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Annual Report 2021-22
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## Contents
Founders Report Report from Chair Why is our work important? Carries Outreach Day Program Family Program Other Achievements Fundraising
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Our mission is to see people free from addiction and the damaging impact it has on all aspects of life
## Founders Report
## **Thank You**
I would like to start by thanking our volunteers, staff, and trustees for all their hard work, commitment and dedication to Aspirations Program over the last year. It’s the compassion and empathy of the team that makes this project work. And the biggest heartfelt thank you goes out to our funders, without whom Aspirations would not be at the level it is at now.
But the BIGGEST thank you goes the people we serve, the vulnerable adults who inspire me daily with their bravery and courage to fight to live another day, who show kindness in a world that at times hasn’t been very kind to them, but they choose to carry on after facing such adversity. These people are the real heros here. It’s an absolute honour and a privilege that they allow us to be a very small part of their journey.
## **Our Main Program’s**
Our Day Program has gone from strength to strength. Watching people get clean and stay clean, turning their lives around is one of my favourite things. We see people in college fulfilling their own hopes, dreams, and aspirations, and people returning to work and repairing their relationships with family and children. Some go on to volunteer in the community while others have returned to peer mentor with us, showing new referrals there is a way out of the darkness. The light the mentors shine is very bright indeed.
So much has happened this year. Because of the growth and continued demand, we have moved our Day Program to a larger venue. We have increased our numbers and have an ever-growing waiting list.
We enjoyed a day trip to Portsmouth to a mutual aid groups convention, and we’ve had days out in the park and at the beach. All these activities support people to build trustworthy relationships which supports them in their recovery.
Overall, the program is growing and thriving day by day.
We are continuing to see a rise in the number of women accessing our service. We have extended who we support to include not just women who sell sex, but any women living with multiple disadvantages and complex needs. This can be mental health, addition, homelessness, domestic abuse, and women who are separated from their children.
We are now delivering meaningful activity groups and are incredibly pleased that we have been able to extend our drop-in days to three times per week. We have Meaningful Monday’s, Wonderful Wednesday’s, and Therapeutic Thursday’s. Each day is designed around the women’s care plans, so we cover all aspects of the women’s lives. From selfcare, to responsibilities, to manging mental and addictions, life skills, and confidence.
We continue to collaborate with partner organisations to safeguard the women. We have built wonderful trustworthy relationships with some of the most entrenched and
marginalised women in our society who at one point were not engaging with any local services. Our safe non-judgmental environment gives women a space to come where they feel seen and heard. We encourage them to make healthy choices and collaborate with the women on what their unique needs are. We are delighted that we have been able to open for longer hours and for another two days for the women.
We are excited to be collaborating with Southend City Council and The Store House in October 2022 on our first conference which has been born from The Street Prostitution Strategy. Our aim is to educate and reach third sector and strategic organisations on the importance of trauma informed approaches and to ensure faster exit pathways for the women who sell sex.
We have continued to support families remotely and in our monthly group meetings. While also providing family members with children food parcels and electricity vouchers, it is important for us at Aspirations to recognise children and family members who have loved ones with addiction problem. From my own experience, I am fully aware of the effect that addiction has over family members. I call it the children that don’t have a choice.
community. I never set out to found Aspirations to receive awards or for any kind or applause, but to have the work we do recognised is important for our team. The award is for us all. The people we serve is the most rewarding opportunity I can be given.
The fundraising events that I felt the most pride in was watching three of our peer mentors raising funds through planning their own events. One ran the Southend Triathlon, and two others did a sponsored walk. Between them they raised over £3,000. To initially meet people at their darkest, then witness them shining bright, really is testament to our whole team, and an even bigger testimony to the guys who show up and work hard for their recovery.
I’m extremely grateful to everyone past and present who have played a role in to making Aspirations the wonderful charity it is. I’m looking forward to seeing what the next year will bring.
Thank you Marie Edmonds
## **Fundraising**
We have held various fundraising events over the year, but I really enjoyed the afternoon tea at the mayor’s house with the Mayor and High Sheriff of Essex when I was presented with an award for valuable contributions to the
## Report from the Chair
I became a trustee of Aspirations Program in January 2020 when it was a CIC. At this time the Day Program was in the early planning stages. Aspirations Program became a registered charity August 2020, and by then the Day Program was running very successfully, as was Carrie’s outreach and the Family Support Program. Aspirations has grown exponentially, transforming the lives of many.
Aspirations fundraising has been outstanding. The accounts are now on an electronic system and always up to date. Aspirations outgrew the venue and has moved into a bigger venue. The finances have always been very healthy with funding coming in on a regular basis. National Lottery funding has recently been secured. Aspirations had always grown with in its means and is on track with the 5 year business plan.
Aspirations now has a fast track route for ladies needing residential rehabilitation which is an incredible achievement.
With the growth of Aspirations, staff numbers have been increased in close consultation with trustees, as has all decision making, thus ensuring Aspirations grows on a firm foundation.
Aspirations is now a leading voice that commissioners and other services in the sector listen to.
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Why is our work important
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“There is a desperate need for a service locally which is survivor led and trauma informed. Local third sector and statutory agencies and the Council do not have a sound understanding of the specific needs of women in prostitution and there is a lack of will to change this. At present, the voice of women who were in prostitution or who are currently selling sex are not being heard by these groups.
Aspirations have already made incredible progress in engaging women in prostitution through their in-depth appreciation of the unique difficulties of exiting the sex trade. I fully support Aspirations as the organisation who have the knowledge, understanding and expertise to give a voice to the women exploited in prostitution in Southend-on-Sea and to make a change for women who have been ignored and not listened by too many for too long.”
Cllr Helen McDonald on our service
Southend-on-Sea is in the highest 50% most deprived areas in the country and many parts are within the highest 15% most deprived. There are pockets of extreme poverty, which includes a vast amount of unemployment, child poverty, homelessness, lack of opportunities and social challenges. People here face particularly high levels of deprivation in health and crime, all contributing factors in addiction, and trauma and selling sex.
Street prostitution rates are high in Southend. Various police operations have succeeded in moving the women selling sex from one road to another, but no intervention has had a significant impact and today there are high levels of women at high risk of all forms of harm, be that physical violence, sexual violence or the psychological impacts of trauma.
The impact of the sex trade on women ranges from serious sexual assaults of women in prostitution, to women who live nearby or use the train station being
propositioned and kerb-crawled by sex buyers, to general and street harassment and women feeling generally unsafe. It is important something is done to make it safer for all women and girls here.
Historically, prostituted women have been seen as disposable and less important. The psychological impacts of selling sex are immense and multiply the longer a woman remains in prostitution. Trauma responses make managing everyday life more difficult, so accessing services and agencies is more challenging which, in turn, leads to increased vulnerability and further exploitation. Being in prostitution becomes a cycle that is incredibly difficult to break.
Most of the women who selling sex are dependent on drugs, are homeless and/or living in highly vulnerable and dangerous situations. They have been subjected to violence, abuse and judgement and are trapped feeling scared and alone with no access to help.
**We help people become clean and stay clean so they can rebuild their lives. We help people rebuild broken family relationships, improve mental and physical health, find employment, re-enter education, and secure accommodation so people can learn to thrive rather than just survive.**
The right treatment at the right time can be lifesaving. Our aim is to see people abstain from drug / alcohol use, but we want to see life-long recovery beyond that. To see people making the necessary steps to improve their lives so that they can stay substance free and start to thrive.
Addiction has a negative impact on society as well as individual lives
£15.4 billion This is the annual cost of drug abuse costs £21 billion This is the annual cost of alcohol abuse costs £488 million This is the annual cost of drug misuse to the NHS in England £960 million This is the estimated saving to the public, businesses, criminal justice and the NHS from drug treatment
## Carrie’s Outreach
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There is so much I love about this service that all you lovely ladies do for us girls. Most importantly is that you’re always here for me whenever I need a shoulder to cry on, hear my worries. Thanks for everything, clothes, food etc.
But most important thanks for being you.
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Carrie's Outreach is a support service for women who sell sex and other vulnerable women living with multiple disadvantage and need. For many women, selling sex is a way to fund active addiction and substances are a way to block out the reality of selling sex. We work with other local organisations to provide routes out of selling sex.
## **Outreach**
## **Care Plans**
Twice a week, our volunteers go into the community to speak to women who sell sex on the street.
The women are offered hygiene essentials, snacks and little luxuries in ‘bags of love’. The purpose of our outreach is to show the women that we are thinking about them and we care about their safety.
Each woman who works is regularly risk assessed and has an individual care plan to ensure that she is kept safe from harm and has her needs met. Care plans might include support with physical and sexual health needs, mental health and emotional wellbeing, housing, contact with children and substance misuse.
By building positive relationships built on trust we hope to enable women to feel secure enough to visit the drop-in and to engage with support services.
## **Women’s Only Drop-in**
Three times a week, volunteers run a trauma-informed drop-in service, initially for women who sell sex, but now open to any women who feels they need our support.
The women can collect ‘bags of love’, have access to free toiletries and clothes, and are helped to engage with a range of support services to provide services in a way that the women can access.
## **Collaborative Working**
We are instrumental in the safeguarding forum and other multi-agency meetings for women who sell sex in Southend.
We work collaboratively to ensure that women get the support in a way that is suitable to their needs.
We raise awareness of the realities of selling sex and make sure the women’s voices are heard and listened to.
## **Training**
Carrie’s Outreach delivers high quality, trauma-informed training for volunteers and others organisations who work with women who sell sex.
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It’s really lovely to know that people care enough to bring me food and even better to have toiletries and be clean. I’m still amazed at how well my daughter was cared for, housed and provided for when she was pregnant. Even her mental health issues were addressed (As far as she would allow). I had no idea there were such wonderful people that would help ladies such as myself. Thank you
I enjoy volunteering at Aspirations because of the trusting relationships you build with the girls. Having each and every one of them come down and feeling comfortable enough to open up to you about their day to day life is extremely rewarding, especially when you can help assist and support them where needed.
I couldn’t ask for a better team to work alongside. Each of us brings a special little something to ensure we provide the best support from all areas to support their needs. The way our team comes together as a whole determines our success and I value each and everyone of them. Together we will continue to make a difference.
I like you guys so much.
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## Day Program
The Aspirations Day Program is a abstinence-based drug recovery program that is structured, non-residential, non-religious and led by trauma-informed, trained counsellors and group facilitators. The Day Program moved into its own venue in May 2022.
We run each recovery program course over a 12 week period and people can join us at any point. People are also able to stay on the program for as long as they need as addiction recovery cannot be limited to a one size fits all. Some people find 12 weeks is enough to start their journey, but for others they need longer and we have also had people on the program for six months.
**In October 2022 we were extremely proud to offer our first Peer Mentor a paid job as a Recovery Support Worker.**
**This person has been with us since day one of the Day Program journey and started with us by painting walls. They’ve put thier heart and soul into this project. They’re shown up and taken part in every peice of training we’ve sent thier way. They’re listened, they’re asked questions and they’ve learnt.**
**I meet this person when they were just a few days clean. They’re now over 3 years clean and a productive member of society.**
**This has been achieved by joint up working with First Place Housing CIC. Give someone a nice home, recovery support and tell them they can achieve anything they want to achieve & the miracles happen.**
> 55 19 **People People attended the graduated the Day Program Day Program**
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Life changing, for me and everyone around me. Supportive and inspiring
I love the Aspirations Program. It gave me hope when I got clean and gave me routine and the opportunity to socialise with peers. I feel really supported. The staff are kind and encouraging
All staff are friendly and helpful .I.E good at their job. Anything I need help with is actually put into motion and sorted. This service benefits people with various issues including mental health, general wellbeing and overall recovery. Not just with regards to past or present substance misuse.
Compliments and facts about this service. Helps a huge variety of people in crisis and recovery. Covers group work helps with community and supports a wide range of individuals on all levels. For example have multiple diagnoses with past substance issues. With this service i have managed to completely stop sex work and have mamaged to abstain from drugs.
Sense of self worth self esteem. Feeling valued and appreciated support
## Family Support
When someone suffers in addiction, their family and friends suffer too. The Family Support service is a group for those who wish to learn more about addiction so they can support someone close to them.
Our Family Support service is peer led by people with personal experience of caring for someone through active addiction, relapse and recovery.
We understand that recovery is a life long process, that trauma is felt across families and that professional and compassionate support is needed for the whole family, which is why this program exists. Our addiction specialist teaches the family the science of addiction with a listening ear to support over the phone or over a coffee.
## Family Support impact through 2021-22
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I love being able to help these women by giving them toiletries and clothing when they need it and being able to support them with phone calls and appointments. Our team is wonderful and all have many strengths and we all look out for each other
As well as providing direct support to men and women in need, we have also established and sit on several community forums with other groups to address problems of addiction, homelessness, and street prostitution in Southend.
This includes creating a wraparound service for women only. It is a once-a-week service attended by the National Probation Service, HARP, Sexual Health, and CGL, and is the first trauma informed women’s only service of its kind in Southend.
Our founder Marie, has worked in various drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres, has volunteered with CGL, HARP and has taken part in extensive research and training in trauma informed approaches. Marie also sits on a Thriving Communities Panel for SAVS Southend as the voice of lived experience. She also supports SVP as the voice of lived experience.
A major achievement this year was seeing the production of The Street Prostitution Strategy for Southend, a document Aspirations assisted the council in writing. This document acknowledges the importance of providing support for this group of people, recognises key challenges and how they might be overcome.
As we have grown, we have seen our work recognised across Southend and wider Essex. This summer, Marie was awarded for services to the community by the High Sheriff.
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## 1,000
**Outreach bags distributed to vulnerable women**
750
**Food parcels delivered** 6
**Peer Mentors**
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**Conference on trauma informed approaches delivered**
6 **Training courses delivered** 1 **New venue**
## Fundraising
As the work we do grows and the demand for our services increases, so do the costs of running our projects. We have been able to continue to expand within our means and secure the funding needed to grow, particularly to be able to appoint new staff to work with people.
We are hugely thankful to everyone who supports us financially, whether than be a small or large gift, it all makes a difference. We are especially thankful to people who continue to support us, even throuhg the cost of living crisis.
## **Fundraising Events**
From charity football matches, walking challenges, triathlons, to cake sales, quizzes, meals, and car boot sales we run many different fundraising events.
We massively appreciate the time and effort our staff, volunteers and clients go to to make these happen, especially those who have been helped by our programs and want to give back by undertaking their own fundraising activity.
## **Grant Making Trusts and Foundations**
We are very thankful to have received grants from various trusts and foundations. We would like to thank you all for your support. We are supported by:
The Albert Hunt Trust The Archer Trust Cooperative Local Community Fund Essex Community Foundation The Fore Fowler Smith and Jones Trust Garfield Westion Foundation Grocers Charity Hilden Charitable Fund Martin Geddes Trust National Lottery Community Fund Rosca Trust Southend Community Investment Board Southend Emergency Fund Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Tudor Trust
We have had success running pop-up charity shops over the course of this year. It is our vision to one day run a permanent charity shop and cafe so watch this space!
## **Donations**
A significant part of our income comes from individual donations and gifts and we are so thankful to everyone who contributed to our work. There are too many people to name but we value you all. Your money really does make a massive difference.
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**Management Report- (Detailed)** Aspirations Program CIO As at 31 August 2022
Prepared by Bronze Oak Accountancy Ltd
## **Contents**
- **3** Summary of Affairs
- **4** Income Statement
- **5** Aged Payables Summary
Management Report- (Detailed)
Aspirations Program CIO Page 2 of 5
## **Summary of Affairs**
## **Aspirations Program CIO As at 31 August 2022**
|**Summary of Affairs**
**Aspirations Program CIO**
**As at 31 August 2022**|**Summary of Affairs**
**Aspirations Program CIO**
**As at 31 August 2022**|
|---|---|
|**31 AUG 2022**
**31 AUG 2021**||
|**Assets**||
||**Bank**|
||Aspirations Day Program
84,072
53,429|
||**Total Bank**
**84,072**
**53,429**
**Fixed Assets**|
||Accummulated Deprec On Fix, Furn & Fittings
(581)
-|
||Computer Equipment
477
-|
||Fixtures, Furniture & Fittings
4,539
2,860|
||Intangibles
781
-|
||Less Accumulated Amortisation on Intangibles
(59)
-|
||Less Accumulated Depreciation on Computer Equipment
(295)
-|
||Less Accumulated Depreciation on Office Equipment
(50)
-|
||Office Equipment
1,698
804|
||**Total Fixed Assets**
**6,511**
**3,664**|
|**Total Assets**
**90,583**
**57,093**
**Liabilities**||
||**Current Liabilities**|
||Accounts Payable
444
-|
||Income in Advance
51,177
53,780|
||NIC Payable
(46)
-|
||PAYE Payable
(26)
-|
||Pensions Payable
110
-|
||Provision for Corporation Tax
823
823|
||**Total Current Liabilities**
**52,482**
**54,603**|
||**Total Liabilities**
**52,482**
**54,603**|
|**Net Assets**
**38,101**
**2,490**
**Equity**||
|Current Year Earnings
35,611
(4,834)||
|Retained Surplus/ (Deficit)
2,490
7,324||
|**Total Equity**
**38,101**
**2,490**||
Management Report- (Detailed)
Aspirations Program CIO Page 3 of 5
## **Income Statement**
## **Aspirations Program CIO For the year ended 31 August 2022**
|**Income Statement**
**Aspirations Program CIO**
**For the year ended 31 August 2022**|||
|---|---|---|
||**2022**|**2021**|
|**Trading Income**|||
|Income - R/Revenue (Core Cost)|105,809|-|
|Income- Charity Shop & Ebay|6,287|238|
|Income- General Donations|12,392|1,895|
|Income- R/Revenue Restricted Funds|18,542|-|
|Income- Social/ Sporting Events|7,223|1,633|
|Income- Space Hire|6,136|60|
|**Total Trading Income**|**156,389**|**3,825**|
|**Cost of Operations**|||
|Direct Expenses|35,203|3,973|
|Direct Wages|19,794|1,636|
|Direct Wages- Counselling|5,397|930|
|**Total Cost of Operations**|**60,394**|**6,539**|
|**Net Income**|**95,995**|**(2,714)**|
|**Operating Expenses**|||
|Advertising & Marketing|796|125|
|Audit & Accountancy fees|1,925|-|
|Bank Fees|-|-|
|Charitable and Political Donations|171|52|
|Cleaning|185|-|
|Consulting|9,000|2,000|
|Depreciation Expense|984|-|
|Employers National Insurance|482|-|
|Insurance|2,088|51|
|Legal Expenses|195|30|
|Light, Power, Heating|1,919|126|
|Pensions Costs|185|-|
|Postage, Freight & Courier|3|-|
|Printing & Stationery|247|-|
|Rent|15,000|-|
|Repairs & Maintenance|4,433|-|
|Salaries|16,738|-|
|Staff Training|2,986|-|
|Subscriptions|56|-|
|Telephone & Internet|2,393|(628)|
|Travel - National|601|364|
|**Total Operating Expenses**|**60,384**|**2,120**|
|**Surplus/(Deficit)**|**35,611**|**(4,834)**|
Management Report- (Detailed)
Aspirations Program CIO Page 4 of 5
## **Aged Payables Summary**
## **Aspirations Program CIO As at 31 August 2022 Ageing by due date**
|**CONTACT**|**CURRENT**|**<**|**1 MONTH**|**1 MONTH**|**2 MONTHS**|**3 MONTHS**|**OLDER**|**TOTAL**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Karen Johnston|-||444.00|-|-|-|-|444.00|
|**Total**|**-**||**444.00**|**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**|**444.00**|
Management Report- (Detailed)
Aspirations Program CIO Page 5 of 5
Charity Reg: **1195424**
(England and Wales)
## **Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation**
**Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements**
**For the period ended 31 August 2022**
## **Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation**
## **Contents of Financial Statement**
**For the period ended 31 August 2022**
|Contents|2|
|---|---|
|Charity Information|3|
|Report of the Trustees|4|
|Report of the accountants|5|
|Statement of Affairs|6|
|Income Statement|7|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|8|
|Detailed Income & Expenditure Report|9|
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## **Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation**
## **Company Information**
## **For the period ended 31 August 2022**
Trustee(s): Catherine Emma Storey Duncan Harold Smith Helen MacDonald Maria Ayile Folivi Esther Rosenblatt Gareth Peter Evans Registered Office: **573 Southchurch Road** Southend-on Sea Essex SS1 2PN Charity Registration No. 1195424 (England and Wales) Accountants Bronze Oak Accountancy Ltd Suite 101, 12 Bonner Walk Grays, Essex RM16 6PW
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## **Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation**
## **Trustee's Report**
## **For the period ended 31 August 2022**
The Trustee present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31st August 2022
## **Principal activities**
The principal activity of the charity in the period under review was: a community-based instrument created to address the need and the preservation and protection of physical and mental health of people in recovery from harmful addictions and other mental health issues.
## **Going Concern**
The charity will continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual financial statement
## **Trustee**
The Trustee shown below have held office during the whole of the period from **5th August 2021 to 31st August 2022**
Catherine Emma Storey
The Trustee(s) shown below joined the charity during the period
Duncan Harold Smith Maria Ayile Folivi Esther Rosenblatt Gareth Peter Evans Helen MacDonald
The Trustee(s) shown below resigned during the period
Nil
This report was approved by the board of Trustee on
And Signed On Behalf Of The Board By:
Trustee Date Name/ Signature
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**For the period ended 31 August 2022**
## **Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation Accountants' Report**
## **Report of the Accountant to the trustees of Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation (the charity)**
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with our terms of engagement and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Charities Commission and Companies Acts that relate to preparing the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2022.
We have prepared these finance statements, which include the Income Statement, the Statement of Affairs, and the related notes, based on the accounting records, information and explanations provided by you. We do not express any opinion on the financial statements.
On the Statement of Affairs, you have acknowledged your duties under the prevailing Charities Commission and Companies Acts to ensure that the charity keeps adequate accounting records and prepares financial statements that give "a true and fair view".
You have determined that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for this accounting period. Therefore, the financial statements are unaudited.
The financial statements are provided exclusively to the trustees of the charity for the limited purpose mentioned above and may not be used or relied upon for any other purpose or by any other person, and we shall not be liable for any other usage or reliance.
Bronze Oak Accountancy Ltd Suite 101, 12 Bonner Walk GRAYS RM16 6PW Date: 6 August 2022
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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## **Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation**
## **Statement of Affairs**
## **For the period ended 31 August 2022**
|**FIXED ASSETS**
Total Fixed Assets:
[8]
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Cash at bank & at hand
Total Current Assets:
**CREDITORS**
Amounts falling due within one year
[6]
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABLITIES)
**TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES):**
**RESERVES**
Retained Surplus
Retained Surplus/ (Deficit) B/fwd
**TOTAL RESERVES:**|**12 mths**
**1 mth**
**2022**
**2021**
£
£
6,511
3,664
84,072
53,429
84,072
53,429
52,482
54,603
31,590
(1,174)
**38,101**
**2,490**
35,611
(4,834)
2,490
7,324
**38,101**
**2,490**|
|---|---|
The notes form part of the financial statements
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## **Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation**
## **Income Statement**
## **For the period ended 31 August 2022**
|**INCOME**
Income
[5]
Total Income:
**COST OF OPERATIONS**
Total Cost of Operations:
Income less Cost of Operations:
**OPERATING EXPENDITURE**
Facilities Cost
Operating Staff Cost
Legal & Professional Expenses
Total Expenses:
**SURPLUS (DEFICIT)**
Net Surplus (Deficit):|12 mths
1 mth
**2022**
**2021**
£
£
156,389.38
3,825.48
156,389.38
3,825.48
60,394.04
6,539.42
60,394.04
6,539.42
**95,995.34**
**(2,713.94)**
27,306.27
(450.60)
20,991.53
364.00
12,086.44
2,207.01
60,384.24
2,120.41
35,611.10
(4,834.35)|
|---|---|
The notes form part of the financial statements
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## **Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation**
## **Notes to the accounts**
## **For the period ended 31 August 2022**
## 1 **Charity Purpose**
Aspirations Program Charity Interest Organisation is a community-based instrument created to address the need and the preservation and protection of physical and mental health of people in recovery from harmful addictions and other mental health issues.
To fully support them with their recovery and re-integrate with society. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO For the Purposes which are not charitable in accordance with [Section 7 Of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005] and [Section 2 Of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
## 2 **Accounting policies**
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements, except as noted below
## 3 **Basis of preparation**
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention applicable in the United Kingdom and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (Effective April 2008)
## 4 **Going Concern**
The trustees will continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements
## 5 **Income Policy**
The Income shown in the Income statement represents Funds deployed during the period, exclusive of Value Added Taxation and Trade discounts
## 6 **Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
|Accounts Payable & Taxes
Social Security & Taxation
Income in advance|**2022**
£
444
861
51,177
52,482|**2021**
£
-
-
53,780
53,780|
|---|---|---|
## 7 **Employees**
The average number of employees during the period was 5 (2021 nil)
The notes form part of the financial statements
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## **Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation**
## **Notes to the accounts**
**For the period ended 31 August 2022** (Con'd)
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Computer Fixtures & Office
8 Intangibles Equipment Fittings Equipment Total
10% 33.30% 20% 33.30%
Cost
- -
As at 6th August 2021 2,449 2,827 5,276
Additions 781 477 280 894 2,431
Disposals - - - - -
At 31st August 2022 781 2,926 3,107 894 7,707
Depreciation
As at 06th August 2021 - 647 965 - 1,612
Change for period 59 295 581 50 984
As at 31st August 2022 59 942 1,546 50 2,596
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st August 2022 722 1,985 1,560 844 5,111
- -
At 06th August 2021 1,802 1,862 3,664
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9 The charity is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31st August 2022.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period
ended 5th August 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:
(a) ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as
at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of trustees and authorised for issue on
and were signed on its behalf by:
|Trustee
Trustee|Name/ Signature
Date
Name/ Signature
Date|
|---|---|
The notes form part of the financial statements
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## **Aspirations Program Charitable Interest Organisation Detailed Income Statement**
## **For the period ended 31 August 2022**
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12 mths 1 mth
2022 2021
Trading Income
Income - R/Revenue (Core Cost) 105,809 0
Income- Charity Shop & Ebay 6,287 238
Income- General Donations 12,392 1,895
Income- R/Revenue Restricted Funds 18,542 0
Income- Social/ Sporting Events 7,223 1,633
Income- Space Hire 6,136 60
Total Trading Income 156,389 3,825
Cost of Operations
Direct Expenses 35,203 3,973
Direct Wages 19,794 1,636
Direct Wages- Counselling 5,397 930
Total Cost of Operations 60,394 6,539
Net Income 95,995 (2,714)
Operating Expenses
Advertising & Marketing 796 125
Audit & Accountancy fees 1,925 0
Bank Fees 0 0
Charitable and Political Donations 171 52
Cleaning 185 0
Consulting 9,000 2,000
Depreciation Expense 984 0
Employers National Insurance 482 0
Insurance 2,088 51
Legal Expenses 195 30
Light, Power, Heating 1,919 126
Pensions Costs 185 0
Postage, Freight & Courier 3 0
Printing & Stationery 247 0
Rent 15,000 0
Repairs & Maintenance 4,433 0
Salaries 16,738 0
Staff Training 2,986 0
Subscriptions 56 0
Telephone & Internet 2,393 (628)
Travel - National 601 364
Total Operating Expenses 60,384 2,120
Surplus/(Deficit) 35,611 (4,834)
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