## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1[st] January 2023 To 31[st] December 2023** **Charity name: THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE** ## **Charity registration number: 1170396** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The aims of The Good Shepherd
Centre are to empower, engage and
educate economically, and socially
disadvantaged people in Keighley and
surrounding areas in order that they
may be better able to participate fully in
society. The Centre is open to all and
we have a good reputation for bringing
people
together
from
diverse
backgrounds. We are also known
especially for our support for families
and individuals from Central and
Eastern Europe (mainly Polish,
Slovakian and Romanian, several of
whom are Roma). Refugees and
immigrants from other parts of the world
(Africa, India, and the Middle East) also
make use of our services.
We have been working with diverse
communities for over 10 years and have
built up
considerable
relevant
experience and skills, including

Multilingual and interpreting skills

Familiarity with government
systems for accessing benefits
and residency rights

Registration with OISC (Office of
the
Immigration
Services
Commissioner)

Running social support sessions

Running accredited courses in
partnership with local Colleges

Mental Health Peer Support (2
workers are accredited at Level
3)| ||||
Registration as Hate Crime
Reporting centre| |---|---|---|---| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for public benefit,
n particular, the activities,
projects or services
identified in the accounts|Para 1.17 and
1.19||How we support our communities
We support our communities in many
different ways as listed below. Our
ethos is very welcoming which has
been vital to building up trust with a
number of different communities. We
are well-known amongst statutory
bodies for having good relationships
with “hard-to-reach” people in this area.

Drop-in advice and advocacy,
usually in the client's own
language, on a range of issues
including employment, school
places, health matters, housing,
hate crime reporting and
workplace discrimination

Parent and toddler group,
offering opportunities for parents
to make friends, and to receive
support and signposting to
relevant services from the Centre
staff.

Coffee morning for every age
group to encourage more social
interaction for isolated and lonely
people.

Medical support in partnership
with local GP practices, offering
health checks and advice at
Parent and Toddler sessions and
Coffee Mornings. We operated
as a Covid Vaccination Centre
during the pandemic.

Free Counselling sessions

A range of free courses including
Adult
Literacy,
English
Language, Maths, Digital Skills,
Emergency First Aid Course and
a Horticulture accredited course
in partnership with Keighley and
Craven
Colleges and our
volunteer teachers also conduct
ESOL classes.

Youth Club for 11- to 19-year-
olds providing games, art and
crafts, music & dancing, sports

Mental Wellbeing Support Group

Assistance
with
European| |||Settlement Status applications, in
partnership with the Home
Office, Bradford Council and the
Italian Consulate etc.

Luncheon Club for any age and
nationality particularly for elderly,
isolated, people with mental
health to combat loneliness and
isolation. This is supported by
children from local Primary
Schools, which brings benefit to
both age groups.

Family Fun events throughout
the year, e.g. to celebrate the
Refugee Week, Platinum Jubilee,
Family Picnics, International
Events, Women’s Day, Mother’s
Day, etc. which builds community
cohesion and brings the diverse
community together.

Volunteering opportunities for our
community to enabling them to
increase their confidence and
build their skills

Work experience placements for
school, college and university
students

Delivering food and furniture to
deprived families
| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|All of the activities of the charity are
planned with reference to Charity
Commission guidelines regarding public
benefit, which is supported through the
development of individual skills and
understanding, and through activities to
promote integration and community
cohesion.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||
SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|**N/A**| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|**N/A**| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Up to 38 volunteers contribute, principally
in ESOL teaching, cooking, gardening
coaching and operation of clothing and
furniture banks, as well as in general| |||support of the operation of the Centre such
as helping with celebrations, fund raising
activities, cooking and cleaning. 1-1
sessions for care and counselling_._| |---|---|---| |Other||All of our courses and the volunteering
and work placements contribute to the
overall wellbeing of individuals in our
community. They give people a reason
to get out of their homes, give structure
to their week and a sense of purpose,
help them to meet others, and they
improve confidence and self-esteem as
they achieve new skills.
The
horticulture group provides additional
benefits as being outdoors improves
well-being and is an opportunity to learn
about healthy eating.| ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP
reference||| |---|---|---|---| |Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
difference the
charity’s work has
made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any
wider benefits to
society as a whole.|Para 1.20||A large part of our work is supporting families
and individuals according to their particular
needs. Many of those who arrive at our
Centre do not know who else to turn to, and
we are proud that we have built up a great
deal of trust within our community. For those
who are arrivals from other countries, we can
be the starting point, where we assess what
their needs are, and then offer them other
services, or signpost them to other agencies if
that is appropriate. It is a very important part
of our ethos that we always make people
welcome and reassure them that help is
available; this is especially important for those
who have experienced trauma before they
come to us, and for those who have particular
health needs, or learning disabilities.
For many people, dealing with the
bureaucracy that is needed for daily living
(e.g. DWP, NHS, Home Office) can be very
difficult because of their unfamiliarity with and
fear of the systems, lack of computer skills,
and lack of access to computers. Our help is
essential for them to help them navigate these
systems and receive the financial help and
permits that they need, and enables them to
take control of their lives.
Our multilingual capacity is of great benefit
and is well-known in this district. Other| services and agencies refer people to us whom they cannot help because of language difficulties. We also provide interpreting services to assist people with appointments, for instance NHS consultations or parents’ evenings at schools. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Achievements against
objectives set|
Para
1.41|
We are pleased by the response of those who
have benefitted from our care and the appreciation
we have received from various agencies who also
work hard in Keighley and the surrounding areas.| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para
1.41|We have accommodated celebrations and parties
and had many room lettings to help with our
income. We are pleased to receive some income
from our associated charity shop.| |By room letting
Investment performance
against objectives|Para
1.41|**N/A**| |Other||We have been fortunate in that we have been able
to help an increasing number of people with
health, domestic and mental health problems,| ## **Financial Review** |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|The total income for the period was
£122,537
Expenditure (wages, maintenance and
running costs) was £149,888| |---|---|---| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**To meet the running costs in the next**
**period.**| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£56,799| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|**N/a**| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|**N/A**| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|The charity relies heavily on grant funding
and fundraising. Further grant income is
being actively sought plus fund-raising
efforts. The uncertainties we face are the
threatened massive increase in the cost of
utilities and the cost of living rises. This will
be a huge problem for us.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|
Para 1.47|
Grants from Home Office, Local Council
Other grants and we were notified in
October 2023 that we had been successful
with our Lottery grant application.
Fund-raising efforts
Room hiring| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|Projected rising cost of everyone’s cost of
living therefore there will be a huge
increase in the number of clients
desperately in need of help.
Ukrainian refugees coming to the area
seeking support.
Funders holding back over offering new
grants due to financial constraints.| |Other||| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||Foundation Model Constitution| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Nomination at regular meetings of the
Board of Trustees| |Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|**New trustee roles are advertised locally.**
**The selection of the new trustees is**
**done via a vote of the existing trustees.**
**There is also a 3 month probation**
**period.**| ## **Additional information (optional)** ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|
Para 1.51|
**We follow Charity Commission**
**guidelines on training and**
**responsibilities of new trustees.**| |---|---|---| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|_There are 7 board members, that include_
_the chairman plus the independent minute_
_taker and the Centre Director._| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|The Good Shepherd Centre| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|N/A| |Registered charity number|1170396| |Charity’s principal address|High Lodge
High Spring Gardens Lane
Keighley
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**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Sean Gilligan|Chairman||| ||Andrew Harrison|Secretary||| ||David Johnson|Treasurer||| ||Paul Booth|Trustee||| ||Aaron Keane|Trustee||| ||JessyJoseph|Trustee||| ||Anju Daniel|Trustee||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** NONE Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity |**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for whole year**|| |---|---|---| |NONE||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of Name Address adviser** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s) Sean Gilligan Full name(s)** SEAN OLIVER GILLIGAN **Position (eg Secretary,** Trust Chairman **Chair, etc)** **Date** 20/09/2024 J*thm I 10 u) o) o ro co m O O ￿ Lfj rl w m ¢¥ e4 rno Ln vi rt 0￿0 4n ty) 4n o co cfj ro r* ¢n Ln ri U> O ¢Tr ¢n V L*J W O D70 O N WJ ¢n oth c> o r rJ v) O¢Tr rrt O ul Q rit a Lfs in ty m O r4 ¢n￿rn Mr o cn Ln * Ln rr* m ¢rJ f¥ O Lrt rt ro r W W Lu W CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trustees .The Good Shepherd Centre On accounts for the year ended 3111212023 Charlty no (if any) 1170396 Set out on pages 1and2 I report to the trustees on my examlnation of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust.) for the year ended 3111212023. Responsibilyties and basi5 of report As the chariws twstees, you are responsible for the preparation of the a¢Gounls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (°the AGt°). I report in respect of my examination of the Trusfs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying oul my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Indgpendent I examiner's statement I have Gompleted my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (¢)IhgFth dFse1￿￿'> which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance wtth section 130 of the Ch8rities A¢t-, or the accounts did not accord with the accounting re¢ords" or the accounts did not comply wtth the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and ttinlent of accounts set out in the Charities {AGcounts and Reports) Regulalions 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinalion. I have no concems and have Come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reathed. Please delete the WO￿lS in the brackets rfth8y do not apply. Signed.. Date: Name". Stephen Relevant professlonal qualifiGation(s) or body Chartered Accountant FCA ICAEW IER Oct 2018 (if any): Address: 11 Hospital Road Riddlesden Keighley, BD20 SEP Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent 8xamination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief details of any items that the oxaminerwishes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018 (HARITY COMMISSION FOR INGIANOAND WALES Th& G￿0d Shgplwd Cent 117039 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For thè pèrfod from To 01101r2023 3111212023 Section A Receipts and payments un￿tricted funds to tho r￿are51 Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Lastyear to thg Dgarogt£ totho Tr8aTO8t£ totho noare6t£ tothE nÈaY8st£ Al Recelpts Grgnt8 Fund Ra 90.950 31W6 86,800 68,954 31,134 412 Sub total(Gmss income for AR) 121124 412 t22,536 165,754 A2 Asset and Investment sales, Isee table). Sub total 122.124 412 122.536 155.764 A3Pa ments Rumiw Costs 86,646 63,242 149.B8B 151D49 Sub total 86,646 63242 14*888 152.Od9 A4 Asset and Invèstment urehas89. seè table Sub total 86.646 63.242 149,088 152,049 N8t of r8eelpts/fpayments) A5 Transfèrs bètwggn fur￿$ A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thls year end 35.478 62,830 27,352 3,705 21.321 S6.799 2,830 84,151 50.799 80.544 84.249 CCXX R18ccounts {SS} 31108r2024 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearast£ Restricted funds Endowment funds to noa￿tE Categortes Detalls 81 Cash funds ank 55.449 Cash Total cash ftinds 56.799 lallr4•bthires*th T￿￿P￿•1￿ p•ym¢n Unrestrlcted funds to near¢st£ Restrfctsd funds to ngorest£ End<)wment funds to nqarvst£ Detalbs Fu￿￿t0 wrtbich ass•t belon Currentvalue Detalls Cost lop￿ONI11 Fund to whleh asstt bo10 Currpntvalup onal Dètailg ¢oJt loptlon41) 84 Assets rotalned for the charlty's own us• Fund towhl¢h Arnount dug iona Wh0n duo al Detalls BS Liabilitie8 Zaa4 8ignwl by one orlwo tru$lo9s on behalf ol all th8 trustees Signature Prfnt Name Date of roval David John50n Sean Gilligan 01 lofjl CCXX R2 aceeunts ISSI 3110&g024