Ev ve Housing Associatio 2024 Annual Report 000 000 Evolve Housing Association is a non-profit organisation (Charity Incorporated Organisation) based in Nottingham City, established in July 2018 to provide affordable housing for those in need. We operate across Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire County, and the wider East Midlands region. At Evolve Housing Association, we are dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable individuals in our communities, including women and children affected by domestic vioLence and abuse, those who are homeLess, vuLnerabLy housed, rough sleeping, or sofa surfing, and individuals struggling with substance misuse issues. We have established strong partnerships with The Resettlement Programme and Nottingham City Council and continue to collaborate with housing providers to safeguard our clients and receive referrals. Evolve Housing Association has also been working on the "Alfie House Project," which aims to provide an alternative pathway for individuals leaving hospital who do not have a home to return to. Registered Charlty Number.1183153 Unit 13, Lenton Buslness centre, Lenton Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2BY 0115 978 5766 lnfo@evolvehouslngassociation.co.uk www.evolvehouslngassoclatlon.co.uk Evolve Housing Association I I I Welcome to our Annual Report. This report covers the period from April 2024 to April 2025, showcasing our achievements, evaluating our overall effectiveness, and reflecting on our growth as a housing association since our establishment six years ago. We wholeheartedly welcome constructive feedback from both residents and stakeholders, as we recognise that it is crucial to our development and progress as an organisation. By continuously seeking ways to improve, we maintain the highest standards of safety and service for the vulnerable individuals we support. Our primary mission is to assist society's most vulnerable, particularly within the homeless sector. With the backing of Nottingham City Council, we are dedicated to reducing homelessness across Nottingham to the best of our ability. We are proud to contribute to the fight against homelessness in the city, a success made possible by the generous funding that allowed us to open Alfie House. We are deeply thankful to the donors whose support made this milestone achievable. Sincerely, I I I Our management committee consists of individuals who have invested their time and expertise into Evolve Housing Association. They have skills which enable Evolve and its staff to reach higher expectations and aims to be one of the best housing associations in the East Midlands. We are forever grateful to have their valuable input in all aspects of the development and management of the housing association. Robina Din (Secretary) Amreen Aslam (Treasurer) Evolve Housing Association Our mission is to provide high quality support and comfort to encourage a transformation within our tenants that will fill them with purpose and pride. Some of the core values that describe how we work are: High-quality, cost-effective services. Working with tenants to meet their aspirations. Quality provision of homes and services. Ensure effective financial management and regulatory compliance. Professional, innovative and forward thinking. Valuing and respecting others. Rewarding, recognising and celebrating achievements Customer focused, responsible and accountable. There are six main aims to our work: To help people and support communities. To be an excellent landlord. To provide transformational services. To provide good quality, affordable housing. To develop successful partnerships, working across a wide geographical area. To raise our tenants aspirations. -To contribute to the supply of high quality, accessible, secu re, affordable and sustainabLe homes where financially viable. -To provide a comprehensive and responsive customer service to tenants. -To provide support to our clients around important practical matters such as the use and maintenance of property amenities, the management of rent, tenancy agreements and any other proceedings. -To fully understand our internal service provisions, how they work together and what they can deliver for partners. -Transparency with our partnership's working is very key. We intend to develop and maintain a strong understanding of what is important to them to achieve better outcomes of service deLivery. -To have support staff that is fully engaged and motivated to achieve high Levels of care to individuals, with empathy and taking into consideration the individual's specific needs. -To develop staff through a comprehensive tailor-made training package focussing on developing leaders and future managers. Helping them to become more resilient and performance focused. Also maximising staff engagement with incentivised schemes. We believe that this, in time, will maintain staff turnover levels to a minimum and increase staff sustainability. I I I I I I Over the Last year, our project has made a significant impact by supporting asylum seekers from their arrival in Nottingham. By implementing a strong support structure, we have been able to address their immediate needs and help them maintain their tenancies whilst preventing issues from escalating. Through providing suitable, affordable, and secure housing alongside comprehensive support, we have helped asylum seekers build the foundations that they need in order to reach their full potential. Our personalised approach ensures that they can move forward with the life they aspire to, empowering them to integrate into the local community and to build positive relationships. By focusing on these areas, we have made a clear difference to the lives of asylum seekers, helping them to secure housing whilst also building a brighter future in their new community. I I I 69% 01 p•0 l• w•r• omed l Housewa8 r•novat•d 35 Repalr8 had been made 97% of customèrs aro 8atlsfled IO0% of our targets have been met We worked exclusively with ng am City Council 90/ of our t•nants were Refugees and Asylum S••k•r• houses are on r•nt In dlfferent areas ot Nottln9ham Our Funders Nottingham City Council Thanks to the ongoing support and funding from Nottingham City Council, we were able to partner with them on the VulnerabLe Person's Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) to offer accommodation and essentiaL tenancy support to refugee and asylum-seeking families. With these tenancies managed by Evolve Housing Association, we were able to handLe all tenancy documentation, compliance certificates, maintenance, and conduct 12-week inventory reviews, ensuring tenants maintain high property standards. This collaboration has been crucial in helping us house vulnerable individuals and provide them with the stability they need. Additionally, the funding and support from Nottingham City Council enabled us to execute the goals of the Alfie House Project, which aims to support individuals leaving hospital. By creating tailored support and care plans for the start and exit of tenancies, we successfulLy helped beneficiaries transition into more sustainable medium- or long-term assisted accommodation. This not only supported their aspirations but also reduced the risk of re-admissions to hospitats. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Nottingham City Council for their continued cooperation in making these impactful initiatives possible. Evo)ve Housing Association Our Funders Thomas Farr With this funding, we were able to provide ongoing one-on-one support to individuals and families, helping them stay secure in their homes, find a place to stay, or access the necessary support for the wider issues impacting their housing situation. We adopted a flexible, tailored approach to work with each person and famiLy, ensuring that our support met their specific needs. Over the course of this initiative, we delivered more than 80 hours of support and facilitated 12 workshops, covering a range of topics to help beneficiaries maintain their tenancies. This funding has been instrumental in allowing us to make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing housing challenges. The Jones1986 Charity Thanks to the generous donation we received, we were able to provide one-on-one support to our beneficiaries, helping them secure and maintain stabLe accommodation. This contribution enabled us to offer a fLexible, tailored approach to meet the individual needs of those we serve. We were able to assist people in temporary housing by helping them transiiion Into more secure tenancies, a5 welL as support individuals in sustaining their tenancies for longer periods. This donation has made it possible for us to address the wider issues impacting housing stability and provide the crucial support our beneficiaries need to improve their housing situations. Evolve Housing Association Our Funders The Gemini Fund Thanks to this funding, we were able to provide one-on-one support to asylum seekers new to Nottingham City, helping them secure and maintain stable accommodation, find a place to stay, and access the sUPPOrt they need to address the wider issues impacting their housing situation. This funding enabled us to offer activities and support services designed to help refugees and asylum seekers recover from the specific challenges they face, ensuring they receive the assistance necessary to overcome the difficulties affecting their lives. Through this vital support, we were able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those transitioning into a new and unfamiliar environment. Evolve Housing Association Evolve Housing Association Improving lives, Enhancing Communities The Jones 1986 Charitable Trust THE FUND 'I'lie 'l'lioiiias 14'ai"r C,hai"i Ls" City Council Signatures Amreen Aslam Robina Din Date: 231112026 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES EVOLVE HOUSING ASSOCIATION Annual accounts for the 1183153 riod P•r14xI •nd CC17a P•rfod start dats 0110V2024 To 3110312026 Section A Statement of financial activities R•comm•nd•d oat•qorf•4 •otlvlty Prlor y••r funds fun tun fund• T¢)tal fvnds Inoomlnq r•souro•s {Ngt• 31 Inoom• and Irom: tk)naUons and ¢h4ritsbh F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 251,492 303 525 470 027 ot￿r Total R•sour••s •xp•nd•d INal• 8) Exp•ndltur• on: no lund• 251492 470 027 S•p•rots m•t*l•i ol•w8• Oth 810 sii Total S12 N•t In+Jom•ll•xp•ndltur•} b•for• Inv•stm•nt galnsllloss•sl 813 $14 81S 52.033 59,472 7,439 13,293 N•t In¢em•ll•xp•ndltur•) Extraordlnary It•ms Transf•rs b•tw••n fvnds oth•r r•eognls•d galnsl(l¢)ss•sl: 52,033 59,472 7,439 13,293 $16 S17 52,033 52.033 Goim lose•¥ on Sl8 S19 Net mo￿￿•nt In funds Rèconclllatlon of funds.. Total funds brougMfw* 15,509 8,070 15,509 8,070 Total funds canled fonv•n 28,802 Section B Balance sheet unrn•tr1c￿ In¢ome Endowmerrt Totsl th18 Total la8t fund$ lund8 Fixed assets Intanglble asset8 Tanglble assets H•ritage assets Investments F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 (Note 16) (Nots 14) {N*)te 16) (Note 17) Total fixed assets 2,219 2,219 2,219 2,219 2,219 Current assets stocks (Note 18 D¢btors (Note 19 Investments (Note 17.4} Cash at bank and in hand {Note 24) Total current assets B10 885 885 11,219 29,492 40.711 28 7,728 Crndltors: amounts falllng due withln one year (N¢>ts 20) B11 1,877 1.877 27,421 Not euffent assets/(liabilitlesJ B12 13.290 Total a•sets less cuffent Ilabllitias B13 15,509 Cr•dltors: amounts falling du• aft•r one y•ar (Note 20) Provlslons for Ilabllltles B14 BIS Total net assets orllabllitses Funds of the Charity Endowment funds (Notr 27) R•strfeted income funds {N¢>to 2n Unrestrlcted funds Revaluation reseThe B16 8,070 8,070 15,509 817 B18 B19 Total lunds B21 Signed by one or hvo trustees ￿ behaW of all the trustee8 Date of approval ddlmml 2310112026 Signatrire Print Name ROBINA DIN AMReEN ASLAM 2310112026 CC17a (Excol) 2310112026 13EXPEIIDIFURE ￿ uA￿ul1P5 11 IFbti 1.4ASSETS Section C Notes to the J¢counts Iconti Notg 3 AnaWls of In¢om• Donations *nd l•wt•s: Donations aTh4 rfts GrftAts aoes Gèneral grants provKled ty go¥ernrnenVofvr charit 8mb8r5hip subscriptions and 8pon50rshiF %thich are in 5ubstan(* donatwjns Donatsd ocds, fa￿litieS and seMc8s ot￿r To1•1 Ch*rMabl• Services prowdod as a Charitab￿ actsvity- orted Imn accommcda nonation - 29 05 1961 chartsb￿ Trust Donelion- Gemifii Fund Donath"on- Thomas Farr Donat"o¢)- Othtr don8bor 467 027 3.000 Totsl 52,033 251.492 470 Ir27 Other tradlng Other Tgtsl InGom• from Interest incorr dend incom8 Rental and 1ga8in in¢x) Tot*1 mAt•rfal I Totsl Oth•r: cOn￿rsiOn rrfendv￿nent fund8 inb Gain on dydposal of a tawb* asset h81 for cha sQ￿U$￿ Gain on disposal of a proJramrr* related investrnent RoYatt￿ Iho a￿￿tati￿ int81kn Totsl TOTAL INCO 52 033 303 525 11 Inoame In th• prfory•ar was Unf•Str￿1 tx¢eplf•r. 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