## Helping Hands Work Trustee Annual Report 2021 - 2022 

Helping Hands exists to benefits the residents of the London Borough of Newham (particularly the Plaistow area). Our aims are the protection of health, advancement of education, relief of the elderly in need, and relief of poverty, sickness and distress. 

In April 2021 Newham, along with other parts of the country, had endured many impacts from the Covid pandemic. People with multiple health issues (physical and mental), people suffering bereavement, and people experiencing social isolation all turned to Helping Hands for support and understanding. 

Whenever possible we opened the house and garden for people to find peace, friendship and sanctuary. 

## Activities 

We were blessed by the presence of three full time volunteers from Germany who visited many people in their own homes, offering practical help, and regular social contact. This was a significant boost to our outreach complimenting the regular team of local volunteers. 

Our local children were struggling with home learning, and we assisted in the provision of electronic devices. 

From October we were able to restart work experience placements for local school and college students. 

Up to 100 people come by Helping Hands every day, looking for food. We have supplied provisions on a daily basis. Food is given to us for distribution, from various supermarkets, food outlets, and many well wishers. The value of this food, and other gifts in kind, is the main part of what we give. 

## Other Information 

## |We receive voluntary financial donations. 

We are aware of our rental lease, for use of premises, lasting until mid 2025. We are exploring options, and have engaged professional services regarding properties. There is no practical outcome at this stage. 



bEPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
TO THE MEMBERS OF HELPING HANDS
ACCOUNT CONVENTION
The accounts have been prepared under the historical convention
We have independently examined the b(￿kS of the Helping Hands Or
anisation and certify that
these accounts show a true and fair view of the state of the group's affairs as of 31st March 2022
PHYLLIS DIKE
IINDEPENDENT EXAMNIERI
6th January 2023

H81ping Hand
Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2022
2022
2021
D8btors
Ani18
1.214
1214
68nk a¢wun
Curreni a¢￿￿TrI
Dewsii accwnl
Pettycash
578
83.198
110
448.612
203.198
180
861.1303
651.991
Net assets
b61 603
653.205
Beneficianes
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Net wofit
397.896
255.S)9
8399
397.8
237 353
17.9
8611503
653.205
Total funds
661 603
653,205
Helping Hand
Profrt And L05s Account
Foi the year ended 31 Maich 2ff22
2021
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79.￿
Intere
19.
1241
11.1201
16291
1471
13121
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Office
12.3J)I
16.(Wl
16371
12.1601
18.6071
17.9
8.399