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2 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 B:FRIEND A N N U A L R E P O R T

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Annual Report 2020-2021 ABOUT B:FRIEND

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I've been coming here for over 3 years and I've enjoyed every minute of it. I lost Eric, my husband, and felt that down so I needed to join a club. My friend Jo told me about b:friend and brought me to the club and it's been great. I like coming to be with people so I look forward to Wednesday because I can get out of the house and mix with everybody. Everybody's friendly here

FREDA

QUICK FACT LAST YEAR WE HOSTED OVER 768-HOURS OF GROUP SOCIAL CLUB ACTIVITY

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		CONTENTS
	A b o u t	M e s s a g e f r o m o u r C E O	P a g e 6
	M o d e l	M i s s i o n & m o d e l	P a g e 7
		W h a t w e d o	P a g e 1 0
		O u r p a r t n e r s	P a g e 1 2
	I m p a c t	B e f r i e n d i n g	P a g e 1 3
		S o c i a l C l u b s	P a g e 2 0
F	i n a n c e	F i n a n c i a l y e a r	P a g e 2 5
	F u t u r e	O u r t e a m & p l e d g e s	P a g e 2 6
		M e s s a g e f r o m o u r C h a i r	P a g e 2 8

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MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

So much has been happening beyond our control, domestically and internationally, to influence our lives. We've all experienced relative powerlessness over the last year. Something we do control is our time. What we choose to do with it and with whom we choose to spend it.

It continues to inspire knowing so many people choose to spend an hour a week with an older neighbour nearby. They feel the strength gained from connection. That we all derive our happiness from others.

Our awesome staff team continue to support incredible volunteers across our region to create meaningful improvement for isolated people living in our communities. We can only include a few stats and stories in this report but there are hundreds more like them. They demonstrate that we are not powerless and change is just a cuppa away.

This last year has shown that, despite everything we read in the news, there's a lot more good happening just around the corner if we're interested in seeing it.

MIKE NILES FOUNDER

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OUR MISSION & VALUES

I wouldn't be without befriending I really wouldn't. It's changed my life

Improving well-being through local connections to ensure older people have the confidence, self-worth and agency to reconnect with the people and places around them

Reducing social isolation for older people and younger people alike by creating opportunities for community togetherness

I don't know where I'd be without this club you know? I really love it

Bringing people together to dilute division created by age, heritage, digital skills and attitudinal divides

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ORGANISATION

b : f r i e n d i s a Y o r k s h i r e c h a r i t y , f o u n d e d i n J a n u a r y 2 0 1 7 , t h a t p a i r s v o l u n t e e r b e f r i e n d e r s w i t h s o c i a l l y i s o l a t e d o l d e r n e i g h b o u r s i n t h e c o m m u n i t y w i t h t h e a i m o f r e d u c i n g s o c i a l i s o l a t i o n a n d r e - e n g a g i n g i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h t h e p e o p l e a n d p l a c e s a r o u n d t h e m . A t t h e c o r e o f o u r m o d e l p e o p l e i n t h e c o m m u n i t y a r e t a k i n g t h e l e a d t o m a k e r e a l i m p r o v e m e n t s f o r l o c a l p e o p l e . B y p o p p i n g i n o n c e a w e e k f o r a c u p p a a n d a c h a t , 1 : 1 b e f r i e n d e r s p r o v i d e c o m p a n i o n s h i p t o p e o p l e t h a t m a y n o t s p e a k t o a n o t h e r p e r s o n a l l w e e k o r l o n g e r . T h i s l o w - l e v e l p r e v e n t a t i v e m e a s u r e i s v i t a l e a r l y a c t i o n t r a n s f o r m i n g t h e l i v e s o f s o c i a l l y i s o l a t e d o l d e r n e i g h b o u r s . A l l b e f r i e n d e r s r e c e i v e d a n E n h a n c e d D B S b a c k g r o u n d c h e c k , t r a i n i n g a n d t w o a c c o m p a n i e d v i s i t s t o t h e i r a s s i g n e d o l d e r n e i g h b o u r w i t h a m e m b e r o f t h e b : f r i e n d t e a m .

VALUES

N o o n e s h o u l d h a v e n o o n e . W e b e l i e v e i n f a c i l i t a t i n g m e a n i n g f u l c o m m u n i t y c o n n e c t i o n s t o t r a n s f o r m a n i n d i v i d u a l ’ s v a l u e o f t h e m s e l v e s , r e d u c e t h e i r f e e l i n g o f l o n e l i n e s s a n d e n a b l e t h e m t o b u i l d r e s i l i e n c e i n l a t e r l i f e .

OUR THOUGHTS

B e f r i e n d i n g i s n o t a n e w c o n c e p t , a n d w e ’ v e n e v e r c l a i m e d t o h a v e c o r n e r e d t h e m a r k e t w h e n i t c o m e s t o r e d u c i n g s o c i a l i s o l a t i o n , b u t w e ’ v e b e e n o v e r w h e l m e d b y t h e u p t a k e o f t h i s p r o j e c t i n S o u t h Y o r k s h i r e & D e r b y s h i r e . O n a d a i l y b a s i s , o l d e r n e i g h b o u r s a n d b e f r i e n d e r s a l i k e a p p r o a c h u s t o e x p l a i n h o w t h i s p r o j e c t h a s c o m p l e t e l y c h a n g e d t h e i r l i v e s . W e w e r e s c e p t i c a l a t f i r t . W e k n o w i t h a s i m p a c t b u t ‘ l i f e c h a n g i n g ’ i s s o m e t h i n g w e w e r e n ’ t i n i t i a l l y w i l l i n g t o a c c e p t g i v e n t h e o n c e - a - w e e k n a t u r e o f t h e v o l u n t e e r i n g . B u t i t c h a n g e s a p s y c h e : f r o m m o n o t o n o u s s o l i t u d e t o k n o w i n g t h a t s o m e o n e c a r e s , s o m e o n e v i s i t s a n d t h e y d o i t w i t h o u t r e c o m p e n s e b e c a u s e t h e y w a n t t o .

FAMILY QUOTE...

"MY MUM ATTENDED THE SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME. SHE COULDN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW MUCH SHE ENJOYED IT. SHE LOVED THE ACTIVITIES WHICH IS GOOD BECAUSE SHE HAD SPENT MONTHS IN FRONT OF THE TV." STEPH

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70% OF OLDER NEIGHBOURS WE SUPPORT ARE OVER THE AGE OF 80

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These clubs are as good as medication you know. They're just as important. More important!

PAT NEIGHBOUR, DONCASTER

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WHAT WE DO

BEFRIENDING

I t ' s a l l a b o u t s p e n d i n g t i m e t o g e t h e r h a v i n g a u p p a & c h a t e a c h w e e k . I t ' s f a c e - t o - f a c e , l o c a l a n d p e o p l e b e c o m e f r i e n d s r a t h e r t h a n v o l u n t e e r s .

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A g o o d m a t c h i s n ' t j u s t a b o u t s h a r e d i n t e r e s t s P e o p l e f e e l s a f e & c a n ‘ b e t h e m s e l v e s ’ N o s u c h t h i n g a s t h e ‘ P e r f e c t P a i r i n g ' P r o m o t e p o w e r s y m m e t r y O p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r n e i g h b o u r s t o d e m o n s t r a t e t h e i r s k i l l s & v a l u e E s t a b l i s h c l e a r b o u n d a r i e s A i m f o r p o s i t i v e e n d i n g s : o n w a r d r e f e r r a l o r r e p a i r

DID YOU KNOW...

AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC WE'VE INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY TO OUR PROJECT ADDING TELEPHONE BEFRIENDING, BOOK CLUB, WALKING GROUPS

SOCIAL CLUBS

G r o u p c o n n e c t i o n i s a k e y s t r a n d o f o u r i n t e r v e n t i o n . A l l s e s s i o n s a r e u n i q u e a n d e a c h w e e k i s d i f f e r e n t . A l l a c t i v i t y i s r o o t e d i n t h e o r y b u t i s f u n .

O u r m o d e l :

F o c u s e d o n t h e F i v e W a y s t o W e l l b e i n g M e m b e r s f e e l s a f e & c a n ‘ b e t h e m s e l v e s ’ P r o m o t e s h a r e d i d e n t i t y & w h a t p e o p l e h a v e i n c o m m o n A c t i v i t i e s a r e f u n & p u r p o s e f u l O p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r m e m b e r s t o d e m o n s t r a t e t h e i r s k i l l s & v a l u e A c t i v e l y e n c o u r a g e c o - d e s i g n e d s e s s i o n s A n t i - a g e i s m Z o n e : a c c e p t a n c e o f e v e r y o n e

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WE POURED OVER 3,072 LITRES OF TEA/COFFEE LAST YEAR. THAT'S EQUAL TO THE VOLUME OF WINE PRODUCED BY A A MEDIUM SIZED VINEYARD

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I spent a lot of my time as a kid with older, retired neighbours who became like adopted grandparents, even best friends! I learned a lot from them that made me who I am today. Because of the work that b:friend do, I now get to spend time with my older friend Pamela and even better, so do my kids! Both Pamela and I benefit greatly from our friendship. Life is richer for the diversity of age and life experience. If you have some spare time, I encourage you to consider getting involved

MATTHEW BEFRIENDER, SHEFFIELD

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This Club gives me something to get out of bed for

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OUR PARTNERS

We'd like to extend thanks to the awesome organisations that partner with our project. Their commitment to reducing isolation is significant & we're able to achieve huge impact as a result of their belief in a more connected society.

THE NATIONAL DEARNE AREA LOTTERY COUNCIL COMMUNITY FUND (BMBC)

MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

It is life changing. I wasn't going out & now if the weather is nice we go for a little walk

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OUR 1:1 BEFRIENDING

In the last 12-months, we've created over 300 new befriending pairings connecting people locally for weekly social interaction. Birthday meals out, day-trips to the seaside or just a quiet cuppa... these meaningful meetups have a huge impact.

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Befriending 305 pairings made Social bundles 182 created & delivered Partner organisations 64 worked with

Total number of older Hours of one-to-one 873 15,600 neighbours connected connection New older & younger years is our 576 4 neighbours joined the project longest pairing Active befriending 712 13 connections

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BEFRIENDING IN ACTION

AGE GROUPS OF BEFRIENDERS

Our befrienders give an hour a week to connect with an isolated neighbour nearby. Over 68% of volunteers are under the age of 45 and around 6% of volunteers are themselves aged 65+.

LEGACY PAIRINGS

Over half of all one-to-one community connections made continue beyond 12-months. These become self-sufficient friendships, many of which continue for many years.

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LISA & MURIEL

M u r i e l s a y s b e f r i e n d i n g h a s m a d e s u c h a d i f f e r e n c e t o h e r a s i t ' s g i v e n h e r a n e w f r i e n d & s o m e t h i n g t o l o o k f o r w a r d t o e a c h w e e k . M u r i e l a d m i t s t h a t s h e i s q u i t e a s h y p e r s o n & w a s n ’ t s u r e i f t h i s w o u l d w o r k b u t s h e i s s o g l a d s h e g a v e i t a c h a n c e .

M u r i e l : " S h e ' s n e a r l y 4 0 & I ' m 8 6 & i t ' s a l o v e l y r e l a t i o n s h i p w e ' v e g o t . S h e ' s s o g e n u i n e & i t r e a l l y h a s m a d e a d i f f e r e n c e t o m e . "

L i s a : " W e h a v e a b i t o f a r o u t i n e n o w a n d w e g o t o t h e c e m e t e r y e a c h w e e k t o s e e h e r h u s b a n d & I k n o w t h i s r e a l l y m a k e s h e r h a p p y . "

NEIGHBOUR QUOTE...

"THE MOMENT I MET HER IT JUST CLICKED. SHE'S A YOUNG WOMAN BUT I'VE ALWAYS HAD A YOUNG MIND. IT'S NEVER BORING." BARBARA

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HERBERT & MALC

M a l c ( r i g h t ) d e c i d e d h e w o u l d l i k e t o v o l u n t e e r a n d s u p p o r t s o m e o n e i n h i s c o m m u n i t y a s h e h a s f o u n d t h e 1 : 1 s u p p o r t h e r e c e i v e d i n c r e d i b l y b e n e f i c i a l . A f t e r e x p e r i e n c i n g b e r e a v e m e n t h e w a s p a i r e d w i t h b e f r i e n d e r H a y l e y i n 2 0 2 0 .

M a l c : " b : f r i e n d i s b r i l l i a n t ! I w o u l d n ’ t b e w i t h o u t H a y l e y , b : f r i e n d h a s d o n e s o m u c h t o h e l p m e I j u s t w a n n a g i v e s o m e t h i n g b a c k . "

M a l c h a s s t a t e d t h a t h e i s f e e l i n g b e t t e r a b o u t h i m s e l f n o w a s h e i s g e t t i n g o u t a n d d o i n g t h i n g s f o r b o t h h i m s e l f a n d o t h e r s .

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92% OF OLDER NEIGHBOURS PAIRED TELL US THEY'RE PLEASED WITH THE PROJECT & RECORDED A 40% RISE IN WELLBEING WHEN SURVEYED

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It's been a lifeline for me. Every meeting is different & enjoyable. b:friend has made me feel better about myself & given me some confidence back

SANDRA NEIGHBOUR, DONCASTER

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OUR SOCIAL CLUBS

In the last 12-months, we've hosted almost 770hours of weekly community group sessions welcoming approx. 130 neighbours. No two sessions are ever the same & are all rooted in wellbeing theory. Most importantly, they're great fun!

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session in a bag clubs at awesome Social Club 360 27 home volunteers hours of community group weekly Social Club 768 9 activity sessions sessions cups of tea/coffee made at club 11,520 sessions

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Bingo & dominoes is fine... but this social group takes things to a different level

OUR SOCIAL CLUBS

PRIMARY FOCUS OF SESSIONS

Each of our 384 annual Social Club sessions are based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing model. Each has a primary focus but many sessions achieve multiple outcomes. This is the breakdown based on primary objectives.

LOCATIONS

We host 9-weekly Social Clubs in community venues across South Yorkshire. Two clubs in Sheffield closed in 2021 but we have plans plans to launch two new weekly groups in Sheffield next year.

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Doncaster
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RITA

A f t e r l o s i n g h e r h u s b a n d , T e d , R i t a b e c a m e v e r y s o c i a l l y i s o l a t e d . T h e y h a d a l w a y s s o c i a l i s e d a s a c o u p l e s o s h e w a s n o t u s e d t o d o i n g t h i n g s o n h e r o w n & f o u n d i t q u i t e d a u n t i n g . D u r i n g t h e l o c k d o w n s R i t a j o i n e d t e l e p h o n e s o c i a l c a l l s & s e n t e v e r y s i n g l e p e r s o n a b i r t h d a y c a r d . T h e s e w e r e p e o p l e s h e d i d n ’ t k n o w a y e a r a g o b u t n o w c o u n t s a s h e r f r i e n d s .

R i t a : " I w a s r e a d y f o r b o l t i n g t h a t f i r s t t i m e I c a m e b u t d o y o u k n o w I ’ m s o g l a d I s t a y e d . I l o v e t h a t c l u b , i t ’ s b r i l l i a n t . I h a t e t o m i s s i t . I d i d n ' t h a v e c o n f i d e n c e b u t t h o s e g i r l s a t t h e c l u b h a v e m a d e m e b r a v e . "

FAMILY QUOTE...

"THANKS TO THIS LOVELY GROUP MY MUM HAS STARTED TO LOOK FORWARD TO GOING OUT OF THE HOUSE AGAIN. SHE SAID TODAY WAS GREAT FUN" - RITA'S SON

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GRAHAM

G r a h a m j o i n e d t h e B a l b y S o c i a l C l u b h a v i n g r e c e n t l y m o v e d t o t h e a r e a . H e c a m e t o t h e c l u b l o o k i n g l o s t & w a s q u i e t . A t t h e e n d h e w o u l d t h a n k s t a f f f o r m a k i n g h i m h a p p y & h e a l w a y s s a i d t h i s w i t h t e a r s i n h i s e y e s .

R e c e n t l y G r a h a m o f f e r e d t o d o a s p o t o f g a r d e n i n g f o r a n o t h e r m e m b e r o f t h e c l u b & h a s s i g n e d u p a s a v o l u n t e e r b e f r i e n d e r t o s u p p o r t s o m e o n e e l s e .

H e r e c e n t l y t o l d u s h e c a n ’ t b e l i e v e h o w h a p p y h e f e e l s n o w . H e b e l i e v e d h e h a d r e a c h e d r o c k b o t t o m b u t e v e r y o n e a t t h e S o c i a l C l u b h a d m a d e h i m e n j o y l i f e a g a i n .

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THIS YEAR'S SESSIONS INCLUDED: STREET DANCE, ARMCHAIR TRAVELS, YOGA, BOAT RACING, ROBOT WARS, DESERT ISLAND DISCO & MUCH MORE

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SURVEY & EVALUATION

FOR EVERY £1 INVESTED IN B:FRIEND THE SOCIAL VALUE ADDED IS £10.12 figure based on 12-month period

WELLBEING SURVEYS

By conducting the WarwickEdinburgh Wellbeing scale surveys at clear intervals we can identify an upward trajectory in selfdetermined wellbeing in the sixmonths after b:friend intervention. From 0 score at baseline we show improvement over time

SOCIAL VALUE IMPACT

The Bristol Accord sets out eight characteristics of a sustainable community. Our project focuses on adding social value in a number of impact areas to build stronger communities

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FINANCE

INCOMING RESOURCES RESTRICTED £185,219 UNRESTRICTED £19,541

IT COSTS US £204 to provide an older neighbour with weekly social connection for a whole year

BREAKDOWN OF SPEND

BREAKING DOWN OUR COSTS

The majority of our expenditure is on salaries. This enables us to deliver the project across our region along with the dedicated staff resource for documentation, training & travel.

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Marketing
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Rent / Communications
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Training
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Professional costs
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Travel
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COST Project delivery
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OUR PEOPLE

ZUBAIR SARA

OUR TRUSTEE & ADVISORY BOARD

Daniel Burton (Chair); Lucy Cole (Vice-chair); Louis Stokes; Tara Walker (Treasurer); Geraint Evans; Kloe Tegg

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OUR PLEDGES

To make sure our project is inclusive & representative now & in future, we commit to proactively ensuring:

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Effective signposting & referral between agencies

Bring people together who do not normally interact, such as intercultural encounters

Proactively tackle discrimination

Increase shared-identity social support groups (SSG)

Buffering any external hostile context & actively myth busting

All online & offline marketing optimised for accessibility

Creating safe, authentic, reciprocal social experiences

Promoting cultural appreciation

1 Strive relentlessly to be an inclusive organisation

Champion good mental health by providing access to staff & volunteers

We will never discriminate against any persons and pledge to deliver benefit to all people in the communities we support. Our inclusivity pledge:

All staff and volunteers can access free CBT counselling. Our mental health pledge:

Offer no questions access to 24/7 counselling service

Regularly review representation on staff and Board teams

In-person or telephone access 365 days of the year

Ensure all projects are adapted to be accessible to all individuals

Always anonymous, always free Additional training opportunities sourced

Always review volunteer and beneficiary demographics and pro-actively attempt to reach under-represented communities

Regularly improve our knowledge of inclusive approaches

3 4 Pay the UK Living Wage to all staff

Target net zero annual carbon emissions

Our environmental pledge:

De-carbonisation strategies including: digitising all activity, no paper documentation Paperless office

Our living wage pledge:

Always review salaries annually Always pay UK Living Wage (outside London) Always endeavour to increase salary annually in-line with inflation

Only use contractors with eco-friendly approach (including Amazon following their launch of the Climate Pledge) and those committed to netzero emissions by 2040

Credible, quantifiable and local offset

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MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR

I want to take this opportunity to firstly offer a heartfelt thanks to every member of staff and volunteer that has pulled together once again in uncertain and challenging times to support more older neighbours than ever before.

This year has been an exciting one; a return to face-to-face 1:1 befriending and social clubs, introducing new means of supporting socially-isolated neighbours, and extending our reach in to communities in Derbyshire and further afield. From day one, it’s been our mission to go beyond traditional befriending models. We set out to facilitate intergenerational friendships that become part of the fabric of society. We’re proud that of the 712 active pairings in 2021, 68% of volunteers are under the age of 45, more than half of community connections become self-sufficient friendships, and that the longest pairing is more than 4 years. This is the b:friend model in action; people in the community taking the lead to make real improvements for local people.

We are committed to making sure b:friend is more inclusive and representative of our communities now and in to the future. It’s with great enthusiasm that we enter a new year at b:friend, with the ambition to support even more friends in more communities across the UK. We are all neighbours.

DANIEL BURTON CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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B:FRIEND (A charitable incorporated organisation limited by guarantee) REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021 CHARtTY NUMBER 1171148 COMPANY NUMBER CE009648

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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE PEIUOD ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021 The Management Committee presents its report and accounts for the y¢ar ended 31 Oetober 2021. Charity information Mana eiment CoTnmitlee Daniel Burton Tara Walker Louis Stokes Lucy Cole Geraint Evans Melissa Beckett Kloe Tegg Chairperson Treasurer- Appointed August 2021 Non-Executive member Non-Executive member Non-Executive rnernber Non-Executive member- Resigned June 2021 Non-Executive rnernber- Appointed August 2021 Charity Registration number 1171148 Charity registered office and Operational address Unit315 The Workstation 15 Palemoster Row Sheffield SI 2BX Secretary Matthew Culrnore - Resigned August 2021 Independent examiner Smith Craven Chartered Aecountants Sidings House Sidings Court Doncaster Bankers Sanland¢r UK PIC Doncaster

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021 Structure* governance and management Governin Document The organisalion is a charitable incorporat¢d organisation forn]ed on 17 January 2017 and registered as a charity. The charity was established under a Constitution which establishes the objects and powers of the Charitable company and is governed under its Constitution. In the ¢v¢nl of the charity being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. Recruitment and A ointment of Mana ement Committee The Trustees of the charity for the purposes of charity law and under the charity's Constitution are known as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Constitution the members of the Management Committee are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they Tnust be r¢- elected al the next Annual General Meeting. Ob'ectives and Activities The obje¢tives of the charity are to promote social inclusion amongst elderly persons, in particular, but not exclusive to over 65's, resident in England and Wales and the SLround1ng areas who are excluded by society, by provision of.. Befriending services through weekly outreach to individuals. Such othet ways from time to time as th¢ trustees see fit in fllltherance with said objects. B'.Friend is a not- for-proflt organisalion. B.'Friend pairs volunteer befrienders with socially isolated older neighbours in the community with the aim of reducing loneliness by reengaging with people and places around them. Our k¢y activities are 1=1 befriending pairings, visiting once a week for a "¢uppa" and a chat. B.'Friend also provides two hour social clubs, held in various locations that offer peer support through a range of physically and mentally stimulating sessions. All activities undertaken by the charity are to benefit people Èn the community, be they volunteers or older neighbours, and all remain equitable with services free at the point of delivery. Trustees ensure all activili¢s are in accordance with the charity objects outlined in the constitution and are for the public benefit.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021 Achievements and performance n the reporting period, the charity has created over 305 x I.. I befriending pairings across Doncaster, Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham. Ln addition to thts our team has supported and managed an additional 650 x l.. I befriending pairings already in existence. Facilitated approximately 768 hours of Social Club activity across th¢ region with weekly activity, peer support and entertainment. Collaborated with 64 other charity and community groups, along with statutory health and social care colleagues, on wider social challenges faced across towns and cities we work in. Delivered over 9,900 hours of eomrnunity Connection to isolated nei)bourS Financial Review Princi al Fundin Sour¢¢s B.'Friend was grateful to receive funding frorn.. The National Lottery Coinn]unity Fund, Bam51ey Metropolitan Borough Council, Sheffield University Union, South Yorkshire Community Fund. Yorkshire Building Society, Virgin Money Giving, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Masonic Charitable Trust, Voluntary Action Doncaster, Voluntary Action Roiherham, Charles Hayward Foundation, Cleaves & Whitehead Foundation, LNER and Public Health Doncater. Reserve Polic As a policy, il has always been felt prudent to maintain reserves at a level whereby at least Ihree months expenditUTe could be met in the event of a significant loss of funding.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021 Statement of Mana ernent Comrnittee's Res onsibilities Charity law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the CIO as al the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial period. In preparing those financial statements, the Management Committee should follow best practice and= select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to assume that the company will continue on that basis. The Management Committee is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities SORP {FRS102). The Management Cornmittee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Members of the Man ement Committee MernbeTS of the Management Committee, who are trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 2. In accordance with charities law. &$ the CIO'S trustees, we certify that.. so far as we are awar¢, there is no relevant accounting information of which the charity's Independent examiners are unaware; and as the trustees of the CIO, we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make ourselves aware of any relevant accounting inforniation and to establish that the charity's independent examiners ar¢ aware of that infonnation. Approval This report was approved by the Management Cornmittee on and signed on ils behalf by.. Tara Walker Treasurer

B:FRIEND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS Report to the trustees of B..Friend on the accounts for the period ended 31 October 2021 set out on pages7 to 15 Respective respon5ibiiities of trustees alld exaffliner The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act"). The in].%tees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144121 of the Act, and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act; lo lollow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Cotnmission undei Section 14515llbl of the Act, atld lo state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by tILe Charity Commission. An exarninatioll illclude.% a review of the accounting record8 kept by the charity and a comparison of the accoullt% presented with those records. It al80 includes eon%ideralioll of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and 8eeking of explanations from the tnLStees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do nor provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as io whether the accounts present a 'lNe and fair view. and the report 15 limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. IDdepelldellt examRner s statement In connection with my exaMation, no Material matters have come to my ait¢ntion which gives me ¢ause to believe that in, any maierial respe¢i'. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. 01 the accounts did not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accoullts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Report) Regulations ?008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a tnatter ¢onsideTed as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which aiiention should be drawn in this report in order io enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Kelvin Fitton BA FCA For and on behalf of Smith Craven Chartered Accountants Siding5 Court Doncaster DN4 5NU Dated..

B.'FRIEND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTrVITIES Iln¢ludlng Incom• ond ExpendltureACCLThlj YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021 Unrestricted funds R8Strict•d incom• funds Total funds Prior year funds Note INCOMING RESOURCES Income and endowments from.. Donations and gifts 11,041 199,948 210,989 251,166 Charltable activities 3,319 Total 11,041 199,948 210,989 254,485 RESOURCE5 EXPENDED Exp•nditurn on: Raising funds 5,147 5,147 2,224 Charitable activities 22,247 143.708 165,955 178,160 Total 22,247 148,855 171,101 180,384 Transfer between funds 45,615 145.6151 Net movement In funds 34,409 5,478 39,887 74,101 R•conclllatlon of funds: Totsl fvnds brought ft>rwgrd 38,175 109,386 147,561 73,460 Total funds carrlod fOard 72,584 114,862 187,446 147,561 The statement of financlal actlvltles Includes all gains and losses in the period. All incomlng resources and rg$our¢ès •xpended derlve from continulng activities.

B:FRIEND BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST OCTOBER 2021 Company No: CE009648 Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior year funds funds funds funds Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 2.802 2.802 4,683 Total fiTxed assets 2,802 2.802 4,683 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 7,813 7,813 1,077 157,658 230,242 209,120 72,584 Total current assets 72,584 165,471 238,055 210,197 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 53,411 53,411 67,319 Net current assets 72,584 112,060 184,644 142.878 Total assets less current liabilities 72,584 114,862 187.446 147,561 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Reslricled income funds Unrestricted funds 114,862 114,862 109,386 72,584 38,175 72.584 Total funds 72.584 114,862 187,446 147,561 Approved by the Iruslees on Signed.. On behalf of the trustees

B.'FRIEND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021 BASIS OF PREPARATION Basis of Accounting The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised al cost or transaction value unless olherise slated in the relevant note lo these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and with the Charities Act 2011. The firiancial slalements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. ACCOUNTING POLICIES INCOMING RESOURCES Recognition of incoming re$our¢es These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when.. the charity becomes enlilled to the resources., the Iruslees are virtually certain they will receive the resources,. and the rnonelary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Offsetting There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or incorne and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognib'on criteria are mel. Contractual incomg and performance related grants This is only included in the SOFA once the related gtxjds or services have been delivered. Glfts In klnd Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifis in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable Donated services and facilities These are only included in incoming resources Iwilh an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit lo the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the eslimaled value lo the charity of the service or facility received. Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts bul is described in the Iruslees, annual report.

B:FRIEND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021 ACCOUNTING POLICIES l¢ontinued} EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES Liability recognition Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or conslruclive obligation commilling the charity lo pay out resources and the arnounl of the obligation can be measured with reasonable rtaInlY. Governance and support costs Support cos15 have been allocated been governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accounlabilily of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support C051s include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost calegories on a basis consislenl with the use of resources. ASSETS Tangible flxed assets for use by the charity These are capitslised if they can be used for more than one year. and cost at least £250. They are valued al cost The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in the notes to the accounts. 10

B..FRIEND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted Restrictgd funds funds This year Last year Raising funds Advertising 5,147 5,147 2.224 Total gxpgnditure on raising funds S,147 5,147 2,224 Charltable actlvitieg Other expenditure 22,247 143,708 165,955 178,160 Total expendlture on charitable activitios 22,247 143,708 165,955 178,160 Total expenditure 22,247 148,855 171,102 180,384 PAID EMPLOYEES Staff costs Thls year Last year Salaries and wages Social security costs Pension costs (defined contribution scheme) 122,441 6,131 2,485 121,670 6.163 2,422 Total staff costs 131,057 130,255 No employees received employee benefits for the reporting period of more than £60,000. This yoar £32,278 Last ygar £29,728 Total amount paid lo key personnel 4.2 Average head count In the year Officers and adminislralion Support workers This year Last year

8..FRIEND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR TNE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021 DETAILS OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE 5.1 Trustee mneratIOn and expenses No rnembers ol the management committee received any remuneration during the year. £32.10 expenses were reimbursed to ihe management commiltee during ihe year. Fges for gxarnination of the accounts Thls year Last year Independent examin$rfs f8¥s for reporting on Ihg accounts 1.800 1.800 1,800 1.800 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Cost Computer equipment Total At the b8ginning of the year 14,439 14.439 Additions 2,680 2.680 Disposals Al end ol year 17,119 17.119 DepCiation Ba51S Rale Straight Line 3 years At th6 bInnIng of the y8ar 9,755 9,755 Dèpraciation 4,562 4.562 Disposals At end ofyear 14,317 14.317 Nel book value At the beginning ol the year 4,684 4,684 At end of year 2,802 2.802

B.'FRIEND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021 DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS Analysis of debtors This year Last year Funding debtors Prepayments and accrued income 6,229 1,584 1,077 Total 7,813 1,077 CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS Analysis of creditors This year Last year Trade Creditors Accruals and deferred income Taxation and social security 982 52,429 65,100 2,219 Total 53,411 67,319 13

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B..FRIEND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS No Iruslee or other person related lo the charity had any person81 interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the period.

B:FRIEND (A charitable incorporated organisation limited by guarantee) REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021 CHARtTY NUMBER 1171148 COMPANY NUMBER CE009648

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Annual Report 2020-2021 ABOUT B:FRIEND

FREDA

MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

MIKE NILES FOUNDER

OUR MISSION & VALUES

ORGANISATION

VALUES

OUR THOUGHTS

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WHAT WE DO

BEFRIENDING

DID YOU KNOW...

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MATTHEW BEFRIENDER, SHEFFIELD

OUR PARTNERS

OUR 1:1 BEFRIENDING

BEFRIENDING IN ACTION

AGE GROUPS OF BEFRIENDERS

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LISA & MURIEL

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PRIMARY FOCUS OF SESSIONS

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FINANCE

BREAKDOWN OF SPEND

BREAKING DOWN OUR COSTS

MARYANNE

TRACEY

OUR PEOPLE

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1 Strive relentlessly to be an inclusive organisation

Target net zero annual carbon emissions

MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR

DANIEL BURTON CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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