| Report ofdte Trustees | I | to | 16 | ||
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| Independent Examiner's |
Report | 17 | |||
| Statement ofFinancial | Activities | 18 | |||
| Balance Sheet | 19 | ||||
| Nates to the Financial | Statements | 20 | to | 22 | |
| Detailed Statement of | Financial Activities | 23 |
SpaRks supp(¥ting people and co munitl&s TRUSTEES REPORT 2022-2023 Il'l
The Sparks Project CIO Legal and Administrative Information Legal Status We became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIO) on 22nd September 2002 and started trading as a CIO on Ist October 2022. We were a Community Interest Company and this was converted to a CIO on Ist October 2022. Our only voting members are our Trustees. Trustees Jane Susan Baxter Christina Boden Dr. A5if Firfirey Michael Whiteley lai)poinied 2J7rd June 20231 Timothy Loy Iresigned 12th September 20231 Charity number. 1200459 Principal Addrèss Spar Project CIO 30 Wreyfield Drive Scarborough Y012 6NN Independent Examiner Asquith & Co Accountants Limited Rowan House 7 West Bank Scarborough Y012 4DX
As a Charitable Incorporated Organisation {ClO}, we have our objectives specifically defined in our written constitution. Our objectives arè the relief of charitable need arising by reason of age, poor mental or physical health. dlsability or other social and economic disadvantage in the communities of North Yorkshire, by providing practical hands- on support as well as information, advice, guidance, coaching and counselling. SPARKS was created in 2018 f rom community led research with residents identifying a need for an independent organisation based on their estate. 5 years on SPARKS is embedded within the communities we serve and works with residents to develop and deliver sericeS that respond to the needs of people in crisis in Barrowcliff and Eastf ield Estates, Both these communities we support are in the IO% most deprived in the country. These people are hard to reach and lacktrust in government agencles and statutory bodies. We have 5 core services ineluding: mz
F¢)od Parcels Fuel Vouchers Use of Phones, Laptops and Internet Access Benefits Support Mental Health & Wellbeing Suicide Prevention Information, Advice & Guidance CRISIS SUPPORT Improving connections with others Group Sessions Cooking Crafting Beach Therapy Walking Family and Adult Days Out CONNECTIONS One-to-one appointments with a Life Coach Health and Wellbeing Budgeting and Finances Goal Setting and Aspirations COACHING One-to-one appointments In-House Trainee Counsellors BACP and UKCP Registered COUNSELLING Our qualif led lrfe coaches have a practical hands-on approach when mentoring and coaching clients in their own home5 or in our premises. Throughout the period the trustees have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
OCT We completed our CLLD Programme in both TO Barrowcliff and Eastfield. This saw the end ot a ESF DEC project working with unemployed people furthest 2022 from the labour market and buildFng aspirations and confidence to move forward into training and work. This impact of this work is that people feel more conf ident and have taken control of their own lives and futures. We have empowered individuals to become more resilient and more able to deal with life's stresses without falli ng into crisis. We have educated people to become better versions of themselves as individuals and as parents, thu5 having a positive impact on family relationship, f riendships and the community as a whole. Barrowcliff EastfiÈld Total New Starts - Unemployed Including long terrn unemployed 90 46 136 New Starts - Inactive 84 63 147 Participants who are ethnic minorities 10 ZCL Participants with disabilities 94 67 161 ESF RESULTS 8arrowcl(ff &asttieid Toral Participants in education/ training on leaving 55 36 91 Unemployed participants into employment linc self ernployment on leaving) 40 17 57 Inactive participants into employment of job search upon leaving 14 21 ZQ uz
We completed our "Sparks Days Out" project funded by Anglo American Ambassadors for Good programme. The funding allowed us to have five adult days out and five family days out to various places across North Yorkshire including; York Railway Museum. Flamingo Land, Goathland via a steam train and Playdale farm. MONDAYS MONDAY CLUB Various actTrvitie5 Wlth limited Spaces 10am- 12noon OVER 60'S Tea Chat 2nd games Eostfiold Library Ipm - 3pm TUESDAYS CRAFT CLUB Connecting People Eastfield Scout Hut 10am - 12noon SPARKS Appointtnents for.. Crisis, Coachin9, Careers Ipm - 4pm The people who took advantage of the days out all said "they felt more confident going to new places and trying new things". They were grateful for the opportunity to do these activities as all said "they would not have done them at all due anxietyi going alone and or the cost of the trips." WEDNESDAYS CRAFf CLUB Connecting People & Pre-booked Counselling Sessions Wreyfield Drive Methodffst Church 10am . 12noon The benefit ha5 been more confident individuals who have built friendships and are less socially isolated and more likely to try new activities in the future. SPARKS Appointments for: Crisis, Coaching, Careers 1pm- 4pm THURSDAYS We continued to deliver our Connection Sessions in both Barrowcliff and Eastfield to reduce social isolation, improve mental and physical health and as part of our suicide prevention work. SPARKS Appointments for.. Crisrs, Coaching. Careers 10am - 12noon BABY WEIGH Eastfield Scout blut Ipm- 3pm FRIDAYS BEACH CHALEr WALKINGIBEACH THERAPY Connecting People 10am- 12noon SPARKS Appointments for.. Crisi5, Coaching, Careers 1pm- 4pm
JAN We opened our services to people of all ages and TO people who are in employment. This saw an increase MAR 2023 in sign ups of 67 new clients in January 2023 alone! SHARED PROSPERITY FUND We successfully delivered the f irst phase of the Shared Prosperity Fund in both Barrowcliff and Eastfield in contract with North Yorkshire Council. BUSINESS BREAKFAST IN EASTFIELD We held our first Business Breakfast in Eastfield with over 25 local businesses in attendance. Raising our profile and receiving great feedback including offers of funding, being nominated as the charity of the year and offerlng support to us and our clients AQUA FIT We were able to continue our Connection Sessions in Barrowcliff funded by Woodsmith Foundation and our Monday club decided to try out "Aqua Fit!" This was a huge achievement for clients that were struggling with conf idence, body image and anxiety with crowds. "It was an amazlng experience and a new skill to learn and something I will try to continue with. thank you so much Sparksn
CRAFTING & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS Our Crafting and mental health support groups continued at Wreyfield Methodist Church in Barrowcliff and Eastf ield Scout Hut in Eastfield, reducing social isolation in our communities, improving mental health and confidence. FUN FRIDAY Walking group and Beach therapy at our North Bay Beach Chalet to support people to with mental and physical health as well as socia l isolation. 65+ AGE GROUP We started working with people ag@ 65+ plus via our funding from Woodsmith Foundation. SIGNAL LIFE MAPPING TOOL We are working With Anglo American to pilot a client survey tool called SIGNAL which is a Life Mapping tool we can use with clients to see which areas of their life they would like to focus on and goal set to move forward.
APR TO JUN 2023 CONNECTION SESSIONS Connection Sessions continued in Barrowcliff and Eastf ield with 65+ group, cooking, and crafting as part of are weekly sessions to reduce social isolation and to improve mental health and confidence. BABY WEIGH AND PARENT SUPPORT We started a new Baby weigh and parent support group in partnership with Eastfield Medical Centre. The NHS had decommissioned baby weigh groups and we identified this as a priority need in the area. This has gone f rom strength to strength and the feedback has been excellent. We have engaged with over 92 adults and 89 children over a 6 month period. COUNSELLING SERVICE We extended our in-house Counselling service into Eastfield and are able to offer one to one sessions with a UKCP registered therapist. "I feel since startlng my sessions my level of anxiety has reduced and l Can deal with situations conf idently and am also able to a55ert myself with ease."
SCALBY WALK We were the charity of choice for SCALBY WALK which raised our profile and funding of £2,800, this also led to us recruiting another trustee who is now our chair of Trustees. 9AININ JUL TO SEP 2023 BBC RADIO YORK MAKE A DIFFERENCE AWARDS Our CEO becomes a member of the See Change Leadership Board which oversees the delivery of a project looking at ways Voluntary, private sector, and public sector can work better together to eliminate Health inequalwties. Sparks were finalists in the BBC Radio York Make a Difference awards and received the "Highly Commended Community Group Award"
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We have some major strides in improving governance and management this year. WÈ have improved our systems operationally and have robust systems to assess clients and signp05t to our core services and external agencies. We have built a strong board of Trustees who wholeheartedly believe in the vital services that SPARKS provide for the most vulnerable in society. Supported by Woodsmith Foundation we have benef itted f rom the guidance of Michelle Smith f rom Quiet Leaders. We now have a clear vision, purpose and values. VISION Everyone accessing effective help when they need it. PURPOSE Helping people practically and emotionally. Making connections and sparking change in communities. VALUES Being Approachable. Giving time and hope. Making a difference.
MEASURING IMPACT Supported by North Yorkshire Council's Stronger Communities Fund we have worked with Alan Graver on how we measure impact. This work enabled us to focus on the services we provide and present them in a coherent way and to monitor the difference we make. IDENTIFYING REAL NEEDS AND INSPIRING CHANGE Supported by Anglo American Foundation we have access to SIGNAL is a tool which helps people identify their real needs while inspiring them to make the changes that are required to transform their lives. At the same time, it enable5 US to gain clarity and respond more effectively to those needs. UPDATED ACCOUNTANCY SOFfwARE We have with the help of our accountants Asquith & Co updated our accounting software so that we can properly measure all income and expenditure including being able to report on the restricted funds. THE FUTURE We are looking fonNard to the future with conf idence in our governance, trustees 8nd staff. The core services we provide are Èssential for the communities we serve and we will continue to build our reputation with clients. partner organisations a nd the wider geographical area.
SpaRks Sparks Project CIO, 30 Wreyfield Drive, Scarborough. Y012 6NN sparksprojecLco.uk l info@sparksproject.co.uk
| ent | ofFinan | i | ctivities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| forthe Period 22 Se | tember 2022 to | mber 2023 | |||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||||
| fund | fund | ||||||
| Notes | |||||||
| INCOME | AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||||
| Donations | and legacies | 1,104 | 1,104 | ||||
| Charitable | activities | ||||||
| Activities | undertaken | directly | ~50 191 | 148504 | ~198695 | ||
| Total | ~5I 295 | ~148504 | 199,799 | ||||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||||
| Charitable | acfivities | ||||||
| Support costs | 3,477 | 885 | 4,362 | ||||
| Activities | undertaken | directly | ~29721 | 124,076 | ~153797 | ||
| Total | ~33198 | ~124961 | 158,159 | ||||
| NET INCOIVIE | 18,098 | 23,542 | 41,640 | ||||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 18,098 | ~23 542 | ~41 640 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fund | fund | funds | ||
| Notes | 8 | 8 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Debtors | 1&189 | 1,189 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | ~23 278 | ~23 542 | ~46 820 | |
| 24,467 | 23,542 | 48,009 | ||
| CREDITORS | ||||
| Amounts falling due within one year |
(6,369) | (6,369) | ||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 18098 | ~23 542 | ~41640 | |
| TOTAL ASSETSLESSCURRENT | ||||
| LIABILITIES | 18,098 | 23,542 | 41,640 | |
| NET ASSETS | ~18 098 | ~23 542 | ~41 640 | |
| FUNDS | ||||
| Vnrestricted funds |
18,098 | |||
| Restricted funds |
~23542 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 41,640 |
| The average monthly | The average monthly | number ofemployees | number ofemployees | during the period was as follows: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 1 | ||||
| Finance manager | 1 | ||||
| Life Coaches | 2 | ||||
| Administration | 1 | ||||
| No employees received emohunents |
in excess of560,000, | ||||
| Key management | personnel had total |
benefits of$31,069. | |||
| DEBTORS:AMOUNTS FALLING DUE | WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| Prepayments | ~1189 | ||||
| CREDITORS: ASIOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||||
| Social security and other taxes | 2,036 | ||||
| Pension liability | 438 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 3,895 | ||||
| ~6369 |
| Within one year | 5,833 | |
| MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||
| Net | ||
| nlovcnlen't | At | |
| in funds | 30.9.23 | |
| Unrestricted I'unde |
||
| General fund | 18,098 | 18,098 |
| Restricted funds | ||
| Restricted | 23,542 | 23,542 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | ~41 640 | ~41640 |
| Net movement | in funds, included | in the above are as follows: | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |||
| resources | expended f |
in funds | |||
| Unrestricted | lbnds | ||||
| General fund | 51,296 | (33,198) | 18,098 | ||
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Restricted | 148,503 | (124,961) | 23,542 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | ~199799 | 158 159 | ~41 640 |
| RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The breakdown ofrestricted funds held | in the accounts is as follows: | ||||
| Opening | Closing | ||||
| Fund Name | Balance | Income | Expenses | Balance | |
| Anglo Cost ofLiving Crisis ERYC Measuring Impact Police snd Crime Woodsmith CostofLiving Crisis SBC |
Ng Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil |
f2,787 f6.980 f24,160 f9,724 f10,000 f3,000 f76,853 |
f2,563 f2,949 f24,160 f4,152 f7,707 f2,535 f69,648 |
f224 f4,031 8Nil f5,572 f2,293 6465 87405 |
|
| Woodsmith | 65+ | Nil | f,l5,000 | 611750 | f3,750 |
| Total | f23,540 |
| 'led Sta tof Financ' |
'led Sta tof Financ' |
'led Sta tof Financ' |
ctivities | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| for the P ried 22 Se | m | r 2022 | to 30Se | er 2023 | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | |||||
| Donations and legacies |
|||||
| Donations | 984 | ||||
| Bursary | 120 | ||||
| 1,104 | |||||
| Charitable activities |
|||||
| Grants | ~198695 | ||||
| Total incom iag resources | 199,799 | ||||
| EXPENDITURE | |||||
| Charitable activities |
|||||
| Wages | 107,859 | ||||
| Social security | 9,147 | ||||
| Pensions | 2,242 | ||||
| Rent | 14,491 | ||||
| Water rates | 341 | ||||
| Hest and light | 1,059 | ||||
| Telephone and internet |
1,544 | ||||
| Printing aad stationery | 1,285 | ||||
| Minibus hire | 307 | ||||
| Advertising end website |
431 | ||||
| Motor expenses | 183 | ||||
| Insurance | 1,198 | ||||
| Repairs and renewals | 174 | ||||
| Sundry expenses | 758 | ||||
| Licences and subscriptions | 490 | ||||
| Stafftraining | 2,439 | ||||
| Purchases for clients | 563 | ||||
| Travel and trips | 2,337 | ||||
| Food and refreshments | ~6049 | ||||
| 152,897 | |||||
| Supportcosts | |||||
| Governance costs |
|||||
| Accountancy fees |
2,843 | ||||
| Legal and professional | fees | 2,400 | |||
| Bank charges | 19 | ||||
| Total resources expended | ~158 159 | ||||
| Net income | ~41640 |