| Trustees' Annual Report | for theperiod | ||||||
| **From ** | Period start date | To | Period end date | ||||
| 1 | 4 | 2024 | 31 | 3 | 2025 |
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Help Our Homeless Wales Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1183417 Charity's principal address 20 High Street The Old Library Builth Wells, Powys Postcode LD2 3DN
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Malcolm John Morris |
Until 26.10.2024 | |||
| Sarah Anne Mason | Until 30.09.2024 | |||
| Charlotte Morgan | ||||
| Kelly Dewinton | ||||
| Ashley Bufton | Until 26.10.2024 | |||
| Karen Davies | ||||
| Lynda Pace Avery | Until 23.02.2025 | |||
| Samuel Evans | Joined 09.03.2025 | |||
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
n/a
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Accountant Norton Accountancy 7 Soundwell Road, Bristol BS16 4QG
Ltd
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
n/a
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
Elected by the members of the charity or through a process of co-option by the
Trustee selection methods
trustees.
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The issues from 2023 + 2024 have trickled into the 2025 year which has been
You may choose to include
reflected in the figures and are under control in the current year.
additional information, where
relevant, about: Further action has been taken subsequent to the period of time covered by this report
to both report concerns to the Charity Commission and to rectify the irregularities that
• policies and procedures have been identified in the running of this aspect of the charity's activities.
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees; Investigations are still on-going and we hope to conclude with the help of the police in
due course.
• the charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works;
• relationship with any related
parties;
• trustees’ consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
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Section C Objectives and activities
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To relieve the charitable needs of people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, recovering from homelessness or in financial hardship in Wales, by working with vulnerable people to help prevent the need for statutory services, by Summary of the objects of the assisting with engagement, social inclusion and wellbeing. charity set out in its governing document To provide or assist in the provision of food, support, advice and signposting services including, where appropriate, for their pet animals. The principle activities of the charity relate to our work with the street homeless in Cardiff and providing help and dignity to people living in financial hardship across mid and south Wales. On average, the charities volunteers feed over 100 people a week through a mixture of donated food parcels, fresh produce, and by the cooking and distributing of hot meals to rough sleepers. We also distribute clothing and toiletries donations, as well as support people moving off the streets into accommodation through the provision of furniture and household Summary of the main items. activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to The charity's goal is to ensure that no one should go cold or hungry, nor feel as these objects (include within though they have no support available to them - and in support of this goal we seek this section the statutory to combine efforts with other charities and work in tandem with them to ensure we declaration that trustees have reach as many homeless people as possible across Mid & South Wales. had regard to the guidance The skills of our volunteers are utilised through a number of activities providing food issued by the Charity parcels , warm spaces , safe spaces for women , cooking facilities , washing and Commission on public laundry services. benefit)
Our outreach activities in Cardiff on a weekly basis ensure that we identify and offer regular assistance to people living homeless in the nations' capital. Our volunteer teams receive mandatory training around safeguarding and the varied issues that can lead to the state of homelessness.
We would like to pay tribute to our volunteers in this report. Without the many hours of dedicated support that they have given to the charity, year after year, we would not be able to function and continue to offer such vital assistance to so many
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
The charity provides help to those who are homeless on the streets, suffering from poverty, facing homelessness or similar circumstances bt enabling them to access various services in order to allow them to progress and move forward in life.
The walks the streets with the aim to feed, clothe and provide essential items to keep those in need safe, warm and well.
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Section E Financial review
The reserves of the charity are ringfenced for larger projects or Brief statement of the purchases that will help re-invest in the charity. charity’s policy on reserves The charity made a loss in 24/25 due to reasons above and issues in the Details of any funds materially shop with increased rent and less demand, but this is likely to improve in deficit given the new procedures implemented by the Trustees going forward.
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
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Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Sarah Jenkins Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Accountant etc) Date 7.4.26
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CHARITY NO 1183417
HELPING THE HOMELESS WALES
ACCOUNTS TO
31 MARCH 2025
Norton Accountancy Ltd 7 Soundwell Road Staple Hill Bristol BS16 4QG
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HELPING THE HOMELESS WALES
We have completed our examination of the accounting records of the Association. We confirm that no material matters have come to our attention which gives us cause to believe in any material respect:
Accounting records were not kept in accordance with S130 of the Charities Act
The accounts do not accord with the accounting records
We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to make a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Norton Accountancy Ltd 7 Soundwell Road Staple Hill Bristol BS16 4QG
I have read the accounts prepared by Norton Accountancy Ltd and I approve the figures
Helping the Homeless Wales - treasurer
Helping the Homeless Wales - chair/vice-chair
Date
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HELPING THE HOMELESS WALES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| INCOME COST OF SALES Gross profit Expenditure: Wages & National Insurance Heat & Light Rent & Rates Motor & travel Telephone Maintenance, Repairs & Renewals Insurance Office costs Postage & Stationery Cleaning & Waste Disposal Depreciation Accountancy Sundry consumables for homeless -subject to change Bank charges Hire purchase interest Professional fees Donation NET OPERATING INCOMING RESOURCES SURPLUS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
£ £ £ £ 84,320 126,532 5,283 15,135 79,036 111,397 21,793 21,232 6,480 7,634 27,602 12,806 3,477 4,069 906 1,130 2,819 395 1,706 1,327 1,486 628 558 2,413 1,461 1,218 7,217 9,623 3,226 1,584 18,575 Note 4 51,655 Note 4 - - 1,907 574 880 - - - 100,093 116,289 21,056 - 4,892 - (21,056) (4,892) 2025 2024 |
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HELPING THE HOMELESS WALES
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Motor vehicle Fixture and fittings CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank Prepayments CREDITORS Hire purchase Amounts falling due within one year TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES FUNDS OF THE ASSOCIATION Unrestricted funds from profits |
2025 £ 21,042 610 37,619 5,600 64,871 (0) (4,000) 60,871 60,871 60,871 |
2024 £ 28,057 813 53,462 3,000 85,332 (2,461) (944) 81,927 81,927 81,927 |
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HELPING THE HOMELESS WALES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Taxation
The Association is a registered charity and is not liable to UK Corporation.
| 2 | INCOME | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop takings | 53,539 | 6,441 | |
| Donations in | 9,224 | 90,799 | |
| Grants | - | 29,292 | |
| Fundraising | 14,305 | - | |
| Misc income | 7,253 | - | |
| 84,320 | 126,532 |
| RESTRICTED & UNRESTRICTED FUNDS At 01.04.2024 Net incoming resources At 31.03.2025 |
Restricted Income Funds - - - |
Restricted Income Funds - - - |
Unrestricted Income Funds £ 32,542 32,542 (21,056) (21,056) 11,486 11,486 |
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3 RESTRICTED & UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
4 POTENTIAL CAUSE FOR CONCERN
The figures for 2025 has been finalised using the same rationale as earlier years as it has not yet been concluded as to whether any foul play has taken place. The original review is still in progress however we hope to resolve so as to ensure no action is taken against the trustees by the Charities Commission we are filing these accounts as they stand.
The trustees are fulfilling their duties to the charity by investigating these discrepancies along with the help of the police at this stage.
This issue should be rectified within the next financial year reflecting the figures as they truly stand.
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Helping Our Homeless Wales On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2025 Charity no 1183417 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31.3.2025.
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that there are matters that have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (please see detail below) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
Date: 7.4.26
Signed: Name: Sarah Jenkins Relevant professional FMAAT qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Norton Accountancy Ltd 7 Soundwell Road Bristol BS16 4QG
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of I have some concerns surrounding the spending of funds on homeless any items that the consumables. This was also a concern in the 2023 period however many facts examiner wishes to about the position were, and still are, unknown. disclose .
In 2024, this spending continued and resulted in the charity making a loss in the accounts to 31.3.24.
The trustees are doing all they can to reveal what the actual spend is and act accordingly if there has been any spending that does not relate to charitable activities.
We believe some of this spend was also caught in the year to 31.3.2025 however it looks to only be the earlier part of the year. Income has declined over this period due to the uncertainty of the charity and the various changing of hands that have taken place.
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