Trustees, Annual Report for the period fsvj date PtNvJ end its From To Section A Reference and administration details Ch3fTty name Ehsas Carers Other nama charity is known by Ehsas Registered charfty number lil anyl 1167640 CharTty'S principal address, Meebng Place. Ter Court 1- 9 Chapel Street, Lye Stwrbndge 1 Postcode DY9 8BT Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Oat•• acl•d if nrt lor fiol• •ar Ollk• {rf arry) Nam• ol p•r•on {or b¢)dyl entitJ•d If an Saleem Naz ShaJa Zaman Secretari Grtatn Patel 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Narn•• ofth• tru•t•M for th• charfty, H any. (lor exampl•, any cu•todlin tru•tM•) D8t•• act•d 11 not lor whol• aar TAR Mirch 2012
Names and addr••8•8 of advl•ers (Oplloiial Inlormallon) Typo ol •dvls•r Name Addr••• N3me of chlel exocutlve or namos ol 8onlor stall members (Optlonal Inlomiallon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descriptloii of the charlty's tru8ts Type of goveming documenl Constitution adopted 71h June 2016 How the charity is constituted Associatlon consisting of family carers Trustee selection melhods Trustees are appointed by the family carers rnembership Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about. Ehsas Carefs Is affiliated to Dudley Council for Voluntary Servir£ vthfch provides advice and support. policles and procedures adopted for the inducts'on and training of trustees; the charity s organisational struciure and any wider network with which the charity Ehsas has a complainls and a day trip policy in place. Ehsas has a partnership agreement WTth DNerse Support Limited (care provider for people with leaming disabilities from black and Asian minonty ethnic communities) with whom we share and manage the premises c311ed Meeting Place This enables black and Asian minority ethnic {BAME) family carers to have a community-based drop in centre where they can seek information and support. Diverse Support provides 'in knnd, support with their manager available to provide advice and support to farnily car5, coordinates carer support activities. assists Wlth fund raising and provides administrative support to the charity relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major nsks and the system and procedures to manage them All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no femuneration or other benefits. Section C Ob'ectives and activities For the public benefit, the relief and assistance of members of the Asian community and olher elhnic minonties in Dudley borough and the surrounding areas. who provide unpaid care to family members wilh disabilities or additional needs, thfough the provision of aCslb1e information. peer support, social and emotional help and ser)4ices thal will improve their quality of life., and through communicating beNveen carers. policy makers and other services that support carers. enabling carers to have an effective voice and an informed represenlabon in policy maknng and service developmenL Summary of the objects of the charity set out In its governing document TAR March 2012
In planning our activilies we are mindful of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit at our Irustee meetings. Our activities focus on four themes: 1 Increasing knowledge.. we provide advice surgeries for carers, training and Information workshops. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) 2. Advocacy Raising issues and concerns affecting ethnic minority family carers wilh slatutory organisations. 3. Outreach support to isolated carers.. We receive referrals from black and Asian minorily ethnic IBAME) carers and offer an outreach service particularly If there are language and cultural barriers. This includes home visiting those that need support, liaising with social services and other statutory agencies and assisting with advocacyl interpretation. 4. Respite and social interaction: We recognise that carers struggle to get out so provide respite days out just for carers. We also provide day trips for families - the carer and the cared for person - with the option for them to bnng other family members. This gives carers the opportunity to take a break from the stresses of their lives and to feel less isolated. Where possible, we facilitate carer social interaction by providing 'coffee momings. and cultural events. Additlonal details of objectives and activities Ioptional infomiatlon) You may choose to indude further slatements, whe relevant. aboul: policy on grantmaking: policy programme felated investment; contn'bution made by volunteers. TAR M*1 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Ehsas Carer5 was established as an unincorporated association (carers support group) in 2004 and became a Chantable Incorporated Organisation in 2016. We work with Dudley Council for Voluntary Service's Integrated Plus localty link wotker(s) who make fealS of families who have chiklren wrth complex heallh needs and disabilrties. We supwrt family carers particularly where there are barriers to engaging with public services - unable to speak English fluently, lack of awareness of sep4ices, and Inability to self-advocate. Family carer5 have reiVed support including interpretation at appointment rneetings wrth vanous health, social seNices and other public authonty professionals. The project Co-ordinator is available to field enquiries and offer support to family caier5 in significant need. A temporary Carer5 Link Worker was employed to support carers from November 2024, and promoted the project at a couple of women's groups at a community centre and at a cultural event that took place at a new place of worship. She supported carers for scwne 4 months. TAR arth 2012
Sectlon E Flnanclal revlew Brlol 3tatomei)t ol tlie charlty's policy oli reserves Detalls of any funds materlally in deficit Further financial review detalls (Optional Inlormation) You may choose to include additional Information, where relevant about the chanty s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the chanty, investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Ehsas Carers statement of accounts are prepared and exterroAy examined. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Posltlon {•g Secretsry, Chalr. etc) Dats cl-2 TAR
EHSAS CARERS REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1167640 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR END 31st MARCH 2025
EHSAS CARERS REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1167640 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR END 31st MARCH 2025 2025 2024 INCOME TOTAL TOTAL C4Mtnbution to Chrheads 1475 TOTAL INCOME 1475 EXPENDtruRE SalaneslNI Rates & Insuran ght & Heat TelerKK•e & Postage Printin& Stationaryjdvertising Fiepairs & Renew71s gjndries 8ank Charges Water lThJeperrfknt Examinef Fees 650 650 417 1903 369 1175 382 1175 382 31x1 42 42 62 296 75 75 75 3126 Net-DefiotlSurplu5 for the Year -16SI 8alarfe at 31st Mafch 2024 31513 8637 400 41801 28833 9637 38470 40ts0 Transfer Between FuThJs %37 38470 401
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