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KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN CONTENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Page Charity reference and administrative details Trustee's annual report Independent Examinerfs report 15 statement of financial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account) 16 Balance sheet 17 Cashflow Statement 18 Notes to the accounts 19
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN CHARITY REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Incorporated on 23 December 2003, Knowsley Disability Concern is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The directors of the charity are its trustees for the purposes of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees. Reglstered charlty name Knowsley Disability Concern (also known as KDCI Company registration number 05002948 Charity registration number 1103477 Registered Office 263A Tarbock Road Huyton Knowsley L36 OSD Telephone 0151480 4090 Directots and Trustees Mr Steven John Harding Mr Richard Murphy Mrs Alma Lunt MrAndy Dunbar Mrs Amanda Felstead Mrs Pamela Spall Ms Slacia Pettersen Mrs Hilary Laidler Ms Joanne Parkes-Newton Miss Nicola Pheasant Ms Tricia Clewett Mrs Daisie HenshalkBrown Ms Irina Rodkina Mr James Walker Chief Executive Officer Mrs Joyce Greaves (retired 8 October 20211 Mr Karl Pearce lappoinled 31 August 20211 Independent Examiner MHA Moore and Smalley Chartered Accountants Richard House 9 Winckley Square Preston Lancashire PR1 3HP Bankers Santander, Boolle
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 The Iruslees, who are directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report together with financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022. structure. governance and managgment Knowsley Disability Concern IKDCI is a charitable company limited by guarantee and was formed on 23 December 2003 and is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association which were last amended in February 2010. In April 2013, the Charity established a separate trading subsidiary, KDC Icommerciall Limited, registered in England with company number 08489813, which assumed the delivery of payroll servi$ to individual employers of personal care assistants. The aggregate amount of the holding company's investment in ils subsidiary is £60, which represents 100Q/o of the issued ordinary share capital of the subsidiary. The subsidiary is controlled by the Charity by virtue of the power to appoint directors lo the board of the subsidiary. The Board of Trustees The Directors of KDC are also Trustees and Members of the Charity for the purposes of charity law and throLJghout this report are collectively referred to as the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is the administrative and goveming body and meets every three months lo ensure that the Charity is performing well, is solvent, and complies with all ils obligations. The Board of Trustees currenuy consists of fourteen Trustees and the quorum is three Trustees. The Finance Committee is a sub-committee of the Board of Trustees and meets al least three limes a year to consider matters of financial performance and control including budgets, forecasts, cash flow and reserves. The Personnel Committee is a sulxommittee of the Board of Trustees and meets al least three limes a year to consider mallers relating to human reSoUrs, including staff remuneration, terms and conditions. 11 is responsible for the Charity's human resources strategy, policies and performance management of personnel and volunteers, making recommendations to the Board as and when required. Pay and remuneration for key management personnel is approved by the Personnel Committee based on recommendations by the CEO an in line with stsff pay slruclures. Trustees have overall control and responsibility for policy and major decision making with day to day management and responsibility for implementing policies delegated to the Chief Executive Officer. The membership of the Board of Trustees is set out on page 1. All Trustees served throughout the year unless otherwise slated. Election and re-election of Trustees is carried out by unanimous approval of the Board of Trustees. At the annual general meeting one-third of the trustees who are subject lo retirement by rotation or, if their number is not three or a multiple of three, the number nearest lo one third shall retire from office,. but, if there is only one Iruslee who is subject to retirement by rotation, helshe will retire. The trustees to retire by rotation will be those who have been longest in office since their last appointment or reappoinlmenl. The membership of the Board of Trustees al the date that this Trustees Report and Annual Accounts were approved was". Mr Steven John Harding- Chair" Mr Richard Murphy" Mrs Alma Lunt Mr Andy Dunbar Mrs Amanda Felslead Mrs Pamela Spall Ms Stacia Petlersen Ms Jo Parkes-Newton Mrs Hilary Laidler Miss Nicola Pheasant Ms Tricia Clewett Mrs Daisie Henshall-Brown' Ms Irina Rodkina
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Trustees Icontinuedl Mr James Walker At the Annual General Meeting, those marked with are due lo retire bul are eligible for reappointment. The Charity seeks to appoint a Board of Trustees which has a mix of specialist knowledge, skills and attributes relevant lo the Charity's work. This includes ensuring that those directly affected by disability Issues as disabled people are among the Trustees. Nomination for Trustees may come from a variety of sources, including open advertisement. Prior lo being elected, nominees are invited to a meeting of the Board of Trustees and to visit the Charity's premises to meet the Chief Executive Officer and staff. Once appointed, Trustees are given a full induction lo the Charity. This includes information and guidance on the roles and responsibilities of being a Trustee and subsequently they are offered continuous development and training opportunities. Trustees are encouraged lo attend staff team meetings and other events from time lo lime. Trustee indemnity insumnce is provided via executive and professional liability cover under an insurance policy currently underwrillen by CaSE Charity Insurance Limited. This is reviewed and renewed annually. Membershi of a wider network The Charity reeognises the importance of partnership working in ensuring the successful achievement of its objectives and as such, continues to work closely with other organisations in Knowsley from both the statutory and third sectors, including.. Knowsley MBC Knowsley Better Together Partnership Knowsley Carers Centre Knowsley Parent Carers Voice Heallhwatch Knowsley One Knowsley Knowsley Older People's Voice Knowsley and St Helens Chambers of Commerce Better Lives (formerly KPAISI The Knowsley Centre for Independent Living Tailored Advice Services In the Community ITASCI Sight & Mind The CEO and staff members have places on a variety of strategic partnership boards and engagement forums linked lo whole life health and wellbeing serviTrs and allend a number of other groups and committees associated with KDC'S community of interest. The CEO Is a member of the Health and Wellbeing Engagement Forum, the Knowsley Better Together Partnership, the Knowsley Mental Health Resilience Forum, the VS6 LCR Assembly Ivoluntary Sector Partnership for Liverpool City Region) and the Third Sector Leadership Alliance. Objectives and activities Aims Knowsley Disability Concern has been established for geneol charitable purposes wthin the meaning of English Law. Its charitable aims are set out in ils Memorandum of Association and are". To relieve the needs of disabled people, theiTr families and carers principally within the MetropoliTtan Borough of Knowsley and surrounding areas ("the area of benefit, J by any charitable means and in particular by.. (i) providing education serviTces (li) proviTding advisory and support services
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 In delivering ils aims, the Charity's key objective is to ensure that disabled people do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or an inability lo express their needs effectively. The Charity has identifi'ed and published statements that define ils Vision and Mission and describe the way in which it operates through a sel of values which are regularly reviewed and lo which all staff and volunteers sign up. They are.. Vision: To see Gommunities where all people are included, live independently and are valued as equal citizens Mission: To provide high quality, innovative services that support disabled people to exercise their rights, have choice, control and achieve independence. Values: Our Values describe the way we do things 8mund here, and are described as follows". People flrst Responslve Innovatlve Teamwork Pa55lon We treat everyone with kindness. empathy and respect We deliver services that meet our customers. needs We support each other. grow and learn together and have fun We strive for excellence and always 80 the extra mile constantlv improve through innovation. techno108y Jnd procea•C Ob'ectives The charitable aims are principally achieved through the delivery of activities under four key serviee areas". Provision of, and aCsSibl11tY lo, information, advice, practical help and support for local people with disabilities, those living with long-lerm conditions and any resident facing issues andlor struggling to deal with problems that have an adverse effect on their lives. Provision of information, advice and support services lo enable people in receipt of social care seNices to exercise choice and control by accessing the Local Authority's Direct Payments scheme lo self-direcl their care and support. Provision of Community education programmes to enable disabled people lo improve skills, fulfil their polenlial, and live more independently. Provision of developmental and engagement activities for people with learning disabilities lo speak up, have their voices heard and support each other lo overcome barriers faced in order to have choi, control and independence and play a full role in society. The Charity has a key overriding objective, which is.. 'lo ensure that disabled people do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or an inability lo express their needs effectively,.
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 In addition, the Charity is Committed to helping people secure services which meet the twelve basic rights lo enable them to live independently and fully participate in society. They are". Full Access lo our environment 2. A fully a¢SSIble Transport system. 3. Technical Aids- Equipment 4. A¢Trssibleladapted Housing 5. Personal Assistance 6. Inclusive Education and Training 7. An adequate Income 8. Equal opportunities for Employment Appropriate and accessible Information 10. Advocacy11()wards self-advoeacyl 11. Counselling 12. Appropriate and Accessible Heath Care Provision Values and Ethos The ethos of the Charity is one of equality for disabled people and is based on the Social Model of Disability. In delivering its objectives, the Charity embraces the principles of access, participation and copr(Iduction by encouraging more people to become actively involved in local groups and projects and influencing the development of services. All services and activities aim to be open and accessible to everyone who wishes to take part. Public Benefit The Charity's aims, objectives and activities are reviewed each year as part of the business planning process. The review concluded that in performing all of Ils activities in accordanTr with the objectives for the year, and with due regard to the published Charity Commission guidance on the operation of the Public Benefit requirement of the Charities Act 2006 including guidance on fee charging and accessibility, the Charity has undertaken appropriate activities In furtherance of those aims for the public benefit, as demonstrated within this report. The particular public benefit that is provided by the Charity continues lo be derived from the various activities delivered, summarised as follows.. Disabled people are empowered and enabled to participate more fully in mainstream society Disabled people are able to access Knowsley's Direct Payments scheme and have access lo the necessary advice and information they need in order lo make decisions as well as having an understanding and awareness of their legal responsibilities. Disabled people are assisted lo plan and organise their own support services, ensuring that their needs are fully Met Vulnerable groups of people who can often be al risk of being socially excluded have equal aCsS to information, advice and support services. Achievements and performance KDC achieves ils objectives through the delivery of a range of services designed lo meet the individual needs of local residents and improve their independence and quality of life, in particular through accessing direct payments,. information and advice services,. and education and learning lo develop skills and deal with problems that have an adverse effect on their lives. Delivery of a Direct Payments Support Service under a Service Level Agreement contracted by Knowsley Council since 2002. The service enabled 206 people to join the scheme for the first time between April 2021 and March 2022 (previous year.. 1201 and provides ongoing support and advice for 852 current users to continue lo organise their care and support needs and comply with their responsibilities under the scheme. The service incorporates the offer of support, guidance and training, including a free to use online PA finder facility- KDC Connections- for people using direct payments lo recruit and employ suitable personal assistants to deliver care and support lo meet their needs. We also coordinate direct training courses for the PAS employed such as..
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Pathways to Employment an asset based community development approach, supporting more people into the PA role. The model invited potential PAS to attend five sessions lo explore more about the role, the values needed to work in social care and created the opportunity to meet potential employers. At the end, suitable candidates are recruited by individuals into paid jobs or voluntary work. 'Strengthening the Circle, an online or blended training offer providing practical tools and support lo build the resilience of children and young people and those who support them, whatever their role. Strengthening the Circle programme is designed lo strengthen the skills, confidence and Competen of people working in non-specialisl roles with children and young adults lo support their mental wellbeing. 'Beyond ' BehaVIou.. Supportlng confldence, competence and a sense of well-being a workshop, to develop knowledge in - Determining what people may be communicating through their difficult behaviours", The role of physiological or psychiatric needs in the development of diffi'cult behaviours," The Importan of asking critical quality of life questions in building a support plan", The critical importance of addressing caregiver needs in the development of a support plan and Ways lo support an individual in crisis. The Importance of Belonging: a workshop about ideas for moving beyond interventions and staff cover lo a system that supports enduring, freely chosen relationships. Participants had the chance lo develop knoedge in the following areas- The impact of loneliness in the lives of people who experience disabilities, particulady as il relates lo difficult behaviours", The importance of going home to the people we love as an important organising strategy for helping people lo develop relationships, Strategies for helping people who are bnely to develop enduring, freely chosen, positive relationships and Problem-solving strategies for times when relats'onships are Unbalan or slow in developing. Upside Down and Inside Out.. Supporting a Person In Crisis, a workshop examining the strategies for supporting a person in crisis. The training focused on specrfic physiological changes that overcome a person in distress, and strategies that make sense for the person and his or her Personal Assistants. Participants We helped to develop their knowledge in the following areas Understanding the reasons why a person may be in and out of crisis," Developing supports that assure the person's safety and the safety of others", Developing supports for the person's supporters", The physiology of aggression.. What happens to the body in the presence of threat and Building a support plan that focuses on quality of life issues. Provision of a Direct Payments Managed Accounts Service (for 803 people in 2021-22, previous year". 7271 tsilored lo meet the needs of individuals who are otherwise unable to access the scheme. Managed Account clients comprise individuals using direct payments from Knowsley MBC1820/0l, Liverpool City Council1150/0l and other local authorities130/01. Delivery of A Good Life service, a project led by KDC in partnership with three specialist local community organisalions working together lo help for people in Knowsley facing challenges in their lives by organising inlervenlions to deal with the immediate issue and build knowledge skills and resilience for the future. In 2021122 A Good Life supported 802 people facing issues ranging from managing their tenancy, to coping with dementia lo accessing full ents'llemenl to disability benefits. Provision of the 'Someone To Talk To, service (launched during the pandemic as part of A Good Lifel, offering telephone support and talking therapies to help combat isolation, anxiety and depression continues to develop and expand services. Between January 2021 and March 2022, Someone To talk To delivered 568 hours of calls supporting 56 vulnerable people, 13 of whom continue to receive ongoing calls and support on a weekly basis.
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 As a result of this setvice clients who received help through their erises have formed small social groups and cheek in with one another on a regular basis, providing support and combatting isolation. Continued provision of a small specialist counselling service delivered by professional counsellors for residents living with anxiety, depression and with mental health issues and struggling to cope with daily life. Up lo five clients are supported at any one b'me with referrals made internally, chiefly through A Good Life service. Provision of an Appointeeship Service designed to support vulnerable people by claiming their full benefit entitlement and looking after their day-to-day finances. Provision of a general information and advice telephone helpline and publication of newsletters, leaflets, including easy-read versions, and a website, to enable disabled people and those living with long term conditions, as well as the general public, to access information relevant to their needs. Facilitation of the BIG Group, a community of adults with learning disabilities enabling up to 180 people to debate issues and concerns, learn about change, share opinions, influence F)olicy and decisions, lake part in projects, coproduction and surveys, and generally lo speak-up as self- advocates to represent the opinions of the wider eonsb'luency of people with learning disabilities in Knowsley. The BIG Group incorporates a range of activities, outings and regular events for people to socialise, build relationships and engage with the community. Other elements include the BIG Bingo and BIG Creative 'Messy Mondays, craft sessions as well as the more serious 'Speak up Don't be Silentl, campaign and support services aimed al tackling disability hate crime and male crime in Knowsley. KDC works closely with Merseyside Police and trains and supports 11 disability hate crime ambassadors to lake incident reports and support victims. As restrictions eased hybrid and face to face meetings stsrted to lake place including Messy Monday's and Chill and Chal social events. At the end of March 2022, 105 people were regularly participating in BIG group activities including taking part in a joint art exhibition with Buzz Hub in Sl Helens Town Centre as part of World Down Syndrome Day, a sponsored work in aid of Mencap, and 4 members of the BIG group were involved in a coproduction project with Buzz Hub and the NHS around Advanced Slatemenls.. Delivery, as one of 9 partners, of the Liverpool City Region's New Horizons inclusive employment programme aimed al those who are furthest away from the job market. Led by the Women's Organisation and launched in October 2020, KDC'S project will see a total of 180 adults with learning disabilities move closer to securing paid work and continuous learning over three years. The programme is funded through a £4m European Social Fund grant with 48 /0 match funding from the delivery partners. During the period, 55 adults with learning disabilities were enrolled on the New Horizons programme taking the total number of individuals enrolled to 73. Organisation and facililalion of the 'Stories' reading groups allowing adults with learning disabilities lo engage together through lileralure, improve confidence and broaden horizons. Development of an online members only Learning Portal designed lo allow learners to acSS and submit activity and course work remotely.
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Delivery of a range of community education programmes specifically designed to help adults with learning disabilities gain independen. Courses are accredited by the AQA awarding body, allowing leaners lo build a portfolio of achievements towards a recognised qualification. Sessions are normally delivered lo small groups in community sellings across Knowsley and are designed to be fun and interactive. Programmes provided during the year included.. The BIG Pathway, helping people to build self-confidence and skills to prepare for the world of work were incorporated into the New Horizons programme. Managing my Money, improving financial inclusion and helping individuals to look after their finances independently, from recognising the value of coins and notes lo opening and operating their own bank account. The course has been expanded to include food and sustainability topics and there is a monthly Science session that takes place lo continue engagement with prior learners. 68 people completed the 6 week course during this period with 21 people engaging in the monthly sessions. Basic Math's and English skills, designed to enable people gain a core skills qualification, were incorporated into the New Horizons programme. The BIG Science Club, designed to bring the world of chemistry lo life thmugh fun and interactive learning activities and 'kitchen-sink' experiments continued during this period. Focused Training for the Future, is a new project funded by ESF Community Gonls up to the end of May 2022. It is a 12 week programme focusing on budgeting, sustainability, behaviour management, gardening and job skill development activities for adults with learning disabilities living in Knowsley and the surrounding areas. The project is based in the garden and classroom at KDC for a cohort of 12 individuals. The continued emphasis on increasing empowerment and helping our community of interest to have a stronger, collective voice, ensures that people who use services play a greater role in influencing future servi-prOVisI0n. Coproduction has become, and shall remain, an important aspe¢l of the way in which KDC develops its service offer for local people. In addition lo the above, the Charity's trading subsidiary, KDC {Commerciall Limited, delivered a payroll servi for people who use their direct payments lo employ personal care assistants lo provide care and support in their own homes. Al the end of March 2022 there were 931 clients receiving this service, compared lo 928 at the end of the previous year. COVID-19 Res onse KDC continued lo operate in line with national guidance during 2021-22, hybrid working arrangements for employees of both KDC and Your Payroll were adopted. Community learning sessions and other aclivilies, home visits and face-to-face meetings slowly started increasing with the implementation of the COVID- recovery plan pul in place in May 2021 to enable a phased, safe resumption of normal services, taking into account a number of considerations lo create a COVID- safe business. This allowed KDC once again to continue lo deliver all projects and servi$ SUC$sfUlly. Performance monitoring reports demonstrated that contract service levels and gmnl funding conditions continued lo be met throughout the year and the period saw more people supported lo overcome ongoing anxiety, depression and soci81 isolation as 8 result of the pandemic.
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Delive of Strale ic Priorities and Ob"e¢lives The following narrative describes the priorities and summarises the Charity s progress in achieving them". Direct Payments Support and Managed Accounts Services. Strategie priorities More people in Knowsley benefit from excellent support services that enable them lo self-direct their support services successfully Individuals using direct payments have improved choice and control through improved availability and awess lo suitable PAS More people across Merseyside have access to good support to use direct payments for personal health budgets More people who use personal budgets outside of the KnowsleylLiverpool area benefit from KDC'S managed accounts services KDC maintained and strengthened its position as lead for Direct Payments and Managed Accounts Service in Knowsley.. Outcomes set out in the service specification for the Direct Payments Support Service continued to be met, with a marked increase in the number of heah and social care assessments undertaken by KMBC, referral rates rose resulting in increased numbers of new referrals into our service to 270 in 21122 from 157 during 20121, an increase of 640/0. Numbers of people leaving the scheme remained fairly stable. Al the end of the year, the number of people supported lo use the scheme was reported at 852, increasing from 797 for 2020121. A customer survey was launched for direct payment recipients who manage their own accounts. The sutvey took the form of a telephone question and answer session, which allowed additional general comments to be collected as well as the validation of personal details for data cleansing purposes. We lesled our responsiveness to enquiries and confidence with paying care charges (client conlributionl and confidence with keeping good records for Audit purposes. User engagement continued through our support for the local direct payments user support group and closed Fabook groups offering peer support and shared experience for groups of both employers and PAS. KDC continued lo support the development of the PA marketplace and recruitment of trained and capable PAS in Knowsley The PA finder website - KDC Connections was redeveloped in eoproduclion with PAS and Direct Payment users and relaunched in March 2022. A free programme of e-learning for all PAS working in Knowsley was offered through Cherry Training and included - Dementia Awareness," Anxiety", Epilepsy Awareness", Stroke Awareness", Nutrition and Hydration, Fire Safety", Infection Control", Depression," Diabetes Awareness and Person Centered Care. Facilitation of accredited at-home training for PAS lo undertake the following courses within the employers home in - Emergency First Aid al Work", Moving and Handling Risk Assessment and Personal Plan and Moving and Handling People (linked to the risk Assessment and plan). KDC improved its position as the provider of choice for personal health budget support services.. Work continued throughout the year lo develop partnerships with health teams across the region and improve pathways for people with continuing health needs lo self-direcl their care and support through direct payments. Expansion of KDC'S managed account service was achieved.. Demand for KDC'S Managed Accounts service continued to increase during the year contributing to the overall growth in dienl numbers of 70/0, from 747 at 31 March 2021 to 803 at 31 March 2022.
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Learning Disabilities Services- Strategic priorities Support people with learning disabilities in Knowsley lo reach their full potential Improve the quality of life of people with a leaming disability in Knowsley Improve health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities in Knowsley KDC'S range of Community Education programmes continued to grow, enabling more people lo improve their skills, confidence and knowledge lo increase their independence and move towards paid employment. KDC was approved as a delivery partner in a consortium of 9 organisalions, led by the Woman's Organisation, lo deliver New Horizons, a £4m Work Programme for the DWP. The programme is sel to run until December2023. KDC'S BIG Group enabled people with learning disabilities in Knowsley to overcome problems of isolation and loneliness and continue to link into their community, improve their self-advocacy skills and receive support from their peers. KDC continues to develop new projects aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities in Knowsley, including creative writing groups, the BIG Science Club and the men's and women's support groups. A Good Lrfe KDC'S 'A Good Life, project, launched in February 2020 enabled the charity to broaden its taryet market by offering support for any resident in Knowsley experiencing challenges and barriers preventing them from having 'a good life,. The service, delivered through a partnership with three local providers, (Better Lives, TASC and Sight & Mind) led by KDC, helped people deal with the immediate issue and worked with them lo develop their ability to cope better, become more resilient, and rely less on statutory services. Referrals were received from a wide range of local agencies and slalutory services as well as people directly. The service has supported 911 people in the period from ils launch dale to 31 March 2022, and help clients to claim £4,339,476.45 in unclaimed welfare benefit enlitlemenls, 899/0 of clients helped declared they had a disability. Someone To Talk To In April 2021, in response to COVID-19, after receiving a number of referrals for people suffering the effects of isolation, loneliness depression and anxiety caused by the pandemic and exacerbated by the lockdown restrictions, A Good Life launched the 'Someone to Talk To, setvice. Delivered alongside A Good Life by the Coordinator and Project Worker, the service offers a confidential listening ear, emotional support and wellbeing advice as well as simply someone lo offload anxiety, stress and even anger. Regular weekly wellbeing, keeping in touch, calls are offered to support people lo cope with the effects of isolation, depression, low mood, anxiety, and loneliness. During the period lo March 2022, Someone To tslk To delivered 568 hours of calls supporting 56 vulnerable people, 13 of whom continue lo r1ve ongoing calls and support on a weekly basis. Counselling service Following the evaluation of a six-monlh pilot scheme delivered in 2020 by a qualified counsellor working on a voluntary basis, KDC established a new counselling seiCe for Knowsley residents. The service receives referrals through A Good Life and supports up lo fi've clients at any one time. During the period, the service has helped 7 people since its official launch in November 2020. -10-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Trading subsidiary- KDC (Commerciall Llmited The strategic objectives associated with services provided by the Charity's subsidiary, KDC Icommerciall Limited, which trades under the brand name of Your Payroll, were aimed al growing client numbers and improving systems and processes. Whilst client numbers remained generally static, due lo low numbers of people taking up direct payments, two new commercial clients were on-boarded during the year. On the 1 February 2022, lour Payroll were awarded the ISO 9001 (Quality Management) certification. Procedures to ensure the efficient collection of payroll were further strengthened resulting in an increase in clients using direct debits and minimising debtors. Employees and volunteers KDC operates a policy of equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, regardless of gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orienl81ion, age, nationality, national origin, religion, belief, marital status, social class or any other individual characteristic and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair dis¢riminalion. The Charity continues to value Ils slalus as an equal opportunities employer and is recognised as such through ils commitment to the Disability Confident Employer recognition scheme. At 31 March 2022, the Charity employed 21 members of staff. Of the 21 staff, 13 work full-lime135 hours per weekl and 8 work part-time (between 4 and 28 hours per weekl. KDC Icommerciall Limited employed 5 members of staff, working full-time. In addition to the 14 unpaid Trustees who currently make up the Board of Trustees, the Charity is supported by a cohort of six regular volunteers. The Charity is committed to providing appropriate training and development opportunities for all employees and volunteers, identified and monitored on an individual basis through ils supervision and appraisal systems. Employees and volunteers are encouraged lo participate actively in the running of the Charity via project, team and special-interest meetings. KDC has held the Investors in People Standard since first assessed in 2013 and accreditation al was confimied following a review in October 2021.
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Flnanclal revlew The Board of Trustees is satisfied with the overall performance of the charity during the year and at 31 March 2022. The Statement of Financial Activities shows incoming resourTrs of £624,708 12021 £526,731) and outgoing resources of £602,625 12021 £460,122) for the year ending 31 March 2022, resulting in an in-year surplus of £22,083 12021 surplus £66,609). The total reserves held by the Charity al 31 March 2022 amounted to £220,160 212,493, of which reslri¢led funds lotalled £23,042. Therefore, unrestricted reserves amounted lo £197, 118 compared with £196,694 at 31 March 2021. Princi al Fundin Sources During the period, the Charity derived 11¥D12021". 110/0> of its income from contracts with the Local Authority for the provision of services and 570/012021." 55010) comprised grants and donations received. Earned income from primary purpose tfftding made up a further 260/0 12021". 260/0) and the Charity's trading subsidiary donations, made up 601012021". 70/tsl and lotalled £39,21812021. £36,915) of ils Current year profits, in the form of gift aid. Investments Polic and Perfomiance Under ils memorandum and Articles of Association, the Charity has the power to make any investments which the Trustees deem appropriate,. however, funds available lo the Charity for investment are insufficient lo warrant a full-blown investment strategy. In June 2020, Trustees approved an Investment Policy setting out the key objective as 'The Charity seeks to produce the best financial return within an acceptable level of risk. As the assets are expected lo be spent over the next three years, capital preservation is of paramount importance,. Risk Mana ement and Internal Control The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the implementation and maintenance of sound systems and procedures to enable the Charity to accurately foresee and manage risk effectively. Constant horizon scanning and monitoring of local strategy and national drivers, forms an essential part of the business planning process and therefore enables any new risks, lo which the charity may become exposed to be identified along with activities lo manage or mitigate such. The process for setting the Charity's annual strategic plan includes the eslablishmenl and implemenlalion of systems and procedures to mitigate risks. The detailed Risk Review undertaken in March 2021 confirmed that the principle strategic risks and uncertainties to which KDC is exposed, remain those of.. delivering services which do not achieve full cost recovery., the increasingly challenging economic environment", and changes in national policy which may adversely affect funding streams as well as increase the demand for services. The Strategic Plan for 2022123 reflects objectives identifi'ed in the Risk Register to manage and overcome four distinct areas identified as presenting a risk lo the Charity, which are." continued or further nationallglobal pandemics le.g. Coronavirusl", loss of the Direct Payments Support Service contract with Knowsley Council", failure of the New Horizons prmmMe delivered as a consortium with the Women's Organisalion, and a major data protection breach. In addition to the above, the Risk Register identified the planned retirement in October 2021 of the CEO and the potential impact of a change in leadership as a key risk. A robust recruitment process involving staff and people who use services enabled the appointment, from 1 September, of a suitable successor who worked alongside the CEO for a period of induction and handover. -12-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 The Charity is open to the usual financial risks of any organisation and has in place controls lo minimise these risks, such as two signatures being required on the bank mandate and segregation of tasks. All stsff and volunteers are subject lo checks under the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Charity's reserves policy sets out a mechanism for the management of financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available lo meet foreseeable needs. Internal controls over all fomis of commitment and expenditure are governed by standing financial instructions to ensure accounlabilily and aid efficiency. Processes are In place lo ensure that performance Is monitored and that appropriate management Information is prepared and reviewed regularly by the Board of Trustees. The CEO lakes responsibility lo consislenlly raise awareness to ensure that health and safety Is an integral part of daily working life. Reserves Poli and Performance 11 is the Charity's policy to hold free reserves in ils unreslrieled funds in order to establish an appropriate level of working capital and to protect the future operations of the Charity from the effects of any unforeseen variations in its income streams as part of policy of good financial management pracliee. The Trustees have sel a reserves policy which requires free reserves to be maintained at a level which ean ensure that Knowsley Disability Concern's core charitable objectives can continue to be delivered even during a period of unforeseen difficulty. The calculation of the required level of reserves is an integral part of the organisation's planning, budget and forecast cycle. It takes into account". The resources required to manage and adjust staffing levels across the charity and ils trading subsidiary The resources required to fulfil existing contracts, leases and other obligations and commitments. Based on these principles, the required target level of free reserves for the Charity al 31 March 2022 has been calculated as £161,000. At 31 Mareh 2022, the level of aecumulaled unrestricted reserves stood al £197,118, however, of this, £2,353 is committed lo fixed assets. Therefore, at 31 March 2022, the Charity had available free reserves of £194,764, representing a surplus of £33,764 against the minimum tsrget level. -13-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Plans for the futuro Strategic priorities are developed through meetings between Trustees and Staff with input from people who use our services lo ensure that we continue lo respond to the needs of our community. There is a continued emphasis on increasing empowerment and helping our community of interest lo have a stronger, collective voice to ensure that people who use ServIS play a key role in influencing future service provision. In March 2022, Trustees undertook a review of the Charity's performance, risk and opportunities and agreed the strategic priorities in the Business Plan for the next to three years as.. Relain and protect existing services, through development and improvement initiatives to preseNe market position, including.. Development of a blended offer for community education programmes and activities for adults with learning disabilities Streamlining of on-boarding processes through digital, on-line, sign-up Securing Autism-Friendly accredilalion Expand the range of service by type, targeting need as well as Income generation, including.. Development of a Suitable Person Service offer Development of a blended offer for community education programmes and activities for adults with leaming disabilities and online learner portal Offer of demenlia-friendly Stories reading groups Expand in scale and geographically increasing lake up of services in Knowsley and neighbouring areas as well as further afield, where viable, including". Exploiting approved provider status for managed accounts in North West local authority regions The Business Plan also identifies a sel of enabling priorities for developing resources, infrastructure, systems and processes lo support the success of operational objectives. Delivery of the strategic priorities is ensured through the identification of operational objectives and key activities for each team and every individual member of staff, performance against which, is measured through regular supervision and annual appraisals, which include the identification of personal development and training needs. The Trustees believe that the Charity has the financial strength, management capacity and overall skills and expertise to pursue its objectives for the coming year, progress towards achievement of which, will be monitored regularly al the Board meetings. Signed by order of the tmstees: Mr Steven John Harding Director and Chair of Trustees Date.. 0511212022 -14-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 I report to the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2022 which are sel out on pages 16 10 31. Rosponsibilities and basis of report As the charity Iruslees of the company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 I'lhe 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement Since the company s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confi'rm that l am qualifi'ed to undertake the examination because l am a member of The ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or The accounts do not accord with those records. The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practi for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelan IFRS 1021. I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Nicola Mason FCA For and on behalf of MHA Moore and Smalley Chartered Accountants Preston Date.. 0511212022 -15-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Unrestricted Rostricted Funds Funds 2022 2022 Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2021 Note Incomg from: Donations and grants Charitable activities Cther trading actiltieS InveslrrEnt incorr Cther incon 45,178 241,884 600 778 1,619 21,445 313,204 66,623 555,088 600 778 1,619 66,341 453,338 600 256 6,196 Total 290,059 334,649 624,708 526,731 Exponditurg on: Charitable acti)nlies 202,999 399,626 602,625 460,122 Total resources expended 202,999 399,626 602,625 460,122 Net Incomellexpendlturel 87,060 164,977) 22,083 66,609 Transfers between funds 186,636) 86,636 Net movement in funds 424 21,659 22,083 66,609 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward 196,694 1,383 198,077 131,468 Total ndS carried forward 16 197,118 23,042 220,160 198,077 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All of the above amounts relate to continuing aclivilies. -16-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022 2022 2021 Notg Fixed assets Tangible assets Investents 2,353 60 1,737 60 12 2,413 1,797 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 13 100,376 229,668 105,696 228,007 330,044 333,703 Creditors falling due within one year 14 1112,297) 1137,423) Net current assets 217.747 196,280 Net assets 220,160 198,077 Funds: Unrestricted general funds Restricted general funds 197,118 23,042 196,694 1,383 Totsl charity fund$ 16 220,160 198,077 For the year ended 31 March 2022 the Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Trustees. responsibilities: The members have not required the Charity lo obtain an audit of ils accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476,. and the trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts were approved by the members of the committee and authorised for issue on the 0511212022 and are signed on their behalf by.. Mr Steven Harding (Trusteej Company Registration Number.. 05002948 -17-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN CASHFLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 2022 2021 Note Cash flow from operating activities 20 3.063 146.332 Cash flow from investing activities PayEnts to acquire tangible fixed assets Interest reCeId (2,1801 778 12.602} 256 Net cash flow from Investlng actlvltles (1.4021 12.346) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1.662 143.986 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April 2020 228,007 84,021 Cash and cash equlvalents at 31 March 2021 229.669 228.007 -18-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Accountlng pollcles Legal fomi The charity conslitules a limited company, limited by guarantee as defined by the Companies Act 2006, incorporated in England and Wales, each member having undertaken to contribute such amounts not exceeding one pound as may be required in the event of the company being wound up whilst he or she is still a member or within one year thereafter. The registered office is as slated on page 1. Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared in awordan¢e with Accounting and Reporting by Charilie5.' Statement of Recommended Pra¢liTr applicable to charities preparing their a¢¢ounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued October 2019, the Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Aet 2006. Knowsley Disability Concern meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant accounting policy notes. Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis Al the time of approval of the financial statements, the trustees have considered the charity's financial position and performance. The Iruslees are continuing to monitor developments and all emerging risks regarding inflation, the cost of living crisis, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for the twelve months from authorising these financial statements. The Iruslees assess the charity to be a going concern based on review of financial performance of the financial year to date, the management accounts forecast for the remainder of the financial year, the rolling cash flow forecast, and future funding commitments. As a result, the trustees are confident about the financial future of the charity and satisfied that these accounts are prepared on a going concern basis. Incoming resources Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement lo the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item of income have been mel, il is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. The following specific policies are applied.. Voluntary income is received by way of grants and donations and is included in full in the statement of Financial Activities {SOFAI when receivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific perf0mlan by the charity are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled lo the grant. Investment income is included when receivable. Contract income is recognised when the contractual obligations have been fulfilled. Where the contract is still in progress, income is recognised to the exlenl that it has been earned. Fund accounting The charity maintains a general unrestricted fund which represents funds which are expendable al the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Such funds may be held in order to finance both working capital and capital investment. Restricted funds have been provided to the charity for particular purposes, and il is the policy of the Board of Trustees lo Carefully monitor the application of those funds in accordance with the restrictions placed upon them. -19-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Accountlng pollcles {contlnuedl Resources expended and Irrecoverable VAT Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo make a payment to a third party, il is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. Expenditure on charitsble activities includes the costs of ¢harilable activities undertaken directly to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs. Allocation of support and governance costs Support and governance costs relate to funelions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. These costs include back office costs, finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs which support the charity's activities. These costs have been allocated between the charitsble activities based on the number of employees working within each area. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are slated at cost less depreciation. Items of less than £1,000 are not capilalised. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its eslimaled useful life.. Office equipment 250/0 straight line Financial instruments The charity only has financial assets and financial liabili(ies of a kind that qualify as basic financial inslrumenls. Basic financial instruments are initially reeognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gift Aid Gift Aid donations from the trading subsidiary are recognised when the charity has entitlement, the value is measurable and the receipt is probable. The charity has a deed of covenant in place with the trading subsidiary which confirms that a legal obligation lo make donations to the charity exists on the part ofthe company. Operating leases Rentals payable are charged on a lime basis over the lease term. Pension costs Pension costs represent payments made to private pension schemes which are charged as an expense as they fall due. Taxation As a recognised charity, the company is exempl from income and corporation lax lo the exlenl that the income and gains are applicable to charitable purposes only. Consolidation The charity's accounts do not include the results of the trading subsidiary as the group qualifies as small, as defined by The Charitie5 ACL -20-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty There have been no signifi'cant judgements (apart from those involving eslimatesl Made in the process of preparing the accounts. There have been no key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainly al the reporting dale that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment lo the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Donations and grants Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds 2022 2022 Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2021 (aft aid from trading subsidiary Csft in kind - rent Skills for Care grant COVID-19 project grants KMBC Coronamrus CorrfNnity Fund grant Other donations and grants 39,218 5,900 39.218 5,900 13.345 36,915 5,900 8,543 4,890 10,000 93 13,345 8,100 8.100 60 60 45.178 21.445 66.623 66,341 Total 2021 61,451 4,890 66,341 65,496 -21-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Incomlng resources from charltable actlvltles Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2022 2022 Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2021 Managed Accounts PHB SerlCe Fees PLqcement Fees Direct PaynEnts Support ney In Mind grant Managing rry neY grant Henry Smith grant A &Jod Life grant New Horizons grant Big Science Club grant Maths and English Project grant National Lottery grant Big Garden proFct grant Big Group grant Counselling sermce SonEone to tslk to grant Big pathw grant Stories grant Kickstart grant Misc Reslricbj Inco projects 163,194 163,194 138,690 125 560 70,565 560 70,565 56,700 2,500 5.815 58,100 149,849 28,757 1,498 9,996 1,308 14,473 14,473 128,212 63,264 11,384 128,212 63,264 11,384 354 23,125 4,020 2,984 22,125 31,007 354 23,125 4,020 2,984 22,125 31,007 7,565 7,565 241,884 313,204 555,088 453,338 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2021 2021 Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2020 ManaGgd Accounts PHB Sewice Fees Placement Fees Direct Payments Support Money In Mind Grant Man&gpng my Money Grant Easy Read Service £rant Henry Smith an1 A Good bfe gBnt New Horizons grant Big Science Club ant Maths and EnLrfish Project ant Reach Fund srant Wolfson Foundation National Lottery ant 138, 690 125 138,690 125 122, 829 2, 714 1, 120 59, 000 56, 700 56.700 5,815 5.815 23, 258 4, 190 57,317 31,324 58, 100 149, 849 28, 757 1,498 9, 996 58,100 149,849 28,757 1,498 9.996 9, 996 12,679 40, 000 1,308 1,308 196,823 256.515 453.338 369,427 -22-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Investment Income- unrestrlcted 2022 2021 Bank deposit interest recei¥ed 778 256 Expenditure on charitable activities Support & Dlrect staff Other direct governance costs costs costs (note 71 2022 2022 2022 Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2021 Appointeeship Serwce Managed Accounts ESF (Big Pathway) Direct PayrrEnls Support Money In Mind Managing try Money The Big (>oup Easy Read SeThfice Maths and English project A (knd Life Counselling Stories New Ft)rizons Big Science Club SorrEone to talk to Big &rden Project other restricted projects Skills for care Core running costs Recharged to sUb"dIary 17,883 72,481 45,330 111,907 3,367 17,886 2,197 13,CK8 21,250 90,367 47,527 124,975 97,505 41,109 81,978 2,500 27,558 32,641 9,996 149,849 1,308 6,297 2,040 1,498 4,890 12.227 56,234 2.128 4,514 14,355 60,748 37,659 90.553 4,020 2,113 7,303 274 540 346 4,474 6,888 128,212 4,020 32,334 86,931 2,286 2.984 354 6,530 13,345 10,657 144,2501 30,221 79,628 2,012 2,056 6,457 10,657 144,2501 12,664 111,7091 Total 2022 476,547 159,671 133,5931 602,625 460,122 Total 2021 277,839 181,330 953 460,122 -23-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Expenditure on charitable activities Icontinuedl Expenditure on charitable activities- previous year 2021 Su&wrt & sx)vernance (note l) Direct staff Other threct costs costs Total Apwinteeship Serwce Manasgd Accounts ESF (Big Pathway) Direct Payments Support Money In Mind Managng my Money The Big Gr<>up Easy Read Service Maths and En&lish project A Go(xY Life Counselling Stories New Horizons Big Science Club Someone to talk to Core mnning costs ReChard to subsidiary 65, 029 36, 844 68,489 jo 24,422 32, 545 32,477 7,267 13,489 2,0( 3. 136 95 97,505 44,112 87,978 2.0 27,557 32, 640 9, 860 32, 743 135 117.105 1,308 9, 996 t49. 848 1,308 6.297 2, 040 1,498 3. 700 1, 190 12.662 (11, 709) 6,297 2.040 388 3. 700 1, 190 1,110 t2,662 (11, 709) 277, 839 184,330 953 463, 122 Analysls of support and governance costs 2022 2021 Wages and saLgries Other staff cosls,expenses and consurrobks Preryises costs IT costs Consutsncy, legal and accountancy fees consurrobS 113.6021 18,1041 989 7,653 8.376 4.525 8.312 2,590 9,534 10.657 12,662 -24-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Net lincominglloutgoing resources 2022 2021 Net resources are stated after charglngl{credltlng): Depreciation of owned fixed assets Rentals under operating aSeS Independent exanination fee lexclusi%e of VAT) 1,563 957 1,143 2,395 2,535 Analysis of staff costs. trustee remuneration and expenses and the cost of key management personnel 2022 2021 (>oss salaries Enployer's national insurance Pension contributions 398.509 27,912 282,627 18,362 7,538 434.866 308,527 The average number of employees during the year was as follows.. 2022 2021 Head count Full ti equivalent Head count Full ti equivalent Engaged on Charitab actimties Engaged on wonagerrenl and adninistration 15 13 10 20 16 15 No employees had employee benefits in exTrss of £60,000 per annum12021'. nill. The charity trustees were not paid and did not receive any other benefits from employment with the charity in the current or previous year. Travelling and other reimbursed expenses amounting lo £nil 12021.. £nill were paid to no12021.' nil) Iruslees during the year. The employee benefits paid lo key management personnel during the year were £44,983 12021." £37,373). Funds belonging to the charity have been used for the purchase of Insuran to protect the charity from loss arising from the neglect or defaults of its Iruslees, employees or agents, or lo indemnify Ils trustees, employees or agents. against the consequences of any neglect or default on their parL The cost of this insurance was £131 12021". £3101. -25-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 10 Pension scheme The charity makes payments into defined contribution pension schemes for certain employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds. The pension charge represents ¢onlribulions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted lo £8,445 12021.. £7,538). There were no contributions outstanding at either the current or previous balance sheet dale. 11 Tangible fixed assets Office Equipment Cost or valuatlon At 1 April 2021 Additions DisposaLs 42,142 2,180 At 31 March 2022 44.321 Depreciation At 1 April 2021 Charge for the year 40,405 1,563 At 31 March 2022 41.968 Net book value At 31 March 2021 1,737 At 31 March 2022 2,353 -26-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 12 Investments 2022 2021 InKestrrEnt in subsidiary undertakings hekj at cost 60 60 60 60 Knowsley Disability Concern holds 100Qkn of the issued share capital of KDC (Commerciall Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales, company number 08489813. The subsidiary is controlled by the Charity by virtue of the power lo appoint directors to the board of the subsidiary. The subsidiary is a trading enterprise engaging in trades lo raise funds for the charitable activities of the holding company, and donates its entire taxable trading profit to the holding company by way of gift. Income for the year in the subsidiary was £223,981 12021. £218,258) and reported a pre-tax profil of £39,218 12021.. £37,005), before the donation of taxable trading profits lo Knowsley Disability Concern. KDC (Commerciall Limited's nel assets at 31 March 2022 amounted lo £11,87312021.' £12,498). The performan of the subsidiary can be summarised as follows.. - 2022 2021 Turnover Cost of saS Gross profit Adninislralive eypenses and other operating incory ClJerats"ng profit DistribLrtion to parent charity Retained errning brought fomerd 223,981 125 152 98,829 218,258 116,288 101,970 38,593 37,005 (39,218) 136,915) Retained earnings carried foNrdrd 11,873 12,498 13 Debtors 2022 2021 Trade debtors Prepaid expenses Accrued income AnUnts due from subsidiary undertakings VAT recoverab 4.098 21.638 21,618 53,021 10,000 28,130 52,506 15,060 100.376 105,696 -27-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 14 Credltors.. amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2022 2021 Trade creditors Accruals Deferred inco (note 151 Cther taxes and social security er creditors VAT payab 9,322 4,026 82,421 6,093 3,148 4,728 117,802 5,832 48 5,865 10,435 112,297 137,423 15 Deferred income Released As at from prior 1 April 2021 years Deferred Asat31 in year March 2022 Deferred inco 117,802 {117,802) 82,421 82,421 117,802 {117,8021 82,421 82,421 Deferred income in the year includes a grant of £15,338 counselling service, £12,158 for the Big Garden Proje¢l, £18,951 for Skills for Care grant £29,098 for the A G(iod Life proje¢l and £6,878 re Someone to Talk to. These gmnls are deferred on the basis that the grant conditions will be mel in the following financial year. -28-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 16 Analysis of charitable funds At1 At31 March 2022 Incoming resourees Outgoing resources 2021 Transfers Unrestrlcted funds C*neral fund 196,694 290,059 1202,9991 186,636) 197,118 Restricted funds A Q)od Life BIG &oup BIG Garden Project BIG Pathw8y BIG Science Counselling SenAce Managing My Money Other Restricted Projects New Fbrizons Skills For Care ST Stories 128,212 23,125 354 22,125 11,384 4,020 14,473 20,356 63,264 13,345 2,984 31,007 1128,2121 {60,7481 13541 (47,5271 12,2861 14,0201 (14,3551 16,5301 (86,9311 (13,3451 12.9841 (32,3341 37,623 25,402 9,098 118 13,826 1,383 22,284 1,327 1,383 334.649 {399,6261 86,636 23,042 Total funds 198,077 624.708 {602.6251 220.160 The purposes of the restricted fund balances are as follow5.. The Henry Smith Charity grant was awarded lo deliver the Big Pathway and Big Group programmes of learning and development activities for people with learning disabilities. The Money in Mind grant was awarded by the John Moores Foundation for the appointment of two employees to provide the delivery of welfare rights advi and support. The Managing my Money grant was awarded by Natwest bank lo fund the programme which helps people with learning disabilities become more independent with money. The A Good Life grant was awarded by The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver The Good Life Partnership which will provide practical assistance for individuals who are living with symptoms and stressors in their lives, interfering with daily functioning. The New Horizons grant is paid under a Ihree•year Partnership Agreement with the Women's Organisalion for KDC lo deliver an employment programme to enable 180 adults with learning disabilities move into education, training and jobs. The grant reiVed from The National Lottery under ils COVID emergency funding enabled Someone lo Talk to deliver telephone advice, support and therapy services during lockdown. -29-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 16 Analysis of charitable funds lcontinuedl The Tesco Groundwork UK Grant funded costs to purchase mobile phones and dats lo enable staff lo work remotely from home ensuring conlinuily of service delivery. The Leeds Building Society grant covered costs for six additional mobile phone handsets and sim cards for staff lo operate remotely from home Movement in funds- previous year Atl Awil Incoming 2020 resources At31 March 2021 Outyjing resources Transfers Unrestricted funds General fund 131,118 265,326 (188,041) (11, 709) 196, 694 Restricted funds Big Pathway, Big Group - Henry Smith Grant Money in Mind £rant Managng my Money A Go(xY Life srant Maths and En1$h Project grant 350 58, 100 2, 500 5.815 149, 849 (73, 750) (2, s() (27,558) (149, 849) 15,300 21,743 9, 996 28. 757 1,498 4. 890 (9, 996) {2,040) (1, 4g8) {4,890) New Horizons ant Big Science Club ant COVID-t9 project (25,334) 1,383 350 261.405 (272,081) 11.709 1.383 Total fun(ts 131,468 526.731 (460,122) 198.077 17 Analysis of ngt assots between funds Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds Fund balances at 31 March 2022 are represented by- Tangib fixed assets Fixed asset inStMents Current assets Current liabilities 2,353 60 208,050 {13,3461 2.353 60 121,994 330.044 (98,9521 {112.297} 197.118 23.042 220.160 -30-
KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 17 Analysis of net assets between funds- previous year Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Totsl Funds Fundbalances at 31 March 2021 are rwesented by.. Tansvble fixed assets Fixed asset inVestnt$ Current assets Current liabilities 1,737 60 221,098 (26,201) 1.737 60 333.703 (137,423) 172,605 (111,222) 196.694 1,383 198.077 18 Commitments under operating leases At the balance sheet dale the charity had outstanding commitments for future lease payments under operating leases, which fall due as follows.. 2022 2021 In s5 than one year or on derrHnd In ts1 to five years 245 245 19 Related party transactions During the year the charity charged rent of £600 12021.. £6001 and re-charged management costs of £44,25012021'. £41,647) to KDC (Commercial} Limited, the charity's subsidiary undertaking. During the year ended 31 March 2022 KDC (Commerciall Limited donated £39,21812021.. £36,915) of its profits In the fomi of gift aid. AT the year end £53,021 is due from KDC (Commercial Limited12021'. £15,060). 20 Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities 2022 2021 Net incorrÉl(eypendilure} for the year 22,083 66, 609 Interest receivab Depreciation and itrpairn*nt of tangible fixed assets {Increasel I decrease in debtors Increase I Idecreasel in creditors {7781 1,563 5.320 125.1261 (256) 957 8, 536 70,486 3.063 146,332 -31-