Charity Number 1087319 People First Tameside Annual Report and Accounts Year Ended 31 March 2024
People First Tameslde Contents Page Legal and Administrative Details Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report statement of Financial Activities Balan Sheet 10 Notes to the Accounts
People First Tameside Legal and Admlnlstrative Detsils Name. People First Tameside Status. Unincorporated association established 2001. Registered as a charity Charity number 1087319 Principal Address.. St. Michael's Court st. Mi¢hael's Square Stamford Street Ashton-under-Lyne Tameside OL6 6XN Charity Objects. To promote any charitsble purpose for the benefit of persons who have a learning disability in Tameside or the surrounding areas Charity Trustees.. Katie Horrocks Emily Ashe Elise Shendan Samara Campbell Rosalind Harding Andrew Barbour Jennifer Threadgold Eleanor Woosey Haylea Morrissey Jean Quinn Jim Battle Alex Glover Mark Whitehead Rita Walker Kats"e White Emma Jayne NeOn Matthew Berry Resigned 21 Dember 2023 Resigned 21 December 2023 Resigned 21 December 2023 Chair Resigned 21 December 2023 Resigned 21 December 2023 Appointed 21 December 2023 Appointed 21 December 2023 Appointed 210ecember 2023 Appointed 21 December 2023 Appointed 21 Dember 2023 Accountants.. J A Simpson & Cn Ltd. 48 Bredbury Green Romiley Stockport SK6 3DN ner$. Unit Trust Bank Nine Brindley Place Birmingham B12HB
Activities Report for Accounts 01.04.23 - 31.03.2024 Report of the Trustees The Trustees of People First Tameside submit the Annual Report and Accounts for the yearended 31 March 2024. The purposes of the charity are to.. Provide a place to talk about concerns and issues about the lives of people labelled as having a "learning disability" in Tameside. Uphold the rights of people with learning disabilities. Let se[Ce$ and other people know that people with learning disabilities have thoughts and feelings and ideas and have a right to be heard and have a say in the services they use. Raise awareness and educate the general public about the issues people with learning disabilities have Provide training opportunrties for people with.learning disabilities. Network wrth other People First groups and advocacy groups Ihroughout the UK and Europe, Activities and Revlew ol the Perlod Health has been at the top of our agendathis year! People First worked collaboratively with Greater Manchester Learning Disabilities and Health Inequalities Team and on two Women's Health projects. Firstly, we have been committed to doing a research projett about Menopause, the second project is around a Cervical Srnear Campaign. The campaign is to raise awareness of how to best support Women with Learning Disabilities to have a smear test, Top Tips for nursing staff, a series of video's will be produced over the next year continuing into 2024/25. 2Q23 although still cautionary, felt like a fully operational year, with most people feeling positive after the CQVID pandemic. Community nursing teams visited members of People First offering COVID boosters and Flu vaccinations in a place where they feel comfortable and supported. People First worked at breaking down barriers and normalizing health procedures for those who struggle to attend their GP'S. People First artively promotes and encourages health awareness and campaigns. It has been 1dentrfd that many individuals have missed routine age-related checks or have not been called up for annual health checks.
People First continued the outdoor health and wellness activities introduced in the previous year, which are popular with members. Work promotes fresh air, good health, eating well, belonging, independence and advocacy. People First continue to work at Waterloo, the shared community allotment Space, this was the first year of harvesting vegetables. Amazing soups and salad meals have been made as a result, cooking fresh and inexpensive meals to encourage good health, and reducing budgets. The allotment group were awarded for their work from Tameside in Bloom. Outdoor and active activitie5 continued with tennis sponsored by Priory Tennis Club, Harvestin& Cycling, Health Walks, Yoga, Nature events. The link between physical activity and mindfulness is a doorway to better mental health. People First are strong advocates of pVentatiVe services, promoting independence and reducing social isolation, overall supporting active life. In April 2022, a new partnership with five other organizatlons was established, commissioned by Tameside Borough Council, the aim was to enable people with learning disa bilities and their families to navigate an easier route to choosing and brokering commisslon day services in line with Tameside Council. The partners are all well-establlshed organization which have started to work together to ensure people have a smooth transition from children to adult services. The service continues to provide services to learning disabled adults. People First offers alternative privately paid services which are popular with those people who wish to be in control of their budgets and choices. The number of places has continued to increase with new referrals from social workers and personal recommendations. Health and Social Care students from local colleges have completed placements at People First. Three of the current staff team were recruited from previous successful student placements. The students and younger employees bring a lively and fun atmosphere including music and dance, technology, and media. People First are incredibly grateful to the staff team and amazing volunteers who continue to be dedicated and flexible, we would like to thank everyone for all their enthuslasm and hard work. People First were sad to See Rick Seccombe our accounts and finance support retire from the organisatlon after 20 years of service, we wish Rick well. The appointment of SISBRO accountants was made in February 2024. Alex Glover stepped down as trustee and Mark Whitehead was appointed. Mark has a vast knowledge of Health and Social Care after retiring from a senior position within Tarneslde MBC. People First prides itself on offering a bespoke service which is individualized and inclusive of familv values and opinions, it is always appreciated when family members and friends Ettend events including toffee Morhlhs, BBQ'S, reviews, and fundraising events. we would like to thank everyone for your support.
The Manchester Mayoral Panel has continued to meet, along with the second easy use board to enable adults with learning disabilities to be fully engaged within accessible meetings, five of our members now sit on this board. There are ten Greater Manchester representatives from each of the Borough's Including Stockport, Trafford, Wigan, and Bolton, they discuss and review strategies and plans including public transport, health, and social care services. People First has continued to be commissioned each year since 2001 to facilltate the Shadow Partnership Board. The Board feeds into the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board bi-monthly. The Shadow board invites guest speakers from the Adult Social Care, Transport, Employment. The board continues to meet each month with the Borough's goal of making 3 difference in Advocacy, Belonging and Good Health, People First also attend other meetings including the Equality and Diversity Reference Group within Tameside, Confirm and Challenge in partnership with Pathways and the Autism strategy group to mention a few. People First employed an average of 20 staff over this period. Policies and Procedures are in place for staff and are continually reviewed and updated. Staff are supervised by senior staff and a weekly team meeting. Recrultment and Appolntment of Management Committee th Members had an AGM on the 13 December 2023. Full membership of the Charity shall be open to any person over the age of 18 years who has a learning disability and is interested in furthering the object5 of the charity Governance Document The CharItS governing document is a constitution which was adopted on 26th September 2000. This sets out what the charity's objects are and how it should be run. The format of the Constitution has been adapted by the charity to make it more accessible,. however, none of the provisions in it have been changed. Publlc Beneflt The charity raises public awareness of matters concerning people with learning difficulties; this is one of the main aims of the charity. The opportunity to benefit from the work of the charity is open to all people with learning disabillties in Tameside and there is no membership fee charged, so people on low Inrome are not excluded. Honorary Officers. At the annual general meeting of the Charity the full members shall elect from amongst themselves a chair, a secretary and a treasurer, who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting. ReseNes Policv The organization carries sufficient reserve5 to enab'le the organization to be restructured in the event of cessation of grant funding. We have an accessible policy for members.
Committee. The Committee shall consist of not less than 3 members nor more than 12 members Induction of trustees People First have an Induction pack for new trustees on the committee. Conflicts of Interest There is an acce55ible conflict of interest policy for trustee5. Trustee benefrts Although none of the trustees receive any benefit by way of payment from the charity, they do use the services provided by it. COVID-19 A new risk assessment was developed and shared within the organization, supporting the protection on members, volunteers, staff and the general public. Risk Management Several of our paid workers have completed a Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice through Groundwork. The following policies have been made accessible and are now available to our members. Policies include health and safety, compliments, comments and complaints, fire safety, confidentiality, our rules and code of practice, risk assessment, use of computers, internet and e-mail policies. We have ensured that People First Tameside is complying with the Health and Safety Act 1974 and have carried out risk assessments on our offices and the outside of the building. We have also designed health and safety sheets, COSHH assessments and a health and safety policy. We also operate a robust Business Continuity Plan that aims to set out the procedures and strategies to be followed in the event of a business disruption affecting the ability of the organization to deliver services as usual. Financial Risks Policy An updated risk assessment of financial procedures has been developed. Presently, the Charity's financial statements are prepared by SBA SIBRO Accountants who were appointed in February 2024, following the resignation of Rick Seccombe. The accounts are then sent to accountant John Simpson for Independent Examination. Rick supported the committee and Chief Executive Manager in managing their accounts, preparing budget and financial reports until he resigned in September 2023. Trustees Responsibillties in respect of the Financial Statements Under the Charities Act 2011, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each financial year which gives a true and falr vlew of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of the incoming resources and application of resources In the year. In preparing the statement, the trustees are requlred to.. aelect suitable accounting Pollcies and apply them consisterttly make judgments, and estimates that are reasonable and prudent state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the statement of accounts prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the chartty will continue its operations
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose wtth reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity at thattime and to enable the trustees to ensure that any statement of account prepared by them complies with the regulations under section 132 of the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the charitvs assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the trustees at their meeting on 2C2+and signed on their behalf by (Trustee) Andrew Barbour
ort of the Inde endent Examiner to the Trusteu of Peo le First Tamoside I report on the accounts of the chartty for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 9t0 l4. Respeetive responsibilities of the trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audtt not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Chartties Act 2011 (the 201 l Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act- follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) ()f the 21)1 l Act; and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the ac¢ounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ot the aocounts presented with those records. It also inclLLdes consideration of any unusual items for disclosttr¢s in the accounts. and seeking explanatsons from you as trustees concerning such matters. The pi'oc¢dures undertaken do not pi'ovide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those Inatters sel out in the stateinent below. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examination. no matter has corne to my attention.. which gives me re&sonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting record in accordance with tlie 201 l Act. and to prepar¢ accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the (oLintIng requirements of the2011 Act have iiot been met; or 2. to which, in n]y opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached John A Simpson Chartered Aecountant TA S4,- /,,121r 48 Bredbury Grecn, Romil¢y. Stockport, SK6 3DN
People Flrst Tameside Statement of Flnancial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Notes Year Ended 31 Mar 2024 Year Ended 31 Mar 2023 Incoming Resources Incomlng Resources from charitable a¢tivities: Grants Donations Fees other Income Bank Interest 29,051 8,086 213,378 12,370 6,018 29,051 8,086 213,378 12,370 6,018 36,673 710 169,125 6,222 2,973 Totsl Incomlng Re80urc08 268,903 268,903 215,703 Resources Expended Charitable activtties 262,289 26,641 288.930 249,987 Govèrnance costs 850 850 800 Total rn8ource8 oxp•nded 263,139 26,641 289,780 250,787 Net Income for the Year 5,764 (26,641) (20,877) -35,084 Funds at 1st Aprll 2023 11 410,588 26,641 437,229 472,313 Funds at 31st March 2024 11 416,352 416,352 437,229
People First Tameside Balance Sheet 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total 2023 Notes Current Assets Debtors Cash at Bank 70,303 378,893 70,303 378,893 46,261 407,919 449,196 449,196 454,180 Creditors 32,844 32,844 16,951 Net Current Assets 416,352 416,352 437,229 Net Assets 416,352 416,352 437,229 Funds Unrestricted Funds 11 416,352 416,352 410,588 Restricted Funds 26,641 416,352 416,352 437,229 Approved by the Trustees at their meeting on Slgned on behalf of the Trustees by Andrew Barbour 10
People Flrst Tameside Notss to the Accounts 1 Accounting Policies a) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and follow recommendatsons in FRS 102. b) Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when received. c) Grants are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Actsvrties in the year in which they are r6ceivable dl Unrestricted funds are donations and other income reIVed or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds e) Designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been designated for particular purposes by the Trustees. Restricted funds are funds received for specific purposes. They are held on trust until they have been expended. g) Office equipment purchases have not been capitalised and have been charged as resources expended In their period of purchase. 2 Grants Unrestricted Restricted Total 2023 Tameside MBC NHS Tameside CCG Mayoral Panel Charities Trust Menopause Project Cervical Smear 20,623 20,623 20,748 15,000 800 125 6,000 2,428 6,000 2,428 Total 29,051 29,051 36,673
Pooplo First Tamèslde Notos to the Accounts 3 Total Rosources Expgnded ro L (o Costs directly allocated to actlvftles Salarie DI¢1 201,224 2.828 Travel Direct 6.196 Training Direel 528 Recruitment Dlrect Producing Information Direct Project costs Direct Equipment Dire Miscellangous Dire 92 3,053 20.668 26.641 227.865 e,196 528 190,623 8,038 390 188 9,046 1,433 503 166 9,046 1.433 503 70 7,400 989 72 Support Gosts allocated to activltle8 General Running Exp9nso$ Funding 18.838 Accountancy Funding 4,395 prnISeS Funding 20,810 Transfer funds Fundlng 18.838 4.395 20.810 20.687 4,525 19187 263.139 2,828 92 3,053 0 20,668 26,641 0 289,780 250.787 4 Not Sncomlng Resource8 lor the year This is ststsd after chathng 2024 2023 Ind8pendent Examiner8, remunfjration 850 800 6 Debtors and Prepaymgnt8 2024 2023 Deblors ppayments 65,765 4.538 41.455 4.806 70.303 46.261 6 Credltors 2024 2023 Sundry Cr¢ditors 32.8H 12
People First Tameslde 7 Stsff Costs and Numbers Staff costs were as follows.. 2024 2023 Salanes and wages Social security costs Total 213,801 178,857 14,065 11,766 227,866 190,623 No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000. The average number of employees during the year was as follows.. 2024 2023 Number Number Direct charity activib'es Administration 17 15 20 18 The charity does not operate any pension scheme for it's employees but does administer contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme for 812024 - 8) staff The charity makes a contribution of 5 /0 of the wage of the staff member into the scheme. 8 Trustee Remuneratlon & Related Party Transactlons No trustee or other person related to the chanty had any personal Interest in any contract or tr8ns8Ction entered Into by the charity during the year {2023 - Nil) 9 Taxation As a charity, People First Tameside is exempt from tax on income and gains. No tax charges have arisen within the charity during the year. 10 Analysls of Net Assets Between Fund8 General Restrlcted Total Funds Funds Funds Current Assets current Liabilities Net Assets at 31 March 2024 449,196 32,844 418,352 0 449,196 32,844 0 416,352 13
People Flrst Tameside 11 Movement of Funds At 1 April Incomlng Outgoing At 31 March 2023 Resources Resources 2024 Restricted funds Sexual Health Training Funds Shadow Partnership Board NHS Winter Warm Project Employment Project Mayoral Panel Charity Tnjst 20,668 2.828 {20,668) (2,828) 92 3,053 (92) {3,053) Unr6strlcted General Fund 410,588 268,903 {263,139) 416,352 437.229 268,903 289,780 416,352 12 Contlngent Ilability It has been estimated that in the event of closure the charity would incur approximately £60,000 in redundancy and other costs Additionally the reserves policy, in common with many similar charities is to maintain reserves to cover six months of operating costs. 14