Tyneside Women's Health (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2023
Charity No. 1126648 Company Registration No. 06702528
Legal and Administrative Information
Name: Tyneside Women's Health Reg'd Charity No: 1126648 Company No: 06702528 Trustees: Chair: Jeannine Hughes Co. Secretary: Elizabeth Stokes Christine Sloan (until June 2022) Maria Humphreys Julie Pichler (until June 2022) Karen Griffiths Joanne Ward (until January 2023) Sarah Dodds Address: Unit 12 Interchange Centre West Street Gateshead NE8 1BH Bankers: The Co-operative Bank Norfolk House Grey Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BZ Independent Examiner: Mark Thompson MAAT VODA Spirit of North Tyneside Wing 2nd Floor, Wallsend Customer First Centre 16 The Forum Wallsend NE28 8JR
Trustees’ Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2023
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 Structure
Tyneside Women's Health is led by a Board of Trustees. Although the Trustees have overall responsibility for governance and management, much of this responsibility is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer who ensures the organisation runs efficiently and effectively. The Trustees work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic direction for the organisation. The Chief Executive Officer, in turn, provides direction to line managers and delivery staff to ensure Tyneside Women's Health can act to achieve its vision.
Governance and Management
The Board of Trustees ensures that the organisation is legally compliant in all areas including finance, health and safety, and HR. These matters are reviewed within monthly Board meetings as well as specific sub groups of the Board which includes Finance; Governance & Compliance; Service User Representation; Investing in Our People; and various Task & Finish Groups as required. Trustees are recruited to the Board by way of open recruitment processes on an ongoing basis to ensure a quorate number Trustees at any one time.
Financial Review and Reserves Policy
Tyneside Women's Health holds reserves in order to provide running costs for three months in the unlikely event that income does not meet expenditure. In such a case, these running costs will enable the organisation to continue with minimal disruption to service delivery and staffing levels. Three months is currently deemed an adequate length of time by Trustees to generate additional income to secure the future of the organisation. Reserves also include various designated pots of money to cover the costs of redundancy and other liabilities should the organisation close.
Achievements and Performance of Trust
‘Our vision is a society that is free from mental health stigma, in which all women and girls feel included and empowered’. Services are provided predominantly from two Centres in Gateshead and Newcastle, and on an outreach basis across North Tyneside, and women usually have access to the following interventions:
· Open Access Activities - providing therapeutic benefit such as singing, dance, drop in, Sunday Lunch, and creative sessions.
· Mental Health courses - a full range of courses are available including Managing Anxiety, Coping with Depression, Positive About Me (confidence building), Better Out Than In (anger management), Mood Food and Me, and Undoing the Damage of Domestic Abuse. Stand alone workshops are also available such as Mindfulness.
· Support Groups - these are targeted at specific groups of women such as those over 55, those affected by domestic abuse, and those with enduring mental health issues.
· Counselling - an integrative short term counselling service is available and provided on a one to one basis.
· Routes to Recovery & Beyond - comprises action planning and goal focussed workshops, future planning, progression support through signposting to external volunteering, employment and training opportunities as well as internal opportunities.
In total 555 women accessed our services in 2022 - 2023. We received 458 new referrals. 183 women attended our Welcome Sessions and 179 new women attended initial assessments. 23 women who had disengaged from our services attended one to one review appointments. Referral sources are broken down as follows: Criminal Justice / Victim Support Services = 8% Domestic Abuse Services = 17% Social Services = 6% Statutory Mental Health Services / GP / Social Prescribing = 41% Self-Referrals = 22% Other = 6%
All face to face interventions were fully reopened and the majority of virtual services ceased apart from a small number of mental health courses. Throughout the year women had access to the following Open Access Interventions where no waiting list is in place:
Online Creative Writing attended by 19 women. Weekly Drop In at the Gateshead Centre attended by 19 women. Weekly Drop in at the Newcastle Centre attended by 46 women. Positive Notes Singing Group attended by 12 women. Reading Group attended by 8 women who share an enjoyment of books. Sunday Lunch Group where women prepare and eat a meal together, attended by 10 women. Holistic Health, including walking group, yoga, mindfulness attended by 17 women. Weekly Creative Groups attended by 28 women.
We offered Targeted Support Services including support groups, mental health courses and counselling. These services are delivered based on demand. Over the year the following services were provided:
Outreach Services:
Weekly Group at North Shields Library aimed at women impacted by domestic abuse reached 5 women.
Centre Based Services:
Anxiety Management courses delivered to 29 women to help them develop strategies to manage anxiety.
An Anger Management course delivered to 14 women to help them develop assertiveness skills and explore other ways to manage feelings of anger.
Coping with Depression course helped 8 women better manage their mental health. Mood, Food & Me course supported 16 women to explore the relationship between their eating and their mental health.
A ‘Positive About Me’ Confidence Building programme reached 27 women to help them improve confidence and self-esteem.
A new Grief & Loss programme helped 13 women manage feelings around bereavement. A new Safety Net group supported women to manage feelings of suicide reached 27 women. Undoing the Damage of Domestic Abuse programme reached 34 women and helped them to recognise the signs of abuse and how abuse has impacted their mental health. Safer Women Support Groups reached 11 women affected by domestic abuse. Wellbeing Groups for women aged 55+ helped 13 women feel less isolated. A Menopause Support Group reached 9 women.
69 women accessed our counselling services in the year. We continued to offer virtual and telephone counselling, however the majroity of women prefer to access face to face sessions.
New Developments
Work has continued to develop our trading subsidiary and the website and social media channels have been launched. We hope this will help us to generate further unrestrcited income in future.
We have continued to provide Healing Together programmes in schools across Newcastle and have supported 36 children.
We changed some of our core programmes to create rolling courses to reduce waiting times for women.
We set up new support for women experiencing menopause and for women struggling to cope with loss.
Impact
Of women accessing our services the following outcomes were reported: 84% felt less depressed 88% felt less anxious 88% felt more confident 85% felt less stressed 100% felt less isolated 78% felt more able to manage their mental health 73% had greater self esteem 77% felt they had a better quality of life
Matters pertaining to the Companies Act 2006
For the year ending 31 March 2022 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 447 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
Signed: on behalf of Trustees
Print name: Jeannine Hughes
Date: 18th August 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Report to the trustees of Tyneside Women's Health
On accounts for 31 March 2023 Charity no 1126648 the year ended
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Respective The Trustees of the organisation are responsible for the preparation of
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responsibilities of accounts; they consider that an audit is not required for this year under trustees and section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an Independent examiner Examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act), follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act), and
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Basis of My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions
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independent given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of examiner’s the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the statement 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
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Independent In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: examiner's 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material statement respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of
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the Act); and
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accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and
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comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; 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.
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Signed: Date: 8 June 2023
Name: Mark Thompson MAAT Address: VODA Spirit of North Tyneside Wing 2nd Floor, Wallsend Customer First Centre 16 The Forum Wallsend NE28 8JR
Tyneside Women's Health
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Receipts Notes Grants 4 Donations Fundraising Other Fees & Refunds Bank Interest Total Receipts Payments Salaries 2 Staff Travel & Training Group Work & Activities Counselling Work Office Expenses Premises Expenses Governance Costs 3 Depreciation Total Payments Surplus / deficit for the year Net Movement in Funds Funds at 1 April 2022 Funds at 31 March 2023 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2023 2023 2023 2022 . £ £ 4000 199729 203729 314403 2981 2981 1225 4045 4045 3459 19025 19025 3952 0 582 |
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| 30051 199729 229780 323621 |
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| 19340 158180 177520 169849 . 70 70 360 15584 15584 12793 2552 2552 7 22052 22059 13786 5650 40981 46631 55827 14575 14575 9065 45 45 45 |
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| 25042 253994 279036 261725 |
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| 5009 -54265 -49256 61896 0 0 171602 128438 300040 238142 |
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| 176611 74173 250784 300038 |
Tyneside Women's Health Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
| Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023 Tyneside Women's Health |
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| Fixed Assets 7 Current Assets Debtors 8 Cash at Bank & in Hand Total Cash Balances Current Liabilities Net Current Assets Net Assets at 31 March 2023 Represented By: 5 Restricted Funds Designated Funds Unrestricted Funds |
2023 £ 135 250649 250649 250649 250784 74173 49780 126831 250784 |
2022 £ 180 2760 297098 |
| 299858 | ||
| 299858 | ||
| 300038 | ||
| 128436 49780 121822 |
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| 300038 |
For the year ending 31/03/2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors responsibilities:
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a) The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476, of the Companies Act 2006
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b) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
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c) The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act relating to small companies.
Signed: Position: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Print Name: Jeannine Hughes
Date: 18th August 2023
Tyneside Women's Health
Notes to the accounts, 2022-23
1. Basis of accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) – Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006
Tyneside Womens Health meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Fixed Assets are depreciated over a useful lifeline at the following rates: Office Furniture - 20% reducing balance
2. Trustees and Staff
| 2. | Trustees and Staff | |||||
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| No Trustees were remunerated or received expenses payments. | ||||||
| Total Salary Costs | £ | 177,520 |
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| Average no of staff (full time equivalent) | 6 | |||||
| 3. | Costs of financial services | |||||
| The cost for the Independent Examination for the financial period will be £475 | ||||||
| 4. | Funding received through the year: | |||||
| Unrestricted: | ||||||
| The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust | 3000 | |||||
| The Joseph Strong Frazer Trust | 1000 | |||||
| Total Unrestricted Funds Received | 4000 | |||||
| Restricted: | ||||||
| Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales | 2250 | |||||
| National Lottery Community Fund Reaching Communities | 96065 | |||||
| Newcastle City Council | 9818 | |||||
| Newcastle City Council (Winter Wellbeing Fund) | 3500 | |||||
| Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner Supporting Victims Fund | 22082 | |||||
| NHS Newcastle Gateshead (Alliance CCG) | 13070 | |||||
| Gateshead Council (Come on in Service) | 36087 | |||||
| Ways to Wellness | 13597 | |||||
| Sir James Knott Trust | 500 | |||||
| The Penny Appeal | 2760 | |||||
| Total Restricted Funds Received | 199729 | |||||
| 5. | Fund Analysis | |||||
| Restricted Funds | April '22 | Income | Expend | March '23 | ||
| Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales | 24090 | 2250 | 26340 | 0 | ||
| National Lottery Community Fund Reaching Communities | 54485 | 96065 | 79396 | 71154 | ||
| Newcastle City Council | 0 | 9818 | 9818 | 0 | ||
| Newcastle City Council (Winter Wellbeing Fund) | 3500 | 0 | 3500 | |||
| Women Thrive Fund (ROSA & The Smallwood Trust) | 33984 | 0 | 33984 | 0 | ||
| Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner Supporting Victims Fund | 0 | 22082 | 22082 | 0 | ||
| NHS Newcastle Gateshead (Alliance CCG) | 0 | 13070 | 13070 | 0 | ||
| Gateshead Council (Come on in Service) | 0 | 36087 | 36087 | 0 | ||
| Ways to Wellness | 13599 | 13597 | 27196 | 0 | ||
| Sir James Knott Trust | 0 | 500 | 500 | 0 | ||
| The Penny Appeal | 2280 | 2760 | 5520 | 0 | ||
| Total | 128438 | 199729 | 253993 | 74174 |
Notes:
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales
Grant towards the cost of delivering mental health interventions
National Lottery Community Fund Reaching Communities
Grant to support delivery of mental health courses, support groups, drop in and creative activities
Newcastle City Council
Grant towards the cost of delivering mental health interventions for Newcastle women
Newcastle City Council (Winter Wellbeing Fund)
Grant towards core costs
Women Thrive Fund (ROSA & The Smallwood Trust)
Grant to deliver interventions that improve women's mental health and wellbeing
Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner Supporting Victims Fund
Grant to deliver interventions to victims of domestic abuse
NHS Newcastle Gateshead (Alliance CCG)
Funding for the provision of mental health services for women living in Newcastle
Gateshead Council (Come On In Service)
Preventative Services contract for Gateshead women's mental health and wellbeing provision
Ways to Wellness
Grant to deliver programmes focussed on self harm and suicide prevention
Sir James Knott Trust
Small grant to provide celebration events for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
The Penny Appeal
Grant to provide counselilng services to women impacted by abuse
Designated Funds
| Designated Funds | |
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| Legal Liabililty Fund | 24780 |
| Office Move & Rebranding | 25000 |
| Total | 49780 |
| Notes: |
Legal Liability Fund
This is in place to cover closing costs for the organisation, so it can fulfil its legal obligations, e.g. leases. Office Move & Rebranding
To cover rebranding and ongoing costs associated with office move.
6. Related party transactions
There were no significant transactions between the project and any related parties during the period. No payments have been made to Trustees.
| 7. | Fixed Assets | Office | |
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| Furniture | Total | ||
| Cost | |||
| As at 1 April 2022 | 10858 | 10858 | |
| Additions | |||
| Disposals | |||
| As at 31 March 2023 | 10858 | 10858 | |
| Depreciation | |||
| As at 1 April 2022 | 10678 | 10678 | |
| Charge for the year | 45 | 45 | |
| Disposals | |||
| As at 31 March 2023 | 10723 | 10723 | |
| Net Book Value at 31 March 2023 | 135 | 135 |