incredABLE IA company limited by guarantse. not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 23 The trustees present their Tnjstees. Annual Report, combining the Directors. Report and Trustees, Report, and the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 Marth 2023. The financial statements are prepared in accordan with the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to chartties preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Trustees, Report contains the infomiation required to be provided in the Trustees. Annual Report under the Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board of tnjstees. In this report the trustees of incredABLE present a summary of its purpose. govemance. activities, achievements and finances for the financial year 31 March 2023. The company is a registered Gharty and hence the report and results are presented in a fom which ojmplies with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, although not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP effective January 2015), the organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these finanaal statements. Structure, Governance and management The charty was set up in February 2007 as a company limited by guarantee constituted under the Companies Act 2006 and is also registered with the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland as charitable company under ref NIC101118. The company is governed by its Memorandum arKJ Artides of Assoaation with the principal office of the company located at 162 Portadown Road. Richhill. The tnjstees of the company are its directors for the purposes of charity law. IncredABLE is managed by a board of voluntary trustees with experience working in the charitable sector. Trustees are elected and appointed eaGh year and can include representatives from some of the regional statutory agencies with experience working with individuals with autism I learning difficullies. Trustees re1ve an induction process which includes an explanation of the current and future plans for aGtivity within the charity and guidance on g0Veman and responsibiltlie5 of a trustee. The day to day management of incredABLE is delegated to a management team headed by Nigel Hampton, CEO, which report5 to the Board on a regular basis. The charity's main risk assessed by the board is cashflow and the ability of the COTnpany to meet payments when they fall due. A reaervea policy has been developed to help smooth cashllow Pressu in ¢ircumstanGes where fuiiding ceases or is delayed. Review of Activities, Achievements and Performance Chtef Executives Foreword Dear friends. supporters. and members of the inc*edABLE communty, As we refied on Ihe achievements and challenges of the past financial year, it is my honour lo present this forward for the 2022-23 finanaal year. The year gone by was matked by resilien. adaptation, and the unwavering commilment of our incredABLE community in the fa of the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our collecttve efforts enabled us to rebuild and. with great sabsfactlon. witness a ietum to pre-pandemic levels of service delrvery. Throughout the year, we navigated the complexities of the pandemic. implementing necessary mttigations lo safeguard the well-being of our partiapants. staff. and volunteers. The positive OutceS, reflected in our key performan indicators across all metrics. are a testament to the ded1110n and hard work of every individual asscoated with incredABLE. While we celebrate these achievements. we remain vigilant. cognisant of the economic and V11-being challenges persisting in the wake of the pandemic. The hashtag #incredABLEpeople not only encapsulates the remarkable indNiduals we setve but also extends to the invaluable contributots who make our organisatton thrive. l express my deepest gratitude to our voluntary board of trustees for their wisdom. oversight, and unwavering SUPPOrt. Our inLYedible team of volunteers, whose skills and experiences defy quanttfication in monetary terms. have been indispensable in the delwery of our projects and services. Our devoted staff, known for going beyond the 11 of duty, also deserve speciai acknowledgment.
incredABLE IA company Ilmlted by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 Marth 2023 As we look ahead to the 202&24 finanaal year. we antiapate faong exceptionai cost pressures due to the rising cost of living. Inflationary increases pose challenges to both our beneficiaries and our organisation's operational ¢05ts. We are committed to diligendy working to mitigate these impacts and ensure that our beneficiaries are shielded from the bwnt of increased costs. In the coming year. incredABLE wll intensfy its efforts to provide meaniWI opportunities and high-qualty semces, shaped by the current and emerging needs of our communtty. Collaboration with families and individuals will remain central to our approach, emphasising efferAive sUPPOrt. cCPrcluct10n, and best practlces. To meet the growing demand for our projects and services. we will focus on developing a sustainable. growth-orientgj. and diverse fijnding base to fortify our financial resilien. Our commitment to building an effective, resilient organisation remains steadfast. We will adapt to changing needs. be driven by impact, and continue our dedication to innovation. As we embark on this joumey. we extend our gratitude to all those who have supported incredABLE financial during the past year. Your generosty has been instrumental in helping us recover from the financial challenges posed by Ihe Covi(k19 pandemio Together, with the continued support of foundations. trusts, and indNiduals, are poised to make meaning1 change and fulfil our mission. Thank you for being an integrd part of this incredABLE communty. Wami regards, Nigel Hampton, Director I CEO In the year ended 31 March 2023, incredABLE continued to provide exemplary support seNices Ihroughout the Southem Area. Specifically. we were able to deliver that support to more than 513 (2022-23= 653) children and adults with a leaminglintellectual disabilty andlor autism through our many exctling projects and servIs. Mission.. To create incredible opportunities for incredABLE people! By deltvering meaningful projects and quality SeNiS in partnership with individuals who have a leamingfintellectual disability anOr autism. Vision: A sotiety where individuals wtth a leamingl intelle(aud disabilty andlor autism are inspired, empowered and induded. Valuos." Commrfment We are passionate and dynarntc staff arKI volunteer team who are committed to people first and supporting individuals to realise their own vision of being incredABLE COllabotion We believe in the value of working in collaboration and proactively seek out partnerships to make incredABLE things happen Creativty We strive for creativty in our bespoke approach to opportunities so that they are meaningfijl. parttcipatory and uniquely incredABLE Community We see Communty as ntral to the incredABLE experien of indUSn and we WOTk alongside to supF engagement, access, and visibilty of incredABLE individuals incredABLE deliver projects and Servi in the Southem Health and Social Care Trust Area.
incredABLE IA company limitsd by guarantee. not having a share capltsl) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Projects & Servi¢es, Outputs & Achievements: Adult Short Breaks ASB Servi In partnership with the SoLrthem Health arKJ Social Care Tmst Adutt Leaming Disability Teams. incredABLE delivers the ASB sejvice. In fijlfilling its dual aims of providing respite for carers and shattering the mold of bed-based Tespite to offer a wide range of meaningful activities and experien, the ASB serrfi offeis group residential breaks in venues across Northem Ireland. ASB offers mid-week and weekend breaks in which participants take the lead. choosing what they want to do, when, and where. As they make decisions about their time away. individuals on the ASB Servi socialise with peers, work on compromise and communication sknlls, practtce daily living sknlls, and take part in many of the activities available across Nl, such as attending Belfast Giants matches, visibng forest parks, walking along the beach in Newcastle. and much more. We offer tailored support, ensuring that we have the right staff viith each group to ensure every participant has their speafic. individual needs mel within the group. During the 2022-2023 financial year there have been 54 ASB residentials. 48 x 2-night residentials, 2 x [qht residential and 4 x 7-night residentials, and a total of125 part1pants have availed of the SeICe. BIG Bes oke Individual and Grou rt Servi For many young people and adults, one to one or small group support is the best option to reach their goals. BIG is a service that provides exactly those options. with a Servi completely tailored to each individual, focused on their passions, their needs, and supporting them in bringing their dreams to life. BIG be as flexible or routine as the indwidual or group desires. as the plan is agreed with both the individual and their carers. Together, they establish the adivities to be undertaken. the schedule. and the exact support 2n individual needs. Vvhether accessing live musio, going shopping wtlh friends. or getting exercise at the local pool, anything is possible with BIG. Most people access the BIG Servi using funds from Direct Payments via Self Directed Support {SDSI. 13,332 hours of support were delrrfered to 72 individuals during the 2022-23 financial year. Peer Outin ramme pop incredABLE is proud to partner wtth the Southem Health and Sooal Care Trust Children and Young People's Disabilty Teams to offer the Peer Outing Programme. POP is a Servi focused on young people as they approach and go through the transition bclwccn school and adult seNt¢e8. It provide3 30cial outing3 With peer3 and a number of opportunitie3 for personal growth that seNes the young people into aduthood induding team building, communication. conflict mediation, and overall improvement in Self-nfiden. POP outings take plats ono a month and ¢2n be activity based orjoining in with a community event. Vvhile POP outings take Pla as a group, the project is still irKJividualised. specific supports designed lo offer participants the Chan to fijlly engage with their peers and their communities. POP gives young people control by making sure all actwities are thosen by the young people theMSee$, promoting a person-centred approach in addition to the social inclusion built into the programme. During the 2022-23 finanaal year. 27 POP Saturdays were delivered in 3 ItiOnS and 6, 2-night residenlials.
incredABLE IA company limited by guarantee, not havlng a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 Marth 2023 Youth Em owemient Pr ramme EP YEP is a residential Servi made up of ten aY residentials over Ihe course of a year. We deliver YEP in partnership with the Southem Health and Social Care Trust Children and Young People's Disability Teams and focuses on daily life skills in preparation for the possibilty of independent or supported living aangeMentS On participants leave school. The four main areas YEP focuses on include: Personal Development- Leaming to be independent arKI participating in a programrne away from horne. Independenl Living Skills- These viill indude key SlIS such as establishing moming routines, ¢king, budgeting. relationships, personal care arKI home safety. Social Development- To encourage peer Supp and increase social skills involving outings and attendan to a range of community and social events. Selfsteem- The development of independent skills, Tr1ng the Confiden to offer an opinion when planning activities or shopping and feeliry positivp. at)oirt reaching goals set. During the 2022-23 financral year. 10 YEP residentiais were delrvered and a total of 19 participants have availed of the Saturda dubs Saturday Clubs still stand as one of our newest servi, only developed three years ago and now delivered in partnership with the Southem Health and Social Care Trust Children and Young People's Disabilty Teams. Saturday dubs are unique in incredABLE's portfolio of seNices in providing weekly opportuntlies for venue-based activities. Each Saturday, 2 separate sessions give rerS a short break while making sure children have 3 hours offvn wth their peers. Activittes change weekly and cover sensory. physical. and creative opportunities. Sessions run from 1 Oam-1pm and from 2pm-5pm. During the 2022-23 financial year a total of 33 participants have availed of the servi. Summer stheme Summer is traditionally a time for children and young people to avail of new, exating activities they cannot access during the SGhool year. Foi ITlilJly yDung people wlth an Iniellecwal disabilty anwor autism, that Isn't possible due lo a lack of supports. Over the past few years. incredABLE has sought to alleviate that cOnM by offering a 3-week summer scheme. delivered in partnership with the Southem Health and Sttial Care Trust Children and Young People's Disability Teams. The scheme runs for 1 Yek in each of the lOl[l[eS of Armagh & Dungannon. Craigavon & Banbridge and Newry & Mourne, Mon-Fri 9-5pm, each day and is delivered with the support of the Armagh & Dungannon, Craigavon & Banbridge and Newry & Moume, Mon-Fri 5pm, each day. During the &week scheme a total of 37 participants have availed of the service. ASD Strand One- ASD Lrfe skills develo ment residentials This strand aims to provide support to young people with a diagnosis of ASD to devdop independent Itving skills and life skills through an agreed programme, focusing on four distinct areas.. Personal Development, Independent Living skills, Social Development & Building self-Confiden. and seifsteem. During the year, kn cohorts of 12 young people undertook a series of 6 residentials. Strand Two- ASD S The strand aims to provide support to young people a diagnosis of ASD to develop independent living skn'lls and life skills, through an agreed Saturday programme. It offers young peop the Chan to engage wtlh peers outside of a school environment and as a gr¢JUP thoose a range of different monthly activitles thal they would like to be part off. During the year. two cohorts of 12 young people undertod( a series of 12 whole Saturday activty trips.
incredABLE {A company limited by guarantee. not having a Share caplial) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the finanGial year ended 31 March 2023 Strand Three- ASD Evenin lrfe skills ramme The strand aims to provide support to young people with a diagnosis of ASD to develop independent Itving skills and life skills. through an agreed 10-week evenirvJ programme. It offers young people the Chan lo engage with peers outside of a school environment and as a group choose a range of different weekly activities that they would like to be part off. During the year. four cohorts of 12 young people undertook a seties of 10 evenings together. ASD serviS are commissioned by the Southem Heath & Sra1 Care Trust and referrals are made through the ASD CAMHS Connect team. During the 2022-23 finanaal year a tokl of 119 participants have availed of the ASD services strands. We are inLYedABLE Strand oninCredABLE- Made IncredABLE-y Made is a socral enterprise seNice that has grthvn and developed over the last six years to become a successful chocolate production venture. It offers a whole day opportunty in which partiapants leam and cultivale transferrable skills of production. packaging. and print that can be used across a wide range of employrnent opportunities. By offering meaningfvl, skills-based actNities ft)r young adults with an intellectuavfeaming disabiltty andlor Autism, incred- ABLE-Y made fills a need in the community while focused on the future goa15 of the trainees. Currently incredABLE-y Made njns across three sites- Richhill Enterprise Hub, Tamnamore in Dungannon, and Jethro Community Cenlre in Lurgan - and ail fjve weekdays. ensuring the opportunty is available to a wide range of trainees and meets all their needs. Our most popular product is our luxury Belgian chocolate loifies are individually hand poured and handtied by our trainees and we are Ihankful to the many corporate ()Jstomers for vthith we have created branded bespoke lollies for Iheir business, and as a wedding favour for couples getting matTied. and for other specaal 0(sionS. Sales increased by 1380/0 in 2022-23 financial year. Strand Two- incredABLE Me IncredABLE Me facilitates independent living thrgh a daity living skills project for adults with a leamingfinlelledual disability andlor Autism. Through leaming c(K)king, safety. household skills. and more partiupanls in this project achieve improved self-confidence as well as the abilty to be active parts"apants in the running of their homes. The living skills programme runs over 16 weeks. worknng with small groups of young adutts in order to give them one on one insttuction leading to a better understanding of the topics covered over the duration of the course. Additionally, Iwo residentials and one day trip grve participants a chance to be assessed before the course ends so that we can focus fijrther on areas of need vthile they continue to hone their skills in new ways and situations. Strand Three- incredABLE To ether incredABLE Together is the social strand of the We Are incredABLE project, giving particrpants a social outlet to spend needed time with their peers while simuftaneously building $al skills to benefit their lives. Particulady important to these young adult5 is that they have left school and are often disconnecled from their social c¢rde. IncredABLE Together ensures that they create new s¢xial connections and have an opportunty to keep those connections thriving. Social dubs took pla in three areas. induding CraigaV. Banbridge, and Keady. They meet weekly wtth different young adults taking part every other week to serve more partiapants. Partiapants also have a Chan lo take part in an end of year residential where they soaalise for a longer period of time and get to experien new adventure•based activities that build group rapport. During the 2022-23 financial year a total of 64 participants have availed of the We are incredABLE project. December 2022 marked the condusion of the &year National Lottery Communrty Fund tunding for the We are incredABLE project. As part of the exit strategy of this project, many fomer participants have transitioned to other service areas over the year and continues to be engaged and supported by incredABLE. Further work is ongoing to transthon those individuals who have been invohied in the project this year to existing or new Servi provision within incredABLE.
incredABLE {A company limited by guarantse. not havlng a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Café incredABLE Jethro Our Café in the Jethro Centre is njnning strong. open 5 days a week offering made to order meals from a carefulty-crafted menu. Additionally. Café incredABLE caters for intemal Jethro Centre dients as well as outside groups regularty, giving participant trainees the opportunty to leam catering in addition to cooking. serving. using the till. and more. Café incredABLE @ Jelhro increased the total sales by 36% for the 2022-23 financial year, serving 18,102 customer trarisaciions, but most importantly. employing and supporbrvj 7 individuals with a leamingfintellectual disabilty andlor autism. Café incredABLE South Lake Our flagship Café in South Lake Leisure Centre (SLLC) in Craigavon also continues to shine. We are proud of the seNice we offer at SLLC. and we are even more proud that this café. in addition to having become a community hub, continues to be a place where we offer training, employment. and meaningfvl dayts.me activrty for individuals with a leamIn1nle1leCtUar disability andlor autism within our café SpaS. Our custorner base continues to remain loyal, and we serve as mary people who come to the South Lake Leisure Centre just for a coffee or breakfast as we do those who are in the SLLC already for their own purposes and stop by for refreshment before or after. Café incredABLE @ South Lake increased the total sales by 11yA for 2022-23 financial year, serving 135,463 customer transactions. but most importantty, employing and supported 13 indrviduals with a leamingtintellectual disability andlor autism. Café incredABLE Banbrid e Leisure Cerrtre Through our successfvl collaboration with Amwgh Cty, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Counal we were awarded the tender to operate a third café on the first floor of Banbridge Leisure Centre and Café incredABLE @ Banbridge Leisure Centre launched on the 7 November 2022. Our social enterprise cafes have gained traction as a means of achieving social impact while suslaining a profitable business model. A cafe designed to accommodate individuals with leaminglintellectual disabilities and autism SeeS as an inclusive Spa and an employment platform for this underseNed communty. This latest development for the charity further extended our geographical reath lo another town within our area of operation and provides much needed additional provision for individuals with a leamingfintellectual disability andlor autism. The café has created seven new jobs and is open seven days a week serving a range of freshly made hol and cold options as well as irFhouse catering for events being hekj within the centre. incredABLE Moume Centre The incredABLE Moume Centre, Ballinran is used by incTedABLE's groups for residential and holidays as well as being open on a self-catering residential basis to outside charitable groups. We continue to increase occupancy rates, with an increase of 150h this year over last. Both our ¢)wn groups and outside groups praise the centre for being comfortable with wonderfvl amenities and within easy distance of many attractions. Financial Revlew The current year financial results have shown an increase in both income and associated costs. Inwme is £822.916 {2022 £752,452), an increase of £70.464 (9.360/0) Expenditure is £796.161 (2022 £694,024). an increase of £102.137 (14.72 % ). An operating surplus of £26.755 is recorded for the year compared to a surplus of £58,428 in 2022. These increases are a result of increased participation in projects and activtties and additional staffing and other associated costs required to deliver the projects. The truslees are satisfied that these resufts are in line viith anticipated budgets and provide a basis for building reseNes towards the targeted free reserves target. Reserves policy A reserves policy has been formulated to explain the rationale for holding reserves and the level of reserves that is appropriate for the charity. The trustees review this on an annual basis and believe a free reserve target of three months running costs would be appropriate. i.e.. Approx. £200.000. Trustees The trustees who served throughout the financial year, except as noted, were as follows:
incredABLE IA company limited by guarantee. not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Michael Joseph Best Susan Margaret 8est Kathleen Elizabeth Courtenay Edwin Graham Peter Hanna Deborah Suzanne Hoy Wlkinson David Hughes Lisa Mallon Anne Mairead McAtinden Emma Louise Mooney CaTla Smyth Dr Alan Manson Turtle In accurdance with the Articles of Assoaakn'on. the dire(*ors retire ty rotation and. being eligible, offer themsefves for re-eleclion. The charity also recruits new twstees when requred The Seclary who served during Ihe financial year was: Mr. Nigel Robert Hampton Compliance with Sector-wide Legislation and Stsndards The company engages pro-aclively with legislati. standards and codes which are developed for the sector. incredABLE subscrtbes lo and is compliant with the fo]lovMng- The Comp2nies Act 20C6 The Charities SORP (FRS 102) Public Benefit The direct benefits whith flow from our purposes include improvement in the wellbein9, self-esleem and quality uf life lor children and adults with a LearninW InlellectLtal Disability as well as a reduction of anxiety and stress amongst carets of children and adults with a Learningl Inlelleclual Disability. These benefi15 are demonstrated through our feedback frorn children and adults with a Leamingl Intellectual Disability and their carers,. service evaluabon forms- and compiled and Slrmmarised in our annual report. These purposes does not lead lo harm. The eharily's beneficiaries are children and adutts with a Learningl Intellectual Disability in the Soulhem Heallh & Social Care Trust Area. They also include famity members and carers of those who are diagnosed with a Leamin91 Intellectual Disability- A private benefit flowing from these purposes is that gained by a Trustee who also has a son or daughter who uses the support ServiS. This tfustee applies for and 15 assigned support in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is inudenlal and necessary lo ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. AuditUf5 The auditors. Daly Park & Company Ltd. (Chartered Accountants) have indicated their willingness lo continue in Office in accordance with the provlsions of Section 485 of the Companies Ad 2006. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 111h December 2023 and signed on its behalf by: DrAlan Manson Turtle Director 10
incredABLE IA company Itmited by gyarantee, not having a share capilall STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 The Iru51ees, who are also directors of incredABLE for the purposes of company law. are responsible for preparing the financial slalemenls in accordance th applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the Injslees as the directors lo pfepare finanaal statemen15 for each financial year. Under Ihal law the Iruslees have elected lo ppare the financial slalemenls in accordance wilh United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice {Uniled K(ngdom Accounting Standard5 and applicable law) including FRS702 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" Under ¢ompany law the ITuslees musl not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of Ihe slate of affairs of the company and of the net income or expendiiure of the company for that period. In preparing these financial slatemenls. the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistenty-, observe the methods and principles in Ihe Charities SORP make judgemenls and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent- slate whether the financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordanrE with the ielevanl finanryal reporiing framewoTk, identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure fiom those standards.. and prepare the financial statements on Ihe goin9 concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will eonlinue in operation. The tnjslees are responsible for keeping adequale accounting Tecorejs that are sufficient lo show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy 31 any lime the financiol position of the company and enable them lo ensure that the financial slatemenls comply wilh the Companies Ael 2006 and. They are also responsible for safeguarding the asseis of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the pievenlion and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the liustees are aware.. there is no relevant audit Infoli0n (Infoatron needed by the company's auditor in nnectIon with preparing the auditorfs report) of which Ihe company's audilof is unaware. and the trustees have taken all the steps that they ought lo have tsken as Iruslees in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and lo establish that the company's auditor is aw8re of that information. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 11th December 2023 and signed on its behalf by: Dr Alan Manson Turtle Director 11