CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From Period stsrt date 1st Of April 2023 To Period end date 31st of March 2024 Charity name: New Beginnings Foundation CIO Charity registration number: 1198338 Objectives and Activities SORP r8fewrKx Summary of the purposes of P8ra 1.17 the charity as set out in its governing document The objects of the CIO are to relieve the needs of vulnerable children who are known to Children's Social Care for concems relating to neglect or emotional, physical or sexual abuse, in particular by providing intensive support to their parents and carers. and providing educalion in parenting skills. 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. Para1.178nd Our mission is to provide parents in the hild protection system with the reliable support they need lo ensure they and their children are safe and secure. At New Beginnings we believe that by building meaningful relationships wilh parents based on trust, respect and honesty we can support parents lo care for their children. We are an independent charily that works in partnership wilh children's services. We therefore have the independence and flexibility to tailor innovative therapeutic services to meet the needs of our families, vthilst maintaining our strong commitment to tackling issues that families in the child protection system face. By working closely with social care professionals, we aim to improve working relationships between parents and their social worker which we recognise can often become polarised due to conlext of the child protection system. Doc ID." 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The Trustees are aware oflhe guidance issued by the Charity Commission with regard to public benefit. It is this guidance that frames our governance structure and board meetings. Addilional information loptional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP rEferenr Parn 1.38 Policy on grant making Pava 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 We would like to thank all of our volunteers, who are our peer mentors and parents who have been through the trauma informed priJ3ramme, and work so hard in helping us run groups and the run drop in centre for new parents who join us. Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP referenco Doc ID." 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
The main activity we delivered this year was a trauma informed programme to adults whose children are in the child protection process. The programme lasts for 24 weeks. Each week parents attend a group session which has been designed to help them recognise who they are. understand why they parent in the way thal they do and develop new skills which can help them progress and move fomards. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumslances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The programme is accompanied by a workbook which has been designed to mirror the content of the group work sessions as well as help parents reflect on their own situations. We have worked with 2 cohorts of 20 parents this year. We have therefore supported 40 parents over the course of the year. When parents complele the trauma informed programme, they have the opportunily to train to become peer mentors and facilitate group work sessions with new parents. This year we have run one peer mentoring course and trained 3 new peer mentors. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Our aim is lo support families in the child protection process. This year we have received over 100 referrals and we accepted 80 families onto the programme as we knew thal wilh our retention rate being 76 /0 we would lose some families at the start of the course. This approach has led to us working with 40 families over the course of the year. In February 2021, we were awarded £260k of Reaching Communities Funding over a period of three years. This was our first large grant and we used it to employ two members of full time staff.. an Operation Lead and Post Programme Support Worker as well as funding our volunteers, sessional stsff and rent for the drop in Gentre. Achievemènts against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Par8 1.41 In addition to the Reaching Communities Fund, we have applied for and been awarded two further funds to run therapeulic workshops and develop our paper workbook into a digital resource. The first grant was £10k from the National Lottery Community Fund and the second was £30k from Winston Churchill Activate Fundin We also received hilanthro Doc ID." 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
funding to the total of £27.5k and this has enabled us to secure our first building and fund a consultant to help us develop our funding model. We have also ran a Christmas Stall at Stockport Christmas marker which raised £400. We have met our fundraising objectives for this ear. Investment performan against objecliv8S Pard 1.41 Other Doc ID." 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Overall, the trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity. They are happy with the amount of reserves that the charity holds and the progress the charity is making in temis of growth and spendin The trustee policy ai present is to hold between 3 and 6 months reserves. This uales to between £30k and £60k. Slalement explaining ihe policy for holding reserves slating why they are held Amount of reseeS held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Par8 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.22 NIA Para 1.24 NIA Pard 1.23 In the last report, we were aware that the Reaching Communities fund was due lo end in August 2024. We have secured Continuation Funding from the National Lottery which will part fund the charity for the next 3 years. The Financial Consultants we contracted, helped us develop a more robust funding structure for us to operate from. This has led to us charging the local authority a service fee lo deliver our service. This local authority investment has provided us with financial security. stability and enabled us to employ more slaff. Addilional information {optional) You may choose lo include further ststements where relevant about: The majority of our funds have been reiVed from Ihe National Lottery and philanthropic donations. The Charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) P8rn 1.47 We also receive significant in-kind contributions from Stockport Local Authority who second social workers lo our service and pay a secondee management fee to deliver our service. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted P8rn 1.46 We identified in the last TrLJslee Report that a risk of our work was that the CEO was running the project as a Project Lead and also trying to grow the project {Slrategic Lead). Since then we have crealed a pathway to employ a new Project Lead and a Fundraiser. Both of these new roles will relieve pressure for the CEO and provider ace for her lo scale the or anisation. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Parn 1.46 Doc ID." 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
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Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 The Constitution is based on the charity commission's foundation model How is the charity constituted? I¥.y UIIIIILvryuraied association. CIO) Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 We recruit by advert. We carry out fomial interviews via a panel which consists of CEO, Trustees. Parent from New Beginnings. Once selected, we check references and conduct DBS checks. Existing Iruslees make the final decision as to whether the new trustee is appointable. Additional information (optional) You may choose lo include further ststements where relevant about= New Beginnings has developed a truste8 induction pack. which provided lo all new trustees, and we have acquired membership of NCVO which provides packages of Iraining for new and experienced Irustees. The Board of Trustees currently meets quarterty. We meet with the Parents from New Beginnings Parent Advisory Group at the start of each Board meeting. Our Risk and Finance Sub- Committee meets before each board meeting to review the financial situalion of the charity. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Par8 1.51 The charity s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Rélationship with any related parties Psr8 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity s principal address New Beginnings Foundation CIO New Beginnin 1198338 31 Middle Hillgate Stockport SK1 3AY Doc ID." 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
Names of the charily trustees who manage the charity Dates acted rf not for whole ear Trustee name Office lif any) Name of person lor body) entitled oint trustee if an Matt Hollingsworth Ann Potter Treasurer 10.01.24 Chair Secretary Mick Bailey Cordie Gwlym Rachel Burton 19.09.23 20.09.23 Aisha Momodu 20.09.23 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was approved Dir8Ctor narne Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trust•8 nam• Dat•s act•d If not for whoh y•ar Doc ID." 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Descriplion of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information (optional) Names and addresses ol advisers (Optlonal Infomiatlon Type of Name Address advlser Name of chlef executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Infomiatlon) Jadwiga Leigh Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other optional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature{s) Full name{s) Dr Ann Potter Position (eg Secretary Chair, etc) | Chair Date Doc ID.. 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
Independent Examiner's Report TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEW BEGINNINGS FOUNDATION CIO I report on the accounts for the chartty for the year ended 31 st March 2024 which are set out on pages 11 to 13. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The CharItS trustees consider that an audit is nol required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; to follow the procedure laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151(bl of the 2011 Acl.. and to state wh8ther particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlnefs report My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those mallers set out in the statement below. Indopendont examlnerfs statemont In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. { l ) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance wilh section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met., or 12) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Pa1 6owAa4 Paul Cowham FCA DChA Withingion Works Withington Baths 30 Burton Road Manchester, M20 3EB 10 16110124 Doc ID." 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
New Beginnings Foundation CIO Year ending 31 March 2024 Receipts and Payments Accounts 2024 2023 Unrestricte Restricted d funds funds Total funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Totalfunds Receipts Sales Donations and legacies Judith Foundation Training and consultancy Grant - Churchill Fellowship Grant CSI Foundation Grant - Activate Grant - Forever Manchester BL Reaching Communities BL Awards for All Stockport MBC Other income 7.592 3.972 7,592 3.972 2,651 3,661 2,651 3,661 12,500 4,224 15,000 12,500 3,329 3,329 4,224 15,000 15.000 15,QKJO 15,000 15.000 I,c0 97,054 97,054 88,231 10,000 88,231 10.000 3,920 260 1,000 237 3,920 260 237 Total receipts 31.130 113,054 144,184 14.716 125,731 140,447 Payments Atcountanty Corporation tax Équipment Insurance IT costs NB Digital app Other admin costs Other project Costs Phonelinternet Premises costs Printing postage and stationai Professional fees Raising funds Sessional workers Training and developfflent Travel and accommodation Wages and salaries 575 575 379 769 1.775 379 769 4,091 23,060 97 16.498 278 625 448 1,196 721 2,323 5.802 683 82,606 126 524 939 4,258 650 939 5,733 2,316 23,060 1.475 97 5,015 210 557 3,370 470 626 251 1,027 3,996 251 11,483 68 625 1, 750 508 913 1,750 591 2,590 448 241 721 320 4.132 683 83 1,677 955 2,C(J3 1.670 2,234 20 3.262 6,090 2.655 651 66,161 8,324 2,675 3,913 66,161 12,420 70,186 Total payments 27,210 112,966 140,176 12,804 86,371 99,175 Net of receipts/lpaymentsl Cash funds last year end 3.920 88 4,1JJ8 1.912 39,360 41,272 33.790 39.360 73.150 31.878 31,878 Cash funds this year end 37,710 39,448 77,158 33.790 39,360 73,150 li Doc ID.. 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
New Beginnings Foundation CIO Year ending 31 March 2024 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 2024 2023 Unrestricte Restricted d funds fund5 Total funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Notes Totalfunds Cash funds 37.710 39,448 77,158 33,790 39,360 73,150 relating to before 31 March 2021 600 900 37.110 39,448 76,558 32,890 39,360 72,250 Signed on behalf of the trustees: Dr Ann Potter 16-10-2024 12 Doc ID.. 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa
New Beginnings Foundation CIO Year ending 31 March 2024 Notes I Cash ReseNes Analysis blf 33,790 income 31.130 expendituretransfers c/f General reserves Activate Ichurchill Fellowship) Forever Manchester BL - Reaching Communities Judith Foundation BL- Awards for All 127,2101 37.710 8,750 15.000 1.000 123,0781 1951 672 905 18,473 11,460 677 97,054 178,3331 111.4601 37,194 677 73,150 144,184 1140.1761 77,158 2 No member of staff earned more than £60,OC 13 Doc ID.. 4fae1530aed93a9b5953113379eOae1175e759aa