Charity no. 1181386
Help Bristol's Homeless Charity Report and Financial Statements
30 June 2025
Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Contents
| For the year ended 30 June 2025 | |
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| Page | |
| Reference and administrative details | 1 |
| Report of the trustees | 2 |
| Independent examiners report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Statement of cash flows | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 - 14 |
Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Reference and administrative details
| For theyear ended | 30 June 2025 | |
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| Charity number | 1181386 | |
| Operational | Help Bristol's Homeless | |
| address | Unit 3 - 5 Spring Street | |
| Bedminster | ||
| Bristol | ||
| BS3 4PZ | ||
| Trustees | Wayne Lewis | Resigned 31/01/24 |
| George Furzoco | Resigned 03/07/24 | |
| Rodney Wilson | ||
| Richard Davey | ||
| Lisa Saville | Resigned 09/01/25 | |
| Thomas Allen | ||
| Paul O'Brien | Appointed 17/02/25 | |
| Bankers | Barclays Bank UK PLC | |
| 1 Churchill Place | ||
| London | ||
| E14 5HP | ||
| Accountant | Stepping Stones Accountancy Limited | |
| 7c Hanham Hall | ||
| Whittucks Road | ||
| Hanham | ||
| Bristol | ||
| BS15 3FR |
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Report of the trustees
For the year ended 30 June 2025
Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements and the constitution.
Structure, governance and management
Trustees AGM includes a review to appraise current skills and identify needs that could be addressed with recruiting a trustee with that skill set. Advertising through social media, CV, interviewing, DBS checks inform the selection process which involves at least 2 existing trustees with final decision made by Chair.
Objectives and activities
We believe that having a home is not an entitlement, it is a right. Our mission is to change the face of homelessness in Bristol.
Our main activity is the provision of temporary accommodation until the service user can locate a more permanent home.
The trustees confirm they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Policy on social investment including program related investment
Expanding Wellbeing Programme offering support services such as but not limited to: Therapists, Counsellors, Wellbeing Consultants, Money Matters Consultant, DWP Benefit Link Worker, Dental, Registered Nurse, Career Pathways, Career Mentoring, Holistic Massages, Haircuts, Support Worker.
Contributions
Regular volunteering days throughout the year to include corporate and public. Regular support to outreach services providing hot meals and clothing.
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Report of the trustees
For the year ended 30 June 2025
Key achievements
With the support of our trustees, volunteers and supporters, we have successfully created a project with 32 containers that have been converted into self-contained micro-flats.
We have converted shipping containers to offer various services, including a shower block, laundry, kitchen, Wellbeing Centre, Sanctuary, and Office.
From May 2024 to June 2025, we provided accommodation and services for 32 people in 32 microflats. Additionally, we offered hot meals three times a week for residents and once a week for outreach, providing approx 60 covers a week throughout the winter period, and extended the use of the shower block and laundry to the wider rough sleeping community on a daily basis.
We have increased the number of living accommodation by commissioning an additional 1x microflat.
We have been successful over the period in fundraising, ranging from £5 to £30,000.
Financial review
Funds are made up of income from rent of micro flats, donations from individuals, charity partnerships, grants from foundations.
Fixed assets £604,203 Debtors £16,800 Cash at bank £389,735 Current liabilities £62,980 Reserves £947,758 (unrestricted)
Reserves policy
Adequate reserves are held to ensure the activities of the charity can be maintained during times of variation in income and expenditure.
Based on estimated future income streams and expenses our policy is to maintain reserves of at least £100k.
Approved by the trustees on 4 December 2025 and signed on their behalf by
Thomas Allen - Trustee
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Independent examiners report
To the trustees of
Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Help Bristol's Homeless (the charity) for the year ended 30th June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
Having satisfied myself 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, I report in respect of my examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the 2011 Act"). In carrying out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principle of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Nathan Brady Stepping Stones Accountancy Ltd 7C Hanham Hall Whittucks Road Hanham Bristol BS15 3FR
4 December 2025
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Statement of financial activities (incorporating an income and expenditure account)
For the year ended 30 June 2025
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Investments 5 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure 6 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Net income / (expenditure) and net movement in funds |
Unrestricted £ 307,404 243,690 132 551,226 8,937 478,921 487,858 63,368 884,390 947,758 |
2025 Total £ 307,404 243,690 132 551,226 8,937 478,921 487,858 63,368 884,390 947,758 |
2024 Total £ 285,160 214,893 122 500,175 9,535 503,394 512,929 (12,754) 897,144 884,390 |
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All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above. Movements in funds are disclosed in Note 13 to the accounts.
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Balance sheet
As at 30 June 2025
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2025 2024
Note £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 9 604,203 635,848
604,203 635,848
Current assets
Debtors 10 16,800 21,610
Cash at bank and in hand 389,735 267,842
406,535 289,452
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within 1 year 11 62,980 40,910
Net current assets 343,555 248,542
Net assets 12 947,758 884,390
Funds 13
Unrestricted funds:
General funds 947,758 884,390
Total charity funds 947,758 884,390
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Approved by the trustees on 4 December 2025 and signed on their behalf by
Thomas Allen - Trustee
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Statement of cash flows
For the year ended 30 June 2025
| Note Cash used in operating activities: Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities 14 Cash flows from investing activities: Dividends, interest and rents from investments Purchase of tangible fixed assets Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities Increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
2025 £ 158,445 132 (36,684) - (36,552) 121,893 267,842 389,735 |
2024 £ 54,767 122 (105,129) - (105,007) (50,240) 318,082 267,842 |
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2025
1. Accounting policies
a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Help Bristol's Homeless Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
b) Going concern basis of accounting
The accounts have been prepared on the assumption that the charity is able to continue as a going concern, which the trustees consider appropriate having considered the charity's ability to generate its own income over the next twelve months.
c) Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from the government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Donated assets are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. In line with the SORP FRS102, the value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.
d) Donated services and facilities
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and the economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
e) Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity: this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2025
f) Funds accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.
g) Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
h) Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write down the cost of each asset to its estimated residual value over its expected useful life. The depreciation rates in use are as follows:
Other land & buildings 5% straight line Plant, machinery and motor vehicles 20% straight line Fixtures, fittings and equipment 25% straight line
i) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
j) Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
k) Financial instruments
The trust only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
l) Pensions
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are recognised in the profit and loss account in the period in which they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2025
2. Prior period comparatives: statement of financial activities
| Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Donations and legacies Total donations and legacies Donations Gift Aid |
£ 294,257 13,147 307,404 Unrestricted |
£ 285,160 214,893 122 500,175 9,535 503,394 512,929 (12,754) - (12,754) 2025 Total £ 294,257 13,147 307,404 Unrestricted |
2024 Total £ 285,160 214,893 122 500,175 9,535 503,394 512,929 (12,754) - (12,754) 2024 Total £ 266,094 19,066 266,094 |
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3. Donations and legacies
The charitable company did not receive any government grants during the year (2024: £nil).
4. Income from charitable activities
| Total income from charitable activities Rental income - Temporary Housing |
£ 243,690 243,690 Unrestricted |
2025 Total £ 243,690 243,690 |
2024 Total £ 214,893 214,893 |
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2025
5. Investment income
| Bank interest Total investment income |
£ 132 132 Unrestricted |
2025 Total £ 132 132 |
2024 Total £ 122 122 |
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6. Expenditure
| Incurred seeking donations Labour costs Motor expenses Rent Rates Heat and Light Telephone Postage Stationery and printing Bank charges Insurance Software Repairs and maintenance Depreciation Professional fees Food Other direct Other Total expenditure |
Raising funds £ 8,937 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8,937 |
Charitable activities £ - 225,929 19,897 2,616 4,613 21,871 4,994 28 2,641 4,385 5,207 4,709 26,195 68,329 35,292 23,959 3,586 24,670 478,921 |
£ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support and governance costs |
2025 Total £ 8,937 225,929 19,897 2,616 4,613 21,871 4,994 28 2,641 4,385 5,207 4,709 26,195 68,329 35,292 23,959 3,586 24,670 487,858 |
2024 Total £ 9,535 173,139 11,795 3,692 4,055 70,045 6,796 30 1,360 959 7,128 4,945 48,561 65,823 34,498 21,036 1,505 48,027 512,929 |
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2025
7. Staff costs and numbers
Staff costs were as follows:
| 2025 £ Salaries and wages 211,610 Social security costs 10,489 Pension costs (defined contribution scheme) 2,234 224,333 No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2023: none). 2025 No. Average number of employees 12 |
2024 £ 158,880 3,974 1,405 164,259 2024 No. 11 |
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None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity. No trustee expenses have been incurred during the period.
8. Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax as all its income is charitable and is applied for charitable purposes.
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2025
9. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 July 2024 Additions in year Disposals at cost At 30 June 2025 Depreciation At 1 July 2024 Charge for the year Eliminated on disposal for the year At 30 June 2025 Net book value At 30 June 2025 At 30 June 2024 10. Debtors Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors 11. Creditors: amounts due within 1 year Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Other taxation and social security Other creditors |
Other land & buildings £ 898,146 10,396 - 908,542 324,240 45,057 - 369,297 539,245 573,906 |
Plant, machinery and motor vehicles £ 66,901 26,288 - 93,189 18,067 16,472 - 34,539 58,650 48,834 |
Fixtures, fittings and equipment £ 38,243 - - 38,243 25,135 6,800 - 31,935 6,308 13,108 2025 £ 8,937 2,637 5,226 16,800 2025 £ 4,269 1,200 42,834 14,677 62,980 |
Total £ 1,003,290 36,684 - 1,039,974 367,442 68,329 - 435,771 604,203 635,848 2024 £ 18,442 914 2,254 21,610 2024 £ 3,164 4,800 21,655 11,291 40,910 |
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Help Bristol's Homeless Charity
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2025
12. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Net assets at 30 June 2025 Movements in funds At 1 July 2024 £ 884,390 884,390 884,390 Total funds General funds Unrestricted funds Total unrestricted |
Income £ 551,226 551,226 551,226 |
£ (487,858) (487,858) (487,858) Expenditure |
£ 604,203 406,535 (62,980) 947,758 £ - - - Unrestricted funds Transfers between funds |
Total funds £ 604,203 406,535 (62,980) 947,758 £ 947,758 947,758 947,758 At 30 June 2025 |
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13. Movements in funds
14. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
| Net movement in funds Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Decrease / (increase) in debtors Increase / (decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities |
2025 £ 63,368 68,329 4,810 22,070 158,445 |
2024 £ (12,754) 65,823 (7,737) 9,557 54,767 |
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15. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the period.
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