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2025-11-30-accounts

Company registration number 11676795 (England and Wales)

Charity registration number 1186881 (England and Wales)

HOPE AFTER SUICIDE LOSS LTD

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

HOPE AFTER SUICIDE LOSS LTD

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Revd Canon C Copsey
L Coote
D Pennock
I Dallas (Appointed 25 November 2025)
C Wilson (Appointed 29 January 2026)
Country of incorporation United Kingdom 11676795
(England and Wales)
Charity registration England and Wales 1186881
Principal address C/o Chris Copsey
5 Back Lane
Castle Acre
Norfolk
PE32 2AR
Registered office 4b Church Street
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4DD
Independent examiner Waveney Accountants Limited
T/as Newman & Co
Chartered Accountants
4b Church Street
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4DD

HOPE AFTER SUICIDE LOSS LTD

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 13

HOPE AFTER SUICIDE LOSS LTD

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".

Public benefit

In all decision making the trustees have had due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission in relation to public benefit.

Objectives and activities

The charity's objectives as stated in our Articles of Association are to provide relief of sickness and suffering for those in need, specifically providing support for those bereaved by suicide by means of:

c. the development of any other charitable purpose which will support those bereaved by suicide.

We have sought to deliver those objectives by providing the following services:

· Peer-to-Peer

Monthly

Group

Meetings:

Our monthly group meetings take place in:

These sessions offer a safe space to share, listen, and find strength in community by connecting with others who have experienced similar loss.

· One-on-One

Telephone Support:

2025 was another period of change and consolidation for HOPE as we recognised that we had to reduce committed outgoings in the face of uncertain levels of funding. We have consequently switched the counselling provision to a model based on a panel of associate counsellors being paid an hourly rate rather than employing our own counsellor. This new model went live in the 2024/2025 financial year. We have also established new groups in Harleston (in partnership with Rosedale funeral services) and King’s Lynn (from February 2025) and Norwich (from October 2025). The groups are led by a combination of Trustees, employees and volunteers and we are enormously grateful for the support they provide.

Our Charity Co-Ordinator has worked tirelessly to improve the governance and running of the Charity and to ensure our financial viability through grant applications and the subsequent monitoring. She has given the Trustees notice of her intention to resign in January 2026 and we have recruited a replacement commenced end of January 2026. We are greatly indebted to her and thank her for the enormous contribution she has made to the Charity.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

An important, ongoing programme entitled Conversations Around Suicide (CAS) was delivered by HOPE in Kings Lynn in May 2025. Its aim is to explore suicide prevention and bereavement support, reduce stigma and misconceptions around suicide and provide a space to reflect with professionals and survivors in a safe environment.

HOPE joined the Baton of Hope national tour in Norwich in September 2025, and CAS conference was held at Norwich Cathedral for 87 attendees. The conference was opened by Lady Dannatt, Patron of HOPE and speakers including HM Coroner for Norfolk, Lacey a teen reflection, Tim Owen one of 3 Dads Walking, Papyrus, HMP Norwich and Public Health.

The use of volunteers is significant to the ongoing activities of the company.

Achievements and performance

Financial review

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three months’ expenditure. We have amended the policy to say that reserves should provide for 3 months of operating expenditure plus 3 months of counselling expenditure based on a fixed number of clients. This ensures that we can offer continuity of counselling. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves was maintained throughout the year. We currently have a very healthy bank balance with significant fundraising efforts committed to HOPE as well as continued grant funding however this remains one of the biggest threats to HOPE and the search for additional funding remains an essential and very time consuming task.

The Trustees have sought to ensure a balanced and diversified source of funding from donations, fundraising and grants. We would like to thank all of those survivors and supporters who have contributed to this and to those organisations who have provided grant funding.

We would specifically like to thank the following organisations for providing grant funding:

Suffolk Community Foundation – Marriott Motors, Suffolk Grant Giving Fund West Suffolk District Council Lowestoft and Northern Parishes Community Partnership Jephcott Charitable Trust Postcode Places trust Rope Trust

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. A Risk Register has been developed and is regularly reviewed by the the Trustees.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

The trustees, who are also the directors
of signature of the financial statements
for the purpose of company law, and who served
were:
V Chapman (Resigned 2 December 2025)
Revd Canon C Copsey
G Page (Resigned 27 October 2025)
K Donaldson (Resigned 14 November 2025)
P Rowlands (Resigned 12 October 2025)
L Coote
D Pennock
I Dallas (Appointed 25 November 2025)
C Wilson (Appointed 29 January 2026)

Trustees are appointed by completion of an application form ahead of an interview by the trustees. The trustee is then formally appointed at a meeting. All Trustees are DBS checked.

The Board meets at least quarterly with the Charity Coordinator and there is an annual Strategy Day. Board meetings have formal agendas and minutes are taken.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

.............................. Revd Canon C Copsey

Dated: .........................

HOPE AFTER SUICIDE LOSS LTD

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOPE AFTER SUICIDE LOSS LTD

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Hope After Suicide Loss Ltd (the charity) for the year ended 30 November 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

W T Goddard FCCA ACA CTA Waveney Accountants Limited

T/as Newman & Co Chartered Accountants 4b Church Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4DD

Dated: .........................

HOPE AFTER SUICIDE LOSS LTD

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
17,357
7,010
Other trading activities
4
5,216
-
Other income
5
115
-
Total income
22,688
7,010
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
855
-
Charitable activities
7
28,359
8,010
Total expenditure
29,214
8,010
Net income/(expenditure) and
movement in funds
(6,526)
(1,000)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 December 2024
17,778
1,000
Fund balances at 30 November
2025
11,252
-
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
24,367
33,467
12,000
5,216
14,466
-
115
-
-
29,698
47,933
12,000
855
270
-
36,369
43,511
11,000
37,224
43,781
11,000
(7,526)
4,152
1,000
18,778
13,626
-
11,252
17,778
1,000
Total
2024
£
45,467
14,466
-
59,933
270
54,511
54,781
5,152
13,626
18,778

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

HOPE AFTER SUICIDE LOSS LTD

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2025

Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
13
Net current assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
14
Unrestricted funds
15
2025
£
11,811
(559)
£
11,252
-
11,252
11,252
2024
£
19,301
(523)
£
18,778
1,000
17,778
18,778

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 November 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................

.............................. Revd Canon C Copsey

HOPE AFTER SUICIDE LOSS LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Hope After Suicide Loss Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 4b Church Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DD.

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Computers

33% straight line basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.8 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.9 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Donations and gifts
3,987
-
Grants
13,370
7,010
17,357
7,010
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
3,987
2,753
-
20,380
30,714
12,000
24,367
33,467
12,000
Total
2024
£
2,753
42,714
45,467

4 Income from other trading activities

5
6
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Fundraising events
5,216
14,466
Other income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Other income
115
-
Raising funds
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Website costs
463
42
Advertising
392
228
Fundraising and publicity
855
270
855
270
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Fundraising events
5,216
14,466
Other income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Other income
115
-
Raising funds
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Website costs
463
42
Advertising
392
228
Fundraising and publicity
855
270
855
270
270
270

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

7 Charitable activities

Charitable Charitable
Expenditure Expenditure
2025 2024
£ £
Staff costs 24,742 46,849
Depreciation and impairment - 762
Room hire 1,099 1,028
Subcontract counselling 6,675 60
32,516 48,699
Share of support costs (see note 8) 2,765 4,393
Share of governance costs (see note 8) 1,088 1,419
36,369 54,511
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 28,359 43,511
Restricted funds 8,010 11,000
36,369 54,511
For the year ended 30 November 2024
Unrestricted funds 43,511
Restricted funds 11,000
54,511
Support costs
Support costs Governance 2025 2024
costs
£ £ £ £
Staff costs 227 - 227 634
Insurance 353 - 353 353
Post, Stationery & Computer expenses 247 - 247 231
Telephone 775 - 775 824
Travel allowance 830 - 830 1,114
Clinical supervision - - - 300
Accountancy - 668 668 999
Sundry 117 - 117 198
Training 216 - 216 739
Independent Examiners fee - 420 420 420
2,765 1,088 3,853 5,812
Analysed between
Charitable activities 2,765 1,088 3,853 5,812

8 Support costs

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

9 Net movement in funds

Net movement in funds 2025 2024
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner:
- for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements 420 420
- for payroll services 668 967
- for other financial services - 32
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets - 762

10 Trustees

Clinical supervision fees of NIL (2020 - £120) were received by one of the Trustees from the charity during the year.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees (including directors) during the year was:

2025 2024
Number Number
Total 6 5
Employment costs 2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 24,742 46,849
Other pension costs 227 634
24,969 47,483

12 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 559 523

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

14 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 December Incoming Resources At 30
2024 resources expended November 2025
£ £ £ £
1,000 7,010 (8,010) -
Previous year: At 1 December Incoming Resources At 30
2023 resources expended November 2024
£ £ £ £
- 12,000 (11,000) 1,000

15 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 December At 1 December Incoming Resources At 30
2024 resources expended November 2025
£ £ £ £
General funds 17,778 22,688 (29,214) 11,252
Previous year: At 1 December Incoming Resources At 30
2023 resources expended November 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 13,626 47,933 (43,781) 17,778
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ £ £
At 30 November 2025:
Current assets/(liabilities) 11,252 - 11,252
11,252 - 11,252

16 Analysis of net assets between funds

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

16 Analysis of net assets between funds (Continued)
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 30 November 2024:
Current assets/(liabilities) 17,778 1,000 18,778
17,778 1,000 18,778

17 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).