## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 28/1/2021 Period start date To 31/12/ 2021 Period end date** **Charity name: Hidden Help** **Charity registration number: 1193305** ## **Objectives and Activities** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17
of the charity as set out 1. To relieve those in need, especially
(but not exclusively) those rehoused
in its governing
after seeking refuge from domestic
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violence, asylum seekers, the long
term unemployed, the homeless, those
with chronic illness or disability, ex-
offenders & veterans from the armed
forces by providing such practical
assistance or support as the trustees
deem fit.
2. To advance education by proving
training and training resources to
increase the employment opportunities
and potential of (but not limited to)
those reintegrating into society, re-
locating or in long term
unemployment.
3. To relieve financial hardship by such
means as the trustees deem fit.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Helping those in urgent need in
1.19
activities in relation to Cornwall to make a new home and a
those purposes for the fresh start with recycled household
public benefit, in items from the local community. We
particular, the activities, help those referred to us by Social
projects or services Services and other statutory bodies.
identified in the
We run two warehouses to store
accounts.
donated items, as well as a van to
collect and distribute items. We also
have a shop to sell vintage items to
raise funds.
We engage the community through our
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contacts, our website and social media.
We employ a part time admin person
to help us with these activities and
processes.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 We are aware of the guidance and run
whether the trustees the charity for the sole purpose of
have had regard to the benefiting our clients (those in need)
guidance issued by the and to do it in a sustainable manner
Charity Commission on which repurposes items from the local
public benefit community and avoids waste to
landfill. No trustee or volunteer
benefits financially from the charity
operations other than recompense for
expenses.
We are not aware of any harms
resulting from our charity.
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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference We have not offered any grants. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making We have no social investments. Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment In order for the charity to function at low cost, and to provide household items to clients for free, the charity Para 1.38 relies on volunteers to support its Contribution made by work. For example, someone to do volunteers stock checks, to drive the van, to carry furniture and household items into client homes, (and of course, the trustees are all unpaid volunteers). ## Other ## **Achievements and Performance** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
In the period February to December
2021 we helped 204
households/families. We didn’t start
keeping the records until 3rd February
but it would be reasonable to expect
Summary of the main from March’s figures that another 14
achievements of the families were helped during January.
charity, identifying the Para 1.20 That is a total of 217 households in
difference the charity’s 2021.
work has made to the
These families have been given items,
circumstances of its
a home, dignity and hope for the
beneficiaries and any
future.
wider benefits to society
as a whole.
Our volunteers report the difference it
makes to their own lives to know they
are doing their bit to help people make
a fresh start.
In addition, almost 100% of the
furnishings are donated secondhand
rather than going to landfill, thus
having a positive impact on the
environment.
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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives Para 1.41
Other
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## **Financial Review** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The Charity has generated a surplus of
financial position at the £26,535.61 in the period to 31 December
end of the period 2021. This has arisen through a range of
donations, both regular and one off,
including from sources such as “Speedo
Mick”. Crowdfunding has also enabled us to
purchase and manage a van that has
enabled the charity to expand its areas of
coverage. Expenditure has been well
managed. We have recruited one part-time
member of staff who joined mid year.
Engagement continues with potential
donors, including local councillors, which is
helping to fund specific items such as new
shelving for the warehouse and bulk
supplies of carpet tiles essential for our
work.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 We hold reserves to cover the charity
policy for holding for years when our expenditure (costs)
reserves stating why they may exceed our income and to help
are held ensure the continuity of the charity
when the founder retires. Also, to
cover the potential purchase of
equipment like a van, or in case the
charity needs to move premises or
require an additional warehouse (to
grow) or paid support staff.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £40,420.69
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 N/A
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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Donations
Grants
The charity’s principal Crowdfunding
sources of funds
Shop sales
(including any Para 1.47
fundraising)
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Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy Para 1.46
adopted
The founder retiring / continuity plan
Safeguarding
A description of the
principal risks facing the Para 1.46
charity
Other
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## **Structure, Governance and Management** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Description of charity’s N/A
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Written constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Appointment of charity trustees
methods including details
(1) Apart from the first charity trustees,
of any constitutional
every trustee must be appointed by a
provisions e.g. election to
post or name of any
resolution passed at a properly
person or body entitled
convened meeting of the charity
to appoint one or more
trustees.
trustees
(2) In selecting individuals for
appointment as charity trustees, the
charity
trustees must have regard to the skills,
knowledge and experience needed for
the effective administration of the CiO.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees Para 1.51
The charity’s
organisational structure
and any wider network Para 1.51
with which the charity
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works Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other ## **Reference and Administrative details** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity name Hidden Help
Other name the charity Hidden Help Cornwall
uses
Registered charity 1193305
number
Charity’s principal Primrose workshop
address Bissoe
TR4 8RJ
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**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name of
person (or
body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to
whole year
appoint
trustee (if
any)
1 Judith Backus Founder
2 Fleur Davis
3 Ben Hudd Treasurer to August 31st 2021
4 Sinead Hanks 1st June 2021 onwards Board
5 Neil Hamilton Treasurer 1st Sept 2021 onwards Board
Merisa Macinnes 11th October 2021 Board
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onwards
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7 Reece Heather 14th July 2022 Board
8 Jake Backus Chair 14th February 2022 Board
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity |**Trustee**|**name**
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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
NEIL HAMILTON
Full name(s) JAKE JAMES
ROBERT BACKUS
Position (eg CHAIR TREASURER
Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date
10/10/2022
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Hidden Help Financial Accounts - Year end 31 December 2021 **Total** |**Total**|| |---|---| |**Income**|| |Planned Regular Giving|| |_Gift Aided_|£2,866.32| |_Non-Gift Aided_|£0.00| |Cash Gifts|£0.00| |Annual Gifts & Legacies|| |_Gift Aided_|£1,300.00| |Misc Cash Gifts|| |_Gift Aided_|£9,733.25| |_Non-Gift Aided_|£22,614.65| |Fund Raising|| |_Crowdfunding_|£7,426.72| |_Other_|£218.60| |Shop Sales|£3,780.29| |Restricted Grants|£4,700.00| |**Total Income Over Period**|**£52,639.83**| |**Expenditure**|| |Warehouse Expenses|£6,595.61| |Shop Expenses (non utility)|£273.58| |Training Grants|£0.00| |Provider Costs|£0.00| |Charity Administration Costs|£5,383.14| |Utility Costs|£269.36| |Vehicle Costs|£11,204.62| |Other Costs|£2,377.91| |**Total Expenditure**|**£26,104.22**| |**Surplus/Defcit**|**£26,535.61**| |**A/C BF**|**£13,885.08**| |**A/C CF**|**£40,420.69**| Cash to Bank Natwest PayPal Total ## **Restricted Funds** Van Salaries **Total** ## **Unrestricted Working Capital** ## Estimated Gift Aid CrowdFunder Other Total Gift Aid Reserves Policy Gift aid forms ## **Estimated Giftaid** £573.26 £260.00 £1,946.65 £1,485.34 £39,849.58 £571.11 £40,420.69 £11,251.25 £9,000.00 **### ###** £1,485.34 £2,779.91 £4,265.26 -. ] cHAR￿y comm￿S1ON I •xamlnorfs report I FOR £NGLAND Ah'o ￿Al£s i*)EcEftrR aoil ' 119330S 14¥SMbl (dtr• eMamlr*r'5 5tstErneirt 3-:.W.;- .;. CLMO FMAFIT ioTr B Mry2018 it•￿8 tha¢ th• ex•mlnw M•y X118