2024-12-31-accounts

Hope Project (Lesvos) Annual Accounts 31 December 2024

Registered Charity 1195697

THE HOPE PROJECT (LESVOS)

website:https://www.hopeprojectgreece.org

Trustees Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2024

Trustees:

Mr Peter Beddoes Mrs Monica Hogg Dr Polly Pallister-Wilkins Sarah Elizabeth Jones – Resigned 20.08.2024

Registered Address: 9 Tan Y Graig Mold CH7 1QE

1. Introduction

The trustees of Hope Project (Lesvos) present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended December 2024. This report follows the guidelines set by the Charity Commission and complies with the charity’s governing document.

The Hope Project has operated in Lesvos, Greece since 2015, providing vital support to refugees and vulnerable local populations. Our goal is to offer dignity, safety, and essential services to those fleeing conflict and hardship.

2. Objectives and Activities

Our Mission:

To provide aid and support to refugees and displaced persons on the island of Lesvos, focusing on dignity, safety, and access to essential resources.

Objectives:

The charity’s primary objectives for the year included:

Distributing essential supplies such as clothing, hygiene products, and other non-food items.

Offering psychosocial support, including art and recreational programs, to improve mental health and well-being.

Advocating for the rights and dignity of displaced individuals and supporting vulnerable members of the local community.

Key Activities:

During 2024, Hope Project (Lesvos) undertook several key activities:

Aid Distribution: Provided daily and consistent distribution of clothing, hygiene supplies, blankets, sleeping bags, and other essentials to approximately 11,000 newly arrived refugees and around 4,000 current camp residents.

Volunteer Engagement: Engaged up to 15 community volunteers, primarily from the refugee community, offering them meals, transport, and essential support.

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Advocacy and Collaboration: Partnered with other organisations and local services to meet emergency needs and improve coordination of aid distribution.

Psychosocial and Educational Programs: Continued the Hope Project Art initiative, including fine art, abstract art, music, theatre, and dance. Established craft rooms, a gym, sewing and salon services, and support spaces for women.

Animal Welfare: Provided care for several local stray animals, creating an inclusive and compassionate environment for all.

3. Achievements and Performance Distribution Efforts:

Despite challenges such as the closure of Moria and policy changes, the Hope Project distributed essential items to over 11,000 arrivals and continued to meet the needs of around 4,000 camp residents. We issued appointments, ensuring order and dignity during distribution. Special needs, including items for babies and additional supplies for vulnerable individuals, were prioritised.

Volunteer Engagement:

Our dedicated team included up to 15 volunteers at a time, many from the refugee community. We provided them with meals, transport assistance, and essential support, enabling them to contribute effectively and foster community connections.

Advocacy and Collaboration:

We maintained strong relationships with other organisations, local services, and advocacy partners, despite the departure of many other groups from the island. This ensured emergency cases were addressed, and support was sustained for the most vulnerable.

Community Impact:

Our psychosocial programs reached more than 100 participants in art and educational workshops, promoting creativity, resilience, and a sense of belonging. We also cared for over 1,600 children, providing clothing, hygiene items, toys, and school supplies.

4. Financial Review

Income: £80,383 (2023: £112,091) Expenditure: £120,592 (2023: £133,015) Deficit: £40,209 (2023: £20,924) Reserves: £15,223 (equivalent to approximately 2 months of operations)

5. Governance and Management

Trustees Meetings:

The trustees met regularly throughout the year to review operations, finances, and strategic plans. Key decisions included expanding psychosocial programs, adapting operations in response to policy changes, and strengthening volunteer and community partnerships.

Compliance:

The charity remained compliant with all regulatory requirements, with no safeguarding incidents reported during the period.

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Plans for the Future:

Looking ahead, Hope Project (Lesvos) plans to:

Expand our reach to more refugees and vulnerable locals.

Enhance mental health and psychosocial support, including new art and education initiatives.

Strengthen partnerships with local and international organisations.

Secure additional funding to meet the increasing needs due to rising arrivals and policy changes.

Prepare contingency plans for the potential opening of the Vastria camp, ensuring continuity of services.

6. Conclusion

The trustees express heartfelt gratitude to all donors, volunteers, and partners for their unwavering support. 2024 has been a year of immense challenges, but the collective efforts of our community have ensured that we continue to provide essential support and hope to those who need it most.

Approved by the Trustees on: 24.08.2025

Signed on behalf of the trustees:

Name

Mr Peter Beddoes Position Chair of Trustees Date 24.08.2025

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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Hope Project (Lesvos)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Hope Project (Lesvos) (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

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

3. the accounts do 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:

Name: Philip Hughes

Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): ACA (member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)

Address: Llangoed, Ruthin Road, Mold, CH7 1QQ

Date 25 August 2025

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Hope Project (Lesvos) Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2024

Incoming resources Donations and legacies Resources expended Raising funds Charitable activities Other Total Reconciliation of funds: Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds £ £ £ 75,383 5,000 80,383 5,898 5,898 101,971 5,000 106,971 7,723 7,723 115,592 5,000 120,592 (40,209) - (40,209) 55,432 - 55,432 15,223 - 15,223	2023 £ 112,091 8,891 116,638 7,486 133,015 (20,924) 76,356 55,432

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Hope Project (Lesvos) Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

Notes Current assets Bank/building society balances Other current assets and prepayments Current liabilities Trade creditors Net current assets Net assets Funds of the charity - unrestricted Balance at start of period Net movement in funds Total funds	15,771 2,335 18,106 2,883	2024 £ 15,223 15,223 55,432 (40,209) 15,223	56,103 1,850 57,953 2,521	2023 £ 55,432 55,432 76,356 (20,924) 55,432

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Hope Project (Lesvos) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

1 Accounting basis

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

2 Analysis of expenditure

Raising funds Publicity fees Website costs Charitable activities Refugee Cost - Food Refugee Cost - Clothes Refugee Cost - Pharmacy / Welfare Art Supplies Staffing costs Travel and subsistence Warehouse Rent Warehouse Electricity Warehouse Heating Warehouse Water Warehouse repairs Other Telephone and internet Postage Stationery and printing Insurance Sundry Bank charges Accountants fees Tax Legal & Professional	2024 £ 5,130 768 5,898 33,658 1,630 310 1,179 34,596 4,638 22,592 4,132 - 1,185 3,051 106,971 2,889 - 221 485 55 482 1,712 800 1,079 7,723	2023 £ 8,376 515 8,891 38,674 5,823 1,211 1,732 34,596 5,354 22,433 2,731 1,199 1,534 1,351 116,638 2,891 272 - 819 60 510 1,996 938 - 7,486

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