Nest Helping the Homeless Charity Reostration Number 1210259 Nest Helping the Homeless Trustees, Annual Report & Financial Statements for Year ended 30th September 2025
Nt Helpingthe Homeie8S Charity Reostration Number 1210259 Contents Contents........-...-...............-.................-...-......................................... Legal and Administrative Infomiation fortheyear ended 30th September 2025................ Annu8LReportof theTrusteesforttleyearend 30th September2025.......................... Ststernentof nanCIalACtiVs$f0rthe5Varended 30th September2025....-................. Balance sheet8s of 30th September2025...................................-........................... Not8Stothe nanCia[Starernetsforyearended 30thSeptember2025....................... Independent Ex8minerfs Reportto theTruste&s of Nest Helpingthe Homeless Charlty . . 16
Nest Heipingthe Hornei&sS Charity Re*tration Number 1210259 Legal and Administrative Information for the year ended 30th September 2025 Charity Commission Charty CornnkIn for England and Wales Charlty Nan Nest Helping the Homeless Charty Registration Number 1210259 Registered Address Voluntary & Communiy 8B Hall Street HALIFAX West Yorksh HX1 Trnstees Name Hazel Joy Brindle Rupert WBkn Cooke Joanne AlarE Ha John Needel Rathel Taylor John Wilson Frederick Spencer Hazel Joy Brindle Date of Appointment 1110r2024 1110r2024 1110r2024 1110r2024 1110r2024 1110r2024 Chair 1nor2024 Bankets Lloyds Bank PO Box 1000 Andover BX11LT Soctal Media www.facebook.comlNest Helping the Independent EXarner D A Robinson Bsc FCA MaKlens Folly Youlton York Y0611(X
Nest Helping the Homeless ChaFIty ReOstTation Number 1210259 Annual Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30th September 2025 The Trustees presenttheir rep(Nt with Ihe finanoal slatements of the Charity for the year ended 30th September 2025. The financtal statements have been prepared in a[Kdance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 ID Ihe financial statevYMts and wmplywith the (x)nstitulton dated 91h August 2024. The Twstees have adopted the wctedus of A(Unting and Reporting by Charili8S: Statement of Recofftnded Pradice (SORP) applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in aC(X)rdan with the Financial Reporbng Siandard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effeGive (1st January 2019). Objectives and Activlties Our charity is committed to SUPPDrting individuals experien(ang homelessness by providing essential resources to help them rebuild their lives. Our activit'es include distributing necessjb.es and offering Home Starter Packs to Ihose transitioning into stable housing. These rViceS aim to alleviate imrrEdiate hardships. reslore dignty. and provide a foundalion for independen. Through Ihese efforts, we strive to empower homeless individuals and contribute to theirlong4emi well-being and reintegralion to society. Achievements and Perf0mnCe Charitable Aclivities Our Core SeNices: N8St HelpirTrg the HoTTleSS is a gTrssrrK)Is iniliative b provide &8sential Su[Val items to people experiencing homelessness. During the pastyearwe have rdised fun(Js to equip 140 rucksaGs with new items such as a 34 season sleeping bag. bivry bag. foil bac*ed sleeping mac hygiene items, ha( scarf, SOGks, waterproof gloves. and a flask. All of Ihese items are essential to keep the rough sleeperwami and dry during the cddernK)nths.
Nest Helping the Homeless Charity Re&stration Number 1210259 We work dosely with the Calderdale Councal Rough Sleeper Navigator and homelesslsupportorganisations across West yothsh1. This initiative has expanded to other areas particularly Rotary Clubs. Home Startw Packs is a recent addition to our work in the community. this initialive was introduced in Marth 2025. wilh delivery starting in May 2025. Since its inception it has proved to be in high demand which will without additional funding ouL8trip supply. These kits typically ntain 8ssential household ilerTk8 suth as: Kitchenware: Microwave. Airfryer. kewe, toaster, plates, llery, utensils, pans and mugs Bedding: duvet sets. sheets Towels. In supplying lhSe items, we work alongside a number of lo1 organTsations whose core aclivity is finding and securing tenancies forlhese members of our mMunIty. Public Benefft The trustees pla honleSSnesS as Iheir core obiectsve in Iheir approach to managTng the charity and fOard planning in aC0)rdan with the Charity Commission guidance on public benefiL The Charity WOTks indiredy with the homeless people in our community by provision of nJcksaGks lo people who are slreet hDTneless and Home Starter Packs to those who are fou nd tenancies by our parkner organisations. The Trust are well aware of the incTrase in homelessness. and wilh this in mind the Charity are looking to increase oursupport mechanisms. Structure, Govemance and Managemenl The Charity is managed by the Board of Ttustees rx)mprising of six trustees supported by a financial subcorffliittee. one member of skff and volunteers. The Chaiity also woths wilh olher homelwE (tharities and oryanising bodi within the local area.
Nest Heipingthe Homeless Charity Wstration Number 1210259 Recruitment and Appointsiient of Trustees Trustees are recruited by invitation from members of the local c4)mmunity or known by the Board of Trustees or staff. Trustees have elecknnic asS to all goveming docu ments and Tnjstee training. Risk Management The Tnjstees have assessed Ihe key risks factng Ihe charity. induding financial sustainability. safeguarding of beneficiaries. and operational deltvery of services, Appropriate policie5 and ptt)cedure5 are in Pla to manage these risks. induding financial controls. safeguarding pro)S. and regular operational reviews. Risk management is reviewed annualty and updaled as required to ensu the Gharity can continue to deliver its obpctives safely and effethely. Impact on the Community Individuals and Communty Provides interaction betsveen individual and essential seNices: the rucksacks don'tonly provide essential Ttems- they buildlrusL allowing Ihe outreach team to stsrt a meaningful conversab'on and put plans in pla for longer term secu rity Restores dignity: Having basic lteft helps people feel human again after expeTten(Hng homelessness. Promotes stability. A home equipped wtlh Ihe basics helps lUCe the risk of tenancy failure. Improves Mental Health. Feeling cared forand supported can boost confiden( and emotional wellbeing. Builds o)mmunity ConnlI0n. These wcsack and Home Stsrter Packs are often funded by donations. showing re(Mpienls Ihat others c2re. Commltment trj Sustalnablllty and Growth Nest Helping Ihe HOnleSS is dedicated lo supporting in(5ividuals experiencing homeleSSn6S through direct aid. advcw, and long-terrn reintegration strategies. In line with its mission, the organisation has made Signifint strides in embedding sustsinabilFty and gn)wth into its opernlional and thkgic framewo.
Nest Helping the Homeless CharÈty Reggtration Number 1210259 Su$tsinabiSty Commibnent Eco-conscious cpera1ions: Nest has adopted environm&nfalty SpOnSible pracli. induding souTang donated g)ods Icully. reducing single-use plastics in outreath programs. and pn)m1ing reGyding We are Comrr11ed to ensuring the suslainability of OurseNiS through diversifying our income streams. A large proportion of our inGorne Ihis year has been through grantfunding fromfoundalions and trusts. We a mmItted to diversifying Ihrough building partnerships with local organisations, whether th is be through in-kind donations orfinancial ones Growth Strategy SeTrice Expansion." IrIhe past year. Nest has expanded its outreath b include Home Stsrter Packs. Community Engagement The charity has plans to strengthen ties with local businesses and vcAunteers. resulting in increase in donations and in-kind supporL Advocacy and Awareness: Thn)ugh campaigns and public fowms. Nest continues kn fdise awareness of hornelessness issues. influencing public peptiOn. Nest Helping Ihe Hotneless remains f1mY commiited to sustainable practices and strategic growth. lis initialives notonly address immediate needs but also conlribute to long-term solutions. ensuring resilien and impart in the t3Jmmunities it 5eTves. Financlal Sustsinablllty Nest Helping the Homeless maintainsa balanced buijgetand has diveIr1 its income streams through grants, corporate patherships. and community fUndlsing. Reserves are managed pnjdenljy to SUPPDrtfiJlure gtDwlh and emetgenry response capacity. Employees The charity has one ffEmber of slart whose salary is paid thmugh grdnts.
Nest Helping the Homeless Charity Registration Nnber 1210259 Financial Rev*w Investrnent policy and obpd'Fves By the power5 in the goveming Trust Deed. the Trustees have full di5Gretion in the Investhnt of the tharity resour if it is feltthat Ihe chaiity would benefit During the yearlhe charity Tlved £82226.41 in grants and donations wilh an expendiknre of £29240.84 Reserves Policy Nest Helping Ihe Homeless is IentlY in Ihe prrJcEss of devdoping a fomBI reserves policy to ensure responsible financial stewardship and long-temi sustainability. A5 a growing charity. we recognise the importance of rnaintaining adequate resenies to safeguard our opeptions, manage unforeseen )sts, and support our mission to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. The trustees are MmItted to eslablishing a policy that teflects the charitys risk profile, funding streams. and strategic priortlies. This will indude setting a larget level of reserves. defining their purpose. and reviewing the policy annually to ensu re it remains fitfor pUoSe. We are rrentlYab1eto sook fomard 6 rnnlhs with Glarity so will aim to mainlain a target level of reserves to txjver 6 nJ)nths operational costs. FUre Plans Nest Helping the Homeless is entering an exciting new phase of growth, focused on deepening ourimpactand expanding oUrreaCh.r iMndIate priorities indudescaing up our provrsion of life-saving essentials to rnt the demands arnong rough sleepers. expanding to cover neart)y areas wilh large-S(21e numbers of rough sleepers. potentially Kirf(lees and Bradford.. Alongside this we are further developing and expanding our comprehensive Home Starter Pad( pn)gramme to support individuals Irdnsitioning into pemianent housing. equipping Ihemwith basic household items that foster dignity and independence. Fulure plans also consist of launching a cfffnmunity4ed eMplOent supwt program and we are actively exploring opportunities.to Sere largera(mmOdati0n facilits'es. Th&se plans reflect our MM1trnent to practical. compassionate support and long-temi
N8St HeIngthe Homeless change forlhose exFTrdn9 hOnesS. (kn the *jffAn1stiti side we plan to strengthen our impact MeasUret and fepth.ng nan•sE. AppToved bylhe Bcwd ofTwskes ffi .tr. ..do.fAwkv g o Hazel Joy Chair of TrLE
N8St Heipingthe Homeless Charity Re&stration Number 1210259 Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30th September 2025 funds funds funds Notes INCOME FROM: Grants 1,0.[KI 7.689.57 &).667.50 12.869.34 61.667.50 20.558.91 Total In £8..57 £73,536.84 £8222&41 EXPENDrruRE ON: FurKlraising ChafitabEe activibes (gcL purchases) 37& 1,05145 14.059.08 14,059.08 74.40 97UO Staff costs 12.780.1)) 11780.00 InSurare 329.91 329.91 Tota Expendilure £1.126.76 £28.114.08 £29240.84 NET INCOME I {EXPENDrruRE) ri.56181 £45,42176 £52.98&57 10
Nest Helpingthe Homeless Balance sheet as of 30th Septsmber 2025 178 178 CURRENT ASSErs 45.42176 5107179 £781 £45.42176 £519BU7 FUNDS 7A6181 Reth furKIs TOTAL FUNDS £4987 H8zd Brixlle Chair of Tnjstees 11
Nest Heipingth8 Homeless Chaiity Reostration Number. 1210259 Notes to the Financial Statements for year ended 30th September 2025 1. Accounting Policies Basis of Preparation The finandal statements have been pPared underlhe historical cost convention and in accordan with Ihe Charities SORP (FRS 102) applicable accounting standards. and the CharitiesAct2011. Going Concem The trustees considerthat there are no material unrtaIntieS about the Chaiity's ability to continue as a going concem. Income Recognition Income is reo)gnised when the Charity has entitlementtothe funds, it is probable that the income will be re1ve. and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Recognition Expendibjre is cognised On there is legal or o)n5truclive liability to make a payment, it is probable setuement will be required. and Ihe afrK)unt can be measured reliably. Charitable aclivities indude (x)sts and support (x)sts Fund Accounting unsti1Cted Funds are available for general use Restricted Funds are subject to specific tx)nditions imposed by donors or grant providers. Tangible Fixed Assets Assets o)sting more than £500 are pilISed and depreciated overtheir useful economic life. Taxation The Chaiity is eXeMptfM corporation lax on its chatiiable activities. 12
Nest Helping the Homeless Charrty Reostration Number 1210259 2. Grants There were ten restricted donations and grants reiVed that atnounted to £60,667.50 and one unrestricted donation for £1.000. 3. Other Income UnreStrIc Restricted Funds Funds 2025 Total Donations and Legacies 7,689.57 12.869.34 20.558.91 £7.689.57 £12.869.34 £20.558.91 4. Staff Costs One paid member of the team from April 2025 ts) Ihe year end Costs during this reting year-£12,780 There was no personal rx)mpensation. resulb'ng in Ihe total value of staff $ts being £12.780 5. Twstee's RemuneratK*n and Beneffts There were no Irustees. remuneration OT olheT benefits forthe year ended 301h September 2025. Trustees. Expenses There were no trustees. 8XP8nses pald forthe year ended 30th September 2025. 6. Tangible Fixed Fixiures, fittings and eqUlpfft Equipment Totals COST At 1 October 2024 Additions NET BOOK VALUE At 30 September 2025 912 912 £912 £912 13
Nest Helping the Home18SS Charrty Registration Number 1210259 7. Movement in funds Restricted Funds Grants and Donations Income Expenditure 301912025 Rotary Club Rucksack Funds & Legacy payment 12.494.34 1.712.90 10.781.44 Grants Restricted donations 60.667.50 375.00 26.026.18 375.00 34,641.32 £73.536.84 £28.114.08 £45,422.76 UnrestriGtsd Funds Inc¢Mne Expenditu 301912025 General Fund 8,689.57 1.126.76 7,562.81 £8.689.57 £1,126.76 £7.562.81 Restricted Fund5 Transferfrom Rotary Rud(sad( fijnd and legaLy funding - $trIcted lo Rucksack content costs West Yorkshire Mayorfs Safer Communities - restricted to Rucksack contents and Home Starter Pac*s CFFC- Brighouse & Rastrick Fund - trIcted to staff and Home Starter Packs Costs CFFC General lknnc March - restricted to staff costs and HonE Starter Pack costs Bramall Foundation - restricted to staff costs and Home Starter Pack costs National Lottery Awards for All - TBstricted to staff costs Albert Hunt- restricted to staff costs 14
Nest Heipingthe Homeless Charrty RestratIOn Number 1210259 Brelms Twst . restricted to staff sts CFFC Calderdale Resilience Fund - restricted to Home Starter Packs costs Events Account Round Table - restric*ed to Rucksacks and Home Starter Packs 15
Nest Helping the Homeless Charity Registration Number 1210259 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Nest Helping the Homeless Charity I report to the trustees on my examinabon ofthe (tsritys annual report and the financial statements of Nest Helping the Homekn Charityfor the year 30 September 2025 as set out on pages 1 to 15. Responsibiliti"es and basis of report AS the trustees of chaTSty. you are reSpwtsIe for the weparation of financial ststements in aco)rdan with the lEqillreM ofthe Charities Act 2011 as amended by the CharitiesACt 2022 (theAd). I report in respect of my examination of the annual report and financial statsments carrled out urMr section 145 of the ACL In (xtrying out my examination have followed all the applicabk DifEclions gi by Ihe Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of IheA( Independent Examinefs Statement I have completed my exaffonation. I confirm that no matters have coffE to my attention in connection with the eYaninaic giving me cause to beAeve that in any matsrial res the accounting re(x)nJs were rK)t kept ER accordan wilh sedion 130 of the Art or the finanaal statements do not accord wrth trse records" or the financial statematts do rK)t ¢J)mply with Ihe appficte rquirements conc8ming the fomi and content of acrnurts set out in the chilleS (Aixounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any wirement that the accounts give a true and fair VI which is not a matter C(siderA as part of an independent examinatton. I have no COnmS haNE come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to whidi shothd tse dra•m in this report in order to enatrfe a proper understan(ng of the arwujal report aThJ firrdncial statemats to be reached. D A Robinson Bsc FCA Maidens Folly York Y061 1QL Date.... NovemlEr2025 16