Ahava Community Ltd

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Trustees' Report	1—5
Independent Examiner's Report	6
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)	7
Balance Sheet	8
Statement of Cash Flows	9
Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows	10
Notes to the Financial Statements	11—18

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 29 March 2026.

Objectives and Activities

Aims and Objectives

At Ahava Community, our vision is to provide support for people in our community who have become homeless, been released from prison, have addiction problems, or been through relationship breakups. We provide a place of refuge for them, to assist them with guidance and to help get them back on track with their lives.

Ahava Community is a collective of individuals, local churches and businesses who are united by a shared vision for our community: "To see all forms of homelessness made history." We believe that with big faith, innovative strategy and open-handed partnerships we can make a huge difference to the lives of those who need it most.

Strategic Aims

1. To provide temporary shelter, assessment and general advice to people who are homeless and rough sleeping; with further on-going support provided to prevent future difficulties when they have been permanently housed.

2. To prevent rough sleeping and homelessness by engaging in the care and rehabilitation of people who are affected directly and indirectly by alchohol / substance misuse and gambling, and to promote their physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual health.

Treatment options may include referral to local services and residential services plus providing information to alcoholics, drug users, gamblers and their families.

Significant Activities

Ahava Community provides the following activities:

Catalyst Night shelter

The Catalyst Night Shelter located in Romford Town Centre, provides: 12 single rooms for our homeless guests; showers; cooking facilities and breakfast. In addition to this, we have had a “Pack and Go” shelter that has moved between churches for up to 20 people each night. Each guest is given support and advice in order to get them prepared to be re-housed and access to properties to rent.

Thrive Community Housing

Thrive Community Housing supports those with medium-level support needs. The aim is to develop the more general gap in life skills and disrupted self-esteem to remove the primary obstacle to securing accommodation and accessing employment or training. We helped facilitate independent living in managed properties for 10 people.

Details of specific activities to advance education

The people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless will be given the opportunity to be sign posted to participate in the following:

Courses to promote anger management and reduce crime, build self-esteem and assertiveness.

Access to courses on money management, IT skills, literacy and numeracy as well as vocational courses.

Sport as a means to relax, build confidence and increase fitness as well as participation in the local community.

Christian based activities which promote family and spiritual life.

We also provide opportunities for work experience through volunteering in a variety of work settings.

Public Benefit

We were able to help 176 homeless people, which was 70 more people than 2024-2025 (106 people) and 2023-25 (51 people). This support has:

1. Improved physical and mental health

On the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale, we found that the majority of people’s mental health

improved with the highest outcomes ranging from 28-56 points on a 70-point scale. For a smaller number, their scores decreased from relief at having emergency help but then realising that the difficulties that they now faced obtaining a deposit and housing in the area that they wanted was not easy. Using the scales gave us more insight into those at risk of mental breakdown and removing themselves from the provision. However, accessing mental health services to support them is always a long process.

2. Improved self-care/living skills/ managing money

The Home Outcome star was used to determine people’s improvement with self-care/living skills and managing money. In general people improved, with a massive leap for a 66 year old man of 14 points on a combined 20 point scale. On the downside, one man new to homelessness perceived a 10 point shift down in self-care, the scales helped us to accurately pinpoint those who were struggling.

3. Improved social networks & relationships

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Ahava Community Ltd

Trustees' Report (continued)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Public Benefit - continued

The Home Outcome star was used to determine people’s improvement in social relationships. As a group overall, they improved, with two men improving so much they went from scoring 2 to the maximum 10 whilst the majority had a smaller variation of up to plus or minus 4. Some people’s lives had become very small due to depression, and having to mix in a communal shelter had helped them whilst others were avoiding letting people know their situation.

4. Reduced drug & alcohol misuse

The Home Outcome star was used to determine people’s drug and alcohol use. As a group overall they improved slightly on the measures. However, some people scored themselves higher initially and when they were confronted with their behaviour at later assessment, they scored themselves lower. A weekly support group has given the guests a “safe” space to share their journey.

5. Improved access to housing with wrap-around support

85 successful housing outcomes were recorded, usually into the private rented sector in HMO’s. 4 people had returned home. The remainder did not remain in touch with us when they left the Night Shelter.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Volunteers

The new church circuit style Night Shelter meant that there were more opportunities for people from the local community to be involved in caring for our guests. The volunteers shared their thoughts:

• “Volunteering has opened my eyes to many serious issues within my borough. At times, I have felt saddened and discouraged by how little support is available without the involvement of charities and volunteers.”

• “Volunteering with people experiencing homelessness brings a strong sense of togetherness. I often think that if I were in their position, I would want to feel seen and valued during my lowest moments.”

• "I'm a charity worker from Uganda and for the past 11 months, I've been helping homeless people, drug addicts and people with mental health challenges. This has given me an opportunity to gain experience that I will use in Uganda to set up a night shelter. " Florence (59 yrs)

Voices from the Night Shelter:

“The Night Shelter has had a truly life-changing impact on my life. I first accessed the service during a difficult period where I was homeless and struggling with a 12-year cocaine addiction. I needed support, stability, and guidance to help me overcome personal challenges. The rehabilitation, encouragement, and practical assistance I received gave me the opportunity to rebuild my confidence, recover from addiction, improve my wellbeing, and begin moving towards a more positive and independent future.

As I progressed in my own journey, I felt a strong desire to give something back to the organisation that had supported

me when I needed it most. This led me to become a volunteer, where I was able to use my lived experience to support

and encourage others facing similar difficulties.

Today, I am proud to be employed by Ahava Community. In my role, I see firsthand how the Night Shelter transforms

lives by providing hope, practical support, and opportunities for change. Seeing people gain confidence, achieve

independence, and build brighter futures is incredibly motivating and reminds me every day of the value of this vital

service.” Daryll (35 years)

A Voice from the council:

“In the last year Ahava Community have been especially instrumental in the delivery of the “Pack and Go” service, respite overnight sleeping service for single people at risk of sleeping on the streets with referrals exceeding several hundred since the beginning of the year.

They were our sponsor and partners in the recent People on the Streets Conference held at their Hope Café on the 17

November 2025 and have been our continued trusted service for weekly surgeries supporting people who have lived

experience in rough sleeping.” Darren Alexander, Assistant Director of Havering Housing.

Achievements and Performance

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Ahava Community Ltd

Trustees' Report (continued)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Main Achievements

New Initiatives

Ahava Community were able to obtain funding from the Big Lottery Community Fund for two support worker posts and some core costs which made a huge difference to our ability to pilot new initiatives and carry out our core activities.

Barking & Dagenham Night shelter Pilot

We worked with the Churches Together in Barking and Dagenham to do a pilot Night Shelter. In all, we helped an additional 35 homeless people for 10 weeks. We have been asked to work with them again in November 2026 for 5 months. They had not had a Night shelter for 6 years.

Community Venue Network

Havering Council launched a Community Venue Network and chose our Hope Cafe to be one of the 12 community

venues. For the launch, we were able to provide a Cream Tea and Arts day, and our guests got involved in producing artwork alongside the public. We have also successfully been approved for funding to do a 6-month art project with our guests to tell their stories culminating in an exhibition in January 2027.

Web development

A website was designed to write the daily notes and record assessment findings by a senior team member, in order to make note-taking more efficient on the move. It is still adapting to be a more helpful tool.

Support Worker for Women

The number of young females accessing our service has increased greatly and we were able to obtain funding to provide a dedicated female support worker once a week. She has worked alongside our current team and has been able to give more time to those ladies who have needed more guidance and support due to their age and vulnerability.

Addiction Support Group

We have also provided a Tuesday evening support group for addiction which is open to all previous guests as well as current ones. For some, this has been the first time that they have accessed support or admitted that they need help. We have seen a huge shift in openness since the inception of the group.

Financial Review

Risk Management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

Future Developments

Ahava Community continues to have dreams and aspirations for the future and plans for 2026-27 to improve our services to prevent homelessness and provide assistance to people in Havering and beyond by:

1. Securing a venue to hold a second permanent Night Shelter

2. Expanding our services across Barking & Dagenham for a longer period

3. Working with Havering London to promote the arts with our homeless population

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Trustee Selection Methods

Recruitment of trustees will mainly be by recommendation or a specific approach to someone. Policies will include: Data protection, vulnerable adults policy, health and safety and fire safety.

Appointment will be by interview, application form. taking up references and doing a police check.

Induction and Training of Trustees

During an induction period our core activities will be explained and the trustee taken to see them in action. The role of our partner agencies is also very relevant. Other training on homeless matters is available through courses ran by Homeless Link.

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Ahava Community Ltd

Trustees' Report (continued)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees

Mr I P Coppeard

Dr J Kyari

Pastor G Akalonu

Mr P A Merry

Charity Number

1148286

Company Number

07945052

Registered Office

4 Atlanta Boulevard

Romford

Essex

RM1 1TB

Independent Examiner

Stephen Farra Associates Ltd ACCA

Stephen Farra Associates Ltd

ACCA

98 Hornchurch Road
Hornchurch
Essex
RM11 1JS

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Ahava Community Ltd

Trustees' Report (continued)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Small Company Rules

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:

Pastor G Akalonu

Trustee

06/07/2026

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Ahava Community Ltd

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Ahava Community Ltd

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Ahava Community Ltd

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 29 March 2026.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity trustees of the Company (and also its directors 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 (“the 2006 Act”).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Since the Company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Stephen Farra Associates Ltd ACCA

06/07/2026

98 Hornchurch Road
Hornchurch
Essex
RM11 1JS

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Ahava Community Ltd

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

		2026	2025
		Unrestricted funds	Unrestricted funds
	Notes	£	£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies	3	147,661	49,916
Charitable activities:
Supported Living		70,771	72,565
Residents Licence - Top-up		152,523	127,181
Other trading activities	4	283,840	318,949
Investments	5	20	11

		654,815	568,622

EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds	7	(41,806 )	(54,385 )
Charitable activities:	7
Supported Living		(187,145 )	(168,224 )
Wages		(206,808 )	(208,469 )
Night Shelter Cost		(10,162 )	(4,637 )
Pension Costs		(4,094 )	(4,171 )
Other		(165,532 )	(128,888 )

		(615,547 )	(568,774 )

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)		39,268	(152 )


NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS		39,268	(152 )
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward		(140,586 )	(140,434 )

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD	17	(101,318 )	(140,586 )

The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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Ahava Community Ltd

Balance Sheet

As At 29 March 2026

Balance Sheet

		2026	2025
		Unrestricted funds	Total funds
	Notes	£	£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets	11	410,000	410,000

		410,000	410,000
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors	12	67,388	36,580
Cash at bank and in hand		11,333	4,805

		78,721	41,385
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year	13	(305,965 )	(303,690 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)		(227,244 )	(262,305 )

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES		182,756	147,695

Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year	14	(284,074 )	(288,281 )

NET LIABILITIES		(101,318 )	(140,586 )

FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds		(101,318 )	(140,586 )

TOTAL FUNDS	17	(101,318 )	(140,586 )

For the year ending 29 March 2026 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

On behalf of the board

Pastor G Akalonu

Trustee

06/07/2026

The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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Ahava Community Ltd

Statement of Cash Flows

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Statement of Cash Flows

		2026	2025
	Notes	£	£
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash generated from operations	1	58,666	27,607
Interest paid		(38,113 )	(15,391 )

Net cash generated from operating activities		20,553	12,216

Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received		20	11

Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of bank borrowings		(4,192 )	(2,839 )
Repayment of other loans		(10,250)	(6,062)

Net cash used in financing activities		(14,442 )	(8,901 )



Increase in cash and cash equivalents		6,131	3,326
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2	4,805	1,479

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	2	10,936	4,805

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Ahava Community Ltd

Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows

1. Reconciliation of income/(expenditure) to cash generated from operations

	2026	2025
	£	£
Net income/(expenditure)	39,268	(152 )
Adjustments for:
Interest expense	38,113	15,391
Interest income	(20 )	(11 )
Depreciation of tangible assets	-	(2,427 )
Movements in working capital:
Increase in trade and other debtors	(30,808 )	(8,339 )
Increase in trade and other creditors	12,113	23,145

Net cash generated from operations	58,666	27,607

2. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, as stated in the Statement of Cash Flows, relates to the following items in the Balance Sheet:

	2026	2025
	£	£
Cash at bank and in hand	11,333	4,805
Overdraft facilities repayable on demand	(397 )	-

Cash and cash equivalents as stated in the Statement of Cash Flows	10,936	4,805

3. Analysis of changes in net debt

	As at 30 March 2025	Cash flows	As at 29 March 2026
	£	£	£
Cash at bank and in hand	4,805	6,528	11,333
Overdraft facilities repayable on demand	-	(397)	(397)

Cash and cash equivalents	4,805	6,131	10,936
Debts falling due within one year	(61,989 )	10,235	(51,754 )
Debts falling due after more than one year	(283,242)	4,207	(279,035)

	(340,426)	20,573	(319,853)

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Ahava Community Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. General Information

Ahava Community Ltd is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 07945052 and registered charity number 1148286 . The registered office is 4 Atlanta Boulevard, Romford, Essex, RM1 1TB.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "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)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.

The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

2.2. Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2.3. Incoming Resources

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

2.4. Resources Expended

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

2.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold	Revaluation method
Motor Vehicles	Straight line over 3 years
Computer Equipment	Straight line over 3 years

2.6. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.

2.7. Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

2.8. Pensions

The charitable company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.

3. Income from Donations and Legacies

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Ahava Community Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

	2026	2025
	Unrestricted	Unrestricted
	funds	funds
	£	£
Donations and gifts	21,156	41,371
Grants	126,505	8,545

	147,661	49,916

4. Income from Other Trading Activities

	2026	2025
	Unrestricted funds	Unrestricted funds
	£	£
Social Enterprise	283,840	318,949

5. Investment Income

	2026	2025
	Unrestricted	Unrestricted
	funds	funds
	£	£
Bank interest receivable	20	11

6. Net Income/(Expenditure)

The net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

	2026	2025
	£	£
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned	-	(2,427)

7. Analysis of Expenditure

			2026
	Activities undertaken directly	Support costs (see note 8 )	Total
	£	£	£
Raising funds	41,806	-	41,806
Supported Living	187,145	-	187,145
Wages	206,808	-	206,808
Night Shelter Cost	10,162	-	10,162
Pension Costs	4,094	-	4,094
Other	137,354	28,178	165,532

	587,369	28,178	615,547

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Ahava Community Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

			2025
	Activities undertaken directly	Support costs (see note 8 )	Total
	£	£	£
Raising funds	54,385	-	54,385
Supported Living	168,224	-	168,224
Wages	208,469	-	208,469
Night Shelter Cost	4,637	-	4,637
Pension Costs	4,171	-	4,171
Other	124,271	4,617	128,888

	564,157	4,617	568,774

8. Support Costs

	2026
	Other
	£
Employee costs	3,030
General administration	2,688
Interest payable	22,460

	28,178

	2025
	Other
	£
Employee costs	227
General administration	4,390

	4,617

9. Staff Costs

Staff costs were as follows:

	2026	2025
	£	£
Wages and salaries	205,212	203,973
Social security costs	1,596	4,496
Other pension costs	4,094	4,171

	210,902	212,640

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.

10. Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees during the year was: 13 (2025: 19)

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Ahava Community Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

11. Tangible Assets

	Land & Property
	Freehold	Motor Vehicles	Computer Equipment	Total
	£	£	£	£
Cost
As at 30 March 2025	410,000	6,999	3,736	420,735

As at 29 March 2026	410,000	6,999	3,736	420,735

Depreciation
As at 30 March 2025	-	6,999	3,736	10,735

As at 29 March 2026	-	6,999	3,736	10,735

Net Book Value
As at 29 March 2026	410,000	-	-	410,000

As at 30 March 2025	410,000	-	-	410,000

12. Debtors

	2026	2025
	£	£
Due within one year
Trade debtors	32,666	6,950
Other debtors	34,722	29,630

	67,388	36,580

13. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

	2026	2025
	£	£
Trade creditors	136,217	149,406
Bank loans and overdrafts	4,588	4,176
Other loans	47,563	57,813
Other creditors	2,380	8,912
Taxation and social security	112,564	80,808
Accruals and deferred income	2,653	2,575

	305,965	303,690

14. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year

	2026	2025
	£	£
Bank loans	279,035	283,242
Other creditors	5,039	5,039

	284,074	288,281

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Ahava Community Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

15. Loans

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:

	2026	2025
	£	£
Amounts falling due within one year or on demand:
Bank loans	4,191	4,176
Other loans	47,563	57,813

	51,754	61,989

	2026	2025
	£	£
Amounts falling due between one and five years:
Bank loans	279,035	283,242

16. Pension Commitments

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.

During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £4,094 (2025: £4,171).

At the balance sheet date contributions of £43,410 (2025: £29,237) were due to the fund and are included in creditors.

17. Movement in Funds

	As at 30 March 2025	Income	Expenditure	As at 29 March 2026
	£	£	£	£
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund	(140,586 )	654,815	(615,547 )	(101,318 )


Total funds	(140,586 )	654,815	(615,547 )	(101,318 )

	As at 30 March 2024	Income	Expenditure	As at 29 March 2025
	£	£	£	£
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund	(140,434 )	568,622	(568,774 )	(140,586 )


Total funds	(140,434 )	568,622	(568,774 )	(140,586 )

18. Transactions with Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.

No trustee expenses have been incurred.

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Ahava Community Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

19. Related Party Disclosures

Kim Merry, wife of Trustee Peter Merry, was paid £25,597 (2025: £14,672) as CEO of the charity.

20. Company limited by guarantee

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.

Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.

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Ahava Community Ltd

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

	2026	2025
	Total funds	Total funds
	£	£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies

Donations and gifts	21,156	41,371
Grants	126,505	8,545

	147,661	49,916

Charitable Activities:
Supported Living
Income from charitable activities	70,771	72,565

	70,771	72,565
Residents Licence - Top-up
Residents Licence Top up	152,523	127,181

	152,523	127,181
Other trading activities

Social Enterprise	283,840	318,949

	283,840	318,949

Investments

Bank interest receivable	20	11

	20	11


	654,815	568,622
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Fundraising Costs	(1,162)	(3,422)
Operating charity shops	(40,645)	(50,963)
Travel and subsistence expenses	1	-

	(41,806)	(54,385)
Charitable Activities:
Supported Living
Rent collection, property repairs and maintenance charges	(186,123)	(166,854)
Workshop consumables	-	(131)
Data and telecommunications costs	(1,022)	(1,239)

	(187,145)	(168,224)
Wages
Wages and salaries	(205,212)	(203,973)
Employers NI	(1,596)	(4,496)

	(206,808)	(208,469)
Night Shelter Cost
Workshop consumables	(10,162)	(4,637)

	(10,162)	(4,637)

...CONTINUED

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) (continued)

For The Year Ended 29 March 2026

Pension Costs
Employers pensions - defined contribution schemes	(4,094)	(4,171)

	(4,094)	(4,171)
Other
Travel and subsistence expenses	(11,115)	(11,035)
Staff and volunteers expenses	(65,178)	(71,693)
Vehicle running costs	(24,436)	(9,252)
Premises costs	(6,930)	(8,167)
Computer software, IT consumables and maintenance	(2,046)	(1,219)
Data and telecommunications costs	(9,664)	(8,389)
Printing, postage and stationery	(717)	(473)
Subscriptions	(1,615)	(1,079)
Depreciation	-	2,427
Bank charges	(955)	(750)
Bank loan interest	(14,698)	(14,641)
Staff training	(2,133)	(132)
Staff welfare	(897)	(95)
Accountancy fees	(2,653)	(2,575)
Professional fees	25	(609)
Bookkeeping fees	(60)	-
Sundry expenses	-	(1,206)
Late payment tax charges	(22,460)	-

	(165,532)	(128,888)

	(615,547)	(568,774)

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)	39,268	(152)

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