The Haven Trust Trustees, Report The Trustees present their report and the flnancial stttements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. The Trustees confirni that they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations (Northern Ire1id) 2015 and Accountin(F and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice which applies to charities preparing their accounts in accordance witli the Financial Reportiiig Standard applicable in the Ul< and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effe¢tiv¢ l January 2015). The Trustees T])e Trustees who served the charity durin(r the year were as follom's.. Wilma Icirk Sharon Caldwell Structure, Governance & Management The Haven Trust operates from the Haven Cl)ristian Centre and is constituted by a Trust Deed. It was establislied on February I st 1989. Trustee Seleetion, Appointment & Competence New trustees tn the future would be appointed by prayeTful agreement of the existing trustees, Statement of complianee In setting our a¢tivities and planning our a¢tivities for the ye&r the trust¢¢s have giveTS careful consideration to the Charits Cominission foT Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve th¢ charity's purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. Purposes The Haven is a non-denominational organisation which exists to advance the Good News of Jesus Christ, ationally and tntemationally, and to share that hope and compassion PTayerfiLlly and practically by bringin help to those who seek relief from debt disti'ess and despair. There is no harni associated with the PUTposes. Beneficiaries The charity's beneficiaries are.. Elderly people from the area who Tecelve practical help eitheT with transport or carrying out small jobs around their properties. Local people who receive food which lias been collected & distributed through local chur¢hes, charities and foodban1. People who are facino liardship by re&son of age, ill-health, disability, financial issues or other d isadvantages. Provision of financial support to inissionaries in Europe, Africa and Asia. Publie benefit During the period, the charity has continued to provide benefits from its activities as follows.. This is an extremely varied work, as we se¢k with the Lords help to relieve debt, distress and despair.
The Haven Trust Trustees, Report (eontinued) Each situation we d¢al with is unique to itself. We operate a furniture store which accepts second hand furniture and can redistribute this to people in need. Some of our voluiiteers are retired tradesmen whieli oives us the ability to do minor repaiTS in the hoTne. We also support financially, prayeifully and practically other Christian charities in Nl and missiorjaries in Finland and Thailand and I<enya. The Public benefit, for spiritual and practical, is difficult to demonstrdte as it would depend on the personal testimony of those who are helped. More often than not the situations we deal with e extremely sensitive and private and whilst r¢cords are l<ept of who, how Qnd when, it would not b¢ appropriate to share those things publicly. However, in general term5 in 202J, a few practical illustt'ations wou Id iiiclude oivintr temporai'y accom¥Jiodation to a person whose home life had become unbearable. We continue to VTSit the elderly and housebound and meet what practical needs we can, whether it b¢ transport or somethino rninor repaired or a tidy up around the yard and garden. Just as with the spiritual side of the Haven's work, our purpose includes sharino God's love by practical means with those who are in need. Pin2ncial Review and Results for the Year See attached annual accounts for the year ended J l December 202J. Risk Management Risk is an everyday part of the Charitys norTnal actlvlty. The TTUStees bave considered and identified the major risks to whlch the charity is exposed and havintr taI<en appropriate prof¢ssional adviee have been assured that adequate systems and procedures are in place in order to mitigate or manage those risks. Res¢rves Policy The Charity does not hav¢ a reserves policy. Pensions The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme (wht¢h meets the requireirJ¢ats of The Pension Re¢yulator as a qualifying workplace pension scheme) for the ben¢fit of its permanent staff and those who are eli¢yible under Auto Enrolment. The assets are administered by insurance cornpanie8 in personal pension plans and are held independently from those of the charity. Contributions are charoed to the Statement of Financial Activities in the peTTod to which they relate. Diselosure A disclosure has been made to the charity commission. Results The results for the year and the ¢haTity's finLncial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached fmancial stateinents.
The Haven Trust Trustees, Report (continued) Plans for the future The charity expects to continue to provid¢ practical assistance to the elderly and housebound in the area. Accommodation will still be provided through the residential farility. Praciical and prayerful support will be provided to Christian charities in Northern ITeland and throughout the world. The annual report was approved by the trustees of the ¢haTity on l O July 2024 and signed on its behalf by.. Wilma Kirk Trustee Page 4
The Haven Trust Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for prepaTing the trustees, report aiid the financial stateinents in accordance with the United Ilingdom Accountino Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepred Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The law appli¢abl¢ to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year wh2¢h (Five a true and fair view of the state of affaTrs of the charity and of the incomints resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements: the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting po12cies and then apply them consistently. observe the in¢thods and principles in the Charilies SORP,. make judtrements and estimates that are reasonable and prud¢nt' state whether applicable accountlDg StanddS have b¢en followed. subject to any material departures dis¢losed and explained in the financial statements. and prepare the financial statem¢nts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to pr¢sume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time the ftnancial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial stateinents comply with the Charities Act 2011, the CharitTes (Accounts and Reports) Reiyulations 2008, and the provisions of 111e constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguardin(r tlie assets of the charity and hence for lalcin reasonable steps for the prevention and dtt¢ction of fraud and otheT irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the Irtaintenance and inteJo ity of the corporate and financial infonnation included on the Charitable company's website. Legislation goveming the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ froin le(rislation in other jurisdictions. Approved by the trustees of the charity on l O July 2024 and signed on its behalf by-. Wilma Icirlc Trustee