Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01-05-2023 Period start date To 30-04-2024 Period end date
Charity name: Hopeships
Charity registration number: 1183472
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governingdocument |
Para 1.17 | Improve the mental health and wellbeing of the community and the furtherance of the Christian faith |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Renovation and opening of the Fishermen's Rest as a coffee hut for the purpose of conversation, counselling and learning new skills. Maintenance and repair of boats in good company. Pastoral care and counselling of individuals on or by the water. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
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SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
All of the activities so far have been made by
Para 1.38 volunteers
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other
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Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Loneliness and social isolation have been successfully addressed in beneficiaries' lives. We have had testimony of suicide prevention, that persons have found hope. A derelict Fishermen's Rest (small chapel) has been restored and put back to its original use, one of community focus. We have installed some catering equipment and have been able to serve coffee and refreshments as well as offer a space for conversations. Youth and families of the fishing community have congregated and met in the building. Seniors, retired folk and even persons with dementia have found inspiration and respite in the project. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The main source of funds throughout
financial position at the end the year has been gifts and donations
of the period and these have been sufficient to meet
any outgoings the charity has had
throughout the year. All the funds held
currently are unrestricted.
The increase in income has come from sales at
The Fishermen’s Rest, selling refreshments to
a mixture of local people inc. fishermen &
visitors alike.
As these activities grow, there will be a
need for the charity to review its policy
on holding reserves.
All sailing activities have been cut back due to
the need of funds to maintain & upgrade a
sailing vessel we have use of. We hope this
will change shortly.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 No reserves are currently held.
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 0
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 The wages of those in charge of The
reserves Fishermens Rest are covered by weekly
activity along with the cost of supplies. We
are frugal with any other expenses.
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 N/A
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 We do not currently have any concerns
uncertainties about the regarding the charities ability to continue as a
charity continuing as a going going concern.
concern
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations & income from the Fishermens Rest activities, although these generate very little excess at present. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted on Sept 13th 2019 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The Charity is constituted as a CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The charity's First Trustees have been appointed for a period of three years, with a potential for a further 3 years. Other than these trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Charity trustees. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Hopeships
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1183472
Charity’s principal address Chy-An-Tor
15, Mill Close
Porthleven, Helston
Cornwall
TR13 9LH
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Ian Harris Chairman
2 Nigel Hillier Treasurer
3 Michael Rabbitte Secretary
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Ian Michael Harris | |
Chairman |
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| 3rdJanuary 2025 | |
| 3rdJanuary 2025 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Current Account (Nat West) Deposit Account (Nat West) Details Details Details Honda 8hp outboard engine Jolly Boat (GRP Tender) Fridge Electric Griddle Tables & Chairs Details Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 305 - - 305 |
to nearest £ Restricted funds |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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Hopeships Charity number1183472
Examiner's / auditor's report – not required.