2022-03-31-accounts - Jem (Jobsearch-Employment-Mentoring)

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Jobsearch-Employment-Mentoring (JEM)

Annual Report 2021

Aim of JEM

JEM is a registered charity which provides ESOL, employability skills training, IT and one-to-one mentoring support. The aim is to improve the employment prospects and life chances of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers so they are better able to enter the labour market, voluntary work or further education.

Introduction

This report covers the period between January 2020 and December 2020. Unlike other organisations that provide online services, JEM has continued to provide faceto-face support as many learners have no access to computers nor the internet. In doing so, JEM has become more ‘visible’ to other local organisations and as a result, has further increased its reach. For example, the local Jobcentre Plus has asked for and received details of JEM’s services which has been circulated across their network. Similarly, Derby Red Cross has circulated information about JEM’s service amongst its network. Also, JEM’s work has become more embedded in the community and beneficiaries have been spreading the word and signposting others to it.

In order to increase capacity to meet the increased demand on our service, we recruited additional volunteer IT trainer who has completed an ESOL skills training. We have been working on the following project:

‘From isolation towards social Inclusion Project’ is a three-year project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, which started in December 2019. The project aims to improve the life chances of asylum seekers by providing them the opportunity to acquire English language, computer, employability, communication and interpersonal skills, which will help them to achieve their potential. It will also help to improve their cultural awareness including understanding British values (democracy, the rule of law, freedom of speech, equality and diversity, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, individual liberty etc.) so they are better able to engage and participate in the life of the community, thus reducing social isolation which would help improve wellbeing and quality of life.

Activities

Over 55 people have been helped during the period. Of these, 21 are asylum seekers, 32 are refugees and 2 British. They accessed:

41 ESOL classes covering speaking, listening, reading and writing in English; the English alphabet, numbers, as well as understanding of dates and times. How to introduce oneself and ask questions; speaking in the past, present and future tenses and communicating about daily routines such as shopping and asking for directions.

34 Employability skills classes covering job search techniques, interview and presentation skills, CV and cover letter preparation, completing job application forms and health and safety at work.
39 IT classes which provided an understanding of how to use a computer. This covered how to use the mouse, keyboard skills, how to access the internet including searching for a job on the internet, sending and receive emails, creating a document and saving it, printing and attaching documents to emails, how to use ‘LearnMyWay’ online resources and staying safe on the internet.
40 Mentoring support, which is a thread that runs through all the project activities, covers confidence building and self-esteem, social skills, explore issues and barriers they may be facing. British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs are also discussed.

The difference the project has made

Of the 32 refugees, 7 have found employment, 2 are doing voluntary work, and the others are either actively looking for employment or are in further education.

Assessment of the student’s learning journey has shown that there has been marked improvements as most of the students can now hold a reasonable conversation in English by way of self-introduction, asking for directions, holding basic conversation and are able to communicate at the supermarket, doctor’s surgery and on public transport. This marked development is significant as learners had limited or no English at the start of their learning journey.

At individual level, the project has improved the life chances of asylum seekers and refugees in so many different ways through:

Better understanding of the English language
Increased motivation, confidence and self-esteem
Reduction in social isolation
Improvement in employability skills
Computer skills
Improved timekeeping, teamwork and social and interpersonal skills
Improvement in social integration resulting in community cohesion

Referrals

JEM received referrals from Jobcentre Plus, Well for Life, Derby College, Migrant Help and Urban Housing. Outreach

We continue to provide ESOL, cultural awareness sessions and mentoring for asylum seekers at Urban Housing.

Networks

JEM is part of a number of community networks including ESOL Providers Forum, Refugee and Asylum Seekers Co-ordination group and New Communities Networking Forum.

Once again, I would like to take the opportunity to thank our funders, the Board of Trustees and project workers for their help, support and contribution to this year’s success.

JEM JOBSEARCH-EMPLOYMENT-MENTORING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 31 MARCH 2022 Charity Number 1158436

JEM JOBSEARCH-EMPLOYMENT-MENTORING FINANCIAL ST ATEMEf4TS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Contents Page Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Accounts

JEM JOBSEARCH-EMPLOYMENT-MENTORING INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of JEM (Jobsearch-Employment-Mentoring) I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 which are sel on pages 2 to 4. Respective responsibilities of the Irustees #nd examiner As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparalion 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. IDdependent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have Come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me Cause to believe thai in, any rnaterial respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the ae¢ounting records I have no Concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with ihe examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mark Newey ACMA Derby Community AcGountancy Seryice Babit)gton Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DEI IRY Date

JEM JOBSEARCH-EMPLOYMENT-MENTORING RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31$¢ MARCH 2022 2021 2022 Unr¢stri¢Èed Restricted Fund Funds Total Total Receipts Grants 37845 note I 39670 39670 Donations 1100 1100 Interest 37845 iioo 39670 40770 Payments Salari¢s and Tax Premises hire Travel expenses Refreshments Office supplies Telephone Equipment Admin Sundry 24331 2160 166 21 24410 3730 398 168 620 496 131 1380 214 31546 24410 3730 398 168 620 496 131 1380 214 31546 435 555 880 28548 9297 SurpluslO)eficit) for year iioo 8124 9224 5774 Opening Balances 88 14983 15071 15071 Closing Balances 1188 23106 24294

JEM JOBSEARCH-EMPLOYMENT-MENTORING STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2022 2021 2022 15071 Balarkce at Bank Cash 24294 Debtor 15071 24294 442 Creditors vffj¢2 363 14628 Net Assets 23931 Date Tasurer IT- Date

JEM JOBSEARCH-EMPLOYMENT-MENTOIUNG NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Note I Grants Total 2022 Total 2021 Unrestricted Restricted National Lottery Community Fund Garfield Weston Foundation Fund Community Action Derby YAPP Charitable Tnist 32670 32670 34845 3000 4500 2500 39670 4500 2500 39670 37845 Note 2 Creditors Total 2022 Total 2021 HM Revenue and Customs 363 363 Salaries 79 363 442 Note 3 Restricted Funds Opening Balance Clostng Balance Income Expenditure National Lottery Community Fund Garfield Weston Foundation YAPP Charitable Tntst Community Action Derby 11983 3000 32670 21546 3000 2500 4500 31546 23106 2500 4500 39670 14983 23106

JEM JOBSEARCH-EMPLOYMENT-MENTORING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 31 MARCH 2022 Charity Number 1158436