## **2024 Trustees’ Annual Report with Accounts**
## **Page Contents**
2-4 Trustees’ Annual Report 5 Receipts & Payments Accounts 5 Statement of Assets & Liabilities
## **Halpin Hand (CIO)** Registered charity, #1204088
Financial reporting from 25[th] July 2023 to 31[st] December 2024
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## **Trustees’ Annual Report**
**Full Charity Name** Halpin Hand
**Organisation Type** Charitable Incorporated Organisation
**Registered Charity Number** 1204088
**Principal Address** 11 Pennyside Square, Hookgate, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4FU
## **Trustees**
Thomas Halpin Rachel Ormes Martha Howson Robert Holding Chloe Knowles Sarah Shibata
## **Governance and Management**
The charity is operated under the rules of its CIO Association adopted 25[th] July 2023. Trustees can be voted in at a committee meeting and agree to serve and adopt all Halpin Hand policies.
## **Summary of Objectives**
Halpin Hand aims to alleviate poverty by providing essential resources and support for those in need, fostering hope and building stronger communities. This involves, but not limited to, the donation of resources to local charities/organisations, the supply of clothing or school equipment, and the donation of learning materials or local training course fees.
## **Public Benefit Statement**
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty set out in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006, to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit'.
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## **Summary of the Main Activities Undertaken for the Public Benefit**
During the year, Halpin Hand focused on establishing a strong foundation to deliver our charitable objectives effectively. As a newly formed CIO, our initial activities centred on developing governance structures, adopting key policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. This included the opening of dedicated charity bank accounts, implementing financial controls, and carrying out appropriate due diligence to safeguard charitable funds.
Building relationships with other local charities and community organisations was a key priority. We engaged with partners to better understand local needs and to identify opportunities for collaboration and support.
Our principal charitable activity this year was providing critical support to the Middlewich & District Foodbank during the winter months. Halpin Hand made a direct donation of £600 in food vouchers, enabling the foodbank to offer immediate assistance to individuals and families facing hardship. This contribution helped to alleviate food poverty in our community and provided much-needed relief to those most vulnerable during a challenging period.
Through these activities, Halpin Hand has demonstrated a clear commitment to public benefit by supporting those in need, fostering community partnerships, and laying the groundwork for future charitable initiatives.
## **Summary of the Main Achievements of the Charity During the Year**
In our first year, Halpin Hand established strong governance and operational foundations, developed partnerships with local organisations, and provided £600 in food vouchers to support families in need through the Middlewich & District Foodbank. These achievements have enabled us to begin making a positive impact in our community.
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## **The Charity’s Policy on Reserves**
Halpin Hand does not currently hold significant reserves, as our activities are managed by voluntary trustees and we do not intend to employ staff or make salary payments. The trustees regularly review the charity’s financial position and will establish an appropriate reserves policy as the charity grows, to ensure ongoing financial stability and the ability to meet any unforeseen expenses.
## **Details of any funds materially in deficit**
Halpin Hand does not have any funds in deficit.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Signed _____________________________________ Date ___________________
**Thomas Halpin, Chair/Trustee**
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## **Receipts & Payments Accounts**
Receipts and payments accounts contain a summary of money received and money spent during the period and a list of assets and liabilities at the end of the period. Usually, cash received and cash spent will include transactions through bank accounts and cash in hand.
|**Receipts**
Donation (Winter Campaign)
Donation (Other)
**Total Receipts**
**Payments**
Grant to Middlewich & District Foodbank
**Total Payments**
**Net Receipts/(Payments)**
Cash funds at start of this period
**Cash funds at end of this period**
**Cash Assets**
Bank Accounts|**£**
569
88
**657**
**£**
600
**600**
**£**
57
0
**57**
**£**
57
**57**|
|---|---|
## **Physical assets or liabilities**
The charity does not hold any physical assets and has no liabilities at the end of this financial period.
## **Trustees’ remuneration**
Trustees received no expenses, remuneration or benefits in this period.
These financial statements were approved by the trustees on 3rd July 2025 and are signed on their behalf by:
Signed _____________________________________ Date __________________
## **Thomas Halpin, Chair/Trustee**