THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OFWILLIAM HOBBAYNE REPORT & ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 Charity No.. 211547 THE ELEEMOSYNARYCHARITY OFWILLIAM HO8BAVNE FOR YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 CONTENTS PAGE Page Charlty Informatlon Trustees Annual Report Audltors Report Slalement of Flnanclal Activlties li Balance Sheet 12 Notes lo the Financial Statements THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 Trustees The Reverend Andrew Dand IEx-Oflicio, Chair) Mr Robert Coomber Mr Mark Cosstick Mrs Wendy Fazey Ms Bridget Goodman Ms Deidre Higgin5 Mr Davld Muir Dr Nicholas Robin50n Mrs Allison Rockley Mr John Sawyer Mrs Angela Wallis Auditor Johnsons Chartered Accountants Ground Floor 1-2 Craven Road London W5 2UA Banker_s CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malllng Kent ME1941Q Investment Advlsers Walker Crips Stockbrokers Ltd. Old Change House. 128 Queen Victoria Street. London EC4V4BJ THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 Reference and Admlnlstratlve Details of the Charlty, Its Trustees and Adv55ers The Eleemosynary Ch8Tity of William Hobbayne Icharity Number2115471 is 21so known as the Cliarity of William Hobbayne. The principal and administrative address of the charity is The William Hobbayne Centre. St. DunslJn's Road, London W7 2HB. The Trustees ol Ihe charity during the year ended 30 Sepiember 2023 were'.- The Reverend Andrew Dand IEx-Ollicio. Chairl Mr Robeil Coomber Mr Mark Cosslick Mrs Wendy Fazey Ms Bridget Goodman Ms Deidre Higgins Mr David Muir Dr Nicholas Robinson Mrs Allison Rockley Mr John Sawyer Mrs Angela Wallis The Ex-ollicio Trustee is the Rector of the Parish of St mar￿5, Hanwell. The other Trustees are all Co- Opted and ale appointed lor a period 014 years. They 3re eliwble for re-appointment. Struclvre. Governance and Management The charity is a Relief in Need Charity and was founded in 1484. It is governed by a Charity Commission Scheme dated 24 lune 1991 amended by a further scheme dated 17 November 1999 and resolutions dated 31 july 2006 and 14 Marcli 2012. The Trustees are a body corporate under a Certificate of Incoiporation dated 4 February 1994. The board ol trustees. when complete. consists ol.. One Ex-otticio Trustee who is the Rector ol the Parish of St. Mary's, Hanwell. No fewer than 10 and no more than 12 Co-opted Trustees who are appointed foi a term of 4 years by a resolution ol the Trustees pa55ed at a special meeting. The major risks to which the charity is exposed. as identified by the Trustees, are regularly reviewed and systems and procedures have been established lo manage those risks. THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 Oblectlves and Activities After paying lor the cost of maintaining the propety of the Charity and expenses incidental to the administration and management of tlie Chanty, the Chaiily's objects are=. 3.1 To pay the following specific sums, or other amounts as the Charity Commissioners shallfrom time to lime approve. annually.. a. £7.5001o the Churchwardens and Deputy Churchwardens lor the time being of the district seNed bythe parish church ol St. Mary's Church, Hanwell lor rhe maintenance of the bells and bell ropes and subject thereto towards the repairof the parish church. b. A sum ol £25 to the rector ol St. Mary's Church. Hanwell lor preaching a sermon on the lile of William Hobbayne and the work of the Chaiity. c. A sum to the Trustees ol the Education Charity ol William Hobbayne for the purposes of that Charity to fund to Educational Institutions an amount as required but not less than £8,000. 3.2 To apply the income in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the Civil parish ot Hanwell and are in conditions ol need, hardship or distress. 11 the incorne cannot be applied in that tnanner it may be applied in relieving, either generally or indivldually. persons resident in the London Borough ol Ealing who are in conditions ol need. hardship or distres5. If and so lar as tlie income cannot be applied in the manner aloresaid, the income may be applied lor such charitable purposes loi the general benelii of the inhabilanls ol the London Borough ol Ealing as the Trustees think fit. The assets ol the charity comprise a fund of investments, the property at 25 Golden Manor. Hanwell, the property 8t IB St Mark's Road. H8nwell. the properly known a5 The William Hobbayne Centre. St. Dunstaii's Road. Hanwell and three pieces ol land being the Billets Hart allotments (including severed land on the other side ol the River Brent on Filzherbert Walk and kiiown as Billets Hart Cop5el, Williai Hobbayne Community Gaidens, St Margarets Road W7 and land North West of Connolly Road. known as Hobbayne Hall Acre Fiel(J. Achlevement5and Performance Organlz3tlonaland Indlvldual Grants Our Community and Grantteam are continuingto arrange meeting5 Wlth local groups supportingthose in need. Tlieydiscuss grant applications in detail and explain ouradministrative process. They guide through and support application5 prior to Trustee approval lor individual and organisational grants. An important part of their role is to connect groups together who in turn can 5UPPOrt each other. Duringthe yearthe Charity provided indivirjual gran15 alter sponsorassessments lo the individu21s in need. hardship and distress,. an(J lo a variety ot organisations dnd groups. Communlty Support Our Outreach Worker and Volunteer Social Worker continue to actively work on the ground in the community. They distribute donations of clothes, equipment and food to local families. The Charity receives many small donation5 01 food and clothes and we can pass them on to tamilies in need or some of the groups in our neiwork. This year workingwilh Ealing Council Neighbourhood Governance we were able lo deliver leslive hampers to residents in need. Post the Omicron variety of Covid. lack ol food Pa&FC 3 THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 continued to be cl)allenging particulailyforlhose who had10st Iheiriobs, financial and emotional support was needed. Many otlier organisations on the ground liaised with the Charityto reach those most in need in our community an($ the Cliarity supported some ol them with grants, access to commuiiity spaces and networking. The Charity worked with the Ealing Together team and contacted them 10 See support they could offer Ukrainian families arriving in the borough. We have offered to use our network in the community. The team met with a Social Prescriber which is a project led by NHS in local partnership with A2 Dominion housing. The aim of the project is lo work with people in the community and prescribe local activities which they may benefit from. The Charity was able lo oller access to the Centre and a wide varlety of groups. Hall Usage This William Hobbayne Community Centre is used by a variety ol Eroups. The Middlesex Association forthe Blind use the Centre lor their lob club which includes a dedicated room lor specially adapted computers and tortheir monthly coffee mornings. Weekly Maths, English and Arttuition classes take place. Mosaic weekend courses. Community Events including 3 Quiz Night. Bums Night and other ad hoc event5. Weekly Eroups include Dementia Concern. NHS, Irish Group, Hanwell Neighbourly Care, Liiie dancing. board games, yoga. Taekwondo. Pilates, Zumba, Aerobis and Tai Chi. In addition, meets'ngs take place for the Women's Institute, Olde Hanwell Residents Association and Councillof's surgeries. A local theatre and a local ukulele band have used the Hall for rehearsal Space. The local Rotary Club have used the Centre with subsidised rate5 lor their fundraising quiz nights. The Centre was used as a polling Station lor the local Elections. AGM meetings look place for Hanwell's Allotmentgroups and the Woodcraft Folk. Hanwell Carnival used the Centre lortheir volunteer recruitment. The Charity assisted with the event helpingto decorate, providing refreshments and generally were oli hand to support them. Queen's Award forvoluntary Servlce The Queen's Award for Volunteering Eventtook placeatthe centre lo formally acceptthe award, celebrate and acknowledge thewoik of Individualvolunteers. The office team and some ol the Charity's volunteers prepared the centre for the event. Volunteeis made cakes, washed and Iioned tablecloths, put up Pa&ic 4 THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 decorations, ensured the centre was rea(ty for the event and the arrival of the Richard Kornicki, tlie Queen's Representative in Ealing. Richard Kornicki presented 80 volunteers Wlth a Queen's Award lor Voluntary Servtce Badge. The Mayor of Ealing 2nd her Consort attended alongside Trustees. Councillor5 from both Hobbayne and Elthorne Ward. invited supporters ot the Charity and volunteers. A local volunteer amateur photographer kindly attended lo capture the event on camera. Attendees enjoyed an 31ternoon tea. Numerous speeches were made honourine and praising the work of our volunteers. A Trustee and our Outreacli Work represented the Charity and accepted the Queen's Award for Voluntary Setvlce from Sir Kenneth Olisa, the King's representative in Londoii at the Tower of London on beliall ol our all the Charity's volunteers. The Charity received an invitation from the Queen's Awaid lorvoluntary Serwce inviting two people from the Ch2rily to attend the Royal Garden Party in the summer. Two representatives atteiided on behalt of the Charity. Green spaces Hobbayne Half Acre Fleld The Hok)bayne Half Acre Field continues to flourish and be ulilised for a variety ol activities and educational programmes. The area along the River Brent continued 10 recelve the 5UPPOrt ol the Ealing Park Rangers. Thi5 enables activities close to the liver and also allows local residents to enjoy sitting by the waier. The Charity has encouraEed use ol the area for picnics and general outdoor enjoyment. Haven Woo(J in collaboration with the john Lyons Charity have been delivering forest school workshops lor children with special needs in the Easter, May lialtterm and summer breaks. The team were contacte by a Eroup of locallapanese familieswho are keen to integrate in the communityand enjoysome activities on the site. There weTe summer sessions for menopatjsal women, healing and sound therapy drumming. Men shed actlvities also took place on ihe site throughout the year. The Haven Wood team are now member ol the Young Ealing Foundation working together they support each other and other members of the group lielping lo expand acce55 to our green spaces. A navigatioii course lor young adult5 from Ealine Alternative Provision look place. Pupils have been excluded from school for a variety ol reasons and this course allows them to gain a certilicate and enjoy learning outdoors. Regularvolunteering litter picking days on the 51te have ensured the space is clean and sale for users. We continue to liaise with Ealing Council lor repair of the fence at the top of the field as this is the main access foi rough sleepers and dumplng. Website BIOES Pagie 5 THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 The Charity continues to wiite blogs lor its website lo update on its activities ènd the project5 11 support5 n the community. The blogs give updates on individual projects, Elves an insight into some ol the organisations the Charityworks with and how it supports them. Financlal Review General The Charity has recorded a net income of £22,82512022.' net expenditure of £4161 forthe current linancialyear. ReseThes Pollcy The charity maintained the unrestricted reserves amounting to £88,735 12022.. £88,7351 which the Trustees deem are sufficient. The charity has sei aside funds to meet any emergency maintenance needs at its properties, wth reserve funds held for each of 25 Gol(Sen Manor, The William Hobbayne Centre, Billets Hart allotments and the Community Gardens. Any regular or planned mabntenance wll be met out ol income. Plans for ihe Future It is hoped that the outreach work ol the Charilywill continue to identitynew ways in which the charitycan work wilh local charities, organisations. and individuals to meet the growing loc31 need lor a551Staiice to combat need, hardship and distress. Approved bythe Trustees on . and signed on their behalf by -JP £4tr4.V..rft PagFe 6 THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 Opinion We have audited Ihe financial statements ol The Eleemosynary Charity of William Hobbayne Ithe'charityl fortlie year ended 30 September 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities. the Balance Sheet and notes to the financial slalements. including a summary ol significant accounting policie5. Tl)e financial reporting frameworkthat has been applied in their preparation is applicable lawand Vniled Kingdom Accounting Stcindcirds (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland.. In our opinion the h"nancial stalemenls.. give a true and fair view ol the state of the charity's allairs a5 at 30 September 2023 and ol its incoming resources and application ot resources, for the yearthen en(Sed' have been properly prepared in accordancewith United Kingdom Generally Accepte(J Accounting Practice. including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK anrj Republic of Ireland.; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Basis for oplnlon We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities underthose standards ale further described irithe Auditors, responsiL)ilities lor the audit of the linancialstatements Section ol our report. We are Independentol the charityin accordance willi the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit ol the financial statements in the UK. including the FRC'5 Ethical Standard, aiid we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requiremeiits. We believe that the audit evidence we have oL)lained is sullicient and appropriate to provide a basis loi our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial staternents, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis ol accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not Identilied any material uncertainties relating lo events or conditions that, individually Of collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concerii for a period ol at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authori5ed lor issue. Our respon51bilitles 2nd the responsibilitie5 of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in tlie relevant sections of this report. Othei Information The trustees are responsible lor the otller information. The other ii)formation comprises the information included in tl)e Annual Report. other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auijitors thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does notcover the other information and. except to the extent otherwise explicbtly slated in our report. we do not expre55 any form ol assurance concluslon thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is lo read the other information aiid, iii (Joing so. consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statemeiits cir our knowledge obtained in the au(lit or otherwise 8ppears to be materially misstated. If we identify such rnaterial inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements. we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If. i)ased on the work we have performed. we conclude that there 15 a material misstatement ol this other intorm8tion, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Pvernance regarding, among otl)er matters, tlie planned scope and liming of the 2udil and significant audit findings. including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. P