## **Reach Family Project** **Financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2024** 1 ## **Reach Family Project Trustees annual report for the year ended 31[st] December 2024** **Registered address 19 Dovedale Road, BL2 5HT** ## **Trustee Details** **Helen Norwood - Appointed July 2022 Esther Bullock - Appointed May 2022 James Fearnley - Appointed March 2023 Rachel Greenhalgh - Appointed September 2024 Paul Reid - Retired September 2024** **Charity Registration Number 1193527** **Bankers NatWest 36 The Rock Bury Lancs BL9 0NU** **Independent examiner Penny Clarke 8 Turton Heights Bolton BL2 3DU** ## **Governance and management** **Reach Family Project is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered on the 15th February 2021, previous to which it operated as a constituted community group from 2014.** ## **Reserves Policy** **The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that support and governance costs are covered.** **At year-end, the charity held £19,657 in unrestricted reserves, exceeding our reserves policy requirement of £14,888. The additional £4,769 has been designated for the Befriending Project, following a donation specifically given to support its** 2 **ongoing work. The trustees are satisfied that reserves remain in line with policy and that designated funds will be used as intended to further the charity’s objectives.** ## **Reach Family Project Receipts & payments account for the year ended 31[st] December 2023** **£** **Receipts** Donations 12009 Grants139199 Fundraising 1811 Gift aid 445 Other 13138 **Total receipts 166602** **Payments** Advertising & PR 167 Building 362 Fundraising 81 General Expenditure 10825 Project Costs 42524 Training 71 Volunteer Expenses 2942 Wages & Salaries 90763 **Total Payments 147736** **Net receipts/payments** **18866** **Bank and cash at the start of the period 77360** **Bank and cash at the end of the period 96226** 3 ## **Reach Family Project Statement of assets and liabilities at 31[st] December 2023** **£ Cash assets** Current account **96226 Total cash assets 96226** **Liabilities** There are no liabilities **These financial statements are accepted on behalf of the organisation by:** **Signed Dated** ## **Printed** 4 ## **Reach Family Project Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023** ## **1. Receipts & payments accounts** **Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.** ## **2. Grants & Donations** |**onations**||| |---|---|---| |||**£**| |**Grants and donations**||| |Bolton CVS Small grant
5000||| |Bolton CVS Medium grant
14995||| |National Lottery Reaching Communities
39029||| |Household Support
15000||| |Boots Charitable Trust
10000||| |Sir James & Lady Scott
3000||| |Coop
2755||| |McCarthy Stone
10000||| |Postcode Lottery
25000||| |The Charity Service
3000||| |Allen Lane Foundation
3500||| |Woodrofe Benton Foundation
750||| |Other
7170||| **Total grants and donations 139199** 6 X4 J(iS •- l.'ILlX)A Y ,IJ'IA: I,, Reach Im act Report 2024 Scan the QR co e to see our Facebook page 66 I know if I need any advice or help with anything, I can talk to her. She is aware when l am in pain and discusses solutions etc. I couldn't wish for a more caring, empathetic and inspirational befriender.aa Table of Contents Central Message from CEOS Image & Quote Achlevements Vision. Mission & Values Befrlending Real Llfe Storles What We Offer Statlstlcs 10 12 Chlldren & Famllles Real Llfe Storles What We Offer Statlstlcs 14 15 17 Community Real Llfe Storles Chrlstmas Glft Appeal Household Support What We Offer Statlstlcs 19 20 22 23 25 Central Meet the Team Stakeholders I Partners 26 28 The CEOS As we look back on everything we've achieved together. we want to say a massive and sincere thank you to each and every person who has supported us this year. A special thank you goes to our funders and sponsors, without whom we could not have achieved all that we have. Your support and belief in what we do have made an incredible difference in the lives of the childrern families and elderly who we supporL Throughout the year. from generous donations and tireless volunteering. to words of encouragement, your support has and always will be crucial to the work that we do and our continuous growth. It's truly inspiring to see how much can be accomplished in supporting those who need us most when a community comes together. To our fantastic team, your passion and dedication are pivotal to our projects. We are endlessly grateful for your hard work. creativity and commitment every single day. And to the childrern families and elderly we support_ you remind us daily why the work we do matters so muclL We look forward to all that 2025 will bring and seeing the impossible become possible. Let's keep building brighter futures together. 66 It's lovely to have a night off cooking and my children can spend time with me doing fun activities they wouldn't get to do at home.la Achievements We are incredibly proud of everything we do here at Reach Family Project and it's even more special when our work is recognised and celebrated by others. This past year has been nothing short of amazing- we were nominated for not one. not two. but THREE prestigious awards and we are thrilled to share that we WON all threel T Women in Business Award - Charlty Champion Award T Bolton News Business Awards- Heart of the Community Award . J Natlonal Diversity Award - Comrnunity Award for Age To honour these incredible achievements. we've proudly added a display cabinet to showcase these awards- and the many more to come! As we step into 2025. we can't wait to share even more exciting award announcements with you alll ion & Values sion That no one will feel exduded from society. lonely or forgotten but instead know that they are valued. Mission To promote social inclusion and improve the quality of life of both children and families and those who are elderly and disabled in the Bolton and Bury are& Values 'Loving others. giving out. . to always show love and care for those we support. always going the extra mile. To be reactive to the changing needs of the communities we work i BEFRIENDING Real Life Anne was referred to us by her sow who doesn't live locally. as he was concerned about her not having any regular visitors. Anne suffers from dementia which has recently been progressing more rapidly due to her loneliness. We have introduced Anne to our Tuesday group, which she now attends once a weeK and she has made some great friends. Alongside this. we've matched her with a befriender who visits her each week to check on how she's doing. Additionally. we provide Anne with a weekly hot meal delivery. which also serves as a welfare check. Recently. we received some household support fund- in& and we've been able to help Anne with gas and electricity support, as well as food vouchers. as we were aware she was struggling financially. This sup port has made a huge difference to her. Offer In 2024. the Befriending Project focused on strengthening our systems. procedures. and staffing to ensure we could maintain the high-quality service required to meet the rapid growth we've experienced. While growth was inevitable. the effort we invested in reinforcing the foundation of our project enabled us to navigate this expansion effectively and confidently. A significant highlight of the year was receiving the prestigious National Diversity Award, a testament to the impact and inclusivity of our work. This achievement underscored the dedication of our team and volunteers in serving the elderly and vulnerable members of our community. Our core mission remains unchanged: to inspire and facilitate 'neighbours looking after neighbours,. By matching volunteers to those referred to us. offering one to one home visits and friendship. This project was created to provide irnmediate support to those most affected by isolation. ensuring they are visited promptly rather than waiting for a befriending volunteer. Individuals over 80 or entirely isolated are prioritised through our pastoral project. receiving a visit within 2-3 week& A member of the pastoral team continues regular visits. offering companionship and support until a volunteer befriender is available. This approach bridges the gap for vulnerable individuals. ensuring no one feels neglected during the waiting period. Reach Together social eating project for over-65s has been running successfully for two years and is now a permanent part of our work. The group regularly welcomes 18-20 local elderly participants. who enjoy a free hot meal. a warm. welcoming space. and a variety of activities. We've been delighted to see genuine friendships and a strong sense of community care flourish among attendees, making Reach Together a cornerstone of our efforts to combat isolation. We provide our most vulnerable service users with a weekly hot meal delivered directly to their homes. free of charge. This initiative not only ensures they have at least one nutritious meal each week but also gives us an additional opportunity. beyond scheduled visits. to carry out welfare checks and monitor their well-being. We strive to go above and beyond in the care and support we provide. remaining responsive to the evolving needs of those we support. Ihis year. with funding from the Household Support Fund. we once again provided gas and electricity payments as well as food vouchers to those in need. We make a special effort to celebrate our service users. ensuring everyone receives a handwritten birthday card. with particular attention to milestone birthdays. At Christmas. we delivered hot Christmas dinners to those who are housebound. provided hampers for individuals spending the festive season alone. and through our successful gift appeal. ensured every service user received a thoughtful present. Our commitment remains steadfast: to show our service users that they are valued. cared for. and never forgotte Statistics 164541 [4731 L77 1 Befriending Visits & Calls Extra Pastoral Hours New Service Users 17899 1150] L59] Volunteer Hours Total Service Users New Volunteers [1331 153 Total Volunteers l75 1 Hot Meals Provided Extra Pastora I Users CHILDREN FAMILIES Real Life Carla was referred to our Children & Families team by her children's primary school for help managing their behaviour. She quickly built a strong relationship with her volunteer support worker, openly admitting she often avoided giving the children consequences for a 'quiet life.. Encouraged to attend our Time Out parenting course, Carla initially felt anxious but gained confidence and became an active participant. She applied the strategies at home. and despite initial resistance. her children's behaviour improved significantly. Carla proudly reports a stronger relationship with her children and an 'almost complete turnaround. in their behaviour. Her story demonstrates the power of supportive relationships and practical parenting tools. What We Offer We are dedicatsd to helping families thrive in every aspect of their lives, empowering them to reach their potential. Through our work. we see significant improvements in areas such as parentin& household routines. money management. healthy lifestyles and community involvement. We achieve this through a range of tailored services: Our six-week parenting Courses run across BoltorL welcoming all parents. These sessions help families strengthen relationships by focusing on children's needs, parenting styles, boundaries, discipline and safety. Consistently praised by parents and referrers, the courses foster lasting friendships and peer support networks among participants. The Time Out DropIn was created in response to parents. desire for ongoing connection after completing a parenting course. This warm and welcoming space encourages isolated parents to engage with others. seek advice and access support on issues such as parentin& healthy routines. budgeting and housing. Parents attending with children benefit from volunteers modelling positive interaction through toys. games and creative play. Activities such as baking. crafts, games and quizzes allow parents to build friendships with one another. Despite some of the parents, challenges. the group is filled with laughter and joy and all those attending speak highly of the support they receive and the fun they have. We provide personalised. early intervention support for families facing a variety of challenges. Accessed via self-referral or through agencies such as children's services or schools. families are paired with trained volunteers who offer weekly visits. These sessions help families achieve their goals. from building better parenting techniques and behaviour strategies to joining community groups. budgeting and accessing education. 11 Our Reach Together Families Group is a recent initiative designed to bring children and families together for fun. connection and support. Held weekly. these free. two-hour sessions offer something for everyone. Families can enjoy free play. games and a variety of activities. including crafts. jewellery making and physical games e.g. football and skipping. A healthy two-course meal is provided for everyone to enjoy whilst creating a space for connection and social interactiorL The sessions end with a whole-group game or activity, ensuring everyone leaves on a high note. Parents also have the opportunity to access support and advice from our trained staff. making these sessions both enjoyable and enriching for the entire family. As with other teams of Reach Family ProjecL our Children & Families team prides ourselves on going the extra mile. Whether celebrating milestones with cakes and cards. providing additional toys and resources to families. or offering financial assistance through food vouchers and energy support. we ensure families feel valued and special. Ihanks to funding from the Household Support Fund. we've made a tangible difference in many lives across Bolton and we rernain committed to continuing our vital work in the year ahead. Statistics 193 1 17 1 1 171 Sessions & Visits Volunteers New Service Users 14701 2381 Volunteer Hours Total Service Users New Volunteers COMMUNITY Real Life tories A young person recently moved in with their aunt after experiencing domestic abuse and an unstable family life. The young person arrived with only one outfit. leaving the aunt to purchase school uniforms and other essential clothing. Although the aunt was dedicated to providing care and stability. she expressed significant financial difficultie& especially with the added costs of dothing. food, and utility bills. Recognising their need. Reach stepped in to provide immediate assistance. We supplied the family with £50 supermarket vouchers to help with food costs and contributed £100 towards gas and electricity payments. This support alleviated some of the financial burderL allowing the aunt to focus on creating a safe and stable environment for the young perso This intervention highlights the importance of community-based initiatives in supporting families facing sudden and unexpected challenges, helping to create stability and resilience during difficult times. Christmas Gift Appeal Our Christmas Gift Appeal is the highlight of our year and the weeks leading UP to it are filled with excitement. community spirit and festive cheer. It's a wonderfully busy time as members of the public. businesses and supporters come together to donate and collect new gifts for children and the elderly across our tOWfL 111 Christmas Gift Appeal On the big day. parents are invited to choose three gifts per child from a beautifully organised selectioTh sorted by age and gender. Staff and volunteers guide parents through the process and after selecting their gifts they can make use of our wrapping station to have them wrapped and labelled. •W To add to the festive atmosphere. we also host a cosy café are where free hot drinks and snacks are offered for everyone to enjoy. Ihe event truly embodies the joy and generosity of the season. bringing our community doser together. Gift Appeal Figures Children Families Elderly Total Gifts 391 158 128 1632 sehold Support Ihis year. we were once again proud to be selected. following a successful applicatiow as one of the few organisations in Bolton to receive Household Support Funds. Ihese funds are dedicated to helping those most affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The funding was allocated across our Children & Families team and Befriending team. benefiting not only those already supported by our services but also individuals and families across the wider community. Recipients were provided with a one-off payment to help with their gas and electricity bills. as well as a supennarket shopping voucher to assist with essential purchases. Figures Elderly Households Supported Children & Families Supported 108 107 What We Offer Our Community Project. introduced last year. brings together all our community events and initiatives under one umbrella. This branch of Reach works with other local group& charities. and organisations to support the community through one-off events as well as short- and long-term projects. This year. these efforts have included: Community Dance Classes We have continued to partner with REFRESH. a local dance school and Breightmet Community Group to offer free community dance classes. The sessions are aimed at those children who might not othenvise have the chance to attend a dance school. The classes have been well attended. with positive feedback from children and their families. Sew Simple Our ongoing partnership with the local group Sew Simple has allowed us to provide sewing dasses for adults throughout the year. These sessions have attracted a diverse group of participants, including young mums and elderly individuals. Alongside learning valuable sewing skills - particularly helpful during the cost of living crisis - participants have also built meaningful Stay and Play Introduced this year. our Stay & Play provides a safe. stimulating environment for children aged 0 - 5 years. With a wide range of activities on offer. both indoors and outdoors, children are able to explore and learn in all areas of their development. The sessions are also a great place for parents and carers to meet new people. build relationships and seek advice and support from our trained staff. Healthy snacks and drinks are provided for all children and adults attending. Other Events We are delighted that our ongoing partnership with Kings Church Bolton and Breightmet Community Group has enabled us once agairL to support additional events this year. 1hese included a Winter Event,. which provided essential winter iterns for children and young people and a 'Shoe Event.. offering new and preloved school shoes. We look forward to continuing these partnerships next year and building further relationships with other organisations to expand our support across our communities. 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I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with sectk)n 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form arKI content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. se delete the words in the brackets rf they do not appty. 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