Hope 4 U Foundation Trustees, Report The tNstees present the annual report together wlth the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 DecembeT 2022. Objectives and activities Objects ond aims The objects of the Foundation are as set out in the trust deed.'- l Assisting people (without prejudice to any) who are in need or are suffering hardship because of their social. personal or economic circumstances including (though not by way of lirnitation) through the provisions of Social care, such as advice, counselling and childcare the provision or use of items of basic necessity the PTovision of help and advice to persons in need in relation to debt and personal financial management, welfare benefits, accommodation and homelessness and similar matters. promoting the preservation and protection of health and particularly (though not by way of limitation) to provide advice and education into the dangers of drug, alcohol OT Other substance addition or abuse promotino the rehabilitation of persons affected by drug, alcohol or other substance addiction or abuse relieving persons who are experiencing mental or emotional sufferino and to relieve distress associated therewith, including by means of providing advice, Counsel, assistance and support to such persons the provision of spiritual help, 5UPPOrt , advice, education, personal prayer and encouragement in relation to any of the above or otherwise. 2 The advancement of the Christian faith including ( though not by the way of limitation) through the provision of places of worship 3 The provision of recTeational and cornmunity facilities in the interests of social welfare and cohesion Publlc benefil The foundation operates a community Christian Outreach Centre based in the old Courthouse butlding in Clogher, serving the community of the wider Clogher Valley area. Our core activities during the first two months of the year were Providing a cornmunity meeting place where loca15 can relax. enjoy food and social engagement, in a coffee shop environment Providing welfare seTvices through the provision of cooked meals at significantly reduced prices to individualslfamilies in times of crisis and in severe financial need. Providing free food to individualslfamilies in particular times of CTiSiS or need. Hosting a fortni(Fhtly men's bible study and fellowship group Providing a space for young adults (18 +) to socialise in an environment free from alcohol or drugs Providing a free parent and toddler group and a club for primary school children and a new group for retirees Providing pastoral care (and onwaTd referral for professional help/counselling where appropriat¢) for those suffertng from drug and alcohol abuse, relationship breakdown. anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts The coffee shop opening arrangements established on re-opening post-covid were retained in 2022. Footfall TeTnained well below pre-pandemic levels, although it gradually improved over the yeaT. It contnued to prove a vital neutral space for the local community. both in tenns of somewhere to socialise and also acting a5 an access point to the other services the charity provide5. Page 2
Hope 4 U Foundation Trustees, Report (continued) The new 'Hope Centre, (Tenovated publlounge adjoining the Courthouse) ts a very practical and adaptable space, enabling the trustees to launch new community services such as a new 0UP for Tetirees, as mentioned below. The provision of free foodlvoucheTS to individuals/families in need continued to be a very important aspect of the charity's work in 2022, with the volume5 involved in¢re&sing by over 500/0 year on year. The beneficiaries and how they benefited from the Core activiÉies(as listed above) The community meeting spacelcoffee shop was open on Thursdays and Fridays, and in addition it was manned for a minimum of a fiher two days per week which enabled the community to access the other services. It continues to be used as a social meeting place by the entire community irrespective of age group, gender, social status or religious background. There is seating capacity for approx. 50 people. It continues to provide the older generation in the local rural community with a neutral meeting place where they can meet up with neighbours and friends in a relaxed atmospheTe. During the year free food and food vouchers to the value of approx. £ 14,000 was distribufrd to families in need in the local community. The demand for the in-house professional counselling service remained high. The counsellor has appointments for a full day every week. Recipients (of all ages) received help with issues such as addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown and loss. The new Hope Centre is a modern, wam and comfortable space foT the newly launched group for retirees. This group which meets monthly, is provided with a free 3-course lunch followed by a short prograrnme featuring relevant topics such as horne & fire security. maximising state benefits etc. At Christmas. the charity distributed approx. 50 free hampers in the community, focusing on the elderly, the isolated or those struggling with wider 'life issues,. Some of these were in Tesponse to referrals from local Social Workers. A special community event called the 'Hope of Christmas, ran over a weekend at the start of December. It provided a free night out for families, and featured drarna scenes depicting the Christmas story, live animals, festive food and fun activities for the children. Over 350 people from the local COTntnunity attended over the weekend. Restrictions on who could benefjt There were no restrictions as to who could benefit from the charity's services during the year. Prornotion of the coTnrnunity food programme was obviously targeted toivards lower income families and those in associated fmancial need, however there were no restrictions as to who could benefit. Mitigation re harm ftlowing from Charity's purposes Our staff are trained and monitored against the food hygiene standards as documented in the 'Safe Catering Plan, published by the Food Standard5 Agency. Th?s mitigates any potential harni which could arise from the provision of food to the public as part of the Foundation's purposes. Our adherence to these siandards is also monitored by the local EnviroTllnental Health Dept. Our cuent food hygiene rating given by Environmental Health following our last inspection was a '5, the highest ratinty available. Private benefit Page 3
Hope 4 Ll Foundation Trnstees, Report (continued) One of the trustees, Len keys provides management consultancv seTri¢es to the Foundation on a self-employed ba515. and because he is supponive of the objectives of the chariN. he provides his services far below commercial rates. Tlie private benefiE is onlv incidental as his service$ are absolutel). vital to the foundation beino able to achieve it-.s objectives. He has approx. ?ON'rs Manaoement experience in various senior roles w'ith a high street bank. Tlie services he provides for the foundation in¢ludes'. dav to da), management of staff. pa>'roll. stock control. ordering supplies. managinu maintenance of the building &. equipment, adherence to food safety & environmental health standards, and ensuring all local authorlty & reoulaiory iequirement5 are adhered to. None of the trustees receive any remuneration for rhe dischar(Fe of rheir duties a5 tru5E¢e5. Compli8nee with the Commission's guidance on public benefit In setting our objeciii'es and planning our activities for the year ending J 1st Dee ?0?? the rrustees have given careful Consideration to rhe Charitiw Commission for Northern Ireland's tsuidance on public benefit to ensure The aciiviiies hae helped to aehieve the chariti s purposes and prolde a benefit to the beneficiaries The annual report approved by the trust¢es of the charity on ?9 O¢tober ?024 and signed on its behalf by: r Len Key Trustee Mr Fred lax,ell Trustee Page 4