Charity Number 1170582 DIMOBI CHILDREN DISABILITY TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT ACCOUNTS 30 September 2022
Dimobi Children Disability Trust Financial statement Year ended 30th September 2022 Contents Page Charity information and professional advlsers Trustees, report Independent Examiner's Report 12 Statement of financial activitie5 (incorporating the income and expenditure account) io Balance sheet li Notes to the accounts 12
Dirnobi Children Disability Trust Charity information and professional advisers Registered charity name Dimobi Children Disability Trust Charity number 1170582 Registered Address Admin Building RiverparkTradin8 Estate Riverpark Road Newton Heath Manchester M40 2XP Trustees Linda Butcher Edwin (Chair of Trustees) Sherita Mandongwe Chizzy ljeh Elizabeth Opesan Tracey Peake Independent Examiner SRT Accounting SeNices Ltd 83 Heathbank Road Manchester M90WB Bankers Lloyds Bank PIC Oldham Birmingham OSC 4 Ariel House 2138 Coventry Road Sheldon Birmingham 826 3JW
Dimobi Children Disability Trust Trustees, Report Dimobi Children DisabilityTrust Trustees. Report The Trustees. present their annual report with the audited financial statements of the charity forthe year ended 30 September 2022. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" in prepariftg the annual reportand financial statements of the charty- The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Charwties Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the IJK and Republicof Ireland published in October2019. Chairperson's welcome and summary It has been another challenging and extraordinary year for the Charity. Having sufficient capacity to meet the emerging needs of our community members through a Cost of Living Crisis, on boarding new staff and volunteers. setting up a new office base and ensurin8 the safety of all involved, and public has been our priority. The number of families we support has continued to grow, along with the number of disabled children and young people in crisis or in risk situations. We have had regular engagement with more families on a monthly basis. We are proud of our high numbers of volunteers, who are invaluable assets in our community and enable the Charity to meet our community's disability and diversity needs. We are able to support our community with translation and cultural needs due to our diverse, ethnicity volunteer pool. Our volunteer related costs and expenses are ongoing financial commitments that are vital to sustain, along with office overheads and remote work requirements. Our unrestricted reserves levels were greatly impacted and reduced due to our high service demand5, chan8es in operational delivery and growing running costs. I have been with the Charity since 2022,1 am exceptionally proud of the invaluable work it ha5 achieved In such a short-time to support some of the most vulnerable disabled children, young people and their families in North Manchester. On behalf of the Charity, I take this public opportunity to humbly thank our workers. volunteers and funders, who have united with us towards achieving a society in which disabled children can contribute, be valued and have their rights respected. And, to our disabled children, young people and their families, we are with you in our fight to reduce inequalities, societal stigma and discrimination. Thank you. Linda Butcher Edwin, Chairperson. Reference and admlnlstratlve detai15 of the Charity and its Trustees The Charity is a charitable incorporated organisation foundation and was formed on 06 December 2016 as Dimobi Children Disability Trust.
The Trustees are shown below: Linda Butcher Edwin (Chair of Trustees} Sherita Mandongwe Chizzy ljeh Elizabeth Opesan Tracey Peake We are proud to have lived experience of disability and majority representation of Black, Asian Minority Ethnicities within our Trustee Board. We are reflective of the communities that we serve. All major decisions are taken collectively by the Trustees. Sherita Mandongwe is the founder /Trustees and Chief Executive officer of the Charity. Structure, Governance and Management Trustee induction and training All Trustees are required to complete a skills audit to ascertain strengths and weaknesses. All Trustee5 complete a Disclosure and Barring Service IDBSI disclosure. Organisation The Board of Trustees carries responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the charity. The Board generally meet up to 10 occasions per year. Collective decision making and minutes of Trustee meetings are recorded, and signed off, fortransparent, governance purpose. The Trustees also have an engagement structure to ensure inclusive practice and local community involvement.. Parent Forum Co-Production Group Minutes of actions from all such community meetings are circulated to the Board of Trustees. The Charity regularly obtains helpfuladvice from the Charity Commission and the Trustee5 are aware of their responsibilities as Trustees of a charitable organisation. The Charity has an independent legal advisor who supportsovr work. Risk management The Board of Trustees has a risk register and related risk procedures which have been regularlv reviewed and updated to reflect COVID-19, the new COVID work streams of domestic abuse support and providing poverty food bank help. Through this risk management process, all significant risks have been identified and control systems are in place to mitigate these. Equal Opportunlties poliri We are an equal opportunities employer. All jobs are open to all applicants, subject to necessary occupational qualifications and all applications are given equal consideration. We follow fair recruitment and positive action to ensure recruitment for disabled people is equal, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We are a diverse and inclusive organisation that advocates for the social model of disability.
Living wage We follow the living wage salary threshold. We value our workers and ethical fairness. Objectives and Activities Statement of Pubic Benefft What thecharity does: Education/training The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives Disability The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty Who the charity helps.. Children/Young People People With Disabilities Othercharities Or Voluntary Bodles The General Publiclmankind How the charity helps: Provides SeFVI5 Provides Advocacyladvlcelinfom)ation The charitable objects of the charity as defined in our Articles of Association are.. The objects of the CIO are.. Al To promote the relief of children and young people with autism spectrum disorder and their families and carers, in particular, but not exclusively by the provision of support, education and practical advice Bl To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to autism. Our Charity is grassroots formed.. majority local residents with Ilved experlence based on gaps in Services, and lack of supportfor disabled children and young people, and multicuttural familles. Dimobi Vision,. to achieve a Society in which children with disabilities contribute are valued and have theirrights respected. We support multicultural children and young people with disabilities; autism/neurodiversity health conditions and learning disability, aged up to 25 years, and their families. We support children and young people who have a neurodiversity health condition,. autistic spectrum. AsperBerfs, related attention deficit hyperactivity disorder IADHDI, dyslexia, dyspraxia and mental health. We are based in Newton Heath, Manchester and provide services across North Manchester, Newton Heath and Miles Platting. North Manchester has the highest areas of deprivation in Manchester.
In deliverin8 our charltable objects we provide the followins services.- Advice and infomation One-to-one support Group support Advocacy Wellbeing activities for children and youn8 people. and theirfamily Peer b(Jddy sUPPOrt Volunteer opportunities Local activities, trips and community events Parent forum meetings, Signposting Delivering disability and culturally related awareness sessions for parentslcarers, and professlonals. In April 2020, due to high referrals we diversified our core activities labovel to provide COVID crisis poverty food and essentials relief for disabled children. This COVID work was in operation up to 30 June 2021. During the reporting period of 30 September 2021 to 30 September 2022, we supported more family householdsof a disabled child/ren. In May 2020, due to high referrals to the Police for domestic abuse help from WOTnen with a disabled child/ren, we began a mylticultural domestic abuse service for women with a disabled child. Due to receivin8 referrals from men with a disabled child, we began to provide support for any parent/carer with a disabled child early in 2021. During the reporting period of 30 September 2021 to 30 September2022, we have supported MO family households of a disabled child/ren. In response to our commLFnity need we have planned over the next two years to develop our servicesfurtherand provide.. Half-term acttvities Respite Vocational services Youth criminal justice support. Our progress in the reporting period The number of beneficiarie5 we have supported in this reporting period is more disabled children and young people households. We have a majority of Black ethnic minorities, members who use our services which is reflective of our tommunity. We are a multicultural organisation. Referrals We accept self and agency referrals from across North Manchester. We have high self-referral numbers to our services.. we are proud to engage with the communitieswe seNe. Our prlorltlesfor thls reportingperl¢xl Responding to community crises from the COVID-19 pandemic, continuity of bu5ine55 and safety of everyone were key priorities for Trustees. We diversified our seNice offer with domestic abuse support for women with a disabled child/ren and the poverty foodbank for families with a disabled child. Supporting digital poverty needs, isolation needs, thoseshielding or in poverty crisis, or risk.
We are humbly grateful to members of ourlocal community who volunteered theirtime during the second lockdown period of the pandemic to help vulnerable families. We extend our gratitude to the range of organisations that supported our work; All Saints Church, YES, Police and Crime Team Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Women's Aid, MACC, Manchester Police, Equal Education Chances, Family Unit Trust, Northwards Housing and Talbot House. Manche51er City Council, Youth Zone,Ciata Foundation,CAHN, BOLDST3Pand many more Parent Forum and Member involvement We moved our parent forum meetings online to ensure safety and Government guidance was followed. Our last meeting in this reporting period was held on 16 November 2022 and had 28 members in attendance. We are proud to be a need led charity. A Trustee is always present at the Parent forum for accountable and transparent co-decision making. We have created an easy read Terms of Reference forotJrCo-Production group work. Global pandemlcCOVtD-19 Our Charity has been severely impacted by increased referral demand. capacity and increased complexity of need, more families in crisis, disabled children and parents with health conditions deemed vulnerable and shielding, long term COVID recovery. We seek to collect member information and evidence of the need to supportfundingapplications. We have consent and procedures in place in line with Data Protection requirements. Some of the safeguarding actions we made include: Minimise the risk of COVID infection through remote working, safe procedures, PPE and training, following Governmentguidance. Completing risk assessments forstaff, volunteers, the people we support and the PL¢blic. Updating our business continuity plans and related polities. Rented an office on the Riverside Trading Estate. Finding alternative ways of supporting people virtually/remotely. Including flexible, hybrid and home working and policies created to support the safer continuation of work and wellbein8of workers. Volunteercapital We have been able to operate through the second lockdown with the invaluable capacity for our local community. More people are regular volunteers and have contributed with volunteer support during this reporting period. Disclosure Barring Service checks and references are completed for volunteers. We have a suite of volunteerpolicies and procedures. Implementquality monltoring and out¢omes framework In line with the Equality Act 2010, we collect demographic equality monitoring information. We identify ways to meaningfully record and monitor the outcomes of the services and projects we deliver and seek to continuously improve. We include children and young people in providing information to improve how we work and understand more about what they like, don't like. want more of or wantto share an opinion on. Hollday Artivity Fund ProSert We commercially bid for a Manchester City Councll school half-term opportunity and successfully delivered the 'Happy Me, Holiday play scheme projÈct for disabled children. ThÈ project objectives We to engage So disabled children and young people, aged 5 to 16 years, in receipt of free school
meals, living in the North Manchester wards of Newton Heath, Miles Platting, Clayton and Open5haw. 95% of children indicated a smiley face for having fun. Children asked for more activities in the future and shared drawingsof whatthey enjoyed,. football, eatingand park. /WTI Financlal Revlewsummary Our accounts have been audited. Restrirted funds Restricted funds are those subject to specific conditions imposed by the donor, or the tems of an appeal in response to which they were given. We have had restricted funds in the reporting period. We manage our restricted funds with robust project managementand outcomes reporting. Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds are those which can be used in accordance wlth the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees. Designated funds are unrestricted funds that the Trustees have set aside at their discretion for particular projects or purposes. We used unrestricted funds to get through the Cost of Living Crisis and unfortunately hit a 2-month operating limit, instead of our minimum 6- month reserve level which is in our articles. COVID has been a challenging period for the Trustees to keep our operations running whilst meeting our increased overheads. It is a challenge for the Charity to raise unrestricted funds with not being able to hold many fundraising artivities in the community,. this had been a previous strategy used, alongside individual donations. of which there are many competingor8anisations. Reserves Pollcy The Trustees reviewed the existing reseNes policy in 2022, which remain5 unchanged. We aim to have a Beneral reseNe of six months. In setting this level of reserve, the Trustees have considered the risks around income streams, the costs of our office space at Riverpark Trading Estate, maintenance and additional expenditure for remote technology requirements. Plans for Future Perlods Our main objectivesfor the coming year We have 3 fundraising strategy document that is governed by Trustees, evidenced with member needs and updated each April. We set out annual objectives each year which link to our charity mission and vision. We include a workforce diagram of the ideal support and capacity our members will need in the coming year. along with any current roles. We also create a shortlist of projects (based on members needs shared and social inclusion purposes). We then source funding streams
to link to the desired outcomes and criteria for each designated resource required, be it staff, equipment, volunteer resource5, orspecificprojectsthat will make a difference. Within our funding strategy is a focus on future contract work and tender opportunities Objective I: Grow our neurodiversity service offeracross North Manchester. We will oxplore opportunities to expand and develop our neurodiversity sekvices. This will include social prescribing. We will co-produce outcomes required with our Parent Forum and Co-Production members. We will involve our community and external organisations. We will followour fundraising5trategy. Objective 2: Develop a multicultural neurodiversity workforce to meet ourdisabled children's holistic needs. We will achieve this by sourcing income for worker5, recruitment and training. We will aim to create an inclusive, wellbeing environmentfor Skills, talent and passion to thrive. ObjectNe 3.. Have financial sustainability. We will achieve this by maintaining financial accountability and continually monitoring the financial performance of all our services and using this to inform development opportunities. We will continually monitor our key financial risks and ensure that risk mitigation plans are in place. We will refresh and follow our fvjndraising strategy. Objective 4.. Raise neurodiversity awareness and promote strengths-based practices. We will achieve this by developing our external training offer, partnering with local organisations and service provider5. Objective 5.. Black, Asian, minority, ethnicrty inequalities. Raise awareness of Black, Asian, minortty, ethnicity inequalities need and promote inclusivity. We will achieve this by supporting the power of our members to be visible, for their experiences to be heard, share project outcomes and develop ourexternal training offer. io
Funders and donations in the reporting period We are grateful to the following funders for their invaluable support to our disabled children, young people and their families: National Lotterycommunity Fund Forever Manchester One Manchester Bally Thomascharitable Trust Amazon UK Manchester City Council Tesco PIC Ministry of Justice Domestic Abuse. Police and Crime Team, Greater Manchester Combined Authority Arnold Clark Commynity Fund Toy Trust John Ellerman Foundation MCAactive Ashworth Charitable Trust Scottish Power Foundation Funded items Emergency food and essentials. Electronic devices for disabled children and young people. Books for disabled children and young people. Sessionalstaff capacity for disabled children. young people and family support. Sessional staff capacity for domestic abuse support. Volunteer expenses. Laptop, mobile phone, dats expensesand software. Office set up and overheads. General overheads. Linda Bu her Edwin Chair o ustees li
Dimobi Children Disability Trust Independent Examiner's. Report Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Dimobi Children Disability Trust for the period ended 30 September2022 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Dimobi Children Disability Trust I'the Trust") forthe year ended 30 September2022. A5 the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Art 20111.the ACVI. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out undersertion 145 of the 2011 Act and in tarrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commission undersection 1451511bl of the Act. The charitls gross income exceeded £25,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants IACCAI. 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.. l. 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 3. the accourits 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 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. Signed: Date.. 12 January2023 Name: Olaniyi Isaiah Oladejo Professlonal qualification{sl: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants IACCA) 12
Dimobi Children Disability Trust Statement of financial activities (incorporating income & expenditure account) Year ended 30th September 2022 Note Unrestricted Rcstri¢ted 2022 2021 Income from: Donations and legacies 2,IK)O 2,000 Charitable activities 12,800 266,024 278,824 90.745 Totsl income 14,800 266,024 280024 91087 Expenditure on: charitable activitles 11,025 259.121 270,146 210,205 Totsl expenditure 11,025 259,121 270,146 210205 Net Incomellexpenditurel for the year 3,775 6,903 10,678 {11&618) Transfer between funds Net movement in funds forthe year 3,775 6,903 10,678 {118,618) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brotjght forward 3,423 26,356 29.779 148,397 Total funds carried forward 7,198 33,259 40,457 29,779 13
The accompanying notes on pages 15 to 19 are an integral part of this balance sheet Dimobi Children Disability Trust Balance Sheet As at 30th September 2022 Note 2022 2021 Fixed assets Tangible assets 29,604 17,747 Total fixed assets 29,604 17,747 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 11,423 12,782 Debtors Total current assets 11,423 12,782 Liabilities Creditors- Amountfalllng due within one ye(Jr 15701 17501 Netcurrent assets 10.853 12,032 Totsl assets less current liabilities 40,457 29,779 Creditors- Amountfolling due oftermore than oneyear io Net assets 40N57 29.779 The fundsof the charity: Unrestricted funds Restricted funds li 7,198 33,259 3,423 26,356 li Totsl charity funds 40,457 29.779 Llnda Butcher Edwin Chair of Trustees Approved by the board of trustees on 25 July 2022 14
The accompanying notes on pages 15 to 19 are an integral part of thls balance sheet Dimobi Children Disability Trust Notes to the financial statements Year ended 30 September 2022 Accounting Policies Incomlnq resources All incoming resource5 are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income, is reasonably certain of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. In accordance with the SORP, no value has been attributed to the work performed by volunteers. although theirwork is considered vital to the activities of the charity. Donationsondgift5 Donations and gifts consist of the total donations from individuals, trusts and corporates, along with income from fundraisingevents. Depreciation Tangible fixed assets tosting more than £l(KJ are capitalized and included at cost, including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost by equal annual instalments over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Equipment, Fixtures & Fittings 25% reducing balance Computer and Internet Resources 25% reducing balance Resources expended Expenditure 15 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Cost5 of BeneratinE funds are those incurred in seeking voluntary income and do not include thecosts of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Donatlons and legacies Unrestricted Restricted 2022 2021 Donations Other income 2,0(M) 2,LK)O 842 Total 2,000 2,000 842 15
Dimobi Children Disability Trust Notes to the financial statements Year ended 30 September 2022 Charltable artivities Unrestricted Restricted 2022 2021 Grants Postcode CommunityTrust Forever Manchester 14,975 4,700 4,700 5,000 Tesco PIC 2,800 2,800 Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner 5CM) Manchestercity Council National Lottery Community Fund Greater Manchester Combined Authority Toy Trust Arnold Clark Community Fund Bally Thomascharitable Trust 83,324 83,324 20,270 10,000 10,000 10,000 48,000 48,OCM) 40,000 5,000 5,(XJO 1,000 1,000 27,000 27,000 John Ellerman Foundation 23,000 23,0(NJ 33,0j One Manchester 33,000 Ashworth Charitable Trust 23,000 23,000 MCAactive 4,000 4,000 Amazon UK 9,(X]O 9.000 Scottish Power Foundation 5,000 5,000 12.8(X) 266,024 278,824 90.745 Charltable tradlng Charity sales Support services Total income from charltable artlVLties 12,8¢X) 266,024 278,824 90.745 16
Dimobi Children Disability Trust Notes to the financial statements Year ended 30 September 2022 Expenditure on charitable artNlties 2022 2021 Staff cost 57,674 104,549 9,868 21,500 570 24,622 163,577 5,916 150 Project COSts Depreciation Professional fees Governance costs Support costs 270 146 21 20 Restricted expenditure Unrestricted expenditure 259,121 147,900 Net incomellexpenditurel forthe year 2022 2021 This is stated after charging/lcreditingl: Depreciation Fixed assets:tangible assets Land and Buildings Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment Total At l October2021 Additions 16,548 7,957 24,505 At 30 September2022 Depreciation At l October2021 Charge for the year 4,268 2,490 6,758 At 30 September2022 Net l)ook value At 30 September2022 At 30 5eptember2021 17
Dirnobi Children Disability Trust Notes to the financial statements Year ended 30 September 2022 Cash at bank and in hand 2022 2021 Cash at bank 11,423 12,782 Cash in hand 11,423 12.782 Debtors 2022 2021 Trading debtors Grant debtors Prepayments Creditors- Amountfolling due within one yeor 2022 2021 Trade creditors 570 600 Othercreditors 150 10. Creditor5- Amountfalling due aftermore thon one year 2022 2021 Trade creditors Othercreditors 18
Dimobl Children Disability Trust Notes to the financial statements Year ended 30 September 2022 11 Fund movements Balance at I October2021 Asat30 September Income Expenditure Trarssfers 2022 Restricted funds Restricted project fund 26,356 266,024 1259,1211 33,259 26,356 266,024 1259,1211 33.259 Unrestrirted funds General fund 3,423 14,800 111,0251 7,198 3.423 14,800 111,0251 7,198 The fundsof the charity 29,779 280,824 1270,1461 40,457 19