240project.org.uk CIO 1180267
## **Annual Report 2023**
## **Vision**
At 240 Project, we give people who struggle to integrate in society, for a variety of reasons, the opportunity to practise creative and artistic activities, as well as cultivating wellness in a spirit of mutual support. Our centre in West London is a community of members and belongs to its members. We are not a club - no one is excluded: it is open to all.
We don’t label our members as ‘homeless’: we don’t label them at all. Some have had to sleep rough and may experience other difficulties in finding a secure way of life, with complex emotional, behavioural and lifestyle problems. With our support on their projects, they can discover their own individual creativity, talents and ambitions. We show and sell their work at an annual exhibition. By coming together here, where there is support for making art in many forms and media, they can develop healthier and happier habits of life that build confidence and aid wellbeing. Members consistently report benefitting from the programmes we offer.
## **Report on the Year**
2023 was another successful year for the project. As our outcomes show, we continued to provide invaluable support that makes a real difference to the lives of those participating. It has been a great pleasure for all staff and volunteers to see members flourish and gain confidence.
The key event of 2023 was our enforced move to new premises in August, due to the closure of the Latymer Christian Centre for redevelopment. We returned to our original premises at the Methodist Church Notting Hill. Unfortunately, mainly because all the other organisations that had been renting space at Latymer were also forced to move, and mostly to the Methodist Church, we have only been allocated a minimum of space for storage, and our hours and days are not ideal. Hopefully however as we settle in, opportunities for storage may open up.
Due to the move, we delayed the 2023 art show to April 2024 and instead held a closing down sale at Latymer on the last weekend of July. Tuesday Greenwich’s Grenfell Quilt was exhibited as well as over a hundred artworks by members. The show was very successful and provided a great parting platform for the years we spent at Latymer Christian Centre.
In August we hired Zoe Doherty of Concise Fundraising on a freelance basis for 3 days a month. Her many skills, thorough approach, and her experience over two decades has made her an invaluable addition to our team.
Members enjoyed significant successes as well. John Sheehy was commissioned by The Winery to produce paintings for their two shops. Pavement Magazine is producing a feature on him and there is also talk of a film. Mary Valley had a painting published in Orion magazine along with an attendant article. A number of members created works that were published in the Big Issue, including Steve Macintosh, Zakia Chowdry and Tracey Joseph. Carlton Graham received a grant from the Innovation Fund to run mosaic classes at the Macbeth Centre, Bay 20 & Turning Point Centre.
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_Tuesday and friends sewing the Grenfell Quilt at the project_
## **Monitoring and Outcomes**
Our members’ lives are complicated, and many face multiple challenges on a daily basis. Often these are chronic stresses due to mental health issues, addictions or complex behavioural problems. 240Project creates a community which is safe, secure, harmonious, respectful and kind. This is our most important work and perhaps the hardest to capture in numbers. For those burdened with chronic health issues, precarious housing conditions, or extreme isolation, having stability, a safe place, and a warm supportive community where they come together and are valued for who they are can be life saving.
Over the years, we have come to recognise the importance of supporting project members where they are, not where we or others would like them to be. Often our members' mental or physical state will be deteriorating, sometimes terminally, and it is during this period that we sometimes manage to do our most important work. Our achievements reflect this reality. In 2023 we supported 127 individuals, 87 of whom attended regularly over the course of the year.
## **Activities**
|A R T S G R O U P S|H O U R S|
|---|---|
|Art Group Total Hours|17,250|
|Mosaic Making|1,404|
|Clay Sculpting|161|
|Portrait Drawing|1,248|
|Creative Writing|260|
|Music Group|208|
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Reading Group 355
|H E A L T H G R O U P S|H O U R S|
|---|---|
|Acupuncture Sessions|220|
|Counselling Sessions|88|
|Sacro-cranial Massage|315|
|Refexology Sessions|212|
|Wellbeing Day Attendances|450|
|Art Trips Individual Attendances|525|
|Meals Served|8,650|
## A R T S H O W
|Members Exhibiting|44|
|---|---|
|Number of Works Shown|78|
|Number of Works Sold|37|
## **Outcomes**
|M E M B E R S
R E P O R T I N G|Percent|
|---|---|
|Improved quality of life|100%|
|Improved wellbeing|100%|
|Increase or stability in socialisation|100%|
|Regular participation in a group|100%|
|Increase in creativity|91%|
|Increase in stability/routines|67%|
|Improvement in personal habits|34%|
|Improvement in mental health|78%|
|Selling artwork at exhibitions|32%|
|Volunteering, training and employment|19%|
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## **Financial**
2023 was again a relatively successful year from a financial point of view. Our total Incoming Resources were £127,301 compared to £130,143 of 2022. However our total expenditure increased to £145, 798 compared to £133,766 which led to a fall in our reserves from £49,769 to £31,272.
Part of this additional expenditure was related to additional costs incurred by our move to the Methodist Church. Another part relates to bringing on a freelance fundraiser, Concise Fundraising. Zoe Doherty has proved invaluable, but it does take time for her work to bear fruit so we expect to see the financial picture to improve in 2024 and reserves to stabilise.
## **New Staff and Trustees**
The board of trustees welcomed Francis FitzGibbon K.C. as a new trustee. Francis was Chair of the Criminal Bar Association.
We also welcomed two new staff for our project manager team, Lorna Burge Badiola and Alice Root, who have been excellent additions to our core team.
## **Paperwork and Compliance**
We’ve been running 240Project for almost 25 years. In recent years, doing so has become harder, due in part to something of a clash between the requirements of other stakeholders. Complying with multiple bureaucratic requirements, including legal issues, insurance, and safeguarding policies has increasingly put into question our capacity to continue to provide support the way we do. We have always structured 240Project to put the members’ needs and desires front and centre of what we do. If there is a choice between doing things that will help the organisation but which are at odds with the
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members’ experience, we will always opt for the members. For instance, we don’t ask for members' names or addresses. We hope they will provide these in time, but it is not a requirement for participating. Anonymity is permitted. This has very significant consequences to us as an organisation, but it means we do not require anything that a member might experience as a violation of privacy. Consequently, we have to balance the reasonable wishes of members to remain anonymous with our regulatory obligations.
## **Statutory Matters**
2023 was the fifth year of 240Project since the Charity Commission registered 240Project as a charity. This report therefore contains the information required of charities under the regulations of the Charities Act 1993. The Trustees of the charity in periods of the year were: Geoffrey Murray, Fernanda Eberstadt, Rupert Christiansen, Cornelia Grassi, Catrin Treadwell and Francis Fitzgibbon.
The governing instrument of the society is: A Charity Commission scheme constitution dated January 2019. The address of the society is: 240 Lancaster Road, London W11 4AH
The aims of the society are: to help vulnerable and excluded people in North Kensington and West London by raising public awareness of their situation and by initiating projects to address problems experienced by homeless people. The society seeks to provide a safe and welcoming place where vulnerable and excluded people in north Kensington and West London can come together and engage in creative arts and wellness activities.
We are proud of the resourcefulness and determination with which we have managed to work our way around the recent challenges and to provide continuing classes and care to our members, and to come through the year even stronger as an organisation. This success is largely thanks to our extraordinarily dedicated staff who devised safe and successful ways of working so we could continue to provide an excellent service. We would particularly like to thank all trustees, staff, and the many volunteers who
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create 240Project, in particular our staff Edward Farrelly, Alexandra Brown, Simon Parker, Eloise Maland and Richard Todd.
Geoffrey Murray Chair
## **Testimonial from Joe Powell, MP. visiting the Project in 2023**
‘As MP for Kensington, I have seen the impact of 240Project firsthand. It offers support for some of the most vulnerable in our community. The dedication of 240Project to its members is remarkable. It's clear from visiting 240Project that the staff and volunteers work tirelessly to provide close, personalised support, fostering an environment where creativity flourishes and individual skills are nurtured.
I was also struck by 240 Project's holistic approach to wellbeing. It is not just a place for artistic expression; it's a sanctuary offering a wide array of activities that cater to both physical health and mental wellbeing, complemented by nutritious meals. The variety and richness of their arts, health, and wellbeing programs are impressive, as is the availability of one-to-one support.
Beyond the activities, 240Project serves as a vital social hub. It is a place where friendships are formed, peer-to-peer support is a daily occurrence, and everyone can feel like an integral part of a close-knit community. The atmosphere here is one of acceptance and encouragement, allowing members to socialise, share experiences, and grow together. It is a model of how empathy, care, and a focus on holistic well-being can truly make a difference in people’s lives.
I look forward to seeing this project continue to thrive and touch more lives in our community.’
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240 PROJECT (CIO No. 1180267)
Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2023
Principle Address:
240 Project 240 Lancaster Road London W114AH
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240 PROJECT (CIO No. 1180267)
## **CONTENTS**
Page 2 Content Page 3 Statements of Financial Activities Page 4 Balance Sheet Page 5-6 Notes to the Accounts Page 7 Independent Examiners Report
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**Incoming Resources**
Grant Income
Donations
Interest Received
Other
Total Incoming Resources
**Resources Expended**
Salaries & Wages
Centre Activities
Centre Programme and Food cost
Rent
Insurance
Office Expenses
Bank Charges
Professional Fees
Depreciation
**Total Resources used**
Net (Outgoing)/Incoming Resources
Funds brought forward
**Funds carried forward**|2023
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
£
80,028
7,344
429
-|2023
**Restricted**
**Funds**
£
39,500
-|**2023**
**Total**
**£**
**119,528**
**7,344**
**429**
**-**|2022
Total
£
110,671
19,456
16
-|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||87,801|39,500|**127,301 **|130,143|
||84,224
-
4,104
12,518
466
2,661
8
1,900
417|17,226
3,373
9,271
9,630
-
-
-
-
-|**101,450**
**3,373**
**13,375**
**22,148**
**466**
**2,661**
**8**
**1,900**
**417**|85,668
2,813
9,113
30,741
436
3,089
6
1,900
-|
||106,298|39,500|**145,798**|133,766|
||(18,497)
49,769|-
-|**(18,497)**
**49,769**|(13,623)
63,392|
||**31,272**|**-**|**31,272**|49,769|
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|**Notes**
**FIXED ASSETS**
Office Equipment
**3**
**Current Assets**
Bank Account
Petty Cash
Other Debtors
**Liabilities**
Creditors and Accruals
**4**
**Net Current Assets**
**Net Assets**
**Reserves**
Restricted funds
Unrestricted Funds
**Total Reserves**||**2023**
2022
1,669
-
31,194
51,281
309
388
-
-
31,503
51,669
1,900
1,900
1,900
1,900
**31,272**
**49769**
-
31,272
49,769
**31,272**
**49,769**|
|---|---|---|
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240 PROJECT (CIO No. 1180267)
## **NOTES TO ACCOUNTS**
## **7. Grant Income**
|Street Smart
Rothschild Foundation
Barker Mills Foundation
Craignish Trust
Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust
Normanby Foundation
Cathy Wills Charity
Pret Foundation Trust
Calleva Foundation
The Linbury Trust
Silver Deve LTD
Hans and Julia Rausing Foundation
Pacificus Foundation
Anonymous
Irving Mem Trust
**Total**|**2023**
Total
**£**
7,500
27,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
10,000
10,000
-
30,000
-
-
5,000
11,859
7,169
2,000
**119,528**|**2022**
Total
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,000
20,000
10,000
3,500
5,000
42,171
10,000
-|
|---|---|---|
|||**100,671**|
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240 PROJECT (CIO No. 1180267)
## **NOTES TO ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)**
## **8. Statement of funds**
|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted Funds**
Rothschild
Foundation
Street Smart
Rausing
Foundation
Sub total
**Total Funds**|**Brought**
**Forward**
£|**Incoming**
**Resources**
£|**Incoming**
**Resources**
£|**Resources**
**Expended**
£|**Resources**
**Expended**
£|**Transfer**
**In/Out**
£|**Carried**
**Forward**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||49,769|87,801||106,298||(18,497)|**31,272**|
||-|27,000
7,500
5,000||27,000
7,500
5,000||-|**-**|
||-|39,500||39,500||-|**-**|
|||||||||
||**49,769**|**127,301 **||**145,798**||**(18,497)**|**31,272**|
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I report on the financial statements of the Charity for the Y ended 31 December 2023.
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