Warming Hope
Charity Registration Number: 1181480 Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts For the financial year 15 August 2023 to 14 August 2024
Charity Details
Charity Name: Warming Hope Registered Number: 1181480 Date of Registration: 8 January 2019 Location: London, United Kingdom Area of Operation: Greater London Reporting Period: 15 August 2023 – 14 August 2024
Trustee Board
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Leonardo Da Silva – Chair of Trustees
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Nathalia Guimaraes
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Samella Farias Dos Santos
Governing Document and Structure
Warming Hope is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), governed by a constitution adopted upon registration in 2019. The charity is managed by a board of trustees who make strategic decisions and oversee the delivery of charitable activities.
Trustees are selected based on relevant skills, commitment to the mission, and availability to contribute. All serve voluntarily without remuneration or benefits.
Charitable Purpose and Activities
Our Mission
Warming Hope aims to alleviate financial hardship and support vulnerable communities in London, with a particular focus on the homeless and low-income families with children.
What We Do
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Distribute food, clothing, and essential items to those in need
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Promote inclusive events that offer positive social and educational engagement
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Raise public awareness and support through our campaign and event series, Hope
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Work toward establishing community-based services including foodbanks, youth hubs, and rehabilitation housing
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and confirm that the charity’s aims and activities are carried out to further its charitable purposes for the public benefit.
Summary of Activities (2023–2024)
During the reporting period, Warming Hope did not undertake any financial activity. No income was received, no donations were collected, and no expenses were incurred.
Although no public-facing programmes were delivered during this time, the trustees:
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Continued refining strategic plans for service delivery
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Explored opportunities for collaboration with local partners
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Began identifying grant opportunities and potential sources of support
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Maintained readiness to launch projects once resources are secured
Financial Overview
Receipts and Payments
There was no financial movement during the financial year.
| Receipts | Amount |
|---|---|
| Donations | £0 |
| Grants | £0 |
| Other Income | £0 |
| Total Income | £0 |
| Payments | Amount |
| Charitable | |
| £0 | |
| Costs | |
| Admin Costs | £0 |
| Other Expenses | £0 |
| Total Spent | £0 |
Net Movement in Funds: £0
Funds Carried Forward: £0
No funds were held in a bank account or in cash at year-end.
Reserves Position
As no financial transactions occurred during this period, the charity held no reserves. A reserves policy will be formalised once the charity begins regular operations and income generation.
Looking Ahead
In the upcoming year, the trustees are committed to:
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Launching the first in a series of Hope events
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Beginning modest fundraising efforts to support community outreach
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Forming partnerships with local support networks
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Starting the groundwork for future projects, including foodbank and youth centre planning
Trustee Declaration
The trustees confirm that this report and the accompanying accounts have been approved and are accurate to the best of their knowledge.
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Leonardo Da Silva
Chair of Trustees Date: 08/07/2025