REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1124084 SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Page Reference and Administrative Details Trustees, Report 2to6 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Cash Flow Ststemenl 10 Notes to the Cash Flow Statement Notes to the Financial Statements 12to17 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 18
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
TRUSTEES
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
A Bissell (resigned 16.6.22) D Nutt G Rose C Townsend (resigned 15.7.22) J Virgilio (appointed 1.4.22) The New Deaf Centre Summer Street West Bromwich B71 4JA
REGISTERED CHARITY 1124084 NUMBER INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TCA (Shrewsbury) LLP Third Floor 21 St Mary's Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 1ED
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Pracliee ISORPI 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March 2005. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by ils governing document, a deed of trust, and conslitules an unincorporated charity. Sandwell Deaf Community Association ISDCAI was set up on 3rd February 2003 and became registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 15 May 2008. It is governed by a Constitution adopted on 14 April 2008. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The Board of Trustees actively seeks lo recruit from within the local Deaf community and people who have personal or close experience of the impact of deafness. The Board values a variety of language, life experience, skills, employment backgrounds, age, gender, sexuality and cultural mix amongst ils members. Recruitment opportunities are advertised within the voluntary sector, Deaf communities, specialist Deaf reeruitmenl Job resources as well as 'sign of hand., Intèrested parties are encouraged to complete a written or signed application which is reviewed and considered by the board as a whole along with Senior SDCA staff. Potential candidates are invited lo meet staff users and volunteers of our organisation and attend a formal interview. Induction and training of new trustees The Board seeks to use the knowledge and skills of those involved in the local area as well as specialists in the field of learning and advice. On their appointment each trustee will undergo induction and initial training on SDCA'S work, policies and procedures as well as trustee's rights and responsibilities. Further training and mentoring is undertaken by trustees on a needs basis. Organisational structure The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees. A Chief Executs've Officer is appointed by the trustees to administer day-lo-day activities. The charity Trustees sit as a Board on a quarterly basis as a minimum but usually convene on a bi monthly basis. Risk management The Iruslees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Page 2
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims Sandwell Deaf Community Association ISDCAI is a charity that is led by Deaf people. SDCA delivers specialist services for Deaf People across Sandwell and the Black country and also works in partnership with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ISMBCI as a specialist service provider delivering services lo deaf, deafened, hard or hearing and people with a dual sensory loss on behalf of SMBC. SDCA emerged in 2003, following the initiative of a group of deaf people who approached the council about improving setvices for deaf people living in Sandwell. SDCA has continued to grow and develop from small beginnings and we aim lo actively encourage, empower and enrich the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people. Our oblects The objects of the charity are the relief of deaf and hearing-impaired persons in Sandwell, West Midlands and the surrounding area in particular but not exclusively by.. The education and mising awareness and understanding of the public wth regards lo the needs of such persons., The provision of services to help deaf and hearing persons,. The provision or assistance in the provision of opportunib'es for education, recreation and other leisure time facilities to such persons in the interest of social welfare., and Establishing a community ntre for such persons to promote social, community and educational activity. Our Mission Statement We aim is lo support, encourage and enrich the lives and aspirations of deaf people in Sandwell through the re4evelopment of the Deaf Resource centre and the Deaf community. Public benefit The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011, and have referred to and taken due regard lo the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and consider the charity's activities are for the public benefit. Page 3
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities Summary of main activities of the charity in relation to its objects Sandwell Deaf Community Association provides accessible community services for Deaf and hard of hearing people. Communlty Support Servlces.. Our Support workers provide specialist support to deaf people with additional needs, in their everyday life to maximise, maintain or develop their independence, access services by removing barriers and to achieve their individual objectives. A wide range of community support is offered across community, medical and home settings. Training service: We provide training lo a wide variety of organisalions and individuals. Examples of our training programs include., Deaf Awareness, Equality of Access, Textphone and accessible Servi training, British Sign Language courses, level one lo six, taster Sign Language courses, business vocabulary training and bespoke training. Advocacy service.. SDCA provides a quality, confidential, independent advocacy service lo support people to express themselves and achieve access lo their rights In all areas of life. The Advocacy service vision is of a community that faces no barriers in society, that statutory, public, private and voluntary services providers make a positive difference for Deaf people. Volunteer Serviee: The volunteer service provides support to deaf people with additional needs in their everyday lrfe to maximise their independence, access services by removing?communication barriers and to achieve their individual objectives. A wide range of support is offered from assistsnce with shopping, to accessing courses, development opportunities and befriending etc. Young people servlce: SDCA deliver well estsblished Schemes during school holidays and events throughout the year for deaf children and young people aged 8 to 16 years old. We also offer mentoring opportunities for young people over the age of 16. SDCA deliver a youth provision for Deaf young people aged from 16- 24. Community Support.. SDCA offers a number of community support groups. These groups provide acSS to information and support which is accessible. They create opportunities for shared experien, understanding and recreation. These services offer opportunities for wellbeing development and positive mental health.Groups include, Deaf Women's group. Deaf-Blind group, Positive Deaf Health Group, Hard of Hearing Group, Sign Cafe, in addition to several social groups and Deaf Clubs. Information Service.. This service works very closely with the Community Support groups and wider Deaf community, underpinning SDCA services by ensuring information in the public domain is aecessible. Communication Service: We provide Sign Language Interpreters and other ¢ommuni¢ation professionals across a variety of community sellings and domains. In addition the service offers a drop In service facililab'ng letter translalionlphone calls and other BSL support services. Welfare rights service: Providing Deaf people access and support lo revenue benefit services in their first language. Consultation: SDCA provides a consullalion role beeen the Deaf Community and a variety of slake holders including Sandwell Metropolitan Borough council and the NHS. Page 4
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Achievements during the year This has been an intense, challenging, yel fulfilling year for SDCA. We have continued to grow and move forward with our strategic plan and growlh targets, building on the past 18 years of service and reputation. Delivering specialist services for Deaf people in a pandemic, or at any lime, is essential lo the lives of our community and there was no consideration given lo reducing or pausing any of our services, despite the challenges and barriers. There remains a significant impact from the early stage of the pandemic, with the local authority placing significant restrictions on service users accessing our building. We have therefore delivered our services from across several siles, this has created the need for additional staff and resources, and we have SUCssfUllY met the demand due to the strength of the position moving into the pandemic. SDCA have always had a commitment to innovation and crealivily, it is at the heart of our services and remains the linchpin of our organisation. We work creatively lo meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in society, creating services and support around the individual. Despite the climate and changing landscape of the voluntary sector, it has alayS been our strength to face adversity with positivity and delerminalion, using innovation to deliver quality services. Our services have achieved exlIent outcomes over the past year, strengthening engagement and mechanisms of our support. The use of technology and remote working has enabled us to extend the reach of services and we continue lo re-evaluate our priorities based on consultation and feedback from the Deaf community and stakeholders. We have a proven record of responding efficiently and effectively. We completed the first stage in our Ihree-year plan to re-structure our teams, increasing the growth of leadership tiers and creating further opportunities for staff support, training and professional advancement within the organisation. Our Training service which was the most impacted al the start of the pandemic is beginning to move forward again with considerable growth and recruilmenl to the team. The support service continues to flourish, earrying out very complex and in-depth support lo vulnerable adults with additional and complex needs. The service has a significant role in safeguarding and providing support to people in crisis. The demand for specialist Advocacy provision has always been significant bul there is unwavering uptake with increased complexity of the cases and support required to individuals. Throughout the pandemic SDCA has continued to translate government briefings and health information into BSL and continued to work with Public Health in our capacity as a community ambassador, creating links and pathways lo health information and public health services, including BSL accessible vaccinations. We continue to navigate new territory and respond to changing demands and priorities, despite the complex delivery environment. It is due to the commitment, passion, dedication, skills and resilience of our staff and volunteers. that SDCA continues to meet the demands for our services and increase capacity. SDCA conlinLJes lo demonstrate our strength as a creative thinking, flexible organisation that overcomes barriers for our community. FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves policy Reslricled and unrestricted funds are reviewed lce per annum by the board of Trustees and a reSee amount lo cover 9 months of staffing costs has been implemented. At 31 March 2022 the free reserves, calcLJlaled as total unrestricted reserves, less designated funds, less fixed assets was £389,027 12021". £279,995). This equates to around eleven months of stsffing costs 12021". lenl. The board of trustees is satisfied that the charity's assets in each fund are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations in respect of each fund. Page 5
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS SDCA is commilled lo further development and exploring opportunities for moving to a larger property or securing a second sile lo maximise the Servi delivery and meet the demands of our developing services. TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT The Iruslees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel. The law applicable lo charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of reSoUrs, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required lo select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenlly., observe the methods and principles In the Charity SORP., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., slate whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 16101123 and signed on its behalf by.. D Nutt - Trustee Page 6
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER, SANDWEL DEAF REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF OMM NITY ASSOCIATION Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Sandw911 Deaf Community Association I report lo the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of Sandwell Deaf Communty Association Ilhe Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2022. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity Iruslees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlh the requiremènts of the Charities Act 20111'lhe Act'l, I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission under Se¢tM)n 1451511bl of the Act. Independent examlnerfs 8tatement Since youf charty's gross incom8 exceeded £250.000 your examiner musl be a member of a listed body. I Can confimi that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a registered member of ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies. I have eompleted my examinatiin. I confimi that no material matters have Come to my attention in connection wrth the examination giving ma cause to believe that in any material respect.. aOuntIng records were not kept in re$cl of the Twst a8 required by Section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply wilh the applicable requirèments conceming the fomi and conlenl of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thal the accounts gwe a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent gxamination. I have no concerns and have come across no other mattors in connaclion with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper urKlorsl8nding of the 8ccounl8 to be reached. C MoeWn.Williams 8Sc FCA ICAEW TCA Ishrewsburyl LLP Third Fl¢X)r 21 Sl Mory's Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 1ED Dale.. 2023 Page 7
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 2022 Total funds 2021 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income 579,962 71,246 651,208 488,151 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities General 497,205 45,846 543,051 395,917 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 82,757 25,400 108,157 92,234 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 345,890 4,336 350,226 257,992 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 428,647 29,736 458,383 350,226 CONTINUING OPERATIONS All incoming resources and reSoUrS expended arise from continuing acb"vilies. The notes form part of these financial stslements Page 8
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2022
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Notes £ £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 4 9,620 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 5 76,854 Cash at bank 354,240 29,736 431,094 29,736 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 6 (12,067) NET CURRENT ASSETS 419,027 29,736 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 428,647 29,736 NET ASSETS 428,647 29,736 FUNDS 7 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2022 Total funds £ 9,620 76,854 383,976 460,830 (12,067) 448,763 458,383 458,383 428,647 29,736 458,383 |
2021 Total funds £ 13,658 53,123 332,393 385,516 (48,948) 336,568 350,226 350,226 345,890 4,336 350,226 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 16 January 2023 and were signed on its behalf by: D Nutt-Trustee [l.utt- =z:, .
The notes form part of these financial statements
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 2022 2021 Notes Net cash inflow from operating activities 56,096 142,502 Capital expenditure and financial investment 14,5131 119,8351 Incroase in cash in the period 51,583 122,667 Reconclllatlon of net cash flow to movement in net debt Increase in cash in the period 51,583 122,667 Change in net debt resulting from cash flows 51,583 122,667 Movement in net debt in the period Net debt at 1 April 51,583 332,393 122,667 209,726 Net debt at 31 March 383,976 332,393 The notes form part of these financial stslements Page 10
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMING RESOURCES TO NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2022 2021 Net incoming resources Depreciation charges Ilncreaselldecrease in debtors (Decreasellincrease in creditors 108,157 8,551 123,7311 136,8811 92,234 7,301 15,363 27.604 Net cash inflow from operating activities 56,096 142,502 ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOWS FOR HEADINGS NETTED IN THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT 2022 2021 Capital expenditure and financial investment Purchase of tangible fixed assets 14,5131 119,8351 Net eash outflow for capital expenditure and finantial investment 14,5131 119,8351 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.4.21 Cash flow At 31.3.22 Net cash Cash al bank 332,393 51,583 383,976 Total 332,393 51,583 383,976 Page11
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements have been prepared on a going concem basis. The charity is dependent on the continuing support of Sandwell MBC and the grants it provides. The going concern basis is therefore dependent on the continuation of that support. Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Rosources expended Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related lo the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated lo activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Taxation The charity is Èxempl from tax on ils charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular reslricled purposes within the objects of the charity. Reslriclions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanats'on of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the financial statements. Pension costs and other post-retirement beneflts TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021. Page 12
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 STAFF COSTS 2022 2021 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 411,699 29,564 6,097 305,729 10,703 4,720 447,360 321,152 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows.. 2022 32 2021 24 Engaged on charitable activities No employees received emoluments in excess of£60,000. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fillings COST At 1 April 2021 Additions 22,289 4,513 At 31 March 2022 26,802 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2021 Charge for year 8,631 8.551 At 31 March 2022 17,182 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2022 9,620 At 31 March 2021 13,658 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE MTHIN ONE YEAR 2022 2021 Trade debtors 76,854 53,123 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2022 2021 Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income Accrued expenses 3,182 6,975 12,188 5,470 27,630 3,660 1,910 12,067 48,948 Page 13
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement In funds Transfers between funds At 1.4.21 At31.3.22 Unrestricted funds General fund Designated fund - Premises move Designated fund - IT upgrade 293,653 30,000 22,237 82,757 22,237 398,647 30,000 122,2371 345,890 82,757 428,647 Rostrictod funds Advocacy Playscheme Young People's Services British Sign Language Chat Deaf Explorer Census 2021 8,709 997 4,296 2,790 5,000 3,608 8,709 5,333 4,296 2,790 5,000 3,608 4,336 4,336 25,400 29,736 TOTAL FUNDS 350,226 108,157 458,383 Net movement In funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources Movement in expended funds Unrestricted funds General fund 579,962 1497,2051 82,757 Restrirted funds Advocacy Playscheme Young People's Services British Sign Language Chat Deaf Explorer Census 2021 27,437 12,139 19,500 3,250 5,000 3,920 118,7281 111 1421 115,2041 14601 8,709 997 4,296 2,790 5,000 3,608 13121 71,246 145,8461 25,400 TOTAL FUNDS 651,208 1543,0511 108,157 Page 14
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 1.4.20 At31321 Unrestricted Funds General fund Designated fund - Premises move Designated fund - IT upgrade 192,988 30,000 25,000 100,665 293,653 30,000 22,237 12,7631 247,988 97,902 345,890 Restrirted Funds Advocacy Playscheme Communication services Outreach programme 1,250 2,000 4,250 2,504 11,2501 2,336 14,2501 12,5041 4,336 10,004 15,6681 4,336 TOTAL FUNDS 257,992 92,234 350,226 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows". Incoming resources Resources Movement in expended funds Unrestricted funds General fund Designated fund - IT upgrade 389,626 5,500 1288,9611 18,2631 100,665 12,7631 395, 126 1297,2241 97,902 Restricted funds Advocacy Playscheme Community Support for floating support Communication services Outreach programme 24,250 2,949 41,576 24,250 125,5001 16131 141,5761 128,5001 12,5041 11,2501 2,336 14,2501 12,5041 93,025 198,6931 15,6681 TOTAL FUNDS 488,151 1395,9171 92,234 Page 15
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movement in funds Transfers between funds Al 1.4.20 Al 31.3.22 Unrestricted funds General fund Designated fund - Premises move Designated fund - IT upgrade 192,988 30,000 25,000 183,422 22,237 398,647 30,000 12,763} 122,2371 Restricted funds Advocacy Playscheme Communication services Outreach programme Young People's Services British Sign Language Chat Deaf Explorer Census 2021 1,250 2,000 4,250 2,504 7,459 3,333 14,2501 12,504} 4,296 2,790 5,000 3,608 8,709 5,333 4,296 2,790 5,000 3,608 10,004 19,732 29,736 TOTAL FUNDS 257,992 200,391 458,383 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources Movement in expended funds Unrestricted funds General fund Designated fund - IT upgrade 969,588 5,500 1786, 1661 18,2631 183,422 12,7631 975,088 1794,4291 180,659 Restricted funds Advocacy Playscheme Community Support for floating support Communication services Young People's Services British Sign Language Chat Deaf Explorer Census 2021 Outreach programme 51,687 15,088 41,576 24,250 19,500 3,250 5,000 3,920 144,2281 111,7551 141,5761 128,5001 115,2041 14601 7,459 3,333 14,2501 4,296 2,790 5,000 3,608 12,5041 13121 12,5041 164,271 1144,5391 19,732 TOTAL FUNDS 1,139,359 1938,9681 200,391 Page 16
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Designated fund
The designated fund has been allocated by the Board for future anticipated costs in rehoming the organisation to include the first year rent, the associated costs of moving together with the purchase of alerting equipment necessary for the service users and staff.This has been postponed due to COVID but is now planned for Spring 2023.
The designated fund which was created for the IT upgrade has now been released back into unrestricted funds following the investment in IT over the last two financial years.
Restricted funds
Advocacy fund - the SDCA Issue Based Advocacy Service is funded by Sandwell MBC, providing a free and confidential service available to all deaf people who live in Sandwell.
Playscheme fund - this is funding secured from SMBC to deliver a specific scheme for deaf children with additional needs during a specific time frame.
Young People's services fund - These funds were granted to employ a specialist youth work of deaf young people to develop new services to meet the needs of young people 8-25yrs.
BSL chat fund - This fund was granted to deliver an online daily group chat session and support group for Deaf Sign language users isolated by the pandemic.
Deaf explorer fund - funding via the arts council for dance and performing arts programme for deaf young people.
Census 2021 fund - SDCA was selected as one of only three 'Deaf Hubs', working across the UK supporting deaf people to complete their census via a Deaf Aware and BSL accessible service.
Community support for floating support fund - this was a preventative service for deaf people who needed short term intervention to manage their independence.
Communication services fund - this was a specific grant for the interpreting service to translate letters, assist with bookings etc
Outreach programme fund - this fund supported deaf people to maintain their social interaction and communication to enhance their mental health
8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year there were no related party transactions (2021: none).
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 2022 2021 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Donations & Legacies Grants Charitable activity income 48 161,515 489,645 1,777 158,855 327,519 651,208 488,151 Total incoming resources 651,208 488,151 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities Wages Social security Pensions Insuran Telephone and fax Postage and stationery Other costs Accountancy fees Depreciation Equipment expensed Interpreters Travel & subsistence staff Training and welfare Consultancy fees Entertainment Room hire Bad debts 411,699 29,564 6,097 305,729 10,703 4,720 1,569 13,553 1.356 13,334 2,227 7,300 2,813 7,685 1,735 657 5,591 420 225 16,300 24,025 3,069 17,500 2,204 8,551 1,329 11,992 9,060 2,391 4,991 92 9,372 1,115 543,051 395,917 Total resources oxpended 543,051 395,917 Net income 108,157 92,234 This page does not form part of the slatulory financial statements Page 18