WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
## CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER
**1160390**
(England & Wales)
CHAMPLEYS Chartered Certified Accountants
**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP CHARITY INFORMATION AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
## **Trustees**
Adrian Michael Morris Amy Kate Crabtree Katie Elizabeth Harrison-Walker Owen Jonathan Ogram Tony John Walker Victoria Smith
## **Accountants**
Champleys Chartered Certified Accountants Champleys Mews Market Place Pickering YO18 7AE
## **Bankers**
TSB
## **Principal Operating Address**
St. Hilda's Hub Waterstead Lane Whitby YO21 1PF
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**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the organisation for the year ended 31st December 2023.
## **The Charity Structure, Governance and Management**
The legal name of the charity is Whitby Hidden Impairments Support and Help. The charity is registered in England & Wales with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) with charity number 1160390.
The organisation became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ( CIO ) on 9th February 2015 and uses this and other policies and procedures as their governing documents.
## **Trustees**
The following persons served as Trustees during the year ended 31st December 2023:
**Trustee Office Trustee Appointments/Resignations** Adrian Michael Morris - Appointed 7th November 2023 Amy Kate Crabtree - Appointed 31st July 2023 Brenda Lyth - Resigned 31st January 2023 Charlotte Knight - Resigned 30th September 2023 Cheryl Newton - Resigned 30th April 2023 Christine Mary Ward - Resigned 30th November 2023 Katie Elizabeth Harrison-Walker Ken Newton - Resigned 30th April 2023 Lynda Attridge - Resigned 30th April 2023 Michelle Breckon - Resigned 30th April 2023 Nikki Summers - Appointed 26th July 2023 - Resigned 28th February 2024 Owen Jonathan Ogram - Appointed 13th November 2023 Tony John Walker Chairperson Victoria Smith - Appointed 26th July 2023
## **Selection of Trustees, Trustee Expenses and Related Party Transactions**
The governing document dated 9th February 2015 governs the appointment and election of trustees. The trustees are normally recruited through personal approaches to people known to members and who support the aims of the Charity.
Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 6 to the accounts, and any related party transactions are set out in note 7 to the accounts.
## **Objects of the Charity**
The purposes of the Charity as set out in its governing document are:
- To promote social inclusion for the benefit of the inhabitants of Whitby & District in North Yorkshire and the surrounding area who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society as a result of a hidden impairment, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions.
- ◦To promote such other charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.
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**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
## **The main activities undertaken during the year to further the charity's purpose for the public benefit**
- Providing education and information to support and enable parents and carers to maximise educational opportunities for their children
- Raising public awareness of the issues affecting individuals, parents / carers and their children with hidden impairments both generally and in relation to their social exclusion
- Providing workshops, forums, and general support
- ◦ Providing recreational and leisure time activities and opportunities for individuals, parents /carers and children with hidden impairments
- Providing recreational facilities and opportunities which develop skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in managing the activities of the charity.
## **The main achievements and performance of the charity during the year**
We can look back over the year with a number of successes for WHISH:
- Opening our new, larger facilities, with a larger sensory room, and outside space for the first time – developing our sensory garden and opportunities to grow flowers, herbs and vegetables.
- A substantial grant from Sport England, enabling us to offer small group and one to one swimming lessons for children – with a special thanks to Clare Keates who organises this as a volunteer.
- Regular surplus food (and other items) received from Aldi & Lidl, supporting the reduction of food waste and helping WHISH families with the cost of living.
- Grants for new cooking and gardening projects – it was great to see the "Big Dig" kick off the sensory garden. Children, teens and parents have enjoyed a variety of food and cooking sessions.
- Recruitment of a number of Trustees with a wide range of relevant experience, to strengthen the leadership of the charity.
- The two new part time members of staff to support the Trustees and volunteers to make all of this happen
A snapshot of the type of the hundreds of activities WHISH provided for local families in 2023:
- A range of out of school provision - weekly Saturday Club, teens after school and holiday clubs
- ◦Music/art & crafts, Krash Labs/computing, and animal therapy sessions including birds, dogs and reptiles
- ◦Parties, puppet shows, riding, pool splash sessions and swimming lessons
- ◦Sports including archery, laser tag, sailing, surfing and rock climbing
- ◦Wetwheels boat and fishing trips, surfing, body boarding, rock climbing and sailing
- ◦Seventeen family outings including the cinema, theatre, panto, dance show, historic houses, parks and a train trip
- ◦A range of activities for parents: e.g. coffee mornings, cookery, craft, Tai Chi and relaxation sessions
It should be noted that the Hub was closed in January whilst we moved premises, and that for 5 months of 2023 the charity was run completely by volunteers until staff were appointed.
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**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
## **The difference the charity's performance during the year has made to the beneficiaries of the charity and to wider society**
WHISH provides activities and outings where children and young people can mix with their peers, form friendships and strengthen social bonds. Life for a child with hidden impairments can be very difficult; WHISH gives them a space where they fit in, can be themselves and be accepted, make friends and have fun.
Families not only need to feel listened to; families also need to feel a part of their community. WHISH fosters a positive and compassionate environment where families can have positive social interactions with other members of their community. By safely bringing people together through activities and events, families come together creating a sense of belonging and support that benefits parents, carers and children alike. This is achieved through activities such as coffee mornings, play sessions, after school clubs, using the sensory room, and whole family accessible outings. Time together as a family and as a community builds confidence and skills, helping our members feel valued and accomplished.
Feedback from both informal discussions and formal consultations with members identify the impact WHISH has on the lives of families. This includes increased wellbeing, improved mental health, a reduction in feelings of social isolation, and the building of confidence and skills. Parents also gain confidence to volunteer at WHISH or in the community.
## **The future of the Charity**
In 2024 we can look forward to:
- ◦Longer opening hours, including all day Saturday opening.
- Continuing and developing a wide range of activities, outings and services for parents and children. Additional staff joining the team.
- The continuation of current services and the expansion of WHISH is due to our successful application to the National Lottery for a 2 year grant.
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**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
## **Summary**
The financial position of the Charity as at 31st December 2023 as more fully detailed in the accounts, can be summarised as follows:
|Income
Expenditure
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Designated Funds
Total Funds
Net Surplus/(Deficit)|**2023**
**2022**
**£**
**£**
126,046
94,682
(95,113)
(62,040)
30,933
32,642
8,307
4,434
98,677
71,617
17,000
17,000
123,984
93,051|
|---|---|
## **Financial Review**
A substantial effort from our volunteer fundraiser, Yvonne Harrison, resulted in a wide range of funding partners and grants for 2023, which has returned income to pre-Covid levels. This has enabled us to provide an amazing range of activities for children, parents / carers and families. Income from donations, fundraising events and room hire did not reach expected levels and the Trustees are anticipating an improvement in 2024.
## **Reserves Policy**
The reserve fund is set at £17,000 (2022: £17,000). The Trustees consider this adequate to provide for any possible future closure costs that may be incurred by the charity.
## **Declaration**
The Trustees declare they have approved the Trustees' Report and Financial Review as set out on pages 2 to 5.
For and on behalf of all the Trustees:
22 Mar 2024
Tony Walker - Chair Date
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**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
As a practising member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://rulebook.accaglobal.com/
I report on the accounts of Whitby Hidden Impairments Support and Help for the year ended 31st December 2023, which are set out on pages 7 to 11.
## **Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of the Independent Examiner’s Report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent Examiner’s Statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements: ◦ to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records; or
- concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
- have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Michael Richmond FCCA Champleys Chartered Certified Accountants Champleys Mews Market Place Pickering YO18 7AE
26th March 2024
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**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
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2023 Breakdown By Fund 2023 2022
Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total
£ £ £ £ £
Receipts
Bank Interest 223 - 223 116
Donations and Grants 3 4,473 119,150 123,623 92,275
Fees for Charitable Services - - - 283
Fundraising Events 580 - 580 598
Membership Subscriptions 998 - 998 194
Room and Equipment Hire 420 - 420 1,216
Sundry Income 202 - 202 -
-
Total Receipts 6,896 119,150 126,046 94,682
Payments
Activities and Outings 298 33,312 33,610 10,362
Advertising and Promotion - 102 102 312
Bank Charges 131 73 204 184
Cleaning 456 1,129 1,585 -
Equipment Expensed 102 9,492 9,594 4,084
Fundraising Costs 95 - 95 162
Independent Examiners Fees - - - 450
Insurance - - - 1,154
Legal and Professional 180 - 180 510
Office Costs 1,085 2,447 3,532 1,922
Relocation Costs - 1,189 1,189 3,249
Rent 500 18,700 19,200 14,637
Software - - - 180
Staff Training and Welfare 76 2,096 2,172 139
Subscriptions 71 294 365 213
Sundry Expenses 29 121 150 283
Travel and Subsistence - 183 183 -
-
Wages and Salaries 22,952 22,952 24,199
-
Total Payments 3,023 92,090 95,113 62,040
Reconciliation of Funds 4
Total Funds Brought Forward 4,434 71,617 17,000 93,051 60,409
Transfers Between Funds - - - - -
-
Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year 3,873 27,060 30,933 32,642
Total Funds Carried Forward 8,307 98,677 17,000 123,984 93,051
Note
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**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
|**B1 Cash Funds**
**Accounts**
Current Account
Deposit Account
Cash
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**Represented by Funds**
Unrestricted
Restricted
Designated
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**B2 Other Monetary Assets**
Gift Aid Claim
**B3 Investment Assets**
Creditors
Accruals
**B5 Liabilities**
**B4 Assets Retained for the Charity's Own Use**|**2023**
**£**
98,805
25,025
154
**123,984**
8,307
98,677
17,000
**123,984**
-
**-**
Nil
Nil
-
600
**600**|**2022**
**£**
72,962
20,062
27
**93,051**
4,434
71,617
17,000
**93,051**
-
**-**
Nil
Nil
-
450
**450**|
|---|---|---|
## **Declaration**
The Trustees declare they have approved the financial statements as set out on pages 7 to 8 and the related notes as set out on pages 9 to 11.
## **For and on behalf of all the Trustees**
Tony Walker - Chair
22 Mar 2024
Date
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**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
## **1 Basis of Accounting**
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011.
## **2 Nature and Purpose of Funds**
Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes.
## **3 Breakdown of Donations, Legacies and Grants**
|**Breakdown of Donations, Legacies and Grants**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|North Yorkshire County Council SEMH
Sirus Minerals
Wakeham Trust
The National Lottery
Whirlwind Trust
Woodsmith Foundation
Sainsbury's via Neighbourly
Scurrah Wainwright Charity
Sported Foundation
Stronger Communities
North Yorkshire Police PFCC Community Fund
Anton Jurgens Trust
Foyle Foundation
Hedley Foundation
Two Ridings Community Foundation
Lidl Toy Trust
Marshall Viggars Charitable Trust
NFU Mutual
National Gardens Scheme
North Yorkshire County Council - PT
Darlington Building Society
Finnis Scott Foundation
G Stevenson Trust
Get Going Fund NYCC
Adam Lyth
Cleveland Potash
Brunton Trust
People's Health Trust
Albert Hunt Trust
Aldi via Neighbourly
Boshier Hinton Foundation
Comic Relief
CIN Anna Freud Fund
Whitby Mayor's Fund
**Total**
Screwfix Foundation
Three Guineas Trust
Sport England
Other Small Grants and Donations
Wharfedale Foundation
Individual Donations of over £1,000|**Grants**
**Donations**
£
£
1,000
2,000
9,000
5,000
2,780
3,940
925
555
550
6,443
2,260
500
9,982
1,000
4,740
5,080
1,000
5,760
43,315
3,000
4,320
6,000
2,000
2,473
119,150
4,473
**2023 Breakdown**|**2023**
**Total**
£
-
1,000
-
-
2,000
-
-
-
9,000
5,000
2,780
-
3,940
925
-
555
550
-
6,443
2,260
500
-
-
9,982
1,000
-
4,740
-
-
5,080
1,000
5,760
43,315
3,000
-
-
4,320
6,000
2,000
2,473
123,623|**2022**
**Total**
£
3,000
-
2,000
5,000
-
3,000
250
2,000
-
-
-
5,000
-
-
2,000
-
-
750
-
-
-
10,000
3,024
11,977
-
5,000
-
5,000
9,962
-
-
5,925
-
4,500
1,200
2,500
-
-
2,500
7,687
92,275|
||**Grants**
£
1,000
2,000
9,000
5,000
2,780
3,940
925
555
550
6,443
2,260
500
9,982
1,000
4,740
5,080
1,000
5,760
43,315
3,000
4,320
6,000
119,150|||
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**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP**
**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
## **4 Breakdown of Fund Movements**
|**8**
**Restricted**
Note
Sported Foundation
Aldi via Neighbourly
Boshier Hinton
Comic Relief
Darlington
Finnis Scott
Sainsburys Neighbourly
Scurrah Wainwright
Sport England
North Yorkshire Police PFCC Community Fund
Sirius Minerals
NGS
North Yorkshire County Council - PT
Stronger Communities
The National Lottery
Whirlwind Trust
Woodsmith Foundation
**Total Funds**
Wakeham Trust
Wharfedale Foundation
**Unrestricted Funds**
**Designated Funds**
**Restricted Funds**
Yorkshire Young Achievers
Thomas Cook Childrens Charity
People's Health Trust
Headingly Orphanage
Two Ridings Community Fund
Two Ridings Cost of Living Fund
Three Guineas Trust
Mayors Fund
Cleveland Potash
Brunton Trust
Foyle Foundation
Hospital Saturday
North Yorkshire County Council SEMH
Hedley Foundation
Screwfix
Anton Jurgens
G Stevenson
Get Going NYCC
Lidl Toy Trust
Marshall Viggars
NFU Mutual|**B/Fwd**
£
2,220
3,000
2,000
2,938
46
993
951
750
10,000
3,024
11,977
5,000
5,000
9,962
1,942
3,114
2,000
2,000
1,200
2,500
1,000
71,617
17,000
4,434
93,051|**Receipts**
£
1,000
2,000
9,000
5,000
2,780
3,940
925
555
550
6,443
2,260
500
9,981
1,000
4,740
5,080
1,000
5,760
43,315
3,000
4,320
6,000
119,149
-
6,896
126,045|**Payments**
£
610
1,636
2,000
6,058
5,000
1,349
2,451
1,553
743
46
993
89
555
550
102
2,016
9,482
500
1,844
14,692
280
2,948
9,962
4,294
1,000
1,942
6,035
1,958
2,214
1,200
664
690
5,633
1,000
92,089
-
3,023
95,112|**Transfers**
£
-
-
-
-|**C/Fwd**
£
390
584
-
3,000
2,000
2,942
-
1,431
487
2,387
182
-
-
862
-
-
648
6,443
244
518
-
1,180
7,266
720
5,000
1,792
5,000
-
786
-
-
2,839
43,315
42
2,786
-
1,836
3,630
367
-
98,677
17,000
8,307
123,984|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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**WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023**
## **5 Staff Numbers**
There were an average of 2 employed staff workers in 2023 (2022: 3). The highest earning employee in the year earned **£7,361** .
## **6 Trustee Expenses**
The Trustees have only reimbursed expenses that are legitimate and consistent with the aims of the Charity. There are no other related party transactions or disclosures.
## **7 Trustee Renumeration**
No Trustees were employed by the Charity or received renumeration for their duties as Trustees in the year. (In the prior year one Trustee was employed earning a total of £9,070)
## **8 The National Lottery Grant Funding**
The grant income from the National Lottery was received early. It was received in the 2023 year, but relates to funding for the 2024 year. Excluding this amount total funds would be £80,669 (£123,984 - £43,315)
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