|2|
|Trustees’ Annual Report
(incorporating Director’s Report)|3 – 14|
|Independent Examiners’ Report|15|
|Statement of Financial Activities
(incorporating Income & Expenditure Account)|16|
|Balance Sheet|17|
|Notes to the Accounts|18 - 25|
|Detailed Income & Expenditure Account|26|
**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **CHARITY REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|**Charity Name:**|Hammersley Homes|Hammersley Homes|
|---|---|---|
|**Charity Registration Number:**|1180673||
|**Company Registration Number:**|11104068 (England & Wales)||
|**Registered Office:**|92 Gladstone Street||
||Winsford||
||Cheshire||
||CW7 4AZ||
|**Operating address:**|Suite 113, Lymington Town Hall||
||Avenue Road||
||Lymington||
||Hampshire||
||SO41 9ZG||
|**Trustees/Directors:**|The directors of the|charitable company are also its trustees|
||for the purpose of charitable law. The trustees who have||
||served during the year and since the year end are as follows:||
||Ms C L Hallett||
||Ms L A Grant||
||J F G North|Resigned 24/03/2024|
||Ms S A Gray||
||Mr R Rayner|Appointed 01/02/2024|
||Mr D A Harrison||
||Dr M J Lewis||
||Ms J Stafford||
||All the Trustees are also members of the charity||
|**Independent Examiners:**|Stephanie Beeston-Clarke FCCA||
||Beeston-Clarke Accountants||
||_Chartered Certified Accountants_||
||92 Gladstone Street||
||Winsford||
||Cheshire||
||CW7 4AZ||
|**Bankers:**|National Westminster Bank Plc||
||38 High Street||
||Lymington||
||Hampshire||
||SO41 9SY||
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT**
## (Incorporating Director’s Report)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
The trustees present their report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS102) in preparing the annual financial statements of the charity.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019 (second edition).
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
The organization is a charitable company limited by guarantee, without a share capital. It was incorporated on 8 December 2017 and received charitable status on 13 November 2018. The company’s governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association which establish the objects and powers of the charitable company.
In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 while they are a member or within one year after they cease to be a member.
Appointment and termination of membership is governed by the articles of association of the charity dated 8 December 2017 and amended by special resolution on 15 June 2021, 28 September 2021, and 9 December 2022.
The minimum number of directors/trustees shall be two. There is no maximum.
## **Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees**
Trustees are recruited either through personal recommendation or by advertising on Reach Volunteering. All new Trustees receive a copy of the governing document and undertake Trustee training on their responsibilities.
## **Risk Management**
The Trustees have reviewed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Significant external risks to income are reviewed every six months to ensure that sufficient funds are in place. Internal risks are reviewed and minimised by the Trustees, by the implementation of procedures.
## **Data Protection**
Our policies and procedures are written to comply with the GDPR regulations, to ensure safe handling and use of personal data, within the organisation, and are updated at least on an annual basis, or more regularly if necessary.
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A company Limited by Guarantee)
**TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT** (Incorporating Director’s Report)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
The principal objectives of the charity continue to be:
The relief of persons suffering from a mental illness by the provision of:
- Accommodation and care; and/or
- Day centres and activities; and/or
- Home support visits
## We aim to:
- raise awareness of debilitating mental illnesses and their effects on sufferers, their families, and the community at large; especially the inadequate provision of care and support and the terrible consequences of this; and
- offer accommodation, activities, and companionship to support this vulnerable group and enrich their lives with compassion and kindness, beyond the current scope of temporary housing. This will ultimately reduce the financial pressure on the Police, our Prisons, the Mental Health Trusts and the Housing Associations.
There are too many people in prison having committed crimes due to a psychotic episode, effectively being punished for having an illness; too many revolving door patients on mental health wards; too many aging carers with grown up children still living with them, worrying about what would happen to their loved ones when they die.
By raising awareness of our charity, and our aims, we can implement our plans to provide some solutions to these problems. To do this we are working to raise funds for our project.
## **OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES**
|Vision|Mission|Values|
|---|---|---|
|To reduce crisis point being
reached, through the provision
of**friendship, safety, security**
**and comfort - FOR LIFE**to
vulnerable adults with a history
of enduring mental health
problems – a sector that has, for
decades, been under funded
and ignored by the authorities.|To provide long-term support
for this vulnerable sector,
through our**Outreach**
**Programme, Supported**
**Homes for Life,**and**Day**
**Centres –**where our clients and
residents can live as
independently as suits them,
but with friendship and ongoing
support|We are**committed**to providing
support for life for this
vulnerable group
We are**resolved**to reduce crisis
point being reached, so those
with mental ill-health don’t end
up in prison or repeatedly on
mental health wards.
We are**passionate**about what
we plan to do, and not afraid to
challenge in order to improve
the lives of the vulnerable
people we support.
We value**diversity**and are
committed to everyone having
the same opportunity to access
our services
We treat people with**Care**and
**Compassion.**|
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT**
(Incorporating Director’s Report)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER**
2024 has been another exciting year for Hammersley Homes – and it’s been so great to see what terrific progress the charity has made.
Sarah Hannant, our CEO, started working with us in November 2023, and has driven the charity forward in ways we could not have dreamed of! She’s smartened up our policies and procedures, put really good systems and strategies in place and employed some wonderful new staff. Through the year, I’ve handed over the reins over to Sarah - she’s taken loads off my plate and it’s been heaven for me! And she’s so efficient, she’s done so much that I never got around to. Sarah is an enormous asset to the charity and I hope she’ll be with us for a long time.
When I started up this charity in 2018, I knew it was going to be a huge challenge and a lot of work, but I didn’t realise that it was going to take up ALL my time! But SO worth it … it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience from day one, and seeing the difference that our service makes to some vulnerable lives, has been truly wonderful. Building relationships with NHS Mental Health Teams and other agencies who refer our Outreach Members to us has been vital, and we continue to grow and develop our partnerships to receive ever-increasing numbers of referrals – this says a lot about how valuable our service is and how needed it is.
But none of this would have been possible without all our supporters, donors, volunteers, staff, patrons and trustees – they are all vital to us, and immensely valued. We continue to grow and develop our networks, our work and our services – but in order to be able to do this, we need the continued support of all those who collaborate with us to provide ongoing support to some of the hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people who live with enduring mental ill-health – and we want to support so many more of them.
Thank you for your help, your support, your donations, your suggestions, your ideas …. Please keep them coming!
Louise Hallett
## **ABOUT HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
Hammersley Homes is dedicated to providing long-term support to adults suffering from enduring mental health challenges. Our Outreach Programme aims to combat isolation, enhance well-being, and promote independence by offering practical and emotional assistance. In 2024, we expanded our reach, strengthened our services, and continued making a tangible difference in the lives of those we support.
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT**
(Incorporating Director’s Report)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE**
## **2024 at a Glance**
- Total People Supported: 104
- Active Outreach Members: 86
- Hours of Support Provided: 1,872
- Outreach Volunteers: 26
- Employees: 9
- Trustees: 7
## **Hammersley Homes 2024 Timeline**
## **January**
- Bruce & Vicky joined the team, thanks to the National Lottery Grant we were able to expand our services to two more locations in Hampshire
## **February**
- James joined as our Outreach Programme Manager
- **Love Your Charity Event** – A fantastic event connecting local charities with local companies.
## **March**
- **NFDC** – £4,000 from New Forest District Council for Outreach services
- **University of Southampton Internship** – Welcomed De Zhou to work on our Housing Business Plan Project
## **April**
- Josh joined as a volunteer office administrator.
- Heather celebrated her first full year with us, and she has done some amazing work supporting our members.
- **National Lottery Community Fund** – We received the second year of National Lottery funding for Outreach
## **May**
- Hannah joined the team as our new finance manager.
## **June**
- **Fundraising success** – Lord Wandsworth College Retirement Fundraiser, with thanks to Steve and Sarah Badger.
## **July**
- **Major Grant Awarded** – HIOW / Charles Burnett awarded £10,000 over two years for Outreach.
- **New Forest Show** – A fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and connect with the community.
## **August**
- August was a period of consolidation as we prepared for a busy Autumn of fundraising!
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT** (Incorporating Director’s Report) **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** (continued)
## **September**
- **Rotary Golf Event** – Funds raised from their auction to support our work
- **Autumn Walk & Cycling Day** – A wonderful outdoor event supporting mental well-being
- **Outreach Activities** – Included a Pedall cycling day and the Rona Sailing Project.
## **October**
- Ian joined the team as an Outreach Home Visitor, expanding our services across Hampshire.
## **November**
- **New Funding Wins** – Grants from Postcode Society Trust and National Lottery Awards for All.
- **Service Expansion** – We launched two new Wellbeing Drop-ins in Netley Marsh and Ringwood.
## **December**
- Jen joined as Assistant to the CEO
- **The Funding Network event** – A great opportunity to raise awareness and funds.
- **Big Give Campaign** – Rallying supporters for vital year-end fundraising.
- **Spreading Holiday Cheer** – We delivered Christmas packages to our members.
- **Rootsenany at Railway Inn** – A fantastic NYE charity event raising funds and awareness.
## **Outreach Programme**
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In 2021, we supported 20 Members. By 2022, demand surged, and we stepped up - expanding our outreach by 65% to reach 33 people. But that was just the beginning. In 2023, thanks to an incredible grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, we saw a remarkable 127% increase, supporting 75 Members. And in 2024, we reached another milestone, with 104 Members being supported by the programme!
At Hammersley Homes, we are not just growing - we are transforming lives. Over the past four years, our Outreach Programme has expanded at an incredible pace, reaching more individuals with long-term mental health conditions than ever before.
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT**
(Incorporating Director’s Report)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** (continued)
## **Outreach Programme** (continued)
These numbers are not just statistics; they represent real people whose lives have been improved through our support. This incredible momentum has been made possible by strategic investment in staffing, volunteer recruitment, and securing essential funding. Our ability to expand, despite the mounting challenges in the mental health sector, underscores our unwavering commitment to those who need us most.
## **From Our Outreach Manager**
In 2024, we continued to expand our Outreach Services, strengthening our capacity and extending the support we provide. We welcomed 3 new support workers and extended the hours of our administrative assistant to better serve our members. Beyond our regular home visits and remote support, we have enhanced our programme with group activities and events, organised both independently and in collaboration with local organisations such as Rona Sailing, Pedall Cycling, and New Forest National Parks. These initiatives provide meaningful social interactions and personal development opportunities for our members.
A major milestone was the launch of two Wellbeing Drop-ins in Ringwood and Netley Marsh, offering a welcoming space for engagement and additional weekly interactions for both members and those on the waiting list. A notable addition this year was the PenPal Project, allowing members to exchange letters with volunteers, fostering connections and reducing isolation.
These expansions reflect our commitment to growing in ways that directly benefit those we serve, and we are eager to build upon these successes in 2025.
## **Testimonials & Case Studies**
Our members' voices highlight the real impact of Hammersley Homes’ work:
## **From Our Members:**
_"Having someone around has improved my mental health and made me feel stronger as a person. I feel like I have the confidence to go out and do things."_
_“Hammersley Homes has taught me ‘don’t give up on yourself’. Having a support worker helps a lot to ground you and keep you focussed on your future.”_
_"I couldn’t be any happier. I look forward to the visits every two weeks. It really helps with my mental health, and I don’t need to see my mental health worker anymore."_
_“It’s nice to have a stable point of contact when I need it. The exposure I have had has made me much more confident. Heather is a lovely, friendly person.”_
_“We always go somewhere different so I’m seeing different people all the time. I’ve built a relationship with Vicky and get to see her on a regular basis. I’m really pleased that I was referred to Hammersley Homes.”_
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT**
(Incorporating Director’s Report)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** (continued)
## **Testimonials & Case Studies** (continued)
## **From Family and Carers:**
_“I am so pleased that Hammersley Homes Outreach Support is providing my son with some much-needed company and social contact. Over the past couple of years, he has become almost completely isolated relying entirely on support from me which is not easy now that I am getting older. He is not the easiest of people to deal with but I am hopeful that the Volunteers will continue to support him and hope that he will gradually feel able to do more with them. He looks forward to their visits and phone calls and it gives me a short but welcome break.”_
## **From a Volunteer:**
_“I have lived with mental illness in my family all my life, that’s why I volunteered to help others who live with these conditions. Having this close contact with other sufferers has had a huge impact on my understanding of these conditions and changed the way I communicate with and respond to my own relation; it’s made a big difference and our relationship has improved enormously as a consequence. I’m so grateful for this opportunity, it’s taught me so much.”_
## **From a Referring Agency:**
_“I refer as I know that the service has already made a difference to people that I have referred, and I know that it is a friendly, safe and well-run service. For those with long term mental health conditions, getting support from other services like Adult Services and CMHT is getting harder and harder to access, with long waiting lists, so knowing that support can start quickly after a referral makes a huge difference to many and can prevent a situation escalating into crisis.”_
## **Case Study: Breaking 17 Years of Isolation**
For 17 long years, Steph lived in isolation, unable to leave her home alone. The world outside felt overwhelming, and every attempt to step beyond her front door was met with fear and uncertainty. But in September, everything changed.
With the gentle encouragement and tailored support of her outreach worker, Vicky, Steph took a bold and life-changing step — she left her house on her own for the first time in nearly two decades.
Feeling motivated by a desire to be a part of her local community, Steph applied to a local charity and began volunteering. Now, she takes calls in their office one or two mornings a week, contributing her time and skills to help others while reclaiming her confidence.
To prepare for this monumental change, Vicky worked closely with Steph, introducing sensory techniques and grounding exercises using a scented smelling pot. These small yet significant strategies helped Steph manage her anxiety and build the courage to take this step.
Reflecting on her progress, Steph shared, _"I feel amazed with myself."_
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT**
(Incorporating Director’s Report)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** (continued)
## **Testimonials & Case Studies** (continued)
## **Case Study: Breaking 17 Years of Isolation** (continued)
This breakthrough is not just a personal victory, but a testament to the life-changing impact of Hammersley Homes’ Outreach Programme. It exemplifies how compassionate, consistent support can empower individuals to overcome immense barriers and embrace new opportunities.
## **Measuring Our Impact**
Thanks to our grants and donors, we were able to onboard three new outreach workers, reaching 104 individuals - a record number for our Outreach Programme since its inception. In 2024, our amazing Outreach team provided 1,872 hours of direct support through our home visits, telephone calls, and group support sessions.
To measure engagement and success, we conduct satisfaction surveys and use the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS). Many beneficiaries reported enhanced confidence and increased social engagement, with our Outreach service playing a vital role in reducing feelings of isolation.
Feedback from our Members indicates that the majority of service users experienced a marked reduction in isolation, underscoring the community-building aspect of the service. It is encouraging that the majority of respondents reported significant positive changes in their mental health and overall wellbeing.
Our most recent data from the final quarter of 2024 is highly encouraging:
- 87% were "extremely satisfied" with our support.
- 82% felt Hammersley Homes had a “very positive” impact on their wellbeing.
- 86% reported "very positive" relationships with the Outreach Support team.
- 86% were “extremely satisfied” with how Hammersley Homes has responded to their concerns regarding health and wellbeing.
These statistics, alongside testimonials from beneficiaries, indicate that our services are making a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Furthermore, the feedback we collect from referrers shows the noticeable benefit of being able to refer to a service such as ours, and they believe that the quick-start and continuous nature of our service is instrumental in preventing escalation into crisis, as well as allowing them to help more patients knowing that Hammersley Homes is there to provide ongoing support.
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT**
(Incorporating Director’s Report)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** (continued)
## **Grants & Donations**
We are immensely grateful to the following organisations and charitable trusts whose funding has been instrumental in driving our growth. Each of these funders plays a critical role in sustaining our services and ensuring we can continue to support those who need us most:
- **National Lottery Community Fund**
- **Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Fund**
- **Vivid Housing Association**
- **Charles Burnett Memorial Fund**
- **New Forest District Council**
- **Postcode Society Trust**
- **National Lottery Awards for All**
- **Bonhomie United Charity Society - The Charlotte Bonham Carter Grant**
- **The Grace Trust**
- **Aurelia Foundation**
- **Dischma Trust**
- **William Brake Foundation**
## **Events & Community**
In the past year, we have hosted and participated in incredible events that have raised both funds and awareness:
- **New Forest Show**
- **Rotary Golf Fundraiser & Auction**
- **Love Your Charity Event**
- **Autumn Walk & Cycling Day**
- **Railway Inn Rootsenany NYE Charity Event**
## **Growing Through Partnerships**
We know that collaboration is key to success. Our partnerships with local universities and organisations allow us to expand our reach and develop new initiatives:
- **University of Southampton Internship Programme** – Student Interns provided assistance in organising our Autumn Walk and preparing a business plan for our supported housing project.
- **Brighterway** – We are preparing for an exhilarating abseil challenge event in 2025.
- **Secure Inheritance** – Providing free will-writing services to support our cause.
- **Christmas Package Donations** – Thanks to generous donations from Lush, Waitrose, and Otter Garden Centre, we delivered joy and essential gifts to those in need.
With each new grant, partnership, and community event, we move closer to our vision of providing lifelong support to adults with mental health challenges. The momentum is building, and we can’t wait to see what the next year brings!
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT**
(Incorporating Director’s Report)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **Looking Ahead: Our Vision for 2025**
We currently support over 100 Outreach Members and plan to grow this by 75 Members a year over the next three years. The demand for our Outreach Programme continues to grow, with 18 individuals currently on our waiting list.
There are 10,000 people in Hampshire with a registered diagnosis of a Serious Mental Illness, and the regularity of referrals we receive to our service is evidence of the need for this ongoing support.
In the coming year, we are committed to:
- Expanding our Outreach Programme by hiring two additional Outreach Home Visitors to support more individuals in areas with the highest demand.
- Further developing our Wellbeing Drop-ins to deepen community engagement across Hampshire.
- Strengthening our fundraising efforts and building our capacity to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
- Progressing towards our ultimate goal of establishing supported housing.
As we continue to grow, we have bold plans to enhance our impact and reach even more people in need. Our Outreach Programme is expanding with the hiring of two new Outreach Home Visitors, ensuring we can support even more individuals. Our fundraising efforts are gaining momentum, with more engagement events and donor opportunities planned to secure vital resources for our mission. We are also scaling up our services, offering more group sessions and activities aimed at improving mental wellbeing and increasing community engagement and connection. We are excited about our growing collaboration with Brighterway, another local charity who we are working closely with to improve mental health in our community. Together we are launching an exhilarating abseil challenge event, bringing the community together for a thrilling initiative that supports our work, raises funds and increases awareness. The future is bright, and we are excited for what is to come!
## **A Message of Gratitude**
As we close the chapter on 2024, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, partners, volunteers, and supporters. Your contributions make our work possible, ensuring that people with long-term mental health challenges receive the support, dignity, and companionship they deserve.
As we set our sights on 2025, we are more determined than ever. With a passionate team of 6 Outreach staff and 20 dedicated volunteers, we are reaching further, strengthening our impact, and ensuring that more vulnerable individuals with a serious mental illness across the New Forest and Hampshire receive the support they need. The future is bright, and we are excited for what is to come.
Together, we are building a future where no one is left behind.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
With gratitude **Sarah Hannant** CEO Hammersley Homes
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT**
(Incorporating Director’s Report) **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **Public benefit**
In setting our objectives and planning our activities, the Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a Charity (PB2)'.
## **Financial position**
The Trustees consider the financial performance by the charity during the year to 31 December 2024 to have been broadly similar to the previous year due to the receipt of a number of generous grants and donations.
The Statement of Financial Activities shows overall incoming resources of £240,923 (2023: £142,888), overall expenditure of £238,060 (2023: £153,053), with total Unrestricted Funds at the year-end of £110,042 (2023: £89,788) and Restricted Funds of £10,809 (2023: £28,199).
## **Reserves policy**
The Trustees have considered our reserves policy, which is to hold free reserves to cover 6 months expenditure in order to meet day to day operational needs for both the Outreach project and, in time, the running of our homes. At then end of 2024 our total reserves were £120,851 which is in line with our reserves policy. Our stated objective of purchasing properties requires that we allow the level of reserves to be increased until sufficient funds are available for the purchase of those properties.
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A company Limited by Guarantee)
**TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT** (Incorporating Director’s Report)
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT**
The Trustees, who are also directors of the charity are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charitable company for the year.
In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102);
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities 2019 (FRS 102) and in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by the Trustees/Directors on 26[th] March 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Richard Rayner (Mar 26, 2025 22:06 GMT)
_______________________
Mr R Rayner Trustee/Director
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A company Limited by Guarantee)
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
We report the trustees on our examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 16 to 26.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act").
Having satisfied ourselves that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, we report in respect of our examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the 2011 Act"). In carrying out our examination, we have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
## **Independent Examiner’s Statement**
We have completed our examination. We can confirm that no matters have come to our attention in connection with the examination giving us cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a "true and fair view" which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by Charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Stephanie Beeston-Clarke (Mar 27, 2025 10:18 GMT)
Stephanie J Beeston-Clarke FCCA Beeston-Clarke Accountants Ltd _Chartered Certified Accountants_ 92 Gladstone Street Winsford Cheshire CW7 4AZ Dated: 26[th] March 2025
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## **HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **(Incorporating Income and Expenditure Account)**
|Note
**INCOME**
Donations & gift aid
3
Other trading activities
5
**Income from Charitable Activities**
Charitable activities
4 & 6
**Income from Investments**
Bank interest
7
**_Total Incoming Resources_**
**Expenditure on:**
Fundraising
9
Charitable activities
10
**_Total Expenditure_**
Transfer between funds
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
**Net income / expenditure before**
**transfers**
Total funds brought forward at
31 December 2023
**Total funds carried forward at**
**31 December 2024**|Note
**INCOME**
Donations & gift aid
3
Other trading activities
5
**Income from Charitable Activities**
Charitable activities
4 & 6
**Income from Investments**
Bank interest
7
**_Total Incoming Resources_**
**Expenditure on:**
Fundraising
9
Charitable activities
10
**_Total Expenditure_**
Transfer between funds
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
**Net income / expenditure before**
**transfers**
Total funds brought forward at
31 December 2023
**Total funds carried forward at**
**31 December 2024**|**2024**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**29,085**
**18,139**
**35,370**
**1,444**|**2024**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**29,085**
**18,139**
**35,370**
**1,444**|**2024**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**-**
**-**
**156,886**
**-**|**2024**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**-**
**-**
**156,886**
**-**|**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**29,085**
**18,139**
**192,256**
**1,444**|2023
Unrestricted
Funds
18,740
736
22,835
1,430|2023
Unrestricted
Funds
18,740
736
22,835
1,430|2023
Restricted
Funds
-
-
99,147
-|2023
Restricted
Funds
-
-
99,147
-|2023
Total
Funds
18,740
736
121,982
1,430|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||||||||||
||||**84,037**||**156,886**|**240,923**||43,741||99,147
|142,888|
||||**2,019**
**61,763**||**-**
**174,277**|**2,019**
**236,040**||926
63,078||2,467
86,582
|3,393
149,660|
||||**63,783**||**174,277**|**238,060**||64,004||89,049
|153,053|
||||**20,254**||**(17,391)**|**2,863**||(20,262)||10,097|(10,165)|
||||**-**||**-**|**-**||(86)||86|-|
||||**20,254**
**89,788**||**(17,391)**
**28,200**|**2,863**
**117,988**||(20,349)
110,137||10,183
18,016
|(10,165)
128,153|
||||**110,042**||**10,809**|**120,851**||89,788||28,200
|117,988|
All figures relate to continuing operations.
There were no recognised gains or losses for the current or previous period other than as stated above. The movement in funds is due to the net incoming resources for the year.
The notes attached on pages 18 to 26 form an integral part of these accounts
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **Company Number 11104068 (England and Wales)**
|**Note**
**£**
**£**
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible
13
**-**
**-**
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors and prepayments
14
**9,831**
Cash at bank and in hand
**117,347**
**127,178**
**CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year**
15
**6,327**
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**120,851**
**NET ASSETS**
**120,851**
**FUNDS**
Unrestricted
17
**110,043**
Restricted
17
**10,809**
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**120,851**
**2024**|£
£
1,768
1,768
8,152
112,011
120,163
3,943
116,220
**117,988**
89,788
28,199
**117,988**
2023|£
£
1,768
1,768
8,152
112,011
120,163
3,943
116,220
**117,988**
89,788
28,199
**117,988**
2023|
|---|---|---|
|||116,220|
||||
|||**117,988**|
|||89,788
28,199|
|||**117,988**|
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2016.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:
- a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
- b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company as at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to charitable company.
These financial statements have been approved in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.
Approved by the Trustees/Directors on 26th March 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Richard Rayner (Mar 26, 2025 22:06 GMT)
Mr R Rayner Trustee
The notes attached on pages 18 to 26 form an integral part of these accounts
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **1 Accounting Policies**
## **1 Summary of significant accounting policies**
## **a General information and basis of preparation**
Hammersley Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales and also a company limited by guarantee. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the Charity. The registered office address is shown on page 2 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are detailed on page 3 of these financial statements.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value where considered necessary. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest pound.
## **b Funds**
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
## **c Income recognition**
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity is legally entitled to the funds after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and that it is probable that the income will be received.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.
Donated facilities and donated services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **1 Accounting Policies** (continued)
- **1 Summary of significant accounting policies** (continued)
## **c Income recognition** (continued)
No amount of time is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with SORP FRS (102). Further detail is given in the Trustees Annual Report.
Where practicable, gifts in kind donated for distribution to the beneficiaries of the charity are included in stock and donations in the financial statements upon receipt. If it is impracticable to assess the fair value at receipt or if the costs to undertake such a valuation outweigh any benefits then the fair value is recognised as a component of donations when it is distributed and an equivalent amount recognised as charitable expenditure.
Fixed assets donated gifts are recognised as income when receivable and are included at fair value. The income is not deferred over the life of the asset.
For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion, legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed on these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed.
Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred.
Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as interest. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method. Any dividend and rent income is recognised as the charity's right to receive payment is established.
## **d Expenditure recognition**
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:
- Cost of raising funds - Expenditure on charitable activities - Other expenditure represents those items not falling into the above categories.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which the expenditure arose.
Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs, governance costs and administrative costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity.
The basis for apportionment is consistently applied and proportionate to the circumstances is:
Staffing Time spent in connection with a particular activity Premises costs Floor area occupied by a particular activity Non-specific support Usage of resources, in terms of time taken, capacity costs used, requests made or other measures
Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities.
The analysis of these costs is in included in note 9.
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **1 Accounting Policies** (continued)
## **1 Summary of significant accounting policies** (continued)
## **e Tangible fixed assets**
Tangible fixed assets are measured at their original cost value, or if donated, as described above. Cost includes all costs expended in bringing the asset into its intended working condition.
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets to their anticipated residual value over their estimated useful lives:
Computer equipment
- 33.33% straight line
## **f Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year**
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
## **g Provisions**
Provisions are recognised when the charity has an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, It is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount can be reliably estimated.
## **h Leases**
Rentals payable or receivable under operating leases are charged to the SoFA on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
## **i Taxation**
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
## **j Going concern**
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
|**2 Net Income / (Expenditure) for the year**
This is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
Accountancy fees - Independent Examination
Accountancy fees - other services|**2024**
**£**
1,768
1,560
1,932
5,260|2023|
|---|---|---|
|||£
2,161
1,500
909|
|||4,570|
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|**Donations & gift aid**
Donations
Gift aid
Donations in kind
**Other charitable activities**
Income from service users|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**24,724**
**-**
**24,724**
**4,233**
**-**
**4,233**
**128**
**-**
**128**
**29,085**
**-**
**29,085**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**7,370**
**-**
**7,370**
**7,370**
**-**
**7,370**
**2024**
**£**
**2024**
**£**|2023|
|---|---|---|
|||Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
£|
|||15,693
-
15,693
3,047
-
3,047
-
-
-|
|||18,740
-
18,740|
|||2023|
|||Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
£|
|||930
-
930|
|||930
-
930|
## **3 Donations & gift aid**
## **4 Other charitable activities**
## **5 Other trading activities**
|**5 Other trading activities**
Fundraising
Sale of items purchased/donated
**6 Grant income**
Age Unlimited
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Association
Jo Li Trust
Lottery Awards for All
New Forest District Council
National Lottery Community Fund
Aurelia Foundation
HCC Barry Dunning (Rona Sailing)
Lymington Rotary
National Lottery Outreach Funding
Southampton University
Grace Trust
John Lewis
Redman Whit
Lady More Trust
The Big Give
Music Sales Charitable Trust
Bonhomie United Charity Society
William Brake Foundation
Postcode Society Trust
Dischma Trust
The Charlotte Bonham Carter Grant|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**16,519**
**-**
**16,519**
**1,620**
**-**
**1,620**
**18,139**
**-**
**18,139**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**7,000**
**7,000**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**20,000**
**20,000**
**-**
**4,200**
**4,200**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**5,000**
**5,000**
**-**
**1,000**
**1,000**
**-**
**200**
**200**
**-**
**109,686**
**109,686**
**-**
**4,800**
**4,800**
**-**
**2,000**
**2,000**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**1,000**
**-**
**1,000**
**25,000**
**-**
**25,000**
**2,000**
**-**
**2,000**
**-**
**3,000**
**3,000**
**28,000**
**156,886**
**184,886**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
**2024**|2023|
|---|---|---|
|||Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
£|
|||4
-
4
732
-
732|
|||736
-
736|
|||2023|
|||Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
£|
|||-
13,000
13,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,000
5,000
-
75,620
75,620
-
4,000
4,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
527
527
1,000
-
1,000
5,000
-
5,000
11,405
-
11,405
1,000
-
1,000
500
-
500
-
1,000
1,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,000
-
3,000|
|||21,905
99,147
121,052|
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
- **7 Bank interest**
|**7**
**Bank interest**
Bank interest received
**8**
**Staff costs**
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
Average monthly number of employees during the year
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
**9**
**Fundraising Costs**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**425**
**-**
**425**
**1,595**
**-**
**1,595**
**2,019**
**-**
**2,019**
Direct fundraising costs
**2024**
**£**
Purchases|**7**
**Bank interest**
Bank interest received
**8**
**Staff costs**
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
Average monthly number of employees during the year
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
**9**
**Fundraising Costs**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**425**
**-**
**425**
**1,595**
**-**
**1,595**
**2,019**
**-**
**2,019**
Direct fundraising costs
**2024**
**£**
Purchases||**2024**
2023|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**£**
£
**1,444**
1,430|
||||**2024**
2023|
||||**£**
£
**162,283**
90,425
**4,720**
-
**2,678**
1,233|
||||**169,681**
91,659|
||||**2024**
2023|
||||**9**
7
2023|
||**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**£**|Unrestricted|Restricted
Total
£|
||**425**
**-**
**425**
**1,595**
**-**
**1,595**|131
794|
-
131
2,467
3,262|
||**2,019**
**-**
**2,019**|926|
2,467
3,393|
## **10 Analysis of Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
|**Analysis of Expenditure on Charitable Activities**||
|---|---|
|**Unrestricted funds**
Outreach
**Total unrestricted expenditure**
_2023 analysis_
**Restricted funds**
Outreach
**Total restricted expenditure**
_2023 analysis_
Fundraising
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total resources expended**
_2023 analysis_|**Activities**
**undertaken**
**directly**
**Governance**
**& support**
**costs**
(note 12)
**Total**
**2024**
Total
2023|
||**£**
**£**
**£**
£
**464**
**61,300**
**61,763**
63,078|
||**464**
**61,300**
**61,763**
63,078|
||_15,909_
_47,169_
_63,078_
**122,444**
**51,833**
**174,277**
86,582|
||**122,444**
**51,833**
**174,277**
86,582|
||_86,582_
_-_
_86,582_
**2,019**
**-**
**2,019**
926
**-**
**-**
**-**
2,467|
||**124,927**
**113,133**
**238,060**
153,053|
||_64,004_
_89,049_
_153,053_|
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|**11 Support Costs**
Rent & rates
Repairs & maintenance
Salaries & pensions
Recruitment
Computer equipment
Computer software & maintenance
Office Equipment
Insurance
PR & marketing
Telephone & broadband
Training
Travel & subsistence
Stationery, postage & printing
Subscriptions
Website & database
Consultancy
HR
Bookkeeping & Payroll
Bank Charges
Sundries
Depreciation of fixed assets
Governance
(note 12)
_2023 analysis_
**12 Governance Costs**
Independent examiners fee
Legal fees
**13 Tangible Fixed Assets**
**Cost:**
As 1 January 2024
Additions
As at 31 December 2024
**Depreciation:**
As 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
As at 31 December 2024
**Net Book Value:**
As 1 January 2024
As at 31 December 2024|**Unrestricted**
**funds**||**Restricted**
**funds**|**Restricted**
**funds**||2023|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**£**
6,919
326
18,922
101
200
5,687
-
2,275
4,058
1,387
760
3,621
1,186
2,605
2,488
2,010
2,583
1,932
452
310
1,768
1,710|||**£**
-
-
50,230
-
1,184
180
-
-
-
239
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-||£
7,212
176
7,268
98
1,093
5,977
217
960
718
2,374
15
1,323
465
2,011
1,967
7,292
2,368
1,565
288
-
2,161
1,622|
||61,300|||51,833||47,169|
||_47,169_|||_-_
**2024**||_47,169_
2023|
|||||**£**
1,560
150||£
1,500
122|
|||||1,710||1,622|
||||Plant &
Machinery
£
9,021
-|||**Total**
£
9,021
-|
||||9,021|||9,021|
||||7,254
1,767|||7,254
1,767|
||||9,021|||9,021|
||||1,767|||1,767|
||||**-**|||**-**|
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
**14 Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year**
||||
|---|---|---|
|**14 Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Prepayments
Trade Debtors
Other debtors
**15 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income|**2024**|2023|
||**£**
9,544
30
257|£
5,652
-
2,500|
||9,831|8,152|
||**2024**|2023|
||**£**
1,713
2,542
295
1,778|£
1,265
640
-
2,038|
||6,327|3,943|
## **16 Related Party Transactions**
## **Remuneration:**
During the year ended 31 December 2024 none of the trustees received remuneration for their role as a trustee. In the year ended 31 December 2023 Miss C L Hallett stepped back from the board of trustees to undertake the role of interim CEO and was paid remuneration of £7,292 for the CEO role.
## **Reimbursed expenses:**
Trustees' expenses in relation to their role as trustee of £3,393 (2023: £2,967) were paid to Miss C L Hallett.
## **Other related party transactions:**
During the year the charity received donations, in aggregate, from Trustees and related parties of £549 (2023: £27) with no conditions attached.
## **17 Funds analysis**
Age Unlimited - a grant relating to staff costs for the Outreach programme.
Hampshire County Council - a grant to contribute towards the cost of moving premises.
Lymington & Pennington Town Council - a grant for the Outreach project.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Association - a grant to provide funding for the Outreach Programme.
Jo Li Trust - this grant was to fund the cost of making a short promotional film.
National Lottery Awards for All - a grant providing funding for staff costs.
New Forest District Council - this grant has funding Outreach staff costs.
Aurelia Foundation - a grant provided for Outreach activities for members.
John Lewis - this grant will be used for the Outreach Hardship Fund.
William Brake Foundation - a grant for the Outreach project.
Hampshire County Council Barry Dunning - a grant to contribute towards activities for Outreach members.
Lymington Rotary - this grant was a contribution towards office refurbishment costs.
National Lottery Community Fund - this is the 2nd year of a 3 year grant to provide funding for the Outreach Programme. The grant funds 82.5% of the Outreach Programme with a requirement for the remaining 17.5% to be match funded from various other funds as they are granted over the 3 year period.
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**HAMMERSLEY HOMES** (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **17 Funds analysis** (continued)
Southampton University - provided funding for internship wage support.
William Brake Foundation - a contributing to the match funding of the National Lottery Community Fund. Grants from the Grace Trust and The Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust were provided for CEO wage support.
|**Unrestricted:**
General Fund
Capital Fund
_2023 analysis_
**Restricted:**
Age Unlimited
Hampshire County Council
Jo Li Trust
Lottery Awards for All
New Forest District Council
Aurelia Foundation
John Lewis
William Brake Foundation
HCC Barry Dunning (Rona Sailing)
Lymington Rotary
National Lottery Outreach Funding
Southampton University
Grace Trust
The Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust
_2023 analysis_
**Total funds**
**Analysis of net assets between funds**
Fixed Assets
Net current assets
_2023 analysis_
Fund balances at
31 December 2024:
Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Community Assocation
**Fund movements**|**01/01/2024**|**Incoming**
**Resources**|**Outgoing**
**Resources**|**Transfers**|**31/12/2024**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**£**
88,021
1,768|**£**
84,037
-|**£**
62,016
1,767|**£**
-
-|**£**
110,042
1|
||89,788|84,037|63,783|-|110,043|
||_110,137_
**£**
6,500
760
-
508
-
-
-
527
1,000
-
-
18,905
-
-
-|_43,741_
**£**
-
-
7,000
-
20,000
4,200
5,000
-
-
1,000
200
109,686
4,800
2,000
3,000|_64,004_
**£**
6,500
760
5,000
508
3,833
4,000
791
527
1,000
800
-
143,758
4,800
2,000
-|_(86)_
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|_89,788_
**£**
-
-
2,000
-
16,167
200
4,209
-
-
200
200
(15,167)
-
-
3,000|
||28,200|156,886|174,277|-|10,809|
||_18,016_|_99,147_|_89,049_|_86_|_28,200_|
||117,988|240,923|238,060|-|120,851|
||**Free reserves**|**Capital**
**fund**|**Restricted**
**funds**|**Total**
**2024**|Total
2023|
||-
110,043|-
-|-
10,809|-
120,851|1,768
116,220|
||110,043|-|10,809|120,851|117,988|
||_88,021_|_1,768_|_28,199_||_117,988_|
## **18 Analysis of net assets between funds**
The Capital Fund represents the net book value of the fixed assets of the charity and is not freely available for use unless the assets are sold.
## **19 Controlling Interest**
The company is controlled by the trustees / directors.
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
## **HAMMERSLEY HOMES**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|**20**
**INCOME**
Donations
Gift Aid
Grant income
Income from Service Users
Fundraising
Sales of items purchased/donated
Bank interest received
Donations in kind
**EXPENDITURE**
**Raising funds**
Items purchased for resale
Direct fundraising costs
Bank charges
**Outreach**
Direct outreach costs
Salaries & pensions
Staff Costs
Recruitment
Computer equipment
Insurance
PR & marketing
Telephone & broadband
Training
Travel & subsistence
Subscriptions
Volunteer costs
Stationery, postage & printing
**Support costs**
Rent & rates
Repairs & maintenance
Salaries & pensions
Recruitment
Computer equipment
Computer software & maintenance
Office Equipment
Insurance
PR & marketing
Telephone & broadband
Training
Travel & subsistence
Stationery, postage & printing
Subscriptions
Website & database
Consultancy
HR
Bookkeeping & Payroll
Bank Charges
Sundries
Depreciation of fixed assets
**Governance**
Legal
Independent Examination
Net Income (deficit) before transfers
Transfers
**Net Income (deficit) for the year**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**2024**|Unrestricted
funds
Restricted funds
2023|
|---|---|---|
||**£**
24,724
-
24,724
4,233
-
4,233
28,000
156,886
184,886
7,370
-
7,370
16,519
-
16,519
1,620
-
1,620
1,444
-
1,444
128
-
128|£
15,693
-
15,693
3,047
-
3,047
21,905
99,147
121,052
930
-
930
4
-
4
732
-
732
1,430
-
1,430|
||**84,037**
**156,886**
**240,923**|43,741
99,147
142,888|
||425
-
425
460
-
460
1,135
-
1,135
53
809
862
270
100,259
100,529
-
8
8
-
267
267
189
135
324
-
-
-
108
(60)
48
(159)
7,419
7,260
(250)
455
205
227
8,149
8,377
-
4,395
4,395
-
490
490
26
118
144
6,919
-
6,919
326
-
326
18,922
50,230
69,153
101
-
101
200
1,184
1,384
5,687
180
5,867
-
-
-
2,275
-
2,275
4,058
-
4,058
1,387
239
1,626
760
-
760
3,621
-
3,621
1,186
-
1,186
2,605
-
2,605
2,488
-
2,488
2,010
-
2,010
2,583
-
2,583
1,932
-
1,932
452
-
452
310
-
310
1,768
-
1,768
150
-
150
1,560
-
1,560|131
-
131
15
2,375
2,390
779
-
779
-
85
85
15,569
68,908
84,477
290
-
290
-
891
891
-
4,011
4,011
-
293
293
-
-
-
-
7,059
7,059
-
859
859
50
3,493
3,543
-
886
886
-
50
50
-
47
47
7,212
-
7,212
176
-
176
7,268
-
7,268
98
-
98
1,093
-
1,093
5,977
-
5,977
217
-
217
960
-
960
718
-
718
2,374
-
2,374
15
-
15
1,323
-
1,323
465
-
465
2,011
-
2,011
1,967
-
1,967
7,292
-
7,292
2,368
-
2,368
1,565
-
1,565
288
-
288
-
-
-
2,161
-
2,161
122
-
122
1,500
-
1,500|
||**63,783**
**174,277**
**238,060**|64,004
89,049
153,053|
||**20,254**
**(17,391)**
**2,863**
**-**
**-**
**-**|(20,262)
10,097
(10,165)
(86)
86
-|
||**20,254**
**(17,391)**
**2,863**|(20,349)
10,183
(10,165)|
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