Charlty number: 1103477
Company registration number: 05002948
Knowsley Disability Concern
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
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Charity reference and administrative details
Trustee's annual report
Independent Examinerfs report
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statement of financial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account)
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Balance sheet
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Cashflow Statement
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Notes to the accounts
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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

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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 reSoUr￿s, 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

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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

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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 aC￿sSibl11tY 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,.

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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 aC￿sS 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..

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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 kno￿edge 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.

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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 ac￿SS
and submit activity and course work remotely.

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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.

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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 hea￿h 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 Fa￿book 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
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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 r￿1ve 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 se￿iCe 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.
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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 pr￿mmMe 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.
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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.
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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 ServI￿S 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
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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
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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 acti￿ltieS
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.
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KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Notg
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Invest￿ents
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
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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
Pay￿Ents to acquire tangible fixed assets
Interest reCeI￿d
(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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 Ser￿lCe 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
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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
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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
ReChar￿d 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
consurrob￿S
113.6021
18,1041
989
7,653
8.376
4.525
8.312
2,590
9,534
10.657
12,662
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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.
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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
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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 sa￿S
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
An￿Unts 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
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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.
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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 re￿iVed from The National Lottery under ils COVID emergency funding
enabled Someone lo Talk to deliver telephone advice, support and therapy services during
lockdown.
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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 En￿1$h Project grant
350
58, 100
2, 500
5.815
149, 849
(73, 750)
(2, s(￿)
(27,558)
(149, 849)
15,300
21,743
9, 996
28. 757
1,498
4. 890
(9, 996)
{2,040)
(1, 4g8)
{4,890)
New Horizons ￿ant
Big Science Club ￿ant
COVID-t9 project
(25,334)
1,383
350
261.405
(272,081)
11.709
1.383
Total fun(ts
131,468
526.731
(460,122)
198.077
17
Analysis of ngt assots between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Fund balances at 31 March 2022 are represented by-
Tangib￿ fixed assets
Fixed asset in￿StMents
Current assets
Current liabilities
2,353
60
208,050
{13,3461
2.353
60
121,994
330.044
(98,9521 {112.297}
197.118
23.042
220.160
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KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
17
Analysis of net assets between funds- previous year
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totsl
Funds
Fundbalances at 31 March 2021 are rwesented by..
Tansvble fixed assets
Fixed asset inVestn￿￿t$
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 ts￿1 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
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