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2022-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1110317

Company Registration No. 05193577 (England and Wales)

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees George Reeves (Chair)
Simon Hackett (Treasurer)
David Johnson
Sharon Reeves
Linda Matthews
Secretary Julie Jones
Charity number 1110317
Company number 05193577
Registered office Friar Park Road
Wednesbury
West Midlands
WS10 0JS
Independent examiner Neal and Co Business Services Limited
Shakespeare Buildings
26 Cradley Road
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 6AG
Bankers Lloyds Bank plc
P.O. Box 46
The Bridge
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1LU

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 5
Statement of trustees' responsibilities 6
Independent examiner's report 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the accounts 10 - 16

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

The mission statement of Friar Park Millennium Centre is "To work with partners to improve the quality of life for all who live and work in Friar Park". Our Vision for the Friar Park Ward is to create a place that is safe, sustainable and cohesive, where people are happy to live and experience positive outcomes with regards to education, health, employment and prosperity. The principal activity of the charity is to act as a local community hub organisation, co-ordinating neighbourhood community action through the delivery of an annual programme of community activities. Friar Park Millennium Centre aims to be responsive to the changing needs of the community through ongoing consultations, informed research and by adopting a community development approach to all of its work. Innovative solutions are sought through discussion with local people, partners and funding agencies to create a portfolio of projects designed at providing activities and services to address the ongoing social disadvantages faced by the community. The Board has set the following objectives: -

Objective 1: Elderly & Disability

To provide an annual programme of activities for the elderly and disabled to help overcome isolation and to avoid becoming housebound and lonely.

Objective 2: Children & Young people

To provide an annual programme of Community activities to help meet the social and emotional needs of at-risk children and young people living in families with low incomes, on or below the poverty line.

Objective 3: Healthy living & Sports development

To work towards improving the Health and Fitness levels of those most at risk of ill-health from preventable diseases e.g. obesity; diabetes and heart related disease.

Objective 4: Economic wellbeing

To improve opportunities for local people to gain vocational skills, experience and training through volunteering and/or employment. To access help and information regarding welfare and benefits.

Objective 5: Education & learning

To offer people the opportunity to access educational activities and become local community champions and leaders. To expand the involvement of local people in the development of an interactive, multi-media, ward-based Communication strategy which better informs the wider community about local services and empowers them by providing them with a voice to express their concerns and views.

Objective 6: Social Enterprise

To develop and implement an income generating strategy that will provide sufficient income to support a full community development programme as outlined in the vision statement.

Objective 7: Social Cohesion

To develop a programme of large annual community events which provides the opportunity to bring the whole community together and assists in the development of community cohesion and neighbourhood identity.

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Who has benefitted from our Annual Plan of Community Activities in 2021 - 2022?

Our beneficiaries are the wider community of the 5000 homes and businesses of the Friar Park ward who live and/or work in the three neighbourhoods / estates of Friar Park, Mesty Croft, Woods (approximately 12000 people). We believe the whole community of the ward have benefitted both directly and indirectly from the Community Activities programme, enhanced community cohesion and improved levels of social maturity and responsibility, which have led to a reduction in anti-social behaviour. However, our primary beneficiaries have been those vulnerable members of the community who are willing and able to take part in centre-based activities and projects. These continue to include at risk children/young people from families living below the poverty line; potentially isolated elderly and disabled individuals who would be housebound; and other adults at risk of ill health which include Alzheimer’s / Stroke victims and those who are physically inactive/obese.

Regular activities that meet our core objectives

Objective 1: Elderly & Disability

We provide a portfolio of community projects/activities which engage with local elderly (aged 65+ years) and disabled people on a weekly basis to meet their social and emotional needs. Currently including 3 day and 2 evening opportunities to meet with both new and old friends, including Community transport door to door service. Activities include Friendship Group, Over 60s club and Evening bingo sessions. Total number of participants per month ~200.

Objective 2: Children & Young people

We host and provide a range of weekly activities for children (aged 5-12 years) and young people (aged 13-18 years). This currently includes 2 sessions after school and weekends supported by Heart of England, 2 Youth Club Sessions for Young People, 6 sport and dance sessions for youth. There have been 215 participants and activities include Junior Youth club, Street dance, Gymnastics, Trampolining and Freestyle dance. We are also providing a weekly youth club for 13-18yrs. Sandwell air scouts 617 continue to provide sessions for young people and has proved to be extremely popular with a membership of 80-100 young people.

Objective 3: Healthy living & Sports development

The centre has developed a health and fitness programme with local partners to address the chronic lack of active participation in sports and exercise in the ward. Sessions include Fit Lab Gym, Zumba, Chair Yoga, and a campaign funded by ‘This Girl Can’, and provisions have been purchased to begin a roller disco. The centre also holds weekly table tennis sessions. These sessions often attract over 50 participants per week.

Objective 4: Economic wellbeing

Volunteering and part-time employment of local people within the centre include, Project management, Site management, Administrative/office work, Play work, Youth work, Community outreach, Befriending, Mentoring, Sports leadership, Event management, Catering, Advice and guidance, and Fundraising. This year, we have facilitated work placements. The learning objectives for the work placement includes improving skills, knowledge, and deep understanding of financial development of a company. The centre works with 10 local volunteers to help them gain vocational skills and experience.

Objective 5: Education & learning

Little legends have been based at the centre since 2014 and is a well-run preschool with 5 staff and currently 40 children offering early years education. The centre hosts local councillors’ surgeries providing local community champions with a voice to express their concerns and views for the ward.

Objective 6: Social Enterprise

As well as the Service Level Agreement funding provided by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and rental income from anchor tenant and service users, the centre is constantly looking at ways to generate income and fund new projects. We currently generate income by hiring out carpark space to a local company to house storage containers and have a monthly income for housing the C.C.T.V. equipment for the estate.

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Objective 7: Social Cohesion

In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance ‘public benefit: running a charity (PB2)’. The centre relies on grants and the income from rental to cover its operating costs. Our anchor tenant provides free nursery provision for local parents (Little Legends). Affordability and access to our programmes is important to us and is reflected in our pricing policy where activities for young people are free of charge and room hire for the weekly clubs and sports activities are easily affordable.

We endeavour to encourage all within our community to take part in our activities and to attend our community events and fun days. We have provided Sports session for girls from different ethnic backgrounds which has enabled them to try new sessions and meet new friends.

Centre staff and trustees have worked hard to decorate the centre and we are now opening the centre for parties and community bookings.

Most of our trustees, activity leaders, volunteers and members are from the local community and are people who have a passion to see the Friar Park Ward and its people grow and flourish.

Achievements and performance

The trustees are delighted to report that the FPMC has continued to grow both financially and in impact on the lives of local people. We are grateful to our regular service users who have continued to use the centre.

There have also been several positive achievements for the organisation in 2021/22. We have continued to work together in partnership with over 30 local groups and external agencies to provide a wide range of community activities. Of note, remains our work with children which continues to flourish. (objective 2).

The centre continues to employed two Community Development Officers who have been looking for funding opportunities to extend the range of activities and provisions that are available for residents and partners. We have continued to receive grants to help fund the activities Friar Park Millennium Centre run.

Financial review

Income of £38,503 was received in the year through the subletting of rooms within the centre.

Grants totalling £201,394 were received from various funders during the year for work on specific projects within the centre and local community. Funding includes the Service Level Agreement from Sandwell MBC to aid staffing and running costs. Restricted grants are covered in more detail in note 9 of these accounts.

The organisation has maintained an acceptable level of reserves.

At the end of 2021/22, £65,365 has been carried forward in unrestricted reserves and a balance remains on restricted funds of £83,212 to be spent in the coming financial year.

Reserves Policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.

Current financial uncertainties

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Risk Factors

To ensure that the organisation is more protected from fraud the trustees continue to implement the following recommendations and changes;

  1. All financial issues, problems or concerns must be reported to the treasurer and board the same day and as quickly as possible. Any suspicious telephone calls must be discussed with the treasurer before any action is taken. All staff and volunteers are aware of fraud and the methods used to steal money.

  2. The bank account balance must be checked daily Mon – Fri via bank text alerts.

  3. Two people to authorise internet banking, same as signing cheques.

  4. Increase monthly rental income by offering more space to current tenants.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. The governing document of the organisation is the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The body responsible for the management of the Charity is the Board of Trustees. The trustees are also directors for the purpose of company law. Recruitment and appointment of members of the board of trustees is in accordance with the provisions contained in Memorandum and Articles of Association. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were: George Reeves (Chair) Simon Hackett (Treasurer) David Johnson Sharon Reeves Linda Matthews

Appointment of trustees

The charity is organised so that the trustee directors meet regularly to manage its affairs (at least quarterly). The composition of the Board consists of not less than three directors but with no maximum.

Membership is open to individuals who apply to the Charity in the form required by the directors and are approved by the directors. A quorum of members for general meetings is 10 or one tenth of the total membership if greater. Every member has one vote.

Trustee induction and training

Each new trustee has access to the board members induction pack. This contains comprehensive reference material about the organisation and its history. It includes copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, all previous annual reports and business plans, policy documents and procedures, copies of minutes of meetings, copies of the newsletters and a guidelines report on "The role of Director/Trustee of Friar Park Millennium Centre". In addition to the induction, the trustees undergo project specific training.

Relationship with related parties

The charity is not connected to any other charity or business

Statement as to disclosure to our independent examiner

In so far as the trustees are aware at the time of approving our trustees’ annual report:

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Simon Hackett (Treasurer) Trustee Dated: 8 December 2022

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees, who are also the directors of Friar Park Millennium Centre for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 8 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees, who are also the directors of Friar Park Millennium Centre 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. The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination being a qualified member of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 next statement.

Independent examiner's statement

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

have not been met or

I.C MARSH FCCA

Chartered Certified Accountant

Neal and Co Business Services Limited Shakespeare Buildings 26 Cradley Road Cradley Heath West Midlands B64 6AG

Dated: 8 December 2022

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Grants receivable
2
31,557
191,194
Other trading activities
3
-
834
Income from charitable trading activities
4
38,503
-
Total income
70,060
192,028
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
70,666
176,252
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources before
transfers
(606)
15,776
Gross transfers between funds
(521)
521
Net (expenditure)/income for the year/
Net movement in funds
(1,127)
16,297
Fund balances at 1 April 2021
66,492
66,915
Fund balances at 31 March 2022
65,365
83,212
Total
2022
£
222,751
834
38,503
262,088
246,918
15,170
-
15,170
133,407
148,577
Total
2021
£
190,238
-
9,087
199,325
148,021
51,304
-
51,304
82,104
133,408

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
9
Net current assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
10
Unrestricted funds
2022
£
4,112
160,231
164,343
(15,766)
£
148,577
83,212
65,365
148,577
2021
£
5,198
140,736
145,934
(12,526)
£
133,408
66,916
66,492
133,408

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2022. No member of the company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these accounts.

The trustees' responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 8 December 2022

Simon Hackett (Treasurer)

Trustee

Company Registration No. 05193577

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Friar Park Millennium Centre is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JS.

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised as and when incurred.

Resources expanded on charitable activities include all costs incurred in the pursuit of the charitable objects of the charity.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Plant and machinery

25% straight line basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8 Financial instruments

The following assets and liabilities are classified as financial instruments – trade debtors and trade creditors.

Trade debtors and trade creditors are measured at the undiscounted amount of cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received.

1.9 Employee benefits

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.10 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Grants receivable

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Grants receivable for core activities
31,557
191,194
For the year ended 31 March 2021
45,025
145,213
Total
2022
£
222,751
Total
2021
£
190,238
190,238

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

3
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
4
Income from charitable trading activities
Rental income
5
Charitable activities
Staff costs
Provision of recreational and leisure facilities
2022
£
834
2022
£
38,503
2022
£
164,602
82,316
246,918
246,918
2021
£
-
2021
£
9,087
2021
£
101,393
46,628
148,021
148,021

6 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year for their duties on the Board.

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

7 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number employees during the year was:

Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
8
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2022
Number
10
2022
£
156,759
4,231
3,612
164,602
2022
£
3,078
1,034
4,112
2022
£
9,348
576
5,842
15,766
2021
Number
9
2021
£
99,812
30
1,551
101,393
2021
£
1,548
3,650
5,198
2021
£
5,707
411
6,408
12,526

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

10 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at 1 Incoming Resources **Transfers ** Balance at 31
April 2021 resources expended March 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Sandwell MBC - Centre
Management/Staffing Costs 4,419 24,860 (24,214) - 5,065
SMBC 2,000 3,143 - - 5,143
Black Country Consortium Grant -
Sport Theme 2,314 946 (3,632) 372 -
Black Country Consortium Grant -
Sport Saturday 500 - (500) - -
EPIC 908 - (1,057) 149 -
Tesco - Bags of Hope 330 - (330) - -
S.C.V.O Senior Youth Club 4,915 2,112 (2,724) - 4,303
Dr Bike 120 780 (678) - 222
Big Lottery 12,570 75,786 (65,938) - 22,418
Homework Club 17,904 - (15,904) - 2,000
This Girl Can 9,699 - (1,617) - 8,082
Children in Need 5,124 - (2,217) - 2,907
SMBC - Playschemes 6,112 23,287 (29,399) - -
Arnold Clarke - 1,000 (1,000) - -
Postcode Trust - 17,299 (6,091) - 11,208
Comic Relief - 5,000 (5,000) - -
Sensory Equipment - 3,609 (3,586) - 23
Big Give - 4,992 (4,601) - 391
Christmas HAP - 7,764 (7,764) - -
New projects - Who/Jubilee/
Development - 21,450 - - 21,450
66,915 192,028 (176,252) 521 83,212

Sandwell MBC – Centre management/Staffing costs - The aim of this fund is to assist in the delivery of community centre activities. It is used to contribute towards the salaries of site management team led by Harbans Singh Ubhi. It relates to a Service Level Agreement (SLA) between Sandwell MBC and Friar Park Millennium Centre.

Sport Theme + Sport Theme Part 2 - This funding was for children ages 13 and above. To encourage young people into physical exercise, and in turn, help with mental wellbeing. These sessions, also provides education on health, exercise, and healthy eating.

Sport Saturday - This fund was given for boys and girls, aged 6 plus. Like the sports theme, it was to provide physical exercise as well as education on healthy choices, and the importance of a healthy diet. Includes in this funding, food, and refreshments, were also provides, to encourage healthy eating.

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

10 Restricted funds

(Continued)

EPIC - This funding provided by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (awarded through Sandwell Council for Voluntary Organisation) is being used to offer a World Food Project for local people. Bringing people together through food. Local people can cook together and learn new foods from around the world. The group is a source of support to its members and encourages people to become more involved in other activities at the centre.

Tesco Bags of Hope This funding was provided to encourage learning through play, with hands on experience. This allowed children to ask questions and speak openly about emotions, and how they are feeling. Due to covid, we had to put restrictions in place, with 14 children attending, operating across 2 rooms (Sports Hall and Medium Hall). Activities such as skipping, tennis, basketball, dodgeball, badminton, as well as arts and craft, den building, board games, as well as the children taking part in the ScareFest in Sandwell (Build your own scarecrow). Sessions were for children aged 6 – 17 years old for both boys and girls.

S.C.V.O (Senior Youth Club) This funding provided to provide a safe place for children aged 13 and over. The sessions are often designed around the young people’s interests and wishes, as well as providing structured activities. Providing sessions on healthy eating, healthy lifestyles, as well as sexual education.

Dr Bike – This funding provided free maintaince of bikes, which was open to all members of the public, regardless of age. Bikes were checked, serviced, and repaired where necessary. This funding also provided ‘Learn to Ride’ sessions, to both adult and children, for people who where taught to ride a bike, as well as provide confidence to those who lacked confidence when it come to bike riding, This was to improve health, provide a form of exercises, as well as encourage people to cycle to work instead of cars, to help improve air pollution.

Big Lottery Community Connector – This grant which will run for over 3 years, by providing events, such as Easter, Halloween and Christmas, and providing year-round workshops, to help elevate social isolation, improve physical health, and aid in mental health support. This grant is targeted towards those with lower income and those in poverty. The hope with this funding is to help those most disadvantaged within the community.

Homework Club – This funding allowed children aged 6 and above to attend an after-school session (this ran twice as week), to allow children to have an structured, and supportive place to complete homework, and educational activities. Children could be referred to the Homework Club from Social Services, Schools as well as parent referrals.

This Girl Can – This funding provided by the National Lottery. This will project will started in September 2021, and is designed for women only activities, beginning with Ladies only Tennis. The ethos behind this campaign is ‘Women come in all shapes and sizes with all abilities and from all backgrounds, and we’re just happy you’re getting active’. Their research shows that many women are put off taking part in physical activity due to fear of judgement.

Children In Need – This fund supports the play-work project aimed at vulnerable children in the area, managed by a team of staff and volunteers. The project provides weekly junior play provisions for children ages 5-12 years throughout the year. The project provides a very popular and well – attended.

Easter Play Scheme This project ran over the Easter Holidays in 2021, and was aimed for children 5-16 and was also inclusive to children with special education needs (SEN). This project aimed to provide education regarding healthy eating, healthy choices, The project ran two sessions a day, one in the morning, and one in the afternoon. Providing children with structured activities, free healthy food, and educational activities.

October Half Term – This session ran through October Half Term, targeted for children who receive free school meals, providing structured groups including arts and crafts, reading and writing. This grant attracted over 90 children.

FRIAR PARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

10 Restricted funds

(Continued)

Arnold Clarke – This one-off grant of £1000 allowed us to buy and equipment the centre with tablets, that have been used across many grants, including the Homework Club, Junior Youth Club, as well as work experience staff.

Postcode Trust – This grant which will run for a year, is for children aged 6 -12 years old. This will provide inclusive play after school for any children, including those with learning disabilities as well as other special educational needs. This will include the use of the sensory equipment, as well as the soft play. These provide structured activities in arts and crafts, imaginative play, and role play.

Comic Relief – Provided afterschool sessions twice a week, to provide help and support with homework and school activities.

Sensory – This grant was given to equip the sensory room with lighting, equipment, and music items. The room has proven a great support for those with special educational needs, as well as babies and young children.

Christmas HAF – This grant provided sessions Monday through to Friday for two weeks, aimed for children who receive free school meals. We provided breakfast with Santa, as well as each child receiving a gift. We were also able to provide members of the community with food parcels and food hampers. These sessions also provided education and support about healthy eating, as well as the importance of physical movement.

WHO – This funding is a group targeted for adolescence age 15+ to help support with CV writing, interview preparations, for both work and college. Staff provide support in logistics including helping with travel arrangements, as well as arranging courses, and further training to support young adults into further education or work.

Jubilee – This grant, is ready for the Queen Platinum Jubilee. This will provide a completely free of charge community event, providing free entertainment, food, and activities, to anyone who wishes to attend. We predict this is attract over 800+ guests.

£4000 Community Centre Development – This is to make improvements to the centre. There is a plan on replacing the blinds and refurbing the kitchen, including a new fridge.

11 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
£
£
Fund balances at 31 March 2022 are represented by:
Current assets/(liabilities)
65,365
83,212
65,365
83,212
Total
£
148,577
148,577