2023-08-14-accounts

Warming Hope

Registered Charity Number: 1181480 Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts For the period 15 August 2022 to 14 August 2023

Charity Information

Charity Name: Warming Hope Charity Number: 1181480 Charity Address: London, United Kingdom Area of Operation: London only Reporting Period: 15 August 2022 – 14 August 2023

Trustees

• Leonardo Da Silva (Chair of Trustees)

• Nathalia Guimaraes

• Samella Farias Dos Santos

Structure, Governance and Management

Warming Hope is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Commission on the 8[th] of January 2019. It is governed by its constitution.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall control and strategic direction of the charity. Trustees meet periodically to discuss, plan, and review the charity’s activities and development. All trustees serve on a voluntary basis and receive no remuneration or expenses.

Objectives and Activities

Charitable Objectives

Warming Hope exists to relieve poverty and support those facing financial hardship in London, particularly the homeless and families with children.

Main Aims

• Distribute clothing and food to those in need

• Organise community events that offer educational entertainment

• Raise awareness and support through our community project "Hope"

• Work toward establishing rehabilitation houses, foodbanks, and youth clubs throughout London

Public Benefit

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and Performance

During the accounting period, the charity continued to plan and prepare for future community projects and outreach activities. However, no donations were received and no charitable expenditure was made between 15 August 2022 and 14 August 2023.

Key planning outcomes included:

• Continued community engagement and networking with local partners

• Strategic review of plans for future fundraising and event delivery

• Exploration of potential venues and volunteer recruitment methods

Financial Review

Income and Expenditure

There was no income or expenditure during the reporting period.

Receipts Amount Total Receipts £0 Payments Amount Total £0 Payments

Net Movement in Funds: £0

Cash Funds Carried Forward: £0

The charity did not hold a bank account or cash reserves during this period.

Reserves Policy

As there was no financial activity, no reserves were held at the end of the reporting period. The trustees intend to establish a reserves policy once fundraising activity begins.

Plans for the Future

The charity intends to:

• Begin active fundraising during the next financial year

• Launch the first “Hope” community event

• Distribute clothes and food parcels in partnership with local organisations

• Explore opportunities to establish a pilot youth club or food distribution point

• Apply for small grants to support operations

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved this report.

Signed on behalf of the trustees:

Leonardo Da Silva

Chair of Trustees Date: 30/06/2025