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2021-03-31-accounts

Sibs - for brothers and sisters

Charity number 1145200

A company limited by guarantee number 07834303

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2021

Sibs - for brothers and sisters

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

Contents Page
Trustees' report 2 to 8
Examiner's report 9
Statement of financial activities 10
Balance sheet 11
Notes to the accounts 12 to 17

Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service

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Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2021

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors

The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates

Simon Everest Chair Resigned 18 July 2020 Saba Salman Chair from 18 July 2020 Sara Wheeler Roger Fielding Resigned 25 April 2020 Charlie Simpson Carol McBride Jackie Howes Vice-Chair from 18 July 2020 Georgia Pavlopoulou Allie Stewart Deceased 26 August 2020 Claire Tibble Treasurer Charity number 1145200 Registered in England and Wales Company number 07834303 Registered in England and Wales

Registered and principal address

Bankers

26 Mallard View The Co-Operative Bank Oxenhope PO Box 101 Keighley 1 Balloon Street West Yorkshire Manchester BD22 9JZ M60 4EP

Independent examiner

Rhys North ACA West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 3 November 2011. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of association. The liability of the members in the event of the company being wound up is limited to a sum not exceeding £10.

Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law and are appointed by the members at the AGM.

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2021

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects

To relieve the distress experienced by people who grow up with a brother or sister with special needs or disability (hereinafter referred to as siblings) with the object of improving their quality of life; the advancement of the education of professional workers, policy makers, service providers and the general public into the needs of siblings; the promotion of research and models of good practice in sibling support and to disseminate the useful results thereof.

The charity's main activities

Sibs provides information and support by phone, email, online resources, written resources, workshops and conferences for young siblings, adult siblings and parents and carers of young siblings. Sibs works with any professionals and service providers to influence them to provide services to siblings, and to enhance their skills in supporting siblings. We provide them with training, consultancy, phone, email and online information on developing and delivering sibling support. We raise awareness of sibling issues through presentations and the media. Sibs works with researchers, practitioners and siblings to find out about the needs of siblings and collect evidence of best practice in sibling support.

Public benefit statement

In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. The issues affecting siblings and their families are found throughout the population. Sibs’ services and resources are available to any member of the public who needs information and support with a sibling issue. Through our education and policy work we attempt to raise the awareness of sibling issues amongst the general public. Through our development of best practice we aim to enhance our resources and services. All our findings are available to members of the public, service providers, siblings and their families.

Achievements and performance

Direct support to young siblings

YoungSibs Service

We have continued to support young siblings aged 7-17 through our YoungSibs online support service. The YoungSibs website has received 8,622 unique visits from within the UK during this reporting period. Young siblings can request advice from a Sibs Advisor from the site. Typical requests included:

“How can I help my brother deal with his autism and how can I help him calm down?

“What do I do if I'm constantly feeling annoyed around my sister everyday?" Also, what do I do to get some privacy from her sometimes? Please answer.”

We know that tailored responses to these questions are important to young siblings. Here is what one young sibling told us:

“Dear Linda, Thank you for your email I am really really happy now I can play with my brother nicely! I love my brother thank you. I have an emergency plan and I know that it’s my mum and dads job”

We have developed monthly mini-blogs for young siblings on key topics such as talking about disability, staying safe and tips for mental health. We have developed a number of graphic illustrations/videos to use on our social media channels to engage more with younger siblings. Last summer saw the launch of our Instagram page and we have more recently launched our YouTube channel, which we hope to develop further over the coming year

We responded to parents' requests by email on how they can support young siblings. We are continuing to work to ensure Sibs is listed in Local Offer information for parents in England.

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2021

Achievements and performance continued

Training and awareness raising with parents and professionals

This year we ran 27 online workshops for parents and presented at 2 conferences. Through our workshops and email support, 539 parents have improved skills in supporting young siblings.

“ Yes very useful. Good in giving you ideas. Interesting to hear from The CEO ... a ‘sibling’ herself” Workshop attendee

We ran a training day for professionals on how to run a sibling group for young siblings. Through our range of professional support, we have provided training and information for 540 professionals across the education, health and social care sectors.

In November, Sibs hosted its first online conference for professionals on models of young sibling support. We were able to offer a wide range of presentations from experts working in the field of sibling support and research. 104 delegates attended. Feedback from delegates included:

“It was a great conference and I loved being able to attend virtually, usually when these kind of events are held I am unable to travel so this was perfect.”

“It was one of the best conferences I have ever attended. I was and still am so inspired by it!”

Our website continues to attract interest, with 34,913 unique users from the UK – up 23% from previous year (and 51,301 unique users globally). Our social media following is continuing to make gains, with 8,630 followers on Twitter and 7,076 on Facebook. We also have launched an Instagram page this year and are building our network on LinkedIn.

Direct support to adult siblings

SibsNetworkUK

We held two online facilitator training sessions in January where 8 new adult sibling group facilitators were trained. 17 adult sibling groups are now established including a national online support group and a bereavement support group, with a total of 205 attendances across all groups.

Adult sibling support

We continued to support adult siblings through support phone calls and emails– this year receiving 142 separate enquiries. We created a new section on the website to provide information to adult siblings related to Covid-19 – updated regularly to include any new guidance.

Sibs eBook on self-care for adult siblings was published in Carers Week 2020. So far over 700 copies have been downloaded. With funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we have now also been able to print copies to distribute.

“Thank you for acknowledging the role of adult sibling carers. Although I will always care for my sister I didn't truly acknowledge that this is and should be a valued role in society - once I stopped being a 'young carer' I didn't feel like I could use the term 'carer' since I don't live in the same home and have moved on with my own life. You have validated the role and allowed me to acknowledge that my experience is different from a lot of people including my friends and partner but that it's also a huge strength. I hope other people who aren't in a carer role, and relevant services, can benefit from reading this book, as much as adult sibling carers can.” Feedback from adult sibling

With new funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we held 8 peer support sessions plus a legal information session in autumn 2020. 99 adult siblings booked onto one or more sessions. Of those, 25% were new to Sibs.

“ The group on this session was really well matched, it just worked. It was really reassuring and validating to talk about the difficulties we have in communicating with our parents about our sibling experiences and about the care of our siblings and future planning. I have felt quite alone about this in the past, as though its only my parents, but after tonight I know I'm definitely not alone nor the only one who hits a 'brick wall' with their parents. Thank you.” Talking to parents, workshop attendee.

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Achievements and performance continued

Creating Connections Project

Sibs is part of a new project funded by the National Lottery’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund and The Office for Civil Society, co-ordinated by Seeability. The project aims to build connections for disabled people in their communities and digitally – we have been working on helping siblings build better digital connections through a workshop and information provision.

“I wasn’t sure if the app would be suitable for my sister but seeing all the features during the session I was able to create something that was really suited to her interests and access needs. It was lovely to feel like I am able to do something for my sister even though we’re apart at the moment.” Workshop attendee

Research and Evaluation

Sibs is committed to supporting research into sibling issues. Research in Developmental Disabilities journal have published a special issue on sibling relationships in developmental disabilities. We are hosting the summaries on the Sibs’ website. We have also worked with University College London and The Sleep Charity on a piece of research on siblings, sleep and loneliness. Sibs has also participated in an international research piece comparing sibling support models around the globe. We look forward to further collaboration with our Research Associate, Dr Nikita Hayden, in releasing results from our adult sibling survey.

This year Sibs also published two important reports on the impact of Covid-19 on siblings of disabled children – ‘Life in Lockdown’ was published in May 2020 and our follow up report ‘Lonely Lockdown’ was a collaboration with University College London. The reports highlighted the devastating impact the pandemic has had on young siblings of disabled children with 81% parents reporting worsened mental health for their sibling child/children. The reports have been well received and we will continue to work to ensure that siblings are part of the national recovery plan.

Consultations

Sibs has been involved in a consultation with researchers from Royal Holloway University on behalf of the Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport. This was to explore the challenges faced by siblings who needed to prove their identity when supporting their disabled brother or sister. The resulting report, “Digital Identity – Ground-up Perspectives” states:

“The work of siblings should be valued and treated with respect and dignity - not with suspicion. Technologies or intermediary supported technologies should be better at differentiating between malicious and benign motivations.”

Sibs have also been involved in a consultation with a digital sociologist at the Ministry of Justice on a project to modernise Lasting Power of Attorney.

Influencing policy and wider awareness raising

National Siblings Day is a global awareness day and as a charity we wanted to harness the day to promote the unique relationship of siblings who have a disabled brother or sister. The day generated a great deal of social media interest, with many siblings sharing their personal stories. This resulted in the busiest day recorded for the charity, on social media.

We have also increased our partnership working and visibility by working with our colleagues in the voluntary sector. These have included: being involved in a podcast with Ann Craft Trust on safeguarding and siblings; working with Epilepsy Action on sibling information; hosting a social media Q&A for Clic Sargent on the needs of siblings whose brother or sister has cancer and appearing on Mencap’s Community Forum as the expert on sibling issues.

We have worked to ensure that the profile of siblings in the media is increased. We have had features in The Sun, Education Today, The Independent, The Mirror and Sunday Times. We have also worked with producers working on two new TV dramas featuring siblings.

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2021

Achievements and performance continued

Direct support to young siblings

Charity development

We were thrilled to announce in January that Jo Whiley has become our charity patron. Jo is an adult sibling and Radio and TV presenter. We have seen an increase in our followers and interest in the sibling perspective, as a direct result of Jo’s support of our work.

Simon Everest decided to step down as Chair and Trustee after 10 years. We are pleased that Simon will remain as Sibs’ President. Saba Salman has been voted in as Chair and Jackie Howes, Vice-Chair. We were deeply saddened to announce the death of Trustee Allie Stewart, in August 2020.

Funding and support

We are continuing to try to build relationships with new funders – this year receiving funding from a number of new grant-making partners. This year Sibs was a finalist in the Persimmon Homes Building Futures programme. We produced Sibs first Christmas card for sale – we hope that in the coming years we can use this to increase fundraising and supporter engagement.

We are grateful to all the donors who have funded Sibs work this year. We want to publicly thank the following:

Charities Aid Foundation Resilience Fund Garfield Weston Foundation Genetic Disorders UK Learning Disability England MariaMarina Foundation National Lottery Community Fund Pears Foundation Persimmon Homes Building Futures Programme Seeability Creating Connections Programme The True Colours Trust

We are also very grateful to Sibs' supporters and volunteers who have given their time pro-bono to Sibs this year.

Covid-19 and siblings

This last year has been tough on all sections of society, but for siblings of disabled people, it has been especially tough. Many siblings have made huge sacrifices to meet the needs of their disabled brothers and sisters, which has created increased stress on siblings. In our recent social media poll, 91% of adult siblings have reported life as a sibling as more challenging. Our reports on young siblings have clearly highlighted increased caring responsibilities for young siblings.

The pandemic has dominated this year’s work. As a small charity we have been able to be responsive and pivot our services as needed. The demand though for our support is greater and with a small staff team (2.8 FTE) this continues to present challenges. We have been successful in securing some small pots of funding which are Covid related, but now these are ending, it is important we look to further secure our work in the longer-term.

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Future plans

We recognise that there will be considerable challenges for the voluntary sector and for our charity in the coming year as society begins to recover. This year we will continue to provide workshops and training online. We are embarking on a new project to merge our two websites, so that the pathway to support across the lifespan for siblings can be more clearly navigated. We are establishing a working group on inclusion and diversity to ensure that Sibs is addressing the needs of siblings from all communities.

We will continue to seek further funding from a variety of sources to sustain and develop our work with siblings.

Financial review

The net income for the year was £22,766, including net income of £40,316 on unrestricted funds and net expenditure of £17,550 on restricted funds, after transfers.

At the time of signing these accounts the charity has been impacted by the global Covid-19 virus. The trustees have reassessed the charity’s ability to continue for at least 12 months from the date that the accounts are approved and conclude that no material uncertainties exist that cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Reserves policy

The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £94,738.

The trustees recognise that the level of reserves at 31 March 2021 exceeds the six month target of £75,942, but also recognise that the voluntary sector is still facing uncertain times in relation to the pandemic and there are likely to be ongoing challenges in securing funding. During 2021/2022 trustees will continue to monitor reserve levels and manage spend in relation to set targets.

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2021

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and UK Accounting Standards.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company 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 charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. 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.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP (FRS102)), and in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Signed on behalf of the board of trustees on 2 August 2021

Signed: Saba Salman (Trustee)

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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Sibs - for brothers and sisters

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2021, which are set out on pages 10 to 17.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Rhys North ACA

Date: 16 August 2021

West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

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Statement of Financial Activities

(including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2021

Notes
2021
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income from:
Grants and donations
(2)
33,351
External Training
8,177
Sibs open Workshop
325
Conference income
8,936
Bank interest
276
Refund of freelance fees
-
Sibs products
226
Total income
51,291
Expenditure on:
Salaries, pensions and NIC
(3)
8,052
Freelance fees
460
Staff training
50
Staff travel
-
Volunteer travel and expenses
-
Accommodation and subsistence
-
Events for users
558
Books and resources
-
Office Costs and equipment
139
Postage
3
Copying and stationery
185
Telecommunications and IT
4
Websites
-
Insurance
-
Trustee meetings
-
Payroll charges
-
Fundraising
2,750
Conference costs
621
Independent examination
600
Evaluation and research
1,200
Sundry expenses
311
DBS Checks
-
Depreciation
1,980
Total expenditure
16,913
Net income / (expenditure)
34,378
Transfers between funds
5,938
Net movement in funds
40,316
Fund balances brought forward
58,381
Fund balances carried forward
(4)
98,697		 2021
Restricted
funds
£
94,295
-
-
-
-
-
-
94,295
89,511
470
56
23
-
-
414
-
4,884
263
967
4,637
2,468
1,279
-
630
-
-
-
-
272
33
-
105,907
(11,612)
(5,938)
(17,550)
33,368
15,818		 2021
Total
funds
£
127,646
8,177
325
8,936
276
-
226
145,586
97,563
930
106
23
-
-
972
-
5,023
266
1,152
4,641
2,468
1,279
-
630
2,750
621
600
1,200
583
33
1,980
122,820
22,766
-
22,766
91,749
114,515		 2020
Total
funds
£
154,086
9,122
4,761
-
242
1,050
-
169,262
99,087
1,151
324
3,175
166
1,189
6,922
277
984
343
1,343
4,401
2,493
1,279
124
582
500
-
600
1,200
13
55
-
126,208
43,054
-
43,054
43,054

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

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Balance sheet

as at 31 March 2021
2021
Unrestricted
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
(5)
3,959
Total fixed assets
3,959
Current assets
Debtors and prepayments
(6)
625
Cash at bank and in hand
(7)
115,342
Total current assets
115,967
Current liabilities:
amounts falling due within one year
Creditors and accruals
(8)
21,229
Total current liabilities
21,229
Net current assets / (liabilities)
94,738
Net assets
98,697
Funds
Unrestricted funds
98,697
Restricted funds
-
Total funds
98,697		 2021
Restricted
£
-
-
-
18,462
18,462
2,644
2,644
15,818
15,818
-
15,818
15,818		 2021
Total
£
3,959
3,959
625
133,804
134,429
23,873
23,873
110,556
114,515
98,697
15,818
114,515		 2020
Total
£
-
-
1,670
96,188
97,858
6,109
6,109
91,749
91,749
58,381
33,368
91,749

For the year ending 31 March 2021 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The trustees (who also the directors for the purposes of company law) acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and with FRS 102 (effective January 2019).

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 2 August 2021

Signed: Saba Salman (Trustee)

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Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2021

1 Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) and with the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year. No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.

Going concern

The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.

Expenditure and liabilities

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Taxation

As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Computer equipment: over 3 years

Pensions

The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable.

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2021

1 Accounting policies continued

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.

2 Grants and donations
Charities Aid Foundation
Department of Work and Pensions
Garfield Weston Foundation
Genetic Disorders UK
Learning Disability England
MariaMarina Foundation
Pears Foundation
Persimmon Homes
Seeability
The Goldsmiths' Company Charity
The National Lottery Community Fund
The Odin Charitable Trust
True Colours Trust 1504
Other donations
3 Staff costs and numbers
Gross salaries
Social security costs
Employment allowance
Pensions		 2021
Unrestricted
funds
£
-
-
15,000
3,417
-
-
-
5,000
-
-
-
-
-
9,934
33,351		 2021
Restricted
funds
£
13816
3028
-
-
4702
-
-
-
2,000
-
9,465
-
61,284
-
94,295		 2021
Total
funds
£
13,816
3,028
15,000
3,417
4,702
-
-
5,000
2,000
-
9,465
-
61,284
9,934
127,646
2021
£
90,979
8,121
(4,000)
2,463
97,563		 2020
Total
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
55,000
40,000
-
-
2,000
-
3,000
43,638
10,448
154,086
2020
£
92,148
7,547
(3,000)
2,392
99,087

The average number employees during the year was 4, being an average of 2.8 full time equivalent (2020: 4, 2.8 FTE). There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.

Defined contribution pension scheme 2021 2020
£ £
Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year 2,463 2,392
Amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end - -
Amount of any contributions prepaid at the year end - -

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2021

4 Restricted funds
Berkshire Carers
Charities Aid Foundation
Learning Disability England
MariaMarina
National Lottery Community Fund
Seeability
Autistic Support Trust (schools)
True Colours Trust 1504
True Colours Trust 1549
True Colours Trust 1617
Department of Work & Pensions		 Balance b/f
£
205
-
-
21,609
-
-
1,632
338
428
9,156
-
33,368		 Incoming
£
-
13,816
4,702
-
9,465
2,000
-
47,284
1,600
12,400
3,028
94,295		 Outgoing
£
54
13,816
-
20,300
9,465
2,000
1,632
44,194
1,807
9,611
3,028
105,907		 Transfers
£
-
-
-
(1,309)
-
-
-
-
-
(4,629)
-
(5,938)		 Balance c/f
£
151
-
4,702
-
-
-
-
3,428
221
7,316
-
15,818

Fund name

Purpose of restriction

Berkshire Carers

Charities Aid Foundation Learning Disability England MariaMarina

National Lottery Community Fund

Seeability

Autistic Support Trust (schools)

True Colours Trust 1504 True Colours Trust 1549 True Colours Trust 1617

Department of Work & Pensions

Adult sibling carers of people with learning disabilities and/or autism in Berkshire.

To cover core costs and Covid-19 emergency response activities. To support carers of adult siblings with a learning disability. Adult sibling network. The transfer is for the purchase of capitalised computer equipment.

To develop online support and information sessions for adult siblings of people with life long disabilities.

To increase digital connections between siblings and their disabled brothers and sisters.

Training for counsellors and siblings of children and young people with ASD pilot.

Salary costs of CEO.

Updating and maintaining IT systems.

Office, travel and website costs. The transfer is for the purchase of capitalised computer equipment.

To purchase equipment.

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2021

5
6
7
**8 **		 Tangible assets
Cost
At 1 April 2020
Additions
At 31 March 2021
Depreciation
At 1 April 2020
Charge for year
At 31 March 2021
Net book value
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
Debtors and prepayments
Debtors
Prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
Current Account
Savings Account
Undeposited funds
Creditors and accruals
Taxation and Social Security
Creditors
Accruals
Other creditors
Deferred income		 Computer
Equipment
£
-
5,939
5,939
-
1,980
1,980
3,959
-
2021
£
625
-
625
2021
£
59,567
74,237
-
133,804
2021
£
1,983
1,290
600
-
20,000
23,873		 Total
£
-
5,939
5,939
-
1,980
1,980
3,959
-
2020
£
1,238
432
1,670
2020
£
21,728
73,960
500
96,188
2020
£
2,794
645
600
2,070
-
6,109

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2021

9 Related party transactions

Trustee expenses 2021 2020
£ £
Total amount paid - 84
Number of trustees who were paid expenses - 1
Nature of the expenses Travel to
meetings

Trustee remuneration and benefits

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.

Remuneration and benefits received by key management personnel

The key management personnel of the charity include the trustees and Chief Officer. The total employee benefits received by the Chief Officer were £46,254 (2020: £47,548).

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit in this capacity during this or the previous year.

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Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2021

2021
2020
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
£
£
Income
Grants and donations
33,351
65,448
External Training
8,177
9,122
Sibs open Workshop
325
4,761
Conference
8,936
-
Bank Interest
276
242
Refund of freelance fees
-
-
Sibs Products
226
-
Total income
51,291
79,574
Expenditure
Salaries, pensions and NIC
8,052
15,066
Freelance fees
460
225
Staff training
50
324
Staff travel
-
1,602
Volunteer travel and expenses
-
31
Accommodation and subsistence
-
665
Events for users
558
3,990
Books and resources
-
247
Office Costs and equipment
139
-
Postage
3
-
Copying and stationery
185
-
Telecommunications and IT
4
38
Websites
-
-
Insurance
-
1,279
Trustee meetings
-
124
Payroll charges
-
-
Fundraising
2,750
68
Conference costs
621
-
Independent examination
600
600
Evaluation and research
1,200
1,200
Sundry expenses
311
-
DBS Checks
-
55
Depreciation
1,980
-
Total expenditure
16,913
25,514
Net income / (expenditure)
34,378
54,060
Transfers between funds
5,938
-
Net movement in funds
40,316
54,060
Fund balances brought forward
58,381
4,321
Fund balances carried forward
98,697
58,381		 2021
Restricted
funds
£
94,295
-
-
-
-
-
-
94,295
89,511
470
56
23
-
-
414
-
4,884
263
967
4,637
2,468
1,279
-
630
-
-
-
-
272
33
-
105,907
(11,612)
(5,938)
(17,550)
33,368
15,818		 2020
Restricted
funds
£
88,638
-
-
-
-
1,050
-
89,688
84,021
926
-
1,573
135
524
2,932
30
984
343
1,343
4,363
2,493
-
-
582
432
-
-
-
13
-
-
100,694
(11,006)
(11,006)
44,374
33,368		 2021
Total
funds
£
127,646
8,177
325
8,936
276
-
226
145,586
97,563
930
106
23
-
-
972
-
5,023
266
1,152
4,641
2,468
1,279
-
630
2,750
621
600
1,200
583
33
1,980
122,820
22,766
-
22,766
91,749
114,515		 2020
Total
funds
£
154,086
9,122
4,761
-
242
1,050
-
169,262
99,087
1,151
324
3,175
166
1,189
6,922
277
984
343
1,343
4,401
2,493
1,279
124
582
500
-
600
1,200
13
55
-
126,208
43,054
-
43,054
48,695
91,749

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