Charity Number: 1189539 HELP FOR HOMELESS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 Help for Homeless Annual Report of the Trustees for the Period ended 30 September 2023 Reference and Admlnlstratlve Detsils Charity Registration Number Trustees 1189539 Peter White lona White AlSsdalr Harris Emma Bleaney Charlton Baker ITrowbrld8el Limited 33 Duke Street. Trowbridge, Wiltshire. BA14 8EA Bush Farm, Babcary, Somerton, TAII 7DS info hel forhomeless.net el orh Independent Examiners Charity Address Email: Website: Trustees. Annual Report Help for Homeless is requlred by the Charity Commission to produce an Annual Report for consideration and approval by the Trustees. This report was approved by the Trustees on 23th July 2024. Objertlves and Activities The objects of the charity are: for the public benefit. the relief of poverty by providing (J5515tonce to people in need in the South West of Englond who ore ¥ittims of homelessne55. The trustees have considered the Charities Commission's guidance on public benefit. To dellver the objects. the charity provides support to street homeless persons by providing hot food and food parcels, clothing, bedding and tents distributed at regular meeting points on the street of towns in the South West of England. The charity relies on a loyal and expanding volunteer base to carry out its activities. It receives donations of food and clothlng and other e55entia15. The volunteers help to collect, process and dlstribute these donations. The HQ based team of volunteers are responsible for processin8 the donations of clothes, sortin8 and packin8 for storage those clothes suitable for distribution on the street. Those that are not suitable are sold through various platforms to raise funds for the charity. The van is then kept stocked with clothin8 Wrted into crates for eath item. The Kitchen Team are responsible for receiving, sorting and storing food donations. They cook and prepare a IK)t meal Imain and puddin81 and a food parcel 4 times per week. The van is loaded and taken to the street meetlng point by the volunteer driver who meets the Street Team who distribute the food, clothing and other essentials. Achievements and Perfomiante Throughout the period the Charity has continued to grow Fts activities. By September 2022 the Charity was still providing its services in Bristol. Bath. Yeovil and Taunton. Help for Homeless a￿ now providing clothin& bedding, hot meals and food partels in; Bristol monthly to clrca 50 people. Bath weekly to circa 30 people, Yeovll weekly to circa 25 people and Taunton weekly to circa 25 people. By September 2023 the charrty had a volunteer base of circa 60, helplng wlth clothes and food donations, cooking and preparirbg food, driving and distribLrting on the street. Regular donations of food and clothin8 have become the norm from a number of local individuals and busine55e5 including farm shops, bakers, and wholesale food outlets. At Christmas 41 surplus turkeys were donated byThe Newt in Somerset which are all prepared and cooked and the meat frozen for use in future meals. Significantfood donation were also received during this period from Mr Or8anlc and The Country Food Trust. During the period the charity raised the funds from a number of fund raising initiatives including,. a Garden Open event at Bush Farm attrartive circa 150 people, Downside School'sleep out, and a Boxing Day Meet catering event. The bespoke commercial kltchen developed in 2022 ha5 been a significantdevelopment forthe charity and has enabled the efflcient malntenance of food safety Standards as well as allowing volunteers more freedom to come and go. The Charity usesthe kitchen for itsown needsforjust 3.5 daysofthe week and at the beginning of Sept 23 It Secured a tenant for the remainin8 3.5 days of the week by lettin8 the surplus space to Teals for use as a production kitchen and in so doing sharin8 the costs of rent and electricity. The charity now also offers those who have managed to secure accommodation help with furnishing and e55entials. Accommodation will be entirely unfurnished. Through donations of furniture, electrical item5 and kitchen essentials help for Homeless can fumish a flat with whavs needed to get people started. Through its local network of Social Workers help for Homeless furnished 14 flats or other accommodation during the period. In Feb 2023 lona White was awarded the Somerset Chairs Award for Services to the Community 2022 Flnanclal Review The financial position of the Charity for the period is shown in the financial statements. Durin8 the period the Charity received unrestricted income throu8h donations and fund raising artivities of £51,433 up from £45,935 in the previous year. Expenditure for the period similar to last year at £25,645. of which £7,089 wa5 spent on food and £1,512 on clothing. After other costs there was a surplus for the period of £19.330. Strurturej govemance and management The charity was established in May 2020 wllh reglstratlon with the Charities Commission. It is constStuted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and Is governed by the trustee5 under the terms of Its Conslltutlon of a CIO last amended on 25, September 2019. The charity has 4 trustees. It may recrult one more trustee and will do so under the provlslons of Clause 9 of the Constitution. Independent Examlnatlon The Charivs atcounts, which are maintained by Frome Accountancy Bureou, are subject to independent scrutiny by Charlton Baker Ltd of Trowbridge. On behalf of Help For Homeless 23 July 2024 INDEPENDENTEXAMINER, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HELP FOR HOMELESS I ￿pOrt to the charity tru5tee5 on my examination of the accounts of Help for Homeless for the year ended 305eptember 2023. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBIUTIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and consider that an audtt is not required for this year under sertion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 {the Charltles Actl and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responslbility to: Examlne the accounts under sertion 145 of the Charities Act- To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 1451511bl of the Charities Act: and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance with the general direttrons given by the Charity Commi55ion. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and compari50n of the accounts presented with those records. It also Includes consideratlon of anv unusual item5 Qr distlosures in the accounts and seeking explanatlons from the trustees cOn￿rnIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is 8iven as the whether the accounts present 'true and fairf view and the report 15 limited to those matters set out in the statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe thot in any material respect.. accountlng records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities lattounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give 3 true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examination to whic attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the obe Charlton Bak ICAEW 33 Duke Street Trowbrid8e 8A14 8EA 29, J.1 2024 HELP FOR HOMELESS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR END EPTEMBER 2 Year ended 30 September 2023 Unrestrfcted Restrfrted Period endèd 30 September 2022 Unrestrfrted Restrlded INCOME Donations Fund Raising 48,538 2,895 31.012 14,923 22,350 51,433 45,935 22,350 EXPENDITURE Catering Costs Cleaning Clothing/Tents Purchases Merchandise Purchases Advertising and Fundraising Rent Insurance Heat, Light and Power Motor and Travel Expenses Repairs and Maintenan Bank Charges Print, Postage and Stationery IT Software and Consumables Independent Examination Subscriptions Training General Expenses 7,089 800 1.512 5,405 1,271 4,140 3,031 2,775 161 5,250 2.477 4,344 5,420 6,297 21 57 226 1.781 256 955 660 252 6CX) 365 500 134 25.645 5,420 16,859 Asset Purchase5 Catering Equipment Office Equipment Kitchen Street Van 2,298 630 20,110 4,017 22,350 45.160 6,315 20.740 67,510 Net Incorne/{Expendlturel Balance Brought Forward 19,330 16,492 15,4201 7,340 19711 17,463 {45.1601 52,5CQ Balance Carried Forward 35.822 1.920 16,492 7,340 HELP FOR HOMELESS sfATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 30 September 2023 30 September 202Z Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Funds Unrestrirted Funds Restrirted Funds ASSETS Flxed Assets Caterlng Equipment Office Equipment Kitchen Stieet Van 7,553 630 25.832 5,255 630 20,110 22.350 45,160 1,920 22.350 45,160 7,340 Cash at Bank 34.263 16,492 68.278 69,430 42.487 74,850 UABILrriES Accruals NEf ASSETS 68.278 69,430 42.487 74,850 FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restritted Funds 68,178 42,487 69,430 74,850 68,278 69.430 42.487 74.850 Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: P White 2024 The note5 on page 6 form part of these accounts. HELP FOR HOMELESS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 I. ACCOUNTING POUCIES a5is of Preparation These accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis. Receipts Receipts for the general purposes of the Charity are credited to unrestricted funds. Receipts subject to specific wishes of the donors are carried to relevant restricted funds. Restrlrted Funds The restricted fund Van Appeal are donation5 restrirted for the purpose of purchasin8 a van and fitting it out to provide hot food. The restrlcted fund Kitchen Appeal are donations restricted for the purpose of fittin8 Out a kitchen to prepare food. 2. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION No Trustee received any remuneration or expenses. 3. FUND RAISING A Garden Party took place during the year to raise funds. A fund raising raffle took place in September and October 2023. 4. REsfRICTED FUND5 Year ended Year ended 30 September 2023 30 September 2022 Kitchen Van Kitchen Van Appeal Appeal Appeal Appeal Funds Brought Forward Incoming Resources Resources Expended 7,340 52,500 22.350 (5,4201 122.3501 145.1601 Funds Carried Forward 1,920 Analy515 of Net A￿ets by Fund Fixed Assets Cash at Bank 22,350 45,160 1,920 22,350 22,350 7,340 22,350 47,080 52.5CiI