VIP Group:Doncaster Supported Living Service The VIP group is a social event we hold every 3 months for the people we support inDoncaster. We hold it in a working men’s club who let us have the room for free andSt Anne’s provide a buffet. We give everyone a free raffle ticket when they come inand there are usually ten prizes which are generally sweets or chocolate which isalways a winner. We also talk about more serious things, such as how to keep safe,being part of recruitment and making a complaint. We also have a quiz which is justfor fun, and people we support are involved in open discussion and put their ownthoughts and ideas forward. Clients have a drink from the bar, and it’s a goodopportunity for people to meet and catch up.

Sue Shearman, Temporary Area Manager, Doncaster

Garden GroupThis is a joint project of Track Rd, Mencap Branches DayService and Kirklees LD service at Crescentdale.

After months of hard work, an open day was held atCrescentdale to officially launch the joint garden group andnew poly tunnel. The day was well attended with a raffle,tombola, arts & crafts, plant sale and refreshments on offer.There was also a competition to suggest an apt name forthe project which would be chosen by the group members.

The poly tunnel was purchased after Track Road won agenerous bid of £750 from the St Anne’s Innovation Fund,with compost, seeds and plug plants being purchased froma £250 award won by Branches Day Service in Batley from“Mencap in Kirklees”. The Kirklees Learning DisabilitiesService at Crescentdale in Heckmondwike have kindly letthe garden group have use of their land where the polytunnel has been erected.

The garden group made up of Mark Ainley from TrackRoad and his friends from Branches, Harold Cook, PaulSnape, Jonathan Wright and Jean Reddick all receivedcertificates of achievement to recognise their hard workover the last few months. At the opening ceremony, Markcut the ribbon to officially open the Poly tunnel and Jeangave a small speech.

It is hoped that the project will continue for many years tocome and the group, now named “Gardeners Paradise”are already planning next year’s produce.

August 2013

Big Event What a day Saturday September 28th was for St.Anne’s Big Event 2013. The sun was shining and therewas an air of excitement at Headingly Stadium in Leeds asover 400 people – clients, staff and family members –arrived for the occasion.

Julie Robinson, Chief Executive of St. Anne's, opened theday with a welcome and then the fun began!

There was an array of stalls and performances whichincluded the band ‘Nordic Voice’ and a fantastic danceperformance from ‘The Alphabets’.

'The Outsiders', who performed last year, gave us a treat byoffering an interactive drumming session. There were stallswith cakes that had been made by staff from LeedsSupported Living, Bradford Supported Living andSubstance services. There were two exhilarating Zumbaclasses; an art and photography competition and theopportunity to have a massage.

September 2013

Jamie Jones Buchanan, who plays for Leeds Rhinos andGreat Britain attended the event, signed autographs andthen took clients onto the pitch to have ball skills coachingwith himself and some other Leeds Rhinos coaches andplayers. This then moved into an exciting mini rugby match!There was a special raffle to win a signed rugby ball andplayers shirts.

Clients were also offered a Stadium tour and were treatedto a lovely lunch in the Stadium cafe.

A big thank you to the organising committee made up ofChristopher Mills, Sarah Healey, Stephanie Harper andNicky Lyall; to our many stall holders and volunteers on theday; and also to Priesthorpe School staff and students.

Also thanks goes to Jamie Jones Buchanan and all atLeeds Rhinos and Headingly Stadium who offered thespace and their time to make this day so special.

Lastly thank you to everyone who came and made the dayso enjoyable! It is clear that this was a truly client focusedday with everyone having so much fun.

“Wow, what a day Saturday

September 28th was for

St. Anne’s Big Event 2013.”

September 2013

October 2013

IiP Gold St Anne’s successfully retained its Gold Investors in People (IiP) status following aglowing assessment report from our assessor, John Taylor. IiP is recognised as anational standard which measures how well organisations manage, develop andmotivate their workforce.

John spent 10 days with St Anne’s between August and September and met staff andclients from Bradford, Sheffield, Ripon, York, Doncaster, North Tyneside, Gateshead,Leeds and Huddersfield.

Overall, our assessor believed that St Anne’s had a “values and person-centredservice delivery ethos that consistently runs through their management, workingpractices and the ways that they engage their staff”. He also felt that, despite theeconomic challenges, our service delivery models have remained resilient and thatmanagers and staff should “take great credit for maintaining their business focus”. Healso felt that it would be difficult “to find a more committed community of staff in anycomparator organisation”.

Daniel I went to Cawood Camp Site supported by Wayne. I hadbeen looking forward to this for a long time as we had triedit last year for a few days with much success and fun.

This year I planned it on my review to go for longer and aftertalking with Wayne we decided to take some bikes. I wouldbe on mine and Wayne would be on a bike borrowed frommy Dad. We had taken a bike map with us to use the cycleroutes all over this part of the country. The 2nd day wecycled into York and back a trip of 25 miles. I was verypleased of my achievement and the fun we had.

On the last day of the holiday I really wanted to see if I couldcycle to my Mum and Dad’s place, this would be a roundtrip of at least 33 miles which ended up a little further as wetook a detour. If you look at these pictures this is whatWayne had to do to his saddle to cushion his bottom. Wedid laugh as Wayne stood up a lot on his peddles on thelast ten miles.

Wayne said this is a true statement about ‘Making ItHappen’ his bottom might not agree, I did wind him upabout this.

Daniel Robinson

November / December 2013

Walking Group Our walking group chose a good day on the 19th November as the weather was clearbut cold. We soon warmed up when we got walking. We left Grove House at 10.30,and met David from Knottingley in the bus station, and arrived at Walton NatureReserve at 11.00am David took the lead, and set the pace for the walk.

Jonny had brought some bread with him, and Jonny and David both fed the geeseat the lake (after being chased by a goose!).

“We managed to complete the two mile walk with only a few grumbles, buteveryone was surprised and pleased when they found out they had completeda two mile walk. After the walk, we all went to the New Inn for some dinnerwhich everyone agreed was very very nice.” (Jonny and Eric)

Andrea Andrea is a 36 year old woman, who moved into aGateshead independent supported living home inNovember 2013. Andrea moved from her family homewhere she had grown up, and although the transition couldhave been an anxious and potentially traumatic time forAndrea, the move to date has proven to be a great success.

Through the support of St Anne’s staff and the team work ofher family, social services and a multi disciplinary team,Andrea has quickly adapted to life in her new home and isdeveloping new friendships with her house mates.

Through supporting Andrea to express herself, she hasbeen able to participate in a range of activities, both in-houseand within the community, all of which she enjoys. As the StAnne’s staff continue to get to know Andrea, and with thehelp and support of her family, it is felt that the future will holdmany opportunities for Andrea to explore and allow her toflourish as an individual.

St Anne’s BoardMs Alison Legg (Chair)Chartered AccountantElected to the Board in 2010

Mr Terry Moran (Deputy Chair)Retired Head of School,Leeds Metropolitan UniversityElected to the Board in 2006

Mr Billy Craven Client Board member Elected to the Board in 2009

Mr Michael Ludlum Client Board member Elected to the Board in 2011

Mr Steven Durham Client Board member Elected to the Board in 2011

Mr Peter Shilito Client Board member Elected to the Board in 2013

Mrs Lorraine Jackson Senior Policy Manager, Older Peopleand Dementia, Social Care Directorate,Department of HealthElected to the Board in 2002

Mr Ali AkborChief Executive, Unity Housing Association Elected to the Board in 2003

Mr John TaitRetired Head Teacher, Health Trust Member, CarerElected to the Board in 2005

Christine OutramManaging Director, Medical Education EnglandElected to the Board in 2012

Ms Sughra Nazir Director and Care Quality ConsultantElected 2013

Mrs Sandra Frier Retired Senior Manager, NHSElected to the Board in 2013

Mr Ian McIntosh Retired SolicitorElected to the Board in 2013

Mr Philip Brown Solicitor, Pension Trust director Elected to the Board in 2013

Miss Helen Syme Senior Staff Nurse, Sue RyderWheatfields Hospice Elected to theBoard in 2013

Board (Left to Right): Philip Brown, Ian McIntosh, Terry Moran, Sandra Frier, Christine Outram, Steven Durham, Alison Legg, Lorraine Jackson, Sughra Nazir, Ali Akbor

St Anne’s Senior Management TeamKaren NewsomeBA (Hons), MA, CQSW, PGCE(FE),PGCIM, Director of Operations

After qualifying as a Social Worker,Karen held various managementpositions in the field of care andeducation before joining St Anne’s in2002. She is responsible for alloperations, ensuring high qualityprovision in all of St Anne’s care andsupport services.

Judith MicklethwaiteLLB, FCA, Deputy Chief Executive& Finance Director

Judith joined St Anne’s in 1990and is responsible for the financialmanagement of the organisationand property services.

Julie RobinsonRNMH, NVQ 4 (Management),PDip: Women in Management,TDLB, Chief Executive

Julie joined St Anne’s in 1992when she transferred from the thenCalderdale Health Authority to takeup the post of nursing homemanager. Since that time Julie hasheld a number of posts at variouslevels within the organisation andwas appointed as Chief Executivein October 2011.

Sue CarrFCIPD, BA(Hons), PGDip, Directorof Workforce Development &CommunicationsSue is responsible for humanresources, learning anddevelopment, administration andmarketing functions. Sue joined StAnne’s in 2005 from LeedsMetropolitan University where sheworked as Human ResourcesOperations Manager.

John BaczkowskiBSc (Hons), IOSH, Director of Governance andCompany Secretary

John joined St Anne’s in 1995 andis responsible for corporateplanning, risk and governanceand St Anne’s Health & Safety.

SMT (Left to Right): Karen Newsome, Judith Micklethwaite, Julie Robinson, Sue Carr, John Baczkowski

2013 Financial Summary

Fixed AssetsTangible Fixed AssetsHousing properties at cost less depreciationSocial Housing and other government grants

Other tangible fixed assets

Fixed asset investments

Current AssetsDebtorsInvestmentsCash at bank and in hand

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Net current assets

Total assets less current liabilities

Creditors: amounts due after more than one year

Net pension liability

ReservesGeneral charity fundInvestment revaluation reserveDesignated reservesRevenue reserve

2013

£’000

15,820(14,251)

1,569

1,069

2,638

4,823

7,461

4,2226,3512,677

13,250

(5,561)

7,689

15,150

2

14,146

14,148

130 7

2,712(1,847)

1,002

15,150

2012

£’000

16,070(14,522)

1,548

979

2,527

4,806

7,333

3,7886,8902,514

13,192

(5,471)

7,721

15,054

2

14,579

14,581

130 6

2,711(2,374)

473

15,054

Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 March 2013

Turnover: continuing activities

Operating Costs

Operating (deficit)/surplus continuing activities

Surplus on sale of fixed asset investment

Release of provision made to reduce bank deposit to estimated realisable value

Interest receivable

Other finance interest

Surplus for the financial year

2013

£’000

36,396

(36,622)

(226)

-

65

92

264

195

2012

£’000

34,182

(32,554)

1,628

15

164

160

506

2,473

Surplus for the financial year

Surplus/(Deficit) on revaluation of investments

Actuarial gain/(loss) relating to pension scheme

Total recognised surpluses/(deficits) relating to the financial year

2013

£’000

195

1

332

528

2012

£’000

2,473

(1)

(7,787)

(5,315)

Statement of total recognised surpluses and deficits for the year ended 31 March 2013

Balance Sheet at 31 March 2013

Notes to the Financial Summary

These summarised accounts may not contain sufficient information to allowfor a full understanding of the financial affairs of St Anne’s CommunityServices. For further information the full report of the Board and FinancialStatements should be consulted. Copies of these can be obtained from: St Anne’s Community Services, 6 St Mark’s Avenue, Leeds LS2 9BN.

The Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2013 on which theAuditors issued an unqualified audit report were approved by the Board on 24July 2013. The Financial Statements have been submitted to the CharityCommission and delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

Statement of the Auditors to the Members of St Anne’s Community Services

We have examined the summary financial statement of St Anne’s CommunityServices for the year ended 31 March 2013 which comprises the Income andExpenditure Account and the Balance Sheet set out on the previous page.

This report is made solely to the association’s members as a body inaccordance with section 428 of the Companies Act 2006 and the regulationsmade thereunder. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state tothe association's members those matters we are required to state to them inan auditors’ report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted bylaw, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than theassociation and the association’s members as a body, for our audit work, forthis statement, or for the opinions we have formed.

Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors

The directors are responsible for preparing the 2013 Annual Review inaccordance with United Kingdom law. Our responsibility is to report to youour opinion on the consistency of the summary financial statement within the2013 Annual Review with the full annual accounts and its compliance with therelevant requirements of Section 427 of the Companies Act 2006 and theregulations made thereunder.

We also read the other information contained in the 2013 Annual Review andconsider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparentmisstatements or material inconsistencies with the summary financial statement.

Basis of opinion

We conducted our work in accordance with Bulletin 2008/3 ‘The Auditors’Statement on the Summary Financial Statement in the United Kingdomissued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. Our report on the association’s full annual financial statements describes thebasis of our audit opinion on those financial statements.

Opinion

In our opinion the summary financial statement is consistent with the fullannual accounts for the year ended 31 March 2013 and complies with theapplicable requirements of Section 427 of the Companies Act 2006 and theregulations thereunder.

Graham Nunns ACA

Senior Statutory AuditorFor and on behalf of Grant Thornton UK LLPStatutory Auditor, Chartered AccountantsLeeds, England

31 March 2014

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