## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 6[th] April 2020 to 5[th] April 2021** **Charity name: Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group Charity registration number: 1156480** ## **Objectives and Activities** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Summary of the To relieve the needs of people and their families, friends and carers
purposes of the within the boundaries of the metropolitan borough of Oldham and its
charity as set surrounding areas (the area of benefit), suffering from all types of
out in its dementia and its effects by the provision of emotional and practical
governing support, advice, education and practical support, advice, education
document and by raising public awareness of the said conditions. To provide or
assist in the provision of facilities and social activities for recreation
and leisure time occupation of people suffering from all types of
dementia and their families, friends and carers in the interests of
social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Summary of the Springboard is an Oldham-based charity, set up for and by people with
main activities dementia and their carers. Members tend to be Oldham residents,
in relation to although we do have attendees who travel from other areas.
those purposes
for the public Over eight years ago, it was recognised that there was no opportunity
benefit, in for both carers and people with dementia to meet. The group was
particular, the originally set up as a constituted group and then developed into a
activities, charity on 1st April 2014. The group was initially set up with six
projects or members, but in April 2012, in response to local demand, the doors
services opened at Downey House and Springboard was regularly full with 60 to
identified in the 90 members attending weekly. This well illustrates that a support
accounts. group for people living with dementia and their carers was and is
hugely needed.
Sadly, due to the unprecedented events of the Covid19 pandemic the
group has been unable to hold any face to face meetings as the
majority of members are aged 65+ and many experience co-
morbidities.
The group welcomes all ages, but the majority of its members are
aged 65+. Springboard used to meet face to face at two locations but
during this year all our meetings have been held virtually, utilising
Zoom, which is a secure online virtual videoconferencing software
program.
Springboard has continued to maintain a 7 day helpline which offers a
general query line and gives advice and support.
The charity provides a fundamental and vital service within the
Oldham community. Springboard is inclusive of all and encourages
everyone never to forget the person behind the diagnosis –
forgetfulness may be one associated symptom of dementia, but
singing, dancing, walking and all areas of individual interests are
endorsed, encouraged and supported. Springboard embodies the
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values of choice, dignity and respect and offers an environment where
people feel safe. This enables people living with dementia to live well
- to continue to engage in a lifestyle which promotes positive health
and well-being and to retain or develop new skills and stay more
independent for longer.
The group usually charges an annual membership fee of £5 per
member and an admission fee of £1 per visit and also relies on weekly
donations for tea, coffee and cakes and a weekly raffle. As we have
paused our face to face meetings due to Covid19 risks, for this year
we have not charged any membership fee or any admission fee. Our
usual fund-raising is done internally with members and this has also
ceased during this financial year. No-one involved in the running of
the group receives payment for their time and all volunteers give their
time freely.
Springboard has continued to provide, albeit virtually, advice, peer
support, recreational, educational and leisure activities for people with
dementia, their families and carers. The environment is made
welcoming through the kind hearted, approachable volunteers on
hand. Throughout the pandemic, our Committee members and
Trustees have continued to make weekly contact by telephone to all
our members to provide the peer support. We have also purchased a
printer to enable us to produce a regular printed newsletter which we
have posted to all members.
Statement All Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity
confirming Commission on public benefit and have taken this guidance into
trustees have account when making any decision it is relevant to.
had regard to
the guidance
issued by the
Charity
Commission on
public benefit
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Policy on grant Springboard does not make grants to any other individual,
making organisation or charity.
Policy on social Springboard currently holds no investments and holds the funds it has
investment as reserves in a cash account. Springboard keeps these funds in
including reserve as a contingency fund to allow it to continue to operate in the
program related event that income stops or support we receive from other charities
investment ceases. These funds could then be used to cover the cost of replacing
this support for a period of time.
Contribution Springboard is completely reliant on our volunteers. Without them,
made by the group would not exist. We have no employees and all aspects of
volunteers the running of the charity are covered by volunteers. During this
financial year, our usual 4 volunteers who provided refreshments to
members or sold raffle tickets at group meetings have been unable to
do this due to no face to face meetings. Sadly, one of our volunteers
passed away this year. In addition to these 4 volunteers all Trustees
and Committee members provide peer support and assist in the
running of the Group. No individual has received any payment for any
of their time.
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## **Achievements and Performance** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Summary of the Key highlights during the year 6th April 2020 to 5th April 2021 were:
main
achievements Regular events;
of the charity,
identifying the We continued to hold weekly meetings via our online videoconference
difference the group.
charity’s work
has made to the We were able to produce and distribute via Royal Mail a newsletter to
circumstances all members after purchasing a printer for this purpose.
of its
beneficiaries We set up an extremely popular Whatsapp group where we could
and any wider exchange local information on Covid19 and also use as a powerful way
benefits to of maintaining our peer support and moral support by messaging
society as a members – this was a very popular means of communicating and
whole. really brought members together.
Some of the other regular activities each week were facilitated via
Zoom by staff from Making Space – who are a national charity
providing health and social care services for adults with mental health
conditions, learning disabilities, dementia and their carers. We are
grateful for their continued support.
In the 2015/16 financial year, the group was fortunate to receive
£5,000 via Oldham Council and Oldham Dementia Partnership. These
monies have been classed as a restricted fund with these funds only to
be spent on the setting up of new and additional support groups.
These monies continued to be held for these purposes and the balance
at the end of the 2020-21 financial year remains the same as last
year, at £3,246 as we were unable to spend any of these funds due to
the Covid19 pandemic.
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Achievements The Group has continued to provide a range of supporting activities for
against those diagnosed with a memory problem and their carers on a regular
objectives set basis. We have just shifted to a virtual way of delivering these. Our
support has been even more valuable to members during this difficult
time, especially during periods of “lockdown.”
Performance of Springboard was unable to raise funds via an annual membership fee
fundraising or an entrance fee each time a member attends due to the
activities cancellation of face to face meetings. Despite our main sources of
against income ceasing, we continued to benefit from donations from
objectives set members and also from the generosity of external donors, who
recognised the valuable support we were able to offer. It is intended
the annual membership fee and entrance fee will recommence when
we are able to start meeting face to face again.
Investment Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group does not intend to raise
performance monies for investment and currently holds no investments.
against
objectives
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## **Financial Review** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Review of the The charity’s financial position has improved from last year, despite
charity’s the loss of our usual face to face fundraising via members and overall,
financial our cash funds increased by £3,263.15.
position at the
end of the Our expenditure dropped dramatically compared to the previous year.
period We made no payments for rent due to ceasing face to face meetings
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throughout the whole financial year. We spent less on the provision of
transport and refreshments such as meals and themed snacks.
One area of expense of note this year was that relating to one-off
costs for the purchase of a laser printer and ink. This enabled us to
create a newsletter to reach out to those members who are not as
skilled in the use of information technology.
Statement Springboard currently holds no investments and holds the funds it has
explaining the as reserves in a cash bank account. Springboard keeps these funds in
policy for reserve as a contingency fund to allow it to continue to operate in the
holding event that income stops or support we receive from other charities
reserves stating ceases. These funds could then be used to cover the cost of replacing
why they are this support for a period of time.
held
Amount of We carry over reserves of £38,458.70 to the next financial year, with
reserves held £3,246 of the reserves being restricted for use in the setting up and
running of new groups in addition to the group running at Downey
House in Royton.
Reasons for Not applicable
holding zero
reserves
Details of funds There are no funds materially in deficit.
materially in
deficit
Explanation of At the time of producing this report, we have resumed our weekly face
any to face group meetings at Downey House in Royton but we are still
uncertainties experiencing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
about the
charity We are following Government and local guidelines in taking
continuing as a precautions to ensure the safety of our members and volunteers. We
going concern expect our income and expenditure levels for the next financial year to
return to those levels we saw pre-Covid19. We are encouraged by the
number of members and volunteers who have returned to our face to
face meeting in these continually uncertain times.
We are 100% certain that the charity is able to continue as a going
concern due to our low overheads and prudent spending.
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The charity’s The Charity does not use external professional fundraisers and does
principal not contact the public for fundraising. Any funds generated are
sources of funds donated by current or former members and their carers and
(including any occasionally by members of the public who wish to fund raise for us –
fundraising) e.g. sponsored walks etc.
Investment Springboard currently holds no investments and holds the funds it has
policy and as reserves in a cash account. Springboard keeps these funds in
objectives reserve as a contingency fund to allow it to continue to operate in the
including any event that income stops or support we receive from other charities
social and groups in providing activities ceases. These funds could then be
investment used to cover the cost of replacing this support for a period of time.
policy adopted The Trustees and Committee will continue to review this stance but
take a very cautious view around investing donors funds during this
period of low interest rates and volatile investment returns.
A description of The principal risks facing the charity are;
the principal a) the Covid-19 pandemic has prohibited face to face meetings with
risks facing the our members this year. We have mitigated this by operating virtually
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charity and by providing a printed newsletter and contacting our members
weekly by telephone.
b) the loss of members and volunteers due to the impact of the
pandemic. Sadly, a number of our members and volunteers have
passed away due to the pandemic this year. We expect new members
to join us when it is safe to do so.
c) loss of committee members and Trustees. We are very fortunate to
have such dedicated volunteers and Trustees and we hope we can
continue to rely on their loyalty.`
d) loss of premises. Again, we are very fortunate that St. Paul’s Parish
Centre – Downey House. in Royton, where our main group meets, have
offered to temporarily cease charging us rent and also hold the dates
and times for the rooms we use so we can recommence face to face
meetings when it is safe to do so.
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## **Structure, Governance and Management** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Type of Association Model Constitution
governing
document
How is the Charitable Incorporated Organisation
charity
constituted?
Trustee There must be a minimum of three and maximum of twelve
selection Trustees.
methods
including details
At every annual general meeting, one-third of the charity
of constitutional trustees retire from office. If the number of charity trustees is
provisions e.g.
not three or a multiple of three, then the number nearest to
election to post
one-third retire from office.
or name of any
person or body
entitled to The charity trustees retire by rotation - those who have been
appoint one or longest in office since their last appointment or reappointment
more trustees retire first.
The vacancies are filled by the voting decision of the members
at the annual general meeting.
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Policies and All Trustees are sent annually and on appointment a copy of the
procedures Charity Commission document cc3 – The essential trustee – what you
adopted for the need to know and they confirm they have read and understand this
induction and document.
training of
trustees Trustees have considered the following risks and have reviewed
existing policies around them; Risk Management, Investment / Banking
/ Financial Controls, Vulnerable Beneficiaries, Conflict of Interest,
Volunteer Management, Complaints Handling, First Aid, Food Hygiene
& Safety, Register of members and attendees, Disability requirements,
Fire & Emergency, Accommodation suitability. These risks are
reviewed at least annually.
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The Charity's processes around safeguarding incorporate joint working
with the local council and health organisations.
The charity’s Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group Governance Structure is
organisational comprised of 5 Trustees. Underneath the Trustees is an Operational
structure and Committee which includes the Trustees and also members of the
any wider Group.
network with Representatives from Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group
which the sit on the Oldham Dementia Partnership and also The Oldham
charity works Dementia Action Alliance. The Group is also a member of DEEP – the
National Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project and
attends their meetings.
Relationship Springboard has no formal relationships with any related parties. We
with any related remain very grateful for the support we receive from Making Space,
parties Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Oldham Libraries, Action Together,
DEEP, Oldham Council and Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group,
Housing 21, Age UK (Oldham) and St Paul’s Parish Church.
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## **Reference and Administrative details** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity name Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group
Other name the Springboard
charity uses
Registered 1156480
charity number
Charity’s UNIT 12 MANCHESTER CHAMBERS
principal WEST STREET
address OLDHAM
OL1 1LF
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Paul Smithies Chair Elected by members of
1 Springboard – Oldham
Dementia Carers Group
John Charles Treasurer Elected by members of
2 Starkey Springboard – Oldham
Dementia Carers Group
David Antony Deputy Chair Elected by members of
3 Mullin Springboard – Oldham
Dementia Carers Group
Frank Kenyon Elected by members of
4 Springboard – Oldham
Dementia Carers Group
Lesley Ann Elected by members of
5 McCabe Springboard – Oldham
Dementia Carers Group
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Director name
n/a n/a n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
n/a n/a n/a
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity n/a
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held n/a
and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such n/a
assets from the charity’s own assets
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Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Opening Balance 31,949 3,246 - 35,195
Donations 3,588 - - 3,588
Deposits - - - -
Grants 1,000 - - 1,000
Raffle - - - -
Membership fees - -
Entrance fees - -
Refund of overpayment - -
Tea Money - - - -
Fundraising events - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 36,536 3,246 - 39,782
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - -
Total receipts 36,536 3,246 - 39,782
A3 Payments
Rent - - - -
Member entertainment 595 - - 595
Refreshments - - - -
Coach hire - - - -
Equipment & Stationery 703 - - 703
Prizes - - - -
Flowers 25 - - 25
Sub total 1,323 - - 1,323
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - -
Total payments 1,323 - - 1,323
Net of receipts/(payments) 35,213 3,246 - 38,459
A5 Transfers between funds - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - -
Cash funds this year end 35,213 3,246 - 38,459
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|**Section B Statement**|**of assets and liabilities**|**of assets and liabilities**|**at the end of the period**|**at the end of the period**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**| |**Categories**|**Details**||**funds**|**funds**| |**B1 Cash funds**|Cash at Bank
Cash held as|
foat
**_Total cash funds_**|**35,135**
**77**
**-**
**35,213**|**to nearest £**
**3,246**
**-**
**-**
**3,246**| ||(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))||OK
|OK| ||||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**| ||||**funds**|**funds**| |**B2 Other monetary assets**|**Details**||**to nearest £**
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**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**to nearest £**
**-**
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**asset belongs**|**Cost (optional)**
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**asset belongs**|**Cost (optional)**
**-**| |**charity’s own use**||||**-**
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## **Last year** ## **to the nearest £** **31,412 4,138 3,921 425 1,760 751 1,158 118 894 408 44,986** **44,986** **1,960 1,220 3,056 2,545 868 142 59 9,849** **9,849 35,137 - - 35,137** ## **Endowment funds** **to nearest £ - - - -** OK **Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - -** **Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) 25 - - - - - - - - When due (optional)** Date of approval 18/12/21 18/12/21 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trusts881 members of Springboard - Oldham Dementia Carers Group On accounts for the year ended 0510412021 Charity no (if any) 1156480 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended 0510412021 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the arxounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance ¥Mth section 130 of the Ad or the account8 do not accord with the accountlng records Independent examiner's statsment I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: 13101 Name". Jennifer O'callaghan Relevant professional qualiflcatlonl8) or body {11 any).. FCA (member of the Instiiute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) Address: 6 Kirkdale Drive, Roylon. Oldham, OL2 5TG IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any items that the examinerwlshes to disclose. IER October 2018