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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 1[st] January 2024 To Period end date 31[st] December 2024

Charity name: The Hike with Mike Foundation

Charity registration number: 1203593

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 For the public benefit to relieve the needs
of people experiencing or affected by poor
mental health by providing funding for
private counselling for those who are in
need of immediate support not available
through the NHS and unable to fund
privately.
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		 The organising of hikes and events
throughout the year. Whilst the hikes are
free of charge, the events generate
donations in the form of sponsorship.
These funds are in turn used to fund
therapy sessions for those in need of
support and who are otherwise unable to
access in a timely manner via the NHS.
Additional income has been obtained via
supporters of the charity taking part in their
own independent challenges such as
marathons, and via the sale of charity
related merchandise.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Each trustee is aware of and operates in
line with the guidance offered by the
Charity Commission. This is governed
closely by both internal policies, and the
monthly trustee meetings.

Additional information (optional)

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Funding is provided to individuals who are
suffering from poor mental health, and
whoare unable to obtain immediate support
via the NHS.
An internal triage process is in place to
ensure adherence to this, and each round
of funding must receive a majority vote
from the board of trustees before any
funding is agreed and released.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A – all funding is in the form of grants for
individual’s therapy sessions. There is no
wider social investment. Payments are
made directly to the counsellor to mitigate
any risk of fraud.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Each trustee donates their time free of
charge to the robust and successful
running of the Charity.
This includes, but is not exclusive to;
The organising and hosting of monthly
hikes, the creation of the content for social
media / the website, administrative duties,
financial reporting, and educational
activities.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 The funding of approximately urgent c£37k
of therapy sessions during the period 1st
January – 31stDecember 2024. This aligns
directly to the charitable purpose of
relieving the needs of people experiencing
or affected by poor mental health by
providing funding for private counselling for
those who are in need of immediate
support not available through the NHS.
The hosting of and participating in multiple
fundraising events to raise c£95k during
theperiod.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Income exceeded expenditure on a
consistant basis and is tracked through
monthly financial health check reports
which are reviewed by the Board of
Trustees.
See supporting accounts for full details.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 HwM has a reserves policy. The charity
aims to hold reserves equivalent to 6
months of operating costs.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Variable but always 6 months of forecast
operating costs based on prior 6 month
period.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 None
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 No concerns financially.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Donations received in the form of
sponsorship for those participating in
events throughout the year, supported by
corporate fundraising matching.
Donations obtained by others representing
the charity via their own individual activities
such as marathons.
The sale of charity related merchandise.
The sale is in the form of a recommended
donation but varies.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 An influx of those needing support which
places financial demands above and
beyond the funds available to support –
mitigated via financial measures and
regular operating margin reviews.
Personal injury or death during a hike or
event hosted by the charity – mitigated
safety briefings, insurance, waivers, and
information packs.
Internal Fraud – mitigated by transparency
in financial reporting, internal governance,
and a majority only decision making
process.
External fraud. Falsely claiming costs for
mental health support. Mitigated by all
counselling costs paid direct to the
counsellor and only using counsellors on
the BACP register (or by exception).
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Trust Deed
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Incorporated
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 Application to be a trustee, or
recommendation from existing trustees.
All trustees must go through an interview
process, and are only appointment after a
majority vote from existing trustees.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name The Hike with Mike Foundation
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1203593
Charity’s principal address 1 SAVILLE ROAD
WOODTHORPE
NOTTINGHAM
NG5 4JF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity (covering the period to end 2024)

1
2
3
4		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Stephen Jennings Chair
James McCabe Treasurer
TracyHolmes Secretary
Liam Perkins July 2023 appointed
December 2024 when
resigned.

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name n/a

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
n/a

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of
adviser		 Name
Address		 Name
Address
n/a

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

n/a – run by the trustees

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

n/a

Other optional information

n/a

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
James McCabe Stephen Michael Jennings
Treasurer / Trustee Chair of the Trustees
29thOctober 2025
29thOctober 2025

The Hike with Mike Foundation 1203593 Receipts and payments accounts For the period 01.01.2024 31.12.2024 To from

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts
Sale of Stock
721
Donations
36,457
Organised Hike Donations
47,770
Other fundraisingactivity
10,351
-
-
-
-
95,299
-
-
Sub total -
Total receipts 95,299
A3 Payments
HWM Merchandise
3,041
Equipment Hire
1,000
Fundraising prizes
442
CounsellingCosts(sub-contract)
36,810
Web hosting
195
Stationery
38
Miscellaneous
48
Advertisingand Promotion
977
Staff Entertaining (duringfundraising)
360
Legal and Professional Fees
619
Subscriptions
41
Insurance
204
Travel
30 ##
Sub total 43,805
-
Sub total -
Total payments 43,805
Net of receipts/(payments) 51,494
A5 Transfers between funds
-
A6 Cash funds last year end
-
Cash funds this year end 51,494
Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)		 to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
-
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-
Restricted
funds		 to the nearest £
Endowment
funds		 Total funds
to the nearest £
721
36,457
47,770
10,351
-
-
-
-
95,299
-
-
-
95,299
3,041
1,000
442
36,810
195
38
48
977
360
619
41
204
30
43,805
-
-
-
43,805
51,494
-
-
51,494		 Last year
to the nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
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-
-		 721 -
36,457 -
47,770 -
10,351 -
- -
- -
- -
- -
95,299 -
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-
-		 -
- -
- -
- 95,299 -
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 3,041 -
1,000
442
36,810 -
195 -
38 -
48 -
977 -
360 -
619 -
41 -
204
30 -
43,805 -
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-		 -
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- -
- 43,805 -
- -
-
-
-		 51,494 -
- - -
- - -
- 51,494 -

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 Details
Current Account
Retained profit brought forward
Details
Details
Details
Details
Signature
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 to nearest £
to nearest £
51,493
-
21,657
-
-
-
73,150
-
Agreement Error
OK
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Cost (optional)
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-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
James McCabe
Mike Jennings
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)		 to nearest £
Endowment
funds
-
-
-
-
OK
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
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-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
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-
-
-
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-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
James McCabe
Mike Jennings

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name The Hike With Mike Foundation members of

On accounts for the year 31 December 2024 Charity no 1203593 ended (if any) 1 & 2 of the Annual Accounts

Set out on pages

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

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 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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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

Date: 23/10/2025 Signed: Name: Luke Sisson ACA Relevant professional ICAEW (ACA) qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: Unit 2 Sherbrook Enterprise, 100 Sherbrook Road, Daybrook, Nottingham NG5 6AB

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

N/A

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