Walking the Journey Together
Trustees' Annual Report for the Year Ended 31st December 2024
1. Reference and Administrative Details
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Charity Name: The Family Works
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Charity Number: 1205368
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Principal Address: The Campus, Pack Horse Lane, High Green, Sheffield S35 3HY
2.Trustees:
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| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
| Kevin Goodwin | Chair | ||
| Daniel Andrews | Treasurer | ||
| June Pollard | |||
| Lloyd Samuels | |||
| Laura Whittaker | |||
| Rev JoyFrench | 1stSeptember 2024 | Trustees |
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Laura Whittaker resigned as a Trustee with effect from 31[st] December 2024
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Revd Joy French was appointed as a Trustee with effect from 1[st] September 2024. Joy is a co-founder of the Family Works.
3. Employees and Volunteers:
FT staff – 4
PT staff – 1 (0.8)
1 PT contract ended 30[th] September 2024
1 PT contract ended 31[st] December 2024
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During the year, a total of 15 individuals volunteered their time and skills to support the work of the charity.
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Independent Examiner: Mr David Gee
4. Structure, Governance, and Management
The Family Works is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Commission. It operates under the oversight of a Board of Trustees, who are responsible for governance, strategic direction, and ensuring compliance with charity law and regulatory requirements.
The Board meets bi-monthly to review organisational performance, consider key developments, and make decisions in line with the charity’s aims and values. All new Trustees complete an induction process, and regular training in governance and safeguarding is provided to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance.
Policies and procedures
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5. Objectives and Activities
To relieve the needs of the children and families in crisis from poverty, conflict, hardship, homelessness, ill health or addiction in Yorkshire.
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the relief of financial hardship, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of advice and information on housing and welfare benefits
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the preservation and protection of good physical and mental health
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the advancement of education and training of those CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS who are in need thereof so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within the wider community.
Our mission is to provide early-intervention trauma-informed family support in South Yorkshire, ensuring that families, children, and young people receive the help they need to thrive. Our work includes:
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1:1 trauma support for children and young people
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Family support interventions in homes and community settings
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Parenting workshops for families in need
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Community coffee mornings and events
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Training and upskilling staff in trauma-informed care
All activities are delivered in alignment with our charitable objectives and provide public benefit by supporting vulnerable families.
6. Achievements and Performance
In the past year, the Family Works has:
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Supported 44 families, 172 individuals (77 adults, 95 children) through traumainformed work.
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Achieved a 75% improvement rate in children receiving 1:1 support, including enhanced general wellbeing, feeling calmer and more emotionally regulated, improved relationships with peers and adults, greater sense of being cared for, increased connection to others, renewed interests, engagement in positive activities, and beginning to look forward to the future with hope.
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Expanded parenting and professional workshops to reach a wider audience in the community and across the region.
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We have strengthened our multi-agency partnerships, working collaboratively with local schools, general practitioners, local authorities, health partners, Early Help services, Family Hubs, faith-based organisations, social prescribing teams, and local businesses to provide holistic and coordinated support to families.
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Facilitated monthly community coffee mornings to engage families and gather meaningful feedback, informing the ongoing development and improvement of our services.
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Secured multiple grant funding streams to support frontline work, while also strengthening relationships with funders, regular givers, local community organisations, and local businesses to enhance financial sustainability and community investment.
Case Study: Supporting a Family in Crisis
One of the families we supported faced a complex combination of challenges, including domestic abuse, maternal mental ill health, and children with significant behavioural needs. Through our trauma-informed, relational approach—delivered via regular 1:1 support, mentoring, and multi-agency collaboration—we were able to help stabilise the family environment and build resilience. One child transitioned successfully to a specialist educational setting, while the other showed notable improvements in school engagement and peer relationships. The mother reported a marked improvement in her mental health and confidence, enabling her to reconnect with extended family and engage more fully in the community. She shared: “I feel ready to connect more with the outside world.” This case highlights the life-changing impact of compassionate, whole-family support.
7. Financial Review
Family Works had a total income of £186,815 this year, generated from:
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Grants & Funding: £162,318 (87% of total income)
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Donations & Fundraising: £20,606 (11%)
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Commissioned Services : £3,891 (2%)
Expenditure for the year was £168,379 covering:
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Staff and frontline delivery costs: £150,833
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Operational costs (rent, admin, training): £17,546
We maintain a reserves policy ensuring at least one month of operating costs (£18,436) are held in reserve.
8. Risk Management
The charity has identified and actively manages a range of key risks to ensure safe, sustainable, and effective service delivery:
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Financial Sustainability: With high reliance on grant income, we are prioritising the diversification of funding streams. This includes strengthening our regular giving campaign, exploring new unrestricted income sources, and submitting targeted, highquality grant applications. A reserve fund policy is also in place.
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Safeguarding and Compliance: The safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and vulnerable adults remains a core priority. All staff and volunteers have completed updated safeguarding training. Policies are reviewed annually, and robust reporting mechanisms are in place. We also continue to ensure full compliance with GDPR and employment legislation through audits and legal oversight.
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Staff Capacity and Wellbeing: Staff shortages and wellbeing risks remain significant concerns due to the intensity of frontline work. In response, we have introduced reflective supervision, flexible working options, and wellbeing support programmes. Recruitment strategies for staff, volunteers, and trustees are ongoing to maintain capacity and leadership strength.
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Governance: We are working to strengthen our Board by recruiting trustees with the appropriate skills and experience. This includes developing a clear recruitment strategy, offering induction and training, and conducting annual board reviews to ensure strong governance and engagement.
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Operational and IT Resilience: We maintain up-to-date health and safety policies, conduct regular risk assessments, and have invested in secure, reliable IT infrastructure. Disaster recovery plans are in place to protect against system failure or data breaches.
The Family Works is funded through a mix of grants from charitable trusts and foundations , commissioned work, and individual donations. We are committed to diversifying our income streams to ensure the long-term sustainability of our work, including exploring opportunities for earned income through training delivery and expanding our base of regular givers. Like many small charities, we face ongoing challenges in securing consistent, unrestricted funding to cover core costs. The competitive funding landscape and increasing demand for our services mean we must continually adapt, plan ahead, and invest in building strong relationships with funders and supporters.
9. Plans for the Future
Over the coming year, The Family Works will continue to build on its trauma-informed, community-based approach by pursuing the following strategic priorities:
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Establish Four Regional Support Teams:
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Embed Youth Voice and Leadership
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Deliver Community-Based Training and Development
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Strengthen Multi-Agency Collaboration
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Support Strategic Co-Production
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Embed Learning and Evaluation
10. Statement of Responsibilities of the Trustees
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duties under the Charities Act 2011, ensuring that the charity’s financial statements provide a true and fair view of its affairs.
11. Approval and Signature
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 9 June 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Kevin Goodwin Chair of Trustees Family Works
The Family Works Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
The Family Works Charity No. 1205368 Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
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| General Information | 1 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
The Family Works Charity No. 1205368 General Information for the year ended 31 December 2024
Principal Address The Family Works The Campus Pack Horse Lane High Green Sheffield S35 3HY Correspondence Address The Family Works The Campus Pack Horse Lane High Green Sheffield S35 3HY Trustees who served during the year Kevin Goodwin (Chair) June Pollard Lloyd Samuels Daniel Andrews Laura Whittaker (resigned 31 December 2024) Rev Joy French (appointed 1 September 2024)
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The Family Works Charity No. 1205368
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Income and Endowments From Donations Gift Aid Commissioned Funding Grant Income Total Incoming Resources Expenditure on: Raising Funds Programme delivery Other Costs Total Resources Expended Net Surplus Year Transfer Between Funds net movement in funds Fund Balances 23 October 2023 Fund Balances 31 December 2024 |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 Total £ £ £ 13,103 2,324 15,427 5,179 - 5,179 3,891 - 3,891 23,522 138,796 162,318 |
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| 45,695 141,120 186,815 - - - 20,515 130,318 150,833 17,546 - 17,546 |
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| 38,061 130,318 168,379 7,633 10,803 18,436 - - - |
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| 7,633 10,803 18,436 |
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| 7,633 10,803 18,436 |
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The Family Works Charity No. 1205368 Balance Sheet
as at 31 December 2024
| Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Current Account Cash in hand Debtors Due within one year Total Current Assets Net Current Assets Net Assets Funds General Funds Restricted Funds Creditors due after more than one year Creditors: Amounts due within one year |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 Total £ £ £ - - - 17,370 11,356 28,726 - - - |
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| 17,370 11,356 28,726 - - - |
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| 17,370 11,356 28,726 9,737 553 10,290 |
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| 7,633 10,803 18,436 |
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| 7,633 10,803 18,436 |
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| 7,633 - 7,633 - 10,803 10,803 |
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| 7,633 10,803 18,436 |
These accounts were approved by the trustees on 9 June 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Kevin Goodwin (Chair of trustees)
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