Company Registration No. 08727717 Charity Number 1155389 PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 CONTENTS Page Members of the Board and Professional Advisers Trustees, Annual Report Independent Auditors, Report 8-11 Statement of Financial Activities 12 Balance Sheet 13 Statement of Cash Flows 14 Notes to the Financial Statements 14-27
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Members of the Board and professional advisors Registered Charity Name Pure Insight 1628 Company Registration Number 08727717 Charlty Number 1155389 Reglstered Office Prospect House Newby Road Hazel Grove Stockport Cheshire SK7 50A Board of Trustees Mrs S L Watkin Mrsj Bagchi Ms L Rogers Mr D Zucker Mr S Ankers (appointed I" July 20231 th Mr A Allman lappointed 5 Jan 20241 Audltors Mitchell Charlesworth {Auditl Limited Registered Auditor rd 3 Floor 44 Peter Street Manchester M2 5GP Bankers Co-operative Bank plc St Peters Square Stockport SKI INX
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2024 The trustee5 are pleased to present their annual trustees, report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors. report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 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 IFRS 102} leffective l January 20191" Objectives and activities The charity's purpose is specifically restricted to the relief and assistance of children and young people in need including (without limiting the foregoing) by providing support. activities or advice which develop their capacity, skills, capabilities and economic and emotional wellbein8 in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in 50cietv. Trustee Reflections Heartbreakingly in 2024, many young people leaving care continue to experience disadvantage and inequality. A UK government independent review of children's services report published in May 2023 outlined significant recommendations for the wider sector to adopt to ensure better support for children in care and care leavers. Pure Insight contributed to the research and was cited as a good practice model. Unfortunately change in the wider sector has been frustratingly slow, and at a grassroots level we continue to witness worsening health and social outcomes for voung people emerging from care, and their persistent overrepresentation in the criminal justice system. We also see a consistently high level of young people experiencing loneliness and mental ill health. They also face the financial challenge of living independently. whilst coping with a cost-of-living crisis. Despite government investment in training and education to facilitate entry to the workplace, care leavers, educational attainment continues to be significantly lower in comparison to the non-care experienced population. The Covid-19 pandemic, followed by a cost-of-living crisis. has had a significant impact on the charity sector. For many individuals and businesses, the pandemic brought about opportunities for innovation, hybrid and flexible working practices, and boosted support for local community services. However. for some care-experienced young people this period also heightened existing mental ill health, amplified loneliness and isolation, and disrupted education and employment opportunities. Post Covid-19, enormous pressure on central government and local authority funding, combined with the impact of high inflation on corporate and personal finances, has affected the ability of charities to get sufficient funding to meet increased demand for their services. As with others in the charity sector. our organisation is experiencing these significant challenges as we live and work through times of economic uncertainty. If you are reading this report as a donor and supporter of Pure Insight. we hope you will enjoy reading about this last year's achievements and want to thank you for your dedication and generosity to care leavers through supporting our initiatives. For those new to our charity, we invite you to join us on this journey to rewrite the story for care leavers in your area.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2024 Icontinuedl Pure Insight delivers a range of projects providing practical and emotional support to young people who have left or are about to leave statutory care alongside Local Authorities in the North West. Our projects address a range of serious issues including homelessness, loneliness and isolation, poor mentallphysical health, exploitation, adverse childhood experiences and lack of opportunities. We provide opportunities for young care leavers to develop skills, confidence, talents and support networks in the local community. Our approach is strength based and collaborative, creating opportunities for care experienced young people to thrive by creating pathways to connection, belonging and purpose. We focus on stage. not age, so care-experienced young people can return for support up to the age of 28 when they are ready to make changes in their lives or there are opportunities to join our volunteer and staff team. Ourcurrent service offers include long-term community mentoring programmes, intensive support forcare experienced young parents, peer support groups, outdoor group wellbeing activities. volunteering and training. We also deliver bespoke employment support and targeted trauma informed mental health provisions and collaborate with other specialist providers to get better outcomes for young care leavers. We follow trauma informed principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration and empowerment. Our 'Experts by Experience, group and Influencing activity amplifies young people's voices on a local, regional and national level, improving service provisions, systems, and informing commissioning and policy makers. We involve our young people in everythin8 we do from recruitment and training to the design and delivery of projects. At the heart of our trauma-informed organisation are honest. trusting relationships that define everything we do. When a young person joins u5, we start by offering them a safe space to share their experiences, hopes, and challenges. We listen to what's important to them. what's happened or is happening in their lives. and the unique skills and talents they possess. Our strength-based approach, supported by practical tools, helps youn8 people identify their aspirations and Set achievable goals. Together, we break these goals into manageable steps, determine the support and resources needed, and clarify their role in this journey towards living their best life. Pure Insight understands that care experienced young people's journey to adulthood is a gradual process, encompassing challenges like securing stable housing, pursuing education or employment, overcoming mental health challenges and adverse childhood experiences, and developing crucial life skills, and we emphasise the importance of long-term support. Short-term support may provide immediate relief, but sustained collaboration is essential for addressing underlying issues. developing independence. and ensuring that care leavers have the resources. networks and skills needed to navigate the complexities of adult life successfullv. Our recruitment process prioritises our core values of . Integrity . Belonging ' Courage alongside the diverse skills and knowledge required to provide a wraparound offer. seeking individuals who are resilient. passionate. and empathetic. We look for people who can walk alongside others to find sensible, sustainable solutions. We are proud to have a growing team of dedicated, skilled. kind-hearted individuals who understand the needs of our young people and many who generously volunteer their time. Publlc beneflt statement The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. The trustee5 are clear that the purposes of Pure Insight 1628 are carried out for public benefit. They have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the purpose and objectives and when planning future activities. The trustees consider how planned activitie5 will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2024 Icontinuedl Achievements and performance Annually we support over 500 young care leaver5 (aged 16 - 281, and over 150 of their children through whole family support in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas. A significant and growing proportion of the young people we support face complex issues, increased vulnerabilities, high risks and barriers to accessing traditional services. They require assertive outreach support, delivered over the longer term - which many services are unable to provide. The work we deliver through targeted outreach projects, leads to outcomes including: Decrease in levels of reported loneliness and isolation through developing support networks, friendships and belonging to a group Improved mental health with more skills and knowledge to self-manage mental healthlemotional distress. Improved acces5 to mental health support - through outreach emotional wellbeing services and trauma informed counselling Improved self-efficacy and abilitylcapacity to live independently Increase in young people maintaining a tenancy and a reduction in tenancy issues/evictions and homelessness Improved parenting skills and a reduction in care experienced parents experiencing crisis or having children taken into care Increase in securing and sustaining education. employment, training and volunteering Increased take-up of positive activities and a reduction in anti-social and offending behaviour Increased economic wellbeing as a result of securing the right financial support, tackling debt, and reducing sanctions Decrease in reported levels of substance use and other unhealthy coping strategies. Our Impact Report April 2023- March 2024 is included after page 27. Finance Review The income for the year h35 increased from £826k to £899k. This is due to the amount of restricted fund income having risen from £573k to £788k. The year has been a further profitable one with a surplus of £52k. mostly arising in the unrestritted category, taking those reserves to £331k. A further £284k is held in restricted reserves. Investment powers and pollcy Currently, available funds are held in two bank accounts. However, as the charity continues to grow and remain profitable, it is anticipated that funds will need to be potentially spread across a range of other suitable financial institutions in order to reduce financial risk and to seek the best return for the money held on deposit. Risk Management The Executive Management Team is in the process of establishing a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. These reviews will be updated at least annually. Where appropriate, systems and procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. External risks to funding have led to the development of a strategic plan which will allow for diversification of funding and activities. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with the health and safety of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the charity. The contracts and setvice level agreements with the chariws partners provide for regular review of the quality of service delivered. Quality standards have been established that meet or exceed the contractual commitments.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2024 Icontinuedl Plans for the future Pure Insight's strategy April 2024- March 2026 is to= Maintain a culture of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment Ensure the sustainability of our services Grow our offer to reach more care experienced young people Share best practice models that have high impact and could be replicated Keep lived experience at the heart of everything we do and amplify care experienced voices to influence provision and policy. In order to meet our strategic objectives, we are.. investing in our infrastructure by developin8 our leadership team, purchasing new HR, Recruitment and Data Management Systems forging relationships with new local authorities to expand our offer into new geographical areas exploring additional projects with existing local authorities to address the rising numbers of teenagers coming into care, a growing population of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and a group of young people who face additional challenges due to exploitation diversifying our workforce and expertise to meet the complex and varied issue5 faced by our young people collaborating with new partners to deliver projects young people feel they can connect to exploring and expanding our volunteer base to identify strengths, expertise, opportunities and connections, and increasing our reach developing our knowledge and skills in new areas of income generation. Pure Insight is currently operating in Stockport, Cheshire East, Salford, Warrington and Halton. Recognised as examples of best practice in the recent Independent Review of Children's Social Care, Pure Insight's Mentoring and Psychological Wellbeing Services remain a core part of our offer to care leavers. Inde endent review of children's Social Care: final re ort- GOV.UK www. ov.uk "helping care leavers build a network- (poge 194) -Achieving better mental heolth outcome5 for care leavers will form port of the Notionol Children's Sociol Core Framework, ond best proctice should build upon existing work done by organisotions such os Pure Insight, which provide a psychological wellbeing service ond counselling service to young people ond care leavers." {p221} We eagerly anticipate government action to implement the 'Stable Homes, Built on Love, strategy, with a particular focus on improving health outcomes and life expectancy for care-experienced young people. We hope this provides further opportunities to collaborate with Integrated Care Boards to provide enhanced, specialised services for care leavers. Structure, governance and management Pure Insight 1628 is a company limited by guarantee. It was incorporated on 10 October 2013 and registered as a charitv on 20January 2014. The company has been established under its Memorandum ofA5sociation which defines the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up, its members are required to contribute an amount of £1 each.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2024 Icontinuedl Directors and Trustees The trustees, who are also the director5 forthe purpose of company law, who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were= Mr E Nixon (resigned 14 July 20231 Mr A Britton Iresigned 4 August 20231 Mrs S L Watkin Mrs J Bagchi Ms L Rogers Mr N Ward (resigned 31 March 20241 Mr D Zucker Mr S Ankers (appointed l July 20231 Mr A Allman lappointed 5 Jan 20241 Key management personnel: Prlnclpal staff Charity Founder.. Ms S Sturmey Appolntment and reappointment of Trustees Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the trustees are elected to serve for a period of three years, after which they must be re-elected at the Annual General Meeting. Trustee Inductlon and tralnlng Existing trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity and have received a detailed induction. Additionally, new trustees, when invited to join the board, are provided information to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. These cover.. The obligations of the trustees The main documents which set out the operational framework forthe charity including the Memorandum and Articles of Association Resourcing and the current financial position as set out in the latest published accounts. An induction pack has also been prepared drawing information from the various Charity Commission publications signposted through the Commission's guide 'the Essential Trustee, a5 a follow up to these sessions. This 15 distributed to all new trustees along with the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the latest financial statements. Feedback f rom the trustees following their induction has been very positive. Governance An extensive range of business and caring skills are well represented on the Board and a full range of trustee skills has been sought in order to manage the operations of the charity to best effect. Pure Insight has a board who meet every two months and who are responsible for the Strategic direction and policy of the charity. At present the Board has four members from a variety of interests and professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of the services rests with the Charity Founder along with other members of the Management Team. They are responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services specified and that key performance indicators are met. The charity founder also has responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the company, individual supervision of the management team and also ensuring that the team continues to develop their skills and working practices in line with good practice.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Trustees, Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2024 Icontinuedl Statement of Trustees. responsibilities The trustees, who are also directors of Pure Insight 1628 for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees, annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. In preparing these financi31 statements. the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then 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 financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of f raud and other irregularities. Audltors A resolution proposing that Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting. Statement as to disclosure to our auditors In so far as the trustees are aware at the time of approving our trustees, annual report.. There is no relevant information. being information needed by the auditor in connection with preparing their report. of which the company's auditors is unaware. and The trustees, having made enquiries of fellow directors and the auditor that they ought to have individually taken, have each taken all steps that they are obliged to take as a director in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information. Signed by order of the Trustees Mr A Allman Trustee Dated: 21 June 2024
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Pure Insight 1628 Year ended 31 March 2024 Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Pure Insight 1628 for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise of the Statement of Financial Activities, the Summary Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial st3tement5: give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2024, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended, have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice,. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for oplnion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing {UKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Concluslons relatlng to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed. we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast Slgnificant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other Informatlon The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the trustees, annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditorfs report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and. except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements, or our knowled8e obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially mi55tated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Independent Auditor's Report To the Members of Pure Insight 1628 Year ended 31 March 2024 Matters on which we are required to report by exception We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion: the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees. report. the charitable company has not kept adequate accounting records,. the f inancial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns.. we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. ResponslbllStles of trustees As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statement the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material mi55tatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Audltorfs responslbllltles for the audlt of the financlal statements We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under section 154 of that Act. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditorfs report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. Details of the extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud and non- compliance with laws and regulations are set out below. Extent to whlch the audtt was consldered capable of deterting Irregularitles, Includlng fraud We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements. whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Independent Auditor's Report To the Members of Pure Insight 1628 Year ended 31 March 2024 Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non- compliance with the laws and regulations, we considered the following.. the nature of the settor. control environment and business performance. results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities. any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the charity's documentation of their policies and procedures relating to the identifying. evaluating, and complying with laws and regulations and whether thev were aware of any instances of non-compliance. Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual. suspected. or alleged fraud and the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations. the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the f inancial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the 8reate5t potential for fraud in relation to the timing of the recognition of income. In common with all audits under ISAS IUKI, we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override and we identified risk in relation to the posting of unusual journa15 and the manipulation of accounting estimates. We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the charity operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included Safeguarding, 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 IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20191. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK IFRS 1021, and the Companies Act 2006. In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. These included Data Protection Re8ulations. Audit response to risks identified As a result of performing the above. we identified the recognition of revenue as the key audit matter related to the potential risk of fraud. In addition to the above, our procedures to respond to risks identified included the followin8: reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with relevant laws and regulations described above as having a direct effect on the financial statements- enquiring of management and members of the board concerning actual and potential litigation and claims,- performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud- reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance and reviewing correspondence with relevant authorities where matters identified were significant,. and in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments. assessing whether the judgements made in making accovnting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Independent Auditor's Report To the Members of Pure Insight 1628 Year ended 31 March 2024 We also communicated relevant identified law5 and regulations and potential fraud risk5 to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with13ws and regulations throughout the audit. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: http.'//www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable compan¢s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsi bility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Allson Buckley (Senlor Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Mitchell Charlesworth {Audlt) Limited 1510712024 3rd Floor 44 Peter Street Manchester M2 5GP Statutory Audltor Mitchell Charlesworth IAudit} Limited is eligible to act an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestrirted Restrirted Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 Funds Funds 2023 Note Income Donations and legacies Grants and donations Other trading income Investments 12,708 63,985 11,901 21,819 12,708 852.198 11,901 21,819 13.008 236.163 2.778 548 13,008 809,493 2,778 548 788,213 573,330 Total income 110.413 788.213 898.626 252,497 573,330 825,827 Expenditure Charitable activities 66,033 780,106 846.139 211.026 524.392 735.418 Net Sncomlng resources before transfers 44.380 8.107 52.487 41,471 48,938 90,409 Transfers between funds Net movement of funds for the year 44.380 8.107 52.487 41,471 48,938 90,409 Reconcillatlon offunds Total funds brought forward 286,426 275,854 562,280 244,955 226,916 471,871 Total funds carried forward 330,806 283,961 614,767 286,426 275,854 562,280 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and all income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes on pages 15- 27 form part of these financial statements.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets io 23,373 19,280 Current assets Oebtors Cash at bank and in hand li 57.888 592.914 11,035 557,079 650.802 568,114 Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one vear 12 (59.408) 125,1141 Net current assets 591,394 543,000 Total assets less current liabilitles 614,767 562,280 Income funds Unrestricted income funds Restricted income funds 330,806 283,961 286,426 275,854 14 Total funds 614,767 562,280 For the year ended 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to the exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies but as this company is a charity, it is subject to audit under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowled8e their responsibilities for complyin8 With the requirements of section 386 of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. These financial statements were approved by the trustees on by: 15 July 2024 and are signed on their behalf Mrs S Watkins- Trustee Mrs J Bagchi - Trustee Company Registration No. 08727717 The notes on pages 15- 27 form part ofthese financial statements.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended 31 March 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Cash generated by operating activities 18 15,340 10,665 Cash flows from Investlng actlvltles: Dividends, interest, and rents from investments Proceeds from sale of tangible fixed assets Purchase of tangible fixed assets 21,819 11,901 (13,225} 548 117,0431 Cash generated by/(used in) investing attivities 20,495 116,4951 Incre3se/ldecreasel in cash and cash equivalents in the year 35,835 15,8301 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 557,079 562,909 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 592,914 557,079
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting policies Charity information Pure Insight 1628 is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Prospect House. Newby Road. Hazel Grove. Stockport. Greater Manchester. SK7 5DA. Accountlng conventlon The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 2019}" The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. These financial statements are prepared in sterlin8, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. Goln8 concern The trustees continue to evaluate the charitVs ability to continue to provide services for the foreseeable future, this includes discussions with the charity's stakeholders, where appropriate, and a review of trading forecasts for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of these accounts. The charity continues to meet its financial obligations as they fall due and based on their consideration of all relevant information the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity will be able to continue as a going concern. Thus, the trustees are satisfied to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements. Charltable funds General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charitv. Designated funds are funds which have been allocated or designated for specific purposes by the charity out of unrestricted funds. Restricted funds are subject to specific restrictive conditions imposed by the donor or by the purpose of the contract/monies received.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting policies (Continued) Income Income is the amount derived from the provision of goods/services and stated after trade discounts, other sales taxes. and VAT where applicable. Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the itemlsl of income have been met. it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. Income from government and other grants. whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance condition5 attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred. Grants are deferred to future periods only when this is specified by the funder or other preconditions of the fund are not yet met. Investment income 15 recogni5ed on a receivable basis. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required. and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings: Costs of raising funds are the direct and indirect costs of raising funds for charitable purposes, including applying for grants. Charitable activities include expenditure associated with the provision of services at the visitor centres and include both the direct costs and support costs relating to these activities. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories directly where identifiable or on an estimation of time spent on the relevant projects. Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading. Tangible fixed assets All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation. net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of the asset, less Its estimated residual value, over their useful lives on the following basis.. Fixture5 and fittin8S Motor vehicles 33.33% of cost 33.33% of cost The gains or losses arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset and is recognised in net income/lexpenditure} for the year. Impairment of fixed assets At each reporting end date. the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss lif any).
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting policies Icontinuedl Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. Financial instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charitvs Balance Sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneouslv. BaslcAlnanclal assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arran8ement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discontinued at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. BaslcAlnanclal Ilabllltles Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less, if not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recogni5ed initially at transaction prices and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition oAfinuncial liabilities Fir)ancial liabilities are dereco8nised when the charitrfs contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. Pensions From August 2017 the charity has operated an auto enrolment defined contribution scheme for all eligible employees in line with current legislation. Donations and legacies Unrestrirted Funds Total Funds 2024 Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 2023 Donations and legacies 12.708 12,708 13,008 13,008
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Funds Total Funds 2024 Ur)restricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2023 Grants and donations St James Place CCF Grant Cheshire Comm Cheshire Freemans Co-op Community Funding Steve Morgan Foundation CEF Bentley Christmas Activities Stockport Local Fund Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation Cheshire East Council Salford M8C The Henry Smith Charity Stockport M8C CWP NHS Foundation Trust The National Lottery Community Fund Alex Timpson Foundation Spark Foundation Warrington BC Cheshire East Living Team CCFoundation Warrington Edward Gosling Foundation CCF Fund it Forwards The Rayne Foundation Lloyd's Foundation SUYCT- Shine a Light Vinci Foundation- Bikes Paul Hamlyn Foundation The Welland Trust Masonic Charitable Foundation Stephen Kelly Legacv Cheshire & Warrington LE 8runtwood Voilo Pav Amazon The julia & Hans Rausing Trust Segleman Trust Swire Charitable Trust CCF Match Fund Donor 10,000 2,500 10,000 2,500 10,000 3,821 16,500 10,000 3,821 16,500 18,000 18,000 500 14,160 24,060 14,160 40,046 6,015 6,015 15,986 ios,000 67,5110 73,333 105,000 67.500 73.333 33,508 104.623 53.325 60.CQO 95,895 138,131 53,325 60,000 9S,895 I,soo 95.894 20.000 95.894 20.000 1,51)0 72.870 72.870 36,000 36,000 3,000 30,000 30,000 100 30,000 25,000 Is,000 25,000 100 27,945 25,CQO 27,945 25,000 25,000 15,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 37,669 37.669 5,000 15,500 34,001 15,5110 22.51x1 10,500 34,C(Ji 33,000 34,001 34,001 16,700 16,700 350 135 350 135 1.000 5.000 50,000 32,000 30,000 50,000 32,000 30,000 30.000 15.000 15.000 20.000 20.000 63,985 788,213 852,198 236,163 573,330 809,493 Notes to the Financial Statements
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Year ended 31 March 2024 Other trading income Unrestrirted Funds Totsl Funds 2024 Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 2023 Tuck shop and drinks Profits on sales of fixed assets 2,778 2,778 11,901 11,901 Investments Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 2024 Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 2023 Interest receivable 21,819 21,819 548 548 Charitable activities Total 2024 Total 2023 Cllent servSces Staff costs Depreciation and impairment Client related costs Secondment and salary recharge Healthcare IT costs Off ice expenses Training costs 655,985 9,033 80,561 505,317 5,778 107,125 24,714 7,392 15,962 55,409 9,612 1,528 10,346 63,665 19,901 841,019 731,309 Share of governance costs (see note 7) 5,120 4,109 846,139 735,418 Expenditure on charitable activities was £846,13912023= £735.4181 of which £66,033 12023.. £211,026) was unrestricted and £780,10612023: £524,392) was restricted. Support costs Support Governance Costs Costs Support Governance Costs Costs 2024 2023 Audit fees Accountancy fees 2,500 2,620 1,925 2,184 1,925 2,184 2.620 Analysed between charitable activities 5,120 5,120 4,109 4,109 Trustees None of the trustees lor any persons connetted with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. Notes to the Financial Statements
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Year ended 31 March 2024 Employees 2024 No 2023 The average monthly number of employees during the year was= Charitable activities 26 23 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other Pension costs 590,344 43,981 21,660 459,001 29,063 17,253 655,985 505,317 No employees had emoluments in excess of £60.000 during this or the prior year. No charity trustees received any emoluments. expense reimbursements or payment for professional or other services during the year. The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the Charity Founder. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel are £59,52512023.' £58,764). In addition, there is a strong team of volunteers that support services to local young people. No value has been attached to this volunteer time. io. Tanglble flxed assets Flxtures and Fittings Motor Vehicles Total Cost At l April 2023 Additions Disposals 25,352 3,725 19,999 9,500 19,9501 45,351 13,225 19,9501 At 31 March 2024 29.077 19,549 48,626 Depreclatlon and Impalrment At l April 2023 Charge for the year On disposal 15,944 4,672 10,127 4,361 19,8511 26,071 9,033 19,8511 At 31 March 2024 20.616 4,637 25,253 Net book value At 31 March 2024 8,461 14,912 23,373 At 31 March 2023 9,408 9,872 19,280
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 ii. Debtors 2024 2023 Amounts falling due within one year: Prepayments and accrued income Trade debtors 15,309 42,579 10,797 238 57,888 11,035 12. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Other taxation and social securitv Deferred income INote 131 Trade creditors Accruals Other creditors 11,801 39,420 3,901 1,925 2,361 9,554 6,920 3,670 I,ioo 3,869 S9,408 25,113 13. Deferred Income Deferred income includes £39,42012023: £6.9201 which has been received in advance on time restricted contracts. 2024 2023 Balance brought forward Utilised in year Added in year 6,920 87,191 187,1911 6,920 32,500 39,420 6,920 14. Analysis of charitable funds- current year Analysis of unrestricted fund fflovements Balance at l April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Balance at Transfers 31 March 2024 Total general funds 286,426 110.413 166,033) 330,806
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 14. Analysis of charitable funds- current year (continued) The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes. Analysis of restricted fund movements Balance at Incoming resources Resources Balance at l April 2023 expended Transfers 31 March 2024 Chri5trnas Activities 6.924 {6.7871 116,5LMII 19,1671 113,8111 1122,1131 150,2501 {5,9191 2.137 i.soo Steve Morgan Foundation St Jarnes Place 18.000 9.167 Masonic Charitable Foundation 16,700 73.333 2.889 4.545 34,750 277 Salltsrd MBC 53,325 25,CKK) The Henry Srnith Charity Stockport Local Fund The National Lottery Community Fund Spark Ftsundatitsn Stockport MBC Warrington BC Cheshire Community Foundation Warrington Rayne Foundation Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation 181 6.015 54,809 72.870 1119.0161 8.663 13(M)I 194,1631 167.9901 8,789 95.894 io.sio IS,0 27,945 8,333 150,4451 125,0001 7.500 8,333 25,000 105,000 117.5001 87,500 3,000 Paul Hamlyn Foundatlon CEF Bentley CCF Hardship Grant CE CCF Fund IT Forwards Is) {2,0001 iio,(mi 15,000 100 5.fy)0 loo Cheshire East Living Team julia & Hans Rausing Trust SUYCT- Shine a Light Vinci Foundation 15,lJOOI 18641 4,136 5.fy)0 34,th)1 Welland Trust 35,416 34.001 20.000 67.500 13S,4161 120,0001 183.9311 13.5031 119.9311 CWP NHS Foundation Trust Cheshire East Council 33,306 3,503 4,166 16.875 Co-op Community Fundin8 Edward Goslin8 CCF Match Fund Donor 25.(rfKI 20.000 9.23S 20,LY)O Total unrestrlrted fvnds 275,854 788,213 1780.1061 283.%1
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 14. Analysis of charitable funds- current year (continued) St James Place This funding is to support our counselling provision. The National Lottery Community Fund Match funding our Mentoring Programme in Warrington and supporting our Care Experienced Parents Service in Warrington and Cheshire East. This is money raised to deliver activities over the Christmas period for care leavers who would otherwise be alone. Any funds remaining can be used for other activities throughout the year as per our Just Giving statement. Christmas Artivities Steve Morgan Foundation A projert based in Crewe providing a service to Care Leavers in that area. Julla & Hans Rauslng Trust Funding to support our core activities primarily focussed in Cheshire East. Co-op Foundatlon Funding to support the training of new volunteer mentors. Edward Gosling Foundatlon Supporting the wind down of our Trafford Service provision. Cheshlre Community Foundatlon Supporting various activities within Cheshire East. Paul Hamlyn Foundation Core funding to SUPPOrt our growth, sustainability and sharing best practice nationally. The Rayne Foundation Supporting our Psychological Wellbeing Service in Cheshire East. Masonic Charitable Foundation Supporting the delivery of our specialist services for Care Experienced Parents and their children in Stockport. Salford MBC Local Authority contract to provide Mentoring and Mental Health support to Salford Care Leavers. The Henry Smith Charity This fund is supporting the delivery of our Psychological Wellbeing Service in Stockport. Stockport Local Fund Supporting the delivery ofour outreach offerto care experienced parents in Stockport. The Welland Trust Funding to specifically provide an Employment service to care leavers in Stockport and Salford Stockport MBC Local Authority contract to provide Mentoring Services to care leavers in Stockport. Spark Foundation A grant awarded directly to SUPPOrt a young person Warrin8ton BC Local Authority contract to match fund Mentorin8 and Mental Health Services for care leavers in Warrington.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 14. Analysis of charitable funds- current year (continued) Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation To support the delivery of our Mental Health Services for care leavers in Warrington and Cheshire East. CEF Bentley Supporting the costs of our activities in our Crew drop in café. CCF Hardshlp Grant CE Specifically. to make hardship payments for young care leavers in Crewe. CCF Fund IT Forwards Funding supporting our Mentoring Programme in Crewe. suYcr- Shlne a Llght Supporting an independent group focused on highlighting the health inequalities of care experienced people. Vinci Foundation Enabling us to purchase bikes to support our group projects. CWP NHS Foundatlon Trust Mental Health Transformation Funding to support care leavers in Cheshire East with SMI on an outreach basis. CCF Match Fund Donor Supporting the delivery of our Mental Health services in Cheshire East.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 14. Analysis of charitable funds (continued) - prior year Analysis of unrestricted fund movements Balance at l April 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended Balance at Transfers 31 March 2023 Total general funds 244,955 252,497 {211,0261 286,426 The income funds of the charity include restritted funds comprising the following balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes. Analysls of restrlcted fund movements Balance at l April 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended Balance at Transfers 31 March 2023 Christmas Activities Steve Mor83n Foundation St James Place Williams Foundation Salford MBC The Henry Smith Charity Stockport Local Fund National Lottery Spark Foundation Stockport MBC Warrington Foundation Warrington Foundation Cheshire East The Rayne Foundation Awards forAII Paul Hamlyn Fund The Welland Trust Schroder Cheshire East Co-op Community Funding Edward Gosling 12,850 14,160 16,500 10.000 120,0861 116,5001 18331 13361 6,924 9,167 336 53,325 60.000 24,060 36.000 53,325 25,000 181 54,809 14,387 149.3871 123,8791 184.5051 1681 187.1061 {33,2201 103.314 68 95,895 30,000 27,945 2.500 25.000 8,789 1,990 27.945 5,210 15,166 8,333 5,833 17,500 38,919 5.000 117,6661 125,0001 15,8331 125,0001 137.5041 15,0001 {71.3171 8.333 10,500 34.001 3,000 35,416 104,623 33.306 3.821 13181 3.503 4,166 25,000 120,8341 Total unrestricted funds 226.916 573,330 1524.3921 275.854
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 15. Analysis of net assets between funds- current year Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 2024 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 are represented by= Tangible assets Current assets 23,373 260,588 23,373 591,394 330,806 Net assets 283.961 330,806 614,767 Analysis of net assets between funds- prior year Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Total Fund5 2023 Fund balances on 31 March 2023 are represented by: Tangible assets Current assets 19.280 256,574 19,280 543,000 286,426 Net assets 275.854 286,426 562,280 16. Related party transactlons Transartlons wlth related partles During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties: Salarles Other costs 2024 2023 2024 2023 Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company 24.714 31,971 The company was recharged the above amounts by Pure Innovations Limited. There was no outstanding balance due at the year end. 17. Control The company is controlled by its Board of Trustees. There is no one person with overall control.
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 18. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2024 2023 Net income for the year 52,487 90,409 Adjustments for: Depreciation charge Oividends, interest and rents from investments Decrease/lincreasel in debtors Increase/ldecreasel in creditors IProfitl/loss on disposal of tangible assets 9,033 121,8191 146,8531 34,295 111,8031 5,778 15481 19,9621 175,012 Net cash generated/(used In) operating artivities 15.340 10,665
PURE INSIGHT 1628 A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 The following pages do not form part of the audited financial statements.
IMPACT REPORT PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers 2023124 Supporting Care Experienced Young People to:Thrive* Integrity • Courage 6Belonging - r4
Message from Sarah Sturmey, Founder and CEO PURE INSIGHT conDectingcare leavgr6 At the heart of our impact lies our people and relationships- our dedicated team. the young people we serve. our committed volunteers and partners. Their hard work, dedication. expertise, and creativity drive our mission forward. Together with the courage, resilience, and determination of the young people we support, we have navigated through another challenging and exciting year, continuing to provide wrawaround services to 638 care experienced young people and their children. A significant and growing proportion of the young people we support face complex issues. increased vulnerabilities. high risks and barriers to occessing troditional services. They require assertive outreach support. delivered over the longer term-which many services are unable to provide. Pure Insight understands that care experienced young people's journey to adulthood is a gradual process, encompassing challenges like securing stable housing. pursuing education or employment, overcoming mental health chollenges and adverse childhood experiences. and developing crucial life skills, and we emphasise the importance of long- term support. Short-term support may provide immediate relief, but sustained collaboration is essential for addressing underlying issues, developing independence. and ensuring that care leavers have the resources, networks and skills needed to navigate the complexities of adult life successfully. This year, focus on sustainability hos been paromount. recognising that consistency and continuity are crucial for caro-experienced young people who hove endured trauma. disruption and instability in their lives. Wo ore grateful for the strong portnerships maintoined with local authorities and ICBS in Stockport. Salford. Cheshire East and Worrington. However. the wrawaround services that care leavers urgently need, require support from local, rogional, and national funders committed to understanding and uplifting care leavers who aro often overlooked and hidden in communities. We shore our sincere gratitude to funders who recognise the value and necessity of lonterm support. as well as those supporting our short-term objectives. We achieved our aim to reach more young people this year by expanding our service offer through funding from the DfE Mentoring Programme Fund and partnerships with existing local authorities, while also starting to develop new services in Halton. Collaboroting with GMICB. we secured funding through the CL Transformation Fund, paving the way for expansion into two additional Greater Monchester local authorities in the forthcoming year. Our Experts by Experience group continues to play a pivotal role in shaping our practice and influencing services on local and national scales. In line with our mission. we continue to omplify the voices of young people and advocate for their needs, contributing to ongoing research, policy discussions on issues concerning the montal health and emotional well-being of care leavers. We're excited about our upcoming podcast with Research in Practice, furthering our efforts to disseminate knowledge and insights to benefit car experienced young people across the UK. Recognised as examples of best practice in the recent Independent Review of Children's Social Care, Pure Insight's Mcntoring and Psychological Wcllbcing Scrviccs rcmain a corc port of our offcr to carc Icavcrs. so "Helping care leavers build a networl" (page194) "Achieving better mental health outcomes for care leavers will form part of the National Children's Social Care Framework, and best practice should build upon existing work done by organisations such as Pure Insight, which leavers." (p221 rovide a psychological wellbeing service and counselling service to young people and care We eagerly anticipate government action to implement 'stable Homes. Built on Love. strategy. with a particular focus on improving health outcomes and life expectancy for carexperienced young people. We hope this provides further opportunities to collaborate with Integrated Care Boards to provide enhonced, specialised services for care experienced young people. In the upcoming year, our aim is to extend our reach to more young people. This involves further developing our wrap around offer in Halton. introducing new services in two additional Greater Manchester local authorities, continuing to share our good practice models and advising other local authorities on developing new specialist services for car*experienced young people across the UK.
Message from the Trustees PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers Heartbreakingly in 2024, most young people leaving The Covid 19 pandemic. followed by a cost-of-living care continue to experience disadvantage and crisis. has had a signifi'cant impact on the charity inequolity. The UK government's independent sector. For many individuals and businesses, the review of children's services report. published in pandemic brought about opportunitiesfor innovation. May 2023. outlined significant recommendotions hybrid. and flexible working practices. and boosted for the wider sector to adopt in order to enhance support for locol community services. However, for support for care leavers. Pure Insight contributed to some cortrexperienced young people, this period the research and wos cited os a good practice also heightened existing mental ill health, model. Unfortunately change in the wider amplified loneliness and isolation, and sector has been frustratingly slow. At disrupted education and employment grassroots level, we continue to opportunities. witness worsening health and social outcomes for young people Post-covitF19. enormous pressure emerging from care and their on central government and local persistent overrepresentation in authority funding. combined the criminal justice system. with the impact of high inflation We also see consistently high on corporate and personal numbers of young people fi'nances. has offected the ability of chorities to get sufficient experiencing loneliness and mental ill heolth. In addition funding to meet increosed demond for their services. As vvith they foce the fi'nonciol challenge others in the charity sector, our of living independently. whilst orgonisotion is experiencing these coping with a cost-of-living crisis. signifi'cant challenges as we live Despite government investment in and work through times of economic training ond education to focilitote entry uncertointy. to the workplace, care leovers. educotional attoinment continues to be significantly lower in comporison to the notrcare experienced population. If you are reading this report as a donor and supporter of Pure Insight. we hope you will enjoy reading about last year's achievements and want to thank you for your dedication and generosity to care leavers through supporting our initiative. For those new to our charity. we invite you to join us on this journey to rewrite the story for care leavers in your area. Included in this report Page 3. Highlights Page 4. Mentoring Service Page 5. Jack's story of change Page 6. Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service Page 7. Care Experienced Young Parents Page 8. Milly s story of change Page 9. Influencing through Experts by Experience Page11. Employment. Education. and Training Service Page12. Peer Support and Group Activities Page13. Young Person's Spotlight Page15. What Young People say about us Page16. Thank You to our Funders 'They help transform pain into progress. Holp find peace and your true strength. be there on a journey towards being you." Katie -1 really don't think I would be alive without this support. fve never been offered anything like this, nobody helped me to understand myself ond teach me ways to have more control over my life and my emotions which has previously rnessed everything up for me.- Matt
Highlights April 2023- March 2024 PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers 506 CARE EXPERIENCED .,638 YOUNG PEOPLE Plus132 of their ehildren ANDCHILDREN Activi Mentoring Service 343 193 36,036 young people building confidence. skills. and a support network through attending peer support activities. including drop in café's and outdoor wellbeing activities 174 care18av•rs received I-I Intenslve montoring support volunteer mantors provldlng practlcal and •motional support dadlcot•d volunteering hours, vulu•d ot £720,000 97y. of care leavers felt significantly less isolated 81 new volunteor mèntors traln•d donations of household items and crisis hampers relioving food poverty and making home moro comfortable 932 Experience panelmembers create¢l a new trniningpuekage 'through oureye$' which has been dellvered to over100 volunt••rs undprofe$sionals rnport galns In Independent Ilvlng skllls (eg managing ft'nunc&s, tenancies undlooking aft8rself) 90" Emotional. 236 Wellbeing and.. Mental . Health . Service. core leavers 51113i)ortL'cl to improve thc'ir mc'iit 95 young peopl? Inllugn¢ed local, regional & national s?rvic•s 132 Parenting Support voluntee proi essioi)als trai In traumctrinform practices by our P£ychol alw Toain care experienced young parents supported. 30 pregnancies and 3 birthing partners 132 children supported through whole family support O of care leave havL IL'L eirm health i oved 96/ reported increosed parenting knowledge. confidence, and skills Education, Employment & Training 187 CARE LEAVERS 66 CARE LEAVERS CARE LEAVERS 56
Mentoring- "someone just for me" PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers Our communitrbased mentoring programme offers Fl intensive practical and emotional support to care leavers. empowering them to thrive. Close to 200 dedicated volunteers utilise their local knowledge, insights and connections as they build a relationship with a young care leaver who can have "someone just for me." All our volunteers complete a comprehensive training course. which includes traum(trinformed practice. and once matched with a young person are continuously supported to enable the mentoring relationship to flourish. Many of our young people do not have access to consistent. kind. supportive odults who can help them to navigate through life's challenges and nip issues in the bud before they escalate to crisis. Our mentoring programme provides this support to core experienced young people for a minimum of 2 years. this is often a lif*changing experience for young people and mentors - replicating an extended family support system. i• "We go out all the time. I have defo got the best mentor. Kye The recent Independent Review of Children's Social Care highlighted the need for care experienced young people to leave care with at least 2 committed loving relationships in order to thrive. "Pure insight hos offered me loads of support such socially, mentally and physically. I would like to say that I now don't feel alone and like I have actually support in place for when my social or anyone else doesn't like to respond or help me with difficult situations." Sienna all have changed my life Oscar Highlights 343 90% . 36.036 report improvements in independent living skills including managing finances, tenancies and looking afterseff and home YOUNG PEOPLE dedicated volunteering hours, valued at £720.000 benefitting from the Mentoring Programme NEW VOLUNTEER MENTORS 95/.°;;°'; 193.:;:;" MENTORS report an increase in providingpractical and connection and belonging emotional support trained through an 17 week training programme
PURE INSIGHT connectingcare leaT9 Jack'j st Jack enterod the cara system at the age of 8 due to his mother's struggle to leave a violent relationship. His journey through care included stays in various children's homes. sometimes located some distance away. foster care placements. and numerous short- term accommodations. Upon reaching18. he transitioned to independent living, securing his own flat after leaving semtrindependent living for young people involved in the criminal justice system. The instability resulting from frequent moves led to Jack losing contact with his siblings. causing him signih.cant Llibli¥bb, FJUI LiLuluily ub Lli¥ ¥lLl¥sl bilJlii iy. Hib yuui iy¥i sibling was eventually adopted. resulting in a complete loss of contact. while his sister has been receiving psychiatric care for an extended period. Understandably. Jack harboured deewseated feelings of anger stemming from experiences of rejoction and profound loss. Jack's expression of frustration often manifested in disruptive behaviours, leading to warnings from the police and housing authorities regarding antisocial conduct However, with the passage of time and support from the mentoring coordinator. Jack has redirected his energies constructively. He began attending the gym regularly, utilising a leisure pass provided by the local authority. He actively engaged in our droFTrin café sessions, forging new friendships and participating in group activities. Additionally, Jack was matched with a volunteer mentor who accompanies him on countryside walks, bike rides. and explores potential apprenticeships aligned with his skills and interests. Jack's accommodation situation has stabilised, and he has not been in any trouble with the police for over six months. His mentor assisted him in drafting a letter to his sister, recognising the significance of maintaining family connections. They are now in touch and plan to meet when the time feels right Reflecting on hisjourneyi Jack says. "If it weren't forPure Insight, I don't knowwhere fdbe. Welll do andit wouldn't be good."
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers Our Emotional Wellbeing and Mentol Health Service is delivered on an outreach basis, taking mental health support into young people's homes and other suitoble community settings accessible to the young person. Removing barriers to engagement means young care leavers can access a range of support including: Time to tell and understand their story- the trauma they have experienced, ond the impact this has on their physical and emotional wellbeing. Psychoeducotion to understand and manage emotions and to develop healthycoping strategies. Support to understand any diognosis. labels or symptoms experienced. Understanding healthylunhealthy relationships and how to manage relationships in their lives. Support to address issues such as substance misuse, other areas of life causing disruption. Developing problem solving and interpersonal Currently. there is no national data collected on the mental health and wellbeing of care leavers in the UK. However. we know that the rate of mental health disorders in the general population aged 5 to15 is IO%, whereas for those who are in care it is 45%, rising to 72% for those in residential care. (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence 2021). Proctical support to access GP and other support services including specialist mental health services. Practical support is built in to help young people arrange and attend appointments, manage emotions in difficult settings such as housing appointments, assessments and accessing other Pure Insight's Mentoring and Psychological services. Wellbeing Services aro both citod as best practice exomples in the recent Indopondent Review of Support to deal with complex issues around ChildrensSocial- housing, finances, debt and relationships. The service is not time limited and remains "Achieving better mental health outcomes focussed through regular goal reviews. for care leavers will form part of the National Children's Social Care Framework, and best practice should build upon existing work done by organisations such as Pure Insight, which provide a psychological wellbeing service and counselling service to young people and care leavers." (p221) We currently deliver this service in collaboration with four local authorities and are in the process of developing services with an additional three local authorities. Impact YOUNG PEOPLE supported by Psychological Wellbeing Workers 98% 236 YOUNG PEOPLE of young people reporting pmgress against wellbeing goals, improving their quality of life received an outreach mental health seniice YOUNG PEOPLE The offer is varied but the majority of young people receive a minimum of 6 months support with some receiving up to 2 years due to experiencing complex issues. received an outreach counselling offer. mostly face to face with some telephone and virtual ofyoungpeople reporting offers to suit youngpeople an increased ability to cope 91%
Supporting Care Experienced Young Parents PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers We empower young parents with care experience and their children to flourish as a family unit. offering both practical assistance and emotional guidance through a dedicated team of practitioners and welFtrained local volunteers. Our support extends to young families on an outreach basis for as long as necessary to nurture their growth. gaining skills and confidence in parenting. Parent Coordinators collaborate with young parents to develop ond implement tailored support, while also training and supervising teams of volunteers to offer both short-term interventions and long-term support. This approach empowers young parents to make sustainable changes. providing them with the love, care, and support they require to flourish. In times of crisis. during the early stages of parenthood. or when facing specific challenges. Family Support Practitioners step-in to provide intensive onttrone support to young paronts. By keeping families united wherever possible and facilitating their development. we positively alter the trajectory of children's lives. Many of the young families who initially engage with us lack reliable support networks, but as they progress, they depart with a robust, sustainable support system in place. including peer support from other young parents. Additionally, we facilitate irrperson and online peer support groups for car experienced young parents, further developing a sense of community and belonging. We work in close collaboration with children's social care, health ond other professionals to achieve better outcomes for cortrexperienced young parents ond their children. ' Thank you. thank you for supporting me going to the hospital. I con't thank you enough andjust helping me get through that labour. because I was so scared and it was really painful. But you was right. it was worth it in the end. Just thank you for that support. I can't explain how much it means to me, you're a great person" Macy thanks our team member. a birthing partner. °Thank you for your continued support. Honestly. the team have and continued to be fantastic CJ special mention to (x staff member) who continues to go above and beyond for her care leavers. She has such a clear passion and drive for making sure they feel and are supported in a way that is meaningful for them. I feel reassured that our young parents have xx staff member in their lives." Local Authority Personcjl Assistant Care leavers and their children face social, economic and health challenges on a much greater scale than their peers. Dr Parsons states "Although many of the care leavers in the study suffered multiple socioeconomic disadvantages and were more likely to experience mental health issues and chaotic home lives, our new research shows that with the right support care leavers can thrive as adults and parents. leading healthy. productive lives." (Long-term outcomes for care-experienced parents and children - Nuffield Foundation Outcomes through pregnancy. providing three birthing partner Support for young families includes leorning ag experiences for young mums without support appropriate play. cooking nutritious meals on a low networks. Overall. we wolked alongside 104 car budget. developing routines. developing knowledge experienced young parents and 139 of their children and confi'denco in dealing with minor health issues to provide comprehensive family support and accidents. exploring community resources and networks, and much more. Our impact was significant.. 96% reported increased parenting knowledge. confidence. and skills. while 92% In the past year, we supported 30 young women experienced reduced loneliness and isolation.
PURE INSIGHT conngctlngcare le4vor8 dWcJ/y'3 Stoty Milly ontered the care system as a young teenager because her mother. struggling with her own mental health issues. was unable to cope. During her childhood, Milly endured significant abuse and neglect. which profoundly impacted her life. A few months after Milly was placed in care. her mother tragically took her own life. leaving Milly with a deep sense of loss and emptiness. When we first met Milly, she was pregnant with baby Kyle. who was later diagnosed with a severe disability. Milly had recently escaped an abusive relationship. and hor ex- partner was legally barred from seeing her or Kyle. Due to her past traumao. Milly found it oxtromoly difficult to truot oth0rf•. and it took considerable time before she felt comfortable meeting our Mentoring Coordinator in person. Milly expressed a need for support with challenging medical and social care appointments for baby Kyle. She also longed to connect with other parents of young children. as she felt extremely isolated and lacked a support network Evenings were particularly lonely for Milly. To support her. we matched Milly with a volunteer mentor. Together, they attend local parent groups and health appointments, providing Milly with companionship and practical support. Additionally. Milly now has someone she can text or call in the evenings. helping to alleviate her loneliness and build a sense of connection and trust. Through this consistent support, Milly has gained confidence, now attending parent groups independently and accessing support from Pure Insight's peer support group. Her mentor accompanies her to health appointments, alleviating her sense of isolation and empowering her to ask questions. Additionally, having someone to reach out to in the evenings and participating in online parent social events has significantly reduced Milly s feelings of loneliness. In Mllly's words. "I don't foel alone anymorn. I feel hopeful that me andKyle can have a nice future now." This transformation speaks to the significant impact of tailored support and companionship in navigating life's challenges and building hope for the future.
Influencing through Experts by Experience PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers Our Experts by Experience panel. comprising care Our focus areas th is yea r were. experienced young people. meets six weekly with our CEO to shape and enrich service provision. While a core membership forms the foundation. we extend invitations to young people interested in participating for shorter durations or specific discussions. Additionally. regular panel members contribute to ad-hoc consultation groups, tailored to geographic locations or thematic areas, ensuring broader representation and inclusivity. Reviewing Pure Insight's projects and operations across all work streams. offering insights and suggestions for enhancements. I Prioritising inclusivity, we developed an experiential map to identify shared experiences and pinpoint areas where voices may be underrepresented. creating a more comprehensive dialogue. Collaboratively, we designed and refined Pure Insight's Projects and Activities service to better meet the diverse needs of young people. We reviewed and refined the new assessment and monitoring tools for our Psychological Wellbeing Service. ensuring efficacy and relevance. Designed and delivered 'Through Our Eyes. lived experience training, shared with over100 volunteers and professionals. amplifying understanding and empathy of care experienced young people's journeys. Sharing personal narratives and strategies to combat loneliness. We celebrated individual achievements. with one young person receiving the Young Volunteer of the Year Award at the Steve Morgan Foundation Awards. a testament to their signifi'cant contributions and dedication. The award secured £10,000 for our projects and activities budget, chosen by our young people to ensure os many benefitted as possibl8. Our Experts by Experience members have shared good practice at the following: Spotlight on good practice at a Community Practice Event focussing on the mental health and emotional well-being of care leavers facilitated by the National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum. ctrpresenters included Mark Rothen, Health Policy Lead from the DfE. heshire and Warrington Employer Pledge.. delivered training around removing barriers to employment for young care leavers. Describing reasonable adjustments and Top10 Employer Tips to employing care experienced young people. Outcome: reached 46 local businesses and employers, to explore creating employment pathways for care experienced young people Outcome: reachedl82localAuthoritie8. Informingpractice and commissioning Stockport Neighbourhood Transformation Event delivered 'communitrbased assets. designing and delivering services with those who have lived experience. how to involve communities in meoningful ways to design. deliver and review. Amplifying care leavers. voices and shaping Mental Health provision through Mental Health Transformation Programmes in Stockport. Cheshire East. Warrington and Salford. Outcome: reached 250 health and social cure professionals and third sector organisations Outcome: ensuring local adult MH provision understands the needs of care experienced young people in accessing and receiving service pmvision
Influencing Policy Makers Ministry of Justice - Care Experienced Strategy - sharing the experiences of care leavers involved with the criminal justice system. and Pure Insight's effective support models. Ministry of Digital, Culture. Media and Sport - Influencing tho Lonelinoss Strategy Inter-ministerial Group - Influencing the Core Leavers Strategy "Having a voice is such a healing experience when previously lots of things have been out of your control.. Macy. Experts by Experience Group. Research and Good Practice We have been invited to share our best practice approaches in the following research.. Car8 Leavers Association - EXIT- exploring innovotion in the transition to adulthood. building an evidence base of good practice. Research in Practice - elevating good practice in supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of care leovers. Foundations- What Works Centre for Children and Families - sharing practice around Mentoring and Befriending. .1 feel like my opinion is equal to the CEO'S," Oscar. Experts by Experience Group. expressing the value given to his contributions. "I helped intorview new staff. train their volunteers and it feels really good knowing we can get involved in anything to do with Pure Insight. A few of us talked to mental health seNices about our experiences and so many people said thank you at the end. one was crying. Its good knowing you can make a difference and be listened to Nile. Experts by Experience Group. 10
Employment, Education and Training (EET) Service PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers Care experience young people face signifi'cant barriers to accessing EET. with many being furthest away from the labour market. They require holistic. consistent Fl support to enter employment due to the compounded challenges they faco from growing up in the care system. We work imaginatively and flexibly alongside core experienced young people identifying skills. qualities and talents - providing bespoke support to each young person. We remove complex barriers to EET through securing wrawaround support via Pure Insight's other services and practical support to access other relevant and essential serviceslsupport. Our funding currently enables us to employ 2 part- time workers in Salford and Stockport. and through our wider off er has supported over187 care leavers into sustainable employment. education, and training. In addition. we work directly with employers. education, and training providers to establish pathways into EET. assisting them to make reasonable adjustments and truly understand the needs of care leavers who want to move forward in employment, education or training. °I'm happy with the work and that I can finally see things getting better for me." Jonny as he starts his apprentice Illllj: °I'm buzzing off having a job, money, yeah this is much better.. Evan Examples of Employment Secured VVVVVVVV Above- Young Person purchasing work boots for a newrole as a machine operative. Right - Young Person working from home in her new role. pr•nlleMhlp InRetail e appren Ice will become a fully qualified joiner wit a housing provide The position includes a on*da college release, r-focing role includes handling money. cashing up. and shop maintenance. Our caro experience young person has recently been promoted to shop supervisor. Recent figures from England (Department for Education. 2019) show 38% of thosewho leave care aged19 to 21 are not in education. training or omployment (NEET), compared with 11.6% for all young people. "Most encounter obstacles to finding and sustaining career options in the early years after care. and for some. this can persist for years after. increasing the risk of long-term unemployment. poverty. and social exclusion Jo Dixon. Highlights 187 66 56 Care leavers supported into education, employment, training & volunteering opportunities. Care leavers supported into employment opportunities. Care leavers supported into Education & Training. 11
Peer Support and Group Activities PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers We deliver a wide range of activities that provide a safe and inclusive space for care leavers to connect and forge lon*lasting friendships. Opening up this network and friendships can be a lifeline for care leavers, providing them with emotional support, a sense of belonging, and the confidence to overcome obstacles and to reach their potential. We have two initiatives this our Pure Insight Football Team and our Cheshire East Social Booth. Across the oreas we are gathering young people and training fortnightly. they are ambitious to take part in competitive matches in the future. We also opened o'social Booth" in Cheshire Eost, to host young people in an evening social setting with pool, snooker, darts. ond food, off ering connection. This is very popular and we hope to replicate it in other area |11,.L new Ji Other activities: Chall•ng• and Drop-ln Caf•s- with fun ¢ultur• activities and informative ov•nts- workshops and speakers. These introducing provide regular opportunities for core leovers young people to connect and to new build a support network. experiences, Gro•n Sc•n• Actlvlty- outdoor pursuits like coving and kayaking, Harnessing the power of nature visits to Museums and Zoos- and physical exercise through overcoming barriers, developing regular bike rides, wolks, gardening skills. confidence and making new and caring for onimols. memories. A recent Catch 22 surveyfound 82% of care leavers struggled to afford food all or some of tho timo. Such financial hardship and the high cost of living can make italmost impossible for caro leavers to access fun social activities. which in turn can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Therefore we provide these activities for f ree with the help of funders. Highlights this year NEW INITIATIVES YOUNG PEOPLE building confidence, skills and a support network by attending our activities A newdedicated Activity Co-ordinator role 12 - Impact Football Team and SocialBooth 9r reported a reduction in isolution
Young Person Spotlight PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers Young Volunteer of the Year My name is Bex. l am 20. and I live in Cheshire East. In my spare time. I love visiting family. writing. playing my guitar, and toking lottrnight wolks. I love my job as o nursery supply teacher, which gives me o greot sense of fulh'lment and confidence. I started getting involved with Pure Insight when I turned 18. Being a care leaver is isolating due to constant movement. I wanted to meet lik*minded individuals and hoped to find a community of people I can relate to. l originally started attending the café, peer support community event held once every fortnight in Crewe and then decided I wanted to do more. l always told myself that when I reached the top, I'd never forget where I was at my worst. and most importantly. I'd never forget that there ore so many young people still struggling to fi'nd their voice. My highlights engaging with Pure Insight have not only been the support I've received but also the ability to choose to support others. I love the interview ponel evenings. meeting new workers. and discussing why they want the job theyve applied for. A massive thing I've learned is that no matter where Pure Insight has taught me, and many other young we come from, people just want others to be happy. people, that no matter where you come from, or which fi'lls me with hope. As part of my role on the where you want to go.. you can do itl My greatest Experts by Experience group. I have also delivered ochievement was getting into university. I never training to volunteers and professionals in health and believed in myself much. and I never thought I could social care, education. and shared my experiences do it until I did. When l achieved it. I thought to myself, and recommendations to help services and policy 'Why did l ever think I couldn't do it?. I think that's the makers understand what care leavers need and why. quote I'll live by for the rest of my life. The award means an incredible amount to me. I've I have grown exponentially since working always had to fight-for my right to live in a safe with Pure Insight. If I were to have a home. for mental health support. and novv. I get to conversation with myself from three fi'ght for other people's rights and hope to chango tho way they receive support. If you are a young person years ago and tell them everything that's considering connecting with Pure Insight, I would happened. especially how far I've come. recommend it in a heartbeat they would probably laugh in myface. Not only is the community fantastic, but the support you receive is. in my opinion. unmatched. Pure Insight If Pure Insight were a song. I think it would be "Used to is the bridge that helps you cross the water to get to Be Young by Miley Cyrus. the other side. 13
"to have someone who like just listens but can also offer helpful woys to deol with emotions is amazing. I feel like really understood. and like I'm getting much further on than I thought I could. I don't think anyone actually thought I would achieve this much." Tilly. °They help transform pain into progress. Help find peace and your true strength. be there on a journey towards being you." Mason. "Almost crying cos ljust can't believe how much life has turned around. From not wanting to be alive, there was times you'd have to turn up to my door to get me out. And now I'm out living and doing things, just crazy. Taylorfs feedback about the mentoring coordinator. .1 sleep better knowing Pure Insight is helping us look out for some of our moro vulnerable core leavers. those who can be difficult to keep track of.. Local Authority representative. .1 had this feeling of just pure peace.-- having a safe space will give me much needed stability and freedom" Annesu on receiving help to set up home. °sometimes I forget how bad things were. It seems like a lifetime ago. but I nearly didn't have my kids with me and I'm so glad I sorted things out. I know I'm a good mum now.. Izzy. -1 have been in and out of hospitals for years with my mental health. This is the longest I have been at home and I honestly don't see myself evergoing back. Things still get hard but I know what to do. Kylie. "Thank you for all your support with x & x. We've had sleepless nights about thom and we cjre so grateful that they have your support.- Laura M. Leaving Care Teom. 14
We asked the care experienced young people we support for one word to describe Pure Insight: COMMUNITY SPECIAL Caring SAFETY SUPER-CALI-FRAGILISTIC-EXPIALADOCIOUS Insightful Grateful Lifechanging Understanding HEALING Helpful ADVENTUROUS Motivating Security ENCOURAGING Impactful Wonderful Amazing Peaceful FAMILY ","," Unreal FUN Useful Loving °Impactful- solidly for the fact I've done more in the past year with you and Pure Insight with my anxiety than l ever have before." "Don't know a word but whatever it is I love it" 15
Many thanks to our funders PURE INSIGHT connecting care leavers The Henry Smith Chcoity FOUNDATION THE ALBERT GUBAY srocKPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION founded in 1628 Funded by amazon WARRINGTON Borough Council Department for Education ELLAND TRUST assura CO op THE .JLJLIA A,ND HAN'£) IIAL,(il,N'C' TRUST Segelman Trust Foundation Salford City Council SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST Masonic Charitable Foundation cwp The Rayne Foundation . COMMUNITY FUND Cheshire and Wirral Partnership The Edward Gostling Foundation Enhancing Quality of Life for People in Need Cheshire East CHESHIRE COMMUNITY CounciiJ//// FOUNDATION phf l)aul Hamlyn oundation 16
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