## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1[st] May 2023 To 30[th] April 2024**
**Charity name: House of Hope Enterprise Ltd**
**Charity registration number: 1203942**
## **Objectives and Activities**
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document
The Charity's objects (the Objects) are: (1) To advance in life and relieve needs of young people through: (a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life; (b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals; 1 (2) To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. For the purpose of this clause ‘socially excluded’ means being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one of more of the following factors: unemployment; financial hardship; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental); substance abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs; discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment; poor educational or skills attainment; relationship and family breakdown; poor housing (that is housing that does not meet basic habitable standards; crime (either as a victim of sexual exploitation or domestic violence or other crime, or as an offender rehabilitating into society); (3) Powers. 4 The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship in the UK and East Africa in such ways as the trustees may determine.
|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.|The**House of Hope UK**carries out several activities
for the**public benefit**, aligning with its charitable
purposes. These activities include:
1. Food Aid & Community Support**.**Partnering
with the Leicester South Food Bank to provide
essential food supplies to vulnerable
individuals and families.
2. Employment Guidance. Collaborating with the
local Job Centre to support job seekers by
offering guidance, CV assistance, and
interview preparation.
3. Youth Engagement & Sports Initiatives
Running the "Kicking Off Dreams" football
project, funded by Sports England**,**to promote
youth development, teamwork, and physical
well-being.
4. Volunteer & Community Involvement
Encouraging local engagement through
volunteering opportunities to strengthen
community ties and provide support services.|
|---|---|
|Statement confirming whether the
trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit|The trustees of House of Hope UK confirm that they have
had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit when carrying out the
charity’s activities. They ensure that all projects and
services such as food aid, employment support, youth
engagement, and community initiatives align with the
charity’s objectives and provide genuine benefit to the
public**.**The trustees regularly review operations to
maintain transparency, effectiveness, and compliance with
regulatoryrequirements.|
## **Additional information**
House of Hope UK follows a structured approach to grant making to ensure that funds are allocated effectively and in alignment with the charity’s mission. Grants are awarded only to projects, organizations, or individuals whose work supports the charity’s core purposes, such as food aid, employment support, youth engagement, and community well-being. Applications for grants undergo a review process to Policy on grant making ensure financial accountability, feasibility, and potential impact. Due diligence checks are conducted to verify eligibility and compliance with regulatory standards. The decision-making process is objective and impartial, ensuring that grants are distributed fairly and in a way that maximizes public benefit. Recipients of grants may be required to provide progress reports or financial statements to demonstrate
the appropriate use of funds and the outcomes achieved. All grant-making activities adhere to the regulations set by the Charity Commission for England and Wales, ensuring responsible fund distribution and governance.
||Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the charity’s|
|---|---|
||mission, contributing their time, skills, and dedication|
||to various activities. They assist in distributing food aid,|
||providing employment guidance, organizing youth|
||engagement programs, and supporting fundraising|
||efforts. Their involvement helps extend the charity’s|
||reach, ensuring that more individuals and families in|
||need receive assistance.|
|Contribution made by volunteers|Beyond direct service delivery, they also contribute by|
||offering administrative support, coordinating|
||community events, and raising awareness about|
||ongoing initiatives. Their commitment strengthens the|
||overall impact and fosters a sense of community|
||engagement and shared responsibility. The organization|
||values their dedication and recognizes their essential|
||role in achieving its charitable objectives.|
## **Achievements and Performance**
|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.|The charity has made a significant impact on the lives of its
beneficiaries through a range of initiatives designed to
address food insecurity, unemployment, and social
inclusion. By providing essential food aid in partnership
with Leicester South Food Bank, vulnerable individuals and
families have received much-needed support, helping to
alleviate financial strain and improve overall well-being.|
|---|---|
## **Additional information (optional)**
Achievements against objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set
## **Financial Review**
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
## **Additional information**
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
Description of charity’s trusts: The charity operates under the governance of its trustees, who are responsible for ensuring that its activities align with its charitable purposes and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. The trustees oversee strategic direction, financial management, and operational effectiveness, ensuring that resources are used efficiently to maximize public benefit. Type of governing document Article of association How is the charity constituted? Unincorporated Association
|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|(1) There shall be one class of members in the Charity.
Full Members (2) (3) (4) (a) Subject to article 10, the
Directors of the Charity registered at Companies house
at the date of the adoption of these amended articles
are the first Full Members of the Charity to hold their
membership for life and shall herein referred to as the
First Full Members. (b) Membership to the Full
Members class is open to any person who is at least
the age of 18 years; and is a person of good repute as
determined by the Directors; and applies to and is
approved as a Full Member by the Directors at their
sole and absolute discretion. (c) The Directors may
appoint an eligible person pursuant to sub-article (2)(e)
of this Article at their own discretion. (d) Subject to
sub-article (a) of this Article (Article 9(2)) and to
Article 10, Full Members shall serve a term as a
member for three (3) years from the date of their
appointment. (e) For the purposes of general law, only
Full Members shall be the legal members of the
Charity and shall be conferred all the powers and
rights that are conferred to members of a company
under the Act, The Directors may refuse an application
for membership at their absolute discretion, if they
consider it to be in the best interests of the Charity.
Membershipisnot transferable to anyone else.|
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|||
|Policies and procedures adopted
for the induction and training of
trustees|The charity has established policies and procedures to
ensure that new trustees receive a thorough induction
and ongoing training to effectively fulfil their roles
and responsibilities.
Upon appointment, new trustees are provided with an
induction pack that includes key documents such as
the charity’s Constitution, governing policies, recent
financial statements**,**and strategic plans. They are also
briefed on the charity’s mission, operations, legal
responsibilities, and regulatory requirements as
outlined by the Charity Commission for England and
Wales.|
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|**House of Hope Enterprise Ltd**|
|---|---|
|Other name the charity uses|**House of Hope Enterprise**|
|Registered charity number|**1203942**|
|Charity’s principal address|**Voluntary Action Leicestershire**
**9 Newarke Street**
**Leicester**
**LE1 5SN**|
||**Trustee name**|**Office**|
|---|---|---|
|1|KHAMIS MOHAMED SAHAL|Chair|
|2|KEVIN DAO|Trustee|
|3|HALFAN SELEMANI MWEMBAMBA|Trustee|
## **Names and addresses of advisers**
|**Type of**
**adviser**|**Name**
**Address**|**Name**
**Address**|
|---|---|---|
|Accountant|Redbird
Accountants|72 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HH|
||||
||||
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## **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)** Kevin Dao **Position** Trustee
**Date**[28/02/2025 ]
||Charity No
(if any)
**1203942**
Period
start date
**01-May-23**
**To**
Period end
date
**30-Apr-24**
**CC39a**
**HOUSE OF HOPE ENTERPRISE LTD**
Annual accounts for the period|Charity No
(if any)
**1203942**
Period
start date
**01-May-23**
**To**
Period end
date
**30-Apr-24**
**CC39a**
**HOUSE OF HOPE ENTERPRISE LTD**
Annual accounts for the period|Charity No
(if any)
**1203942**
Period
start date
**01-May-23**
**To**
Period end
date
**30-Apr-24**
**CC39a**
**HOUSE OF HOPE ENTERPRISE LTD**
Annual accounts for the period|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Section A**|**Statement of financial activities**|||
|**Descriptions by natural**
**category**
Note
**Incoming resources**
Donations, legacies and Grants
Fundraising events
**Resources expended**
Charity Projects
Rent, rates and Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Light and heat
telephone postage and stationery
legal and professional fees
Marketting
bank charges and interest
**_Net incoming/(outgoing) resources_**
**_before transfers_**
**_Net incoming/(outgoing) resources_**
**_before other recognised_**
**_gains/(losses)_**
**_Gross transfers between funds_**
**_Total resources expended_**
**_Total incoming resources_**||**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**income**
**funds**
**Endowment**
**funds**
**Total this year**
**Total last**
**year**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
26,840
-
26,840
-
-
-
-||
|||26,840|-
-
26,840|
|||13,790
8,596
2,255
827
2,980
9,140
600
2|13,790
-
-
8,596
-
-
2,255
-
-
827
-
-
2,980
-
-
9,140
-
-
600
-
-
2|
|||38,188
11,348
-|-
-
38,188
-
-
-11,348|
||||-
-
-|
|||-11,348|
-
-
-11,348|
## **Other recognised gains/(losses)**
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use
Gains and losses on investment assets
_**Net movement in funds**_
## **Total funds brought forward**
_**Total funds carried forward**_
||-|-|-|-|-|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||-|-|-|-|-|
||-11,348|-|-|11,348
-|0|
||-
11,348
-|-
-|-
-|-
11,348
-|-|
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## **Section B Balance sheet**
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Total this year Total last year
£ £
Fixed assets F01 F02
Tangible assets 1,698
Investments
Total fixed assets 1,698 -
Current assets
Stock and work in progress
Debtors 8,000 -
(Short term) investments
Cash at bank and in hand 57
Total current assets 8,057 -
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year 15,021
Net current assets/(liabilities) - 6,964 -
Total assets less current liabilities - 5,266 -
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year - -
Provisions for liabilities and charges - -
Net assets - 5,266 -
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds - -
Total unrestricted funds - -
Restricted income funds - -
Endowment funds - -
Total funds - -
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the
Signature Date of approval
trustees
KHAMIS MOHAMED SAHAL 28/Feb/25
KEVIN DAO 28/Feb/25
HALFAN SELEMANI MWEMBA 28/Feb/25
Note
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# **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/ Charity Name** HOUSE OF HOPE ENTERPRISE LTD **members of**
**On accounts for the year** 30-Apr-2024 **Charity no** 1203942 **ended Set out on pages** Page 1 - 5
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **30/04/2024**
**Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with 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**
The charity’s gross income has exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ACCA & ICAEW _._
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did 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:**
**Relevant professional**
**body:**
**Address:**|**Date:**|28 Feb 2025|
|---|---|---|
||||
||Wajahat Hussain Baloch (FCA, FCCA) on behalf of Redbird Accountants||
||||
||Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants||
||Redbird Accountants||
||72 Evington Road, Leicester||
||LE2 1HH||
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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 details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** .
None
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**2019**
**IER**