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NEW HOPE ANNUAL
REPORT 2015
New Hope Residential Centre a Place of Changed
Lives!
Report on the activities of New Hope.
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Contents New Hope Residential Centre a place of changed lives. .......................................................................... 2
Forward ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Managers’ Report ............................................................................................................................... 4
Our Mission .................................................................................................................................... 6
Our Vision ................................................................................................................................... 6
Objectives .................................................................................................................................... 6
Our Core Values ............................................................................................................................. 7
New Hope has in 2015 ................................................................................................................. 8
Corporate Governance; ............................................................................................................... 8
Approved Housing Body (AHB NHR1534) ....................................................................................... 8
The Code: Principles of Good Governance ......................................................................................... 9
Work in 2015; ............................................................................................................................... 11
Board Members ............................................................................................................................ 12
New Hope Residential Centre Stats ........................................................................................... 14
Breakdown of referrals: ............................................................................................................ 14
Giving Back in the community .................................................................................................... 15
Families restored.......................................................................................................................... 16
Thank You; ................................................................................................................................... 16
Company Information; ................................................................................................................. 17
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FORWARD
2015 has been a year of progress, development and blessing for New Hope. We are excited about the men that have come through the programme. Men whose lives have been completely changed, with relationships and self-respect restored, back in the community and contributing to society. New Hope is making a difference in lives that had no hope a short time ago. Our focus in the coming months is on provision of
aftercare facilities, extending the accommodation at the centre and raising funding for staff. 2015 was a great year because so many helped. With everyone doing what they can this year it will be another great year. We give all the glory to God who made all of it possible! Pastor David O Gorman Chairman
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MANAGERS’ REPORT 2015 was an amazing year at New Hope Residential Centre, it was a year that saw huge changes
in our service and an increase in bed capacity. At the end of 2014 NHRC was informed that the
landlord we have been renting our building from was having to sell the property. As NHRC has
never had funding, the prospect of buying the property looked extremely unlikely bar a miracle
happening and happen it did. We decided to write to our friends and supporters and ask if they
would consider helping us fund the purchase of the property.
The majority of 2015 was spent with accomplishing the
task of acquiring the funds to make the purchase. Our
friends and supporters were extremely generous and the
funding for the remainder was acquired with help from
Clann Credo.
Once again the challenge for NHRC is the lack of core
funding, each month it becomes more difficult to retain
our staff as most are unpaid. The current unpaid staff
are highly skilled and dedicated to supporting those who
are most vulnerable, disadvantaged, excluded and
marginalised in our society. If it was not for the staff at
NHRC giving their time we would cease to be able to
maintain our service. It is with the utmost urgency that
we secure core funding for the existing center so we can then look to expansion.
NHRC was also successful in being granted CAS funding to purchase two 3-bedroom step down
houses in the Tallaght area. This will greatly enhance our service, giving those who are in need of
housing after their time at NHRC, the option of drug and alcohol free housing. This is an
extremely important step in the ongoing recovery of our service users as housing for single men
in the current climate is difficult to acquire. The first of these units will open in Feb 2016 and
hope to have the second unit available in mid-
2016.
I was honoured to be awarded the “Carer of the
Year” at the “Tallaght Person of the Year Awards
2015” for my work at New Hope, I was surprised
but honored that the work at NHRC is being
recognized. The work at NHRC is a team effort
and it is my privileged to work as a part of such
dedicated team.
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Perhaps the most noticeable difference that we have seen in service users seeking
to access New Hope has been those with their main addiction being Weed. NHRC
would have normally had its clients on arrival testing positive for a number of
drugs mainly opiates, alcohol and weed would be an issue but not the main drug
of choice. In the past year 25% of all those seeking a place attended for life
controlling issues with weed and the age demographic was younger.
Since 2007 NHRC has provided supported housing for those with addiction or life
controlling problems. We have always sought to make our service available to
individuals from any location, religion or race in 2015 we had clients from 13
different Counties in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and the Traveler
Community.
On a final note I had the
privilege of going to the
wedding of one of our
graduates William Doyle (6
year’s addiction free now)
married his bride Elizabeth, at
their wedding in America. Two
other graduates that finished
the course at NHRC 8 years
ago, both Paul’s are doing wonderfully well. Both are in full
time employment and home owners. When you see lasting changed lives the impact is clear, you
know New Hope is making a difference. Thank-you for your continued support, we simply
couldn’t do it without you. The Bible says Rom 5:20; But where sin abounded, grace did much
more abound: At NHRC we know that God is able to change any person from the inside out, while
most services focus upon the external, God always starts with the heart(thinking) and when that
changes so does the choices that the individual makes.
South
County
Dublin,
Cork,
Offaly,
Cavan,
Wicklow,
Kildare –
Some of
the
counties
Clients are
from in
2015.
Layton
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Our Mission New Hope Residential Centre is a Christian charity
that exists to enable men who are seeking change
from a life of homelessness and addiction to lifelong
abstinence through supported housing with drug
and alcohol rehabilitation supports
Our Vision
We believe at New Hope Residential Centre,
behind every addict there’s a life….
“A LIFE WORTH LIVING”
Objectives
1. Support and enable men in addiction to
return to family, community, and
employment.
2. To support and enable clients to eliminate all
substance abuse including cigarettes and
methadone.
3. To provide a life changing cutting edge
service to our clients,
4. To provide safe, secure, and quality
supported housing to our clients,
5. To continuously strive to ensure best practice
in delivery of service and property
maintenance.
6. To promote links with other service providers
for the benefit of our clients,
7. To be a national voice for drug and alcohol abstinence.
Turning Point; Gary, “losing my
family was the breaking point
for me, I just knew I needed to
change this New Hope gave me
Hope.”
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OUR CORE VALUES
The New Hope sees our core Christian values as essential to thrive in a changing world. These
values are beliefs that have proven themselves in the past, guide us in the present and will lead
us into the future.
We believe in putting the well-being of the people we serve first and that these core value guides
our behaviour and decisions in everything we do. Our core values are more than a moral
compass. “The Bible says in Jas 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this,
To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction. For us at New Hope we believe that it is our
responsibility to reach out to those who are hurting and marginalised in our society and show
them practical Christian love”. We believe our core values are a formula for being an agent of
change in our community.
New Hope Core Values
To strive for excellence
To demonstrate unconditional love through a gentle, kind and friendly manner
To inspire, encourage and give hope to those we serve
To show honesty, integrity and accountability at all times
To display courage in adversity
To constantly promote an environment of trust
To maintain an atmosphere that promotes creativity and innovation
Respect co-workers, volunteers, clients and New Hope as an agency
Be good stewards of resources, time, money and the environment
New Hope Residential Centre is a registered charity Chy 20631 and an Approved Housing Body
providing a transitionary residential facility for individuals overcoming addiction from a
background of Homelessness or at risk of Homelessness. At the end of the 2015 year, New Hope
had 15 non-self-contained units of accommodation, contained within one property in the South
Dublin Local Authority area. The property has been purchased during 2015 as a result of a major
fundraising drive which provided €107,000. €80,000 went toward the deposit for the mortgage
from Clann Credo and €27,000 went toward essential upgrades to the centre.
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New Hope has in 2015 1 Manager
1 Fulltime Project Worker,
1 CE Support Worker,
2 Volunteer Full time Project Worker,
2 Volunteer Support Workers
1 TUS Maintenance Worker
1 Part time Admin
1 Volunteer Admin,
1 Volunteer Cook
1 Volunteer Literacy Teacher
In the year to 31st December 2015 New Hope had a turnover of €215,721.00. New Hope had
various sources of income including client contributions, donations, fundraising, and a grant from
the drugs Task Force. New Hope has received CAS funding approval and has increased unit
numbers from 13 to 25 over the course of 2015 and first quarter of 2016.
Corporate Governance;
Approved Housing Body (AHB NHR1534) In January Approved Housing Body status was applied for under Section 6 of the Housing
(Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992. On the 23rd of April we were notified of the granting of
approval to New Hope Residential Centre NHR1534 Tier 1. As a new AHB we have signed up to
the Charter of Commitments for the Department of Environments Regulatory Code for the
Governance of Approved Housing Bodies in Ireland. We secured our first Community Assistance
Scheme (CAS) step down houses in the community with three men already living in one of them.
The other house is about to come on stream in the next couple of weeks.
New Hope Housing Association is a company limited by guarantee (CLG) and a registered charity
Chy 20631. New Hope operates under a set of Memorandum and Articles of Association which
are registered with the Registrar of Companies. These Memorandum and Articles of Association
govern the way in which New Hope carries out its duties and functions. New Hope does not have
shareholders and does not distribute any surpluses to its shareholders. New Hope’s Directors are
all volunteers.
Clients, staff and volunteers helping out
at the Homeless count with South Dublin
County Council.
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The Code: Principles of Good Governance We, the Board of Management, of New Hope Residential Centre commit to:
Principle 1. Leading our organisation. We do this by:
1.1 Agreeing our vision, purpose and values and making sure that they
remain relevant;
1.2 Developing, resourcing, monitoring and evaluating a plan to make sure
that our organisation achieves its stated purpose;
1.3 Managing, supporting and holding to account staff, volunteers and all who
act on behalf of the organisation.
Principle 2. Exercising control over our organisation. We do this by:
2.1 Identifying and complying with all relevant legal and regulatory
requirements;
2.2 Making sure there are appropriate internal financial and management
controls;
2.3 Identifying major risks for our organisation and deciding ways of
managing the risks.
Principle 3. Being transparent and accountable. We do this by:
3.1 Identifying those who have a legitimate interest in the work of our
organisation (stakeholders) and making sure there is regular and effective
communication with them about our organisation;
3.2 Responding to stakeholders‟ questions or views about the work of our
organisation and how we run it;
3.3 Encouraging and enabling the engagement of those who benefit from our
organisation in the planning and decision-making of the organisation.
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Principle 4. Working effectively. We do this by:
4.1 Making sure that our governing body, individual board members,
committees, staff and volunteers understand their:
o role,
o legal duties, and
o delegated responsibility for decision-making;
4.2 Making sure that as a board we exercise our collective responsibility
through board meetings that are efficient and effective;
4.3 Making sure that there is suitable board recruitment, development and
retirement processes in place.
Principle 5. Behaving with integrity. We do this by:
5.1 Being honest, fair and independent;
5.2 Understanding, declaring and managing conflicts of interest and conflicts
of loyalties;
5.3 Protecting and promoting our organisation’s reputation.
We confirm that our organisation is committed to the standards outlined in these
principles. We commit to reviewing our organisational practice against the
recommended actions for each principle every year.
David O Gorman Layton Kelly
Chairperson of Board Secretary of the Board
Friday 27th May Friday 27th May 2016
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WORK IN 2015;
Considerable work has been completed on the implementation of the code and we will continue
with this work next year. Board policies and sub groups have been approved by the board.
Sub groups are;
Staff & Employment,
Remuneration,
Finance & Audit,
Policy, and
Governance.
Subgroups are beginning to work on policies falling under their sub group remit, much work is
needed to complete the Governance Code in 2016.
South County Dublin Mayor and
Lord Mayor of Dublin Visit to New
Hope 4th March 2015 Planted a tree
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BOARD MEMBERS
Pastor David O Gorman,
Chair
David O'Gorman BA is a full
time church minister with a
business background. He is
also the President of a U.S
based Non-Profit, Christ for
Ireland, and sits on the board
of Revival Focus another U.S
Non-Profit.
Mr. Eamon Vincent Ryan
Vice Chair
Vincent Ryan, a Software
Engineer started his own
company ALC in 1979 growing
it to 20 employees and
steering it successfully through
the sales process to
‘Technitron’ an International
Company. A Computer
Software Engineer by
profession he has been
director of ‘Computerspeak
Ltd’ his second company since
2003 and brings over 30 years’
experience to the Board.
Mrs. Florence White E: [email protected]
Florence White, a semi-retired
registered nurse having spent
some years in London where
she did her nurses training and
also trained as a midwife. She
then returned to Ireland and
worked as a nurse for over 25
years in St. Vincent's University
Hospital.
Mr Geoff Parker,
An Accountant, Bachelor of
Commerce, University of
Wollongong, Admitted to the
Institute of Chartered
Accountants in Australia 1984.
Experience, Big 4 Practice,
Management Consulting, IT
Consulting, Education &
Training, Software
Development, Charity Sector,
Technology, Banking,
Renewable Energy, Motor
Distributor, Public Sector,
Manufacturing, Practice
Management, Functional
Experience; Financial Control,
Budgeting, Month end
Reporting & Analysis, Project
Management, Process
Improvement, Data Extraction
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Mr. Roland Martin
Free Lance Language
Interpreter/Translator
Bachelor’s Degree in
Psychology, completed 36
master’s level academic units
in Guidance and Counselling;
over 20 years professional
human resource and
manpower training experience.
Licensed Facilitator, ‘The Seven
Habits of Highly Effective
People’; Certified Interaction
Management Instructor and
Targeted Selection
Administrator, SGV-
Development Dimension
International, Associate
Member of the Irish Institute
of Training and Development.
Areas of Expertise: One-on-
One Counselling; Group
Counselling Training
design/facilitation in
leadership, supervision, time
management, team building,
personality development,
etiquette, social graces,
employee motivation and
discipline.
Adewale Soyingbe
Banking Financial Services
holds a Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology and an MBA in
Finance and Marketing. He has
worked across many countries
in Nigeria, Cameroun and
Ireland. Worked with Unilever
as Brand Manager for 6 yrs.
and West Africa Milk company
for 1.5 years in both cases
handling world renowned
Brands. He's currently a
Managing Director at Citibank
Europe Plc in Ireland. His 24
years with the Bank has seen
him work in Branch banking,
Credit, Marketing, Personal
banking and Product
Management. He has
attended trainings across the
world and brings over 30 years
post graduate experience to
the Board.
Founder/Centre Manager;
Mr. Layton Kelly
New Hope Residential Centre
Hazelhill,
Tallaght
D24 HOX6
087 241 5845
Bio
Layton is the founder of NHRC
and has been a former heroin
addict, he is a graduate of
Limerick University (Drug and
Alcohol Studies), Counselling &
Psychotherapy Studies, and has
a background in Social Care.
Bio
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NEW HOPE RESIDENTIAL CENTRE STATS
supported 41 men in the residential centre in 2015.
Carried out 71 assessments in 2015.
Age range stats for Assessments 2015:
18-25yr olds – 11 clients assessed
26-45yr olds – 54 clients assessed
45+ - 6 clients assessed
Breakdown of referrals:
Self-referrals – 15
Previous Residents – 15
Agencies – 13
Community groups – 14
Other - 14
Over €10,000 raised at the Designer Dig fundraiser 2015. Designer Dig event in Barretstown.
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GIVING BACK IN THE COMMUNITY
New Hope
Volunteering to
help the David
Cahill
Rehabilitation
Fund.
New Hope active
in giving back to
the community.
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THANK YOU;
New Hope Residential Centre would like to take the opportunity to
thank everyone who has supported us throughout 2015. Without you we
could not do what we do. You are part of a small but growing group of
dedicated supporters and we really appreciate your support.
FAMILIES RESTORED
–
The heart of what we
do!
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COMPANY INFORMATION;
Company Number:478240
Registered Charity Number: CHY20631
Approved Housing Body: Since April 2015; AHB NHR1534
Member of: The Irish Council for Social Housing
Auditors: Ben Lewis FCA QFA, Lewis & Co Chartered Accountants
Bankers: Bank of Ireland,
Insurers: Allianz plc
Registered office;
New Hope Residential Centre
Kiltalown Cottage, Hazelhill, Tallaght,
D24 HOX6
Phone 01 451 2346 Outreach 087 757
1859
Email; [email protected] www.nhrc.ie
Manager Mr. Layton Kelly Ph. 087 241
5845
Catchment area: We are a national organisation taking men in need of rehabilitation from
the Dublin Region, and all over Ireland. The nature of addiction is that sometimes a man
needs to be moved from his local community for his own recovery. We work with groups in
South Dublin, Cork, Arklow, Lisburn, Scotland England, and Wales.
New Hope operates under the 1National Drugs Strategy, Community and Rehabilitation
pillar, we are a registered charity (Chy 20613), a not for profit organisation, and an Approved
Housing Body. We are fully insured by Allianz plc. We hold a current Tax Clearance
Certificate
1 National Drugs Strategy 2009 – 2016 | Department of Health. 2015.National Drugs
Strategy 2009 – 2016 | Department of Health. [ONLINE] Available
at: http://health.gov.ie/blog/publications/national-drugs-strategy-2009-2016/. [Accessed 27
July 2015].