ANNUAL REPORT - 1 - AND ACCOUNTS
Zooming in On those who go unnoticed April 2022 March 2023
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Chair ’ s Statement
AS WE ZOOMED IN ON INDIVIDUAL STORIES AND COLLECTIVE PROGRESS, WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE POWER OF A FOCUSED GAZE, NOTICING THOSE WHO OFTEN FADE INTO THE BACKGROUND.
This year, our community faced the added challenge of navigating the harsh realities of the cost of living struggles, affecting many of our members who come from marginalized and deprived backgrounds.
In response, we’ve taken meaningful steps to address these challenges, introducing after-school youth provisions, offering warm meals at all our sessions, and extending support to parents grappling with economic difficulties. These initiatives reflect our commitment to inclusivity, as we strive to be a community that not only acknowledges individual needs but actively works to meet them.
The accomplishments of the past year are not just measured in numbers but in transformed lives. Countless children finding newfound independence and improved social standing, breaking free from the constraints of exclusion exacerbated by economic hardships. The tangible successes underscore the power of a dedicated community rallying for inclusivity.
As we look ahead to the future, our vision remains unwavering. The lessons learned from the challenges of the past year inform our commitment to zooming in on the intricacies of individual needs. This vision extends beyond the present circumstances, envisioning a community that serves as a lifeline for all, offering warmth, nourishment, and support to those who need it most. The coming year holds the promise of even greater inclusivity, compassion, and community as we build on the foundation laid in reflection upon the past.
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Our Vision
Clear and accessible pathways to academic and social success for every child!
Our vision is to increase awareness that every child has the potential for success. Through the success of our projects, in which struggling children build their resilience and capabilities, we will prove that this aim is possible. We hope to change the way people view learning disability, and the interest to help them will thereby improve.
Our Mission
To raise the bar of expectations, opportunities and education for disadvantaged children.
In this generation, where success is unfortunately measured according to academic achievements, such children can doubt their self-worth and value. Therefore, by giving them the ability to strengthen their studies, they will ultimately benefit in their social and emotional standing. This is the biggest gift we can give a child!
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How we define DISADVANTAGE:
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Distress – Family Crisis
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Dialect – Children
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emotional or learning and communication
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VIEWOUR PROJECTS INACTION
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Therapy Modalities:
We provide talking, play, and art therapy to children, delving into their world to gain unique understanding and provide essential validation for healing from trauma. In addition, we employ Animal Therapy, taking children with communication disorders to a farm for a day of interacting with animals, offering a therapeutic outlet for expressing suppressed emotions. This approach not only addresses immediate challenges but also builds essential skills and resilience, equipping children for a more confident and resilient future.
Inclusive Reading Library:
Children with reading disabilities like dyslexia, communication disorders, sensory issues, are not able to benefit from public libraries for reading books. Due to their disability, they can only read from specialised books, large text, picture stories and other specialised books. This library has specialised books for children who can only read from these. This project focuses on equal opportunities for children with reading disabilities.
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Daisies Days:
Our young people give a day a month to be involved in Daisies projects. Involvement includes promotion drives, fundraising, monitoring feedback forms and chats, researching project ideas and activities, communicating with other youths etc
My Home between the Daisies:
For children living in challenging home situations, school holidays are challenging. We provide holiday provisions including warm meals and snacks to give hundreds of children a happy safe environment when schools are closed Kind words, greetings, compliments and lots of laughter, encourage good moods, social engagements allowing children who are locked up in themselves, to emerge to the world of colourful daisies!
Dramastic:
An all new drama club where children and young people ‘run the show’. From sewing costumes, to building props, writing music, and so much more, our performers create a professional performance of drama, dance and music. Delving into the world of fantasy bring out the best in every child who finds their way to contribute to the end result.
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COLOUR HAVEN
Colour Haven unfolds as a dynamic weekly artistic odyssey for children and young. Diving into various art forms such as painting, 3D art, collage, and sculpture, participants engage in skill development during afterschool sessions. The project encompasses gallery visits, monthly workshops led by specialised artists, and a climactic artist competition, culminating in a public showcase of their creative achievements.
BloomBurst Club
Daisies Kids Club operates as an after-school facility, offering crucial homework guidance, nourishing meals, and diverse activities. Positioned as a haven postschool hours, it accommodates the needs of children in the context of parents’ extended work schedules. This inclusive space caters to the diverse needs of children after extended school hours, recognising that some may need a place to unwind rather than engage in additional academic pursuits.
Volunteer Connection Point:
We created a first time ever volunteer networking forum for volunteers in the local community. Over 450 names have been entered in our brand new database to benefit from monthly newsletters, networking events, and unlimited information, news and guidance tips to bring volunteer work to the next level.
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Unveiling our cutting-edge website, fresh and accessible for all! Dive into a user-friendly experience designed with inclusivity in mind. Navigate effortlessly through our brand-new digital space, where everyone is invited to explore, connect, and engage seamlessly.
1 new website
https://daisieskidsclub.org/
650+ users
4 steering committees
2 new projects
56 young volunteers
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: Future in Focus
Enhanced Accessibility:
In the coming year, we are dedicated to creating a more inclusive environment by introducing a range of activities specifically designed for those with disabilities. From events to workshops, envision a landscape where accessibility is not just a goal but a fundamental aspect of our community’s identity.
Impactful Social Action:
We see social action as a powerful enhancement of our existing goals. Over the next year, we commit to leading impactful social initiatives that extend our influence beyond our immediate boundaries. This enhancement means actively engaging in projects that significantly contribute to societal well-being, amplifying our ongoing commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we touch.
Robust Cost of Living Support:
In the coming year, our overarching goal is to establish a robust support network within our community. This will involve implementing tailored programs and resources that serve as a proactive lifeline for individuals and families facing economic difficulties. The objective is to position our community as an active force in empowering individuals to navigate and overcome financial challenges effectively.
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DAISIES KIDS CLUB REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. The trustees confirm that the annual report and the financial statements of the charity comply with current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity’s governing documents and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in January 2015.
CONSTITUTION POLICIES AND OBJECTS
Daisies Kids Club is a registered with the Charity Commission (No:1185422).
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES Staff
The charity is currently staffed by three trustees and one secretary. All work done by these individuals is on a voluntary basis.
Funding and Activities
Daisies Kids Clubs was active during the financial period under review
Membership
Daisies Kids Clubs is currently not a member of any professional body or umbrella organisation.
The trustees anticipate no changes to any planned activities of the charity in the forthcoming year.
The principal objects of the charity are:
To advance in life and relieve the needs of young people in LB Hackney through
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developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals.
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advancing education.
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providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.
There have been no changes in the objects since the last annual report
Going Concern
The trustees are confident of the charity’s future financial viability and will continue to provide financial support to enable the charity to continue its operations for the foreseeable future; hence the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
RESERVE POLICY
When the charity becomes active it will be the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which equates to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management, administration and support costs and to respond to unexpected contingencies.
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DAISIES KIDS CLUB REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
RISK MANAGEMENT
The trustees will assess the major risks to which the trustees are exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, until they are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate their exposure to the major risks.
AUDITORS
As charity turnover has exceeded £25,000 there is a requirement for an independent examiner’s report.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD SIGNED:
Trustee:
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gave a true and fair view of the state of the charity and of the income and expenses of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and irregularities.
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DAISIES KIDS CLUB STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
| Y/e 31.03,2023 | Y/e 31.03,2023 | Y/e 31.03,2023 | Y/e 31.03,2022 | Y/e 31.03,2022 | Y/e 31.03,2022 | |||
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| Restricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | Unrestricted | |||||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | ||||||||
| GRANTS RECEIVED | 48,000.00 | 64,300.00 | ||||||
| DONATIONS | 9,774.31 | 10,000.00 | ||||||
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 67,774.31 | 64,300.00 | ||||||
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||||||||
| CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Therapy and Tutoring | 11,210.00 | 2,295.00 | ||||||
| Colour Haven Project | 13,281.34 | 7,358.87 | ||||||
| My Home Between the Daises | 10,298.80 | - | ||||||
| Bloomburst Club | 5,690.34 | - | ||||||
| Child Therapy | - | 4,074.00 | ||||||
| Drama | 11,387.00 | 13,806.50 | ||||||
| Music | 2,281.68 | - | ||||||
| Play Therapy | - | 1,730.00 | ||||||
| Social Skills | 2,730.00 | - | ||||||
| Sports and Trips | 13,002.90 | - | ||||||
| Tutoring | 2,185.00 | |||||||
| Warm Meal and food distributions | 7,707.38 | 5,410.53 | ||||||
| Youth Activities | ||||||||
| Total Charitable Expenditure | 77,589.44 | 36,859.90 | - | |||||
| Other Expenditure | ||||||||
| Delivery | 1,211.40 | |||||||
| Design & Advertising | 700.00 | 400.00 | ||||||
| Ofce Supply | 6,254.95 | |||||||
| Professional Services | 366.00 | 150.00 | ||||||
| Studio Recording | 1,288.80 | |||||||
| Telephone & IT | 3,873.40 | |||||||
| Travelling | 1,035.00 | |||||||
| 2,277.40 | 13,002.15 | |||||||
| Total Expenditure | 79,866.84 | 49,862.05 | ||||||
| Net Movement in Funds | (12,092.53) | 14,437.95 |
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DAISIES KIDS CLUB BALANCE SHEET 31 March 2022
| as at 31. | 03. 2023 | as at 31. | 03. 2022 | |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| DEBTORS | ||||
| CASH IN HAND AND BANK | 17,862.02 | 29,954.55 | ||
| 17,862.02 | 29,954.55 | |||
| SHORT TERM CREDITORS | ||||
| TRADE CREDITORS | ||||
| NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 17,862.02 | 29,954.55 | ||
| CAPITAL ACCOUNT | ||||
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | (12,092.53) | 14,437.95 | ||
| FUNDS B/F | 29,954.55 | 15,516.60 | ||
| EXCESS/ (DEFICIENCY) OF FUNDS | 17,862.02 | 29,954.55 |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DAISiES KIDS CLUB
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Daises Kids Club
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
· to keep accounting records in accordance with the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
It is my responsibility to
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
· examine the accounts (under the 2011 Act);
· to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners (under the 2011 Act); and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
On this basis I conclude that
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the accounting records have been adequately kept
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the accounts agree with those records
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the format of the accounts is correct
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CHARITY INFORMATION
Trustees:
Malka Lunczer Gitty Gold Malke Klein Registered Office: Flat 3 Eastside Lodge 2 Broadview Place LONDON E5 9SF Charity Number: 1185422 Accountants: De Claron Ltd. 3A The Vale London NW11 8SB