2021-03-31-accounts - Platform 1

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/04/2020 To 31/03/21

Charity name: Platform 1

Charity registration number: 1177710

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people, particularly but not exclusively men aged 18 or over, within the Kirklees and surrounding area, from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially isolated or excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of facilities in which they can meet to undertake creative, physical or recreational activities, learn or pass on skills and knowledge, and support each other socially. For the purpose of this clause 'socially excluded' means being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one of more of the following factors: unemployment; financial hardship; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental); substance abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs; discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment; poor educational or skills attainment; relationship and family breakdown; poor housing (that is housing that does not meet basic habitable standards); or crime (either as a victim of crime or as an offender rehabilitating into society)
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	Platform 1 is a ‘hands on’ mental health charity based in the heart of Huddersfield, offering support throughout the county. We work with approaching a 1000 people p.a. primarily men but increasingly with women with complex needs and from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a needs’ driven organisation that listens and acts upon issues that affect so many people. These issues are not what we may regard as mental health or personality traits, but, are , we have found to quiet often to be the drivers of distress and unhappiness and that follows Our approach is to deal with the person and what affects them and that is making them unwell or unable to cope. We work on three levels to do this. Firstly, to help to avoid a crisis by looking at the concerns or issues that otherwise may escalate in a downward spiral which can lead to desperation, frustration, anger and damaging behaviours both to the individual themselves and others. Next, we deal with people who are in that crisis, either at the point of breakdown, mentally, physically or emotional, who may be at the point of contemplating ending their own life or self-harming, either through deliberate actions or self-neglect. We provide interventions and link directly with those agencies that might be required, such as Mental Health professionals police, hospital, etc. Thirdly we support the person through and beyond their immediate crisis to help them recover what they have lost in emotional and psychological term, self-esteem and self-worth, We also provide the means of recuperation and help individual realise their potential through training, peer mentoring and connection We encourage recovery through supportive activities, allowing reconnection at individuals own pace and within a safe and non-judgmental environment.

Our aim is to help individuals develop interpersonal and practical skills to aid their recovery, reconnect with family, friends and the wider community and retain or find employment.

The charity’s strengths lie in offering support through three distinct paths and venues:

Crisis support

A freephone Crisis telephone line open 7 days per week answered by trained staff who listen, offer advice, encourage next steps into support, and signpost where appropriate.

1:1 sessions in separate nearby venue for those who need immediate help and Crisis planning to help stabilization and self-management. Case study relevant to counselling Member 477 is a 28 year old male He was referred to Platform 1 after disengaging with the mental health services due to a diagnosis of epilepsy and severe anger issues. Finding it very difficult to relate to others and would frequently become aggressive and would display violent outbursts. This disengagement was a result of his struggle with long waiting times between appointments and feeling that his issues were not being taken seriously. Connect With Others Because this gentlemen had been seeing the services for quite some time and he felt that he wasn't moving on with his condition he would often display frustration which came across as aggressive behaviour towards the people trying to help him. On his first visit to Platform 1 it was self - evident that trust was of the utmost importance to this gentleman. From his first encounter with the crisis team he was listened to and allowed the time and safe space to talk and cry about his issues. He received constant one to one support because of his anger outbursts and was taught certain techniques to help him deal with them. He also had the crisis support number that he could call at any time and he used this several times to receive support at moments when his anxiety was overwhelming him and he felt out of control. Platform 1 also acknowledge that his partner would also need some support to get through this difficult time. His partner joined our women’s support group where she could discuss the issues she was experiencing. This has been a great help to both parties as they are able to make sense of how their lives are changing at the moment. The gentleman was then supported to re-engage with medical professionals to get the medical treatment he needed. He is now back with the medical services, but this time he trusts their diagnosis and takes on board the treatment he is offered Physically Active

This gentleman had been working up to his epilepsy diagnosis. His job had been quite physical. He was concerned that his strength was waning due to lack of exercise so he decided to visit a gym and build up his stamina.

He now knows his limits for working out because of his epilepsy but enjoys the social and physical side of going to the gym.

Learning New Skills

Due to the birth of a new baby boy, he has developed new skills to help him deal with the day to day activities the a small child brings. He has also learned to have empathy with others and to deal with his emotional out bursts. The couple have decided to share the daily routine with the baby and he regularly phones family and our team to ask for advice.

Giving To Others

He now spends a lot of time with his partner and his son. He has re connected with his parents and now talks openly about his journey and how he now accepts that people were not there to judge him but to help him. With support from Platform 1 he has learned to recognise when he is becoming agitated and remove himself from the situation which is causing the problem. This has allowed him to talk to others about his experiences and he now refers others to Platform 1.

Attention To the Moment

With the acceptance of his medical diagnosis, he is now more able to focus on living his life rather than just focusing on his illness. He openly talks with others about things that concern him and deals more with his anger issues. He has become more tolerant of things that used to cause him to get extremely agitated and angry and has learned when to avoid events or people who may be a trigger. His life is now taken up with both he and his partner looking after and loving their newborn child

Safe Space

•	On-site welfare support within a	On-site welfare support within a
	relaxed environment of train carriages
	on the old platform at Huddersfield
	Train Station where we offer help on
	- a range	of advice on housing,
	finances, employability and welfare
	issues.	Staff help men deal with
	official documentation, telephone
	and physical appointments with
	various	services they find daunting
	and confusing.
	- a coffee & chat in a safe place
	- activities within a Bike hub where
	bike maintenance and logistic skills
	can be learnt; Gardens with seating
	areas for socializing and developing
	horticultural skills
	- counselling sessions
	- Tuesdays is ‘Women Only’ Day.		The
	site is open for Women’s groups
	and individual sessions are available
	- New Multi-training carriage offering
	training in various areas eg
	Hospitality and Food Hygiene; IT;
	employability skills; and a café for
	snacks and drinks with a social area
Case relevant to safe space
Chris spent his whole life fighting against
discrimination and bullying. When he came to
Platform 1 he had to be escorted by probation
service support workers due to his previous
history of violence and offending.
Chris soon engaged with the others and found
a safe	place, no discrimination, no bullying,
where no judgements are made, where people
will take the time to get to know him.
He has become the		man who he was destined
to be due to Platform 1. Chris is well liked and
respected, he is friendly and helps where he
can.

	Outreach
	• in various venues across West Yorkshire
	for those who need advice and pastoral
	care.
Case Study
Elliott joined in May. He lives in sheltered
living due to his learning disability. Prior to his
joining he stayed in all day, every day and was
suffering greatly from depression. His sister
heard about Platform 1 through word of
mouth. Elliott comes four days a week to
Platform 1. He uses the computers, joins in
with the art and craft activities and helps out
with small tasks around the site.His sister is
delighted as he now has something to do with
his time and a sense of belonging that she says
he has never known; he has a safe place to
visit and a place where he is held in high
regard.
OUTCOMES
Our services provide choices and opportunities
for people to create meaningful sustainable
change. We are also committed to promoting
the NHS 5 Ways to Wellbeing at strategic and
operational levels and also in our service
delivery and outcome and impact monitoring
	NHS 5 ways Platform 1 Services and
	to wellbeing resulting Outcomes
	Learn New Practical skill
	Skills development in
	woodwork, bike
	mechanics, gardening for
	leisure or a career.
	New multi-training
	carriage will offer
	various courses eg
	Catering, Employability,
	Computer servicing.
	Improved life chances
	and enhanced
	aspirations
	Give to Others Becoming a Peer
	supporter or volunteer
	Improved community
	connectedness
	Connect with ‘Coffee and a chat’
	Other People sessions

			Activities such as woodwork, bike hub, gardening where people can meet with others in a safe and relaxed environment
			• Better quality relationships with family and friends
		Be Physically Active	On-site gardening Borrowing one of our bicycles and going for a ride Guided walks
			• Improved physical health and wellbeing
		Pay attention to the present moment - Mindfulness	Activities such as woodwork, bike hub and gardening where people can ‘tinker’ and learn to relax and be more aware of themselves and their needs.
			• Improved mental health and emotional wellbeing

Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees meet every 6 weeks to discuss Charity related issues which includes any guidance issued by the Charity Commission

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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	Things to note - Growth since 2018 has been steady - Impact of Covid – we did receive some Covid funding at a % of ?? however we have a strong record of securing income to offer appropriate services - Listen to feedback of clients and this is why we have developed 3 support avenue During the last year we continued to provide support notwithstanding the challenges of COVID, and our model of welcoming people to drop ins was developed to include outreach work and welfare calls to ensure people could access the support and information they needed. We have found ways to combine in person and virtual working and continue to embed this as a model. We are proud to tell you that our magnificent staff group, and our volunteers, have risen to the challenges we face We expect to raise our profile in the coming years and give much more help to those who are trying to rebuild their lives across West Yorkshire

Achievements and Performance 2020-21
HIGHLIGHTS
We :
• received funding of £51080.05 to help
with our work in dealing with Covid
mainly from local authority
emergency funding
• continue to support throughout
lockdown
• engaged with and supported people
whose had been supported elsewhere
and that support was nullified by
lockdown and the closure of services
• instigated a more outward looking
attitude
• We worked with people from the
entire country through telephone
support
• We started women’s only groups
• We received large numbers of referrals
from statutory and commissioned
services
People who received support.
720 memberships of Men’s Safe Space
16 memberships of Women’s Safe Space
137 people received hardship payments of £71
per month
277 people were supported through telephone
outreach
1,770 welfare calls were made
6 interventions with children in schools

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set


Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other		Final Statement We are growing rapidly as, we believe, if we are to fulfil unmet needs for so many people are experiencing real and unsustainable pressures and stress, that we need to. Our intention is to do more of what we do, continue to develop and expand our reach in term of physical area and services. Because we care and attract to our service people who also care and want to help We are optimistic that we can We still struggle with funding but have managed so far because lots of people, who can help do! Thanks to all those who have! You know who you are!

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The Charity made a surplus of £9727.64 in the year to 31/03/2021
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

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	Sources of Funds The principle sources of funds are: 1) Contracts with local businesses /organisations 2) Grants from charitable foundations and government agencies (e.g. Kirklees Council)

		3) Income (from the general Public) generated from items made by Platform 1 members e.g.: The sale of refurbished bicycles The sale of refurbished furniture The sale of woodwork items (planters/bird boxes etc) 4) Voluntary contributions from members of the public
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	The charity has no investments
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Impact of Covid-19 and the general down- turn in the economy with subsequent adverse effects on our ability to raise funds
Other

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	Unincorporated Body
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	Formal interview process by senior management and Trustees. Appointment authorised at Trustee meeting

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees

The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Platform 1
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1177710
Charity’s principal address	St Georges Square Huddersfield HD1 1JF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	PhilipClark	Chairman
	Tejinder Singh BIrk	Secretary
	Martin Wright	Treasurer
	Kelle Myers	Trustee
	Alic Wright	Trustee
	Depuk Singh	Trustee
	Sharon Davies	Trustee
	Gabrielle Butler	Trustee
	Gideon Richards	Trustee
	Margaret Marchent	Trustee

17 18 19 20

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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)

Bob Morse Project Manager. Gez Walsh Project Leader

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examlner's report on the accounts Section A .4.t:' Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesldlroctorsl membern of Platfomi 1 On accounts for tho year endod 3110312021 Charlty no.: 1177710 Company no.: Sét out on pagèg I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended , Responglbllltles and basis of report As the charItS trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for th8 purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (°the 2006 Act"). Havlng satisfied myself that the accounts of tho Company ar8 not reqiwred to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent 6xamination. I report in resp8Ct of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the 2011 AGt'}. In raryying OLrt my examlnation, I have followed the Directions glven by the Charty Commission (under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerf8 Statement I have completed my examination. l Confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disGlosed below") thich gives me cause to believe that: • accounting records were not kept in aCrdance wtth section 388 of the Companies Act 2006,. or • the account8 do not accord wlth 8u¢h records., or • the accounts do not comply with releilant accounting requirements unG'er section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement tha., the accounts giv8 a 'true and fairf view i¥hi¢h is not a matter con8ldered as part of an independent examination,. or •the accounts have not been preparEd in accordance with the Charitie8 SORP (FRS102). IER Endlng 3110312021

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connectton with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the aGwunts to be reathed. ' Please delgte th8 words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Slgned: Dat•: 12107121 John L. Griffth8 Relavant prof•8slonal qualtficatlonqs) or body (If any): F.C.MA. Addrn$s: Lido House, 22 New Fold Holmllrth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2 DQ Section B Disclosure Only Complete rf the examiner needs to hlghllght material matter8 of concem (see CC32, Independent èxamination of charty accounts: directions and guidanrA for examiners). Gfve hera brfef datalls of any It6m$ that tho oxamlner wishes to dlaclosè. John L. Grlffithj 4 (H)IrA Uthi Houge. 22 New Fold HTrlmllrth. W¢x Yo. Htyi TelipAx,' +44 (01484)6W87 IER Endlng 3110312021

Platlorm 1 Total Receipts & Payments Account for the year ended 3113121 Unrestricted Funds R8Stricted Funds TOTAL Funds Rècaipts unrestricted gran15 incomtt r8slncted grants incorne donations income Sales repairs refunds recetved misc income train1ng incorne service projects incorne Total reIPtS Payments parts equipment sundr$ rtrfunds glven maierials salaries costs npSY8 Costs pension costs health and safaty costs hospitality costs tran5POrt costs decoration and promotion Costs payrole costs security costs toiletrie5 costs misc costs IT costs training wsts acllvity costs volunteèr costs sile eosts communication cost5 membarship, licèns&s or pamiission$ insurance costs Total payments 11000 11000 75252.82 40774.67 8884.55 2624.5 445.21 75252.82 410774.67 8884.55 2624.5 445.21 300 150 300 150 64178.93 75252.82 139431.75 1738.53 655.11 1738.53 3158.19 2503.08 2150 518.65 39211.79 8096.79 4887.33 24.95 17 2012.31 10 439 161.48 2150 3897.31 77814.21 12352.36 8629 88 279.84 130.93 2859.07 20 798 8S9.13 24.48 1064.83 119.88 366.9 823.29 826.23 6482.16 1920.8 2780.87 562.62 129704.11 3378.66 38602.42 4255.57 3742 55 254 89 113.g3 846.76 10 359 697.65 24.48 40.75 119.88 241.9 6CQ 722.13 2840.94 1679.27 391.71 390 61815.57 1024.08 125 223.29 104.1 3641.22 241.53 2388.96 172.62 67888.54 Net Income for the period Bank Balancè 31120 -3709.61 37,34S 13437 25 9727.64 37348 Bank Balance 311312021 46,940.48 46.940.48 Signed on b*hallol tha Board Tnjslee ieJ 1} - ZOXO Name Date Truste8 Name Dale

Plaffomi 1 Total Receipts & Payments Account for the year ended 3113121 Unrestricted Fund¥ ReStrted Funds TOTAL FU1$ Receipts unrestricted grants incorne str¢ted grants incomo donation5 inccrne sales pairs refunds received misc income training incon seNices project$ inc0rn8 Total receipt5 P3yrnen15 parts equipmenl 5undnes refunds given materia15 salaries costs nilpaye ¢o$ts pension costs health and safety costs hospitality costs transport to$ts dewration and promotK)n costs payrole costs security Costs toltrES costs misc costs IT c051$ training costs a¢tNity costs volunteer CDsts sile costs communi¢aty'on costs membership. licenses or pemwssions insurance costs Total payment5 11000 11000 75252.82 40774.67 8884.55 2624.5 445.21 75252.82 40774.67 8884.55 2824.5 445.21 300 150 300 150 64178.93 75252.82 139431.75 1738.53 655.11 44.8 2150 518.65 39211.79 8096.79 4887.33 24.95 17 2012.31 10 439 161.48 1738.53 3158.19 2503.08 2150 3897.31 77814.21 12352.36 8629.88 279.84 130.93 2859.07 20 798 859.13 24.48 1064.83 119.88 366.9 823.29 826.23 6482.1G 1920.8 2780.67 562.62 129704.11 3378.66 38602.42 4255.57 3742.55 254.89 113.93 846.76 10 359 697.65 24.48 40.75 119.88 241.9 600 722.13 2840.94 1679.27 391.71 390 61815.57 1024.08 125 223.29 104.1 3641.22 241.53 2388.96 172.62 67888.54 Net Income for period Bank Balance 3113120 -3709.61 37,348 13437.25 9727.64 37348 Bank Bslance 3113fd021 46,940.48 Signed on behalf of the Board TnJ¥te8 Name Dats i eJ IhJDEIL &ikiL Trustee Nart Date

Plafform 1 Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 march 2021 UnrestThcted Funds Reslricled Funds Total Fund5 Cash Funds Cash in Bank 135.53 33.503.23 13437.25 46,940.48 Totsl Assets 33638.76 13437.25 47076.01 Liabilities Net Assets 33638.76 13437.25 47076.01 Signed on behalf of the Board-. Trustee Name Ie Date LL- Trustee Name D*e