Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/20234 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Hand in Hand BSL
Charity registration number: 1193121
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian faith in particular to the deaf and hearing impaired community by the provision of services and activities in British Sign Language |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 | • General Charitable Purposes • Disability • Religious Activities • Makes Grants To Individuals • Makes Grants To Organisations • Provides Other Finance |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We are able to continue ministering to the Deaf community and our brethren through our fortnightly Sunday services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, as well as through our Bible study sessions. However, due to challenges in finding a suitable day for everyone and the issue of distance, we have decided to move our Bible study sessions online via Zoom. It was refreshing and a great blessing to see RBC deacons and leaders attending our service to observe how we conduct our special worship. Everyone was encouraged, and we praise God for the opportunity to share in such fellowship. Furthermore, we continue to have productive meetings with RBC (RuislipBaptist Church) church leaders and the IT team to explore ways of strengthening our partnership with our hearing brothers and sisters at RBC. As a result of these discussions, we have seen positive developments, including: • The relocation of Hand in Hand services to a larger room in the hall. • One of our leaders being invited to preach during RBC’s Disability Awareness Sunday services. • Alison Hayes being given the opportunity to teach basic Deaf awareness to church leaders, as well as being entrusted with the role of supporting and teaching children during Sunday School at RBC. Hand in Hand Ministry remains grateful to RBC for providing BSL interpretation on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. It was truly heartwarming to see Michael and Fiona Citroen stepping up to interpret during RBC Sunday services and meetings, as well as actively participating in Hand in Hand Ministry. We bless God for their dedication and service. In collaboration with Go! Sign ( a national organisation dedicated to creating a network of information about the Christian faith, events, churches, and training—particularly in the UK—to support Deaf people and others who use British Sign Language. Its mission is to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ, especially among Deaf people, and to promote their full participation in church life and communities), Hand in Hand Ministry helped to organise a UK Deaf Church Leaders Gathering at RBC on 18th January. The event was a tremendous success, with almost 40 attendees, and we are grateful to RBC for providing the hall to host this important gathering. To conclude this report, we must continue to embrace the exhortation of Romans 10:14—to preach the Gospel and spread the Good News so that no soul is lost without hearing about Jesus Christ, who loves them and gave His life for them. Let us also pray that God will prepare the hearts |
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of the Deaf community, making them open and receptive to the message of salvation. We bless our faithful God for His continued blessings upon Hand in Hand Ministry and RBC.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The trustees have reviewed the charity’s reserves. This review considered the nature of income and expenditure streams, the need to align variable income with fxed commitments, and the composition of the reserves. The review concluded that, in order to manage the charity efciently and ensure a bufer for uninterrupted services, an unrestricted general reserve is necessary. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Please see above |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A see above |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | See above |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
The majority of Hand in Hand BSL’s funding comes from individual donations and regular giving. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 |
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Hand In Hand BSL constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | A charitable Trust |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected at the Annual Meeting. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hand in Hand BSL |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1193121 |
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| Charity’s principal address | C/O 27 Elm Park Road, Pinner HA5 3LE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Kevin Whalley | Chair | |||
| Michael Citroen |
Treasurer | |||
| Kathy Whalley | ||||
| Alison Hayes | Secretary | |||
| Omoniyi Adedeji |
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| Matthew Adedeji |
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| Jeremy Yankey |
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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Director name
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
Full name(s) Kevin Whalley
Position (eg Chair
Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 12 June 2025
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES HAND IN HAND BSL Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forth• P•flod To 01K11r2024 3111WJ)24 Section A Receipts and payments Unrnstrlct•d Re¥trl¢t•d EndowThnt lund• fund¥ Totsl fund• Last yoar A1RK Don8bon6 B•nk Internal Gh2d B70 17 401 17 401 AR) 2.747 l747 883 t and 1nvMtM •a IBM tsbl•l- 1747 A3Pa Gr8nts Ma¢ Preachi Ttd)nobgy& Equiwwt Ctsjich alh 420 458 610 490 Sub total 490 A4 A•t and In¥•8trn•nt urcho8 ••• tsbl• Sub total 490 14ot olroc•ifWYrnts) AS Tf¥ra bolwn funds A8 C*¥h funds last year ¢nd Cash funds th18 yr ond 11,139 11.1391 93 3,433 3.433 2.294 CCXX R1 acwjnts ISSI 091fW2025
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