## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1[st] January 2024 To 31[st] December 2024 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 _._ All of our courses and the volunteering Other 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
£283,697
Expenditure (wages, maintenance and
running costs) was £210,795| |---|---|---| |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|£72,902| |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 Town Fund for the hall
refurbishment, Boiler replacement, 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|_none_| |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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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee(if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Sean Gilligan|Chairman||| ||Andrew Harrison|Secretary||| ||David Johnson|Treasurer||| ||Roger Suddaby|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** 20/10/2024 (HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES The Good Shepherd Centre 1170396 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from 0110112024 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to th• ngar•st Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the neargjt £ to the noar•st £ to thè ngar•st £ to the nearest £ A1 Recei Grant5 Fund Raising 181.689 23,327 78,681 260.370 23,327 90,990 31.546 ota ross income or AR) 205,016 78.681 283,697 122,536 set an see table Investmen 5a es, ota Total receipts 5.016 78,681 283.697 122,536 A3Pa ents Running Costs 132.114 78.681 210,795 149,888 Sub total 132,114 78,681 210.795 149.888 A4 Assot and investment Sub total Total payments 132,114 78,681 210.795 149,888 Net of receipts/(paymentsJ 72,902 72,902 27,352 AS Transler* between fund A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 6,799 129,701 56,799 129,701 84,15 56,799 CCXX R1 accA)unts ISSI 1510912025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories Unrestricted Details Rèstrl¢tod funds funds to near¢$t £ to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Bank 126,189 Cash 1,512 Total cash funds 129,701 ltyreo bAl8rw with receipts gnd payrn8nl¥ aCCOLKrtl¥ll Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ R6stri¢ted funds tts near¢•t £ Endowrnent lunds to nvtrost £ Details Detalls Fund to whlch Cost loptlona Current value tlonal B3 Investment assets D8talls Fund lo whl¢h ••••t b•lon Cost loptlonJl) Curroni valu• tlon•l 84 A888t8 retalned for tho charlty'8 own use Details Fund to whlch relate Amount du tlon•l Whèn due tlonal B5 Llabilltles Slgned by one or tsvo trustees on behalf of all the trustees Slgnalure Print Nam6 Dale of roval David Johnson o?lJol osjiélaj Sean Gilligan CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 1 $10912025 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees The Good Shepherd Centre On accounts for the year ended 3111212024 Charity no (if any) 1170396 Set out on pages 1and2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3111212024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, 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 Garried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent ￿he charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [ipge*R& TH£ /hlSriruT£ O I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (et￿￿4 which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns 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 reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: Date: Name: Stephen Hill Relevant professional qualification(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 con￿rn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER• Oct 2018 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLthO AND WALES The Good Shepherd Centre 1170396 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from 0110112024 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to tho nearost £ to th8 nearost £ to the ntar•st £ to th• noar•st £ A1 Recei Grants Fund Rai51ng 181,689 23,327 78.681 26D,370 23,327 90,990 31,546 ota ross income or AR) 205,016 78,681 283.697 I22,￿6 set an see table Investmen sa es, 205,016 .681 283,697 122,536 A3Pa ment8 Running Costs 132,114 7B,681 210,795 149,888 Sub total 132.114 78.681 210,795 149,888 A4 Asset and investment Sub total zzz• Total payments 132,114 78.681 210.795 149.888 Net of recelpts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 72,902 72,902 27,352 56.799 129,701 84,151 56,799 129,701 CCXX R1 accounts ISS} 1510912025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to near•5t £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Bank 128,189 Cash 1.512 Total cash funds 129,701 lagrÈtr b81on¢o$with reTripLs and payments aL£ounllsll Unrestricted funds to noarest £ Restricted funds to near8St £ Endowment funds to n8ar05t £ Details B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whlch asset belon Details Cost loptlonati Currentvalue tlonal Fund to whlch agset belon Detalls Cost lopllonall Current value ona B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to which relates knount due tional When due o lional Details B5 Llabillties Slgned by one or trustee$ on behalf of all the trustees Signature Date of roval Print Name David Johnson C￿11￿1 08Ji6(aJ Sean Gilligan CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 1510912025