Shankill Parish Caring Association {A company limited by guarantee. not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 Marth 2023 The trustees present their Trustees. Annual Report. combining the Directors, Report and Trustees, Report, and the unaudiled financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023. The financial statements are prepared in accorda1 with the Companies Act 201%. FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charilies: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities 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 infomation required to be provided in the Trustees. Annual Report under the statement of Recommended Practi (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 trustees. In this report the trustees of Shankill Parish Caring Assc¢iation present a summary of its purpose. governance. activities. achievements and ffinans for the financral year 31 March 2023. The charity is a registered charity and hen the report and results are presented in a fom which complies with the requirements of the Companies Act 2(M)6 and. atthough not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102. the organisation has implemenled its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. Chairnian's Introduction On behalf of the members and Trustees of Shankli I Parish Caring Association l am delighted to report on another challenging. yet fruitful 12-month period. The restridions felt during COVID and the aftemath have now been fully lifted and operations have retumed to levels unseen Sin 2019. Centre footfall has been at an all-time high and new funding has allowed us to expand support services to Ethnic Minority Communities and refresh our Cedaff s project. A personal highlight has been the ability to support the large number of Ukrainian refugees in the Lurgan area with safe spaces to meet. signposting and arranging Community ath"vities. These displaced families have suffered so much due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. and it is a privilege to support them at this time. The post COVID economy and the war in Ukraine however has also brought significant challenges to the sector and, sadly, we have nol been immune. With such a large building with high occupancy 7 days a week, the surge in energy costs placed immense pressures on finances. Funding cJJts across the public sector also redUd income in some key areas. As a resutt, the Tnjstees had no option but to raise rental fees for the first-tirne in several years. As Chairperson. I would like to thank the members of the Board for their support and efforts during the calendar year. We have a diverse and committed Board without whom the organization could not function to the levels we achieve. I would also like to record my appreaation to the staff and volunteers for their contribution and dedication throughout the year. It is also important to thank a number of Organisations wtthout whose support we could rbot operate. IncredABLE, NI Community Relalions Council. Shankill Parish Church. Southem Health Trust. ABC Council. The Rank Foundation, The Executive Office and the Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade (ROI). Their support. both financial and operational. has been essential to our success. (SPCA Chair) Review of Activities, Achievements and Perfomiancè COMMUNITYPROVISION The 22123 year once again heralded changes as we welcomed new friends to the Centre and sadly said goodbye to others. Long-standing friends such as Lurgan Probus Club. amongst others, ended their tenure at the Jethro Centre. This was due to a myriad of factors such as declining membership, fijnding cuts and room availability. We were delighted to welcome back Lurgan Musical Society afler several years and also new regular clients such as Little Stars football. The year was buoyant for room hire overall with the Centre being as busy (during day-time hours) as staff could remember in over 10 years. The Trustees note however that there is scope frjr improved occupancy during the evening5. We continue to provide quality affordable arxommodation to a range of local Charities, volunlary groups, Church organisations and more. Footfall on average has been about 1,900 individuals per week across the year. We also have been privileged to support our partners at Shankill Parish with facilities during repair works at their premises. This has added extra life, and income, to the Centre overall.
Shankill Parish Caring Association (A company Ilmited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 l-k.JLI Members of the Paul King Art Club displaylng their creations in the Jethro Centre ftiyer A full range of Youth Organisations also met in the building during the year (Scouts. Guides etc) but a loss of fvnding in-year has meant there has been no meaningful finanaal contribution to their room use. This has had to be offset by the Trustees to maintain this crucial Servi to young people and families. Highlights in year included the retum of our Community Santa's Grotto. Wrth so many local families experiencing financial pressures, we sought to provide a highly interactive and engaging Grotto experience to children for free. Over 200 children received a story in our nativity stable before meeting Santa and getting a complimentary gift and photo. We also provided a one-off special opening for Ukrainian Children with interpreter provided. Other highlights included the launch and operation of our Lrving Room project in partnership with Shankill Parish Church. Providing a wam and safe space through the winter months for vulnerable people, the Living Room often had over 20 people in attendan per week. Soup. roll and a warm cup of tea was provided and slafflvolunleers from SPCA and Shankill Church facilitated conversation and craic. The project has since continued after the colder winter months as participants enjoyed the sessions so much they wanted to keep meeting for social interaction and friendship. Staff, volunteers and participants at the Living Room enjoying a tslk on TomMS sports car
Shankill Parish Caring Association (A company limited by guarantee. not having a share capital TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Funding secured from the Rank Foundation Start Here Programme also enabled us to recruit a new Community Development Assislant {Elaine Livingstone) for a 3-year period. This new addition to the staff team has bathed new life and ideas into the day-lo-day operation of the building. Elaine's role is to support all fatS of SPCA activty whilst developing her own career skills for a long-tern future in the sector. OPERA TIONS & MAINTEIVANCE We remain committed to regular maintenance and investrnent to the facility both proactive and reactive. A dean and fit for purpose facility is crucial to engaging the Communty around us and meeting their needs. In addition to regular maintenance. the Tnjstees are currenlly [kIng to solve a drainage issue on-site caused by tree rool damage. A provision estimate for the works is circa £10,000 which may need to come from the organisational reserve. The surge in energy costs since the war in Ukraine has also resulted in energy bills which are unsustainable long term. The Board are currently investigating a range of energy saving solutions. They have consulted with Action Renewables to prepare an options appraisal. The Board are also seeking quotes for a full replacement of on-site lighting to LED and funding opportunities to pay for same. There have also been increasing costs to maintaining our mini-bus and the Board are aware that a replacement will likely be required in the nexi 12 months. Just some of the SPCA volunteer team at the Volunteer Celebration evening 2023 We also continue to invest in our staff and volunteers with a range of mandatory and professional development opportunities. Staff have completed training in areas suth as First d. Fire Management. Social-media, PR and much more.
Shankill Parish Caring Association IA company limited by guarantee. not having a share capitsll TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Staff and Volunteers complefyng their fire management training 2023. COMMUNITY RELA TIONS PROVISION In the last e1ve months our Communty Relalions Officer {Carole Kane), has continued to provide a range of mentoring and support servIS to PUL and CNR Communty Leaders. This work included consultation events with representatives from the Government of the Republic of Ireland and "Explainerf, events to challenge the confusing naative around the Brexit Protocol as two examples. This engagement work is vital to developing understanding between Cornmunities, fostering peace and reconciliation, and building a sustainable peace in Nl. Carole also fotmed and operated a Lurgan Practitioners Forum, meeting in the Jethro Centre monthly. to brtng cornmunity sector workers in the area together to share information and explore mutual working opportunities. Our Community Outreath Group also delivered approx. 8 events with talks and discussions on shared history. faith and conflict (such as the impact of the Omagh Bomb) during the year. Bringing members together from Churches across the Lurgan area this work is important to challenge the MisconpItOnS that can often arise ENGAGEMENT MTH ETHNIC MINORITIES Ournew Min017ty Ethnic Support Worker (Polina Malcheva) receiving a donation towardpmject costs fmm Lurgan Rotary Club L*
Shankill Parish Caring Association IA company limited by guarantse, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 MarL* 2023 Wilh funding secured for a &year project from The Executive offi (Racial Equality) we have been able to continue strategic engagement and support for Ethnic Cornmunities in the local area. Unfortunately. delays in the letter of offer resulted in a part-time worker (Polina Malcheva) not being appointed to April 2023. a full year into the funding offer. However, thanks to a considerable number of volunteer hours from one of our Tmstees we still made considerable in- roads with the project in that waiting period. Highlights include- Support sessions and meeting space to the Ukrainian refiJgee communrty Arab Feast Celebration Event for members of the Syrian and Middle Eastem Community. Two community celebration events for the Bulgarian Community Training sessions for Community Leaders in Corporale Govemance, Funding etc Assisting Community Leaders with Audit and Accountancy advice Hosting a visit from the Coventy Roma Group to share their experience and ideas with l¢xal Roma Community. Tentative engagement activty with the East fimorese Community Ukrainian Santa's Grotto Event CEDARS PROJECT & SENIORS PROVISION Our Seniors, Programme in 22123 has been delivered by our team of volunteer group leaders. Seniors, Project Worker (Camiel McKenna) and new Community Development Assistant (Elaine Lpiingstone). The projects aim to prevent social isolation, combat health impaimient and simply 'get more out of life". 6•ow TO New logo for the Cedars project The key points of our Seniors Provision are as follows". A refresh and rebranding of our Cedars. Programme to bring more cohesion and equity across the various Cedars groups. Cedars continued to provide a range of weekly activities to help those aged over 50 with social. mental and physical stimulation. These activities aim to boost self-ts)nfidence, preventing cognitive decline, inspiring others, enabling recovery, promoting wellbeing and reducing stresslanxietylisolalion.
Shankill Parish Caring Association IA company limlted by guarnntee. not having a share caiytal) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Is.. Members of the Cedars Walking Group out on the hills of Northern Ireland Over 350 individuals enrolled during the year and approx. 250 per week attended a¢Xivtbes such as Walking, Stretch & Relax. Badminton, Bridge. Bible Study, Pickleball and various other activities. We ran our first Tea Dances since the COVID outbreak bring back local residents of care hoTnes and isolated people living at home. 25 attending this popular and sorely missed activity. Attendees at our first ' post-covid" Tea Dance for Care Home residents and local olderpeople
Shankill Parish Caring Association {A company limitsd by guarantee. not having a share capilall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 PALMS DAY CENTRE Delivered under our service level agreement with The Southem Heallh and Social Care Trust (and supplemented each year by our own fundraising efforts). PALMS have supported up to 14 dients per day each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for 48 weeks of the year. These clients are at high risk of social isolation as they have a range of physical andlor mental impaimients. Each day during the year clients were transported to the Centre and welcomed by the stafflvolunteer team. Clients were engaged in conversation and a tailored plan of physicallmental stimulation. They were also provided with moming tea and a nLrtritious healthy lunch. Stsff and Client at Palms Day Centre Special events were also arranged for the dients during the year to add extra excttement and engagement. Examples include Therapy Donkey Day, Coronation Celebrations. Valentines Celebrations. Santalchristmas Party, Easter paty with Easter Rabbits and muth more. Clients from Palms also won prizes at the loc Lurgan Show for their craft activities. KIDZ PATCH DAY CARE Delivered in partnership with Kings Park Primary School. Kidz Patth is a core part of our services, delivering quality care for an average of 28 children per day (2022r2023) after sch(K)l. This has beerb a highly challenging year for Kidz Patch with a signrficant financial loss. This has been due to the increase in working-from-home arrangements and the overall cost of childre putting pressure on family budgets. This greatly reduced service demand in the early part of 22123 although some shoots of recovery were seen as the year ended. Pressures on expenditure also contributed to the loss, especially energy costs and the mandatory rise in the living wage. To stabilize the financial performance of Kidz Patch. their sub-committee has taken the unprecedented step of raising fees by 100/0 and investing in an additional vehicle to offer collections from other local primary schools. 10
Shankill Parish Caring Association IA Company limited by guarantee. not having a share TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 IPOLICE y i PSNI visit to Kidz Patch Playgmup During the school year a successful Playgroup seNice was also delivered for an average of 24 children per day. developing social skills and foundational leaming prior to entering the school system. 11
Shankill Parish Caring Association {A company Ilmlted by guarantee. not having a share capits4 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 Marth 2023 Financial Results At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £1.874.298 (2022 £1.952,14n and liabilities of £40,232 (2022 - £64.642). The net assets of the charity have decreased by £(53,439). Reserves Position and Policy The resetves position of the Charity at the end of the financial year is on note 12.2 to the a¢xounts. Jethro ReseNes." The trustees have confimied £150.000 as the level of free reserves that the charity aims to have on an ongoing basis. The trustees believe this level of reserves is essential to cover running costs and redundancies should funding cease. This reserve policy is an integral part of the charitys planning, budget and forecasts. Kidz Patch ReseNes.' The trustees have confimed £85,000 as the level of free reseNes that Kidz Patch need to have on an ongoing basis. The truslees believe this level of reserves is essential to cover running costs and redundancies should trade fall. This reserve policy is an integral part of the charity's planning. budget and forecasts. 12
Shankill Parish Caring Association {A company limlt¢d by guarantee, npt haviny a $hare taptial) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the ffinancial yearended 31 March 2023 Trustees The trustees who seNed throu9houl the financial year. excepl as noted. were as fdloyts." Wivien Hannah Abemethy Rodney Beaumont Brian Richard Craig lan Gibson Oesmond John Gregg Mark Harvey Erin Kissick Patrtcia Bassell Celine Mccready Sheelin McKeagney Alan Denver Kevin O'Hara Avril St&venson Chris Stevenson Daphne JDnes In accoidance with the Consknlution. the trustees retire by rotation and. being elwjible, offÈr themsefves for reolection. Compliance with Sector-wide Legislation and Standards The chartty engages proaclivety with legislation. standards and codes which are developed forthe sector. Shankill Parish Caring Association subscribe5 to and is compliant wlh the following: The Companies Act 20C6 The Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Approved by the Board of Trustees on 2nd October 2023 and signed on its behalf by. Brian Rieha Trusteè raig Patricia Bassett TTUSteÈ 13