Annual Report and Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31st March 2022 BOSP BRIGHTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Brighter Opportunities for Special People Charity Registration No. 1107392 Company Registered in England and Wales No. 5284004 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31" March 2022 Contentg Report of the Trustees Including Chairman's Review Objectives and Activities 4-10 Achievements and Perfomiance Financial Review 14-16 SlruGture, Governance aiid Management 17 Reference and Administrative Details 18 Trustees, Responsibililies in Relation lo Financial Statements 19 Statement of Finanaal Activitr9S 20 8alan￿ Sheet Notes To the Accounts 23-29 IndeDendent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of BOSP Brfghter Opportunrties for Special People Charitsble Company Jo BOSP is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people who have complex disabilities or lifÈ•limiting conditions through fully supported fun social activities, whilst relieving family pressures by providing much needed respite away from the home BOSPCharity @BOSPEs8ex The BOSP Offlce, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex SS16 4UH 01268 5S31171 onquiri08@bosp.co.uk I vMw.bo$p.co.uk Ro9i8tered Charity No. 1107392 BOSP BrightÉr Opportunities for Special People Report of thc Trustees for the year ended 31S1 March 2022 The Trustees are plea5eti tu piesent Ihvii dniiual direclofs. reporttggether with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2022, which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies A¢1 purposes. The financial statements comply with the ChaTlties Act 2011. the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Artic5es of Associab"on, and Accounty"ng and Reporting by Charitles.. Statement of Recornmended PracliGe ISORPI applicable to charities preparing accounts in a¢¢ordance with the FinanGial Reporting Standard 2pplicable to UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) {effective 1 $1 January 20151. Chairman's Review As with most ¢haritses, once again this reporting year was fraught with challenges and uncertainty brought about by the continuing COVID 10 pandemic. However, it also provided us with tho opportunity to contsnue and develop seNices that were sel up as emergency Tesponse projects during 2020. Despite fears throughout the Third Sector, we saw our income from trusts and grants increase from the previous year as COVIO felated funding durino this period was still available. Additionalty, our families, 011going needts and positive outcomes, meant lunders were keen to maintain their support ol thca¢ new services. Funders also appreGiated the Importan￿ of isolated young people wilh disabilities retuming to adivities Dut in the community and kindly supported the purchase of a new BOSP minibus. Donatsons were d¢)wn, but fundraising saw an increase in income due to the relum of our successful face- topface events such as the BUbP Summer tlall, bparkling lunch and the Billencay Chris￿a$ Market. As restrictions were eased, moré part-time sessional Support Workers Imany of whom are key workers) were able 10 relurn 10 their second job at BOSP, whlch meant more chlldren could attend each seSSiL7n. This resulled in increased in session contributions Compared with the previous year. The sector has fvrther predicted a shortfall of fund5 10 5UPPOrt charities Ihrough COVID recovery and beyond. Sources are citing that many funds have now been exhausted, whilst others had boen adversely ffected by low investment returns upon which they rely. As we move into this penod ot re¢overy tollowing the pandemic anij lo prepare for possitrAe austerity ahead, BOSP has endeavoured to increase free reserves to the equivalent of five months, income. The 2021122 Accounts evidence the sound financial management of BOSP, where the trustees reviewed income and expenditure against budgets monthly. to ensure that OUT financial position always remained sustainable. The trustees continue to keep BOSP'S Governance practices under review and ensure that our policies are regularly reviewed and updated as required. With the DpeNing of Qui self-coiilained Skills for Life Centre in February 2021, we Gonlinued to adapt to an ever-changing environment as w@ endeavoured lo meet the needs of families we serve. Having autonomy of premises from which to deliver vital services has provided qreaier flexibility and control in terms of the services we offer, helping to ensure our future sustainability. In the lighl of these Ghallenges, l am extremely proud of our dedicated workforce, volunteers and fellow trustees at BOSP, whose endeavouTS have not only enabled BOSP lo maintsin its serVI￿S during this past year but also enabled It to expand, providing additional help lo more families who required it. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks lo all our supporters for showing their commitment to BOSP bv continuinq to donate, in Ihe knowledge that something that hasn't changed during this lime is our dedication to help families across South Essex and surrounding areas who havo Children and young people with disabilitip.r4 Peter Davies - Chaiman [1 Objectives and Activities Profound learning disabilities and critical illnesses blight young lives and put great stre3s on Ihe family unit. Disabled and very ill children face discrimination and substantial barriers to participation in mainstream acb'vilies. iesulting in th8 whole family tecoming marginalised and vulnerable lo depression, family breakdown and soaal exGIusion. BOSP'S vision is to provide a range of fully supported high-quality leisure and respite services to children and young people with leaming and physical disabilities and their families. BOSP supports Ihe government'5 illclusion agenda and strives to help families lead an active and 'ordinary' life. BOSP aims lo offer ¢hildren and young people with learning and physical disabilities access to the same leisure aGlivities and opportunities as thèir peers, allowing tnem io develop Inuependence, sell-es1￿M anu soGial skills in a supportive environmenl. 80SP offers a wide range of regular clubs and aC￿vItIeS on weekdays, weekend5, evenings and during school holidays. A summary of the main objectsves of the Charity is". - 8) the relief of children 8ndyoung people woth special n88ds by the prowsK•n ofrncrnational activities Io lilip￿ve Ilie quality of life of such children and young people bl the relief of L>arents. carnrs and families ofchildren and young people with special n88ds thmugh the provision of support and ￿SpIte To achlev@ rts objectives, BOSP will.. Deliver a piemium seivice that combines matched care sUPPOrt with a high Support Worker to childlyoung person ratio. that is a¢¢èsgible and affofdable to families Ensure that children, young people and their families are at the ￿ntre of our services Ensure Ihat the Charity meet5 the needs of ils service users Provide safe and appropriately risk assessed services Ensure th91 a highly skilled staff l*#m Ar•. p.nAhlprt tn wnrk productivèly and securely within a heahhy, supportive and professional environment Maximise opportunities for ¢ollaboratson, partnership and joinl working with other organisats'ons in the ar@a En$￿￿ that our services are provided to famllles based on need, fairness and that our comrnittnent to diversity i? evident Ensure that the consultation, planning. delivery and iJvaluation of gèNiCèS are maintained effectively and efficiently to enable Continuous improvement Ensure that the Charity Gan adapt to changing ¢ircum8tan¢e3 Make ￿rtain our fundraisin9 Strategy continues to access a variety of funding streams, thereby ensunng the Lharity's sustainability and longevity Services and Support Everyone has L￿en i501ated during COVID bul no more so than families who have children with disabilities, often referred lo as 'the forgotten demographic, during the pandemi¢. The Children's Disability Partnership's IDCP) 2021 research exposed the dispfOPOrtionalely negatsve Impact of the pandemic on such famllles. From surveying hundreds of parenls actoss Ihe UK, the OCP found that over 800h of all formal and informal support services for families whether It be througn local authorities, charities, or friend5 and family, has reduced during the pandemic. 3 in 4 disabled children experienced delays in vital health appointments dunno the pandemic, such as otthopaedic d55e¥bfTiviilb, ui MRI 14¥aiis. 8uGh cheGk-ups are ess¢nlial for flagging i¥¥ue¥ and identifying where potentially life4hanging medical interventions. such as physiotherapy are needed. As a result, when children retumed to BOSP after a period of isolating. we noticed many had regressed, wllh decreased muscle tone and mobility. co-ordination, communication skills and behaviouF. So, whilst wc wcrc ablc to Icgally increase attendancè numbars at sossiong in th•1gl•r part of the yèar, many ehildren and young people required a higher level of support than previously. Following the relaxation of Govemment restriction5 in Sumrner 2021. apart from Hydrotherapy sessions, we were able lo progressively resume our full programme of services and support, however staffing levels rp.mFAingd low. For many of our bank of Support Vvorkers. BOSP is their second job. Many Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, Nufse5 and care staff join us as way of increasing their skills. or lo supplemènt Ihoir full-time incomo. Strict COVID regulations set by such employers restrictino 1hp.ir qtAff from working second Jobs,. along with a general recruitment crisis in the Care Sector, meant BOSP didn't reach its desired numkr of sessional Support Workers this year, so whilst our range of services increased lo maBt ehangin9 n•ods, we were unablè lo meet our delivery budg@.1 Thc folli>wing club: ond support eèrvicee were provided by BOSP in the year ended 3111 March 2022.. Sehool's Out on￿ schools started io re-open following Ihe first lock- down, it wa3 brought to our ottention that gome children and young people did not retum to full-time education alongside their peers, because their school ould not eope with their complex ￿lJpPOrt needG along with COVID rÈgulations. This was resulting in parent carers unable to work a5 they h¢id lo wiiliiiu¥ lu Ili¥ir full-time Garing duties. In response, BOSP launched an emergency project to provide weekday care support for these children and young people. This enabled families to remain workinq whilst BOSP provided learning and developmental opportunities during the week with the aim of reducing the children and young people's isolation and providing them with the social stimulus, confidence and life skills required to enablè thèm to bp_ SA8 Ind9.￿ndent 88 they possibly can be. Many childr@n and young peoplè with disabilitses ieturned lo eduGalion during this financial year. Howover, w9 continugd tho $onJice as we found there were slill many children with additional needs who were nol a¢￿ssIng school due to in5vfficient places available at Special Schools, whilst othefg were not at school full-time because their social anxiety and resultant behaviours meant thgt the school or thp_ e.hibd e.niild nDt tt0￿. During this year, we have 8ucce33fv11y transitioned a number of children and youn9 people back into full- timè and p3rt-time education. Coun•elllng BOSP understands the challenges of ¢aring for a child or young person with a disablllty or life-limiting illiiess, the effeGts it Gan have on the entire family and the impgGt having a di3obility con havc on an individual's setf-èsteem and well-being. OutGomes from our outreaGh 3upport highli9hted th¢ urgcnt nccd for well being therapy tervi￿ and as a result of COVID-reswnse funding WÈ were able to develop a suc￿Ssful new counselling service wrth exFertenced Psychologlcal Theraplsvlnlegrative Goun¥ellois. Parent carers who have a child or young person with a ijisability, siblings (youno carers), and childrenl young peuv1￿ willi Ili¥ dibabilily or life-limiling illness aGGe55ed Gounselling this year. Saturoay club BOSP'S Salurday Club is run out of the Pioneef School in Basildon. The fantastic facilities allowed us to provide children and young people wllh Ihe conslslency ofj which su Illcllly Iliiive. Tli¥i¥ ill¥ interactive soft-play rooms, a sensory garden, outdoor gym, all weather sports pitch. an adventure playground and an opportunity lo try arts and Grafts and messy play. BOSP also hires qualified outside speeialists to provide activities such as music therapy. Holiday Club The sehool holidays can be a period of high stress for tsur families. due to the change in Ihe chlld or young person's routine and lack of social opportunrti¢s to mix with peers. BOSP'S Holiday Clubs provided a varièty of social opportunities to provide children and young people with Ihe consistency they need. The Pioneer School 18 our base for most of our Holiday Clubs, providing a wide range of stimulating activilies. In additson to CO￿ activit18s such as sensory activities and aijvenlure playgrounds, experts are brought in from different fields to deliver diverse and exciting activities. inr.Iiidino miJ8ic therapy and the emergency seTvices. Out an¢J about trips inGluded Colchester Zoo, Old Macdonald's Farn, and Sealife Adventurè. Whizxy wc￿d1and Away Days Our woodland scheme took place during school holida￿ at thp. Thriftwood Scoul Camp in Brentwood. This club gives children and young people the opportunity to experience indusive outdoor activities, something many nf oijr r.hildrp.n and yoijng people rarely have Ihe opportunity to ty. Aclivilies inGluded woodland walks. climbing wo11, archery, abveiling. animal therapy, music thgrapy, showtime. and circus skills. These activitie5 ttelp lo Increase the hildren's ai)d young people's self-esleem and challenge the perception they have of thamsglvo$. With different activities each day, children and young ￿Ople grow in confidence and learn new sKills iii a natural environment, while having lot3 of fvn. Chill Zone Chill Zon¢ 13 our'out & About. olub for young pooplc aged 184 aimed at promoting indep•nd•nce through decision making, social skills and travel training on public transport. Activities included meals out, bowling, Irlp5 to the pantOmiTne, A¢Jveiituie lsliiiid, Wo(¥Jlaiid Warrior5, Base Jump, and Puttshack. The young people are actively involved in deciding in which activities they would like to P8rticipale and BOSP endeavours to incorporate these into its planning. Let's Connect Qur 'Lel's Lonnect LluD' fof young people 11 + is almecl ai enabllng young people to meel 14rid ¥VLldlise with their friends in the community., however COVID restri¢tions greatly reduced our ability to deliver this popular out and about gro(Ip until the later part of the financial year. The stsff who work alongside the young people help io rosier the young people's SQGldl dlltj WlTIITIUIIi(Aalivri skills. allowing them to PfaGlise life skills, such as handling money, decision making and road safety. Events included". Mr hAulligans Crazy Golf, Laser Tag, Sealife Adventure. Base Jump, Music I herapy, ali wiin a meal In a resiaurant. BOSP Tots This new ea￿Y Interventson suppon group on a Tuesday mornlng staned In May 2021 at BOSP'5 Skills for Life Centre and is designed for parent carers, grandparents and babies and toddlers up lo 5 years of age. Not only have the sessions provided opportunities ior our spe¢ialisl staff to provide strategies to support communication and behaviovT, and ease transition into nurserylschool, bul it has also been an invaluable resourG¢ for parents lo mcct other parents in similar circumstances. As a result. this year families have formed a VVhatsApp group lo provide support to each other, outside of the toddler group times. Walk with Us Once COVID restriction were eased, our peer support walking group was hampered by almosl a year of ternbly wet and cold weather, gieatly reducing parbcipation as we moved into COVID recovery, Sadly for much of the remaining year. Big BOSP Our new Youth Club, started in M8y 2021 on 8ltp.rnAtp. Tup.sdays 8t the Skills for Life Cenlre, has provided a wonderful OPF)Qrtunily for young people aged 15 years plus lo meet with peers. Sgssions inclLirlp niii77p.q oamp.q. woodland activities. craft. liahl snack preparation and serving, X-box and Wii aGtivities. Social anxiety ha¥ greatly rcduoed in many of the youn9 paoplo, and some have progressed to our over 18's Chill Zone club Ihat takes pla￿ out in the ¢onimunity. Skills 4 Life This weekday group supports young people as they tron471tion into adulthood. supporting th8m whilst in part-tsme eduration or when leaving full-timé education. preparing them to go onto SLtpported living. Not only arc important ociol and Gommunieation ektlls practisod, vital Irf• Skills guch as money handling, budgeting, travel training and work skills. such has woixl turning and gaTdening are taught. Meal planning, healthy eating, exeiiis¥ diiij ¥pvilb such as swiinmin9, dance and GyGling al30 fomi part of the Gurriculum. AS a result of this Support, we have had young people successfully move into residential colleg8s for the next stage of th￿r independence. Sensory Sessions In beptembèr dudi, after Ihe Insiaiiaiion of our sensory room, we slarteti bespoke sesbiuiib fui uli*ldi¥ii and their parent carers, to help them intefacl with the world around them in a safe environment that builds up their confidence and ability. Sensory environments can help de- ?ili¥b*• ¢iiIU b¥ lii9lily absQtbir59, providing Gomfort and calm for overactive and distressed individuals. They can help children learn to locus In a sale place so Ihey are tsller equipped 10 ¢Jeal wllh real-world environments. After School Club our new after ￿h0o1 club started in March 2022 and ha8 proved to be a great placè for young people with SEN to make friends, have fun and improve social communication and life skills in order to develop their independence. Activilies included board games, quizzes. arts and Grafts, treasure hunts, torestry activities, interactive group gaming and supporting the young people with their homework. A light evening meallsnack is included which the group will prepare and eat together. This club is currenlly open to pupils of Ca¥ll¢don School, Wickford where our Support Worl(ers collect them using the BOSP minibus. Fatnily SLipport & Liaisoii Our family sijpport and liaison SeN1￿ offered one-to- one support to new families. Counselling co- ordinations and the facilitation of peer support sessions at Wat Tyler Country Park. Benefits of this seNice induded helpinq youno people transition io adult seNices and greater independence via our Skills 4 Lrfe service, giving family members the opportunity lo tAlk through their cOn￿rnS and difficulties, respite and education signposting, as well as helping to prepare for re-a8s*.<*mp.nt Arniind 1hp.ir Education. Health & Care Plan. Oiir Voliirlteers BOSP is very involved in the ¢ommunity and relies on vgluntary help. Over 35 volunt88rs assisted with the organisation and running ol fundraising events, general acjminisiraiion, and SUPPOrt work ai sesslons. Wc would liko to take this opportunity to thank our volun199rs for th•ir loyal support and servicè, and to acknowledge their valuable contribution through Ihis most challenging of years. How Our Sorvicos Deliver Piiblic B@npfit In rpvip.wing RC)£P's aims and objectives and the planning of future aclivilies. the trustees have complied with the duty in sethion 17 of the Charilies Act 2011 and have referred lo the Charity Commission's general guidan￿ on public benefil and how the planned activities will continue lo contribute lo the aims and objectives that have been set. AII BOSP'S charitable activities fall within the descriptson 'relief of those in need. by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in tho Charities Act 2011 and are undertaken lo further BOSP'S charitsble purposes for the public benefit. This Annual Report details BOSPS achievement and perfomian* and oullines the aGlivities undertaken and how these activities have benefitted the people il was set up to help. The Charity Telies upon grants. donations, and income from fees to cover opereting costs. Ourfee structure reflects that affordability and access to our services is extremely important for our families and us. Should BOSP deem a family 10 be in crisis, we will endeavour to meet any reque51s lor service. Although a Essex based Charity, BOSP'S services are available to families who reside in neighbouring counties and the East London Borough< BOSP s Beneficiaries The Council for Disabled Children's 2017 report saw the first analysis in 10 years of children and young people with complex needs. complgx foms ol AlJti%m or life-limiting conditions, and estimates that nurnber5 have increased dramatically by over SOO/v since 2004. Thiq nAtinnAI trp.nd trnnhnues and is reflected in BOSP's annual report, in that we have seen a noticèable upturn in tha numbgr of children and young peoplè wrth increasingly complex needs coming into the service. Many Ghildren and young people who attend BOSP have complex disabilities. having more than one condition. The table below summarises some of the conditions with whith our beneficiaries are diagnosed.. ADHD Angelman Syndrome AnYi?ty Emotion81 Dysregulation Asperger's Syndrome Autism Spectrum Disorder Cask Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Chromosom• Addition Chromosome Dele*"on Ctprpuik Callosu Cri du Chat Syndrome Diabetes (insipidus) Double InGontinence Downs Syndrom• L3yslexia Dyspraxia Epilepsy ragiie X Syndrome Fucosidosis Gastrostomy Feeding Global Developmental Delay Hearing Impainnent Hemiplegia Holoprosencephaly Hyperniobility Syndrome Hypotonia Impulsivity Lissencephaly Low Muscle Tone Mental Health Conrtitions Mlcrocephaly Mutation in EEFIA2 gene Nystagmus Opposltlonal Defiance Disorder Sensory Processing Disorder Sleep Disorder Soclal Emotlonal Mental HEalth Speech and Language Delay Tetrasomy 18p Thyroid DisfuiJLlivffi Tourette's Syndromo Wisual Impaimient West Syndrome White Sutton Syndrome io Achievements and Performance 14,584 151 415 $uppgrt hou Ind*vidual tamllie upport•d In response to the Coronavlrus pandemic with various iestrictions on soGial contsct and the inability to acce￿ certain premi3e8, eotiviti¢s and vcnucv Out in the communty, and vulnorablo children sbll isolating, we were unable to dèliver our desired level of fa￿t0-face services. Trustees and management utslised remote meetsng technologies to maintain effecb've governan￿, and to review new and updated policieg, procedureg and risk assessments prepared lo allow the Ofganisalion to ro#ume delivery of itg IrarlitinnAI And npw ar.tivilies in a 'COVID Secure" manner once government restrictions were relaxed. We are proud that in the face of adversity we have proved to be extremely adoptab￿, reliable and r¢wponsivc to the need$ of the families we sanie. We rnaintained our very high standards throughout. This was not without its ¢hallenges however, wlh many changae required to ansuro wg eonformed to the frequéntly changing Govg.mm*.nt nfqtp.dlFady Years Foundation Stage, Safeguarding. ACAS and Health & Safety Executive COVID guideline5, whi15t still tnaintaining an opportunity for fvn and d¢velopment for thc Qhildrcn. Part of our re opening framewo included undertaking new risk assessments and establishing or updats'ng policies and procedures. We were extremely thankful for thc on goin9 ￿UppOrt from Ouf regular fvndars, and w• were g1$0 fortunate to obtain SOMÈ Emergency COVID Response funding. During this year we have increased our digital presence conslderatrly vla improved and Iiew bUGldl Iiiedia ylatfofnis, web51te, on-line newsl¢tters, marketing design and promotional video8. Our partneis17ip wuikiiiy Luiilinued, with partlGipalion in on-line forums wilh other third sector or9anisab'ons, businesses, di$3bility and diversity groups, along wiin coiiatK)raiions Ihar ie(J 10 successful virtual fundraising events, $u¢h as the Rotary Club of Bren￿OOd'S auiz in aid of BOSP, in addition lo a return to face-to-face ftJn(Jraisers duNng 1he year, Includlng BOSP'S 30th Annivei¥¢lly Bdll. the Billericay Christmas Market and a Sparkling Lunch, all of which r3ised invaluable funds whilst improving awareness, well-being and community engagement. It vvas always in our strategic long-term plan lo have our own ￿01¢ use premises from which to deliver activities from and to provide us Wilh greaier autonomy an(J flexlbllity, which wa5 nevei Iieetjed iiivie so than during the height of the pandemiG. So, having our own peffnanent sèlf-contained Centre in Wat Tyler Country Park since li February 2021 proved invaluable when shared spaces were not available for hire. Our larger, better ventilated office space to support the welfare of our staff and our growth. from weekend and school holiday pmviqiL)n to six days a week. also enabled an easier transition for staff to rewrn io the office full-time. Outcomes Through the delivery of BOSP'S strU￿ured and fully supported activity sessions, we have- RÉduc8d soci81 isolation as the children and young people mixed wrth peers and Support Workers both virtually and away from their home Improved confidence and self-esteam as the children and young people learnt new skills and tried npw activities Improved communication and Independen￿ as the children and young people have begun to t&4 and decisione for Ihemselvas mokc fCqUC4J - Increased emotional resilience and mental well-being in parents as they accessed vital respite, enabling thern to Gontinue their caring role and work Support Worker obseNation records, photographs and comments from the children and young people, as well ¢1?4 f￿￿b￿luk Iiviii f¢iiiiilies aiid exieinal partner3 provided us with evidcnGe of the p031tivc impact our services have on the families we support. Fai Iiily Te31iiiionials 'Names changed "I cannot over endorse the work and support that BOSP give to young people and their families. Our son has been attending BOSP sessions since he was 5 years ol(fj and is nearly 24 now and still loves attending OOV P. BOOP gives our son *Robcrt Ihc opportunity to do acts'viliee the samg as any other young man of his age but in a supported and safe way. This gives him the chance lo achieve tnings he would never olhetwise be able lo du. Al Iiib cly¥ yiju don't want to be going bowling etc. with your parents. While 'Robert is attending a BOSP session we can do things that he finds boring, or I can do gifly Ihings with his older sisters or have a coffee in peace with my husband. The BOSP staff and volunleers are all amazing people and 80 dedicaieu 10 tneir Work and Ihe besl oulcome for the young people in their care. 'Robert is very vocal about what he likes and doesn'l like so we know he is a￿ayS happy going to BOSP. He missed them so much whÈn we were in lull lockaown, he sèes everyone ai 608p as nis frlenas, not carers. Over the yeais -Robert IidS made the most of the different BOSP ses510ns. He loves BIG BOSP as thi$ is only for adults, but he still likes the session with the younger children as he feels very grown up helping out. I don'l know how we would have tnanaged over the years without 80SP support. 1115 not just al session for"Robert, but also for me as a mum when perhaps I needed some support, or just a moan at someone. Best thing we ever did was finding 8UbW" 'It's really helped having a routine and structure to the days which she attends. She is able to socialise and interact with her peers and support workers while she is teing stsmulale(1 by enjoying heT aGtivities. Her Inental health has greatly improved sinGe attending the serviGe' 'Oh gosh. I saw such a change in her. At first her cominq was lo help me have tlme, as lots of thin9s were going wrong wth no time to do them. However, what I didn't expect was the change I saw in her herself. For the first time ever. I saw her really fil In and she couldn't wait lo go. asking 12 me every fflinule that we wouldn't be latel She showed more independence than I'd ever seen - she is 12. and I could see that her stamina and ability to cope was growing. There is nowhere else she could cope with a whole day as she doesn'i have Ihe facility to rest or sleep when she needs it anywhere else. This was the first time in 12 year¥ we fit in. 'BOSP is so precious to us. It Is the only club ne has where we can leave hirn without having to stsy or PFovide a carer ourselves. And you provide such 9reat a¢tsvilies - you just know what he loves". .1 am bowled over and I cannot thank you enough for the opportunities that you have given Eloise". Activities that woron't possible as a family now seem morp. #e.hip_vAhlp. I have noticed that Eloise. Is happier when she goes into school and less anxlous. She is le55 likely lo Gtjmplain wheii she Gomes Out of SGhool and IJ more able lo handle day to day situations and problèms, thank youl. "Thank you so much. I love working with everyone. How can you not love il. Afflazing team. 13 Financial Revlew The trustees are pleased to report that Cotnmunity 360 Independent Examiners were appointed as independent exarniner to the Chgrity for the ycoi 2021122. The BOSP Slalement of Finan(ial Activities shows a net surplus for the year ended 3151 March 2022 of £61,875 and our total funde Stand at £285,800, with free reservos tota51ing £186.660 Cornpgiigd wlli Ilie 2020121 finanGial year, our expendsture incree8ed by 210kn and our in¢ome increased by 180/0 in 2021122. Oui total income for 2021122 was £463,651. Thia wa3 rai3ed through.. Grants1£281,7Ubl - tJranis received 10 SUPPOrt our servlces Family eontributions1£75,1971- Contributions received towards the provision of our services Donalions1£89,9161- Donations include regular gifts, major donation5, grants for general use, and money raised by local ￿ndraising and community groups. businesses, and corporate partners Trading (£16,646)- Monies receNed from ticket sales for fundraising events, raffles, tombola, and goods sold at sessions 2nd events Other1£186}- Income from investments and gains on disposal of fixed assets INCOME 2021122 Grants and oniraa5. Se55tu contrlbutlons. £75.197. 16% £281.706, 61% Tradin& £16,646. Donatlon5 and legacies. £89,916 , 1 Other, £186, 0% Our total expènditure for 2021122 was £401.866. This was spent on.. Services for ¢hildran and young ￿0P1• 1£345.764) - Costs incurred to provid•. Thiir r.111￿ And support servi￿$ Fundraising1£47,8571- This includes costs of marketing to éngage new supportèrs and raise the funds needed to deliver 80SP's services 10 ensure our sustainability 14 Events and selling goods {£8,5151 5erviivJ for children and young people, £345.764. 86% EXPENDITURE 2021122 Fuiidia151nl ents. 17027, 2 Generjtins I funds, £47,587. 12% 6L18, U% 87D oul of ev8ry £1 we receive is sp&nl direclly on services for children, young people and their fatnilies. The remainder is used to help raise the funds we require to ensure our long-tem sustainability The successfiJl delivery of our servire5 is dependent tjpon financial support retsived from a wide range of funding gources. including charitable trusts, businesses, and community fundraising. In the current pr.nnnmie rlim21È. it is difficult to predict the level of 5UPPOrtwe will rerEive. Actual incorne and expenditure are reviewe¢J against budgets al eaGh trustee meeting to ensure the Charity's long-temi financial slability kn7UStainable. BOSP'S contract with Essex County Council Short Breaks continued. This accounted for 18010 of all our incomin9 resources and we #rè mogt graleftil to thg.m fnr thp.ir qiipport. Additionally. during the year we received charitable grants from the following trust5 and foundations, Barchester's Charitsble Foundation. E3ig 138ue Invest - Social Enlcrprisc Support Fund, Clolhworkerf$ Foundation, Billoric2y Round Tablè, Lions Club of Billerie2y, Souter Charitable Trust, The Rotary Club of Brentwood Trust, Trees of David Solomon Charitable Trust, Essex County Coufjcil Capital Fund, Angus Lawson Memorial Trust, Bailey Thome47 Charitable Fund. Codbury'6 Foundation, EALC Community Initiative Fund, Essex Community Foundation, Essex Community Foundation INational Lottery Community Fund), Essex County Council (Active Essex), Ebbex Yvulli Ti ust, Ewaii Lane Music Foundation. Global's Make vome Noi#e. Hcgrt of Pitsea. Lloyds Bank Foundation, Masonic Charitable Foundation, The Julia and Hans Trust. The Percy Bilton Chanty. The Sylvia Adams TNst, Essex Community Foundatlon- Mid and South Essex CoTnmunity Partiier5hip Grants Programme, and The Toy TTUat. We are thankful to inese and all our tsnlastlc 5UPPQrteis, aiid lui Ilie vii%oiiiy yener03ity of our many other donors including individuals, businesses, loGal councils, schools, ¢hildren's clubs, community groups and other organisations who raise money every year to help us fund our services. 15 Reserves Policy and Going Concem Thp. Iruqtees have examined the charity's reouiremenis for reserves in liqhl of the main risks to the Charity. Considering such faGtors as requiring funds for unforeseen emergency or other unexpected needs, uncertainty regarding renewal of existing grants and Ihe requirement lo cover necessary expenditures in advance of re￿i￿t of Income, the Trustees have esiablished a policy whereby the oiganisalions reserves should be be￿en three and six months of the Charity's general running costs. As al 31 $1 March 2022. BOSP hèld free reserves of £186,660, which approYimAtp.q tn S months, general running costs. On this basis, the Trustees believe that the reserves will enable the Charity lo sustain optimal levels of servi delivery and meet financial commitmenls when due. To provide for future develDptnen15 which canngl be met from future income, the trustees have designaled £44,000 of unfe￿trIcted funds towards the co$t$ of a now premises, IT, and ègsential servicB dove.lrtpmp.nt The ttustees have reviewed the consequences of COVID-19 and other events and Conditions on the operational and financial porfomgnce of the Charity. Although there remainq A Inl nf Iinrprtainty around funding. especially from local Governmenl, the latest UK Government Planning Scenarios regarding COVID-19 do not envisage a further'lock down" of the type expcricnccd durin9 2020, which nece6611aled the temporary Cessation of some of our servicAs and fijndraising activities. Donation3 and Gorporale ¥upport arc Iho inoome etreame that are most unc•rtgin in thè present environment,. howèver, we continue to be opts'mistic following Ihe success of our virtual community events and our suGce5sful application for gl,000 57,000 165,477 Total Charlty Funds 280 800 285,800 224,016 21 Directors, Responslbllltlas: For ihe year endinq 31SI March 2022, the Company wa5 entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies. No membgr of the Company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section 476. réquiring an audit of these financial statements under the requiremenis OT Ihe Companles Act 2006. The directofs acKnowle¢ge their tespDnsibilily Ivi ￿1)ul￿rIg tlial the Company keeps proper aGGountir records which comply with sectson 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statemen1$ which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the end of the financial year and if ils profit and 1055 foi Ilie fiiidllLiiil ye¢ll ill tJbburdaiitE with the requirements of sections 394 and 39S and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relatsng to the actount8 for far as applicable to the Gompany. These accounts have been piepaied in accordance with Ihe provisions applicable to companies subject to thc ￿mall companiv, regime. Approved by the directors on . and signed on their behalf by.. Peter Davies Ichainnan) Joe Lane (Vice Chair) 22 Notes to the Accounts 1 Accounting Pollcles The ptincipal accouiiling policies adopted, judgements and key sourGe¥ of estimation in th¢ preparation of the financial statements are as follows.. a) Basis of preparatlon The financlal staiemenls have been Pl¥PdlEtJ iii acGordanGe with Accounting and Reporting by Chanties.. Slalement of ReGommended Practice applicable to charities p￿paring their ateounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffgGlivg Jclllucll y 201 ol - Icharitiets QORP (fR4J 10211, and tr¢ Companies AGI 2006. BOSP meets the definition of a public benefit eTrlity under FRS 102 As#ets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost Of transaciion value unless Olherwlse stated in the relevJqqp.h nf thÈ scheme are held separately from those of the Charity. Contributions payable for the year ale charged in the 8tst¢iment of FinanGial AGtiYitie8. 2 Legal status BOSP is a Company Limited by Guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in rospect of the guarantee is limitod to P_10 w_r mp.mb@r of the Charity. 3 Income from donations and legacies 2022 33,630 2021 45,462 General donations coronaviru￿ Job Retention Scheme Grants Gift aid Gifts in kind Total donations and lègacles 52.994 398 2.894 89.916 17,759 1,198 103.794 Income from donations. grants and legarAes was £89,916 12021.. £103,794) of which £36,922 was unre#tricted 12021. £B6.3051 and £52,994 was reslricted12021'. £17.759}. The value of goods donated lo The Chamty Is esiimate(l at £2,894 (2021. £8,926). Tli¢ ¢sliiiialed Value ofthese goods is recogni3ed ￿thIn incoming resources as a donation, and an equivalent charge included within expenditure. BOSP bp.npfils greaUy from the involvement and enthusiastic support ot its Volunteers, details 01 wnicn are glven In our annual report. In accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021, the economic contribution of general volunteers is not recognised in the accounts. 4 Income from charitable actlvltles 2022 75,197 2021 34,337 330 253,303 287.970 Session contributions Essentials for familles ICOVIDI Grants and contracts Totsl Income from charltsbl• actlvltl•g 281.706 3SÉ,903 25 Income from other trading aGtivities 2022 11,128 3,678 463 877 500 16,646 2021 658 745 81 J96 Fundraising events Raffle and Ivmbola BOSP star5 and Christmas card$ Staff t-shirts and DBS checks Sponsorship Total income from other tradlng actlvltles 2,080 Investment Income Investment income of £43 <2021- £102} arises from money held in interest bearing aeposit accounis. 7 Other income Other income of £143 {2021'. £0) arise8 from gains on disposal of our old minibus. Rosourceg expendod Direct Allocated osts Gosts 2022 2021 Costs of raising funds.. Generating donations & voluntary incon Costs of goods sold Fundraising events 34,197 688 7,827 Id,J90 47,587 688 7.827 41,936 359 ExpeiFdilure oi? cha￿table activitie5.' Services for children and young people Family support servicè Total expgnditure 303,647 Total expenditure fDr thÈ year was £401,866 {2021.' £331,484) of which £329,269 was restricled12021'. £269.9231. Support costs Allocated BOSP identifies the Gost of its support funclions. It then identrfies those costs that relate to the governance function. Having identified ils governance costs. the remaining support costs togelher with the governan costs are apporEioned beThveen the Key charltable act5vilies undert¢ikeii. diid Lublb vf caising fund& in the year (see note 7). 280,935 84,829 345 764 264.396 24,782 331,484 98,219 401.866 Support Governance 2022 2021 General office Information technology Independent eyamination Legal and other professional fees Salaries. wages and related costs Trustee and olher business meetings 29,291 29,291 4,127 700 83 63,893 125 98.219 30.709 4,217 700 939 59,129 700 83 63,893 125 908 97,311 95,694 26 10 Analysls of staff Costs, trustee remuneration and the c05t of key management personnel 2022 292,501 14,689 3,946 311 136 2021 253,807 11,079 3,055 267,941 Salaries 3nd wagÈs Social security costs Pension G03t3 The key management personnel comprise the trustees. Chief Executive Officer, Senior Chanty Administrator. Finanoal Controller and Services Manager. The lotal employee benefits of the key managemeni personnel were £105,02J12021. £102,055). No Èmployees had employee benefits in excess of £60.000 12021.. nil}. Pension costs are allocated 10 activities in proportion lo the ielaled staffing costs incurred and are vtholly charged to unrestricted funds. The Charity trustees were not paid and did not receivc any othcr benefits in tho year12021.. nill. No Charity trustee reeeived payment for professional or other services supplied to the Charity (2021.. nil). 11 Staff numbers He