2024-04-30-accounts - Splice Child And Family Project Limited

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Community Based Centre, North Avenue, Pyle, Bridgend CF33 6ND Telephone No: 01656 503141 Email: splice_childandfamily@yahoo.co.uk www.spliceproject.co.uk

Annual Report 2023-2024

Successful Aspects of the Project

Sadly, we must report the loss of our Manager Elaine Davis who passed away in July 2023. This was not only a great loss to us personally but also to the charity which she founded in 2005, and to the community, families, and Children. Elaine has left a great legacy behind, one that the trustees, staff and volunteers aim to continue and build on for future generations.

Successful aspects of the project are that socially disadvantaged children and families who were at risk of further emotional stress have had better:

Emotional wellbeing
Mental Health
Self esteem
Nutrition

This has been due to dedication of staff and volunteers and the grants which have helped us to remain open and deliver our services to those who need to access physical, financial, or emotional support. It has also helped continuation of specialist support for them to attend our family support ‘Learning through play’ sessions and access our Baby bank project. We continue to provide positive attention in a nurturing, non-judgemental environment, and guided development of parenting and coping skills for the future. Splice is embedded within the local community and across the whole of the county and through the range of activities offered, provides resources for those who live there. It has helped us to make the community a better place for families to live and thrive, where people are treated fairly and enabled to develop to their own individual potential.

Further success has been seen through our collaboration with ‘Slade Farm Organics’ – a local farm who continued to partner with Splice in their Community Supported Agriculture scheme.

Over 20-week period 12 families and their children benefitted by receiving a bag of organically grown seasonal vegetables, which were financed by their customers and by raising funds at an open day at the farm. Parents have stated that their family’s daily diet had improved greatly during this period. Many said that they would never have been able to afford the wide range and diversity of vegetables, and that the children’s diet had improved with the addition of vegetables that they would not be able to afford. The health and well-being of the families taking part in the

Company no: 5828426

Community Based Centre, North Avenue, Pyle, Bridgend CF33 6ND Telephone No: 01656 503141 Email: splice_childandfamily@yahoo.co.uk www.spliceproject.co.uk

collaboration benefitted due to having the chance to visit the farm where their

vegetables were grown and participate in ‘Seed to Harvest’ workshops which inspired some of the families to try and grow their own vegetables at home.

Our ‘Splice Baby Bank.’ project continues to grow and has become a much-needed resource for families who are experiencing financial hardship. They can access essential items needed for their babies/children e.g., nappies, milk formula, baby foods, baby toiletries, as well as sanitary products, and maternity products for parents/carers. We are also able to supply larger items such as prams, pushchairs cots etc due to the generosity of the wider public who donate their unwanted items for us to pass on to families in need. Pre-filled Moses Baskets are also available for new mums, these come complete with all the items needed for the first few weeks of the new-born’s life. This service is also used by professionals: Health visitors, Midwives, Children’s Services, Support Workers from across the borough who refer families that they are working with to the baby bank, Splice is often described as a lifeline by professionals and families as there is no other service like this available within the whole of the County Borough.

We were delighted to receive funding from the Welsh Government and National Grid to run a warm hubs within our community building twice weekly during January through to March and we were able to create an accessible, warm environment to help reduce the cost of heating in the family’s or individuals own homes to help those facing fuel poverty and provide a friendly warm group where individuals could meet, learn new skills, or just relax together, therefore also helping to relieve loneliness and isolation. We also were able to provide 100 families with a warm home pack consisting of radiator foil, draught excluders, fleece blankets helping to reduce household bills.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Our monitoring and evaluation processes reveal that children’s well-being cannot be addressed in isolation. Children thrive when their needs are supported by their parents or primary caregivers and by the environment in which they live. Therefore, we will aim to promote the well-being of families and communities alongside the well-being of children. While families hold the primary responsibility for the protection, upbringing, and development of children, parents and legal guardians often require support from various additional services. Universal services, such as education and healthcare, play a key role in meeting children’s needs. Some

Company no: 5828426

Community Based Centre, North Avenue, Pyle, Bridgend CF33 6ND Telephone No: 01656 503141 Email: splice_childandfamily@yahoo.co.uk www.spliceproject.co.uk

children may also need specialized assistance, such as speech therapy or

emotional and behavioural support programs. Some parents/caregivers may face challenges that reduce their ability to nurture children effectively, and Issues such as poor mental health, substance misuse, or environmental factors like inadequate housing or unsafe neighbourhoods can impact parenting capacity. Some families experience challenges across multiple domains. Therefore, it is more effective to provide services that support parents, families, and communities rather than focusing solely on the children.

Outcomes

Our outcomes are cantered around creating a world that is fit for children. The United Nations defines this as promoting the physical, psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and cultural development of children as a national and global priority. Various interventions have demonstrated positive outcomes and improvements in the well-being of both parents and children. However, evidence suggests that these benefits are more likely to be sustained when communities are actively involved in the process of change. In fact, 98% of very poor families have noted a link between poverty, powerlessness, and low self-esteem. Empowering communities to shape and direct their own well-being programs has proven to be a powerful catalyst for change. This approach has enabled families to take control of their lives and build the confidence to improve their circumstances and those of their children. As a result, significant improvements have been observed in children’s behaviour, adults’ parenting skills, and social and emotional functioning.

Benefits accrued for the programme as whole.

One of the key benefits of the project has been the establishment of strong communication between service users and providers. Engaging families in the planning, development, and evaluation of services is essential, and their perspectives are never overlooked. This approach applies to everyone, including young people and those with disabilities. Only the individuals who use a service can fully understand their experience and the benefits they gained from it. Their reflections provide valuable insights that help us evaluate and enhance our services. Feedback from users plays a crucial role in shaping planned improvements to service delivery. Effective communication with service users is integral to improving the well-being of children and families within our community.

Benefits accrued for the children.

Company no: 5828426

Community Based Centre, North Avenue, Pyle, Bridgend CF33 6ND Telephone No: 01656 503141 Email: splice_childandfamily@yahoo.co.uk www.spliceproject.co.uk

One of the key benefits of the program has

been the establishment of strong communication between service users and providers. Engaging families in the planning, development, and evaluation of services is essential, and their perspectives are never overlooked. This approach applies to everyone, including young people and those with disabilities. Only the individuals who use a service can fully understand their experience and the benefits they gained from it. Their reflections provide valuable insights that help us evaluate and enhance our services. Feedback from users plays a crucial role in shaping planned improvements to service delivery. Effective communication with service users is integral to improving the well-being of children and families.

Conclusion

We have significantly enhanced the health and well-being of families and children under school age, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. These improvements provide children with greater opportunities to thrive at home and in school. Moving forward, we will continue to: - Promote social and emotional development - Enhance health and well-being - Support children’s learning and development - Help to relieve financial hardship – Offer emotional and practical support to struggling families - Strengthen families and communities.

A Big Thank you to all our Funders.

BBC Children In Need Awards for All Community Foundation Wales Save the Children National Grid Masonic Foundation Millenium Stadium Trust Local Giving – Magic Little Grants Rotary Bridgend Woodward Trust Families First Slade Farm Organics Welsh Government, BCBC – Managed by BAVO

Also to anyone who has donated money, baby essentials, baby equipment, clothing, food etc.,

Company no: 5828426

Community Based Centre, North Avenue, Pyle, Bridgend CF33 6ND Telephone No: 01656 503141 Email: splice_childandfamily@yahoo.co.uk www.spliceproject.co.uk

Thank you to all our Funders.

Thank you also to anyone has hosted and donated to our community collection tins.

Company no: 5828426

Company reglstratlon number: 05828426 Spllce Chlld and Famlly Project Ltd Tradlng as Splice Child and Family Project Ltd Company Ilmlted by guaranlee Unauditod flnanclal statamants 30 Aprll 2024

Spllc• Child and Famlly Project Ltd Company limited by guarantee Cont•nts Page Directors and other information Accountsnts report Income statement Statement of financial position and notes to the financial stalements

Spllce Chlld and Famlly Project Ltd Company limited by guarantee Diroctors and other informatlon Directors Mr Mark Davis Mr Kyle Morgan Mr Gerald O'sullivan Company number 05828426 Reglstered offlco North Avenue Kenfig Hill Bridgend CF33 6ND Bu8lnes8 addre88 Community Based Centre North Avenue Kenfig Hill Bridgend CF33 6ND Accountants Francis Davies and Partners Ltd Cradoc House Heol y Llyfrau Aberkenfig Bridgend CF32 9PL Banker8 Lloyds TSB Wyndham Street Bridgend CF31 1EQ Page 1

Spllce Child and Famlly Project Ltd Company Ilmltad by guarantee Report to the board of directors on the preparatlon of the unaudited statutory financial statements of Spllce Child and Family Project Ltd Year ended 30 Aprll 2024 In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006. we have prepared for your approval the financial stalements of Splice Child and Family Project Ltd for the year ended 30 April 2024 which comprise the income statemenl, slatement of financial position and related notes from the companls accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us. As a practising member firm of Ihe Association of Chartered Certified Accountants we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detsiled at http=Ilwww.accaglobal.comlenlmemberl professional-standardsl rules-standardslacca-rulebook.html. Our work has been undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Association of Chartered Certrfied Accountants as delailed at rrechnicallfacVlechnical-factsheet-163.pdf. htlp'.l.aCcagIObal.cornICOntentIdamIAccA Global Francis Davies and Partners Ltd Chartered Certrfied Accountant Cradoc House Heol y Llyfrau Aberkenfig Bridgend CF32 9PL 4 November 2024 Page 2

Splice Child and Famlly Project Ltd Company Ilmlt•d by guarant•• Income statement Year ended 30 April 2024 2024 2023 Turnover 77,869 79,882 Cost of raw materials and consumables Staff costs Other charges (13,302) (51,551) (18,403) (10,400) (48,824) (17,454) (L088)Iprofit (5,387) 3,204 Page 3

Splice Chlld and Family Project Ltd Company limited by guarantee Statement of flnancial position 30 Aprll 2024 2024 2023 Current assets Prepayments and accrued income 30,236 916 36,119 31.152 37.059 Credltors: amounts falling due within one year (291) (725) Net current assets 30,861 36,334 Total assots less current liabllltles 30,861 36.334 Net assets 30,861 36,334 Capltal and reserves 30,861 36,334 Notes to the flnanclal statomenls Employ•• numb8rB The average number of persons employed by the company during the year amounted to 4 (2023: 5}. Pago 4

Spllce Chlld and Famlly Project Ltd Company limited by guarant•• Statement of flnanclal posltlon (contlnued) Year ended 30 Aprll 2024 For the year ending 30 April 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Acl 2006 relating to small companies. Directors responsiblities.. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions. These financlal statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 4 November 2024, and are signed on behalf of the board by: Mr Mark Davis Director Company registration number.. 05828426 The company is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Page S

Splice Child and Famlly Project Ltd Company Ilmlt•d by guarantee The followlng pages do not form part of the statutory accounts.

Splice Chlld and Family Project Ltd Company limited by guarantee Detalled rncome Statement Year end•d 30 April 2024 2024 2023 Turnover Restricted Funding Donations and Fundrasing 37,803 40,066 51,516 28,366 77,869 79,882 Cost ol raw materlals and consurnabl68 Grant Expenditure (13,302) (10,400) {13,302) (10,400> Staff costs Wages and salaries Staff pension costs - defined conlributlon (49,737) (1,814) (47,106) (1,718) {51,551) (48,824) Other charges Rent payable Water Rates Insurance Light and heat Cleaning Repairs and maintenance Printing, postage and stationery Advertising Telephone Computer costs and website Motor expenses Resources Craft & stationery Legal and professional Adminstrator Fees Bank charges Childrens Snacks Staff training General expenses Subscriptions (2,100) (290) {817) (4,010) {696) {148) {560) 170) (602) (564) {1,436) (59) {290) (5,796) {146) (80) (90) (46) (603) (2,100) (260) (1.029) (3,723) (564) {601) (23) (432) (303> (1,440) (141) (325) (5,690) (136) (273) (2) {412) (18,403) (17,454)

Company reglstratlon number: 05828426 Spllce Chlld and Famlly Project Ltd Tradlng as Splice Child and Family Project Ltd Company Ilmlted by guaranlee Unauditod flnanclal statamants 30 Aprll 2024

Splice Child and Famlly Project Ltd Company Ilmlt•d by guarantee The followlng pages do not form part of the statutory accounts.