Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 8 Decembe 2023 31 December 2024 From r To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Hope Against Suicide Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1206116 Charity's principal address 3 Torrance Close BRISTOL Postcode BS30 5LH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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| Michael | Treasurer | Served until 1 March 2024 |
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| Shaun Finn | |||||
| Janes Smith | |||||
| Timothy Leaman | |||||
| Laurence Morton | Treasurer | Appointed 6 November 2024 |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Clare Kemp – CEO and Founder; Anthony Kemp - Head of operations and training
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted
Deed
CIO
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Open recruitment with appointment endorsed by trustees Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
We have a number of strong, long-established partnerships in place, and entered into new arrangements with the Harbour Team and Borderlands in 2024.
Our partnerships are key to what we do. BID, NCP, Cabot Circus, the Business Crime Reduction Partnership, and the Harbourside Water Safety Team help us focus support where it’s needed most, through shared data, strategic locations, and a community-led approach.
Working with organisations like BOSH, Sirona, and Borderlands means we can reach those at higher risk, people facing homelessness, or navigating life as immigrants and refugees. Many feel overlooked or shut out of support systems. Together, we make sure they’re not.
- The charity has in place robust policies to ensure proper governance and operation of charitable activities and manage risks, including the following policies: • Bullying and Harassment Policy • Code of Conduct • Complaints Policy • Conflict of Interest Policy • Equality and Diversity Policy • Expenses Policy • Financial Reserves Policy • GDPR Policy • Grievance and Disciplinary Policy • Risk Assessment Form • Risk Management Policy • Serious Incident Reporting Policy
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• Safeguarding Policy • Social Media Policy
Section C Objectives and activities
Our vision is simple, yet urgent: To live in a world, and a city where no one reaches the point of crisis alone. Summary of the objects of the Our objects are the preservation of good mental health in Bristol by a) charity set out in its offering emotional support to individuals In distress to minimise governing document escalation as well as crisis intervention; b) signposting to mental health services; c) collaborating with other organisations to prevent suicides We provide crucial listening, signposting, and advocacy support to anyone grappling with mental health issues. We operate through a team of trained mental health responders, offering a mobile, face to face listening service- in the busy centre of Bristol by day, and areas for nightlife on an evening. We aim to be a lifeline for those at risk of taking devastating actions.
Our three key aims are to get the community talking again, improve mental health, and prevent suicide. We strive for a healthier, more compassionate community where hope can be found, and a reduction in Summary of the main deaths by suicide, one of the leading causes of death worldwide. activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity these objects (include within Commission on public benefit. this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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The charity is led by the CEO founder, Clare Kemp. Operations are driven by the Head of Operations and Training, Anthony Kemp.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
The Response Managers report into Head of Operations and manage Mental Health Responder teams on shifts. These teams run patrols, providing an on-foot presence in high-footfall areas in Bristol, such as the busy shopping centre during the day and nightlife hotspots in the evening.
Mental Health Responder teams are made up of 2 to 4 volunteers who are enhanced DBS-checked and specialist-trained to respond quickly and compassionately to individuals in distress. Their training includes Mental Health First Aid, Suicide First Aid, throwline rescue, and the use of naloxone for overdose emergencies, ensuring they’re equipped to offer both early and crisis intervention. There are 20 trained Mental Health Responders.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
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Major achievements included: • Launch of the suicide awareness bench • Making plans for the establishment of The Listening Hub • Successful large scale grant awards from The National Lottery and a number of other funders resulting in £31,154 income
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• Recruitment of Response Managers
We have made a significant impact with our operations in 2023-2024, furthering our objectives around mental health and suicide prevention.
Patrol data
We delivered 43 day patrols and 25 night patrols, giving a total of 184 hours on patrol. Across these patrols there were:
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831 interactions (brief encounters)
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• 214 engagements (meaningful conversations)
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24 beneficiaries signposted
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10 welfare check ins
Demographics Our beneficiary data shows the balance of interactions and engagements with the following groups:
Genders: ● Male 68% ● Female 32%
Most common vulnerable groups:
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Homeless 79%
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Middle Aged Men 68% ● Women 37%
Most common mental health disclosures:
● Depression 38% ● Addiction 31%
- PTSD 12%
Case study
There have been many positive stories of how our services have support beneficiaries in this period. One particular standout intervention was the team working with emergency services to be first on scene to a young female the wrong side of the barrier at the top of a carpark. The young female was pulled to safety just in time as she shortly after had an epileptic seizure. The intervention saved this person’s life.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
The charity set a policy to maintains sufficient reserves equivalent to around 6 months’ running costs to allow operations to continue should there be a shortfall in funding. A reserves target of £2,000 was therefore set at the start of the financial year and this target was met throughout the financial year.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
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Hope Against Suicide had a hugely successful year, with income far greater (£31,154) in 23/24 than in 22/23 (£11,211) driven in large part by the £19,530 National Lottery grant in August 2024. A surplus of £21,539 was made in 23/24 and the charity remained above the £2,000 reserves target throughout the year.
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The majority of income in 23/24 was restricted (£26,258), with grants a major source of income – in addition to the National Lottery we received funds from The Albert Hunt Trust (£4,000) and Warburtons (£400). Unrestricted income was £4,896, with sources including successful Christmas fundraisers to sell cards.
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Total spending more than doubled in 23/24 – with total spending £9,615, compared to £4,469 in 22/23
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The biggest outlay in 23/24 was on volunteer deployment (provision of training and uniforms) - £5,068. Operational costs (including the bench launched by the Harbourside) were £2,002.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Laurence Morton
James Smith
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Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc) Date 17.09.2025
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Hope Against Suicide year end accounts 8 Dec 23- 31 Dec
Receipts and payments account
| For the period from | 12/8/2023 | To | |
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Statement of financial activities for the period 8 Dec 23 - 31 Dec 24
| Restricted funds to the nearest £ 26,258 - - - - 26,258 - - - - - 26,258 1,628 - |
to the nearest £ Total 23/24 funds to date |
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| 31,154 | ||||
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| Costs ofgeneratingvoluntaryreceipts | - | 1,628 | ||
| Fundraisingcosts(tradingactivities) | - | - | ||
| Investment management costs | - | - 7,570 |
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| Costs of charitable activities | 367 | 7,937 | ||
| Governance and admin costs | 50 | - 9,198 - - - - - 9,198 17,060 |
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| Sub total | 417 | 9,615 | ||
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| 21,539 |
Statement of assets and liabilities at 31 December 2024
Total 23/24 funds
Categories Details Cash funds Cash Details Other monetary assets
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Total 23/24 funds |
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| Cash Details Tax reclaims due Recoverablegrants due other debts Details Taxes due Staff costs Suppliers' accounts Other liabilities Total cash funds |
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| 28,281 | |
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| 28,281 | |
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Liabilities
Net assets 28,2B1
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12/31/2024
Total 22/23 funds (Restated)
to the nearest £
11,052 - - 158 - 11,211
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11,211
1,126 - - 3,313 30 4,469
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4,469 6,741
Total 22/23 funds (Restated)
to nearest £
6,741 - - 6,741
Total funds to nearest £
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13,077
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Hope Against Suicide On accounts for the year 31[st] December, 2024 Charity no 1206116 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2024
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: 26[th] September Signed: J R Eke 2025 Name: John Robert Eke Relevant professional Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Soarview, 4 Stable Court Malborough Devon TQ7 3FB
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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 .
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