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2023-03-31-accounts

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3/31/2023

TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE 2023 Annual Report & Accounts

Charity Reg No: 1106950

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Contents
Contents 1-2
Mission Statement 3
Mission & Aims/Equality & Diversity/Equal Opportunities 4
Access to Services 5
Essential Information
 6-7
Area of Benefit/Age Range 8
Organisations we work with 9
Letter from the Chair
 10
Meet the Trustees 11-12
Highlights & Achievements/Case Studies 13
Key Services (achievements) 14
Key Services (sustainability) 15
Priorities Last yr./this yr. 16
Centre Update
 17-18
Local Area & Statistics
 19-20
Qualifications gained
 20-21
Outcomes & Evaluations 22-23
Pictures 24
Tees Valley Tots Creche
 25-30
CHAC – Law Clinic
 31
A big Thank You/Outlook 32
Case Studies 33-37
Financial Accounts (1 – 16)
Contact Details End

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Mission Statement

TeesValley Women’s Centre is a pioneering grass roots venture providing a one stop shop for women in a safe non-judgmental environment helping to support the wellbeing of local women, improve their quality of life by supplying one to one support, advice & guidance, training, and education, along with employment opportunities, helping to tackle social exclusion. Signposting to outside agencies when necessary.

We are a community-based organisation operating across the whole of the Tees Valley area. Working with local colleges, education providers, local Councils, and partner agencies to relieve the stress and hardship faced by our current economic climate, giving women the chance to change their circumstances through the provision of choice and opportunity, knowledge & support.

We have been operating for over 35 years and have helped many women achieve their goals and aspirations, take up employment opportunities, further their educational qualifications or simply help them to have belief in themselves, empowering them to achieve.

We believe when we help a woman, we also help her family as they too benefit from her experience, selfworth, and belief that the impossible can be achieved.

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Mission & Aims

Tees Valley Women’s Centre is a pioneering grass roots venture providing a one stop shop for women in a non-threatening safe environment helping to support the wellbeing of local women, improve their quality of life by supplying one to one support, advice & guidance, training, and education, along with employment opportunities, helping to tackle social exclusion. Signposting to outside agencies when necessary.

Equality & Diversity Policy

TVWC’s Equality & Diversity Policy applies to all beneficiaries, employees, funding bodies, host and partner organisations, sub-contractors, Committee members and volunteers. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. The organisation - in providing services and facilities - is also committed against unlawful discrimination against customers or the public.

The Centre is accessible for wheelchairs and has disabled facilities; interpreters are available on request; Free parking is available on site, and we are close to main bus & train services.

The Committee members and all staff have a responsibility and commitment to be pro-active in promoting and celebrating diversity and tackling unlawful discrimination, by working hard to secure a truly inclusive women only environment, creating better working relationships in an atmosphere of inclusion.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

Staff & Executive Members Female White Ethnic Disabled Age 65+
Executive
Members		 7 6 1 0 4
Paid staff 12 11 1 0 0
Volunteers 10 7 3 1 3
TOTALS 36 31 4 1 7
% 100% 86% 11% 3% 20%

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Access to Services

Telephone: 01642 296166 Email: Operations@tvwc.org.uk Reception@tvwc.org.uk Manager@tvwc.org.uk Website: www.teesvalleywomenscentre.co.uk www.teesvalleywomenscentre.org.uk Opening Times: Centre Monday to Friday 9:00 – 4:30 pm Courses/Activities Timetable available each term. Nursery Monday to Friday 8:30 – 5:30 pm Full Day/Morning & Afternoon sessions available - In house facilities: Accessible for wheelchairs Interpreting service on request Disabled facilities On site Nursery Legal advice clinic – Monthly Debt advice clinic – Twice Weekly Training Rooms for Hire Catering Kitchen

ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY

TVWC supports the development of sustainable local communities, mainly in the area of raising awareness and understanding of the need to conserve natural resources and the environment. Beneficiaries access opportunities to activities, which support the framework of local Agenda 21 and local council’s environmental sustainability strategy.

Although this project is not an environmental project and as such will not immediately or actively address local environmental issues however, all partners, agencies, beneficiaries are actively encouraged to be committed to environmental sustainability and the prudent use of natural resources. All those participating adhere to TVWC recycling policies of all waste such as paper, glass, plastic, and ICT related items.

Our classes encourage recycling of materials and re-purposing them wherever possible.

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Essential Information

Working Name: T V W C Charity No: 1106950 Date of Registration 13/7/1994 Governing Document Incorporated 28/09/2004 Company Reg No: 5244511 Company Registered name Tees Valley Women’s Centre Ltd Name changed 22/12/2008. Former Name South Bank Women’s Centre Ofsted registration EY552306 (Tees Valley Tots) Year End 31[st] March Charity Correspondent: Mrs. Debby Winstanley Manager/Finance Upper Albion Street Southbank TS6 6XG Contact Number 01642 296166 Contact e mail debby.winstanley@tvwc.org.uk

Management Committee: Trustee/Directors

(Management committee, who are directors for the purpose of company law, and trustees for the purpose of charity law.)

K. Kaur Chairperson B Begg Treasurer J Corbett Secretary E McTiernan K Coates L Keating

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Staff numbers during 22/23

Managerial 4 Administrative staff 1 Nursery Staff p/t 9 Nursery Apprentice 1 Nursery - Placements 2 Cleaning staff p/t 1 Volunteers 10 (average)

External Advisor & Fundraiser

ML Shehata Consultant

Accountant/Auditors

Leonard Bye, 80 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2JN Tel No: 01642 246006

Legal advisers:

Avensure Limited South Central, Peter Street, Manchester M2 QR

Bank Accounts

Virgin Money 7 Linthorpe Road Middlesbrough

SHAWBROOK BANK (60 days’ notice ac)

SCOTTISH WIDOWS (savings ac)

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Area of Benefit

Tees Valley Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton & districts, East Cleveland. (Tees Valley wide)

Women accessing the Centre during 22/23 By Postcode

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5%
Redcar & East Cleveland
26%
69%
Middlesbrough 26%
69%
Stockton & Hartlepool
5%
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Who Benefits:

All women, Young, Elderly, housebound, women with a disability, young mothers, disadvantaged/disaffected women, unemployed, women with mental health problems, ex-offenders, prisoners, probation services, partnership organisations, and the local community?

Age range of women accessing our services during the year to 31/03/2023

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Age Range
65 + ,
11%, 19-25, 10%,
46-64 ,
22%, 19-25
26-45
46-64
65 +
26-45 ,
57%,
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Local Or anisations we are workin with: g g

Age UK Alphatech Catalyst Stockton on Tees Cleveland Housing Advice Centre. (housing & benefit issues) Cleveland Women’s Network (Women’s issues) Citizens Advice DTVCRC Eden Training Eva women’s aid – signposting for Domestic Violence Fare Share Northeast (Eco Shop) Foundation Housing Hartlepool B Council HALO Project Job Centre plus (providing training courses for the unemployed) Learning Curve Group Local food Banks Middlesbrough College Middlesbrough Mind Middlesbrough PCC Middlesbrough PCT MVDA Middlesbrough Voluntary Agency My Sisters Place – signposting for Domestic Violence N.E.L.D Ladies Prior Pursglove College R & C Borough Council – Community issues. R & C Mind (working with vulnerable adults) R & Cleveland Children’s Services

R & C SEN services

R & C Adult Education services

R & C Financial inclusion Group RCVDA – Voluntary Agency Savvy Hair & Beauty Social Prescribers (working with the NHS) Tees Valley Combined Authority Teesside University Thirteen Housing Group

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

I would like to thank all the staff of TVWC for their continued hard work & dedication in making the Women’s Centre a warm and welcoming place for women to access our services.

Whether it’s for emotional, educational, welfare, advice or just a cup of tea we love to welcome women old & new into our Centre.

Now that we seem to have finally come out of the apathy created by the pandemic, we are seeing a lot more positive changes in women wanting to get on with their lives, learn new things, creating a future for themselves and their families. Although the pandemic and its aftermath has brought its own problems for families to cope with, fuel & food poverty, mental health problems, lack of access to NHS services.

We at the women's Centre try to create a warm and safe space for all women to access helping them through their many problems, building up their self-esteem and hopefully helping them create a brighter future.

None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of the staff team, volunteers, grant funders and our board of trustees.

I would like to thank them all very much and hopefully we can continue the great results we achieve with the women in the local community.

Kind regards

Kally Kaur

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Our volunteer Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity. They hold responsibility for the professional, legal, and financial management of all aspects of the charity, they oversee its strategies & policies alongside identifying and reviewing all relevant risks .

Meet Some of our Trustees:

Barbara Begg - My name is Barbara Begg; I am 76 years old and from Nunthorpe in Middlesbrough.

I was introduced to Tees Valley Women’s Centre around 8 years ago. Recently widowed, I was looking for things to occupy my time and I enrolled in a sewing class along with my daughter.

At the centre I met an abundance of people from all walks of life and was immediately made to feel welcome. As the years progressed and the soft furnishings in my house were all gradually replaced, I began to get more involved with the centre.

There was always a number of charitable events going on and as a keen home baker I happily contributed my time and cakes whenever required.

Spending more time in the centre allowed me to see firsthand the difference that could be made in young and older people’s lives. Seeing young girls walk in at the beginning of a course with no confidence in themselves, then seeing them graduate and go onto new careers with a totally new lease of life ahead of them. It is also a place where all are welcome. The centre provides a safe and secure environment for people who may find themselves feeling lonely or isolated.

I was therefore delighted when I was invited to serve as treasurer on the committee, as not only would I be helping to ensure that the centre continues to offer all of its amazing services, but I would also be able to reuse and recall all the skills I learned working in a high street bank for years.

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Kaite Coates – Hi, my name is Katie Coates, I am 30 years old from Middlesbrough and to put it in a short version, I owe my whole career to the Tees Valley Women’s Centre.

13 years ago, I walked into the Centre at the young age of 17. As a new single Mum who had just had their education put to a halt due to the birth of their baby, to say I had no idea what to do next would be an understatement.

The Centre staff gave me advice on my current situation, directing me to advisors for my finances and informing me of everything the Centre could offer to help get my education back on track. With no idea what I wanted to do and worried about childcare, I enrolled on to a short Accountancy course. My son attended the onsite crèche for 1 day a week whilst I studied. Enrolling on the short course not only gave me something to add to my CV but it filled me with confidence that despite my situation, I could actually still go out and achieve.

With my newfound confidence and my new love of learning, I then enrolled on a teaching assistant course. With an underlying dream to work in education, this opportunity opened all the doors that has led to my current career. Throughout the course I was expected to find a placement to go alongside the qualification. With the additional help of childcare, my placement was extended and then led to employment due to the glowing reports from my tutor and the skills I had developed via the Centre. The Centre continued to help by supporting my childcare needs whilst I remained working on my placement after my course had finished.

I am now an Associate Assistant Headteacher at a local secondary school. I would never have fulfilled my dreams, reached my potential, or even known where to start if it wasn't for the fantastic service the women’s Centre offered to me.

Not only will I forever be in awe of the work TVWC does, but I’ll also be forever in debt to them all for their help. As a young, single, teenage Mum my life could have been steered anyway. But instead, through the guidance, support, warmth & love shown from the women in the Centre, my life mapped out better than I could have ever imagined.

I feel now by that volunteering as a trustee on the board of the Centre I am giving something back to those that helped me and feel that I’m also helping shape the future of women in similar situations to me.

Our trustees meet on a quarterly basis to discuss issues of importance such as organisation performance, administrative issues, budgeting issues, quality assurance, staffing levels, financial targets, and any other matters.

They are also regular visitors to the Centre, taking part in many of our activities, open days, and volunteering for fundraising events.

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HIGHLIGHTS & ACHEIVEMENTS 2022-23

Our “access to healthcare course” which takes place 2 days a week in the Centre working in partnership with Learning Curve proved to be very successful for the women taking part. Eight of the students gained places at Teesside University to continue their studies in Nursing, Midwifery & paramedic science. This course is going from strength to strength and will be taking on new students in Sept 2023.

The availability of our onsite creche facility was a major factor in these ladies being able to study without the worry of childcare, and the safe, welcoming, nonjudgmental ethos of the Centre created a warm & welcoming place to study.

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What does the Centre do to sustain its purpose?

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Priorities / Provisions 2022/23

Priorities / Provisions -2023/24

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- Centre Update: 2022 23

TVWC is the only women’s Centre covering the Tees valley Area. The work we do differs from other women’s services locally. We are proud that we are different and want to celebrate our difference with everyone that we meet and work with.

Our Centre is in a highly disadvantaged area on the border of Middlesbrough and Redcar, the services we offer are open to all women, but especially to women form lower socioeconomic backgrounds. We hope all women have positive experiences regardless of who they are or where they come from. We feel it is important that all women are made aware of the opportunities they can access.

W omen led communities are safe spaces and can make it easier for women to grow. Many women enjoy the calm atmosphere and the empowerment that they are given through education, recreational activities, support, and other available services. We are committed to working with other agencies so that women can meet their full potential and be supported at times when they are facing the most challenges.

The number of women accessing our services during the year has greatly increased and the demand for social interaction is finally on the up.

During 2022-23 we continued to offer both educational & vocational courses to all women, these were all well attended. We also for the 2nd year ran the “access to healthcare” course in partnership with Learning Curve. This was again very successful with 8 ladies being accepted at our local university to study various degrees including Midwifery, adult nursing, and paramedic science.

We held a cap & gown celebration of achievement event at the end of term for these ladies who all received their final certificates from one of our local MP’s.

12 of our ladies studying on the Teaching assistant courses within the Centre secured employment with local schools and educations providers.

We are extremely proud of these ladies and wish them all well in their future careers.

This year we have seen the increased pressures facing women and their families impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. We were able to respond to this by obtaining some funding to set up an onsite ECO shop available to all Women who access the Centre. The food available can change week to week but we have available a good range of home essentials, tins, jars, store cupboard staples along with cleaning products. We hope to continue with this as long as we can get funding to help support this essential service.

Our biggest worry during 22-23 was the large increase in energy costs. Along with many other charitable organisations we have seen the cost of our energy bill nearly double, we constantly strive to make our Centre as energy efficient as possible whilst still maintaining a warm and comfortable space.

We are looking to provide “soup and bun!” a weekly event to help with both the energy. and cost of living crisis helping the local community during the winter months.

Debby Winstanley/Donna Middleton

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Safeguards

TVWC follows recognised policies and procedures when dealing with vulnerable women. TVWC provides appropriate training to staff, DBS checks and supervision for both staff and volunteers to ensure this safeguard. Our crèche also follows recognised “safeguarding children” policies and procedures, in line with its OFSTED registration.

General Data Protection Regulations - The charity is GDPR compliant. ICO – TVWC is registered with the ICO.

TVWC employs the services of “Avensure” to assist in complying with its legal obligations in regards to HR services & Health & Safety compliance.

Preventative Strategies:

TVWC continues to keep updated and abreast of current political and national issues that could impact on the Centre’s wellbeing from various outside sources including, media, and web, word of mouth and email notifications.

Tees Valley Women’s Centre will conform to all government guidelines regarding the Covid pandemic.

Apprentice Training Programme:

During the year 22-23 we had one apprenticeship placement within our creche setting studying for her L3 Childcare qualification. She completed her course and is now employed and working within our setting.

We will be looking to recruit a new apprentice from the local community very shortly. We also welcome local school & college work experience placements within our nursery setting, giving local girls a taste of what a career in childcare would be like.

Reaches Project:

We continue to offer this service within the Centre as and when required by partnership agencies, providing support/guidance/signposting and training for women offenders. This project works with women offenders and women at risk of offending with multiple needs.

The project is crucial to breaking the cycle of re-offending for women, meeting the 9 pathways to reducing re-offending. The support and training provided by the Women’s Centre is continuous, long after their orders have been completed. Barriers to employment, training and other issues faced by women are overcome, especially with the free childcare and support provided.

The Project’s work is focused on increasing both the coping capacity and self-confidence and establishing stability in their lives in relations to accommodation, finances and family issues and addressing underlying issues such as mental health, domestic violence, and substance misuse.

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Local Area:

The Tees Valley sub region covers a population of 674,300 (2019) people living in five boroughs which include Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton on Tees; of these (51%) are women.

TVWC Centre is located in South Bank, a ward within the administrative boundaries of the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland. The borough is an area of contrasting geography with rural, urban & coastal settlements, containing neighborhoods that have persistent experience of high levels of multiple deprivation and social exclusion.

The area suffers from a high crime rate (mainly theft and burglary) much of which is linked to drugs and alcohol related issues.

Many people are caught in the credit and loan culture which has led to the increase of personal debt amongst local people.

The Women’s Centre targets its activities at women from deprived communities within these different areas of the borough.

The area suffered greatly during the Pandemic with lots of families having to resort to local foodbanks.

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English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure,the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived		 2023
English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure,the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived		 2023
English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure,the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived		 2023
English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure,the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived		 2023
English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure,the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived		 2023
English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure,the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived
Local
Authority
District code
(2019)		 Local Authority
District name
(2019)		 Employment
- Average
rank		 Employment
- Rank of
average rank		 Employment
- Proportion
of LSOAs in
most
deprived
10%
nationally		 Employment
- Rank of
proportion of
LSOAs in
most
deprived
10%
nationally		 Employment
scale		 Rank of
Employme
ntScale
E06000001 Hartlepool 24902.51 5 0.4310 5 9715.25 111
E06000002 Middlesbrough 25231.38 4 0.4884 2 15542.50 62
E06000003 Redcar and
Cleveland		 23809.65 17 0.3295 12 12291.00 86
E06000004 Stockton-on-Tees 20104.05 67 0.2083 39 15089.25 64
E06000005 Darlington 20134.54 65 0.1846 52 7637.50 132
Local
Authority
District code
(2019)		 Local Authority
District name
(2019)		 Education,
Skills, and
Training-
Average rank		 Education,
Skills, and
Training-
Rank of
average rank		 Education,
Skills, and
Training-
Average
score		 Education,
Skills, and
Training-
Rank of
average
score		 Education,
Skills, and
Training-
Proportion of
LSOAs in
most
deprived
10%
nationally		 Education
, Skills,
and
Training-
Rank of
proportion
of LSOAs
in most
deprived
10%
nationally
E06000001 Hartlepool 19,980.79 77 30.255 51 0.2069 38
E06000002 Middlesbrough 22,111.75 36 38.850 8 0.3953 3
E06000003 Redcar and
Cleveland		 18,997.48 102 27.768 73 0.1932 46
E06000004 Stockton-on-Tees 16,899.44 139 24.786 111 0.1667 61
E06000005 Darlington 18,401.65 114 27.402 76 0.2000 42
Local
Authority
District code
(2019)		 Local Authority
District name
(2019)		 Health
Deprivation
and Disability
- Average
rank		 Health
Deprivation
and Disability
- Rank of
average rank		 Health
Deprivation
and Disability
- Average
score		 Health
Deprivation
and Disability
- Rank of
average
score		 Health
Deprivation
and Disability
- Proportion
of LSOAs in
most
deprived
10%
nationally		 Health
Deprivatio
nand
Disability -
Rank of
proportion
of LSOAs
in most
deprived
10%
nationally
E06000001 Hartlepool 25806.04 21 0.869 16 0.3621 16
E06000002 Middlesbrough 27603.83 9 1.194 6 0.5698 4
E06000003 Redcar and
Cleveland		 25339.55 26 0.790 27 0.3523 18
E06000004 Stockton-on-Tees 23468.75 48 0.684 36 0.2833 28
E06000005 Darlington 22510.99 61 0.532 57 0.2462 35
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Course Number
Qualification Gained
Access to Healthcare 8
L4
Asian Cookery 37
Leisure
Autism L3 9
C & G L3
Beauty 5
L1
Christmas Cupcakes 5
Leisure
Cookery – HALO project 8
Leisure
Cooking on a Budget 8
Multiply L1
Counselling 4
Level 2
C.V. workshop 2
Information
Domestic Violence Awareness 19
Ncfe L2
Driving Theory 7
Multiply L1
Emergency 1staid 12
Level 3
English 14
L1/2/3
Express Nails 6
Level 3
First aid awareness 12
information
Health & Social care L2 8
Ncfe L2
Holistic Crafts 11
Leisure
ICT Computer Course 2
Level 1
Knit & Knatter 2
Leisure/wellbeing
Makaton 3
Level 1
Mathematics 26
C & G L1/2/3
Pediatric 1stAid 13
Level 3
Positive Mindset 6
Well being
Safe Handling of Meds 7
Level 2
Sewing – General 25
Leisure
Sewing for Beginners 40
Leisure
Sign Language 7
Intro Level
Slow Cooker Workshops 16
Leisure
Soft Furnishing 27
Leisure
Teaching Assistant L2 16
C & G l2
Teaching assistant L3 5
C & G L3
Wreath Making 24
Leisure

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The Women’s Centre will continue to add new courses and training opportunities during the next year to meet the specific needs of women attending the Centre; this is the result of continuous feedback from both the women attending the Centre and partner organisations.

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Evaluation of Services

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facilities 100%
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Measurable Outcomes

Makaton course

Gel Nails Course

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Its Christmas

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Items for Sale
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Tees Valley Tots

Hello from Laura Blackmore Nursery Manager

Hi, my name is Laura, and I am the Nursery Manager at TeesValley Tots. I have worked here since 2018.

In our last Ofsted inspection (Jan 2020) we were rated GOOD.

Our nursery is continuously growing and adapting. We implement any new relevant Ofsted legislation and changes as and when they are required and keep ahead of any educational changes in the EYFS system.

We currently have a small cohort of SEN children who have 1:2:1 provision in place and we work closely with the local authorities SEN team to give them the best start. We love giving the children plenty of opportunities to explore our local area, we have recently visited the local beaches in Marske & Redcar, Coulby Farm and Monks Park farm to feed the animals, had a Halloween walk around the local area and visited Stewarts Park for a picnic.

My great staff team encourage all our children to be individuals and reach their full potential whilst also having fun.

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Our new outside mural
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OFSTED RATED – GOOD

Tees Valley Tots, based within the Women’s Centre is Ofsted registered for 23 children.

Our crèche follows the EYFS framework for children 0-5 years and can accommodate the government funded 15/30 hours per week free childcare for 2/3-year old’s.

Our new longer opening hours are working well with local employed women who require all day childcare. We will shortly be opening from 8am to be more flexible for working parents.

Women attending courses in the Centre are offered free childcare within our creche setting, which removes one of the most common barriers to learning for local women.

Each child is an individual and learns at different times & stages, our continual monitoring and varied activities help us to keep the child interested whilst developing skills and ability.

Our friendly staff team (All Early Years qualified) continually strive to make learning fun, they work closely with key children planning & executing activities to suit each child’s individual needs in line with the EYFS guidelines.

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PARENT FEEDBACK
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Good Service Happy child Facilities Progress
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EYFS - Framework

  1. Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe, and happy childhood is important in its own right. Good parenting and high-quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up.

  2. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards that all early year’s providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life.

  3. The EYFS seeks to provide:

  4. quality and consistency in all early year’s settings, so that every child makes good progress, and

  5. no child gets left behind

  6. a secure foundation through learning and development opportunities which are planned around

  7. the needs and interests of each individual child and are assessed and reviewed regularly

  8. partnership working between practitioners and with parents and/or carers

  9. equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice, ensuring that every child is included and

  10. supported

  11. The EYFS specifies requirements for learning and development and for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. The learning and development requirements cover:

  12. the areas of learning and development which must shape activities and experiences ( educational programmes ) for children in all early year’s settings

  13. the early learning goals that providers must help children work towards (the knowledge, skills and understanding children should have at the end of the academic year in which they turn five)

  14. assessment arrangements for measuring progress (and requirements for reporting to parents

  15. and/or carers)

  16. The safeguarding and welfare requirements cover the steps that providers must take to keep children safe and promote their welfare.

The EYFS learning and development requirements?

The learning and development requirements cover seven prime areas, which are considered particularly important for stimulating children’s interest in learning, and in building relationships:

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“MORE THAN WORDS”

Our Nursery staff are currently attending ‘More Than Words’ training. The training is aimed at those working with children in Early Years setting with a diagnosis of Autism and/or social communication difficulties.

“The aim is to provide information about Hanen’s ‘More Than Words’ approach. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how these children learn to communicate. We will give advice and support in developing children’s social interaction and social communication skills within your setting.”

Two members of our current staff team are now studying the EYPDP programme. The EYPDP is a tailored professional development programme and forms part of the government’s Early Years Education Recovery Plan which aims to address the continued effects of the pandemic on young children.

The Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) supports practitioners working with early years children, helping them to develop their practice and improve outcomes in Communication and Language, Early Mathematics and Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED).

Eligible settings offer childcare to children between 2 and 4 years of age with priority given to applications from settings that ideally meet at least two of the following criteria:

The programme provides support for practitioners to:

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What do practitioners gain from completing the programme?

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- DEBT ADVICE WORKER CHAC

We continue to work in Partnership with CHAC enabling us to continue to provide local people with access to benefit advice sessions.

The advice sessions now run 2 days per week on a Monday & Tuesday but can accommodate emergency sessions at any time if necessary.

During the year 2022-23 this service was accessed by 208 beneficiaries.

Cleveland Housing Advice Centre CIO

Benefit checks & claim forms completing. One to one advice on a range of welfare, housing, and benefit issues. Negotiating and consulting with landlords, social and private local Authorities covering a wide range of issues, including homelessness, dis-repair, rent arrears and evictions. They also assist with form filling, PIP claims, ESA, Welfare Tribunals, and housing benefit claims.

16 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5DW – Telephone 01642 254544

“CHAC’s Office at Southbank - (Redcar & Cleveland Authority) This service is now going strong and covering all aspects of our services. During 2022 155 cases were dealt with, 354 people were assisted and £391,609.34 of one off and ongoing awards of benefit gained for clients.”

– Law Clinic Tilly, Bailey & Irvine

A monthly law clinic is run at the Centre by a local firm of solicitors. Appointments are made on a 1:1 basis and they provide help and advice on a variety of legal matters.

Most current appointments take place either by telephone or Zoom appointments.

Natalie Blake

Associate member of CILEX

I work closely with Tees Valley Women’s Centre. I hold drop-in legal surgeries and provide advice on a free of charge basis for those clients who do not qualify for legal aid and therefore would otherwise have no access to legal advice if they cannot afford a solicitor.

I have completed specialist training with Halo around Forced Marriage and Honour Based violence. I also have specialist training around supporting Eastern European Women living in the UK.

Tel: 03334444422 – Tilly, Bailey & Irvine

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We would like to say a big thank you to all who have supported TVWC over the past 12 months. We are particularly grateful for the funding & support received from the following organisations during the financial year 2022/23

Hadrian Trust Garfield Weston Community Foundation National Lottery Cheshire Foundation Arnold Clarke Foundation The Archer Trust RCVDA Swire Charitable Trust Bernica Foundation The Edward Gosling Foundation Speedomick Foundation William Leech Charity Awards For All The Charles & Elsie Sykes Trust Didymus Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust Police & Crime Commissioner Woodsmith Foundation Network for Social Change Tees Valley Community Foundation Hartlepool Borough Council County Durham Community Foundation

THANK YOU

- Future Outlook 2023 24

We still expect to face many challenges during the coming year; with increased demand for our services & extra support as individuals and communities struggle to cope with both the financial hardship and mental wellbeing after the Covid Epidemic.

We are aware of our need to re-focus our services to meet the needs of the women and communities we serve, whilst continuing to follow the ethos of the Centre.

The reduction in public expenditure will impact greatly on the voluntary and community sectors providing many more challenges for us to face.

We are committed to encouraging women to volunteer, gain qualifications, and improve their self-worth through training and experiences including workshops and motivational courses within the Centre.

We are continually seeking opportunities to expand our services, build new partnerships with outside agencies and embrace new skills.

We will therefore work hard to maintain the diversification of our charity sources of income and work closely with our partners to help meet current demand for our services and equally important the fund providers’ terms and conditions.

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CASE STUDIES

I have been doing courses with learning curve @ TVWC for over two years. I would recommend using this Centre to any women. It has given me help in all aspects of life from giving me more confi ~~de~~ . nce to building up my self-esteem. I have met other women in the same situations as I have been making friendships and the staff and tutors are so encouraging in helping you believe in yourself. From doing courses the last couple of years or so I am now doing a HE diplomas to health at the women Centre and none of this would have been possible if it wasn’t for the TVWC and the excellent opportunities it has given me. I have just put my application in for Teesside university and see a future as a mental health nurse, something that wouldn’t have been achievable if it wasn’t for the Centre and all the great work it does for women in the community. The creche is an amazing facility with helping women get on the path to returning to education and work. Without this I would have not been able to get where I am today. My two-year-old daughter has been attending the creche since she was 8 weeks old and loves being with the other children and the staff are caring and very thoughtful. I will be forever grateful for all the support this Centre has given me and hope it’s here for many years to come, giving women from all aspects a chance to grow and have a future.

CS – Access to healthcare 2022-23

DS – Learning Journey

I left school with limited formal qualifications and went to college to study Childcare. I have always been a fiercely independent woman, and juggled working 12-hour shifts from aged 17 in retail; but never felt fulfilled. I started my family at 19 when I welcomed a baby girl with my now-husband and married at 21. I have helped with a Summer School yearly. After raising my family of 5 children I was looking to improve myself and my career prospects. I completed many distance learning courses during lockdown, with a view to starting a career in Mental Health Nursing. My close friend (and fellow graduate) introduced me to the Access to HE course at The Women’s Centre while I was searching for a more rewarding career. Since starting this course, my confidence has grown massively, and it has given me the chance to do something for myself instead of others. I am extremely proud to have achieved overall distinction in my Access, and I am really looking forward to studying at Teesside University as it is something I never thought I would be able to do. I have formed strong friendships with my fellow graduates, and I am so happy that I decided to complete this course. I have leaned on all of my fellow graduates for their constant support. I wouldn’t have been able to complete this course if it wasn’t for the brilliant women alongside me, especially Liz. This course has changed my life for the better.

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2023 Thank You Tess Vall Women's Centre 20.07.23 I would just like to say a huge thank you to the Tees Valley Women's Centre. Without this centre, I would not have secured a place at Teesside University. Which has been a passion of mine from a young age. Through the Tees Valley Women's Centre, I was able to attend an Access to HE course, which gave me the qualifications to get into university. To get into university l also had to meet the requirements for Maths and English qualifications. I was so happy to find out that the centre also runs these courses on Monday. l attended Maths and English in the Women's Centre for four months and gained the qualifications I needed. The best part of all was while I have been on these courses building a future for me and my family, my youngest child was able to attend the Tees Valley Tots Nursery in the same building free of charge. Without the help of the centre, I wouldn't be where l am today. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity I have been given. Attending the course within the centre was so much more personal than going to college and doing it. The groups are small and very welcoming. I have gained friends for life on this course. My confidence has grown leaps and bounds since joining the centre. The facilities within the centre are brilliant, clean and everyone is so welcoming. 35

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED- 05244511 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

The Management Committee presents its report and financial statements for the Year ended 31 March 2023.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name: Tees Valley Women’s Centre Ltd Charity Registration number 1106950 Company Registration 5244511 number Registered Office and Operational Address TeesValley Women’s Centre Upper Albion Street South Bank TS6 6XG

Management Committee:

K Kaur Chairperson J Corbett Secretary B Begg Treasurer E McTiernan K Coates L Keating

Management Team

D Winstanley Manager/Finance D Middleton Manager/Operational A Widdowson Reception/Clerk L Blackmore Nursery Manager S Burrows Nursery Deputy Manager

Accountants

Leonard Bye Limited, 80 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2JN

Bankers

Virgin Money, 7 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1RF Shawbrook Bank Limited, Lutea House, Essex, CM13 3BE Scottish Widows charity deposit account

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

Governing Document

The organisation is a charitable company limited by Guarantee; it was incorporated on 28[th] September 2004 and registered as a charity on 13[th] July 1994. The Company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.

Recruitment and Appointment of Management Committee

The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company’s articles are known as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Management Committee are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting.

To enhance the potential pool of trustees, the charity continues through selective advertising and networking with other organisations sought to identify women, especially users of the Centre, who would be willing to become members of the Management Committee and use their own experience to assist the charity.

Trustee Induction and Training

Most Trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity and having been encouraged to take part in continuous training.

Additionally new trustees are invited and encouraged to attend a series of short training sessions to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. Covering the following:

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023 (-CONTINUED)

Organisational Structure

TeesValley Women’s Centre has a management committee of up to 8 members who meet regularly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity.

The Management Team have day-to-day responsibility for the provision of services, supervision of the staff, Staff development of skills and working practices in line with good practice.

Objectives and activities

The Company’s objectives and principal activities are to:

The main objectives and activities for the year continue to focus on Women’s needs, the strategies employed to assist the charity to meet these objectives include the following:

The trustees confirm that they have taken into consideration the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit when planning the charity’s activities.

Achievements and Performance

Tees Valley Women’s Centre is a pioneering grass roots venture managed by a volunteer Management committee, providing a one stop shop for women in a non-threatening safe environment helping to support the wellbeing of local women, improve their quality of life by giving support, advice and guidance, training and education, access to employment and employment opportunities, and helping to tackle social exclusion.

This is supported by free childcare facilities for women attending courses in our Ofsted registered crèche. The Crèche also runs an affordable daily nursery provision and is registered to provide the governments (free 15/30 hrs.) early years provision for 2- & 3-year-old.

The Covid pandemic had a big impact on the Centre and its ability to connect with local women. We are pleased to say this is now turning around and women are now eager to re-engage.

The Centre will during 2023/24 continue to offer its services to local women looking to gain employment, update training and educational skills, gain self confidence and self-esteem, enabling them to become job ready. We continue to provide a holistic approach to women’s issues especially with regards to mental health & anxiety issues which have risen greatly after the pandemic, offering workshops and well-being courses in smaller groups, alongside a warm space and ECO shop currently available to women attending the Centre.

The Centre is fully committed to meeting the needs of all women including providing a safe place to study. and taking a holistic approach to all issues affecting women’s lives hence our constant search for new funding & training opportunities within the Tees Valley Area.

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

CONTINUED) TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

- ( CONTINUED)

Principal Funding

Against the backdrop of limited resources and greater insecurities over funding it has become increasingly difficult to plan or develop services. Nevertheless, the charity, with the aid of sound financial management and support of both its staff and volunteers managed over the past year to generate funds through its crèche provision, room hire, as well as grant aid from partnerships & trusts.

We are continuously searching for new funding from grant-giving organisations sympathetic to our ethos.

Investment Policy

The Trustees have operated an investment policy of maintaining funds in an interest bearing current & deposit accounts, where the funds are easily accessible for the day-to-day running of the charity.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds, not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets, held by the charity should be equal to 6 months of the unrestricted expenditure.

Future Planning

The Charity plans to continue the activities outlined previously during the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory funding arrangements. Hopefully we are now in a recovery phase from the recent pandemic and looking forward to growing our services in line with the needs of the local women in our community.

Funding streams and grant provisions after Covid are changing and the next few years will prove to be a challenge for the organisation.

With the ever-increasing need for education & training the Centre will hopefully be at the forefront of helping women reach their true potential both in their personal and employment goals.

Our creche facility continues to grow and is now offering longer hours for working parents.

Responsibilities of the Management Committee

The Management Committee are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the management committee are required to:

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023 (-CONTINUED)

The Management committee is responsible for keeping adequate records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Management committee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Members of the Management Committee

Members of the Management Committee, who are directors for the purpose of company law, and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on Page 2.

In accordance with company law, as the company’s directors, we certify that:

Independent Examiners

Leonard Bye accountants were re-appointed as the charitable company’s Independent Examiners during the year and have expressed their willingness to continue in that capacity. This report has been prepared having taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in the Companies Act 2006. Approved by the Management Committee on 25[th] October 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

K.Kaur

Trustee

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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED IN RESPECT OF THE YEAR TO 31[ST] MARCH 2023

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2023, set out on pages 8 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view”, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

Dated: 7[th] November 2023

Mrs J.E. Shield BA FCA For and

on behalf of:

Leonard Bye Limited Chartered Accountants

80 Borough Road Middlesbrough TS1 2JN

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TEESVALLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

2023 2023
2023
2023		 2022
£
£
£		 £
Restricted Unrest’ed
Funds
 Funds
Totals Totals

INCOMING RESOURCES		 Notes
Incoming resources from generating funds
Voluntary Income 2 - 20,041 20,041 17,429
Activities for generating funds – room hire - 22,770 22,770 19,080
Investment Income - 682 682 65
Incoming resources from charitable activities 3 72,225 156,257 228,482 230,723
Other Income- Government Grants 39,533
——— ———-- ———-- ———---
Total Incoming Resources 72,225 199,750 271,975 306,830
────
 ──── ──── ────
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities 113,039
 129,809 242,848 242,600
Governance costs -
 19,670 19,670 16,253
Cost of Generating funds - 4,763 4,763 16,431
——— ——— ——— ———
Total Resources Expended
 4 113,039 154,242 267,281 275,284
──── ──── ──── ────
NET INCOMING RESOURCES / 5 (40,814) 45,508 4,694 31,546
(RESOURCES EXPENDED)
BEFORE TRANSFERS
TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS -
Reclassification of funding - - - -
——— ———
———		 ———
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

 (40,814)
 45,508 4,694 31,546
FUND BALANCES B/F 52,928 165,602 218,530 186,984
——— ——— ——— ———
FUND BALANCES C/FORWARD 12,114 211,110 223,224 218,530
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TEESVALLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31st MARCH 2023 AT 31st MARCH 2023


2023

**2022 **


Notes

£

£

£

£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 8 100 5,413
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 9 3,730 2,004
Cash at Bank and in hand 226,313 232,332
———--- ———---
230,043 234,336
Creditors– amounts falling due
within one year 10 6,919 21,219
———--- ———---
NET CURRENT ASSETS 223,124 213,117



———

———
NET ASSETS 223,224 218,530
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Financed by:
ACCUMULATED FUNDS 11
Restricted Funds
Building Refurbishment Fund - 5,280
(Already spent- see note
11.2)
The Tudor Trust - 1,500
National Lottery 2020 10,914 36,648
Edward Gosling Foundation - 1,000
Awards For All - 8,500
Tees Valley Community Foundation 1,200 -
——— ———
12,114 52,928
Unrestricted Funds 211,110 165,602
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223,224 218,530
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TEESVALLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET – Continued AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2023

The directors are satisfied that the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that members have not requested an audit in accordance with section 476.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and The Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2019).

Trustee: K.Kaur Trustee: B.Begg

Date: 25[th] October 2023 Date: 25[th] October 2023

TeesValley Women’s Centre- 05244511

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TEESVALLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE 2023 ACCOUNTS

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 General information and basis of preparation

The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the trustees named on page 2. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 2 of these financial statements.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and does not include a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is applying FRS 102 Section 1a.

The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The accounts are presented in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been applied consistently to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

1.2 Funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds arise when the company receives grants and other significant donations, and the use of these funds may be restricted by the donor to a particular area of the company’s work. A detailed record is maintained by the company of all transactions relating to income. Unexpended funds at the end of the year are shown separately on the Balance Sheet as restricted funds.

1.3 Income Recognition

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the income will be received.

For the grants to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained, then the income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity, and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably, and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example the amount the charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.

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TEESVALLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE 2023 ACCOUNTS – Continued

1.4 Expenditure recognition

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

1.5 Tangible Fixed Assets

Provision is made for depreciation on all tangible assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Leasehold Buildings Over the lease term Office Equipment: 25.00% per annum on reducing balance. Computers 50.00% per annum on a straight-line basis

1.6 Debtors and creditors receivable/payable within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

1.7 Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the charity has an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount can be reliably estimated.

1.8 Tax

The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in paragraph 1 schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.

1.9 Going Concern

The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorizing these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

2. VOLUNTARY INCOME 2023 2022
£ £
Sundry Donations 3,041 429
Redcar & Cleveland Council:
Rent (Donation in Kind) v 17,000 17,000
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20,041 17,429
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TEESVALLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE 2023 ACCOUNTS – Continued

3.
INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE		 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

Restri- Unrest- Total
cted ricted 2023 2022
£ £ £ £
Crèche Income 71,477 71,477 52,882
Government Subsidy-Childcare 47,637 47,637 47,843
Hadrian Trust - 2,000
Garfield Weston - 10,000
Community Foundation 3,000 3,000 18,600
National Lottery 2020 46,806
46,806 45,398
Cheshire Foundation - 5,000
Arnold Clarke Community Foundation - 1,000
The Archer Trust - 2,000
RCVDA - 5,000
Swire Charitable Trust - 20,000
Bernica Foundation - 5,000
The Edward Gosling Foundation - 3,000
Speedomic Foundation 2,000
2,000 2,000
William Leech Charity - 1,500
Awards For All - 9,500
The Charles & Elsie Sykes Trust 2,000 2,000
-
Didymus 5,000 5,000
-
Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust 2,000 2,000
-
Police & Crime Commissioner 2,000 2,000
-
Woodsmith Foundation 1,500
500		 2,000
-
Network for Social Change 22,643 22,643
-
Tees Valley Community Foundation 2,500
2,500
-
Hartlepool Borough Council 17,619
17,619
-
County Durham Community Foundation 1,800
1,800
-
──── ──── ──── ────
72,225 156,257 228,482 230,723
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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE 2023 ACCOUNTS-Continued

4. RESOURCES EXPENDED

4.
RESOURCES EXPENDED


Total		 Total


2023		 2022

£
£
Salaries, & NI 187,996 178,771
Staff pensions costs 843 1,026
Crèche Expenses 9,470 6,322
Rent and Rates 18,197
18,303
Heat and Light 6,111 3,981
Printing and Stationery 426 445
Insurance 3,359 4,061
Repair, Renewals and Cleaning 6,277 3,146
Telephone 2,082 2,004
Sundries 401 504
Equipment Leases 2,281 2,629
Accountancy Fees 2,040 1,491
Subscriptions 3,366 1,727
Depreciation 5,313 5,323
Consultancy & Monitoring Fees 4,763 16,431
Computer Maintenance 3,176 1,632
Settlement Payment - 17,500
Grant Funded Projects 6,223 6,893
Beneficiary, Volunteer & Creche Subsidies 922 3,095
Staff Training 295 -
Bank Charges 1,531 -
Eco shop purchases 1,891 -
Recruitment expenses 318 -
──── ────
267,281 275,284
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5. NET INCOMING RESOURCES

This is stated after charging: 2023 2022 £ £ Depreciation 5,313 5,323 Independent Examiners Fees (including VAT) 2,040 1,491

6. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION & RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

No member of the management committee received any remuneration during the year.

TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE 2023 ACCOUNTS – Continued

7. EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

2023 £ Salaries and wages 180,556 Social security costs 7,440 ———--187,996 ════

7.1 Staff Costs

8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Leasehold
Alterations
Costat 1stApril 2022
95,040
Additions
-
Disposals
-
———
Costat 31stMarch 2023
95,040
———
Depreciationat 1stApril 2022
89,760
Charge for the year
5,280
Written off on disposal
-
———
Depreciationat 31stMarch 2023 95,040
────
Net book valueat 31stMarch 2023
-
════
Net book valueat 1stApril 2022 5,280
════		 Computer
Equipment
38,773
-
-
———
38,773
———
38,773
-
-
———
38,773
────
-
════
-
════		 Other
Equipment
Total
19,623
153,436
-
-
-
-
———
———
19,623
153,436
———
———
19,490
148,023
33
5,313
-
———
———
19,523
153,336
────
────
100
100
════
════
133 5,413
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All assets are used for direct charitable purposes and administration of the charity.

9. DEBTORS


Trade debtors
Prepayments
Other debtors
 2023
3,482
248
-
3,730		 2022
1,315
689
-
2,004

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE 2023 ACCOUNTS – Continued

10. CREDITORS – AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 1,706 4,053
Taxes and social security costs 3,275 2,260
Other creditors and accruals 1,938 1,880
Grants received in advance - 13,026
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6,919 21,219
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11. RESTRICTED FUNDS AND ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

11.1 Restricted Funds

When the company receives grants and other significant donations the use of these funds may be restricted by the donor to a particular area of the company’s work. A detailed record is maintained by the company of all transactions relating to income. Unexpended funds at the end of the year are shown separately on the Balance Sheet as restricted funds.

11.2 Analysis of net assets between funds

Fund balances at 31[st] March 2023 are represented by:

Restricted General
Funds Funds Total
£ £
 £
Fixed Assets 100 100
Current Assets
Debtors & Prepayments 3,730 3,730
Cash at Bank and in Hand 12,114 214,199 226,313
Current Liabilities (6,919) (6,919)
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12,114 211,110 223,224
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