THECHARLIE BURNS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT FOR THEYEAR ENDING31/03/2023 |**Company Number**|09489173| |---|---| |**Charity Number**|1182236| |**Registered Address**|23 Sharon Gardens| ||Hackney| ||London E9 7RX| |**Trustees**|Trustees who are also directors under company law, who served| ||during the year and up-to-the date of this report are as follows:-| ||Keeley Burns (appointed 13/03/15)| ||Tais Lima (appointed 19/12/18)| ||Natalie Delaney (appointed 01/02/19)| |**Bankers**|Barclays Bank Plc| ||298 Mare Street| ||Hackney| ||London E8 1HE| |**Website**|www.thecharlieburnsfoundation.com| |**Email**|trustees@charlieburnsfoundation.co.uk| |**Facebook**|www.facebook.com/thecharlieburnsfoundation| |**Twitter**|@TheCharlieBurns2| |**Instagram**|Thecharlieburnsfoundation| **THE CHARLIE BURNS FOUNDATION** **ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** ## **Message from The Founder and Trustee** KEELEY BURNS he Charlie Burns Foundation’s are happy to present our 4th Annual Report. Finally back to our regular day-to-day activities we have been continuing to support those bereaved and affected by serious violence. We have also extending our focus to young people and also continuing activities around health and wellbeing. With Postcode Parents, we have finally been able to work consistently with two qualified counsellors that are specialised in trauma. And decided to hold session only online so we can reach more families that need our support. Things are steady for the charity and we hope to sustain our services. ## **AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARLIE BURNS FOUNDATION** - [To ] **[relieve the charitable needs]**[ of families bereaved or traumatised as a result of ] youth violence and knife crime - [To ] **[act as a resource]**[ for young people particularly but not exclusively those who are ] at risk of becoming involved in gang culture and violent crime by providing **advice** , **education** , **mentoring** and **assistance** and organising programmes of educational and other activities as a means of advancing in life and helping young people by **developing their skills, capacities and capabilities** to **enable them to grow** into society as independent mature and responsible adults. - [For the public benefit, the ] **[prevention of crime]**[ and the ] **[protection of people]**[ of all ] ages and their property by **raising awareness** of knife crime and other serious youth violence and its impact. **3** **THE CHARLIE BURNS FOUNDATION** **ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** ## **ART…AS THERAPY YOUTH** Art As…Therapy was delivered during the month of August when young people were due to receive their G.C.S.E and A-Level exam results. This project was designed to provide a safe space from exam result pressures from school, parents, and self-imposed stress, using art as an alternative therapeutic practice and encouraging discussion with other young people going through the same experience. A series of 4 workshops were held on Wednesday’s 4:30pm – 6:30pm, during the month of August 2022 at The Mildmay Community Centre, in Islington. The sessions were led by The Charlie Burns Foundation’s Youth Leaders, who designed the project and are qualified Youth Mental Health First Aiders. ## **VCS NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY FUND EVENT** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Saturday 13th August 2022
Community 12pm - 5pm
HEALTH & WELLBEING DAY
Wellbeing is fundamental to our health and overall happiness.
This FREE Community Health & Wellbeing Day, is designed to
highlight Healthy Eating, Physical Fitness, Mental Health and
prioritise self-care for all ages.
Free Healthy Food - Clarion Play Streets
Wellbeing Workshops - Qigong - Djembe Drumming
Yoga - 50+ Creative Reading - Natural Products
Housing Association Information and Advice
Blood Pressure check - Street Box - Edible London
Well-Being Raffle
Prizes: Smoothie Makers, Amazon Fire
Tablet, Well-Being Pamper Box, Fruit Box
from Street Box...and many more!
Evergreen Square
Holly St Estate
E8 3XD
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We were Lucy enough to receive VCS funding to provide a community event on Evergreen Square on the Holly Street Estate. The focus of the event was Community, Health and Wellbeing. On the hottest day of the year VCS stall holders braved thereat to provide an amazing event. Resident were able to speak to their housing associations about community and resident involvement (Clarion & NLMHA). Hackney Healthwatch had an interactive survey for residents to participate in understanding their voice regarding their provision and service design. Hackney council were carrying out an interactive Air pollution survey. Healthy food was provided by Testi restaurant and a good time was had by all with free fruit and veg distributed by Street Box. **4** **THE CHARLIE BURNS FOUNDATION** **ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** ## **POSTCODE PARENTS** Postcode Parents continues to provide weekly sessions and a safe space for those affected by serious youth violence. Working with specialist counsellors trained to work with those experiencing trauma the online sessions provide the necessary service to those adults affected or bereaved by serious violence. For those experiencing trauma crisis we continue to provide necessary one-to-one specialist therapeutic services. ## **CRISIS RESPONSE** Crisis Response was a monthly roadshow held in 12 areas across London affected by Serious Violence. Crisis Response group counselling sessions were for service users that have been bereaved or affected by serious violence. Sessions were facilitated by experienced psychotherapists who specialise in supporting those bereaved through serious violence. Designed to help users move from individual trauma to collective healing, with focus on the users psychological and emotional experiences in the aftermath of losing a family member or friend to serious violence. Crisis Response provided a space for users to gain awareness of their strengths and limitations based upon their experiences; gain understanding of behaviours, actions and choices and provide users with practical individual and collective coping practices **5** **THE CHARLIE BURNS FOUNDATION** **ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** ## - **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 31 MARCH 2023 The Charlie Burns Foundation wants to thank all of our funders who have enabled us to carry out the work outlined in this report. This has been a very challenging time for our users and wider community, without your continued support we would not have been able to provide the most valuable support to our community. ## REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL POSITION Income: The result for the year are set out in the financial statements pages 7 - 9. The total income for the year was £18,267 (£22,088 at 31 March 2022). Expenditure: Total expenditure for the year was £21,826 (£23,076 at 31 March 2022). Surplus/Deficit: Our final financial position for the year across all funds is a deficit of £-3,559 (deficit of -£988 at 31 March 2022). Reserves: Total cash reserves at the end of the financial year are £8,304 (£11,863 at 31 March 2022). This is predominantly made up of restricted reserves. Conclusion: The financial year for the Charlie Burns Foundation has been an uncertian one. For the year ahead we will be focused on securing funding to ensure that the core activities continue to run. _____________________________ Natalie Delaney - Trustee **6** **THE CHARLIE BURNS FOUNDATION** **ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** ## **RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS** |**RECEIPTS**
**UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**|**RESTRICTED FUNDS**|**FUNDS 2022-23**|**FUNDS 2021/22**| |---|---|---|---| |Clarion Futures
£
0|£
14,962|**£**
**14,962**|**£**
**21,993**| |London Borough of Hackney
£
0|£
2,500|**£**
**2,500**|**£**
**0**| |Cripplegate Foundation
£
0|£
500|**£**
**500**|**£**
**0**| |Activities for generations funds
£
0|£
0|**£**
**0**|**£**
**0**| |Other receipts - Donations
£
305|£
0|**£**
**305**|**£**
**95**| |**_Sub total_**
**£**
**305**|**£**
**17,962**|**£**
**18,267**|**£**
**22,088**| ||||| |**Total receipts**
**£**
**305**|**£**
**17,962**|**£**
**18,267**|**£**
**22,088**| ## **RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS CONTINUED…** |**PAYMENTS**|**UNRESTRICTED**|**FUNDS**||**RESTRICTED FUNDS**||**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022-23**||**FUNDS 2021/22**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Cost of Charitable activities -||||||||| |_Community Care Packages_|||||**£**|**0**|**£**|**263**| |**_Clarion Futures R&RP Core Cost_**
**_Grant 21/22_**|||£|
9,216|**£**|**9,216**||| |**_Clarion Futures Community Youth_**
**_Grants_**|||£|
224|**£**|**224**||| |**_Clarion Futures Postcode Parents_**|||£|
7,914|**£**|**7,914**|**£**|**7,434**| |**_Clarion Futures Xero_**|||£|
247|**£**|**247**|**£**|**52**| |**_Cripplegate Foundation - Make it_**
**_Happen_**|||£|
499|**£**|**499**||| |**_Hackney Council -_**
**_Neighbourhood Event Fund_**|||£|
2,491|**£**|**2,491**||| |_Independent examination and_
_accountancy fees_|||£|
420|**£**|**420**||| |_…As Therapy_|||||**£**|**0**|**£**|**3,558**| |_Trauma Informed Support_
_Worker_|||||**£**|**0**|**£**|**11,091**| |_Expenses_|£|23|||**£**|**23**|**£**|**333**| **7** **THE CHARLIE BURNS FOUNDATION** **ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** |**UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**
**PAYMENTS**|**RESTRICTED FUNDS**|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022-23**|**FUNDS 2021/22**| |---|---|---|---| |Insurance
Subscriptions
Trips & Entertainment
Governance
£
213|£
262|**£**
**262**|**£**
**257**| |||**£**
**0**|**£**
**67**| |||**£**
**0**|**£**
**8**| |||**£**
**213**|**£**
**13**| |**Sub Total**
**£**
**236**|**£**
**21,273**|**£**
**21,509**|**£**
**23,076**| ||||| |**ASSETS & INVESTMENTS- PURCHASES**|||| |**Payment for property, plant &**
**Equipment**
**£**
**0**
**£**
**0**|**£**
**317**
**£**
**0**|**£**
**317**|**£**
**1,944**| |||**£**
**0**|**£**
**0**| |**Sub Total**
**£**
**0**|**£**
**317**|**£**
**317**|**£**
**1,944**| **8** **THE CHARLIE BURNS FOUNDATION** **ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** ## **RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS CONTINUED…** |**Total Payments**
**£**
**236**|**£**
**21,589**|**£**
**21,826**|**£**
**23,076**| |---|---|---|---| ||||| |**Net of receipts/(payments)**
£
69|£
(3,628)|**£**
**(3,559)**|**£**
**12,829**| |**Cash funds last year end**
£
42|£
11821|**£**
**11863**|**£**
**22**| |**Cash funds this year end**
**£**
**111**|**£**
**8,193**|**£**
**8,304**|**£**
**12,851**| ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST MARCH 2023** |**UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**|**RESTRICTED FUNDS**|**ENDOWMENT FUNDS**| |---|---|---| |**CASH FUNDS**
**Barclays Bank Plc**
£
111
**Cash in hand**
£
0
**TOTAL CASH FUNDS**
£
111||| ||£
8,193
£
0|£
0
£
0| ||£
8,193|£
0| ## **PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT** The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit'. ______________________________________ Keeley Burns - Trustee **9** **THE CHARLIE BURNS FOUNDATION** **ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** ## **OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS** - [Clarion Futures ] - [Cripplegate Foundation & Islington Giving ] - [Hackney Council & Hackney CVS ] **10**