Helping Hands exists to benefit 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 2022 we began to emerge from the pandemic. People with multiple health issues (physical and mental), people suffering bereavement, and people experiencing
social isolation turned to Helping Hands for support and understanding. We were able
to offer the sanctuary of the house and garden where people could find peace and friendship.
Activities
Our three volunteers from Germany were replaced by one, so we continued our visiting service with reduced capacity. We were helped by more local volunteers coming forward to offer time and skills. The reception team increased in size and capacity, to deal with the ever increasing demand for food and practical assistance.
We began a Legal Advice Service with the help of a local solicitor.
Our link with local schools and colleges, to provide work experience, came back to pre Covid levels, and thrives.
We have food supplies on a daily basis, 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 that the lease of the rented premises where we are based ends in mid 2025. We continue to look at options for the future.
Helping Hand ProfitAnd Loss Account For the year ended 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Income Dati( Interest 19.265 19.025 505 19.265 19.$30 ExkEnse5 Bank charge5 Dation HSehd 1Thrance Office olherpntssna fees Rent Tepne5 & Inlemel 1241 11.1201 16291 13321 1701 12.3201 16.0(M)I 16371 13351 16.CXX)I 18,1501 8.398 Nei pmffit Helping Hand Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Anna 92 Bank acc(xJrbts Current account Deposrt account Petycash 589.318 83,198 110 578.295 &3.198 672.626 661.603 Caprta account Income account Net profft 397.&J6 263,707 397.896 255.309 8.398 672.718 661.603 Tclal