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Gittel Schonfeld Trustee
This year at Highlights: There are many things we aim to do at Highlights. We want to give disadvantaged children and young people opportunities for life. Opportunities that will help them get in touch with their strengths, believe in themselves, enjoy their childhood, and reach their potential. For the last 15 years we’ve been steadily working towards those aims, building up a robust volunteer team, and offering a range of different projects during out-of-school and holiday times, to be there for C&YP when they need it most. And then comes a year like 2020. Starting off relatively normally with reports of a virus in far off China, Covid soon hit home. And hit badly. By March we were locked down, and locked in, with many falling ill and a huge spike in deaths. At Highlights we had to respond fast. Initially we closed down our face-to-face groups and activities, but we knew we had a vital role to play in the lives of C&YP who found themselves abruptly shut out of school. They were scared and anxious, parents were stressed and uptight, and finances were squeezed tighter than ever. They had little to do; no games, books, toys or sport equipment; no structure; and no end in sight. The first thing we did was send supplies of books, puzzles, jump ropes, and then got to work planning bigger things - like sending projects into the homes and keeping up the emotional and group support. At the same time large funding opportunities like the London Community Response were cropping up to help organisations like us respond to the crisis and we tried to secure as much funding as we could for our Covid response projects. Slowly things calmed down somewhat, but fear and uncertainty remained. We knew how essential it was that C&YP get some reprieve in the summertime and thankfully were able to provide activity days for all our participants, and a more comprehensive summer programme for those who needed it most. We went about digitalising some of our work, and then, after the summer, segueing into projects that could be run both live and at home. This has been a year of adjusting, tweaking, delivering differently. A year of realising just how deeply the lack in C&YP’s lives runs. And just how important our work is when push comes to shove. It’s been more difficult than ever for C&YP who already face disadvantage, but we hope we’ve been able to do our bit this year, and that they’ll come through with the resilience that only children have to face a brighter tomorrow.
Mrs Chana Lias Trustee
Financial Review And Results For The Year The Trustees consider that the performance of the charity this year has been satisfactory. There were no significant changes in the year. The nature of the expenditure were in line with the constitution and objects of the charity. This is in line with the wishes of the Trustees who constantly review the effectiveness of the charity and approve the scope of their activities. Reserves PolicyThe trustees intend to utilize all funds collected, subject to retentions as appropriate. Investment Policy And ObjectivesUnder the Trust Deed the charity has the power to make any investment which the trustees see fit but no investments are currently held. Future Plans The trustee's plans are to continue to collect donations to support the trust’s objects. Accounting And Reporting Responsibilities The trustees are required by Charity law to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the charity and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to: (a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; (b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; (c) follow applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice, disclosing and explaining any departures in the financial statements. (d) prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. 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. Approval The report was approved by the board of directors and trustees on 30 October 2021 and signed on its behalf.
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or at home...”
Miriam, age 12
“Our leaders made us a song book with our favourite songs so we can sing them whenever, together
Leah, age 11
arts & craft kits delivered to C&YP’s homes scooters amongst other exercise equipment sent home
Covid-friendly programmes
and crafts kit from Highlight, it kept me busy for ages.” 4 230 120 12 1
“I was so bored (during lockdown) and then I got an arts
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Sara, age 9
Banana bus - it was a blast!”
To provide disadvantaged C&P with healthy and active recreational opportunities. Structured play and healthy outlets are vitally important disadvantaged C&YP miss out on opportunities for outlet and recreation their peers take for granted. We provide youth groups, clubs, outings, and holiday camps to give these children the wholesome, fun activities and the healthy social interactions they crave, in a secure environment.
Recreational Opportunities
“In the winter holidays we got together in bubbles on the
From April, all activities we ran were Covid-compliant, taking place in safe groups or run virtually.
Our Strategic Aims
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and design,
“The virtual talent show presentation was a huge success. I couldn’t believe what the girls had come up with in such a limited context. Kudos to everyone!” Bassi (leader), age 18 ART
TALENTS AND SKILLS , aerobics, running, netball,
Variety of dance, drama, singing, EXERCISE SOCIAL SKILLS
supplies, music Hannah, age 11
“We worked on our talents at home. I’m was doing dancing and we got all the tracks and videos to make it happen ourselves at home.”
To provide programs, clubs and performances for C&YP to discover and develop talents, skills and abilities. C&YP experiencing disadvantage and deprivation are often not aware of their own latent talents and the strengths they have whithin. They cannot afford specialty skills classes or courses. With our popular talent and performance project C&YP discover and develop their talent and skills in a variety of fields like singing and drama. Our sports clubs and tournaments help C&YP develop motor skills and aptitudes for sports. Working together and reaching goals through these projects, gives C&YP all-important soft skills, like team work and social skills, too.
Skills and Talents
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## |Statement Of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 December 2020
Although the worst of Covid may be over, we realise that it’s not
going anywhere anytime soon and that we have to learn to live
with it. Our plans for this year and for the foreseeable future are
to continue with our provision of services during out-of-school and
holiday time, paying close attention to health and safety concerns.
Whilst live work has obvious benefits, we are aware that this won’t
always be possible and are open to other ways of running services.
This is about realising that whatever we can give, even if it’s virtual
or mostly home project, is great and valuable, especially in a time of
stronger need.
Our Plans for the Future
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2020
2020
2020
2019
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
Note
£
£
£
£
Total Grants and Donations
4
9,063
78,908
87,971
103,108
9,063
78,908
87,971
103,108
Resources Expended
Direct Charitable Expenditure
5
7,599
73,908
81,507
95,405
Support Costs
3,653
5,000
8,653
3,759
Governance Costs
Accountancy
1,500
1,500
500
1,500
-
1,500
500
Total Resources Expended
12,752
78,908
91,660
99,664
Net Income Resources for the year
(3,689)
-
(3,689)
3,444
Net movement in Funds
(3,689)
-
(3,689)
3,444
Balance Brought Forward
7,324
(1,074)
6,250
2,806
Balance Carried Forward
3,635
(1,074)
2,561
6,250|9,063
78,908
87,971
103,108
7,599
73,908
81,507
95,405|3,653
5,000
8,653
3,759|1,500
1,500
500|1,500
-
1,500
500|12,752
78,908
91,660
99,664|(3,689)
-
(3,689)
3,444|(3,689)
-
(3,689)
3,444
7,324
(1,074)
6,250
2,806|3,635
(1,074)
2,561
6,250| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Notes to the Financial Statements|For the year 31 December 2020|1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES|a. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost|convention in accordance with applicable accounting standards and follow the|recommendations in Statement of Recommended Practice; Accounting and
Reporting by Charities (SORP) 2005.|recommendations in Statement of Recommended Practice; Accounting and
Reporting by Charities (SORP) 2005.|b. Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included
gross in the Statement of Financial Activities. All incoming resources are
included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income. Tax due|back on gift aid receipts is included.|c. Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for
the objects of the charity without further specified purposes.|d. Management and administration costs of the charity relate to the central|costs of management including the costs of meetings, independent examination|costs of management including the costs of meetings, independent examination|of the financial statements and statutory compliance.|2. TAXATION|The trust is a registered charity and accordingly is exempt from taxation on its
income and gains where they are applied for charitable purposes.|The trust is a registered charity and accordingly is exempt from taxation on its
income and gains where they are applied for charitable purposes.|3. STAFF COSTS|No remuneration was paid to the trustees in the year.
There were no staff costs, and the charity employed no volunteers.|Administration of the trust was by the trustees.|||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Balance Sheet||Note
2020
2019|£
£|Current Assets|Bank
4,361
6,750
4,361
6,750||Creditors: Payable within one year
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1,800
500
Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
2,561
6,250|TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT|LIABILITIES
2,561
6,250|Net assets
2,561
6,250|||REPRESENTED BY:|Restricted Funds
(1,074)
(1,074)|Unrestricted Funds
3,635
7,324
2,561
6,250|||Approved by the Board of Trustees on 30 October 2021 and signed on its behalf by||Mrs.Chana Lias|Trustee|The notes form part of these accounts.| ## |5 Analysis of Total Resources
2020
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
Expended
Charitable Activities
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost of Activities In Furtherance
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
UnrestrictedRestricted
Total
of the Charity's Objects
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Holiday Projects
5,777
23,791
29,568
27,366
23,346
50,712
Project Management
64
7,400
7,464
7,200
7,200
Show Performance
4,750
4,750
16,416
16,416
Volunteers Training and Programmes
37
7,800
7,837
7,550
5,450
13,000
Youth Club Projects
8,077
8,077
Youth Club Covid 19
1,721
30,167
31,888
Total Cost of Furtherance Of|Charitable Objects
7,599
73,908
81,507
34,916
60,489
95,405
Support Costs
Advertising
165
165
386
386
Charity Donation
268
268
56
56
301
301
116
116
Office Costs
514
514
359
359
Administration and Secretarial
2,570
4,835
7,405
2,842
2,842
Consultancy|Total Support Costs
3,653
5,000
8,653
3,759
3,759
Governance Costs
Accountancy
1,500
1,500
500
500
Total Governance Costs
1,500
1,500
500
500
Furtherance of Charitable Objects
12,752
78,908
91,660
39,175
60,489
99,664|Total Support Costs
3,653
5,000
8,653
3,759
3,759
Governance Costs
Accountancy
1,500
1,500
500
500
Total Governance Costs
1,500
1,500
500
500
Furtherance of Charitable Objects
12,752
78,908
91,660
39,175
60,489
99,664|Total Support Costs
3,653
5,000
8,653
3,759
3,759
Governance Costs
Accountancy
1,500
1,500
500
500
Total Governance Costs
1,500
1,500
500
500
Furtherance of Charitable Objects
12,752
78,908
91,660
39,175
60,489
99,664|||6
CREDITORS
2020
2019
£
£
Creditors and
Accruals
1800
500| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |2) Grants and Donations Received
2020
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations Received
9,063
950
10,013
43,693
3,890
47,583
Awards For All
9,990
9,990
BBC Children In Need
9,998
9,998
Brother Jonathan Trust for Children's Holidays
1,800
1,800
2,000
2,000
CAC
3,000
3,000
Childhood Trust, Champions for Children
19,803
19,803
and Crowdfunding
City Bridge Trust
15,600
15,600
Ford Britain Trust
1,275
1,275
Greater London Authority
9,490
9,490
Hackney Youth Opportunity Fund
2,998
2,998
9,997
9,997
Henry Smith
2,500
2,500
Invesco Cares
3,500
3,500
3,640
3,640
Jewish Children's Holiday Fund
1,000
1,000
2,100
2,100||Jewish Childs Day
2,500
2,500||John Thaw
1,000
1,000
Johnnie Johnson Trust
3,300
3,300
National Lottery
9,992
9,992
POM
8,000
8,000
Really Useful Group
3,000
3,000
Souter Charitable Trust
2,000
2,000
Sylvia Waddilove
1,000
1,000
The Vintners Foundation
4,000
4,000||Total Grants and Donations
9,063
78,908
87,971
43,693
59,415
103,108||