Ryedale Special Families
Annual Review 2018-2019 Contents Page
Page 2 Contents and Contact information Page 3 Introduction to Ryedale Special Families Page 4 Chairperson – Djamilla Hitchins Page 5 Family Activities & Support for Parents Page 6 Flexible Care Service Pages 7 & 8 Social Groups & photos Page 9 What people say about RSF Page 10 Funding April 2018 to March 2019 Pages 11 & 12 Financial Statements
Supporting families of children, young people and young adults with disabilities, additional needs and illness
121 Town Street Old Malton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 7HD
Telephone – 01653 699000 Email – [email protected] Website – www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1170988 2
Introduction to Ryedale Special Families
Ryedale Special Families is a parent led support group and Charitable Incorporated Organ- isation.
Our objectives are;
“The relief of children, young people and young adults with disabilities, additional needs and illness, their families and/or carers, in Ryedale, North Yorkshire, in particular, but not exclusively, by the provision of information, advice and support service.”
In 1997, 26 families were in contact with Ryedale Special Families. From that time to pre- sent, RSF has supported 530 families. At the end of March 2019 there were 245 families who we support regularly with 36 new families coming to us during the year.
Our achievements and performance for the year April 2018 to March 2019;
Information and resource facilities 9.00 am – 5.00 pm weekdays 1-to-1 Flexible Care Scheme accessed by 53 children, young people and young adults with additional needs, providing trained and experienced Support Workers whilst parents have a respite break 17 Junior Club attended by 39 children aged between 8 and 12 years 45 Youth Group sessions attended by 55 young people aged 12 and 17 years 24 Over 18s sessions for 32 young adults aged 18 to 25 years 24 Cinema Club sessions attended by 9 young people aged 15 to 25 years 32 cooking classes for 6 young adults, who worked towards a qualification 92 school holiday group sessions attended by 125 children and young people 2 fun group sessions for siblings of children with additional needs Support at 32 FUSE drama sessions run by North Yorkshire County Council Our 72 family activities and support sessions, including the Family Support Group and RAFT meetings, have been attended by 71 families Accessible transport provision to ensure there are no barriers to attending We have supported families at Social Care review meetings, education reviews and other areas of advocacy support We have met families in their homes and at our office to provide emotional support, advocacy support and assistance with individual concerns We have represented parents’ views countywide at the North Yorkshire PACT group and various North Yorkshire County Council meetings We continue to raise funds to ensure our services can continue During 2018 and 2019 RSF worked towards an ambitious project to buy a new home for Ryedale Special Families, at the start of 2019 setting a target of £250,000 to raise by the end of 2019
48 staff and a dedicated team of 56 volunteers have supported the work of Ryedale Spe- cial Families in 2018 and 2019.
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Chairman’s Report
RSF has always worked in partnership with other organisations. This year it has particu- larly concentrated on developing close relationships with other organisations which sup- port adults with disabilities to help smooth transitions when young people reach the RSF upper age limit. This is a difficult time for all young people with additional needs. They need to find a way of spending their time in a fulfilling and useful way. They may also begin to live away from their family.
One of the partnerships that RSF has been developing is with Botton Village. This is an entire village that is managed by the Camphill Village Trust, a national charity, near Dan- by on the North York Moors. There is provision for people with learning disabilities to live and work in the village where they have farms, a bakery, a creamery, a food production unit and other workshops. RSF has been taking groups of young people up to Botton to take part in in the gardening, bakery, and woodwork workshops. The staff at Botton have told me that they are very impressed with the RSF staff who come up for these days. It is a very local and quite unique provision that RSF is starting to use for our young people and also to inform parents of the opportunities that exist there.
Another great local partner is Helmsley Walled Garden. Several young people are work- ing there on a regular basis with RSF support and also with support (for the actual gar- dening bit) from Walled Garden volunteers.
Another initiative that RSF has started for young adults is the shopping service. This is something that The Croft in Malton (another Camphill Village Trust community) began and which RSF is developing in areas that The Croft does not service. It is a great thing – people who need their shopping done give a list to the young people who then do their shopping for them. This is a really positive voluntary service for our young people to do - for once they are the ones helping others rather than being helped them- selves.
Other partnerships are with Rural Arts and NYCC to provide FUSE drama sessions and with Welburn Hall School so that young people there can access the RSF Youth Group.
RSF does not want the young people they have helped throughout their lives to be left with no further support once they are too old for RSF. Developing these partner- ships is providing activities and even possi- ble avenues to future living opportunities for our young people.
Djamilla Hitchins Chair of Trustees
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Family Activities
These form a vital part of our service. - they are a way of enjoying leisure time together - they connect people with other families - RSF provide activities free or at a subsidised rate - We aim to provide transport where possible
This year our 72 family activities have been attended by 71 families, activities included;
- The new Inflatanation at Beverley - Ice Skating in Hull - A day out at the Peat Rigg Activity Centre in Cropton Forest - A train trip on the North York Moors Railway - Family craft sessions at Dalby Forest and Danby Moors Centre
Families enjoy the sunshine at Dalby Forest Support for Parents
As a parent led group we provide support to parents covering a wide range of subjects. During the year inclusive education, DLA & PIP applications and support for housing have been some of the issues we have helped parents with.
This year we have attended education review meetings, care support meetings and Team Around the Child meetings. We have helped families with benefit assessments and finding grants for essential equipment that is not covered by the statutory services.
Parent and young people’s views are represented across North Yorkshire at meetings with North Yorkshire County Council and parent forums.
The Family Support Group met regularly where parents support other parents, emotionally and practically, they have also arranged regular days out for parents.
The RAFT support group met regularly for parents and carers of children with autism.
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Flexible Care Service
RSF provide experienced workers to support children and young people on a one-to-one ba- sis. This support tends to be 2 to 4 hours, but we are flexible and are now doing longer ses- sions and occasional overnight support. We can support in the home, in the community, at RSF social groups and at other social groups to help integration. Support is also provided for young adults. The work is person centred and planned with the family.
Our flexible care service; - gives families a break from caring - gives children and young people access to positive activities - gives children and young people independ- ence skills and builds their social skills
This support is provided through North Yorkshire County Council assessment and direct payments. This year we sup- ported 53 children, young people & young adults.
We are a registered provider for North Yorkshire County Council and are registered to provide care by the Care Quality Commission. The Care Quality Commission inspects our ser- vice annually by talking to staff, par- ents and young people about the care provided. The latest report is availa- ble on our website http:// www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk/ what-we-do/respite-care/
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Social Groups
RSF run a number of social groups for children, young people and young adults with addi- tional needs and disabilities. We are also involved with other groups providing mainstream support.
We do this to; - Give children and young adults independence from their families - Provide fun and accessible activities - Give opportunities to make new friends and spend time with old friends - Build social skills, practical skills and self esteem
Our groups cover a wide age range, 5 years to 25 years and cater for all tastes. Activities this year have included hydrotherapy, accessible cycling, Wetwheels accessible speed boat, cooking classes and visits to North Bay Railway, Castle Howard, Henshaws and the hydro- therapy pool at Winifred Holtby in Hull.
Our Junior Club is for younger members aged between 8 and 12 years. 39 children have attended this year enjoying bowling, woodland activities and swimming.
Our Youth Group is for people aged 13 to 17. It meets weekly at a youth centre in Pickering and has longer sessions during the holidays. There are 55 young people who attend, it is an informal, fun setting with activities there for those who want to be involved.
Our Over 18s groups include a weekly cook class, monthly skills sessions and leisure activi- ties, including meals out at the young people’s favourite pubs. 32 young people have attended this year.
Our holiday sessions cater for all ages over the school summer holidays, with 5-hour fun sessions to places in Ryedale and beyond. This year they were attended by 125 people.
Other groups this year have included, Cinema Club Sibling sessions
And with other partners FUSE (NYCC drama group) Botton Village The Croft Beyond Boundaries
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Enjoying the adventure playpark at Castle Howard
A group of young adults at Botton Village
Family Support Group fundraising in Pickering Co-op
Enjoying the dinosaurs at York Maze
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What people say about RSF
Young person RSF helped me enormously and opened me up to opportuni- ties I wouldn’t have been able to have if this charity wasn’t available. It has also made me realise that I would like to be able to care for people. My confidence has grown massively.
Parents The sessions (cook classes) have been hugely beneficial for my daughter and came at a point in her life when there were very few positives and her confidence in herself was a rock bottom. My daughter has come our all the richer for it, she has blossomed so much in her short time with RSF
My daughter is doing a fundraiser for RSF, it is her way of saying thank you to all the people that have helped her over the years and allowed her to lead a normal life without being judged.
I just want to say that watching (support worker) with my son showed just how much trust he has in her and she was brilliant with him - they have a special bond and it was obvious.
Thank you for all your support over the summer holidays. My daughter has enjoyed her trips out with you and without your support she wouldn’t have been able to meet up with her friends.
Staff and Volunteers Thank you for the great Team Teach training. Delivery really focussed on the young people with which we are working, making it seem very applicable.
A massive thank you to you all, I have enjoyed every session I have worked and will miss everyone. I have learnt so much and will treasure the memories.
Other Organisations It was a great privilege to spend some quality time with you all. I must say that your team was great to work with and you should all be commended for your patience and care, it was inspiring.
9 Funding April 2018 to March 2019
Ryedale Special Families receives funding from a variety of national and local organisations and indi- viduals. We would like to thank all our funders who enable us to provide the services we offer to families in Ryedale. Local Donations Core Services Community Groups, Schools, Churches, Businesses Flexible Care Support & Social Groups and individuals both young and old have generous- NYCC, Disabled Children’s Team , NYCC, ly donated funds to RSF this year Health and Adult Services, York City Council, The Jones Partnership NHS Rohan Woodworking Family Activities Slingsby Beer Festival Morrisons Foundation Rogers Nursery, Pickering Cooperative Community Fund The Coach House Inn, Rosedale Abbey Youth Group Ride Yorkshire BBC Children In Need Beertown Yellow Nuclear Junior Club Ed de Nunzio Trust Pickering & District Rotary Club The Four Quarters Summer holiday support Handy Mag The Toy Trust Norton Hardware Ryedale District Council The Vale of Pickering Art Club St James Place
The Sun Inn, Pickering Over 18s group Severfield Design NYCC Stronger Communities Ryedale in Business network NYCC Locality Fund St Peter’s Church The Brelms Trust CIO
Pickering Over 60’s Fesitival RSF website and ICT equipment The Grapes, Slingsby Kirkby Foundation Karro Foods, Malton Equipment Wrelton Craft Fair Wilfred Jackson Charitable Trust Kirkbymoorside Methodist Church Sponsorship Mark Stephenson Estate Agent Whitwell Church Businesses & organisations who have supported Helmsley Women’s Institute our fund-raising activities
Malton School Big Bear Bikes, Pro-PAK, Inntravel, B & F Potatoes Karen Clark Pilates Escada, Farmhouse Bakers, Hutton Cranswick Noyon Tandoori Restaurant SRA, Wold Top Brewery, Yorkshire Building Soci- Peasey Hill People ety, Norton Town Council, Kent Building Devel- Pickering Antiques opments Ltd, MKM Malton, Mr & Mrs Green, S Malton & Norton Lions Harrison Developments, Beeline broadband, Bel- Ryedale Lions la di Notte, Ian Brown Tyres, Lowfield Garage, NYCC Tuck Shop Lunchbox Productions, Sylatech, Groovy Moo, Pickering Methodist Church Tim Easterby Racing, Malton & Norton RUFC, Harelooms, Pickering Heron Foods, Kala King Chocolates, Direct Imag- Kirby Misperton PCC ing Supplies & Inprint Colour The Snowflake Disco team
Gifts In Kind And thank you to all those who have supported Malton and Norton Lions - a trip on the North our ‘Get A Move On’ campaign, to find a new York Moors Railway for our families building, in particular Yorkshire Charity Clay Castle Howard season tickets Days, George A Moore Foundation & Samuel Forest Enterprise for a season pass for Dalby Storey Trust Forest Lowfield Garage, Malton – minibus servicing 10 Financial Statement
A complete set of the annual accounts are available from Ryedale Special Families. Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st March 2019
Unrestricted Restricted 2019 2018 funds funds Total Total Funds funds £ £ £ £ INCOME & ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations & legacies 10,951 80,609 91,560 30,404 Charitable activities 378,899 39,175 418,074 359,178 Raising funds 61,311 23,172 84,483 72,046 Investment income 121 - 121 34 Other income - - - 104,654
Total income 451,282 142,956 594,238 566,316
EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 27,018 - 27,018 22,811 Charitable activities 417,923 51,820 469,743 403,214 Other costs - - - -
Total expenditure 444,941 51,820 496,761 426,025
Net income for the year 6,341 91,136 97,477 140,291 Transfer between funds - - - - Net movement in funds 6,341 91,136 97,477 140,291
Total funds at 1 April 2018 101,738 38,553 140,291 -
Total funds at 31st March 2019 108,079 129,689 237,768 140,291
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Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2019
2019 2018 Total Total £ £ Tangible fixed assets 1,303 3,425
Current assets
Debtors 45,974 48,540 Cash at bank and in hand 205,128 99,606
251,102 148,146
Current liabilities
Creditors and accruals 14,638 11,280
Net current assets 236,465 136,866
Total assets less current liabilities 237,768 140,291
Represented by:
Funds: Restricted 129,689 38,553 Unrestricted 108,079 101,738 Total funds 237,768 140,291
Signed for and on behalf of the Executive Committee of Ryedale Special Families by Chair, Djamilla Hitchins and Vice-chair Paul Buckle on 30th September 2019
This represents the accounts of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation 1170988. A copy of the full accounts can be requested from the charity or accessed on our website https://www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk/about-us/
12 The accounts are independently examined by Simon Harrison F.C.A of Townsend Harrison Ltd, 13 Yorkersgate, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 7AA