Company registratlon number: N1680144 Charity Commlssion Nl number: NIC108440 Hope2Families Company limited by guarantee Unaudited financlal statements 30 June 2024 H O P E 2 F A M l L l E S
Hope2Families Company limited by guarant Contents Page Reference and Administrative Detsils Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial ActFVities Balance Sheet 9-10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11-14
Hope2Families Company Ilmited by guarantee Reference and Admlnlstratlve Details Trustees Mrs Heather Taylor Ms Iris Elizabeth Loney Mr Dillon Marc Taylor Mr Peter Wright Mrs Niamh Wright Ms Susan Mairs (Appointed on 31•t July 2023) Mr Liam Black (Appointed on 31st July 2023) Mrs Adelle Black (Appointed on 31st July 2023) Ms Thelma Margot Spiers (Resigned on 31st July 2023) Mr Mark Christie (Resigned on 3151 July 2023) Mr Luke Taylor (Resigned on 31* July 2023) Company number N1680144 CCNI number NIC108440 Reglstered officé 15 Ballyveely Road Armoy BalSymoney Co Antrim BT53 8UX Independent Examiner Steven Potter FCA Potter Finnegan Limited Chartered Accountants Unit 25 The Courtyard Business Park 190 Galgorm Road Ballymena Co Antrim BT42 1HL Bankers Ulster Bank Limited 30 The Diamond Coleraine Co Londonderry BT52 1DP
Hope2Families Company limited by guarantee Trustees, Annual Report Year ended 30 June 2024 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial slatements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statements of Recommended Practice {SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities. (FRS 102> in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. Objectives and actlvltles The purpose of Hope2families, as set out in the Company's Memorandum of Association. is to help families who are suffering through the illness of cancer, and subsequently those affected by other debilitating illnesses, by bringing them hope through the Lord Jesus Chrtst. Hope2families in the last year has increased its vision and is continuing to help those affected with alcohol and drug addiction. Publlc benefit statement 1) PES support for families I We want to provide practical, emotional, and spiritual support for families that come our way, specifically those battling with cancer. 2) Instilling hope for families | Vle want to instil hope to any individual who comes in contact with our charity. 3) Restoration for families | We want to provide restoration for children. parents, and families- mending wounds and healing hurts. 4) Raising awareness for families | We want to raise awareness for cancer sufferers, those with addiction and impoverished families, providing them financial support and making people aware of the difficult situations, families are so often plunged into. The public continue to benefit in many different aspects, with help being brought to all families whether that is hospital visits, hospital appointments, the Drop-ln café. rehabilitation referrals. Drug community appointments and speaking at various events by Marc Taylor throughout the year. Achlevements and performance 1) Diverse online content. We live in an age of technology, so we want to utilise it. We upload various content on a range of platforms, including podcasts, some of our PO•ts with one post have reached 250K viewing audience. We have endeavoured in the last year to engage ivith a wider audience and providing many motivational and encouraging posts in relation to addiction, cancer and mental health. 2) Our Programs. We provide informative training programs such as education on drug and alcohol rehabilitation, education on supporting those with cancer and our 'abiding support program-, whereby we help those with cancer understand their diagnosis. reconcile their diagnosis and adjust to life with their diagnosis. In the last year we have overseen several drug addicts going into recovery and 500 have not relapsed. 3) Events. The HOPE2FAMILIES building is continuing to be used as a hub for various events. in the past year we hosted trwo groups from USA that were on a UK and Ireland Tour of Worship. The local Age Concern communty support has also inquired about beginning to use the building ft)r Dementia Support meetings. 4) Hands of hope. This is the practical hands-on side of the charity.. this has continued to be a huge benefit to people not just in Coleraine but as far away as Bangor and Donaghadee. How we reach the
Hope2Famllles Company limlted by guarantee Trustees, Annual Report Year ended 30 June 2024 families in our communities is paramount. Painting. gardening. helping with moves and more. A key focus of our charity is visiting families and providing support for families within our local community through the various programs and resources that we run. 5) Wldfire. This is the youth branch of the charity, which has a focus of helping young people aged 17- 24, through the events that we run and the content we produ. Wildfire has held monthly Saturday night events, and these continue to be well attended with new faces coming regularly. 6) Prison. We continue to visit prtsoners in both Maghaberry and Magilligan and had the privilege of speaking in the Magilligan Prison church with a huge number of Pfisoners attending. 7) Hospital Visits. These visits have increased somewhat over the last year with days per week on average (sometimes more) and also continuing to visit many on their discharge. Hope2families in the last financial year has continued to achieve its purpose and goals. We have saw an increase in numbers coming to Hope Café especially on a Friday for soup kitchen. Over the year we have been privileged to provide groceries and household appliances to various families. The monthly Friday night movie and pizzalpopcorn nights have proved to be a great success with many coming from the local community. Financlal revlew The financial results are as set out on pages 8- 10 of the accounts. The charity's main source of income is from donations. Total income for 2024 was £32.419 compared to 2023 of £60,663. Total expenditure for 2024 was £47.292 compared to 2023 of £55,907. Structurè, govornan¢•, and managemont The board of trustees named above continue to work to be the accountability and over-riding decision making management of the operation of the charity. This is achieved through quarterly and regular planned trustee meetings at which a full outline of past progress and strategic forward planning and any financial changes are discussed, and the appropriate minutes recorded. Financial accountability is always made readily available through regular recording, receipt keeping, and all monies being handled from the free-will offering box within the Hope2Familles centre, all of which is accounted for by two people being present. Small company provlslons This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption. This report was approved by the board on 131h March 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by.. Ms Susan Mair8 Trustee
Hope2Families Company limited by guarantee Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Hope2Familles Year ended 30 June 2024 I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 3h June 2024, which are set out on pages 8 to 14. Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and axamlner As the charity trustees (and also the d1CtOrS of the company for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subj'ect to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination. it is my responsibility to: •examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008., . follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions gNen by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act., and state whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basi8 of independent examlnerfs report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9)(bl of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consider8tion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees Conrning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe: 1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland 4. That there is fjjrther infomiation needed for a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached.
Hope2Famllles Company limited by guarantee Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Hope2FamllSes Year ended 30 June 2024 Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in SPect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directs'ons of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. e.Uo( Steven Potter FCA Potter Finnegan Llmlted Chartered Accountants Unit 25 The Coutyard Business Park 190 Galgorm Road Ballymena Co Antrim BT42 1HL 13th March 2025
Hope2families Company limited by guarantse statement of Flnancial Activities Year ended 30 June 2024 Unrestrfcted Funds Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Note Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other 30,672 1,747 30,672 1,747 37,617 23.046 Total Incomlng resources 32,419 32,419 60,663 Expendlture on: Raising funds Charitable activities Other (16,729) (30.563) (16,729) (30,563) (20,015) (35,892) Totsl expendlture (47.292) (47,292) (55,907) Net movement In funds (14,873 (14,873) 4,756 Reconclllatlon of funds Total funds brought forward 19,081 19,081 14,325 Retained earnings at the end of the year 4,208 4,208 19,081 All the activities of the company are from continuing operations. The notes on pages 11 to 14 fonn part of these financial statements.
Hope2Famllles Company Ilmlted by guarantee Balance Sheet 30 June 2024 Note 2024 2023 Fixed assets Tangible assets 27,810 32,064 Currènt assets Cash at bank and in hand 4,430 9.644 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 10 Net current assets l (liabilities) (13,614) 47 Total assets le88 current liabilities 14,196 32,111 Creditors: amounts falllng due after more than one year (9,988) (13,030) Net as8ets 4,208 19.081 Charlty fund8 Unrestricted funds 4,208 19,081 Total Charity funds 4,208 19,081 For the year ending 30 June 2024 the company was enb'tled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Director's responsibilities.. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
Hope2families Company Ilmited by guarantee Balance Sheet (continued) 30 June 2024 These financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies. regime and in accordan with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,. These financial statements were approved by the board and authorised for issue on 13th March 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by: Ms Susan Mairs Trustee Mrs Heather Taylor Trustee The notes on pages 11 to 14 form part of these financial ststements. 10
Hope2Familie8
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 30 June 2024
General Information
The company is a private company limited by guarantee. lStered in Northern Ireland. The address of
the registered office is 15 Ballyveely Road, Armoy, Ballymoney BT53 8UX.
Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and 4n accordan
with the Statement of Recommended practi 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities
Hope2Families Company limited by guarantee Notes to the Flnancial Statements (contlnued) Year ended 30 June 2024 Income from donations and legacles Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 2024 Toal Funds 2023 Donations Grft Aid 30,672 30,672 37,617 30,672 30.672 37,617 Expendlture on charitable actlvltles Unrestrlcted Funds Total Fund8 2024 Toal Funds 2023 Entertaining & events Staff costs Donations to missions & charities Governance costs 2,159 12.394 560 2,159 12,394 560 1,616 16,729 18,140 1,250 625 20,015 16,729 Total other expenditure Unrastrlctad Funds Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Rent, rates & insurance Heat & light Repairs & maintenance Motor expenses Printing, postage & stationery Telephone Advertising, entertaining & events Professional fees General administration expenses Depreciation Loss on disposal of fixed assets 8,649 1.257 1,078 7,729 76 693 8,649 1,257 1,078 7,729 76 693 7,423 1,312 1,836 6,777 647 577 15 1,810 8,256 4,63S 2,600 35,892 1,194 5,633 4,254 1,194 5,633 4,254 30,563 30.563 Taxation The company is a registered charity and does not carry out a trading activity. It is therefore exempt from taxation. 12
Hope2Families Company limited by guarantee Notes to the Flnancial Statements (continued) Year ended 30 June 2024 Tanglble assets Premlses Improvements Fixtures. fittings and equipment Motor vehicles Total Cost At 1 July 2023 Additions Disposals At 30 June 2024 8.968 8,995 20,278 38,241 8,968 8,995 20,278 38,241 Depreclatlon At 1 July 2023 Charge for the year Release on disposal At 30 June 2024 1.794 897 1,475 752 2,908 2,606 6,177 4,255 2,691 2,227 5,514 10,432 Carrying amount At 30 June 2024 At June 2023 6,277 7,174 6,768 7,520 14,764 17,370 27,809 32,064 Cash at bank and on hand 2024 2023 Current account 4,430 4,430 9.644 10. Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln one year 2024 2023 Other loans Accruals Payroll creditors Hire purchase 6,394 1.500 7.108 3,042 18.044 6,340 600 2,657 9,597 13
Hope2Families Company limited by guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 30 June 2024 11. Creditors: amounts falllng due after one year 2024 2023 Hire purchase 9,988 13.030 12. Related party transactions During the year £394 (2023.. £1,541) of expenditure was paid for personally by an employee. A balance of £6,394 (2023.. £6,340) remains outstsnding at the year end. 14