## **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|
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**
|**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)|
Para 1.47||
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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|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|
Para 1.51|||
|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|||
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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|Para 1.51|||
|Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|||
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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|
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||Lisa Pilkington|Secretary|||
||Faith Pilkington|Trustee|||
||Ernest Micheal
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||Andrew McCulloch|Trustee|||
||Amanda McCulloch|Trustee|||
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– 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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