2024-04-05-accounts - Springboard - Oldham Dementia Carers Group

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 6[th] April 2023 to 5[th] April 2024

Charity name: Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group

Charity registration number: 1156480

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	To relieve the needs of people and their families, friends and carers within the boundaries of the metropolitan borough of Oldham and its surrounding areas (the area of benefit), suffering from all types of dementia and its effects by the provision of emotional and practical support, advice, education and practical support, advice, education 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 main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Springboard is an Oldham-based charity, set up for and by people with dementia and their carers. Members tend to be Oldham residents, although we do have attendees who travel from other areas. Over ten years ago, it was recognised that there was no opportunity for both carers and people with dementia to meet. The group was originally set up as a constituted group and developed into a charity on 1st April 2014. The group was initially set up with six members, but in April 2012, in response to local demand, the doors opened at Downey House and Springboard was regularly full with 60 to 90 members attending weekly. This well illustrates that a support group for people living with dementia and their carers was and is needed. The group welcomes all ages, but the majority of its members are aged 65+. Springboard meets face to face at Downey House in Royton. 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 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 charges an annual membership fee of £5 per member and an admission fee of £2 per visit and also relies on weekly donations for tea, coffee and cakes and a weekly raffle. Our usual fund-raising is done internally with members and this also returned to normal during this financial year. No-one involved in the running of the group receives any payment for their time and all volunteers give their time freely. Springboard has continued to provide advice, peer support, recreational, educational and leisure activities for people with dementia, their families and carers by holding face to face meetings. The environment is made welcoming throughthekindhearted, approachablevolunteers on hand.

Summary of the
purposes of the
charity as set out
in its governing
document

To relieve the needs of people and their families, friends and carers within the
boundaries of the metropolitan borough of Oldham and its surrounding areas
(the area of benefit), suffering from all types of dementia and its effects by the
provision of emotional and practical support, advice, education and practical
support, advice, education 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
main activities in
relation to those
purposes for the
public benefit, in
particular, the
activities, projects
or services
identified in the
accounts.

Springboard is an Oldham-based charity, set up for and by people with dementia
and their carers. Members tend to be Oldham residents, although we do have
attendees who travel from other areas.
Over ten years ago, it was recognised that there was no opportunity for both
carers and people with dementia to meet. The group was originally set up as a
constituted group and developed into a charity on 1st April 2014. The group was
initially set up with six members, but in April 2012, in response to local demand,
the doors opened at Downey House and Springboard was regularly full with 60
to 90 members attending weekly. This well illustrates that a support group for
people living with dementia and their carers was and is needed.
The group welcomes all ages, but the majority of its members are aged 65+.
Springboard meets face to face at Downey House in Royton.
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 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 charges an annual membership fee of £5 per member and an
admission fee of £2 per visit and also relies on weekly donations for tea, coffee
and cakes and a weekly raffle. Our usual fund-raising is done internally with
members and this also returned to normal during this financial year. No-one
involved in the running of the group receives any payment for their time and all
volunteers give their time freely.
Springboard has continued to provide advice, peer support, recreational,
educational and leisure activities for people with dementia, their families and
carers by holding face to face meetings. The environment is made welcoming
throughthekindhearted, approachablevolunteers on hand.

	Statement confirming trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	All Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and have taken this guidance into account when making any decision it is relevant to.

Additional information

Policy on grant making	Springboard does not make grants to any other individual, organisation or charity.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Springboard currently holds no investments and holds the funds it has as reserves in interest-bearing cash accounts. Springboard keeps these funds in reserve as a contingency fund to allow it to continue to operate in the event that income stops or support we receive from other charities ceases. These funds could then be used to cover the cost of replacing this support for a period of time.
Contribution made by volunteers	Springboard is completely reliant on our volunteers. Without them, the group would not exist. We have no employees and all aspects of the running of the charity are covered by volunteers. During this financial year, our usual 4 volunteers have provided refreshments to members or sold raffle tickets at group meetings. 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.

Policy on grant
making

Springboard does not make grants to any other individual, organisation or
charity.

Policy on social
investment
including program
related investment

Springboard currently holds no investments and holds the funds it has as
reserves in interest-bearing cash accounts. Springboard keeps these funds in
reserve as a contingency fund to allow it to continue to operate in the event that
income stops or support we receive from other charities ceases. These funds
could then be used to cover the cost of replacing this support for a period of
time.

Contribution made
by volunteers

Springboard is completely reliant on our volunteers. Without them, the group
would not exist. We have no employees and all aspects of the running of the
charity are covered by volunteers. During this financial year, our usual 4
volunteers have provided refreshments to members or sold raffle tickets at group
meetings. 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.

Achievements and Performance

	Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Key highlights during the year 6th April 2023 to 5th April 2024 were: Regular events; We continued to hold weekly face to face meetings We continued to use our extremely popular Whatsapp group where we exchange local information and also use as a powerful way of maintaining our peer support and moral support by messaging members – this is a very popular means of communicating and really continued to bring our members together. Some of the other regular activities each week were facilitated 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 were grateful for their continued support, which ceased in October 2023. 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 2023-24 financial year remains the same as last year, at £3,246 as we have not set up any new groups in the financial year.

Additional information (optional)

	Achievements against objectives set	The Group has continued to provide a range of supporting activities for those diagnosed with a memory problem and their carers on a regular basis.

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Springboard has been able to raise funds via an annual membership fee and an entrance fee each time a member attends our face to face meetings. Our levels of income have returned to pre-Covid levels and likewise, our expenditure has returned to pre-pandemic levels due to the additional expenses of meeting face to face, e.g. rent and refreshments costs.
Investment performance against objectives	Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group does not intend to raise monies for investment and currently holds no investments.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	The charity’s financial position has improved since last year, with reserves increasing by £4,537.51, a reversal of the decline experienced in 2022-2023. Our expenditure was back to pre-Covid levels but we also experienced increases in almost all our area of expenditure due to general cost of living increases, which we felt most through our rent, food, drink and transport costs. Given recent increases in interest rates, seeking out and making use of an interest-bearing immediate access bank account this financial year has proved fruitful, generating additional income of £807.42
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Springboard currently holds no investments and holds the funds it has as reserves in a cash bank account. Springboard keeps these funds in reserve as a contingency fund to allow it to continue to operate in the event that income stops or support we receive from other charities ceases. These funds could then be used to cover the cost of replacing this support for a period of time.
Amount of reserves held	We carry over reserves of £50,500.92 to the next financial year, with £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 holding zero reserves	Not applicable
Details of funds materially in deficit	There are no funds materially in deficit.
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	At the time of producing this report, we are running our usual weekly face to face group meetings at Downey House in Royton and welcoming new members – predominantly referred to us from Pennine Care’s Memory Service. We are 100% certain that the charity is able to continue as a going concern due to our reserves policy, low overheads and prudent spending.

Additional information (optional)

	The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	The Charity does not use external professional fundraisers and does not contact the public for fundraising. Any funds generated are donated by current or former members and their carers and occasionally by members of the public who wish to fund raise for us – e.g. sponsored walks etc.


Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Springboard currently holds no investments and holds the funds it has as reserves in two cash accounts – a current account and a “savings” account. Springboard keeps these funds in reserve as a contingency fund to allow it to continue to operate in the event that income stops or support we receive from other charities and groups in providing activities ceases. These funds could then be used to cover the cost of replacing this support for a period of time. The Trustees and Committee reviewed this stance and noted recent increases in interest-bearing instant access bank accounts. The Trustees and Committee agreed to move the bulk of the charity’s funds into an interest-bearing immediate access current account, where fund balances are at minimal or no risk of loss. Trustees will continue to take a very cautious view around investing donors’ funds.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	The principal risks facing the charity are; a) Loss of support provided by the Making Space charity (This support ceased in October 2023) b) 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. We do not have many natural successors to these positions so, where necessary, we would have to look to use the excellent local support provided by Action Together Oldham to recruit to these positions. c) loss of premises. Again, we are very fortunate that our landlords - St. Paul’s Parish Centre – Downey House. in Royton, where our main group meets, continue to be very flexible and supportive and maintain the premises to enable us to continue to use this venue as our base.

Investment policy
and objectives
including any
social investment
policy adopted

Springboard currently holds no investments and holds the funds it has as
reserves in two cash accounts – a current account and a “savings” account.
Springboard keeps these funds in reserve as a contingency fund to allow it to
continue to operate in the event that income stops or support we receive from
other charities and groups in providing activities ceases. These funds could then
be used to cover the cost of replacing this support for a period of time. The
Trustees and Committee reviewed this stance and noted recent increases in
interest-bearing instant access bank accounts. The Trustees and Committee
agreed to move the bulk of the charity’s funds into an interest-bearing immediate
access current account, where fund balances are at minimal or no risk of loss.
Trustees will continue to take a very cautious view around investing donors’
funds.

A description of
the principal risks
facing the charity

The principal risks facing the charity are;
a) Loss of support provided by the Making Space charity (This support ceased in
October 2023)
b) 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. We do not have many natural successors to these positions so,
where necessary, we would have to look to use the excellent local support
provided by Action Together Oldham to recruit to these positions.
c) loss of premises. Again, we are very fortunate that our landlords - St. Paul’s
Parish Centre – Downey House. in Royton, where our main group meets,
continue to be very flexible and supportive and maintain the premises to enable
us to continue to use this venue as our base.

Structure, Governance and Management

Type of governing document	Association Model Constitution
How is the charity constituted?	Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods including details of constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	There must be a minimum of three and maximum of twelve Trustees. At every annual general meeting, one-third of the charity trustees retire from office. If the number of charity trustees is not three or a multiple of three, then the number nearest to one-third retire from office. The charity trustees retire by rotation - those who have been longest in office since their last appointment or reappointment retire first. The vacancies are filled by the voting decision of the members at the annual general meeting.

Type of governing
document

Association Model Constitution

How is the charity
constituted?

Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Trustee selection
methods including
details of
constitutional
provisions e.g.
election to post or
name of any
person or body
entitled to appoint
one or more
trustees

There must be a minimum of three and maximum of twelve Trustees.
At every annual general meeting, one-third of the charity trustees retire from
office. If the number of charity trustees is not three or a multiple of three, then
the number nearest to one-third retire from office.
The charity trustees retire by rotation - those who have been longest in office
since their last appointment or reappointment retire first.
The vacancies are filled by the voting decision of the members at the annual
general meeting.

Additional information

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	All Trustees are sent annually and on appointment a copy of the Charity Commission document cc3 – The essential trustee – what you need to know and they confirm they have read and understand this document. 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. The Charity's processes around safeguarding incorporate joint working with the local council and health organisations.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group Governance Structure is comprised of 3 Trustees. Underneath the Trustees is an Operational Committee which includes the Trustees and also members of the Group. Representatives from Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group sit on the Dementia United lived experience group, Mind lived experience group, Oldham Dementia Partnership Board, the Oldham collaborative group and the National Join Dementia Research (JDR) Programme Board. The Group is also a member of DEEP – the National Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project and attends their meetings.
Relationship with any related parties	Springboard has no formal relationships with any related parties. We are very grateful for the support we receive from Making Space, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Oldham Libraries, Action Together, DEEP, Oldham Council and Oldham Clinical Commissioners, Housing 21, Age UK (Oldham) and St. Paul’s Parish Church.

Policies and
procedures
adopted for the
induction and
training of trustees

All Trustees are sent annually and on appointment a copy of the Charity
Commission document cc3 – The essential trustee – what you need to know and
they confirm they have read and understand this document.
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.
The Charity's processes around safeguarding incorporate joint working with the
local council and health organisations.

The charity’s
organisational
structure and any
wider network with
which the charity
works

Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group Governance Structure is
comprised of 3 Trustees. Underneath the Trustees is an Operational Committee
which includes the Trustees and also members of the Group.
Representatives from Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group sit on the
Dementia United lived experience group, Mind lived experience group, Oldham
Dementia Partnership Board, the Oldham collaborative group and the National
Join Dementia Research (JDR) Programme Board.
The Group is also a member of DEEP – the National Dementia Engagement and
Empowerment Project and attends their meetings.

Relationship with
any related parties

Springboard has no formal relationships with any related parties. We are very
grateful for the support we receive from Making Space, Pennine Care NHS
Foundation Trust, Oldham Libraries, Action Together, DEEP, Oldham Council
and Oldham Clinical Commissioners, Housing 21, Age UK (Oldham) and St.
Paul’s Parish Church.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group
Other name the charity uses	Springboard
Registered charity number	1156480
Charity’s principal address	c/o 25 Chiltern Drive Royton OLDHAM OL2 5TD

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
David Antony Mullin	Chair	From 21stMarch 2024	Elected by members of Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group
Lesley Ann McCabe	Treasurer	From 21stMarch 2024	Elected by members of Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group
Jean Hutson Molineux			Elected by members of Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group

Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved	Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved	Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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 n/a n/a
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address
n/a	n/a	n/a
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
n/a

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

n/a

Other optional information

n/a

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date	uin	L c abe

	David Mullin	Lesley McCabe

	Chair	Treasurer
	29th December 2024
	29th December 2024

Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group 1156480 CC16a Receipts andpayments accounts Period start date To Period end date 06/04/2023 05/04/2024 Section A Receipts and payments For the period from ~~_—————~~	Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group 1156480 CC16a Receipts andpayments accounts Period start date To Period end date 06/04/2023 05/04/2024 Section A Receipts and payments For the period from ~~_—————~~	Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group 1156480 CC16a Receipts andpayments accounts Period start date To Period end date 06/04/2023 05/04/2024 Section A Receipts and payments For the period from ~~_—————~~
		Total funds Last year Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds
		to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Opening Balance Donations Deposits Oldham Lottery Raffle Membership fees Entrance fees Paypal Tea Money Fundraising events Bank Interest *Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	(Gross income for AR)	42,717 3,246 - 45,963 46609 4,542 - - 4,542 2370 4,955 - - 4,955 3005 320 - - 320 0 2,143 - - 2,143 1926 376 - - 376 446 3,245 - - 3,245 1368 60 - - 60 0 18 - - 18 894 560 - - 560 601 807 - - 807 0 59,744 3,246 - 62,990 57,220 ~~8~~
- - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 59,744 3,246 - 62,990 57,220 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). ~~—————~~
A3 Payments
Rent Member entertainment Refreshments Coach hire Equipment & Stationery Prizes **Sub total **		3,356 - - 3,356 3270 2,673 - - 2,673 1633.45 2,658 - - 2,658 3286.57 2,825 - - 2,825 2070 631 - - 631 849.02 346 - - 346 147.21 12,489 - - 12,489 11,256 ~~====—~~
- - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 12,489 - - 12,489 11,256 Net of receipts/(payments) 47,255 3,246 - 50,501 45,963 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - - Cash funds this year end 47,255 3,246 - 50,501 45,963 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) ~~——————~~ ~~===>~~ ~~=>~~

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Details Cash at Bank Cash held as float Details Details Details Amplifier and microphones Colour laser printer Details Signature L McCabe David Mullin *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))	Unrestricted funds	Unrestricted funds
	47,225	3,246
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	47,255	3,246
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L McCabe	LesleyMcCabe
David Mullin	David Mullin

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Springboard - Oldham Dementia Carers Group On accounts for the year ended 0510412024 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 05 10412024 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm 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 with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement 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. Signed: Date: Name: Jennifer O'callaghan Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FCA (member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) Address: 6, Kirkdale Drive, Royton, Oldham. OL2 5TG IER October 2018