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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 -
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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 lon*term 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 car*experienced 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

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connectingcare lea￿T9
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
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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 on*ttrone 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 oth0r￿f•. 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.
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"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.
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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"
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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
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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
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