COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 04769232
CHARITY NUMBER: 1065786
SHIIYEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 LVIARCH 2024

SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
FINANCIAL STATEMEIYTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Contents
Pages
Legal and administrntive inforniation
Report of the trustees
2to12
tndependent examiner's reEK)rt to the trustees
13
Statement of financial activities
14
Statement of fmancial position
Is
Notes to the financial statements
16to28

SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Registration Numbers
Charity Number 1065786
Company Number 04769232
Trustees
Christine Parkin - Chair
Tia Patterson - Vice Chair
Clinton Leeks OBE - Secretary
Kathleen L¢v¢y - Treasurer
Lisa Watson
Jobn Dannell
Anne Lawson (Appointed 22 November 2023)
Company Secrelary
Clinton Leeks OBE
Registered Office
17 Beatrice Terrace
Shiney Row
Houghion le Spring
Tyne & Wear
DH4 4QW
Independent Exv4miner
Torgersens
Chartered Accountants
East Suite, Ground Floor
Avalon House
St Catherines Court
Sunderland
SR5 3XJ
Bankers
Unity Trust Bank plc
Nine Brindleyplace
Birmingham
BI 2HB
Monmouthshire Building Society
MonmouthshiTe House
John Frost Square
Newport
South Wales
NP20 IPX
Solicitors
Hedley & Co
20 Fawcett Street
Sunderland
SRI IRZ

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The Trust¢es present this report together with the fmancial statements of the charitable company for the year
ended 31 March 2024. The fjnancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies
set out on pages 16 to 17 and comply with the current statutory requiremenls, the Tequirements of the charitable
company's governing documenL the current Statement of Recon)mended Practice and the Companies Act 2006.
Administration details
Constitution
The Shiney Advice & Resource Project ("ShARP"} is a registered Charity (No. 1065786) and is a company
limited by guarantee (Company No. 04769232).
The principal address of the charitable company is:
17 Beatrlce Terrace
Shiney Row
Houghton le Spring
Tyne & Wear
DH4 4QW
The Dirrftors who served during the year are as follows: .
Christine Parkin - Chair
Tia Patterson - Vice Chair
Clinton Leeks OBE- Secretary
Kathleen Levey - Treasurer
Lisa Watson
John Dannell
Anne Lawson
The above are Directors and Trustees for the purposes of the Companies Act and Charitie5 Act respectively.
Structure, Governance and Management
Shiney Advice & Resource Project (ShARP) was established September 1981 under Memorandum and Article5
of Association which set out the aims, objectives and govemance of the organisation. ShARP was registered as a
charity and Inco￿or8ted as a company limited by guarantee on 19 May 2003.
ShARP has a B0￿d made up of representation from the local community. The members of the Board are the
Directors of the company. Recruitment is open and anyone with an interest in the area ShARP covers and who
supports the aims and objectives of ShARP can volunteer for the Board. All positions on the Board are voted on
andlor confirnied at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Board members serve for a 3-y¢ar terni. They are
eligible for re-election at the end of their 3-year t¢mi and there will be no more than 15 and no less than 5
members at any one time.
The Board WAII invite co-options b¢tween AGMS from individual members whose experience or interests are
Televant to the ￿rtherIng of ShARP's objeclives. Appointment of COvOPtions will take place at ordinary meetings
and take effect from the end of the meeting. At any one time no more than one third of the Board should be co-
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ShARTr is a membership organisation and considers all suitably qualified and skilled members who apply to
become Trustees. Most Trustees joining ShARP are familiar with the practical work of the organisation. New
Trustees are invited to an induction session given by the Chair or a serving member of the Board.
These sessions include.
The obligations of the Board
The main documents describing the operational fiwnework including the Memorandum and
Article5
Resourcing the fmancial position of ShAIiP as set out in the accounts
Future plans and objectives
Organisational Structure
The Board meets bi- monthly and is responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the organisation. The
Chief Offjcer is responsible for all aspects of operational management with support from the Chair and
nominated board members, including the Treasurer.
The Finance Sub Committee meets monthly and provides scrutiny to financial systems, monitors income and
expenditure against budgets.
Objeets
The object of ShARP is the promotion of any charitable purpose for the benefit of the commwiity living in
Hougbton-le-spring and surrounding are&8. These objects must be pursued with due regard to equality of
opportunity and without discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, race, religioTh> gender or sexuality.
In furtherance of its objects but not otherwise, the company has the following poweTS'.
To infonn, &851St and advise people living, working, or otherwise connected with the area, in all matters
relating to their rights and development.
To provide free advice and infonnation to individuals and groups in matters relating to welfare rights.
debl housing and employment.
Promote and provide education and training in matters relating to citizens. Tights and skills for personal
developm¢nt.
To promote the use of resources and sharing of knowledge for local individuals and gTOUPS.
To respond to the needs of the community by ensuring that the organisation is managed by local people
and to provide training for them to function effectively.
Public Benefit Statements
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on their legal duty on public benefit, and
are satisfied that the Charity delivers public benefiL and due regard is paid to the guidance on public benefit
when deciding on what new projects the charity should undertake.

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Achievements and Performanee
ShARP is a membership organisation. We are a busy community anchor and in 2023 - 2024, 10,403 people used
advice services and centre based activities. Our core b￿SineSS is the delivery of free, independent welfare rights,
benefits and debt advice Services to assist people in understandÉng their right5 and claiming their entitlement. We
continually review and refresh our services in response to national government policy, to address local priorities
as identifjed through community consultation and to meet the needs of the con]munity. Ill 2023 - 2024 the value
of our ability to flex and respond to need by being innovative in creating new services and delivering practical
help has been an essential support to our community as the Cost of Living crisis impacted on daily living causing
real hardship to many local people.
The core business of the charity is the development of the comtnunity through the pmvi5ion of advice and the
Board of Directors maintained that priority in all the areas of new work developed in 2023 - 2024. In 5UPPOrt of
that the Board of Directors reviewed the staffing structure and identified a Tesource to create an additional
Advice Worker post. The development of new pmjects this year was made possible by the responsiveness and
generosity of fimders as well as the strengthening of our parthership working atTangements with other voluntary
sector organisations.
This year has seen ShARP further develop joint WO￿ with Pallion Action Group to deliver Year 3 of the First
Tier Welfare Rights contract. Our partnership Back on The Map continued with joint work to provide advice to
older people in Hendon through tndependent Age fundlng. We developed a new partnership with Oxclose
District Young People's Project to deliver a 2-year pilot project - Youth Matters Fun with Finance funded by
Sunderland City Council Washington Area Committee. This pilol will work with young people in Washington to
o-design a programme specifically for young people to support learning about all aspects of money
management, budgeting and priorities, saving, debt, illegal money lending, scams, gambling, building fjnancial
resilience and how to get help and 5UPPOrt if things go wrong for themselves or other5.
The ￿ndIng foi the core costs of the Charity remains a constant challenge and this year has been especially
difficult for us due the impact of rising energy costs etc drawing heavily on our own resources. So, we are very
grateful to funders and donors who have re￿gniSed that challenge and stepped forward to support our work.
The Board of Director5 would Ilke to Ihank all ￿nderS for their continued ts￿st and support in what has been
another challenging year as we sought new and innovative ways to support local people caughl up in the Cost of
Living crisis.
This year:
We were assessed for the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) which quality assures our advice service and
are proud to have retained the accreditation.
We have maintained Investors in People
We maintained our accreditation as a Living Wage Employer. The Chief Officer 5UPPOrted the
Sunderland Living Wage Action Group.
We maintained membership of Disability Rights UK because we are cornmitted to ensuring ihat we are
accessible, inclusive and visible to all member5 of our community.
We strengthened our financial management system by securing support from a Senior. experienced
Finance Manager. This has improved management of our f￿anCIal systems which is crucial given the
complexity of our ￿llding sources and monitoring Tequirements.
We reviewed and refreshed the ShARP business plan and strategy to identify potential for growth and
consolidation of all areas of the charities work.
The Board of Directors also would like to take this opportunity to fomially acknowledge the work of the ShARP
leam and thank everyone for their comrnitment and efforts to support local people by providing the same high-
quality wvice that we are proud of in what has been yet another challenging year.

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Advice Services Report
ShARP Contacts
April 2023- Mari4 2024
Total 10403
yaLes, 9iQ
',I,I¢G 292
P. 997
The advice service continues to be at the core of ShARP providing free high quality, independent advice on
welfare rights, debt and benefit entitlement. The organisation is valued by local people and professionals as a
trusted provider of advice which demonstrates we are a valued community resource that people feel able to turn
to when in difficulty.
The advice Se￿iCe now comprises of a nurnber of projects ￿nded by several different sources. These include the
First Tier Welfare Rights contract (FTWR) commissioned by Sunderland City Council (SCC), Advice on
Prescription (AOP) grant fi￿ded by Sunderland Clinical Commissioning Group/GP Alliance (SCCG), Shiney
Homes Advice Project funded by a community grant from Nationwide Building Society, Washington Individual
Support Project (WISP) funded by Reeds Grassroots Fund through the Community Foundation and SCC
Washington Area Committee, R U Ready for UC (Universal Credit)? funded by SCC Coalfields Area
Collunittee and work for other local providers e.g. Back on The Map. This has enabled ShARP to make a greater
contribution to the wider delivery of welfare rights, benefit and debt advice across the city of Sunderland.
ShARP supported Sunderland City Council in its efforts to engage with local peoplc through Resident FoTums to
establish what help was needed for those people experiencing hardship due to increased fuel and food costs. We
then helped the council support people facing povety through development of Wami Spaces in easily accessible
neighbourhood venues. ShARP established a Wann Space in our centre providing free hot food and drinks
throughout the winter months. We a150 provide outreach Advice services into other Wami Spaces to ensure as
many people as possible exercised their rights and took up their full entitlement to benefits and Household
Support Fund payments.
In January 2024 we were awarded grant ￿ndIng for 12 months from Sunderland City Council to build on the
Warni Space offer extending the range of support activities available to r¢sidents through a network of providers
across the city delivering a new initiative called Links for Life.
ShARP and Pallion Action Group wot* in partnership, with ShARP as Lead Partner to deliver the FiTSt Tier
Welfare Rights contract (FTWR) in the Coalfields, Washington Sunderland North and Sunderland West areas of
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organisations and that means that both bring added value by working with those who find it difficult to engage
with services ensuring the advice service is visible and accessible bringing additional reach to the delivery of the
ontract. This partnership provides a unique opportunity with both organi5ations Providing advice and access to
wider support through effective community activities supporting health and wellbeing.
The ShARP advice team delivered advice lo a total of 7.941 people in this reporting period thTough FTWR, AOP
and WISP. Advice into Wami Spaces and Energy Advice. Household Support fiund 4, Back on the Map and
Universal Credii Advice Sessions.
In 2023 to 2024 there ha5 been an increase in the complexity of the presenting issues which often require a more
detailed "case work" approach to ensure that issues are resolved. We have strong relationships with WEAR
Recovery, Sunderland Together 4 Children Early Help Team and the new Family Hubs. Adult Servic¢s. Crisis
Mental Health Team, Shelter, Wearside Women in Need, Gentoo and other housing providers so that we can
draw on the strengths and skills of each organlsation to help our beneficiaries.
FTWR Advice Contacts
April 2023 March 2024
Total 5806
1289
1?.30
1043
.liwn
867
335
128
43
25
81
14¢
24
This year saw energy costs escalate to unprecedented levels meaning that many households were paying more
than 10 % of their income for energy which plunged many people into fuel povety, Together with rises in food
costs and a general rise in prices across the knard we saw an increase in the number of people experiencing
hardship, rising levels of anxiety and periods of crisis for individuals and their families. As an independent
provider of high-quality advice service5, we are skilled, imaginative and able to innovate, and we utilised those
skills fully as we worked in partnership with other providers to help Sunderland City Council deliver the
government's Household Support Fund Providing tsrgeted support to those people hardest hit by the impact of
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W&8hin
n Individual Su
wisp
The project is funded through Sunderland City Council Washington Area Committee and is now well established
as a trusted service supporting those in crisis. The WISP Advice Worker works in partnership with Foodbanks in
Washington providing advice to some of the most vulnerable people in the ar¢a who present repeatedly in crisi5
to the foodbank5. Sometimes the uisis is caused because of being homeless, being sanctioned, escalating debt,
drug or alcohol dependency or by having to wait for the first UC payment. The WISP Advice Worker has
established excellent relationships with key partners including Washington Foodbanks, Gentoo, WEAR
Recovery, Weaiside Women in Need, Washington Job Centre. Social Prescribers, Age UK and Northumbria
Police so that any additional support needs can be met by the most appropriale agency
Once the crisis is dealt with beneficiaries are introduced to other community groups where ihey can develop
their interests, meet other people and mak¢ friends. The benefit of this multiagency approach is that we can
address complex advice needs in an infornial way and h¢lp to rais¢ ev¢ryone's understanding of the b¢nefits
system.
The project received a grant from REEDS Grassroots Fund through T￿¢ & Wear Community Foundation in
Sup1￿ of the work done with vulnerable people in Washington.
WISP Presenting Issues
April 2023 - March 2024
Total 292
iii
180
i&J
64
Back on The Ma
Th¢ excellent partnership between Back on the Map Sunderland and ShARP continues. Back on the Map refer
their tenants to ShARP for independent advice. The advice provided is bespoke to the individual and can also
identify wider umnet needs which the team at Back on the Map are then able to support through their centre-
based and community outreach activities. This year we supported targeted Back on The Map work funded
through Independent Age which provided support and advice to older people in Hendon.
The approach and shared value base have made this a good example of partnership between two strong
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Advice on Pr¢scri tion
The Advice on Prescription proj¢¢t is a social prescribing projecl and is delivered by two part time Advice on
Prescription workers available to patients in each of the 6 GP surgeries in the Coalfields area. The project is
grant ￿nded until March 2024 by Sunderland Clini￿1 Conunissioning Group.
Advice on Prescription receives referrdls from GPS, health professionals and social prescribers for patients who
have low mood, anxiety or depression where causal factors may include wo￿leS about finances or debt.
Advice on Prescription has achieved recognilion both with health professionals and with local people throughout
the Coalfields area. The project has achieved all targets and made a significant impact by helpillg people claim
their entitlement.
The Advice Workers use a casework approach to provide ongoing support to those who need it as this is
particularly effective when helping people experiencing anxiety, low mood or depression as it giv¢s continuity of
support.
AOP Advice Contacts
April 2023 - March 2024
Total 997
Oti)ei
139
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Community* Enterprise and Volunteering
In the previous year we were fortunate to be awarded funding from the Noman Jackson Fund to establish our
Back to The World project. This project aimed to develop centre based activities, recruit and support volunteers.
We successfully established a dedicated post of Volunteer and Centre Development Worker which meant that
we could access additional funding to support beneficiaries.
Volunteers are a vital support to the work of ShARP and the nmning of the Shiney Things Charity Shop and the
Community Library. We rely on their support to deliver our community events including community
consultsiions e.g. Shiney Row Christmas Lights Switch On, Shin¢y MwTas Men's Group, holiday activities and
our fundraising events for other charities.
The Board is grate￿1 for the support given to the organisation by our t¢am of committed volunteers.
In response to the Cost of Living Crisis Sunderland City Council continu¢d to fund a number of centres to
provide a Warni Space for those residents most affected. The ShARP centre provided a Warm Space Monday to
Friday 9am-4.30pm offering wannth and food to local people. The ShARP advice team provided dedicated
advice provision into other community based wann spaces to ensure that people were able to acce&s supw)rt and
advice about benefit entitlement and inforniation on any grants available to them.
Ivarm Spaces / Welcome Warm Spaces / Links 4 Life
April 2023 - March 2024
Total 2144
21).]
176
181
17
160
149
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Funders and Supporters
We would like to thank the following funders who have supported us during this f￿ancIal year. We are
supported by a wide range of local and regional organisations including:
Funders
A Community Trust through Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
A Charitable Trnst through Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
Anonymous Donor
Back on the Map
Gentoo (F-mpower)
Nationwide Building Society Community Grant
NoTman Jackson Fund
Northern Gas Networks Community Pathering through Community Foundation Tyne & W¢ar and
Northumberland
REEDS Grassroots Fund
Springboard
Sunderland City Council - Coalfields Area Committee Neighbourhood Fund
Sunderland City Council- East Area Committee Neighbourhood Fund
Sunderland City Council- (First Tier Welfare Rights Contract)
Sunderland City Council Public Health
Sunderland City Council- Washington Area Committee Neighknurhood Fund
Sunderlartd Clinical Commissioning Group
SNCB/Collllnunity Opportunities
The Ballinger Trust
The Henry Smith Charity
Virgin Money Foundation
Supporters
Age UK
Bethany Church {Sunderland and Hetton)
CHANCE
Citizens Advice Bureau
Durham Community Foundation
FisCUS
Friends of Herrington County Park
Herrington Banner Group
Hetton New Dawn
International Communities of Sunderland (ICOS)
Pallion A¢tion Group
Rainbow Centre Family Hub
Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance
Sunderland Intemational Bangladesh Centre
Sunderland MIND
Washington MIND
We are grat¢ful for the support of our community and those businesses who support us through individual
donations.
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Financial Review
ShARP uses the Sage50 system which enables accurate and timely controls of finance5. Th¢ Treasurer provides
scrutiny to ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place, Chairs the Finance Sub Committee and ensures
Board r￿elveS regular f￿ance reports to support strategic decision making.
The Charity Shop Shiney Things is run by volunteers and generates unrestricted income which supports the
work of ShARP.
Based on monies received and spent in the year ShARP h&s a deficit of £49.858 which has been funded by
reserves brought forwaTd . This is due in part to the requirement to record income in the year it is received Tather
than the year to which it relates. Towards the end of the 2023r24 fll)ancial year various funds were awarded and
became due to the charity before 3 l¥t March 2024 in respect of fll￿re projects but were required to be accounted
for as at 31 March 2024.
Reserves Policy
The Balance Sheet shows that there are restricted funds of £94,958 and unrestricted funds of £352,092 of which
£292,072 is designated leaving general funds of £60.020. The Trustees seek to build up unrestrictcd funds as
reserves to cover 6 months running costs in line with recommendations from the Charities Commission.
Plans for the Future 20242025
Our core WOTk has always been welfare rights advice. However, our success as an organisation stems from the
use of community development principles and practice, flexibility and our ability to build relationships with the
community. partners and fjjnders. We will continue to ensure that these principles underpin our future
development.
We will seek opportunities to work collaboratively with other organisations and strengthen existing partnerships.
We will d¢liver growth for the organisation through achieving the targets in the Business Plan. We will work
with communities to widen our reach and seek to opportunities to establish the ShARP model in other areas.
Sustainability of the organisation is a key priority for the Board and we are working proactively and plam]ing for
the future.
Succession in ternis of staffing and Board membership is important to the longer temi sustainability of the
organisation and we will review and strengthen our approach to recruitment, selection and Tetention of staff and
Trustees. We will review and strengthen governance so that the organisation remains able to meet the charity
objects to benefit the community. The Board will take up training opportunities and new Trustees will receive
induction and training to SUPPOrt them in their role.
We will inform decision nlakers on local need. We will develop and deliver services in response to emerging
need and local priorities as identified in future Community Consultations. We know that the C05t of Living
Crisis continues to impact on local people despite the government's Household Support Fund and Cost of Living
Payments made this year to SUPPOrt benefit claimants.
We expect that there will be limited funding available in the next year, particularly, to support the core costs of
the charity. This will be a challenge for u5 at a time when additional rcsources will be needed to help people
adjust to and manage whatever circumstances they find themselves in as we go through this next period so we
will continue to WO￿ with partners whenever w¢ can to m&e th¢ b¢st us¢ of limited resources.
We know that many local people are already digitslly exclllded and this is likely to get worse as more services
including health move online. There 15 a real risk that those people left behind face increased levels of poverty if
they are unable to adapt and navigate their way through the rapidly developing move to a digita] world. We will
focus attention on working to mitigate the impact of that in our developing Digital Hub. In line with our values
local people will be encouraged to increase self-delenDination and develop the necessary skills to apply for and
manage benefTts online. This focus on increasing self-help is in line with ShARP'5 aims and objectives and will
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become necessary as Universal Credit is further embedded and other changes to benefits occur. We will work
with other organisations to ty new approaches to support local people as needed.
We will continu¢ work to update our website and social media to modern standards so that it is accessible on all
devices and easy to navigate. We will also continue to re5wnd to local residents to meet their needs in a holistic
way and develop opportllnities for them to meet infoTmally and enjoy a range of activities in the centre, for
example the community library. comtnunity activities and volunteering opportunities.
At this p)int. ShARP is in a strong FK)Sition to face the future. We will maintain our proactive pursuit of relevant
funding sources and explore any opportunities for entery)rise development and further partnerships to secure
longer tern) sustainability for th¢ organisation.
Statement of the Trustees Responsibilities
Company Law requires the trustees to prepare fmancial statements for each financial year, which give a ffiie and
fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company and of the sU￿lUS or deficit of the charitable
company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Board is requlred to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prndent.
follow the recommendations of the Charity Commission and of the accounting profession with regard to
the forni and content of the fmancial statements and to disclose and explain any departures therefrom.
and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to Presume that the
charitable company will continue in busines5.
The Board is responsible lor keeping proper accounting record& which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the fmancial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
cornply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguaTding the assets of the charilable
cornpany and hence for faking reasonable steps for the prevention and detrction of fraud and other irregularities.
Risk Assessment
The tDJstees have considered any risks to which the chalitable company might be exposed and are satisfied that
the administrative, investment and fmancia] procedures which are in place minimise the risk of any loss to the
charitable company.
Exemption Statement
These flnancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating t4) small companies.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Christine Parkin
t>ate. ILI ill +
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
I report on the fmancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the statement of f￿ancIal
activities (including income and expenditure account), 5tateTn¢nt of financial position, and the related notes.
Respective responsibilitles of tru5te¢s and examiner
The tn￿teeS (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section
144 of the Chariti¢s Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under wtnpany law and is eligible for independent
examination, it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act.
to follow the procedures laid down in the genernl Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
145(5)(b) of the Charities Act. and
to slate whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was CWTied out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those record5. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a
nie and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statetnent
In connection with my examination. no matter has corne to my attention to indicate that..
accounting records have not been kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
thc accounts do not accord with such records
where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whether they fail to comply with relevant accounting
requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006, or are not con51Stent with the Charilies
SORP (FRS102)
any matter which the exarnin¢r b¢lieves should be drdwn to the attention of the reader to gain a Proper
understanding of the accounts.
Alison Henshaw FCCA
Torgersens
Chartered Accountants
East Suite, Ground Floor
Avalon House
St Catherines Court
Sunderland
SR5 3XJ
Date., ILlii1%3f
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestrieled
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
Ineoming resourees
Donations and legacies
2,735
2,735
5,332
Charitable activities
145,500
293,567
439,067
186.129
Other trading activities
Total incoming resources
12,958
12,958
10,174
161,193
293,567
454,760
201,635
Resources expended
Charitable activities
125,090
373,594
498,684
401,868
Other expenditure
10
5,934
5,934
5,406
Total resourees expended
131,024
373,594
$04,618
407,274
Net incomingl(outgoing) resources
30,169
(80,027)
(49,858)
(205,639)
Tr2nsfers between Fund5
13,098
(13,098)
Net movement in funds
43,267
(93,125)
(49,858)
(205,639)
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
308,825
188,083
496,908
702,547
352,092
94,958
447,050
496,908
The statement of fmancial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All incom¢ and ¢xp¢ndituT¢ d¢Tive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 16 to 26 form part of these unaudited financial statements.
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
Note
2024
2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
12
292,072
299,101
13
69,485
142,891
1,042
13,390
241,858
438
213,418
255,686
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
58,440
(57,879)
197.807
Net Current A￿tS
154,978
Net A55cts
447,050
496.908
Fllnds of the Charity
Designated reserves
Unrestricted funds - general
Restrided funds
17
17
18
292.072
60,020
94,958
299,101
9,724
188,083
Total Fund5
447,050
496,908
The members of the committee are satisfied that the charitable company is entitled to exemption from the
provisions of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) relating to the audit of the fmancial statements for the year by
virtue of section 477, and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 of the
Act.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for: (i) ensuring that the charitable company keeps proper
accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act. and (li) preparing fjnancial statements which give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of the fmancial year and of its
incoming resources and application of resources, including its sU￿lUS or deficit for the fmancial year in
accordance with the requirements of section 394 and 395, and whith otherwise comply with the requirements of
the Act relating to financial staternents, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These unaudited financial statements have been prepared tn a￿ordance with the special provisions for small
companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Jreland..
These unaudited financial statements were approved by the trustees on
behalf by:
and arc signed on their
tOD Leeks OBE
Trnstee
Company number 04769232
The notes on pages 16 to 28 form parl ol these unaudited financial slat¢m¢nts.
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
General Information
The company is a private company limited by guarantee. registered in England and Wales, as well as being
a Tegistered Charity. The address of the registered office is 17 Beatrice Tence, Shiney Row, Houghton-
le-spring, Tyne & Wear DH4 4QW.
Statement of Compliance
The fmancial statements have been prepared in compliance with the provisions of FRS 102 'The Financial
R¢porting Standard applicabl¢ in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,.
Aceounting Polieies
Basis ofAeeounllng
These financial statements have been Prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance
with=
the Statement of Recommended Practice. "Accounting and Reporting by Charities . Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of ]reland (FRS 102)"
the special provision5 of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act") relating to small
ompanies- and
FRS 102 'The Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,.
The financial statements are presented in sterling (£), which is the functional currency of the company.
Monetary amounts in these fmancial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Tangible FLredAssets
All fixed assets ar¢ included at cost.
Depreeiotlon
Depreciation is calculated lo write down the cost, less estimated residual value of all tangible f￿ed
assets over their expected usefijl lives. The rate5 generally applicable are:
Freehold Properties & Improvements
Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment
Propety Refurbishment
100/0 - 33.30/0 reducing balance
6.670/0 straight line
Recognlllon oflncoming Resourc
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
the charitable company becomes entitled to the resources.
the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources. and
the rnonetary value can be me&sured with sufficient reliability.
Income is deferred only when the charilable company has to fulfil conditions before becorning entitled
to it or when the donor specifies that it is to be expended in a futUTe period.
InveS1n￿nt Ifteon
Bank interest is included in the Statement of Financial Activities on the accruals basis.
DonalioAS, Legacles and Charitable Income
This income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of
Financial Activities when receivable. Grants receivable are credited to income immediately.
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
Actounting Polieies (eontinued)
Going Concern
There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Financial Ins¢ruments
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to thc substance of the contractual
arrangement. as either f￿anCIal assets, fmancial liabilities or equity instNments. An equty instrument
is any contract that evidence5 a r&%idual interest in the &ssets of the company after deducting all of its
liabilities.
Defmed Contribulion Plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the
related service is provided. Prepaid contnl)utions are Tecognised as an asset to the extent that the
prepayment will lead to a reduction in fu￿re payments or a cash refund.
When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting
date in which the employees render the related seryice, the liability is measured on a discounted present
value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a fll)artce cost in profit or loss in the period
in which it ar15¢S.
Eypendilure
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constrnctive
obligation to pay for eXpendI￿re. All ci)sts have been directly attributed to one of the functional
categories of resources expended in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Torallon
Due to the ¢ompany's charitsble operations no corporation tax is payabl¢ on the results for the year.
Funds Accounling
Funds held by the charitable company are used for:
Genernl fund comprises those funds which the principals are free to use in accordance with the
charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor or by
the specific ternis of the appeal under which the funds are raised. Expenditure which meets these
criteria is charged to the fund. with a fair allocation of management and support costs.
Designated funds are ullrestri￿ed funds eannarked by the management committee fr>r a particular
purpose.
The capital fund reflects the net book value of tangible fixed assets owned by the charitable company
less any monies owed in respect of the assets.
Donations and legrdcies
unr￿tricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Donations:
2,735
2,735
5,332
2,735
2,735
5,332
Income from donations and legacies in 2023 was made up of unrestrithed funds of £5,332 and restricted
funds of £nil.
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
Charitable aetivlties
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Granls & Contraetors Services:
FTWR Contract - City of
Sunderland
Community Foundation
Community Foundation -
Reeds Grassroots Fund
Community Opportunities - CRF
Virgin Money- Community Anchor8 Fund
Sunderland City Council
- West Advice Project
- Warni Spaces
- Advice in Warni Spaces
- Come On In
- Making Money Work
- WISP
- Links for Life
Digital Hub
Nationwide Foundation
Empower
Springboard - R U Ready UC
Client EmergeT]cy Funding
Henry Smith Community Foundation
COVID-19 Champions Project
Back On The Map
Northern Gas NetWOTk5 - Community
Foundation
Power to Change - Virgin
Money Foundation
Household Support Fund - Admin
The Ballinger Charitsble Trust
Springwell Village Community
Association
Community Foundation - Mackem Money
Participatory Grant
Other grants
183,655
183,655
86,002
9,0(X)
5,000
5,000
33,000
33,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
15,000
20,000
6,000
17,933
15,169
4,923
6,680
7,500
17,933
15,169
4,923
6,680
7,500
15,007
3,0(K)
5,751
5,751
620
60,000
60,000
1,500
9,000
9,000
8,416
8,416
8,000
8,000
17,500
15,000
17,500
15,000
2,000
2,OIM
4,540
4J40
20,0(KI
20,(￿0
145,500
293,567
439,067
186,129
Income from charitable activities in 2023 wa5 made up of unrestrirt¢d funds of £29,000 and restricted
funds of £157,129.
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SHtNEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
Other trading activities
Unrestrieted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Room hire and use of facilities
Miscellaneous income
Library
Shop
Interest received
4,470
2,061
241
5,892
294
4,470
2,061
241
5.892
294
1,670
1,633
230
6,535
106
12,9S8
12,958
10,174
Income from other trading activities in 2023 was made up of unrestricted fi￿d5 of £9,525 and restricted
fijnds of £649.
Other activities
During the year ShARP were approached by Sunderland City Council to assist the Council with the
adminislration and distribution of the Household Support Fund. ShARP was contracted to undertake the
athninistration of application5 and to distribute funds to vunerdble residents, which was provided in the
forni of supern]arket vouchers. Monies were awarded based on the Council's criteria using the Council,
shared real time we￿based applicationlaward monitor. The monies received in respect of the Household
Support Fund amounted to £137,500, all of which was fully distributed to eligible applicants at
3 1st March 2024. As ShARP was administrating these funds on behalf of the Council, the respective
income and expenditure is not reflected in these accounts. ShARP was paid a fixed fee by the Council of
£17,500 for delivering the contract requirements. This income has been included in Unrestricted
Charitable Activities. The contact life Cycle was 18th September 2023 to 31" March 2024. There were no
amounts payable or receivable at the year end.
Charitable aetivfities
Unrestrieted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Bank and visa charges
Insurance
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Bates
Heat. light and water
Repairs and renewals
Miscellaneous expenses
Depreciation
Advertising
SubscriptÈon5
Wages, national insurance and pension
Staff and volunteeT expenses
Legal and professional
Computer software
Meeting
Project costs
278
3,271
3,510
2,821
438
15,184
9,967
3,268
J4,519
1,790
1.073
44041
211
12,155
11,979
119
466
278
3271
3,510
5,218
438
1&184
9,907
3,351
14,519
1,790
2,053
295,070
269
12,155
11,979
119
119,513
269
3,081
3.278
5.355
842
12,874
4,255
3.409
12,783
74
2,063
230,734
435
5,952
9,093
267
107,104
2,397
83
980
251,029
58
119,047
125,090
373,594
498,684
401,868
Expenditure on charitable activities in 2023 was made up of £74,337 unrestricted and £327,531 restricted
funds.
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINAIYCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
Staff costs
2024
2023
Gros5 wages, salaries and benefits in kind
Employers national insurance cost
Ernployers pension contrlbutions
SMP recovered
277.492
18.940
4,798
(6,160)
217.431
12.123
3,457
(2,277)
295,070
230,734
Staff costs in 2023 were made up of £14,387 unrestricted and £216,347 restricted fun(Ls.
2024
12
2023
The average number of employees in the year
No employee received more than £60,000 during the year (2023: none).
The trustees received no remuneration during the year {2023: £nil).
No other costs were reimbursed to lrnstees. (2023.. £nil).
Key Management Personnel
Key management persoT]nel comprises of one employee that has authority and ￿spOnsIbl11ty for planning>
direcling and controlling the activities of the charity. The total compensation cost in respect of key
management personnel for services provided to the charity was £52,784 (2023: £47,714).
10. Other expenditure
Unrestrieled Unrestricted
2024
2023
Independent examination
5,934
5,406
Other services pmvided by the Independent Examiner which are included within Legal & Professional fees
are. Payroll £864 (2023: £798), PI ID preparation £nil (2023: £114), Confuination statement Preparation
£60 (2023.. £30)
11. Corporation tax
The charitable company is exempt from taxation under Section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes
Act 1988.
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
12. Tangible fixed assets
Fixture5,
Fittings
Freehold
And
property Equipment
Property
Improvement
Total
Cost or valuation
At l April 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
42,647
375,466
53,992
7,490
(26,730)
472,105
7,490
(28,268)
(1,538)
41,109
375,466
34,752
451,327
Deprecialfion
At l April 2023
Charge for year
Disposals
17,095
3,314
(1,538)
111,366
7,650
44,543
3,555
{26,730)
173,004
14,519
(28,268)
At 31 March 2024
18,871
119,016
21 J68
159255
Iyet book value
At 31 March 2024
22,238
256,450
13J84
292,072
At 31 March 2023
25,552
264,IIM
9,449
299,101
13. Debtors
2024
2023
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrned income
65.009
4.476
8.457
4.933
69.485
13.390
14. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other creditors
AccruaIs
Trade creditors
Other taxes and social security costs
1.660
27,431
23,524
5,825
943
22,213
30,502
4,221
58,440
57,879
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
15. Related Party Transaetions
Transactions with related parties ar¢ required to be disclosed under FRS 102. During the year there were
no related party transactions. (2023 £DiI)
16. Analysis of net assels between funds
Restricted
Reserves
General
Reserves
Desigttaled
Reserves Total Funds
Tangible r￿ed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
292,072
292,072
213,418
(58,440)
133378
(38,620)
79,840
(19,820)
94,958
60,020
292,072
447,050
An8lysi5 of nel assets between funds- previous year
Restrieted
Reserves
General Designated
Reserves
Reserves Total Funds
Tangible fixed &ssets
Current assets
Current liabilities
299,101
299,101
255,686
(57,879)
188,083
67,603
(57079)
188,083
9,724
299,101
496,908
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
IYOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
17. Unrestrlcted reserves
Transfers
betjveen
funds
Balance
Ineoming
@ 01.04.23 Resources
Resources
expended
Balance
@ 31.03.24
Designated reserve
Capital fund
299,101
(14A19)
7,490
292,072
Unrestricted funds
General funds
9,724
161,193
(116505)
5,608
60,020
Total unrestricted ￿llds
308025
161,193
(131,024)
13,098
352,092
Unrestricted reserves - movement in previous year
Transfers
between
funds
Balanee
Ineoming
@ 01.04.22 Resources
Resourees
expended
Balance
@ 31.03.23
Designated reserve
Capital fund
31N),287
(12,783)
11,597
299,101
Unrestricted funds
General funds
35,389
43,857
(66,960) (2,562)
(79,743)
9,035
9,724
Total unrestricted funds
335,676
43,857
308,825
The designated reserve represents the net book value of capital items.
General funds are funds available for the charitable company to use for the purposes of the charitable
company without restriction.
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
18. Restricted funds
Transfers
between
funds
Balanee
Incoming
@ 01.IM23 Resources
Resources
expended
Balance
@ 31.03.24
FfwR Contract- City of
Sunderland
Back on the Map
WISP- SCC Washington Area
Committee
Community Hub
Advice on Prescription -
Sunderland CCG
Springboard - R U Ready UC
Co-op Community Fund-
Towards Marras group
Volunteer Project (Back in the
World)
rwR Contract Variation -
SCC West
Nationwide Foundation
Haswell Family
Wam Spaces Advice -
Sunderland CC
Northern Gas Networks -
Community Foundation
Power to Chang¢ - Virgin
Money Foundation
Links for Life - Sunderland CC
Springwell Village Community
Association
Community Foundation-
Mackem Money Participatory
Grant
Household Support Fund
Youth Matters- Sunderland CC
Washington Area Committee
Digital Hub- Sunderland CC
Total restricted funds
29,577
8229
183,655
9,000
(179245)
(5,638)
33.987
11,591
11589
15,169
{15,162)
(817)
12.596
817
49,686
(40287)
(5,751)
9J99
5,751
3,177
(578)
2J99
22,473
{21J50)
1,123
4,51M
3&890
3,032
20,000
7,S(M)
(20,004)
(41302)
4,496
5,188
3,032
15,930
{15,930)
8,416
(793)
7,623
8,000
4,923
(8,000)
570
(5,493)
2.000
(2,150)
150
4,540
(1,216)
(45)
3J24
45
17,933
6,680
(17,933)
{6,680)
188,083
293367
(373,594) {13,098)
94,958
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTKS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
18. Restricted funds - movement in previous year
Transfers
between
funds
Balance
Incoming
@ 01.04.22 ResOu￿¢S
Resources
expended
Balance
@ 31.03.23
FWTR Contract - City of
Sunderland
Back on the Map
SP - SCC W&shington Area
Committee
Washington COVID-19 Mentsl
Health Support
Advice on Prescription -
Sunderland CCG
Sunderland City Council &
Springboard - R U Ready UC
COV1D-19 Champions Project
Co-op Community Fund-
Toward8 Marr&s group
Volunteer Project (Back in the
World)
FTWR Contract Variation -
SCC West
Nationwide Foundation
Haswell Family
Roof Repairs
Wami Spaces Advice -
Sunderland CC
Empower
Sunderland City Council-
Come on In
144,125
8,988
8A622
(201,170)
{759)
29,577
8,229
7,839
20,007
(15,257)
12,589
SJ32
(5,332)
100,084
(50,398)
49,686
3,648
3,765
(3,648)
(5,265)
1,500
3008
649
(1,280)
3,177
30.049
(7,576)
22,473
6,166
50,01)0
3.032
35
20,000
(21,666)
(11,1 io)
4,500
38,890
3,032
(35)
20,000
3,000
(4,070)
15,930
(3,000)
6,000
(6,000)
Total restricted funds
366071
157,778
(327,531) (9,035)
188,083
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
18. Restricted reserves- conlinmed
FTWR contract with City of Sunderland provided funding for small community projects.
Back on the Map have provided funds to help deliver Welfare Benefits and Debt Advice to clients of the
charity.
Sunderlalld City Council provided fimding for delivery of the Washington Individual Support Project
(WISP) to deliver advice services to engage and support people presenting to other agencies in acute crisis.
Washington COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Support offer&1 fimding to promote the wellbeing of
residents in the Washington are4 particularly those who are tnost vulnerable during the pandemic. and
tackling mental health problems by delivering focused programmes which provide a range of services.
Sunderland CCG provided funds to the Advice on Presaiption project which offers free and confidential
advice to patients of six GP surgeries in the area. The transfer represents the capital additions purchased for
this project. Comic Reli¢f also provided funding towards Advice on Prescription in the prior year.
Sunderland City Council Coalfield Area Committee provided funding to work in partnership with
Springboard to deliver R U Ready UC to provide advice on welfare rights and benefits specifically
Universal Credit. This includes developing IT skills, CV preparation and training in preparation for
employment or further training.
Community Hub and Room Hire (Virtual School) represents rental income received specifjcally for the
Virtual and Link schools.
Covid 19 Champions
In response to the high levels of support needs some residents had following
COVID Sunderland City Council funded a number of time limited projects across the city to provide
targeted support. In order to maximise the resource in Washington ShARP joined a parthership with
SNCBCICommunity Opportunities (Lead Partner), waShin￿On Mind and the Millennium Centre.
Co-op Community Fund represents a grant that has contributed to funding the activities of the weekty
Shiney Maffas men's group.
Warni Spaces Advice - Funds towords an advice worker to support residents using warni spaces in the
city.
Back in the World - From the start of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrirtions starting in March 2020
ShARP conlinued to deliver its advice services and attempted to maintain contact with vulnerable members
of the community via doorstep visits. However, our support was limited by COVtD restrictions on meeting
people. reC￿LI￿ent of new volunteers, difficulties that many members of the community experience in
accessing digital services and more recently anxiety and wor mental health following lengthy periimls of
isolatioll. Prior to COVID we had 25 volunteers but this has reduced to 5, these remaining volunteers
workillg predominantly inside the charity shop. It has become much more difficult to recruit volunteers OT
expand volunteer opportunities especially in community development activities due to anxiety about
COVID infection. With grant funding from The Nornian Jackson Fund we propose to overcome this by
implementing a new project 'Back to the World, which will focus on creating new cornmunity
development activities supported by volunteers who will be able to access support and training
opportunities leading to paid work andlor fvrther training. We will expand our pool of volunteers by
providing a clear volunteer pathway into employment andlor training. The focus of the volunteering will
include community development activty to encourage isolated members of the community to take part in
group activities in addition to supporting our existing community library and charity shop. A key aspect of
this work will involve the recruitment of a volunteer support worker to oversee the recTUitmenL training
and placement of all volunteers.
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
18. Restricted reseryes - continued
West Advice Project - The Sunderland West Area Committee decided to fund a new project to meet the
needs of residents who were impacted by COVID-19 either through health issues, losing employment.
having to claim benefits for the first time etc. The project provided access to a specialist Advic¢ Wotl(er
and additional advice capacity to help with employment advice, complex welfare rights and benefits issues
and support with challenging decisions made by DWP. This proJ￿t is managed by ShARP as part of the
partnership with Pallion Action Group.
Nationwide Foundation - Shiney Homes Advice Project (SHAP) - This is a new project for ShARP funded
for 2 years (April 2022 - March 2024) by a donation from Nationwide Building Society through Charities
Trust. SHAP will addre55 an incTeasing need seen in the local area over the last 2 years for help with
housing related issues. The project will provide a dedicated qualified Advice Worker to support local
people by helping them to avoid losing their home through eviction, helping them into a home and
supporting them lo thrive within their homes. The Advice Worker will provide housing related and debt
advice, based alongside the core advice team and receive housing related referrals from them and external
partner5 including local GPS, Social Prescribers. Sunderland City Council, Wearside Women in Need.
Jobcentre Plus, schools and foodbanks. Shiney Homes Advice Project will use a casework approach to
deliver a personalised advice service to vu]nerable people at risk of homelessness, in arrears with rent and
will link with SCC Accredited Landlord Scheme, Acc¢&5 to Housingy Gentoo and Shelter to ensure people
have the best chance of having a place fit to call home.
The Haswell Family donated fimds to be used for something Sp￿la1 in Memory of Barbara Haswell.
Small donations were received in the previous year towards the roof repairs.
Sunderland City Council Welcorne - Come on In Project provided funds which were used to purchase a
new door at ShARP
Empower Local Community Fund awarded a grant to cover costs relating to the purchase of the new front
door at ShARP
Northern Gas Networks Community Foundation - The grant h&s been used to provide a dedicated Energy
Advice Worker until October 2024
Power to Change - the purpose of the grant was to cover costs employee leave costs while staff were on a
tizining programme to develop their le&dership and deepen the positive impact ShARP has in the
community.
Links for Life
ShARP will work collaboratively with residents and partner organisations to provide a
wide range of new activities to local people particularly those who are most vunerable, may be socially
isolated, excluded and impacted by the cost of living crlsis.
Springwell Village Community Association were awarded funding from the government through the
National Lottery to fund community SUPPOrt for local people experiencing hardship through Cost of Living
crisis. ShARP provided 2 Advice Drop In sessions in Springwell Community Association for the period of
the granL
Community Foundation - Mackem Money Participatory Grant- To fund project costs for our men's group,
The Shiney Marra's. Mackem Money will provide funding for activities and outings in 2024 which will
allow them to plan their sessions across the year.
Youth Matters- Making Money Work- Fun with Finance - To deliver a fmancial inclusion and education
project for young people, targeting education and courses with regards to money management. budgeting
and debt management.
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SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT
IYOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2024
l& Restrieted reserves - conlinued
Digital Hub To create a Community Digital Healih Hub to provide users with additional resource5
relating to health, education, employment, financial etc.
19. Company Limited by Guarantee
The charitable company is limited by guarantee in that every member undertakes to CODtribute such
amounts as may be required in the event of the charitable company being wound-up, for the payments of
the debts, liabilities and the cost of winding up not exceeding £1 per member.
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