Charity Registration No. 1160984 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS 'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Susan Tams Katie F0eSt-HaY Paul Beasley ChristopherAustin Peter Dartford Colin Selstrom (Appointed 24 July 2024) Charity number 1160984 Registered office The Bridge Centre Birches Head Road Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST2 8DD Independent examiner K V Staley FCA Bsc {Hons) Geens Limited Graphic House 124 City Road stoke on Trent ST4 2PH Bankers Unity Trust Bank plc PO Box 7193 Planetary Road IM119DG
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examinerfs report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 9-18
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's goveming document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019}" Objectives and activities The charity's objects are.. 1 } Advancement of health and the saving of lives of children, parents and carers of children 21 The relief of those in need by reason of youth. age. ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage of children and parents, and carers of children. The aims of the CIO are to provide a Servi to children and their families ensuring all d)ildren and young people are supported to aCsS the opportunities and help they need to be success1 throughout childhood and adult life. The CIO endeavours to be preventative and is provided early in a child'sl young person's life before the situation and issues escalate. We aim to support parents to build resilience and better lives for themselves and their children. We focus on providing a holistic service that takes into account the needs of the family as well as individual needs thin that family. Children and Families Staffordshire achieves this by providing one to one support for families during the early years. We provide one to one support for families during anti-natal and postnatal periods to ensure healthy pregnancies. good emotional wellbeing, building strong attachments and supporting the home leaming environment to ensure school confidence and readiness. For families with older children we offer a holistic family support package tailored to individual needs. Support is provided to the entire family including. the child, siblings, parentslcarers and kinship carers. Support is usually offered within the family home. We offer support around aSSIng statutory and non-statutory services, advice and support around accommodation, healthy living. emotional wellbeing, parenting advice and parenting programmes, building Confiden and self*steem. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. The results for the year are set out on pages 5 to 18. Children and Families Staffordshire provide a range of volunteering opportunities for local individuals. Including, but not exclusive to, family SUPF)Ort, peer mentoring, eady years education, welfare and benefit advisors. administrative work, Information Technology, fundraising, marketing and promotions.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achievements and performance Introduction The year 2024-2025 has been one of significant transformation across the UK, particularly in the realm of social care and family support. Families continue to face mounting pressures due to persistent povety, the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. In Stoke on Trent-ranked among the most deprived local authorities-these challenges are deeply felt, especially by vulnerable families and children. Government reforms have focused on early intervention. whole-family working, and the development of a national care service. Initiatives such as the Families First Partnership Programme and the Supporting Families Programme have reinforced the importance of preventative support and multi-agency collaboration. Meanwhile, Children's Social Care Reforms have introduced new models of family help, kinship care support and safeguarding improvements. Despite these efforts, reports from the Centre for Young Lives and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveal that childhood vulnerability and povety remain alamiingly high. wth over 4.5 million children living in relative poverty and increasing numbers of children entering care. Famity Focus: Our Response and Achievements In this context, Family Focus has continued to provide vital support to families in Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire, adapting our services to meet evolving needs and aligning with national priorities. Key Achievements in 202&k2025 Expanded Family Support We provided direct support to over 500 families. a significant increase from previous years. Our team continues to deliver one-on-one assistance in homes. schools. and community venues, ensuring families receive help in safe and familiar environments. Respite Activities for Children wth Additional Needs We organised respite activities for 223 Children, enabling a¢$S to inclusive, fvn, and safe Community experiences that would otherwise be unattainable. Locally Trusted Organisation Status Family Focus became one of four locally trusted organisations in Stoke on Trent. We secured new contracts aimed at building social capital and expanding preventative support to reduce statutory interventions and care placements. Lived Experienc&Led Adaptation We deepened our commitment to learning from lived experien, adapting our support models to reflect the realities faced by the most vulnerable families in our city. Strategic Collaboration and Growth Looking ahead to 2025-2026, we will continue to collaborate with local authorities and voluntary sector partners to deliver high-quality, evidenc&based support. We aim to diversify funding streams and promote our work both locally and nationally. Looking Forward As the UK govemment invests in long-term soaal care reform4ncluding the creation of a National Care Service and enhanced integration between health and social caraMilY Focus is well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to these efforts. Our values of empowemient, empathy, and evidence-based practice remain Central to our mission. We will continue to advocate for early intervention. whole-family support. and community-based care, ensuring that families in Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire have the tools and opportunities to thrive. Financial review The charity had a net surplus for the year of £192,525 (2024= £4,401). At the year end it had a net surplus of unrestricted funds (excluding designated funds) of £234,748 (2024.. £148.319) and restricted funds £167,984 {2024- £69,523). No material uncertainties exist.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they wll be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Structure, governance and management Children and Families Staffordshire is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation {CIO}. The trustees are elected by the members and have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the CIO. The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were.. Susan Tams Katie Forrest-Hay Paul Beasley Christopher Austin Peter Dartford Colin Selstrom (Appointed 24 July 2024) Trustees are recruited through a variety of channels, induding social media advertising, promotion of the organisation and personal recommendations from current trustees. Potential trustees are invited by the Chair to observe Management Committee meetings. Individuals who then express an interest in becoming a trustee are invited to complete a formal application, provide references and undergo an enhanced level DBS check. The board of twstees are keen to recruit new trustees who can bring new skills and experience to the charity. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Peter Dartford Trustee Oct 16, 2025
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Children and Families Staffordshire CIO (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. I report in respect of my examination of the charrty's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011. Independent examinerfs statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250.000. the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 1 confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the lnsts.tute of Chartered Accountants in England and Vilales (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies. Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Praclice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practi issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. l understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordan with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practi. I have completed my examination. l Confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect- accounting records were not kept in respect of the charrty as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011. the financial statements do not accord with those records: or the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a twe and fair view, vthich is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. kakgty K V Staley FCA Bsc (Hons) Geens Limited Graphic House 124 City Road Stoke on Trent ST4 2PH Date: ...QctI6,.2¢.....
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Current financial year Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds general designated 2025 2025 Restricted funds Total Total 2025 2025 2024 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments 72,064 72,064 440,406 3,771 41,013 165,246 3,039 440,406 3.771 Total income 75,835 440,406 516,241 209,298 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 44,807 278.909 323.716 204.897 Total expenditure 44,807 278,909 323,716 204,897 Net income 31,028 161,497 192,525 4,401 Transfers beeen funds 55,401 7,635 (63,036) Net movement in funds 86,429 7,635 98,461 192,525 4,401 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2024 148,319 8.339 69.523 226.181 221.780 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 234,748 15,974 167,984 418,706 226,181 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Prior financial year Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds general designated 2024 2024 Restricted funds Total 2024 2024 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments 41,013 41,013 165,246 3,039 165,246 3.039 Total income 44.052 165,246 209,298 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 45.288 159.609 204.897 Total expenditure 45,288 159,609 204,897 Net incomel(expenditure) (1,236) 5,637 4,401 Transfers beeen funds (3,259) 794 2,465 Net movement in funds (4,495) 794 8,102 4,401 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2023 152.814 7.545 61.421 221.780 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 148,319 8,339 69,523 226,181
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 11 2,732 886 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 16,511 405,621 16,126 215,549 422.132 231,675 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 (6.158) (6.380) Net current assets 415,974 225,295 Total assets less curnt liabilities 418,706 226,181 Net assets 418,706 226,181 The funds of the charity Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds - general Unrestricted funds - designated 15 167.984 234.748 15.974 69.523 148.319 8.339 16 418,706 226,181 Oct 16, 2025 The financial statements were approved by the trustees on ......................... Peter Dartford Trustee
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operalions 189,156 2,249 Investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Investment income reiVed (2,855) 3,771 (1,181) 3,039 Net cash generated from investing activities 916 1,858 Net cash generated from financing activities Net in¢aSe in cash and cash equivalents 190,072 4,107 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 215,549 211,442 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 405,621 215,549
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Charity information Children and Families Staffordshire is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that was formed on 19th March 2015. 1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's goveming document, the Charities Act 2011, and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Praclice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn. The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the fijnctional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical Cost convention. The principal a¢UntIng policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity , based on reserves, planned staffing levels and already secured contracts, has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtheran of their Charitable objectives. Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any perfomiance conditions have been met. the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless perfomance conditions require deferral of the amount. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwse if the charity has been notified of an impending (fjstribution. the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Icontinued) 1.5 Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that settlement wll be required and the amount of obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses, including support costs and governance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings in the statement of financial activities. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases-. Computers 25% straight line The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference beeen the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities. 1.7 Impairment of fixed assets At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such IndatIOn exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impaimient loss {if any). 1.8 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 1.9 Financial instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments. and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balans, are initially measured a transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the fLrture receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. 10-
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Icontinued) Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or ServIS that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide temiination benefits. 1.11 Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies. the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underfying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects cnly that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both Current and future periods. There were no estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustnEnt to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2024 Donations and gifts 72,064 41,013 11
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from charitable activities Restricted funds 2025 Restricted funds 2024 Charitsble Activities Incoming resources from charitable actiwtes Performance related grants 440,406 161,746 3,500 440,406 165,246 Income from investments Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 Interest receivable 3,771 3.039 Expenditu on charitable activities Charitable Activities 2025 Charitable Activities 2024 Direct costs Staff costs Depreciation and impairment Direct Expenses 227,080 1,009 51,089 129.608 928 29,706 279,178 160,242 Share of support and governance costs Isee note 7) Support Governance 42,389 2,149 42,375 2,280 323,716 204,897 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds - general Restricted funds 44,807 278,909 45.288 159.609 323,716 204,897 12-
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Support costs allocated to activities 2025 2024 staff costs Support costs Governan costs 19,581 22,807 2,149 22,842 19,533 2,280 44,537 44,655 Analysed between: Charitable Activities 44,537 44,655 2025 2024 Governance costs comprise: Accountancy 2,149 2,280 2,149 2,280 Governan costs includes charges by the independent examiner of £2,149 (2024: £2,280}. Trustees None of the twstees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration, benefits or reimbursement of expenses from the charity during the year (2024 - None). Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was.. 2025 Number 2024 Number Administrative Charitable activities Total 16 12 Employment Costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 228,260 8,095 10,306 142,064 4,238 6,148 246,661 152,450 13-
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Employees Icontinued) There were no employees whose annual remuneration VRS more than £60,000. Remuneration of key management personnel The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows- 2025 2024 Aggregate compensation 73,217 46,848 10 Taxation The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. 11 Tangible fixed assets Computers Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions 8,090 2,855 At 31 March 2025 10,945 Depreciation and impainnent At 1 April 2024 Depreciation charged in the year 7,203 1,010 At 31 March 2025 8,213 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 2.732 At 31 March 2024 886 12 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Other debtors 16.309 202 16.126 16,511 16,126 14-
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Other taxation and social security other creditors Accruals and deferred income 2,679 2,446 798 3,136 3,479 6,158 6,380 14 Retirement benefit schemes 2025 2024 Defined contribution schemes Charge lo profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 10,306 6,148 The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independenY administered fund. 15 Restricted funds The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balarS of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes.. At 1 April 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfe At 31 March 2025 Aiming High Local Trusted Organisation Coordinator LTO Rowley Trust nter fund 2023 Hubb Foundation Reaching Community Vblnter funds Awards 4 all 2024 Incredible Years LTO Micro Grant Personalisation Budget Stay & Play 66,233 39,000 100,000 150 (32,837) {31,662) {80,106) (124) (1,337) (52) (108,674) 582 (5,678) (9.579) (6.278) (3.024) (141) (33,396) 10,000 (89) 17,338 9,494 26 (10,311) 479 858 (1,168) (13,644) (1,138) 1,220 121,415 58,577 556 57,674 17.787 62.851 10.000 19.750 2.000 12,109 49,036 3,722 16,726 1.859 (4,236) 69,523 440.4C6 (278.909) (63.036) 167.984 15-
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STAFFORDSHIRE CIO KNOWN AS'FAMILY FOCUS STAFFS. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 Restricted funds Icontinued) Previous year: At 1 April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfe At 31 March 2024 Aiming High Local Trusted Organisation Coordinator LTO Rowley Trust Vblnter fund 2023 Hubb Foundation Reaching Community nter funds 44,668 10,000 (47,071) 2,403 10,000 (89) (89) (120) (3,021) (926) (108,182) (200) 100 20 3,500 479 42 60,565 756 106,194 58,577 556 61.421 165.246 (159.609) 2,465 69,523 Family Focus provide fun activities & care for disabled children aged Ck25 yrs at local venues and parks across the City and extra activities for school age children in school holidays. We support & motivate children to take risks and explore new play opportunities. providing one to one or to one individual support where needed. A parenting program Specifically tailored for children wth Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) andlor Speech and Language delays. This evidence-based program aims to enhance children's social communication., language development,. relationships.. social skills,. emotional regulation,. and positive behaviour management in collaboration with parents and caregivers. Our initiative aims to assist families with children have additional needs by offering specialised parenting programs and weekly support groups. in rLT Family Focus provide Family Support Coordination in the city of Stoke on Trent. Funded by the city council our services are preventative and offer support eady in the lrfe of the child or challenge they face. Ensuring a preventative approach v4ill result in a reduction of d)ildren and families requiring statutory intervention. Family Focus receive funding to provide holiday activities and food, ensuring that vulnerable families are supported throughout holiday periods. Incredible Years Baby Parenting Programme The Baby Parenting Programme is suitable for individuals irrtending on becoming parents andlor carers. expectant parents and parentslcarers of infants under the age of 12 months. parentslcarers learn how to= help their babies feel loved, safe and secure. promote attachment. and encourage their babies, physical and language development. Incredible Years Pre School Programme The Preschool Parenting Program (Basic) enhances positive parent-child interactions and attachment, decreasing harsh discipline while empowering parents to support children's social, emotional, and language development. Additionally, parents are guided on developing school readiness skills and collaborating with teachers and childcare providers to enhance children's emotional regulation and social abilities. ni Family Focus will work at a locality level across Stoke-on-Trent to facilitste local community action focused on improving the wellbeing and life chances of children and their families. When this family support is accessible locally individuals and families thrive. 16-