2022-03-31-accounts - East Sussex Foster Care Association

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The Quqen's Aw4rd for Voluntary S•rvlc• East Sussex Foster Care Association The Independent Charity Supporting Foster Carers ANNVAL 2021-2022

4[th] Floor, St Marks House, 14 Upperton road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1EP

Charity No: 1092668 Company No: 04216137

01323 747045

@ESFCAUK

admin@esfca.co.uk www.esfca.co.uk

e_sussexfostercareassociation

@esfcainfo

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Welcome to the ESFCA		4
Aims & Objectives		5
Trustees		6,7
Anne Buchan (Memoriam)		8
Patrons		9
Letter from the Chair		11
Fred Livings Youth Foundation (Fly Foundation)		12
Computer Donation		12
Lobbying, Advocacy, Surgeries		13
Allegation Support		14
Young People Who Foster, Children in Care Council, Through Care Team		15
Suitcase Initiative, Make it Reel Project		16
Book Club		17
Easter Eggs		17
Arlington Bluebell Walk		18
Intuitive Horse		19
EID Celebration		19
PGL Day Camp		20,21,22
Bates Green Garden		23
More Radio – Child of Sussex Awards		23
Go Ape! (Through Care Team)		24
Soapbox Race		25
UASC London visit		26, 27
Art Class		28, 29
Beachy Head 10k		30
Baby & Toddler Group		31
Horse Riding Project		31
Relax, Recharge, Reflect		32
Bowling		32
Quiz night		33
Christmas Party		34,35
More Radio – Toy Donation		36
Eastbourne Motorcycle Rideout (EMBR) –	Santa Run	37
Pantomime		38
The Landmark Trust – 50 for free		39, 40, 41
Backpack Project		42
Financial report		43,44
Message from Susanne		45
It takes a village		46,47
Thank You		48,49,50,51
How you can support us	3	52

Welcome to the ESFCA

“ Facilitating life changing experiences for fostered children to enable brighter futures for the whole fostering family”

In March 1993 a small group of foster carers in the Uckfield area started to meet regularly in a back room of a retirement home in Hailsham. It was created in response to the needs of the children and young people in the care of East Sussex County Council (ESCC) and the demands this placed on foster families.

East Sussex Foster Care Association (ESFCA) aim has always been to “build brighter futures” for children in care and to support foster families in their role, including recognising the contribution our own children make. This continues to be done through fundraising so that we can deliver a large range of activities and services.

Over the last 28 years ESFCA has grown from the Uckfield support group to the association we are today, covering the whole of East Sussex and over 240 foster families.

ESFCA has always remained proudly independent of the ESCC, but we are also very proud of the very special relationship it has created with the fostering service and social workers.

The association arranges surgeries monthly for foster carers to attend and is often asked to provide feedback on policies and practices. Social workers take part and join the children on PGL residential trips and volunteer to help on some of the activities the association run throughout the year.

The association feels strongly about training and education for the members and regularly provides training seminars and conferences for the carers, social workers, and the various child services across East Sussex.

ESFCA has a goal that grabs the imagination of all foster carers and volunteers, and that is to allow the children to create their own happy memories by having fun and taking on activities by bringing them out of their comfort zone.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

The objectives of East Sussex Foster Care Association as set out in the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association are, to promote all or any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community mainly but not exclusively within the County of East Sussex and in particular the advancement of the education of the public in matters relating to substitute care. The education, training and support of foster carers and their families, the relief of Looked After Children, their Carers, and their Carers’ families by providing facilities and services in the interests of social welfare with a view to improving their conditions of life.

The Associations aim is to support East Sussex Foster Carers and their families in their efforts to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children in their care by working in partnership with all appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies. It undertakes this task by offering a range of events, advocacy, training, and support for the both the families and the children they care for. Its membership comprises of East Sussex Local Authority registered Foster Carers. The management group is formed from elected Trustees/Directors’, largely from within that membership but not exclusively as the board benefits from the ongoing support of others with backgrounds in children’s services.

TRUSTEES

Chairperson- Susanne Beesley

My family and I have been fostering for over 30 years, our second son was only a few months old when we began, and our third son was born some years into our fostering journey.

Our family grew through the adoption of our 2 daughters and long-term fostering. Our goal has always been to provide longer term stability to the children we have fostered, and we are always delighted to be able to keep in touch with these young people and see them as extended members of our family today.

TRUS

Vice Chairman- Mark Thornborough

Mark and his wife Andrea have been fostering for many years, Mark is very active in ESFCA as he runs the very successful PGL trips with Tina and the team of dedicated volunteers. Mark also takes an active part in the administration of ESFCA and manages the staff and office to ensure things run smoothly.

Treasurer- Lysette Grosvenor

Myself and my husband Gary have been Foster Carers since 2015. We have looked after over 30 children. We do this full time together. We have done short term care, respite cover, emergency placements and more recently long-term fostering.

Every child is different, and it is so rewarding when they learn and develop new skills and accomplishments like reading, swimming, and riding a bike. I also enjoy helping them become independent with skills like shopping, saving money and cooking.

Founder Trustee- Tina Henderson

Hi, my name is Tina Henderson and my family, and I have been fostering for over 30 years. We are also adoptive parents to our wonderful son.

My start in life was not the best and I use this experience to try and help other children. We can offer long- and short-term home for children and enjoy doing assessment placements and respite.

Founder Trustee- Ann Holder MBE

My family and I have been fostering since 1975 (with a short break when my daughter was born) and we also became adoptive parents. We mainly care for babies which I really enjoy.

I also actively get involved with pre-adoptive work and working with families. I received the MBE for services to fostering in 2007

TRUSTEES

Trustee- Ru Petraitis-Williams

Ok, my name is Ru, my husband Kevin and our daughter Blue have been fostering for over 14 years. Our life has become so very fulfilled and it's a fantastic journey in so many levels.

We have the privilege to have children coming into our home and share the challenges we face and achievements we conquer. The children who come into care are so resilient teaching us so much in how we can appreciate life in general. We foster children between the ages of 5 to 15 years old and being foster carers is the most rewarding thing we do.

Trustee- Anja Leeves

Anja & Nick (Anja’s husband) have been offering foster families respite for over 7 years and Anja has also been an active participant in ESFCA. The Baby & toddler meet ups are arranged between Anja & Ann and Anja also leads the way in foster carer wellbeing by running the Relax, Recharge and Reflect.

Trustee- Sandra Maylam

Sandra has been instrumental in offering all-round support and is an asset our team. Sandra takes an active role on the Inspire Project and when she isn’t with us, she is enjoying a well-deserved break living the dream along the canals in her narrowboat.

Trustee- Christine Phillips

During my career as a SEN personal advisor, I became acutely aware of the difficulties faced by looked after children. I was in awe of the foster families love and commitment to these children, many of whom could present significant challenges.

Could this be you?

We are currently seeking new Trustees and would welcome expressions of interest if you feel you would be able to contribute to the planning & development of the charity.

If you think you would be interested, in becoming a trustee please contact.

Susanne.beesley@esfca.co.uk

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Anne Buchan
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On January 2[nd] 2022, East Sussex Foster Care Association trustees and members lost a dear friend.

Anne was an amazing social worker with a hugely positive outlook and a great sense of humour. One of her greatest skills was her ability to make foster carers feel valued.

After many years of being one of our beloved social work supporters, we were delighted when Anne became a trustee for East Sussex Foster Care Association, we valued her contribution greatly.

Anne was a true champion for children and young people who foster and always acknowledged their very important contribution to fostering. Anne will be truly missed by all who knew her. We are planning to celebrate her life and keep her memory alive with the launch of a new award. The award will involve ESFCA requesting nominations for a child / young adult who has shown exceptional care and support towards their foster sibling/s.

PATRONS

Jayne Torvill OBE

Dame Jacqueline Wilson DBE, FRSL

Once again, we would like to thank Jayne Torvill OBE for her continued support and Patronage. Jayne has been a Patron for ESFCA since 2012 and has taken part in many events and fundraising activities. Jayne is a strong advocate of ESFCA and feels passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives.

“I feel passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children. The opportunity to work with a local charity that offers opportunities to move children forward in their lives is incredibly important. I am looking forward to contributing to their experiences and helping to create special memories”.

Jayne Torvill

We also thank Dame Jacqueline Wilson DBE, FRSL (Fellowship of the Royal Society of Literature) for her continued support. Jacqueline became a patron in 2018 after meeting the trustees at our annual Bluebell Walk event and has continued to support the association at many events including our Christmas message sent to the foster families on Dec 24[th] 2020, and launching our book club in January 2021.

“I've been involved with foster care associations ever since I wrote my book The Story of Tracy Beaker and I'm always impressed by the care and dedication of foster carers, but I think everyone at ESFCA are the absolute best. I love the sound of the residential breaks, the thoughtful provision of new luggage, the arts project, the library, and the day trips.”

“All power to ESFCA”

Dame Jacqueline Wilson DBE, FRSL

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Letter
From the
Chair
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Dear all,

During the 21-22 financial year, the fostering community have come under increased pressure both locally and nationally, as wider social issues impact our communities. Unsurprisingly, many of our families have reported that life with our children has felt more challenging. The pressure on fostering families has increased, as we experience the inevitable retirement of many long serving carers, at a time when the numbers of children entering the care system has risen and the number of new carers has decreased.

This has a twofold impact as case workers responsibilities have intensified, alongside the increased needs of fosters families. Unsurprisingly, families report dealing with children who are often presenting with more complex needs, at a time when the support available has been diluted both in terms of the respite care available and other accessible professional support, such as children’s mental health. Whist we must acknowledge the number of families who have railed round to offer extra placements for some of our counties most vulnerable children; sadly, we also must recognise the link between the intensified pressure upon households and increase number of complex and often serious allegations experienced by our carers.

In a bid to achieve the best possible outcome for our children and the families who care for them, we continue to partner up with other appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies, to support our children and the loyal families who care for them. In just this financial year ESFCA has yet again been recognised by grants received both from BBC Children In Need and the Youth development fund. Many other funders also acknowledge us as the deliverers of the much-needed extras, children need and deserve. Our PGL residentials (funded by BBC children) is one example which has been substantially overprescribed this year; meaning we sadly do not have the capacity to meet the full needs of our children.

Whilst we recognise the importance of East Sussex County Council (ESCC) as the Corporate Parents and taking responsibility for the overall picture, ESFCA has quickly adapted to the exceptional circumstances with which we were faced, again working unrelentingly in close partnership with ESCC. Considering the importance of working closely with the team around the child and keeping our current difficulties in perspective, we can still feel very proud of our service as East Sussex Fostering Service is still one of highest achieving fostering services in respect of the numbers of in-house fostering placements achieved.

In an ongoing dialogue with Children Services, all professionals acknowledge the vital and highly valued service our families bring to the children we care for. Importantly, they have acknowledged that the rises in the cost of living predicted early last year, are now a reality and families are now feeling the financial pressure. Furthermore, our Local Authority recognise carers as having an ever-increasing professional presence, considering the level of

skills needed to manage the increasingly complex needs of the children we care for. Importantly, they also recognise the need of increase financial support.

Our trustees are people who lead very active lives and often face their own adversities while staying committed to delivering our much-loved projects and thanks to our financial stability, this year has brought no exception. - Please do read on, in this annual report, carefully put together by Nigel Berry.

This year, East Sussex Foster Care Association (ESFCA) was made up of mainly busy foster carers, but not exclusively. We have several other trustees and friends of the Association who offer great insight and who we are proud to call part of our team of dedicated supporters. Please see page 45.

In January this year we lost a very special lady. ESFCA will always be grateful to Anne Buchan for all her years of service, not only as a Social Worker but also a valued member of our team and trustee. Anne was a champion for children of carers and had an exceptional understanding of the importance of their role within the fostering family. Alongside Anne’s zest for life, her positive spirit and stoic energy never faltered, as she continued to offer up her time to support others right up to her untimely passing. Anne’s presence will be greatly missed. You will read about an award in this report that we are planning on launching in partnership with Annes family, to keep her memory alive.

My sincere gratitude goes out to all our trustees and supporters who are named on page 45. We are extremely privileged to have such a dedicated team of individuals including our community partners who continue to serve and support and improve upon the projects we deliver year after year.

This year ESFCA’s ability to flex and adjust to unprecedented times, has been tested more than ever before, however this prepares us for the challenges ahead in uncertain times.

Finally, despite the current climate meaning we need to continue to prioritise and re prioritise, to achieve the best outcomes, we must remember that we have come a long way and achieved much. We have always learnt from the projects and other support services we deliver, and we will continue to work with our Local Authority to seek solutions to the bigger, systemic problems our children and families face.

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Yours
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Susanne

Fred Livings Youth Foundation Letter from the Chair (Fly Foundation)

The FLY Foundation has been set up by the late Fred Livings wife Bruni, and family to continue his tireless work of improving the lives of looked-after children. Fred was a former Chair of ESFCA.

The Foundation is designed to foster new or existing extracurricular skills, with the overarching aim of helping to further develop each child's self-confidence and self-esteem. This will be achieved by the granting of funds for either an essential item (such as an instrument or dance shoes) or a service (such as

lessons or a subscription), which will be awarded based on the child's application. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the award, so whilst the application is important in the family's view to demonstrate the child's passion and commitment to their chosen discipline/hobby, there will be several ways to submit the application to make sure every eligible child feels confident and able to enter.

As well as annuities from the family, we are proud to say that the ESFCA will be making an annual donation; we can think of no better way to honour Fred's memory and commitment than by supporting the work his family continue to do in his name.

Computer Donation

ESFCA were incredibly grateful to receive six computers (refurbished) kindly donated from Sussex estate agent Phillip Mann. The donation was arranged by friend (and extrustee) of ESFCA ,Chris Thornton, who also refurbished the computers for the association.

The Computers were donated to foster families who needed the extra support for home schooling. The trustees and members wish to thank Phillip Mann for their generous gift and to Chris Thornton for facilitating the donation.

Lobbying

Our trustees and members are actively engaged with other organisations to network, debate, and promote the profile of foster carers in East Sussex as well as nationally. We lobby government departments and attend any meetings or debates that enable us to speak up for our members, their families and our Looked After Children (LAC).

ESFCA have regular contact with East Sussex County Council (ESCC), ESCC Child Services and Fostering Services and report on behalf of the fostering families annually to ‘the Corporate Parenting Committee” for ESCC.

Trustees also attend regular meetings with the Fostering Network (Charity) and often take part in their campaigns and research.

Advocacy

ESFCA receives funds from East Sussex County Council as an annual grant which is held in a restricted fund (Advocacy Fund). This fund is used to provide independent support as required to assist any of our member foster carers who may be subject to an allegation or concerns around standards of care. These investigations can be complex and lengthy and can feel very isolating to a foster family as they are unable to discuss many of the issues with others due to confidentiality.

ESFCA are aware that if a serious allegation is made against a foster family member, then Supervising Social Workers are unable to support them whilst an investigation is ongoing. ESFCA has worked jointly with the fostering services to provide an extensive Allegation support pack and all foster carers in East Sussex are automatically signed up to The Fostering Network who provides free independent legal advice .

Surgeries

ESFCA holds monthly surgeries on the 3[rd] Thursday of every month where foster carers can bring to the table often complex and difficult issues that needs a fast-track resolution from senior managers in Children’s and Fostering Services.

A trustee can attend the meeting to offer support to the foster carer in presenting their problem if requested. This support helps all parties to find a way forward or air complaints in a face to face and professional manner.

Foster carers are encouraged to come and talk through any difficulties in the hope of finding a way of resolving the difficulties quickly and efficiently. If the issue is around Adoption or Education, then ESFCA would seek to bring the relevant manager to the same meeting. For further information please contact.

advice@esfca.co.uk

Allegation Support

ESFCA understands that any foster carer who is subject to an allegation or standard of care investigation, often feels isolated, stressed and in need of support.

The role of a Foster Carer is a unique and challenging one. We look after some of the most vulnerable and challenging children, 24 hours a day and it is essential that we are properly supported.

Being subjected to a complaint or allegation can feel both hurtful and very stressful. Complaints can range from very minor concerns which require informal discussion, through to more serious complaints which need more formal consideration and action, to very serious allegations which fall within Child Protection procedures.

The outcome of complaints can therefore vary from discussion and advice, through to concerns and warnings, to deregistration and possible prosecution through the courts. ESFCA and ESCC Fostering Services put together a joint working party to review, assess and improve the allegation support package available to the foster families. This process took over two months and resulted in an informative allegation document pack given to every foster family to ensure they have appropriate knowledge, information, guidance, support, and legal advice.

The allegation packs include:

Introduction letter from ESFCA Chairperson Susanne Beesley
Fostering Network guidebook to allegations and Legal Support
Contact sheet including a dedicated email address to ESFCA support, 24/7 contact phone number and the contact number to free Legal support
Booklet 1- Containing an easy-to-use guide to the allegation process
Booklet 2- Containing a more in-depth guide to the allegation process
Wallet Card with the contact phone numbers and email address
Fridge magnet with the contact email address.

These packs were sent to every foster family under ESCC Fostering Service and automatically sent out to every newly approved foster family.

If you need help or advice, contact us on 01323 747045

advice@esfca.co.uk

Young People Who Foster

This is a group that represents the birth, adopted and special guardianship children of foster families. These children share their parents and their childhood with the children who are fostered within their families. These incredible children help LAC coming into their home adjust to their new environment. The YPWF allow these children to have a voice and a place to share their

experiences. They also organise events (Halloween discos) and day trips out and regular meetups. ESFCA are again able to help finance some of these projects and help when asked.

Children in Care Council

The Children in Care Council (CiCC) is a group of looked after children which represents LAC across East Sussex and allows them to have a voice across the county. They represent LAC at events such as the Children and Young People’s Trust conference. The CYPT conference is where they meet other organisations that help and support young CHILDREN IN CARE COUNCIL people in East Sussex.

CiCC also looks for ways to help young people plan, prior to the Covid lockdowns they had attended first aid and food hygiene courses which will help the children when they are looking for their first job (part/ full time).

These amazing children also provide backpacks which are gender and age appropriate, each backpack contains a toothbrush, socks, soft toy, hairbrush, pen, notepad, and a newsletter explaining who they are.

ESFCA is extremely proud of these children and supports them by providing the financial support to run some of the projects above.

Through Care Team

The Through Care Team (TCT) support young people and adults who are leaving the care system and help them to adjust to the realities of being independent. Young adults aged 1625 with varying needs are supported by key workers to adjust to the big changes’ adulthood brings. ESFCA is there to help on projects so they can continue to develop self-esteem and create positive memories.

Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children (UASC) is a department that sits under the umbrella of the TCT, and again ESFCA are proud to support some of the projects provided for these children. These projects support the education, integration, and the wellbeing of these children (young adults) who are adjusting to life in a new country.

Suitcase Initiative

Dignity and self-worth are key in the way a looked after child views SUPPORT and values themselves. This can be torn away from a child when they must leave their home with nothing but a rubbish/bin bag carrying the few possessions and clothes they have.

No child (especially foster children) should have to face the distressing sight of having their belongings packed into black plastic bags, when being moved either from birth family or to new foster placements. Black plastic bags are designed for rubbish and not for children’s personal belongings.

ESFCA are proud to run an initiative that can help restore pride to the children entering the care system and have stock of luggage available to social workers and assessment teams and have already distributed over 200 suitcases to children that have had to be moved as an emergency or travelling to respite.

This initiative has also involved supporting the looked after children leaving the care system (16-25). The “Through Care Team”, distribute luggage bags, hold-all’s, and sports bags to help the leavers enter the community with dignity. Over 50 bags this year have been distributed to care leavers and in turn allowed them to maintain their dignity when moving to assisted lodgings or their own home.

This has been made possible by the amazing generosity from Tripp Luggage who has continued to support ESFCA over the last 7 years.

Make it Reel Project

Most families have Grandparents who spoil and make the children feel special by providing the little extras however looked after children often miss out on this influence. ESFCA acknowledge this and with a very generous donation from the Reel Poster Company, are able to step in and fill the role like a fairy godparent. ESFCA recognises that the East Sussex County Council has the responsibility to provide the needs of its

LAC (looked after children) and the “Make it Reel Project” can only be accessed via a foster child’s social worker.

ESFCA would like to thank the Reel Poster Company for their support and below are some examples of how a small amount of money can make a real difference.

Purchasing Weighted Blankets to aid with anxiety
Spending money for a 14-year-old teenager who lives in a residential home, who went on her very first holiday with an old foster family she had remained in contact with.
A necklace for a 16-year-old who was attending her Prom.
Attendance at a Science club for 10 weeks.
Providing a birthday present for a teenager who had just been received into care and she had been abandoned by her birth family.

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Book Club
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At the end of January 2021, (during the Covid Lockdown) ESFCA started an online book club allowing children to meet on-line (under adult supervision) to read and discuss books of their choice.

The book club started with a video from our patron Jacqueline Wilson launching the club and introducing the first book “ I Dare You- Tracy

Beaker ”. Jacqueline then went on to speak about the character “Tracy Beaker” and the storyline we would all be following.

We decided to open the book club membership to all children. This would allow our looked after children and young people who foster to invite their friends (who are not in the care system or a carer) and enjoy the club together.

Once again, our friends at “Much Ado Books” stepped forward and donated a copy of the book to every member free of charge through their Prospero’s Project. We extend a massive thank you from the association and on behalf of the children from the club.

The Club continued into the summer of 2021 where it was decided to take a break and enjoy the summer months and then to return in the Autumn.

Easter Eggs

During the Easter holiday season, ESFCA paid for & donated over 197 Easter eggs to the Through Care Team (the department looking after young adults leaving the care system). During the Easter holiday season ESFCA paid for and donated over 197 EastThe eggs were given to the young adults living in supported lodgings or on th e r eggs to the ir own. The last year full of Covid restrictions meant 2020 was a particularly lonely year and small Through Care Team (the department looking after young adults living in supported gifts (advent calendars at Christmas, chocolate eggs at Easter) help remind these care lodgings or on their own. The last year had been particularly difficult for these young adults leavers that they are bewith the covid restrict i ng thought of and people care. ons keeping everybody isolated, and these small gifts (advent

calendars at Christmas, chocolate eggs at Easter) remind everybody that they have not This holiday period also saw our friends at Sainsbury’s (Hampden Park) donate 50 Easter been forgotten and there are people who care. Eggs and games. This long-term community partnership with Sainsbury’s continues to ESFCA also received a donation of over 50 Easter Eggs from our friends at the Hampden grow stronger and this year, 50 children under the ESFCA umbrella received chocolate Park Sainsbury’s. This long-term community partnership with Sainsburys continues to treats and games. We thank Sainsbury’s for its generous donation and continued support. grow stronger, and this year 50 children under the ESCA umbrella received chocolate treats.

Arlington Bluebell Walk

During the spring of 2021 Covid restrictions started to relax, which allowed the Arlington Bluebell Walk to operate (though at a reduced offering). Another strong community partner, the Bluebell walk is one of the most popular events of the ESFCA calendar, and it was great to be back. This year we could not supply refreshments due to limited Covid restrictions, however ESFCA volunteers rallied together after 2020’s event being cancelled (due to lockdown) and marshalled the walk for visitors enjoying the Anemones, Bluebells, and the fresh country air.

Intuitive Horse

ESFCA fund sessions with Intuitive Horse for traumatised children offering a one-to-one session with specially trained horses that bond with the child and assist in developing trusting and emotional connections.

During May, ESFCA were asked to support a request for a child to be accepted onto the Intuitive Horse programme. The project involves looked after children attending 6 sessions individually to help the young person, depending on their needs, explore confidence building, emotional awareness, impulse control, building trust in relationships, learning how to calm themselves, developing empathy and overcoming fears.

Eid Celebration

During the holy month of Ramadan, the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children unit (UASC) approached ESFCA and asked if we would be willing to support them with an Eid celebration for their young people.

Eid is a worldwide festival and celebration for Muslims. There are two Eid’s through the year and Eid ul Fitr means “festival to break the fast” which is celebrated at the end of Ramadan

UASC arranged to meet at a park in Eastbourne and with the support from ESFCA and some local restaurant’s the group celebrated with a hot Halal buffet, fruit, and sweet treats. Games were played and friendships were formed.

Over 24 young adults (children) attended the celebration.

PGL Day Camp

One of the most popular activities ESFCA runs is the residential weekends each year using PGL activity centres. This is only made possible with the continued support from our community partner Children in Need.

We aim to run two residential weekends for our looked after children for ages 7-11 and 12-17 and one residential for our Young People Who Foster, each residential takes 25 (approx.) children and over 10 supervising adults, and they are always oversubscribed.

These are more than a few days holiday though. They help create confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude by taking the children through a series of activities and experiences. These activities take the children out of their comfort zone and make them face their phobias. To enable a stronger relationship between the children, they share in the activities and help each other survive the death-defying challenges that team PGL creates.

During 2020 the PGL trips were cancelled due to the Covid Lockdowns, however during 2021 and the lifting of restrictions, we were able to run five day-camps at the PGL Windmill Hill activity centre.

As there were still no residential bookings allowed at the time of creating the event, the decision was made to create 5 activity days and invite more children. Giant swing, zip wire, obstacle course & canoeing were on offer and the children had a great time. Over 130 looked after children attended the days accompanied by over 50 adults (Social workers & foster carers) joined them.

Like every child, Looked After Children need and deserve to feel loved cared for and supported and children entering the care system are no exception. At the very least, these children and young people will be feeling the effects of emotional trauma. Many will have experienced neglect or abuse in its many guises and are very likely to be dealing with the aftermath of witnessing domestic violence. Unsurprisingly, these children often also feel a sense of abandonment and carry the burden of a low self-esteem which makes fitting in with their more fortunate peer group a struggle.

We are very thankful to the social workers and foster carers who volunteer to join us on these trips as it creates a very positive bond between the children and the adults. Self-esteem and confidence are re-enforced as they help each other through the activities. The children cheer the adults on when they are flying on a zip wire or paddling like mad to win a race in the canoes just as much as the adults are cheering on the children.

These trips create bonds between the children themselves, which we see when they meet up at the Christmas party or other activities through the year. They also create positive memories that will stay with them for the rest of their life. Certificates and medals are handed out at the end of the visit where we hold our own award ceremony and there are very often tearful farewells. (though no-one sheds more tears than Tina, our trustee, who organises the PGL trips).

Bates Green Garden

Bates Green Garden is found at the same location of the Arlington Bluebell Walk, and from May until October remains open to the public (on Wednesdays). The garden was planted by Carolyn McCutchan who was an award-winning horticulturist and acclaimed Plants-woman and was often featured in publications such as “The English Garden”, “The Sunday Telegraph”, and “Homes & Gardens” to name but a few.

Carolyn became ill in 2012 and the garden became neglected, however after undergoing restoration, led by Emma Reece, the decision was made to re-open the garden to the public in Carolyn’s memory and raising funds for the local hospital. Volunteers from ESFCA ran the refreshments on 30[th] June

More Radio – Child of Sussex Awards

The 15[th of] July saw the launch of the More Radio Child of Sussex Awards. ESFCA once again took the opportunity to sponsor the Gold Award. More Radio listeners were asked to nominate children that deserved recognition in a host of categories. The Gold Award allows an extra special child to be nominated, but whose story does not fit this existing category. Due to covid restrictions, the Award ceremony was postponed until the summer 2022.

Go Ape! (Through Care Team)

The Go ape treetop challenge was the event that bought over 40 young adults together for the first time in over a year. The Through Care Team organised the event and ESFCA was very happy to sponsor the activity.

The young adults, accompanied by support staff, took to the treetops above Bedgebury National Pinetum where they engaged with each other, worked as a team, and had fun in the process.

Soapbox Race

ESFCA were thrilled to take part in the inaugural Soap box race, held at the base of the Southdown’s along Kings Parade. Though not racing this year, volunteers helped marshal the course and kept closed roads clear for emergency vehicles (if needed).

Pictures courtesy of “Media Attention”

Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children London Visit

ESFCA was proud to support the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with their trip to London. 42 children (young adults) visited the key landmarks of London including the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and more. As most of the children had not ventured outside of East Sussex the experience was awe-inspiring and allowed the children to embrace the history and pageantry of the country they have travelled to and hope to start a life for themselves.

Below are a few quotes form the children who attended the trip and on the page opposite a letter from a social worker who also went on the trip with the children.

EM, KS, and YA have asked me to express just how much fun they had today with the trip to London, and they wanted me to send a big thank you to those who made the trip possible.

EM said he was in a bad place emotionally, prior to the trip and said the day out has helped him think so much more positively and to send you, his love.

I had a lot of fun yesterday, days ago, my mood was zero, but yesterday a lot of things changed. Thank you so much for that beautiful day. It will stay in my memory forever. The only thing missing from the trip was, I wanted to see one of London’s beautiful stadiums, Thank you again. Big love for all of you.

Aseel says that today has been the best day of his life and he is the happiest possible. He wanted me to pass this on to everyone at ESFCA and their supporters. He is “Sooo thankful” and says, “We are the best”

Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children London Visit

Art Class

To all the kind people of the East Sussex Foster Care association.

On behalf of the UASC team and all our young people who attended our recent London Trip, I would like to say a big thank you for supporting this event.

This group of young people can often be overlooked or misunderstood so it was certainly refreshing that your organisation came on board.

For most of our young people London is a dream, a magical place they have seen pictures of and heard about but never though they would ever get the chance to visit.

This trip not only fulfilled that dream but went a long way towards easing some of the anxieties and emotional difficulties they are all facing.

The young people mixed enthusiastically and respectfully with each other and with staff to make it a great day. It was so good to see a togetherness and witness a group of young people who were so supportive and respectful to each other. Some young people were seen to give coins to street homeless people along the way.

First was the early train journey in which any potential chaos was managed and all the young people were in good spirits.

The open top bus trip allowed them to see and take photos of all the major sights. As it was a hop on hop off service, we were able to disembark at Westminster Bridge where we were all able to stretch our legs and walk across Westminster Bridge to our next leg. One highlight was one of our young people doing a drum duet with a street entertainer on the bridge where people were gathered around dancing and cheering.

The river bus from Westminster to the Tower of London was a great way to see some other sights of London from the Thames and again was enjoyed in good spirit.

Then followed a walk past the tower of London and over the famous Tower Bridge and along the embankment to our lunch destination at Borough Market.

Here the young people were able to spend their lunch allowance on street food from all over the world. Something for everyone.

We then picked up the bus again and enjoyed more sightseeing eventually arriving back at Victoria station for our return train journey.

All in all, this was a good day for the young people and strengthened the relationships with those supporting them. For staff it was just so good to see the togetherness and enjoyment and smiles on all the young people faces.

Thank you once again.

Art Class

In October 2021, Friend of ESFCA Maureen Wells very kindly offered to run a monthly art class for our looked after children and our young people who foster. Maureen is a qualified art teacher who consults for various education authorities across the country and runs art classes for adults.

The art class meet once a month at Printers Playhouse (Eastbourne), who kindly let us use their performance space at a discounted rate.

Each month, Maureen themes the session and engages with the children in different styles of creating art. Along with the group discussions and demonstrations, Maureen always ensures each child has one to one time where she inspires the children to try a new style or technique in their artwork.

The initial art supplies were provided by ESFCA, and Lady Soroptimists (Lewes) and we would like to thank Maureen Wells, Printers Playhouse and Lady Soroptimists for their generous donation of time, workspace, and art materials.

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Beachy Head 10K

On Sunday 24[th] October, ESFCA volunteers once again braved the elements and marshalled the famous Beachy Head 10k. 13 volunteers took their positions over the course that covers a circular route sharing the starting line with the Marathon (kings’ parade) heading along the South downs to Belle Tout Lighthouse. It then circles back along the stunning coastal route and returning the start/ finish line (Dukes Drive).

The 10K is a regular fundraising event for ESFCA and the volunteers always have a great time cheering on the runners as they cross the scenic countryside (whatever the weather). In return for supporting this event, ESFCA receives a donation to put towards future projects supporting our looked after children, young people who foster and foster families.

Baby & Toddler Group

In October, we saw ESFCA return to our baby & toddler group, allowing foster families looking after under 5’s to meet and play in a safe & secure environment.

There are regular baby and toddler groups that carers can go to however, the nature of fostering means the carer may not look after the child for long before they move onto their next placement. These groups enable the carers to take part in a positive method of interaction with others in a similar position, regardless of the length of the placement.

The groups meet regularly and change location to embrace children from across East Sussex.

Horse Riding Project

The beginning of November saw the start of the horse- riding project. With a discount from the equestrian centre and a subsidy from ESFCA, foster families were able to buy vouchers for only £5.00 which entitled the child to ½ hour riding sessions.

The families then had the opportunity to trek through the East Sussex countryside at a time of their choosing throughout 2022. Over 40 families have participated so far, and we hope to repeat this offer again for 2023.

Relax, Recharge, Reflect

Relax, Recharge, Reflect is a project that allows foster carers to choose an activity that allows a few hours respite, some time with other foster carers and to help with their own personal wellbeing. There are currently three activities to choose from, an afternoon tea, a Chinese meal, or a spa day. Over 72 foster cares took part in these activities and there are plans to introduce options and opportunities over the next year.

ESFCA trustees and members would like to thank Hilliers, Happy Dragon (Pevensey) and Bannatyne’s (Eastbourne)

Bowling

During November & February we took over 25 children for an evening of bowling at the Freedom Leisure bowling lanes (Hailsham). Once the children were placed into teams and allocated a lane, competition commenced. Snacks and refreshments were available for the children and the carers.

The evening was a great success, everybody had a fun time, and we look forward to offering more sessions during 2022/23.

Quiz night

In December our community partners at The Berwick Inn held a Christmas Quiz to help raise for future ESFCA Projects.

During the 2020 winter Covid restrictions, the team at The Berwick Inn stepped up to help us when they heard our Christmas Party had been cancelled. They offered us their outside pod (Glass dome/ Bubble) and garden area to ensure Father Christmas could still show up and distribute toys to our foster family children. This was a great success and the team at the Berwick wanted to do more to help us again.

The quiz was Christmas themed, and our host dressed accordingly as one of Santa’s helpers, there were 6 rounds of 10 questions (each round) all based around Christmas jokes, songs, and general Christmas knowledge. The event was well attended, and we plan to hold another quiz in December 2022, if you would like to attend, please contact us to book your space.

Christmas Party

Sunday the 5[th] of December saw the return of the ESFCA Christmas party after cancelling the one in 2020 due to Covid. Over 70 children dressed up in their finest party clothes and once again joined us for an afternoon of festive fun and festive food.

Once again, Graham from Starlight Disco had everyone dancing (including some of the adults) and playing games with prizes for all the winners

This year also saw us introduce a sensory room for children with extra needs to enjoy.

Christmas can be a difficult time for looked after children and the ESFCA party provides a marvellous distraction for the children to relax and just enjoy themselves. The children took away fantastic memories, some even meeting up with siblings who may have been in different foster families, as well as other children from similar circumstances.

The party is self- funded by ESFCA, and the venue was kindly donated by the Kings Centre who we are truly thankful for their long-term and continued support.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers, community partnerships, friends, cake bakers and the foster families. Without their support, we would not be able hold this incredibly important event.

For the 8th year running we were joined by the Lewes and Eastbourne Soroptimist’s who, once again generously gave their time and donated presents for the children to wrap for their foster families.

The Soroptimist’s clubs are part of an international organisation that aims to help women and girls at a local and international level in many ways. It has been running for nearly 100 years and, as well as helping like-minded people meet, they raise funds locally and support causes as well as giving women more of a voice through the four seats at the UN allocated to the Soroptimist’s International Organisation.

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More Radio- Toy Donation

Once again, our community partner More radio donated over 600 toys & gifts to ESFCA from its annual toy appeal.

Every year, More radio listeners donate toys and gifts to be distributed over the Christmas period to less fortunate children & families across the county.

This amazing donation played a very important part of our Christmas activities as we were able to ensure every child entering the care system during December had toys and gifts.

With help from social workers, the fostering service duty team, and our staff, we were able to deliver gifts and backpacks across the county where needed.

We also support the Through Care Team and their young adults who have children of their own. This is also with the help from our backpack project and the toys donated from More radio.

We would like to thank every listener of More Radio who generously donated to their Appeal, you will never really know the difference you have made to the children you have supported over the year.

On Friday 11[th] November 2023, More Radio will start this year’s appeal making sure that less fortunate children across the county get a Christmas to remember. Please look for the donation points and remember, every gift no matter how large or small will make a difference.

EBMR (Santa Run)

For the fourth year running, EBMR – a group of motorcycle enthusiasts dressed as Santa, Rudolph & Elves from all over, rode across East Sussex to support local children across the county. The group rode their motorcycles from The Berwick Inn (after enjoying bacon rolls & Coffee) to the Eastbourne District Hospital. Once there, they donated toys & gifts to the children staying in hospital over the Christmas period. They spoke to and posed for photographs with hospital staff and then made a very generous donation to Susanne Beesley (Chair- ESFCA) of £385.00 on behalf of the association. They then took to the roads again heading off to Hastings and the Conquest Hospital to donate more toys & gifts.

David Oakenfold (member of Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association) also presented a very generous donation from Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association of £250.00 to help with costs of our annual pantomime trip in January.

ESFCA feel very privileged to have such great friends and community partners as the EBMR & Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association and would like to thank them for their continued support.

The next Santa run is scheduled for Sunday 18[th] December 2022 and once again, our friends at the Berwick Inn are hosting the start. If you see them riding by, give them a wave and give them a cheer as they spread a little bit of Christmas spirit.

Pantomime

The end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022 saw Covid restrictions start to relax, which meant that the Pantomime was back. We managed to secure over 200 tickets for the Performance of Sleeping Beauty at the Devonshire Park Theatre (Eastbourne). We subsidised tickets for the foster families so they could enjoy the show at a much more affordable price.

Over 40 families joined us on the 2[nd of] January, and you could feel the excitement as they walked up to the theatre entrance to pick up their tickets. You could see the raised cheekbones peeking over the top of the facemasks which hinted at the beaming smiles and Cheshire cat grins hidden beneath.

We are very pleased to report that the noise levels our families created by laughing, cheering the heroes, booing the villains, and singing along with the cast was still extremely loud. The grown-ups really enjoy the opportunity to forget the world going on outside for a couple of hours and embrace the chaos that the pantomime brings.

The atmosphere in the theatre was electric and the performers were (once again) amazing, enthralling the children as they got lost in the moment.

We received a few messages after the pantomime, all wanting to send their thanks to our community partners who continue to support them as well as ESFCA and make this event happen.

Our Visit to Goddards (Abinger Green)

East Sussex Foster Care Association were delighted to receive the amazing opportunity to take part in the Landmark’s Trust 50 for free scheme, where 50 of The Landmark Trusts venues are offered free to charities and community groups. The venue chosen was the very stately Goddards set in the countryside in Abinger green, hidden in the Surrey Hills.

The date was set for the weekend of 11[th] March- 14[th] March and ESFCA Contacted the nominated the children and busily set about preparing for a magical weekend (with no access to TV or the internet-it would certainly be an adventure).

Early Friday evening Susanne (ESFCA Chair), Ann (ESFCA founder trustee) and Anja (ESFCA trustee) arrived at Goddards bringing Ruby, Hannah, Tyler, Freya, Neyaz & Willow (the dog) to enjoy a wonderful weekend away.

Upon arrival the house was explored, and bedrooms were claimed. Once everybody’s luggage was put away the children set their own ground rules for the weekend (guided by the adults) and a decision was made (what was dinner going to be?) Once the Shepherd’s pie was made and had started to bake in the oven the important art of hide and seek began.

On Saturday morning everybody was up before 9:00am and after a continental breakfast, ready to explore the woods around Abinger village. It was hard to decide who enjoyed the walk more, as the children loved to investigate the paths through the woods and found muddy puddles to jump over (or in) or Willow who enjoyed have the attention of 5 children (as well as the muddy puddles). One thing was certain, everybody enjoyed discovering the first signs of spring as Daffodils were found in and around the gardens of Goddards.

On the return to the house some of the party popped to the shops to stock up on supplies for the rest of the weekend and especially the banquet set for Saturday night. The remaining children baked Fairy cakes and made a start on the activity books supplied by “The landmark Trust”. The workbooks were fantastic, and the children enjoyed answering the questions and completing the tasks set.

After lunch the children felt they were not dressed correctly for such a stately building, and everybody dressed up in a more regal style.

Everybody was surprised when they heard a knock on the front door and waiting to come in was Dame Jacqueline Wilson (ESFCA Patron) who had popped by to join the children for the afternoon and join in the fun.

Jacqueline joined in with the dressing up, helped the children with their baking (by licking the bowl) and gave everybody a signed copy of her book “the sleep over” as an amazing keepsake of the weekend.

Everybody then divided into two groups and started a Skittle competition; the adults joined the children in the competition and had a very noisy time as the wooden bowling balls clattered down the alley towards the skittles.

Some of the children used a recipe for treacle tart (found in the activity workbook) and started to bake while afternoon tea was prepared and enjoyed by everyone.

After the excitement of Saturday afternoon, the children continued into the early evening with more hide & seek and then prepared for the evening dinner. Goddards dining room and grand dining table was the ideal setting for a banquet fit for King’s & Queen’s and as everybody was dressed as royalty it was the perfect match.

Everybody played their part, Susanne became the “Governess”, Ann became “Lady Ann” and Anja became “Countess Anja”. The children remained in character (as they had all afternoon) and the evening festivity began.

Sunday morning came around quickly, and everybody was up (a little bit later) by 10:00am, breakfast was homemade pancakes and fresh fruit, and then another adventure was started as Willow led the way on a walk through the woods. Muddy puddles were found, and the garden explored, and rumours of a lone dinosaur started to circulate.

Once Willow had worn the children out it was time to take things a little bit slower and the activity workbooks kept everybody busy. The children that hadn’t made a treacle tart were given the opportunity along with the chance of making cookies.

No-one took the rumours of a lone dinosaur seriously, so it was a complete surprise when on Sunday afternoon the peace was shattered as a lone T-rex was seen wandering through the garden. Willow came to the rescue and chased the dinosaur through the garden followed by a few brave children, however their plan backfired when the T-rex decided to join everybody inside the house!

It turns out that a big dinosaur is terrible at hide & seek and was in fact Nigel (ESFCA-admin) in disguise. Nigel had known everyone would be dressing up from the past but took it to far as he turned up as a tyrannosaur (too far back in time).

Sunday afternoon rolled into Sunday evening where a traditional roast dinner was prepared and everybody sat around the dining table sharing tales about the weekend, the adventures, the best hiding places and who was best at skittles.

After the dinner, bags started to get packed, belongings were gathered, and the Activity books were completed. Monday morning came around too soon and after breakfast the cars were packed, and Goddards played its last game of hide & seek of the weekend as everybody searched every room for items that may have been left behind.

Once everybody was ready to head back home (or school) they all agreed to meet up again soon to have another banquet and re -tell their stories from Goddards.

Backpack Project

Since 2019 our friends at the Department of Works & Pensions (DWP) have created a Christmas event where they donate backpacks full of gifts for children coming into the care system.

The bags are donated not only from the staff of the DWP, but from their families and friends across the country. Bags have been donated from as far as Scotland down to South Wales each containing toiletries, stationery, books, clothes, toys, and a soft cuddly toy.

We distribute the backpacks throughout the county ensuring they are available to all; the family support teams have crates containing backpacks suitable for all age ranges and genders. ESFCA trustees across the county also hold small collections of backpacks to support emergency placements. The remaining backpacks are held at the office where they are distributed to social workers directly upon request.

The Backpacks offer a fantastic opportunity for the children and carers to start their journey together on neutral ground. Exploring the bags together creates a useful diversion for a short time and the shared experience helps build their relationship. They also show the LAC that there are other adults thinking about them and sending a positive message so that they have some possessions of their own at this difficult time.

Financial Report

We continue to receive an annual grant of £20,000 from East Sussex County Council (ESCC) which enables us to employ staff and operate back-office services to support the IO Trustees running the charity.

Furthermore, we continue to receive an annual top up of restricted funds from ESCC for the advocacy fund held by ESFCA to support any foster carer facing an allegation. This fund provides independent support, at a most upsetting and worrying time, for all members of the Fostering family for as long as needed, which in some cases involve a lengthy and complex investigation.

In this financial year our membership was 264 households residing in the county of East Sussex.

Our reserves remain constant and at the same level as last year at £40,000. These reserves are held to provide a safety net for the provision of regular annual events such as holiday activities, PGL weekends, the Christmas party and Pantomime, should we be unsuccessful in receiving donations or grants for these cherished activities to proceed.

Should the Local Authority withdraw its annual grant, these reserves ensure we meet our obligations such as paying staff and associated costs including pension, NI and Tax, plus any outstanding creditors. In tandem, if the charity was wound up or placed into dormancy, we hold reserves to pay redundancy, accounting, audit and HMRC costs.

The association can access our reserve fund immediately should the need arise. We can also use the reserves to fund any larger capital need whilst applying for funding. One area we are researching is provision of storage for our equipment.

Where donations are received and the donor has asked for the money to be utilised on a specific project or a certain group of young people, we will honour that request and mark these funds restricted so they are only used for that purpose.

We continue to hold stock of new suitcases donated from Tripp luggage and other providers. These are available to Social Workers needing to move children in an emergency thus ensuring that their personal belongings are carefully packed and transported with the young person.

The lessening of Covid regulation enabled us to resume many aspects of our work, including fundraising activities. Our team were very creative in organising raffles, quiz nights, Christmas grottoes, marshalling events and collecting donations. This enabled a wide range of activities for Foster families from babies and toddlers to primary and secondary age children, young people who foster, unaccompanied asylum seekers, through care young people aged 16 to 25 and foster parents time out treats.

Lysette Grosvenor

Trustee and Treasurer

East Sussex Foster Care Association

Statement of financial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account) For the year ended 31 March 2022

	Unrestricted	Restricted	2022	2021
	funds	funds	Total	Total
Notes	£	£	£	£
Incoming Resources
Donations	3,446		3.446	2,912
Core funding	20.000		20.000	20.000
Advocacysupport		2.697	2.697	2,920
Apprentice scheme grant				6.000
Fundraising-incBluebell walk	1,588		1.588
PGL		10.430	10.430	9.770
Pantomime	2,329		2,329
CiNyouth		3.883	3.883
Event contributions	1,630		1,630
Interest	4		4	18
Total incoming resources	28,997	17,010	46,007	41,620
Resources expended
Insurance	567		567
Generalrunningexpenses	4,079		4.079	771
Pantomime	3,900		3,900
PGL		13.267	13.267
Through care team	4,796		4.796	109
Eventsandprojects	6,123		6.123	6,992
CiN youth		4.014	4.014
Fundraising	134		134
IntuitiveHorse	480		480	1.440
Advocacy support		1.214	1.214	3,39S
Salaries& pensions	14.108		14.108	13.298
Christmasparty	980		980
Accountant’sfees	1,644		1.644	1.640
Total outgoingresources	36.810	18.495	55,30S	27,64S
Net incoming/(outgoing)resources for
theyear/
Netincome/(expenditure) fortheyear	(7.813)	(1.485)	(9,298)	13.97S
Transfers	(131)	131
Totalfundsbrought forward	80,49S	24.747	105,242	91,267
Total resources	72,551	23.393	95.944	105,242

Message from Susanne

My sincere gratitude goes out to them all including Mark Thornborough (Vice Chair), Lysette Grosvenor (Treasurer), Ann Holder (MBE), Tina Henderson, Ru Petraitis-Williams, Anja Leeves, Sandra Maylam, Ruma, Smith and Christine Phillips. None of what we achieve would be possible without them.

We are extremely privileged to have such a dedicated team of people behind the scenes. A particular thank you must go to our Treasurer, Lysette Grosvenor, who spends so much of her time ensuring that our finances are kept in order. We will always be incredibly grateful to have the support of some amazing individuals whose experience and dedication to the goals of ESFCA do not go unnoticed. A huge thank you goes to our admin Nigel who works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that all that we do runs smoothly and always goes the extra mile for us.

The Bluebell walk was a wonderful way to begin our progression away from lockdown. Despite the limited capacity and closure of the cafe, we still marshalled the walk and received a £900 donation. We are very grateful for the continuous support and kindness of John McCutchen, Arlington Bluebell Walk owner. We look forward to everything running at full capacity in the future and we can continue the success of this generous opportunity.

Yet again, we extend our heartfelt thanks to More radio for their donation of toys. We hope our notion of giving back by sponsoring an award for the children of Sussex awards can display our gratitude for their assistance and extend our community presence.

Our friends the Eastbourne Motorcycle Ride Outs (EBMR) made another generous donation, and we enjoyed supporting the event. More generous funds were also donated to us from Widows and sons, and we are incredibly grateful for their ongoing support EBMR also supported us in our other fundraisers and are always willing to get involved.

Sainsburys continue to be one of our steadfast supporters after being their charity of the year. We maintain a close relationship with them, and they gift us donations such as easter eggs or vouchers.

I also want to recognise the very generous grant of £3,883 awarded to us through the Youth investment fund (administered by Children in Need), This allowed us to buy sports equipment, musical instruments, and a couple of gazebos.

The sports equipment will enhance the PGL residential trips and other activities through the year and you will soon see the Gazebos in use as support for our events as well as fundraising and awareness days. My thanks to Tina Henderson for leading this successful bid.

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“It takes a village to raise a child” doesn’t really mean the village, but the community coming together. When the wider community engages, teaches, creates a healthy environment and acts as role model, it results in children learning important life-lessons, engaging in the community themselves and developing their confidence and self-esteem. This is reflected with our amazing supporters and volunteers who generously donate their time at our events and activities.

	Thank You
Alison Jeffery	Dennis Holder	Vera Gajic
Liz Rugg	Stuart Buchan	Lara Khoury
Kathy Marriott	Penny Smith	Anja St Clair Jones
Teresa Lavelle-Hill	Kevin Williams	Louise Chalmers
Sally Carnie	Roger Maylam	Deborah Miarkowska
Adrian Sewell	Nick Leeves	Alex Berry
Peter Richards	Mason Leeves	Emily Berry
Mandy Lewis	Kim Phillips	Margaret Woolf
Suzie Ives	Bethany Beesley	Janice West
Siobhan Edwards	Maya Beesley	Lauren Hesmer
Samantha Casey	Natalie Paul	Donna Clayton
Stacey Quanstrom	John Darling	Graham Durey
Donna Collins	Lucy Chatterton	Emily Wells
Clare spencer	Julie Tabone	Julie Bell
Tracey Millen	Jo Broocks	Hugh Bell
Sinead Roche	Fiona Emsey	Andrew Gordon
Phil Smith	Patricia Jackson	Jay Ivens
Chelsea Walsh	Liz Pucci	John Charles
Meshelle Carmody	Sam Reilly	George Carpenter
Cllr Bob Bowdler	Kate Lewis	Jacqueline Ridge
Cllr Colin Belsey	Kieran Henderson	Sue Hartley
Cllr Keith Glazier	Mark	Maureen Wells
Paul Beesley	Thornborough	Graham Tuthill
Andrea Thornborough Gary Shirley Peter Henderson	Ella Vuillemey Bobbie Attew Claire Woolf	Everybody at the Kings Centre
And the many other	volunteers that have	helped over the year

Thank you for your continued support, without people like yourself and your colleagues stepping forward and aiding the association, these critical projects would not be able to continue.

Thank You

MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS

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Lewes

Lewes

Eastbourne

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The directors present their report aiid the fiiiancial 5tateineiit5 for ihe year elided 31 March 2022. Structure* governance gnd management The chayity is an iiicorporated a550ciatioii goveriied by its rnen)oraiiduni and article5 of associatioii, together The following persons served as director51tr115tees diii'ing ihe year., Ms S Beesley BA (hoiis)- ChAir Mrs A H D Holdei. MBE Mr M Thoriiboroiigh M5'1' M Henderson M8 L Gr05venor- Treasiirer Mi'5 A Leeves Mrs S Maylaiii Mrs R Petraitis-William5 Ms R Sii)ith Ms A Biichall- l Api'il 202110 2 JanLiary 2022 Ms C Phillips Tr115tees aye appointed at the AGM with there being a miniintim of three and a maximiim of twelve. At the A(iM one Il)ird of tlie trusiees niust sland dowii, often the loiige5t servitig trustees staiid dowi) first, but may choose to stand for re-election. All Inistecs nii15t be nieniber5 of East S1155ex Foster ca Associatioii and nieiiibers cali i)omiiiate tlien)selves for election. Objectives of the chfirily The objectlVe5 of East Sussex Fostei. Care Associatson as set oul in ihe Metnoi?ndiim of Association aiE to proinole all or any charitable PLirpos¢s for tlie beiiefit of tlie ¢omiiiuiiity Inaiiily but iiot excliisiyely withiii the Coiinty of East Siissex aiKI iii pai1ickilar the advancement of the ediication of the piiblic in tnaiieis relating to LoDked Aftei. Childirn. theii. C.aiti-s and theii. Caiers, families by pi'oviding facilities and services in the The A8sociation is to siippoi't East Siissex foster C.arers hiid their faimilies iii tlieii. efforts to achievc tlie best possible oiilcomes for the children in their care by working in parlnership with all appi'opriale staliitory aiid voliiiitary ageticie5. li iiiidertake5 this ia%k by offeriiig a raiige ofeveiit5, advocacy. traii)ing aiid siipport for the both the families and the children they care foi.. Its mernbeiship is comprised of East SIis5ex Local Aiithoi'ity regisiered Foster C.aiers ai)d tlie maiiaging groLlP is fornied by elected TriisleeslDiTectors' from withiii thar niernb¢r5hip. Aetivities, Achievements And p¢rformRnce ESFCA is proud to help diffeieiit gi'oups of youiig people tliat opeiate witliin the care system. Young People Who Foster (YPWFI The8e are the biological and adopted childitn of foster families who shal'e their home hnd i)areiit5 with fosteiEd childi¢i). Tliey niake lots of sacrifices to SLipport looked after childreii, aiid tlieit is rarely a coinplaiiit. Thi5 groiip allow5 them lo have voice k)nd ali opp)rtiinity to share theii. experiences inside a safe envii'onineiil. P&xe 2

Children CAre Couiicil (CICQ This council repirseiilg tlie looked after Children iii foster faniilies, CliildTeii of differeiit ages 51t 01) the couiicil and Iielp provide a voice for ihose thai iiecd it. Through Care TeAIII These are ihe yOilli&T adiilts leavitig the care systeni wlio iieed siipporl gettiiik their starr iii life. Aged beiw'eeii 56-25 the yoiing pcopl¢ are SUPPOTled by a specialist i¢ani of social workci's who also pi'ovide fiiiaHcial, legal and ivellbciiig 511pporl. MAke It Reel project East Siissex Foster Care Associatioii has a Special pot of iiioi)ey in a restricted fund available to support LAC. Th¢ nioii¢y has been dotiatcd froin The Reel Posier Coiiipaiiy aiid ihey would like ihe iiioney to go diirctly to benefil LAC where a small aniount of money could make a real diffei'ence. Lobbying Governmcnt & Loc#1 Authorities Oiii. Tr115tees are actively eiigaged with other organisations in networking. debating, pronioting. and railing the piDfile of Fostei. CaTers iii Last Sussex. We lobby Governtiieiit departimeiils aiid atteiid ai)y m¢elitig5 or debates that enable lis to 5PEak lip foi. oiir iiienibers aiid oiir Looked After C.hildr¢n (LAC}. Independent allegatinn gdvict & support We coiitlllLie 10 receive fiiiids from East SLissex Coiinty Coiii)cil (ESC.Cl as ai) aiiniial top lip wliich is Iield iii a resti'icted fiiiid. This Allegations fiind is iised to bLiy iii independent siipport as IfqLiired to a5SlSt any of oiir metnber foster carerg wlio Inay be 511bject lo ali allegation of coiiceriis aiN)und slalldards of care. Tliese iiivesligalioiis can be coiiiplex and lengthy and ¢aii feel very i501ating 10 a foster family as they arc iinable to disciiss rnaiiy of tlie isslles with others due lo coiifideiitiality. Monthly Fostering Surgerie$ with Heads of DepArtment F.SFCA hold monthly Siii'gei'ies onc evening a month whereby F051er CaTei's can bring to the table a diffiriilt. complex, or i5511e that needs a fa51-Irack I'esoliitioii fi'oni senior iiianagers in C.l)ildreii'g aiid Fostcriiigw Scrvi¢e%. A triisiee will aiiend the iiieeting lo offer siipport to thc I,-osier Carer in presenting their probleiii. This cali really Iielp all pailies lo fiiid a way forward or ali- ¢oiiiplaiiils iii a face to faee aiid profes5ioiial iiiai)iier. AtlJiev¢nienl$ 2021-2022 Book Club- (Started Feb 2021) At the eiid of Febriiary 2021 Idiiring the Covid lockdowii} ESFCA siarted an on-line Book Cliib. The CILib was atteilded by I I cliildreii aiid hosted by Siisaiiiie Beesley (Cliair- ESFCAI. Tlie Books wei'e doiuted by Mtich Ado Books- Prospero piDject. Faster Eggs- 4, April 2022 (Easter brr#kl Fjuriiig tlie Easter holiday sea5011 ESFCA paid fov & doiialed 197 Ea5teT eggs to the Tlirougli c.are Teaiii (the departmei)I looking after yoiii)g adiilt5 leaving the caTe sysleml. The eggs were given to the yoiiiig adiilts liviiig iii siipported lodgiiigs or 01) their OWTI. ESFCA made the doi)atioii from their owii ftinds. VJ¥e J

Diii'ing tlie Easler holiday season ESFCA received a doiiaiion of 50 Easter E)S froni Sai11shiii'y s (Hanipden Park). Tlie loiig-lem comimiinily pai'li)ersliip ivitli 8ai115bLiry's conlii)Iies 10 gixTriv siroiigei., aiid this yeai. 50 childreii linder ihe ESFCA iiiiibrella received chocollc ie treat5. ESFCA Ihaiik5 Saiiisbiirys for ils generoiis donatioii ai)d contiiiued siipport. Bluebell Walk- 28 April 41b Mfiy & 5 MAY Dui'tng ihe spi'ingy of 2021 the covid resli'i¢tion5 Started to I'Elax, which allowed the Ai'lijigtoll Bliiebell Walk to operjte Ithoiigh al a IEdii¢ed level). Aiioiher stroiig comn)Liiiily partner, tlie Arliiigioii Bliiebcll Walk is 01)e of the niost popiilar eveiils of the F.SFCA caleiidai.. Riid it w'as ¥Treat to be back. This ycai. refreshments were iiol made available (diie to tlie liniiied rcslri¢tioiisl, lioivever LSFC.A voliii)teer5 marslialled tlie Bluebell walk foT V151tors and received a £91>0.00 donation. Intuitive Hor5¢- MAY DIiTiiig May ESFCA were asked to siipporl a reqiiesi for a Child to be accepted oiito the liitllltive Horse Project. The projeci involve5 Looked Aftei. Childreii attendiiig 6 sessi0115 iiidividually 10 help the yOLing person, depeiiditig 011 their iieeds, cxplore coiifideiice biiildiiig. emotioiial awaitness, iinpulse coiltrol. biiilding ii'iist iii relationship%. leariiing how to calni Iheniselves. developiiig empathy and overcoming fears. ESFCA ivas very liappy to SLippori this a¢iivsty aiid spoiisoi. Ihe reqLl¢St. EID celebration 121b May ESFCA were oppi'oached by Unaccompanied Asyliim-seekiiig Childreii (UASC) - pai'l of the Thi'oiigh CaiE Teaiii, to help provide a feast to celebrate Eid (Fid is a feast that celebrates the eiid of Rainadaiil. 24 YOLIII adiilis (childTenl atteiided the feast. and it was held IN a local park iii Eastboiii'ne. E8FCA donated £ 100 which eovered the cost of the fol. PCL Day CAmp 211J 4, June 30, . July 4, & 611 August. The lifting of StrIctl011$ allowed us to run 5 day-camps at Ilie PGL Wiiidiiiill Hill activity cenire. Norinally EsfcA woiild I'un 2 residential weekends at PGL a¢tivity ¢entres across the solltli taking 25 children and 10 adults eacli time. As tli¢i'e were still no Tesidenlial b(kIl1g5 allowed Jt the lime of creatitig Il)e event. Il)e deci5ioiI was niade lo create 5 activity d)ys and invite more childreii. Giant swiiig, Zip Wire. Obstacle coiirse & ¢anoeing were oil offeF atid the Childien had a girat Iiiiie. Ovei. 1.30 looked after childreii atleiided the days accompaiiied by over 50 adiilt5 (social woi'ker5 & fosicr careTS) joined them. The ¢ost of all 5 days was paid for frotn the 3-year £30,000 8rant provided by Bites VArm- 30, Jiine Bales farm is the localioii of tlie Arliiigton Bliicbell walk. and froni M8y iiiilil Oclober is also Ihe liome of Bates Gardeii. This gardcii is attaclied to the resideiice of john MGC.iitchaii (who riiiis the Bliiebell Walk), his Wife (Carolyn) wa5 an awai'd-winniiig horlieiiliui'151. and the decision wa5 made to open her gaixicn in her rneirory aiid to raise fiiiids for local liospital. Voliiiileer8 froim ESFCA ran the Tefreshineiils on 30 Jiiiie ai together with a 5niall doiialioD froin Bales fai'iii snade £1 04. All¢gtIonS Review- S .luly After the complete revi5ioiI of the foster carer Allegat10115 siipporl dociinieiit dui'iiig ?020, it was decided to revisit the do¢iimeiit aiid add an addendLini to Ilie iiew dociimei)tatioii. S115anne Beesley (C.haii'. ESFCAI. Tina Hendersoii (Foiiiider tll15tee- LSFC.Al, Adi'ian Sewell Iposteyiiig Service-operatioiis Inai)ager} & Peter Richards {Fostering Service operation5 Maiiagerl.

More RAdio- Child of Sussex Aivards- IS July The 15, July saw the lauiicli of tl)e Moir Radio Cliild Df Su55ex Aivards. EsfcA otice agaiii took the opportiinity to spon50r the Gold Award. More Radio listeners are asked io noniin#le childreii tliat deseive re¢ogiiilioii iii a liosl of categories, the Gold Awai'd allow4 ali extra special 10 be iion)iiiated. bui whose Story doe5 noi fit these existing CAtegories. DL1¢ to covid restrictioiis Ilie Award ceremoiiy was postpoiied iiiitil the 5umnier 2022. Through C#]* TeAm- Go Ape- 4, August The Go ape treetop challciige was the event that boiig7hi over 40 yoiing adiilts tog¢iher for th¢ firsl lirne in over a year. I'lie Throiigli c.are teani orgaiiised the eveiit aiid ESFCA was very happy spoiisor the activity. The Yoiing adiilts ac¢oiiipanied by support staff, took to tlie treeiops above Bedgebiiry national Psneiiii)I whe they engaged witli ea¢h otlier, worked as J team, aiid liad fuii iii ihe PlXKess. Computer donation- 13, August ESFC.A were incredibly grntefiil to receive Six compiiler5 (refiii'bished} from ihe Siis5ex estate ageiit Phillip Maiiii. Tlie doiiatioi) was arrang)ed by Chris lknoriitoii lex- Ireasiirei. ESFCA), who also IEfiirbished the cornpiiters foi. the Eissociation. The conipiiters were doiiated to foster faniilies who needed the extra siipport for home scliooliiig. ESFCA wislies tts thank Phillip Mai)n for their geiierou5 gift aiid to Cliris Thorntoii foi. helping to facilitate the donation. FinanciAI Don8tion- 7 September EsfcA were oiice agaiii overjoyed lo ieceive aiiotlier doiialion fix>in their Coininiii)ity PaTliiei' Sainsbiiry'5 (Eastboiirnel. Thanks to their fiind Taisiiig the Eastboiii'iie Sainsbiirys team dortaied £893.00. Thank yoii again SoApbox Raee- 26 September ESFCA were thrilled lo take pait in ihe inauKuial Soap box race, held 8t tlie base of tl)e Soutlidown's along Kiiig5 Parade. l-hoiigh Jiot racing tliis year, voliiiiteers hclped Inarslial the coiiise and kept Closed roads clear for emergeiicy vehicle5 (if neededl. This activity eai'ned tlie association a donalion of £ l 00.00 IIASC London trip ESFCA was proiid to support the UASC teain and helped send 42 chTldrcii Iyoling adiiltsl & 7 adiilts {supportl to Londoii. I'lie trips, goal was lo alloiv the cliildreii lyouiig adults) io visit the key toiirisl arejs IH0115es of Pai'liaineiit, Buekingha11) Palace, elc.) aiid einbrace the histoiy aiid pageantry of the coiiiilry they have travelled ¢0. The ITIP was filnded by ESbCA and included travel, entry fees, food & driiik. Art Cla5$- 16 October Friend of ESFCA lalld LAdy Soropiiiiijst) la11reen Wells very kindly offered to riin a moiithly art class for our cli11dl). MaiiTeeii is a qlialified arl teachcr aiid consiilt5. for variou% ediicalioi) authorities across tlie coiintry. On Satiirday 16 October we held oiir first clas5 at Pi'int¢rs PlayhoLise {Eastboiirne). who gave LIS a rooni 10 use at a Itduced rate. I l eliildieii alteiided leach payii)g £5.00-pei' class to lielp witli tlie ruiiiiiiig Costs). Art SLipplie5 were provided by ESFCA & Lady Soroptlllll515- Lewes. Beachy HeAd IOK- 24, October Oil Siiiiday 24, October ESFCA Voluiiteers oiice agaiii braved tlie elemeiit5 8nd marslialled tlie faiiioiis Beachy Head Iok race. 13 volLinteer5 took their positi0115 and niade siire all the runners taking paii got back to the finilh safely. Ovci. 453 riiniier5 completed the l'ace aiid ESFCA Irceived a £200.00 doiiatioii fi'om Eastboiii'iie Boi'oiigh Coiineil Eveiits Teani for their SLipporl.

Bnby & Toddler Croup-22" Oetober Friday October saw ESFC.A retiirn to riinningi a baby & toddler groiip, allowing f051er faniilies lookiiig after iiiider 5's ro i)ieel aiid play iii a safe & secuir eiiviroiinient. Over 15 foster familie5 5igiied up 10 jfiiti our groiip. which was fiinded by LSFCA. Willows Son5 Masonic Bikers AssociAlion- 1st Novemb¢r Oiice agaiii. the Widows Solis Masoiiic Bikei-s Association were iiicredibly geiieroiis aiid doiJated £250.00 to help with the cost5 of OLlI- aniiiial paiitoniime trip. Horse Riding Projeet-2' November The beginniiig of Noveniber saw the start of tlie HoTse-Riding Project. CSFC.A iii paTlI)ership with the Polegate Equestriaii Ceiilre. Witli a discoiiiit fvon) Ilie cque511'iai) ceiitre ai)d a subsidy froiii ESFCA. foster fan)ilies were able lo bLiy voiichers for oiily £5.00 a 5e55101) to allow their looked after childreii to take parl iii /? houi. i-iding 5ess10115 at Iheii. own choice thiUghOut the year (2021-20221. Over 41 childirn took part iii the project. RRR- Afttrnoon Tea- 3. NoveTnb¢r Refleci. Recliarge aiid Relax 15 a project that allows foster carers lo choose otie activity aiid ceIve a feiv hokirs respite. Wednesday .3rd saw the fiist event take place as over 20 foster carers attended Ilie afternoon tea held at 14illier5 Garden Centr¢ (Hailshaml. The RRR pi'ojeci is funded by ESFCA and appreciates the SLlPPQrt of HillieT5 ai)d the diSCOLini rhey geiieroiisly gave the associatioii. RRR- Chinese Meal- 9 ' November The secojid eveni of the RRR project was held at tlie Hai)py Dragoii Chiiiese reslaiiraiit (Peveiiscyl Ivhei foster carers enjo}'ed a meal aiid the cotnpany of other carers. Over 34 carers attcndee the eveiit and ESFCA tl)aiiks eveiyoiie al tlie Happy Dragoii aiid for tlie discoui)t tlie}' gave to the a5$0¢18tioii. AGM- IS Noyembei. ESFC.A held the Anniial Genpyal Meeting on Moiiday 15, Novetnbei., the event was attended by trLislees, patroii's, Ineiiibers, aiid n)ai)agci's fTom East S1155¢x cliildrei)'5 service5. Bthwliiig- 26 November I Childreii eiijoyed ali eveiling of bowlii)g 8t tlie Freedoiii Leisure bowliiio laiies114ai15han)). Two laiies were booked, aiid the childreii played two gaiiie5 111 teaiiis. Siiacks and refreshmeiit5 were also oli offei. for Ihe cliildreii & Carers atlcndii)g. ESFCA tlianks eveiyone at Freedom Lei5Ult for tlieir l)ospitabilTty and tlie di5COLiiiI they gave Ilie associatioii. Christmas P#rty- S, December Siiiiday the 5th of Dec saw the reliirii of Ilie ESFC.A Clirislilla8 party after cancelliiig Ihe 2020 party diie 10 Covid. Tliere was a disco and party giaines ihroLighoiit ihe afterNDOli and once agaiii we were.joiiied by the lady 50roptiiiiist5 who gei)erously gave up tlieir iimc aiid doi)aled gsifts for the cliildreii lo gjive Ilieir carers. Father Chyistiiias madc ali early appearan¢e for all the cliildren. This year also saw F.SFCA iiitrodiice sensory l'oom foi. childirii with extra needs to enjo},. The paity was self-fiinded by ISFCA. aiid the roonils were kiIidly doiiated for oiii. Lise by Ille Kiiigs Centre ivlio we are iruly thaiikful for tlieTr loiig-terni and contiiiiied 5llPPOrt. Oyer 70 ¢hildren attended tlii5 Y. s party.

Quiz Night- 8 Deeember ESFCA'S con)n)ui)ity partiiers al tlie Fjerwick Inii lield a Chrislnia5 Qiiiz to raise funds for fuliire ESFCA projects. Six leains took part and raised £81.00 in ejitrance fees wilh a fiirtlieF £117.58 iaised by a raffle diii'iii the quiz. More Rfidio- IO, December MOI'E Radio donaled ovei. 600 toys & gifts to ESFCA fvorn ils annLial Toy doiiatioii appeal {Every yeRr More radio li5teiiers doiiale toys & gifts to be distribkiled over tlie Chrisinia5 period to children & faiiiilie51. SFc.A dislribiited toys & giftE lo cliildren entering the care systein over the Inoiilh of December and beginning of Jaiiuaiy, toys were also distribiited to the cl)ildren of youiig adlilts uiider tl)e care of tlie Tlirougli Cal'e Tealli. St Luke's ChristmAS Fayre- I l Dettmbei. ESFCA wei'e iiiviled lo lake part in the St l*uke's Chyistmas FayFe. and ive rai) a cakes sale & bi'ic-a-brac stall alongside a Sailta's (irotto. Thc eveiil allowed ESFCA to iai8e fiiiids aild aiYareiies5. Over £117.00 wa5 raised at the eveiit. EAstbourbe Motorcycle Rideout (Sta Runl- 121h DeceThber For the fourth year riinning FBMR a ¥roiip of motorcycle enthLlStasis froin across the coiiiity. rode across East Siissex to siippoi'l Local Childi'eii across the coiinty. -rhe ¥i'oup rode iheii. niotoir)'cles from 'l-h¢ Beiwick Inn (after enjoyiiig bacoii rolls & c.offee lo F.astbouriie District Hosptlal. Their doiiaied toys & gifts to the childi'en slaying IH Hospital over the Chrislnias period. They a150 donated 10 ESFCA aiid posed for phDiograp115 Iviih 1i0sPltal siaff & ESFC.A Chair Siisaiiiie Beesley. After this brief slop, tlicy tlieii coiitinued onto Hastings ConqLiest H05Pltal. Sonic were dressed us Saiita Claiis loi. fvlrs Clau5) and elves £385.00. BllckpHtk Don%hlion- December 2021 Diiring the final weeks of DeceiiibeT ESFCA ieceived a donation of drawstring b8¢k pack5 eacli one itidividually filled with gift5 11)olebooks, pei)sl peii¢ils, socks, pyjaiiias, toilelTies, aiid toys) foT cliildrei) ¢omiiig into the ¢are 5ysleiii over th¢ next year. Frieiids froiii Ilie DWP (Department of Works and Pensions), their families & fviends (across the countiy) doiiated ovei. 100 back pack$. PAntomime- 2" JaDuary 2022 The end of 2021 and the beginning of 20?2 saw Covid restri¢tioiis become nioie relaxed. This allowed Paiiloiiiiiiie5 to lakc place across tl)e coiiiilry. F£FCA seeiired over 200 li¢kels foi. Sleepiiig Beauty at il)e Devoiishii-e Park Theatre iii Eastboiii'ne. LSFCA siibsidised tickets for the foster families so they coiild eiijoy the show al 8 Inucli Iiiore atTordable price. RRR- Spfi Day- 20 jAlIAry 2022 Ovei. 19 ESFCA member5 took part in the final offeriiig of the Reflect, Recharg¢, Relax project, which wa5 a spa day lield al the Easiboiiriie Baiitialyiie liealih cliib. Tl)e eveni ivas riiii belwecii 09..30- 24..30. sitting iiicely between the 5¢hool riin. allowiiig all the iiieillbei's taking part to enjoy the day. 'fh¢ fiill iise of the cliib's facilities was Inade availablt, aiid liiiich was also ii)cliided. ESFCA 5poiisored Ilie day and is oiice agaii) thankfiil for the continued 5llPPOrt aiid their commiinity parinership. CorporHtt Pthrent Pllllel- 21. JaouAry 2022 ESFCA Chair (Siisanne Bee51ey) & Treasiirei. (Lysette Grosvenorl presented al the East Skissex Couiity Couiicil- Curporate Parei)liiiu Paiiel. Tlie pir5ei)tatioii described the work ESFC.A ac¢on)plislies oli behalf of 115 meimbers aiid the relatioiiships il lias buili with ils ¢ominLillily parliiers as well as the WOTkiiig relalioi)ship il has developed witli ESC.C.. PRKC 7

Bowliiig- 16 February 2022 14 cli11dli eiijoyed ai) evciiiiig of bowliiig at tlie freedotii Leisure bowlii)g lane5 (Hailslian)). Two laiies were booked. aiid the children played two games Ill tearns. Snacks and refreslirnei)Is were also oil offer for the cliildren & carers atlciidii)g. ESFCA tliaiiks everyoiie at Freedom Leisure for their hospitability aiid ihe discount they gave the associatioii. Children Need Youth Fund- 2" February 2022 Tnistees were successfiil iii a fiii)draisiiig bid witl) Childreii iii Need levelliiig up graiit. The graiit has provided over £2000 foi. sports eqiiipmcnt & oiitside gTJines, £1500 for two gazebos to be iised al eveii15 and for marketing piirpose5 ai)d over £500 foi. IllLisTreal equipmeiit. LandmRrk Trust (GoddArdsF I IIII MArch-14' March ESFCA was succe55fiil iii a iequest wilh 'The Laiidniark ti'ust" aiid ivas granted a weekcnd slay at the 'GDddard'5" hoiise iii the siii'rey Hills. Six childreii UTid three Iriislee5 speiit the weekend eiijoyiiig walks, cookii)k, bakiiig. playing games and dressing lip. 'l-lit highlight of the w¢ekeiid was a visit fyoni ESFCA patron lacqiieliiie Wilsoii wl)o arrived ¢0 joiii ii) IlJe fiin. ESFCA ivoiild like to Iliank 'Tlie Laiidiiiark Triist-' for their very generoiis doiiation. FinaneiAI reVIV We contiiiue lo reccive ali annual grant of £20.000 fiY)m East Sussex County Council (ESCC} whicli eilables us to eniploy staff and operate back office scrvi¢e9 to support the 10 Triistees I'unning the cliarity. FLirilieriMore. we coiitiniie to receive ali aiii)Iial top LIP of iEstri¢ted ft)iid5 froiii ESCC foT the advocacy fiiiid hcld by ESFCA to suppoil aiiy foster carei. facing ali 8llegalioii. This fiiiid provides indepeiideiit Slipport. ai a most Iip5etliiig aiid ivorryiiig tinie, for all m¢11)bers of tl)e F05teriiig faimily for as long as Iieeded. wl)ich cali in soiiie cases iiivolve a lengiliy and coniplex investigalioii. In this fJnan¢ial year oiir membeiship was ?64 hoLiseholds residing in the coiinty of East S115sex. Our reserves reniain constant and at the sanie level as last yeai. at £40,000. These reserves are held to provide a safety net foi. the pi'ovision of regulai. anniial evei)ts siich a5 holiday J¢livities. PGL weekends. the Chi'istnias paity and Paiitoinin)e, shoiild we be iin511ccessfiil in I'eceiviiig doiiations oi. gi'apts foi. these chei'ished activities to pro¢e¢d. Shoiild the Local Aiithority ivithdraw it5 aiiiiual graiit, Iliese reserve5 eiisiire we ineet Olir obligatlolls siich os payinLJ staff and as50¢iaied c05t5 iiicluding pension. NT and Tax. plus any oiitstanding crediiors. In tandeiii. if ¢lie cliai'ity was wouiid up or placcd iiilo doi'n)aiicy. we liold reserves to pay reduiidaiicy, accouiitiiig, audit aiid 14MRC. costs. The a%sociation can acc¢s5 oiir reserve fiiiid iiiiiiiedialely shoiild Ihe iieed 4ri8e. We eaii also Lise the ieserves to fiind atiy largei. ¢apital need whi15t applying foi. fi)ndiiig. One area we are ie5ear¢hiiig is provision of storage for oiir eqiiipin¢iit. Wliere doiiatioiis aTe reccived and tlic doi)or lia5 asked for Ilie nioney io be utilised oli a specif5c project or a ceitaiii gjroui) of youiig people, we will lionoiir that request aiid i)iark 11)ese fui)ds Irslricted so tliey are 01)ly used for ihat pui'pose. I'a¥e 8

We coiitiiiiie to liold siock of iiew siiilcases doiiaied frotii Ti'ipp Iliggage and oiher provideis. Tliese are available io Social Worker5 1)eediiig to move cliildren iii an eniergei)ry t11115 esisL]riiig tl)at Ilieir personal beloiigiiigs are cai-efully packed aiid traiisporled with the yoiiiig person. The lessening of Covid regiilation eiiabled lis to resiime nians, aspects of OLir work, incliiding fiindraising activitie5. Oiir teani were very creaiive iii orgaiiisiiigi raffles. qiii7 nights. C.hri5tinas grottoes, niai'5hJllin8 events and Collectiiig donations. This enabled a wide range of activities for Foster familie5 fi-oiii babies aiid toddlei's lo priinary aiid secoiidary age childTeTI, yoiiiig people who fosteT. liiiacc0ipai11td asyluim seekeis. Ihroiigh Ca yoiiiig people aged 16 to ?5 and foster pareiits tiiiie oiit treats. Please see the activities and achievemeiits report for fLiII list. Ch#brperson'$ Revieiy Dear All. After two years of lockdown and limited human interaction. we have dt last beglln to emergc from what was for ti)any was a very li-yiiig time. Tl)aiiks to our dedicated teaiii aiid its loyal supporters (incliidiiig tlie FSCC), we have begiiii to IEStart our favoiirite eveiit5, For the childreji aiid fainilies in East Siissex. Despite the inany changes and challenge5. we have had to face over this tinie. our COIE volues have iiot cl)anged. Looking back al the most rEcent finaiicial yeai. from Api'il 2021 to March 2022. Ive al'e delighted to say that ftiiids have bcesi stable aiid oiir leani liave I'emained pi'edoniiiiaiitly iiiichaiiged. We did howievei., receivc the extreniely sad news that Anne Biichan. oiic of Dl11' niiicli loved tr1151ees had passed away early iii the New Year. Aiii)e was a real clianipioii for all children r]lh1n f05terii)g fainilies bill liad a paniciilar heart for Childreii wlio foster. She was a valiied nieniber of OLir tean), and her presence will be giEatly missed. My 5iiiceTe gratitude goes Ollt to them all iiicliidiiig Mark ThoriiboroLigh (Vice Chair). Lysette Grosveiior ITIEasiirerl, Anii Holdei. IMBEI. Tiiia Heiidcr50n. Rii Peti"aitis-WilliAms, Atljd Leeve5. Sandra Maylam. Riimh Smith and C.hi'istiiie Phillips. Needless to say. iloiie of what we achieve would be possible without them. We air extremely pi'ivileged to have silch a dedicated leani of people behind tlie scenes. A particiilar thank yoii Tnilst go to oiir Trea511rer. Lysette Grosvenor. who spends so niiKh of her time ensiiring tl)ai oiir fiiiaiicials are kept iii order. We will always be incredibly giattfiil to have tlie support of some amazing individiials whose expei'ience and dedication to tlie goals of F.SFCA do not gjo Linnolsced. A IILige Ihatik yoii goes lo oui. adniiii NigFel who works iirele551y beliiiid the sceiies to eiisure Iliat all that we do iiiiis siiioothly aiid alway5 goes the extra Ixile for LIS. Fiinds 1'h£ Bliiebell walk was actiially a wonderfiil way to begiii oiii. progi'es5ion away from lockdown. Despite the liiniled capaciry aiid c10511re of tlie café, we still iiiarshalled tlie ivalk aiid received a £900 doTlatioii. We air very gTatefiil for the ¢oi)IiJ1110115 siipport and kindness of john fvlcciitchen Ai'lingtoii Bliiebell Walk owiier. We look forwai'd to everyiliiiig I'ui)i)iiig at full capacity- iii tlie fulure aiid we cali coiitii)uc the success of this generous opportiinity. Yet agaiii. we extend oiir heartfelt thaiiks to More radio for their doiialitsii of tOy5. We liope our Iiolioii of giving back by sponsoring award for the chil115 fiinds iveTe also doTiated to LIS forim Widows alid soi)s and li'e are iiicredibly gratefiil for their oiigoing siipport. EBMR also siipporled lis in oiir otlier fundraisers and are alway5 Saiiisbury's ¢oi)linue to be oiie of oiir steadfasi siipporters afteT beiiig their ¢hai'ity of the year. We n)aiJilaiii close relationship with them and they gifi lis ivith doiiat10115 siich a5 easter eggis or vouchers. Page 9

This finaiicial year l)as iiivolved begii)iiiiig OLir eveiits agaiil such as PGL, Cliristiiias party, Janiie's Fariii, the Panlomiine and others. We sooii fell back into the swing of things with the help of oiir adniiH leani to get tliiiigs riiniiiiigT %mootlily. Wt lake in)niense pleasure in beiiig able 10 Wltiiess tlie positive eiiTiclin)eiit experienced by all iiivolved. Oiir PGL trips iv¢re thaiikfiilly ciiabled Ihroiigli oiir graiif from Childreii in Need. PGL ig oiie of oiir nio%t soughi-oftci. events for ¢hildi'eii. We usiially have the facthlities lo take ihree gi'oups of ¢hildreii away R yeai.. This year, diic to re%ii'ict10115 not allowiiig iesideiiiials, we decided lo plai) 5-day Ii'ips to Wiiidniill Hill whicli allowtd LIS to lake 130 childreii lo enjoy the activities Illstead. l ani so giatefiil for the dedicated diio we have iii Tiiia Heiidersoi) aiid Mark Tlioriiboix)iigh, who lakc oli the iiniiieiise task of orgaiiising aiid deliveriiig P(yL and do such an amazingjob. The Chrislnias Party briiigs tDgether OilF coiiilmiinity in the festive seasoii and creal¢S shared iiieimories year upoii year foi. our childreii. The Lady Soix>ptimists kiiidly support tlii5 event, a5 they Iiave for the last 7 years, by facilitaiiiig pre5ei)I w-.i'appiiig with the cliildrei). It is otie of oiir eveiils that 15 enjoyed by all. aiid we are thaiikfLII to the Kingy5 C.enlre foi. pi'oviding the space io do this iindei. Iheii. charily iiiitijtive. In additioii lo this. the Paiitoniiine also provides OLir faniilies with a perfeci opportiiiiity 10 speiid 50nie qiiality lillie together as we were able io give them disctsiinted lickets to enjoy a show alongside other fostering families. The More Radio Child of Sussex Awards 15 an event ESFCA Sponsor. as our way of giving ba¢k to oiir coiiin)uiiity aiid eiirichiiig our partiieisliip. Tlirougli the getierosity of More Radio lisleTiers tlie radio distribiited hiindreds of toys over the years to OLir cause and they are liighly appCIated. As thc ceremony was 5)osiponed this year. it has been nioved 10 2022123 and ive look forwaid to paiticipatin8 in this to present an award to a well-deserving ii)dividiial. After oiir fii'5t fiill year of lii)iited restrictioiis aiid niosi thiiig5 reliiriiii)g to Iiormal, ESFCA hav¢ adapted well and taken things in their stride. Oiir triistees have worked as hard as ever to give oiir families the 511pporl and enjoyiiieiit (hey deserve after siicli tiyiiig couple of yeaTS. We are so thai)kfiil foi. all QiiT SIIPPOTlers wl)o coiitlnLie ro offer their backing so that we cali extei)d thi5 SiiPPOrt lo the deserviiig childreii and families w'ithin our f05tei.ing comiiiunity. Kind RegaTds, Siisaniie Beesley .hairperson of ESFCA P8xc 10

East Sussex Foster Care Association Independenl exRmiTbrr'8 report to ihe trustees on the unaudited finHn¢ial st1£ tement5 of Enst SILS5ex Foster Care Association. report oli the accouiits of East Sussex Foster Care Association for the yeai. elided 31 Mairh 202? Set oiit on pagwes 2 to 17. R¢8peclive Yespon5ibilitie5 of triistee5 independeiit e%4miiier The chai'ily's Iriistee5 Iwlio are al%0 the directors of the comp(Iny for piirp05e5 of coiiipany lawl arc r¢5ponsible for the prepai'atlosl of the a¢coiiiits. The triisiees Colisider that ali aiidil is Iiot Teqiiired for tlii5 year iiiider section 144(21 of the Charitie5 Aci 2011 (the 2011 Act). aiid that an Tl)depelldeJit exaniination Is needed. l am qiialified to Liiidertake tlie exaiminatioii by being a qualified niember of the Iiislilule of Cliarlered Accouiitaiits in Englaiid and Wales. Having salL5fied m}'self that the charity is iiot 511bject to aiidit iind¢r compaiiy law and is eligible for ExaiTrine tlie a¢count5 linder section 145 of ihe 201 l Act To follow the procedures laid dowti iii the geiieral direclioiis givei) by the Charity C.omnii5sioiI under section 145151(b) of the 201 l Act and To state whether particular niatters have coine to illy atteiition Bnsis of indopendeTht ¢x¥Èminer's stAternent My examinJtioii was carried OLIt ii) accoi.dai)ce iillith the General Directioiis giveii by the c.harity Coniii)issioii. An examiiiation iii¢liide5 a review of the accoiiniiiig recoids kept by tlie charity aiid 8 coniparison of the a¢¢oiiiits pre5eiited with those rtcords. It also iiicliides con5ideralioii of aiiy iii)Iisual items or dis¢lo8iire5 in the ¢coiiiils. and seeking explanalioiis from yoii as triistees concernsiig any siich nialtC15. The procediires Iiiiderlaken do not pi'ovide all thc evideiice thai woiild be rcqiiired iii an aiidit and coiiseqiiei)Ily iio opiiiion is given as to whether the accoiints present O'true ai)d fair vi¢w' aiid the reporl iy limited io those matteTS set oiit in the staleiilent below. Independent ¢%SLminei 5 StAtement Iii coiiiicctioii with Iiiy exaiiiiiiatioi), iio iiiatter has coine to iny attentioii.. l. which gives Ine reasonable chiise to believe that in any material respect the requireiiient5.' to keep piN)p)er accounting recoi'd9 in accoi'daiice wilh scclion 386 of the Conipanies A¢t ?006: and to prepai'e accouilts which accord with the accoLiiiliiig records, con)ply with the accoiiiitiiig requireilleiils of section 396 of the Conipanies Act 2006 and witli the methods and principles of the Siateiiient of Recoimillended Practice.. A¢countiiig aiid Repartiiig by Charities liave not been met.. or 2. to wliicli. iii my opinion. attention Should be drawii iii ordey to enable a proper understanding of the accoLllItS to be reaclied. Peter D Hill FCA Oil Beliaifof Domiiiic Hill Associates Limited Archer H0115e Britland Estale Northboiirne Road Ea5tbouriie E#%1 Siissex BN22 8PW P8kie I

EHst Su4sex Foster CAre A550ei#lion Sttement of financi%il activities (incorporating the income and expenditure uccount) For the yexr ended 31 March 2022 Rt$tri¢ttd 2022 Tnl#l 2021 lund5 Notc5 Re5ts11r¢¢% 3,44(? 3.446 20.QOO 2.697 20.000 2.920 6.QOO Adi'ocdc). siipport ApprcDlice schciiie graiil 2.097 1,588 1.5¥8 10.430 2.329 P(iL Paiiiomii 10.430 4.770 2.329 3.883 1,630 1.6iO Ttal inci>ming rcsour¢t5 28.997 17,010 46.007 41.620 He5nUftt$ t%pcndtd 567 4.079 3,9(X) 567 4.079 3.900 4.796 6.121 4.014 114 480 109 6.992 -Ihroiigh care i¢um Eveiils aiid PTojecls CIN yoiiih 4,796 6,123 4.014 134 480 1.440 Adi'ocacy %upporl Salarics & pcii8ions 1.214 14.108 vxo 1,&44 13.298 980 1.644 Ac¢oiinlanls fcLS Tnlal uloI&r r¢50UI'tt$ 1.640 27.(?45 18.495 el inonmingllniitginin%l rtsourct5 for tht VERrl Net irttomcllcrypendilurol tr the vc&r 17.8131 11.4851 19,2981 13.975 'l-ransfcrs Total liiiids broiiglil foriyard 80,495 24.747 105.242 91.267 Ttal rc5ourcei 72,551 23.393 95.V44 105.242 PR%e 12

East Sussex Foster Care A550eifitio Bala¢¢ 8heel A5 131 Mnr¢h 2022 2022 2021 Not Fixed #yg¢t5 Curre* Asse15 Cash al baiik and ITI liaiid Dcbiors & prepayineiiis 97,285 33 106.538 87 97.318 106.625 CredItr%- amounts fallin¥ du¢ within one ycRr 95.944 105.242 Nel A5$ets 95.944 105.242 Funds 72.551 23.393 80.495 24.747 Total Fund5 95.944 105.242 Pagc 13

East Sussex Fostcr Care Association BAIAnce $heet {continiied} Directors statem¢nts required by the Companie5 Act 2006 for the y¢iir ended 31 Marth 2022 In approving Il)ese financial statemeiit5 as trustees of the company we hereby ¢oi)fiYm'. la) that foi. the yeai. slated above the comp3Jiy wa5 entitled to the exemption coiifei'red by section 477 of the Con)paiiies Act 2006 (b) that iio iiotice lias been dcposited at Ilie Itgislered OlCe of the conipaiiy piirsiiatit to se¢lioii 476 of the Conipanies Act 2006 reqLie5ting that an audit be condiicted for the yeai. elided 31 March 2022. (cl thal we acknowledge oiir responsibilities for.. I I l eiisui'ing thai thc company keep5 proper a¢¢oiinting r¢¢ords which comply with Section 380 and 387 of the Coinpanie5 Act ?006. ai)d {2) PlEpariiis fiiiaiicial statenieiils ivhich give a triie aiid faiT view of tlie stale of affair5 of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its prtsfil or Ios5 foi. the year then ended in accordance WTih the reqiiirenieiit5 of sectioii$ 394 aiid 395, aiid which oihei-wise Colmply with the provisioiis of the Conipanies At¢ relating to financial gtatcmeiits, $0 fai. as applicable lo thc compaiiy. These financial staiemciits ale pirpared iii accordance with the pi'ovision5 of Section l A 'Small Entities, of Financial Reportiiig Staiidard 102 'The Reportii)g Staiidard applicable iii the UK aiid Repiibli¢ of Irelaiid- aiid the Companies Act ?006. The fii)ai)csal statenients have been pr¢paiEd iindei. the historical cost conveiition. The ftnaiicial statenients wei'e approved by the board on by.. /2 /09/2oLb and sig ned on it5 behalf S Beeslev Director ChIr of trustees 14

Enst Sussex Foster Care A55QCilltion Notes to fiManci41 statements for the year ended 31 Mxreh 2022 Accounting polities The pi'incipal accountiiig policies ale suminarised below. The accoiinting policies have been applied ¢oiisistently throiighoiit the year aiid the pre¢ediiig year. Basis of Accoujjting The financial sialemeiits are prepared in a¢cordaiice wilh the provi51DI)s of Seclioii l A 'Small Entities, Repiiblic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared linder tlie historical cost coiivenlion. Going coDe¢rn Tlie IrLlStees are of the view thai the charity is a going concern and will conlinlle for the foreseeable In¢oming resource$ All iiicoiiiing r¢soiirces are inclLided ii) the statenient of fii)aiicial activities ivhen the chai'ity 15 eiitirled to the income aiid the arnoiinl can be qiiaiitified with reasoi)able acciii'a¢y. The followii)g specif5C policie5 are applied to particiilar categories of iiiconie.. Voliinlary incoime is received by way of dona110115 aiid giftg aiid is iiicluded in fiill ii) the staten)ei)t of finan¢idl activities when Te¢eivable. The valiie of services pi'ovidcd by voliintecrs lias not beeii Grants aiid iiiconiing resources froni charitable activities 8r¢ recognised iii full iii the slateniei)t of financial actiV5ties in the year in which they air receivable. Income from investments is Trncluded ill the year in which it is receivable. 1.3. Resourtes expended Expenditure is recogni5ed on ali accrual basis as a liability is inciirred. Expenditure iiicludes aiiy VAT. which caiinot bE fully recovered, and 15 pOrted as part of the cxpendiliire to which il relates. Tallgibl¢ fixed Assets depreci#tion LxpEnditkire on iiidividLial item5 of orrice and conipiiter eqiiiplnent costing less Ihan £5.000 is wi'itten 1.5. Fund accounting Unrestricted fiii)ds are available to spend on activities Ihai fiirther ally of the piirp05¢5 of charity. Resiricled fund5 are 5pecifieally for particular areas aiid pi'ojects underlak¢i) by Ilie cliayily. AverAge iJiLmbei' of employees The averagTe nEimber ofeiiiployee5 diiTing the year was l. There are also a niimber of voliinteer siipport workers. P*tte 15

En$t Sussex Foster Care Assoeiition Notes to financixl Statements for the yoAr ended 31 M#rch 2022 Debtors And Prepayments 2022 2021 PAYE deblor 33 87 Prcplc }'FnLnis Acci'Jed iiicome Oi'erpiiid baiik cliarg¢5 87 Credltors: amounts falling due ivithin one y¢ar 2022 2Q21 1.374 1,383 1.374 1.383 Unre51rict¢d funds B*l#nce At l)l_Apr-21 Byl#thte al 31-141ar-12 IncomitL Out¥oing Transfers 76,330 4.165 8.997 211.000 16,412 72,551 13.768) 80.495 28,997 36.810 72,551

East sus.iex Foster Care A55OCllItio Nntes to r)naneiAI statenients for the year ended 31 M%rch 2022 R¢$trÉoted fiinds Balxnce at Ol_,Ipr-21 Ineomtn% Out%ning -I'r#nyfers 31-TAr.22 Advi)cacv siipporl CiN P(il. events 6.605 9.770 6,000 2.372 2.697 8.088 13.267 C).000 2.372 CIN youth 1,883 4.014 24.747 18.495 23.393 Anxlysis of net Assets by funil Rc5tricied funt15 2022 2021 Tol41 fund5 '[tal Currcni asset 73,925 21,193 If)6.62S 72.551 95.944 105.242 Related pArty trAn5ACtion5 There were no related party traiisact10115 Otl)er Ih811 expendituie reimbLirsemeiit made to tr1151Ee5. These payments were siipported by dociiimentary evidejice SLich as receipts, aiid approved for payment by a third party. V#¥e 17