Charity Number: 1189539 HELP FOR HOMELESS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
HELP FOR HOMELES5 USTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 The Trustees present their Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025. The Accounts comply wlth statutory requlrements and the requlrements of the charl5 governlng document. REFERENCE AND ADMIN15TrATIVE DEfAIIS Charlty Reglstratlon Number 1189539 Trustees Peter White lona White Emma Bleaney Independent Examlners Charlton Baker Ltd 33 Duke Street, Trowbrldge, Wlltshlre, BA14 8EA Bankers Natwest Bank plc, 45 Mllson Street, Bath, BAI IDU Charlty Address Bush Farm, Babcary, Somerton, TAII 70S Emall: Webslte: Objectives and Activities The oblerts of the charlty are: for the publlc beneflt, the rellef of povety by provldlng ass15tonce to people In need In the South West of England who are vlctlms oshomelessness. The trustees have considered the Charltles Commlsslon'5 8uidance on publlc benefit. To dellver the objects, the charlty provldes support to street homeless persons by provldln8 hot food and food parcels, clothin8, bedding and tent5 dlstrlbuted at re8ular meetln8 polnts on the streets of certain towns in the South West of England.
Achievements and Performance During the year Help for Homeless continued its regular outreach activities in Bristol, Bath. Yeovil and Taunton. Through its network of dedscated volunteers, we distributed hot meals, food parcels. clothing, bedding and essential items to individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship. The headquartets operation at Bush Fami continued to process large qyantitie5 of donated clothing. bedding and household goods. The charity's kitchen remained central to our operations, enabling volunteers to prepare hot mea15 and food parcels for distribution throughout the week. The charity also contlnued its programme of 35SiSting individuals who have secured accommodation by providing furniture. household goods and essential items to help them estèblish a stable home environment. During the period the charity was able to assist 10 clients by prov¥Jing furniture, bedding kitchen utenslEs, crockery and whlte goods. Fundraising Activities The year saw several highly successfvl fundraising initiatNes whtch made a significant contribution to the charity's income. In May 2025. Help for Homeless organised a two-day Vintsge Clothing Sale. Hundreds of items of vintage and designer clothing were sorted. sized and priced by volunteers. The event attracted approximately 150 visitors and raised near £6.(X)). Unsold items continue to be sold through online platforms. generating a further £830 to date. The charity was also honoured to benefit from the generosity of friends and supporters who organi5ed the Shimmer and Glitter Picnic as a joint fvnthraising event between Help for Homeless and The School's Project. Held in a marquee following a famity wedding celebration, the event attracted around 150 guests who enjoyed a seated picnlc, cabaret entertainment, raffle and auction. The event raised over £20.000. after costs, and represented one of the most successful fundrai5in8 events in the charity's history. The proceeds of the event were split between the two charlties with Help for Homeless receiving just over £14.OLKI. The charity also attended Christmas Fairs at The Red Lion and Teals. These event5 provided valuable opportunities to raise awareness of homelessness Within our communities while generating funds through the sale of merchandise and Christmas cards.
Volunteers The success of Help for Homeless contlnue5 to depend upon its exceptional tèam of volunteers. Durin8 the year the charity benefited from the support of approximately 70 volunteers who contributed their time and expertise across all areas of the or8anisation. Volunteer5 assisted with sorting and processing donations, preparin8 meals in the kitchen. drivln8 the charity vehicle. supportin8 fundraisin8 events and dlstributing food, clothlng and essentlal 5upplles dirertly to people experiencln8 hardship and homelessness. In recognltlon of thelr contrlbution, the charity hosted a volunteer barbecue at Bush Farm In May. More than 50 volunteers attended thls event, whlch provlded an opportunity to thank them for their commitment and celebrate the èthlevements of the charlty Dver the past year. Donations and Communlty Support The charity continues to receive generous SUPFK)rt from local retallers, wholesalers. buslnesses and members of the publlc. Re8ular donations of food and essential supplie5 remaln a cornerstone of our operailons. Volunteers once agaln attended the post-festfval clear-up operatlons at both Glastonbury and Boardmasters Festivals. These events continue to provide valuable opportunlties to recover tents, beddln8, clothlng and other useful items that would otherwise be dlscarded. The recovered Items have enabled the chaflty to replenlsh stocks whlle promotlng envlronmental sustslnability throu8h reuse and recycling. Flnanclal Review The financial posillon of the Charity for the perlod Is shown In the flnancial statements. Durin8 the period the Charrty received unrestricted income through donation5, fund ralsing actlvltles and rental income of £66,031 down slightly from £67,759 in the previous year. Expendlture for the period was £45,551, up from £43,196 in the previous year, of which £9,424 was spent on food and £4,476 on clothin8 and tents. After other costs there was a surplus for the perlod of £20,48012024: £24,563.) Structure, govemance and management The charity was established in May 2020 wtth reglstrallon with the Charities Commission. It is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is governed by the trustees under the terms of its Constitution of a CIO last amended on 25 September 2019.
The charity had 3 trustees during the period. It is considered beneficial to expand this by recruiting up to two more trustees. Independent Examination The Charity's accounts, which are maintained by Frome Accountancy Bureou, are Subject to independent Scrutiny by Charlton Baker Ltd of Trowbridge. pproved the Trustees and signed on their behalf by P White 2026
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF HELP FOR HOMELESS I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Help for Homeless for the year ended 30 September 2025. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EKAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It 15 my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,. To follow the procedures laid down In the 8eneral Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl 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 directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideratlon of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeklng explanations from the trltstees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audlt, and consequently no opinion is given as the whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limlted to those matters set out in the statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that In any material respect: l. accountln8 records were not kept In re5ped of the charlty a5 required by sertion 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the appllcable requlrement5 concernlng the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (accounts and Reportsl Regulatlons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinatlon. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connertion with the examination to which attentlon should be drawn in thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reaclped. Charlton Baker ICAEW 33 Duke Street Trowbridge BA14 8EA 24dl J,1, 2026
ELP FOR HOMELESS RECEIPTS AND PAYMEPITS FOR THE YEAR BE 2025 Year ended 30 September 2025 Unrestrlrted Restrfrted Perlod ended 30 September 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted INCOME Donation5 Fund Raisln8 Charlty Picnic Wintage Clothlng Sale Rental and Other Income 27,117 3,038 23,058 5,685 7,133 48,870 11,156 7,733 66,031 67,759 EXPENDITURE Caterlng Costs Cleanlng Clothlngnents Purchases Merchandlse Purchases Advertising and Fundr3i5ing Rent Insurance HeaL Light and Power Motor and Travel Expenses Repalrs and Malntenance Bank CharBes Print, Posta8e and Statlonery IT Software and Consumables Independent Examination Bookkeepln8 Subscriptions Training General Expenses Donatlon to Challty 9,424 1,473 4,476 60 2,019 7,000 2,503 6,353 4.112 2,148 854 1,395 832 672 510 324 8,960 1,035 1,826 3,793 2,678 7,000 2,960 7,498 2,815 95 270 447 954 672 495 324 1,920 516 100 44.771 41,875 1,920 Asset Purchases Marquees Security Door 1,321 780 1.321 Net Income/(Expendlture) B•lance Brought Forward 20,480 60,385 24.563 35.822 (1,920) 1.920 Balance Carrled Forward 80,865 60,385
HELP FOR HOMELESS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABIUTIES S AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 30 September 2025 30 September 2024 Unrestrlrted Funds Restrirted Funds Unrestrlrted Funds Restricted Funds ASSETS Fixed Assets Catering Equipment Office Equlpment Other Kitchen Street Van Accounts Receivable Cash at Bank 7,553 630 2,100 25,832 7,553 630 1,320 25.832 22.350 45.160 22.350 45.160 509 78,797 1,318 57,508 115,421 67,510 94,161 67,510 LIABILITIES Accruals NEf ASSErs 115.421 67,510 94.161 67,510 FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 115,421 94,161 67,510 67.510 115,421 67,510 94,161 67,510 Approved b he Trustees and signed on their behaSf by: P White 2026 The notes on page 7 form part of these accounts.
HELP FOR HOMELES5 NOTE TO THE FINANaAL5TATEMErirs E YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER I. ACCOUNTING pouaES Ba51$ of Preparatlon These accounts have been prepaied on the eIpts and payments basis. R¢¢elpts Receipts for the general purposes of the Charity are credited to unrestrlcted funds. Receipts subject to specific wishes of the donors are carried to relevant restricted funds. Re$trf¢ted Fund5 The restricted fund Van Appeal are donatlons str1ded for the purpose of purthasing a van and fittin8 it out to provlde hot food. The restricted fund Kitchen Appeal are donatlons restricted for the purpose of fitting out a kitchen to prepare food. 2. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION No Trustee received any remuneratlon or expenses. 3. FUND RAISING Fund ralsin8 activities are set out In sorne detail above. 4. RESTRicfED FUNDS Year ended Year ended 30 September 2025 30 September 2024 Kitchen Van Kltchen Van Appeal Appeal Appeal Appeal Fynds Brought Forvrard Incoming Resources Resources Expended 1,920 11,9201 Funds Carrfed Forward Analysls of Net Assets by Fund Fixed Assets Cash at Bank 22,350 45,160 22,350 45.160 1,920 22,350 45,160 22.350 47,080