Company registration number. 09476111 Charity regislralion nurnber.. 1161247 Home-start Newcastle Borough IA company limited by guarantee) Annual Report and Firbancial Statements lor the Year Ended 31 Marth 2023 Daryl Denson ACMA VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Stoke on Trent ST5 1DD
Home-start Newcastle Borough Contents Reference and Administrative Details Trustees. Report 21014 Independent Examinees Report 15 Statement of Financial Activities 16to17 Balan¢e Sheet Notes lo the Financial Statements 19to33
Home-start Newcastle Borough Reference and Administrative Details Chair Carole Dawn Johnson- Chair Trustees Carole Dawn Johnson- Chair Dilys Beard - VI Chair David Williamson - Treasurer Gillian Bumett-Faulkner lappoinled 27 June 2023. resigned 9 October 20231 Julie Cooper (appointed 14 March 20231 Neil Dudley Yvonne Flocxl (appointed Dember 20221 Mark Hammersley Iresigned 26 July 20221 Timothy Wolley Wendy Hocking- Scheme Manager Senior Management Tèam Registered Office Comerslone High Street Knutton Newcaslle-under-Lyme ST5 6BX Independent Examiner Daryl Denson ACMA VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Stoke on Trent ST5 1DO Bankers CAF 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME194Ja Charity RÈgistration Number 1161247 The tharity is in¢orporated in England. Company Registration Number 09476111 Page 1
Home-start Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report (incorporating Directors. Report) The trustees. who are dire¢tors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statemenfs of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2023. Structure, governance and management Nature of governing document The charity is a company limiled by guarantee an¢J registered charity. It is operated under Ihe rules of ils memorandum and articles of associats.on dated 6th March 2015. 11 has no share capital and the liability of each member in the event of winding-up is limited to £1. Recruitment and appointment of trustees Truslees are recruited through a variety of advertising channels. including personal recommendalions from current trustees, advertising. posters displayed promoting the scheme's work in public places and disseminating information vi8 our partnerships in the locality. and the VCSE advocacy organisations such as Voluntary Action Stoke on Trent. VAST and Staffordshire Council of Voluntsry Youth Organizalion SCVYS. Expressions of interest a followed up by the Chair. Interested individuals are invited as guests lo observe the management ¢omfflittee rneeting5 and subjecl to a successful meeling with the Chair and Scheme Manager and agreement that they wsh to be nominated for a posilion on the trustee board. they are invited to complete a formal applicalion. proVe referen¢es, undergo a DBS enhanced level Check and sign up the scheme's code of conduci. With reference to Ihe Memorandum and Artides ol ASSoatiOn, a third ol the committee is required to stand down at the AGM and if they wish to continue in their role as a Irustee and a dire¢tor of the organisats'on. they can be re-elected by the committee. Objectives and activities Objects and aims The ¢haritable objeds of the charity are.. al To safeguard. protect and preserve the good health. both fflental and phiCal of children and parents of children bl To prevent cruelty io oi mallrealmenl of children cl To relieve sickness. poverty anij need amongsl children and pantS of chIldn dl To promote the education of the public in betler standafds of child care, principally bul not exclusively within the aiea of Newcastle Bor(wh and its environs. The aims ol the Charity are lo provide support for local families and to give these fafnilies the means lo cope with the difficulties Ihey are experiencing_ We aim to build better lives lor both the child or children of the family and their parents by improving their ¢onfiderhce. health. mental wellbeing and to improve and encourage beller family relalionships_ The trustees ol Home-slart Newcaslje Borough oversee the govemance of the s¢heme which works within the local community aiming to help parents build better lives for their children by helping them lo tackle issues that they face such as lonèliness and isolaliorh. coping with multiple children, difficult child behaviour and ill health, disability or speual needs. Page 2
Home-start Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report (incorporating Directors, Report) Charitable Activilies undertaken forpublic benefil The trustees confimi that they have complied with the quirementS of section 17 of the Chartties A¢t 2011 to have due regard lo the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission lor England and Wales. Home-slart New¢aslle Borough provides front-line family support seNi¢es within Newcastle-under-Lyme. Our expert stsff and Irved-experiènce volunteers support parents with children under 12. NeWstle has pockets of deprivation,. 19 neighbourhoods Wthin the top 30°A and Knutton. our locali()n". in the top 10 /0 mosl deprived. IIMD 20191. This year. rising living ¢osts have exacerbated crises for local. low-income households already stnjggling wth poor mental health. housing, disability, and social isolalton. inC8$ing demand on our servIs. 70% of the families we support have low-income and are receiving benefits_ As a local Home-start. al our core is delivering h(*ne-visiting support wa our volunteers. often parents themselves. there is a great deal of eviden highlighting the distinctive value of volunteer-led support. for a Gomprehensivè support offer, we also have an experienced staff team, who are more able to support alongside stalulory agen¢ies. oi with parents who have more complex needs. who we are able ID engage with SUCSsfUllY. building relationships and helping Ihem access the servi¢è and support they need. Our service brings real impact to the lives of families. We provide practical and emolional support for families in their own homes and in the community. Our support is tailored to the individual needs of our families who may be experiencing difficulties and challenges including poor emotional wellbeing of parenis or ¢hildren, child development and learning needs, isolation, and financial worries. The earfiesl years make the biggesl impact, and we work lo make sure those years counl. For example. our service supports parents". To help them manage their children's behavioui an(1 anger outbursts To help their child sleep in their own bedroom To inlrodu¢e positive parenting and rewards To help sel boundaries and consequences. To encourage children lo eat a healthy diet and eat varied food To introduce a good bed-time routine. 50 children go to bed at a regular time To help with their child s anxiety. which may be aLK>ul leaving them to go to nursery or school To encourage sharing and lum taking, not grabbing or hitting oihei children To help manage their walk lo school or nursery in the moming To improve parents confidence and reduce parenis. isolats'on To reduce parents isolalion and help them go lo groups and meet other parenls To help with their ¢hild's confidence and social skills wilh others During April 2022 - March 2023. we supwjrted over 400 households and 500 children, reaching out to them via our community groups and delivering family support in their own homes. Service Development At Ihe end of 202112022. we were preparing for a change in our service delivery. Many of our staff leam were leaving us. some under TUPE lo the rbew provider of Slaffordshire County Council'5 Tier 2 Family Support service which we were no longer delivering. Other staff eligible for TUPE left us al the end of Mar¢h 2022 for new posilions elsewhere. Our staff team was reduced by hall. Our two main grant funders were not pres¢riplive on delivery so we recognised the opportunity t() focus on and develop our Home-start Servi m¢yJel lo meet families and ¢hildren's outcomes without the conslrainls of thè contractual obligations. Page 3
Home-slart Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report {incorporating Directors. Report) Whilst we had held the confract12018-20221 oui volunteer service complimented the more complex work delivered by our Family Support Workers_ After ieviewing our delivery model it was evident that we needed to continue lo provide more intensive sUPPOrt for local families by providing that peer worker support to our volunleers. The trustees approved the inlroduclion of a Family Support Advisor IFSAI post, which through ¢ruItment. enabled us to keep one of our experienced staff team who was facing the prospect of TUPE lo ihe new piovider. Being a lull lirne post. our FSA has the capacily to support arhd a¢Jdress a multitude of issues Ihal a family may face and utilises our flexible working arrangements to suil family's availabilities and children s school attendance commitments lo realise a greater number of support inleryenlions. As a lully trained, experienced support worker. they use their professional kn(Mledge and excellent familiarity with olher available servi¢es and working relationships to provide Compiehensive. holisliG support to the entire family including direcl support lo the children. Our FSA supports.. Families who quire short bul intense intervention Children who require direct work More complex needs families Families where the children require more than 1 visil a week Intensive support lo families who may have a s131 worker assigned lo them if they are on a child protection plan or child in need plan Al the end ol March 2023 we had 16 families on our wailing list, a 50.10 reduclion from Ihe prèvious year, assisted by the intrcxluction of the Famity Support Advisor, and also the introduction ol a part-time Family Support Worker IFSWI specialising in supporting parents whose children have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ISENDI. Our FSW SEND commenced in January 2023, funded by the National Lottery Awards for All projecl funding. In 2022-2023, our Family Support service supported 101 families and 204 ¢hildren- .640/0 had complex needs .68 /0 reported poor menial health affecting family life .66 /0 faced financial struggles .27 /0 dealt with substance abuse andlor domeslic violen Our Approach Remaining aligned to Staffordshire (he County Coun1.S Eady Help Slralegy. 'Righl Help. Right Time, Right Pla¢e'. we provide timely support lo parents. and children preventing tssues escalating into crises, fostering resilience and independence, and reducing strain on slalulory services through.. . One-on-one support in families. homes Information, advice, and guidance Slay-and-play community group sessions Parenting Together We are approaching the conclusion of the second year of our Parenting Together project. 11 has been made possible through the generous funding provided by The National Lotte5 Reaching Communities grant. and il conlinues to make a sigrhificanl impact on Ihe lives of families and volunteers in our local community. Page 4
Home-start Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report (incorporating Directors. Report) The Parenting Together Project was initiated as a three-year endeavor aimed al providing comprehensive support to families facing various challenges, recognising the value that volunteering brings lo the community. We began ourjourney with Ihe launch of iwo Core servIs- 'pant 2 Parent. Home-visiling and 'Time 4 You. Telephone Befriending. delivered by our local volunleers who have parenting or caring experience. The Time 4 You service ¢Jeveloped in resw)nse lo the unique needs broughl about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Addiiionally. we introduced a community group. 'Stay and Play.. catering to the 04 age gTOiJP. also supported by volunleers. servi Integration.. In our second year, we rec(yJnised the evofving needs of the families we serve. Consequently, we decided to merge the 'Parent 2 Parent. and 'Timè 4 You. services into a unified offering known as 'Parenling Together Family Support., This adaplalion was a response to the feedback received fro parents who desired a more versatile and hybrid approach to support. As a SUIt. our melhodolDgy of service delivery transfomied to include a mix ol homtrvisiiing and telephone support. tailored to each lamills specific needs. Enhanced Referral Process.. To improve the efficiency of our services. we intrryjuced an online referral process for both parents and referring agencies. Families are now given the opportunity to specify their prelerTed method of support. The majority request home-visiling, with a lew optin9 lor lelephone support only. However, we often provide a hybrid solution. primarily based on home-visiting and supplemented with telephone support when necessary. Triage and Welcome Pro¢ess.' Following a referral. which is increasingly fa¢ilitaled through our streamlined online system. our weekly triage team ensures that we can meet the needs ol the families as indicated in the referral form. Communication often begins wlh a comprehensive welcorne letter. acknowledging their Plaent on a waib'ng lisl while assuring them that we will maintain regular conta¢t which we call Keep In Touch IKITI calls. Managing Waitlists and KIT Calls.. We understand the anxiely that being on a waiting list can evoke. and lo alleviate this, we promptly assign each applicant to a KIT tèam member who coniacls ihem weekly or fortnightly based on their circumstances. The objedive is to provide ¢on(inuous support, monitor changes in their needs. and address any safeguarding concems or urgent support requirements. Matching Process= Our Family Services Coordinator meb"culously malches parenis with a suitable volunteer or staff member after engaging in a discussion with both parlies_ This ensures a hamionious partnership that is instrumental in achieving Ihe goals set during the initial meeling. We provide personalised support for each family. completing a simple assessment of needs th Ihem, and identify areas where they want change. Together wth their volunleer or support worker. thèy can be helped to gain the outcomes idented. Page 5
Home-start Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report (incorporating Directors. Report) The length of the support needed to meel their needs can vary from family to family. dépènding on what outcomes are identified. The support given to each lamily is Tegulady reviewed until the outcomes have been met and there is a postb.ve ¢hange for the chil(Jren and parents in the household. An average lime of support for families 1$ 9 months. but for some complex families this can be much longer. Personalised Support and Outcome Plans-. Every family we serve benefits from personalised support, induding a needs assessment, goal idenlilicalion. and a detailed outcome plan. Our volunleer or support worker Gollaborales with the family to help them achieve the specified oulcomes. addressing areas identified in need of change. We have seen a growng nUmr of families wlh complex mental heallh and wellbeing concerns and needs, and many ol them have more than one area of need. delining these families as having complex needs. These families are usually supported by our staff team. Ongoing Review and Duration ol Support.. The support provided lo each family is regularty reviewed until the agreed outcornes are mel. as a fawily's journey lo success is nol always a linear one. we adjltsl as we go along lo ensure positive changes for both children and parents in the household. The duration ol support varies from family to family, conlingent on the out¢ome5 identified. On average. families re1ve support for approximately 9 months, although sorne complex cases may require longer-temi assislan. Adaplalion of Grant Funding.. We are grateful to The National Lottery for their flexibility in supporting our project's evolution. One element was initially designaled for IT improvements and equipment. the grant was revisited, and it was mutually agreed to allocate the unused funds lowards covering the costs associated with otjr invaluable Fatnily Support Advisor. This adaptalion recognises the significant impact this role has had on achieving positive outcomes for Ihe families we serve. Inlomation Advice and Guidance This element of our service is growng in success. in instances where families need lo rnove on from our main family support, our Inlomiation. Advi¢e. and Guidan IIAG} Servi allows parents lo access support on a more personalised. flexible basis. especially when specific concems arise. without the need for a comprehensive ovtcome plan or a family-wde assessment. The IAG service has been evolving throughout Ihe year. records show during 22-23 we had 15 families accessing IAG services, 8 families had pvioUSlY received home-visiling family support. and we Irialled the introduclion ol the IAG lelephone advice Servi with these families to asslst case closu. We specifiGally placed 7 families. on the IAG supw)rt service as it was recognised that this servi¢e would suit their needs the best. Our experienced staff have developed and leamt how to support families with many varwng needs. Learning how to support them effectively by working closely wilh Ihem, listening to Ihem regarding Ihe difficulties they were fa¢ing. and hearing what they felt would help Ihem. The staff team deal with a highèr number ol families than our volunteers, and as such gain and develop a higher level of skills, ulilised. by sharing information and guidance with the volunteets. Our IAG service is often for specific issues. and usually for a shorter lime span. We are monitoring this for evaluation, having altered our CRM system lo capture ihe outcomes from this new service. Page 6
Horne-start Newcastle 8orou9h Trustees. Report {in¢orporating Directors. Report) Home-starl Together Our Family Support Service is complementèd by the delivery of community groups. and mainly concenlraling on delivery lo the 04. under school age child fiiting Iwth Home-starl UK'S focus and OUT early years support offer. Accèssed free to anyone ¥vith a child under 4 residing in Newcastle. we a150 signpost our families wilh young childrèn into our groups, assisting our family support Wofk with the family. During this Jear, ive held over 1,000 se55ions of Slay and Play lo chIren below school age. The groups are a place lor parents to engage development21 and lun actwities with their 04 year old. We hav& continued 10 provi¢Je numerous free Slay and Play groups, delivenng Rhyme and Craft in both Clayton and Kidsgrove libraries. Ihese a 45-minute sessions encouraging Story lime. rhymes and crali aclivilies, and a longer Slay and Play In Kidsgrove Children's Cenlre. which alivays had a messy play area. gratefully ackno%vledged by parents. a make and lake Cfali activity 2nd a snack. And ¥ve open IPiese sessions up in the School holidays so that older sitlings lup lo 12 years) can come along loo. Ve con512nlly review ltr.e sessions. to ensure t.3t Ive meet our community's needs Using Ihe feedback and listening 10 parents. comments and discLJssions %wth the Fatnil/ Engagement Worker. when asking what they would like induded in the next sessions. We dropped one under-utilised group and aiiered anolher into a fre& Lunch n Play session. providing children with a healihy meal. and parents wth a bit ol basic comfort too such as loasl and crumpets. This Wds in response 10 the conversalions around the children's snack table. and the cosl-of-living increases al Ihe time. We have found the ne¥v Lunch and F4ay sessKJns to be very popular. Holiday se55ions 0-12 We held five sessions during year 2. three in the summer holidays. one al Halloween and one al Easter as il was early this year. We had 120 children attend overall. Al children were offered a free lunch. we received a lol ol positive feedback inclucling that the sessions ivere fun. free and somelhing lo do to keep the children busy in the holidays Many families retLJrned for Ihe other sessions, which indicated they enjoy the sessions and are happy 10 reium. Our busiest session in Easier had 50 parents and children attending.. the lamllies particularty liked taking a craft item away with them. An Easter bonnet was a firm lavourile. Page 7
Home-start Newcastle Borough Trustees, Report (incorporating Directors. Report) Coalfields RÈgeneralion Fund {CRFI This single-year projecl started back in June 2021, ending 31st May 2022, it Provided us with additional administration hours lo support ihe then Volunteei CordInaL0r running the volunteer service, and mobile telephones for our volunteers to use during COVID. In our end of proje¢t report lo CRF, exceeding oui prediction. we We able to successfully report that their grant a55151ed.- 19 volunteers supported families for 3 months or over during Ihe project period 26 parents have seen relief from anxiety I depression 25 have shown positive improvements in their emotional wellbeing and are better able lo manage their anxiety and depression and have had support lo seek additional sUPPOrt 26 parents feel more and have a better understanding of how lo fftanage their daily lives 21 families have seen positive improvements in managing their daily lives and ihe stresses of the homelwork life balance. As part of their sLJpport. we continue lo gain acSS lo the Coalfields Cofflmunily Investment Program, providing access lo many guidance documents for resear¢h and support. as well as regular updates from the service which highllghts training and grant funding opportunities. Children in Need Granl We a rn year 2 of our Children in Need grant. which has provided essential unrestricted funds towards our core costs lor 3 years. which slarted in Octobèr 2021. By providing funding to Charities who support disadvaniaged childrerk. their support has been invaluable as we work across many areas within Newcastle affected by significanl deprivation. We advised that our support would assist children in the following ways.. Children will have improvetj social skills Children will feel more Gonfidenl Children wll feel less woffled. Having the contribution to core costs has provi¢Jed the statslity to enable us lo conb.nue to deliver our family support service and fo¢us on a natural process of continuous improvement. assisting us lo manage our deficil budgèt and employ a Family Support Advisor. Awards for Ml We were lucky enough to gain 12 monlhs funding from The National Lottery Awards for All funding, for our part time Family Support Vvorker ISENDI commencyng in January 2023. This funding will enable us lo". Page 8
Home-start Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report (incorporating Directors. Report) Help parents implement strategies and routines specific to children's needs Support referrals to specialist organisations Navigate application pro¢esses to secure support such as Disability Living Allowance. Education Health and Care Plans IEHCPI and specialisl equipmenl Help secure correct support in educational settings Assist altendance lo medical appointments Help parents with learning needs understand cWe5p0nden from l)odies such as schools and Social Workefs Help parents where physical disabililies make it difficult to play with children or tske them oul. Our SEND support is helping families to break down the obstades that physical and learning needs often present which can prevent them from participating in communrty life. Helping parents develop confidence lo manage their childlrenl outside the homè." become less isolated and more able to a¢¢ess groups, services, people and facilities in their community. We help families access the right equipment. advice and reassurance $0 parents Can provide a nurturing aND positive home environment in which children can flourish and meet their potential because every child matters. As a new service. after recruitment and induction. by 31 sl March 2023, our FSW SEND was actively supporting 7 families. Page 9
Home-start Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report (incorporating Directors. Report) Use of volunteers Our volunteers commrt to support. one or sometimes two families at a time, donating 3 to 4 valuable hours per week. Volunteers, usually parents or grandparenls themselves, a c[Ulled from our local community and provided with a quality training schedule lo support the families in a non-judgernenlal. empalheliG way., The Hom&Slart approach_ We are here lo ensure that Ghildren thrive. and we do this by being alongside families, in the children s eady years providing.. relational support t¢> parents and families volunteer home-visiting a locus on the early years primarily an offer of 'eatly help, accessible and inclusive ' communily-ceniered Babies, infants. and children develop wilhin the relationships and environments that are created around Ihem. By prioritising strong attachments. loving caregivers and a focus on their whole development needs, children can be protected from ihe extreme impa¢ts of adversity and the challenges and difficulties experienced by families from lime to time. We provide earliest hèlp. supporting parental and child wellbeing with a listening ear, a volunteer is that friendly. non-judgemenlal person, who families can confide in, not a family member. $0 as lo remov& the worry of'what will they Ihink will this be held against me. Parents tell us that having someone they trusl alongside them is often the most Slgnificanl factor in our support being effeclive. Volurhleers. with their understanding and experience, help build trLJsI and good relationships wlh parenis. Families tell us Ihal hawng someone close who cares is important to Ihem and the positive feeling of people who give their time freely helps build a IAJstsng relationship. Volunleers give their lime, experience and understarlg to help ensure we Can be there when needed most. Because Home-start Is invited into the homes and lives of families with young children. il remains critical that our offer is a voluntary relalÈonship for families, on their tems. This is part DI building a utually respected relationship between Home-slart volunteers and staff and the families we work with. Volunteer recruilmenl remains an issue within the sector and as a volunteer led service il presents a key challenge to us. This year, we have uts"lised a variely ol means to address this induding.. Social media ¢ampaigns . Attending volunteer recruitmenl fayres . Press ¢overage such as the Mayoral openTrng of the volunteer lounge . Adverts in local publicalions Introduction of an online application process With the help of unreslricled funds and Reaching Communities funding, we have been able lo invest more funds into the promolion of our scheme including the redevelopment ol our website which will enable families lo make online referrals lor suppori, offer infotmalion and guidan and increase donations to our s¢herne by providing access lo fundraising plarfomis for polenlial donors_ Page 10
Home-start Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report {incorporating Directors. Report) Our volunleerlng opportvnilies and roles are designed to improve wellbeing and reduce social isolation for Ihose choosing lo work wilh us whilst building our community acts"vity. We provide fantastic training, and support and many opportunilies for people to volunteer lo improve their employability, skills and support Iheir local community- The are many volunleering opportunities within Home-start Family support Keep in touch calls Ito familie5 on our waib.ng listi . Admin support Social media volunteer Book-start. storytelling volunleer Stay and play group volunteer We designed and introduced a fanlasli¢. designaled volunteer welcome area.. the Volunteer Lounge, integrating an informal training space and resource area. It has a comfortable. bright. and welcoming feel, where volunleers can stop off. meet other volunteers, provide peer to peer support, pick up resources for theTr families, and have a coffee together. The Volunteer Lounge has IT space for volunteers lo leam togèther, to access and input into Lamplight, and a space for accessing e-learning too, logelher if they wish. Our volunteers have told us that this area makes them feel valued and are appreciative of the change we have made for Ihem, having renY updated and iniroduced many improvemenis for Ihem. Christine. our longest serving Award Commended volunteer, said. "All of this is marvellous, l ¢an feel the difference, it makes me feel really appreciated. the lounge is a lovely aiea". With the natural comings arhd goings of volunteer recruitment and retention. we have had a regular number of volunleers throughout the year. The majority deliver home-visiting family support. some assist with our KIT calls. and IAG servi. The majority still support one family at a time due lo their capacity We know thal volunleers like to feel that they are giving back and using their empalhy and experience lo help others. saying that they feel their confidence grow wth each family. This year, 34 volunteers used their valuable lime for New¢asUe families. Page 11
Homelart Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report (incorporating Directors. Report) Achievemenls and perfomiance . We We delighted lo be chosen by the Newcasue Borough MayDr Councillor Gtll 8umel as one of her Mayoral Charities of the Year. 2022r23. Shè 15 a great supporter of ours. she wanted to support the children and families of Newcastle and fell this was an ideal opportunity to do so. The Mayor, attended many of our hJn¢lions throughout the year. helping u5 Gelebrate and promote our Services . We introduced a new website, impmwng a¢cess71)ility and ease of application for new vacant posts. referrals into the semce and our volunteer recruitment process . One ol our longest serving volunleern, Christine. was awarded a Commendabon as Volunteer of the Year for Newcastle undef Lyme. at the Support Slaffordshire Awards on 22nd June 2022. She was very humbled lo receive Ihe commendation. Seen here accepting her certificate. k4Y¥*l-J.'.<'. We supported over 100 families and 204 thildren our Famity Support model. of those famiies.. 87¥0 experienced impfoved parenlal health and wellbeing io reported improvements in lamily life and their ielab¢)n5hips 75YD felt rnore able lo reach their goals . 66% reported an irnprovefflent in general daily liwng 66010 of U)e families we supported had complex needs. Our FSA supports these families and provided intensive sypport for 36 families 2nd r2rrted out 49/012381 weekly inlomation, a¢Jvice and guidance calls to families on oui waib.ng Ii5L As a resull of th¢s support 78 /0 families reported improvement5 in their rnenlal health and wellbeing 94 families experienced improved relationships and reduced social isolal¢on 18 children said they felt less woffled whilsl improved sooal skills were observed in 15 89°A of larnilies reported improved health and %vellbein9 01 their children . 61Q/¢ of families reported they were bettef ablè to wpe the stress of home and wortt 33 referrals madè to other agencies for specialist. speafic support for 11 different farnilies. Page 12
HoMetart Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report (incorporating Directors. Report) Our Social and Added Value We take pride in our comprehensive approach to delivering family support services. Through our partnerships. we gain a¢¢ess io specialised services thal excel in their respective domains. benefiting the families we serve in ways that other organssations, agencies, and individuals cannot match_ Throughout 2022 and 2023. we received additional assistance for our families from various organisations including All Charity. Star Bikers. John Lewis & Partneis. Foodbank. Aspire, Amazon, Wailrose and Tesco IKidsgrovel as well as the kind contributions from individual donors. This support was instrumental in providing much-needed aid to our families. It encompassed financial aid for safely equipment. school uniforms. household appliances, bedding. Christmas presents. play equipment. activity packages. Easter 8t$. and foodbank vouchers. Rélationships with related parties Hoffle-start UK Home-slart Newcastle Borough is a local, independent charity operating within the ethos. guidance and policies of the Home-start UK as part of il's intemational network of sthemes. Working in Partnership The premises we work in are under Ihe management of Elim Church. which has granted us the flexibility lo collaborate with Newcastle Foodbank. Together. Newcastle Foodbank operate a foodbank service from our offices on Wednesday aftemoons, offering a convenient and local venue for residents in the area lo seek assistance and ¢olle¢t their essential food parcels. We view this partnership as a valuable opportunity. mutually benefiting both organisatTrons. Families who visit the foodbank for their parcels are able to access support Irom Home-slart and discover the range of services we provide. Financial review The results for the year are sel out in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities. In aG¢ordan¢e with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 (second edits.on October 20191 grants are recognised when thè charity has an entitlement to the fvnds and any condition linked lo the granis have been mel. As such income granted for use this financial year {1st April 2022 - 31 st March 20231 is part DI a three year grant awarded in. and therefore included in. our previous year's accounts, therefo our accounts for this year show a deficit. Page 13
Home-start Newcastle Borough Trustees. Report (incorporating Directors. Report) PoliTCY on reserves The Iruslees have sel a reserves policy which requires_. 11 Reserves are maintained al a level whrch ensures that Home-start's core actwity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficully 21 A proportion of serveS a maintained in a readily realisable fomi. The calculation of the required level of reserves is an integral part of the scheme's planning, budget and forecast ¢yde and considers.. 11 Risks associated with each stream of income and expendituie being different from that budgeted 21 Planned activity level 31 Organisation's commitments Having considered Ihe risks. activity and commitmenls of Ihe organisalion tnjslees have agreed that the scheme needs to retain a level ol reserves of beiween 3 and 6 monlhs running cosis which equates to approximalely £48.000 lo £96,000. At the year end general unrestri¢ted reserves al the year end were £52.90012022'. £80,602). In addition to the general unstricted reserves. the charity holds £65.000 in a designated fund to be used in event of the scheme closing. Risks arising and management of those risks Changes lo Funding This year, our Risk Register illufnrnated a diverse range of risks that the trustees carefully considered. The awarding of Staffordshire County Councils Tier 2 Family Support Outreach Gonlracl lo an allernalive provider presented a mixed blessing due lo ils tight budget. Instead, we seized the opportunity lo revamp our setvice delivery. irkvolving both volunleers and staff, resulting in the birth of a new Home-start Service. Upon review, Ihe Trustees assessed the impact ol these Changes and implemented adjuslmenls lo the staffing struclure for the remainin9 servi, which ¢ommen¢ed on April 1 $12022. To facililale this transition, they approved a deficit budget lor the fiscal year 2022123, demonslraling prudenl use ol Ihe chariws substantial reserve5. which had become mismalched with our new service expendilures. This allowed the Trustees lo provide interim funding for new staff positions and an updated Servi offering to Newcastle lamilies. Small companlès provision statement This report has been prepared in accordance wlh the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006. The annual report was approved by the truslees of the tharity on behalf by.. 201.IiJzg and signed on ils Carole Dawn Johnson - Chair Page 14
Home-start Newcastle Borough Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of Home-start Newcastle Borough ('the Compan} I report to the charity iTUStees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's Iruslees of the Company land also ils direc(ors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of Ihe accoun& in accordance wth the requirements of the Companies Acl 20061'the 2006 Acl'l. Having satisfied myself that the accoun15 of the Cornpany are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for initependenl examination. I report in respect of my examination of your charity's ac¢ounls as cauied out under seciion 145 01 ihe Charities Act 2011 1.the 2011 Act'l. In earwng out my examination I have followed the Direclions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of Ihe 2011 Acl. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examinaiion. I confimi Ihal no matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examinalion giving me ¢ause lo believe.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respecl of Home-start Newcastle Borough as required by section 386 01 the 2006 Act.. or 2. the accounts do nol accord with those re¢ords- or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requiremenl that the a¢¢ounis give a 'true and faiF view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination." or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with Ihe melhods and principles of the Sialement of Recommended Pra¢liGe for accourhling and reporting by charities lapplicable lo charities preparing their a¢¢ounls in accordance wlh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wlh the examination lo which allenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Daryl Denson ACMA VABT The Dudson Centre Hope Slreel Stoke on Trent ST5 1DD Dale.. 2810212024 Page 15
Home-start Newcastle Borough Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Ilncluding Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses) Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2023 Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Inveslment income 1.450 2.841 825 861 125.912 127,362 2.841 825 861 Total income 5.977 125,912 131.889 Expenditure on- Charitable activities 188.0821 1112.0541 1200.1361 Total expenditure 188.0821 1112.0541 1200,1361 Nel lexpenditurellincome 182.1051 13,858 168,2471 Nel movernent in funds {82.1051 13.858 168.2471 Reconciliation of funds Total fund5 brought forwar¢J 200.005 28.736 228,741 Total funds carried forward 18 117.900 42,594 160,494 The rteS on pages 19 lo 33 fomi an integral part of these fEnancial statements. Page 16
Home-start Newcastle Borough Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses} Total las restated) 2022 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Note Income and Endowments from: Donations 2nd legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment income 101.867 102,173 236,449 1.582 17 236.449 1,582 17 Total income 238.354 101.867 340,221 Expenditure on= Charitable activities 1249.3111 {73,1311 1322.4421 Total expenditu¥e 1249.3111 {73.1311 1322.4421 Net lexpenditurellincome 110,9571 28.736 17,779 Net movement in funds 110.9571 28,736 17.779 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 210.962 210.962 Total funds carried fOard 18 200.005 28.736 228,741 l of the ¢harity's activities derive from continuing operations (luring the above tsyo periods. The note5 on pages 19 to 33 forni an inlegral part of these financial statements. Page 17
Home-start Newcastle Borough {Registration number: 09476111) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 13 4.371 3.779 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 59,113 174,397 169,728 169,728 233.510 Creditors.. Amounts falling duè within one year Net current assets 15 113,6051 8.5481 156.123 224,962 Net assets 160.494 228,741 Funds of the charity- Restricted income fund$ Restricted funds 18 42.594 28.736 Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds 117.900 200,005 Total funds 18 160,494 228.741 For the financial year ending 31 March 2023 the charity was entided to exemption from audit under section 477 01 Ihe Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies_ Dire¢tors' responsibilities-. Thè mernbers have not required the tharity to obtain an audit of its acrA)unts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.. and The directors acknowledge their responsibilities lor complwng wilh the requirements of Ihe A¢t with respe¢l lo accounting recofds and the preparalion of accounts. The financial slalements on pages 16 10 33 were approved by the truslees. and aulhorised for issue on .?.c i. i.IlL3.. and signed on their behalf by.. Carole Dawn Johnson - Chair Chaiman and Iruslee The noles on pages 19 to 33 form an inlegral part ol these financial statements. Page 18
Home4tart Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 1 Charity status The charity is limited by guarantee. incorporaled in England, ar corhsequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable lo contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation. 2 A¢¢ounting policies Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation ol these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consislently applied lo all the years presented. unless otherwise stated. Statement of compliancè The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities." Statement ol Recommended Pracb¢e applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with thè Financial Reporting Standard appliG3ble in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191- (Charitses SORP IFRS 10211. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. They also comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011. Basis of preparation Home-slart Newcastle Borough meets the definition of a public benefil entity under FRS 102. Assels and liabilities are initially COgniSed al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise staled in the relevanl accounting policy noles. Going concem The financial statements have been prepared on a going conrn basis. The trustees assess whether the use of going concem is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related lo evenis or conditions thal may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Charity lo conlinue as a going con¢em. The truslees make Ihis assessmenl in SPect ol a period of one year from Ihe date of approval of the financial sialements. Exernption from preparing a cash flow statèmènt The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financAal statemenis. Reclassification of romparative amounts The prioi year figures have been retaled lo adjust for grant income which was previously accrued into the period lor the full 3 year period bul has riow taken advantsge of implied lime contraints to recognise Ihe grants over the 3 year life of the projects Page 19
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Income and endowments l income is recognised once the charity has entitlemenl to the rncome, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can meaSud reliably. Donations and legacies Donations are recognised when the tharity has been nobfied in writing of both the amount and selllement date. In the evenl that a donation is subject to ¢ondilions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is enlitled to the funds. the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met. or the fuifilfflent of those conditions is wholly within the control of the Charity and it is probable that thèse conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period. Grants receivable Grants are recognised when the charity has an entillemenl lo the funds and any conditions linked t() the grants have been mel. Where performance ndItionS are attached lo the grant and a yel lo be met. the income is recognised as a liability and included on ihe balancè sheet as deferred income lo be released. Expenditurè All expenditure is recognised on¢e there is a legal or conslructFve oblvJation lo that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregale similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis ¢onsislenl with the use of resources. wilh central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent. and depreciation ¢harges all¢)caled on the portion of the asset-s use. Olher support costs a allocated based on the spread of siaff costs. Charitable activities Charitable expenditure comprises Ihose cosis incurred by the charity in the delivery of its a¢livilies and services lor its beneficiaries. It indudes both ¢osls that can be allocated directly to such activities and those Gosts of an indirecl nature ne¢essary to SUPPOrt Ihem. Support costs Support costs include central lun¢lions and have been allocated to adivity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources. for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff ¢osts by the lime spent and othef ¢OSts by their usage. Governance costs These include the costs atlribulable to the chaiity's Complian with constitutional and slatulory requirements. induding audil. slrategic managernenl and Irustees meetings and reimbursed expenses. Page 20
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Government grants Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at Ihe fair value ol the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relab.ng either to revenue or to assets_ Grants relating to revenue are rÈcognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating lo assets a re¢ognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part ol a grant relating to an asset is deferred. il is recognised as deferred income. Tangible fixed assets Individual fixed assets costing £300 or more a initially recorded al cost. less any subsequenl aG¢umulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impaim)enl losses. Depreciation and amortisation Deprecialion is provided on tangible fixed assets so as lo wrile off the cost or valuation, less any eslirnated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows.. Asset class Computer equiptnènt Ftjrniture and equipment Depreciation method and rate Straight line method over four years. Straight line method over four years Trade debtors Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for rnerGhandise sold or services performed in thè ordinary course of business_ Trade debtors are recognised initially al the transaction pri. They are subseqvenlly measured at amortised cost using the effective interest meth(xJ, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairmenl of trade debtors is established when Ihere is objective evidence that the charity will nol be able to collecl all amounts due according to the original lems of the re1vableS. Trade creditors Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or servi¢es that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as currenl liabililies il the charity does not have an unconditional right. al the end of the reporting penod. to defer seltlement of the creditor lor al least twelve months aftèr the reporting date. If Ihere is an uncondilional righl to defer settlement for at leasl twelve fflonlhs after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current Trade credilors are recognised initially al the Iransaction price and subsequently measured at amortlsed ¢ost using Ihe effectsve interest method. Fund structure UnreslriGled in¢ome funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives ol the charily. Designated funds are unrestricted fun¢Js set asitye for SlfIC purposes at the discretion of the Iruslees. Reslricled income funds afe those donated for use in a p3cUlar area or for specific purposes. the use of which is restn.cled lo that area or purpose. Page 21
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Hire purchasè and finance leases Leases in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are Glassified as operating leases. Rentals paydble under operating leases are charged in the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over ihe lease lerrrTr. Pensions and other post retirement obligations The charity operates a defined conlribulion pension s¢heme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension lund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligatiors to pay further ¢ontribulions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets lo pay all employees the benefits relating lo employee service rn the current and prior periods. Contributions lo defined contribution plans a recognised in ihe StaleFnent of Financial Activities when they are due. If conlributton payments exceed the coniribulion due for service. the excess is recognised as a prepaymènt. Page 22
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 3 Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted funds General Restricted funds Totsl 2023 Donations and legacies., Donations from companies, tnjsis and similar proceeds Grants, including capital grants.. Government granls Grants fron other Charities 1,450 1,45CI 79.716 46.196 79.716 46.196 1.450 125,912 127.362 Unrestricted funds General Total las restatedl 2022 Restricted funds Donations and legacies., Donations from individuals Grants, including capital granl5'. Government grants Grants from other chafities 306 306 71.066 30,801 71.066 30.801 306 101.867 102,173 4 Income from charitablÈ activities Unrestricted funds Genèral Total 2023 Support for fam41ies. children and young people 2.841 2.841 Unrestricted funds General Total las restated) 2022 Support for families, chIldn and young people 236.449 236.449 Page 23
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 5 Income from other trading activities Unrestricted funds General Total 2023 Local fundraising and strèèt collection income 825 825 825 825 Unrestricted funds General Total las restated) 2022 Local fundraising and street collection income 1.582 1,582 1,582 1,582 6 Investment income Unrestricted funds General Total 2023 Interest receivable and similar income.. Inleresl receivable on bank deposits 861 861 861 861 Unrestrictéd funds General Total las restated) 2022 Interest receivable and similar income- Interest re¢eivable on bank deposrts Page 24
HoMetart Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 7 Expenditure on charitable activitiès Unrestrlcted funds General Restricted funds Total 2023 Support for Families 88.082 112.054 200.136 Unrestricted funds General Total las restated) 2022 Restricted funds Support for Families 249.311 73,131 322,442 Activity undertaken directly 2023 2022 Gross Salary Costs Temporary Staff and Recruitment Cosls Family Activity Costs Training lor Staff and Volunteers Staff and Volunteer Expenses Other Expenses Allocated Support Costs 69.962 1.075 5.064 251 2,788 4.812 116.184 69.962 1.075 5.064 251 2.788 4.812 116.184 219,865 829 2,178 730 3.889 1,395 93,556 200,136 200,136 322.442 Page 25
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 8 Analysis of govèrnance and support costs Support costs allocated to charitable activitiès Total las restated) 2022 Support costs Total 2023 Salary costs Recruitment Staff training Travel expenses Rent, Insuran and office cosis Professional fees Affiliation fees IT ¢osts Marketing and promoiion Governan cosis Depreciation Other costs 71,492 126 1.400 292 22.786 1.480 9.935 3.708 71,492 126 1,400 292 22,786 1,480 9.935 3,708 50,259 116 578 332 22.726 981 4,857 8,053 ]]] 1.225 1.225 900 2,435 405 641 900 2.715 498 2.435 405 116.184 116,184 92.656 Governance costs Unrestrrctèd funds General Total 2023 Independent examiner fees Examination ol the finan¢ral statements 900 900 900 900 Unrestricted funds General Total las restatedl 2022 Independent examiner fees Examination ol the finan¢ial stslements 900 900 900 900 Page 26
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 9 Government grants National Lottery Awards for Wl £9.862 l£nil= 20221 granl to fvnd the SEND Support for Families project. National Lottery Community Fund RC Midlands Region £69.854 (£71,066.. 20221 grant to fund the Parenbng Together project. The amount of grants recognised in the financial sialements was £79.716_ There were no unfulfilled conditions al the year end. 10 Trustees rernuneration and expenses No trustees. nor any persons connected with them. have reiVed any remuneration from the charity during the year. No Iruslees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year. 11 Staff costs The aggregate payroll costs were as follows.. 2023 2022 Staff Costs during the year were- Vvages and salaries Social security costs Pension cosis 127.229 5.517 8.708 238.554 13,874 17.696 141.454 270,124 The monthly average number of persons linduding senior management teaml employed by the charity during the year was as follows-. Page 27
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 2023 No 2022 No Scheme Manager Finance and Administration Co-ordinator Office Co-ordinator Administration Assisianl Family Support Service Co-ordinalor Volunteer Co-ordinator Family Support Advisor Family Engagement Worker SEND Family Support Worker No employee received emoluments of more than £60.000 during the year. The total employee benefits ol the key management personnel of the charity were £32,681 12022 £44.5681. 12 Independent examinerfs remuneration 2023 2022 Examination of the finanual slalements 900 900 13 Tangible fixed assets Fumiture and èquiprnent Computer equipment Total Cost At 1 April 2022 Additions 13.632 729 13,632 3.027 2,298 Al 31 March 2023 2.298 14.361 16.659 Depreciation At 1 April 2022 Charge for the year 9.853 2,0(J4 9.853 2,435 431 At 31 March 2023 431 11,857 12,288 Net book value At 31 March 2023 1.867 2.504 4.371 Al 31 March 2022 3.779 3,779 Page 28
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 14 Debtors 2023 2022 Accrued income 59,113 1 S Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals 3.340 314 4,162 2,181 1.891 1.056 9,197 13.605 8,548 16 Obligations under leases and hirt purchase contracts The total value of future minimum lease payments was as follows.. 2023 Within one year In two to five years 11.6521 16.1951 17.8471 17 Pension and other schemès Defined contribution pension scheme The charity operates a defined conlribution pension scheme. The pension cost Gharge for the year represents contnbutions payable by the charity lo the scheme and amounted to £8.708 12022 £17,696). Pènsion costs are apportioned belween unreslri¢ted and restricted fijnds depending upon which project the employee works on. Page 29
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 18 Funds Balance at 1 April 2022 Balance at 31 March 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers Unrestrictèd funds General General fund 80.602 5,977 148.0671 14,388 52.900 Designated S¢heme Closure Family Support Advisor Administration Salaries 65.000 51.057 3.346 65,000 140.0151 111.0421 13,3461 119,403 140,0151 114.3881 65,000 Total unrestricted funds 200.005 5.977 188.0821 117.900 Restricted funds The National Lottery Community Fund- RC Midlands Region Coalfields Recovery & Resilience Fund BBC Children in Need Tes¢0 Community Grant National Lotlery Awards for All Home Start Warm Spaces The Community Foundation for Staffordshire - Community Recovery Fund 20,842 69.854 (65,6071 25,089 4.674 2.720 500 14.6741 134,0111 15001 40.267 8,976 9.862 1.000 {2.1611 {1721 7,701 828 4.929 14.9291 Total restricted funds 28.736 125.912 1112.0541 42.594 Total funds 228.741 131,889 1200.1361 160.494 Page 30
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Balance at 1 April 2021 Balancè at 31 March 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers Unrestricted funds General General fund 145,962 238,354 1249.3111 154.4031 80,602 Designated Scheme Closure Family Support Advisor Administration Salaries 65,000 65.000 51.057 3,346 51.057 3.346 65.000 54,403 119.403 Total unrestricted funds 210.962 238,354 1249,3111 200,005 Restricted The National Lottery Community Fund- RC Midlands Region Coalfields Recovery & Resilience Fund BBC Children in Need Tesco Community Grant 71,066 {50,2241 20.842 9.676 20,625 500 15,0021 {17,905) 4,674 2,720 500 Total restricted funds 101,867 {73,131) 28.736 Total funds 210.962 340,221 1322.4421 228,741 Page 31
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 The spe¢ific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows= National Lottery Con7rnunity Fund - RC Midlands Region Our Servi supports families and volunteers with a range ol activities and setvices. The Parenting Together is a 3 year project and funds. Time 4 You - Telephone befriending. Parent lo Parent - Family support, Home-start Together.. Community Group sessions and Bookstart sessions. BBC Children in Need This grant funds core costs, supporting back office administration and core siaff costs for 3 years. The onlribulion to organisalional costs helps manage our deficit budget, reduang the need lo deplete our reserves. It provides us with stability lo provide family support and focus on improving thè livès of children and young people.. helping thèm lo feel more confident. less anxious and improve their social skills. An addiisonal £500 was awarded in the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2023 due 10 rising costs of living. Coalfields Re¢overy & Resilience Fund The gonl funds equipment and staff time to deliver emotional supwrt, information advice and guidance and opportunities to reduce social isolation for parenis and carers with ¢hildren of all ages. This is a 12 month programme which commenced in June 2021. Tesco Community Grants- Safe Homes with Horne-start This grant funds the 'Sale Homes with Home-start. project_ We want to support families to have safe h()mes. We will hold 4 home safety advice sessions within our play group and our family support workers will distribute items to the families they support where they see a need so that local families who may be facing financial difficulties or struggle lo access safety information Can create safe home envirDnmenis for their ¢hÉldren. allowing them to explore, play and take the risks that help them lo develop. National Loltery Awards for AJI This granl funds SEND Support lor Famtlies. Home Start UK- Whrte Stuffs Warm Spaces Friendly Faces This grants funds communily-based activities for families in heated spaces during the colder monlhs. The Communily Foundation for Slaffordshire- Community Recovèry Fund This grant is a contribijtion towards the continualion of our CO service delivery and helping our scheme during a financially challenging time driven by the response of big grant lunders and individual giving lo the impacl of COVID on local communities. Despite decaSed core funding opportunities we continued lo help families achieve positive progress with their parenting skills. relationships with family. and positive support nefvrforks and developing skills. confidence. and parents. abilily to support thildren's leaming and development. Designated Fund - Scheme Closure The trustees have designaled £65,000 of reserves in the event ol ihe scheme having to close. Designaled Fund - Family Support Advisor In the year ended 31 March 2022. the trustees designated £51.057 of unrestricted reserves to fund the salary and associated cosis of a family support advisor in the year ended 31 March 2023. Designated Fund - Administration Salaries In the year ended 31 March 2022. the truslees designated £3.346 01 unrestricted reseNes to maintain the hours ol the administralion salaries when there is no further grant lunding. Page 32
Home-start Newcastle Borough Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 The remaining balances from both the Family Support Advisor and Administration Salaries designated funds have been transferred to general unrestricted funds at Ihe year end to reflect that these funds were designated for use in the year ended 31 March 2023 and until new funding streams had been established lollowing the changes in service delivery after the cessation of the Slaffor¢Jshire County Council ntract on 31 March 2022. 19 Analysis of net assets betweèn funds Tottl funds at 31 March 2023 Unrestricted funds General Designated Restricted funds Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 2.505 74.318 112.8681 63.955 1.866 30.410 17371 4.371 169.728 113.6051 160.494 65.000 Toial nel assets 65.000 31,539 Total funds at 31 March 2022 Unrestricted funds General Designated Restricted funds Tangible fixed assets Cuirènt asseis Current IiabJlilie5 3.779 83.165 16,3421 3.779 233.510 18,5481 119.403 30.942 12.2061 Total net assets 80.602 119.403 28.736 228.741 20 Related party transactions There were no related party transaction5 in the year. Page 33