MACS SUPPORTING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 The trustèes are pleased to present their report together with the financial slatements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORPI 2005 "Accounting and Reportlng by Charities.. Objectlves and actlvltles The charitable objectives of the company are to provide a range of services for children and young people, aged 6- 25, lyho have not had a fair deal" 1.6. who have experlenced care., homelessness or risk of homelessness; mental health issues,. or are at risk of suiclde and self-harm. in the Belfast, South Eastem and Southern Health and Social Care Trust Ar8as. Support•d Houslng Servl¢o . "Move In to Mova On" (Established 1990) The Supported Housing Service supports young people leaving Care and homeless young people lo make the transltion to interdependence and their own tenancy. We do this by providing indivldualised support to young peoplè that is led by, and tailored to their needs. Support is based on identifd need and is complemented by 8 range of one to one and group work interventions. The Supported Housing Service includes.. 18 self-contained flats located al University Street. Belfast for care leavers aged 16 to 21. 8 selfpcontained flats located at English Street. Downpatrick for 3 care leavers, 3 young horn8less, 1 short term assessment flat for 16-17 year old young homeless and 1 assessment flat for unaccompanied minors. 7 self-conlained flats located at Canal Street, Newry for care leavers aged 16-21. 9 self-contained flats located at Longston8 Street, Lisbum for 3 care leavers, 4 young homeless, 1 short tem) assessment flat for 16-17 year old young homeless and 1 assessment flat for unaccompanied mlnors. Wellbelng Sèrvice - Montal Health Support- "Daro to Dream" (Establlshed 2000) The W611being Service provides one to one support, mentoring, and group work for children and young people aged 16-25 across the Belfast and South Eastem Trust areas. This S8rvice uses volunteers to inspire children and young people by nurturing théir dreams and aspirations and to provide social opportunities promoting positive mentsl health. Floatlng Support Servlco - "Bullding Futures Together" (Establlshed 2003) MACS Floating Support consists of four services in Belfast, Lisburn, Newry and Downpatrick. We offer voluntary, flexiblè and person-centered holistic services to young people aged 16-25 to address homelessness or risk of homelessness and to enable them to establish and maintain interdependent living in the community. Each young person will have a tailored support plan that addresses identified individual needs. We are contracted to provide support to 127 young people in Greater Belfast, 72 young people in Lisbum, 25 young people in Newry and 79 young people in Downpatrick and the surrounding areas al any one time. The Belfast team also includes a Prison Resettlement Programme and a Shared Tenancy Project. "Led By You" (Established 2016) Led by You supports young people to get involved, have their say and it provldes them with opportunities to influence how we do things at MACS. Young people can become young leaders, participate In forums and l¢xallty based sub groups and 98t involved In MACS fvndraislng and volunteering opportunities.
MACS SUPPORTING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Achievements and porformanco AIM ONE: Gettlng Children and Young People where they want to be Objective Provide a quality seNice to children and young people. Support young people secure and maintain their own tenancies or other accommodation In order to prevent hofflelessness. Develop new models of housing SUPPOrt to pr8vent homelessness. Provide therapeutic interventions for children. Support children and young people to bulld thelr r8sllience and better manage Iheir emotional and mental wellbeing Provide bespoke schools programmes promollng poslllve wellbeing, Improve Outcomes for young people in the following areas., Enjoy and Achieve, B8 Healthy, Stsy Safe, Positive Contribution, Economlc Wellbeing Provide opportuni118s for volunleers to mak8 a dlfference in the Ilves of children and young p8ople Outcomos MACS supported 691 young people 79 young people accommodated in our Supported Housing Services 462 young people supported to find or maintain their accommodation In the community with Floating Support 69 young people were supported In our Wellbeing Service. 25 young people were supported in Shared Tenancies 28 young people were supported by Prison Resettlement 830/0 of young people found accommodation 930 of young people maintained their own tenancies 79 /0 of young people improv8d their mental health 87Yo of young people improved their social n61works 87¥0 of young people accessed the COrCt benefits 84 % of young people are better managing self-harm and suicidal ideation AIM TWO: Led By Chlldr8n and Young People Objactlvès Provlde opportunitles for children and young people to shape services and dellvery. Provide training and development opportunilies for children and young people, Reduce social isolation and improving community cohesion. Influencing strategic change in services for children and young people Outcomes Young peop18 produced our Annual Report for 2021-2022 Young People were 5UPPOrted to participate in NICCY and QUB research called "A Place to Call Home" Young People were supported to participale in the Children'5 Law Centres, "Children's Rights" Consullation. Young people participated In three internal consultations regarding mental health, visitors in Housing and Safeguarding. A young person was selected to go to London to do a fashion shoot to produce new promotional material for Every Youth in partnership with Urban Outfitters. MACS worked in partnership with the South Eastem Trust to develop a practical response to the increasing numbers of unaccompanied and separated children coming into Northern Ireland by supplying assessment flats. 89 % of young people We supported to galn and mainiain paid work 740A of young people were supported to gain and maintain educalion gnd trainlng 92Vo of young people were supported to actively engage in participation and user involvement.
MACS SUPPORTING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 AIM THREE: Drlvlng excellence. Innovation and change through leader5hlp Objectlves Collaborate with other organisatlons Highly skilled and qualified workforce that is agile and ready for change Ensure information and technological infrastructure meet the organisational needs Connect our people systems and services with best HWAdmin practise To be a robust steward of financial resources Consolidat8 govèrnance and strategic leadership To become the employer of choice in the sector Raise the MACS brand and profilè Maintain award winning stalus through the organisation Centre for excellence for professional student placements Outcomes Supporting People Quality Monitoring Tool standards met Shortlisted finalists for the Children and Young People Awards 2023 In catagories - Supporting Child Refugees and Youth Justice Partnered with Habilat for Humanity on their House lo Home Programme. RQIA standards met for all Housing Services Health and Social Care standards met in all Housing Services. Maintained our regislration with the Northern Ireland Charlty Commlsslon Maintained Investors in People Gold Standard Maintained partnership with Every Youth Implemented new cyber security systems Implernented new safeguarding systems Income secured to maintain core services Complied with GDPR requirements Developed a partnership with the Ki8r Group who have donated time, labour and finan to provide children and young peoplè wlth comfortable and welcoming environments to live and visit. Recruited new members for the Board of Directors Board of Directors governanca training completed Reviewed financial syslems and outsourced some financial roles, Commenc8d discussions with Llamau regarding pilotlng Upstream In Northern Ireland. Developed a new partnership with the Nalional Children's Bureau. Completed 65 crUItMent drives. Lobbied and secured funding increases to provide staff with salary uplifts 2 students who had placements In MACS have become full time stsff. Secured core contracts for Shared Tenancies and Prison's Outreach. Invested £33,000 in staff training including specialisms Represented young people providers in the Regional Thematic Group for young people. One staff member was sueSsful in their application to the Open University Social Work course. Delivered a fundraislng Sleep Out event with over 100 participants
MACS SUPPORTING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 AIM FOUR: PROTECT A CULTURE OF COMPASSION. INCLUSION AND RESPECT Values will be at the forefront of Servi delivery To maintain a compassionate and respedtul Workfor that supports and nurtures all staff Working on each other strengths and encouraging leadership capabilities OUTCOMES: Implemented new Organisational Strategi¢ Plan 2020-2024 Completed all recommendations from Investor in People Gold MACS Health and Culture group continued to meet bi-monthly and complet8d objectives on their annual action plan. Commenced organisational restructure based on stratégic need Completed all recommendatlons from Investors in People Gold Ten members of staff took on additional duties and four moved into acting up positions Three staff members completed a 90 mile 4 day walk to raise funds and awareness of youth homelessness. Publlc Baneflt Statèmont Purpose 1: "To provide a support servlc8 to young people with houslng Issues, enabling them to 8Stablish and sustain suitable a¢¢ommodation of their own and to provide supported houslng to those in need of such arrangements which support their transition to their own tenancy," The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are that young people are able to access and maintain suitable accommodation therefore reducing homelessness and risk of 8ViCtlon. The Supported Housing Service and Floating Support Service provide a casework based support Model, which enables young people to identify their own support needs in order to assist them to maintain their accommodation. MACS uses a bespoke outcome monitoring system 'SPIN' to analyse 20 key areas of support which fil under the five higher level areas of; economic well-being, enjoy and achieve, be healthy, stay safe and make a positive contribution. MACS also complete annual service review5 which include 1-1 feedback, group workshops and exit questionnaires with young peoplè leaving the services. This purpose does not give rise lo any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25 years who are at risk due to homelessness, family breakdown or a care history and are living in the Belfast, Southern and South Eastern H6alth Trust areas of Northern Ireland. There are no private b8n8flts to trustees, Purpose 2. To provide 8 one to one mentoring service to young people, empowering th8 young person to make choices and encouraging them to realise their potential". The direci benefits which flow from this purpose include a reduction in isolatlon and improved mental health. reduction in self harm and suicidal ideation. increased confidence and self-esteem, and improved coping strategies. Mentoring enables young peopl8 lo have the chance to live, dream and succeed with inspiration from volunteers who choose to spend lime Wlth them. MACS uses a bespoke outcome monitoring system 'SPIN' to analys8 20 key areas of support which fit under the five higher level areas of,. economic well-being, enjoy and achieve, be healthy, stay safe and make a positive contribution. MACS also complete annual service reviews which include 1-1 feedback, group workshops and exit questionnaires with young people leaving the services. This purpose does not give rise to any hami. The beneficiaries of this purpose are vulnerable young people aged 11-25 who are at risk due to suicidal ide8tion, sèlf-harm and mental health issues and are living in the Belfast and South Eastem Health Trust areas. There are no private benefits to trustees. Purpose 3 "To provide interventions to enable increased safety, confidence and self-esleem amongst young people, to relieve financial hardship by the provision of welfare rights, employment and money management advice and provide support to young people to progress into education, employment and training" The direct benefits whlch flow from this purpose Include improved outcomes in relation to young people accessing, participating and completing training prografflmes and securing and maintaining employment. Young people remain safe and increase their 5elfosleem and confidence through peer support and alternative personal developrnent int8rventions.
MACS SUPPORTING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 MACS uses a bespoke outcome rnonitoring system 'SPIN' to analyse 20 k8y areas of sUPPOrt which rrt under the five higher level areas of., economic well-being, enjoy and achieve, be healthy, stay safe and rnake a positive contribution. MACS also complete annual service reviews which include 1-1 feedback, group workshops and exit questionnaires wlth young people leaving the services. This purpose does not give rise lo any hami. The beneficiaries of this purpose are vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25 who are vulnerable and at risk and living in the Belfast, Southern and South Eastèrn Heallh Trust areas of Northern Ireland. There are no private benefits to trustees. New Developments The Tnjslees recognize the challenglng times facing th8 voluntary sector. We have seen a deepening cost of living crlsis adversely affect our young people and staff, as food, housing and fuel prices have risen sharply. Desplte this MACS services have continued to grow and deliver positive outcomes for young people. In the next yèar MACS will focus on consolidating Services and buildlng new opportunilies.. Build on the success of Shared Tenancies and explore opportunities for expanslon. Build on the success of the Prison Resettlement Service. Remodel our Integrated Housing and Floaling Support Services. Pilot Upstream - an early inlervenlion homeless prevention mod81 In partnership wlth Llamau. Develop a new strategic plan for 2024-2028. Continue with the r8structuro of the organisation with a focus on the S8nlor Leadership Team. Invest in digital and mobile technologies lo enhance seNice delivery, Pilot outsourcing finance support. Commence the developmenl of a rsew communicatlon and fundraising strategy. Reserves Policy MACS Supporting Young People would experienc8 financial difficulties if its incorne dropped suddenly or was to run in the future at a levèl conslderably lower than today. If the fall were of a temporary nature caused by a delay in reviewing conlraclual arrangements, then reserves would be needed to cover the income lost during the temporary period. In determining tha level of reselves required, it is necessary to assess how long it would take to wind up MACS and the cost to run it during this period, assuming a major fall in its level of income such that it no longer remalned viable lo continue to operate. Allowance would also need to be made for 18rmlnallon costs such as redundancy and early settlement of18ases and any legal and other professlonal fees arislng durlng thls process. In line with guidance issued by the Charity Commisslon, it would appear prudent to set aslde r8serves representing approximately three months. income or a figure of £400,000 (whichever Is smaller) which should be adjusted each year to allow for both inflation and any major increase in running costs. The actual unrestricted reserves at the year-end were £899,047. The Trustees will closely monitor this 51tuation each year. Flnanclal revlew The results for the year are set out on page 12 to the attached financial statements along with the total funds at the year end. structure, governance and management The charity is a company limited by guarantee, not for profit and not having a share capilal, govemed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 11th February 2021. It is a company incorporated under the Companies Act 2006. The company is a charity recognised by the Commissioner5 of Revenue and Customs (No XR130601. MACS completed registration wilh Northem Ireland Charity Commission on the 251h November 2014 (NIC100923). The Charity is managed by the Senior Management Team and is under the control of the Board of Trustees. The daY-trdaY running of the charity is carried out by Kate Martin {Chi8f Executive Officer).
MACS SUPPORTING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financlal statements were.. Ms Joyce Agnew (Resigned 13 September 2023) Mr Conor Coughlin (Resigned 1 September 20231 Mr Michael Dawson (Appointed 9 March 2023) Mrs Ligouri Dobbin Mr Stephan Green MrAlbert Hamilton Ms Laura-Le8 Harbinson Ms Andrea Mccooke Ms Sandra McKillop Mr John Meikleharn Mr Gary Mills MS Aideen O'Neill Ms Margaret Bryson Mr Brian Mccomiick Mr Martln M8ek Mr Barry Smyth Ms Karen Mccorry MrAndrew Tubman (Appointed 3 December 20221 (Appointed 5 May 2022) (Appointed 3 Dember 20221 (Appointed 3 Decèmber 20221 (Appointed 3 December 20221 (Appointed 11 March 2023 and resigned 13 June 2023) (Resigned 6 March 2023) IReslgn8d 3 Dec8mb8r 2022) (Resigned 3 December 20221 (Appointed 5 May 20221 (Appointed 16 November 2023) Statement of tru8te8s' rèsponsibiliti08 The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected lo prepare the financial statements in accordance with Unlted Kingdom Generally Apted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable lawl. The financial statements are required by law to give a true and falr view of the state of affairs of the company and of the proflt or loss of the company for that Period. In preparing these financial statements, th8 trustses are required to: select suitable accounllng policies and then apply them consistently,, make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the firbancial statements on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate to presume that the charity will contlnue its activities. The trustees ar8 responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. ststement as to disclosure of Informatlon to auditors In so far as the trustees are aware., there is no relevant audil information of which the charity's auditors are unaware and the trustees have taken all reasonable steps that Ihey ought io make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish thal the auditors are aware of that information. Auditor Harbinson Mulholland, have completed their first audit in a three year agreement 202>2025. The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provision of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 lating to small companies.
MACS SUPPORTING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Mr Stephen Green Chair of Finance and Audit Comrnittee Trustee Data: