Young People. Hard times. Bright futures.
Stepping in to address the impact of Covid-19 on Children and Young People
## **Annual Report and Accounts**
For the year ended 31[st] March 2021
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Registered charity 1103054
**CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1103054**
## **S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT**
## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021**
**SPYP inspires young people to once again Believe & Achieve!**
## **COHEN ARNOLD**
Chartered Accountants New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road London NW11 0PU
## **S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT**
## **INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021**
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|Charity Information|2|
|Trustees’ Annual Report|3-22|
|Independent Examiners’ Report to the Trustees’|23|
|Statement of Financial Activities|24|
|Statement of Financial Position|25|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|26-33|
## **S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT**
## **CHARITY INFORMATION**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021**
## **The Board of Trustees**
Mrs J Degroen Chair Mrs E Lindner Secretary Mr D Benedikt Treasurer Mrs M Friedman Mrs H Levy Mrs D Scharf Mrs E Feldman Mrs T Landy
## **Correspondence Address**
126 Castlewood Rd London N15 6BE
## **Independent Examiner**
Cohen Arnold Chartered Accountants New Burlington House 1075 Finchley Road LONDON NW11 0PU
## **Bankers**
NatWest Bank Plc 196 Stoke Newington High Street London N16 7GA
## **Charity Consultant**
A5cend Ltd 228 Seely Road Tooting London SW17 9RD
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## **S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021**
S Pinter Youth Project is a local charity that offers engaging and memorable out-of-school activities for disadvantaged children and young people aged 5-16 in Hackney and Haringey, London. A holiday playscheme was opened in 1995 by local parents in response to local need, setting the precedent for a project that continues to be highly user led and inclusive, meanwhile broadening the horizons of its young service users. SPYP has become a household name within the local communities and trusted by the particular age and gender groups targeted, offering a welcoming, safe and happy place
to play, explore, and learn. In 2003 we reconstituted and opened our Lifestyles Clubs during term time. They are geared to teach life skills and develop self-esteem, talents and social skills through girls engaging in arts, crafts, cookery, sports, trips and outings. Activities are fun, challenging and geared to embrace all children and young people regardless of age and ability, including those with special needs and disabilities, who are an integral part of all projects.
## **REFERENCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS**
Legal and administrative information of the charity is shown on the page 2 of the Financial Statements and forms part of this report.
## **THE TRUSTEES**
The Trust Deed requires that the number of trustees shall not be less than three or more than fifteen. The power to appoint new trustees is vested in the existing trustees. New trustees are recruited on the basis of their competence, specialist skills, and those who are able to promote the objectives of the Charity. New trustees are appointed by a resolution of the Trustees, which is recorded in the minutes and signed by the new trustee. New trustees are inducted into the workings of the Charity by the current Trustees.
None of the Trustees have any beneficial interest in the Charity. 22
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
The S Pinter Youth Project is a Registered Charity (No. 1103054) and is constituted and governed by its Trust Deed dated January 2003.
The Charity’s objectives, powers and other constitutional matters are set out in its Articles and Memorandum of Association and provide for the charitable purposes.
The Charity is governed by a board which is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organisation and for establishing policy. The trustees meet monthly (including an AGM) and the committee’s composition is such as to ensure an appropriate balance of experience relevant to the operations of the charity, and to discuss progress of the aims of the charity, financial matters, approving proposals and discussing forward strategy.
The financial results of the Charity’s activities for the year ended 31st March 2021 are fully reflected in the attached Financial Statements together with the Notes thereon.
Day to day management of activities is the responsibility of the director and manager, supported by a team of core staff, 60 sessional and part time employees and 80 youth volunteers, deliver the services.
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## **MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE S PINTER YOUTH PROJECT**
It has been a difficult year however I am pleased to say that S Pinter Youth Project has continued to adapt, diversify, and grow stronger during the Covid-19 pandemic despite the challenges faced. Multiple lockdowns, social isolation, sickness, furloughed staff and closed programmes is not something that any of us wanted, however, it’s crucial that we all play our part, support one another, and help take the pressure off the NHS. In view of this, I wanted to update you on what S Pinter Youth Project has done in 2020/21 in the fight against Covid-19.
We are incredibly proud to announce that as part of SPYP’s goal to support CAYP at all times, the S Pinter Youth Project was on the ground responding to crisis triggered by Covid-19.
**S Pinter Youth Project was founded on the belief that every child deserves a better future.** We have a bold ambition: a world in which all children thrive, have the chance to learn, develop and progress, and have better life opportunities.
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused untold damage to children’s health, wellbeing and education. But significant societal disruption can also offer an opportunity to come together and reshape the future for children. 2020 was a year like no other. The Covid-19 pandemic took a terrible toll on the lives of people around the world, and the ripple effects disrupted health systems, forced schools into lockdowns and triggered economic recessions. Children are carrying some of the deepest scars.
Reports from our programmes tell a story of rising child poverty, worsening physical wellbeing and increased stress on child health systems. One school after another documented the devastating effects of school closures on children lacking any learning support. Here in the UK, the pandemic has left more children in poverty and more parents struggling to provide physical and emotional support. Already extreme inequalities in education have widened.
In June ’20, 600 Activity Packs were delivered to beneficiaries. In July ’20 1,000 holiday rucksacks filled with holiday fun, hours of constructive activities, physical fitness programmes, games and puzzles giving children and young people a real holiday experience and hours of family quality time. We also worked with local schools to establish literacy and numeracy learning opportunities for the children. In September ’20 S Pinter restarted operating according to government guidelines aiming to make children’s lives as normal as possible. During the Winter Holidays families most in need received Parties in a box delivered to their homes. Throughout these difficult months members of the Heart 2 Heart Programme received gifts, food and activity packs, letters etc to provide much needed support. From September ’20, S Pinter launched the buddy project pairing 90 young people with 90 elderly buddies, providing connection, support and care, improving emotional wellbeing of both parties.
## **OUR ORGANISATION**
Covid-19 severely disrupted our plans for the year. Many of our staff were furloughed. Our programmes were closed for significant periods and events were cancelled, which affected our fundraising. Lockdown meant that most of our staff had to transition to working from home.
Despite everything, we were able to achieve some extraordinary results – many of which are documented in this report. For that I want to pay tribute to the professionalism, commitment and resolve of our extraordinary people. They went way beyond the call of duty.
Our fundraising and financials surpassed expectations, not least thanks to the Government support and to the flexibility of funders such as Young Hackney, Hackney Community Partnership and Reaching
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Communities. Our smooth transition to home working owed much to an enormous amount of hard work and support from staff and volunteers across the organisation.
As ever, we were able to draw on the energy, enthusiasm and backing of our supporters, volunteers and partners. We are privileged to be able to do so.
## **LOOKING FORWARD**
We’re now preparing to tackle the crisis facing so many children across the communities. The aftershocks of Covid-19, conflict and climate change are magnifying old inequalities linked to wealth, gender and other markers of disadvantage, and creating new fault lines within and between communities.
That must not happen on our watch.
Today, that ambition may seem out of reach. But in these moments, I find inspiration in these words of our Manager Mrs Dolly Scharf: “Our goal is to support all children and young people at all times. Covid-19 has not changed our goal, only expanded our mission. We will endeavour to do our maximum to give every child better opportunities in life.”
I do hope you enjoy reading our report and I would like to thank you for joining us in our vital, lifesaving work.
I am delighted that the SPYP was able to work so productively in 2020/21 and I hope that as envisaged, our work will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the children and young people that we work with.
Mrs Hannah Israel Director
## **REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES, PERFORMANCE & ACHIEVMENTS**
The charity provided out of school hours activities for 3,000 financially deprived, socially isolated and at-risk children and young people, and those most affected by Covid-19, primarily from the Minority Ethnic communities in the London Boroughs of Hackney, Haringey and Barnet. Children and young people with moderate to severe physical, emotional or mental disabilities and/or special needs were fully integrated into all programmes. Children with a parent / sibling with cancer / terminal illness were offered special programmes and a strong support system.
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## **Headlines**
- Magic Moments After School Club and Holiday Playschemes continued to be well managed, supportive of its staff and volunteers, and involved in productive partnership work within its locality.
- This year was dominated by Covid-19, and SPYP demonstrated strong community leadership by adapting quickly and responding effectively to the challenges faced by service users and families. Though the after-school club and holiday playschemes couldn’t run for over five months, and several key courses and Easter and Summer Playschemes were cancelled, SPYP offered alternative provision and updated activities to be Covid-19-ready once CYP could return. The annual outcome indicators were largely met, despite the pandemic.
- An incredible 1,600 activity packs were distributed to the homes of families with children over Spring and Summer 2020. These bags made a huge difference to home lives, and brought physical and emotional wellbeing outcomes, and opportunities for creativity and learning for the majority of recipients.
- 25 families (104 CYP) experiencing hardship due to illness or bereavement benefitted from extra packages of home support activities as part of a new ‘Heart 2 Heart’ project.
- 90 YP and elderly people or couples benefitted from being part of the Intergenerational Project in which YP wrote and sent gifts to isolated elderly ‘buddies’ in care homes. Anecdotal feedback suggests these projects were much needed and highly successful Covid-19 responses.
- 205 YP aged 7-11 from 15 different sects, 39% of whom were learning disabled or disabled, self-selected a broad and stimulating range of high quality, engaging, physical and creative after-school activities during the first and final terms of 2020, as well as Jan – March 2021. 51% users self-referred, with the rest referred by local organizations, schools or invited personally.
- 320 CAYP aged 5-16 years from 15 different sects, 34% of whom were learning disabled or disabled, benefitted from a Winter Holiday Playscheme engaging in a range of high quality, engaging, physical and creative after-school activities during Winter 2020. This was run in small school bubbles with higher hygiene measures in place and a Covid-19 systematic programme according to government guidelines. This includes 50 youth volunteers who were involved in the design, plan and running of the programme.
- SPYP continued to listen and respond to the needs and choices of service users with regards service delivery, course content and resources. The majority of service users reported feeling empowered to secure the resources they need to bring about positive change in their lives by taking part in Shoshanim’s projects.
- Taking part in regular physical activities and the Healthy Lifestyles Club at Magic Moments, plus using the activity packs which included aerobics and fitness and fun sessions on a CD, ensured physical health, fitness and emotional wellbeing improvements were achieved the majority of CYP.
- All young service users experienced isolation to some degree during lockdown, and all reported improvements to their emotional wellbeing upon returning to Magic Moments in the Autumn.
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- Due to the reduced course calendar and smaller groups, CYP were unable to mix as freely as usual. However, despite Covid-19 restrictions and the wide diversity amongst service users, all reported enjoying getting on better with CYP of mixed backgrounds and abilities as a result of attending.
- Despite being off school and in lockdown for part of the year, taking part in creative and physical activities both at home and at Magic Moments and Holiday Playschemes, as well as Healthy Lifestyles sessions, meant that all the CAYP continued to gain in confidence, learn new things and develop new skills this year.
- SPYP has researched the need and gaps that have arisen for CYP and families as a result of Covid-19 - due to missing school etc - and explored with service users what services are needed to support them during the post-Covid period, in order to shape how provision can continue and evolve in the upcoming year.
## **The need prior to Covid-19**
Our users attend underfunded community schools that offer few extracurricular activities and cannot enjoy mainstream activities (eg, public swimming baths) due to cultural sensitivities. There are few safe outdoor public green spaces and playgrounds locally, further limiting our users’ physical activity rates (“stranger danger”, heavy traffic in a dense urban area and lack of open spaces make playing outdoors very difficult). At present, 33% of our users have special needs/disabilities (eg, Down’s syndrome, Asperger’s, autism, learning disabled), who are further disadvantaged. Projects cater primarily but not exclusively for the OJ community and is sensitive to their specific cultural needs. Their communities are heterogeneous: there are many sects from countries including Israel, Morocco, Russia, Yemen and Ukraine. These groups traditionally stick to their own, splintering community cohesion. English is the second language for 35% of participants.
All local CYP, but particularly those with moderate to severe disabilities, lack opportunities to exercise, learn new skills and befriend peers. There are very few inclusive services where disabled and non-disabled children can interact. In an overcrowded, deprived environment, children desperately need physical and mental space, tailored academic support and fun, engaging activities to thrive.
## **The current need researched in June 2021**
- The Covid-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the majority of service users and their families – the closure of schools and services in particular having a huge impact on education and learning, social connection and family wellbeing.
- A fifth of service users and over a third of parents/carers reported bereavement within their family due to Covid-19. Around three quarters of service users had experienced Covid-19 illness within their family, and around two thirds of parents had had the illness.
- Though some CYP reported having fun at home with their siblings, over 80% reported loneliness due to social distancing from relatives and friends. Low levels of digital connectivity within this community due exacerbated social disconnection, disrupted learning and boredom for many CYP during the lockdowns.
- Over 80% of service users experienced difficulties in focusing on schoolwork during the pandemic, with over 50% reporting this to be a significant issue. Though some CYP enjoyed learning by phone, others struggled to engage with the teleconference line. The high turnover of substitute teachers when back in school added to the inconsistency, and the majority of CYP and their parents remain concerned about CYP having dropped behind in their learning.
- The impact of social disconnection, loss, illness, anxiety and educational disruption has taken a significant toll on at least half of service users’ emotional wellbeing and mental health.
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- Despite many families becoming closer during the pandemic, at least half of families struggled with strained relationships and stress due to occupying overcrowded spaces together during lockdown, and having lost the usual structures and routines of life.
- Many service users also experienced deteriorated physical health and fitness, with a quarter unable to do much exercise during the lockdowns.
- Service users with SEND have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic – in particular due to the disruption to both routines and services; for example most families lost all their usual support and respite. This escalated issues and impacted mental health and wellbeing, physical health and fitness and educational and skills development, as well as negatively affected parental wellbeing and family relationships.
- Around two thirds of parents are emerging from the pandemic with diminished mental health and emotional wellbeing. Around a third of families are also experiencing severe/chronic illness (other than Covid-19) within the family, and around half of families have been compromised financially by the pandemic.
- SPYP adapted swiftly and creatively to the pandemic, providing a lifeline to service users and their families with well thought out activity packs for CYP during lockdown. Over 90% of service users and all parent respondents had very high opinions of SPYP’s overall response and the activity packs in particular.
- The ‘Heart 2 Heart’ project targeted some of the most disadvantaged and challenged families with extra resources and a vital sense of support and connection during times of crisis – all users of this service gave very high feedback.
- SPYP’s excellent Intergenerational Project met some of the need amongst both CYP and the huge number of isolated older people within the community.
- SPYP provides a vital service for families within this community – for many providing the only after-school activities suitable for their girls, as well as incredibly important subsidised support for those CYP and families most in need. Many stakeholders described the devastation that would ensue for families if this service was unable to continue to run.
- Local stakeholders described huge gaps in mental and emotional support services locally, correlating with the huge need that has emerged amongst CYP and family members due to the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns.
## **Additional outcomes from the Covid-19 pandemic**
Parents/carers and stakeholders reported the following difficulties arising at home due to the pandemic and lockdown:
- Financial struggles;
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- Physical illness within families;
- Mental illness within families;
- Anxiety amongst adults;
- Stress at home, particularly if many family members are inhabiting small or overcrowded spaces;
- Boredom and frustration amongst CYP;
- Fighting and arguments between siblings;
- Increased pressure in already struggling or unsafe households.
## **1. Respite for families during lockdown**
- 100% of 42 parents/carers said that family life at home has improved as a result of their child attending Shoshanim (SPYP) in December 2020 surveys.
- 100% of 120 girls reported having more fun together at home than before, due to receiving summer activity packs.
- 100% said their siblings joined in with the activities.
“I organised the packing of the activity and summer packs. In there was a wide variety of special activities that reminded the young people that we are still there for them and supplied them with many hours of fun.” Youth Worker SPYP, February survey 2021.
As we have read in earlier sections, the activity packs provided a hugely welcome break to parents, offered opportunities for physical activity, learning and creativity to CYP, and reduced arguments, boredom and frustration at home amongst CYP by occupying and entertaining them.
“Just a few words to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the work you do. So much planning, organising and efforts…. The packs were so appreciated, full of beautiful hours of entertainment! These weeks at home would never have been the same. We are forever grateful for it all!” Parent, Summer 2020.
“This was greatest surprise!!!!!!! My kids are so happy, shielding as my husband is post-chemotherapy and vulnerable.” CLM Mom of 7.
“Thank you for scraping away our negative thoughts and creating a masterpiece of our days and helping us search for meaning in these troubling times, and after all bagging it up so beautifully! Thank you very much.” SN, letter of thanks 2020.
“My Sara is absolutely high with the hand delivered packed activity bag! The entire family got busy with it; you have no idea what joy it brought to our home.” FH mom of 6 kids, feedback 2020.
Packs supported families of younger CYP to play, move and be creative together, and were also observed to provide CYP with a sense of care, security and connection with the club and other CYP.
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“Children felt cared for, even when the world was locked down. They still felt a connection because of the fantastic packs that they got. It made them feel less alone. The CD was a tangible human connection for them, giving them support, especially the stories which were so comforting and encouraging.” Creative Skills Instructor SPYP, survey February 2021
“My girls are so touched, happy and excited we can truly feel the love and warmth you have put into these packs. Thank you.” GB, Mum of 5 children.
## **2. Particular support and relief for the most vulnerable and bereaved families**
“The vulnerable service users have been supported during these difficult times in all ways possible by SPYP. This has helped to maintain their mental wellbeing, and reduce the anxiety and fears which have been all too prevalent in these difficult times.” Development Officer, The Interlink Foundation, January 2021.
SPYP quickly understood that some families in the community would face particular emotional, practical, financial and health challenges during the pandemic, as well as isolation. As well as families with members who became ill with Covid-19, these included:
- Families with members with existing life threatening or chronic illness;
- Families with a member experiencing mental illness;
- Families who had experienced bereavement.
The ‘Heart 2 Heart’ project was designed to offer support to these families, in the form of specifically designed food, activity packs, parties in a box and gift parcels. Surveys with parents/carers, letters from families and anecdotal feedback indicated that these packages provided a vital lifeline during difficult times:
“With my husband so sick the activities and gift were an absolute lifesaver.” RR.
“The sun has begun to shine again for my kids. Just hearing about Shoshanim put them on a high; and you have covered next week’s programme! My kids are thrilled!” Mrs H, Mother of 7 kids in bereavement, lost her father who lived with her.
“The activity bag meant so much to all of us and warmed our hearts during this difficult time.” LL, 12-year-old girl with sister with chronic illness, phone call 2020.
“Thank you, thank you: my kids are delighted with the packs, thanks for making them so happy. It will keep them occupied for hours.” EP, parent with cancer, 2020
“Thank you so so much for the beautiful packs of crafts you sent! It was really special of you to think of all the kids - it couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s been very hard for the kids and they have had a really bad couple of weeks trying to cope with everything.” AD, husband recently diagnosed with cancer, 2020.
Working with smaller groups in Autumn/Winter enabled SPYP staff to keep a closer eye on the most vulnerable CYP to make sure they were coping and provide extra support as needed.
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100% programme partner organizations agreed that SPYP activities are inclusive to the most vulnerable members of the community in January 2021 surveys.
## **3. Helping maintain connections between older and younger members of the community**
## **The Intergenerational Project**
90 young people were matched with elderly buddies – individuals and couples living in care homes in the community, who of course were experiencing isolation from families and loved ones due to the pandemic. They crafted gifts, for example key rings, and wrote letters, all of which were sent to their buddies. The CYP were observed to be very excited and motivated to create and give to others, which helped them gain self-esteem and lifted their own spirits.
“The kids’ excitement to give was moving. They worked on the crafts for their elderly buddies with such love and care. So did we staff. It was a group project that filled everyone with positivity.” Youth Worker, survey February 2021.
“I'm a mum of kids too and found my children benefited greatly from the Intergenerational project, giving to those less fortunate to them, made them realise that they were lucky to be alive and healthy. It gave them a good feeling to be able to help those less fortunate to them.” Teacher/parent, survey February 2021.
YP received positive and grateful feedback from elderly buddies, and care home managers wrote letters of thanks and acknowledgement that the gifts and letters had eased the loneliness experienced by many elders during the pandemic.
‘’Dear R, I thank you for having me in mind and for your well wishes and beautiful art & craft. This will also do good as a greeting for a new year card - the old symbol of a bird delivering a good year wishes. It will definitely put me in a good smiling mood - thank you again Mrs B’’
“There is such a happy atmosphere in the Home on the day your letters arrive. It is such a nice feeling for them to get some outside correspondence, especially as it has been such a hard time here with no outsiders being allowed in.” Manager of Social Affairs, The Irene Balint Centre Care Home, letter November 2020.
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## **Samples of stuff young people prepared for their elderly pals.**
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Dear Reizy תחי
Wow this time you really amazed me this
plaque is beautiful I already put it on my
door the photo is a bit dark cuz I made it
at night pl send me a sticker from
Shoshanim so I can stick it on the wood
for every one to see that it's not just from
the shop but real hard work from both you
and the orgenisation well appreciated
Mrs M Berkowic
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## **Other learning and achievements**
- “I think this is a great service, very well run and very important.” Partner survey, 2021
“Thank you so much for the most amazing club, my daughters were so happy, loved every minute of it and came home so full of it.” Parent survey December 2021
- 100% parents strongly agreed that the Lifestyle Club & Holiday Playschemes were well-managed and delivered programme.
- 100% programme partner organization and staff respondents agreed that SPYP is professionally run and managed and all wanted to continue to work together in the future.
“I very much enjoy working here and I see constant improvement whilst working here as the management are always researching, enquiring and trying to improve.” Youth Worker SPYP, survey February 2021
- All staff described working relationships with partner organizations as excellent.
- 100% of staff respondents agreed that leadership during the Covid-19 crisis was excellent, and all said that procedures designed to ensure both staff and service user safety during the pandemic were excellent. All staff also described emotional support for staff during the pandemic as excellent.
Staff worked hard to maintain normality and a strong sense of connection and support for all CYP via bubble activities and activity packs.
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- 100% programme partner organizations and all parents agreed that SPYP adapted quickly and effectively to offer alternative provision during the pandemic. 100% parents/carers agreed that the Club is an essential resource for children during the crisis.
“Despite difficult times, Shoshanim is always up for the challenge - making it work in the most positive way and keeping the children’s lives as normal as possible.” Youth Worker, survey February 2021.
- Monitoring and evaluation continued being excellent, with all CAYP invited to give feedback in relation to their experience of courses and lockdown activity packs, and the impact of the programme for their wellbeing at the end of the year.
“S Pinter are an absolute pleasure to work with. Their reporting and monitoring are good quality and always delivered on time. They are a respected community organisation with deep reach into young people and their much-needed provision is extremely popular. They are always aiming to do more and better.” Partnerships Manager, The Interlink Foundation, January 2021
## **Challenges in 20/21:**
The main challenges were, as was to be expected in the circumstances of the pandemic, responding quickly to changing restrictions and guidelines, and keeping service users and staff healthy and safe. Some courses did not run during lockdown – for example SATs and Transition courses.
Due to the high numbers of participants, plus high levels of need amongst the most vulnerable, Shoshanim was already pushed in terms of capacity, so working in small groups really pushed delivery staff to their limits this year.
“It was a struggle working during Covid-19 in bubble groups during the Autumn term. Children had to be reminded to wash hands before and after eating refreshments, not to touch one another and keep social distancing when possible. We aimed to create a positive, stress free environment but it was extra stressful for the staff.” Staff survey, 2021
“It has been a very difficult time for young people, including over 10,000 children and young people from the Charedi community. Most have been isolated from their peers and disconnected from their usual social activities and support systems. It's a tough time for young people across Hackney...” Local stakeholder, survey 2021
## **1. Bereavement and loss**
Bereavement has touched many families in this community during the pandemic. “Other challenges we faced was emotional struggle that children had to cope with fear, hearing deaths and sad news on a daily basis.” Local stakeholder, survey 2021.
## **2. CYP’s mental health and emotional wellbeing**
“It was hard to be stuck at home.” Service user, survey June 2021.
“Being home with lack of structure has had a negative impact on their mental health and wellbeing.” Parent survey, June 2021
“There has been an increase in depression and anxiety amongst young people and some do not want to go to school.” Staff member, survey June 2021.
“It’s been a challenging time and my daughter is very sensitive, has anxieties and worries, and nightmares.” Parent survey, June 2021.
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“One of my children was overweight but now has become obese. She is struggling with emotional and social issues. So are 2 of the boys - teenagers.” Parent survey, June 2021.
“We have immense pressure as we have to respond to issues such as declining mental health as well as the negative consequences of social isolation. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on many of the young people we heard from – some told us that they are deeply anxious, are having panic attacks, or are losing motivation and hope for the future. We know that some young people will be dealing with multiple pressures, especially those who have been bereaved or experienced other trauma during this time. All this a major effect on their learning.” SENCo, survey June 2021.
“During lockdown our school was closed and many students were stuck indoors at home in cramped conditions with young siblings and parents too busy juggling difficult circumstances to see to their needs.” Local stakeholder, survey June 2021.
## **3. Isolation and low levels of digital connection**
“The majority of households are not digitally connected, and very few children and young people have connected to their peers and their classrooms online during lockdown. During normal times, most people in this community limit their online use to their workplace, which is a belief-based choice. It has meant that when lockdown arrived, normal assumptions about how young people stay connected have not held true. While a lot of learning and connection has happened over the telephone, this is much more challenging, and most Charedi young people have not been occupied online.” Local stakeholder, survey June 2021. “I didn’t see my friends.” Service user, June 2021 survey.
“Lack of social interaction for the kids has caused issues.” Parent, June 2021.
“My children had been stuck at home, bored, lonely and frustrated whilst I had to be in hospital with my toddler.” Parent survey, June 2021.
## **4. Barriers to learning / disrupted education**
Clearly a significant issue amongst YP and their families, and local education service providers. Rushing for the SATS came out as a challenge for many respondents. Others disliked the number of temporary teachers they had during the pandemic. Service user survey feedback included:
“I didn’t learn properly – I didn’t concentrate.”
“It was hard to listen to the lesson because we weren’t in school.”
“It made me not want to learn.”
“I couldn’t learn properly – I was never in the mood.”
“This year we had to catch up on a lot of things before the SATS.”
“We really missed a lot of learning for our SATS.”
“I was behind when I came back to school.”
“I felt I lost out and became behind.”
“I came back to school hardly knowing anything and SATS were much harder.”
“It worries me most that children missed a lot of school learning during Covid-19. They have not learnt as much as they have in past years. Children are also less focussed on school work because there is a lot more going on in the world and their own families that may be occupying their minds.” Staff member SPYP, survey June 2021
“The weaker YP are struggling now at school from the long disruption.” Staff member SPYP, survey June 2021
“Many children fell behind in academic studies and emotionally it affected them as well and therefore their needs are so vast in academic and emotional. I am most worried about the core subjects that may affect them in the future.” Headteacher, survey June 2021
“My children have missed a lot of PROPER education. Once they returned to school, their spelling, maths etc wasn’t the same as it used to be.” Parent, survey June 2021
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“Children could not progress with school work as well as they should have.” Parent survey, June 2021 “What worries me most is that the lack of consistency should not make them fall behind.” Parent survey, June 2021
“I see how children are less eager to learn in school after being out of the school setting during lockdown, and I am concerned that this might continue and only get more of an issue.” Volunteer, survey June 2021 “Our students couldn't gain as much education as in the past. They were not able to gain from educational trips and lectures, which plays a vital role in the future of our community.” Local stakeholder, survey June 2021
## **5. Physical health issues - CYP**
- 49% of parents/carers agreed their children’s health/fitness has deteriorated during lockdown.
- Nearly a quarter (23%) of service user respondents reported being unable to do much exercise during lockdown.
- 78% of staff/volunteer respondents had observed negative impacts for children’s physical health and fitness.
- 80% of local stakeholders had observed CYP’s physical health and fitness to have deteriorated during the pandemic.
“The aerobics and fitness songs on the Summer CD greatly enhanced my children’s physical wellbeing during a time when their health and fitness opportunities was greatly reduced”
## **6. SEND-specific/related issues**
SEND CYP have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns:
“I was quarantining and my cousins and neighbours could play and have BBQ while I was stuck indoors” CYP with SEND, survey June 2021.
“They struggled before Covid, their issues escalated.” Parent, survey June 2021
“YP with disabilities have been badly affected: lots of depression issues and mental health issues have deteriorated.” Volunteer, survey June 2021.
“Children fell back with their studies, particularly for children who had challenges dealing with distance learning and for children with learning difficulties.” Staff member SPYP, survey June 2021.
The change/lack of routine and structure, restricted space available at home and low/no access to short breaks activities and therapeutic support quickly became difficult for SEND CYP and their families. “We enjoyed the time at home together, but it was very difficult with my special needs child as the carers were not coming, my cleaner wasn’t coming, we were on our own. It was loads of non-stop work.” Parent, survey June 2021.
“Having everyone home caused tremendous stress, not having all the regular carers and support the first few months of Covid was really challenging.” Parent, survey June 2021.
“Children with disabilities went mad with so much spare time and this caused lots of additional stress in the families.” Volunteer, survey June 2021.
“Most activities weren't accessible during covid, and so short breaks clients couldn't receive the support they needed.” Local stakeholder, survey June 2021.
## **7. Parents’ emotional and mental wellbeing**
- 59% of parents/carer respondents agreed that their mental/emotional health had suffered during the pandemic.
- 37% of all service user respondents agreed their parents/older relatives had experienced stress and unhappiness during the pandemic.
- Two thirds of staff/volunteer respondents had observed negative impacts for parents’ mental and emotional health.
For many parents, the demands of parenting and home-schooling quickly felt overwhelming:
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“We had a new baby during Covid so life was particularly hectic with the kids home from school.” Parent, survey June 2021.
## **8. Illness within the family**
- Nearly two thirds (63%) of parent respondents reported being ill with Covid-19 during the first year of the pandemic.
- Nearly three quarters (74%) of service users reported that a family member had been ill with Covid19.
- Just over a third (35%) of service users reported that family members had struggled with other illnesses during the pandemic.
- 29% of parent/carer respondents reported struggling to cope with other serious/chronic illness within the family at the same time as the pandemic. The lack of usual support due to social distancing rules led to seriously challenging circumstances for some families:
“Both my parents were ill.” Service user, June 2021 survey
“I am in and out of hospital with the baby, which is hard at the best of times, but when my children were off school, dealing with hospital admittance and appointments was extremely hard. The regular support I get was not happening, it was stressful and overwhelming.” Parent, June 2021 survey
“Was difficult as mother is high risk, lots of appointments and hospital admittance. Tough to have everyone home especially with difficult circumstance.” Parent/carer, June 2021
“Mother’s issues exacerbated and had to be hospitalised. Children had to move into grandparents who were isolating. It was an extremely challenging and difficult time for the family.” Parent, June 2021 survey
“Mother-in-law severely ill during pandemic had huge impact on the entire family.” Parent/carer, June 2021 survey
“The sick child is so scared. It has come back the third time. It is worrying and terrifying and the other children are worried and anxious and we can’t even tell them that everything will be ok and it will pass because we don’t know what will be. We are praying that the doctors find the right treatment for her.” Parent survey, June 2021
## **9. Space and overcrowding**
“The level of overcrowding is more severe in the Charedi community - it's estimated that well over a third of children live in overcrowded conditions. Poor housing, lack of access by young people to space of their own, and lack of gardens, has made lockdown very challenging for many.” Local stakeholder, survey June 2021.
- Corroborating the above estimation, 30% of service user respondents agreed that their home felt overcrowded during lockdown.
Parents also highlighted the lack of space:
“Being at home in overcrowded house and not much living space.” Parent, June 2021
“We have a large family, a sick child, a new-born and not a large house, it was very, very busy and overwhelming. Everyone helped and we had some lovely family times but it was extremely challenging.” Parent, June 2021
## **10. Family tension and arguments**
Many families experienced strained relationships and stress due to occupying crowded (sometimes overcrowded) spaces together, with children at home and needing home-schooling, and lacking the usual structures and routines of life.
“Very cooped up, children bored with nothing to do, getting fed up and irritating each other.” Parent, survey June 2021
## **11. Isolation of older people**
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## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021**
“My grandfather was in hospital and we couldn’t visit him, so we did it on skype, but it wasn’t nearly the same.” Service user, June 2021 survey
- 67% service users agreed their grandparents were isolated during the pandemic.
- 80% of all parent/carer respondents reported that elder family members were isolated during the pandemic.
## **12. Financial challenges**
- Nearly half (49%) of parents/carer respondents reported some level of financial difficulty for their family during the pandemic.
## **13. Key challenges for staff and volunteers**
- Volunteers were unable to come in when services were cancelled, which affected their wellbeing.
- The work has been exhausting and emotionally draining for staff and volunteers, due to loss and the immense need amongst local families.
- Ongoing uncertainty.
Staff felt supported by SPYP overall, at this difficult time, and when juggling lockdown with family and work.
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S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
TRUSTEES, AIYNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
S Pinter Youth Project- Adapted Covid Projects 20/21
Holiday playschemes
CAYP in small groups with higher
hygiene measures and more Staff.
Disadvantaged children now more than
ever needed opportunities that they
did not otherwise have access to. This
included sports, craftsldrama work-
shops, therapeutic play and trips. Tl)ey
developed confidence, creativity, skills.
talents and enhanced emotional and
pliysical wellbeing, empowering them
to return to school refresljed and
motivated. Childreii witli disabilities
were integrated with appropriate
siipport. We operated according to
governmeiit guidelines. When we
were unable to run face to face, we sent
home activity packs to 1600 CAY P.
Intergenerational Buddy
project
Heart 2 Heart
Programmes for CAYP with a
parent or sibling with cancer /
chronic / mental illness,
included food dnd gift hampers
and recreational, educational
and health and wellbeing
activity distributions as well as
birthday celebrations and
Instead of our usual course of Music
& Movements, singing aiid
intei'acting with the elderly, which
cannot happen duriiig Covid-19, we
launched our Buddy Project where
each young person got an elderly
biiddy and at each Magic Moments
session / holiday playscheme, YP
wrote letters and created gifts
which were sent aloiig weeldy ie.
door plaque. magnets, keyrings,
flowers etc. ensuriiig we continued
this precious relationship and
reduced the increased loii(aliness of
the elderly/sick people.
"Parties In a box!"
including food vouchers.
partyware, games and gifts.
Covid-19
Magic Moments Lifestyles
Club
Youth Volunteering
Programme
Priority was given to thnse most
affected by Covid-19. We had play
ther2PlSts to support these CAYP and
offered them free places in all
projerts.
.30010 CAYP with special needs I
disabilities were fully integrated in
all projects.
*2096 CAYP from dysfunctional
families.
*1 00% Froni BAME coinmuiiities
*85 % From financial I disadvantaged
Tern] time activitles for 120 CAYP in
small Eroups with hlgher hyglene
measures and more staff. This
included hoinewoi'k-suppoi't,
handiwork, drania/song/dance
workshop5, healthy lifestyles courses,
sports, lifesav
course,
canoeiii
Jccredi
AQA accredifed vuliinteei'ing i)i-ogi-an"
encoiii'aged yoiiiig people to vuluntee
in I'unning projects, including plannin
desigi)ing and assisting in running thE
prnjects, as wcll as packing and
delivering Lovid-19 packages. teachin
them citizcn5hii) skills and
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prnspeLI.s Jii
S Pinter Youth Project changed lives for the better in 20121 despite Covid-19 challenges.
S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (Continucd)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
,11)i)iir.c'i i-ri()N
SPYP would like to ¢xpres5 appreciatioii lo s(xne of its key partiiers. in particular for being flexible
allowing SPYP to adapt projects due to Covid and use funding accordingly.. BBC Children Iii Need wlio
ciiabled us lo develop Il)e capacity and quality of tlie suinmer lioliday playscheine through a 3-year grant.
The Big Loltery Fund {Reaching Coinmiinities) wlio liave approved a fiv¢-y¢ar grant to develop our
Magic Moivbents Lifcstyles Club. Haekiiey Coininunity Partnership . Awards For All Covid Cjrant
Tlie Hackiiey YOF willi whoin we coiitinue to havc an excelleiil workiiig lationsliip and havc fuiided
our Y(iuth voliinteering prÉigramme.
The Jewish Youtl) Fund for supporting our Holiday Play5cheine.
The Cliarles Wolfson Charitable Foundation for their resolvc to improvc and increase services for our
cliildreii aiid youiig people tlirougli thcir sUPPOrt as well 85 fundiiig towards tlie activity packs.
Young
Hackiiey for their contiiiuous support of our prugrainmes for tli¢ ¢hildr¢ii and young peopl¢. We are
extrcmely grateful to the YHS School wlio value aiid appreciate thc work we do aiid have allowed us use
of their quality purpose-buili premises to accoiniiiodate our different projects at a largely reduced rate.
Pyrogpraphy course
Decoupage cour¢£
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S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
TRUSTEES, AN]WAL REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
PLAP44* F()R FIITiiiir pr.RlQl)
articular addressin
benefiei¥ric.q faein
uddldonAI stru
les due to the Pandemic- Coronavirus
Expand the Heart 2 Heart proj¢¢t to in¢lude familie5 Iviih a parenl or sibling struggling with
menial health. Unfortuiiately, many more people are struggling with mental health issues and
vulnerable mentsl health patients have deleriorated due to the pandemic so there is a dire
need to support the CA YP in these'families.
nlroduce a new element to our Intergeneralional project Called 'Pen Buddies" geared to
encourage personal wnn¢¢tion with elderly and sick people in care homes despit¢ social
distancii)g, shielding due lo tlie Coronavirus. This will include pairing up each young person
tsking part iii Lifestyles Club or Holiday playsclieme with an elderly or sick lonely person
and having time and support to write them letters and send them weekly sample5 of the
creative stuff they create. This will not only redu¢e isolation and loneliness, it will develop a
responsibility and consideratiOlI, as well as respect from the young person her ¢lderly pen
buddy.
Wl)en a Playscheme is not possible. lo s¢nd out the playscheme programme to all participants
in holiday packs including games. crafts. and a CD with the progrdmme including theme
song, PE and aerobics song, stories to encourdge and empower users.
Continue to develop and improve our cuttent projects durin8 Lifegtyles Club and Playh¢M¢
and lo run a¢¢ording to new government guidelines (in bubble groups and higher hygiene
measure in place.
To take on a new staff member to be responsible for Health & Safety to ensure SPYP is
running according to new government guidelines and according to our new policy and
pn)cedures.
For holiday playschemes to take on two new Social Heads to assist in the running of
communal events due to having to ruli more communal eveJ)ts in small¢r groups to rnn
according to goverrtmeni guidelines.
Our Empowerm¢nt Co-ordinator to ci)ntinue to encourage YP in the transition sta8e from
Primary to Secondary 11901 and lo run the User council.
Continue to sustaiii projects and service5 provided.
Attain multiple year funding to assure sustainability for Holiday Playscheines and Lifestyles
Club.
Continue lo work to raise t])e organisations profil¢ and tsrget a wider rang¢ of supporters aiid
to attract new donors.
To offer staff training on the specific special needs and the integration of children aiid young
people.
To continue to fundraise and run projects and services for Heart 2 Heart. Following feedback
from parents and children themselves it lias been su¢¢¢ssful beyond expe¢lalions aiid
exceeded all goals aiid outcomes which we set out in quality, numbers, services and capacity.
We will continuously work to progress and improve our organisation and its serviets by
involving our users and their parents, and by working with local CVS'5 and otl)er yout]i
orgarTrisation5 and scliools.
Work on updating our website more regularly to knefit par¢nts, CAYP, funders wid odier
or8anisations- to share best praciice.
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INHANQING QWIDREN¥ IWE CHANCES
S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
S Pinter Youth Project employed the equivalent of 2 full time staff. Additionally. 50 t¢mporary
workers employed during the w¢eks whith holiday playschemes were run.
No employee received emoluments of more than £60.IX)O during the year (2020- Nil).
No trustees received any remuneration during the year. The Charity did not meet any individual
exnseS InCued by the trustees for services provided io the charity.
The General Manager reports direcily to the Board of Trustees and is tEsponsibl¢ for all staff and
volunteers in all departments Fundraising, Finance and Operations.
Future appointments to the fundrAising and operations team will be agreed in linewith the Fundraising
Strategy to ensure that the necessary personnel and expertis¢ are in place to achieve the significant
growth in income required. Planned professional development is an essential ¢lement in ensuring the
charity's personnel resources build in experience And expertise.
Reserves and Investment Polici,
The Trustees aim to hold free reserves at a level of at l¢ast 3 months running costs and up to 6 months
running ¢osts. This 1$ to protect the Chlty in the event that incoine for a project is lower than
anticipated and to act as a cushion to protect services in the event of a time limited grdnt ending before
having secured funding from a new sourc¢. The trustees predict that in the upcoming financial year
the organizAtion will have built the level of reserves to at least 3 months Djnning costs in view of the
Cur1 harsh publi¢ s¢¢¢or funding ¢lim*e.
The Charity annually identifies and reviews the major risks to which it is exposed. The main potential
risks relate to the protection and safety of the vulnerable children in the Charity's care and financial
risk to the Charity's Funds. The Charity is satisfied that these risks are robustly managed, through its
policies, systems and procedures for Child Protection, Health & Safety and Financial Management
and Controls. Our GDPR regulations have been updaied and SPYP is now fully compliant.
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ENHANoWfy QWIDENS LIFE CHANCES
S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
TRUSTEES, ANIYUAL REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
STATF.MENT ()F TRIISTF.F.S RF..SPONSIBILITY
The charity's trustees are responsible for pparIng th¢ Trustees Annu Report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United
Kingdom Generally Accepled Ac¢ounling Prdctice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees lo prepare financial statements
for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the
incoming resources and application of tEsources of the charity forthat period. In preparing these financial
stal¢m¢nts. the trusfr¢5 are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and tn apply them consist¢iitly'
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial slat¢ments'
prepare the financial statements on the going Conr basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charty will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsibl¢ for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonabl¢
accuracy at any time the financial p05i¢ion of the charity and which enablethem toensure that the financial
statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Repotts) Regulations 2008.
The trustees are also reswjnsible for safeguardin8 the assets of the charity and h¢nce for taking asOnable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
FINA]YCI.IL REVIEW
The amount of funds raiged for ¢hatitsble purposes during the year was £232,936.
2020121 was a very su¢sSfUl year for the charity despite the immense challenges faced. The
M8J)agement Commillee consider that the Charity's results for the year to be very salisfa¢tory.
To conclude, the Trustees and staff of S Pint¢r Youth Project remains totally committed to providin8 life
changing experiences to disadvantaged ¢hildr¢n within a safe and professionally managed environm¢nt.
APPROVAL
This report was approved by the trustees on I4)4) and signed by:
D SCIL4RF
Trustee
By Order of the Board
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tNHANoWG QHIU)KENS IFE CHAFKES
S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
IM)EPENDENf EXA1ERs, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
I report the trnstees on my examinalion of th¢ financial statements of the S Pinter Youth Project {'the
charity.) for the year et)ded 31 March 2021 set oul on pages 24 to 33.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.).
I report in resp¢¢t of my examination of the charity's financial statements WTied out under section 145
of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I hAve followed all the applicable Directions given
by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of th¢ Act.
INDEPENDEiYf EXAMIY4ER'S STATEMENT
I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any mafrrial respect-
accounting rerdS were not kept in respect of the charity &8 required by s¢ction 130 of the Act.
or
the fjnancial statements do nol a¢cord with those records. or
the financial statements do not comply with the aN)licable requir¢ments concerning the forni
and content of accounts s¢t out in the Charities (Accounts and R¢port5) Regulations 2008 other
than any rquirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other mattet3 in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
Teached.
Asher Sternlicht FCA
Independent Examiner
Cohen Arnold
New Burlinglon House
1075 Finchley Road
LONDON NWI I OPU
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tWANEth UlllDRENS IFE CHAK
S. PINTER YOUTH PROJEcr
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2020
Noles
2021
INCOMING AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Other income
64,573
38,178
130,185
194,758
38,178
211,781
Total JDcome
102,751
130,185 232,936
211,781
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitsble Aetivitie5
After School Aclivities
Holiday Play Schemes
Heart 2 Heart
26.857
64.925
9,998
62,057
64,768
88,914
129,693
9,998
94,130
121,879
9,939
Total Ro8ourees Expended
101,780
126,825
228,605 225,948
Net in¢omingl(outgoing) resources
971
3,360
4.331
(14,167)
BYdlan¢e brought forwArd
25,441
22,099
47,540
61,707
Balance Carried fonvard
26,412
25.459
51,871
47.540
The charity has no gains or losses either in this orih¢ previous financial period otherthan those recognised
in this Statement of Financial Activities.
The attached Notes on pages 26 to 33 form part of these Financial Statements.
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tMANoiwh UILDRINS IFE CHANCII
S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 NL4RCH 2021
Note
2021
2020
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
io
14,980
16.346
ctIRRENT ASSETS
Debtors
C&5h at baiik and in hand
40,071
37,574
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
witbln one year
li
(3,180)
(6,380)
NET CURENT ASSETSILIABILITIES
36,891
31,194
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
51,871
47,540
FINANCED BY:
R¢strtcled Funds
Unrestrithed Funds
13
25.459
26.412
22,099
25,441
51,871
47.540
and
are signed on their behalf by..
Z5J-
.8 J DEGROEN
Chair
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tWANoWG UllWffENS LIFE CHAK6
S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ST ATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION
The charity is a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincoTporated. The
address of the principal office is 126 Castlewood Road, London N15 OBE.
STA TEMENf OF COMPLIANCE
These financial staiements have been pr¢par¢d in compliance with fRS 102. 'The
Financial Reporling Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the
Stalement of Recommended Praclice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
ACCOUNTJNG POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cosi basis. The financial
ststements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going Concern
TheTe are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uneertainty
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with FRS 102 requires the use of
certain accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in
the process of applying the Company's accounting policies. There are no areas involving
a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates
are significant to the financial stal¢m¢nLs.
Fund aeeounting
General unrestricted funds comprise the accumulated surplus or deficit on income and
expenditure account. They are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity.
Restricted funds are funds subject to speciflc restricted conditions imposed by donors.
Designated funds are funds which have been set aside ai the discrelion of the Truslees for
specific purposes.
INCOMING RESOURCES
Re¢ognRtion of incoming resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
the charity becomes entitled to the SOurCes.
the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
the monetary valu¢ Can be rneasud with sufficicnt r¢liably.
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IMIANCINt) QHIlDR[ IIFE CHANCE8
S. PINTER YOUTH PROJEcr
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CoDtinued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Incoming resourees with related expenditure
Where incoming resources have relat¢d ¢xpenditure (as with fundraising contract or
investment income) the incoming r¢sourc¢s and related expenditure ar¢ reported gross in
the SOFA.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the Charity has unconditional
enlitlement to the resources. Donations r¢present voluntary amounts received during the
Grants and donations are included in the financial statements in th¢ year they are
received.
Tax reclaim on donations and gifts
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA al th¢ same time as the
gift to which they relate.
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described
in the Annual Trustees. Report.
Expenditure and liabilitle5
Liabilities are Tecognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the charity to pay out resources.
Support Costs
Support costs are allocated using a percentage of estimated hours of activity per year.
Governance Costs
Includes costs of the preparation and examination of Statutory Accounts, the costs of
trnstee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trust¢¢s on governance or conslilutional
matters.
Grants payable without perfornaDce conditions
Th¢s¢ are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there
are no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in th¢ control of the charity.
VAT
Value added t&x is not recoverable by the charity, and as such is included together with
the relevant costs for all purposes.
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IMIANEWJ QHIIDRENS Iwt CHAN1
S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Fixed 988ets
All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.
Depreeiation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its ¢stimated residual
value, over the useful econornic life of that asset as follows:
Office equipment
Play quipment
Government grants
Government grants are recognised using the accrual model.
Under the accrual model, government grants relating to revenue are recognised on a
systematic b&sis over th¢ p¢riods in which the company COgniseS the related costs for
which th¢ grant is intended to compensate. Grants that are receivable as compensation
for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial
support to ihe entily With no future related costs are recognised in incom¢ in the period
in which it becomes receivable.
20 % reducing balance
33 % reducing balance
Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis ov¢r th¢ expected
useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is def¢rred, it is
r¢cognised as deferred income and not deducted from the carying amount of the &sset.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestrleted Restricied Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2021
Donations
Contributions by Attendees
Award5 for All
Big tA)ttery Fund
Sundry Donations
Hackney YOF
Hackn¢y Community Partnership
Covid-19 Grants
Jewish Childs Day
The Learning Trust
Young Hackney
12225
12,225
io,IM)o
68,085
52J48
1500
24,000
10,000
2 Jl)O
lo,(0
6&085
52 J48
I,soo
24,000
10,000
2,SOO
1,500
12,MO
12,6(M)
64573
130,185
194,758
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S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
NOTES TO THE FIIYANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES (Continued)
31 March
2021J
RestrictedTotsl Funds
Funds
2020
Unre8trieted
Funds
DonAtion8
Contributions by Attendees
Awards for All
Big Lottery Fund
Sundry Donations
Hackney YOF
Children's Aid Committe
BBC Children in Need
Young Hackney
The Jewish Youth Fund
Tottenham Gram
Fundraising Event
39,113
39,113
10,000
64,999
64,139
3,000
2,01)0
10,000
12,600
2,$00
750
2,680
10,00
64,999
64,139
3,0(1
2,OiKI
10,0(
12,6(Kl
15
750
2,680
105,932
105,849
211,781
OTHER INCOME
2021
2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Grant
38,178
29
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S. PINTER YOUTH PROJEcr
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENfs (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
Total
Funds
2021
Unrestrideij
Funds
Restricted
Funds
After School Activily
Holiday Play Scheme
Heart 2 Heart
26,857
64,925
9,998
62,057
64.768
88,914
129,693
9,998
101,780
12602S
228,605
31 March 2020
Total
Funds
2020
Unrestri¢ted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
After School Activity
Holiday Play Scheme
Heart 2 Heart
16,531
93,629
9,939
77 99
28250
94,130
121,879
9,939
120,099
105049
225,948
COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE
Total
Fund8
2021
Total
Funds
2020
Direct
Costs
Indirect
Costs
Governance
Costs
After School Activity
Holiday Play Scheine
Heart 2 14eart
87J17
123JOS
9,998
775
3,100
822
3288
88,186
131,607
9,998
94,130
121,879
9,939
220,620
3075
4,110
228,605
225,948
Breakdown ofExpenditure
2021
2020
Staff Costs
Activities
Materials & Equipment
Premises. Publicity & Oiher
66,256
57,510
63,286
37,443
59,591
95,014
31.512
34.891
224,495
4,110
221,008
4,940
Governance Costs
Total
£228,605
£225,948
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S. PINTER YOUTH PROJECT
OTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
NET INCOM1Tr4GI(OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
This 15 Stated afier charging:
2021
2020
Depreciation
3,745
4,086
STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS
Totsl stsff eosts were as follows:
2021
2020
Wages and salaries
66356
59,591
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
The charity employed two full time proj¢ct Coordinators during the year as well as 50 part time
staff when holiday play schemes w¢re run. This ccUlated on th¢ basis of full time ¢quivalents
was as follows..
2021
2020
Number of managem¢nt staff
Average nuMr of oiher staff
Tol*l
No employee received remuneration of m(Y¢ than £60,000 during the year.
No trustee reived any remuneration durin8 the year. The charity did not meet any individual
expenses incurred by the trustees for services provided to the charity.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMELYfs {Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
io.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Equipment
COST
At l April 2020
Additions
64J37
2J79
At 31 March 2021
06,716
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2020
Charge for the y¢ar
At31 March 2021
47,991
3,745
51,736
ET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021
14,980
16.346
At 31 March 2020
CREDITORS-AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR
2021
2020
Accruals and Deferred Incom¢
£3,180
£6.380
12.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year there were no related party transactions.
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NOTLS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEIY(S {Conlinued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
13. RESTRICTED FUNDS ANALYSIS
Funds
heid on
I" Aprll
Funds
held on
31" Mar¢h
ml
in
Awards For All
Ha¢kney YOF
Hackney Community Partnership
Covid-19 Grants
Jewish Chtlds Day
The Learning Trust
Big Lottery Fund
Young Haokney
10,000
1.51JO
24,000
i 0,000
2,500
1,500
68.085
12.fljo
(10,000)
(1.500)
(24.000)
10,000
(2,000)
(1,500)
(74,725)
(12,600)
22.099
15.459
Totsl
£22,099
£130,185
£(126,825)
£25,459
Th¢ r¢5tri¢tsd funds caled forward are allocated to 'After school activities,.
14. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FufiDS
Nt¢ Current
Fixed
Asgetyl
Assets (Llabllltles)
Total
Unrestrl¢ted Income Funds
Restrlcted Funds
14.980
11,432
25,459
36091
26.412
25,459
14980
51,871
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