SUNRISE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT CIO Charity No. 1192766 Registered Office 60, Orchard Way, Banbury, OX16 OEN Trustees Melissa Latchman Chair (resigned Sept 23) Meryl Smith Vice-chair Andrew Meyrick Treasurer (resigned Sept 23) Alyas Ahmed Trustee (resigned Oct 23} Surinder Dhesi Trustee (resigned Sept 23) Shamim Rehman Trustee Elizabeth Horn Trustee CEO Assia Bibi Structure, Governance and Management The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO} and is governed by a constitution which was approved by the Charity Commission and adopted by Ihe Trustees on December 31 sl, 2021, and which sets out the aims of the charity as being "to support the education and well-being of ethnic minority families in Banbury and the surrounding area." The Charity is managed by a Board of voluntary Trustees taken from the local area. Day-to-day running of the Charity is managed by a full-time CEO and a part-lime Deputy. They organise and supervise a staff of part-time sessional workers, and a group of volunteers. Staff are all professionally qualified. The CEO is responsible for planning the programme of sessions budgeting supervision of staff and ensuring they are paid on time ensuring bids to funders are completed and feedback to funders takes place ensuring programmes remain within budget meeting responsibilities on Safeguarding liaising with partners and other organisations The CEO reports regularly to the Trustees The Trustees are responsible for all matters regarding policies, including Safeguarding. strategic planning oversight of spending and budgets
staffing and pay policies All to be undertaken in consultation with the CEO. Recruitment and Training of Trustees Prospective Trustees ae invited to an interview with existing Trustees, and then asked lo complete an application form outlining why they wish to be a Trustee of Sunrise, and what skills they feel they might be able to bring to the organisation. Using this and any reflections from the interview, the Truslees will then vote whether to accept them. Subject to a satisfactory DBS check. they will then be provided with a Trustee Induction pack which includes an outline of Trustees responsibilities. They may then attend meetings and are encouraged to undergo online Trustee Training in Safeguarding, and Health and Safety as soon as reasonably possible. Opportunities for further training are offered as they become available throLJgh NCVO. Reserves Policy Sunrise Reserves are set in line to cover 6 months, closing down funds. To avoid closure if funding difficulties arise, the Sunrise Truslees have agreed to keep a certain level of financial reserves to ensure that main operations can continue for a period of 6 months. This would cover redundancies, enable certain slaff to continue working to secure new funding, and cover the termination of leases and other contracts. Reserves should be built up from the unrestricted (earned} income. The level of reserves should be calculated and monitored at least every 6 months by the CEO and Treasurer (unless delegated). The policy is reviewed yeady. Public Benefit Statement Sunrise operates within the three wards of Banbury which scored within the top 20 % most deprived wards based on the index of Multiple Deprivation 2015. Within these wards can be found lower levels of income, lower levels of literacy and fewer young people progressing to Further or Higher Education. Sunrise is open to anyone from the local minority communities, and in practice, the majority of Sunrise's beneficiaries tend to be from the Muslim Kashmiri minority. Locally this community remains fairly conservative, highly protective of their women and children and reluctant to allow them free rein in the wider community, which leaves them vulnerable to exploitation.
Objects The objects of the CIO are to relieve the charitable needs of ethnic minority families in Banbury and its surrounding area in such ways as the truslees shall think fit and in particular by- (1) The advancement of education by the provision of nurseries, out of school clubs and adult education courses., (21 The advancement of health by the provision of advocacy, advice and support., and (31 The provision of recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life. To achieve these objects, Sunrise continues to offer a flexible programme of playgroups, youth groups, Ladies Drop-lns, ESOL classes, a Football Academy, and a service offering support and advice to those at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse. Group sessions are mainly term-time only. During the holidays outings are also arranged to go shopping or visit the seaside. We ensure that sessions are user-led and carefully planned with the participanls letting the staff and CEO know what they would like to do through the Steering Group. We continue to offer sessions at both Orchard Way and Britannia Road, the latter of which is proving invaluable as a meeting-place for the refugee families currently placed in the town. Achievements and perfomiance Sunrise has prospered this year. all the adult, youth, and children's groups are well- attended, and numbers continue to grow. 200+ people went on outings. Referrals for domestic violence have steadily fallen since the end of lockdown. Evaluations carried out in response to funders, requirements have shown that our users consistently report enjoyment of the social contact and the many learning opportunities offered, increased Self-confiden and ability to express themselves, and a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities under British legislation, for example in relation to healthy eating, menlal well-being, and guarding against pressures such as domestic abuse, radicalisation, forced marriage etc. The overwhelming impact on children, young people and adults of taking part in Sunrise services is an increase in confidence and self*steem.
Women are challenging abusive behaviours and taking greater responsibility for activities. They report an increase in confidence in dealing with different groups of people. This results in them becoming more ambitious for themselves and being better able to support their children in school. Women are becoming more confident around a range of domestic abuse issues. they know more about it, about legal rights, have more confidence to discuss abuse and more ideas on how to get help with domestic abuse. In some cases, they were able to remove themselves from the abusive situations. Reduced isolation. "I like coming to the drop in beGause at home I get depressed. This drop in gets me out of the house. I'm a carer. Participant at ladies, drop-in Improved health knowledge and healthy lifestyles. They know more about mental health following the session with Restore, particularly where to find help The women participating in the Achieve programme reported taking more exercise and losing weight and many had changed their family's diet. Intergenerational activities helped the mothers understand their children better, feel more confident and enjoy doing activities with their children. Trips and workshops through the teenage boys, youth club help to build confidence, leadership skills and independence and gave the boys new experiences which helped them lo have ideas about their future. Teenage boys and girls improved their cooking skills. Teenage boys improved their communication with the police and started to build trust. Teenage girls improved their knowledge of sexual health. Children and young people are speaking out and feeling pride in themselves (Saturday clubs 100010). "All the children were proud of the advent calendars they n7ade, they were especially happy to take them home to share with their fan7ilies" Playworker. "The first time I came to the ladies drop in I was so neNous. I didn't know about anything outside my house in Banbury. My heart was pumping so hard in my chest, and I couldn't look up. That was 10 years ago. Now I take a full part in everything that goes on. I lead activities, cooking and sewing and represent the ladies, groups on the user steering group., Participant Ladies drop-inslvolunteerlsteering group member Domestic Violence Because of the rise in Domestic violen referrals during lockdown, it was felt that we needed to expand this aspect of the service. Because of the difficulty in recruiting IDV
workers with bolh the necessary skills and languages, Sunrise set up a Training programme and trained 3 IDVA workers, one of whom is now employed by the charity. We are particularly proud of this initiative. which has attracted national interest. "There is no other organisation like Sunnse in Oxfordshire. It is run by and for a particular ethnicity in a specific locality......... Ourpartnership with Sunrise has opened new doors...(Sunrise has) a "niche role" in don7estic abuse pathways" Liz Jones ASBIT Manager & Domestic Abuse Lead. Oxford City Council. Funding Substantial funding has again been obtained from BBC Children In Need, Big Lottery. and Lloyd's Foundation, all of which have funded us in the past, which indicates that they continue to have great confidence that Sunrise will deliver. "Sunrise are a key stakeholder and partner in the landscape of activity and opportunities to support young people and their fan7ilies to thrive in their local community" Jon Wild Community Development Manager Cherwell District Council. Meryl Smith Chair Sunrise Multicultural Project 29 March 2024
! CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES SuDwi* Multicultural Proje¢t CIO 1192766 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe ppriod from 01-Jan-23 31-D-?3 Section A Receipts and payments Unre51ricted funds Restricted funds Erdowrnent fund5 Total funds Lastyear totho Trearest toth• n&4r4#tÉ ttsthTr ngarqst£ t•the nearest£ io thè neèrèst£ Al Receipts Active TrAtordshire ,115 34.727 8.115 34,727 880 Forfjsl 30,164 8,041 aBC Chik1ren in Need lott Yéar 1 Olher Incomo, &anis& Oonths Oxon Communny Fund- HH MOJ Y2 Loit¥y Build0 Bridges ftsgether OCC Youlh oprtunitIeS Lloyds PCC TraInehIp $9,729 21,404 $9,729 31,414 10,010 19.834 13.192 24,874 68,070 21,92Q 27.250 24,874 16,712 10,9SO 25,WO 8,986 24,874 16,712 10,960 2S,000 8.986 Sub total (Gross income forARI 10,010 210,506 220,516 213,146 A2 Assetand investmentsales. see tsblel. uoto Total recelpts 10,010 210,506 220.91$ 213,146 A3Pa ments Wages & PAYE staff Train9 & Re(¥uAmeM AdminiratiOn & OveTheads Consultancy ExpenS.A<vitIeS & Eouipment 2,641 123 8,344 132,387 2,219 21,516 1.752 17.023 13S,028 2,342 29,860 1,7S2 20,735 153,209 7,876 2S,745 It,301 40,153 3,712 Sub total 14820 174,896 189,7f6 238,324 A4 Asset and Investment ur¢lJa$es see table Stsb total 14.820 174.896 189,716 2,324 Net of receipts/(paymentsJ A5 Transfers between fund5 A6 Cash funds lastyear end Cash funds this year end 4,BfO 19,412 103.639 118,241 35.610 19,412 140,870 157.C69 30,800 25,178 244,510 275,310 269.688 244510 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to noarest£ Restricted funds to nearest£ En4Jov4ment funds ro nearest£ Categorles D&tails
B1 Cash funds currenlAttntS 48.081 ISY,069 RegeNe Accou 70,OOQ Peitycash 160 rotal cash funds 118,241 157,069 unt(s11 Unrestrfcted lunds to n•are5t£ Restricted funds to n¢arEst£ Endovmerrt funds to n+851£ Detalls Fund t(>whlth 158etbelon Curr¢ntv*luQ (OpOnaL Details Cost loplonall Fund to whlth assEtbelon Curreniyalu Details ¢05t loptionall 84 Assets retald for the charity's own LEse Fvndtowhlch 114ty111ty rgl•t•s Amountdue Whgn du lopuonall Detsil$ BS Liabilities Signed by one Or trustees on behalf Sig ature Pnnt Name Dale of foval [MLTt/
(HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees On accounts for the year endèd Charity no (If any) Set out on pages 4- I report to the trustees on my examlnation of the accounts of the above charity ("th8 Trust") for the year ended Responslbllitles and basls of report As the charity's trustees, you ar8 responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"Ihe Acy,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carrled oul under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commlsslon under SeCtn 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent tThe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examlnerfs statement undertake the examination by being a qualified mernber of [insert name of applicable listed body}]. Delete [ ] if not appllcable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attenllon in connect(on with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which glves me cause to believe that in, any materlal resp8Ct: -.thBeeAliRveCQ[dWerrkePt-iFtae8OFdaRG1tI¥88C-8TrI8EV of-th&£hariti8*Actr"Or the aecount8.dld-nottccord-with4hefcGounting reeord&,.or... -the aceouAts did not.coÈrtply WIUkthpphCab1eeqlr6Menl8 concerninolhe.forfftand content otaccountS-$etrout"in the"C.harities (Accounts 2nd_Reports) Regulations 2008 other'thati-any requlrement tbatJhe.accounts give a 'tfUe an-d Ir view w ich is not a malter considered as.part of an independentAxamination. I have no con¢ems and have come across no other matters in connection wlth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding ol the accounts to be reached. ' Please delele the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signod" Date: <6/4 Relevant professional qualiflcallon(s) or body hAT IER Oct 2018
(if any): Address". g c,£OiKFO£D G-rKDENS KI'L) Llng TOA 54X Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examlnation of charlty accounts: directlons and guidance for examiners). Glve here brlef detalls of any Items that the examlner wishes to dis¢lose. IER Oct 2018