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2024-03-31-accounts

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Trustees’ Annual Report
for the period
From (start date) 3D 1 0 3 2 3 to (end date) 3 1 0 3 2 4
Section A Reference and administration details
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Charity name Hope and help
Other names the charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1 1 9 1 7 3 0
Charity’s principal address Springwell House
2 Shear bank rd
Blackburn
Postcode B B 1 8 A D
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee Name Offce (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year
Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint
trustee(if any)
1 Abdurrahman Master
2 Ayaaz Patel
3 Suhel Master
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5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any(for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Abdurrahman Master
Ayaaz Patel
Suhel Master

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Reference and administration details (continued)

Section A

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document Constitution (eg trust deed, constitution How the charity is constituted (eg trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Appointed (eg appointed by, elected by) Additional governance issues (optional information

  - You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about:

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Objectives and activities

Section C

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Summary of the objects of the charity set To carry out such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents
out in its governing document of Blackburn and Darwen Borough:
To relieve poverty
To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of drug and alcohol users
through the provision of information and a harm reduction services to enable
individuals to achieve independence from drugs and alcohol;
To preserve and protect the mental and physical sickness and distress of
persons resident in the area of benefit who are suffering from bereavement
and loss by providing support, advice and counselling services.
Summary of the main activities Bereavement support provided to widows in the area
undertaken for the public benefit in relation
to these objects (include within this section Bereavement support provided to students at Pleckgate high school
the statutory declaration that trustees have Assisted and supported individuals with addiction issues by signposting them
had regard to the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public benefit) Distribution of hampers to the elderly
Counselling services
Additional details of objectives and activities (optional information)
You may choose to include further
statements, where relevant, about:
• policy on grantmaking;
• policy programme related investment;
• contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the Bereavement support provided to widows in the area
charity during the year
Bereavement support provided to students at Pleckgate high school
Assisted and supported individuals with addiction issues by signposting them
Distribution of hampers to the elderly
Counselling services
Volunteer services for range of groups
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the This reserves policy explains to existing and potential funders, donors,
charity’s policy on reserves beneficiaries and other stakeholders why we are holding a particular number of
reserves. It gives confidence to stakeholders that our finances are being
properly managed and will also provide an indicator of future funding needs and
our resilience.
Details of any funds materially in deficit N/A
Further financial review details (optional information)
You may choose to include additional Hope and Help is generously funded through donations from compassionate individuals and supportive
information, where relevant, about: organisations. These contributions are vital in enabling us to provide essential services and resources to
those in need. Every donation directly supports our mission to offer hope, assistance, and empowerment
• the charity’s principal sources of funds to the community we serve.
(including any fundraising);
• how expenditure has supported the key
objectives of the charity;
• investment policy and objectives including
any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Abdurrahman Master
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair
Date 3 0 0 1 2 5
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HOPE AND HELP

Charity Number : 1191730

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

31ST MARCH,2024

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF HOPE AND HELP

Report to the trustees and members of Hope and Help on the accounts for the year ending 31st March 2024 set out on pages 2 to 4.

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner

As the Charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirements of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 ("the Act") does not apply. It is our responsibilty to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the general directions given by the Charities Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charities Commissioners.

An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparision of the accounts presented with those records.

It also includes consideration of any unusal items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the views given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner's Statement

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:

  1. Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and

  3. (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or

  4. To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Honorary Independent Examiner

Patel & Co. Accountants 362 Derby Street Bolton BL3 6LS

24th Jan,2025

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HOPE AND HELP

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH,2024

FIXED ASSETS
New Building
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank & in hand
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other creditors & accruals
Net Current Assets / (Liabilities)
NET ASSETS
REPRESENTED BY:
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
Balance b/fwd
Surplus for the year
Balance C/fwd
£
£
-
-
-
43,869
43,869
127
127
43,742
43,742
35,021
8,721
43,742
31ST March 2024
£
£
-
-
-
35,021
35,021
-
-
35,021
35,021
41,436
6,415
-
35,021
31ST March 2023

Approved and signed on behalf of the trustees.

…………………………………..........................

Mr. Ayaz Patel 24th Jan,2025

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HOPE AND HELP

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH,2024

INCOME
Donations
Activity Fees
Book Sales
LESS : EXPENSES
Wages and salaries
Employers pensions
Rent
Rates
Light and heat
Repairs, renewals and maintenance
Insurance
Printing, postage and stationery
Advertising and marketing costs
Telecommunications and data costs
Professional fees
Subscriptions
Bank charges
Charity purpose expenses
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
£
£
87507
10187
325
98,019
28470
115
26768
2647
4724
281
1543
645
308
2001
4920
40
81
16755
89,298
8,721
31st March 2024
£
£
52,858
52,858
21,925
-
12,768
691
4,815
34
705
1,391
-
1,632
799
40
69
14,404
59,273
6,415
-
31st March 2023

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HOPE AND HELP

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2024

RECEIPTS
Donations
Activity Fees
Book Sales
Funds Balance b/fwd
Cash balance b/fwd
Other taxes and social security
PAYMENTS
Wages and salaries
Employers pensions
Rent
Rates
Light and heat
Repairs, renewals and maintenance
Insurance
Printing, postage and stationery
Advertising and marketing costs
Telecommunications and data costs
Professional fees
Subscriptions
Bank charges
Charity purpose expenses
Bank current account
31/03/2024
31/03/2023
£
£
87507
10187
325
52,858
35,021
41,436
127
133,167
94,294
28,470.00
21,925.00
115.00
26,768.00
12,768.00
2,647.00
691.00
4,724.00
4,815.00
281.00
34.00
1,543.00
705.00
645.00
1,391.00
308.00
-
2,001.00
1,632.00
4,920.00
799.00
40.00
40.00
81.00
69.00
16,755.00
14,404.00
43,869.00
35,021.00
133,167
94,294

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HOPE AND HELP

Charity Number : 1191730

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

31ST MARCH,2024

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF HOPE AND HELP

Report to the trustees and members of Hope and Help on the accounts for the year ending 31st March 2024 set out on pages 2 to 4.

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner

As the Charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirements of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 ("the Act") does not apply. It is our responsibilty to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the general directions given by the Charities Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charities Commissioners.

An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparision of the accounts presented with those records.

It also includes consideration of any unusal items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the views given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner's Statement

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:

  1. Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and

  3. (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or

  4. To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Honorary Independent Examiner

Patel & Co. Accountants 362 Derby Street Bolton BL3 6LS

24th Jan,2025

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HOPE AND HELP

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH,2024

FIXED ASSETS
New Building
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank & in hand
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other creditors & accruals
Net Current Assets / (Liabilities)
NET ASSETS
REPRESENTED BY:
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
Balance b/fwd
Surplus for the year
Balance C/fwd
£
£
-
-
-
43,869
43,869
127
127
43,742
43,742
35,021
8,721
43,742
31ST March 2024
£
£
-
-
-
35,021
35,021
-
-
35,021
35,021
41,436
6,415
-
35,021
31ST March 2023

Approved and signed on behalf of the trustees.

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Mr. Ayaz Patel 24th Jan,2025

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HOPE AND HELP

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH,2024

INCOME
Donations
Activity Fees
Book Sales
LESS : EXPENSES
Wages and salaries
Employers pensions
Rent
Rates
Light and heat
Repairs, renewals and maintenance
Insurance
Printing, postage and stationery
Advertising and marketing costs
Telecommunications and data costs
Professional fees
Subscriptions
Bank charges
Charity purpose expenses
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
£
£
87507
10187
325
98,019
28470
115
26768
2647
4724
281
1543
645
308
2001
4920
40
81
16755
89,298
8,721
31st March 2024
£
£
52,858
52,858
21,925
-
12,768
691
4,815
34
705
1,391
-
1,632
799
40
69
14,404
59,273
6,415
-
31st March 2023

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HOPE AND HELP

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2024

RECEIPTS
Donations
Activity Fees
Book Sales
Funds Balance b/fwd
Cash balance b/fwd
Other taxes and social security
PAYMENTS
Wages and salaries
Employers pensions
Rent
Rates
Light and heat
Repairs, renewals and maintenance
Insurance
Printing, postage and stationery
Advertising and marketing costs
Telecommunications and data costs
Professional fees
Subscriptions
Bank charges
Charity purpose expenses
Bank current account
31/03/2024
31/03/2023
£
£
87507
10187
325
52,858
35,021
41,436
127
133,167
94,294
28,470.00
21,925.00
115.00
26,768.00
12,768.00
2,647.00
691.00
4,724.00
4,815.00
281.00
34.00
1,543.00
705.00
645.00
1,391.00
308.00
-
2,001.00
1,632.00
4,920.00
799.00
40.00
40.00
81.00
69.00
16,755.00
14,404.00
43,869.00
35,021.00
133,167
94,294

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