Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 Period start date To Period end date 31[st] December 2024
Charity name: Inspire Highfield
Charity registration number: 1185582
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To Provide the capacity and skills for members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Highfield, Keighley. |
| 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 |
We have provided projects that have got the community members better skilled, enabled them to learn new skills such as I.T, life skills, food hygiene skills ,got the community healthier, through Health and Wellbeing projects which has improved employability for long term unemployed of Highfield, Keighley. We have delivered 450 food parcels and provided hot meals to vulnerable families in 2024 We have also started a world cinema film screening project to promote community cohesion through watching world cinema and have conversations after each screening. This has led to better community relations, and we understand and recognize difference as a strength . |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission Guidance on Public Benefit and have taken this into account when making decisions. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We are very grateful for all our volunteers who have spend many hours in working on projects that we provide, and we are very proud of the work that our volunteers have done. We have trained up volunteers with updated I.T skills and we have provided more opportunities for all our old and new volunteers. We now have 21 volunteers working on various projects. |
| Other |
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 | The achievements of the charity include getting community members to learn new skills such as I.T, providing courses that enable community members to learn life skills such as managing money, improving numeracy & literacy levels. Getting the community to participate in projects that has improved their Health and welling being through the pandemic. This year we have delivered 450 food parcels to vulnerable families in the area; we have provided energy saving advice. We have delivered 15 Carbon Monoxide workshops to residents in the area. We have also worked with organisations in the area to build good partnerships and to work closely to exchange ideas and ways to better reach vulnerable groups in the area. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We focus on training community members in essential life skills and encouraging active participation in local projects. Our initiatives engage young people and long-term unemployed residents, creating meaningful learning opportunities and promoting continued education and |
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| personal development. We also provide health and wellbeing classes and information sessions, helping residents lead healthier, more connected lives. By investing in education and creating opportunities, we aim to build a stronger, more resilient community. In addition, we ofer training for new volunteers and create opportunities specifcally for women in the area. Through our World Cinema Film Screening project, we have reached 169 people — fostering new friendships, sparking fresh ideas, and inspiring collective eforts to make our area a better place to live and work. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Raising the Charity’s profile in the community by holding Fundraising events in the town centre, community centres in the area. Writing Reports on our projects and promoting our work in the district. This has been very beneficial for the charity. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Charity is still growing, it has achieved so much, and its financial situation is healthy. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Cash in our account as of 24th October is £8,957 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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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
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution -16-09-2019 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 Trustees are appointed for indefinite period. At AGM ,trustees are asked if they want to carry on or step down. We will appoint new trustees based on their skills, experience that matches the Charity’s mission and objectives. |
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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
| Charity name | Inspire Highfield |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1185582 |
| Charity’s principal address | 38 Highfield Lane, Keighley ,BD21 2DW West Yorkshire |
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 (ifany) |
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| Warris ali | Chair Of Truestees | |||
| James Crump | ||||
| Carmeno Debono | ||||
| Gheias Ilyas | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not Applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Not applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not Applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and | addresses of advisers (Optional information) | addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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Name Address |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optional information
None
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) Warris Ali
Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Chair, etc)
Date
29-10-2025
INSPIRE HIGHFIELD UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
INSPIRE HIGHFIELD UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS CONTENTS
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| Business information | 3 |
| Approval of the accounts | 4 |
| Profit and loss account | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 |
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD BUSINESS INFORMATION
Proprietor
Inspire Highfield
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD APPROVAL OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I approve these accounts, comprising the Profit and Loss account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. I confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information.
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Expenses Wages, salaries and other staff costs Car, van and travel expenses Rent, rates, power and insurance costs Phone, fax, stationery and other office costs Advertising and business entertainment costs Profit |
2024 £ 42,740 (16,425) |
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| 26,315 | |
| 12,085 3,650 4,845 1,956 1,500 |
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| 24,036 | |
| 2,279 |
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Current assets Notes Cash in hand Net current assets Net assets Capital account Balance at start of period Net profit |
2024 £ 56,257 |
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| 56,257 | |
| 56,257 | |
| 53,978 2,279 |
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| 56,257 |
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
Accounting basis
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Turnover
Turnover represents the value, net of VAT and discounts, of goods provided to customers and work carried out in respect of services provided to customers.
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
INSPIRE HIGHFIELD UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Business information | 3 |
| Approval of the accounts | 4 |
| Profit and loss account | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 |
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD BUSINESS INFORMATION
Proprietor
Inspire Highfield
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD APPROVAL OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I approve these accounts, comprising the Profit and Loss account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. I confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information.
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Expenses Wages, salaries and other staff costs Car, van and travel expenses Rent, rates, power and insurance costs Phone, fax, stationery and other office costs Advertising and business entertainment costs Profit |
2024 £ 42,740 (16,425) |
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| 26,315 | |
| 12,085 3,650 4,845 1,956 1,500 |
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| 24,036 | |
| 2,279 |
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Current assets Notes Cash in hand Net current assets Net assets Capital account Balance at start of period Net profit |
2024 £ 56,257 |
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| 56,257 | |
| 56,257 | |
| 53,978 2,279 |
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| 56,257 |
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INSPIRE HIGHFIELD NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
Accounting basis
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Turnover
Turnover represents the value, net of VAT and discounts, of goods provided to customers and work carried out in respect of services provided to customers.
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