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HOPE received £13,748 as an unrestricted donation from the Mayor's charity.
During 2024/2025 the charity was the chosen Mayor's charity and received an unrestricted donation of £13,748. All other donations received during this and the last financial year were unrestricted.
Financial · Funding statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
HOPE's financial statements are examined by an independent examiner to ensure compliance with the Charities Act.
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ending 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 13 to 20.
Financial · Procedural statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
HOPE's financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.
- Going concern The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. After reviewing the charity's forecasts, projections and its reserves, the trustees have reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
Financial · Policy statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15
HOPE's financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP and FRS 102.
- Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS102))
Financial · Policy statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15
HOPE's unrestricted funds stand at £62,265 as of March 31, 2025.
At 31 March 2025, after allowing for funds invested in tangible fixed assets of £14,207 the charity held unrestricted reserves of £62,265 (2024: £58,427) which based on the current years expenditure equates to 5 months operating expenses.
Financial · Metric statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
HOPE received a total income of £171,519 in the financial year ending March 2025.
The charity received total income of £171,519 in this financial year (2024: £139,170).
Financial · Metric statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
HOPE maintains reserves equivalent to at least four months of operating expenses for financial stability.
The charity's policy on reserves The reserves that we have set aside provide financial stability and the means for the development of our principal activity. We intend to maintain our reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to 4 months of operating expenses.
Financial · Policy statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
HOPE is dependent on grants and external funding, with the current grant from The National Lottery Community Fund ending this year.
Principal funding sources HOPE is dependent on grants and other external funding sources to sustain its activities. This is the final year of a three year grant with The National Lottery Community Fund.
Financial · Funding statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
HOPE aims to host a 'Coming Together' event for families affected by traumatic grief.
HOPE has been requested many times by families to hold the “Coming Together” event, it is where friendships and bonding happens through shared Traumatic grief, in a way that is not doable anywhere else. HOPE will look to host a further event;
Service · Commitment statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
HOPE's therapy dog, Oliver, has achieved multiple certifications and continues to build his skills.
Providing the necessary and continuing training for Oliver, HOPE’S Therapy dog, he has now achieved his Kennel Club Good Citizen Award Certifications in Bronze, Silver and Gold. He has further achieved his Public Access Certificate (PAC),
Service · Observational claim · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
HOPE's support services are growing due to an increase in fatal incidents in South Yorkshire.
Sadly, this is a reflection of the fatal incident increases across South Yorkshire. HOPE’s offer of support always reflects the needs of the individual or family group.
Service · Trend statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
HOPE attends community events to raise awareness and offer support.
HOPE also attended several community events across South Yorkshire to help raise the profile of HOPE.
Service · Procedural statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
HOPE collaborates with the South Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum to respond to traumatic events.
HOPE remains part of the South Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum, and works together with other agencies
Commissioning · Procedural statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
HOPE planted a memory tree and planter at Wortley Hall for families to remember their loved ones.
The HOPE memory tree and planter is dedicated and planted at Wortley Hall.
Service · Observational claim · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
HOPE's support is continuous and consistent, providing a constant presence for families during stressful times.
Through all the court processes HOPE will be there to support the families, quietly in the background, but present, the one constant. It is immensely stressful watching a defendant in court, who has killed a family’s loved one. The support HOPE offers continues whatever the intensity, over many hours, days, weeks and months, and at time year’s.
Service · Observational claim · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
HOPE's support is holistic, addressing emotional and practical needs of families.
Their relationship with the individual that has been killed, is what guides their traumatic grief. This can lead to light touch support, or intensive support over many hours and many months. HOPE is their constant, HOPE is there for them, through emotional, practical and family times of need; never judging.
Service · Observational claim · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
HOPE's support is inclusive and non-judgmental, catering to individuals of all ages from 2 years old to over 80.
This encompasses all ages from 2 years old to over 80 years old. Families and individuals can access HOPE from immediacy after a death, to many years later. Traumatic grief has no timeline.
Service · Observational claim · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
HOPE works in partnership with professional agencies and community networks to promote safety and raise public awareness.
Working in partnership with professional agencies, community or voluntary networks and other concerned organisations throughout the area of benefit to assist the beneficiaries of the charity; and increasing community involvement in the area of benefit in promoting safety by raising public awareness of the need for home and road safety, manage risk on how to stay safe for the public benefit.
Service · Observational claim · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
HOPE's support is long-term and adaptable, offering assistance for as long as individuals need it.
We are there for as long as somebody needs us, and there are no limits to how long support is accessed. Our support is inclusive, compassionate and adaptable. It is dependent on the individual and their circumstances – they are accepted for who they are, and for what they are going through. We tell each person that “We will walk alongside you, behind you, and next to you” for as long as they want.
Service · Observational claim · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
HOPE is registered with HMRC for Gift Aid to maximize donations through the Gift Aid process.
HOPE is registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so that all and any donations, and gifts can be maximised for the charity through the Gift Aid process.
Financial · Funding statement · From HOPE – South Yorkshire Trauma Support for Families — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8