Letters of Hope Trustees' Annual Report
For the Period: 22 October 2024 to 31 October 2025
Reference and Administration Details
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Charity Name: Letters of Hope
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Charity Registration Number: 1210602
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Principal Address: 25 Hodgkins Mews, Stanmore. HA7 4FJ
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Trustees:
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Ope Malomo
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Tunde Awodiji
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Sola Onilari
Section 1: Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity
The charity is constituted to support individuals and families experiencing grief and loss. Our primary objective is to provide emotional support, practical resources, and community connection to those navigating bereavement.
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects
During the reporting period, the charity carried out the following activities to further its charitable purposes:
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Grief Therapy Support: Grief therapy sessions for individuals requiring professional grief counseling
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Care Packages: Curating and distributing care packages to bereaved individuals to provide comfort and practical support
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Community Support: Facilitating a workshop on Bereavement Support for Church and Community Leaders
Section 2: Achievements and Performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
The charity has had a successful year, significantly strengthening its financial position and expanding its reach.
- Financial Growth: We successfully secured a total income of £6,679.51 , a substantial increase that allows us to plan for long-term support. A highlight of the year was a
significant one-off donation of £5,000.00 , which has bolstered our reserves and capacity for future projects.
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Community Engagement: We have maintained a loyal base of regular supporters, with consistent monthly donations and standing orders ensuring a steady cash flow for operations.
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Partnerships: We continued to build relationships with wholesale partners (Faire Wholesale) and service providers to extend our reach.
Section 3: Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
The charity ends the financial period in a strong position.
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Total Receipts (Income): £6,679.51
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Total Payments (Expenditure): £2,033.14
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Net Surplus for the Year: +£4,646.37
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Cash at Bank (31 Oct 2025): £5,188.12
Current Status: With a closing balance of £5,188.12 , the charity holds sufficient funds to cover approximately 12 months of operational costs. The Trustees are satisfied that this level of reserves is appropriate to support current activities and planned expansion in the coming year.
Section 4: Structure, Governance, and Management
The charity is governed by a CIO Foundation Model - delete as appropriate].
Trustee Selection Methods
New trustees are appointed by a resolution of the existing trustees, based on the skills and experience required to effectively govern the charity.
Section 5: Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Signature
| Full Name Ope Malomo Position Trustee Date 10 Apr 2026 |
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Receipts (Income) Amount (£) Notes / Details
Donations & Legacies £6,180.01
-- Major Donations £5,050.00 Includes £5k one-off injection (Ref: Granma Malomo)
-- Regular Giving £480.00 Monthly Standing Orders & recurring donors (e.g., Awodiji, O Malomo)
-- General Donations £675.01 Community donations (e.g., Every Nation, Onilari, Aderemi, etc.)
Charitable Activities £200.00 Income from Grief Therapy sessions (Ref: S Abibu)
Other Trading Activities £274.50 Sales of resources/merch (Stripe Payouts & PayPal Credits)
TOTAL RECEIPTS £6,679.51
Payments (Expenditure) Amount (£) Notes / Details
Raising Funds (Trading Costs) £556.07 Costs to produce/ship goods (Faire Wholesale, Midpac, Hope & Ginger, Post Office)
Charitable Activities £1,085.61 Direct costs of support (PayPal payments, Good Grief Trust)
Support & Admin Costs £341.46 Website hosting (Hostgator) and Refunds issued
Refunds Issued £50.00 HSMH Event Refund
TOTAL PAYMENTS £2,033.14
Assets Retained for Charity Use Details
Stock/Inventory
Equipment Dell Latitude 5290 - Intel QuadCore i5 8250U
Liabilities (Debts) Details
Outstanding Payments None (based on bank statement).
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Cash Funds Amount (£)
Cash at Bank (Opening Balance, 04 Nov 24) £546.75
Add: Total Receipts £6679.51
Less: Total Payments -£2,033.14
Cash at Bank (Closing Balance, 31 Oct 25) £5,188.12
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