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Contents

Growing Hope High Wycombe Annual Report 2024

The Past Year

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CLINIC MANAGER’S LETTER

2024 has been an exciting year of change at Growing Hope High Wycombe. Rachel Shin joined our team in September providing occupational therapy as Sophie Lewis moved onto a new role. Louise Stone is now providing two days a week of music therapy. Anna Deane stepped down from providing admin support and we are in the process of employing a new administrator and an additional speech and language therapist.

We have welcomed a new volunteer to our team, Tony Sackville, supporting with fundraising, and we continue to have the support of Joe Cook, volunteering her time in clinic and liaising with parents and carers. Thank you all for your hard work and support. The clinic space has also grown, we have an additional room we can use for therapy sessions. Our accessible playground is due to be finished and ready for clinic families to use by the end of 2024.

Rosalyn Baskett, Clinic Manager, Growing Hope High Wycombe

CHAIR OF TRUSTEES' LETTER

Our team, led so well by Rosalyn, is well-established and runs as a cohesive and supportive group. Despite being occupied to full capacity, they enjoy a lot of fun working together! Their valuable work is enhanced greatly by the work of many volunteers, and many children and families feedback how much they appreciate the lifeline of services offered to them. Nevertheless, the needs are great, and the waiting list remains. Churches, schools, individuals and companies in High Wycombe bolster fundraising, all of which offer encouragement to keep going as well as raising awareness of the clinic’s work in the community. Trustees play a central role in adding their skills to a wide range of opportunities which endorse all that is achieved. Thanks go to everyone for their significant faith in action.

Jan Fishwick, Chair of Trustees, Growing Hope High Wycombe

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CEO’S LETTER

2024 has been a year of tremendous growth for Growing Hope and it brings me such joy to see our impact in the lives of so many children with additional needs and their families. Our national team has expanded to 13 members, and I’m deeply inspired by the team and by the way that God has brought everyone together. And I’m so proud of the therapists, whose hard work, care and passion bring hope to families through our free services.

In June we launched our accessibility award for schools, which champions schools to create communities of welcome where all students can thrive. We’re delighted to have opened Growing Hope Maidstone in November and look forward to launching our next clinics in Redbridge, Solent, York and Farnham in 2025.

We have seen another year of miraculous provision and incredible generosity from our supporters and donors. I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have given their time, talents and finances, which makes it possible for us to continue our mission of setting up 20 clinics by 2030, so more families can access free, life-changing therapy across the UK.

Dr Naomi Fox, Founder and CEO, Growing Hope

TRUSTEES' REPORT

The Board of Trustees presents its report and financial statements for the year 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024 together with the Independent Examiner’s Report. Growing Hope High Wycombe was registered with the charity commission as a CIO on 26 July 2021, charity number 1195290; 2024 was the third financial period of the charity. Our current trustees are Jan Fishwick (Chair), Lydia Cook, Heather Graham, Amy Dixon, Heather Morley and Jacky Sackville.

We are confident that Growing Hope High Wycombe has carried out its charitable objectives in 2024 and acted in the interests of the public benefit. We have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on reporting on public benefit when preparing this annual report.

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In 2024...

More than

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children in England have an additional need¹

3/4 parent carers have to give up employment due to lack of support available²

2/5

siblings of children with additional needs face difficulties with their own mental health³

parents and 34 carers supported through courses and workshops

136 children supported through direct therapy at Growing Hope High Wycombe

4 When Dreams Change courses run for parents and carers

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93% 90%
of GAS goals of GAS goals
achieved by children achieved by parents,
and young people carers and siblings
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We use a combination of non-standardised feedback forms and a standardised measure, the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS). GAS is an outcome measure that is commonly used in research to show the effectiveness of therapy services. GAS enabled us to set three goals for each child and young person in a conversation between themselves, their parents and the therapist.

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Aims and Objectives

We are Growing Hope High Wycombe. We champion accessibility and provide free therapy for children and young people with additional needs living in High Wycombe, in partnership with St James' Church Downley.

HOPE FOR CHILDREN

We bring hope to children through offering free therapy services.

HOPE FOR FAMILIES

We grow hope for families where hope has been lost due to isolation or rejection.

HOPE IN JESUS

We share hope in Jesus because He brings hope even in the most difficult situations.

In accordance with its charity constitution, Growing Hope High Wycombe has sought to achieve the following aims and objectives in the year dated 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.

The advancement of health and wellbeing for the public benefit by the provision of a therapy clinic run in accordance with Christian principles for children and young people (0-18) with additional needs and their families living in the High Wycombe area. In particular, but not exclusively by:

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Who’s Who

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This year the Growing Hope High Wycombe team has grown to six staff members, and across the year we have been joined by one regular volunteer who has supported our work through administrative tasks.

Rosalyn Baskett, Clinic Manager and Speech and Language Therapist Louise Stone, Music Therapist Alley Akoh, Freelance Art Therapist

Rachel Shin, Occupational Therapist

Nicola Rayner, Child Behaviour Specialist

Danielle Spence, Freelance Administrator

Joe Cook, Volunteer Parent Liaison

JOE COOK, CLINIC CHAMPION

In November, the High Wycombe team attended the Proud of Bucks Awards, where Joe Cook was awarded the Highly Commended Good Neighbour Award for all the hard work and care that she pours into her role as Volunteer Parent Liaison with Growing Hope High Wycombe.

"Joe is such a valuable member of our team, from supporting parents through phoning to find out how they are getting on, signposting to other services or groups where they can access support and praying with families to tidying out cupboards and supporting in therapy sessions, we would be lost without the support of Joe." - Rosalyn, Clinic Manager

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Hope for Children

We have provided free occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, art therapy, and music therapy in the St James’ Downley church building. We have provided therapy for 136 children and young people.

We have worked on individualised goals to support children and families in the areas of greatest need. Examples of goals have been emotional regulation, attention and listening, social skills, toileting, dressing and eating.

93% of therapy goals have been achieved.

DANIEL'S STORY

Daniel and his mum came to joint speech and language and occupational therapy sessions. He started with regulation activities like swinging on the swing which supported him to sit and engage with an adult while completing an activity. Daniel really enjoyed following the visual timetable, and he was was also able to request more of an activity such as playing in the Lycra tunnel.

Hope for Families

We have run:

4 When Dreams Change courses , for a total of 18 parents and carers. When Dreams Change is a four-week course that aims to help parents and carers reflect on their experience of having a child with additional needs, and to become more of the person they have been created to be.

27 fortnightly training sessions for parents and carers on a variety of topics, hosted by our therapists in partnership with Growing Hope, King’s Cross and Brockley. 375 parents and carers have signed up to these sessions.

3 behaviour workshops , providing information and strategies to support challenging behaviour.

90% of goals have been met within our courses.

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Hope in Jesus

We believe Jesus brings hope even in the most difficult situations. We always offer to pray for families at the end of each therapy session, several families have taken up this offer and it has been a privilege to see answers to prayer. Our Clinic Manager Rosalyn also works on a Sunday to support families to access church with the help of Growing Hope champions.

In High Wycombe we have set up and run Messy Church for families to come along to. We have had five clinic families come along and been able to access the crafts and activities and make connections with other local families.

This year we have had six regular Growing Hope champions serving alongside children and youth ministry to help families feel welcome. Growing Hope is open to individuals of all faiths and backgrounds and there is no pressure to participate in the faith aspects of our service.

CONNOR'S STORY

Connor came to Growing Hope High Wycombe for music therapy sessions with our therapist Louise. He worked so hard towards his goals in therapy, finding new ways to express his big feelings through music and art and sharing them with his parents so that they can understand and support him more.

Connor has also shown courage and resilience in being able to speak to other Growing Hope staff, which is usually a very big worry for him. We celebrated his end of therapy with hot chocolate, playing celebratory music and drawing what therapy has been like. Connor's mum said, "Our music therapy sessions have been life changing for our family. The work that Connor has done with Louise has enabled him to understand that his big feelings are okay and have given us strategies to support him. The time he has had at Growing Hope has seen him flourish in confidence with an adult outside of our family unit."

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Demographics*

37% Christian 23% Muslim 18% No religion Religion 14% Christian non-practising 4% Hindu

4% Sikh

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55% White / White British
22% Asian / Asian British
8% White Other
Ethnicity
5% Black / Black British
5% Other
5% Mixed
Household income
45%
20%
14%
11% 11%
Household Income
Under £10,000
£20,001-£30,000 Over £40,000
Percentage of Families £10,001-£20,000 £30,001-£40,000
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*Demographic data for individuals referred to our service, from anonymous forms completed by parents and carers, and some may have completed more than one form if they have attended multiple events.

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Financial Review

The trustees present an overview of the charity’s finances for the period: 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024. Growing Hope High Wycombe currently runs with both restricted and unrestricted funding. Funds left in reserve at the end of the financial period: £46,345.

Management of Financial Risk

We aim to hold at least three months of our outgoings in reserve. We raise our income through regular giving, fundraising events and grants. We aim to increase regular giving in order to have further sustainable finances to enable us to provide our therapy services.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. The full financial statements are found at the end of this report (p.14).

Income and Expenditure

We received an income of £94,908

We had an expenditure of £108,179

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Supporter Engagement and Fundraising

We raise money at key points in the year through the Big Give Christmas Challenge, community fundraising, a fundraising dinner and grants. We’re grateful for all the support we have received from our generous supporters. More details are in the accounts.

In July we hosted our Caribbean Evening Fundraiser, where we raised a net amount of £5,027. We would like to say a huge thank you to our fundraising champions for taking on challenge events in 2024 for Growing Hope High Wycombe.

Grants received:

In October, we began breaking ground on the accessible playground project with the help of the team at NatWest. We're so thankful for all of their efforts and time. This playground will be a fully inclusive space for children of all abilities to enjoy outdoor play.

FUNDRAISING CHAMPION

“Growing Hope has helped me and my family immensely. They provided therapies for my son and sessions for me and my wife to help us navigate the world of ASD. In a time when assistance is extremely hard to come by in the world of neurodivergence, Growing Hope offered us a beacon of light and asked for nothing in return.” - Ashaan

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Structure and Governance

Growing Hope High Wycombe is a registered charity in England and Wales, and is run in accordance with its charity constitution. Growing Hope High Wycombe works in collaboration with St James’ Downley and Growing Hope National. As a CIO, if Growing Hope High Wycombe is wound up, the members of the CIO have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities. The trustees also hold Trustee Indemnity insurance of £100,000 for Executive Risks. Insurance is provided via Growing Hope National charity (policy number CC009584).

Rosalyn Baskett attends Growing Hope High Wycombe trustee meetings but is not party to any decisions regarding her salary or employment.

Growing Hope High Wycombe trustees are members of the CIO and appointed by a resolution at trustee meetings. They are responsible for governance of Growing Hope, ensuring it is meeting its charitable purposes.

Risk Management

The trustees take risk management seriously and have identified the following risks and put in place processes to mitigate them. We have policies in place to mitigate any risks in the following areas: financial risk, IT security and protection, safeguarding, health and safety and comprising Christian identity and values. All of these can be accessed on our website.

The Year Ahead

We look forward to having an accessible play area that clinic families can access and use and for our team to continue to grow so we can offer more support for local families in 2025.

References

  1. Gov.UK. 2024. Special educational needs in England. [Online]. [30 January 2025]. Available from: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/special-educational-needs-inengland

  2. Learning Hub, Failed and Forgotten , 2023, Disabled Children’s Partnership. Available at: https:// disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Failed-and-Forgotten-DCPreport-2023.pdf

  3. Raising Kids Research , 2022, Family Fund, Available at: https://www.familyfund.org.uk/impact/ research-reports/raising-kids/

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Growing Hope High Wycombe Reference and administrative details For the year 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024

Trustees:

Janet Fishwick, Chair, appointed 8 July 2021 Amy Dixon appointed 24 July 2023 Jacqueline Sackville appointed 24 July 2023 Heather Morley appointed 8 July 2021 Lydia Cook appointed 8 July 2021 Heather Graham appointed 8 July 2021

Key Management Personnel: Rosalyn Baskett, Clinic Manager

Registered Principal office:

St James’ Church, Plomer Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 5NB

Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) number: 1195290

Bankers:

NatWest 135 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3UR

Independent Examiner: Kwabena Appeagyei-Sarpong ACCA Part-Qualified

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Growing Hope High Wycombe Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees For the year 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

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I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 16-30.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed

Kwabena Appeagyei-Sarpong ACCA Part-Qualified

31 March 2025

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Growing Hope High Wycombe Statement of Financial Activity For the year ended 31 December 2024

Note
INCOME FROM:
Voluntary Income
Grant Income
Activities for
Generating Funds
TOTAL INCOME:
2
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising Funds
Charitable Activities
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
3
NET INCOME /
(EXPENDITURE)
BEFORE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS
NET MOVEMENT IN
FUNDS
Balances brought
forward at 1 January
2024
BALANCES CARRIED
FORWARD AT 31
DECEMBER 2024		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
35,726
16,510
52,236
24,689
1,500
20,552
22,052
13,800
20,620
-
20,620
38,555
57,846
37,062
94,908
77,044
1,244
-
1,244
3,004
77,233
29,703
106,936
80,306
78,476
29,703
108,179
83,310
(20,630)
7,359
(13,271)
(6,266)
(20,630)
7,359
(13,271)
(6,266)
50,416
9,200
59,616
65,882
29,786
16,559
46,345
59,616

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Balance Sheet as at 31[st] December 2024

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Clinic and IT Equipment
4
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank Account
Other Debtors & Stock
5
Work In Progress
13
LIABILITIES - Creditors due within one year
Creditors due within one year
6a
Creditors due more than one year
6b
Total Creditors
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
RESERVES
Surplus for the year
Balance brought forward as at 1 January
Balance as at 31 December
FUNDS
Unrestricted
Restricted		 2024
2023
£
£
1,016
1,594
1,016
1,594
29,421
63,118
593
592
15,388
1,619
45,401
65,329
(72)
(72)
-
(7,235)
(72)
(7,307)
45,329
58,022
46,345
59,616
(13,271)
59,616
59,616
-
46,345
59,616
29,785
50,416
16,559
9,200
46,345
59,616

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Balance Sheet as at 31[th] December 2024 Continued

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on: 25 March 2025

Approved by and signed on its behalf by:

Janet Fishwick Chair of Trustees

Jacqueline Sackville Treasurer

The notes on pages 20 to 30 form part of these financial statements.

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Growing Hope High Wycombe Notes to the Financial Statements For the year 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

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1. Accounting Policies

Incorporation

Growing Hope High Wycombe was registered in England and Wales with the Charity Commission as a CIO Foundation on 26 July 2021. These financial statements are for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Charity is a public benefit entity for the purposes of FRS 102 and therefore the charity also prepared its financial statements in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 Charities SORP) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention.

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.

Going Concern Basis

The trustees have assessed whether the use of going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of these financial statements. In particular, the trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and have taken account of pressure on income. After making enquiries, the trustees have concluded that there

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is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operations existence for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing financial statements.

Income

Income is recognised in the period which it was receivable. Also included is the estimated value of gifts in kind and goods or services donated to the charity where the amounts are material, readily quantifiable and measurable. Such estimates are based on the market price the charity would otherwise have paid. Grants are accounted for in the charity under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. The deferred element of the grant is included in creditors as deferred income. Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the SOFA in the same period as the related expenditure.

Expenditure

Direct charitable expenditure comprises all expenditure relating to the activities carried out to achieve the objectives.

Expenditure is allocated directly to the expenditure headings as far as practically possible to reflect the activities of the charity. Support costs have been allocated to the activities based on employee time spent on that activity.

Expenditure is included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party; it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Fund Accounting

Restricted funds are subject to restrictions imposed by the donor. These are accounted for separately from unrestricted funds. The movements on restricted funds in the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 are shown in note 11 to the accounts.

Unrestricted funds are those which are not subject to restrictions, and

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any surpluses may be applied in furtherance of any of the charity's objectives.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash at banks and in hand and shortterm deposits with a maturity date of three months or less.

Debtors and Creditors

Debtors and creditors receivable or payable within one year of the reporting date are carried at their at transaction price. Debtors and creditors that are receivable or payable in more than one year and not subject to a market rate of interest are measured at the present value of the expected future receipts or payment discounted at a market rate of interest.

Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing less than £500 are not capitalised and are written off in the year of purchase. Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of the fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. A full year’s depreciation is charged in the year of purchase. Depreciation is charged at the following annual rates:

Computer and Office Equipment: 4 Years straight line Clinic Equipment: 4 Years straight line

Pension

The charity operates a defined contribution stakeholder pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from the charity.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Areas of Judgement

The annual depreciation charge for property, plant and equipment is sensitive to change in useful economic life and residual values of assets. These are reassessed annually.

In the view of the trustees in applying the accounting policies adopted, no other judgements were required that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements nor do any estimates or assumptions made carry a significant risk of material adjustment in the next financial year.

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2. Income

2. Income
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds
2024 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Voluntary 35,726 16,510 52,236 24,689 - 24,689
Income
Regular giving 11,842 - 11,842 9,862 - 9,862
One of giving 3,102 - 3,102 3,137 - 3,137
Gift Aid 2,807 - 2,807 4,074 - 4,074
Donations 17,976 16,510 34,486 7,616 - 7,616
from other
Organisations
Grants 1,500 20,552 22,052 - 13,800 13,800
Grants 1,500 20,552 22,052 - 13,800 13,800
Fundraising 20,620 - 20,620 38,555 - 38,555
Income
Growing Hope 5,027 - 5,027 12,565 - 12,565
Fundraising
Night
Campaigns 5,921 - 5,921 7,323 - 7,323
Marathon 7,137 - 7,137 1,347 - 1,347
Other 2,534 - 2,534 17,321 - 17,321
Fundraising
TOTAL INCOME 57,846 37,062 94,908 63,244 13,800 77,044

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3. Expenditure

3. Expenditure 2
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds
2024 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Office and 3,212 - 3,212 2,382 - 2,382
Administration
Costs
Advertising/ 170 - 170 193 - 193
Promotion/
Recruitment
Postage, 303 - 303 184 - 184
Printing,
Stationery
Travel 285 - 285 314 - 314
Phone 315 - 315 315 - 315
Depreciation 579 - 579 579 - 579
Office 1,440 - 1,440 431 - 431
Expenses
Computer 120 - 120 365 - 365
Equipment
Not
Capitalised
Clinic Expenses 1,830 - 1,830 1,851 - 1,851
Assessment 1,811 - 1,811 1,699 - 1,699
Tools/Clinic
Equipment
DBS - - - 123 - 123
Volunteer 19 - 19 29 - 29
Hospitality
Fundraising 1,244 - 1,244 3,004 - 3,004
Costs
Cost of 1,244 - 1,244 3,004 - 3,004
Fundraising

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5
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds
2024 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Contribution to 6,000 - 6,000 6,000 - 6,000
Other charities
Donation to 6,000 - 6,000 6,000 - 6,000
Growing Hope
Salaries and 66,190 29,703 95,893 53,997 16,077 70,074
HR
Wages and 45,983 29,129 75,113 43,490 16,077 59,567
Salaries
Employer 4,309 574 4,882 2,645 - 2,645
costs
Freelance 11,603 - 11,603 5,435 - 5,435
Finance and 1,200 - 1,200 1,200 - 1,200
HR
Staf Training 3,096 - 3,096 1,228 - 1,228
Total 78,476 29,703 108,179 67,233 16,077 83,310
Expenditure

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Growing Hope High Wycombe Annual accounts 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

4. Fixed Assets
Actual cost At 1 January 2024
Additions
At 31 December 2024
Depreciation At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2024
Net Book Value At 1 January 2024
At 31 December 2024
5. Debtors & Work in Progress
Work in Progress
Other Debtors
Total
6a. Creditors (amounts falling due less than
one year)
Total Creditors due within one year
Total Current Liabilities		 Clinic and Ofce
Equipment
2024
2023
£
£
2,315
568
-
1,747
2,315
2,315
(721)
(142)
(579)
(579)
(1,300)
(721)
1,594
426
1,016
1,594
2024
2023
£
£
15,388
1,619
593
593
15,981
2,211
2024
2023
£
£
72
72
72
72

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6b. Creditors (amounts falling more than one year)

King Baudouin Foundation Capital
Grant
St Mary and St George Church
(SMG), High Wycombe
Blue Sky Intermodal		 2024
2023
£
£
-
5,386
-
1,549
-
300
-
7,235

7. Analysis of assets by fund

7. Analysis of assets by fund
Cash and Deposit Balances
Fixed Assets
Other Assets
Total Assets
Current Liabilities		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
£
£
£
12,861
16,559
29,421
1,016
-
1,016
15,981
-
15,981
29,857
16,559
46,417
(72)
-
(72)
29,785
16,559
46,345

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8. Staff

8. Staf
Key Management Personnel Total Total
2024 2023
£ £
Salaries and Wages 44,000 41,451
Employer's NI 4,817 4,465
Employer's Pension contributions 2,200 2,073
51,017 47,988
No employee was paid at the rate of more than £60,000
2024 2023
Average employees during the 3.0 0.4
period

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Funder
Item Funded		 9. Restricted Funds
Funder
Item Funded		 Balance Income Expenditure Balance
as at 01 as at
Jan 2024 31 Dec
2024
£ £ £ £
Benefact Project cost 9,200 - 4,600 4,600
Trust
Oxford Music and - 5,552 5,552 -
Diocese Occupational
Therapist
The Lancaster Speech & - 5,000 833 4,167
Foundation Language
Therapist
Red Kite Speech & - 10,000 3,333 6,667
Community Language
Housing Therapist
St.Mary & Play Ground - 1,549 1,549 -
St George
Church SMG
TESCO Sibling and - 1,125 - 1,125
Parent
Groups
King Play Ground - 5,386 5,386 -
Baudouin
Foundation
Blue Sky Play Ground - 300 300 -
International
Individuals Play Ground - 750 750 -
Anonymous Play Ground - 5,400 5,400 -
Trust
Up Downley Play Ground - 1,000 1,000 -
Festival
Star Board Play Ground - 1,000 1,000 -
Hotel

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10. Related Parties

Heather Graham, who is a Trustee of Growing Hope High Wycombe is the parent of Dr Naomi Fox, the CEO of Growing Hope. Growing Hope provides support services to Growing Hope High Wycombe including Policies, Bookkeeping, Governance Support, Training, Recruitment Advice. Growing Hope does not have any voting rights in Growing Hope High Wycombe.

Growing Hope High Wycombe received a total of £300 unrestricted donations from its trustees in 2024 (£5,090 in 2023).

11. Trustee Expenses

None of the Trustees of the charity received any remuneration during the period. No travel and subsistence expenses were paid to trustees in the course of carrying out their duties; no reimbursements were made in the period.

12. Fees payable to Independent Examiner

The independent examiner did not charge for their services.

13. Work in Progress

Work-in-progress represents the cost of work that has been carried out so far towards the accessible playground project. Once complete, the asset will be capitalised in accordance with existing policy and depreciated over its useful life. The grant received for this project in note 5 will be released to the income and expenditure account, from the deferred income account, in proportion to each year's depreciation.

Hope for Children, Hope for Families, Hope in Jesus

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Registered charity number 1195290 (England & Wales)

growinghope.org.uk/high-wycombe

Growing Hope High Wycombe, St James’ Church Downley, Plomer Hill, High Wycombe HP13 5NB

Email: highwycombe@growinghope.org.uk Phone: 07759 988901

Photographs: Naomi Wilde