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The Parenting Project

Report and Financial StatementsFor the Year Ended 31 March 2019

(A company limited by guarantee)

Registered Charity number 1125291Company number 6032858

Annual Report and Financial Statements

Contents Page

Report of the Trustees 1 to 21

Report of the Independent Auditors

Statement of Financial Activities

22 to 23

24

Statement of Financial Position 25

Statement of Cash Flows 26

Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows 27

Notes to the Financial Statements

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

28 to 32

33 to 34

The Parenting ProjectReport of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees presents its report and audited financial statements for the yearended March 31st 2019.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name

Charity registration number

Company registration number

Parenting Project

1125291

6032858

Registered Office andoperational address: Unit 1A

Croft CourtCroft Lane

Nr Stratford upon Avon

WarwickshireB49 6PW

Board of Trustees

Mrs J M L WilliamsMr I ThompsonMr A W J SherrattMrs H E J AlexanderMrs B J BallingerMrs R H FaulknerMrs A J Milton

Chair

Deputy ChairTreasurer

Company Secretary

Ms E Johnston

Auditors: Cooper Adams Ltd, 12 Payton St, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6UA

Bank: Lloyds Bank, Stourbridge Business Centre, Lloyds Bank Commercial, PO Box 1000,BX1 1LT.

Jane Williams ChairWelcome to our Annual Report for financial year ending 2019

This year is one of mixed emotions for us all at the Parenting Project. Following a lengthyprocess of tendering to deliver all 13 Children and Family Centres within Warwickshire wewere unsuccessful with our bid. The contract was awarded to Barnardos, who we wish wellin their endeavours to provide a transformed service within a context of further reductionsin funding.

The tendering process and outcome has prompted us all to think about the commissioningprocesses in Local Authorities and how disadvantaged smaller charities are when they arecompeting with large national organisations. It is our belief that Local Authorities wouldbenefit significantly by considering local providers as community assets with all theadvantages of experience, skills, value and agility and support them to continue to provideexcellent services within the community. This is especially important when organisations like

ours have a proven track record of excellent contract delivery.

Consequently, we are currently experiencing a period of change and transformationunderpinned by an immense sense of loss as we prepare to hand over the Children's Centreswe have been commissioned to deliver throughout the last 11years.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank every one of the staff for their commitment anddedication to their roles and the children and families they work with. I wish them all thevery best for the future. I particularly want to thank Elaine and what I call our "Top Team"who consistently go the extra mile to enable the Parenting Project to be what it is today.

I would also like to thank Warwickshire County Council with whom we have worked sopositively for more than a decade. We look forward to working with you in varied ways in thefuture.

The future of the Parenting Project is optimistic, there will be significant challenges andchanges as we continue to move in the direction of supporting family mental health which is

the foundation for parenting and child development. The Trustees and I are determined tocontinue to meet the growing needs of parents and children as we move into a new realm ofbusiness development and, ultimately sustainability.

Finally, thank you children and families for allowing us to continue to work with you as youbuild your lives.

Jane Williams Chair of Trustees

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Objectives and Activities

Pur ose and Aims

Our Charity's purpose, as set out in the objects contained in the company's memorandumof association, is to:

~ Make a positive difference to the lives of families to improve outcomes forchildren by providing support at the earliest point of need.

~ To be there to provide high quality parenting support by recognising that parentsare key to making a difference to the lives of their children.

The aims of our charity are to support parents to do their best for their children to enablethem to grow and develop well and to provide support and services for children 0-19years(25 if SEND) to help them to secure positive outcomes in all aspects of their lives. We workdirectly with children as well as the parents themselves.

Vision and Mission Statement

Our vision is that we will be there to improve lives for children, young people and theirfamilies when support is needed and continue to develop our range of services,programmes and projects in response to their needs.

Our Mission:

"Toimprove the life experiences and outcomes of children, young people and theirfami%es by providing services and support at a time when they are most needed

Ensurin our work delivers our aims

We review our aims, objectives and activities each year. The review examines ourachievements and the outcomes of our work over the previous 12 months. We look at theeffectiveness of each key activity and assess the benefits of those activities and thedifference they have made to the children and families we have supported. The review alsohelps us to ensure our aims, objectives and activities remain focused upon our statedpurpose. For example, the trustees consider how our planned developments and serviceswill contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

The Focus of our Work

We have continued to develop and implement our Mental Health Strategy in response togrowing need to enable parents to improve and secure their mental health. In 2017 NHS

England stated that:

'Mental ill health is widespread, disabling, yet often hidden. It accounts for 23 percent of thetotal burden of disease, yet those with mental health problems struggle to get the support

they need'.

Parents experiencing mental ill health often request support and therapy in theirendeavour to mitigate against the impact of their emotional health on their children and

yet, it is well documented that, such help and support is difficult to access and insufficient.

We continue to address this and expand our focus on mental health support by increasingaccess to support and activities which support mental health and emotional wellbeing.

For the previous 2 years we delivered on 2 priority objectives:

~ To reach and support more children and young people aged 5-19

~ To provide parenting support for more parents of children and young people aged 5-19

This year presented another significant priority for us. Following the Warwickshire CountyCouncil (WCC) spending review and the public consultation regarding their function, thenumber of centres within Warwickshire was reduced from 39 centres to 14 main centreswith designated outreach sites. For the Parenting Project this meant a reduction of 5centres within the contract to 3 within the Stratford District.

The remaining Children and Family Centres are:

~ Lighthorne Heath~ Stratford~ Alcester

During the year we worked with WCC to transition the Children's Centres to Children andFamily Centres in preparation for their new role to provide services to 0-19year old (25 if

SEND).

In September 2018 the tendering process began for the contract to deliver 13 of the 14Children and Family Centres. (The Bedworth Centre has a 'stand-alone' provider). The

specification required a single provider. Based on our track record of community

development, superseding the Key Performance Indicators of each contract we have held

for Children's Centres and our experience and knowledge of child development and

parenting the Parenting Project developed a feasible and viable model for the tender which

met all of the requirements of the Service Specification. We provided innovation and

additionality to the specification by proposing to embed counselling within each centre for4% of the funding. The tendering process took 6 months in total. This was a significant

period of creation and hope.

Unfortunately we were unsuccessful with our tender and the contract was awarded to a

national company which is a subsidiary of a very large national children's charity. Although

we dedicated as much resource as possible it is very difficult for a local charity to competewith national charities for local contracts.

Following a short period of reflection as we moved into the next financial year, we began tofirm up and implement our plans to continue to develop and expand our mental health and

wellbeing programme for families. In order to achieve this and to support the transition

period, we have accrued sufficient reserves to achieve our funding and sustainability

strategies.

Therefore our priority objectives for 2019/20 are:

~ To further develop and expand the Parenting in Mind programme~ To continue to provide support for children 0-19 (25 if SEND)

~ To develop a trading arm of the charity which will enable the Parenting Project tobecome sustainable in the medium and long term

How our activities deliver ublic benefit

Our main activities and those we aim to help are described below. All of our charitableactivities focus upon improving the lives of children and their families and are undertaken

to further our charitable purposes for public benefit.

Who used and benefitted from our services?

Our objects and funding limit the services we provide to families within the StratfordDistrict, Warwick District and the Nuneaton and Bedworth areas of Warwickshire.

experiencing specific difficulties, for example, domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse

and mental ill health. This ensures we are continually able to engage with families who

benefit the most from the support provided.

The outputs we achieve vary between quarters and years depending on the complexity ofindividual family situations and the length of time we work with them.

Our monitoring and evaluation of the impact of our services outcomes suggests that 91%ofchildren and families we work with have improved outcomes. However, the impact of our

work goes far beyond those we help directly and includes a reduction in the need forspecialist public services, a reduction in the difficulties schools need to deal with and a

reduction in escalation of difficulties which may lead to anti-social and criminal behaviour.

The main areas of our charitable activity are the provision of structured family support,counselling therapy, parent mentors, and a range of short interventions, including

parenting programmes and therapeutic services.

The funding from Orbit Housing came to an end in March 2019. Parenting Project continues

to fund the project whilst we await the outcome of a new bid to Orbit for a project fortenants which emphasises support for mental health within the family context.

Parentin in Mind Pro ramme

2 years ago we developed our Parenting in Mind programme by pulling together all of the

elements of the mental health support we provide. This enabled us to offer families a clear

pathway of support based on their individual needs.

Counselling:

The key support we are able to offer is counselling therapy. We have developed this over 6

years when we began with one counsellor and 3 parent clients.

~ Currently in 13 locations, 6 Children and family Centres, 7 outreach venues~ In excess of 90 hours a week of counselling is currently available to Warwickshire

parents (mothers and fathers/carers of children)~ Inclusive for all who meet criteria~ Safeguarding procedures are in place and used effectively~ Facilitates parenting development by reflection on own childhood experiences, builds

self-awareness~ Fosters resilience, independence and lasting change~ Trauma informed approach

We hear family narratives and patterns, non-judgemental, meet parents where they

are, not where we want (or need) them to be.Awareness of parents' experiences which may influence their behaviours and

parentingWorking with what has happened to someone, their own life experiences. Not what

is wrong with someone and how to treat them.We consider the power and use of languageSystemic ideas and thinking

Holding the family in mind

Considering context, the family dynamics, family members do not work in isolationChildren's mental health —where is the problem located' ?

Cultural, social and developmental issuesIntegrative therapies/ therapistsWe are fortunate to have different modalities available, with a person-centred coreCounsellors come from helping backgrounds and second careers —Doctors, Nurses,

Teachers, CPNs, Support Workers etc.Partnerships with universities

Recommended as a placement due to excellent knowledge of ethics and morals and

safe counselling practice. Students are well supported and contracts are in place.Audited by universities

Underpinned by researchCounselling is effective as CBT

ACES studies and the therapeutic relationship is the key to changeBACP —Organisational member, in process of service accreditationUnderpinned by Ethical framework for good practicePartnerships - valued and recognised by other local services, both statutory and non-

statutory e.g. RISE (formally CAMHS), Perinatal MH, Health Visitors, GPs, IAPT,

Midwives, Social workers, Strengthening Families, Early Help, Family InformationService, CAB, Children and Family Centres, other voluntary and statutory sectorservices. This list is by no means definitive and continues to grow year on year.Training programme - Invited to train health professionals in thinking holistically

about Mental Health

We provide internal training for our own staff i.e. Counselling skills

We train student counsellors in different areas, quality CPD, utilise current studentskills to share knowledge.

It is well documented that there is an increase in mental health issues, purporting 1 in 4people are now affected. If we view these statistics from a medicalised perspective we doin fact have an issue. Through this lens, many people, including children are more likely tobe living with a mental illness than ever before.

However, it is also accepted that the 1 in 4 figure is not totally random and is potentially

misleading in that social inequalities, poverty, and adverse childhood experiences are

recognised as the main reasons for distress and suffering, and therefore make up the 1 in 4

(Johnstone, Boyle, Cromby et al 2018).

Understanding mental health and emotional wellbeing in a medicalised context increases

the risk of perpetuating dependency and marginalisation as services, who are quite often

doing their best, can unwittingly emulate, triggers and potentially reinforce childhood

issues and past abusive relationships as experts try to help and advise families. A plan 'put

in place' to engage families and increase their sense of agency can actually have the

opposite effect due to the perceived power imbalances.

The trauma informed approach is based on the recognition that people who use services

have quite often experienced significant adversity. It is also noted that the key to recovery

is when trusting relationships and validation are experienced (Johnstone, Boyle, Cromby etal 2018).

It may therefore be more helpful to make sense of emotional wellbeing and mental health

through an individual's social and developmental context - in essence, their lived

experience. Trauma-informed projects are running in service design, education, prisons,

and public health (www. acestoohigh. corn). Our counselling service and organisation as a

whole adopts a Trauma Informed Approach.

Counselling, and in particular the therapeutic relationship, aims not to take the expert

position but instead, listens non-judgmentally, conveys empathy and upholds respect for

the client. They do not tell the client what to do but instead facilitate exploration so the

client can arrive at their own choices, decisions and a sense of what is right for them, at its

core is the Person Centred Approach.

The Person Centred Approach is transferable and is well recognised to work very well in

allied helping professions, quite often we hear the phrase 'patient centred care' in hospitals

or child centred approaches in schools to demonstrate how putting the person at the

centre of any professional involvement seeks to empower individuals, facilitate

independence and, in the case of parenting, improve outcomes for children.

The use of language is key to effective communication, using counselling skills is a simple

yet effective way to facilitate insight and understanding.

Communities that can adopt an approach which focuses on strengths and abilities of those

it seeks to support and position themselves well to achieve better outcomes. They are

socially and economically robust where people play a part in the decisions that are

important to them increasing a sense of self-agency and autonomy (Places: empowerment

and investment for local communities, 2018).

Therefore to promote independence and resilience we work in collaboration with those we

are endeavouring to help and support those taking responsibility for the choices they make.

Parent Mentors

We began to develop this programme of support in 2016. Funding has restricted the

number of mentors we have been able to recruit and train. It has been difficult to attract

funding for this programme following start-up funding from the Wates Foundation. We are

continuing to seek funding for this valuable support and aim to roll the programme out

throughout Warwickshire. 11Parent Mentors provided support to families this year.

Parent Mentors are volunteers who provide support based on an offer of up to 3 hours

each week for a period of up to 6 months. They are selected following a rigorous

recruitment process and often have backgrounds in the helping professions, for example

Health Visiting, Counsellors, Teachers, Nurses, Business Psychologists etc.

Parents who benefit from Parent Mentor support are mostly in transition from Family

Support or Social Care. Mentors support them to gain confidence in their parenting skills,

access services, talk about their experiences and anything else the parents need from the

relationship. Mentors do not generally provide practical support but occasionally there are

exceptions to this.

Achievements and Performance

Children's Centres

The data below can only been shown for the last 2 quarters of the year. The centrestransitioned to a new database and revised requirements on what needed to be collected.

The data collection for the first 2 quarters cannot be representative of the outputs and

outcomes as 'teething difficulties' occurred as we became familiar with the new system and

the revised data focus which includes the 6 outcomes below:

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& I am supported to stay safe& I am supported to enjoy and achieve& I am supported to make a positive contribution

& I am supported to achieve economic wellbeing and prepare for adulthood

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The following data shows an example of the Children's Centres performance as measured

by Warwickshire County Council over 6 months October 2018 to end of March 2019:

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County Council revised the data monitoring to focus much more closely on outcomes forchildren rather than emphasising outputs.

The outcome data below shows Parenting Project achievements for a sample period of 6months.

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Orbit Housin Famil Su ort Pro'ect

In February 2017 we secured funding for 2 years from Orbit Housing to deliver family

support to Orbit Housing families living in 4 areas of the Stratford District —Southam,

Studley, Henley in Arden and Shipston on Stour. In January 2018 the areas were reviewed

with Orbit to take referrals from across the Stratford District.

For the second year further funding was secured from WCC Priority Families in recognition

that we work with significant numbers of Warwickshire Priority Families within the project.

Over the life of the project we supported 128 families —306 children. All families achieved

improved outcomes in the following areas required by Orbit:

Emotional wellbeing

Access to local support servicesSocial isolationFinancial inclusion and employment support

In addition to the outcomes above, families have also improved outcomes in relationships,child behaviour, parenting skills and confidence.

Parentin in Mind

Many children whose parents or carers have mental health problems go on to

achieve their full potential in life, particularly if their parents receive the right

sappartat the right time (~Ho 2013

Our Parenting in Mind strategy reflects the growing need for mental health support and our

approach to achieving good outcomes for parents and children.

Counselling:

This year we received 401 referralsfor counselling. 98% reported

improved wellbeing overall

The ReferralsParents are referred by our partner agencies or they may self-refer to the service for a wide

variety of reasons.

The graph below shows the initial reason for referral and the percentage of parents

referred within each category. Please note that parents may have multiple reasons forreferral and these are captured on our database which is why the total % is much higher

than 100%.

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Other Data

On average since our counselling programme began:54.5% of parents are single mothers129( identify as ethnically diverse4.16% have had a child removed

Age ranges30.56% are aged 35-4545.83% are in the 26-34 age group18.0696 are under 25

We collate data on parents who have experienced childhood abuse and neglect (in line with

statutory guidelines). 559( of parents stated they have experienced abuse and neglect in

childhood.

Measuring change over the course of therapy: CORE Outcomes Measure (OM). The 'Core

Outcome Measure' is used to measure the functioning, problems, risk and well-being ofeach parent. It is used at assessment, then midway through counselling and then in thefinal session. The total picture of all collected complete core forms shows an improvement

in every parent —10096

There are 34 questions on the form and are asked to reflect on their current emotional

wellbeing as they answer the questions.

Questions are asked within the categories of problems, functioning and wellbeing.

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could be determined by different factors, for example if a parent has many abusive peoplein their life, counselling may help them choose healthier relationships. They may answer in

assessment, not at all to the statement I have thought I have no friends however at the end

of therapy they may choose often as their answer due to re-evaluating who they have in

their life —this would come out as a lower score rather than an improvement.

Risk is not illustrated here; however 51.3896 of parents who were seen in our servicedisclosed self-harm or suicidal thoughts (or an attempt on life) had featured in their history.Of those, 6.9496 considered themselves to be at current risk due to suicidal ideation or wereactively self-harming. Procedures and safe-guarding policies are in place to help, supportand signpost those who are in crisis, risk does not prevent a parent working with acounsellor.

The overall reduction in scores is evident in each set of core forms for each parent that wehold.

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Parent Comments from evaluation (verbatim)

Kate has been fantastic, tailored the counselling for me. She has been empathetic and

clearly loves her role, I hate to think where I would be had I not had counselling. I am in such

a better place now. Thank you:)

More relaxed to what I was expecting. Able to help me in more ways than I thought

I have had a very positive experience and has really helped me understand my troubles

Yes it was different, the counsellor was very patient, a very good listener and helped me tounderstand where I was going with my life and to make it a better one for me and my

family

Really helped me explain myself and understand/realise things. It's better having 18weeks

than the previous 6 week blocks because I didn't feel rushed and could relax more. Nothing

needs to beimproved. Very flexible and helpful!

I had never considered counselling but it has completely turned my life around.

This has been a really helpful and useful experience. Ifelt heard and found myself exploring

a positive way forward. Thankyou

I had no expectations but did not expect the sessions to be as good as they have been.

Calming atmosphere and I felt very safe to open up and explore my feelings.

I am very happy to have a chance to have this therapy. Thank you

It was different to what I expected I guess I thought it would be like on the TV with "and

how do you feel about that" asked after everything, but it was so much more. I thought the

service was fantastic.

Nicky has really helped me grow

I couldn't have asked for any more. It has changed my life

This experience has given me a completely different outlook on my future and given me the

tools to develop further and maintain good mental health on my own

Couldn't have done what I've done without you

Helped me massively. Helped to look at difficult times differently and see how they impacted

me. Learnt to ask for help/talk to others/let others in. Given me confidence to be able toreturn to work, have better relationships with family and friends. Thank you

It was a great experience. I was looking forward to each session. It gave me a different

perspective. Was good to talk to someone impartial and it gave me confidence

Structure, Governance and Management

Statement of Trustee's Res onsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Accounts in accordance with

applicable law and regulations. The trustees are also Directors of the Parenting Project for

the purpose of company law. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare thefinancial statements in accordance with the UK generally accepted accounting practice (UK

Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the trustees must not

approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view

of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for thatperiod.

In preparing the financial statements, the directors were required to:

~ Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;~ Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;~ Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate

to presume that the company will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient toshow and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any

time, the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial

statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible forsafeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for theprevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees have adopted theprovisions of the Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP).

Statement as to Disclosure of Information to Auditors

So far as the trustees are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined bysection 418 of the 2006 Companies Act) of which the company's auditors are unaware, and

each trustee has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a trustee in order

to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the

company's auditors are aware of that information. Company law requires the trustees toprepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the

charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year.

How we are Or anised

The Parenting Project recognises that in order to deliver its strategic aims, objectives and

priorities successfully, it needs sound corporate governance arrangements in place. Our

Governance Handbook sets out the roles, responsibilities and procedures for the effective

and efficient conduct of its business. It also provides new trustees with a handbook of good

governance structures and practice.

~La al Status

The Parenting Project is a Private Limited Liability Company, also known as an

Unincorporated Association, which is registered with Companies House and The Charity

Commission. The Parenting Project is governed by a Board of Trustees and supported by

sub-committees if considered appropriate.

The Parenting Project governing documents are:

~ Memorandum of Association~ Articles of Association

The Articles of Association specify that the board is comprised of not less than five, but not

limited. New trustees are appointed by the board from a wide range of backgrounds tobring balance and expertise to the Parenting Project. The board consists of a chair, deputy

chair and trustees who are responsible for its governance and strategy. The day to day

management and operation of the Parenting Project is designated to the Chief Officer.

Mana ement and Governance

The Parenting Project operates under the Good Governance Code for the voluntary and

community sector. The code clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the trustees and

provides guidance in ensuring effective decision-making and accountability. The code is not

mandatory but the Parenting Project is making a clear statement about our commitment tohigh standards of governance by operating within the code.

We currently have 7 trustees. As part of our commitment to effective governance we have

improved the accountability between the Children's Centre Advisory Board and the Board

of Trustees by ensuring a trustee attends each Advisory Board meeting when possible. Wehave also continued to audit our governance functions to ensure continual improvement.

The board meets formally at least four times a year and, in addition, hosts an AnnualGeneral Meeting to discuss publicly the previous year's performance and look ahead tofuture priorities. The board has a schedule of business which details the essential businessitems which trustees are required to consider throughout the year.

Safe uardin Children

We continue to set safeguarding as a priority for the Parenting Project. We have a clearstructure of responsibility for keeping children safe with a minimum of 6 fully trainedDesignated Safeguarding Leads who are responsible for all aspects of our SafeguardingPolicy and Procedures.

Our Safeguarding Policy is thoroughly reviewed annually to bring it in line with the mostrecent government guidelines included in the document 'Working Together to SafeguardChildren'. (HM Government, 2015) and Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board newMulti-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) procedures which took effect from May 2016. TheParenting Project Safeguarding Policy is reviewed annually. The next review will be in April2020.

We are confident in our ability to safeguard children and adhere to all legal requirements inthis regard. In addition, and equally important, we continue to foster a strong safeguardingculture based on effective communication, inquiry, regular training inspiring confidence inour team and a focus on the wellbeing of children.

Plans for Future Periods

~ To further develop and expand the Parenting in Mind programme~ To continue to provide support for children 0-19 (25 if SEND)~ To develop a trading arm of the charity which will enable the Parenting Project to

become sustainable in the medium and long term

The charity is looking at innovative ways to create sustainability using the high level ofexperience, skills and expertise of the leadership and team to develop programmes ofwork, toolkits and training which have commercial viability to meet recognised need in thechildren and family sector. We recognise that to achieve our goals, we require a robustbusiness plan. Therefore we are reviewing our business plan to focus upon our aim forsustainability.

Financial Review

Anal sis of Results for the Year

The majority of our revenue, f733,835, was received from Warwickshire County Council forthe delivery of our 3 Children's Centres and associated outreach sites. This year we receivedf37,965 from Stratford Town Trust for counselling support for residents, workers, andthose being educated within Stratford Town. We also received f18,102 from the localCounty Councillors Grant Fund toward our Parenting in Mind Programme which includescounselling and a range of wellbeing workshops. Orbit funded Family Support for theirtenants and provided f31,451 for this project. In addition to this WCC Priority Familiesprovided f15,000 in recognition of the support for their identified families. In February wewere awarded f9,000 from South Warwickshire CCG to expand Parenting in Mind withinthe Stratford District.

We received donations of f21,933 this year. We are very grateful to the following donorswho gave generously to support our work:

Tarantara Choir: f1,166Advent of Change: f2,871Four Alls Restaurant: f1,000Municipal Charities Stratford: f6,326lan Thomson: f378NFU Community Living Donation: f200General Public Donations: f9,992

Investment income amounted to f743 and f5,981 from general funds (room bookings,commissioning of Parenting Project services). The rest is made up of between 10-2096management fees charged to each project and contract.

Our total income for this year amounted to f878,009 and our total expenditure wasf827,265.

Reserves Police

The Parenting Project is keenly aware of the need to secure its viability beyond theimmediate future. To provide reliable services over the longer term, the project must beable to absorb setbacks and to take advantage of change and opportunity. The ParentingProject aims to provide for this by putting aside, when it can afford it, some unrestrictedincome as a reserve against future uncertainties. Should one of the Parenting Projectfunding streams be withdrawn, the Parenting Project would need to find alternative

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methods of funding, preferably without depleting existing unrestricted reserves. However,reserves are required in case this cannot happen.

The trustees have examined the company's requirements for reserves. It is the Trustee'sview that it is prudent to ensure that there are sufficient reserves to provide financialflexibility in the case of forthcoming challenges. The trustees therefore consider that theideal level of reserves as at March 31"2019 would be f250,000 representing 12 monthscore expenditure and current contract end costs. The current reserves are f257,599 ofwhich f54,253 is restricted funding which is required to deliver the Children's Centrecontract and Parenting in Mind projects.

Investment Polic

Aside from retaining an amount of reserves each year, the Parenting Project's funds arereceived mostly in quarterly amounts and spent in the short term so there are limited fundsfor long term investment. Having considered the options available the company hasdecided to invest the small amount in a common investment fund. There is an investmentpolicy in place.

Approved by the Management Committee on August 13th 2019 and signed on its behalf by:

Jane Williams

Chair of Trustees

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OFTHE PARENTING PROJECT

OpinionWe have audited the financial statements of The Parenting Project (the 'charitable company') for theyear ended 31 March 2019 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Statement ofFinancial Position, the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including asummary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been appliedin their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United KingdomGenerally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The FinancialReporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.

In our opinion the financial statements:give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2019 and of itsincoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the yearthen ended;have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted AccountingPractice, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable inthe UK and the Republic of Ireland'; andhave been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Basis for opinionWe conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) andapplicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorsresponsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent ofthe charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit ofthe financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled ourother ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the auditevidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concernWe have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) requireus to report to you where:

the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statementsis not appropriate; orthe trustees have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that maycast significant doubt about the charitable company's ability to continue to adopt the going concernbasis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statementsare authorised for issue.

Other informationThe trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises theinformation included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our Report of theIndependent Auditors thereon.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extentotherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the otherinformation and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with thefinancial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materiallymisstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we arerequired to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or amaterial misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we concludethat there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. Wehave nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financialstatements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; andthe Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MENIBERS OFTHE PARENTING PROJECT

Matters on which we are required to report by exceptionIn the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environmentobtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of theTrustees.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requiresus to report to you if, in our opinion:

adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not beenreceived from branches not visited by us; orthe financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; orcertain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; orwe have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; orthe trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirementto prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.

Responsibilities of trusteesAs explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees Responsibilities, the trustees (who are also thedirectors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for thepreparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, andfor such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financialstatements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitablecompany's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to goingconcern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidatethe charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statementsOur objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a wholeare free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of theIndependent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance,but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect amaterial misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can adise from fraud or error and are consideredmaterial if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence theeconomic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on theFinancial Reporting Council's website at www. frc.org. uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This descriptionforms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.

Use of our reportThis report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance withChapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that wemight state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them inan auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not acceptor assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company'smembers as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

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Devi Cooper F eniorStatutoryAuditor)for and on behalf of Cooper Adams LtdChartered Accountantsand Statutory Auditors12 Peyton StreetStrafford upon AvonWarwickshireCV37 6UA

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THE PARENTING PROJECT

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIESfor the Year Ended 31 March 2019

Unrestrictedfund

Not Fes

Restrictedfund

F

2019Total funds

2018Total funds

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROMDonations and legaciesCharitable activitiesGrants received for projectsSundry income

15,807

5,981

6,326

849, 353

21,933 25,760

849,353 1,074,2805,981 20,882

Investment income 742 742 733

Total 22, 330 855,679 878,009 1,121,655

EXPENDITURE ONCharitable activitiesProvision of servicesSupport costs

211,5828,397

591,16818,138

802,73024,535

989,59040,099

Total 219,959 607,306 827,265 1,029,689

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Transfers between funds

(197,829) 248,373 50,744 91,966

14 214.244 ~214,244

Net movement in funds

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

16,615 34, 129 50,744 91,966

186,731 20,124 206,855 114,889

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 203,346 54,253 257,599 206,855

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THE PARENTING PROJECT (REGISTERED NUMBER: 6032858)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAt 31 March 2019

Unrestrictedfund

Not fes

2019 2018Restricted Total funds Total funds

fund

CURRENT ASSETSDebtorsCash at bank and in hand 206,804

207,353

12,02662,801

74,827

12,575269,605

21,037222, 801

282, 180 243,838

CREDITORSAmounts falling due within one year 12 (4,007) (20,574) (24,581) (36,983)

NET CURRENT ASSETS 203,346 54,253 257,599 206,855

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENTLIABILITIES 203,346 54,253 257,599 208,855

NET ASSETS 203,346 54,253 257,599 206,855

FUNDSUnrestricted fundsRestricted funds

14203,346

54,253186,73120,124

TOTAL FUNDS 257,599 206 855

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15of the Companies Act 2008 relating to charitable small companies.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on .....!3..1...~ ..'. ...................... andwere signed on its behalf by:

Qk4M~4/~w ~mJ M L Williams -Trustee

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSfor the Year Ended 31 March 2019

NotesCash flows from operating activities:Cash generated from operations 1

Net cash provided by (used in) operatingactivities

2019

46,062

46,062

20186

94,261

94,261

Cash flows from investing activities:Interest received 742 733

Net cash provided by (used In) investingactivities 742 733

Change in cash and cash equivalents in thereporting periodCash and cash equivalents at the beginningof the reporting period

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of thereporting period

46,804

222, 801

269,605

94,994

127,807

222, 801

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NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSfor the Year Ended 31 March 2019

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATINGACTIVITIES

Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (asstatement of financial activities)AdJustments for:Interest receivedDecrease/(increase) in debtors(Decrease)/increase in creditors

Net cash provided by (used In) operating activities

per the

2019F

50,744

(742)8,462

(12,402)

46,062

20185

91,966

(733)(5,969)8,997

94,261

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSfor the Year Ended 31 March 2019

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statementsThe financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting andReporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to chadities preparingtheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK andRepublic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and theCompanies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical costconvention.

IncomeAll income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlementto the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measuredreliably.

ExpenditureLiabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligationcommitting the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefitswill be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings thataggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particularheadings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assetsDepreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over itsestimated useful life.

Office equipmentFixtures and fittingsPlay equipmentComputer equipment

- Straight line over 3 years-10 -25% on cost- Straight line over 3 years- 33% on reducing balance

Fund accountingUnrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretionof the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of thecharity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particularrestricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to thefinancial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefitsThe charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributionspayable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of FinancialActivities in the period to which they relate.

DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations

2019F

21,933

2018

25,760

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUEDfor the Year Ended 31 March 2019

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

Deposit account interest

2019 20186 F

742 733

4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Grants from WarwickshireCounty CouncilGrants from StraffordTown TrustGrants from local CountyCouncillorsOther grantsSundry income

Activity

Grants received for projects

Grants received for projects

Grants received for projectsGrants received for projectsSundry income

20196

733,835

37,965

18,10259,451

5,981

2018F

953,036

67,515

53,72920,882

855,334 1,095,162

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Detailed analysis of charitable activities costs is shown on the detailed Statement of FinancialActivities.

6. SUPPORT COSTS

Trustees' expensesProfessional feesAuditors' remuneration

2019

17224,536

2,003

26,711

2018

13038,024

1,945

40,099

TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2019 norfor the year ended 31 March 2018.

Trustees' expenses

Trustees were reimbursed expenses of 6172 (2018:F130).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ~ CONTINUEDfor the Year Ended 31 March 2019

8. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salariesSocial security costsOther pension costs

20196

571,97440,63022,898

635,502

20185

708,70540,00136,169

784,875

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Employees2019 2018

39 54

No employees received emoluments in excess of F60,000.

COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestrictedfund

Restrictedfund

E

Total funds

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROMDonations and legaciesCharitable activitiesGrants received for projectsSundry income

Investment income

25,760

8,202

733

25,760

1,074,280 1,074,28012,680 20,882

733

Total 34,695 1,086,960 1,121,655

EXPENDITURE ONCharitable activitiesProvision of servicesSupport costs

Total

119,91512,458

132,373

869,675 989,59027,641 40,099

897,316 1,029,689

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Transfers between funds

(97,678) 189,644 91,966

215,1154 ~215,9541

Net movement in funds

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

118,276 (26, 310) 91,988

68,455 46,434 114,889

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 186,731 20, 124 206,855

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10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETSOffice Fixtures and

equipment fittings5

Playequipment

5

Computerequipment

6Totals5

COSTAt 1 April 2018 and31 March 2019 35,304 14,499 18,037 4,583 72,423

DEPRECIATIONAt 1 April 2018 and31 March 2019 35,304 14,499 18,037 4,583 72,423

NET BOOK VALUEAt 31 March 2019

At 31 March 2018

11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Other debtors

2019

12,575

2018

21,037

12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditorsSocial security and other taxesOther creditorsDeferred incomeAccrued expenses

2019f7,7329,7183,124

4,007

24,581

2018

6,26310,0973,635

10,4846,504

36,983

13. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:

Between one and five years

2019F

33,996

2018

49,992

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted fundsGeneral funds

Incoming Resources2018 Resources Expended Transfers 2019

5

186,731 22,330 (219,959) 214,244 203,346

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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Restricted fundsWCC ClusterSTT Family SupportWCC County CouncillorBefriending ProjectHousing PriorityMorrisons GrantNHS South WarksCounselling

1,796 733,83537,96624,427

2,8879,162 46,451

4,0009,000

6,279

(526,503)(16,490)

(2,887)(55,613)

5,813

(205,474) 3,654(6,328) 15,148(2,442) 21,985

4,0009,000

466

Total Restricted Funds

TOTAL FUNDS 206,855 878,009 827,265 257,599

20,124 855,679 607,306 214,244) 54,253

During the year an amount of 6214,244 was transferred from the WCC Cluster, STT FamilySupport, WCC County Councillor to the unrestricted general funds. This represents the agreedmanagement fee for the year.

15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2019.

16. CHARITABLE STATUS

The company is registered as a charity on 31 July 2008. The charity number is 1125291.

17. COMPANY STATUS

The Parenting Project is a company limited by guarantee not having any share capital.

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIESfor the Year Ended 31 March 2019

2019F

2018

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS

Donations and legaciesDonations

Investment IncomeDeposit account interest

Charitable activitiesGrants from Warwickshire County CouncilGrants from Strafford Town TrustGrants from local County CouncillorsOther grantsSundry income

Total incoming resources

21,933

742

733,83537,98518,10259,451

5,981

855,334

878,009

25,760

733

953,03667,515

53,72920,882

1,095,182

1,121,655

EXPENDITURE

Charitable activitiesStaff salariesSocial securityPensionsCosts of volunteersActivities costsActivities equipment and resourcesCleaningTravelling and subsistenceEmployee expensesStaff trainingPublicityInsurancePostage and deliveryPrinting and stationeryRentRepairs and maintenanceTelephone and internetUtilitiesComputer and software expensesBank charges

571,97440,63022,898

3,63817,7707,820

12,62316,182

71512,7993,4735,3981,1157,499

14,40011,2099,954

31,6998,722

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708,70540,00136,169

2,54139,0557,1658,475

23,3252, 101

16,288838

5,784746

8,20214,40029,81212,07923,50810,330

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Support costsManagementAuditors' remunerationProfessional feesTrustees' expenses

Total resources expended

800,554

2,00324, 536

172

26,711

827,265

989,590

1,94538,024

130

40,099

1,029,689

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIESfor the Year Ended 31 March 2019

2019 20182

Net income 50,744 91,966

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