a tree CENTRE THE BAYfREE CENTRE CIO 1175145 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 1ST SEPTEMBER 2022- 31" AUGUST 2023
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 11751451 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THETRUSTEES The Trustee5 of The Baytree Centre present theSr report and f5nanclal statements for the period 1, September 2022 to 31" August 2023. The financial statements have been prepared based on the accounting polioes set out in note 2 to the financial statements. The Baytree Centre Is a soclal inclusion charity for women and Birls, based in the heart of Brlxton, an integral part of the community since 1992. WHY WE EXIST? Baytree's mission Is to inspire and support women and girls to 8aln the ski115, confidence and wlsdom thev need to thrive in life, work, and farnily. Baytree's unlgue approa¢h provides the accompaniment, proBrams and opportunities that empower women and 8lrls. By supportlng the women in our community, we aim to Improve economic and Social Inclu51on for them and thelr famllles. THE CHANGE WE WANTTO SEE All women and glrls achieve their potential and lead fulfilled Ilves. HOW WE WORK, Our Valu•s and Cor• Prlnclples Our V•lues .Love & Respett .Person-Centered & Firnily Orlented .Safe & Welcomlng .Professlonal & Trustworthy .Collaborative & Posltive Cor• Prlnclples Our core prlnclples are based on Cathollc social teachings and inspired by Saint losemarla. They inform how we Ilve out our misslon, promotin8 and upholding- .The personal freedom and responslbllSty of every individual. .The dSgnlty of each person from conception to natural death and thelr rl8ht to be treated wlth love and respect. .The irnportance of the famlly In creating a strong society. .Women hold a central role In the family, and helping women flour55h wlll also help famllles and 50clety flourlsh. The empowerment of women through equal a¢ce55 to opportunitie5. .Skills and personal development are anchored in stren8ihs of charatter and a strong moral Compass. .The value of work done well and attentiveness to the little thin85 a5 a service to all.
THE BAYTREE CENTRE ICIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THETRUSTEES Letter from the Chair At The 8aytree Centre. this year started wlth renewed determination to fvlfil our mlssion of ernpowering women and girls in South London. We have been successful at meeting hi8h demand5 for our services, upskilling our staff and supporting 472 women and 459 girls. Our work continues to address the endurin8 problem of gender inequality in the VK and the dlver5e social issue5 affecting the communitie5 we work with from risinB violence to inadequate housing. Whilst the increasing cost of livin6 crisis has added to our women's hardships, we have noticed that poor houslng condition5 have become the blggest obstacle for many of the families we support. We stand unwavering in our commitment to provide support, Buidance, and safety to those affected bv violence and economic challenges,. and remain optlmlstlc about the transformatlve Impact of our work. In this report, you will read about the remarkable achievements of our women and 8ir15. Each one ha5 a unlque story, back8round and promlslng future. Many of our women hove gone on to work, moved to better houses, excelled in thelr education, or simpty feel confident enough to face the challenges of life without fear but wlth hope. Their success is a testament that our work empowers, In5plres. and transfomis Ilves. Baytree thrlves thanks to our dedicated Staff ond the over 200 volunteers, who have supported us this year. Our immense gratitude also goes to our generous funders, supporters, corporate partners, trusts, foundatlons and partner charStles. To8ether, we make a difference Sn Lambeth and beyond. In closin& I want to extend heartfelt thank5 to everyone who supports our work. Your contributlons enable us to turn asplrations Into realltie5 for women and gli15. As we welcome another year, we do SO Wlth hope, determination, and a renewed commitment to empower individuals and communlties to overcome their challenges, bulld skills and know ihat they matter. Tseday Hallu 13 December 2023
THE BAYTREE CENTRE ICIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES BAYTREE WOMEN'S SERVICE SOCIAL MOBILITY PROGRAMME What we do.. The Women's Service at the Baytree Centre creates lasting change for women, their familles and the broader community, by equipping women with the skills, knowledge and networks they need to break the cycles of poverty and isolation and lead more fulfilled lives. Who we serve.. Our Women'5 Service grew by over 15% this year, with 472 women accesslng the broad range of service5 that make up our Social Mobility Pro8ramrne. These women are resllient, intelligent, hard-working and courageou5 in the face of adverslty. Some key demographlc5 this ear were as follows-. 11. Worn•n.' Cgnlth olQlqln cmilli Iynarnlnyw How we do It: Building on our 30-year track record of working with women Ilving in poverty and isolation, we recognlse the life-transforming potential of an effective executive function. The executive function Is the brain's management 5yStem. including critical cognitive skills such as attentional control, working memory, reasoning and prL)blem-solving. Against a backdrop of trauma and other adverse life experiences and faced with barrlers lincluding low levels of language and education, poor mental and physical health, dlscrimination, and lack of employment and financial resources to name but a few), the executive functlon is often hindered, which can limit women's ability to make sound decisions. Our Soclal Mobility programme, developed on the basis of the Empath Model Icf. EMPath em athwa s.or engages women for sustained periods. aiming to Irelbuild their executive function. so that improvements to their immediate situatSons go hand in hand with bettering the longer term prospects of the women and their families.
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Our sUPPOrt is highly customised, relational, respectful and non-judgmental, asset-based, holistic and trauma informed. We treat evely woman who cr055es Baytree's threshold as a unique and valued member of our Baytree communlty. Following an initial assessment, the women determine the services of most interest and relevance to thern, with a large portion of them joining either our one-to-one Social Mobility Coaching programme and/or our English and LSteracy courses. From there, the women are welcome to engage Sn as many or as few of the other components of our services as they wish all struttured around the five pillars of the Baytree BridBe.' Education, Employment, Famlly, Flnance and Well-Belng. Baytree Bridge Famlly Wellbglng Education Employrnent Financ•s Pulllng together their own personal menu of one-to-one and group services, we see the women develop both personally and in term5 of their networks, buildin8 confidence and agency withln the Centre. As thelr journeys progress, our stron8 cornmunity partnerships are Invaluable in enabling the women to en8a8e wSth resources beyond Baytree, expandin8 the networks an(J resources necessary for themselves and thelr familie5 to thrlve. Our Coa¢hlng programme.. 95% Increased conllden¢e and a8encv 135 womerb benefitted from a total of almost 1300 hours of one-to-one Coachlng dellvered by our team of Soclal Moblllty Coaches thls year. Following Empath's model for Social Mobillty Coachin& each woman joining the pro81omme works with her Coach to undertake an initial self-asse55ment of her Ilfe clrcumstances acr055 the ten sub-plllars of the Baytree 8rldge. Applying this loglcal overlay to the wornan's life Is the flrst step In enab15ng her to approach matters ratlonally, prioritise and re¢o8ni5e interdependencles. From thSs basls, the woman set5 her own personal goals and works wlth her Coach to put in place a goal actlon plan which forms the basis for their work together. Each meeting is an opportunity to celebrate progress and readlust as necessary. 100% of wornon became more able to dlscu55 and waluat• thelr current 4tuatlons.' 97% morn *bl• to S Ind work towards 8oals; and 98% morn able to find solutlon$ to chall¢n8os. The Coaches recor¢Jin8 of the topics discu55ed In each session 55 a key tool In enablln8 US to Spot trends and (levelop group activltles and workshops to meet our clients, needs. Our Informatlon. Advice and Guidance servlce.. 94% Sncreased knowledie of wher• and how to ac£•ss support; 91% Increased ablllty to understand and act on id¥lce A lack of acce55 to Information and resources rernain5 a critical issue for many of the women we serve. Our Information, Advlce and Guidante service was born out of thls need 2 years ègo and continues to grow exponentlally. Thls year, in additlon to the significant volumes of IAG that we provided within Coaching session5, we delivered focused IAG sessions to 194 women la 40% increase on last yearl over almost 420 hours on topics across the five pillars of.. Finance, Education, Employment, Famlly and Well-Being. We are particularly proud of our two Social Mobility Coache5 who studied for and obtained their IAG Level 3 quallficatlons io further add to thelr other qualiflcatlons and skill sets. Our IAG outreach programme has been hugely valuable in terms of broadening our spread. Of the 47 women who attended initial appointments in our outre3ch locations, a large portion of them have since become established inhouse Baytree clients and the professional re13tionships bullt with our outreach partners have been a source of many referrals since.
THE BAYTREE CENTRE {CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31$T AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Having recognised that the model of advice predomlnant within most agencles does not meet our clients, needs la5 they often lack the skills necessary to understand and implement the advice they receive), we have contlnued the very succe55ful model of hosting inhouse clinics with specialist advice partner5, Cent 70 and Cambrldge House Legal, as a form of escalation route for more complex cases. The Flve Plllars: l. The Edu¢atlon Plllar.. 98% Improved language or other sklllsleducatlon This year, 185 women attended 1060 hours of classes across our accredlted and non-accredlted ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and Literacy Courses. Our teaching team invested a great deal of effort this year In Improvlng the quallty and structure of our teaching provision, followin8 the disruptlons of the pandemlc years. Key points of focus were.. Developing and rolllng out a full sulte of standardlsed Schemes of Work,. Improving the quality of Individual Learning Plan development and Improvin8 user attendance and punctuality rates. We were delSghted that the quality of our academic provision was reco8nised by Lambeth Adult Learning Servlces th15 year, who awarded us a place on thelr Approved Provlders Llst. The launch of our Everyoay Digital course was o highlight of the year, with 27 women attending throughout the year. In direct response to user feedback and developed in-house by staff and users, this was a great exarnple of the women knowlng best what they need. Whereas many dlgltal skllls courses focus on the use of software packages on desktop devices. EveryDay Dlgital sUPPOrts the women to become dSgltally confident dolng the tasks they need most, on the devices they use rnost.. from applying add-ins to thelr moblle phones to read out Engllsh web51tes In thelr own lan8ua8es. to booking GP and school appolntment5 onlSne or using Googlemaps to flnd thelr way around town. 2. The Employment Plllar: 93% Improved employabmlty In spite of theSr many stren8ths and qualltles, accesslng and retalnSng fulfllllng, reasonably pa5d lobs that are compatible with ihelr life commitments remains a very si8nifScant challenge for our women. We Supported 85 women wSth employability thls year wlth key Initlatives Includln8'. one-to.one employment support IncludSn8 CV bulldlng, job and volunteer opportunlty search 5UPPOrt and Intervlew prathce,. The Aspire Programme- 8-week group employability skills building programme delivered ineonlunction with Zin8 Learnln8, which culminated in 4 days, of work experlence placements.. Talks from employers and inspirational women at presentations and panel events,. and Establishing and stren8thening partnerships wSth socially minded ernployers who are commltted to creatln8 OPPOrtunStfjes and improvin8 inclusivity, such as Old Spike Roastery, the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Arepa and Co Venezuelan restaurant and lulius Rutherfoord cleanlng agency.
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES 3. The Family Pillar.. 85% Improved hou$ln8 sltuatlon; 93% Increased famlly stablllty; 9Z% felt more posltl¥e about the futsre for thelr famlly Improvlng famlly stab51ity and living conditions have been a key focus for many of the women on our programn)e this year and in total we have supported 177 women across these areas through a range of initiatives includlng.. Via our Coaching and IAG service5, highly customised support for women to tackle specffic issues re8ardinB their relationships with their children and with their children's schools,. In-house housin8 clinics delivered In partnershlp wlth Centre 71ys spe¢all$l houslng advlsor, whlch provide an invaluable escalatton path for more complex cases. Our ever-popular mother and children activitte5. whlch provide an opportunity for mother5 to connect wlth their thildren through a range of events. which recently have included a learnlng- Ilteracy together workshop, theatre and museum trSp5, creatlve actlvlfjes and self-defence classes. 4. The Flnance Plllar.. 96% Improved Ilnances w Ilnandal skllls With the cost-of.Ilvlng crisi5 inflicting ever.greater flnanclal hardshlp on our women, money management 5kllls and knowledge regardln8 all avallable resource5 has been more important than ever this year. 116 women benelitted from one-to-one support wlth thelr finances through our CoachSn8 and IAG programme5. The m05t common themes have been: support wlth understanding bllls and beneflt5,' navlgating online benefits accounts,. submlthng new benefi'ts applications and appeals (ln tonlunttton wlth speclallsi a8ericlesl; managing debt (through refera15 to regulated debt advlsorsl. These and other commonly encountered theme5 ond challen8es w511 be used to develop the content for our EveryDay Nurnbers pro8ramme Isee below), S. The Well-8elnR Plllar.. 85% Improved physlcal or mentsl w•ll.b•lnq* 9S% felt moro wIt1 ibout the future, 90% reported Incr¢•50d n•tworks ond ¢ommunlty en8ag?mfjn¢ For many of our cllents and partners, the Bayrree Centre is all about well-bein8 and it runs through everythlng we do, whether that is the warm first greeting provided by our Reception staff or the breaks In our workshops and classes for tea and community building. In addition to these 'small things,, we have a busy and ever growing timet8ble of speciflc well-being attlvities that this year have provided 153 women with opportunities to focu5 on their mental and physical well-being and integrate with others including.. Our ever-popular well-belng Wednesd3y5, wlth a broad range of guest speakers Sncludlng some of our very own beneficSaries as they launch themselves Into the world of volunteerlng,. Weekly Yoga and Zumba sessions sultable for those of all abS1ities; Excursion5 including opportunities to Spend more tr'me outdoors le.g. picnics, boat trip5, guided walk5 and visits to Kew Gardens) and to learn more about the London's culture offerin85 le.8. theatre and museum visits),. Our mental health well-being progrdmrne, in partnership with the Creative Voices Collective, whlch focused on a differeni creative art each week and culminated in a public exhibition.
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 319T AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD: Education." Bullding on the success our EveryDay Digital prograrnme, in 2023124 we will develop lin collaborat(on wlth our participantsl and deliver an EveryDay Numbers programme, to support women in bulldlng thelr numeracy and financlal manaBement skllls. Employment.. Skllls bulldlng will be a key focus this year, we will use the wealth of online land often freel resources to SUPPOrt our women to gain qualifications relevant to their chosen tareers. This course wlll also improve women's dSgltal literacy and confidence In the online world. Family.. Expansions to our family pillar this year will recognise the value of the women's lived experiences, their skills in suppordng one another and the value In them doing so. Co-desSgn and peer support will be at the heart of our family pro8rammes, kicking off with our, soon to launch, parental lournalSn8 group. Flnance.. In addStlon to on8oin8 one-to-one support and embedding withln ESOL, we will explore opportunldes to comblne the typically unappealing topic of financial literacy with 'llghter' themes In varlous hands-on skills buildln8 programmes and workshops. Well.Beln8.' We will expand our physical well-being sessions for women of all levels of fitness, as well as our mental well-beSng provlslon to Snclude p5ycho-educafjonal and self-help workshops.
THE BAYfREE CENTRE {CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES Women's Service Case study Misha is a woman In her early 40s, born In the Centre African Republic. her first language 15 French, althoughshe speaks Bood En8li5h. She Ss a sin8le mother with a primary school aged daughter. Misha was referred to Baytree sn late 2022 by her daughte¢s school Iwhere Baytree had recently been deliverlng outreach workl. Durlng the introductory call, Misha expressed an interest in undertaking our Coaching programme and receivin8 employment support. Misha was matched wlth a Social Mobility Coach, who used our Social Mobility framework, the Baytree Bridge la customlsed verslon of the Empath Bridge), 0$ a tool to support Misha in assessln8 her current situation across five key pillars (Employment, Education, Family, Finance and Well-Beingl and Identlfyln8 her current development prlorltles. Misha identlfled her desire to find more fulfillin8 ernployment and work towards greater financlal stablllty as her primary objectives, As a flr5t step, Misha and her Coach worked to chart out Misha's employment hlstory, skills,and qualifications. Misha explalned that she had been worklng as a sales administrator for over 10 years. She was unhappy with her job but in the fortunate position of havlng a number of qualifications behlnd her. She held a Masters Sn Buslness Adrnini5tration and Human Resource Management,. a Level 3 diploma in Speclallst Support for Teaching and Learnlng In Schools- and a Level I In Health and Soclal care. De5Plte allthis, Mlsha's confldence in her own abilltles was rock bottom and she was feelin8 lost regardlng whlch career path to follow. She was considerlng nursing because it was a vocational pathway but wasn't convinced it would be the right job for her for a variety of reasons Includlng the incompatSblllty of shift work wlth her carSng responslbllltles. Mlsha and her Coach took time to explore varlous lobs wlthln the healthcare and business sectors. Her Coachguided her through different 5trategles to weigh up optlons and take declslons108lcally, as well as SUPPOrted her wlth motlvatlon and confidence building, focusln8 on recogni5ing her own considerable strengths and achievements. In parallel, they worked on her CV. After a few Coachlng sesslons, Mlsha decidedto pursue admlnlstratlve roles within the NHS, recognlslng thls as a way to combine her Interest In the health sector wlth employment term5 compatible wlth her responslbilities to her daughter. Supported by her Coach, Mlsha applled for several admlnlstrative roles wlthln the NHS and was granted an Intervlew. To8ether they worked on interview preparatSon and the Coach referred Misha to Smartworks, whlchprovlded Mlsha wlth a personalised dresslng consultatlon and a smart Intervlew outflt to keep. Mlsha Impressed at intervlew, recelved a lob offer and compllments on her Intervlew performance. She accepted the role and is now workln8 as an adminlstrator at a malor London hospltal. She Is very proud of her pro8re55 and new job. She still meets with her Coach, and they are now focused on maintaining her confidence in undertaking her new role antl strategies to successfully navigate Workpla challenges. In Misha's words.. "My c.ouch Is tjn omazing divineftminine leoderl Who ht7ve helped me ro storr bellevln9 in my strengths, ond my potentiol. Hawing her os my Cooch ha5 been One of the best things thut hus happened to me. She hos o wonderful tipprDoch- gentle butfirm. ond she will chollenge your behuviour in a way thot is supportive and cLiring. She brings her wonderful energy to inspire me to t(Fke risks, not stuy In your comfort lone cjnd most importonily nor PLA YSMALL. She htis help me to bulld my CV based on my educotlon Jncl experiences and tollle job opplicutions. os o result I got a dret7m job that would take me out of benefits System for good. ThGnk you, you have inspired me thut everythirjg I want Is possible, oll thot is needed is my commitment to me to ochieve thi5. you ore the best, Moy God gront You oll your heort desires.
THE BAYfREE CENTRE ICIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES BAYTREE YOUTH SERVICE What we d¢: The Baytree Centre's Youth Setwice provides a safe and supportive space for 8lrls and young women aged 5-20 to develop personally and academically. Our wSde variety gf artivitles and workshops offer girls the opportunity to cultivate the key skills they need to build a brighter future for themselves, their family, and thelr communitv. Who we serve.. Our Youth Service grew by over 8% this year with 459 8lrls and young women accessing more than 3,000 sessions of posltive actlvltles including academic & STEM clubs and workshops,. wellbeln8 activities, employability & skills for life sessions,. ESOL and integratlon activSties and l-l mentorlng. Notabl¥, there has also been an Increase in the number of girls who are entitled to Pupil Premlum highli8htinB the 5mpact the current economic cllmate15 having on the community we serve and further emphas151ng the need for and importance for our services to our clients. Some key demo8raphics of our young people are as follows.. 1)4 *J L¥w Youth: Ethnl¢lty
THE BAYTREE CENTRE {CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES How we do It.. We work in a person centred, trauma infomied way, with the aim of raising the girls, and young women's confidence, self-esteem, and aspirations. We do thls by providing support and guidance to 8irls across four key focus areas.. Pos5tlve actlvlties & Wellbelng Educatlon Skllls for Llfe Employablllty Our programmes incltsde.. Positive, creative, and physlcal after school clubs Academic clubs with a partlcular focus on STEM and literacy One to one academic and personal development mentoring Weekly glrls, support sesslons whlch focus on the development of life skllls Includlng soclal and emotional skills and resilience Employability workshops, career Inslght days and work experlence bootcamps Young volunteerin8 opportunltles ESOL classes and integration support for glrls who are newly arrlved. Mother and éaughter actlvltle5 Hollday activltles and trips Our programmes are youth-led and co-produced wlth the glrls to ensure that all actlvltles are always relevant to thelr needs and goals. We use Character Development as an educational approach that involves helplng girls dlscover their own strengths and weaknesses and develop good hablts and crltical thought. ACADEMICIPOSITIVE AcnviTIES AND WELLBEING 85% improved academlc achievement 89% improved well-belng Our academic and STEM after-school offer has developed slgniflcantly over the year wlth clubs running at eapaclty and the need to add additional sesslons to the tlmetable. Provision has nc*t only included the 'traditlonal' after school clubs but also inspiring workshops that have focused on STEM such a5 Dllital Heroes Club a Series of workshops delivered by the Institute of Imaginatlon. The project was called Experimental Cities the alm of which was for participants to design a smart clty having been taught how to use microbit5 which they then embedded the technology into their smart cltles. The Flnanclal Harmony Programrne was delivered through our partnership and participatlon wlth Lambeth Peer Action Collective.. a group of our young women surveyed young people to identify a programme which would 5uppon them in their future Ilves. Their findings identified that the majority felt they needed to be better informed about how to make informed financlal deci5ion5. The programme was delivered over 7 week5 in which the participants were educated, empowered and enabled to make informed financial decisitsn5 by belng taught fundamental money management ski115 and financial literacv. io
THE BAYTREE CENTRE {CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES We have partnered with several organisation5 that provided creative opportunitie5. Kazoom, a creatlve literacy and movement initiative. facilitated weekly club sessions that provlded the space for girls to explore creative expre551on in new and dynamic ways. Station Hall Herne Hill and CW15L who host an annual literature festival called Stepping Into Stories, made it Possible for us to host regular author events that provided participants an opportunity to meet authors and learn how to wrlte their own stories. The wellbeing of our youn8 people 15 Vltal and to this end there has been 3 keen focus on developing a programme of physical act5vities whlch has include¢J ballet,gymnastiC5, the Incredlbly popular football sesslons as well as adventure play sessions and horse rldin8. 244 girls took part in 466 hours of positive & wellbeing activities 197 girls took part in 613 hours of education & academic support We ended the year wSth 3 weeks of excltSng & inspirlng summer activities for glrls aged from between 7 and 18 year5 old. Working with established partners and creatlve organisatlons the young people had the chance, for example to 'M3ke Muslc, In a professlonal recordin8 Studlo: express thelr creatlve Selves through pottery,. hone thelr football skllls with Fulham FC and much more besides. The summer concluded with a 5-day residential trlp to the Isle of Wight for a week packed with te3m.based water sport artivitles at UKSA, 15 8lrls particlpated In fun-fllled water-ba5ed artivities such a5 kayaking, paddle boardin8 and raft bullding. They athivated a few core skllls such as teamwork, problem solvlngi Inltiatlve and creatlve thinking. SKILLS FOR LIFE 89% improved self-esteem 81% Improved relationships wSth friends Our Spark pro8ramme (made up of Sparklers Iyr. 6 & 71- Junlor Spark Iyr. 8 & 91 and Spark Yr. 10 & above) aim to equip glrls wlth Important skllls for Ilfe Includln8 communicatlon, 5elf-mana8ement, resilience, problem solving and teamwork. All 3 clubs provlde youn8 women Y4ith a safe and supportlve space to talk about the issues that are affecting them or that they feel strongly about. Throughout the year the girls attending the Spark clubs benefltted from a number of skllls for Ilfe workshops including MyBnk flnanclal literacy prograrnme, an award-winning finance and enterprise educatlon charity, that helps young people develop flnancial knowledge, skills, and confldence to manage their money effectively and make enterprising choice5 throughout their lives. Through a range of hi8h- energy, interactive financlal activltles, our young people learnt cruclal life ski115 that taught them why carln8 about money matters. Whilst a 6-week self-defence Course had a positive impact on partlclpants, confldence. 95 girls took part in 209 hours of ski115 for life activities li
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE5 EMPLOYABILITY 92% developed employability skills During the last year our Sparking Future5 employability programme offer has developed significantly and has been and will continue to be delivered through the following elements of provision.. I. SPARK Weekly personal development and soft skllls sessions Covering personal values, character development, time management. 2. EMPLOYAILITY WORKSHOPS Monthly workshops delivered by professlonals coveTinB tangible sk5115 such as applying for jobs, self- promotion in interviews, routes into employment as well as rights an(1 responslbllities in the workplace. Durlng the year a number of these workshop5 were run of which two proved to be extremely popular. An exciting workshop addresslng myths and mlsconception5 about STEM careers was delivered bv successful professionals Dr. Abigall Otchere and Donna Otchere. Their inltSative through 'SISTEM' not only supports women in STEM but also contribute5 to breaking stereotypes and encouraglng more women, to pursue careers In Science, technology, en8ineerln& and mathematics. A workshop teachlng young women how to flnd relevant experience and highlight thelr transferable skills on their CV was incredibly valuable. Many of the partlclpants face the thallenBe of building a CV without prlor work experience, but there are numerous ways to showcase skllls and quallfScation$ 8alned throuBh other actlvltles. 3. CAREER CHAMPIONS Young women are matched wSth a profe55ional whose career Is allgned wlth the youn8 person's career aspirations and can offer them targeted one to one career mentorin8 Includlng support wSth lob appllcations, Interview prep, tsps, advice and guldance as well a5 networkin8 and work experience opportunitles. 4. WORK EXPERIENCE Work experience bootcamps and career insi8ht days.. Meanin8ful experiences taking place in the school holidays, dellvered in partnership with our corporate and community partners to provlde an opportunitv for youn8 women to gain hands-on experience and Insight into a particular career and workplace. Over the Surnmer, we supported g girls wlth attalning work experience placements at a local solicitors, office. an architectural company in central London and Platform Cafe in Brixton. The girls, feedback was that it was a wonderful experience for them to 83in confidence and develop new skills. We also had 3 career insight days. Astrid & Miyu la jewellery retailer), Passion Digital la di8ltal rnarketing a8encyl and Bureau of Silly Ideas loutdoor arts). During these trlps, the glrls Bained insight into the various roles across different Industries and enga8ed in employability focused activltles. Yet another group attended an apprenticeship event to learn all about STEM apprentlceships within business, finance. tech, engineerlng, and ¢on5truction. 12
THE BAYTREE CENTRE ICIO 1175145 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRVSTEES 5. CAREER PANELS We held two career panels one to mark International Women's Day and another for Black History Month. We Invite successful and insplratlonal women from a broad range of Sectors to talk about their journeys, their challenges and top tips for turning aspirations into realities. The panelists represented a spectrum of professions and careers from a biomedical engineer to a restauranteur and televlslon personality. 80th were well attended with an average of 40 participants at each event. These events are youth led and therefore provide a 8reat opportunity for a handful of young people to host the event and develop important communication and leadershlp skllls such as public speaking and facllltatlon. 6. YOUNG VOLUNTEERING Training and volunteering opportunities for young people to contribute posStively to their comrnunlty and 8aln lrnportant skills such a5 leadership. 113 young women took part in $86 hours of employability artivities COMMUNITY OUTREACH As part of our outreach strategy, we plloted the Sparkln8 Futures employabillty pro8ramme wlth Salnt Gabriel's College, a secondary school in Camberwell. Our goal was to increase recruitment avenues for our programmes while also deepenlng our networks within the local community. 18 students Sl8ned up from year 8roup$ 10 and 11 and they wlll be taklng part In our Employablllty programme from September 2023. We are currently in talks wlth 3 secondary sthoo15 that have an expressed Interest In takln8 part In the programrne In sprlng and autumn term 2024. This engagement has helped to Increase the number of attondee5 for our Pl2za and Chill sessions. a safe space for girls to meet and make friend51 play 8ames and feel a part of a community. In partnershlp with Herne Hlll Forum, we have agreed to host a literature festlval lor local primary schools Sn the spring term. Partidpating schools will reteive the free opportunlty for thelr students to enjoy an author event and this provldes us the opportunlty to promote Baytree's proBrammes and recruit for our Sparklers clubs, our after-school transltlon offer. PRIORITIES FOR TrIE YEAR AHEAD Posltlve Actlvltles & Wellbelng: Embed mental wellbeing within all positive attlvltles,- continue to grow our physical adivlty offer and for8e partnerships with speclallst or8anlsations to provide tailored offers In conjunctlon wlth our provlsion Educatlon: Develop relationships with universities to engage specialist volunteers in academic subjett areas to support the academic club provision with a partlcular focus on STEM clubs Skllls for Life: Grow our outreach to en8a8e more young wornen in our Spark portfolio of clubs with a particular focus on the transition years and strengthen the youth voice through the Baytree Youth Council Employability: Working closely with our Corporate Relations team grow the Career Charnpions element of the programme and develop more experiential experiences 13
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Youth 5ervlce Case study Hanna is 18, Black British and Ilves wlth her two siblings and her parents In a council flat in Peckham. Hanna joined Baytree at the end of july as she heard about it from her younger Cousin who attends afterschool activitie5at Baytree. Hanna had just finished her A-levels but was unsure of what She wanted to do with her future career. She was not sure if university was the right option for her and lacked a sense of dirertion and motivation. Hanna decided to take a gap year to buy her some tSme to flgure out what her next Step would be. Over the summer holidays, Hann joined a wide range of Sparking Futures ernployability workshops and artivities including the digital marketinB career insight day with Passion Digital as well as the work experience bootcamp wlth Astrid & Miyu, both of which she enjoyed. She was able to develop some fundamental employability skills such as communication and time management and thanks to that was able to rind a part.tlme lob in retall. Unfortunately, only 6 weeks after starting her new lob, she was made redundant, due to the closure of the store. Hanna was dlsheartene(i and her confidence started to dip. When the Baytree Youth team started the recruitment process for the two Peer Mentors and Youth Support Worker, H8nna pplled. She was desperate and reported that she thought thls may be her only chance to find employment. She recelved support to write her CV and cover letter and prepare for the interview process. However, Hanna lacked confidence in the interview and was not able to demonstrate passlon for worklng with youn8 people and wa5 therefore unsuccessful in gettlng the role. A5 a result, she was matched with a career champion who wa5 able to gfferher bespoke support as well as inforrnatlon, advice, and guidance reBar¢Jing her career options. After a few sessions, her career ehamplon was able to flnd out that Hanna in fact, r?n her own small busine55es, boklng, and decoratlng cakes for 5pecS3l occas5ons. She had establlshed a successful social media presence and was getting regular orders. She had not considered this relevant and had thus far not mentioned this in her CV. When Baytree was sent a job opportunlty for the role of executive 35slstant of Apprentice contestant and successful restauranteur Aprll Jackson, It seemed Ilke the perfett fit for Hanna. Thelr joint love for good food, her passion and demonstrable skills In marketing and soclal media, and her hard work ethic all made her a 8Liod candld3te, With the help of her career champlon, Hanna applled for the role. In celebration of Black H15tory Month, Baytree hosted a career event at whlch Aprll spoke as one of the 5 panelists. Hanna attended the event and Was encouraged to Sntroduce herself to Apr51. The two of them got on very well andApril, Impressed with her courage to approach her, Invited Hanna for the Interview. Wlth the support of her career champion. Hanna prepared for her interview. She went In feellng confident, inspired and passlonate about the job and was successful. She wrote to her career champion. l ju5r wunted to thunk youfor your help. I reully Lrppreciote ir. i just had my interview, ond she hos offered me o job..) l om so happy. Thunk you so muchfor your helpl, Hanna is now working full-time with April Jackson, as her executive assistant. She is earnin8 a very competitive salary and receives many company perks. Hanna and her career champion are still havlng regular check-In5 and her career champion continue5 to offer her good advice and guidance that 15 helping her in her new role. Hanna Ss lovin8 her new job and Is startlng to plan what her future may look like. 14
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 INTO SCHOOL During the first term of the academic year 22123 we took the opportunity of reviewing, re-imagining and redesigning our Into School programme considering the changin8 immlgration landscape. The programme was relaunched in February 2023 and has been a great success with a total of 48 rnlgrant ¥lr15 aged 11-19 who have been out of education for weeks prior to re815tering at Baytree being supported, from varlous cultural backgrounds. 93% reported to have Increased thelr 5elf*5teem and feel posltlve about thelr Ilves 146 se55lons have been delivered over a total of 445 hours wlth 878 sesslon attendan¢e5. Girls on our Into 5¢hool Programme have benefited from the followln8'. Two full days per week of classe51S hours each day) Inclijding ESOL, Maths, Fitness and Cookery Opportunity to take exams lachlevlng an ESOL Entry l Full Award qualificatlonl Educatlonal offslte vlsits to Lambeth Colle8e, South Thames Colle8e. Sclence Museum, Van Gogh House London Workshops and positlve activltles IncludSn8 a Ilteracy workshop facllitated by two well- known artlsts from the Netherlands (Nina Glockner and Sachi Miyakel A unique opportunity to participate in the launch of WONDER Foundatlon's report on ml8rant 8lr15' a¢¢esS to edu¢atlon In the UK In the Parllament, at whSch event our girls spoke eloquently and compellingly about their experiences of the VK's educat5on system Gaining work experience at Platform Café One of the key features of the programme Is lo provide a wide range of opportunlties for newly arrived migrant Birls aged 11 to 18 to develop1Sfe skllls In their new envlronment. In their Engllsh lesson in the Summer Term, 8lr15 undertook a prolect work on 'dlnlng' and had a ehance to collaboratively plan their own restaurant wlth writin8 UP their own menus, hlrlng 'staff' and designing a logo while practisln8 all skllls Illstening, speakin8, writing, and reading) In addltion to developlng important skills fgr the 21,, century, Ilke crltlcal thlnklng, creativliy, and negotlètlon skllls. This project was Ilnked to their cookery lessons stralght after which made It hlghly relevant and meaningful for them. During the cookery les50nsi girls developed sorne baslc cooklng skS115 le.g., handlln8 the knlfe, safety in the kitchen, cuttlng sklllsl while practislng vocabulary related to food and dining. At the end of the term, they made a small presentation about their restaurant In front of the Broup. Five of our girls on the Into School Programme httended horse-rldlng lessons at Ebony Hors• Club in Brixton and had the opportunity to learn horse-groomlng 5kllls, brushSng the horses, coat and removlng excess mud or dlrt. Moreover, they learned how to place the saddle correctly on the horse before they started to learn baslc trotting skills and changing direction whlle ri(Jing. All the glrls have reported that these lessons Improved their wellbeing. helped further develop thelr empathy and increased their self- esteem. They felt confident approaching any of the horse5 in the club and thought carefully about theSr interactSon wSth them. Our excltlng new after school EAL programme (Engllsh as an Additional Language) has engaged 14 girls, who have joined u5 from schools in Lambeth, Croydon, and Southwark borough5. These glrls have beneflted from the following features of the programme.. English a Conversation Club, deslgned to develop the Basic Interpersonal Commtjnication Skills of beginner and elementary users of English Educational offsite vi51t5 English with Maths, Science and Digital Ski115 Club, designed to develop the Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency skllls of intermediate and above English speakers 15
THE BAYfREE CENTRE ICIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315T AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Into School Case Studv: This case study Is about a Muslim farnlly from Kuwait with asylum-seeking status accommodated in a bridging hotel allocated by the Home Office in London Bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Ahmed's four daughter5 were referred to Us by an NHS Nurse practitioner and first visited our centre in March 2023. Nadia1171, Dona 1151. Rahel113land Sara1121 have never had form31 schooling in a state school, but they were educated in a Mosque where they Studied classical Arablc and some Maths and English. All the girls have been out of education since their arrival to the UK In October 2022. All 8irls were assessed for Engllsh language proflclency level at the start of the course with the following results.. Nadi3 IESOL Entry 11, Dona Ipre-entryl, Rahel Ipre-entryl and Sara Ipre-entryl and apart from Nadla, none of the girlswere secure in their knowledge of the Latln Alphabet. Their confldence seemed to be very low, and they were qulte despondent because of a lack of routlne, Interaction with the communitv and engagement. The 8lrls were enrolled Into our Into School Progromme at the end of March and their engagement In the actlvitle5 was excellent. They diligently prepared for the ES01 lessons, dld all the homework a5slgned and showed great curlosSty about the dSfferent toplcs we covered. They vlsbted the Sclence Museum wlth u5 and flrst tlme Sn thelr lives had a chance to dive into kientific topics, learn about space and the development of medSclne etc. They absolutely loved Itl Nadia visited South Thames and Lambeth ColleBe wlth the group and successfvlly enrolledinto an ESOL Entry I short course at Lambeth startlng In May 2023. She reported that she was really enjoyin8 her time In the college and hoped to continue her studles there. Dona, Rahel and Sara continued to work hard In Into Sthool and D was entered Into ESOL Entry l Full Award exams and she successfully passed all component51 Rahel and Sara made tremendous progress In all Skill areas, 155tening, and speaklng, readlng, anil wrltlng. Both gir15 have grown 50 much in confbdente that they can InltSate a conversatlon wlth any member of staff the bulldin8 and have no difficulties asking questions and makingrequests. Sara and Rahel have made great progress In Maths too as it Was reported by the Maths Teacher. On 18, July, Dona, Sara and Rahel participated In the launch of WONDER Foundatlon's report on migrant girls, access to education in the UK in the Parllament, where they spoke eloquently and compelllngly about theirexperlences regardlng the educatSon system of the UK and Baytree's support to them In front of three Members of the Parliament, Lords, and Several educational experts from all over the UK. They made it very clear that there was a gap in the educatlon system and unfortunately, they stood on the suffering end. Dlsappolntlngly, Southwark councll had not responded to the family's school applicatlon for the girls despite numerous enquiries from our centre until ovr social mobility coach, who also worked closely wlth the family. contacted Duncan Lewis Law Flrm regardlng the family's struggle to secure school places for thelr children. Duncan Lewis sent a reminder to Southwark Council about their leBal obllgation of securing 1 school place. All chlldren have been admitted io schools and have made a SUCssful start both in terms of academic and social engagement. We received telephone calls and emails from Notre Dame Cathollc School reporting on the children's excellent attitude to learning, Breat curi05ity and extreme eaBerne55 to achieve good grades. Nadia who is studying ESOL full time in Lambeth Colle8e, decided to stay on the Into School Programme to make the most out of her week. The three younger daughters have enrolled into our one-to-one acadernic mentoring and EAL Programmes and their mother, Sara has enrolled into our ESOL clas5 dellvered by the Women'5 Service. The family is extremely grateful for the support they have been given frorn various professlona15 at The Baytree Centre and they finally feel that their hopes and aspirations are turning into reality. 16
THE BAYfREE CENTRE ICIO 11751451 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMME What we have a¢hleved and what wd¥e learnt Throughout the academic year, the Youth Mentoring Programme has offered academic 5UPIrt to 83 glrls a8ed 8 - 20, mainly In the subject5 Qf English, Science and Maths. Mentors also encouraged their rrentees to work towards their personal development, educatlonal andlor future professlonal goals, usln8 our Chararter Development framework, Our hybrid approach. which combines online and face.to-face sesslons, has proven to be very successful and has helped to Improve mentor retention. For those mentees who receive online mentorinB and live in overcrowded accommodatlon, we have provlded them wlth the optlon to come to our centre, use one of our laptops, and have their session in a quiet and d15traction-free env5ronment. We conducted five Volunteer Inductlon & Mentorlng tralnlng sesslon5, both online and In.per50n, where we welcomed 37 new volunteers. All mentors were given the opportLrnity to schedule l-15upervision meetin8s wlth the Mentor Coordlnator. Additionally. our mentors took part in a workshop on Character Development, whlch wa5 offered to all volunteers. Th55 helped them 83in a belter understandlng of the holistic approach that we follow at Baytree and provided them wlth different way5 to apply the framework to their mentoring ses51ons. The creation ot WhatsApp group chats between the Mentorlng Coordinator, the Mentee's parentlcarer, and the Mentor p13yed a vltal role in facllitating communication. 11 became an essential channel to Improve attendance conflrmation from both partle5,' It also gave dlrect acces5 to Information and resource5 that were added to the group chat descrlptlon. It has proved to be an effectlve tool In IncreasSng parentallcarer enga8ement. We reviewed and improved our monltoring and evaluatlon tools which led to changes Sn the Youth QuestlonriaSre and led to us irnplementing a Volunteer Observation Tool. We are pleased to report that there has been significant irnprovements In particlpants self-esteem and Ilfe-skS11s. 94% IMPROVED 5ELF-ESTEEM190% IMPAOVEO LIFE-SKILLS We launched the Cambridge CEM assessment tool to monStor the academic progress of secondary school girls. This t¢)ol generates reports wSth test result5 and recommendatlons. whlch have been shared wlth mentors and parents. Considering the assessment's characteristics, we opted to introduce this tool exclusively for secondary school girls. The CEM assessment was successfully undertaken by rnentees and the rindln85 5U8gest that girls are performing at an avera8e rate compared to the national average. 83% REPORTED IMPROVED ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT 17
THE BAYfREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 PORT As a part of our BYB partnershlp fundlng, we plloted a Peer Mentor programme and hired two Peer Mentors. Their duties Included session fatilitation and some limited peer-to-peer mentoring. They received extensive traininB and weekly supervision. While the Peer Mentor5 were helpful in facilitating Junior Sparks and Sparkler5 sessions* peer mentorlng presented challenges in terms of safeguardlng and building rapport with the girls. So, It has been decided not to continue wlth the programme. We have developed a Parent Engagement programme that focuses on improving communicatlon and en8agement with parents/carers whose daughters are enrolled in the Youth Servlce. We carried out extenslve consultations to identlfy parentlng need5 and challenges. Based on our findin85, we have hired an external facilltator to coriduct a series of interattive workshops called Proparent. These workshops v4ill take place from September to December 2023 and are designed for those whose chlltlren are benefiting from the Youth Servlce. The sessions will cover varlous important topics such as effective study technique5 for children and emotSonal Intelllgence. We completed the Mayor of London Mentoring Quality Framework and developed a cornprehenslve mentorlng development plan wlth key action polnts and tlmeframes to Improve our programme. Moreover, we had the opportunlty to dellver a presentation on MonitorSn8 & Evaluatlon In the context of mentoring to London Youth. Other mentoring organisations that attended the session provided posltlve feedback. hl8hll8htlng the relevance and usefulness of our inslghts. To meet the increasinB demand for the yOh Mentoring Programme we hired a Mentorln8 Coor(Jinator who lolned us In August 2023. PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD Increase mentorln8 palrs - One of our key priorltles Is Increaslng the recrultment of mentors and mentees to achleve the overall target of 100 actlve mentorlng relatlonships throughout the academlc vear. We wlll explore and expand our outrearh methods In order to attract more mentees antl mentors. We wlll also deflne the profSle target of the girls we provlde mentorlng to, prloritSzSn8 those from low-income households. Contlnue Improvln8 mentors, en8a8ernent . Our retentlon rate for the academic year transition stands at 84%. We are commltte(I to improvlng th15 rate by providlng ongolng support and engagement strate8les. In October 2023, 3 facilltator will con(luct a Volunteer Sharing sesslon, where mentOTS wlll be Snvlted to partlclpate. Thls session aims to create a sense of cornmunity among volunteers and glve them an opportunlty to dlsCUSS thelr experlence5. We wlll also relnforce mentor supervision to ensure the quality and effectivene55 of the mentorin8 relatlonships. Mentorlng Quallty F¢amework- Successfully complete all actions requlred of ourdevelopment plan. Into School Mentorin8 - We will prioritise the matchin8 of Inio School girls. We wlll also work on creètlnB speclal resources and tralnlng materlals for the mentor5 and mentees part of the IS mentoring, addressing their unique needs Bnd challenges in educatlon. Contlnue the Parent Engagement Pro8ramme. We will put emphasis on working towards involvlng parents more actively in the mentorlng programme, recognising their vital role in their children's education, by implementin8 the Parental Engagement Journey. We will also encourage mentee's mums to enga8e in the WS activities if we think they would benefit from them and maintain re8ular meetings with the mum's Social Mobility Coach. Additionally. we will use the feedback gatheredfrom the ProParent se55ions to develop new ways of en8a8ing and supporting mums whose daughters benefit from mentoring. 18
THE BAYfREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 Youth Mentoring Case study In this case study, we explore the mentoring journey of Alla, 2 13-year-old residing In Brlxton, who with the guidance of her mentor, Ozo, overcame challenges and blossomed academically and personally through the Baytree program. Alia's family lived in the Brixton area but never heard about Baytree untll May 2022. They learned about the organisatlon through word of mouth and Sought support for their daughter. They thought Alia would particularly benefit from the Sparklers programme, because of the many signs of shyness and anxiety that She had shown in unfamillar social situations. Alia had also been dlagnosed wSth autlsm spectrum dSsorder andattentlon deficit hyperactivity disorder IADHDI and that added weight to her personal and academlcdevelopment. After attendin8 a couple of Sparklers sessions, Alia heard about the mentoring pro8rarnme and felt more incllned to engage with l-l support rather than 8fOUP activitie5 in that moment. Besldes, It was a great opportunity to improve her Engllsh comprehension, Mathematlcs, and communlcation skills. Alia'5 mentoring journey began on October 6th wlth the fSrst introductory session wlth her mentor, Ozo, who played a cruclal role In her academic development. An inStlal a55essment was conducted to evaluate Alla's level in Vocabulary, Math5, and Non-verbal reasonlng. While Anna overall performance was 'ln line with expectation,, Mathematlc5 posed a challenge. Seeing thi5, Ozo and Alla'5 mum decl(Jed that one of the maln goalswould be to Smprove her math skills and Improve her personal skills w5th a focus on reslllence to help reduce exam stress. Oio used g variety of online resources, Includlng Mathletlcs - a Maths platform to Improve A15a's mathematical8bilitles. Measurable PfO8res5 was evSdent as A113'5 confidence and competence In th15 subject improved notlceably. Additionally, efforts were maile to foster AlSa's reading ski115, wlth engaging dSscussions centered around books 1Ske 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. and 'Matllda. These Ilterary adventures contrlbuted toA's 8rowth as a student and reader. One of the main challenge5 In Alia and Ozo's mentoring journey was en838ernent. Although their first sesslon took place face-to-face at the Baytree Centre, the rest of their mentorlng se551on would be onllne. However,between tryin8 to maintain Alla's concentration and the poor WI-FI connertion, Ozo struggled to engage throughthe camera with Alia. To overcome this. Alia started connecting remotely frorn Baytree, where a quiet space, goodinternet connection and a laptop was provided. Additionallv, Ozo included online interactive garne5 in the 5esslons to malntaln Alla's engagement. These Included activltles Ilke Hangman, 8attleshlp and qulzzes. These engagin8 actlvities served a dual purpose.. thev made the sesslons enjoyable for Alla and helped build a 5tron8rapport and trust between mentor and mentee. The mentor's commitment to fostering a comfortable and supportive environment encouraged Alia to participate and en8a8e artlvely In the mentorlng process. The mentoring relatSonship went beyond acadernics, focusing on Alia's personal development. Tailored worksheets and discussSons were instrumental in shaplng Alla's qualities, such as resilience, fairness. self- control, and good ju(IBment. The hollstic approach adopted by the mentor ensured that Alia not only excelled academically but also grew as an individual. Thi5 approach aimed to nurture well-rounded, confident, and empowered mentee. Alla and Ozo had their last session on 13th July 2023, after a journey that lasted one academic year. After a yearof weekly mentoring sessions, Alia's famlly and Ozo saw progressively a more confident verslon of Alia, who now was able to ask que5tion5 when she didn't understand something and was more comfortable in social environment5. Alia found at Baytree a safe space in which to work on her academic and personal development with the l-l support of Ozo, and she now has the tools to apply to her everyday life. 19
THE BAYTREE CENTRE {CIO 11751451 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORTOFTHE TRUSTEES BAYTREE'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE Volunteerlng remains a key component of Baytree'5 model of delivery. 2022-23 has been 3 year of remarkable achievements, thanks to the unwavering commitrnent of our volunteers. With an exceptional team we have not only managed to malntaSn the qLtality of our services but have also expanded our reach to provide a dlverse range of skllls and experiences, enriching our programmes In the process. Recruitment and Retention We have maintained our commitment to recrultment and retention, strengthened by our hybrld approach in Youth Mentorin8 and Women Befriending initiatives. These programmes offer flexibility, allowing sessions to be conducted eithef onlSne or in person, ensurlng our Services are accessible and adaptable to the needs of our communltv. Thls year, 229 unlque volunteers supported 8aytree's users. Their skills, passion, and unwavering commltment have ensured the smooth dellvery of servlce5 acr055 various programmes.. 59 Youth Servlce volunteers 84 Youth & Into School mentors 7 Wornen Servlce volunteers 13 Women's Servl¢e befrlenders 61 Interns and 8eneral volunteers 11 Youn8 volunteers and work experlence Dellvery Volunteers generously contrlbuted 5,742 hour5. Volunteer-led after-school clubs are Integral to our youth actlvities and in Youth Mentorin& providln8 crucial academic support to girls. Addbtionally, volunteers In the Women's Servlce have been Instrumental In providln8 one-on- one conversatlon support, leadlng conversatlon clubs, and offerlng muth-needed Engllsh and literacy prattice. Also, their involvement In Wellbeing Wednesday sessions has been invaluable, contrlbutln8 slgnlficantly to the success of these events. Volunteer Expeflence Volunteers at Baytree have shared many beneflts from thelr eKperlence, hlghlighting the opportunity to teach new skills and engage positively wlth the 8lrls in our supportive environment. The chance to connect wSth people from diverse backgrounds has enriched thelr mental well-beSng, deepenlng their sense of purpose and personal growth. lolunteerlng at 8aytree helps me to put oll myproblems owoy and allows me to focu5 on Something good" 20
THE BAYTREE CENTRE {CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Durlng the 2022-2023 academic year, we received feedback responses from 22% of our volunteers. The table below illustrates the outcomes of the Volunteer Service. as gathered from the questionnaire responses. It is noteworthy that the highest outcome, at 87%. indicates that volunteers, express satisfaction with the support, supervision, and training they have recelved. t1511d with the support. rnanagement and iraining thev eceived elr the Sm roved thelr érsonal 5kllls set Felt volunteerin helped in their job trajectory Felt that diverse envirgnment helped bulld their5odal etwork 75% 47% 55% erienced an increased sense of cultural 5deThtlty Remote Onllne Volunteerln 70% 79% Apart from the inquirles related to the outcome5, volunteers en8a8ed In onllne mentoring reporte(i the following.. The promptness In addresslng queries and concerns194%1 The usefulness of available resources194%1 Whether volunteering has alleviated feelings of Isolatlon155%1 Whether volunteerSng has posltively contrlbuted to their overall sense of well-beln8180%1 Case Studles Ana, a compasslonate soul from Brazil, embodles the essence of community spirlt at Baytree. As the mother of a Ilvely 10-year-old daughter, Ana joined 8aytree back In 2016, when she started attending ESOL classes. Her story Isn't just one of recelvln8 help,. It's a testament to the transformative power of ernpathy and 8ivlng back. Durin8 herjourney to obtain a chlldcare quallfication OLrtslde the ESOL dasses, Ano noticed a 8ap In Baytree's afternoon delivery. Mother5 Wlth young children, unable to partlcipate In actbvltles, often found themselves with time to spare and little to do. Therefore, Anè. wlth her keen observation and carin nature, decided to bridge thls gap. Wlth qulet determlnation. Ana oryanised mother-and-chlld storytime se55ion5 in our canteen. These sessions not only fllled idle hours with enriching activities but also created moments of connertion and learning for our community. Her action5 spoke volumes, demonstrating how small inltlative5 can make a 518nificant difference. Ana's generosity extended beyond our walls. She generou51y dedicated her time and energy to represent the Baytree Centre at outreach falrs. Ana also acted as a valuable bridge by assisting with translations during workshops for our Portuguese-speaking attendees, Her contributlons went even further, as she generously donate¢J a sum of her own money to support the Baytree Centre, 8ivin8 back to the very place that had supported her. Ana's story reind$ us of the profound influence one person's kindness and determination can have on community. We are deeply grateful for her meanrn8ful contributions and support. 21
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Laura is a vibrant $4-year-old Baytree volunteer living in Brixton. She's not just any volunteer,. she's a force of positivlty and determination, currently embarklng on her Information Advice and Guidance course through a local service provider. Laura's been volunteering as a Women Befriender since April to fulfill her course requirements. and in the process, she's been paired with a Baytree E50L student with specific goals. Laura's mentee'5 goals include passing the Life in the UK exam and developing essential life skills like community inte8ration, confidence. and communication. Armed wSth the knowledge she gained from her Informatlon Advlce and Guldance course.. Laura became a great of support for her mentee. Together, they've ventured beyond the Baytree Centre to places like the local Ilbrary, where they've practised for the Life in the UK eKarll. laura's active involvement not only enriched her coursework but also provided invaluable experience for future employment opportunitles. Eath session became a two.way street of leaming and growth. Laura's commitment and adaptability make her a key contributor to 8aytree. PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD Corporate Volunteefing rolAtinnship5- In the upcorning year, we will focus on strengthening our corporate volunteering relatlonshlps. We alm to maximise our existin8 networks to develop programmes offerln8 meanlngful opportunitles to our user5 and generatin8 financial support. Incorporatin8 career mentoring through volunteer career champions, corporate experlences, and Internshlps will provide previously Inaccesslble opportunlties for 8lrls. Investing in Volunteers Accredltatlon - we are committed to renewlng our Investing In Volunteers Accredltation. This renewal demonstrates the importance we give to supporting volunteerlng, and It hiBhlighls the invaluable contributlons of our volunteers to the Ilves of women an(1 glrls who come to Baytree. 22
THE 8AYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 318T AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES PARTNERSHIP WORK Working in partnership is part of our collaborative value. It rs essential to achieve better results for the people we serve. Wlth all the charltfes we collaborate wlth, we share experttse, skllls and resources and these partnerships also allow up to have a deeper insight Into local needs and service available. Baytree 15 an athve and foundlng member of three consortlè.. BUILDING YOUNG BRixfoN {BYBI has seen progress and growth over the last year. The partnershlp has undergone significant developments and positive changes with the following key achievements and attivities. Revlew and Re5tructurlng'. The Steering Group conducted workshops to critically assess BY8's core principles, decision rnaking processes. ambitions. governance structure5 and member5hlp criteria. The review led to the creatlon of a new BYB Handbook. partnership agreernent and a tlered membershlp structure. These changes indicate a proactive approach to ensuring the consortium's effectiveness. PJrtnershlp Expanslon: B YB invited oiher local or8anisations to joln the partnershlp. More than 20 youth organisations and community groups applled and after a thorough selection process Step Now and Blg Kld were accepted as assoclate members, contrlbutlng to the new three-tlered 8overnance structure. Fundlng & Support: 8YB secured extenslon fundlng from the GLA and thls fundlng allowed the partnership not only to Increase Its dellvery but also to offer mlnl grants to flve local organlsatlons. These grants were aimed at helpin8 these organisations enhance thelr mentoring capacity and meet the mentoring quality framework requlrements, Collaboratlon Toolklt: The Collaboratlon ToolkSt, developed Sn collaboration with BYB Partners, was launched and made available for download on the BYB website. Thi5 toolkit provlde5 valuable insights and resources based on collective learning from 6 year5 of partnership working. The fact that it has been downloaded rnore than 40 tirnes In lust two months shows the demand and interest In such collaborative resources. These achievements demonstrate BYB'S commltment to Smprovln8 Sts operations, expanding its netY4ork anil supportinB local youth organisations. They also highlights a strong focus on collaboration and sharin8 knowledge wlth the community through initiatives like the Collaboration Toolklt. BYB has made 5Ignlflcant strlde5 In enhancing it5 role In the community and promotlng effectlve youth en8a8ement and support. Last year the partnership supported more than 1,500 local young people. Ec0515TEM5 COLDHAABOUR 15 funded by the Violence Reductfon Unit IVRUI MyEnds programme and is now in Its 3, year. The Consorhum aims to address root causes of violence affecting youn8 people and the community and to provide positive opportunities with a specific focus on tailored interventions. The partnership Is made up of 5 local organlsatrons, each of them embedded wlthin the community and each with specialisms which cover the spectrum of sUPPOrt (Universal,. Early Intervention & Prevention,. Targeted support & Specialist support). Following a recent review the Key Learnin85 are.. l. Community led approach proved benelicial to the communSty, 5tatL4tory partners and the Consorrium,. 2. Change takes time, requlres patience & empathv., brokering relationships & trust between the community. statutory partners & providers takes tr'me. but Is 23
THE BAYfREE CENTRE {CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES critical to 5uccess,' 3. Young people need real experiences, 501utions and opportunities; less consultatfon, more action. 4. Great need for parent 5UPPOrt in raising and advocatin@ for their children,. 5. Simplified access to funtling is needed,. 6. Human needs must be addressed in order to engage the most vulnerable,. 7. More flexibillty with funding outcomes enables more creative solutions & improved resutts. Key out¢ome$ l. Stronger community networks wlth a shared commltment,. 2. Greater capaclty withln communlty networks,. 3. More inclusive declsion making between stakeholders. Through our PL•£E FORALL PpATNERSHlP, we have contlnued to work In close collaboratlon wlth our local charity partners Hi8h Trees and IRMO (the Indo American Refugee Organlsationl. The concluslon of our inltial four.year grant from the National Lottery provlded excellent OPPOftunities for learning and reflection; we were particularly pleased with the outcomes of the independent external evaluatlon undertaken and the creation of a new Partnership Terms of Reference to ensure the partnership's sustalnability going forwards. Wlth a refreshed sense of purpose, we were dellghted to recelve extenslon funding from the Greater London Authority for the partnership's successful Advice In Community Settin85 outreach services, reaching more of those In need by dellverlng not only In house but also at local Chlldren's Centres, school. foodbanks and falth settings. Based on our learnSnB5 regardSng the expandlng need for advice Services witnessed through that programme, the three existin8 Partners then joined forces with two more organi5atSons ILAWRS (the Latin American Women'5 Right5 Servlcel and the Southwark Law Centrel to secure funding for an exclting and ambltious new programme, airned at bulldln8 the strength and resilience of the lotal advice sector. Funded by the City Bridge Trust and the London Legal Support Trust, we wlll shortly be welcoming our lir5t cohort of 4 trainee advisors who wlll undertake a 10-month tralnin8 pro8ramme across the five org3n15ation5 through whlch they wlll secure their Level 3 Informatlon Advice and Guidance qualificat(ons as well as the work experlence necessary to begin thelr careers In this fast-growln8 sector. In addltlon lo these formal partnerships, 8aytree works in close collaboratlon with many other local servlces, Includln8'. Centre 70- houslng and welfare benefits advlce Cambrldge House Legal- welfare beneflts, houslng and other legal advlce Zing Learning- employablllty workshops Old Splke Roastery, lulius Rutherfoord, Penrose Care, Arepa and Co, Home Start- employment and volunteerlng opportunltles Children's Centres- Brimton and Stockwell and North Lambeth Better Start areas GAIA and Solace Women's Aid vlolence agalnst women an¢J counselllng CAP- debt advlce LEAP- various Lambeth Chlldren's and Familles and VAWG workln8 groups Lambeth land other local boroughsl Early Help and Children's and Adults Soclal care 24
THE BAYfREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORTOFTHE TRUSTEES FINANCIAL REVIEW Although our overall income has fallen this year, our unrestricted income excluding investment income has risen by nearly 5% due to the focus on corporate 8lving. Our investment income comes from interest on our cash reserves and 50 ha5 risen substantially this year. We have been able to support 17% more women beneficiaries this year and our costs for the Women's Service have increased accordingly. We have supported 8% more youth beneficiaries but our increase In Youth Service costs is greater as we were able to fill all of OLJr Youth Serv5ce p051tion5 compared to last year when we had savin8s due to staff vacancies. Our volunteers were able tts deliver 50% more hour5 Wlth an increase of costs In the Service of only 20%. We have spent more on our benefitiaries than we received during the year as we wanted to malntain or increase the same servlce for our beneflciaries. Long term support is a key element of our strategy of support. Fortunately we had some restrlcted fund5 which allowed us to do this. The ¢harity has free reserves of £690,951 which represents about 8- or 9.rnonths expendltvre on charitable actlvitle5. In revSewlnB Its reserves requlrement, the trustees have considered the cost of dellvering our pro8rammes. The fundin8 cycle15 about a year long and we would therefore Ilke to have 12 months reserves at any one tlme. We Initially almed to achleve thi5 wlthln 5 years and although we have not achleved thls, we are happy to have secured suffbcient fundlng for the current year and some for 2024. The restricted funds are not Includeil In the trustees, view of reserves as restrlcted funds are held by the harity for specbflc projects and will normalty be spent wlthln 6 months. It15 no lon8er fea51ble to develop ihe bullding for soclal Investment to provlde an Income for the charlty and therefore the de51Bnated buildin8 fund of £200,000 has been returned to unrestricted reserves, R15k Mgna8em•nt The trustees keep a rlsk re8lster which is revlewed perlodlcally. The trustees recognlse that the charity Ss subject to operatlonal and f1nancial risks and they belleve they have procedures in place to reduce these rlsks To human1Sfe and welfare, by the adoption of health and safety policies and tralnlng To young and vulnerable people, by having in place sultable pollcies and procedures. OngoSn8 tralning for the Safeguarding team and all staff is monitored and we revlew the procedure onte vear To charlty resources, by appropriate control procedures and monitorlng The Baytree Centre relies on the following advlsors: Audltor: Goldwlns, London, NW6 2EG Bank: HSBC, Brixton, London The Baytree Centre address.. 300 Brixton Road, 8rlxton, London SW9 6AE Governing Document.. Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated OrganlsatSon Munoqement Teom.. Caroline Guarnaccia, Chlef Executive Officer. also responsible for the Youth Serylce,. Carmen Gonzalez. Fundralslng and Development Director, Anna lacuzzi, Women Service Director Our recruitment of a new CEO 55 continuing in 2023 as Caroline Guarnaccia will be retirlng in March 2024. 25
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Trustees Trustee Name Office Appointment Office Appointment Resigned Tenure Ends Ozohu Adoh 06.07.2022 06.07.2025 Ana-carolina Aranda 18.10.2023 Llz Beh 11.05.2022 11.05.2025 Laura Carderera 01.12.2021 8.2.2023 Marle Clalre Daaboul 06.05.2021 06.05.2024 Tsede HaSlu ChaSr 11.01.2021 08.11.2021 11.01.2024 Chinedu Maduakar 06.07.2022 18.10.2023 06,07.2025 Ekene Olele Secretary 13.12.2018 21.05.2020 21.05.2026 Sophla Paln Treasurer 11.11.2017 25.10.2018 25.10.2024 Ourlng the year we advertised our trustee role and went through a round of Intervlews. Our 8overnln8 document allows for 9 trustees. We were mlndful of our ethnlc dlverslty and tried to match that of our beneficlarle5. As a result the ethnlc percentages are: Eihnlclty L4mbeth BAYTREE Bonefidarl TN5t8 2022 Trustee 2023 WhSte 38 li 13 Whlte other 18 Black 13 46 54 Aslan 19 22 13 Mixed li 13 other 35 12 Total 100 100 loo 26
THE BAYfREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OFTHÉ TRUSTEES Statement of trustee5' responsibllltles for an unincorporated Charity/CIO The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements In a¢cordanee wtth applicable law and United Kin8dom Atcountln8 standards, includin8 Flnanclal Reportin8 Stsndard 102. The Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accountin8 Practice). The law applSc3ble to Charitles in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare flndncSal statements for each flnanclal year, whlch glve a true and falr vlew of the state of affalrs of the charfty and ofthe Income and expendlture of the charbty for that pertod. In preparlnB these flnanclal statement5. the trustees are required to.. •5elect sultable accountlng pollcles and then apply them conslstently: •observe the meth¢yls and prlnclples In the Charlties 50RP; •make Judgment5 and a¢countln8 estlmates that are reasonable and prudent: •state whether appllcable ac¢ountln8 Standards have been followed. subject to any materlal departures dSsclosed and explained in the financlal ststements, and •prepare the financlal statements on the golng concern basls, unless It bs Inappropriate to presume that the chartty wlll contlnue in buslness, The trustees are responslble for malntalnlng pmper accountlng records. whlch dlsclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any time the financ5al posltlon of the charlty and enable them to ensure that the flnanclal statements comply wlth the Charltles kt 2011. the Charlty IAccounts and Reports) ReBulatlons 2008 and the provlslons of the trust deedlconstltutlon. They are also responslble for safeguardlng the assets of the charlty and hence, for taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud and other Irregulailtles. The tNstees are responslble for the malntenance and Integrlty of the charlty and financlal Informatlon Induded on the charity's webslte. Le81slation In the United Klngdom 8overnlng the prepaTatSon and di55emlnatlon of fbnanclal statements may dlffer from le8lslatlon In otherlurlsdlctlon Tseday Hallu 13 December 2023 27
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The Baytree Centre acknowledges and thanks the 8eneros1ty of funders and donors through the grants. sponsorship, commissioning and donations received in 2022-2023 which have enabled us to provide the much-needed services and support for women, girls and families in the local community. BBC Children in Need Clty Brld8e Foundation.. Cornerstone Fund IBYB Partnershlpl City of London Corporatlon Ilnspirin8 Cultures) EA Foundation Garfielil Weston Foundation GLA New Deal for Young People IBYB Partner5hlpl GLA.. Advice in Community Settln8s IPFA Partnershlpl GLA.. Young Londoners Fund: Thrive John Coates Charltable Trust john Lewls Foundatlon Lloyds Bank FoundatSon Lonilon Borough of Lambeih EIPS IEarly Interventlon and Play Services) London Communlty Fund L'oreal Fund for Wornen Nationwide Building Society (Community Grantsl Nike.. Klng Baudouin Foundation Peter Stebblngs Sir Walter and St John CharStv Porticus Sisters of the Holy Cross CIO Sports England jubilee Fund St James Place Terra Flrma Charitable Trust The Charles Plater Trust The Childhood Trust In partnership wlth The Big Glve The Henry Smith Charity The Mercers Company The National Lottery Communlty Fund ITNLCFI Violence Reduction Unit IVRUI: My Ends- Community Connectors (Ecosystems Coldharbour Partnershlpl Walcott Foundatlon Wlllian Wates Mernorlal Trust WONDER Foundatlon And our sincere thanks to the many Indlvlduals and organisations who generously helped financially & Sn klnd. 28
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 11751451 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustses of the Baytree Centre I report to the trustees on my examlnatlon of the accounts of the Baytree Centre ICIOI for the year ended 31 August 2023. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report In respect ol my examSnation ol the Trust's accounts carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Art and in carryin8 Out my examination I have followed all the appllcable Directions given by the Charitv Comrni55ion under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independènt examlnees statement Slnce the Trust's gross income exceeded £250,000 I conflrm that l am qualifled to undertake the examinatlon because l am a member of the ICAEW, whlch Is one of the Ilsted bodSes. I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no materlal matters have come to my attentSon In connection wlth the examination givin8 me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by settion 130 of the Att., or 2. the account5 do not accord with those records,. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the ap,pllcable requlrements concernln8 the form and content of accounts set out In the CharSties IAccounts and Reportsl ReBulations 2008 other than anv requirement that the account5 glve a 'true and fair vlew whlch is not a matter considered as part of an Independent examlnatlon. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection wSth the examination to whSch attentlon should be drawn Sn this report to enable a proper under5tandlng of the accounts to be reathed. 14 December 2023 Anthony Epton BA FCA CTA FCIE GoldwSns Chartered accountants 75 Maygrove Road West Hampstead London NW6 2EG 29
THE BAREE CENTRE ICIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES lincorporatlng an income and expendlture account) Unrestrfrted Restrlcoed Unrestricted Restrlcted Funds 2023 Funds 2023 2023 Fund5 2022 Funds 2022 2022 Note Income Donations and Legacles 113,178 113,178 116,312 7,842 124,154 Charltable activities 217,833 524,910 742.743 199,828 664,898 864,726 Investment Income 32,642 32.642 2,918 2,918 Total Ineomo 363,653 524,910 888.563 319,058 672,740 991,798 Ex endlturè Costs of raising funds 6 45.688 45,688 39,303 39,303 Charltable actlvities Women Service 143,421 284,569 427,990 106,889 264,241 371,130 Volunteer Service 52,645 32,5C4) 85,145 34,495 36,300 70,795 Youth Servlce 128,482 264,346 39Z.828 6.317 269,552 275,869 Total Exp•ndlture 370,236 581,415 951,651 187,004 570,093 757,097 Net loss before transfers 16,5831 156,5051 {63,0881 132,054 102,647 234,701 Transfer between funds Net movement In funds 16,5831 IS6,5051 163,0881 132,054 102,647 234,701 Total lunds brought forward 697,534 244,661 942,195 565,480 142,014 707,494 Total Funds ¢arrled fonvard 690,951 188,156 879,107 697,534 244,661 942,195 All income and expenditure derlve from continuing activities. The statement of financial activitie5 includes all gains and losses recognlsed in the year. 30
THE BAYfREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 8ALANCE SHEET 2023 2022 Notss Flxed assets Tangible assets 70325 8L732 Curr•nl asmts Debtors li 41,829 Cash at bank and Sn hand 12 915NZ3 1,025.420 Totsl Curr•ntAuets 935.666 1,067,249 Credlton: •fflounts hlllry due wiihln 4)n• y 13.14 1126,8841 12C6,786 QJVf•nt •ss•ts 8OB,782 860,463 Tolal less ¢UTr*nt Il•bllltl•s 879,107 942.195 CredltDrs'. amount¥ fallln8 aftir more Ihan one y•ar 879,107 942,195 Fundi Unrestrkted 690,951 497,534 Deslgnated 2W,CWJO Re5trl¢ted 17 8,156 244,661 879,107 942,195 Thè flnanclal ststements were approved by the Board on 13 December 2023 and slgned on thelr behaff by Tseday Hallu Chalr Sophia Pain Treasurer 31
THE BAYfREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 AT HF 2023 2023 2022 2022 Notes Cash flws from operatlnB a¢tl¥ltles: Net Cash provided byllused inl operating actSvltles 20 1142,6391 157,615 Cash flows from Investing actlvltles.. Dividends, interest and rents from investments 32,642 2,918 Proceeds from sale of flxed asset5 Purchase of fixed assets Proceeds from sale of Investments Purchase of flxed assets Net Cash provlded byllused In} Inv•stln8 a¢tlvltl¢s 32.642 2,918 Cash flows from fln•n¢ln8 artlvltl Repayment of borrowing Cash Inflows from new borrowln8 Receipt of endowment N•t Cash provldèd byllused Inl flnan¢lni •¢tivltle5 Chanies In cash and cash •qul¥alents In the year 1109,9971 160,533 Cash and cash egulvalents at the be8lnnln8 of the year 1,025,420 864,887 Cash and ¢ash •qulval•nts at the end of the year 21 915,423 1,025,420 32
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS Ba515 of Preparatlon Basls of accountlng These accounts have been prepared under the historical c05t convention with items recognlsed at cost or transattion value unless otherwise stated In the relevant notel51 to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance wlth the Statement of Recommended Prattice; Accounting and Reportlng by Charllies preparing their accounts In accordance wbth the Financial Reporting Standard applitable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFAS 102- effective l Jènuary 20151 ICh3ritie5 SORP FRS1021 The Baytree Centre constltutes a public benefit entlty as deflned by FRS 102. Golni Con¢¢rn The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertalnties about the charlty's abllSty 10 tontlnue as olng concern. The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estlmation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a slgnlficant risk of causing a material adlustment to the carryin8 amounts of assets and liab115tle5 wlthln the next accounting perlod. Accountln8 Pollcles Incorno Reco8nltlon of Incomè These are Included Sn the Statement of Flnanclal Activitie5 ISOFAI when the charlty become5 entltled to the resources,. it Is rnore likely than not that the trustees will receive the re50urces,' and the monetary value can be measured wlth sufflclent reliablllty. OffsettSn8 There has been no offsetting of assets and 1SabS1Sties, or Income and expense5. unless requlred or permltted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. Grants and donatlons Grants and donations are only included In the SOFA when ihe general income rècognltlon crlteria are met 15.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORPI. In the case of performance related grants, Income must only be reco8nised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services a5 entltlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related condition5 are met15.16 FRS 102 SORPI. Legacles Legacie5 are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufflcient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are elther within the control of the charity or have been met. Incorne from legacies and donation5 15 accounted for on a recelved basis and grossed up for any tax recoverable. 33
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 11751451 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnued Government grants The charity has received government grants in the reporting period Contractual Income and performance related grants This is only included in the SOFA once the charity has provided the related goods or servlces or met the performance related conditions. Doftated goods In accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021, the general volunteer tirne is not recognised, we are very aware of the great benefit the charity receives from all Its volunteers* please refer to the trustee'5 annual report for more information about their contribution. Support Costs The charlty has Incurred expendlture on support Costs. Income from Interest. royaltles and dlvldend5 Interest on funds on deposit is Sncluded when receSvable and the amount can be measured rellably by the charity,. this is normally upon notification of the Interest pard or payable by the Bank. Expendlture and LlabllStles Ll#blllty recognltlon Llabilities are recognlsed where It is more Ilkely than not that there is a legal or constructlve obll8ation commlttlng the charity to Pav Out resources and the amount of the obllgation can be measured wlth reasonable certalnty. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. Governance and support ct>sts Support costs have been allocated between Bovernance costs and other support. Governance c05ts comprlse all costs Involvlng public accountability of the charity and its compliance wlth regulation and good practlce. Support costs Include central functlon5 and have tseen allocated to activity Cost categorles on a basls consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs by floor areas, or per caplta, staff costs bv the time Spent and other costs by their usage. Deferred Income No materlal item of deferred Income has been included in the accounts. Credltors The charlty has creditor5 which are measured at settlement amounts le55 any trade discounts. Provlslons for Ilabllltles A liability Ss measured on recognltlon at its hlstorital cost and then 5ub5equently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. 34
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Assets Tan8ible fixed asset5 for use by charlty These are capit3li5ed if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £S,IXIO. They are valued at cost. Fixtures and fittings are depreciated over 10 year5 Strai8ht line. Operatlng Lea5e5 Rental charge5 are charged on a straight-line basi5 over the term of the lease. l*westments Investments held for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equlvalents wlth a maturity date of le55 than l year are treated as current a55et5. Oebtors Debtors lincludlng trade debtors and loans receSvablel are measured on Snltlal recognltSon at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charSty. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other conslderatSon expected to be rece5ved. Currfjnl assot Investments The charity has Investments whlch It holds for resale or pendlng thelr sale and cash and cash equlvalents with a maturity date less than one year. These include cash on deposit and cash equivalents with a maturitv date of less than one year held for Investment purposes rather than to meet short term cash commllments as they fall due. They are valued at fair value except where they qualify as baslc fSnancS31 instruments. Penslon5 The charity operates a stakeholder pension scheme. 35
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnuedl 3. Income from Donations and Logaclo8 Unre8trlcted Reslrlcted Totsl 2023 Total 2022 Donallon8 and Lagaeies Trusts & Foundations 7,000 7,000 40,842 Corporate 23,839 23,839 5.024 Individuals 82.339 82.339 78,288 Total 113,178 113,178 124,154 Donation8 and Legacies {prior yearl Totsl Total 2022 2021 Trusts & Foundations 33,000 7,842 40,842 4,000 Corporate 5,024 5,024 2,515 Indivldual8 78,288 78,288 40,023 Total 116,312 7,842 124,154 46,538 36
THE BAYTREE CENTRE {CIO 11751451 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 MOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont5nuedl 4. Income from Charltsble A¢tlvltlos Unrestrictsd Restrlcted Total 2023 Total 2022 Women Servtce 136,602 313.674 450276 410,886 Youth Service 67,479 208,736 276,215 38g,g44 Volunteering 13,753 16,253 83,896 Total 217,833 524,910 742,743 864,726 In¢ome from charitsble activities IprK)r year) Total Total 2022 2021 Women Servlce 111.920 298,968 410,886 485.935 Youth SeNlce 70,911 299,033 369,944 360.440 Volunteering 16,997 86,899 83,896 96,409 Total 199,828 884,898 884,726 942,784 37
THE BAYfREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEMrs Contlnued source of Charitable incorne Unrestricted Restrict8d ToLIl 2023 Total 2022 Grants Contracts Fees Other charrtable activities 214,603 503,910 21,000 718,513 21.000 3,230 839,210 23,000 1,036 1,480 3,230 Totsl 217,833 524,910 742,743 864.726 Source of Charrtable income Iprior y88rl Unreslricled Restrlcted Total 2022 Total 2021 Grants Contracts Fees Other charitable activities 197,312 641,898 23,000 839,210 23,000 1,036 1,480 941,804 1,036 1,480 980 Tolal 199,828 664,898 864,726 942,784 Analy818 of Governmont Grants Total 2023 Total 2022 ACS wrth IRMO Coldharbour Ecosystems GLA Young Londoners COVID GLA NDYP Mentoring GLA LPAC 18,843 31,154 18,309 42,538 9,397 10,678 19,648 2,000 4,500 YLF 27,900 Totsl 76,145 108,822 38
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnuedl 5. Incomo from investments Unrostslctod Restricted Total 2023 Total 2022 Bank in18rest 32.642 32,642 2,198 Totsl 32,642 32,642 2,198 All investment income in 2022 was unrestricted. 6. Expendltur• on ralalng funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Staff Costs 32,754 32.263 Direct Costs 12,934 7,040 45,688 39,303 39
THE 8AYTREE CENTRE {CIO 11751451 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Contlnued 7. Anal sis of ex nditure Charitable Activilies Cost of Ralslng Funds Women Servlce Youlh Serrfice Volunteer Service Support Costs 2023 Total Staff Cosls 20,374 224,133 202,422 37,380 222,845 707,154 Direct Costs 1,740 15,269 25.391 618 39,438 82,456 Premises 145,764 145,764 Governance Costs 16.277 16,277 22,114 239,402 227,813 158,685 37.998 424,324 951.651 Support costs 22,670 181.354 45,338 1408.047) Governance 7,234 6,330 1,809 116,2771 Total 45,688 427,990 392,828 85,145 951,651 Support and Governance costs are allocated on the basis of use of the building. Of the total expenditure, £370,23612022'. £187,004) was unrestrictéd and £581,41512022'. £570,093) was restricted. Analysis of &xp8nditure {prior year} Charitable Actlvilies Cost of Raising Funds Women Service Youth Service Volunteer SeNice Support Costs 2022 Totsl Staff Cost8 19,231 205,089 111,879 32,302 234,563 603.084 Direct Costs 1,048 13,851 30,823 445 30,302 76,469 Premise8 83,440 63,440 Governanc& Costs 14,104 14.104 20,279 18,240 218,940 145,922 142,702 127,682 32,747 342,429 757,097 Support costs 36,481 1328,325} Governance 784 6,268 5,485 1,567 114.104} Total 39,303 371,130 275,869 70,795 757,097 Support and Governance costs are allocated on the basis of use of the building. Of the total expenditure, £187,004 {2021. £24,679) was unreslricled and £570,09312021.' £800,116) was restricted. 40
THE BAYTREE CENTRE {CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 ntl 8. Net movement in funds This 15 Stated after charging.. 2023 2022 Depre¢iati¢)n of tangible assels 11,407 11,408 Operating lease renlals.. equipment Independent examiner's fee 2,750 Z,TJO 9. Staff Costs 2023 2022 Salaries and wages 640,302 548,270 Soual Security Costs 54,474 43,802 Employerfs ¢otrtributp)n lo defined contribulion pension scheme 12,379 11,012 707.154 603,084 One employee eamed between £60,000 to £69,999 in the ye8r12022 one). The total employee benefrts including pension contributions of the key management personnel were £177,33412022: £144,560). Redundancy payments of nil12022'. £2,314) were made during the prior year. The average monthly headcount, analysed ty fvnction was as follows.. 2023 2022 Number Number Direct charitable expenditure 24 21 Central Management 27 24 41
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 11751451 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENfs Icontlnuedl 10. Tangible fixed assets Fixtures. Total Fittings & equipment Cost or valuation At 1 September 2022 158.722 158,722 Additions during the year At 31 August 2023 158,722 158,722 Depreciation At 1 September 2022 76,990 76,990 Charge for the year 11,407 11,407 At 31 August 2023 88,397 88,397 Net book value At 31 August 2023 70,325 70,325 At 31 Augusl 2022 81,732 81,732 All fixed assets are used for direct charitable purposes. 11. Sundry debtors and prepayments 2023 2022 Prepayments and accrued income 12,409 11.220 Other debtors 7,834 30.609 20,243 41,829 42
THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Contlnued 12. Cash at bank and in hand 2023 2022 Short term deposrts 879,270 916.628 Cash at bank and in hand 36,153 108,792 915,423 1,025.420 13. Crediti)fS and accrual$ 2023 2022 Other creditors 22,736 13.560 Accruals and deferred income 89,955 180.534 Taxation and social security 14,193 12,692 126.884 206.786 14. Deferred income Unrestricted income that relates to delivery of a final port in the future is deferred. 2023 2022 BalanGe at 18optember 175.500 202,812 Amounls added in the current yeaf 97,250 170,000 Amounts rg10359(I to incomg frDm pr8vious yoar (198,6251 {197,3121 Balance at 31rt August 74,125 175,500 15. Legal status of the charity The Baytree Cenlre is a charitable incorporated organisation ICIOI registered with the Charity Commission {regislration number 11751451. Its goveming document is its constitution and the onty voting members are the trustees. 43
| Tangible fixed assets | 70,325 | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investments | - | - | - |
| Net current assets | 620,626 | - | 188,156 |
Analysis of net assets between funds (prior year)
| Tangible fixed assets Investments Net current assets |
Gen unrestri 497 497 |
eral cted Designated £ £ - 81,732 - - ,534 118,268 ,534 200,000 |
Restricted £ - - 244,661 244,661 |
Total Funds 2022 £ 81,732 - 860,463 942,195 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC CIN* | 6,668 | 10,000 | - | 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC CIN* - STEM | 5,741 | 41,000 | - | 40,000 |
| BBC CIN* Money Heros | - | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| Childhood Trust | 7,500 | - | - | 7,500 |
| City Bridge Trust | 9,075 | - | - | 9,075 |
| City of London | 6,665 | - | - | 6,665 |
| Corporation Inspiring | ||||
| Cultures | ||||
| EA Foundation | 7,336 | 10,000 | - | 14,001 |
| Ecosystem: My ends* | 4,186 | 31,154 | - | 32,693 |
| GLA NDYP* | 1,658 | 19,648 | - | 27,578 |
| GLA: AIC* | 5,443 | 18,843 | - | 18,951 |
| GLA – Thrive* | 9,250 | 4,500 | - | 13,750 |
| John Coates Charitable | - | 5,000 | - | 5,000 |
| Trust | ||||
| John Lewis Foundation | 25,000 | - | - | 25,000 |
| Lambeth EIPS* | - | 21,000 | - | 21,336 |
| London Community Fund | 5,555 | - | - | 5,555 |
| L’Oreal Fund for Women | - | 101,707 | - | 29,330 |
| The Mercers Company | 6,253 | 40,200 | - | 29,261 |
| The National Lottery | ||||
| Community Fund | 34,581 | 53,834 | - | 81,436 |
| (TNLCF) | ||||
| Peter Stebbings | 10,000 | - | - | 10,000 |
| Sir Walter & St John | - | 5,000 | - | 6,664 |
| Charity | ||||
| St James Place | - | 5,000 | - | 2,919 |
| Sisters of Holy Cross CIO | 6,667 | 20,000 | - | 13,335 |
| Sports England Jubilee | - | 7,200 | - | 6,000 |
| Fund | ||||
| Terra Firma Charitable | 50,000 | - | - | 30,000 |
| Trust | ||||
| The Charles Plater Trust | 30,000 | - | - | 30,000 |
| Walcot Foundation | 6,250 | - | - | 6,250 |
| William Wates Memorial | 833 | 10,000 | - | 10,000 |
| Trust | ||||
| WONDER Foundation | 6,000 | 113,124 | - | 81,416 |
| Other | - | 6,700 | - | 6,700 |
- Key
BBC CIN is BBC Children in Need
GLA NDYP is GLA New Deal for Young People (BYB Partnership), GLA: AIC is GLA Advice in Community Settings (PFA Partnership), GLA- Thrive is GLA Young Londoners Fund:Thrive Lambeth EIPS is London Borough of Lambeth EIPS (Early Intervention and Paly Services) Ecosystems is Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) My Ends -Community Connectors (Ecosystem Coldharbour Partnership)
| Designated funds | 200,000 | - | (200,000) | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General funds | 497,534 | 363,653 | 200,000 | 370,236 | 690,951 |
The Women service is for the provision of educational and development programmes to women learners.
The Youth service is for the provision of educational programmes to young people. The Volunteer Service provides recruitment, training and support for our volunteers.
| 1 September | Incoming | Transfer | Outgoing | 31 August | 31 August | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2022 | |||||
| Restricted funds | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Anthony & Pat Foundation | - | 5,000 | - | 5,000 | ||
| BBC Children in Need | - | 10,000 | - | 3,332 | ||
| BBC Children in Need - | 5,241 | 40,500 | - | 40,000 | ||
| STEM | ||||||
| Bread & Roses | - | 5,335 | - | 5,335 | ||
| Childhood Trust | - | 7,842 | - | 342 | ||
| City of London | - | 10,000 | - | 10,000 | ||
| City Bridge Trust | 9,075 | 37,000 | - | 37,000 | ||
| City of London | - | 10,000 | 3,335 | |||
| Cornerstone | - | 5,750 | - | 5,750 | ||
| EA Foundation | - | 22,000 | - | 14,644 | ||
| Ecosystem: My ends | - | 42,538 | - | 38,352 | ||
| Fresh Leaf Foundation | 6,547 | - | - | 6.547 | ||
| GLA Young Londoners | 5,000 | 9,397 | - | 14,397 | ||
| GLA NDYP | - | 10,678 | - | 9,020 | ||
| GLA: Advice in | - | 18,308 | - | 12865 | ||
| Community | ||||||
| John Lewis Foundation | - | 15,000 | - | 15,000 | ||
| John Lewis Foundation | - | 25,000 | - | - | ||
| Lambeth EIPS | - | 23,000 | - | 23,000 | ||
| London Community Fund | - | 16,666 | - | 11,111 | ||
| Mercers | 6,253 | 25,000 | - | 25,000 | ||
| National Lottery | ||||||
| Community Fund A Place | 37,757 | 48,628 | - | 68,465 | ||
| for All | ||||||
| National Lottery | - | 40,213 | - | 23,552 | ||
| Community Fund BYB | ||||||
| Nationwide | 25,000 | - | - | 25,000 | ||
| Nike | - | 14,985 | - | 14,985 | ||
| Peter Stebbings | - | 10,000 | - | - | ||
| Plater Trust | - | 30,000 | - | - | ||
| Sisters of Holy Cross | - | 20,000 | - | 13,333 | ||
| Terra Firma Charitable | 20,000 | 60,000 | - | 30,000 | ||
| Trust | ||||||
| Walcot Foundation | 6,250 | 25,000 | - | 25,000 | ||
| W Wates Memorial Trust | - | 10,000 | - | 9,167 | ||
| WONDER Foundation | - | 54,000 | - | 48,000 | ||
| YLC | 20,892 | - | - | 20,892 | ||
| YLF – Thrive | - | 27,900 | - | 18,650 | ||
| Other summer | - | 3,000 | - | 3,000 |
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1 [st] September 2021 Incoming Transfer Outgoing
Unrestricted funds
- - -
Designated fund 200,000 200,000
General funds 365,480 319,058 - 187,004 497,534
Total unrestricted funds 565,480 319,058 - 187,004 697,534
Total funds 707,494 991,798 - 757,097 942,195
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| Net income/expenditure for the reporting period | Net income/expenditure for the reporting period | (63,088) | 234,701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation of tangible assets | 11,407 | 11,408 | |||
| Interest rent and dividends from investments | (32,642) | (2,918) | |||
| (Loss)/profit on sale of fixed assets | - | - | |||
| (Increase)/decrease in debtors | 21,586 | (35,455) | |||
| Increase/(decrease) in creditors within one year | (79,902) | (50,121) | |||
| Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities | |||||
| Cash in hand 1,025,420 |
(109,997) | - | |||
| Analysis of cash and cash equivalent (prior year) | |||||
| At 1 September | Cash | Other | At 31August | ||
| 2021 | flows | Charges | 2022 | ||
| Cash in hand 864,887 |
160,533 | - | 1,025,420 | ||
| 864,887 | 160,533 | - | 1,025,420 |