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
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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 De￿mber 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
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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. proV￿e 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 ASSo￿atiOn, 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 ph￿iCal 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 pa￿ntS of chIld￿n
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.
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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.
NeW￿stle 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. inC￿8$ing demand on our servI￿s. 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 SUC￿SsfUllY. 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.
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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 s￿131 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 Coun￿1.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 Lotte￿5 Reaching
Communities grant. and il conlinues to make a sigrhificanl impact on Ihe lives of families and
volunteers in our local community.
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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 servI￿s- 'pa￿nt 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
Pla￿￿ent 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 ident￿ed.
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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 nUm￿r 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 re￿1ve 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 p￿vioUSlY 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.
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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 chI￿ren 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.
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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 Co￿rdInaL0r 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 ac￿SS 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".
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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.
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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 understar￿l￿g 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_
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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 re￿n￿Y 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 un￿stricted 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
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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
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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 r￿teS on pages 19 lo 33 fomi an integral part of these fEnancial statements.
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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 fO￿ard
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.
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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.
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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 con￿rn 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
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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 ￿ meaSu￿d 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.
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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 re￿1vableS.
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 S￿lfIC purposes at the discretion of the
Iruslees.
Reslricled income funds afe those donated for use in a p3￿cUlar area or for specific purposes. the
use of which is restn.cled lo that area or purpose.
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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.
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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, chIld￿n and young people
236.449
236.449
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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
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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
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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
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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 re￿iVed 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-.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 dec￿aSed 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.
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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.
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