Registered Charity Number: 1151197
Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2024
JSENSE
Trustees’ Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the Year Ended 31st August 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's constitution , the Charities Act 2011 and 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 published (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Name: JSENSE Registered charity number: 1151197
Charity's principal address
9 LEICESTER AVENUE SALFORD M7 4HA
The Trustees who served during the period are as follows: Samuel Salomon - Chair Janine Rose -n Appointed 16[th] January 2025 Benjamin Kay - Treasurer Jonny Wineberg
Senior Staff Member:
Director of Operations – Caroline Wertheimer
Structure, Governance and Management
Type of governing document: Constitution dates 13th March 2013 The charity is Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee Selection Methods
Individuals with the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity, chosen by the current trustees.
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Trustees’ Report for the year ended 31 August 2024
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The objective of the CIO is the advancement of education for Jewish children with special needs but not exclusively, by the provision of funding or other assistance to facilitate such education
Policies have been provided for:
Induction and Training Trustee Code of Conduct Complaints and Procedures Disciplinary Rules and procedures/Grievances Safeguarding Adults and Children Equality and Diversity GDPR Privacy and Confidentiality Protection Anti-Bullying Finance Health and Safety Conflict of Interest Maternity and Paternity E-Safety Volunteering Environment Social Values Recruitment and Selection Staff and Volunteer Code of Conduct Supervision Appraisal and Review Maternity/Paternity Attendance and Absence Records Retention
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Trustees’ Report for the year ended 31 August 2024
Organisation Description and Structure
JSENSE is a Salford based charity serving the Greater Manchester and Cheshire area. W e believe every child or young person with SEND , from every part of the Jewish community, deserves the best possible opportunity to transform their lives through quality support for their needs. This can help maximise their individual educational achievements, their acquisition of the necessary skills to assist independent living and prevent development of long-term behavioural problems thus resulting in optimum outcomes for the child, young person, and their families.
Trustees serve as volunteers and oversee operational activity
JSENSE works closely with Delamere Trust and liaises regularly with Local Authority, NHS and voluntary organisations working in the Greater Manchester Area supporting children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families and carers. JSENSE also works closely with Bury and Salford Independent Advisory and Support Services for SEND (SIASS).
JSENSE’s current workforce includes a Project Director, a Director of Operations, a Lead Advocate, and two Advocates.
In order to ensure JSENSE continues to offer high standards and up-to-date practices in our training and consultancy work we only work with qualified practitioners, recognised in their field and sensitive to the needs of the religious requirements of our client group.
All new staff are offered induction and training relevant to their roles and responsibilities.
Trustees' Consideration of Risks and Risk Management.
The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks that the charity faces and confirms that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that necessary steps can be taken to reduce these risks.
Objectives and Activities
The object of the CIO is the advancement of education for Jewish children with special needs but not exclusively, by the provision of funding or other assistance to facilitate such education
In setting our objectives and planning our activities, the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. We primarily work with the Jewish communities based in Greater Manchester.
This year has been one of continued growth and development We are continuing our objective of advancing the education of children with special needs and are actively working directly with Parents and Carers (P&C) of Children and Young People (CYP) with SEND, age O - 25years. We are continuing to expand our services and networks in addition to our work with schools, education, and training.
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Trustees’ Report for the year ended 31 August 2024
Delivery during the year included:
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Helpline and Advocacy services.
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Parent Support Groups.
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Support groups for siblings of children and young people with SEND through a series of regular workshops.
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A Neurodiversity Information day in Partnership with Salford City Council
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Helping parents successfully navigate the complex systems e.g. helped parents achieve Education, Health, and Social Care plans (EHCPs), supported parents through both the mediation and tribunal processes, so that they have funding to support their child’s needs.
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Educational support services to schools
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Supporting parents in managing benefits through the cost-of-living crisis
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Held Parent Skills Workshop for Parents and Carers of CYP with Autism
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Held monthly peer parent support group for Parents and Carers of CYP with Autism
JSENSE held 62 sibling support groups supporting an average of 16 children per session. This has a positive impact on the wellbeing of both the siblings and the rest of the family.
Sibling groups have been offered to both boys and girls as single gender groups, in line with the cultural needs of the Orthodox Jewish Community. Groups are tailored to different age ranges: However, due to the increasing demand we now have 3 Girls sessions 8 -10 yrs,11 – 12yrs and 13-16yrs. Boys 8-13yrs. JSENSE also sent out 75 craft packs to families activity packs in 2024, this was extremely well received by our service users
JSENSE ran 4 information sessions facilitated by representatives from the Local Authorities, all of which were well attended with a minimum of between10 and 15 parents at each session. We held 5 Parents Skills Workshops for Parent of CYP with autism, each session was attended by 7 parents The parent support groups offering emotional and practical peer support, were held monthly throughout the year. We also held a Neurodiversity Information Day engaging 80+ families
Overall, these activities have engaged over 140 families.
We have impacted positively on the mental health and wellbeing of the parents we support.
“The Parent Support group has helped so much being able to share my experiences with other parents and being able to learn from other parents experiences.” - Bury Parent
Parents also gain confidence by attending groups.
“Love meeting up with other parents of children with ND – getting support from parents who truly understand. Also having professionals here to answer questions is so beneficial” - Salford Parent
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Over the past year, our organisation has continued to provide vital support to parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), focusing particularly on the challenging process of securing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). These plans are essential in ensuring children receive appropriate funding and access to timely, personalised interventions. .,
Our team has worked closely with families throughout the often lengthy and complex EHCP application process, offering expert guidance, practical advocacy, and emotional support. With increasing challenges due to policy changes, limited local authority resources, and administrative delays, this aspect of our work has become more critical than ever.
During the 2024 reporting period, we:
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Continued to support the families of 22 children whose EHCPs were approved during the 2023 reporting period.
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Successfully supported the approval of an additional 11 EHCPs.
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Secured 2 positive outcomes through tribunal proceedings.
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Facilitated 15 agreements through mediation.
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Supported 9 families in applying for Disability Living Allowance (DLA), helping them to access essential financial support.
These outcomes reflect our ongoing commitment to empowering parents, improving access to essential services, and advocating for the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
The sibling support groups have successfully delivered targeted support and dedicated time for the brothers and sisters of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This provision addresses a significant gap, as such support is not typically available through mainstream services.
“Thank you so much for all the wonderful sessions, my son has really enjoyed! They have made a huge difference to him and he looks forward to each session” Manchester Parent
“Thank you for giving our girls an amazing time every week. They come home confident and accomplished at what have made, may you be blessed” Salford Parents
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all very much for giving our daughters a place to relax, unwind and have fun. They look forward to it every time.” Bury
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Parents
The Helpline has enabled parents to achieve the outcomes they wanted for their children.
“Thank you for providing such an amazing service to the community, everyone is so caring and this really shines through.” Salford Parent
“I would have been in complete paralysis. Hard to imagine with 3Neurodiverse kids. I would be lost.” Bury Parent
“ No idea!” Manchester Parent
Case Studies
Below are 4 case studies demonstrating in more detail the work that JSENSE undertook with children with a range of diagnoses mostly at the complex end of the Autistic spectrum
Child 1: EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) Application
Bury based parent
Reason for Call: Required support in applying for EOTAS
What interventions undertaken: Supported mum at meetings with school, at an emergency annual review. Supported with an application for EOTAS as school could no longer meet need. When this was initially refused JSENSE supported again when the request was resubmitted with further evidence which was again refused. The proposal went back to panel for a 3[rd] time and was again refused. At which point JSENSE advised that parents should take the Local Authority to Tribunal, prepared evidence and supported at mediation and prepared plan. However when this was delayed JSENSE supported parents in contacting Strategic Lead for SEND and Inclusion at the Local Authority. However after a final review with the Panel and 9 months after the request was made parents were finally granted EOTAS for their child.
Situation now: JSENSE continues to support parents to ensure that the EOTAS package meets need.
Child 2: DLA
Salford based
Reason for call: Contacted JSENSE for support in applying for DLA
What interventions undertaken: Supported mum initially by sharing the JSENSE Fact sheets for DLA applications with mum and then reviewing the information in the application to ensure the information was relevant.
Situation now: DLA was approved and parents were both delighted and relieved.
Response from parent "Thank you so so much for all your support - I really feel you majorly strengthened the application - and still kept it all true to our child’s needs and abilities.!!!"
Child 3: Mediation
Bury based
Reason for call: Contacted JSENSE for support in mediating with local authority when a specialist provision was unable to meet need due to the quality of the EHCP. However the child’s complex needs meant that a mainstream school was not able to meet need.
What interventions undertaken: The advocate mediated with the LA to increase the provision in the EHCP and following a positive outcome the specialist provision was able to offer a place to the child. Situation now: The child is now settled and thriving at the specialist provision.
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Child 4: Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing
Manchester based
Reason for call: Initially contacted JSENSE for support with child in school avoidance due to anxiety caused by their learning needs.
What interventions undertaken: Worked with parents and school to find the best support. Helped parents to apply for both DLA and an EHCP both of which were successful. Signposted parents to various organisations for an ASC assessment. Supported parents in their child’s transition to an alternative provision and continue to support with their child’s continued school refusal, annual reviews and PIP application
Situation now: The child continues to struggle with school attendance although there are occasions when the child has attended. JSENSE will continue to support parents for as long as parents need us.
JSENSE focuses activities on achieving the following outcomes
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Alleviating isolation experienced by parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Supporting children to better reach their full potential and thrive in their educational and personal development.
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Enabling parents and carers to access services in a timely manner, become better informed, and effectively advocate for their children’s needs.
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Many of the families we support are significantly affected by the cost-of-living crisis, facing challenges across educational, emotional, and financial aspects of family life. As a result, an increasing number have turned to JSENSE for holistic support in managing the complexities associated with SEND. In response, we have expanded our support for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) applications, helping to build confidence, improve parenting capacity, and enhance self-efficacy.
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Reducing anxiety and stress exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis, thereby improving the mental health and wellbeing of both parents/carers and children/young people.
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Reducing anxiety and increasing the confidence of siblings, while providing opportunities to form friendships with peers in similar situations.
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Reducing anxiety and strengthening the confidence of parents as they navigate the Neurodiverse Pathway.
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We ran evaluations with children and young people during the year to evidence our impact. Our reporting shows the percentage positive response, which is calculated as those scoring 6 or above. We also, where appropriate, show average ratings out of 10. Results from evaluation show:
Average rating for both happiness with activities and coming to a Jewish group rather than an open one were 8.89 and 9.78 respectively with 100% of responses in the positive domain.
Average rating for help make new friends and overall feeling of happiness were 5.61 and 7.89 respectively with, 61% and 94% of responses in the positive domain.
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Average rating for confidence went from 5.61 to 8.61 and for mood from 6.67 to 8.94 with 97% and 100% of children and young people respectively reporting in the positive domain after involvement.
Qualitative responses to how our outcomes had been achieved included:
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Gets me out the house
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I have 2 brothers with SEND so it is hard for me and I like to get away from home for a bit
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Teaches us fun activities
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Fun socially and I like the crafts
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I know most of the people and we are really friendly with each other
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All my friends come to JSENSE
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It’s really fun and a nice atmosphere
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I really enjoy it thank you very much
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It’s fun, I see friends and I feel comfortable
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Get food and do fun arts and crafts
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I love all the activities
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I like to chat and make friends
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Every week I look forward to it and it’s a big thing because of the overall experience
We also ran evaluations with parents and carers during the year. Our reporting shows such positive response that we show the figures only, rather than the graphs.
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Satisfaction with the services/support of JSENSE: Average rating 9.50; 100% positive.
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Supportiveness of approach of advocate: Average rating 9.25; 100% positive.
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Advocacy support helped improve access to services: Average rating 10.00; 100% positive.
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Support received met specific faith/cultural needs: Average rating 10.00; 100% positive.
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Access to culturally sensitive added benefit compared to mainstream: Average rating 10.00; 100% positive.
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Support helped you be more informed to better represent the needs of your child(ren): Average rating 9.25; 100% positive.
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Support increased ability to address challenges they may face: Average rating 8.29; 86% positive.
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Support increased confidence in addressing challenges they may face: Average rating 7.71; 86% positive.
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Support helped improve how you parent your child with SEND: Average rating 5.50; 75% positive.
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Confident of being able to help child(ren) to better reach their potential and thrive went from 4.25 to 8.50 with 100% of parents/carers reporting in the positive domain after involvement.
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Involvement reduced stress levels: Average rating 8.25; 100% positive.
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Involvement reduced anxiety levels: Average rating 7.43; 100% positive.
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Involvement improved overall mental wellbeing: Average rating 7.25; 87.25% positive.
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Mood went from 2.25 to 6.75 with 87.25% of parents/carers reporting in the positive domain after involvement.
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Comments showing how the results were achieved included:
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I wouldn’t have got anywhere without the help I received but with JSENSE’s my son got his EHCP
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The advocates knowledge of SEND law was unbelievable
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JSENSE truly understands the needs of the community
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It’s been an amazing help, my child is a different child. JSENSE has saved us.
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More supportive nurturing and we have been treated like family.
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Couldn’t fault the team were amazing
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It’s not just support but someone to lean on
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You have literally held my hand all the way
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Because JSENSE helped me through the EHCP process and provided context and every suggestion made for amendments to the EHCP were included by the LA.
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People don’t realise how JSENSE can change your life. It has changed ours!
We also asked, “What would you have done had JSENSE not existed?” Responses included:
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We would have winged it and would have had to spend time researching but it wouldn’t have been enough to have the decision overturned which is what was achieved with the support of JSENSE.
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Honestly I dread to think! We would have continued to fight with little impact……
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Got nowhere alone until JSENSE got involved
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I really don’t know!
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I would have been bullied by the school to send my child to a school inappropriate for their needs
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I would have been in complete paralysis. It’s hard to imagine with 3 neurodivergent children. I would have been lost
JSENSE PLANS 24/25
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Increase the number of sibling support groups by introducing the option of mixed groups for boys and girls
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Increase the number of information sessions for parents
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Run a second Neurodiversity Information Day
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Continue to increase the program of Parent Workshops for parents/carers of children with autism
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Recruit an to work alongside our Advocates to increase turnaround time, and alleviate pressure on Advocates enabling us to serve more people with a higher quality and more efficient service
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Continue to increase our engagement with schools to support them in identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement and support the school throughout the EHCP process.
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Help develop policies and procedures that enhance and support SEN provision
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Organise training sessions which will empower educational staff with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively support
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Trustees’ Report for the year ended 31 August 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Charity's policy on reserves
The trustees have considered the level of unrestricted reserves that would be appropriate for the charity to maintain. The trustees have made an initia l assessment and have concluded that in view of the Charity's dependence on grants, reserves sho uld be built up equivalent to six months running costs of the charity of approximately £30,000.
At the year ended 31[st] August 2024 the Charity's reserves held were £43,108 out of which £37,032 was restricted and £6,076 were unrestricted.
The reserve policy and level of reserves required is reviewe d on a regular basis by the trustees during their meetings.
Further financial review details
Principal source of funds are grants from Delamere Trust a nd the National Lottery. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above .
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
……………………….…. Sam Salomon Chair of Trustees co
……………………..…….. Ben Kay Treasurer boy6
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Independent examiner`s report to the trustees of JSENSE
I report to the charity`s trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] August 2024 which are set out on pages 13 to 22.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is preparing accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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 2011 Act; and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, other than listed below, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records have in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act,
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Sugra Akbar FCCA Accountex Pro, 16 Cestrian Street Bolton, BL3 2BD
Date: 26[th] June 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2024
| Notes Income from: Donations and legacies (3) Charitable activities (4) Other income (5) Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities (6) Total Net income/(expenditure) Transfer between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward (13) Total funds carried forward (13) |
Year Ended Year Ended 31st August 2024 31st August 2023 UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ - 2,050 2,050 2,250 171,000 64,411 235,411 221,739 138 - 138 42 |
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| 171,138 66,461 237,599 224,031 |
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| 176,236 42,761 218,997 233,378 |
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| 176,236 42,761 218,997 233,378 |
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| (5,098) 23,700 18,602 (9,347) - - - - |
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| (5,098) 23,700 18,602 (9,347) 11,174 13,332 24,506 33,853 |
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| 6,076 37,032 43,108 24,506 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 16 to 22 form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] AUGUST 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
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| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | |||
| (8) | 2,739 | 5,478 | |
| 2,739 | 5,478 | ||
| Current Assets | |||
| Debtors | (11) | - | 1,410 |
| Cash at Bank and in hand | 45,251 | 70,316 | |
| Total current assets | 45,251 | 71,726 | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
(12) | 4,882 | 52,698 |
| Net current assets or liabilities | 4,882 | 19,028 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 40,369 | 19,028 | |
| Total net assets or liabilities | 43,108 | 24,506 | |
| The funds of the charity | |||
| Restricted income funds | (13) | 37,032 | 13,332 |
| Unrestricted income funds | (13) | 6,076 | 11,174 |
| Total charity funds | 43,108 | 24,506 |
Approved by the trustees on ___
Full Name: Ben Kay Position: Treasurer
______ and signed on their behalf by:
Full Name: Sam Salomon Position: Chair of trustees
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
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Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31[st] August 2024
| Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities Net movement in funds Add back depreciation Decrease/(increase)debtors Increase/(decrease) creditors Net cash used in operating activities Cashflows from investment activities Interest Purchase of fixed assets Net cash provided by investing activities Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year Cash and cash equivalents brought forward Cash and cash equivalents carried forward |
31st August 2024 31st August 2023 Total Total Funds Funds 18,602 (9,347) 2,739 2,740 1,410 (1,410) (47,816) 50,869 |
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| (25,065) 42,852 |
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| (25,065) 42,852 70,316 27,464 |
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| 45,251 70,316 |
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Notes to the accounts for the Year Ended 31[st] August 2024
1. Accounting policies
(a) Basis of preparation and going concern
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items. recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes 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) issued on 1st January 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
SORP FRS 102
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historic cost or transactional value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.
(b)Funds structure
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor.
Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose.
Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 4.
(c) Income recognition
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date.
Grants which relate to a specific period are deferred.
(d) Expenditure recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal obligation or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure other than that capitalised has been reflected in the income and expenditure account on an accrual’s basis including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings.
(e) Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.
(f) Allocation of support and governance costs
Governance costs comprise all costs including the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to independent examination and legal fees together with an apportionment of overhead and support costs. Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support costs.
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Notes to the accounts for the Year Ended 31[st] August 2024
(g) Cost of raising funds
There were no costs associated with raising funds for the Year Ended 31[st] August 2024.
(h) Charitable activities
Costs of charitable activities include governance costs and support costs as shown in note 6.
(i) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The cost of minor additions or those costing below £200 are not capitalised. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Furniture & Equipment 25% on cost Computers & Equipment 33.33% on cost
(j) Taxation
The charity is not subject to any taxes on its charitable activities.
(k) Realised gains and losses
All gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise.
(l) Pensions
The charity operates a pension scheme into which the charity pays 5% for all staff.
(m) Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is defined and disclosed for those grants resulting from:
A possible obligation which will only be confirmed by the occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the trustees` control.
2. Related party transactions and trustees` expenses and remuneration
The trustees all give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind. Expenses paid to the trustees in the year totaled £0. (2023: £252)
3. Donations and legacies
| Donations Total |
Year Ended 31st August 2024 Unrestricted Funds £ - |
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended 31st August 2024 31st August 2024 31st August 2023 Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ 2,050 2,050 2,250 |
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| - | 2,050 2,050 2,250 |
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| 2023 | Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ 2,250 - 2,250 |
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| 2,250 - 2,250 |
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Notes to the accounts for the Year Ended 31[st] August 2024
4. Income from charitable activities
| Delamere NHS Lottery Bury MBC Salford Commissioning Total 5. Other income Other income |
Year Ended 31st August 2024 Unrestricted Funds £ 171,000 - - - - |
Year Ended 31st August 2024 Unrestricted Funds £ 171,000 - - - - |
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended 31st August 2024 31st August 2024 31st August 2023 Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ - 171,000 115,000 - - - 64,411 64,411 62,256 - - 200 - - 44,283 |
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| 171,000 | 64,411 235,411 221,739 |
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| 2023 Year Ended 31st August 2024 Unrestricted Funds £ 138 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ 115,000 106,739 221,739 |
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| 115,000 106,739 221,739 |
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| Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended 31st August 2024 31st August 2024 31st August 2023 Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ - 138 42 - 138 42 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ 42 - 42 42 - 42 |
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| 138 | |||
| 2023 | |||
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Notes to the accounts for the Year Ended 31[st] August 2024
6. Charitable expenditure
| Employment Charitable expenditure Professional fees Trustees’ expenses Depreciation Governance Support costs |
Year Ended Year Ended 31st August 2024 31st August 2023 Community Community Total Total Unrestricted Restricted 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 52,646 - 52,646 54,478 58,231 22,113 80,344 53,676 39,695 20,648 60,343 109,058 - - - - 2,739 - 2,739 2,740 650 - 650 650 22,275 - 22,275 12,776 |
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| 176,236 42,761 218,997 233,378 |
| 2023 | Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ 127,825 105,553 233,378 |
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| 127,825 105,553 233,378 |
7. Allocation of governance and support costs
The breakdown of support costs and how these were allocated between governance and other support costs is shown below.
| Accountancy Payroll PPS Telephone/Internet Rent Insurance |
General Governance Total Basis of apportionment support - 650 650 Nature of expenditure 461 - 461 Nature of expenditure 225 225 945 - 945 Nature of expenditure 18,631 - 18,631 Nature of expenditure 2,013 - 2,013 Nature of expenditure 22,275 650 22,925 |
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Notes to the accounts for the Year Ended 31[st] August 2024
8. Tangible Fixed Assets
| Equipment £ Cost As at 01.09.2023 10,957 Additions - As at 31.08.2024 10,957 Depreciation As at 01.09.2023 5,479 Charge for year 2,739 As at 31.08.2024 8,218 NET BOOK VALUE As at 01.09.2023 5,478 As at 31.08.2024 2,739 9. Independent Examiner Fees Year Ended Total Funds 31st August 2024 £ Independent Examination Fees 650 650 10. Analysis of staff costs The charity employed staff during the period - 1 FTE staff. No staff were paid more than £60,000 per annum. 11. Analysis of debtors Prepayments Debtors |
Equipment £ 10,957 - |
Total £ 10,957 - 10,957 5,479 2,739 8,218 5,478 2,739 Year Ended Total Funds 31st August 2023 £ 650 |
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| 10,957 | |||
| 5,479 2,739 |
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| 8,218 | |||
| 5,478 | |||
| 2,739 | |||
| 650 | |||
| 2024 2023 £ £ - 1,410 - - |
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| - 1,410 |
Prepayments relate to unrestricted funds (2023: £1,410)
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12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Accruals Other creditors Deferred Income |
2024 2023 £ £ 650 650 4,232 12,048 - 40,000 |
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| 4,882 52,698 |
Creditors related to unrestricted funds in 2024 and unrestricted in 2023 (£1,829)
13. Analysis of charitable funds
Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds
| UNRESTRICTED General Fund Total Unrestricted Funds ame of restricted fund: RESTRICTED Lottery Donation |
Balance as at Incoming Resources Transfers Balance as at 01.09.2023 Resources Expended 31.08.2024 11,174 171,138 176,236 - 6,076 |
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| 11,174 171,138 176,236 - 6,076 |
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| Description and nature of fund Balance as at Incoming Resources Transfers Balance as at 01.09.2023 Resources Expended 31.08.2024 13,332 64,411 42,761 - 34,982 - 2,050 - - 2,050 |
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| 13,332 66,461 42,761 - 37,032 |
Name of restricted fund: Description and nature of fund
General fund The “free reserves” after allowing for all designated funds
Name of restricted fund Description, nature and purpose of fund
Lottery Costs for support towards parents/carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
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14. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible fixed assets Cash at bank and in hand Other net current assets/(liabilities) Total |
Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total £ £ £ 2,739 - 2,739 8,219 37,032 45,251 (4,882) - (4,882) |
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| 6,076 37,032 43,108 |
15.Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions
Neither the trustees nor any persons connected with them received any remuneration during the year (2023: Nil). There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties.
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