2023-03-31-accounts

Walking With in North Tyneside

Trustees Report and Financial Statement for the year ending 31 March 2023

Charity Number 1166123

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Legal and Administrative Information

Name: Walking With in North Tyneside

Registered Charity number: 1166123

Trustees: Martin Hood (Chair) Enid Gordon Valerie Jamieson Gary Madden (resigned 15 June 2022) Maureen Madden Malcolm Railton Robert Wylie Gwyn McKenzie (appointed 15 Nov. 2022) Elizabeth Thompson (appointed (26 Jan. 2023)

Address: Church House Hugh Street Wallsend Tyne and Wear NE28 6RL Bankers: Unity Bank Nine Brindley Place Birmingham B1 2HB

Independent examiner: Alexander Robinson FCCA Essell Accountants Ltd. 29 Howard Street North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 1AR

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Trustees Annual Report

The Trustees present their Annual Report together with the, immediately following below, financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2023. The trustees confirm that the Annual Report and Financial Statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements and the requirements of the charity’s governing document.

.Objectives and Activities

The Objectives of the charity are:

• The promotion of health and well-being, and the relief of financial hardship amongst those seeking asylum in the United Kingdom, or who are refugees, and who reside in North Tyneside.

• The promotion of social inclusion and community integration for the public benefit among people who are refugees and asylum seekers who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position, by providing:

• Such support as is necessary to increase the physical and emotional well-being of the client group;

• Education and training in the English language;

• Social and recreational facilities and events involving the local community;

• Access to local and national support dedicated to the welfare of the asylum seeker and refugee community.

• The prevention or relief of poverty in North Tyneside by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need at the discretion of the trustees

.Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees have control of the charity and its property and funds.

Trustees are elected for a period of three years. After this period Trustees are eligible for re-election for a further two periods of three years. The chair and treasurer are elected by the Board of Trustees from its membership. Periods of service for these officers are the same as for other Trustees.

The Board of Trustees has the following powers in the administration of the charity:

• To appoint honourary officers including chair and treasurer;

• To delegate any of their functions to sub-committees consisting of two or more persons appointed by the Board, and in which case at least one member of each sub-committee must be a Trustee, and proceedings of such sub-committee must be reported promptly to the Trustees;

• To make standing orders consistent with this charity’s constitution to govern proceedings at meetings;

• To make rules consistent with this constitution about the Board of Trustees and subcommittees;

• To make regulations consistent with this constitution about the running of the charity, including the operation of bank accounts and the commitment of funds;

• To resolve or establish procedures to assist the resolution of disputes within the charity;

• To adopt procedures governing complaints and conduct.

.Risk Management

The Trustees believe that the following reserves should be held to allow necessary confidence for the continued financial stability of the charity:

 General reserves representing a minimum of three months of General Expenditure; and

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 Rental reserves should be maintained to cover at least six months of rental costs

.Serious Matters or Incidents

The Trustees confirm that there were no serious matters or incidents to advise the Charity Commissioners during the year.

.Volunteers

Volunteers make a significant contribution to the work of Walking With. Their commitment and ongoing support throughout the year is gratefully acknowledged by the Trustees.

All volunteers are appropriately trained, supported and supervised by our Operations Manager on an on-going basis. This post received funding from the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund. At the end of the year volunteers numbered 56 (in 2022 there were 48). No monetary value is included in the accounts in relation to the unpaid services provided by volunteers, however we are indebted to the volunteers for their support that ensures the success of Walking With.

.Statement of Activities

Walking With in North Tyneside supports over 600 people from over 150 households in North Tyneside who have been displaced from their home countries. We support people who are seeking asylum here in the UK and those who have been granted asylum with leave to remain and continue to live in this area as refugees. We support these service-users by providing:

welcome,

food, clothing, household items, English lessons and practice, social and sporting activities, signposting to other partners and services, and general supportive-advocacy, including opportunities to integrate with the local community.

Since the easing of the Covid pandemic, services have resumed to pre-Covid format and extended levels. Some support has been offered via telephone communication but most have been enabled safely at the centre in Wallsend.

Regular service-user community fora have enabled users to voice their needs and aspirations, and these comments continue to influence the type of provisions of support offered by the charity. Some service-users have been enabled to act as volunteers within the Walking With community, under supervision; the total number of such volunteers has increased as the time for training has allowed.

Links with partner organisations have been consolidated with face-to-face meetings as well as Zoom, as required, by Covid restrictions. We have supportive partnerships with North Tyneside Council and the local NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (which then transitioned into the new Integrated Care System, ICS), as well as the local football club and other charitable organisations and grant-making bodies. Visits to schools and colleges, and some voluntary work-placement positions at the centre, have been enabled, as well meetings with the local MP. We are a key agent in supporting the developing of Schools of Sanctuary, locally, which includes exchange visits and sharing of experiences between service-users and local school-children.

We are indebted to the following funders who have supported our work during the year:

• Greggs Foundation

• Hadrian Trust

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• John Bell

• Lloyds Bank Foundation

• Newcastle Building Society (Community Funding)

• NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (subsequently ICS)

• North Tyneside Council

• The Squires Foundation

• The National Lottery Community Fund

• as well as many individuals and groups, including schools and churches.

In addition to the routine activities, indicated above, some highlights in the year were:

• We held an International Women's Day celebration in March and supported Refugee Week in June with activities and resources shared with schools.

• 1-1 support provided by volunteers has been further developed and through training and clarified and refined systems the volunteers are now able to take on much more of the client support and registrations - thus freeing up staff for other work.

• We regularly host placement volunteers.

• A range of regular communication take place with volunteers including: monthly training/ catch-up sessions; weekly email updates; daily briefings; 1-1 chats and regular quarterly feedback surveys.

• We now run four taught English sessions and a 'Happy to Chat' session each week

• Fit and Well activities have continued for physical and mental well-being, including the restarting of monthly community meals.

• We have developed further links with Regional Refugee Forum, NERS and Asylum Matters this year and have provided sessions for clients and opportunities for them to become involved in campaigns and activities.

• Links have been made with a range of other volunteer coordinators across the area and resources and support shared

• Closer links with WERS - our clients are now directed towards their 'Skilsmatch' initiative for volunteering opportunities and sessions have been held in the centre - more planned

Additionally, trustees and staff have spent time developing our next 3-5 year plan, and reflected on practice and experience, to ensure best use of resources to meet the charity’s aims.

The Trustees also applied for redesignation of the charity as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, which will entail shortly closing this charity and transferring all funds to the newly formed Walking With in North Tyneside (as a CIO), with the same objects, premises, trustees and staff.

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Walking Wlth in North Tyneside Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2023 Charity No 1166123

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Rèport to the tru•toes of Walking Wlth In North Tyneslde On accounts for the year endfrd 31 MarGh 2023 Ch•rlty no 1166123 Sel Out on pages 4toB I report lo the Iruslees on my examinallon of the accounts of the above Charity I'lhe Trusl'l for the year ended 3110312023 Rospon#ibllltl•• and ba81s of r•port As the charity Irusioas of th8 Trust, you a￿ responsible for the prepargllon of Ihe accounts In aGrordance with Ihe requirements ol the Ch8rities Act 2011 I the Act"). I report In respect of my examination ol the Trusl'g accounts ¢arrieé out under section 145 01 the 2011 Act ana In carrying out my examination. I have follo￿d the applicable Direetions given by the Charily Commi5610n under seclion 14515llbl ol the A¢1. Independent èxamlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confim that no ma18flg1 matt¢rs have ¢ome lo my aiienlion in connection with the examinolion which give8 me cause to believe thai in. any material respect". accounting records were nol kept in accordance with geelion 130 of the Acl cr the a¢counl8 do not a¢¢ord with the a¢¢ounling records I have no conc8m8 and have ¢oma across no other matter5 in connecllon with the examination lo which allenlion should be ¢Jrawn in ordgr to enable proper untjerstanding of the accounts lo be reached. Slgngd.. D8t•'. Cll / 20U Nimo: Mr Alexander Robinwn FCCA Addre88', E88811 Accouni8nl$ Ltd 29 Howard Street North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 1AR Po9& 3

Walklng Wlth In North Tynesldo statement of Flnan¢lal Actlvltlos For The Year Ended 31 March 2023 Unre¥trlct•d Fund* 2023 Restrlcted Fundg 2023 Totsl Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 R•celptJ Gronts Don8iior18 Olher1ll¢ome Transfer be￿e￿n Funds 27,250 21,859 431 11.511 87.267 114.517 21,859 431 121.188 17,128 993 111,5111 Totsl Roc•lpts 61,060 76,766 136,806 139,309 Payments Salaries Aclivily Cosls Prem15es Expense Travel & EDlertainmenl Telephone & Inleiiiel P051, Slalionery & IT Accountancy Insurance Resouic8S Training Relre5htnenlS Professional Foe8 Premi899 Expensg - Ulilities Office Equipm8nl. Fixtures & Fitting9 Compulers 34 440 54,282 2.520 11,098 88.721 2.520 11,784 393 4,179 699 350 1.619 3,293 808 68 386 2.973 3.869 66,779 1.425 9.014 167 2,489 374 300 928 13.228 450 49 182 3641 3016 2865 688 344 1,959 478 350 1,619 725 2,221 221 2.568 61 258 128 2,077 1,721 2.169 Totsl P8ymonts 44.4SO 77.496 121.946 104,926 Net Movement In Funds 16.600 11.7401 14.860 34,383 Cash Funds at 1 Aprll 47.580 38.643 efj,223 51,e39 Cash Funds At 31 March 64,180 36,903 101.083 86.223 Page 4

Walking Wlth In North Tyneslde Balanc& Sheet For The Year Ended 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Not08 Curr8nt Assets Cash al Bank & in Hand Debiors Total Cash Balanc88 102,359 100.041 7,406 107,447 102,359 Credltors.. amounts falllng duo withln one year 1,275 21,224 Net Current Assèts 101,083 86,223 Credltors,. amounts falllng due after one year Net Assets at 31 March 101,083 86.223 R&pre8ont&d By.. Restric18d Funds Unrestricted Funds 36,903 64,780 38,843 47.580 101,083 86,223 Signed Position Signed Posillon eEts Dale Page S

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