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The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 October 2023
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The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
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Our fiscal year 2022-2023 was both interesting and intriguing in various ways. We saw higher demand for our services, for both children and women. The increased demand was expected due to the soaring inflation which resulted, in the high cost of living. Throughout the year, we completed twelve different projects, and our challenge was to work and convince new partners to support our vision while working with the existing partners to ensure they continuously support the projects. Due to the hard work of our dedicated team and volunteers, our partners, such as the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the National Lottery Fund, just to mention a few, were pleased with our work and decided to continue to support us.Our aim for this financial year was not different from previous years, to support local women, children, and families to come out of isolation and loneliness through physical, social and educational programmes. The women's programme included physical activity, mental well-being, healthy eating, vocational training such as sewing, hair braiding, confidence building, short courses and training to help the women better their employment prospects. This year, through the programmes, we helped over thirty women come out of isolation and loneliness, as well as signposting almost a hundred women to essential services. The participation rate for women across different projects increased by forty-five percent over the previous year, particularly, physical exercise and vocational training saw the highest increment. The short courses also became quite popular when people became aware that they could access them free of charge. We had forty people complete different courses and training. Overall, the feedback we had from the women was excellent. Some of them have gone on to gain employment after completing the courses and training. The children's programmes consisted of physical as well as enrichment activities. The physical activities included football, cricket, basketball, swimming, running, hula hoop, etc. Our enrichment activities included jewellery making, arts and crafts, sewing, hair braiding, debating, and discussing current affairs. Swimming and football were the most popular activities among the children. The children were provided with hot meals during activities, and they always looked forward to the meals. It was essential and helpful, particularly to the struggling families. Our end-of-year survey indicated eighty percent of the children who started swimming the previous year have continued swimming following the programme. Football was undoubtedly the most popular sport for both boys and girls, and it was played almost every session. Funding from the Royal Borough of Greenwich ( Holiday Food and Fun Programme) helped us purchase some needed sporting equipment and hire a part-time coach to support the children. Having a coach has helped to motivate and encourage more children to participate in sporting activities. This year, we almost reached our full capacity in terms of children who participate in the programmes. We have an average of sixty-five children in each session. Overall, the projects assisted around two hundred and fifty children and young people in overcoming isolation and loneliness, particularly over the lengthy summer holiday. Some of the children built their confidence, Some formed new friendships, learned teamwork, public speaking, etc. We received an excellent response from our survey and feedback from the children, with ninety percent of them stating that they are very delighted with the activities we provided and will suggest them to their friends and family. Our family programme this year concentrated on the high cost of living and trips, as many families were struggling to make ends meet. We teamed up with the Royal Borough of Greenwich in response to the high cost of living. The project aimed to support low-income and vulnerable families with their utility bills, warm clothing, and food bags. The programme ran for three months and supported sixty families. As part of the warm clothing programme, school children received free school uniforms, shoes and jackets. Overall, it was the most popular project we had for the year. As usual, the trips were very popular among parents and young people. In all, we had three trips, to the seaside, Woburn Safari and Greenwich Museum. The children benefited greatly from the trips, both educationally and recreationally. Until we visited the safari, some of the children had never even seen farm animals in person before, so it was quite exciting for them. It also provided possibilities for families who were unable to go abroad or take a holiday in the UK. In addition, we celebrated the king’s coronation. It was a family event for the local community. It was excellent for community integration. People from different parts of the community came together to celebrate. Lastly, we also partnered with NHS Healthwatch Greenwich to promote vaccination programmes in the local area. Our team and volunteers spoke to about a hundred and twenty families about the importance of vaccination. Our end-of-year project evaluation indicated that we achieved our aims and objectives for the year. We completed twelve projects and, in the process, helped and supported about five hundred people across the various projects.The end-of-year feedback we received from the community is that most people truly consider the work we are doing in the community to be essential to them personally and the community at large. The feedback had excellent suggestions, and we hope to implement them in the coming year.
We have conducted feedback and surveys to understand the needs of the community and how best to support and meet these needs. Also, we had compliments, suggestions and a compliant box that allowed the community to share how they felt about the services we provided. In addition, we conducted an annual open forum that allowed and encouraged the community to participate in how we managed and provided our services. Also, we encourage our team to listen to participants and provide feedback to management.Lastly, we have completed end-of-project reports and sent them to each funder that supported our project. The feedback we received from each funder was positive and encouraging.
The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £19318.There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for the director’s loss of office, which required to be disclosed.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
20 July 2024
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Rose Korankye
Status: Director