FRIENDS OF GRIFFINS REGlSfERED CHARITY NUMBER 1149285 CIO GRIFFINS SENSORY SUPPORT SERVICE, LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON BR6 8ER ANNUAL REPORT 01112123- 30/11124 Friends ol Griffins pi FRIENDS OF GRIFFINS- REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1149285 CIO GRIFFINS SENSORY SUPPORT SERVICE, LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8ER ANNUAL REPORT&ACCOUNTS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 01112123 TO 30/IV24 TRUSTEE5 DURING THE FINANaAL YEAR 20 JENNIFER BUTLER KAREN LONGLEY TARYN DENHAM AMY PAGE 24 Governlng Document The Governing Oocument for Friends of Griffins, is called The Constitution and Guidelines. this document outlines the rules and 8uidelines for day-to4ay running of the charity. The Charity is an Unincorporated Association, run by volunteers. The Charity trustees are appointed from full members, and they are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting- but the committee Can appolnt a trustee from amongthe full members at any time durln8 the year. should this be deemed necessary or appropriate. Addltlonal Governance Issues Saftquarding.. There Is o Safeguarding Policy in place. There 15 0 Social Medio Policy in Place summary of the Objects of the Charlty as set oirt In Its Governlng Document: The Friends are established to advance and enhance the education and Ilfe sk1115 of the children and young people on the reglster of the Sensory Support Service by providing and assisting in the provision of facilltle5 not required or provided by the local education authority for educatSon at the Centre., Summary of the maln activities undertaken forthe publlc benefft In relatlon to these Objects In planning activities. the trustee5 keep in mind the Charity Commi55ion's guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetin85. The focus of our activities durlng thls year has been on provldlng funding for equlpment and activities devlsed by the staff at Griffins Sensory Support Service. for the children and young people they support. These activities benefit the children by developine self-confIden￿ and social skills alongside practical skills and life sk511& We have also provided funds for equipment for the specialist Sensory Room at the centre, this room is used to stimulate the vision of bables and children bom with Visual Impairment. ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 P2 FRIENDS OF GRIFFINS- REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1149285 CIO GRIFFINS SENSORY 5UPPQRT SERVIC4 LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON. BR6 8ER Reserves The charity is very5mall, with no requirement f0rveh￿Ie or property maintenance, and we are unlikety to meet with unforeseen expenditure. but we do strive to maintain a minimum of £2000 in the bank account to allow for emer8encies. Income and Expendlture Income Total Income for the year was £26701.IJ) Expenditure Total empendlture for the year was £8648.88 The money was spent on a variety of activlties for the children on the Grlffins register to enrich thelr Ilves nd to help with life skills, social interaction, healthy minds, understanding of their world, visual capabllltles and deaf identity. all requests and receipts on file. Summary of the maln achievements and activltles fvnded by the Charlty durlng the year December 2023- Pre-school parents and children went to a soft play session at The Pavlllon in Bromley. The children all had a great time and some mums wlth very young babies, one 3 months and newly diagnosed, were able to meet and chat. It is an important element of the social events to bring people together to share and create support networks- this particular event was very successful in achieving that aim. December 2023- 12 children from the vision team vislted the Cleaner and Greener Hub in The Glades, Bromley, followed by McDonalds treat. December 2023- Peri Hearlng Team Secondary students and Deaf Centre students visited The Pavillon for bowling, followed by Mcl)onalds. The children got the chance to meet others from different schools and to chat about their hearing loss, their hearing aid devices and what it's like for them at school. Seeing other teenagers wearing similar device to themselves makes them feel le55 isolated and 'differenV. November 2023- (this trip appears in this yearfs Report and Accounts due to the late presentation of invoices) - The Primary Deaf Base and the Early Years Sing & Slgn Group went to Coolings to visit the Nature Trall. They were able to talk about the different ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 P3 FRIENDS OF GRIFFINS- REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1149285 C/0 GRIFFINS SENSORY SUPPORT SERVICE, LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON. BR6 8ER animals they saw, and interact with one another in a social setting. The Primary Deaf Base children were encouraged to choose and order their snacks and drinks. This activity was chosen to improve confidence and self-esteem, as well as provide an opportunity for them to practise their communication skills. The PDB children used the trip to support their sequencing and writing. It Is very beneficial for the younger children to see older ones using and wearing the same hearing technology, giving them a sense of belonging and not being 'differenV. November 2023- (this trip appears in this yearfs Report and Accounts due to the late presentation of Invoices) -The Peri Team secondary students and Deaf Centre students went to The Pavilion in Bromley for Bowltng and then to McDonalds. This social event brings young people together whilst enjoying an activity, erbabling them to make friends and use their communication skills to order food etc. February 2024- The Vlslon Team took part in a cross-borough event with an instructor from Goalball UK. The day included 2 peer awareness sessions in schools where 3 children are bllnd and an after school event for all year 2 to year 7 children with Vision Impairment, to facilitate equality, all participants were blindfolded. The aims where for the children to learn to play Goalball and partlcipate in a game with their peers. To improve awareness of Vision Impairment, meet children from other schools and build confidence. March 202ty Preschool famllSes and 2 children from the Deaf Base visited Littleville Role Play Café where children can play in a variety of different role play areas: school, café, hospltal, hair salon, police station, fire firefighter, builder, musician etc. The adults were able to model language associated with every day life. The learned about taklng turns and practised Interaction with aduTrts and chlldren. May 2024- As we do every year, FOG provide plants and soll so that the age-appropriate chlldren can plant and tend flowers. They learn about how things grow and how to maintain them with water etc. May 2024- A coach-full of children with HI went off to Chessington June 2024- The Primary Deaf Base visited Crystal Palace Park Farm, some went by minibus and some practised using public transport depending on their age. The trip enabled the children to be active, run around the park and to see the animals in the farm. July 2024- After discussion with staff, the decision was made to test a 'Breakfast Hub, for children arriving on transport. These children often leave home very early for long journeys into Griffins an(J sometimes breakfast is extremely early or skipped completely, a budget was agreed and the hub set up. The children are offered a healthy breakfast bar, fruit or similar, with a drink. Children were eager to participate, chatting with staff and other ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 P4 FRIENDS OF GRIFFINS- REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER 1149285 CIO GRIFFINS SENSORY SUPPORT SERVICE, LOVIBONDS AVENUE. ORPINGTON, BR6 8ER children as they ate - the staff really noticed a difference in concentration levels of the children through the morning. We have agreed to fund the hub for next term to see how it progresses. July 2024- Vision Picnic. Babies and children with vison impairment, some with additional needs, and their families attended a picnic and crazy golf in Kelsey Park. Thi5 is an annual event and enables all the families to meet up and share their experiences and for the children to make and maintain friendships. July 2024- Pre-school Sing and Sign Group children with parents and carers attended a park and playground visit. These visits enable the children to play together, to meet other chlldren with HI and who wear technology- hearing aids or cochlear implants. The children play together with adults able to support interactions and model language. The charlty paid for refreshments for the group to enjoy. July 2024- A musical body percussions workshop was held at the Prlmary Deaf Base for chlldren from nursery to year 6. An external provider came to work wlth the children over a day. and as well as belng thorou8hly enjoyed by the children, some of the following benefits were noted. l. Simple clapping and singing song5 enabled the children to follow beat and rhythm. 2. Chlldren took turns to play a metal drum. learnlng to make It soft or loud as a song was sung. 3. Using a microphone made sounds clearer 4. Sounds were used in a professional capacity to encourage different word sounds such as ff and zz2 5. Children thought of words for their own songs 6. Made car and motorbike sounds etc while movin8 around the room 7. The children created a soundscape of the seaside, using rr to record and layer the sounds to create a final piece or waves, seagulls, crawling crabs etc There were many other excellent Positive benefits accorded to the visit and plans are In place to repeat it next year. November 2024-A group of visually impaired children went bowling and for a meal at the Pavillion in Bromley. These events help the children to make friends and find the confidence to act autonomously to play games and order meals and drinks. November- 2024 Coach and tickets purchased for the Deaf Base Children to attend a pantomime in Catford in December. A group of cast members came to Griffins In advance ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 ps FRIENDS OF GRIFFINS- REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1149285 CIO GRIFFIN5 SENSORY SUPPORT SERVICE, LOVIBONOS AVE14UE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8ER to teach the children about pantomime, the history and special place it has in British culture. The children learned to boo the baddies as loud as they can. INCOME Bromley Chain registered Charity Bromley Chain was a charity involved in as51sting the deaf community in the London Borough of Bromley for many years. Sadly, due to lack of interest from anyone to take over the administration from two elderly ladies, the charity was forced to fold. Friends of Griffins, being a charlty With very similar aims, was selected as recipient of some of their funds and in December 2023, we received £25,050.00 from them. They were very keen to keep a cornmitment made to Staff at Griffins Centre to fund a British Slgn Language Level 3 course. After discussion. we agreed that we would administer the course on their behalf and pay the tutors. The course Is now well under way, with the first exams approaching. We received donatlons from parents towards various trips and events, which is very helpful. 2 Girls from Bromley High School did a sponsored silence, ralsing £633 - and a local dance school raised £360. ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 P6 Openlng Balance of Account as at 0111212023 £23.30&46 Closlng Balance of Account as at 3011112024 £41.356.58 Petty Cash Openln8 Balance as at 0111212023 £41.78 Petty cash closln8 Balance as at 30/IV2024 £41.78 Monles In lor financlal year Z3124 £26701.IXI Monles out for flnanclal year 23124 £8648.88 Declaratlon The Trustees declare that they have approved the Accounts at>ove as a true representatlon of the flnan¢lal year OV1212023 to 3011112024 Slgnatures: - oa-2d2f Jenny Butler..................... Karen Longley............... 112(.L5 Taryn Denham...... Date....... Amy Pa8e.... Date... ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 P7 FRIENDS OF GRIFFINS REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1149285 CIO GRIFFINS SENSORY SUPPORT SERVICE, LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON BR6 8ER ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 01112123- 30/11124 Friends of Griffins pi FRIENDS OF GRIFFINS- REGisfERED CHARITY NUMBER 1149285 CIO GRIFFINS SENSORY SUPPORT SERVIQ LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8ER MONIES IN 01112123- 30111124 DATE MONIES IN FROM AMouNr TYPE DESCRIPTION OU12123 OPENING BALANCE 07112123 25103124 Aprll May 23105124 23105124 19107124 18111124 19111124 19111124 21111124 25111124 25111124 27111124 27111124 27111124 Bromle Parent 17 children x 15.(K) 10 children XIS Vision Team Sponsored Silence Girls S74 Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Parent Chain 25,050.00 50.00 255.CM) 150.CK) 158.LK) 633.(Xl 360.(M) Closure of thelr Charl Donation Donations for Chessington Donations for Chessington Refund for boulderin Fund raiser Fund Raiser Donation Pizza trlp TOTAL 26,701.fA) The Income1088ed for thls financial year wlll be £26,701.00 MONIES OUT DATE 01112123 04112123 14112124 14112124 14112124 15112124 19112124 02101124 01102124 23102124 01103124 02104124 MONIES OUT TO Hiscox BSL3 Tutor Vision Team Peri Team Vision Team Peri Team 8SL3 Tutor Hiscox Hiscox GoalBall Hiscox Peri Team AMOUNT 9.16 490.fX) 66.99 87.00 50.ts) 290.83 210.00 9.16 9.16 225.00 9.16 163.70 HOW DESCRIPTION Insurance BSL3 Tutor Vlslon vlsit to The Hub Bromle Soft Play Vision vlsit to The Hub Bromle Bowling Peri Team + BSL3 tutor Insurance Insurance Vision event Goalball Insurance Reimburse for Littleville Role PLay ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 P2 FRIENDS OF GRIFFINS- REGISTERED CHARITh NUMBER 1149285 CIO GRIFFINS SENSORY SUPPORT SERVICE, LOVIBONDS AVÉNUE, ORPINGTON. 8R6 8ER Hiscox 9.16 Insurance LBB 919.68 Laptops for Deaf Centre L88 796. Ipads for Deaf Base Deaf Base 49.40 Reimburse foi planting Guideline Coaches 675.CKI Coach to Chessington Hiscox Hiscox Deaf Base Reimburse soil for planting BSL 3 Tutor BSL3 tutor Vision Tearn Reimburse bouldering Irefundedl Chessington Tickets BSL3 Tutor BSL3 tutor Chessington Extra ticket Hlscox Insurance minibus Crystal Palace Park Fam 8SL3 Tutor BSL3 tutor Hiscox Insurance Vision Team Craz Golf Vision Picnlc Deaf Base Breakfast Club Sound Stories Music Day Peri Tearn Preschool Hiscox Insurance Hiscox Insurance 85L3 Tutor 85L3 tutor Hiscox Insurance 8SL3 Tutor BSL3 tutor BSL3 Tutor 6SL3 tutor Hiscox Insurance Guidellne Coaches Coach for panto 02104124 12104124 12104124 19104124 01105124 01105124 01105124 07105124 07105124 14105124 22105124 22105124 03106124 10106124 01107124 01107124 05107124 16107124 19107124 24107124 01108124 30108124 03109124 01110124 0211024 17110124 01111124 08111124 Chq Chq 12.IXI 315.ly) 158.CM) 329.25 210.¢XI 13.50 190. 315.ly) 52.50 49.48 4LKI.00 70.95 ark and play 315.LKI 8.40 420. 210.00 8.40 15111124 Post Office Ifor Lewisham Council} Vision Team 470 Panto tlckets 28111124 Vision Bowlin TOTAL 8648.88 The OUTGOINGS logged for thls financial year wlll be £8648.88 PETfY CASH LOG 202312024 All Re¢elpts held In Hle DATE 01112123 IN DESCRIPTION OPENING BALANCE BALANCE 41.78 30111124 CLOSING BALANCE 41.78 ANNUAL REPORT 202312024 P3 Openlng Balance of Account as at 0111212023 £23,304.46 Closlng Balance of Account a5 at 30/IU2024 £41.356.58 Petty Cash Openlng Balance as at 0111212023 £41.78 Petty cash closlng Balance as at 3011112024 £41.78 Monles In lor financlal year 23124 £Z6701.LKI Monles out for flnandal year 23124 Declaratlon The Trustee5 declare that they have approved the Accounts above as a true representation of the flnancial year 0111212023 to 3011112024 Signatures: Jenny Butler................. Date.... . oa-2cJ2 Karen Longley.......... . Taryn Denham...... . Amy Page.... Date.... Q).l.,Tr.125.. ANNUAL REPORT 2023n024 P4 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** |**Section A**|**Independent Examiner’s Report**|**Independent Examiner’s Report**|**Independent Examiner’s Report**| |---|---|---|---| |**Report to the trustees**
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**basis of report**|||| ||Friends of Griffins||| ||||| ||30 November 2024|**Charity no**
**(if any)**|1149285| ||||| ||1-2||| ||I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the
Trust”) for the year ended 30/11/2024.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section
145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the
applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the
Act.||| - **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my - **examiner's statement** attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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. **Date:** 11/01/2025 **Signed: Name:** Matthew Phillips **Relevant professional** ACA **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 17 Derrick Road Beckenham BR3 3QG **Oct 2018** **IER** 1 ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . **Oct 2018** **IER** 2