## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** ## **From** Period start date Period end date **To** 01 April 2020 30 March 2021 Section A Reference and administration details March **2012** **TAR** 1 ## **Charity name** Digital Inclusion ## **Other names charity is known by** Trading as Digital Advantage **Registered charity number (if any)** 1188836 **Charity's principal address** Albemarle Ave, March **2012** **TAR** 2 ## West Didsbury ## **Postcode** ## **M20 1HX** ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)** March **2012** **TAR** 3 1 Ashley Boroda Chair Digital Inclusion CIO 2 Kate Dodd Digital Inclusion CIO 3 Naomi Timperley Digital Inclusion CIO 4 Sarah Musique From March 2021 Digital Inclusion CIO Michael McNamarra 5 March **2012** **TAR** 4 From March 2021 Digital Inclusion CIO 6 7 8 9 March **2012** **TAR** 5 io li 12 13 14 TAR March 2012 15 16 17 18 TAR March 2012 19 20 ## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** March **2012** **TAR** 8 ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** ## **Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** CEO Andy Lovatt, Creative Director Ezra Rushen, MD Rav Gehlon. ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** March **2012** **TAR** 9 **Description of the charity’s trusts** Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) ## Constitution ## How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) ## CIO ## Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by) Appointment ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The Charity is newly established and has just completed its first year of trading. It has acquired the assets of The White Room Consultancy Limited through a legal agreement. Throughout the year there has been an element of sharing and capacity building between the organisations with Digital Inclusion now inheriting contracts, contacts and working agreements. Staff were consulted and TUPE’d to DI in April 2020. Chair of Trustees Ashley Boroda oversaw the process. In May the founding Trustees were joined by Sarah Musique, a qualified business coach and Michael McNamara, a former accountant and experienced charity manager. The charity has built strong working relationships with others working with SEND young people. In particular Space 4 Autism in Macclesfield and SENDCode in Manchester. The charities CEO has volunteered to be part of the Greater Manchester Learning Provide Network Autism Steering Group and GMCA’s Social Enterprise Action Group. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** ## **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** The Objects of the CIO are: a)To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society, in particular, but not exclusively, supporting: 1. i) young people 2. ii) disabled people 3. iii) people with special educational needs 4. iv) people with limited digital skills March **2012** **TAR** 10 5. v) unemployed people b)To act as a resource for socially excluded people by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of educational and other activities as a means of developing their digital skills, capacities and capabilities. ## **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** All Trustees including new Trustees who joined in March 2021 have received guidance issued to Trustees by the Charites Commission. - i) Young people. We have continued to work with Young people across the NW and into the Midlands. We have reached around 600 young people this year, many of those are from deprived and hard to reach communities. - ii) Disabled people. See below. - iii) SEND. We have delivered services to 80 young people with SEND, particularly those with Autism. The highlights we a delivery to SEND in Merseyside with Sefton MBC, and our Interns you produced great work included their now renowned podcast, Outside of the Box - iv) People with limited digital skills. The pandemic has limited our opportuhities to deliver to this group but we did do some work with Manchester and Blackpool Home School Networks. We are exploring opportunities to support rehabilitating prisoners and the Armed Forces. - v) We have supported 32 people who have been NEET, through our partnership with SENDCode and our Removing Barriers Programme. B) We have worked in partnership with SENDCode, GMCA, MCC, GMLPN, Space 4 Autism, Sefton MBC, Lancashire County Council and Brighter Sound providing help, expertise and guidance to them about creating support to help get SEND young people into the digital workforce. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. ## Section D Achievements and performance March **2012** **TAR** 11 Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** The charity came into being at the start of the pandemic in 2020 and was therefore disrupted from its inception. That said it received a small amount of funding from Cooperative Foundation to support its work with SEND young people at Federation House. The work already underway with The Manchester College was continued by the new Charity. This is the UKs first Digital Supported internship using a model created by DI. 13 of the 14 learners have secured positive destinations at HE or in the workplace. We have also continued to deliver both Pop-Up and Digital Inc. to schools using either remote, blended or face to face delivery. We reached 680 students between September and June this year. We have 5 programmes developed with, and for specific audiences. They can all be mapped to qualifications including CDM Level 1. These are: **DA Online** is a suite of video-led, interactive training delivered by industry experts. Aimed at developing entry level skills for _all_ students of all ages, the training is designed to be supported by either teaching staff or by ourselves providing feedback on submitted work so that students can progress with confidence. The course can be delivered to whole classes or smaller groups and work across any platform including SeeSaw, GoogleClassroom, Zoom or MS Teams. Subjects include: Photography, Videography, Web Design, Storytelling, Podcasting, Branding and Encryption, with more in development. There are 60 GLH and can be accredited Level 1 Creative and Digital Media. DA Online contributes to standardised, industry led learning for beneficiaries of our existing face-to-face programmes across the North West. This was delivered to 15 schools, 6 of whom were SEND or SEND Provision. Given that this is the first year we have run this, the feedback has been very positive. **Pop-Up Digital Agency** - for Secondary Years 10 -13. Our 5 day Pop-Up Digital Agency is delivered as a 5 day work experience at the school or college. Driven by an industry professional and local employer it helps students design, develop, plan and deliver a digital business proposition. Our annual enterprise competition is judged by an industry panel with support provided to winning schools. This relies heavily of face to face delivery and has not been run in this form this year due to COVID. **Digital Inc.** - for SEND students year 10 -13. A 10-day, two term programme specifically for SEND Schools and colleges. Developed to create a digital news agency within the school it empowers school staff, students and parents to see the digital economy as a viable career route . This programme feeds talent into our supported internship. March **2012** **TAR** 12 Section D Achievements and performance This was delivered to 6 schools this year and was again severely disrupted by COVID. **Digital Supported Internship** - for young people with EHCPs age 16-24. We are 9 months into a pilot digital supported internship with The Manchester College. We have developed a new model aimed to overcome barriers to employment in the digital economy. Students are based full-time in our digital agency environment working with us to develop their professional practice and industry skills. They will work on live briefs for business partners keen to provide employment opportunities going forward. Online, blended and distance learning 13 of the 14 students secured positive destinations either in the workplace of at FE and HE. **Teacher CPD** . Video tutorials for teachers giving them the skills and confidence to manage a digital project for their school/college. These include Google Sites Web Design and Managing a Digital Project. This has been undertaken by 34 teacher and again has been limited to the disruption due to COVID. ## **Section E Financial review** March **2012** **TAR** 13 The Charity will maintain at least 3 months running cost as its **Brief statement of the** reserves **charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds** None **materially in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** The charity’s principal form of income is in the form of public You **may choose** to include sector contracts. These are expected to continue at levels additional information, previously attained by The White Room. where relevant about:  the charity’s principal The charity is seeking grant funding from a number of awarding sources of funds bodies that support education, digital skills and Special (including any Educational Needs and Disabilities. fundraising); - how expenditure has The charity is exploring the option of Social Investment from Resonance but also through unsecured business growth loans as - supported the key the Govt. COVID recovery funding. - objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. The charity is exploring the possibility of raising money through philanthropic giving. A plan for this will be developed in quarter three 2021. ## **Section G Declaration** ## **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** ## **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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March **2012** **TAR** 14 ## **Full name(s)** Ashley Boroda Naomi Timperley **Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)** Chair Trustee ## **Date** 25[th] May 2021 March **2012** **TAR** 15 REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER: 1188836 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 31ST MARCH 2020 TO 30TH JUNE 2021 FOR DIGITAL ADVANTAGE Kayjohnson Gee Limited I City Road East Manchester M154PN DIGITAL ADVANTAGE CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 Page Report of the Trustees Statemènt of Financial Activities Balance Sheèt Notes to the Financial Statement5 Detailed Statement of Financial Artivitie5 io DIGITAL ADVANTAGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 31st March 2020 to 30th June 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. The Charity is newly established and has just completed its first year of trading. It has acquired the assets of The White Room Consultancy Limited through a leEal agreement. Throughout the year there has been an element of sharing and capacity building between the organisations with Digital Inclusion now inheriting contracts, contacts and working agreements. staff were consulted and TUPE'd to DI in April 2020. Chair of Trustees Ashley Boroda oversaw the process. In May the founding Trustees were joined by Sarah Musique, a qualified business coach and Michael McNamara, a former accountant and experienced charity manager. The charity has built strong working relationships with others working with SEND young people. In particular Space 4 Aut15m in Macclesfield and SENDCode in Manchester. The charitie5 CEO has volunteered to be part of the Greater Manthester Learning Provide Network Aut15m Steering Group and GMCA'S Social Enterprise Action Group. Page I DIGITAL ADVANTAGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 oBJE￿IvEs AND A￿1VITIEs Oblectlves and alms The Objects of the CIO are.. al To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming stscially excluded. relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assistin@ them to integrate into society, in particular, but not exclusively, supporting.. il young people ill disabled people iiil people with special educational needs ivl people with limited digital skills vl unemployed people bl To act as a resource for Social￿ excluded people by providing advice and assistanee and organising programmes of educational and other activities as a mean% of developing their digital skills, capacities and capabilities. All Tru5tee5 including new Trustee5 who joined in March 2021 have received guidance issued to Trustees by the Charitie5 Commission. il Young people. We have continued to work with Young people atross the NW and into the Midlands. We have reached around 600 young people thi5 year, many of those are from deprived and hard to reach communities. ill Disabled people. We have worked in partnership with SENDCode, GMCA, MCC, GMLPN, Space 4 Autlsrn, Sefton MBC, Lancashire County Council and Brighter Sound providing help, expertise and guidance to thern about creating sUPPOrt to help get SEND young people into the digital workforce. iiil SEND. We have delivered services to 80 young people with SEND, particularly those with Autism. The highlights we a delivery to SEND in Merseyside with Sefton MBC, and our Interns you produced great work included their now renowned podcast, Outside of the Box ivl People with limited digital skills. The pandemic has limited our opportunities to deliver to this group but we did do some work with Manchester and Blackpool Home School Network5. We are exploring opportunities to support rehabilitating prisoners and the Armed Forces. vl We have supported 32 people who have been NEET, through our partnership with SENDCode and our Removing Barriers Programme. Page 2 DIGITAL ADVANTAGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 ACHIEVEME￿ AND PERFORMANCE Charltable actlvltles The charity came into being at the start of the pandemic in 2020 and was therefore disrupted from its In￿Ption. That said it received a small amount of funding from Cooperative Foundation to support its work with SEND young people at Federation House. The work already underway with The Manchester College was continued by the new Charity. This is the UKS first DiEital Supported internship using a model created by DI. 13 of the 14 learners have secured positive destinati(>ns at HE or in the workplace. We have also continued to deliver both Pop-up and Digital Inc. tts schools using either remote, blended or fa￿ to face delivery. We reached 680 students between September and June this year. We have S programme5 developed with, and for 5petifit audien￿5. They tan all be mapped to qualifications including CDM Level l. These are.. DA Online 15 a suite of video-led, interactive training delivered by industry expert5. Aimed at developing entry level ski115 for all students of all ages, the training 15 designed to be supported by either teaching staff or by ourselves providing feedback on submitted work so that 5tudent5 can progre55 Wlth tonfidenee. The course can be delivered to whole classes or smaller groups 3nd work across any platform including SeeS3w, GoogleCla55room, Zoom or MS Tearns. Subjects include.. Photography, Videography, Web Design, Storytelling, Podcastin& Branding and Encryption, with more in development. There are 60 GLH and can be accredited Level I Creative and Digital Media. DA Online contributes to standardised, industry led learning for beneficiarie5 of our existing face-to-face programme5 across the North West. Thi5 was delivered to 15 schools, 6 of whom were SEND or SEND Provision. Given that this is the first year we have run this, the feedback has been very positive. Porkup Di8ltal Agency for Secondary Years 10 -13. Our 5 day Pop-up Digital Agency is delivered as a 5 day work experience at the school or college. Driven by an industry professional and local employer it help5 Students design, develop, plan and deliver a digital business proposition. Our annual eNterpri5e competition is judged by an industry panel with sUPPOrt provided to winning s chools. This relies heavily of face to face delivery and ha5 not been run in this form this year due to COVID. Di8ltal Inc. for SEND students year 10 -13. A 10-day, two term programrne specifically for SEND Schools and colleges. Developed to create a digital news agency within the school it empowers school staff, students and parents to see the digital economy as a viable career route. This programme feeds talent into our supported internship. This was delivered to 6 schools this year and was again severely disrupted by COVID. Di¥Ytal Supported Internship for young people with EHCPS age 16-24. We are 9 months into a pilot digital supported internship with The Manchester College. We have developed a new model aimed to overcome barriers to employment in the digital economy. Students are based full-time in our digital agency environment working with us to develop their professional practice and industry skills. They will work on live briefs for business partners keen to provide employment opportunities going forward. Online, blend ed and distance learning 13 of the 14 students secured positive destinations either in the workplace of at FE and HE. Teacher CPD. Video tutorials for teachers giving them the skills and confidence to manage a digital project for their school/college. These include Google Sites Web Design and Managing a Digital Project. This has been undertaken by 34 teacher and again has been limited to the disruption due to COVID. Page 3 ## **DIGITAL ADVANTAGE** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** ## **for the Period 31st March 2020 to 30th June 2021** ## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE** ## **Fundraising activities** The charity's principal form of income is in the form of public sector contracts_ These are expected to continue at levels previously attained by The White Room_ The charity is seeking grant funding from a number of awarding bodies that support education, digital skills and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities_ The charity is exploring the option of Social Investment from Resonance but also through unsecured business growth loans as the Govt. COVID recovery funding_ The charity is exploring the possibility of raising money through philanthropic giving_ A plan for this will be developed in quarter three 2021. ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **Governing document** The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity_ ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** ## **Registered Charity number** 1188836 ## **Principal address** Federation House 2 Federation Street Manchester M44BF ## **Trustees** A Boroda Ms K Dodd Ms N Timperley Ms S Musique M McNamara Approved by order of the board of trustees on and signed on its behalf by: -�-��-?'._��-�-�---------------------- A Boroda - Trustee Page4 DIGITAL ADVANTAGE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 Unrestricted fund Notes INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 28,040 other income 4,555 Total 32,595 EXpEND￿uRE ON Raising funds 1,652 Other 3,746 Total 5,398 N￿INcOmE 27,197 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 27,197 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5 ## **DIGITAL ADVANTAGE** ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## **30th June 2021** |||Unrestricted| |---|---|---| |||fund| ||Notes|| |**CURRENT ASSETS**||| |Debtors|**4**|**32,143**| |Cash at bank||**22,657**| |||**54,800**| |**CREDITORS**||| |Amounts falling due within one year|5|**(27,603)**| |**NET CURRENT ASSETS**||**27,197**| |**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**||**27,197**| |**NET ASSETS**||**27,197**| |**FUNDS**|6|| |Unrestricted funds||**27,197**| |**TOTAL FUNDS**||**27,197**| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on and were signed on its behalf by: Nov 9, 2021 A Boroda - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6 DIGITAL ADVANTAGE NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the financlal statements The financial statements tsf the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparine their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffettive l January 20191., Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Intome All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be re￿iVed and the amount can be measured reliablv. Expenditure Liabilities are recogni5ed as expenditure a5 soon a5 there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it Is piobable that a transfer of econornic benefits will be required in Settlement and the amount of the obligation can be rnea5ured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accrua15 basis and ha5 been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where cost5 cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to attivitie5 on a basis eon5iStent with the use of resources. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accountin8 Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when Specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purpose5. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Government grants Government grants are recognised on the accrual model and are measured at fair value of the asset receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to other income or to assets. Grants related to other income are recognised in profit or loss over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it 15 recognised a5 deferred income. PaEe 7 continued.. DIGITAL ADVANTAGE NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEF￿5 There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 30th June 2021. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the period ended 30th June 2021. EMPLOYEES The average number of employees during the year was 5. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors Other debtor5 8,950 23,193 32,143 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE W￿H1N ONE YEAR Trade creditors Taxation and social security Other creditor5 1,789 23.136 2.678 27.603 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 3016121 Unrestricted funds General fund 27.197 27.197 TOTAL FUNDS 27.197 27.197 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 32.595 15.3981 27.197 TOTAL FUNDS 32.595 15,3981 27,197 PaEe 8 continued.. DIGITAL ADVANTAGE NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the period ended 30th June 2021. Page 9 DIGITAL ADVANTAGE DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and legacles Donations 28.040 other income Government grants 4,555 Total intoming resourtès 32,595 EXPENDITURE Other trading activitiès Training and work5hop5 1,652 Support Costs Other Staff training Insurance Telephone 245 1,896 15 2.156 Other 2 Computer running costs Accountancy Subscriptions 42 1,542 1.590 Total resources expended 5.398 Net income 27.197 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 10 D5620-Charity accounts (final)-JC-20211109-13 2255-178 Final ALJdil Report 2021-11-09 Created. 2021-11-09 By.. Mdanie Murray Itnargarelpinder@kjg11p.cotnl Slalus.. Signed Transaction ID.. 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Time Sourtr.. 5etver- IP address.. 81.111.193.139 Agreement completed. 2021-11-15- 5..17..49 PM GMT la Adobe Slgn REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER: 1188836 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 31ST MARCH 2020 TO 30TH JUNE 2021 FOR DIGITAL ADVANTAGE Kayjohnson Gee Limited I City Road East Manchester M154PN DIGITAL ADVANTAGE CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 Page Report of the Trustees Statemènt of Financial Activities Balance Sheèt Notes to the Financial Statement5 Detailed Statement of Financial Artivitie5 io DIGITAL ADVANTAGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 31st March 2020 to 30th June 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. The Charity is newly established and has just completed its first year of trading. It has acquired the assets of The White Room Consultancy Limited through a leEal agreement. Throughout the year there has been an element of sharing and capacity building between the organisations with Digital Inclusion now inheriting contracts, contacts and working agreements. staff were consulted and TUPE'd to DI in April 2020. Chair of Trustees Ashley Boroda oversaw the process. In May the founding Trustees were joined by Sarah Musique, a qualified business coach and Michael McNamara, a former accountant and experienced charity manager. The charity has built strong working relationships with others working with SEND young people. In particular Space 4 Aut15m in Macclesfield and SENDCode in Manchester. The charitie5 CEO has volunteered to be part of the Greater Manthester Learning Provide Network Aut15m Steering Group and GMCA'S Social Enterprise Action Group. Page I DIGITAL ADVANTAGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 oBJE￿IvEs AND A￿1VITIEs Oblectlves and alms The Objects of the CIO are.. al To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming stscially excluded. relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assistin@ them to integrate into society, in particular, but not exclusively, supporting.. il young people ill disabled people iiil people with special educational needs ivl people with limited digital skills vl unemployed people bl To act as a resource for Social￿ excluded people by providing advice and assistanee and organising programmes of educational and other activities as a mean% of developing their digital skills, capacities and capabilities. All Tru5tee5 including new Trustee5 who joined in March 2021 have received guidance issued to Trustees by the Charitie5 Commission. il Young people. We have continued to work with Young people atross the NW and into the Midlands. We have reached around 600 young people thi5 year, many of those are from deprived and hard to reach communities. ill Disabled people. We have worked in partnership with SENDCode, GMCA, MCC, GMLPN, Space 4 Autlsrn, Sefton MBC, Lancashire County Council and Brighter Sound providing help, expertise and guidance to thern about creating sUPPOrt to help get SEND young people into the digital workforce. iiil SEND. We have delivered services to 80 young people with SEND, particularly those with Autism. The highlights we a delivery to SEND in Merseyside with Sefton MBC, and our Interns you produced great work included their now renowned podcast, Outside of the Box ivl People with limited digital skills. The pandemic has limited our opportunities to deliver to this group but we did do some work with Manchester and Blackpool Home School Network5. We are exploring opportunities to support rehabilitating prisoners and the Armed Forces. vl We have supported 32 people who have been NEET, through our partnership with SENDCode and our Removing Barriers Programme. Page 2 DIGITAL ADVANTAGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 ACHIEVEME￿ AND PERFORMANCE Charltable actlvltles The charity came into being at the start of the pandemic in 2020 and was therefore disrupted from its In￿Ption. That said it received a small amount of funding from Cooperative Foundation to support its work with SEND young people at Federation House. The work already underway with The Manchester College was continued by the new Charity. This is the UKS first DiEital Supported internship using a model created by DI. 13 of the 14 learners have secured positive destinati(>ns at HE or in the workplace. We have also continued to deliver both Pop-up and Digital Inc. tts schools using either remote, blended or fa￿ to face delivery. We reached 680 students between September and June this year. We have S programme5 developed with, and for 5petifit audien￿5. They tan all be mapped to qualifications including CDM Level l. These are.. DA Online 15 a suite of video-led, interactive training delivered by industry expert5. Aimed at developing entry level ski115 for all students of all ages, the training 15 designed to be supported by either teaching staff or by ourselves providing feedback on submitted work so that 5tudent5 can progre55 Wlth tonfidenee. The course can be delivered to whole classes or smaller groups 3nd work across any platform including SeeS3w, GoogleCla55room, Zoom or MS Tearns. Subjects include.. Photography, Videography, Web Design, Storytelling, Podcastin& Branding and Encryption, with more in development. There are 60 GLH and can be accredited Level I Creative and Digital Media. DA Online contributes to standardised, industry led learning for beneficiarie5 of our existing face-to-face programme5 across the North West. Thi5 was delivered to 15 schools, 6 of whom were SEND or SEND Provision. Given that this is the first year we have run this, the feedback has been very positive. Porkup Di8ltal Agency for Secondary Years 10 -13. Our 5 day Pop-up Digital Agency is delivered as a 5 day work experience at the school or college. Driven by an industry professional and local employer it help5 Students design, develop, plan and deliver a digital business proposition. Our annual eNterpri5e competition is judged by an industry panel with sUPPOrt provided to winning s chools. This relies heavily of face to face delivery and ha5 not been run in this form this year due to COVID. Di8ltal Inc. for SEND students year 10 -13. A 10-day, two term programrne specifically for SEND Schools and colleges. Developed to create a digital news agency within the school it empowers school staff, students and parents to see the digital economy as a viable career route. This programme feeds talent into our supported internship. This was delivered to 6 schools this year and was again severely disrupted by COVID. Di¥Ytal Supported Internship for young people with EHCPS age 16-24. We are 9 months into a pilot digital supported internship with The Manchester College. We have developed a new model aimed to overcome barriers to employment in the digital economy. Students are based full-time in our digital agency environment working with us to develop their professional practice and industry skills. They will work on live briefs for business partners keen to provide employment opportunities going forward. Online, blend ed and distance learning 13 of the 14 students secured positive destinations either in the workplace of at FE and HE. Teacher CPD. Video tutorials for teachers giving them the skills and confidence to manage a digital project for their school/college. These include Google Sites Web Design and Managing a Digital Project. This has been undertaken by 34 teacher and again has been limited to the disruption due to COVID. Page 3 ## **DIGITAL ADVANTAGE** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** ## **for the Period 31st March 2020 to 30th June 2021** ## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE** ## **Fundraising activities** The charity's principal form of income is in the form of public sector contracts_ These are expected to continue at levels previously attained by The White Room_ The charity is seeking grant funding from a number of awarding bodies that support education, digital skills and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities_ The charity is exploring the option of Social Investment from Resonance but also through unsecured business growth loans as the Govt. COVID recovery funding_ The charity is exploring the possibility of raising money through philanthropic giving_ A plan for this will be developed in quarter three 2021. ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **Governing document** The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity_ ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** ## **Registered Charity number** 1188836 ## **Principal address** Federation House 2 Federation Street Manchester M44BF ## **Trustees** A Boroda Ms K Dodd Ms N Timperley Ms S Musique M McNamara Approved by order of the board of trustees on and signed on its behalf by: -�-��-?'._��-�-�---------------------- A Boroda - Trustee Page4 DIGITAL ADVANTAGE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 Unrestricted fund Notes INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 28,040 other income 4,555 Total 32,595 EXpEND￿uRE ON Raising funds 1,652 Other 3,746 Total 5,398 N￿INcOmE 27,197 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 27,197 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5 ## **DIGITAL ADVANTAGE** ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## **30th June 2021** |||Unrestricted| |---|---|---| |||fund| ||Notes|| |**CURRENT ASSETS**||| |Debtors|**4**|**32,143**| |Cash at bank||**22,657**| |||**54,800**| |**CREDITORS**||| |Amounts falling due within one year|5|**(27,603)**| |**NET CURRENT ASSETS**||**27,197**| |**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**||**27,197**| |**NET ASSETS**||**27,197**| |**FUNDS**|6|| |Unrestricted funds||**27,197**| |**TOTAL FUNDS**||**27,197**| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on and were signed on its behalf by: Nov 9, 2021 A Boroda - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6 DIGITAL ADVANTAGE NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the financlal statements The financial statements tsf the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparine their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffettive l January 20191., Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Intome All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be re￿iVed and the amount can be measured reliablv. Expenditure Liabilities are recogni5ed as expenditure a5 soon a5 there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it Is piobable that a transfer of econornic benefits will be required in Settlement and the amount of the obligation can be rnea5ured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accrua15 basis and ha5 been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where cost5 cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to attivitie5 on a basis eon5iStent with the use of resources. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accountin8 Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when Specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purpose5. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Government grants Government grants are recognised on the accrual model and are measured at fair value of the asset receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to other income or to assets. Grants related to other income are recognised in profit or loss over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it 15 recognised a5 deferred income. PaEe 7 continued.. DIGITAL ADVANTAGE NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEF￿5 There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 30th June 2021. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the period ended 30th June 2021. EMPLOYEES The average number of employees during the year was 5. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors Other debtor5 8,950 23,193 32,143 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE W￿H1N ONE YEAR Trade creditors Taxation and social security Other creditor5 1,789 23.136 2.678 27.603 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 3016121 Unrestricted funds General fund 27.197 27.197 TOTAL FUNDS 27.197 27.197 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 32.595 15.3981 27.197 TOTAL FUNDS 32.595 15,3981 27,197 PaEe 8 continued.. DIGITAL ADVANTAGE NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the period ended 30th June 2021. Page 9 DIGITAL ADVANTAGE DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES for the Perlod 31st Marth 2020 to 30th June 2021 INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and legacles Donations 28.040 other income Government grants 4,555 Total intoming resourtès 32,595 EXPENDITURE Other trading activitiès Training and work5hop5 1,652 Support Costs Other Staff training Insurance Telephone 245 1,896 15 2.156 Other 2 Computer running costs Accountancy Subscriptions 42 1,542 1.590 Total resources expended 5.398 Net income 27.197 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 10 D5620-Charity accounts (final)-JC-20211109-13 2255-178 Final ALJdil Report 2021-11-09 Created. 2021-11-09 By.. Mdanie Murray Itnargarelpinder@kjg11p.cotnl Slalus.. Signed Transaction ID.. 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