## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 01/09/2023 To 31/08/2024** **Charity name: Dorset Parent Infant Partnership** **Charity registration number: 1175876** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The purpose of the charity is to preserve
and protect the health and wellbeing of
parents and carers and their babies and
young children in Dorset and surrounding
areas, for the public benefit of those who
may be experiencing stress or facing
problems by:
a) Providing services to parents, carers
and their young children
b) Promoting training and research
into the importance of early
childhood development.| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17
and 1.19|DorPIP works with families, communities, and
services to support infant mental health and
wellbeing. Through psychotherapy, infant
massage, and support groups, it helps parents
form secure attachments with their babies.
DorPIP raises awareness of early relationships,
educates professionals on attachment, and
ensures high-quality services through routine
outcome monitoring.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees have received, read and
understood the guidance as issued by the
Charity Commission on public benefit in the
form of the May 2018 Trustee Welcome
Pack, as published by the Charity
Commission| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference NA Para 1.38 Policy on grant making NA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment NA Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers NA Other ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|The NSPCC highlights the importance of
attachment theory, emphasizing the critical
emotional bond between a child and their
caregiver. Disruptions to this bond can lead to
lasting emotional and psychological challenges
that affect health, relationships, and life
achievements. Recognising that many parents
face unresolved trauma or generational
challenges, DorPIP approaches its work with
empathy. Understanding that most parents
want the best for their children, DorPIP’s
therapeutic services focus on strengthening
parent-infant relationships.
DorPIP offers several key services:
•
**One-to-One Psychotherapy**: A safe
space for parents to explore emotions,
heal trauma, and find joy in parenting
with support from highly trained
therapists.
•
**Infant Massage Classes**: Attachment-
focused sessions teaching parents
soothing techniques to improve
bonding, sleep, and relieve issues like
colic.
•
**Little PIPs**: A supportive follow-on
group for sharing experiences, learning
about infant development, and mutual
emotional support.| |•|**Dads’ and Male Carers’ Group**: A six-| |---|---| ||week course addressing the unique| ||challenges of fatherhood, building| ||confidence, and encouraging support-| ||seeking.| |•|**Peapods**: A six-week online course| ||preparing expectant and new parents| ||emotionally and mentally for| ||parenthood while fostering peer| ||connections.| |In 2023, 5,679 babies were born across|| |Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, and Dorset.|| |DorPIP directly supported 293 babies, equating|| |to 12% of births in Dorset and 5% across Dorset|| |and BCP combined. The charity also worked|| |with 327 parents and carers, equipping them|| |with essential parenting skills and support|| |during the critical first 1,001 days. Overall,|| |DorPIP engaged with 620 individuals, including|| |both parents and babies.|| |DorPIP delivered 1,582 sessions, with 80%|| |being|first-time users and 17% accessing| |multiple services. DorPIP measures impact|| |using|clinically approved tools and| |questionnaires, with significant improvements|| |reported:|| |•|**Parent Outcomes**:| ||`o` 77% reported increased| ||confidence in parenting skills.| ||`o` 94% reported reduced| ||isolation.| ||`o` 91% reported improved| ||relationships with their child.| ||`o` 90% reported improved| ||wellbeing.| ||`o` 77% reported improved mood.| ||`o` 100% of fathers increased their| ||knowledge of the importance| ||of paternal mental health.| |•|**Long-Term Outcomes for Children**:| ||`o` 81% of parents said their child| ||is flourishing in settings like| ||nursery or playgroups.| ||`o` 81% reported their child shows| ||resilience after setbacks.| ||`o` 86% said their child makes| ||friends easily.| ||`o` 100% reported a strong parent-| ||child bond.| |•
**Satisfaction**:| |---| |`o` 100% of parents would| |recommend DorPIP services.| |`o` 75% of referrers deemed| |DorPIP’s work highly valuable| |to the community.| |DorPIP has been proactive in advocating for| |babies this year, organizing the_Building_| |_Brighter Futures_conference with Bournemouth| |University. This event brought together key| |stakeholders, including MPs, local councillors,| |and representatives from health and early| |years sectors, to review a draft First 1001 Days| |manifesto. The manifesto received unanimous| |support, with over 40 participants committing| |to collaboration and policy advocacy.| |DorPIP also engaged with media outlets like| |BBC South TV and local radio to raise| |awareness of the importance of infant mental| |health. They contributed to mapping and| |redesigning services for the_Best Start in Life_| |initiative across Dorset and BCP, as well as| |advocating for single parents and pregnant| |women through the Dorset Equality, Diversity,| |and Inclusion reference group.| |DorPIP achieved a significant milestone in early| |help workforce development, with over 82| |enrolments in its CPD-accredited Infant Mental| |Health Competency Framework courses.| |Feedback showed:| |•
91% felt equipped with the skills to| |work with families from a parent-infant| |relationship perspective.| |•
99% were satisfied with the teaching| |approach.| |•
97% felt confident applying their| |knowledge in practice.| |Participants reported a 42% improvement in| |skills, contributing to the development of a| |stronger workforce for early help services.| |Child and adolescent mental health issues in| |the UK cost between £11,030 and £59,130 per| |child annually, with the broader economic| |impact of mental ill-health reaching £105| |billion per year. DorPIP’s preventative services| |offer cost-effective solutions by addressing| |parent-infant relationships early,reducingthe| long-term burden on healthcare, social care, and education systems. Evidence-based investment in the first 1,001 days can lead to substantial social and economic benefits, creating a strong foundation for children and their families. DorPIP’s mission is to help families flourish, and the charity has made significant strides this year in supporting parents and babies across Dorset. Looking ahead, the focus is on gaining government support to expand preventative measures, ensuring more families receive the help they need during the earliest and most critical stages of life. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|In 2023/2024, we exceeded our goal of
supporting 172 families by 70%, reaching
293 families through our services.
We successfully delivered our strategic
priorities, including:
•
Producing an impact report with
clear KPIs and client stories.
•
Expanding outreach to wider
communities, piloting in new areas,
and preparing for broader rollouts.
•
Strengthening collaborative
partnerships to create family-
centred communities and support
research initiatives.
•
Maintaining efficient client
management systems to streamline
evaluation and reporting.
•
Enhancing visibility through targeted
advertising via social media,
newsletters, and PR campaigns.
These achievements reflect our ongoing
commitment to building meaningful
collaborations and extending our impact
across the community.| |---|---|---| ||Para 1.41|Our goal was to raise £250,000, and we
successfully secured £229,000 through a
varietyof efforts. This included 22| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set||successful grant applications and generous
donations from 40 individuals.
Additional funds were raised through
engaging community events such as quiz
nights, line dancing, and our_Brews, Bakes,_
_and Bonds_Tea Party.| |---|---|---| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|NA| |Other||NA| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|The board have reviewed the accounts, and
the financial position is considered
satisfactory.| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|DorPIP holds financial reserves to ensure
stability, sustainability, and the ability to
address unforeseen challenges. The
reserves include:
• **General Operating Reserve**:
Equivalent to 3 months of operating
expenses, to cover emergencies or
unexpected costs.
• **Strategic Initiative Reserve**: To fund
expansion, strategic projects, or
other mission-aligned initiatives.
• **Trustee-Designated Reserves**:
Allocated for specific future
purposes, such as debt repayment
or long-term investments, as
determined by the Board of
Trustees.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|Our unrestricted reserves balance, all of
which are cash funds, at the end of 23/24
were £113939 and restricted funds of
£11,703 which are set aside to meet future
specific operating costs and for ongoing
core service projects as agreed by the
funders.
Our Reserves policy was to maintain cash
of 4 months operating costs of however
after review, the reserves policy is altering
for the 23/24 FY to 3 months operating
costs which is considered sufficient for our
purpose of free reserves.
At the current time we have more than 3
months operating costs as this could
dissipate throughout the year if grant
funding is not received throughout the
year.| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|NA| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|NA| Explanation of any Para 1.23 NA uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Grant applications and Community
fundraising:
TNL Reaching Communities and other
funders.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|NA| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|NA| |Other||NA| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|
Para 1.25|Constitution| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Institution| |Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Elected by board of Trustees| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|NA| |---|---|---| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|Our organisation structure comprises
•
1 CEO
•
4 trustees
•
3 nonclinical staff
•
6 clinical staff| |Relationship with any
relatedparties||NA| ||Para 1.51|| |---|---|---| |Other||NA| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charityname|DorsetParentInfantPartnership| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|DorPIP| |Registered charity number|1175876| |Charity’s principal address|c/o Morris Lane Accountants
31 Commercial Road
Poole
BH14 0HU| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
2
3
4|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**
**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee(if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Jacki O’Shea|Chair||| ||Malcolm Baker|Treasurer||| ||Dr. Andrew Mayers|||| ||David Doyle|||| – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name Nil** Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity |**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for whole year **|| |---|---|---| |**Nil**||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** |Description of the assets
held in this capacity|NA| |---|---| |Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects|NA| |Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own
assets|NA| **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** ## **Declarations** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Jacki O’Shea
Position (eg Chair of Trustees
Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 06/11/2024
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Receipts and pa ments accounts CC16a For the pedod from To Unrestrlcted funds to th• nq•r4•t R•$trictad tunds Endowm•nt fund$ Total fund¥ Lust y8ar to th• n•ar••te to tho r*ar•Bt£ lo th• nMr•bt É to the t)Mr•¥i £ A1 Rocelpts DonaiK)n8 and ran 101256 121180 230,436 222,402 Sub lotal (Gross income lor ARJ 108.256 1a180 230.436 222,492 A2 Ass•t and Inv••tm•nt sal•s, Int•r•st Eam•d 1S35 1635 Sub total 2.83S 2,635 893 Total ro¢dpts 110.891 122,180 233,072 223.295 A3Pa •nt$ Cosi$ of 9onor81i volun C0ts15 of Charitab￿ icllvib•¥ 13.334 13,334 zoB,000 JJ,869 152,638 183.870 Sub total 37.664 183.670 221,334 186,507 A4 Ass•t and In￿SIm•￿t urchas•8, 80• table Offlc• E ul m•nt Loan To emplo e 51aff Irainlng 1941 1,193 2,941 1,183 4,124 1.380 2,?65 3,745 Sub total rotJlpayments 41.787 183.670 225,457 190,252 Net of recelpts/fpayments) A5 Tron¥fers be￿een funds A6 Cash funds last year gnd Cash funds this year end 69,104 61.490 7,614 33,043 23,137 94,241 92.891 31.401 118,028 125,642 84,984 118,027 CCXX R1 acts)unts Issi 25m412025 Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds Endowmon¢ funds to n•¥rest É catego￿￿$ Details to r••Arost e 81 Cash funds Bank 113.939 11.703 Total cash funds 113.939 11.703 Unrestrlctéd lunds to É Rostrlct•d funds ••T•St£ Endowment funds 10 nearest e Details B2 Other monetary assets Fufid towhk Detalls Current vEIu• Fund to Detalls T•tyeis x 2 •TrJ t￿$ Coiiitsplon•ll Curr•nt B4 Ass•t$ rgtalned for the ¢harltYs own use i¥Ye811iciad 500 Laptop G8oBook unr•itri¢t•Y Inlani Ma$s•w LWI 52 3 ￿pI￿pa 1.561 Fund trj whlch relalva imSln¢ied Amourrt du• ofial Oetails PAYEINI Wh*n due BS Llabllltles 758 Penlr 378 Signed by one h4rJ tru$tees on behaliof all the trusiees Signat Prinl Name Oate of roval 2s.ty )025 CCXX R2 accounts ISS) 25104r2025 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of DorPIP On accounts for the year anded 31.08.2024 Charfty no {If any) 1175876 Sat out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chanty (Ihe Twsf) for the year ended 3110PJ2024. Responsibilities and As the charity trusiees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Yhe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried OLrt under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in carying oul my examination, I have foll0v￿ the applicable Direth'ons given by the Chanty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in rx)nnection with the examinatson which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respart. accountsng records wern not kept in a¢¢ord8n¢e wth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord v￿th the accounting records Independent oxamineff s stat8m8nt I have no conc8ms and hav8 come across no other matters in connection bwth the examination to which attention should be ¢Jr8wn In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reathed. . Please delete the Wo￿*S in lh8 brnckets il thgy do not apply. Signed: 24.04.2024 Nam•: James Husband Relevant professional qualification{s} or body (if any): FCA ICAEW Address: 170 Canford Cliffs Road. Poole BH13 7ES IER October 2018 Sectton B Disclosure Only ￿mplete If Ihe examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examinabon of chanty accounts.. directions and gUEdan￿ for examiners Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER OGtober 2018