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Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod
From Period start date To Period end date
1st April 2020 31st March 2021

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1171933

Building 4 Hope

Charity's principal address

43 Elmdon Road

Acocks Green Birmingham Postcode B27 6LJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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2
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4		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Stephen Cox Treasurer, Chairman
Julia Coleman
TimothyColeman

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

CEO Kevin Byrne (Appointed 1[st] February 2020)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document)[Constitution ] How the charity is constituted[CIO ] Trustee selection methods[Appointed by Trustees ]

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Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects		 To relieve the needs of young people and adults in need, by reason of youth,
age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage within the
West Midlands by:
a) The provision of construction related training in accordance with a
nationally recognised curriculum (diplomas and NVQ via CSkills
Awards, NOCN or equivalent);
b) Awarding to such person’s scholarships, maintenance allowances or
grants tenable at the Charities Training Centre or any other accredited
centre;
c) Providing grants to support beneficiaries to find employment.
Building 4 Hope not only delivers practical and theory training but also gives
pastoral support, life skills and employability skills that continue to help to
transform people lives, giving hope, aims and often full-time employment to
each valued person.
At the start of this year, March 2020, due to the COVID pandemic, restrictions
and guidance from the Government, were put in place. To comply,
Building 4 Hope had the challenge of making changes to its buildings and
operational procedures so that we could continue to provide our successful,
essential training programme for disadvantaged young people and support to
the community.
Our Training Centre created a clear detailed, planned strategy to more than
meet its requirements to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19 as far as
possible.
This included:
Safe Distancing:
Building 4 Hope specialises in small group, one to one learning. However, it still
needed to design and plan teaching and learning so that learners would be
safely kept apart. To do this, students were individually rotated to attend
Building 4 Hope throughout the day, which would enable teaching and learning
to continue to take place safely and meet the guidelines. Also, to change its
workshop area toindividualsingle work space areas for its learners. Previously,
2 learners were able to work on a workbench equipped with 2 woodworking
vices. Once this was implemented, 2 or 3 learners could attend daily and be
safely kept apart.
Building 4 Hope restricted the numbers attending to no more than one person
per individual workbench/ theory work area.
PPE/ Hygiene Safety Measures:
In each of their workshop area, each learner (in addition to their normal PPE
equipment) received a separate COVID kit in their own individual box that was
placed in their own workshop solely for their own use.
The kit included:
Government recommended: Hand creams/ Wipes/ face mask
Its own sealed water bottle
Safety specs
Face shield

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B4Hope learners working in individual safe working areas. Covid Kits in a named white personal container for each learner. Kit includes:

Government specified Hand Sanitisers Wipes

Also included id is their own PPE kit i.e. gloves, specs, ear defenders used for construction tasks (only be used by themselves). Water bottles also included.

Health and Safety

In addition to the Centre current Health and Safety Policy and risk assessments, an additional COVID Risk Assessment and controls were implemented with each Induction for new learners and also used to update current learners at Building 4 Hope.

This was carefully explained by the teacher to each individual, informing each person of their own responsibilities and also Building 4 Hope’s responsibilities, providing a safe place for each learner and visitor that met or went beyond what was legally required.

This was reinforced during and at the end of tool box talks/ Induction. Building 4 Hope always strives for excellent Health and Safety in all areas. In addition to The Training Centre’s own policies, it is an established member of British Safety Council (achieving Gold standard on its last monitoring Quality Assurance visit). Building 4 Hope adheres to CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) plus other Awarding Body Guidelines.

The measures and controls were monitored regularly and updated when any new government / Awarding Body/ CITB/ advice was received.

Funding

Despite not being able to apply for funding from Trusts and Foundations (as most were not meeting and so applications were closed during this time) and being unable to plan its own fundraising events, the following report and results are outstanding and very encouraging, demonstrating Building 4 Hope’s commitment to each of its individual learners as it continues to transform lives.

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Throughout a very challenging year, its learners were kept safe, learners continued to gain qualifications, and continue to do so.

Public benefit

As a result of Building 4 Hope’s work, Birmingham and Solihull benefited from unemployment being lowered throughout the pandemic – 90% of students trained at Building 4 Hope sustain long-term employment, reducing the number seeking unemployment benefits. With more qualified Carpenters in the area, more high-quality services are being offered to the public. Many of Building 4 Hope students are now “key workers”, and as such, worked through the pandemic year.

In Building 4 Hope, Job centres, and other departments (public heath, mental health, probationary service etc), now have an approved centre that has an excellent, proven record of teaching, training and equipping, that they can refer people to.

Families of students are supported by our volunteer team.

Comment from A.W mum

We were signposted to Building4Hope through the Job Centre. My son had previously tried college but became very disillusioned and failed to attend, he was just not coping and it was affecting his health. The Intervention worker recommend Building4Hope as she said that she had seen so many students who attended Building4Hope have their lives transformed for the better. Not just academically but also in their confidence. He applied and was accepted onto Building4Hopes programme and is still attending at this present time 12 months later. We are so very pleased with his progress and achievements at Building4Hope. He has really benefitted from one to one teaching and the pastoral support throughout all of his learning. The learning environment, facilities and teaching are excellent and I am so very appreciative of all the people and work that Building4Hope carries out. My son has achieved 3 qualifications at present and is now more confident in himself and believes that he can gain employment. Thank you to everyone involved at Building4Hope.

During this report period 10 disadvantaged young men from Birmingham and Solihull, most of whom who due to personal circumstances found themselves unemployed without any qualifications and with no hope for the future, were sponsored by the Charity to undertake professional training provided by the Charity through the Birmingham and Solihull Construction Training Centre based in Solihull.

Students were referred to us in many different ways including mental/public health departments, probation officers, hostels, intervention workers (who have seen the lives of our former students transformed), Birmingham and Solihull Council, schools and colleges, former students, word of mouth and our website.

After an interview and assessment, students were offered training leading to Level 1 Health and Safety Award (British Safety Council), a CSCS card to show they are appropriately trained for work on a construction site, practical training in carpentry to NOCN Cskills Level 1 Certificate standard, followed by NOCN Cskills Level 1 Award then NOCN CSkills Level 1 Diploma.

In a purposely created and designed Learning environment and with small class

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sizes, students were given specialist individual teaching and learning. Each Learner knew their learning journey and SMART objectives and targets that supported them to achieve at all levels At interview and Induction, each of Building 4 Hope’s learners undertook a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and this has proved to be key to the achievements gained and ensuring the each of our Learners completing their Individual Learning Plan In addition to the practical training outlined above they were all given individually targeted one to one mentoring and Life Skills and Employability support, including help with interview preparation and CV, support with study skills and making positive life choices. All students were given their own basic set of tools and Personal Protective Equipment, and were offered the opportunity of Physical Fitness training and leisure activities provided by volunteers.

The progress of students recorded in their Final Learning Log was initially internally verified with final verification carried out by an External Accrediting Body. Students who completed the course were offered help with passing the Driving Test Theory examination.

When students completed their training and moved on, usually into paid employment, the volunteers in Building 4 Hope stayed in touch and continued to support them and in many cases built a relationship with their parents and families.

The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and we are satisfied that we have fully achieved our Charitable Objects.

Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main All 10 of our students started the course with minimal or no qualifications achievements of the charity having failed to achieve at school. during the year Many had no father at home. Almost all were Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET). One was on a Zero Hours Contract. Almost all felt that they could never achieve anything and had given up hope,

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Section D Achievements and performance

unable to afford a college course or gain employment. Those entitled, due to their age, to free college education struggled in FE environments because of their additional needs and family circumstances. At least two were so desperate that they had attempted to take their own lives. All students were given mentoring & counselling combined with practical teaching.

Please note that as well as many of Building 4 Hope’s learners having no qualifications prior to commencement, also some have leaning barriers that Building 4 Hope address and overcome: Of the young men we sponsored during this report period: 100% of students completed a TNA Training Needs Analysis at Induction and Interview.

100% of B4Hope students expressed that attending B4Hope and having regular pastoral support helped them to keep mentally well and strong.feedback/ reviews) 100% of students gained work experience and work-based evidence towards NVQ ‘s. 100% of students achieved the British Safety Council/ NOCN Health and Safety award. All students passing at 80% or above. 75% passed their CSCS online test and obtained a CSCS card. All learners had learning barriers (some severe) and were supported by Building 4 Hope teaching/ learning/ individual specialist learning support and pastoral programme….One learner with severe dyslexia and other learning barriers achieved a remarkable 100%. All other learners scored between 90% and 98% 100% of Building 4 Hope’s Learners demonstrated improvements in their English and Maths. All learners attended Life Skills and Employability training. All students were kept safe in all practical construction training, no recorded accidents or near misses reported. Of all B4H students, 75% gained paid employment. The addition 2 voluntary workers ie Senior Learning Support Mentor’s, supporting all learning/ teaching and pastoral support in workshops and classroom. The LSM’s have worked hard and diligently in gaining practical skills/ underpinning knowledge to support all Building4Hopes students in their practical and theory course’s.

The facts and figures are a great achievement for a cohort of young men who

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Section D Achievements and performance

had given up hope of ever achieving anything but on their own these figures do not adequately describe the achievements of Building 4 Hope during this reporting period. The Case Studies below show how lives have been turned around impacting not just the young men, but their families and of course future generations.

Student A- Lives in Solihull. His parents are going through a divorce which has been very painful for him. Having no qualifications from school Student A tried to move forward, by applying for a College course.

However, he struggled within the system and felt let down. Too much free time and travelling far only to receive sporadic lessons - often with huge gaps of free time in between - he lost interest. His father did try to redress the situation with the college but felt his requests and pleas were not being listened to. Student A hated the course and couldn’t see the point in going. It was making him very unhappy and he dropped out. He tried to obtain a place elsewhere but could not obtain a place on a course he really wanted to do because he did not meet the criteria i.e. he had no qualifications.

He tried to apply for jobs in construction as a labourer but was informed he needed to achieve a CSCS card and maybe they would give him an opportunity. He was very down and he knew that he could not pass the CSCS test had no way of applying for a job without qualifications and specialist support. He became very demotivated and down. Both his parents were very concerned. His desperate father was signposted to Building4Hope by the Job Centre Intervention worker as she informed Student A’s dad that Building4Hope have helped so many disadvantaged young men transforming their lives through their unique programme of training, teaching and equipping disadvantaged young men and adults for employment.

Situation at present:

3 months later, Student A , after attending the Building 4 Hope’s programme and achieving qualifications and skills, is now employed as a full-time labourer with good prospects. Student A says “If Building 4 Hope had not have helped me, I would have totally cracked up, I was in a really bad way and I could not see any way out. A lot of my mates were not able to go to college during COVID so I really appreciate attending Building 4 Hope and that it stayed open. I know I would not have coped without their support and I know that I would never have got a job.,” Typical of many of our students, Student A came to Building 4 Hope with very low self esteem and is now a confident, happy and hardworking individual, contributing to society. He continues “I loved learning carpentry skills and gaining qualifications. I was thrilled to pass my CSCS on line test and without the support and training, I know I could never have passed it and be in employment now. They also continue to help me with sound advice and encouragement. I even have had visits. They really care, even after I found work.”

As testified by Student A, Building 4 Hope continues to support its students even after they gain work and this is proving to be pivotal in helping each student sustain their employment.

Student B is married with three small children. He lost his job and got depressed, having no qualifications and no self-belief. He was referred by a friend who knew of the work Building 4 Hope were doing. Student B made brilliant progress completing every element of the course. He got a part time maintenance job but was laid off due to COVID and now works as a full-time maintenance operator at a hotel chain. His latest work involves working in a

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Section D Achievements and performance

15[th] Century Hotel in Stratford, where Shakespeare once resided, using his acquired skills and working with oak.

Student B commented “Building 4 Hope transformed my life. I was unemployed with a lovely wife and 3 young children but I felt hopeless. I had no qualifications at all, I never fitted in at school, hated it. I tried to apply for jobs but with no qualifications, just could not get anywhere. I was told of Building 4 Hope and from my 1[st] meeting to now, my life has improved for the good. I cannot thank Building 4 Hope enough and will be thankful for the rest of my life. I now have a well paid job in Carpentry and construction, working on many high clientele buildings. I provide for my family and feel really happy. Building 4 Hope is unique and I dread to think what would have happened to me and my family if Building 4 Hope hadn’t have been there for me…….and I know they are still there for me. I cannot thank everyone at Building 4 Hope enough.

Section E Why We Are Unique

Unlike other FE Education providers, Building 4 Hope keeps in touch with all ‘former’ students. Students are students for life. Volunteers from Building 4 Hope regularly carry out home visits, and keep in touch over the phone. Once we have helped someone into a job, we aim to do everything possible to help them succeed in that job. We are always ready to help any student – current or otherwise – through any struggles or issues within their personal and home lives.

Students who have described their time at college as “boring”, and said that they felt better when they left, thrive at Building 4 Hope.

Building 4 Hope teaches maths to students in a very practical and new way. Students who have either no qualification in Mathematics, or admit that they don’t find maths easy, learn skills in Trigonometry like bisection. Not only do they do it correctly, they can explain the new process they have learnt, in detail.

At Building 4 Hope we don’t just support students in a career in Carpentry and Joinery, we support them in whatever path they feel is suited to them.

Student C wrote to Building 4 Hope in 2020 : “After completing the intensive Building 4 Hope programme, I took a quick route into work for my needs, and found it very easy to get local work with high demand given my new skills and

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Section E Why We Are Unique

qualifications, plus the CSCS Card. It opened up so many doors and I was shocked! I started labouring, being paid higher rates than I was previously accustomed to on a rubbish, zero-hour contract job. At Building 4 Hope, the training was well worth it, and I now have nationally recognised qualifications and skills to work many jobs in the construction industry, but also relevant to any employer. B4Hope not only helped me to achieve academically, they also helped me to improve my fitness for work. Since then, I have taken a leap in my career and joined the army. I am now confident that wherever I go in life, I have the confidence, skills, qualifications that can secure my future and come in very useful.”

Due to our working environment, in a year that due to COVID restrictions a typical pupil in the UK missed over half a school year in lessons and activities, Building 4 Hope was able to provide and continue, creating individual workshop area and space to meet the guidelines and recommendations for students to keep on working. This meant that in a time that mental health research shows that loneliness levels in full time students (alongside single parents and the unemployed), were getting higher and higher with each wave, Building 4 Hope was able to provide a place of focus and social interaction, a lifeline to some students.

At Building 4 Hope, the students working hours are closer to a working day, than college hours. Many students reported feeling lost, bored and socialising too much during college hours, due to the lost hours they have between lesson times, and the leisure facilities provided to them.

All students attending Building 4 Hope are kept safe. Building 4 Hope has an exemplary record of health and safety with excellent feedback from the British safety Council “Overall you are a brilliant centre and you are clearly committed to best practice in delivering the Level 1 in Safety and Health in a Construction Environment.”

Section F Financial review

The Trustees agreed it prudent to maintain a reserve of £1000. Brief statement of the The Trustees meet regularly and review finances and policies. charity’s policy on reserves Building 4 Hope has been operating efficiently and prudently since 2017. Details of any funds materially None in deficit

Further financial review details

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During this period our premises were given rent free.

Section G Other optional information

Section H Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s)

STEPHEN COX

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)

CHAIR Date 08/11/21

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Btslldln9 4 hopo Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For pÈriod from 01104120 31AJ3r21 Section A Recei ts and ments UTrrestrictsd nds toth• n••wt Endovm*nt fund$ to th• nMr4•t£ Rmtrfctsd fund• Tot•1 fund$ L••tygar tothnDar••t£ toth• n••r•rte toth• n•Ar••t£ A1 Recei 29.790 29.790 23,109 19.6 Grarts GIftAid 2.928 Sub tot•l(Gross inc(wne¥ forAR A2 A888t and Inv••tm•ntulg•, Y•,718 44091 Sub lot4 Total r•¢olp 39,718 3•,718 46,091 A3Pa mBnta tuthnl Fvo•for PArtTime ￿cturer PBrt fimB Leèmin P9rt pU￿l(lty or 219 276 7J7 139 276 737 139 Maiodals, BU￿dIn￿ m•lntonAn Awaraing Bo Insuranc•y EnrtchmnlAdyi hèr Cosig 13 13 Sub tot4 41.030 MAs8et and In¥08trn8nt urchaBo8 080 labl• Sub tots 41.036 41,03$ Net o1re￿ptsl[p￿Yfftentsj AS Tran8fer8 between f￿1)d9 A6 Cash fvnd$ la8t year end Cash funds this y•ar on 1,31 1,31 S,601 17,130 f5MI 17,130 16,812 11.630 17,131 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 08111121

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period UnrestriGted fund8 to neoreat£ Restricted funds Endowment nd$ Gategories Dotai18 to noar•Jt£ B1 Cash fund¥ 16M12 Total cash lunds 15,812 R05trlctsd lund• to nwo•t£ Endowm8nt to n•¥••i£ netsi15 Fund lowhlch Dtrtails Cobt lo￿￿•1) Futtoto whlch •H ¢urrffitv•ly• Detail$ Co•t (opthin￿l 64A￿¢ts r•taln•d lor th? charlty's own ulo Fund towhlch Amountdwi Dgtails BS Llabllltbeg SvJned by one or twotrust888 on beha of all the trustees Signoture Print Nam8 Date of approval CCXX R2 accounts ISSI OB111f21

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the year ended Charity no lif any} 1171fi 21 Set out on pages I report lo the Iruslees on my exarninalion of the accounts ol the above charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 11 0 3 2ow.I Responsibilitios 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 I'the Act"). I report in respect ol my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 01 the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I h8V8 followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515}Ib} of the Act. Independent I examlner's statement u aPp1Ka￿ Delete I l if not applic8ble. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material ma118rs have come lo my allenlion in Connection with the examinalion18lWÈ 41sel0s￿&e*ov￿'j which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records wére 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 sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a maller considered a5 part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which allenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if fhey do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification{s) or body IER Oct 2018

lif any): Address: Section 8 Disclosure Only complete il the exaininer needs lo highlight material iiiallers of coiiLern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts." directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any items that Ihe examiner wish6S to disclose. IER Oct 2018