ME STIRT North Somerset Aqafringa DifferenceforFamiliesand Children Annual Report 202112022 Tris year Home-start North Somerset has supwrted 86 families with children through Home-visiting and Mums in Mind Groups. We have recruited and trained 8 new volunteers bringing the total to 1+0 active volunteers. Offic• Suite 3. Lk1 Road BwS15S ParK 110 Locking Road. Weston-siwr-mare, BS23 3HF Td 07rii 179007 hr•me Www.hOn-Startn0rthSlxner5et.0rg.uk I |Pagc
Board of Trustees Dali Sidebottom Nicky Day Chadeswright Sheila French Jane Sleigh Chair of Trustees Trustee, inlerim treasurerfrom January 22 Trustee Trustee Volunteer Representative Jane Wells Rebecca Cresswell Trustee {Rebred November 2021) Trustee (Retired September 2021) Christopher Bird Andrew Robb Jade Terry Treasurer (Retired January 2022) Trustee {Retired February 2022) Trustee (Retired Ju ne 2022) Staff Team Julie Parsons Sally Downey Karen Whitaker Catriona Henderson Helen Howes Senior Organiser Co ordinator Co Ofdinator Fundraising and maeting OffIr Administrator Volunteers Andrea Alex Andrew R Annette Annie. Ann Barbara Belinda Carol Debra Diane Eleanor Emma Fran Karen L Karen M Kate E Kate J Katiina Kaye Lindsay Marian Nicola Patsy Petra Sarah L Sueo SueR Val Helen Holly Jackie Jane Janet Jem Jennie Julianne 21Page
Home-start North Somerset Hom&Start North Somerset is a voluntary organisation that supports families who are experiencing difficutties and have at least one thild underlhe age of five. We recruit and train volunleers who support families within their own home offering non-judgemental. confid1. suppor( friendship and practical assistance specifically tailored to the family's needs. Mission Statement Childhood makesa hugeimpact. We aim to make Sufe thoseyears countso that a Child'sfU Is notlimited and families can thrive. Ou r vision is to be the leading independentfamily support charity in North Somerset. We aim to be a partner of choice for families and organisations, known for our reliable. responsive and respected qua1ltysem. Through familiesandvolunteersworkingtogether. we aim to improve outcomes for all. Respectful We welcome and respect each olherfs views and are confidential in the way we worl( togeth er and wilh others. Supportive We believe in supporting and developing everyone involved in ourchaTity. Inclusive We value collaboration with partners and aim to work in an open and non-iudgemental way, listening to feedback from those we work with. Independent We are trueto ourwsion andmake pro-active deosionsthatare inthe best interestof ourtharity. Ambitious We strive for SusS and are enthusiastic to develop and sustain an excellent service. Responsible We are clear on our roles and take all responsibilities seriously making sure we question and challenge in orderto make carefully considered decisions atan appropriate level. Trustworthy We are honest and (2n be trusted to rneet ourcommilments ethically and responsibly. Effective We aim to work effectivel and efficienu makin careful use of all our resources. 31PagL
Home-start North Somerset We 2re a local charity and have been working exclusively in North Sotnerset for 17 year5 to provide practical and emotional support to families withyoung children who are 8xperiencing difficulties.we are registered with the Charitycommission and Companies House. We are quality assured by Home-start UK. Our ambition is to :. Devebp a range of ve$ from whh faMilS can cfrKe Secure resources to maintain or increase the number of families supported increase support groups We aim to :. supportfamilieslhroughoutthewhobof North Sorner5el, offering SUPPOTLfriendthip and practical assistance visit families in theirown homes. wherethe dignity and identity of each individual can L respected and protected reassure parentsthat difficulties in bringing upchilthen are notunusual and èncourwing enjoyment in family life develop a relationshipwith thefamilyinwhich timecan be shared and understanding can be developed: Ihe approach is flexible to take account of different needs en cou rage the parents, strengths and emotional well-being forthe ultimate benefitof their own children encourage families to widen their netsvotk of relationships and lo use effectively the support and seNces available within the community. We offer free, confidential supporL friendship and prackn'cal help to parents, with at least cffie child under5 in North Somersel. Families are welcome to approach usthemselves or with thar Gonsent may be referred by a professional such as a healtt) visitor who is known to them. We recnjit and train home-visib'ng volunteers, who all have parenting experience and match them carefullywith a familywho has requested or been referred forsupport. Each volu nteerlhen regularly visits a family in their own home. offering emotional and practical support thr(xJgh difficulltimes for as long as it is needed. This friendly parent40-parent support is a simple yet effeclive way of enabling fatnilies to get back on track and start to really enjoy family life agan as the following quotes demonstrat8. 41Pagc
Home-start Home-wisiting Family Quotes "All my life. I hove struggled to occept help from anyone. My volunteer was amazing, making everything look noturol and she always hod a positive ottitude which I followed so easy" "Thonkyou to eoch and everyoneofyou for working so hard to be able to support fan7ilies in need. I do not have enough words formy volunteer as she did an amazing job. We all appreciate her so much". "Just a mother type figure that listened. Don't have the same support in my own family". "My volunteer's support and sympothy olways kept megoing through some of the hardest times of mylife. She olways found o woy to help me see the positive ond kept me going. My volunteer and I would often hove o lough over thephone which reolly helped me see the positives ond move forward-. 'My volunteer was also very colm. collerted kind and very *unny. We got onso well as we hoda lotin common" 'Nice to have someone to tolk to - she was reassuring. l am going out more with the children,: "Having someone friendly to talk to that makes situations seem different from a differentpoint of view.. .1 made o supportive ond volued friend with my volunteer.. "My volunteer was alwoys so understanding of onything I discussed with her. I never felt judged or like she would be disoppointed in me. She really helped me to rationolise my thoughts and put my feelings into perspective. She olso helped me to understand thot I've bn through a lot and it's ok to feel the way I do". .1 goined back myself-esteem and started to be more relaxed. l understood it 15 Ok not to feel ok and seek help.. "My volunteer has been o perfert motch to me ond my fomily" 51 Page
Home-start Mums in Mind Family Quotes "I've met a very lovely friend und know that I'm not alone. I couldn't face being with other mums who were really loving life so this group really helped." "It wa5 nice to hove other people who understood what I was going through as well. somewhere to tolk about it and all not feel oshamed or anything. Group just mode me feel more normal and I don't feel a5 much anymore thot I don't Wlsh I didn't have o baby.. "When I got my diagnosis I felt like I wos stuck in it. Now I know that it'5 not olways going to be a bod day and in time I felt lighter. I didn't realise what I was experiencing was intrusive thoughts. I feel like every should come to this group. "I learnt from group thot there are othermums like me that worryabout things and thot I don't hove to be perfect." "I think it's chollenged my attitude and changed the woy I think obout things. This is how it is and it's only as good as you can make it. When you said that there are otherpeople out there with portners but it doesn't nece550rily meon they hove support. I felt more positive about being a single mum. "Seeing what other mums ore doing ond getting tips from them helps. She [baby] benefited from being orotjnd other bobies too and it helped me relax which helped her relax." 61Page
Baby Massage, Babyyoga and Toddleryoga Quotes How the group has helped my babylchild Creating a colm bedtime routine My child socialising with otherbobies ond children Introduced new activities for boby Given ideos for boby massage ot home Baby sleeping very well after clu55 New ways of interocting with my child Singing with mychild Learnt new baby massage techniques Leorn woys to relax my baby Helped my baby's constipotion, wind and tumnlypain What would you like to say about our groups We would love to continue and have loved comingl Thankyou Mell Keep group like this going it hos helped so much Amazing class Love the fart it s free- so helpful of finonciol circumstances Good way to meet new people Great - Love the atmosphereff Thonkyou forhoving us. We really enjoyed coming Would really recommend Mel s Closs. Lots of funl very lonely and struggling, helped mossively. Made friends, felt better Class worksl Love the voriety. More sessions pleose Don't chonge o thing with this class. Thankyou so much. Helped me to interoct with ffty baby better The teacher is lovely - More sessions pleose The class has been really enjoyable The sessions are fab We hove really enjoyed the classes Mel hos been fob and o greatsupport 71 Pdgc
Chair's Re ort April 2021- March 2022 The consequences ofthe Covid Pandemicwere still being felt in tem of retuming to business as usual. Faceto face contactwith familieswasresumed initiallyoulofdoors andlhen in families, homes. A Ihorough risk assessmentwas conducted priorto volunteers and families meeting. First Mums in Mind of the yearcontinued as a Zoom and then moved io Face to Face. Referrals were slowto pickup so an online referral system was introduced along with improving data collection on activity and progress. Our base moved to smaller premises in the same building and was used for meetings but staff contin ued towork from home forsorrE of Iheirb'me. Search for more appropriate accommodati( continuad. Home visiting still formed the core of ourWO butwe conb'nued to explore and develop dIffet ways of engaging with families. Telephone support continued to complement face-to-face contact and we introduced brand new Baby Yoga, Baby Massage and Toddleryoga groups. We held an onlinetelephone befriendercourse in March andApril and 4 more volunteerswere trained. Thiswas followed in the summer by a preparation CA)urse forthosetrained in teleth(e supportto become home-visiting volunteers. We Continu to get regular feedback from families and volunteers through reviews and supervision. In addikn'on to this our volunteer representative conducted a survey which was generallyvery positive. It came upwith sorne ideas forconsideration such as mre opportunit'es for volunteersto meet each otherto exchange ideas and experienceswh ile still protecling family confidentiality. We held 3 volunteersupKK)rl sessions as part of ourongoingtrdining forvolunteers on Autism, Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse. We appointed a new marf(eting officercatriona Hendeon whodespiteonlyworkingoneday a week has donea grandiob in raisinglhe profile of HSNS, promoting our services and recruiting volunteers and trustees via a range of media including social media. updated leaflets and website. Raising income through fundraising events remained diff icult due to Covid. Once again through the generosity of Lottie Dale and Paul Priestley we were able to provide all ourfamilies with Christmas parcels including gifts forthe children. We have had a significanttumover of trijstees this year. We were very sad to say goodbye to Janewells who has been a stslwartof Home-SLqrtNorth Somersetforover ten years and latterfy served as vicerychairand fundraisinglead.we welcomed 2 newtrustees duringthecourse ofthe 81Pag¢
year. Andrew Robb and ChaTles Wrighl who beiween them bring a wealth of knowledge and businessexperience to the Board. Unfortunately, Andrewwas unable to continue as a trustee and ourtreasurer Chris Bird also resigned as well as Rebecca Cresswell and JadeTerry. So the search for new trustees became even more importanL Many thanks to Nicky Day for stepping up as interim treasurer. Our Home-start nKJdel depends on three key pillars. Staff. volunteers, and finances. We ar& fortunate to have staff, volunteersand trJstees whoare dedicated and passionate about what wedo and go thatextrd mile to ensure supportforourfamilies continues.This is againstan ever more challenging backdrop of diminishing resources while the need for our service is ev greater. Partnerships with our colleagues in health, education andsocial care remain critical in delivering a coherent offer to families across North Somerset. l am confidentlhattogetherwe can continueto deliverlhis essentialservlfOraS manyfamilies as resources allow. Thanks to everyone who helps us in this endeavour. Dali Sidebottom
Treasurers Re ort April 2021 to March 2022 Despite the pandemic, l am very pleased to say the finances remain in a healthy state, despite the lockdowns and uncertainties during the year. We are very grateful lo our funders, North Somerset Council, North Somerset Clini(zl Commissioning Group. the Henry Smith Charity. Quartet Community Foundation who have conts'nued lo supporl Home-start North SomerseL We are gratefu Ito re1ve donationsfrom the local Coryop, TK Maxx and Waitrose stores, as well as regular donations from Volunteers and Friends. Finally, a big thank you to the members of the fundraising committee who worked tirelessly to raise the profile of HSNS and funds in spite of the restrictsons. In th is financial year, We applied for grants to the Lottery Fund, Quartel Garfiehl Weston A family Fu1 was set up to enable the staff to purchase goods and provi(k immediale help to families I lookforward to a yearwhere ouroperatonswill contr'nue to develop,wilhoutreslrictsons due tr) the pandemic Nicky Day The Statementof Financial activities below was approved by the board on 1 St November 2022 IOIPage
Regthred Charity 1111549 5tatemrtolMaI Adi4ryt5Y8¥ 2022 ISORPI issued bythe charitycomftmssiontocwvty4thth ExeuJD¥eConThitee's (WoD5aSthe Trustees of the CharltyforkeekxaCc0Unti record5 2022 2021 2021 44.27 317.31 18 Easyfundraign8 lThlwidual LbTlatiC)S- Nth) GrftNAI JtGlng Organsations Regukir Indva GNe Membershlp Christmas Fundrare Other 109.52 121.82 2,14755 623.( IW.62 2.070.LX) lim 42$491 7A6L25 Bar Interest OtherkncotTr RestrittedGrart Fundr unrestricted Stant Fundir I[.{) Bri# OE(knTw Cowril P0rtistrEadTrA COUMI N(xthSowor5et cour71 ChlLtrèD Nd nry&nith 30Xm( L(((). fxj ,(XM). 43.2(K). Cobid 19 Sup NatK>nal Lottery HMRCJRSfjrart 42,082.26 Totsl b)tom U9.WSi 6&052.19 Expendku Direct Charity Attmtycosts Staffinecosrs Volunteer Expenses Premises Costs aty Mèssage Insurartes 331.85 76,265.17 297.9) 8.319.63 77,951.26 1.539.42 4.3.74 5,772.50 534. 85,214.55 92.270.02 Barl(Char8e5 legal & Professional Office & Admin ExKer6es 99.24 79.(0 224.Ll) .493.59 7,14&81 7.33J.81 8,796.$9 93.E4U 94,011.14 SurphJslDefiat 1£29.95&951 Cash & Bank Balanc8/F Totsi Futhts 46576.99 £66.458 76.535.94 £46.57&99 Funded By: cyrn1 Auty lessCr£ditors dyewitlmnoneye 67565.37 -1107.30 48.037.Tr) £46 576.yj IIP4
Notes to the Accounts Independent Examiners Reportto the Trustees of Home-stsrt Irth Somerset Respective responsibilitres of Trustees arKI Examiner The charity's trustees are resFK)nsible for the pparatIon of the accounts. The charity's tTUStees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Art 2011 Ithe charities act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts urKler sertion 145 of the tharitTres Art to follow the procedures laid down in the genernl Direuion given by the Charity Commtssion lunder section 14515llbl of the Charities Actl and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent examiners ststement My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions givet) by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these record5. It aLs0 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidènce that would be required in in audiL and consequently no opinion is gwen a5 to whetherthe accounts Psent a'tnJe and fair. view and the report 15 limited to those matters set out in the ststement below. Independent Examlners 5tstement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: l. which gNes me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act to prepare accounts which accord wrth the accounting records and comply with the with the accounting requirements of the Ch3ritie% Art have not been met,. or 2. to which. in my opinion. attention sFK)uld be drawn in orderto enable 8 proper urKlerStsnding of the accounts to be reached. Signed= MJIBovAes. 83 Upper Haay. Beanacre. Melksham. SN12 7QA Date= 30/C812022