Annual Report 2023/2024 Jus Kidz Ltd St Peter & Paul’s Church Apostles Way Kirkby L33 1UX Tel: 0151 546 3622 Email: jus_kidz@hotmail.com Company Limited by Guarantee No. 6149068 Registered Charity No: 1121835
Contents
About Us. Our Mission. Our Aims. Our Objectives. Our Background. How we are Governed. Our progress to date and review of the year 2023/2024 How we know we are making a difference. How we work with and involve people with a disability. Our Stakeholders Our Performance for 2023/2024 Key Successes Our Objectives for 2023/2024 Treasurer report
Chairperson’s Report:
I would like to say a big Thank You to all our generous funders for their continued support and our children and young people who continually inspire us with their achievements, resilience and happiness.
I would also like to express the Boards deepest gratitude to our fantastic team; the Manager, Staff, Volunteers and all the families of Jus Kidz for their dedication, enthusiasm, and continued support.
P. ENGLISH
Chairman
About Us
Jus Kidz is an award winning not for profit voluntary organisation with Charity status. We provide a safe, stimulating indoor/outdoor play environment where all the children are free to express themselves without prejudice. The staff at Jus Kidz are trained, experienced and DBS checked. Each child has an individual care plan and one to one support where necessary. We are able to offer PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and Makaton communication methods where required. Specialist toys and equipment are also available. During the sessions there are various activities the children can take part in arts and crafts, sensory/messy play, music, cookery, planting etc and free play is encouraged. Activities are decided in consultation with children.
Our Mission Statement
Jus Kidz provides a haven for kidz and parents alike, where play is the central theme enjoyed by those who care and respect others.
It provides a forum for those who thought themselves unique and isolated. Through this dialogue comes greater understanding.
Our Aims
Jus Kidz will provide a stimulating safe play environment for our children with disabilities and their siblings, where they can be themselves without discrimination. Jus Kidz will provide a place for families to gain respite, support each other, form friendships, learn, have fun and relax.
Our Objectives
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To provide a service to support children and young people with disabilities, and their siblings.
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To work with parents and carers, giving advice and support and offer inclusive activities to promote tolerance and understanding.
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To offer a safe environment for children with disabilities to express themselves without prejudice.
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To treat them as other children, to offer opportunities to do the things other children do and to help them become non-dependent where possible.
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To access education and employment and ultimately live an independent life as adults in the community.
Our Background
Jus Kidz was founded in October 2004 by a mum who wanted to end the isolation her son endured at weekends. Most of our children with disabilities do not have friends at home due to not being able to play out like other children, and some attend
schools outside their local area. The majority of children would not be in contact with any children from finishing school on a Friday until they were back in school on Monday. There was nothing appropriate and suitable for the children to attend in Knowsley, so Jus Kidz was formed.
Parents/carers are given a much needed /respite and the opportunity to exchange experiences, solutions to support each other and form friendships. Parents/carers are welcome to stay for a coffee, chat or to just simply sit and relax.
Jus Kidz offers much needed support and respite to parents/carers and siblings who are involved in caring.
During the reporting year 2023/2024 Jus Kidz offered weekly sessions including the Friday Nite Youth Club, Saturday Club, plus sessions during summer holidays and during all school half term breaks.
How we are governed
Jus Kidz is Registered Charity and is a non-profit distributing company. It is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee. Currently it has members made up of local community organisations, interested individuals and support organisations. At each Annual General Meeting the management committee, i.e., the Board of Directors, is elected.
The Board of Directors is responsible for overall policy development and decision making on future strategy and meets bi-monthly. They are also responsible for ensuring that Jus Kidz fulfils its legal obligations.
Our Progress to Date and review of the year
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Funding from Lottery Know Your Neighbourhood to deliver the Saturday Clubs.
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Friday Nite Youth Club for our over 11’s funded by Peoples Health Trust
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We believe that without the continued support of all staff and volunteers, Jus Kidz would not have progressed so well during the year, and they are commended for their hard work, dedication and professionalism.
How we know we are making a difference
Jus Kidz collects and records information that is useful to the organisation in various ways:
We survey our service users (both children and parents) to find out what it is they would like Jus Kidz to do for them, how we can better target our services for them and how we can meet their needs.
Jus Kidz staff and volunteers are encouraged to suggest any new ideas and initiatives that they feel would be beneficial and this is discussed during staff
meetings and supervisions. Feedback from these meetings is invaluable for us to progress and continue to provide our much need project delivery.
Jus Kidz produce yearly reports for the funders to show the difference that we make. We collect information from: Big Lottery Reaching Communities, Know Your Neighbourhood and Peoples Health Trust in the following ways:
| The differenceyou make: | Indicator | Information collection tool/s |
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| Improved Self-Esteem | Level of self esteem | Staff observations Parental questionnaire Basic child self-evaluation Session evaluations |
| Level of participation/interaction |
Staff observation Session evaluations |
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| More friends | Number of children and young people attending sessions regularly |
Registers |
| Number of friends | Staff observations Parental questionnaires Basic child self-evaluations Session evaluations |
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| Have more fun | Number of children and young people attending sessions regularly |
Registers |
| Number of children and young people participating in planned activities |
Staff observations Session evaluations |
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| Children and young people are more aware of the opportunities to undertake a range of positive activities |
Children and young people will be more aware of the opportunities to undertake a range ofpositive activities. |
Parental questionnaire. Basic child evaluation. Session planning. Session evaluations. |
| Using a variety of communication tools to explain to all CYP what activities they can access and give the opportunity to plan their own activities. |
Session planning. Session evaluations. |
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| Children and young people with disabilities will have improved health and wellbeing. |
CYP with disabilities will show improved health and well-being. |
Parental questionnaires. Basic child self-evaluation. Session planning. Session evaluations. |
| Reduce isolation will be the indicator for improved health and well-being and a sign of their mental and physical wellness. |
Parental questionnaires. Basic child self-evaluation. Session planning. Session evaluations. |
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| Parents/carers will have | Parents will have increased | Parental questionnaires. |
| increased knowledge around parenting skills and the support available to them. |
knowledge around parenting and access to support. |
Training sessions held- pre/post evals. |
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| Regular networking meetings whereparents are able to |
Minutes from meetings. | |
| support each other and we support them to access a range of opportunities and training. |
How we work with and involve people with a disability
Children have been involved in all decisions relating to the club since its conception. The logo was designed by one of our sibling members and the name Jus Kidz was decided by all children and young people. Children and young people have chosen the colour and style of staff and volunteer uniforms. Children and young people decide which activities they would like to do, where they would like to go on any trips out, what entertainment, snacks and activities they would like during our various celebrations i.e., Christmas, Easter, Halloween end of summer party etc.
Our Stakeholders
Jus Kidz would like to thank the following stakeholders for their support in 2023/2024
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National Lottery Know Your Neighbourhood Fund
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• Big Lottery Reaching Communities
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People’s Health Trust
Our objectives for 2023/2024
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Secure capital funding in order to continue to develop/refurbish Copthorne Adventure Playground.
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Secure funding for CORE/Running costs.
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Increase the training opportunities for staff.
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Have regular parents’ forums so parents/carers can increase their involvement with Jus Kidz.
Treasurers Report
The final accounts were presented for the preceding financial year. The accounts were agreed and signed off by the Chairperson on 14/12/24
Registered number: 06149068 JUS KIDZ UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Edwards Accountancy Services Ltd
Jus Kidz Contents Pa9e Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements
Jus Kidz Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2024 Registered number: 06149068 2024 2023 Notes CURRENT ASSErs Cash at bank and in hand 11,935 17.256 11,935 17,256 Creditors: Amounts Fallin9 Due Within One Year (895 ) (2,010 ) NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 11,040 15,246 TOTAL ASSETS Less CURReNT LIABILmes 11,040 15,246 NET ASSETS 11,040 15,246 Profit and Loss Account 11,040 15,246 SHAREHOLDERS. FUNDS 11,040 15,246 For the yeai. eliding 31 Marcli 2024 the compai)y was entitled to exeimption fioin audit uiider sectioii 477 of the Coinpaiiies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not requlred the company to obtain an audit in accordance wlth sectlon 476 of the Companles Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared and dellvered In accordar)ce wlth the provisions appllcable to companles subject to the small companies regime, The company has taken advantage of section 44411 l of the Companles Act 2006 and opted not to dellver to the reglstrar a CDPV of the company's Profit and Loss Account. On behalf of the board Ms Paula Engllsh Director 0911212024 The notes on page 2 form part of these financial statements, Page I
Jus Kidz Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2024 General Informatlon Jus Kid2 is a private company, Ilmited by shares, incorporated Sn England & Wales, reglstered number 06149068 The reglstered office is St. Peter & Pauls Church Apostles Way, Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 lux. Accounting Policies Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section IA Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. Average Number of Employees Average number of employees. including directors, during the year was: 13 (2023.. 13> Creditors: Amounts F•lling Due Within Qne Year 2024 2023 Trade creditors 895 2,010 Share Capital Page 2
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Independent Examiners Report on the Accounts
Report to the Trustees/ Members of JUZ KIDZ Ltd
On the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
Charity number 1121835
Set out on the pages 1 to 3
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the Accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charities 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiners statement
In connection with the examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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a to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act;
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b to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met, or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed Date 19 December 2024
Name Malcolm Edwards
Relevant Professional Qualification: FMAAT Address Rockfield House, Gale Road, Liverpool, L33 7YE
The examiner has no items to disclose.