STIRT Berkshire Sast Annual Report 2023- 2024 •/
ME STIRT Home-start Berkshire East is a home-visiting charity offering friendship and support to families with young children. Since the merger with Family Friends in November 2023, we changed our name in February 2024 frorn Home-start Slough to Home-start Berkshire East and we now support families across Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot and army families in Windsor. Chair's report Scheme report Who we are Treasurerfs report Annual statistics Working in partnership-children in Need Working in partnership-The Henry Smith Charity Working in partnership-The National Lottery Working in partnership-Public Health Slough Family Friends Windsor Army Families Women's allotment project Looking forward Our supporters Feeling the love Bags of appreciation Sharing the love A huge thankyoul Trustees report and accounts 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Home-start Berkshire East 29 Church Street, Slough SLI IPL The Lawns Nursery School, Imperial Road, Windsor, SL4 3RU T: 01753 572958 E: office@homestartberkshireeast.org.uk
Home-start Berkshire East parents to Ildrenfihe best sta ive their In life 'Home-Start Berkshire East is an established, trusted voluntary service supporting the local community workin in partnership with parents to •mpow•r them to glv• thelr chAdren a better future. Chair's report Throughout the year we This intreased demand has also come at a time, where continued to face an we saw land continue to see) a decline in the number of unprecedented demand for people wanting lo vtslunleer, so we are looking at new our services, with the long- ways to attract and retain volunteers. term impact of COVID and the cost ol living crisis Oespite all these challenges, our staff and volunteers driving an increase in have worked extensively lo ada t and provide the best referrals, and also level of service possible to our fami ies and increase our ctsmplexity of the families capacity to support more families. we were supporting. Through the tremendous From a financial perspective, our total income increased efforts our staff, by circa £25,406 reflecting the expansion inctsrptsralin volunteers, and trustees i Family Friends. We reco nise that with our increase m proud to report that we scope we have additional undraisingchallen esand we provided support to 815 have intreased our fundraising activities an5 exploring children1360 families with Iranslormational results. additional funding sources lo Increase tsur sustainability going forward. We are very ratelul to all our funders This was a pivotal year in our history, as we expanded and their flexibility to enabPe us lo deliver a diverse tsur ftsotprinl to cover Windsor and Maidenhead, and range ol services lo meet the needs ol the community. welcomed the staff team, families and volunteers from a We are also very grateful to the John Lewis Partnershi charity called Family Friends that delivered similar who have continued 10 5UPPOrt the Homtrslart networ service5to ourselves. We changed our name from Home by helping us raise our profile across the UK and -start Slou h to Home-start Berkshire East, reflecting rovid ing a generou5 amount ol funding and gifts for our our expan area. We are excited by the future and ies. ambitious to raise the bar in family support services, both in Slough and across Windsor and Maidènhead, to Looking forward, we continue to expand our horizons offer an even higher level of assistance to families in and are ambitious for our future. Income generation is a need- we kntsw we arè strongly positioned to be able to key aspect of our plans going forward, with the need lo doihis attract more and a different type of funder5 to enable us to expand our capacity to deliver. With the large As we rèflect on the year, our team havè had to be agile, increased need in the community, our overall expansion flexible and resourceful to cope with the unprecedented and the challenges in attracting volunteers, we are r demand for our services. alignin ourabi our strategic plan to ensure that we accelerate ity to increase our capacity and deliver outcome We continued to find that children's emotional. physical driven interventions to ensure that we are attractive to and basic skills were underdeveloped due to the funders in the future. isolation experienced in lockdown. Vulnerable familie5 were strLJ gling with more complex situati(>ns, having As always, Home-start Berkshire East has made increased fevels of poor mental health and finding it very significant impact and transformational differences on difficult to cope. the lives ol many this year. It has been a year of The cost-of.living crisis contributed to the d challenges and growth and expansion. I fully recognise namics and appreciate the fantastic effort and contribution with families needing support around management and also increased stress levels. inancial from all our staff, volunteers, Trustees and supporters who continue to go "above and beyond. ensuring that we are able to continue to support our families. lam We had a large increase in families needing SLJpport sure that every single one of the families we have relating to housing with many living in accommodation tOLJched will echo these thanks and I know that every that was not suitable for their needs. Our waiting list gin le ind ividual involved in Home-start Berkshire East has continued to be high throughout the year, as we wil endeavour to ensure that we develop and grow our worked to gain fund ing to enable us to increase our service to meet the needs of the community. capacity tts co e with the increased demand and also adapted our elivery model to enable us to support L•sl•y Micha•lis, chair more familles e.g., expanding our groups. Iii
Home-start Berkshire East Scheme Report Rising to the challenge Despite taking on another charity and its brilliant team of three, this year has been incredibly busy. We've experienced the 'funding rollercoaster,, seen team gr(>wih, and launched new projects. And all of this has happened alongside addressing the increasing needs and challenges of families across Slough, Windsor, and Maidenhead. When the Trustees approached me about Family Friends becoming part of Home-start Berkshire East IHSBEI, I was enihLJsiastic and excited, not lully considering the extent of the work involved. Looking back, I wouldn't change a thin& though it might have been wise to adjust my workload expectationsl The integration of the new team members has gone well, and I believe our three new staff members are happy, enjoy their roles, and feel very much a part of HSBE. I would like to thank everyone in the team for making this transition work smoothly. Another success this year has been our collaboration with Slough Public Health, whieh stemmed from spontaneous conversation. This is how il should be.. one organisalitsn has an issue to resolve, and another trusted, proven organisation has the team, volunteers, and skills to help them move forward. This is how the Family Wellness project came about, and it is proving to be a successful tollaboratitsn that we hope Its grow and develop beyond 2025. The National Lottery is another success story Id like to share. After three years of receiving funding to deliver mental health support for children and parents, an unsuccessful conlinualion bid, and the loss ol a team member, we regrouped with Home-start Bracknell and Home-slart Reading. Our lalesl bid was successful, and the thre+ scheme collaboration continues to go from 51rengih lo strength. Many new mums and babies benefit from our support, anxious mums are receiving thè help they need, and our allotment project is bursting with produce and helpers. Our BBC Children In Need funding led to much classroom fun with 100,5 of 5 & 6 year olds all creating smiley faces out of fruit, singing along with us to the"Rainbow" song and learning how cool it is to your greènsl Our volunteers joined us lor a "more movement at home. training session, facilitated by two very talented and enthusiastic members ol staff from Get Berkshire Active and we successfully won our continuation funding with Henry Sm ith to carry on our brilliant work in the challènging arena of Autism. We welcomed a new Safeguarding trustee, Fiona and even though she had big boot5 to fill after Leah, Fiona is developing our reflective practise sessions for staff and volunteers and has some inspirational training ideas. Rachel joined us as ()ur HR trustee and has been incredibly supportive, taking a big workload off me. Izzy joined LJS earlier in the year, an intern Irtsm Read ing University and has transformed our social media posts. she is so good we kept her onl As I conclude this text, it dawns on me that l am entering my fourth year with HSBE. I can hardly believe how quickly the years have passed, and thats a wonderful feeling. Ann• G•lb¢rt, 5gnior S£h•me Manag¢r
Home-start Berkshire East Whowe are Home-start Berkshire East is a charitable company limited by guarantee that was set up in Slough in April 2015, incorporated in August 2015 and registered as a charity in June 2015. Home-start Berkshire East is affiliated to Home-start UK. Trustees 2023-24 Chair Lesley Michaelis David Ashwell Treasurer Individual Representative Individual Representative Individual Representative Individual Representative Individual Representative Individual Representative Leah Price Cox Until December 2023 Fiona Vardy Kiran Dhoot From April 2024 Rachel Hedges Karen Olney Helen Nickless From February 2024 Staff 2023-24 Senior Scheme Manager Family Support Coordinator Family Support Coordinator Family Support Coordinator Family Support Coordinator Family Support Coordinator Family Support Coordinator Family Support Coordinator Family Support Coordinator Team Support Coordinator Office Coordinator Anne Gilbert Nafisa Sarwar Claire Allison Caris Connor From January 2024 Eve Murphy Sarah Harris Gurpal Bharj Joanna Campobello Paula Imber From November 2023 From November 2023 From January 2024 From November2023 Kerry Byde Alison Bowers Data Officer Julie Papworth Sessional Workers 2023-24 Sessional Worker Roxanne Ward Sessional Worker Agar Gawlak Teresa Wi nyard Sessional Worker Independent Examiner: Martin Gatehouse, Microentity Limited Bankers: CAF Bank, West Malling, Kent ME19 4TA
Home-start Berkshire East The Team Ourteam rew from 10 to 14: CLAIRE ALLISON GURPAL BHARJ ALISON BOWERS KERRY BYDE FAMILY SUPPORT COORDINATOR PROJECTCOORDINATOR OFFICE COOADIMATOR TEAM SUPPORT ¢I>OADIIIATOR JOANNA CAMPOBELLO AGA GAWLAK SARAH HARRIS PAULA IMBER FAMILY SUPPQRT ¢OORDIIIATOR LIThLE STARTERS VOLUIITEER CQQRDINATOR FAMILY SDUPPORT COORDINATOR EVE MURPHY NAFISA SARWAR CARIS THOMAS ROXANNE WARD FAMILY SUPPORT CIX)RDINATOR FAMILY SVPPORT CI)ORDIIIATOR FAMILY SUPPORT COORDINATOR LIThLE STARTERS SESSIONAL WORKER Pil, I TERESA WINYARD JULIE PAPWORTH DATAOFFICER THE TEAM LIThLE STARTERS SESSIONAL WORKER
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Home-start Berkshire East Annual statistics These statistics reflect our work in Slough. Next year we will be able to report on our work across Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot. Reasons families need us % of families expressing need 70% 50% 30X 20% lox How we have helped % of families expressing significant improvement 120% 12023 • 2024
Home-start Berkshire East Annual statistics Ethnicity of our Home-start community Length ofsupport Sources of referrals Family types 2a14 SePa B£ llS*eEuarthrEhtrote(b( Repsters . Healthwiytt5 ll E•rtVHpPknb i 5otia SeThi& ll Qlher
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Home-start Berkshire East Working in partnership Working with The Henry Smith Charity Support service for families with children with autism The Henry Smith Charity children, two of whom are diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. The middle daughterfs challenging behaviour, including expulsion from school, prompted his participation. Throughout the five sessions, the father engaged actively, realising the need for tailored parenting approaches for each child. By adjusting his communication style and strategically choosing when to ddress conflicts, he obseryed significant improvements in his middle daughter's behaviour, resulting in a talmer home environment. We were SLJceessful with our continuation fund bid and re looking forward to the next three years of supporting parents and children with a diagnosis, or waiting for a diagnosis of autism. F••dbick from fimlll•s: Participants appreciuted the expertise ol the Expert Inslght from Cours• F•¢llltitor focilitators. One attendee noted, "Louise Is very good at her job, and Poula's lived experien¢e of ralslng u Louise, a facilitator at Parenting Successi provided childon the spectrum is really helpful. insights into the Course's impact.. Another participont shored the emotional impart of the course stating* "l arrivedunsettled ond left feeling happy and emotional. It was comlorting to meet other mums andrealize I'm not alone." "The S-week Coftnert Course hds proven tochunge lives for the people who attend, often In unexpected ways. While the course is designed to supportpareftts olneurodivergent children, (vttendees frequently report improvements in other relationships as well. The face40.face format was partlcularly vttlued, wlth The focus on the whole fomily• parti(ulorlyparentdl one participont mentioningi "l enjoyed it as it was fiice mentalhealth ond well-beingj allows parents to creute to foce. The port on selF<are was helplul, and the lile<hanging shifts that benefit thew entire family. course helped me reoliseporents matter." Each course is toiloredto the specific needs of the Techniques such as "curious not furious. were group) ensuringpersonttllsedsupport foreoch highlighted lor their procticttl benefits. One ottendee participant's core challenges. The course's popularity said, "I found the course really helplul and huve used reflects its effertiveness, with sessions now running at most techniques. tt has helped me be more mindful." fullcapacity. Anotherporent reflected on thelrchongedperspectlve, stotingj "I have leorned that I must put him first and The Connect course has demonstrated Significant notpush him to be 'normaL' I can deal with him better positive outcomes lor participating families, particularly now. in managing the challenges of parenting neurodivergent Casè Study: Famlly S children. The combination of personalised gupport, practical tools, and peer connections has empowered Family S was referred to the Connect cOue by slough parents, leading to improved family dynamics and Early Help. The father, who shares parenting overall well-being. The success of these courses responsibilities with his ex-partner, has three teenage underscores the need lor continued support and expansion to meet growing demand Conclusion loo%
Home-start Berkshire East Working in partnership Working with The Henry Smith Charity Covid Response Fund The Henry Smith Charity My teenager has st¢7rt listening more, l stort talking to him kindly. l am from MoréK¢O, and I was brought up in a harsh parenting style. Course have opened my eye$, I learnt so much and I have changed, especially when I huve stopped ¢riti¢ising andstartpraising andpraise is Mag1¢. Parenting groups supporting mothers and fathers whose first language is not English. These sessions are Sellwareness wus key lor me, I learnt about myself delivered native tongue. engagement and und nurturin9 myself. commitment by all the attendees has been exceptional. The oulctsmes achieved are a real success story. I leornt about feellngs und how to express them In u safe woy. This y•ar w• support•d on• fath•rs' group> wh•r• 8 fathers compl¢t¢d the cour>•. Fathers participating in the program were notably open The program provided a reassuring environment where about their feelings and emtstions. Mothers could share their challenges with others faeing similar issues. This peer support helped reduce feelings Fathers gained significant insight into the impact ol tsf i501ation, making participants feel more tonnected domestic violence and negative behaviour on their and supported. children. The program highlighted the long-term emotional and psychological effect5 that such The course provided valuable insight5 into keeping behaviour can have, leading lo greater awarenes5 and children sale) particularly in relation 10 Social media and responsibility among the participants. the negative impacts of internet use. A key takeaway for many fathers was the understanding Several participants reported that the program greatly ol the difference between criticism and guidance. improved their emotional bond ing with their children, particularly in cases where behavioural problems wère Fathers shared how they developed new skills to prèsent. The program effectivèly boosted participants, manage diff icult behaviours and reduce instances of confidence in their parenting skill5. conflict at home. Mothers reported a noticeable reduction in yelllng. The program also helped fathers increase their Participants found the tommunication tips offered understand ing ol anger and provided them with during the course particularly helpful. strategies to manage their emotions. The program eqLJipped fathers with the tools to set A better undèrstanding (>f child development stages healthy boLJndarieg with their children without allowed lathers to tailor their parenting approaches to experiencing guilt. This has led to more consistent and suit their children's specific nèeds, resulting In more effective discipline within the family. personalised and effective parenting. W•support•d 16 m•th•rs In 2groups In 2023-4 92% 94% 10
Home-start Berkshire East Working in partnership Working with The National Lottery . COMMUNITY FUND After the arrival ol a new baby, it's normal to feel a range CASE STUDY tsl emotions, both positive and negative, but lor parents who already face i501ation and/or have mental health Axxxx suffers from high anxiet which has impacted her issues, l(>oking after a new baby can become parentin tts her baby, a tsverwhelming and difficult to manage. It can take lime referred Eer lo our group. S 4 months. Social care e is often worried when her to re-adjust to the new changes and the 3-year National baby cries and is anxious to join the group> in lear of Lolter Sloug funding has helped LJS SUPPOrt these parents in bein to overctsme these hurdles, throu judged. Addititsnally, she had social care a invo vement, whieh heightened her fears. partnership funding with Home-start Bracknel and Reading. At the first session, one of the Volunteers mel her at the gate and welcomed her lo the group, ollerin lo support We offer variou5 groups to allow parents to choose mum and baby. 7 weeks later, Amanda as formed something that sparks their interest and meets their friendships with other parents with babies and has needs. We understand that new parents want to be with shared her parenting journey with them and vice versa. their babies, and not everyone has family or friends She says 'The group is really hel lul, especially knowing available for childcare. Therefore we allow parents lo that other parents have simi ar leeihin articipale in groups with their Labies. This not tsnly issues. I feel less lonely and isolated. A and sleep lelps maintsin the close bond between parents and relaxed and babyfriendly., group is infants but show5 parents that they tan pursue their interests even as a parent. With the great progress at the group and home, the stseial care team have now reduced their support. We have deditated volunteers who offer their supptsrt to engage the babies in play while the parents partake in Impact In collaboratl•n Home Start Slou h, Bracknell, and Reading continue to collaborate in de ivering holistic mental health support to families across our communitie5. By sharing our experiences, successes, and challènges, we have learned a great deal from one another. Drawing on the strengths we've developed over the past few year5, our Workshops and other Groups: dèlivery modèls and outcomes have been truly remarkable. We are proud that the Lottery recognize5 We have offered a variety of craft workshops, including the ongoing success of thi5 project. Mother's Day Crafts, Wood slice Craftin& Creative Time Baby and M• group Out, Walk GroLJPS, and Yoga for parents. These activities give parents a chance to recharge, reconnect with Our weekly 5tay-and. 13 session is often the first social themselves, and boost their mood and sell.esteem. setting parents atten ter having their baby. Naturally, these parents are anxious and apprehensive about One parent shared, 'Thls 1$ exa¢tly whot I nèededl I meeting new people, but they quickly settle into the reolly needèd some tlme to rechorge and lotus on Baby and Me chatting with ot roup and make new friendships. By myself. Since having the babyj Ie been constontly on er parents, they find ways to supp(>rt one another and share the hardships and joys of the go, but today's session helped me take care ol parenting. mysell. It was great knowing myboby was being cared for, allowing me to lully engoge. Fil hos such a colming The relaxed and non-jud mental environment allows presente, moklng us oll feel relqxed. parents to feel at home an allow their babies tc> explore their senses throu for babies makes t h floor play. offering targeted play Another parent said, "The Wulk Group helped me e parents feel comfortable knowing discover u new purk with beautiful greenery. l ulwoys their babiès have a safe place to play. feel better after the wqlks-they leove me feeling refreshedondhappyagoin."
Home-start Berkshire East Family Wellness Working with Public Health Slough OQ Public Supporting healthy family lives QOHealth Slough Borough Councll This pilot project was commissioned by Public Health Obesity in children 15 never just about food. Families Slough in April 2023 and ran until the end ol March 2024. face many other challenges which all impact on their We are pleased lo annoLJnce that il has been ability to provide their children with healthy food and reeommissioned ltsr 2024-2025. snacks. ome-start was tasked with providing in-home support Parental mental health and physical health, lack of to parents and children in specific wards tsf Slough quality role models, influence of extended families, where childhood obesity was a concern, particularly lor housing, finances, currenllpasl abLJsive relationships all children under five. play a part. As does providing ptssilive and consistent parenting boundaries and recognising children's Trained volunteers visited families in their homes on a neurodiversity and sensory needs. weekly basis for three months, engaging both parents and ehildren in structured activities designed lo promote healthy eating> increase physical activityi and support good emotional and mental health. Ouiwme From Idniifl•d IIIRII GI¥E AGQODIIP QF Offt91NG LESS FOOD PIIIIERINAM o¥tr¢HrttLIII#GXY CHIIO.. $IMCt HE# I MIYI STtMIIIPAO¥£lle¥TS I IIY SON'S IITING. Additionallyi we provided signposting to relevant services for familie5 needing more targeted interventions. Our efforts focusèd on prevènting and reducing the risk of obesity in this age group. Aims and obj•ctiv•s To provide support to families at risk of excess weight and unhealthy lifestyle habits. Home-start takes a holistic approach to supporting people with all their challenges, whilst focusing on food, Use a strength-basèd approach to provide movement and health for children and helping them practical 1.'2.'1 support regardin the wider issues achieve healthy weight and lifestyle. le.g. parenting, meal planning, p ysical activity). Provide support to familiès from the wards with highest rates ol childhood obesity. Provide feedback on family dynamicslpossible factors influencing unhealthy lifestyles. 4W / /"/"/./"/'. loo% loo% olpar•ntstoldusthatth41r knowlèdge of nutritionlhealthyeatln8W058reatly irnproved olr3rent$told¥$theywer•managlnE thtirthildren'$physit•lhtalthbtttti of parent5 ey rea in bud8etin¥*shoppin8and cooking 12
Home-start Berkshire East Family Friends Family Friends and Home-start Slough Merger thri¥•. From Joanna: IIList y¢ir wh•n I was informd of pursuing 4 merger with Htym¢ Start Slough the Id¢1 s••m•d daunting. Two s•parat• chariti•s coming tog+th•r to form on, • nim• ¢han8•, different gov•rning body> and docum•nts to follow rais•d lots of anxl•ty and unc•rtalnty. familyfi lends A m•r8•r was a significant und•rtaking how•v•r d•spit¢ Its ¢hill•ng¢s I f¢lt well supported by th• mana •m•nt and a board of trust••s. Th•y mad• sur• t at as an •mploy•• l und•rstood th• proc•ss In November 2023, we were thrilled lo linalise the and I f•lt •x¢it¢d to take pirt In •xpanslon. mer Win er between Hom+Slart Slough and Family Friends Now one sor, officially becoming Home-start Berkshire East. East Is fol •r In, I f••1 thit Home Start 8•rkshlr• As part of this excitin transition, we warmly welcomed owlng th• sam• •fforts as Famlly Frl•nds three new team mem ers-Joanna Campobello, Gurpal did. Although ad'uJtm¢nt3 n••d•d to b¢ tJk¢n, w• Bharj, and Kerry Byde-along with trustee Janice Miller. ontlnu• support ng vuln•rbl• ¢ommunltl•s. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Janice and the entire strongly b•li•v¢ that by pooling our r•30urc•s tog•th•r w• •xpand•d to •chl•v• gr••t•r Impact In Home-start team for ensuring a smooth and seamless our charitabl• activiti•3" Integration. Gurpal tontinues lo support the Arm Families project From Claire: 'It was n•v•r going to b• •asy or quick in Wind50r Kerry 51rengthens our inance team and mer in8 two separ•t• organisation3 bLrt it f••ls lik• 5UPPOrts Ile Family Wellness Project, while Joanna we av• com• tog•th•r w•ll. I hop• th• Famlly works with familie5 and volunteers across RBWM and is Friends ladi•s f•lt w•lcom•d and included by th• Hom•-Start t•am. Th•y s••m to hav• s•ttl•d In w•ll advancing our training initiatives with the Staff, families, and w• hv• •nJ<>y•d sèttlng to know th•m. and volunteers. P•rsonallyg It's b••n gr•at to conn•ct agaln wlth From Gurpal.. 'Hom•-Start cam• to Family Fri•nds at coll•agu•s from my form•r rol• at Family Fri•ndslll a time we ne•d•d thèm most. W• ar• so glad that w• ar• abl• to £ontinu• th• work Family Friends start•d From Kerry: "Although v•ry appr•h•nsiv• about th• many y•ars ago by joining forc•s to b•com• Hom•" m•rg•r betw••n Family Fri•nds and Hom•-Start start B•rkshlr• East. slough and wh•r• I would fit into th• structur•, it has T<> b• abl• to l•t •ur fmlll•s know that our support b••n a v•ry ositiv• •xp•ri•nc•. All th• t•am at for th•m can not only continue but now flourish, has Homè-start av• b••n v•ry weltomlng and m•ant so much to so many. wkiist wlth an merger sup ortive and any issu•s that hav• aris•n hav• b••n w• hav• had our thalleng•s. I fo•1 w• have ••n w•il t with quickly and •ffici•ntl I'm pl•as•d that support•d throu families In nted In Wlndsor an Maldenhead have system. We coui5h them as w• navigat•d a n•w continu•d to r•c•iv• support from a non-statutory alwa t•am with qu•stions an s tall on any member of th• organisation and th• arm qu•ri•s- and w• still dol famili•s ar• still abl• to reteive support through t e Armed Forces Covenant I ftel the merglng of the two organlsatlons w#$ Fund. Although my rol• has changed sinc• joining compl•t•, but now th• merging of two t•ams is Home-start I'm enjoyln the challenges that the evldent too. It has been invaluable to also have Army Families and Fami y W•lln•ss Proj•cts brin access to a wid•r rang• of su I'm also pl•ased that I can support Alison wit dedicat•d Trustes to support in airport including administration duties to ease her hectic workload. ar•as. W• hav Iso benefited from robust training and managerial From Alis(>n. Thls is an exciting opportunity for our support and our own ideas have been wèlcomed. I team to grtsw, and we 8uitkl look forward to continuing to thrive as one big tèam charities wèrè v•ry similar, t rèalis•d that the two e èntir• t•am workèd In order to support our famili¢s and help them hard to make the transilion a$ se?ml¢$s a$ possibl¢" achiev• th•ir dsirèd outcom•s so that th*y can also 13
Home-start Berkshire East Windsor Army Families Connected Families THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUST Funded by HM Government For many years, support for Army families in Windsor new friendships. has been provided by Families Friends, and now Home Start Berkshire East IHS8EI. The partners and children ol serving personnel often relocate to residential bases like Broom Farm in Windsor, leaving behind loved ones and familiar support networks. We are here to help ease this transition by offering a range ol activities and home visiting services, aimed at reducing isolation and fostering community engagement. Our work ensures that these fam ilies feel connected, supported, and part of a welcoming community. Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Connected Families had a strong start with the successful launch of the 8rotsm Farm Wellbeing Garden, which was well-attended and perfectly aligned with the project's goals. The garden provided non-serving partners with a relaxing, eommunal space where they could connect with others, experience the benefits of nature lor their wellbeing, and engage in gardening attivilies with the supptrrt tsf volunteers. This space also welcomed their children, ensuring parents tould enjoy some lime for themselves while Still being involved. The When we heard that some families were struggling after Wellbeing Garden received local media attention, a serious training exercise accident involving one of the featuring in the Moidenheod Advertiser and on BBC units, we quickly organised a Family Photoshoot. This Radio Berkshire. Importantly, it helped rèduce isolation allowèd families to capture happy memories togethèr, and foster informal support networks, with some mums which was very wèll-recèived and appreciated. The bèginning to babysit ltsr one another and assist with event also attracted new families to the project, school runs. Several mums also began meeting socially reinforcing the neèd for a variety of activities to boost outside the group, and one èven joined GoodGym (local engagement. charity) after connecting with its members during the sessions. i). j)1 I Cas• Study We also provided family-oriented activities that were 'AII names have been changed. well-received. Parents shared that these events allowed them to spend quality time together a5 a family unit Cara joined Home-start thr(>ugh the chill and chat before their partner's deployment, contributing to their group, which helped her ()vercome isolation and build a sense of wellbeing and belonging in the community- support network as a new army mum. After fulfilling key project objectives. For instance, children's experiencing a miscarriage she received emotional activities, like the Spring Party at the end of the project, support from our project coordinator. offered mums short-term respite and personal time. she is now much more confident, welcomes new In terms of wellbeing SLJPPOrt, we offered non-serving families and continues to engage with Home-start. panners a Pamper Day, c(>mplete with a creche service, .,Th•nk y<>u $0 much f<>r youi h¢lp •nd iupport, I Ilowing mums to fully relax. One mum even t(>ok the couldn have coped for the last 6 months without it. day off work to attend and left feeling deeply Ev•n my partner says I seem much happi•r and mor• rejuvenated. Feedback w¥as (>verwhelmingly p(>sitive, relaxd.i• with participants saying they felt calm and relaxèd after their treatments, and that thèy valLJed thè opportunity to connect with other mums, leading to the formation of 14
Home-start Berkshire East Women's Allotment Project Cultivating better Mental Health We've had another fantastic summer at the alltstment With the support of our volunteers, we have grown a despite the weather challenges. variety of crops,. onions, p(>taloes, lomJtoes, broad beans, beetroot, courgettes, and spinach to name a few. It's been wonderful to see mums and their babies actively involved, fostering both ctsmmLJnity spirit and a ALL expectant and new mums are invited to come along love for gardening. The mix of diggin& weeding, and to our FREE gardening projett to feel connetted with especially harvesting has created such a sense of nature and meet other new mums. community and accomplishment. The aim of the project is to.. / Reduce1501ation / Support physical and emotitsnal well-being uild new friendships / Learn new skills romote healthy eating And by planting a lew extra seeds, we have also been able to share the harvests with our Hom+Start families at our Little Starters group. SLOUGH *ILOTME -PROJE AIIE YOU PfttaMANT OA HAVE SUPPORT YLXIR HEII-BEING LEAfiN A NEII S%ILL As always, a big thank you to our wonderful volu nteers and for their commitment to our wonderful project and the Good Gym for giving their time each month. A special 01753572958 Grow, harvest, and take homeFREE vegetables shout OLJt to Harry who has given many volunteer hours to the allotment whilst working towards lor his Duke of Ed inburgh award. 15
Home-start Berkshire East Looking forward Our future is bright Home-start Berkshire East is committed to bein there for parents when they need us, because childhood can't wait. We want to ensure that nts Child's future is imited dLJe to issues experienced in the early years (>f their life. Our three-year pian sets out our aspirations to double the number of families we help in the community. Our service and partnership workin& Our financial stability: To develop projects based on feedback and prioritles obtalnt from our beneficiaries and key stakeholders To have ourown funding stream that generates Our own revenue To have achleved a dlver5e Set of funding sources To extend and strengthen our reach by establishing joint projects with another key partner organisations To rEduce expendlture on ove¢heads ensunng our cost per family continues to be cornmercially attractive To expand our capacity to enable us to meet the needs of ouw families post pandemic and impacted by cost of Ilvlng crlsls To have a Corporate Partner ro raise OUT profile in the community. To continue to build a hlgh perforrnin& diverse organisation: utlllse social rnedia to attract volunteers, funder5 and raise our proflle in the commvnitv To ensure that Home-start Berkshlre East Is a"great placÈ to Develop case 5tudie5 of our work and publish wa media channels to provide inslght and awareness of the needs of our beneflclarles To utilise technology to inCSe ourofficlency To Improve our diverslty of stsff, trustees and volunteer5 To develop our Board and improve our g()vernance to ensure that the Board is diveTse. cohesive and add5 value Increase the number of volunteer5 to enable our delivery plan 16
Home-start Berkshire East Our Supporters in Pictures HEATHROW COMMUNITY TRUST The Brook Trust SHANLY- FOUNDATION Garfield Weston FOUNDATION Ga NordenFarm goodgyrn IFHN LEWIS SLOUGH WAITRQSE ROYAL ASCOT amazon CHANGING PLACES CHANGINGLIVES ThèLlnkli iulj.. THE . NATIONAL LOTTERY BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IIPOSTCODE SIJIP MASTEFI" SOCIETY NHS IITRUSTII Chlldpen In Need Frimley Health SEGRO NHS Foundation Trust The Henry Smith Charity THE ARMED FORCES COVENANI FUND Tlvsr FunQeJ Go¥wr'.mcnr Get Berkshire Active founded in 1628 -loiio J hcvs I) Slovgh Healthy Smiles *OnsSIov AFBT A¥oi Filè 8ritèd¢ Trust Aclrcus Starr TESCO 17
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Home-start Slough Sharing the love J.TMIS IIII•SOLUTE PitAswE '.70 MEET YOU AHO RECEJVE YOUR SWOR T. VOU IRE A GIIEA V TEIII AIIO YIIIDOGIIZIT "SUPPOATWG FAlllEs THROUG NOMe.5TaRTHAS •EEM ICIlEILy QEMAfl(ING. IT-S IMAZIIG TO SEE IHE POSITNE IIPICT A LITTIE HELPCIN MAKE.- HE tEAANT ABOUT MAKING HEALTHY FOOD CHOKES.. MOII THE CHILOREN ARE EA TING MOAE FRUIT AMD VEGETAILESI '•IIIGAlhJlli.SIIA T ¥OLLIIIEI tAIlS l GtT T¢ OIFeinicTICAI RE1. IVI GAKDa Stmst QF POSE AIIDfillKIMEMT." IMD App•OlbCHA•lt IEIM I hlyt ENioI%P ¥QIUNIEEIWG 111IH THtIi THANK YOU FOR GUIDING US IN THE RIGHT DIRECTIOH. NY YOiWITEEA SIIPPOAI Ills IANTISTK_ Sme Gl¥t #t IINIS io Mt•SITES PLUS TK FIMlkY MtLLXES5 PACK bllTH LOTS QI TPS. THE SME QAts1s BFtIIIINT. SIIAIIIIS GfiEII IIE CNIMCE TO IIAKt A AEII oiltAtMct111 FlPMilts' Irits E LEAANIIIG MEII SXILS AIID WILLifiG MY CIXlfMIKt ' 20
Home-start Berkshire East A huge'thankyou,! OUR SINCERE THANKS GO TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US THISYEAR Our fantastic volunteers: Agnieszku, Amonda, Belinda, Colette, Ekta, Elizobeth D, Elizabeth J, Helen, Illhom, Jane, Jaswinder, Julie, Kamlesh, Kerry¥ Lu¢indo J Lydiu, Moria, Mi¢helle, Novneet, Neelam, Paulo, Rosunne, Rupuli, Ruth Sarah Savithri Siara Suman Tere$a Traceyi Umber Vicki Wai Yingi Yvonne Our amazing Management Board: Duvld, Fiona, Helen, Karen, Kiran, Leuh, Lesley & Rachel And to everyone who has supported Home-start Slough in the past year, either financially or with donations of services, time or gifts: Albert Hunt Amazonsmile Arifa Naeem Army Covenant Fund Trust Arnold Clark Ascot Fire Brigade Ascot Racecourse Baby Bank BBCChildren in Need 8erk5hire Community Foundation Cald icott School Cathy Carr-Gèt Berkshire Active Circu5 Starr Dorothy Milne Four Acres Frimley NHS Foundation Trust Garfield Weston Get Berkshire Active Goodgym slough Groundworks Heathrow Community Trust Home-start UK Jacqui shadrache John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose and Partners Kayleigh Robinson-Norden Farm LoLJise Brotsks-Parenting Success LoLJise Yvenic Martin Gatehouse Natwest Slough Norden Farm Postcode Society Lottery Roly Richardson Imagicianl Shanley Foundation Slough and Burnham Children Cenlres Slough Btrrough Council Slough CVS Slough Healthy Smiles Slough ONE Slough Outreach Slough Pu blic Health Spicer & Sons Spin Master Lid Sl JohnslKingsway Church Sun chemica I Sylvia Adams The Brook Trust TheHenrySmith Charity The Link Foundation The National Lottery Tony Alexander VDK Family charity Victoria Kitcatt Waitrose Gerrards Cross Waitrose High Wycombe Waitrose Maidenhead Wentworth G(>lf club William Baker 21
Home-start Berkshire East (a company limited by guarantee) Trustees Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 Company registration number: 09663378 Charity registration number: 1162003
Homestart Berkshire East Contents Pogè Report of the trusteès Independent examirErts reFOrt statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts
Home-start Berkshire East Report ofthe trustees (incorporating the directors report) For the period ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their rewrt knd the accounts for the yèar Èndèd 31 March 2024 which also comprisès the Directors. ReFK)rt required ty the Companies Act 2016. Oblectlves and actlvltle5 The principal objective of the charity is lo provide voluntsry support, friendship and practical help to families with pre-school children In their own homes. Achlevements and performance Home-slart Berkshire East has been supporting local families 9)ing through a difficult lime since 1996 as a local Gharily. The success ol Home-start Is dependent on dependable staff and volunteers and on both counts this is the case. We are very grateful lo have such dedicated worker6 and volunteers. Flnanclal revlèw Reserves The unreslricled funds rewesenl the free reserve8 which are required for ongjing working caprtal and also thè funding required for contractual obligations to staff, in¢luding any potantial pension fu deficit. Re61ricled funds are funds which are lo be used in accordarLe with specific restrictions imFosed ty domrB or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. On 1st November 2023 Family Friends Windsor & Maidenhead merged with Home-stsrt Slough urKler the new combined name ol Home-slart 2erkshire East. As part ol Iransler £35,005 funds were transferred lo HorrE Start Ea81 Berkshire and Irealed as a re8lricled fund (see note 31. Qolng concèrn The Iruslees have assessed the charity's abillty to conllnue as a Ing concern. The trustees have considered several factors when forming their conclusion as to whether the use of ttr going concern basis Is approwiale when preparing these financial statements, including.. a review ol updated forecasts lo 3181 March 20?5," a considèration of key risks irtlLJding incrèasiro Inflation, cost ol living Crisis, funding challenges and the rise in demand lor our services based on post pandemic impact that could Impact the charity together wth the latest available management information Over ItrE years, we have built a flexible c061 base, wrth the ability lo reduce our opeialing costs to meet our income and have reserves aligned to OLJr policy, tr*relore the trustees are confident that we have adequate Ilexibilily and plans to adapt lo changing circumstances and as such consider that il is appropriate lor the financial statements lo te prepared using a going concern basis. Page 1
HoMetart Berkshire East Report of the trustees lincorporaling the directors report) For the period ended 31 March 2024 structure, governance and management Legal arjdadmirnslralive stakns The organisalion, incorporated on 27 April 2015, is a charitable company limited by Guarantee, wrth no share aFxlal and registered 88 a chaiity with H M Revenue & Customs company was eslaiAiskEd under a Memorandum ol Association which established the otsects and powers of the charitable company and is govemed under ils Articles of As60cialion. The Organisalion commenced aclivilie5 in August 2015, continuing the activities ol the unincorporated charity Home-start Bèrkshire East leharity registration nUMr 10547131 Organisab'onal slnKtur8 The company Is managed by a tK)ard of directors whose memtrrs are glecled and co-OFrted In aocordawe with the Articles of As60ciation. Risk management The thard of clirectors hag conducted Its tywn rèview ol the major risks lo which the company Is exposed, In particular, those related to the operations and finances ol the cornpany, and are satisfied that systems are in place lo mrtlgale those risks procedures are IrI(ICallY reviewed lo ensure that Ify 81111 meet the needs of the compaw. Trustees and dlrectors By operation ol law all, trustees are directors under the Companies Act 2006 and all directors are IrusleeB under Charities legislation and have rèswnsiLJlitiès, as Sh, undèr tx)th company and Charity legislation. Those who served durirKJ the period and up lo the dale of this report are as follows.. Currant trusl&es.' D Ashwell P Ohool L MictrAelis K Olney H Nickless Appointed 12 December 2017 Appointed 1 March 2021 Appointed 27 April 2015 Appointed 10 August 2020 Appointed 10 October 2022 Appointed 13 November 2023 Appointed 8 January 2024 Appointed 19 February 2024 F Vardy R Hedges Fotrn8r Irijstees. L Pnce-cox Remved 18 January 2024 Page 2
Home-start Berkshire East Report of the trustees (incorporating the directors reporti For the perlod ended 31 March 2024 Statement of trustees, and directors responsibilities The charity trustees, who are also the directors of the company under company law, are ressx)ns1b for pr?paring the Report of the trustees and the accounts in a¢cordan¢e with applicable Law ond Unrted Kingdorn Accounting Standards {Unitèd Kingdom Ganaralty Accapted Accounting Practica}. Company and charty law requires the charity trustees to preparg accounts for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charit8b18 company and of th8 incoming resources and aFplication of resources, including the income and expendrture, of the charity for that period. In preparing the accounts, thè trustees are required to,. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., make jud9emgnts and tiMate5 that ar? r?asonable and prudent., ststès whèth•r thè accounts comply with tha trust dèéd and th• rècommèndations ol th• SORP FRS 102 have been followgd, subj'ect to any material dgpartures disclosed and explained in the accounts.. stste whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followod. subject to any material dopartures disclosod and explained in the financial statements., prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless f( is inappropriats to presurne that the charity will continue in Ix4siness. The trustses ar? responsible for kgeping propgr accounting r?cords that dis¢los¢ with reasonabl¢ accuracy al any time tho financial position of the charrty and to onabla thèm to ensure that tho accounts comply with th• Compani95 Act 2CQ6 and the Charrti?s Act 2011. Thgy arg aLs0 responsible for 5afvguarding assets ol the charty and henco taking reasonable slgps for th? prevention and d¢tsction of fraud and other irr?gularrti?s. The trustees responsible for the maintenance and integrity of Ihg corporate and financial inforrnalion on th• eharttabla company's wèbsitè. Infomiation about independent examiner Thasè aecounts w•r• •xarninèd by.. Mr MGatshousa BAIHonsl ACA Mèmbar of the Instituta ol Chart•r•d Aecountsnts In England and WMI•s Contsct.. The Stables Old Vicarage, Blakgs Hill Road, Swirnbridge, Devon EX32 CPH Small company provision# These accounts have been prepared in accordance wrth the provisions in Part 15 of tha Compan$ Act 2006 applKable to companies subjèct to the small companies rogime. On behaw ofthe board 4NtJ 7th September 2024 Director and trustee Date Page 3
Home-start Berkshire East Independent examinerfs report to the tnjstees Company numtÉr' 09563376 Charity number 1162003 on the accounts forthe year ended 31 March 2024 I report to the trLiStees on my examinabon of the accounts of the above charitable company I'the Company I lor the yoar endod 31 March 2024. as presentod on the lollowng 11 pages. Responslbllltles and basls of r•port As the charity's trust6*s, you arè responsible for th6 preparation of the accounts In accOrdce with the requiromonts ol tho Charilios 20111'tho Act I I réport In rèsp8et of my axaminaion of th8 Company's accounts carri8d out und$r sècb(kn 145 cl the 2011 Act and In carrwng out rry oxaminalion, I have followad all thg arplicabla Directions givgn b¥ the Charity Commission under soction 14515llbl of tho Act. Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•r'$ stat•m•nt I have completed ry examination. I confirm that no malorial mallors have corne lo rry attention in connection with the exominalim which gives me cause lo that In. any materi81 respect tho accounting racords wor• not kopt In accorda)co with sèction 130 01 tho Charitios Act. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records, or thé accounts did not compty with thè applicablè r@quirèmÉnts concerning thè form and contgnl of accounts sot out In thg Charitlgs (Accounts and R•portsl Ragulations 2008 othèr than any requiromonl that the accounts give a Irue and lair, view which is not a matter considorod as part ol an ind8pendenl examination. I have no Concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with examination lo vthich attention Should be drawn in this report In order lo enable a proper understanding ol the 8ccoun15 to be rèachod 2 Sèptembor 2024 Martin Gatehouse BAIHonsl ACA Memb&r ollh8 Inslilule of Ch8rler8d AGcounl8nls Engl&nd & W&l&s (memtsrshy no. 8Q10481). AdJra55' Thè Stablès Old Vicarag8, Blakeg Hill Road, Svvimbndg8, Dev EK32 OPH Pag8 4
Horne1art Berkshire East Slatement of financial activities lincorwraling the incorTE ar eXpeIlure account as required by the Companies Act 20161 For the year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 2024 Total 2023 Totsl Income from: Donations Charitable aclivits-es Cxher activities Bank inleiesl 32,348 32,348 182,576 15,98D 519 14,966 192,113 182,576 15,980 519 32 8e5 198556 231 421 207 D79 Expendlture Cost Or151n9 furLIs,' FUndrasIng events and costs Chantabls aclivilies,. Employee costs Recruiting and advertising Course delivery Employee expenses Volunteers expenses Rent and office running costs Slalionery, printing and postage Telephone and IT costs Insurance Family Service Grouplcourses Volunteer recruilwEnl and training Dlgilal clelivery MonitoriroEvalualign Olh&r expendiltsre,. Bank charges Accounting and professional Ho-srt Central lees 1,124 19,855 152,838 172,693 147,183 88 16,700 5,289 858 7,491 2,821 4,D61 1,021 7,041 2,8 3,542 7,968 471 269 154 10,140 5,797 1,200 4,250 2,524 4,200 977 3,W8 1,400 1D,611 6,068 1,354 4,711 2,836 4,881 1,071 3,008 2,105 312 94 705 146 120 309 443 120 1,721 3,727 1,412 3,284 1,7£ 4,1 24 020 191 030 215 050 Net Incomellexpendlturel 8,845 7,526 1S,371 16,8191 Transfers between funds Nel rmvement in funds 8845 R0ClI1tion of funds Total funds brought forward 72,758 832 73,590 80,409 Total funds carried forward 81 603 89 961 73 590 All actwities denve from continuing OFerations A separate StateEnt of Total RecnISed Gains and Losses is not required as this statement includes all recognised gains and losses. The notes form an integral part of ttrEse accounts. Page 5
Home-start Berkshire East Balance sheet Charity registered number". 1162CA)3 Company registration numter. 09563378 As at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed assets TarvJible assets Currént #ss¢ts Deblois and ac¢rupd Income Cash al bank and in hand 200 89 490 134983 134,983 89,690 credor5.. amounts falllng duo vAthln on• y•ar 45 022 16 100 Nèt eurr•nt ass•ts 89,g61 73,590 Total net 8S$•t$ of the ¢harfty 10 89 961 Th• total net assets of the charlty 8r• funded by th• funds of thè charlty, as follows: Unrestricted income funds Reslricled In¢ome funds 81,603 8,358 72,758 832 12 Totsl funds 89 961 73 590 The telarKe sheet continues on the lollowng page. The notes form an integral part ol these accounts. Page 6
Home4tart Berkshire East Balance sheet Icontinuedl Trustees statements required by the Companies Act 2006 For the year ended 31 March 2024 In approving thBX accounts, as IFu¥le¢¥ oflhe Company hereby confimi.. al that for the year stated above company was entitled to the exemption wnferred by sedion 477 of th8 Companies Act ZX)6', bl that no notice has been deposited at the registered office of the cofflpany pursnt to section 476 of th& Companies Act Z(J6 requesting that an audffc be conducted for the year ernled 31 March 2024. ¢1 that acknowledge our responsI.1rtles for. 11 ensuring that the company keeps proper octOL)tino records comply vAth seetion 386 of the C¢)mpanies Aet 2006, aThJ 21 pr finarcial st81gm?nts 1¢h glvg g Iruo and falr vlvV of th? stato of 8ftsirs of tho ¢omFAny as at thè •nd of thè financial yèar and ol Its profit or loss lor tho yéar then *ed In ac¢ordance wth the requirements of sections 394 and 395, and ¥th'ch tsthemse comply wlh th provisons ol the Companies Act relating lo finawal slalemerts, 80 lar as applicable lo the company. These financial 81alements are prepared in acrdare with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies £1 20Ck relating 10 5rnall comp8nies and in accordance wth FRS102'The Fin8rKial Reportino Standard 8ppllcable in t119 UK Republic ol Irel8t¥J.' Th? financial stalemtrrts vnre approved by the bo8rd and svaned on its b?lf by. nh Sgplornber 2024 Director and trustee Dale Page 7
Home4tart Berkshire East Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 1 Accountlng pollcles The principal accounting policies are sumnwrised below. The accounting policies have been applied consI5tently throughout the FEiiod 1.1 8a$ls of accountlng The accounts have Leen prepared in accordance with the StaterrEnl of Recommended Pract1ce'. Accounting Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standafd appliCae in the UK and Rewblic of Ireland IFRS 1021 ISSLed in October 2019 aThJ the Financial Rewrting Stan¢Yard appliCae In the United Kingdom Reputjlic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charbties Act 2011 and UK Generally A¢pted Practice as il applies from 1 January 2019. Horne-slart Berkshire East meets the d&finilion of a publlc b2nefit entity under FRS 102 Assets aThJ 1.2 ID¢omlnq resour¢es All Incoming resource5 arè Includèd in thè staternÈnt of financial adwltits when thè charty is èntrt1èd to the Income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies ara applied to partlcular categories of Incoma.. Voluntary Iwome Is received ty way ol grants, donatsons and gilts aThJ is Iwlude¢J In lull In statenEnt of finawial acllvitses when receivable. Grants whère entitlement Is not condrtional on the delivery of SFecific performance ty the chanty, are recognised when the charity beconEs unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donatèd services and faeilitias are included at thè Val to the charlty where this can bè quantified. T value ol services kyovided by volunteer6 has not teen Included. Grants, including grants lor pUhase of fixed assets, are recognised in lull in the Bl8lernent of rinancial actwities in the year in which they are receivablè 1.3 Resourc •xpended Expenditure Is recognised on an accrual basls as a Iiabillty Is incurrecj. Expendlture Includ&s ary VAT which cannot tR fully iecovÈred, and is reported as part of expenditure to which rt relates. Costs of generating funds corrprise the costs asSlated with attracting voluntary incorrE and the costs ol trading for fundraising purposes. Charitable expenditure comprises those Costs incurred by the charity In the delivery ol it6 aclivilie6 aTh 8ervices foi ils tnefICiarIeS It includes th cost5 that can be allocated directly to such actwitie8 aTh those costs of an indirect nature nesSary lo support them. Support Costs are those costs incurred directty in support of exndrtUre on the objects of the charty aThJ iwlude project management In accordan with tre SORP, and in recognition of t drfficulties in placing a mnetary value on I contribution from volunteers, the contribution of volunteer6 is not included within the income ol tk chanty Page 8
HoMetart Berkshire East Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 Accountlng poll¢l•s Icontlnuodl 1.4 Reserves pollcy Hoffle-slart P£rkshire East has a Reserves Policy Factors taken into account when forrnulating th18 Nlicy included the need to cover fluctuations in income due to the ed to constantly appty for grant funding due to the lack of sustainable funding Irorn statutory services, current liabilities and unvanned expenditure T rninirnum reserve of 3 Mon1k running costs has tEen adopted In older lo ensuie all liabilities can be addressed arKI the appropriate rK)Iice peiiod given to employees policy 18 reviewed annually in lire wrth the Financial Controls docurnent with a report *ing presented lo the full tw)ard oltrusleès. Tonglblg flxed 95sets and depreclotlon Tangible fixed assets 81e stated at Cost les6 accumulated depiecialion. Depreciation Is provided at rate8 calculated to write off cost less re61dual valLE of each asset over Its expected useful life, as follows. Equiprrenl 25% 3lraighl line 1.6 Lea51ng Rents18 payable untsr OFeraling leases are charged again81 incorre on a 8lraighl lire te818 over the Itasè tèrm. 1.8 Dfjfin contrlbutlon penslon 5cheme$ compary oper81es a defirEd contribution pension 6chenE Contributions are charged to profit and10s6 account as they payable in accordan with rule6 01 the scheryt. 1.7 T#tkIn charivs activrties fall within the exemptions affor ty the provisions ol tre Iworre and Corporation Taxes Act 2010. Accordingly, there is no taxation charge In IkEse accounts. 1.8 Imndlng up or d15501utlon of the chartty If uwn winding up or dis8olulion of the charity there remain any a58el8, after the 8atl8faction of all d2tA$ 8nd liabilities, the assets rewesenled by the accumulated fund shall be transferred to Borne olkEr chantable or bodl•s having similar otyacts to thè charity. Page 9
HoMetart Berkshire East Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 2 IncoTh from charitabh activitiws Unre5trlctsd funds Restrkted funds 224 T4xal 2023 Totsl PLJblie Health Berkshire Communty Fourdation Brooks Trust Armed Forces Gel Berkshire Active Henry Smith The National Lottery Community Fund One Slough Comic Relief Four Acres Sylvia Ada B2C Childrèn in Naèd QLJalcomm Weston Garfield Shanley Foundation 24,662 12,936 13,000 14,958 4,412 46,400 16,690 24,662 12,936 13,000 14,958 4,412 46,400 16,690 5,000 2,500 10,294 45,300 36,477 10,000 9,167 9,167 10,000 5,000 32,266 22,276 10,000 3,000 35,351 35,351 5,000 5,Ch)O 182576 182 576 192113 3 Income from other actlvlt1•5 Unr•strlei•d funds R06trkt•d fund$ 2024 Total 2023 Totsl Fundraising events Family Friencts 15,980 15,980 15980 15980 On 1st November 2023 Family FriendB Windsor & Maidenhead merged with Horne-start Slough under the new comtr)Ined name of Home-start Berkshire East FLJnds of £35,005 funds were transferred to Home Start East Berkshire as treated as a restricted fund wrth £19,025 carried forward as deferred Income 4 Net Ineomlnglloutgolngi rèsourees for thé yèar 21Y24 2023 Net incomirolloLJtgoingi rèsources Is ststed after charging. InderKIent examiners fee 100 100 Page 10
Home-start Berkshire East Notes to Ihe accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 6 Emplo•S 2tr24 2023 EmPlOnÈnt Costs Wages and salaries Social securty c061s Pènsion costs 136,016 21,962 14,715 113,734 19,449 14,000 172693 147183 No employee received emoluments of mre than £60,000 in the current or previous year. Number of •mploye The average rrK)nthly numters of employees (excluding ttr* trustees) calculated on the basis ol lull lime equivalents, was a8 follow8.. 2W 2023 Management and administration 10 6 Trust••s r•mun•ratlon and •xp•ns•s The Trustees nellher recewed or waived any emolumen18 durlng the year. Trustees not claim eXnseS fftlaling lo aclivibes other than those relating lo their dutles a8 trustee, and beirg for fUrtranGe of Charitse objectives. 7 TangIb flx•d asséts qulpm•nt Total Cost Brought forward 2142 2142 O•pr•clatlon Brought forward Charge lor Feriod 2,142 2,142 Net book value As at 31 Mareh 2024 As al 31 March 2023 Page11
Home-start Berkshire East Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 8 Debtor5 2024 2023 Ottrer debtors 200 200 9 Credltors: anKJunts falllng due wlthln l year 2024 2023 Payroll taxes and social security Pension costs Ottrr creditors and aCcrL1s Deferred incory 100 44,922 100 18,000 45 022 10 Analysls of n•t oss•ts of thè charY Unrestrlctsd funds Re8trlct8d funds 2024 Total 2023 Fund larr&s al 31 March 2024 as represented ty.. Tangible fixed assets Current atssels 93,703 I12,1) 41,280 132,9221 134,983 145,0221 89,690 116,1001 81 603 8358 89 961 73 590 11 Unrestrlct•d funds Opening Incomlngs Outgolngg 2024 General unreslricled funds 72 758 32 865 24 020 Page12
HoMetart Berkshire East Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 12 Re5trlcted fund5 Opening Incornings Outgoings 2024 Chilclren In Need Henry Smith Public Hèatth Garfield Weston The National Lottery Community FLJncJ INole 131 Comic Relief Get Bèrkshire Actsve Armed Forces Family Friends I4) 1,292 35,351 46,400 24,662 5,000 134,8911 147,6921 124,6621 (S,0) 16,690 9,167 4,412 14,958 15,980 18,3321 19,1671 14.4121 114,9581 115,9801 8,358 832 182 576 175050 8356 Chlldren In Need Thi8 pioiect will supwjrt Chlldren from low Income families and experienclng poor health In Slough. Children will develop a healthier lifestyle, improve family relalion8hiF6 and have greater confidence. H•nry Smlth This prtsiecl provides a sF*¢ia11sI, bespoke supwrt service lo families wllh children with Autism. Slough has above average number of autistic children and the project aims to reduce the long term support CO8ls ty providing help arKI SUPFK)rt lo the paients In the early years ol diagnosis. H•nry Smlth Covld R•cov•ry This proiecl has enabled us lo expand our ¢apa¢ity lo deal with a post COVID increase In demand lor our ser4fices. We provide an additional family support group and work with local mosques to deliver a parenting course in attendees, nats've languages lo offer 8UPFOrt lo parents who have haol little upport during the pandemic. Thè Natlonal Lottèry CoMnnIty Fund This project Is a joint project with Home-start Reading and Bracknell with the key 0.le ol improving Ental health throughout the whole family. Through a nuMtrr of different InteNenlions e.g. groups, courses and home visiting the supwrt package 16 tailored lo provide the be61 pos6ible outcome lor the beneficiary. Get Belkshlre Artlve This funding supports our allolnEnt project locussing on improving mental health in young mothers engaging in outdoor activities and growing fruit and vegelaiAe6 on an allotment. A team of volunteers a Family Support Co-ordinators support the young motlErs in these activities. Garfield Weston This pioiect enable8 us lo increase our capacity to suptx)rt an irKreased number of families following the pandemic The suptort will be a mix of home visiting and group SLJPWrt as appropriate for the family. Page 13
Homestart Berkshire East Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 12 Rèstrlcted funds Icontlnu8dl Comlc Relléf This project has enabled us to expand our allotment project to an increased numter ol marginalised groupE In addibon, Il enables us lo gain a better understanding of how lo measure the Impact ol our allotment work so we are able to demortstrate the si9nificanl positive outcomes the woject is delivering. Publlc Health This project has enabled us lo deliver a family wellness project to families with young children livirg in the most depiived areas In Slough. Takiry a holisbc approach we piovide a bespoke package of supp)rt to improve physical health tsilored to each families parts'cular needs. Amièd Foreès This proieet provides a programme ol practical an(1 emotional support lor the partners of servlro personnel, lo help reduce stress and manage the challenges ol family life, helping them lo feel mre connected lo others and lo services available Famlly Frlends This funding enables UB lo provide home-visiliro SUFPOrt lo familie6 with young children in Wind80r and Maicjènhead Our specially trained volunteers supp)rted by our Family SIJpFQrt Co-ordinators visrts the family on a weekly tesis to BUPPOrt emotional and physical rEeds lo improve outcorrEs for children (see note 31 13 Th• Nmtlonal Lott•ry Comnwnlty Fund Thi3 National Lottery Community FU was provided through a consortium of Bracknell, Reading aTh Slough Home-starts to represent the Thames Valley region. Home-start Berkshire East was the lead lor the consortium and consolidated the reFQrting and distributed the funding on behalf ol the group. 8elow are details ol the Thames Valley region as a whole.. Openlng In¢omlnqs Outgolnq8 2024 8racknell Reading Berkshire East 14,050 14,693 16,690 12,3411 13,3481 18,3321 11,709 11,3x 8,358 45 433 Page14
Home-start Berkshire East Notes lo the accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 14 Charitable company limited byguarantee Home-start Berkshire East is a company limited ty guarantee controlled Lw Its members a accordingly does ml have a share capital. Every member ol the compary undertakes to contribute such arTh)unt as may be required not ekceeding £1 to the assets of the charitable company in the event of Its beiro wouncl LJP while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she aSe6 to te a member. The charity was formally registered with the Charity CommissiorErs in 2015 under charity registered number 11623 la formerfy under UnlOrpOrated charity registered number 10547131. The registered office ol the charity lor Companies Act purposes is 111 High Street, Burnham, Bucks SL1 7JZ. Page 15
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