Chairman's Statement 2018-2019 The difficult trading conditions continued during the year and the effect of losing the South Tyneside contract is plain to see in the audited accounts. Fortunately, NECA was aware that this situation could develop so was able to successfully manage the resulting reduction in income, therefore to return a small surplus is a very satisfactory result. The withdrawal of support by South Tyneside Council meant Ambassador House could not continue nor the blue light café on Beach Road. Fortunately NECA was able to reach an agreement with Karbon Homes to transfer the lease of Ambassador House to The Key Project at no cost to the Charity. I’d like to thank Karbon Homes for their valued assistance in facilitating this arrangement. On a positive note NECA was delighted to be chosen to run the pilot scheme for Hungry Britain. This involved the NECA Community Garden providing lunch and activities for children in South Tyneside during the school holidays. The pilot scheme was extremely successful and the event was rolled-out across other areas of the country. Thank you to South Shields MP, Emma Lowell-Buck for her involvement and valued assistance with this project. The NECA Community Garden was also extremely proud to be invited to take part in the Queens Commonwealth Canopy project. This involved planting trees to commemorate Her Majesty The Queen’s 65 years on the throne. Two saplings were planted in the garden by the Lord Lieutenant of Tyne & Wear, Mrs. Susan Winfield ably assisted by local schoolchildren. The success of those two events has encouraged the Trustees to widen the organisation’s remit so that it can offer services to the wider community and not just to those affected by drug and alcohol misuse, and gambling. Addiction services is what NECA is widely known for throughout the region and this will continue to be the main-focus of the Charity’s work. It is important that NECA can demonstrate that its work is of benefit to the community and projects such as those held in the Community Garden are a great example of that. Finally, as always I thank the staff for their hard work and members of the Executive Committee for their continued support and commitment to the organisation and for their expertise which is always freely given. Norman Richardson Chairman 2 Patron: Her Grace, The Duchess of Northumberland President: Mr B N Speker OBE DL NECA Executive Committee 2018-2019 ELECTED Mr N Richardson, Chairman 2016 * Mr R I Watson, Hon Treasurer; Company Secretary 2018 *** Mr B N Speker OBE DL 2017 ** Mr D Gregory 2018 *** Dr P B Moore 2016 * Due for re-election 2019 * Due for re-election 2020 ** Due for re-election 2021 *** NECA Senior Management Team Cynthia Atkinson - Chief Executive Eileen Innes - Deputy Chief Executive Clare Armstrong: to 30/09/18 - Finance Manager Christine Howarth: from 18/09/18 - Finance Manager Louise Peaker - HR / Development Manager 3 NECA Consolidated Income & Expenditure 2019 2018 Income £ £ Grants 260,835 194,018 Donations 3,491 4,297 Other Income 2,521,985 4,335,437 Total 2,786,311 4,533,752 Expenditure Salaries 1,978,230 2,767,095 Overheads 803,169 1,427,015 Total 2,781,399 4,194,110 Surplus £4,912 £339,642 NECA Consolidated Balance Sheet 2019 2018 £ £ Fixed Assets Tangible assets 5,358,419 5,433,813 Current Assets Debtors 367,704 462,004 Cash at bank and in hand 803,488 977,575 1,171,192 1,439,579 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year (334,357) (618,898) Net Current Assets 836,835 820,681 Total assets less current liabilities 6,195,254 6,254,494 Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year - (64,152) Net assets £6,195,254 £6,190,342 Funds of the group: Restricted funds 4,700 - Unrestricted funds 6,190,554 6,190,342 Total funds £6,195,254 £6,190,342 This summary financial information is extracted from the full statutory Annual Report and Accounts. It may not contain sufficient information to allow for a full understanding of the financial affairs of the group. For further information, the full audited Annual Report and Accounts should be consulted and copies can be obtained from the Secretary at NECA Headquarters. Page Sponsored by MHA TAIT WALKER 4 NECA Funders/Donations 2018-2019 Funders County Durham & Darlington Foundation Trust Darlington Borough Council Durham Constabulary Gamcare Newcastle City Council Skills for Care South Tyneside Churches Key Project South Tyneside Council Sunderland City Council 2018-2019 Donations Asda County Sheriff Mr R W Hyde Friends & Family of Derek Laurenson N McCaffrey Our grateful thanks to those listed above and all those who have supported us either financially or by their expertise, time and commitment. NECA Values RESPECT INTEGRITY We listen and communicate directly and We do what is right, not what is easiest. openly. We value Diversity. EMPOWERMENT QUALITY We work with you as a unique individual. We challenge ourselves to deliver the highest quality of service. COMMITMENT PARTNERSHIP Commitment comes to life through passion We achieve our best when working in what we do. As individuals and as an together. organisation, we create value. Page Sponsored by SINTONS 5 DARLINGTON The Darlington service covers 3 areas; Recovery & Wellbeing, SWITCH Young Peoples Service, and the Stop Smoking Service. Here are some of the events/campaigns and projects that have taken place throughout the year to aid client recovery and to promote these services. Stop Smoking Service Our Stop Smoking Service attended the Harbour Health and Wellbeing conference at the Northern Echo Arena providing information regarding quitting smoking. This was a well-attended event providing Harbour employees and volunteers with information about the service. We gave out a number of stop smoking support packs on the day. We spoke to a range of people regarding the service offering them advice about stopping smoking, how to help people who want to stop, and where to go for more help and support. SWITCH Young Peoples Service Every year SWITCH works in partnership with Learning Skills to provide a study programme for young people who may be vulnerable or at risk in the community. It is designed to help them successfully complete qualifications to then continue onto employment or further education. At the end of the programme we organised a poster competition and received a high volume of excellent entries. The winning poster was selected by the adult recovery group and the winner received a £10 retail voucher. Well done to this year’s winner, who will remain anonymous…. Page Sponsored by SQUARE CIRCLE BROKERS LTD 6 Recovery Allotments Roots to Recovery: Another successful year of growth at the allotment project Gardening is a wonderfully flexible medium that can transform lives. Our allotment sees first-hand how gardening can help everyone, regardless of age or ability. Projects undertaken include construction of a shed, path laying, poly-tunnels, landscaping, fence building and compost systems. Projects currently being worked on include a Gazebo for when shelter is required. The existing raised beds are being planted with a variety of flowers, plants and vegetables and the intention is for every aspect of the allotment to be used to help the clients on their road to recovery. “Rockovery” Music Group The music group “Rockovery” is testament to what can be achieved. It’s 7 year growth has seen it develop into an effective therapeutic provision. Facilitated by those in recovery and encouraging others, it is now a recognised intervention in the service and recovery community. “Rockovery” facilitated an alcohol awareness event at Darlington College to promote sensible alcohol consumption. Clients and volunteers provided input on the day with healthy alternatives to alcohol and advice and support available. There was an alcohol awareness quiz with students/ college staff. 114 quizzes were completed and the data fed back to the College, helping to identify gaps in alcohol awareness. The group played a brilliant 30 minute set of cover songs and the response was very positive. Songs played varied in style and all those involved said they felt proud of their accomplishment. Page Sponsored by STANDARD SECURITY SERVICE LTD 7 BE INVOLVED SUNDERLAND NECA in partnership with Sunderland City Council are committed to supporting a recovery focused approach to tackling drug and alcohol dependence to reduce the impact of substance misuse on the individual, their family or carer and the wider community. Page Sponsored by TOTAL BUSINESS GROUP 8 GAMBLING NECA, as one of the original partners of the Gamcare Partnership Network, continue to work collaboratively to develop services across the North East and North Yorkshire regions. We have successfully implemented the Models of Care framework over the last 12 months which has given us opportunity to offer a wider range of support to meet the needs of this particular client group. We are excited to be involved in future developments of services during 2019 including the launch of the Leeds Community Gambling Service. The Leeds service will be the first gambling support service of its kind and involves an ambitious collaboration between GamCare, NECA, the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) and Leeds City Council. NECA’s part in the delivery and development of the Leeds Hub is a huge achievement and demonstrates the hard work and commitment that has gone into our regional Gambling service over the past few years. Page Sponsored by ADL FIRE & SECURITY LTD 9 SOUTH SHIELDS COMMUNITY GARDEN The Community Garden at the Green Hope Oasis Allotments in South Shields is growing from strength to strength and a lot of hard work has taken place within the local community.