2022-03-31-accounts - Hitchin Partnership CIO

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(HARITY (OMMISSION Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start dale Period end dale DJ Year From To Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Hitchin Partnership C.l.O other names charity is known by nla Reglstered charity number {If any) 1158637 Charity's principal addres$ The Cabin, clo Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road, Hitchin Hertfordshire Postcode SGS 1NS Names of the charity trustee5 who manage the charity Dates a¢tsd if notfor whole ear Trustee name Office Ilf any) Name of p8r8on lor bodyl entltled toa oint trustee ifan Sue Dury Lisa Hayes Geraint Edwards Elizabeth Pollard Chair Treasurer Fergal Moane Mary Driver Helen Avey Rachel Peddle Tony Plunkell June 2022 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charityj If any, (for example. any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012

Names and addresses of advisgrs (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Accountant Chris Maylin 27a Wymondley Road, Hilchin SG4 9PN Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, governance and management Descriptlon of the ¢harity's trusts Type of governing document Constitution How the charity is constituted ChaTitable Incorporated Organisalion {C.l.01 Trustee selection methods Charity Trustees are appointed from the CIO members Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charills organisalional structure and any wider network with which the charity • relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The role of the CIO Board of Trustees: to provide leadership and management to ensure the objectives of the CIO are mel.. 1) the advancement of education in Ihe United Kingdom in particular but not exclusively by.. a) the provision of Seices, facilities and activities lo develop the capacity and skills of parents and carers of children and young people to enable them to engage more with the education of, and to identify and help meet the needs of, the children and young people in their care., and the ovision of trainin to individuals in the education of Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012

children and young people in order to equip them with the skills required lo deliver such education.. and c) promoting co-operation and collaboration between schools and other educational bodies., 2) the relief of poverty in particular but not exclusively by the provision of infomiation about other organisalions which provide activities, services and facilities and which are established for the relief of need of children and young people and their parents and carers., 3) the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for children and young people resident in Hilchin and Ihe surrounding area who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and e¢onomic circumstances in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the ¢ondilion of life of such children and young people., and 41 the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of schools and other educational bodies which have charilable purposes and the effective use of charitable reSoUrS by providing services for schools and other educational bodies to promote good practice and enhance and im rove their rocurement activities. Support for Families Food and household items Hitchin Parinership CIO are working collaboratively with Ioc81 community groups lo help families. The impact of restrictions due lo Covid has increased the nLJmber of people needing support. With raised funds we have provided supermarket vouchers and have had 286 families referred within during this lime period. The vouchers have been one offs or provided regulaily to help with budgeting. We also ensure families are aware of the local provisions for help. Household Items We have provided essential items for the home including ovens, f¥idges, vacuum cleaners, beds and furniture. This has been through local funding and organisations providing pre-loved items. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within thls section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guldance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefiti School Uniform and Shoes We have provided Shoe Vouchers lo families in excess of £400 enabling parents and carers to purchase good quality school shoes. We provide £30 or £40 as a Shoe Voucher and families can then contribute towards the cost, We help families complete bursary forms for secondary school uniform and work closely with a local organisation lo source good quality second hand uniform and winter coats for primary aged children. Enrichment A holiday activity summary is produced and disseminated lo all schools prior lo each holiday period. The CIO has developed a Holiday Voucher Scheme which enables disadvantaged pupils to participate in local holiday activities. We received some additional funding to pay for nominated families to have a day out al a local wildlife park, entry, travel and food costs were all included. Al Christmas we were able lo provide pantomime tickets lo families through funding received. The feedback from all these activities was re8lly positive and gave families quality time together. Through our work with families we have identrfied the need to help with in their home, this is has been facilitated through bLJlk waste collections, particularly helpful where families do not have a car. TAR March 2012

Additional details of objectives and actlvlties Ioptlonal Informatlonl You may choose lo include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy progiamme related inveslmenl., contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012

Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Breakdown of the number of referrals to Hilchin Partnership CIO. Summer Term- April 2021 to August 2021 Primary 26 SeGondary 18 Autumn Term- September 2021 to December 2021 Primary 26 Secondary 18 Spring Term - January 2022 to March 2022 Primary 35 Secondary 13 We continue to collaborate with a number of local charitieg and agencies. This has enabled the CIO to have an established hardship fund lo supported the most disadvantaged families at very short notice. Shoes (vouchers are issued lo ensure only shoes can be purchased). Holiday Activity Scheme Funding for children to attend activities We facilitated holidays for families Ihrough a local organisation. Uniform Household items. Christmas Hampers Al Christmas, the CIO worked collaboratively lo provide food hampers to the most disadvantaged families in Hilchin and the surrounding areas. Due to Covid-19 we issued supermarket vouchers instead of food parcels at Christmas. This wa8 a joint effort and involved fundraising and grants. We provided 163 families with a supermarket voucher and gifts for the children. This provided support to 635 individuals of which 375 children. Vouchers were emailed (posted where needed) and gifts were delivered by volunteers. A total of 126 of these hampers were referred through Hitchin Partnership and Schools. Covid-19- Food Provision We worked collaboratively with the members of the Christmas Hamper Team lo provide support lo families impacted by the lockdowns and restrictions. The SLJPPOrt evolved over the lime as Government support was implemented. We supported families in need identified by professionals and developed criteria to support those who had had their employment impacted and not in receipt of olher benefits.. significantly reduced hours, loss of employment, wailing for benefits to start. The group continue lo provide supermarket vouchers to families referred through professionals. Hilchin Mental Health Recover Te8m A number of organisalions and charities have come logether to provide a recovery programme for schools., teachers, pupils and parenls. Hilchin Partnership are part of the team and help with school liaison and providing information to parents. TAR M8rch 2012

Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The charity does nol believe in holding high resetves that have been raised to support the welfare of the families we support. Details of any funds materlally in deficit Further financial revlew details (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. The charity's principal source of funding is provided from the CIO members Ischoolsl Gommilment to pooling their Local Authority School Family Worker FLJnding to enable the primary function and therefore meet the aims of the charity's objectives. Section F Other optional Information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full namels) Position {eg Secretary. Chair, etcl Sue Dury Chair Date Is Iii /Zoz2 TAR March 2012

	HITCHIN PARTNERSHIP CIO	HITCHIN PARTNERSHIP CIO	HITCHIN PARTNERSHIP CIO	1158637
	For the period from	01-Apr-21	To	31-Mar-22

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 2,000 21 8,240 8,185 40,754 39,357 - 98,557 - - - 98,557 5,000 600 425 96 4,370 1,749 4,257 936 506 1,767 87,102 480 - 533	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 2,000 21 8,240 8,185 40,754 39,357 - 98,557 - - - 98,557 5,000 600 425 96 4,370 1,749 4,257 936 506 1,767 87,102 480 - 533 - 107,821 - - - 107,821 - 9,264	Last year to the nearest £
Accomodation Grant	2,000				-
Donations / Other Income	21				844
DSPL Income	8,240				10,276
Hardship	8,185				9,985
HCC Income	40,754				38,875
Schools Income	39,357				41,280
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	98,557				101,260

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	-
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*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					101,260

Accomodation Rental Accountancy App Levy Bank Charges Christmas Appeal FSW Support Costs Hardship Support Office Costs Payroll Servies Phone Salaries Supervision & Training Travel Website & IT	5,000	-	-	5,000	5,000
	600	-	-	600	600
	425	-	-	425	478
	96	-	-	96	69
	4,370	-	-	4,370	2,334
	1,749	-	-	1,749	1,500
	4,257	-	-	4,257	10,187
	936	-	-	936	908
	506	-	-	506	606
	1,767	-	-	1,767	2,139
	87,102	-	-	87,102	87,976
	480	-	-	480	292
	-	-	-	-	930
	533	-	-	533	1,746
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**Sub total **	107,821	-	-	107,821	114,765

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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	-
**Sub total **	-				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
	107,821	-	-	107,821	114,765
	- 9,264 - 36,256 26,992	- - - -	- - - -
	- 9,264	-	-	- 9,264	- 13,505
	-	-	-	-	-
	36,256	-	-	36,256	49,761
	26,992	-	-	26,992	36,256

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

15/08/2022

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature Details Details Cash At Bank Creditors Income received in Advance Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 71,356 - - 23,949 - - 20,415 - 26,992 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			-
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			OK
			Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Current value (optional)
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			When due (optional)






			Date of approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

15/08/2022

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Charity Name HITCHIN PARTNERSHIP CIO	Charity Name HITCHIN PARTNERSHIP CIO	Charity Name HITCHIN PARTNERSHIP CIO

31 MARCH 2022	Charity no (if any)	1158637

ONE TO TWO

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2022.

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.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement 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

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: C D Maylin

Date: 26 September 2022

Name: C D Maylin Relevant professional FCA qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 11 The Ridgeway, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 2BT

October 2018

IER

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 details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

IER