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H.E.L.P Community Help Centre
Charity Number: 1187664
Financial Year: 1 Feb 2024 – 31 Jan 2025
Address: The Tulip Tree Centre, 82 Castle Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6TH Tel: 07470 949050
Trustees:
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A. Shazu Miah (Councillor)
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Jason Lee Mantle
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Frances Mary Oborski MBE
Accounting Basis: Receipts & Payments (All donations unrestricted)
Trustees Annual Report
Charity’s Objects:
To provide support, advice, and community services to vulnerable residents.
Activities in the Year:
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Running a night kitchen to provide meals for those in need
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Supporting vulnerable individuals and residents in need
Achievements & Performance:
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Total donations received: £22,593.06
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Charitable expenditure (fundraising & direct support) £8,338.96
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Support & administrative costs: £4,768.19
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Net surplus for the year: £9,485.91
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Surplus carried forward to support future charitable activities
Plans for Future Period:
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Continue running the night kitchen and community support services
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Expand outreach and support programs for vulnerable resident
Declaration:
We, the Trustees, confirm that the annual report and accounts give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position and activities.
Signatures:
___ (Chair) ___ (Treasurer) _____ (Trustee) Date: ______
Receipts & Payments Accounts (Year End 31 Jan 2025)
Receipts £ Opening bank balance (1 Feb 2024) 10,230.33 Donations 22,593.06 Total Receipts 32,823.39 Payments £ Charitable Expenditure – Direct Support / 8,338.96 Fundraising Support Costs – Heat, Light & Power 38.05 Support Costs – Travelling Expenses 648.38 Support Costs – Printing & Stationery 30.00 Support Costs – Telephone & Computer 64.19 Support Costs – Maintenance 1,354.14 Support Costs – General Expenses 2,527.43 Management/Admin – Bank Charges & Interest 19.34 Management/Admin – Professional Fees 86.66 Total Payments 13,068.15
Closing bank balance (31 Jan 2025): £19,633.19 (Matches opening + receipts – payments) Net Surplus: £9,485.91
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
Assets £ Bank & Cash 19,633.19 Total Assets 19,633.19 Liabilities £ None (all unpaid liabilities settled) 0.00 Net Assets / Funds Carried Forward 19,633.19
Notes to the Accounts
1. Accounting Policies: Receipts & Payments basis. All funds are unrestricted.
2. Bank Balances: Opening and closing balances shown in Receipts & Payments statement.
3. Expenditure Breakdown: Detailed in Receipts & Payments table.
4. Trustees’ Remuneration: No trustees received remuneration; travel expenses reimbursed as shown.
5. Independent Examination: Suitable for charities with income below £250,000.