ANNUAL R E P O R T 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 1
WALKMINISTRIES.ORG.UK
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| Key Information | 3 |
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| Governance and Management | 4 |
| Our purpose | 5 |
| Our values | 6 |
| A word from our Chair & CEO | 7 |
| Strategic Report | 9 |
| Training | 11-12 |
| Queens Award | 13-14 |
| Lived Experience | 15 |
| Destination: Home | 16 |
| Songs of Praise | 17-18 |
| 96-Hour Challenge | 19-20 |
| Churches & Partners | 21 |
| Support | 22 |
| Other News | 23 |
| The Year Ahead | 24 |
| Reserves Policy | 26 |
| Financial Review | 26 |
| Statement of fnancial activities | 27 |
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K E Y INF O R M ATI ON
Walk Ministries
Organisation Type: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
The Walk Centre
Phoenix Street
Tunstall
Charity Number: 1168547
ST6 5AH
www.walkministries.org.uk
info@walkministries.org.uk
@wearewalkuk
Trustees
Accountants
Richard Henry Kent Gompertz
Fortune Hart LTD Unit 14
(chair)
Howard Pickering
Sugnall Business Centre
Philip Jeremy Barber
Sugnall
Stafford
Peter Flynn
Wayne Gough
ST21 6NF
David Garratt
Bankers
Lloyds Bank Key Management 7 Carter Street Simon Edwards (CEO) Uttoxeter Karen Edwards (COO) ST14 8HD
Governance and Management
The charity is governed by its CIO constitution document and was registered with the charity commission on 1st August 2016. Under the constitution the trustees must be appointed for a term of one year by a resolution passed at the trustee meeting.
Trustees are recruited from those who have an interest in the work of the charity and have skills to benefit the charity ’s work. All trustees are briefed in the operation of the charity when appointed.
The Chief Executive, Simon Edwards has day to day responsibility for the running of the charity and is supported by a Senior Management team including, the Chief Operating Officer, Operations Manager, Finance Officer, Administrations Manager.
The Chief Executive reports to the chair of the trustees and provides detailed updates at quarterly meetings, where they also receive comprehensive financial information.
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O UR P U RPOSE
Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commissions general guidance on public benefit, ‘Charities and Public Benefit‘.
Objectives and Activities
To promote the rehabilitation of released prisoners or individuals who are at risk of being imprisoned; to enable them to live a more structured life by such means as the trustees think fit including the provision of housing, training, advice, support and counselling with a Christian ethos.
HELPING MEN ON THEIR JOURNE Y TO FREEDOM
& HELPING THE CHURCH TO W ELCOME MEN HOME
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A W O RD FROM...
The Chair of Trustees - Welcome to Walk Ministries Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial statements. I hope this provides you with an overview of our achievements and the challenges we have faced across the past year.
This last year has seen the continued development and impact of our work in helping men as they leave prison. We have increased the number of prisons we work with, enabling us to create more awareness about the work we do, which means we are able to help more men.
Part of our planned strategy has been to improve properties and furnishing in all of our homes, to ensure they are of an excellent standard for our residents. Some properties have been refurbished with new carpets, blinds, kitchens, doors etc, others have had new furniture throughout, including soft furnishings. This work will enable us to reduce spending on buildings over the next few years.
We have completed the development of our PDP (personal development plan) for use with our residents, to help them map out their journey. Completing the PDP’s is a milestone in our development work. We continue to expand and diversify the training we offer to other organisations.
When I have been praying over the last year the word I have heard the most from God is opportunity. In the midst of every difficulty Covid 19 has bought our way, we have seen God open doors and develop partnerships across the city.
used to house the city ’s homeless. Our men worked alongside people from all agencies to ensure there was a safe place during that time, it was inspiring to see.
Beyond that, we have men on placements across the city working practically to help people who are vulnerable. Covid has been hard for us too. The mental health of our men has been at the forefront of our minds as the lockdowns took their toll. Once again, we had an opportunity to be resilient, to lean on our faith and to deepen our relationships so we could weather the storm together. As always, I’m so grateful to God for the journey he has us on.
Earlier this year we were given the Queens Award for
Voluntary Service, an honour that
humbled us all. We see it as another opportunity to share our faith and our vision for the men we serve.
Simon Edwards
Henry Gompertz
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STR ATEGIC R EPORT
Our ach i e ve m e n t s in 2 02 0 /2 0 2 1 a n d the y e a r a he a d
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T R A INING
Ready Steady Cook - We have been running cooking lessons in our recovery home, and our supported flats. It important that our residents can prepare and enjoy meals. We’ve created our own Walk cookbook full of our favourite meals.
Out-Course - We continue to deliver the out course to our residents, covering topics such as Self Esteem, Citizenship, Work Readiness, Healthy Relationships and Better Decision Making. The training covers a broad range of life skill-based topics, which helps our residents learn and reflect on attitudes, thinking and behaviours.
Bespoke Training - Training has been developed and delivered to prisons and other organisations on Mindfulness. Covid 19 has had a significant impact on staff working in the prison and support environment. The training is designed to help people reflect and take a pause during the busyness of life. It is delivered at the beautiful peaceful setting of Rudyard Lake.
Talks and training at universities, schools and other organisations on Boundaries, Safe Working, Conditioning and Rehabilitation have continued, often via zoom, with some in person talks being delivered.
“I really enjoyed the conditioning training as I feel it is so impor tant to ever yone who works in the prison enviroment and I find it ver y fascinating.”
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QUEENS AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
We were very honoured and humbled to have been awarded the prestigious Queens Award for Voluntary Service. We had a fabulous day at Rudyard Lake where we received the award, given out by Ian Dudson the Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire on behalf of the Queen. A great sunny day with delicious food.
The Queens Award is an award in perpetuity, for Walk Ministries, acknowledging the contribution of Walk for the life-changing services we provide to the community.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Many of our staff volunteer, and all of our residents participate in voluntary placements, providing unique lived experience by participating in helping others on their journey, thus multiplying the impact.
LIVED EXPERIENCE
We continue to develop our lived experience pathways into support roles. This gives purpose to our resident’s lives, by creating voluntary and employed positions.
It is vital for those experiencing homelessness, addiction and prison to be able to see hope for their own future in the people who are supporting them.
Our residents past life experiences provide a much-needed connection for people who are currently homeless, in addiction or facing returning to prison.
As our resident’s journey from their past lives into lives full of purpose and hope, they are able to pass on this hope to others.
DESTINATION: HOME
On the 1st October 2020 Destination Home was launched, a commissioned service by Stoke-on-trent City Council comprising of partnerships between Addullam Homes, Mind, Concrete, Walk Ministries and Changes.
This partnership will provide a unique service for people across the city in housing crisis and play a key role in delivering outcomes against the city council’s recently revised Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.
The partner organisations together deliver Destination Home, 24/7 support that will help residents not just survive but thrive.
The partnerships will provide quality accommodation, mental health support, lived experience support, detox and recovery programmes.
Walk Ministries will provide key support during the detox and recovery stage for suitable referrals, who will benefit from 24hr support in a safe environment.
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SONGS OF PRAISE
BBC Songs of Praise To celebrate Father ’s Day, Aled Jones meets inspirational fathers who are trying to show their paternal love to their children, whatever it takes. He visited Walks detox home in Staffordshire to find out about its work with men who have left prison. He met our CEO Simon and one of our support workers, Finlay. They shared their heart and story on Fathers Day. Simon tells Aled Jones that during his time inside he was a prison listener and would help new inmates, and those about to be released, to adjust to their new environment. It was whilst doing this, he noticed a troubling pattern that would inspire him to set up Walk Ministries.
TBN UK On the 9th June TBN featured Walk Ministries on their new show “State of Affairs” The video takes a special look at who Walk is and why we do what we do.
96-HOUR CHALLENGE
On the 10th December, our CEO Simon Edwards and one of our support team Darren Bardsley, alongside two Walk residents did a four day bike ride around route 70 of the Cheshire cycle way, cycling 176 miles.
They took no money or bank cards with them, and relied entirely on the kindness of the owners of cafes, pubs, and business they called into to get a warm drink or food along the way.
Each night they slept out, wherever they laid their bikes was home for the night. Each day was a new adventure for the four men on this journey. Every evening as the temperature dropped and the light faded, they set up camp under the open sky, as many people have and continue to do across the UK each year who face homelessness.
Walk Ministries partners with charities who share the heart and passion to bring people out of addiction and homelessness. #96 Hour challenge raised £4500 which provided 198 Christmas meals to men and women who have experienced homelessness, addiction and other struggles throughout their lives. The donations were shared between five charities supporting men and women, and enabling them to have a happier Christmas.
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CHURCHES AND PARTNERS
We are sending copies of Walks magazine to churches that are within proximity to all of the prisons in the UK. Asking that they pray for the prisoners and staff.
Walk has been supporting HMP Styal (woman’s prison) in Cheshire. We have sent them over 100 towels, 100’s of toiletry packs and products, also gifts so the women have something to give to their children at Christmas. Woman’s prisons have the highest rates of self-harm, by supplying toiletries and towels we hope that it will provide the women with dignity and improve self-esteem and general well-being.
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SUPPORT
Walk continues to be supported by many churches and individuals across our city and the UK. Their support helps us to provide food parcels, toiletry and cleaning products to the more vulnerable in our society.
Our partner churches also provide a safe place for our residents to learn and join in with church life. They become part of the wider church community, forging relationships which extend beyond their time at Walk.
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OT HER NE W S
ART THERAPY At Walk, we are passionate about providing a diverse programme and engaging our men in new experiences. We have run various art classes to provide a diversion and emotional escape from the demands of the detox process and give them an opportunity to express their emotions.
CREATIVE WRITING The
men in detox and recovery have been learning to express themselves through the power of words in weekly creative writing workshops. Many vulnerable people have lost their voices as they navigate the challengers of addiction, prison, homelessness and social exclusion.
With different weekly assignments our men are encouraged to reflect and find their voices.
THE Y E A R A HE A D
Over the coming year our focus will continue to be on building improvements, with a focus on The Walk Centre. The Walk Centre is our main hub, its where our offices are located and where residents participate in mentoring, training and support sessions. We also have a gym for residents.
This year we will create and develop more spaces in the Walk Centre, including new kitchens to enable us to provide more cooking lessons, new toilets, more training rooms and a larger area to worship in.
“Walk continues to try to be a voice for those facing prison, addiction, or homelessness.”
Over the last few years Walk has been on a journey of rapid growth, its been an exciting time, with our foundations being firmly built. We will be redeveloping our website to reflect all the different aspects of Walk that have been developed during this period, whilst maintaining the heart of who we are as a charity.
Covid-19 is still impacting the world and us as a charity. It has impacted many people’s mental and physical health. It has affected our core operations, with adaptions and adjustments needing to be constantly monitored and amended. We are passionate about advocating for the marginalised in society. Walk continues to try to be a voice for those facing prison, addiction, or homelessness. We are passionate about advocating for better conditions in prisons and housing.
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PO LIC Y
The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to operational needs and ensure that support and governance costs are covered.
R E V IE W
The results for the year ended 31/07/2021 are set out in the attached financial statements. Total income for the year was £797,192.00. Expenditure was £710,910.00
Income has increased by 25 % due to additional grants income and charitable donations. Charitable activities admin expenses have increased due to increased salary costs. The operating surplus prior to depreciation is up £31,000.
Henry Gompertz
Chair Of Trustees
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Registered number 1168547
Walk Ministries
Report and Unaudited Accounts
31 July 2021
Walk Ministries Contents
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| Approval statement | 1 |
| Independent examiners report | 2 |
| Income and expenditure account | 3 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the accounts | 5 |
Walk Ministries
Approval statement
I approve the accounts which comprise of the Income & Expenditure and Balance Sheet. I acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts, including the appropriateness of the applicable financial reporting framework as set out in note 1, and for providing Fortune Hart Limited with all the information and explanations necessary for their compiliation.
Henry Gompertz Chair of Trustees
6 January 2021
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Walk Ministries 1168547
Independent Examiner's Report on the accounts
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/07/2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This was approved on 21 December 2021
Lisa Fortune signed on behalf of Fortune Hart Ltd Sugnall Business Centre Sugnall Stafford ST21 6NF
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Walk Ministries
Statement of Income and Expenses for the year ended 31 July 2021
| Income Investment income Donations Income from charitable activities Activities for generating funds Revenue grant income Direct costs Charitable activities Gross surplus Other Administrative expenses Charitable Activities Wages and salaries Motor and Travel Costs Premise and office costs Repairs and maintenance Advertising and PR Other legal and professional Depreciation Interest payable Sundry expenses Governance costs Accountancy fees Other operating income Other operating income Interest received Net surplus/deficit Reconcilation of funds Total funds brought forward Surplus/deficit in the period Total funds carried forward |
£ £ - 26,881 560,998 41,345 50,679 679,903 286,868 393,035 177,129 34,057 22,852 15,357 380 3,437 42,735 259 8,484 304,690 2,560 307,250 1,795 2 1,797 87,582 90,690 87,582 178,272 2021 Unrestricted Funds |
£ £ - - - 115,492 115,492 10,392 105,100 93,950 - - - - - 12,450 - - 106,400 - 106,400 - - - (1,300) 20,000 (1,300) 18,700 2021 Restricted Funds |
2021 Total Funds £ - 26,881 560,998 41,345 166,171 795,395 297,260 498,135 271,079 34,057 22,852 15,357 380 3,437 55,185 259 8,484 411,090 2,560 413,650 1,795 2 1,797 86,282 110,690 86,282 196,972 |
2020 Total Funds £ 8 20,293 524,885 13,762 120,170 679,118 211,088 468,030 243,934 33,772 20,269 20,720 - 35,054 5,185 - 1,293 360,227 600 360,827 - - 107,203 3,487 107,203 110,690 |
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Walk Ministries Registered number: Statement of Financial Position as at 31 July 2021
| Registered number: Statement of Financial Position as at 31 July 2021 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors PAYE Pension Accruals and deferred income Total Assets Less Current Liabilities Net assets Capital Account Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
1168547 19,255 76,137 95,392 242 14,675 2,392 37,171 54,480 |
2021 £ 156,060 40,912 196,972 178,272 18,700 196,972 |
2020 £ 39,154 21,880 49,448 71,328 (7,473) 5,635 1,631 - (207) 71,535 110,690 90,690 20,000 110,690 |
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Walk Ministries Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2021
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).
Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.
Intangible fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative amortisation and any accumulative impairment losses.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:
| Freehold buildings | over 50 years |
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| Leasehold land and buildings | over the lease term |
| Property Improvements | over 5 years |
| Plant and machinery | over 5 years |
| Office equipment | 33% reducing balance |
| Furniture and fixtures | 33% reducing balance |
| Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment | over 5 years |
| Motor vehicles | 33% reducing balance |
Investments
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Listed investments are measured at fair value. Unlisted investments are measured at fair value unless the value cannot be measured reliably, in which case they are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Changes in fair value are included in the profit and loss account.
Stocks
Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised.
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Walk Ministries Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2021
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.
Creditors
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
Taxation
A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Provisions
Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss.
Leased assets
A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership. All other leases are classified as operating leases. The rights of use and obligations under finance leases are initially recognised as assets and liabilities at amounts equal to the fair value of the leased assets or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction in the outstanding liability using the effective interest rate method. The finance charge is allocated to each period during the lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Leased assets are depreciated in accordance with the company's policy for tangible fixed assets. If there is no reasonable certainty that ownership will be obtained at the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the lower of the lease term and its useful life. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.
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Walk Ministries Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2021
Pensions
Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate.
| 2 Employees Average number of persons employed by the company 3 Tangible fixed assets Property Improveme nts Plant and machinery etc £ £ Cost At 1 August 2020 5,862 39,444 Additions 106,896 43,501 At 31 July 2021 112,758 82,945 Depreciation At 1 August 2020 2,135 17,154 Charge for the year 22,552 21,137 At 31 July 2021 24,687 38,291 Net book value At 31 July 2021 88,071 44,654 At 31 July 2020 3,727 22,290 4 Debtors Trade debtors Other debtors 5 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Taxation and social security costs Other creditors |
2021 Number 25 Motor vehicles £ 15,726 21,694 37,420 2,589 11,496 14,085 23,335 13,137 2021 £ 12,039 7,216 19,255 2021 £ 242 14,675 39,563 54,480 |
2020 Number 25 Total £ 61,032 172,091 233,123 21,878 55,185 77,063 156,060 39,154 2020 £ 13,197 8,683 21,880 2020 £ (8,197) 6,306 1,683 (208) |
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