2023-12-31-accounts

OFFICIAI CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period: 2011212022-0611212023 Charity name: The Year of Rest Charity registration number: 1201396 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as sel oul in its governing document The objects of the CIO, for the public benefit and within the Christian ethos are.. The relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship or other social or economic disadvantage by providing such people with support including in.. (i) Advice and advocacy setvices., (li} Participation in relreats to provide coaching and support lo creating personal strategies to move out of hardship and disadvantage; liiil Access to community ath'vities and mentoring to break the social isolation which is a consequence of hardship and disadvanta Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the aclivities, projects or services identified in the accounts. The Year of Rest is a year-long programme which offers support to those living on low incomes in three main ways.. through retreat, through advice and advocacy seNices and finally through crealing supportive community. Through these activities the Year of Rest work5 to 'relieve poverty, and also to 'prevent social exclusion,. Advice and Advocacy Every person on the programme is in receipt of benefitslhas no recourse to public funds andlor living in counci5 or supported housing. We make certain of this during the recruitment process, in the referral and sign-up forms which look for multiple different indicators of disadvantage.. In re￿Ipl of benefits, no recourse to public funds, in sociallsupported housing (council), has been in care, has a physicallmenlal disability, has a physicallmental illness, re￿iVed free school mealslhas children OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL that re￿1ve free school meals, Is NEET (not in workjlrainingleducation), has a criminal record, less than 5 A".C GCSES. To support those on the programme we offer advice and advooa¢y throughout the year. We identify with them the current challenges they are facing in the areas of housinglbenefitsldebt management and employment support and then work with them through a caseworker to support them to resolve these issues. This includes running budgeting sessions with them, helping them to access services {e.g. benefits and housing support} and giving employment support (showing them how to write Cvs and looking through job applications with them) This helps to both prevent and relieve poverty. The people we work with are often navigating mulliple public services at once, which can be bolh confusing and ove￿helMIng. A failure to understand the system can leave them without support they are entitled to. As such immediate advice can directly irnprove the material situation of households. This prevents further poverty, and can relieve poverty as well le.g. through employment supporti. Retreat Retreats are a central aspect of The Year of Rest. As stated in the initial application, multiple studies las reviewed by Alice Walton in the Chicago Review) suggest that poverty related concerns can lower IQ by using up mental reSoUr￿S and leaving less available for other tasks. The Year of Rest is designed around giving support to some of the concerns of poverty and as a result leaving more mental capacity amongst individuals experiencing it. This not only alleviates one of the effects of poverty, but it is also aimed at preventing poverty by providing people with the mental capacity and support to create strategies out of poverty. Retreats are central to this because they allow a break from the concerns of everyday life, a chance lo rest and reset and then a chance lo strategise. Retreats are organised in each third of the year and are structured around a mix of 1-1s and rou coachin these are OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL designed to enhance their wellbeing and work with them lo come up with individual support plans which outline the casework needs they have addressed as a result of sessions, and also how they wanl lo be supported on working on their mindsets Retreats are completely funded, everything from transport to food and accommodation is included and freely available to those registered on the Year of Resl. Although it is typical for many people lo take holidays when they feel burned out and lake time to rest and recuperate, for many living on low incomes a chance to get away is unaffordable. The cost of transportlaccommodation is often too high for individuals, and for single parentslcarers who may need respite from caring, they often cannot find or afford suitable respite care so that they can go away. This leaves people trapped in environments which are not conducive to rest. The place they live may nol feel safe or restful to them, and they may have lots of responsibilities within their home. In covering the costs of getting away (from transport and food lo childcarel, retreats also act to relieve poverty by providing something which they would othe￿iSe be unable to afford, bul which has a positive impact on their wellbeing and lives. Community Community is provided in two main ways across the course of the retreats.. Community Dinners Once a month every woman on the programme meets to have dinner together. These dinners are free, and the venue elc is paid for. At each dinner there is a mix of socialising and also group activities (whether that be a craft activity or a group coaching session). This achieves two charitable aims.. Firstly, because everyone who benefits from The Year of Rest is on a low income or living below the poverty line, it would not be ossible for them lo eat out and OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL take some lime away from the home in a month where they are Se￿ed and looked after. This offers a monthly opportunity to socialise and leave the house, to rest, and to enjoy an evening together. Secondly, because the people who are registered on The Year of Rest are all on low incomes (as ascertained in the registration process) and many have other indicators of disadvantage (outlined above), they can suffer from social exclusion. This can be due to a mix of factors e.g. being unable to afford social activities, suffering from mental health issues which make it hard for them to create new relationships le.g. Borderline Personality Disorder, Social Anxiety, Depression), or caring responsibilities which can make it hard to socialise. Dinners offer a chance for them to build community with the same group of people over the course of the year. It also offers a regular chance to look at the women's support plans and catch up on any additional casework needs that they want support with. Mentoring Each person on the programme is paired with a mentor. Mentors receive training lin both coaching skills and safeguarding pr0￿dUreS) and regular check- ins with the Programme Director after mentoring sessions. Mentors work with individuals registered on The Year of Rest towards the personal goals that they identify on the retreats in their support plans. Mentors meet once a month with their mentees, and in doing so provide emotional support., developing resilience and raising aspirations, alongside providing them with social connection. All of this supports those on The Year of Rest to make good choices in all areas of their lives financiall Irelationall lemotionall OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL Many of those living on low incomes feel like they live life moving from one crisis to another. mentoring allows regular time to take stock of what is happening and make proactive plans rather than simply reacting to situations. In Ihe complex mix of issues that can cause poverty, this helps to build a strategy and a strategi way of thinking which gives individuals on the programme the tools lo address the long-term roots of living on low incomes and the resilience to make positive decisions for long-term change. Statement confirming whelher the Iruslees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Vvhen writing the constitution, the trustees referred to the guidance issued by the Chanly Commission on public benefit. Additional information loptionall You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. Although we primarily have had t￿0 volunteers over the course of the year, they have been a significant support. Offering around 6-8 hours of mentoring a month and also attending retreats. Contribution made by volunteers Achievements and Performance OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL Our aim over the course of the year is to work with a small group of women to build community, individual resilience and break down their barriers to rest. This year we worked with 10 women, 7 of whom completed the programme al the end of the year. The women we worked with were all either in receipt of benefits or wrth no recourse lo public funds, this means that it would be challenging for them to afford time away. Over the year they had 3 fully funded retreats, monthly dinners, mentoring sessions and access to advocacy services. We supported with debt relief, housing applications, repairs and accessing ID such as passports. We use a resilience scale (the Conor Davidson Resilience Queslionnaire) to mark the change in their resilience, this year the women all increased by an average of 10 points. This data can be compared to data used against different groups, and brings their scores into line with the general populalion rather than with groups who have faced significant trauma. The effect of this is shown in the barriers to rest, each woman identified al least one barrier to rest, all of which they noted a omplete Ghange or significant improvement with over the ear. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity s work has made lo the circUmstan￿S of ils beneficiaries and any WKler benefits to society as a whole. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end ofthe period At the end ofthe year, we were left with £2219, we spent more than our income over the year bul this was part of a plan to spend down some reserves. Aim not to hold too large a reserve al the end of the year but enough for a couple of month's costs. £2219 Statement explaining the policy for holding rese￿e8 statin are held Amount of reserves held Details of fund materially in deficil Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevanl about.. Our principal and sole source of funds is individual donations. The charity's principal sources of funds {including any fundraising) Structure, Governance and Management OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL Description of charity's trusts". Type of governing document cio Our goveming document is a written constitution outlining the objectslpurposes and structure of the CIO The charity is a CIO registered with the charity commission. We are governed by our Gonstitution. (a) Every charity trustee must be a natural person. (b) No individual may be appointed as a charity trustee of Ihe CIO. if he or she is under the age of 16 years: or if he or she would automatica15y cease to hold office under the provisions of clause112{1)le)l. (c) No one is entitled to act as a charity trustee whether on appointment or on any re-appointment until he or she has expressly acknowledged, in whatever way the charity trustees decide, his or her acceptance of the office of charity trustee. (d) At least one of the trustees of the CIO must be 18 years of age or over If there is no trustee aged at least 18 years, the remaining trustees may only act to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee How is the charity constituted? 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 I l } Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a temi of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. i ?) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees musl have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administralion of the CIO. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further slatemenls where relevant about.. Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Re islered charit number The Year of Rest NIA 1201396 OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL Charity's principal address Flat B201 134 Spa Road SE16 3AE Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Rachel Gray Paul Whittlesea Caragh Bennel Elizabeth Blacknell OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full name{sl Position leg Secretary, Chair, etc} Rachel Gray Chair of Trustees Paul Vvhittlesea Trustee Date 2511012024 OFFICIAL

The Year of Rest 1201396 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a 20/12/2022 31/12/2023 For the period To from

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 7,865 6,255 379 - - - - - 14,499 - - - 14,499	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 7,865 6,255 379 - - - - - 14,499 - - - 14,499	Last year to the nearest £
One-Off Donations	7,865				-
Monthly Donations	6,255				-
Other Income	379				-
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Sub total(Gross income for AR)	14,499				-
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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Total receipts
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A3 Payments

A3 Payments
Retreat Costs	9,113		-		-		9,113
Fundraising	800		-		-
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Advocacy	12,840		-		-		12,840
Community	1,711		-		-		1,711
Admin Costs	829		-		-		829
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Sub total	25,293		-		-		25,293

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)

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	Total payments	25,293		-		-		25,293		-
	Net of receipts/(payments)	- 10,794		-		-		- 10,794		-
A5	Transfers between funds	-		-		-		-		**- **
A6	Cash funds last year end	13,013		-		-		13,013		-
	Cash funds this year end	2,219		-		-		2,219		-

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets	Details 2,219 Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 2,219 - - 2,219 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs	Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - -	Endowment funds to nearest £
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees		Signature		Print		Name			Date of approval

Rachel Gray		31/10/2024
Paul Whittlesea		31/10/2024