OpenCharities

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator. This document is also available as Markdown.

2023-09-30-accounts

==> picture [82 x 60] intentionally omitted <==

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 10 2022 To 30 09 2023

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Lynx Workshop

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1139855

Links

Charity's principal address The Palms 96 Queen Victoria Road Llanelli, Carms. Postcode SA15 2TH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Steve Donoghue Chairman 2 Teresa Lupini Trustee 3 Rev E Phillips Trustee 4 Nicola De Stefano Trustee 5 Jayne Howarth Vice Chair 6 Claire Genner Trustee 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

March 2012

TAR

1

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Michele Rees – General Manager

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Memorandum & Articles of Association Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Company How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by the board Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Links is governed by a Management Committee comprising of seven You may choose to include professional people from a wide variety of backgrounds. The Management additional information, where Committee meet monthly to oversee the strategic direction and relevant, about: management of the charity. Executive Committee Members, (Trustees),  policies and procedures are voted in every year at the Links AGM. adopted for the induction and Trustees are responsible for the financial scrutiny of the organisation and training of trustees; have the required skills to undertake this role. They also collectively make decisions, as and when required, as a direct result of management reports  the charity’s organisational provided by the Manager, Assistant Manager, and member forums. structure and any wider Strategic and financial decisions are made by formal discussions/meetings network with which the charity with the General Manager. Ratification is then sought at board level and works; voted on where necessary.

Risks and contingencies are as follows: -

March 2012

TAR

2

Section C Objectives and activities

Links is a mental health ‘move on’ project. We offer our members support with social issues in order that they can move on in their lives. Links aims to reduce isolation and help people to build their self-confidence and selfesteem by offering a range of accredited and non-accredited creative learning and volunteering or employment opportunities.

The short-term goal of our organisation is for our service users to gain in confidence, improve their self-esteem and feel safer in their community. The long-term goal of our organisation is for our service users move on from the project with new skills and a level of confidence that restores Summary of the objects of the their feeling of self-worth. charity set out in its governing document

Mission Statement: - Links is a unique to Llanelli Mental Health Charity, providing support and learning opportunities to those within our community who have or are experiencing mental ill-health.

Objective Statement: - Links aims to help people to build their selfconfidence and self-esteem by offering a range of accredited and nonaccredited supported creative learning opportunities as well as progressive, person-centred personal development plans.

March 2012

TAR

3

The core service function of our organisation continued to provide flexible and supported learning, training and employment opportunities to individuals who are experiencing or recovering from mental health illness. We facilitated this through well-managed timetabled courses that take place in a warm, friendly, and safe environment. We continued to support people to help them to move on in their lives and to return to mainstream education and employment both paid/unpaid.

We continued to develop the social enterprise project, so members could create artwork and organise exhibitions to display and sell their work within a range of community and public venues, harnessing their feeling of self-worth and achievement.

The community benefited from the project, as follows:-

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

  1. Prevented people from becoming mentally unwell by reducing the chances of relapse; By giving people a safe place to receive emotional and practical support and where they can learn creative skills to help express themselves.

  2. Reduced loneliness and isolation of those affected by mental ill health; Provided opportunities for people to make friends, socialise, relax and convene within a community setting within the centre and outside the centre.

  3. Helped the community to become a friendlier place for people with mental ill health (including a greater understanding by friends and families.) Provided information for the public, and for friends and families, from people with lived experience, creating public art exhibitions to promote mental health awareness and understanding and challenge stigma.

  4. Members improved confidence and self-esteem and felt safer and more settled in their communities.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

March 2012

TAR

4

Links benefited from having 4 active volunteers. All volunteers receive induction, supervision, on-going training and attend dedicated volunteer meetings. Volunteers are recruited via CAVS or by word of mouth. All volunteers work alongside a member of staff which ensures good models of practice.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Links also benefited from 6 members taking up the role of ‘member champion’. The members champions supported tutors in their sessions and with the support of staff delivered cooking and other craft making sessions. The member champion role is a programme that utilises members skills to help them gain confidence and develop new skills.

Section D Achievements and performance

March 2012

TAR

5

Section D Achievements andperformance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
During this reporting period, Links received referrals that came via self-
referrals, Primary, Secondary and Third Sector.
During the reporting period Links held several events. A workshop was held
by ‘Top Stitch’ where members had the opportunity to sew a Christmas tree
or decoration. Members who had not used a sewing machine by attending
the workshop gained confidence and a new skill for sewing.
To showcase Links services in the community, Links was given the
opportunity to have a Christmas stall in Morrisons, Llanelli.
To celebrate Christmas members voted on the Harry Watkin as the venue to
hold the Links Christmas party. 31 people attended the lunch, a great time
had by all.
During February two trips were organised for the photography group. The
first trip was to the Glynn Vivian gallery in Swansea. The second trip was a
visit to the Good Shed in Llanelli. Plans were discussed on holding an
exhibition at the Good Shed when the building is fully renovated. Members
enjoyed hearing about the history of the building and work that was
undertaken in its restoration.
Links Manager was invited to attend an event to accept a donation on behalf
of Links. The Llanelli Town AFC Veterans raised money in memory of former
Swansea City defender Mark Davies, who sadly passed away whilst playing in
a cup game. Mark was very passionate about mental health and so Links was
chosen to receive a donation in his memory of £600.
In March a trip was arranged to visit the BBC exhibition in Cardiff National
Museum. 23 people attended the trip and a great day out had by all. The
exhibition was interesting and members even had the opportunity to have a
go at reading the news.
Another event held in March was the Links curry evening fundraiser. The
evening was held in The Sultan and compared by one of Links Directors. A
fantastic £250 was raised for Links from the event.
During April, Links held an exhibition at the Origin in Carmarthen. The
Origin gallery kindly offered free window space for members work to be on
display. The exhibition ran for 4 weeks. Members helped with the setting
up and dismantling of the exhibition. It was a great way to recycle old jeans
and turning them into something beautiful for all to enjoy.
In May Links was informed that the New Town Mayor for Llanelli had chosen
Links as one of his chosen charities. Staff were invited to the Mayor’s
Parlour to meet the Mayor, Town councillors and the mayors’ other chosen
charities, Threshold DAS and Llanelli Centre for the Deaf. It was an
enjoyable evening and a great networking opportunity.
To showcase Links service during world mental health week, Links held a
stall at Morrisons, Llanelli. It was a great opportunity for member to
showcase their work and talk about Links service to members of the public.
During this reporting period two members were awarded grants through the
SANE creative awards scheme. Each member was awarded a grant to cover
the cost of materials, specific projects, or training courses.
A tremendous achievement for both members who worked hard to submit
their pieces of artwork.
In May a local theatre company ‘Curtain Up’ held a fundraising production in
Ffwrnes theatre. Links was chosen as their charity to receive a massive
£2500 donation. As a thank you the cast of curtain up was invited to visit
the project.
May saw the celebration of a very special moment in British history: The
Coronation of King Charles 3rd. Links organised a party for which Asda,
Llanelli kindlydonated decorations and refreshments. Staffand members

March 2012

TAR

6

Section D Achievements and performance

dressed up for the occasion and a fun time was had by all. The occasion was also marked by a surprise visit by Lee Waters AM which added to the day. At the start of this reporting period Local Authority and Hywel Dda the third sector health and social care underwent a recommissioning. Links submitted a tender application for ‘Community Wellbeing’ with Local Authority and in January submitted a tender application for ‘Employment and Training’. Unfortunately, Links was unsuccessful with the Local Authority tender, but I am delighted to report that Links was successful with the Hywel Dda Tender. This was a great relief to Directors, Staff, and members, as being successful will ensure that Links can continue to provide a much-needed service to the community for the next 3 years. A member champion and volunteers’ lunch was organised in recognition of the hard work and dedication shown by the team. A great time was had by all. This small gesture of thanks was really appreciated by the team. Links held it’s AGM in July with over 30 members in attendance. The meeting was held in the morning. A laughter therapy session was held in the afternoon for some much-needed light relief from the morning schedule. July also saw Links staff and members attend Llandovery Bike Show and Llanelli Pride. New Saturday morning Breakfast Clubs for the Armed Forces community were set up in Pembrey and Carmarthen. In August Links held its annual summer trip. Members were given the opportunity to vote for their preferred location with Barry Island being the overwhelming favourite location. Altogether 35 members and their families attended, and a fun day was had by all. A video of the day was created by staff and members and shared on the Links social media. During August a member’s paintings were recognised for the ‘Visual Art Open 2023’. The exhibits were titled ‘I’m so tired’ and ‘Young man in cap’. A further exhibition to showcase the members work is planned towards the end of 2024. September also saw Links staff and members enjoying a day out at Brynteg farm and wellbeing sanctuary. Members were given the opportunity to hold, walk and brush animals that lived on the farm. This was a really enjoyable event and was appreciated by members. More visits to the farm in the spring will be arranged.

Section E Financial review

March 2012

TAR

7

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Keep reserves against the possibility of government cuts to our funding and to ensure that in the event of funding being ceased, the organisation will still be able to fulfil all of its financial and legal obligations when winding up.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Links received core funding from Hywel Dda Health Board. The Core funding was primarily designated for a Manager, Coordinator, tutor, sessional workers, administrator and a finance assistant.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas (Jun 21, 2024, 11:46am) Full name(s) Michael Thomas

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc)

Date 07/06/2024

March 2012

TAR

8

==> picture [170 x 52] intentionally omitted <==

Issuer

TaxAssist Accountants

Document generated Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:30:12 UTC

Document fingerprint 589d3fe4c61c4e50c1865b30d21153db

Parties involved with this document

Document processed

Party + Fingerprint

Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:46:29 UTC

Michael Thomas - Signer (a46d521fda3868c6a0c66c22446773d5)

Audit history log

Date

Action

Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:30:12 UTC Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:30:29 UTC

Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:30:32 UTC Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:30:35 UTC

Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:31:31 UTC Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:34:51 UTC Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:34:51 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:44:11 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:44:12 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:44:21 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:46:29 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:46:29 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:46:30 UTC

Envelope generated by Danah Faustino217.33.55.1 Document generated with fingerprint fe248e0b775896a5358e22d98ad984a2217.33.55.1 Document generated with fingerprint 27c71e1041cc73c4d465da827198d0b1217.33.55.1 Document generated with fingerprint 589d3fe4c61c4e50c1865b30d21153db217.33.55.1 Michael Thomas has been assigned to this envelope217.33.55.1 Sent the envelope to Michael Thomas for signing217.33.55.1 Document emailed to party email18.175.50.25 Michael Thomas opened the document email.66.249.93.32 Michael Thomas opened the document email.66.249.93.34 Michael Thomas viewed the envelope83.146.63.229 Michael Thomas signed the envelope83.146.63.229 This envelope has been signed by all parties83.146.63.229 Michael Thomas viewed the envelope83.146.63.229

Registèred Company Number. 07363827 Regislered Chartty Number. 1139855 LYNX WORKSHOP REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND U14AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

LYNX WORKSHOP (REGISTERED NUMBER 073638271 CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 Contents Page Company Inform8Jon Account8nf8 Rew1 Pffjflt and Los8 kntyjnt Balanc• Sheet

LYNX WORKSHOP COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 Dlrectors Miss Clair? G8nner Mr Steven Dowhue Jayne Howarih Rèverend Ekjon Phillips Miss NI￿la Dgslef8no Mrs Teresa LU￿nI 07363827 Company Numhl Regl*t•r•d Offlc• The Palry 96 Quoen Vl¢tryla Rood Uanelli Cannarthenshi S415 2TH Ac¢ountanl• Taxassisl Acctyjntants 8 Stsiion Road U8nèir Carms SA15 1AL Pa8¢ 1

LYNX WORKSHOP ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 In aco)rdance with the engagement letter dated 2S September 2012. and in order to asslst you to lulfil your dubes under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the finan￿￿ Stat￿nts of the company from the accounting records and infomiatson And èxplanalions you hAvè gwen to u$. Thi¥ reF#Xt is made to lh• direclors in 8ccxird8n￿ wilh Ih¢ tem￿ of our eTh38gement. Our work has been undertakèn to prèpare for approval by th8 dir•ctors the financl#l st8tements that we hav• beèn engaged to r￿mplIe, to r8POrt lo ihe directors thal we hav• done so, and lo slale those Matters Ihat w8 have agmd to stale to them in Ihis report and for no othei purpose. To the fullest extenl pennitted by law. we do not acc8pI or assume responsibility to #nyon8 other than the Company and the Comp8nY5 directors for our work or for this reporL You have Èckrtowledged on Ihe balance sheel as at year ended 30 September 2023 your duty to •nsure that th8 company has kept proper acc£Junting records and io prepar finanual staièments that give a true and falr view under the CornpAnles Act 2006. You conBider that th& company is •x•mpt from th• ststutory requirement for •n avdil f(x Ihe ￿ar. W• havg not been instruetad to eary out an audil of the fina￿1#1 statements. For this rèason. we have nol V8￿fied the accuracy or completeness of ihe acC￿n￿n9 reccrtjs or Infomabon and eX￿Onall￿$ you have glven to us and we do not, therefore, expr8$$ ¥ny opi ion cffl the financial slaternents. 10105r2024 Taxa$$i$t Accounlanls 8 StaUon Road C8rm8 SA15 1AL P8e 2

LYNX WORKSHOP PROFIT AND LOS5 ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENOED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Incom• Purchosas 174.476 16.7721 304.155 113.4141 N•t Incomè 167,704 290.741 AJminlstr81fv8 •xpensgs OPERATING PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 184,1441 30,543 Pige 3

LYNXWORKSHOP BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 2023 2022 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 5.675 7.132 5,675 7.132 CURRENT ASSETS Dèbtors 22.157 260,652 Cash at bank and in hand 352.255 282,809 352,305 Crndltorl: Amounts F￿lIng Due Wlthln One Ye•r 113.1901 NET CURRENT ASSErs TOTAL NET ASSETS 275.294 359,438 Profit and LOBS Account 275,294 359,438 CAPITAL AND RESERVES 27S.294 359,438 Pige 4

Michael Thomas Michael Thomas (Jun 21, 2024, 11:46am)

Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas (Jun 21, 2024, 11:46am)

==> picture [170 x 52] intentionally omitted <==

Issuer

TaxAssist Accountants

Document generated Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:30:12 UTC

Document fingerprint fe248e0b775896a5358e22d98ad984a2

Parties involved with this document

Document processed

Party + Fingerprint

Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:46:29 UTC

Michael Thomas - Signer (a46d521fda3868c6a0c66c22446773d5)

Audit history log

Date

Action

Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:30:12 UTC Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:30:29 UTC

Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:30:32 UTC Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:30:35 UTC

Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:31:31 UTC Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:34:51 UTC Mon, 10th Jun 2024 10:34:51 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:44:11 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:44:12 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:44:21 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:46:29 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:46:29 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 11:46:30 UTC

Envelope generated by Danah Faustino217.33.55.1 Document generated with fingerprint fe248e0b775896a5358e22d98ad984a2217.33.55.1 Document generated with fingerprint 27c71e1041cc73c4d465da827198d0b1217.33.55.1 Document generated with fingerprint 589d3fe4c61c4e50c1865b30d21153db217.33.55.1 Michael Thomas has been assigned to this envelope217.33.55.1 Sent the envelope to Michael Thomas for signing217.33.55.1 Document emailed to party email18.175.50.25 Michael Thomas opened the document email.66.249.93.32 Michael Thomas opened the document email.66.249.93.34 Michael Thomas viewed the envelope83.146.63.229 Michael Thomas signed the envelope83.146.63.229 This envelope has been signed by all parties83.146.63.229 Michael Thomas viewed the envelope83.146.63.229

==> picture [82 x 61] intentionally omitted <==

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Lynx Workshop On accounts for the year 30/09/2023 Charity no 1139855 ended (if any)

Set out on pages

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

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 section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Signed: G T Thomas Date: 21/06/2024 ~~Gwennan Thomas (Jun 21, 2024,4:31pm)~~ Name: Gwennan Thomas Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body (if any):

1

March 2012

IER

Address: 8 Station Road Llanelli SA15 1AL

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.

2

March 2012

IER

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

3

March 2012

IER

==> picture [170 x 52] intentionally omitted <==

Issuer

TaxAssist Accountants

Document generated Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:29:31 UTC Document fingerprint fa1d8ff35e843339ab2786820532861b

Parties involved with this document

Document processed

Party + Fingerprint

Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:31:50 UTC

Gwennan Thomas - Signer (88166755a0bed6f13956e9e1342e85ee)

Audit history log

Date

Action

Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:29:31 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:30:34 UTC

Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:30:45 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:31:09 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:31:09 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:31:36 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:31:50 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:31:50 UTC Fri, 21st Jun 2024 16:31:50 UTC

Envelope generated by Danah Faustino217.33.55.1 Document generated with fingerprint fa1d8ff35e843339ab2786820532861b217.33.55.1 Gwennan Thomas has been assigned to this envelope217.33.55.1 Sent the envelope to Gwennan Thomas for signing217.33.55.1 Document emailed to party email18.134.3.210 Gwennan Thomas viewed the envelope217.33.55.1 Gwennan Thomas signed the envelope217.33.55.1 This envelope has been signed by all parties217.33.55.1 Gwennan Thomas viewed the envelope217.33.55.1