2024-12-31-accounts

Hope for Hounslow

Charity number: 1208668

Address: First Floor, The Arts Centre, Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES

Trustees

• Ann Portlock Scruggs (Chair)

• Parker Max Millican

• Angelique Anderson Martin

• Amy Elizabeth Schutter

• Leah Derenda Emory

Structure, Governance and Management

Hope for Hounslow is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Commission under the Foundation model.

The charity is managed by local volunteer trustees who meet quarterly to oversee strategy, compliance and delivery. Trustees are recruited by invitation, in line with the charity’s trustee policy, which follows Charity Commission guidance and ensures trustees have the skills and commitment necessary for the charity’s work.

The charity operates under its approved governing document and adheres to a financial policy set by the trustees.

Objectives and Activities

The charity’s objects are:

For the public benefit in Hounslow, London and the relief of people in need (in particular but not limited to by reason of their immigration, refugee or asylum status) in particular through:

1. The teaching of English as a second language.

2. Support in accessing work experience and training.

3. Support in obtaining employment.

During the year, the charity provided:

• English as a second language sessions.

• Practical support in adapting to life in the UK, including skills such as using public transport, understanding housing options, and identifying local parks and community resources to encourage wellbeing.

• Opportunities for social integration through tea and coffee time following lessons, encouraging community engagement.

• Volunteer training and encouragement, building up a culture of care for the local

community.

All activities are undertaken to further the charity’s charitable purposes for the public benefit.

Public Benefit Statement

In planning and delivering our activities, the trustees have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

The English sessions and associated activities have had a clear public benefit by: - Equipping asylum seekers and refugees with essential language and life skills for integration.

• Reducing social isolation and supporting mental health through structured group activities and community-building.

• Encouraging active participation in local life, such as navigating services and using community spaces.

• Building volunteer capacity, which strengthens the local social fabric and promotes long-term sustainability of community care.

Achievements and Performance

In the reporting year, the charity:

• Welcomed 150 unique students to its English classes, the majority of whom were seeking asylum.

• Delivered 18 English sessions, providing language development, practical living skills, and confidence-building.

• Funded one recipient to complete CELTA teacher training, thereby expanding future teaching capacity.

• Supported students in developing greater confidence and reported improvements in community integration and wellbeing.

Financial Review

The charity’s income for the year consisted of:

• A grant of £5,135, received from LB Hounslow in two instalments of £2,567.50.

• Donations totalling £202.27, received in two instalments (£53.01 and £149.26).

Expenditure included:

• CELTA teacher training: £1,290.00.

• Materials and supplies: £121.40.

• Summer event for patrons/students: £259.03.

• Additional materials/supplies: £50.28.

The charity benefited from significant in-kind support through a partnership with the Hounslow Wellbeing Network, which provided free space for classes. All teaching and

administration were delivered by volunteers. As a result, operating costs were kept to a minimum while impact remained high.

There were no debts or loans held by the charity at year-end.

Reserves and Policies

The charity does not currently hold a formal reserves policy due to its small scale of operation. The trustees aim to maintain a small positive balance sufficient to cover at least one term of English classes to ensure continuity.

The charity does operate a donations policy, which allows trustees to accept or decline donations in line with the charity’s objectives and values.

Custodian Trustee Funds

The charity does not act as a custodian trustee and holds no funds on behalf of others.

Plans for the Future

The trustees’ aim for the coming year is to maintain the charity’s current level of service delivery, while seeking opportunities for slight growth where resources allow. This includes sustaining English classes and exploring additional training and employment support for service users.

Financial Appendix

The following table summarises the year’s transactions:

Approved by the trustees on 21 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

.................................................... Ann Portlock Scruggs Chair of Trustees

Statement of Activity

Hope For Hounslow

January-December, 2024

DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT	TOTAL
Income
Donation	202.27
Grants	5,135.00
Total for Income	£5,337.27
Cost of Sales
Gross Profit	£5,337.27
Expenses
Event Supplies	£259.03
Event Food	50.28
Total for Event Supplies	£309.31
Teaching Supplies	121.40
Volunteer Education	1,290.00
Total for Expenses	£1,720.71
Net Operating Income	£3,616.56
Other Income
Other Expenses
Net Other Income
Net Income	£3,616.56

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Accrual Basis Wednesday, October 22, 2025 02:00 PM GMTZ