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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2023 to 31[st] March 2024

Charity name: Greater Manchester Eczema and Skin Support CIO

Charity registration number: 1189914

Objectives and Activities:

GMESS was set up as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) on 20[th] June 2020. GMESS aims to promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions in Greater Manchester through the provision of support, education and practical advice. The CIO also aims to advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions.

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.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Greater Manchester Eczema & Skin Support CIO
Other name the charity
uses		 GMESS
Registered charity
number		 1189914
Charity’s principal
address		 Zion Community Resource Centre
339 Stretford Road
Hulme
Manchester
M15 4ZY

Structure, Governance and Management

Type of governing
document:		 Constitution – Foundation
How is the charity
constituted?		 Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

Contribution made by volunteers

Aysha (name change) initially accessed GMESS via a social media post advertising our dermatology survey. She has lived experience of the skin condition eczema and considered her condition as mild. Although her condition is mild Aysha has stated that it does affect her socially as she covers the patches on her arms when she goes out. It also affects her emotionally as she does not want to have the condition so it has causes some anxiety.

After completing the survey and receiving a better understanding of the work of GMESS, Aysha asked if she could become a volunteer as she felt that this type of support was lacking in the community, plus she knew of other women who had eczema who needed support. Aysha was key in recruiting a number of the women who participated in the recent Healthy Skin Healthy Me wellbeing course. Aysha attended the course and has shared that the main aspects of the course that have helped to improve her skin and overall wellbeing are working on developing positive self-talk and self-image; increasing her daily intake of water; increased awareness and management of the things that trigger her condition; and better management of stress.

As a local community member with knowledge of community groups, Aysha has also been promoting GMESS through her contacts with the aim of raising awareness about the charities areas of work so more people with inflammatory skin conditions can receive support.

Achievements and Performance

Funding achieved during the period:

Partnership working

During the period we have worked with Limelight GP Practice to ascertain the skin health needs of eczema patients in the Old Trafford area. This was delivered through an event at the practice. We also partnered with Vocal research organisation, and Manchester University, to develop a project to create resources that raise awareness about how Photoaggravated Atopic Dermatitis affects people with the condition. The showcase of resources is planned for next year.

Participants activity

Due to the gap in provision our enquiries for support continue reach as Birmingham, Warrington, Dewsbury, and Coventry. There has also been more enquiries for support from parents with children with eczema.

Marketing Plan & Promotion

To raise awareness about our areas of work we have continued to target community stakeholders including community groups and health professionals across Manchester. The main methods that have resulted in engagement have been through, word of mouth, leafleting, email, and support from a local community YouTuber. Our support group listing on the National Eczema Society website has contributed to service user engagement.

Outcomes and Impact

Case study

Nadia (name change) heard about GMESS through the project leaflet and accessed the project via self-referral. Nadia was offered the opportunity to access our support groups, she shared that she was not ready for this as she is not a social person, but that she was interested in 1-to-1 support. Nadia was told about the BME dermatology survey that we were facilitating and asked if she could take part. Due to never before having the opportunity to share her eczema experience and have a voice in potentially shaping dermatology services, she was passionate about getting involved.

After completing the survey Nadia accessed 1-to-1 support, she wanted better understanding her skin condition and explore which lifestyle changes could help to improve her skin condition. She described her condition as severe. Nadia had previously watched countless YouTube videos for solutions to improve her skin, but with the vast amount of quick fix solutions she found and tried without much success, she gave up trying. Through our 1-to-1 lifestyle planning conversations, Nadia identified areas that she would like to make changes in, including diet, hydration, self-image and managing stress. Nadia has had three sessions to date and has shared that she has started to feel better about herself and that her mood has improved. She shared that this is due to feeling more focused and motivated to better manage her skin, plus having someone to talk to about how she’s feeling and giving her regular support really helps.

33 people completed our Q2 survey for 1-to-1 and group activities:

Service users comments:

“I didn’t know how important drinking water was to helping my skin get better.” “I’m more confident now to talk about my eczema at work.” “I love the support group it helps me out and I’ve made a few new friends.” “Paul is very motivating when things get hard for me.” “I not ready to join a group yet, maybe soon.”

“learning how to reduce my stress is really helping me to worry less and scratch less.”

“I now plan how to sort out my skin and it makes sense, I just did whatever before.” “The workbook is really good, lots of good info in it to help work on getting better habits.”

“The 1:1 support from Paul is a game changer.”

“Gym, more water, blackseed oil and Aveeno cream, no sugar = smoother skin and a happier me!”

“I need do more to improve my skin so I’ll try make more effort, you said I need to put my skin first and I will.”

“This project should have been about years ago, I’ve struggled with my skin for years.”

“Now that I can see some changes on my legs I’m going to try and stop using the steroid cream.”

“Paul’s passion to help me has really motivated me to make changes in my daily life, my diet has changed, I drink more water, take a multivitamin and probiotic for gut health, and I think more positive about who I am, my eczema doesn’t get me down as much.”

“I can’t sleep when my skin is like this, I’ll try to do the things that you have taught us.”

“I know what to do it’s just hard doing it.”

“It can be frustrating having skin like mine, but I now understand how my negative thoughts can make my skin worse, so I’m trying keep up with saying positive affirmations.”

Healthy Skin Healthy Me Wellbeing course outcomes:

Out of the 10 people who completed the course evaluation form:

Course comments:

A number of the comments that service users have made:

“It’s good to talk about my skin and feelings.”

“I need help to make my skin better.”

“Now I know more to take care of my skin better.”

“This course has benefitted me very well, I have been struggling with my sons eczema for many years 26+ years, by coming to this class it has given me a booster of things that I didn’t know. I am very grateful. Its motivated me on my own health and lifestyle.”

“Getting together meeting other people and hearing their stories has been great. Yes I am drinking more water .”

“I feel better after attending the sessions, did not realise that more people suffer like myself. I’m doing more exercise and watching my diet.”

Break in the service

No project activity took place between December 23 – March 24. This was due to unexpected personal circumstances for the project lead. All funders have been notified of the break and funding allocated to different time periods than originally planned, in 2024-25 financial year

Funding

GMESS secured funding from Awards for All, Be Well social prescribing fund and Culturally Appropriate Services Fund Phase 2 totalling £22,583

Financial Review

New funding was secured but not spent in this year, partly due to timing of the funding and partly due to the break in service. The Be Well social prescribing funds related to funding secured in the 22-23 financial year but paid when outcomes of the work were achieved, most of the funds came into the 23-24 financial year.

Trustees agreed a contract with the project facilitator / CEO on 15[th] September 2022 for £17,366 for agreed work on the funded activity and a further £2600 for work completed on Sport England funding received October 2022 – March 2023. At end of 2023-24 financial year, there is £17542 cash in the bank, to be allocated to facilitator costs through a new agreement, servicing the funding secured this year

2023-24 Financial Accounts

Greater Manchester Eczema and Skin support Greater Manchester Eczema and Skin support Greater Manchester Eczema and Skin support Greater Manchester Eczema and Skin support Greater Manchester Eczema and Skin support Greater Manchester Eczema and Skin support Greater Manchester Eczema and Skin support Greater Manchester Eczema and Skin support
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period from Apr-23 To Mar-24
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Be Well 7,500 - - 7,500 2,500
CCG - - - - 1,000
GMCVO 5,083 - - 5,083 9,987
MISC - - 81
awards for all (lottery) 10,000 10,000
GM Sport - - - - 5,906
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 22,583 - - 22,583 19,474
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
cash - - - - 152
Sub total - - - - 152
Total receipts 22,583 - - 22,583 19,626
A3 Payments
Staffingcost 14,421 - - 14,421 **6,181 **
ICT **461 ** - - **461 ** 383
Publicity - - - - **694 **
Insurance 96 - - 96 -
research consultancy - - - - 120
session materials 355 355 456
volunteer costs - - 120
session refreshments 129 129 **67 **
stationary 46 - - 46 -
gympass 1,139 1,139 -
**Sub total ** 16,647 - - 16,647 8,020
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
**Sub total ** - - - - -
Total payments 16,647 - - 16,647 8,020
Net of receipts/(payments) 5,936 - - 5,936 11,606
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds lastyear end 11,606 - - 11,606 -
Cash funds this year end 17,542 - - 17,542 11,606
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of theperiod
Categories Details Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Bank 34,189 - -
Total cash funds 17,542 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 OK OK OK
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets none - - -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B3 Investment assets none 0 - -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use		 none 0 - -
- -
Details Fund to which
liability relates		 Amount due
(optional)		 When due
(optional)
B5 Liabilities none 0 -
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 Signature Print N ame Date of approval
Simon Kweeday 28/05/2024
Muhammed Shaikh Muhammed Shaikh 03/05/2024
Trustee name Office Dates acted if not
for whole year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee
Simon Paul
Kweeday		 Chair 04/06/2020 Other trustees vote
Mohmed Hanif
Bobat		 17/02/2021 – June
23(resigned)		 Other trustees vote
Marcella Angela
Turner		 28/08/2020 Other trustees vote
Muhammad
Aurangzeb
Shaikh		 04/06/2020 Other trustees vote
Jeanette
Letuina Stanley
JP		 18/05/2021 –
January 2024
(resigned)		 Other trustees vote

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Mohmed Hanif Bobat and Jeanette Stanley both resigned in the last year, leaving three trustees who have all committed for another term of three years, until 2026. It is the trustees intention to recruit further trustees with additional skills and experiences to help to grow the charity in the next financial year

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

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members

Exemptions from disclosure

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature
Full name(s) Simon Kweeday Muhammed Shaikh Marcella Turner
Position Chair Trustee Trustee
Date 18.06.24 22.06.24 24.06.24