KOACH PARENTING Report And Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Charity Number 1166394 KOACH PARENTING CHARITY NUMBER: 1166394 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Trustees.. A Lewin D Heywood J Silkin P Smith (appointed IP December 2023) Princi al Address." 40 RoshpvorA venue London N15 6L Bankers.. TSB Bank plc 20 Borough Parade Chippenham CN15 3WL A¢countants.' Wolffe Accountancy SeNKes Ltd 34 Braydon Road London N16 6QB Koach Parenting Annual Report for the Year to 31st March 2024 The trustees submrt their report tC*Jether V￿th the accounts in respect of the year ended 31 March 2024. Background The trust was fomied by a deed on 3 Apnl 2016 as arnended on 13 May 2018 to empower parents to improve Iheir relationships wth their children. The main activities are one to one support and parenting groups for pafenls. Parenting Practtlioners have been trained in the evidence based, nalionally recognised Solihull Approach, are qualified BACP therapists and work closely with the local NHS CAMHS Psycholcgy teams. Clients are mainly. but not exclusively from the Jew7sh Communty. Objectives of the Charity Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its goveming document.. To advance public education parenting and lamily relationships by providing educational courses and workshops. To promote and protect good heatth among parents ol children by the provision of parenting courses, parenting supp￿, information and advice. The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidan￿ on public benefit and activities have taken place in line wrth this. Parenting groups and one to one sessions have taken place which are for public benefit. There have been no changes in policy Sin￿ the previous report. Page two fomis part of this report. The trustees are pleased with the h'nan¢ial resutts this year. Tyustee selection methods The power to appoint new truslees is vested in the current board. New trustees are appointed based on competence, skills and experien￿. They are inducted into the workings of the chan¢y by the current board, and are encouraged to read the Charrty Commission's publications for trustees. Risks The trustees have identrfied the major risks to vthich the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mrtwjate these risks. The trustees have corn￿1ed viith the duty to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission including public benefit guidance. Reserves Policy The Iruslees aim to hold free realisable reserves equal to at least 3 months, bLrt no more than 12 months of running costs. to ensu￿ continuats'on of the activities of the charity. Funders This year the main sources of funding were the NHS Cty and Hackney CAMHS Alliance. the London Borough of Hackney Voluntsry grant. Haringey Community Chest and the Nalional Lottery CommunFty Funds. Awards for All program and Reaching Communities program. Funds were also received through small trusts and foundations and community donations. Expenditure All expenditure has used for the ¢harity aciivities following the charity obJ"ectives described above. This includes costs of generaling funds and govemance costs. Client Disadvantage 900k of clients are ¢)n income related beneffts. 440A of dients live in overcrowded accommodations. 450/0 have a specrfic special need or a disability wrthin the family, staled by the parenllsl. This includes., mental health issues, ASD (Autism Spectnjm Disorderl, ADHD (Attention Defirit Hyperactive Disorder), leaming disabilities, anger management difficulties and other challenging behaviour. Activities in the Year to 31.3.24 During this year. Koach Pa￿ntIng provided the following servi￿$.. 1. Four group sessions for fathers based on the Solihull Approach These group sessions were run by a Koach Parenting Facilitator. most were co-facilitaled by community Parenting Practitioners and were supervised by an NHS CAMHS Psychologist. Each session was on a different topic. The topics were". sleep, anger. behaviour 2nd child development. A list of what some attendees commented about the group sessions: I heard a rewsion on tips and it's aiways good to freshen up the ideas. Thanks a I gained so much expertise, ideas. encouragement, darity, tools etc. It was very fun and interesting. I gained many tools to deal wilh bedtime. It was very well organised and delivered. Thank you againl I leamed a lot of tools in a relaxed environment. 2. The ten session Solihull 'understsnding your child, group for mothers This was run by a Koach Parenting Practrtioner, co-facilitated by a community Parenting Practttioner and was supervised by an NHS CAMHS Psychologisl. This group took place in Lubavitch Children's Centre. A list of what some attendees want to tell other people about the group: The course helped me tecome aware to tune in lo what my child mKJht be feeling and what might lead to different behaviours. However young or old your children a￿ and however ￿￿11 your parenting is going or not. you will gain a tremendous amount from this course, l especially found helpful that we were taught why kids do ￿rtain things which facilitates how to deal with that Sltuation. Highly recommended. 11 makes you so awa￿ of your children's feelings and behaviour and how lo react accordingly. Definitely a worthwhile course. Easy to understand, yel very powerful. Helps you wth understanding your child's needs and wants. tantrums. bedtime and eating. 3. Cygnet group for father5 of children diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)- This was run by a Koach Parenting Practitioner and co-facilitaled by a member of the NHS CAMHS Disability Team. This group took place in the Ezer Leyoldos premises. A list of what some attendees want to tell other people aboul the five-session group: Both therapists were very kno1￿edgeable. very understanding and the information learnt 11 help me cope wrth my ASD child. I would like to send all teachers to come to this course. (l am a teacher and I can now much better understand children with ASD)- That it is essential to hear other people's joumeys lo put their own sttualion in perspective. And also to hear other people's methods of handling the situation perhaps even MO￿ important their per￿1Ved failures and how they make pea￿ wth their failures. 11 is also very valuable to hear inswJhts from the facilitators to help one keep grounded and explore solution5 and in a non-confrontational area Just srtting with some other parents that are struggling, t¢)Jelher with a professional guidan￿. is already a huge gain especially that the insights and ideas are powerful and helpful. 4. Cygnet group for mothers of children diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorderl. This was run by a Koach Parenting Practitioner and was co-facilitated by a member of the NHS CAMHS Disability Team. This group took place at the Koach Parenting offices. A list of what some attendees want to tell other people about the group. This has been an incredible experien￿. meeting Iike-minded people in the same srtualion - lots of information, activrties and understanding, all in a safe, comfortable environment. Having this weekly session has given me such a boost and brain power to handle anything better. So many important tips to help parents cope V￿th their ASD child. I would definitely recommend anyone wth a child diagnosed with ASDIADHD, to attend a INe group. The tools we gained were extremely helpful and the companionship and shared ideas v4ere so insighlful and inspiring. 5. Cultural Awareness training to members of CAMHS teams in Hackney This training was delivered by Koach Parenting Practitioners once during this year. additional abridged training was delivered to First Steps trainees as part of their induction. Some of the ideas that the attendees said they ￿amI at the training: How Mental health and diagnosis is Ihougm about in the Jewsh Communty. Views about autism in the Jewish Community. A greater awareness about modesty. Adaptations and questions to bear in mind when meeting wth families. Awareness of when to offer sessions takirrfJ into account Fndays and Jewish holidays. 6. Teleconferences Over 150 parents benefftted from four telecOnferen￿S vthich were delivered by Koach Parenting facilitators. The topics were.. anger management. sibling rivalry. sleep and chulzpa Idisrespecti. Here are some things that parents said they leamt from the teleconferen￿.. I love the sentence '1 will not allow one child that I love hurt another child that I love., Giving attention to the chitd who is being bothered. rather than the child who is teasing him. Do not favour one child over another. The effect of speaking slowly and calmly to a Child. When a child has a tantrum, show compassion and sympathy rather than leave them alone. Not to say.you are making me angry". Naming the emotions_ There's usually a reason for your chikl's challenging behaviour. Reminded me not to get into power struggle and to try and under51and child's emotions better. To use the calming technique of discussing an outing using the 5 senses. Good calming techniques I didn t realise how important il is for a child to be stimulated enough dunng the day and his need to wind down al the end ofthe day. To try and find an undedying problem to why my child is being disrespectful. 7. Newsletters Newsletters were produced every three months and distrib(Jted through various ways including sending in the post to families. putting out in shops and Children's Centre5 and sending to partner organisations. The Newsletters are called 'Empowered' and they are full of ideas based on the Solihull Parenting Approach as well as queslions, answers arnl comments from feaders. Some comments from readers: Thank you for a beautrful and helpful read. I liked seeing the two points of view of parent and child. Thank you for another thoughl-provoking issue of 'empowered'. I look forward to reading it each time. knowing I will leam more ways lo become a better molher. Thank you for your newsletter, I really enjoy reading rt and I find rt very helpful and wmforting too. as all of us blessed vAth children are going through the same mishaps and fun. 8. One to one sessions supporting parents to improve their relationshlps with their ¢hildren using the Solihull Parenting Approach. During this year, 845 families attended a total of 721 one to one sessions enabling their 692 children to benefit from the service. Koa¢h Parenting has a robust monitoring system, resulting in hundred$ of comments from parents. Some Comments from parents about their sessions: (Many more are available on requesLI I can see you have a very lot of experience in the field. It gives me confiden￿. I felt reassured." you said it's nomial to feel this way and you provided easy ideas lo do. You helped me clear my head a btt and guided me about things I wasn't sure at)oul. I like how you break down things and make it simple to understand. I felt understood and I like the ideas to help my son. Very practical. very spectfic. Such a helpful and enjoyable lime. Thank youl It was eye opening for me to think about how my son is feeling, his perspective. Lols of food for thought about findir¥J pattems of EEhaviour. It was really Iherapeutic., you are very understanding. You have a lot of experience and a wealth of knowledge that can help us in our journey. You explained what we need to do to help our daughter. You heard us. You gave us the space to talk. You told us we are doiThJ a great job, which is a ￿1￿ thing to hear. We analysed what happened today and I could see that Yft need more patience to be more soft. I like that you understand what is happening in our home. I feel I have got goals and am feeling more confMJent. l am coming OLrt with some praclical advice that I can try out over the next few weeks. Some examples of what parents said that they learnt in their one to one sessions: (We can provide many more.) Try to listen to my son and lo try to understand him. Validate and to show my daughter her strengths. I can call school to ask their advice, rt's nol complaining. Important to do something together with the children- rt's worth r( to in¥est in it. To help my child with his fears. The hill to understand sleep rhythms - for deceleration before sleep. Ask my daughter'what might happen next?" and "How do you think it makes the other person feel?" Active listening skills. How lo talk to my child aboLrt feelings. The Importan￿ spending family time. Anger management techniques. To listen to my child. To be strong in myself for my children. How to help my daughter get to sleep. Bedtime routine and grounding techniques. Some examples of Numbers out of 10 Child E to have ways to manage her anxiety. Stren then mother and 50n communication. A better understandin ofASD. To hel son to know how to ex ress his feelin Children lo feel loved b their mother. Build u self-confidence of 3 ear old son. oals set b parents and their pro ress Before After 10 Ongoing training and supervision was provided by the NHS First Steps Earfy Intervenlion team, the CAMHS Disabiliiy team in Hackney and an external supervisor. 9. Practitioners participated in various online and face to face meetings Meetings induded.. Children and young people strategy meetings at the Interlink Foundation. CAMHS First Sleps team meetings. Meetings with schools to discuss particular clienls. Children's Centres board and partnership meetings Devolopment of the Charity It has been a year of growth for Koach Parenting As the charty grows. we realise that more trained praclitioners may te needed and we therefore continued to deliver the Solihull Parenting Approach training, in conjunction wrth NHS CAMHS to communty professionals. We also ran Solihull training and information group sessions for communty professionals already trained In the Solihull Approach. together wrth NHS CAMHS. There was a successful volunteer Frfoject with graphic design students. We delivered some one-off sessions for parents s¢Jch as 'bringing your baby home, at Bels Brucha mother and baby home and 'funning a Suc￿sSIu1 family meal,. We delivered one￿ff training sessions such as 'having dIff￿Ul1 conversations, to a group of SENCO'S and 'a short introduction to the Solihull Approach, to a group of Learning Svpport Assistants. In conjunction with Hackney First Steps and Camhs Allian￿, we conducted a survey in order to find ways to encourage fathers from the Orthodox Jewish Community to attend group sessions. A number of resources and fact sheets were created and offered free of charge to families. We attended periodic training sessions. Signed by Trustee Name ofTnJstee ...... KOACH PARENTING Receipts and Payments Account Year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 Notes un￿stricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 2024 2024 Total 2023 Receipts Grants Donations Services Other 84,147 84.147 4,594 460 62 65,068 3,575 1.180 36 4.594 460 62 Total Receipts Payments Costs of generating funds Charitable Activities Govemance costs 22 4.423 100 22 76,500 80,923 234 56,391 150 Total Payments 77 Excess of Recelpts over Payments for the year before transfers 571 7,647 8,218 13.084 Transfers -25 25 Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year KOACH PARENTING ststement of Balances At 31" March 2024 Notes Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Bank & Deposit Balances Bank & deposit balances brought forward 3,509 23.278 26,787 13,703 Movement in Year: Excess of Receipts over Payments for thè year 546 7,672 8.218 13,084 Bank and deposit balances carried forward Notes 1. Services lo dients are free. This figure ￿presents services to organisations and therapy clients. 2. Other re￿Ipts.. Amazon Smile and Give as You Live donations. 3. Income has reached the VAT threshold. but grants from the National Lottery and Community donations do not count as income for VAT wrposes, and therefore Koach Parenting is not registered for VAT. 4. Charitable Aclivities Notes Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Practitioners, ctrordination. and admin Printing, stat. computer supplies Advertising Telephone and Intemet expenses Graphic design Insurance Travel Books and resources Subscriptions Training Refreshments (groups) Consultancy Créche Fee8 Supervision Other 4,3Crf) 65.081 69,381 49,721 1,589 62 3,942 2,854 2.854 1,104 839 333 337 53 308 48 226 281 12 1.500 665 337 39 619 144 14 214 665 337 42 619 192 14 214 48 1.550 195 107 1,550 195 117 10 40 Total Signed . Name of Tnbstee Dated...Il KOACH PARENTING INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS. REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 We report lo the trustees on our examinalion of the accounts of the above charity 1.the Trust-} for the year ended 31 March 2024. As the Charity tTUStees of the Trust. you are responsible for Ihe preparalion of the accounts in accordance with the requiremenls of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act-l We report in respect of my examination of the Trust's aceounls carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out our examination, we have followed Ihe applicable Directions given by the Charity CommisS￿n under seclK)n 145{5Xb) of the Act. We have completed our examination. We confimi that no materi81 rnatters have come to our attention in connection wilh the examination which give us cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the aixounling records We have no concems and have come across rK) other malters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper unders18nding of the accounts to be reached. D WOLFFE- FCCA WOLFFE ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES LTD 34 BRAYDON ROAD LONDON N16 6QB 2024 10