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The charity's average number of support staff during the period was six.
Support staff 6
Operational · Metric statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 16
The charity's total staff costs for the period ending August 31, 2023 were £119,195.
Total staff costs 119,195
Financial · Metric statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 16
The charity's total expenditure on raising funds was £161,606 for the period ending August 31, 2023.
Total 146,006 15,600 161,606
Financial · Metric statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 15
The charity's total income for the period ending August 31, 2023 was £142,977.
Total Income 142,977
Financial · Metric statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 14
The charity had a net liability of £28,394 as of August 31, 2023.
Net liabilities 28,394 - 28,394
Financial · Metric statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 11
The charity's total current assets were £69,263 as of August 31, 2023.
Total current assets 69,263 - 69,263
Financial · Metric statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 11
The charity had unrestricted funds of £28,394 and no restricted funds at the end of August 2023.
Unrestricted funds 12 28,394 28,394 Restricted funds 12 - -
Financial · Metric statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 11
Herts Schools Outreach had a net loss of £18,629 for the period ending August 31, 2023.
Net Incoming / (Outcoming) resources (18,629)
Financial · Metric statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 10
HSO has undergone an independent examination by a qualified accountant.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matter has come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
Governance · Procedural statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 9
HSO's trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements.
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts
Governance · Procedural statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 8
HSO's strategic plan focuses on building capacity and resilience.
It fully recognises the challenges we will face and has a large focus on building our capacity and resilience to focus on the priorities identified of:
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 6
HSO is evolving its strategic plan to address current and future needs.
We are constantly evolving our strategic plan to meet the needs of our Children and Young People and we are now taking forward its implementation
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 6
HSO is developing a fundraising team to support its financial strategy.
We are also working to create a specific volunteer team focussed on fundraising, supporting our fundraising strategy in the planning and undertaking of our exciting program of events
Financial · Procedural statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 6
HSO has created a new ambassador role to engage exceptional individuals.
We have created a new role of ambassadors and have recently made our first appointment. This role is for those who want to make a formal commitment to HSO by utilising their exceptional skills and experience but don’t have the time to commit to being a trustee
Operational · Procedural statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 6
HSO is expanding its volunteer base to support service delivery.
We are also working hard to grow and extend our volunteer base and have several initiatives that will provide us with capacity, skills, and experience to supplement and enhance our direct workforce
Operational · Commitment statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 6
HSO is working to increase awareness of early intervention for mental health.
Early Intention is a notion that we are working hard to be recognised. This is reflected in the number of organisations and schools that have approached us in the last year to work with them in supporting their staff and pupil wellbeing
Service · Commitment statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 6
HSO aims to secure funding for mental health services.
Whilst there are genuine concerns over the level of future funding that is required, we must strive to secure what has been made available and demonstrate our agility and innovation in improving access and ongoing support
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 6
HSO expects ongoing mental health challenges due to the cost-of-living pressures.
Whilst society looks to move on from Covid-19 we can expect the negative impact on mental health to continue for some time. In addition, we will also see an adverse impact from the growing concerns over the cost-of-living pressures which we know can make mental health problems more severe and long-lasting
Context · Risk statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 5
HSO has seen an increase in service demand due to the pandemic.
This is an increase of circa 66% over the last year, at a time when Children and Young People (CYP) have been facing the fall out of the recent global pandemic
Context · Observational claim · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 5
The number of children and young people supported by HSO increased significantly from 2019 to 2023.
Year Total of Children and Young People supported (not including number of families) 2019 207 2020 589 (up 184.5%) 2021 851 (up 44.4%) 2022 1272 (up 49.5%) 2023 2113 (up 66.1%)
Metric · Trend statement · From Herts Schools Outreach (UK) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2023, page 5