Hope (NI) Limited (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 30 June 2025
The trustees present their Trustees' Annual Report, combining the Directors’ Report and Trustees’ Report, and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2025.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Trustees' Report contains the information required to be provided in the Trustees’ Annual Report under the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees. In this report the trustees of Hope (NI) Limited present a summary of its purpose, governance, activities, achievements and finances for the financial year 30 June 2025.
The charity is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a form which complies with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, although not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP effective January 2015), the organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. Principal Activity The principal activity of this organisation is to promote the advancement of the Christian faith throughout the world. Mission, Objectives and Strategy
Objectives Principal Activities The principal activity of this organization is to promote the advancement of the Christian faith throughout the world. Objectives and Activities The company was established to promote the advancement of the Christian faith throughout the world, to promote the relief of poverty and suffering through the provision of humanitarian aid and finance to those in need in various parts of the world, and to promote various community projects on a regional basis. Review of Activities, Achievements and Performance Hope (NI) is proud to present a summary of the work supported through our partnerships in Myanmar, Ukraine, and Northern Ireland from July 2024 to June 2025.
Our mission to bring hope, opportunity, and care to vulnerable communities has been made possible through the generous support of our donors and partners. Below is a concise overview of the key initiatives we have funded, demonstrating the tangible difference made in the lives of children, young people, and communities.
HOPE CHILDREN’S HOME MINISTRY, MYANMAR
Overview: Hope Charity has supported Hope Children’s Home (HCH) in Yangon, Myanmar, a ministry established in 2003 that provides care, education, and Spiritual guidance to orphaned and vulnerable children. Over the past year, with donations from Hope Charity enabled significant advancements in the lives of 23 children and the broader community.
Key Achievements: . Care and Welfare: The funds provided daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), clothing, and medical care for 23 children and 3 wardens. Children requiring serious medical attention were treated at nearby hospitals or private clinics, ensuring their health and well-being. . Education: All 23 children attended Elpis International School, an English-medium institution on the HCH campus, Officially recognised by the Myanmar government and Pensacola Christian College (USA). The funding covered textbooks, workbooks, uniforms, and tuition fees, enabling the children to make strong academic progress and develop fluency in English. Elpis International School serves 489 students in total, with HCH children integrated into this vibrant learning community.
Spiritual Development: The children benefited from a nurturing spiritual environment, attending Biblical Missionary Baptist Church services and Sunday school. Senior students from the nearby Bible College conducted regular preaching and teaching sessions, fostering faith and moral growth.
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(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 30 June 2025 ° Higher Education: Eight HCH students graduated with Bachelor's degrees from the Biblical School of Theology in March 2025. Five are pursuing further studies, one serves as a Bible College driver, and two are actively engaged in ministry, demonstrating the long-term impact of this support. ° Evangelistic Outreach: In December 2024, the children participated in a three-day soul-winning marathon, distributing Gospel tracts and copies of the Gospel of John and the Book of Romans in Burmese across public spaces like parks and zoos. : Music and Enrichment: Funds were used to purchase guitars, violins, and a keyboard, enabling the children to develop musical skills, enhancing their personal growth and community engagement. Impact: The support has empowered HCH to provide holistic care, equipping children with education, Spiritual grounding, and life skills. Many HCH alumni have become pastors, teachers, and missionaries, reflecting the lasting legacy of this ministry. UKRAINE Overview: In partnership with Rebirth Church in Kherson, and Women's fellowship Ukraine, Hope Charity has supported communities affected by the ongoing war, particularly in combat zones and among Ukrainian refugees in families.Romania. Our funding has facilitated trauma recovery, humanitarian aid, and spiritual outreach for children, youth, and Key Achievements: . Children’s and Youth Camps: . Camp Destiny (Mykolaiv region, Ukraine): Supported 170 children, teenagers, and youth, many of whom are orphans or have experienced abuse due to the war. The camp focused on trauma healing, spiritual growth, and physical recovery. . Camp Destiny Wild (Romania): Provided a safe space for 30 young Ukrainian refugees, fostering resilience and community. : Practical Support: . Prepare Child for School: Supplied school materials for 110 children, ensuring access to education. ° Christmas in Ukraine: Distributed 700 sweet gifts, bringing joy to children in war-affected areas. elderly Humanitarian Aid: Regular distributions of food, clothing, and medicine supported civilians, particularly the and those who lost homes due to Russian attacks. The church's proximity to conflict zones (just 5 km from Russian forces) underscores the urgency of this aid. : Women’s Ministry: Hope's funding enabled women’s events in churches and village halls, offering fellowship, spiritual support, and creative activities. These gatherings provided a “place of strength” for non-churchgoing women, many of whom heard the Gospel and found renewed hope. ° Transport and Logistics: Funds supported the purchase of a car and tyres for a disabled volunteer's vehicle, enabling church leaders to travel to remote village churches with poor road conditions. Petrol costs for regional trips were also covered, ensuring consistent pastoral support. : Christmas Tea Events: Six events in Kherson and surrounding areas brought joy and community to families amidst ongoing conflict. Impact: Hope’s support has provided critical humanitarian and spiritual aid in war-torn Ukraine, Offering stability, care, and hope to vulnerable groups. The purchase of transport has strengthened outreach to isolated communities, while camps and events have fostered healing and resilience.
ASPIRE NI AND REACH MENTORING, NORTHERN IRELAND
Overview: In Northern Ireland, Hope Charity partnered with Aspire NI and Reach Mentoring to support children and young people from low-income backgrounds in Craigavon, Banbridge, Belfast, and Lurgan. These initiatives focus on education, mentoring, and community engagement to empower young people.
Aspire NI Achievements: . Education and Mentoring: Supported in-school and after-school programmes across 29 schools, reaching over 340 young people with academic support, mentoring, and enrichment activities. A Sra
Hope (NI) Limited (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 30 June 2025 oo. ; ° Camp Aspire: Funded a residential weekend at Crawfordsburn for 35 young people, promoting friendship, confidence, and inclusion. ° Faith and Formation: Enabled 15 young people to participate in GLO, a week of service and worship, with two making commitments to faith. , Practical Support: Provided school uniforms, stationery, and learning supplies, alleviating financial burdens for families. Outcomes: . 86% of Year 12 pupils achieved five or more GCSEs (grades A-C). . 91% reported increased confidence in school. communities.. Improved attendance and engagement were noted by teachers, with many young people volunteering in their Reach Mentoring Achievements (Lurgan Area): ° Mentoring Support: Engaged 169 pupils across nine schools (five primary, four secondary), with 131 through Area Coordinators and 38 via the Connect Programme. . Personal Development: Delivered workshops like “My Story in Colour” (946 pupils, 14 schools) and “Year 8 Changes” (1,500 pupils, 11 schools), enhancing emotional and social skills. Outcomes: . 56% of mentees improved their Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) scores, with gains in overali stress (49%), emotional distress (51%), and kind behaviour (51%). . 84% reported feeling better supported, safer, and more confident, with 76% feeling more known and 71% more optimistic about their future. . Feedback: Pupils valued mentoring as a safe space to express emotions, build confidence, and cope with stress, with comments like “It’s nice to have people interested in how | am” and “I have a place where | can come with no judgement.” Impact: Hope’s funding has transformed the lives of young people in Northern Ireland, improving educational outcomes, emotional well-being, and community engagement. These programmes have fostered confidence, belonging, and opportunity.
HOPE2FAMILIES-COLERAINE
Overview: Hope NI have been partnering with Hope2Families from 2023 providing financial support in order for them to support members of the community with addictions.
Hope2Famiies provide a safe environment in the form of a café to offer support to the community with needs such as addictions and loneliness. We also offer a weekly Bible Study for people to grow in their relationship with the Lord. Hope NI purchased our current building this year and allow us to operate a zero-payment lease.
Impact: Hope NI by purchasing the building have allowed us to continue the ministry of help and support to local people in need and have brought a security to our charity. Conclusion Over the past year, Hope Charity’s financial support has madea profound impact across three regions. In Myanmar, we have nurtured 23 children with holistic care, education, and spiritual growth, preparing them for meaningful futures. In Ukraine, our aid has brought hope to war-affected communities through humanitarian support, camps, and Spiritual outreach. In Northern Ireland, we have empowered over 500 young people through education, mentoring, and community initiatives, helping them overcome challenges and thrive, along with supporting the local community of Coleraine with addiction and isolation issues.
We are deeply grateful to our donors and partners for enabling this work. Your generosity has brought tangible hope to vulnerable children, youth, and families, reflecting our shared commitment to compassion and transformation. We look forward to continued collaboration in the year ahead.
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Hope (NI) Limited (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 30 June 2025
Financial Review The charity generated a deficit after depreciation of £5,442 (2024 - Deficit of £2,857) in the current financial period. It has and will continue to be a very challenging environment for all charities in Northern Ireland, but the Trustees are confident that they can maintain the current level of reserves over the next twelve months and havea financial and business plan in place to help them achieve this given the continued uncertainty faced by everyone with the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Financial Results At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £231,147 (2024 - £136,501) and liabilities of £103,306 (2024 - £3,218). The net assets of the charity have decreased by £(5,442).
Reserves Position and Policy The aim is to achieve a level of free reserves of £35,000, which the Trustees believe is essential to the ongoing work and aims of the charity. Free reserves are those unrestricted reserves, not designated nor invested in fixed assets which are —_ available for general use.
Public Benefit In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's Statutory guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped achieve the charity purpose and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries.
Trustees The trustees who served throughout the financial year, except as noted, were as follows:
Mr Wilson Freeburn Mr Leonard Adamson Mr Paul Thompson Mr James Bambrick Mrs Iris Loney
Mr Ryan Emerson (Appointed 13 November 2024)
re-election.In accordance with the Articles of Association, the directors retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for
Compliance with Sector-Wide Legislation and Standards The charity engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Hope (NI) Limited subscribes to and is compliant with the following: - The Companies Act 2006 - The Charities SORP (FRS 102)
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 23 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Leonard Adamson Mr James Bambrick Trustee Trustee
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(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES for the financial year ended 30 June 2025
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The trustees, who are also directors of Hope (NI) Limited for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees as the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law) including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" Section 1A (Small Entities). Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that period.
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In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - State whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the relevant financial reporting framework, identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those standards; and
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The trustees confirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial statements.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 23 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Leonard Adamson Mr James Bambrick Trustee Trustee
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