Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Charity name: Unrebel Charity registration number: 1202055
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Unrebel |
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| Other name the charity uses |
Unrebel Housing |
| Registered charity number |
1202055 |
| Charity’s principal address |
The Old Post Office 19 Banbury Road Kidlington Oxford OX5 1AQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name Jeremy Todd Sam Bennett Gillian Smith Jacob Bennett Rebecca Durrant |
Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Chair | 01 April 24 to 10 December 25 |
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| 22 February 23 to 29 Jan 25 |
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| Secretary | 29 Jan 25 to date | ||
| Treasurer | 29 Jan 25 to date | ||
| 29 Jan 25 to September 25 |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Sam Bennett, Joanne Wimble
Structure, Governance and Management
| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
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| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| 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 | Elected or appointed as appropriate |
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Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote the rehabilitation and resettlement of ex-offenders for the public benefit by the provision of supported accommodation and activities enabling beneficiaries to rehabilitate into society, including help to finding long-term accommodation and employment.Therefore, enabling them to take control of their lives, remain free from offending and prevent them from becoming socially excluded |
| 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 |
We support ex-offenders as part of their desistance (mitigating re-offending) journey by providing a safe and loving environment; building resident relations and growing self-confidence. Our activities include provision of housing, mentoring, employment support, therapeutic activities and tenancy support. Beneficiaries are temporarily housed in one of our five houses during which time we help them to integrate back into the community by being supported to regain their physical and mental health, find financial stability through work or benefits, deal with the probation service and help with tenancy support for the long term. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees are mindful of the Charity Commission guidelines on public benefit and consider that these are being met through the charity’s objectives and activities. |
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 | During 2024–2025, Unrebel achieved significant growth and strengthened its impact on individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and complex mental health needs. The organisation expanded from operatingthreesupported houses to five, providing a total of 20 bed spaces. This growth enabled more individuals to access safe, stable accommodation alongside structured support tailored to individual needs. Unrebel continued to deliver a person-centred, trauma-informed housing model,placing each resident at the centre of their own recovery journey. Beneficiaries were supported to stabilise their housing, engage with treatment and health services, and work towards independence at a pace appropriate to them. For many, this resulted |
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in improved wellbeing, sustained recovery engagement, and a move away from repeated crisis and homelessness. A key development during the year was the introduction of Community Circle, offering a safe and inclusive space where residents could build relationships, develop a sense of belonging, and feel connected to the wider world. These sessions promoted peer support, shared responsibility, and mutual respect, helping to reduce isolation and strengthen community within the houses. Unrebel’s work has delivered wider benefits to society by reducing pressure on emergency accommodation, health services, and the criminal justice system, while contributing to safer and more cohesive communities. By providing stable housing and personalised support, the charity continues to support individuals to rebuild their lives, creating positive long-term outcomes for both beneficiaries and the wider community.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Accounts for period from 06/04/2024 to 05/04/2025 are attached. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity’s reserve policy is to maintain unrestricted funds at a level adequate to cover short term funding gaps. We aim to hold reserves enough to cover at one month’s expenses, plus £5,000 risk pot. This equates to approximately £34,000 in total. In the event of there being no reserves, it will be the charity’s priority to fundraise. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At 5 April 2025, the Charity has an unrestricted deficit of £7,603 and a Restricted Reserve of £20,000. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity was in its first full year and the opportunity to build reserves to an appropriate level had not been realised. Available funds had been spent on deposits for properties to provide more spaces and further the aims of the charity. |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The accounts show a deficit of £7,603 in unrestricted funds at FY25 year-end. The charity is paid for providing supporting housing to residents by Oxford City Council (OCC). Payments from OCC are paid in arrears. The deficit is due to rents being paid to landlords but payments from Oxford City Council for the same period being outstanding at FY25 year-end. Between October 2024 and March 2025 on average OCC paid approx. £23,700 per month, typically in 4 instalments of variable amounts. This has generated cash flow problems at times, as at FY25 year-end. At 5 April 2025, the amounts due from OCC amounted to £10,586.75. |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | At the date of reporting the charity has no immediate concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern. However, the charity is not currently receiving new referrals from Probation. Should this situation continue indefinitely then this will impact the charity’s ability to deliver on its aims and objectives. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity’s principal Para 1.47 sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and Para 1.46 objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
JACOB BANNETT[S] | GILLIAN SMITH[S] |
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| Jacob Naden Bennett | Gillian Anne Smith | |
Trustee |
Trustee | |
| 5 February 2026 | ||
| 5 February 2026 |
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Charity Name No (if any) Unrebel 1202055 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 06/04/2024 05/04/2025
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - 355 5,640 137,808 - - - - 143,803 3,300 5,469 8,769 152,572 1,063 33,512 74,776 33 5,040 11,366 4,971 1,966 1,420 907 913 32 439 480 3,250 - - - 140,167 1,109 3,500 14,694 19,303 159,470 - 6,898 - - 705 - 7,603 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20,000 20,000 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ - 355 5,640 137,808 - - - - 143,803 3,300 5,469 - 8,769 152,572 1,063 33,512 74,776 33 5,040 11,366 4,971 1,966 1,420 907 913 32 439 480 3,250 - - - 140,167 1,109 3,500 14,694 - 19,303 159,470 - 6,898 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Grant income | - | 20,000 | ||||
| Donations | 355 | 600 | ||||
| Rent received | 5,640 | - | ||||
| Housingbenefits | 137,808 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
143,803 | 20,600 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Loan from Sam Bennett | 3,300 | 195 | ||||
| Rent deposits received | 5,469 | - | ||||
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| Sub total | 8,769 | 195 | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 20,795 | ||||||
| Website & social media | 1,063 | 150 | ||||
| Wages | 33,512 | - | ||||
| Rent | 74,776 | - | ||||
| Rates | 33 | - | ||||
| Householdpurchases | 5,040 | - | ||||
| Support costs | 11,366 | - | ||||
| Repairs & maintenance | 4,971 | - | ||||
| Heat & light | 1,966 | - | ||||
| Storage | 1,420 | - | ||||
| Travel & Motor | 907 | - | ||||
| Telephone & Mobile | 913 | - | ||||
| Printing,Postage & Stationery | 32 | - | ||||
| Accountancy | 439 | - | ||||
| Professional | 480 | - | ||||
| Sundry | 3,250 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 140,167 | 150 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Computer equipment | 1,109 | 1,350 | ||||
| Repayment of loan to Sam Bennett | 3,500 | - | ||||
| Rent depositspaid | 14,694 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 19,303 | 1,350 | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 1,500 | ||||||
| - 6,898 | - | - | - 6,898 |
19,295 | ||
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| - 705 | 20,000 | - | 19,295 | - | ||
| - 7,603 | 20,000 | - | 12,397 | 19,295 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
05/02/2026
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Computer equipment Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Amounts due from Sam Bennett Rent deposits refundable Amounts due from Oxford City Council Details Bank Details GILLIAN SMITH[S] Signature JACOB BENNETT[S] PAYE/NIC Rent deposits received Independent Examination |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - 7,603 20,000 - - - - - 7,603 20,000 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 498 - 9,225 - 10,587 - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted Funds 2,459 - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) Unrestricted Funds 1,370 Unrestricted Funds 3,570 Unrestricted Funds 1,200 - - Print Name Jacob Naden Bennett Gillian Anne Smith |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| JACOB BENNETT[S] | Jacob Naden Bennett | 05/02/2026 | |
| GILLIAN SMITH[S] | Gillian Anne Smith | 05/02/2026 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
05/02/2026
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Unrebel
Year ended 5 April 2025
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustee of Unrebel (charity number 1202055)
I report to the charity trustee on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025 which include the Trustees’ Annual Report (pages 1 to 4) and the Receipts and Payments Accounts (pages 1 and 2).
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustee 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:
- 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.
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.
PHILIP HOLT [S] Philip Holt FCA FCIE
Harrison Holt Chartered Accountants High Park Farm Kirkbymoorside York YO62 7HS
5 February 2026