Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 05/05/2024 Period start date To 05/05/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Operation Hope
Charity registration number: 1194321
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Operation Hope focuses on the advancement of the Christian religion and the relief of poverty. Main activities include evangelism and teaching events, as well as the setting up of projects to help those most in need. Currently it operates in both the UK and Kenya. |
| 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 |
The services we provided were ofered to any individual who approached us. Generally however these are people in need either socially or spiritually. Often people with damaged lives and or addictions etc. We work in partnership with Charities, church groups, and general community based organisations. Our teachings are to be available through Via our web page and via Youtube, we also teach in Churches and in our Marquee Tent as well as open air events. Our services for advancing religion are mainly delivered by preaching and teaching on the above platforms. Advancing Christianity by good biblical theology (I Stephen Pilkington have BA Hons in Theology). We will seek partnership and involvement with the laity, looking to involve and educate as many lay people as possible to have a positive impact on their communities. We also use music, as part of evangelistic services. Our work is often revisited and we will attend local churches and educate laity before ever reaching out to the public. We will provide services and events, but also follow up with regular visits. |
Statement confirming Para 1.18 As trustees we state that we are aware whether the trustees have of guidance issued for public benefit. had regard to the guidance The guidance has been taken in to issued by the Charity account and applied. We have not Commission on public chosen to depart from the guidance benefit offered at this time.
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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
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| 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 | As a charity we were able to: - Rent a mission base complex in Kakamega Kenya This was used by various missionary groups as well as the local church in Kakamega. - Fund the use of an outreach tent, open air truck, and large buildings for education and the propagation of the Christian faith. Thousands of people came to hear the messages and responded to the message given. Destructive patterns of lifestyle were turned around in many cases and improved lives andfamilies aresult. Thiswas |
monitored by local church leaders and feedback given. The local leaders were educated through church conferences, resulting in a better standard of care given. - Did 1 voluntary job at our church to raise a contribution towards future mission work. - As a one off we helped a team of two of our evangelists to go to Orlando Florida to train in street evangelism and also discipleship. - Some extra finances were raised and given to help feed and accommodate homeless boys in Kakamega. They were helped through a government approved orphanage in Kakamega and funding was directed through them. This prevented these young boys from living on the streets and in many cases helped them escape addictions and abuse.
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Achievements against objectives set |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
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| Other |
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity had £3342.73 in its account at the end of the fnancial year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | No reserves are being held |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Sadly our operations and aims are bigger than income levels and every penny raised is used for imminent needs. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No defcits |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We are growing above expectations and happy with our progress. We do not see any uncertainties about the future at this stage |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
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| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its charity trustees |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Eligibility of trusteeship (a)Every charity trustee must be a natural person. (b) No individual may be appointed as a charity trustee of the CIO: if he or she is under the age of 16 years; or if he or she would automatically cease to hold ofce under the provisions of clause [12(1)(e)]. (c) No one is entitled to act as a charity trustee whether on appointment or on any re- appointment until he or she has expressly acknowledged, in whatever way the charity trustees decide, his or her acceptance of the ofce of charity trustee. [(d) At least one of the trustees of the CIO must be 18 years of age or over. If there is no trustee aged at least 18 years, the remaining trustees may only act to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee.] (1) Apart from the frst charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed [for a term of [three] years] by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity 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.
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
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| Other |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Operation Hope |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1194321 |
| Charity’s principal address | Craigwen Penybryn Terrace Friog LL382NZ |
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 (ifany) |
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| Lisa Pilkington | Secretary | |||
| Faith Pilkington | Trustee | |||
| Ernest Micheal Fowler |
Trustee | |||
| Andrew McCulloch | Trustee | |||
| Amanda McCulloch | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Pilkington Full name(s) Stephen Position (eg Secretary, Chair and Contact Chair, etc)
Date
04/03/2025
Summary
Accounts for Operation Hope
Summary: Financial Year ending 4th May 2025
Balance brought forward from previous year £1,702.69 Income this year Donations £10,960.76 Other Income £8,205.50 £19,166.26 Expenditure this year Ministry Expenses £11,042.73 Capital Expenses £0.00 Other Expenses £3,214.95 Donations £3,268.54 £17,526.22 Income - Expenditure £1,640.04 Balance carried forward £3,342.73
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