CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From:
Period stsrt dats 01.04 2024
Period end date 31.03.2025
Charity name: Sapphire Partnership
Charity registration number: 1198889
Objectives and Activities
SORP ￿fereNCe
Para 1.17
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
To promote social inclusion for the
public benefit among people with
additional needs I'see delinition
below) befj￿een the age of 18 to 40 who
are socially excluded from society or
parts of society as a result of their
additional needs by..
Encouraging Independen￿ and
building social skills and self-
development
Facilitating a safe forum for
family members of young adults
with additional needs to use their
personal experiences to share
and offer opportunities to learn
and develop.
Promoting a holistic approach to
support young adults with additional
needs and Iheir families
'Definition: "Additional Needs. relates to
any young adull with developmental,
physical, learning. behavioural or sensory
challenges who can have their needs easily
met as they work towards their
independence.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
acwunts.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
The service on offer at Sapphire
Partnership provides support to young
adults aged 1840 with neuro diverse needs
and disabilities within the Greater
Manchester area, giving priority lo those
living in the Bolton borough.
Sapphire provides an 'adult' environment
for oun
eo
le who reall
want to

develop or increase their confidence and
ability to live independently. We enable
them to take responsibility for their own
lives, recognise the choices they can make,
support the decisions they choose, build
resilience, incorporate healthy lrfestyle
choices, and increase their emotional
intelligen¢e by introducing mindfulness
strategies.
By providing an environment where they
feel a sense of belonging and by creating
an atmosphere where th6y can talk and feel
they are listened to reduces some of the
anxiety and isolation they feel. By applying
a consistent approach, we provide routine
and clear structure to the day. Attending
Sapphire provides them with routine,
familiarity, security, and friendships.
We provide the following activities to
facilitate a range of int8rv6ntions'.-
Taster sessions in various life skills
activities e.g., cooking, cleaning, washing
and the importance of personal hygiene.
We also include basic budgeting skills
when a¢￿ssing Community based
adivities such as a shopping to buy food,
clothes, paying bills, ac￿SSing local
dentist, doctors, social and leisure facilities.
Creative and experiential activity sessions
provide a platform to develop teamwork,
problem solving, decision making,
confidence and communication skills.
Discreet time to ensure the individuals
using the service can reflect on their
personal progress or identify future needs
and support them to be more reflective on
their personal journey.
Participating in events that support their
understanding of fundraising, enabling
them to plan, make decisions and develop
organisational skills.
Taking part in community-based activities
including volunteering, to foster their
Independen￿ and value the conlribution
they can make lo local communities and
the wider society.
Taking part in a range of visits to
experience various environments, cultures
and meet new people, thereby increase the
development of their life skills, personal
initiative, and confiden￿.
Opportunity to take part in residential
experiences that create a sense of
belonging and develop personal and social
skills in unique and unfamiliar settings that
promote citizenship

We also promote the opportunity for
parents to come together to support each
other
Statement confiming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidanGe
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
The trustees have regard to the Charity
Commission guidance and are clear that
Sapphire Partnership is beneficial to
sufficiently wide section of the public and is
not run for any particular personal benefit or
gain. The trustees confirm they refer to the
direction contained in the general guidance
on Public Benefrt when reviewing the
charity's aims and objectives. They are
mindful of the ¢ore purposes of the charity,
which is reflected in all of the decision-
making processes, policies, practices, and
procedures undertaken by Sapphire
Partnership. These pro￿SSeS are reviewed
annuall
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SORP referencÈ
Not applicable
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Sapphire Partnership does not make any
grants
Not applicable
Par8 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Sapphire Partnership does not make any
social investments
Sapphire Partnership recognises that
volunteers can play a vital role within our
organisation and that their contribution
supports the delivery of the services. They
are encouraged to share their views and
they have the opportunty to voice their
opinions on their experience of
volunteering with us. We recognise and
value their feedback and ensure that their
contributions are fed into the continued
development of the organisation.
We have ensured that there are good
working relationships be￿een paid staff
and all volunteers, and that the volunteers
are well supported.
They receive a full induction and undertake
minimum essential core training as part of
the job role. More specific development
training opportunities are identified through
supervision and as part of the performance
management framework
All volunteers are bound by the same
requirements for Data privacy and
confidentiality as the paid staff at Sapphire
Partnershi
Para 1.38
Contribution madè by
volunteers

Volunteers have a named supervi50r as a
point of contact who provides the on-the-
job training and support. We have provided
a clear pathway for volunteers to move into
paid employment when they feel ready to
make that
ro
ression.
Not applicable
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
During Ihe third year of operating as a as a
CIO we have had a number of successes:
Summary ofthe main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
We have strengthened Ihe
governan￿ arrangements by
securing the support of someone
who has many years of HR
experience including Policy
development .
We have ensured that Ihe ¢harity is
visible in various forums as this is
essential to the growth and
development of the organisation.
We have more influence in different
forums primarily through the
relationship we have developed with
CVS. This relationship ha5 enabled
us to be part of the Voluntary sector
leader's forum linked into the wider
leadership team within the council
where we have a voice at a
strategic level to improve the
outcomes for young adults with
neurodiverse needs and disabililies.
Established regular meetings with
the Chief Executive of Bolton
Council. These sessions are
proving to be useful in changing
some of the organisational
blockages that the young adU￿s,
their families and Sapphire face with
serVI￿S delivered by the council.
We have had a number of
charitable donations which has
created a greater community feel
for the charity.
We have increased staffing levels
as the number of young adults who
attend has grown.
We have continued lo enhance our
monitoring and evaluation systems
to better assess the effeotiveness of
our
ro
rammes to increase our
Pora 1.20

chances of aC￿sSIng appropriate
funding streams
We have had continued good
relationships with Bolton College
and the University of Greater
Manchester offering placement
opportunities for students who are
looking to progress in their chosen
areers.
Provided Slaff training days to
enhance personal development and
create an environment that looks at
service improvement.
Developed excellent relationships
with Seddons and AXA who have
provided additionality through their
Social Value contributions to
communty groups.
Continued to build up the number of
young adults who benefit from
attending the service.
Developed a programme of varied
experiences that encourages and
enables the young adults to express
themselves in a positive way by
testing out their life skills and leam
from that experience.
Raised the profile of Sapphire to
achieve our purpose.
Brought in additional funds via the
charity to provide enrichment
opportunities.
Increased the team of dedicated
staff and volunteers.
We have created other
opportunities through effective
partnership working such as-
Additional training around personal safety
with Endeavour
Invitation lo be a guest speaker on their
Youth and community course at the
University of Greater Manchester
Invitation to be part of a Bolton College
employer event to help to shape the
curriculum for the Health and Social Care
Courses.
- CEO appointed as CVS Vice Chair of the
Bolton Forum
Developed links with Proper Good to
develop a Social Enterprise
Contribution into GM Social Value with
Bolton University and Bolton Council
Provided input into GM Live Well event
with key partners
- Took part in Social Care event to promote
the offer we deliver
Understanding money matters with
Santander

Developing Volunteering opportunities
with Claremont, The Children's SoGiety and
Recycle IT
Bolton Youth Market stall where we sold
cards made from our social enterprise
vol￿ and Influen¢e Group used to
improve effective communication
throughout the sector.
Strategic input into the Bolton vision.
Part of a VCSE focus group with LGA
corporate peer challenge team
CVS strategy stakeholders, workshop.
Contributed to the development of
curriculum for Health and Social Care at
Bollon College.
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The main achievements for this year are..
Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
We ran a campaign titled 'Give More in
2024, that encouraged people lo donate
their time as opposed to money. At a time
when people are facing financial pressures
we believed that giving time was a valuable
commodity that would enrich the lives of
the young adults. It provided an opportunity
to support a positive change and challenge
perception that is often held by society
with this vulnerable group.
Our Gontinued efforts to maintain and
develop partnerships and collaboration at
the fore front of our development support5
the strategic developments and operational
arm of the charity. We seek out those
organisations with common aims or shared
vision and identify opportunities that foster
innovative ways to address som6 of the
complex Ghallenges we face, more
effectively. These relationships can reduce
costs. avoid duplication, and improve
outcomes for the young adults we support.
As a small charity it is important for us to
collaborate to identify ways where we can
create a long-temi sustainable future in
times where society faces social, emotional
and economic challenges
Sapphire remains dedicated to improving
the lives of young adults wilh neurodiverse
needs and disabilities.
From an intemal perspective, we continue
to provide a safe yet challenging
environment where the
can take
artina

range of activities and life experiences that
promote self-esteem and confiden￿.
Our programme of opportunities provides a
plaffom where the young adults can find
their Pla￿ in society by gaining a grealer
understanding of themselves, the people
closest to them, the community they are a
part of and the role they can take in the
wider society.
As they increase their capacity to recognise
the benefits of gaining meaningful life skills
they can begin to see wider opportunities
that are available to them which creates the
level of independence we want them to
achieve e.g. volunteering
We remain focused on extending the
programme by engaging with new and
existing partners so we can introduce a
range of new initiatives that enhan￿ the
opportunities we offer.
From an extemal perspective we continue
to develop the collaborative relationship we
have with key partners .
We continue to enhance our monitorsng
and evaluation systems to better assess
the effectiveness of our programmes we
increase our chances of accessing these
funding streams.
31 young adults took part in the programme
through the year
5 are due to start
14 young adults have made progress on
improving their communication
15 have shown significant movement
towards their independence
7 have visibly demonstrated more
confidence.
2 young adults have moved into supported
living
1 young adult has a long-temi volunteering
role
2 staff have full time permanent contracts
6 staff have part time pemianent contracts
with Sapphire Partnership
1 member of staff has a casual contract
2 volunteers have joined the team
3 students have been on placement from
Bolton College.
1 learner on a work experien￿ from a local
secondary school
1 student from the University of Greater
Manchester
25 organisation donated time in the Give
More in 2024 cam
ai

100+ hours of time delivered in the
cam
Perfomiance of fundraising
activities againsl objectives
set
We continually seek to secure additional
funds via bidding for external grants, and
we have increased the external income for
the charity.
We have received donations from lo¢al
charities and businesses.
We remain focused on the involvement of
the young adults to identify fundraising
ideas so they can contribute to the overall
effectiveness of the charty and develop a
range of skills associated with these
activilies.
Para 1.41
Sapphire Partnership does not make any
investments.
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
other
Not applicable
Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Pafa 1.21
The trustees are presented with the
financial position at every meeting and the
chair of trustees has overall oversight of the
budget. They meet regularly with the CEO
to provide strategic direction, scrutiny, and
quality assuran￿ for the budget and spend
against budget.
Sapphire Partnership is continuing to show
growth and has remained affordable for the
young adults to be able to attend a
provision that is continuing to develop the
independent life skills needed to make the
transition into adulthood.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22
We have a healthy reserve pol offunding
which is slowly building up. There is
enough reserve funds lo cover a 2-month
core expenditure cosl.
Our target is to increase this to be in a
position to mitigate a 3-month potential
financial risk period.
We have a reseNe$ policy in place.
Amount of reserves heSd
Pom 1.22
Total reserves in the bank account stands
at £51,996

N.B. This figure includes the donations
from eas
fundraisin
and Just
ivin
Not Applicable
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
harity continuing as a going
oncern
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
Not Applicable
Para 1.23
Not Applicable
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Income from daily costs to the individual
which is usually funded through their
Personal Budget or Direct payment agreed
through a social care assessment.
The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Donations and Fundraising
Grants awarded
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Not Applicable
Para 1.46
The charity has developed a robust risk
register of potential challenges that could
negatively impact on the charity. It
addresses what we have already in pla
to mitigate the risks and identifies
opportunities to control the risks. There are
clear roles of responsibility, and the register
is discussed and monitored by the board of
trustees at every board meeting.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
P8r8 1.46
Other
Not applicable
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of governing document
Para 1.25
CIO ConstitLrtion
How is the charity
constituted?
PaT8 1.25
cio
-, a':pd
Trustee selection methods
including delails of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election lo
ost or name of
Para 1.25
We have used our soGial media platforms
to promote the opportunty to be part of the
Sapphire Partnership Board of Trustees
and invited individuals who associate with

any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
our vision to apply. individuals are inviled in
to visit and to meet the young adults and
staff before they make a formal application
Applications are presented to the board for
consideration and agreed or rejected based
on the suitability of their contribution to the
aims and objectives of the charity.
An enhanced DBS check is carried out.
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We use the information provided by the
Charities Commission in thè welcome pack
for trustees as the basis of an induction
pack that explains the Temis of Reference
for the role.
All trustees are ￿qUIred to have read the
Sapphire Partnership Policies and
procedures. These are reviewed annually
and ratified at quarterly trustee meetings.
We are members of the local VCSE
organisation who provide relevant training
opportunities and regular bulletin updales
from the Charities Commission
Policies and procedures
adopied for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The structure in pla￿ reflects the size of
the charity.
The CEO is responsible for the day-toknday
leadership and managemént of the charity.
The main responsibilities of this post are to
work closely with the Board of Trustees and
the leadership team to develop and
strengthen the strategic development of the
charity as outlined in the business plan. It
also requires thè individual to eslablish and
maintain appropriate partnerships with
other relevant agencies within the statutory,
voluntary, and business sectors, to ensure
a Co-ordinated holistic approach to the
delivery of services delivered at Sapphire
Partnership.
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
The 2 posts reporting to the CEO are the
Admin and Finance Officer and the
Programme Manager.
Support Mentors, specialists, and
Volunteers report to the Programme
Manager.
All posts are aligned lo a Performan
Management framework which also takes
account of the wellbeing of the 51aff.
Pay awards have been linked to the Living
Wage and cost of living...
As a CIO, this process is open to Scrutiny
and accountability by the effective oversight
of the Board of Trustees through regular
m68tings and onsite visits.

Relationship with any
related parties
Not applicable
Para 1.51
Not applicable
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
Other name the charit
uses
Re
istered charit
number
Charity's principal address
Sa hire Partnershi
1198889
Sl George's House,
2, St George's Road
Bolton
BL1 2DD
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted rf not for whol•
ear
Tru5tse name
Offlce IFf any)
Name of person lor bodyl entitled
ointtrustee
Ifan
Paul Hodgkinson
Lynda Williams
Gareth Oliver
Lynsay Gemmell
Stewart Hindley
Chair
Whole year
Whole year
Whole Year
Vice Chair
Whole Year
Whole Year
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor
orale trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
Director name
Sapphire partnership does
not have an
Directors
ortwasa
roved

Name of trustees holding tttle to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name
Sapphire Partnership does
not have an
ro
ert
Dates acted If not forwhole
ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
Not applicable
held in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe
charity on whose behalf th8
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Not applicable
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from th8 charity's own
assets
Not applicable
Addltlonal information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers Ioptlonal Information
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Not
applicable
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non4isclosure of ke
rsonnel details
Not applicabl8
Other optional information

This financial year Covers the Period start date of 01.04 2024 to Period end date 31.03.2025 as
agreed with the Charity Commission.

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report al>ove.
Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees
Signaturels)
Full namels)
Position {eg Secretary,
Chair, etc}
Paul Hodgkinson
Chair
Date
1?/z

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
SaDL)hire Partnèrship
1198889
Recelpts and payments accounts
CC164
For the pèrlod
from
01.04.24
To
31.03.25
Section A Receipts and p3yments
Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Last year
to the near•st
to th• neare$t £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Rtcei
Dail
Servi￿ eha
DonationslFundTaisin
Grants
Una
liecl Cash Pa
ment
Uncate 0ri5ed Income
186 080.67
6 756.09
2 000.00
90.86
186 171.53
144 621.00
700.00
2 700.00
22 667.00
117.00
14.00
18.04
18.04
ross income
or
194 854.80
790.86
195 64S.66
171 449.00
sset an
Sge table .
nla
Investment sa
A3Pa
mènts
Accountan
Fees
Activi
ecialists
Communi
Activities
Enrichment Activities
rnent Ex
ensed
ienel
fsonal care
HMRC
Insurance
Kitchen Su
Marketin
Office Fumiture & Chairs
Pa
Pension ContibLrtions
Posta
Printin
Rent & Service Char
Re
airs & Maintenan
Resources
Salaries & W
Software & IT
Staff Trainin
ststione
Sund
ex
enses
Tele
hone Mobile & Intemel
Ther8
Do
Travel & subsistence
Volunteer Ex
enses
1,176.68
1,176.68
3.946.56
4.886.44
8.698.87
2 432.33
131.65
754.36
689.27
68.15
1.098.00
6,764.00
119.00
4,485.00
3,132.00
4.00
3,946.56
716.14
8.595.43
4 170.30
103.44
829.99
131.65
754.36
689.27
68.15
1,322.22
722.00
65.00
1.567.00
122.50
119,366.48
1,098.22
119 366.48
1.098.22
104,686.00
729.36
22.717.22
972.63
896.54
4 169.14
1,020.17
629.54
166.65
304.88
911.18
729.36
22.717.22
972.63
571.00
17,728.00
53.00
1,064.00
958.84
197.78
4.366.92
1 020.17
726.53
166.65
304.88
911.18
.59
3,324.15
100.06
1,637.00
906.00
176.00
96.99
919.00
836.65
2,487.50
100.06
2.314.00
83.00
Sub total
A4 Asset and invèstment
nla
Sub total
183.338.45
N•t of r*￿ipts1(PaYMentsJ
AS Transfèrs between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Ccx￿￿Fr￿￿11** th￿year end

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrèstricted
fundÈ
Re$triGted
fund8
o neare
Endowmont
funds
nèarest £
Categorios
Details
B1 Cash funds
Bank Account 1 IReserye8 &
Fundraisin
Bank Account 2
61,995.62
21.005.33
148.48
11,273.72
Petty Cash
Tot•1 e8sh funds
iagroe 001an￿S WTn receipTS ana
payments a¢¢ountlsl}
73,149.43
11,273.72
Unrg¥trl¢ted
funds
to nearest £
Restrlcted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Details
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B2 Othgr mon•tary assets
Fund to whlch
asset belong¥
Current value
loptlonall
Details
nl8
Cost loptlonall
. zaza
Fund to whlch
a8Sgt b?long$
Cost {optlonall
Currant valu•
Ivptionall
2,255.00
1,849.00
181.00
Details
Laptop x5
Dining room tsble a chalr8
Fridge x2
Freezer
84 Assets retaSned for the
¢harltys own uso
2,499.00
2,157.00
200.00
130.00
118.00
Oven
2S8.00
174.00
Hoover
89.00
89.00
Office Fumlbjre & Chalrs 1x21
Airfryer
Microwave
892.00
892.00
60.00
60.00
160.00
160.00
Storage Cupbo&rd
Tel￿1$￿0n x2
130.00
130.00
600.00
570.00
Game eonsole
299.00
269.00
W88hing Machine
Dryer
Sofa
Wheelchalr
16S.00
142.00
187.00
110.00
1,969.00
332.00
1.870.00
299.00
Fund to whlch
Amount due
When duo
Details
HMRC
B5 Llabl[l￿e8
16S7.63
20.04.25
Nest P&nslon$
Independent Ex8mination Fee
174.50
07.04.25
SSO.00
14.07.26
Slgned by one or trustees on
behalf of all the Iruslees
CCXX R2 a¢counts18SI
Date of
roval
re
Prbnl Name
Paul Hod klnson
1510712025

## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Sapphire Partnership (‘the Charity’)** 

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“ the Act”). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

I have completed my examination.  I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

2. The accounts do not accord with those records. 

I have no concerns 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. 


## **Teresa Fennell, ACMA** 

**It Doesn’t Have to Cost the Earth Ltd** 

47 St Dunstans Close, Worcester, WR5 2AJ 

Date: 21st July 2025