Nest Helping the Homeless
Charity Reostration Number 1210259
Nest Helping the Homeless
Trustees, Annual Report & Financial Statements
for Year ended 30th September 2025

N￿t Helpingthe Homeie8S
Charity Reostration Number 1210259
Contents
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Legal and Administrative Infomiation fortheyear ended 30th September 2025................
Annu8LReportof theTrusteesforttleyearend￿ 30th September2025..........................
Ststernentof ￿nanCIalACtiV￿￿s$f0rthe5Varended 30th September2025....-.................
Balance sheet8s of 30th September2025...................................-...........................
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Nest Heipingthe Hornei&sS
Charity Re*tration Number 1210259
Legal and Administrative Information for the year ended 30th
September 2025
Charity Commission
Charty Cornn￿kIn 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
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Chair
1nor2024
Bankets
Lloyds Bank
PO Box 1000
Andover
BX11LT
Soctal Media
www.facebook.comlNest Helping the
Independent EXarn￿er
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 wctedu￿s of A(￿Unting and Reporting by Charili8S:
Statement of Reco￿fftnded 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) effeG*ive (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 Perf0m￿nCe
Charitable Aclivities
Our Core SeNices:
N8St HelpirTrg the HoTT￿leSS 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 rucksaG*s 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 lh￿Se items, we work alongside a number of lo￿1 organTsations whose
core aclivity is finding and securing tenancies forlhese members of our ￿mMunIty.
Public Benefft
The trustees pla￿ hon￿leSSnesS as Iheir core obiectsve in Iheir approach to managTng
the charity and fO￿ard 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 a￿sS 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 Conn￿lI0n. These wc*sack and Home Stsrter Packs are often
funded by donations. showing re(Mpienls Ihat others c2re.
Commltment trj Sustalnablllty and Growth
Nest Helping Ihe HOn￿leSS is dedicated lo supporting in(5ividuals experiencing
homeleSSn￿6S through direct aid. advcw, and long-terrn reintegration strategies. In
line with its mission, the organisation has made Signifi￿nt 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 Comrr￿11ed to ensuring the suslainability of OurseNi￿S 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." I￿rIhe 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
pe￿ptiOn.
Nest Helping Ihe Hotneless remains f1m￿Y 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 dive￿Ir￿1 its income
streams through grants, corporate patherships. and community fUnd￿lsing. 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 N￿nber 1210259
Financial Rev*w
Investrnent policy and obpd'Fves
By the power5 in the goveming Trust Deed. the Trustees have full di5Gretion in the
Investh￿nt of the tharity resour￿ if it is feltthat Ihe chaiity would benefit
During the yearlhe charity T￿lved £82226.41 in grants and donations wilh an
expendiknre of £29240.84
Reserves Policy
Nest Helping Ihe Homeless is I￿￿entlY 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 pU￿oSe. 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.
FU￿re Plans
Nest Helping the Homeless is entering an exciting new phase of growth, focused on
deepening ourimpactand expanding oUrreaCh.￿r iMn￿dIate priorities indudescaing
up our provrsion of life-saving essentials to rn￿t 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 eMplO￿￿ent supwt program
and we are actively exploring opportunities.to Se￿re largera(￿mmOdati0n facilits'es.
Th&se plans reflect our ￿MM1trnent to practical. compassionate support and long-temi

N8St He￿Ingthe Homeless
change forlhose exF￿Trdn9 hOn￿￿esS. (kn the *jffAn1stiti￿ side we plan to
strengthen our impact MeasUre￿￿t and fepth.ng n￿￿an•s￿E.
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
InSurar￿e
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
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Nest Helpingthe Homeless
Balance sheet as of 30th Septsmber 2025
178
178
CURRENT ASSErs
45.42176 5107179
£7￿81 £45.42176 £519BU7
FUNDS
7A6181
Reth￿ furKIs
TOTAL FUNDS
£498￿7
H8zd Brixlle
Chair of Tnjstees
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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 p￿Pared 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 un￿rtaIntieS 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 re￿1ve￿. 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
un￿sti1Cted 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 ￿pi￿lISed and depreciated overtheir useful
economic life.
Taxation
The Chaiity is eXeMptf￿M corporation lax on its chatiiable activities.
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Charrty Reostration Number 1210259
2. Grants
There were ten restricted donations and grants re￿iVed 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 re￿ting year-£12,780
There was no personal rx)mpensation. resulb'ng in Ihe total value of staff ￿$ts being
£12.780
5. Twstee's RemuneratK*n and Beneffts
There were no Irustees. remuneration OT olheT benefits forthe year ended 301h
September 2025.
Trustees. Expenses
There were no trustees. 8XP8nses pald forthe year ended 30th September 2025.
6. Tangible Fixed
Fixiures, fittings and eqUlpff￿t
Equipment
Totals
COST
At 1 October 2024
Additions
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2025
912
912
£912
£912
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Charrty Registration Number 1210259
7. Movement in funds
Restricted Funds
Grants and Donations
Income Expenditure 301912025
Rotary Club Rucksack Funds &
Legacy payment
12.494.34
1.712.90
10.781.44
Grants
Restricted donations
60.667.50
375.00
26.026.18
375.00
34,641.32
£73.536.84
£28.114.08 £45,422.76
UnrestriGtsd Funds
Inc¢Mne Expenditu￿ 301912025
General Fund
8,689.57
1.126.76
7,562.81
£8.689.57
£1,126.76
£7.562.81
Restricted Fund5
Transferfrom Rotary Rud(sad( fijnd and legaLy funding - ￿$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
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Charrty Re￿stratIOn 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
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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 reSpwtsI￿e 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 urM*r 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 tr￿se records" or
the financial statematts do rK)t ¢J)mply with Ihe appfic*te rquirements conc8ming
the fomi and content of acrnurts set out in the ch￿illeS (Aixounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 other than any wirement that the accounts give a true and fair
VI￿ which is not a matter C(￿sider￿A as part of an independent examinatton.
I have no COn￿mS ￿ 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
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