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25 King Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2SR REVIEWREVIEW Tel: (01924) 305544 E-mail: [email protected] OFOF THETHE YEARYEAR Website: www.carerswakefield.org.uk 20162016 -- 20172017 Wakefield & District Carers Association is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No. 3143673 Registered Charity No. 1053295 20 WAKEFIELD & DISTRICT CARERS ASSOCIATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Company Registration No. 3143673 Registered Charity No. 1053295 STAFF Carers Wakefield & District would like to thank Wakefield Metropolitan District Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Justine Bilton Council, Family Services and the NHS Carers Support & Chris Clark Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group Development Manager for their financial support which enables the Association to work on behalf of carers Carers Support & Volunteer Manager Ruth Sharp in the Wakefield Metropolitan District. Carers Support & Denise Goznik Development Manager We would also like to take this opportunity Training & Awareness to thank all of our partner agencies who Operations Manager Joanne Catch continue to play their part working on behalf of carers and their friends and Carers Support Workers: families and last but not least, we thank all Mental Health Specialist Kate Baker carers for their continued involvement and Linda Blackburn support. Anna Bray Jean Hales Emma Juckes Dementia Specialist Patricia Lynch Tracey McHale Di Morley Dementia Carers Support Worker Jill O'Connell Joanne Saddler Learning Disability & Autism Specialist Michelle Turner Lara Wiles Carers Support & Liaison Worker Carol Topham Carers Support & Liaison Worker and Becci Dobbs (from 25.04.16) Volunteer Coordinator Senior Finance Officer Sarah Scott Information Officer Tracy Stead Administrative Officer My Time Amanda Walker Administrative Assistant Melissa Parkinson 2 19 REPORTING ON SUMMARISED DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Chair Dr C Johnstone Vice Chair Ms K Moore The Statement of Financial Activities is a summarised financial Mr J Anderson version only. Mrs J A Gowan Mrs N Gill The full Trustees’ report, accountant’s report, and financial Mr S Naqvi statements may be obtained from the Company Secretary: Mrs J Power Mr H Ravat Mrs M R Whittaker (resigned 06.06.16) Sarah Scott Company Secretary Secretary Miss S J Scott Carers Wakefield & District 25 King Street Treasurer Mr M Greaves (resigned 13.03.17) Wakefield WF1 2SR Telephone: (01924) 305544 REGISTERED OFFICE E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.carerswakefield.org.uk 25 King Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2SR Tel: (01924) 305544 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.carerswakefield.org.uk ACCOUNTANTS Jolliffe Cork LLP 33 George Street Wakefield WF1 1LX BANKERS The Co-operative Bank PLC Stockport, Business Direct PO Box 250, Skelmerdale WN8 6WT 18 3 CARERS WAKEFIELD & DISTRICT BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2017 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To improve the experience of Carers resident in the Wakefield 2017 2016 Metropolitan District so that the needs of Carers are recognised and that Carers receive support and services. These objectives will be achieved £ £ through: Fixed Assets encouraging those who look after a partner, relative, friend or neighbour due to ill health, disability or the affects of old age to Tangible assets 6,724 5,769 recognise themselves as Carers encouraging Carers to recognise their own needs to be inclusive in providing information, support, advice, advocacy Current Assets and practical help to all Carers bringing the needs of Carers to the attention of policy makers and Debtors 20,856 10,486 partner organisations Cash at bank and in hand 373,595 325,596 394,451 336,082 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Once again Carers Wakefield & District has had a very successful Creditors year. Since the last AGM in 2016 we have answered: 9,638 Amounts falling due within one year (51,559) (8,067) enquiries from carers and supported 791 new carers. This year we have been fortunate to receive funding from the Big Lottery Funding via the People’s Project. Funding has also been Net Current Assets 342,892 328,015 received for the workshops/training for parent carers of children on the autism spectrum. Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 349,616 333,784 Peter McEvoy has also boosted our coffers by donning his running shoes to take part in the 'Manchester Half Marathon'. A huge thank you to him and to all those who fund raise, by Net Assets 349,616 333,784 whatever means, for our organisation. However, I think all would agree that without the hard work and dedication of our staff, who continually use their expertise to do Funds their best to 'help carers care', Carers Wakefield & District would Unrestricted funds: not go from strength to strength. On behalf of the Trustees a big General fund 92,445 65,597 thank you. Reserve fund 181,970 181,259 Whilst mentioning Trustees, if you, or anyone you know, feel that you have something to offer the organisation by becoming a 274,415 249,856 Trustee then please contact Justine Bilton the CEO of Carers Restricted funds 75,201 83,928 Wakefield & District . Kate Moore - Acting Chair, Carers Wakefield & District. Total Funds 349,616 333,784 4 17 STAFF FINANCIAL SUMMARY The year saw further growth in the staff team, with the latest appointment (too late to be included here), bringing us up to a STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES workforce of 27 in total. Developments were a mix of internal FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017 promotion and new recruitment. We have again pictured all the staff to help you put a face to a name and see how we all fit Unrestricted Restricted Total together. Those either new to the organisation or in a new role have been given the opportunity to say a bit more! £ £ £ Incoming Resources Incoming resources from generated Justine Bilton Chief Executive Officer Voluntary income 475,715 81,948 557,663 Investment income 819 819 Total Incoming Resources 476,534 81,948 558,482 Management Team Resources Expended Costs of generating funds Chris Clark Carers Support & Development Manager Costs of generating voluntary income 451,975 90,675 542,650 Responsible for Carers Support Staff at the Castleford (Civic) and Hemsworth (Bullenshaw) Hubs. Total Resources Expended 451,975 90,675 542,650 Net Income 24,559 (8,727) 15,832 Reconciliation of Funds Ruth Sharp Carers Support & Volunteer Manager Total funds brought forward 249,856 83,928 333,784 Responsible for Carers Support Staff at the Wakefield (Waterton) Hub. Total Funds Carried Forward 274,415 75,201 349,616 16 5 Denise Goznik - Carers Support & Development Manager £100 The Inner Wheel Club Training Awareness I began work with Carers Wakefield as a support worker in January 2016 and after just over 12 months £75 The Rotary Club of Pontefract Trust Fund learning many new skills I applied for promotion to the newly established Carers Support & Development We have received smaller pots of money from our Coppers Manager- Training and Awareness. I was very pleased Carers Appeal as well. to be successful and have been in my new role since March 2017. My new role includes the management of the Care Home Vanguard Team and our dedicated Dementia Support Worker. I also manage, co-ordinate and deliver organisational training and raising awareness of our services. I am SERVICE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES enjoying my new, challenging role and look forward to being part of our continuing development. We continued to receive funding from the Wakefield Council and the Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group to allow us to Joanne Catch - Operations Manager provide information, advice, emotional and peer support, events I started working for Carers Wakefield in November 2009 and activities and training for carers. This year has seen: as Administrative Officer and over time I have taken on a number of roles culminating in my recent appointment A total of 9,638 enquiries from carers. as Operations Manager. I am also part of the Benefits Team who are responsible for checking if carers are 791 new carers identified. receiving their full benefits entitlement. I was attracted to Carers Wakefield as a place of work due to my 148 outreach sessions were attended to support carers and previous experience of caring for my mother-in-law raise awareness of our services, this resulted in a further 3,300 (cancer) and my grandma (dementia). Away from work, contacts with both carers and professionals. I spend a lot of time with my family as I have three children and I enjoy (attempting!) to keep fit through running, cycling and walking. A total of 872 home visits were made to support 975 carers. 268 carers visited carers support workers at our offices. Carers Support Workers - Bullenshaw Staff made over 8,671 telephone calls, 5,948 of those were made to carers. Staff sent over 9,047 letters/emails to carers and professionals. Trustee and volunteer time amounted to over 858.5 hours. Anna Bray Emma Juckes Joanne Saddler 6 15 GRANTS, FUNDRAISING & DONATIONS Carers Support Workers - Civic Once again we were all active in seeking additional funding to supplement the core funding received from Wakefield Council and Wakefield CCG. £51,070.20 Integrated Care Team £32,174.67 Care Home Vanguard Tracey McHale Di Morley Lara Wiles £19,716.92 WDHCS for Dementia Post Rebecca Varney I began working for Carers Wakefield & District in April £9000 Big Lottery 2017. I am a generic carer support worker, based in Castleford. I previously worked for Age UK as a support £4070 To carry out dementia seminars for carers, worker after having a complete career change from professionals and the general public from being a hairdresser. I feel lucky to be a part of such a W&DHCS great organisation, no two visits are the same and I definitely learn something new everyday. I enjoy the £420 Creative carers workshops work I do and the challenges it brings.