KOACH PARENTING Report And Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March a)21 Charity Number 1166394 KOACH PARENTING .CHARITY NUMBER: 1166394 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 Trustees.. ALwn M D Heywood J Silkin Princl l Address." 40 Rostrev0rA￿n London N75 6LP Bankers." TSB Bank plc 20 Bomugh Parade chip￿nhaM CN15 3WL Accountants.. D WOLFFE- FCCA Wolffe Accountancy Se￿iGe$ Ltd 34 B￿N￿on Road LONL)ON N16 6QB KOACH PARENTING TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 The trustees submit their report together wrth the accounts in respett of the year ended 31 March 2021. Background The trust was formed by a deed on 3 April 2016 as amended on 13 May 2018 to empower parents to improve their relationships with their challenging children. The main activities are one to one support and parenting groups for parents. Parenting Practitioners have been trained in the evidence based, nationally recognised Solihull Approach and other models, and work closely with the local NHS First Steps Psychology team. Clients are mainly, but not exclusively from the Jewish Community- Objectives of the Charlty Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its 8oveming document. To advance public education in parenting and family relationships by providing educational courses and workshops. To promote and protect good health among parents of children by the provision of parenting courses. parenting support. infom)ation and advice. The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and activities have taken place in line with this. Parenting groups and one to one sessions have taken place which are for public benefrt. There have been no changes in policy since the previous report. Page two forms part of this report. The trustees are pleased with the financial results this year. Trustee selection methods The power to appoint new Trustee5 is vested in the current board. New Trustees are appointed based on competence. skills and experience. They a￿ inducted into the workings of the charity by the current board, and are encouraged to read the Charity Commission's publications for Trustees. Risks The trustees have identified the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks. The trustees have complied with the dLity to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission including public benefit guidance. Reserves Pollcy The Trustees aim to hold free realisable reserves equal to at least 3 months. but no more than 12 months of running costs, to ensure continuation of the activities of the charity. Funder5 This year the main sources of funding were the NHS City and Hackney Clinical Commissioning Group, the London Borough of Hackney Voluntary grant, the Hackney Giving Fund, and the National Lottery Community Fund COVID Response grant and Awards for All programs. Funds were also received through small trusts and foundations and community donations. Expenditure All expenditure has been used for the charity activities following the charity objective5 described above. Thi5 includes costs of generatin8 funds and governance costs. Covid 19 During this financial year. the world was in turnioil due to COVID 19. Koach Parenting continued to function by working remotely and offering virtual appointments to clients. Support was given to parents juggling many more responsibilities due to lockdown. Student Placement Koach Parentjng was accepted as a student placement for students at the CPPD Counselling College. after Submitting policies and undergoing rigorou5 System checks. This enabled Koach Parenting to provide 89 low cost therapy sessions this year. Client Disadvantage during this year 94% of clients are on income related benefrts. 32% of clients live in overcrowded accommodations. 39% have a special need or a disability within the family. This includes,. mental health issues. ASD (Autism Spettrum Disorderl, ADHD (Attention Def icit Hyperartive Disorderl, learning disabilities, dyslexia. selective mutism. anger management difficulties and other challenging behaviour. Attivities in the Year to 31.3.21 During this year. Koach Parenting provided the following services: l. The ten sesslon Solihull 'understsnding your chlld. group for fathers This was co-facilitated with a member of the NHS First Steps Early Intervention Service. This Eroup took place over the phone using the Star Leaf app. 8 of these sessions took place in this financial year A list of what some attendees want to tell other people about the course This course is a must for every parent. It gets the parents thinking. It is a commitment but rewarding. I learnt a fair amount of new knowledge. The practitioners were professional, understanding and gentle. A vital course for every Stage of parenthood. 2. The ten session Sollhull 'understanding your child, group for mothers This was co-facilitated by a community Parenting Practitioner and was supervised by a NHS First Step5 Psychologist. This group took place over the phone using the Star Leaf app. A list of what some attendees want to tell other people about the course How practical and helpful this course, and makes a difference on a day to day level. How just by Understan￿Ing the behaviour behind your child's action can change your parentin8. Sharing experiences, and hearing that others are doing the same things, makes it interesting and easier. It's a model of self