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KOACH PARENTING Report And Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Charity Number 1166394

KOACH PARENTING CHARITY NUMBER.. 1166394 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Trustees." A Lewin M D Heywood J Silkin P Smith Princi al Address.. 40 RostrevorAvenue London N15 6LP Bankers.. TSB Bank plc 20 Borough Parade Chippenham CN15 3WL Ac¢ountants.' Wolffe Accountancy Services Ltd 34 Braydon Road Lond( N16 6QB

Koach Parenting Annual Report for the Year to 315t March 2025 The Injstees submrt their report together with the accounts in ￿Spect of the year ended 31 March 2025. Background The trust was fomied by a deed on 3 April 2016 as amended on 13 May 2018 to empower parents to improve their relationships with their children. The main activities are one to one support and parenting groups for parents. Parenting Practtlionefs have been trained in the evidence based. nalionally recognised Solihull Approach. are qualified BACP therapists and work closely with the local NHS CAMHS Psychology teams. Clients are mainly, but nol exclusively from the Jewsh Community. Objectives of the Charity Summary of the objects of the charity set out in ts goveming document". To advan￿ public education in parenling and family relationships by providing educational courses and workshops. To promote and protect good health among pa￿nIS of children by the provision of parenling courses, parenting support. infomialion and advice. The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's gener21 guidan￿ on public benefrt and aclivities have taken place in line wth this. Parenting groups and one to one sessions have taken place which are for public F*nefrt. There have ljeen no changes in policy Sin￿ the previous report. Page two fomis part of this report. The trustees are pleased with the finanaal resuRs this year. Trustee selection methods The power to appoint new trustees is vested in the current board. New trustees are appointed based on competence, skills and eXpe￿nCe. They are inducled into the workings of the charrty by the current board, and are encouraged to read the Charity Commission's publications for trustees. Risks The truslees have identif￿d the major risks to whith Ihe charty is exposed and systems have been established to mFbgate these risks. The trustees have complied with the duty to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission induding public benefft guidan￿. Reserves Policy The trustees aim to hold free realisabEe reserves equal to at least 3 months. but no more than 12 months of running costs. to ensure continuation of the activrties of the charity. Funders This year the main SOUr￿S of funding were the NHS Cty and Hackney CAMHS Alliance, the London Borough of Hackney Voluntary grant. Hackney Hub and the National Lottery Community Funds," Awards for All program and Reaching Communities program. Funds were also received through small trusts and foundations and communty donations. Expenditu All expenditure has been used for the tharity activlbes follo￿ng the chaiity objectives described above. This includes Costs of generating fijnds and govemance costs.

Client Disadvantage 85YD of clients are on income related beneffts. 45 /0 of clients live in overcrowded accommodations. 47% have a spectfic special need or a disabilty wthin the family, Stated by the parenllsl This includes., mental health issues, ASD (Autism SpectnJm Disorderl, ADHD {Attenlion Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), learning disabilities. anger management difficulties and other challenging behaviour. Activities in the Year to 31.3.25 During this year, Koach Parenting provided the followlng servi￿S.. 1. The 10 session Solihull 'Understanding your child, group for fathers, condensed to 7 sessions. These group sessions were run by community parenting practitioners and a Koach Parenting Practitioner and were supervised by an NHS CAMHS Psychologist. This group t¢)ok place in the Kesher Training Centre. A list of what some attendees say they learnt from the group sessions: I received lots of Ideas of how lo deal with anger and how lo speak to my son. How to connect to the child, to be on same page and tts3ether go down the ladder. Importance of playing with my children. How to listen lo what my child is going through. To understand my child's feelings. To validate the child. Lots of tips how to build a good conneclion 7Mth children. I feel the things we learn are so clear and easy to understand. 2. The ten session Solihull 'Understanding your child, group for mothers This was run by a Koach Parenting Practitioner. co-facilitated by a community Parenting Practrtioner and was supetvised by an NHS CAMHS Psychologist. This group took place in Lubavrtch Children's Centre. A list of what s¢)me attendèes want to tell other people al)out the group: The support is amazing. l am leaving wlh an impressFve toolbox. in particular wilh ￿ard to how to help my child wrth his emotions. I feel like a professional nowl This group is a real eye openerl This group makes an amazing awareness in understanding our child, thereby having a deeper relationship wth them. This course is a non-complicated parentiw group. Very irrformative, doable and supportive. Thank you so much! This is an ex￿lIent course of parenling. ft is a slthv build up each session and is explained very well wrth role play too. l am a changed mother. Thank you. 3. Cygnet group for fathers of children diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). This was run by a Koaeh Parenting Practitioner and co-facilitsted by a community Parenting Practitioner. This group took platr in the Ezer Leyoldos premises. A list of what some attendees want to tell other people about the group:

The amazing idea of getting together. Seeing people struggling vAth the same thing coming up wrth ideas to help. It is just nice having these things in the communty- THANK Youii This group of sessions have been planned, organised and delivered at exceptionally high levels. I'm truly impressed by the care and passion thal Organi￿rS have put into these six weeks. P￿ase continue to ensure these courses are available for our local community in the future. Groups like this showed us thal ￿ are not alone. and the assortment of ideas explored gave us many tools for the future. Teaching people about ASD and similar conditions helps society to get on better logether. Just sitting with some other parents that are Struggling togelher wth a professional guidance 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-faalitated by a member of the NHS CAMHS D1sability Team This group took place at the Koach Parenting OffE￿s. A list of what some attendees want to tell other people about the group. This course has given me so many tools and strategies lo better LsndeTStand my child with ASD. It is direct. relevant and specific infomiation. Thank youl! 11 helped me understand my child better. The course gives us direction, how lo direcl the ASD child and bring peace to the family. The infomation taught al this course is extremety useful and the peer support very validating and encouraging. This course is vital for ASD parents to have awa￿neSS and support from other parents going through similar challenges. and also giving lime and space to leam and grow. 5. Cultural Awareness training to members of CAMHS teams in Hackney This training was delivered by Koach Parenting Practitioners once during this year. An additional abridged training was delivered to First Steps trainees as part of their induction. Some of the idea¥ that the attendees said they learnt at the training Use of smart phones and technology. The importance of Friday as a preparation for the Jewish Sabbath. An understanding of family life and their values. A greater understanding of jeV￿$h holidays and their meaning. Interesting and useful information abolrt gender roles within the communty. Things to keep in mind when working wth Jewsh families. 6. Teleconferences Over 100 parents benefrtted from two teleconferences which were delivered by Koach Parenting factlitators. The topics were.. 'Managing parents. and children's anxiety. and 'Teaching children to be honest,. Here are some ideas that parents said they leamt from the teleeonferences.. Being aware of my own anxiety when my child shares their anxiety. The Importan￿ of validating the V￿rry before trying to help. Not lo have a conversalion with the child when anxiety levels are high rather wart till child has calmed down.

Ignoring the problem will make it byger. Don't try and tackle the problem at its peak. By knowng what the cause is you can better understand the child and try to help them. Iceberg tool. The Importan￿ of validaling and empathising. Not to ask questions which could make a child say a lie. That it's not worth punishing when a child says trLrth. The Importan￿ of being a good example. Children's imaginations can take them into believing it as truth therefore they must be gently guided to drfferentiate truth from imagination. A good and close relationship will help my Child to te more truthful. 4 strategies to prevent dishonesty- 7. Newsletters Newsletters were produceci every three months and distributed through various ways including sending in the post to families, putting out In shops and Children's Centres and sending to partner organisations. The Newsletters a￿ calw 'Empowered' and they are full of ideas based on the Solihull Parenting Approach as well as questions. answers and comments from readers. Some comments from readers.. Thanks for gorgeous newsletter, excellent Fmjints to ponder. importantlll Thanks for the ￿mInder too. Thank you so much for the newsletter. It is so well written and infomiative. I read your newsletter. I really liked the scenario from mother's point of view and also Ihe child's. There is a lol going on in a child's world that we don't think aboLrt. Acceleration is so 8. One to one sessions supporting parelrts to improve their relationships wlth their children using the Solihull Parenting Approach. During this year, 140 families attended a total of 698 one-to-one sessions enabling their 690 children to benefit from the servi￿. Koa¢h Parenting has a robust monitoring system. resulting in hundreds of comments from parents. Some Comments from parents as they completed one-toryone sessions with Koach Parenting Koach Parerrting is a SFecial resour￿ that truly understands the needs of families with ASDIADHD kids. The ￿Spectful listening and practical step by step advi￿ made my home a much calmer place to be. It filled a very large need. 11 was free so made me less resistant to try to see rf it can help me. It was convenient that I could choose betsveen face to face and on the phone. It was very helpful advice. This service enables parents to bring up their children to be responsible and caring adults. There are so many things around that are so expensive and you don't know rf il will work. Here rt is freel 11 is amazing. You can get very stuck in a negative pla￿, a nJt. 1OJhen you can have help like this that is continuous, support. understanding. it makes an opening, a light, a hope. These courses are very empowering. It has given me so many new skills to help me deal with my challenging child_ It has given me the opportunity to talk it through and think it through in a quiet lime. Has been immensely helpful. One powerful skill has been empathy. I realty appreciated rt.

It was a massive help because it was not something Y￿ could afford. To think that we would have gone wlhout it is a shame. 11 has teen eyeryopening and you are very compassionate which is a very important part of rt. Some comments from parents about their sessions I got good new tools. I fe￿ heard and understood arKI I gained claty on what to do next. I'm happy I discussed these issues and you have given me tools lo implement. Very spot on, I feel like the advice ¢an be very useful and it's practical. We discussed how to handle my son's behaviour and lo keep up what I have managed to do. I gained new ski115, gave me time to rethink situations and very practical. I feel you understand me. I gained a lot of new ideas how to plan the day wrth my thild who has autism. You were very understar￿Ing, 100 out of 10. brilliant. Lots of new approaches. You were very reassuriThJ, giving me good approaches - some brilliant parent skills and lols of understanding. I found it very interesting that tantrums could be linked to anxiety. I liked the idea of empathy when something scary happens to her. I liked the positive reinforcement that we were discussing. The idea you gave me I vtsnt to try rl. I like rt very much. 11 brings out a new aWa￿ne$S. I fell very validated. We learnt to deal wrth the anxiety rather than to gwe reward and cushion il up and not lo deal wth the problem. Some examples of what parents said thal they learnt in their onevtoaone sessions The grid of anger. The Solihull Approach - the triangle makes it visible and clear understandable. Too15 to try to help stop my children fighting so much. Reading books to my child with Autism. H¢)W to help my son with his nightmares arKI reduce his anxiety. Importan￿ of 80 % positive interactions. Respond to the child's feelings rather than to the words they are saying_ Expressing emotions and how to lune in to my child. Setting boundarie5 before bed. To draw in pictures what they need to do (chitdren viith ASD). Lowering my expectations and seeing whal is gocrfj for the child. To look deeper into things to understand how and why things happen. Be more careful to listen to our son_ How to deal with the tantrums during and after. How to teach her social skills in advance. To keep up the praise and encouragement. Choosing the three goals. Understanding of trauma. Some examples of goals set by parènts and their progress Numbers out of 10 How to gNe more love and attention to five-year-okj dau&hter. j Before After

Mother lo have consistent guidelines arKI approaches in regard to her children. son who has ASD and AOHD to acce t a 'no'. Parents to better understand child wrth ASD and ADHD'S behaviour. Slrale les lo revenl 7- ear-old's challen in behaviour. M child not em cu boards in grandmother'5 house. R to be calm at t)edtime and not wake u inthen ht. 10 Ongoing training and supervision was provided by the NHS First Steps Early Intetvention team. the CAMHS Disability team in Hackney and an extemal supervisor. 9. Practitioners participated in various online and face to face meetings Meelings included". Children and young people strategy meets'ngs at the Interfink Foundation. CAMHS First Steps team meetings. Meetings with schools to discuss particular clients. Children's Centres board and partnership meetings. Development of the Charity It has been a year of growth for Koach Parenting As the charity grows, we realise that more tr3ined praditioners may be needed and we thefefore continued to deliver the Solihull Parenting Approach training, in conjunction wrth NHS CAMHS to communrty professionals. We also ran Solihull training and infornation group sessions for community professionals al￿adY trained in the Solihull Approach. together with NHS CAMHS There was a successful volunteer project with graphic deswn students. We delivered some one-off sessions for parents such as 'bringing your baby home, at Bels Brucha mother and baby home and 'managing emotions.. number of resources and fact sheets were created and offered free of charge to families. We attended periodic training sessions. Signed by Trustee Name of Trustee .

KOACH PARENTING Receipts and Payments Account Year ended 31 March 2025 Notes Unrestricted Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2025 2025 202S Totsl 2024 Receipts Grants Donations servI￿s Other 69,835 69,835 4,534 1,235 125 84,147 4,594 460 62 4.534 695 125 540 Total Receipts Payments Costs of generating funds Charitable Activities Govemance costs 59 4,671 130 59 73,372 78,043 130 22 80,923 100 Tolal Payments Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year before transfers 494 -2,997 -2.503 8,218 Transfers -65 65 Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year KOACH PARENTING Statement of Balances At 31" March 2025 Notes Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Bank & Deposit Balances Bank & deposit balances brought fonmard 4,055 30.950 35,005 26,787 Movement in Year.. Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year 429 -2,932 -2,503 8,218 Bank and deposit balances carried forward Notes 1. SeNices lo clients are free. This fNJure represents sefvices to organisalions. 2. Other receipts.. Grft Aid. 5ll2

1. Last year the income reached the VAT threshold, but grants from the National Lottery and Community donations do not count as income for VAT pu￿Ses, and therefore Koach Parenting is not registered for VAT.
2. Charitable Activrties Notes Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Practttionets, co-ordination. and admin Printing, stsl, computer supplies Advertising Telephone and Intemet expenses Graphic design Insurance Travel Books and resources Subscriptions Training Refreshments (groups) Consultancy Crèche Fees Supervision Other 4.484 63.180 67,664 69.381 3.229 2,380 3,229 2,380 3,942 2,854 852 335 340 42 597 156 852 335 340 52 597 252 801 665 337 42 619 192 14 214 10 277 30 1.620 270 277 30 1.620 270 140 1,550 195 117 76 Total
3. Trustee remuneration and expense5 No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the ¢harTty or a related entity were received by the truslees.
4. Related party transactions The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year. nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charrty al 31 March 2025. Signed ... Name of Trustee .AIHv..L£LJiN....... 10

KOACH PARENTING INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS. REPORT TO TrIE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 We report lo the truslees on our examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Tnjst") for the year ended 31 March 2025. As the charity InJstees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparatN)n of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charits"es Act 20111.the Act"). We report in respect of my examinat￿ of the Tnjst's accounls G8rrie(l out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out our examination. we have followed the applicable Direclions gwen by Ihe Charity Commission under section 14515Xb) of the Act. We have completed our examination. We confim that no matenal rnattef5 have come to our attention in connedion with the examination which give us cause lo believe that in. any moterial fespect.. accounting records were rkot kept In accordance wilh section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the acDJJnting recL)rds We have no concems have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo whsch attentK)n should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. D WOLFFE - FCCA WOLFFE ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES LTD 34 BRAYDON ROAD LONDON N16 6QB 2025