2008 - 2009 - Community Barnet

Message From The Co ChairsThe past year has been an eventful one for BVSC as it has been for almost every person and organisation. However,this has not stopped the staff, management and trustees from seeking to progress and innovate for the benefit ofmembers and other stakeholders.We said a sad goodbye to Linda Turner after many excellent years as Chair and, for the first time have operated withCo-Chairs without any problems.We also were sad to see the departure of other long serving trustees but have been pleased to replace them withextremely able people. They have brought many skills to the table and their input has been invaluable. We offer ourgrateful thanks to all the Trustees for their most helpful contribution to the running of the organisation and to thestaff and management for so capably taking BVSC through stormy times.This year we celebrate our 30th anniversary and it is incredible how far we have come since our humble beginnings.But at BVSC we do not rest on our laurels. We have spent much time on reaching out to the whole of the sector,ensuring that more organisations can access our services, and we look forward to getting to know many moregroups. As trustees, we are also especially pleased about the success of our volunteering awards, which celebratethe great contribution volunteers make in Barnet.The next year will bring even greater challenges. We will continue to do all we can to provide the supportorganisations and people need to make the most of the available opportunities, and to work closely with ourstakeholders to ensure the provision of the most efficient and effective services possible.Geoff Salmon and Jon ShamahMessage from the Chief ExecutiveThirty years ago, just a few weeks before Margaret Thatcher’s election, a bunch of community organisations inBarnet came together to found BBVSC. The world in 1979 looked very different - the country was reeling from thewinter of discontent with inflation at 10% and record unemployment figures. Thirty years later, BVSC is still busilyadapting to changing and challenging times to ensure that local community groups can carry out the fantasticwork they do.The year 2008/09 saw us do a lot of changing to meet new challenges. We developed a new three-year strategy; aspart of this we reviewed what we offer, carrying out a comprehensive survey of the local third sector, measuring theimpact and quality of our services, gathering feedback on our membership offer and getting insight into what ismost important to our members and all the other groups we work with.As a result, BVSC will close its 30th anniversary year with a new identity, and improved and expanded services,in new areas such as premises. A lot of this review work has taken place with our partners; we contributed to theAudit Commission’s Comprehensive Area Assessment of Barnet and the Future Shape of the Council project, andhave worked with a growing number of council and PCT departments on data gathering to build local insight andcommunity engagement. All of this is coming to fruition as we publish this report on the year 2008/09 and we lookforward to making it all happen during 2009/10.Ruth MulandiBVSC Eyecare Annual International Report3

The Larches: “I wish I could make some constructive suggestions forimprovement. I can’t – LINK is an excellent communication.”BVSC Annual Report5

SupportOur aim: To enable voluntary and community organisations to widen their access toinformation and practical support.How we achieved this in 2008/09We began the process of upgrades and development in IT and communications technology/systems, including the appointment of a new database provider, new website provider andnew internal IT support company.We also started internal data gathering and analysis in preparation for the implementation ofthe new database in the summer of 2009.Our Information and Communications Officer produced:• 4 editions of Link, our quarterly news magazine• BVSCnet, our weekly news bulletinWe also improved our innovative service using volunteer photographers, increasing thenumber of photographers.Together with the Barnet Change Up Group, we carried out a comprehensive mapping ofthe sector, identifying and gathering information about all community and voluntary groupsactive in Barnet and what they do.We also worked with the Change Up Group on developing a marketing strategy in order topromote the sector and its services better and to extend their reach.What we plan to do in 2009/10••••Introduce a new database system that is easy to use and more effective for staffImplement a new website that is more user-friendly and get our members interacting withus through itUpdate all our communications across the organisation including introducing a newhouse-style and assessing how the sector wants to be contactedBuild a comprehensive directory of the sector and its services6 BVSC Annual Report

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Volunteer Centre BarnetOur aim: to provide a high quality volunteering support and promotion serviceHow we achieved this in 2008/9• We were awarded a Big Lottery grant of £145k over 3 years for new project ‘ReachOut Further’• We held two successful high profile awards ceremonies with the Mayor of Barnetawarding over 260 volunteers with certificates to recognise 100 hours+ ofvolunteering• We were successful with a sub-regional funding bid to new charity v for a youthvolunteering team across Barnet, Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest for 3 years• 1678 volunteers were registered during the year and the Volunteer Centre offeredin the region of 250 different types of volunteering opportunities in over 200organisations in the BoroughWhat we plan to do in 2009/10••••••Seeking (and obtaining) sustainable fundingCarry out more outreach in the communityBring in additional good practice support by hosting a sub-regional developmentworker ‘Experts in Volunteering’Reaching out to volunteers who would not normally engage in volunteering throughour Reach Out Further Project and encourage more placementsHold two volunteering award ceremoniesEngage more volunteers to help the Volunteer Centre deliver its service to thecommunity11 18 BVSC Annual Report

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Grahame Park Community Development GroupGreater London North County ScoutsGreen Square Residents AssociationGrief Encounter ProjectGrooopsHadley Disabled Sports AssociationHendon Sea Training Corps (T.S. Broadsword)High Barnet Good Neighbour SchemeHoffmann Foundation for AutismHold hands - Angolan Charity orgHome- Start BarnetHomeless Action in BarnetHua Hsia Chinese SchoolIndependent Living AlternativesInternational Gospel ChurchIPOP (Inclusive Play Opportunities Project)Jain Sangha of EuropeJesus HouseJewish Action and Training for Sexual HealthJewish Deaf AssociationJewish HelplinkJewish Volunteering NetworkJewish Women’s AidJoy Bringers R UsKinshasa Community AssociationLondon Asian Welfare TrustLondon Fire BrigadeLong Lane Pasture TrustMake and Play ClubMemory Lane Singing ClubMill Hill East Church & Community PartnershipMonday Club (methodist church youth club)Muslim Elders GroupNetwork for Jewish Organisations in BarnetNew Barnet Community AssociationNoah’s Ark Children’s HospiceNorth Finchley Agenda 21 Environmental GroupNorth London Enterprise ClubNorth London HospiceNorwoodOld Barn Youth and Community AssociationOYA!Path to LifePax ChristiPhoenix Cinema TrustPositive Youth for the communityRelate London North WestRephael HouseResources For AutismRetail TrustRetired and Senior Volunteer ProgrammeSangam Association of Asian WomenSocial Action and Poverty alleviationSomali Bravanese Welfare Association InBarnetSomali Community Development Projectin North LondonSt Josephs Pastoral CentreTemplate FoundationThe Association of Friends of BarnetCountryside CentreThe Bobath Centre for Children withCerebral PalsyThe ClubhouseThe Esteem Social ClubThe Friends of Chaville SocietyThe Hyde ChurchesThe Larches TrustThe Stables Horse Activity CentreThe Tamarisk TrustThe Wright Community DevelopmentTrustTrain for Employment (Train E)Trinity Church Mill HillUK Albanians NetworkUnited Synagogue, CommunityDevelopmentVictim Support BarnetWatling & Grahame Park Credit UnionWatling Community FestivalWest Hendon Pre-SchoolWoodcroft Advice CentreWorkbase TrainingYASS! Young Autistic Spectrum SocialisingYoungstars Table Tennis ClubZorastrain AssemblyIndividual MembersJulie HawkinsRichenda BarbourGerry KirbyLinda TurnerHarris Rosenberg22 BVSC Annual Report

Management TeamRuth MulandiDavid HartYessica Alvarez-ManzanoMichael DenneheyChief Executive / Company SecretaryDeputy Chief ExecutiveResource ManagerFinance Manager / Community AccountantStaffIsata AbdulaiLina AliskevicuteCollaborative Working Officer*Membership & Events Officer*Natalie Broadbent Information and Communications Officer *Mary CaporizzoSandra FullertonDavid HastingsValerie HowardMarilyn KeatsSheila PanayiodouMahin SadighKarina VidlerKaren HartNetworks Coordinator/BCPCG AdministratorDevelopment OfficerIT Project Officer*Office AdministratorFunding Advice OfficerOffice AdministratorFinance AssistantTraining OfficerSub-regional Development Officer24 BVSC Annual Report

Kerry KavagnahNLCVSP Communications Coordinator*Barnet Children’s FundDadia ContiAudrey MontetMahin SadighOliver RidoutCYP Services ManagerBOBBY Panel CoordinatorMonitoring OfficerChildrens Admin Assistant*Barnet Volunteer ServiceSarah RogersRuth SonntagMisha Bhatt-ShibuVolunteers:Volunteer Service ManagerVolunteer Service CoordinatorBCVA Coordinator/ROF Monitoring OfficerValerie, Lisa, Haleh, Nadia*, Suzanne*, Bhagya,Jane, Margaret, Renu** Joined during the yearDuring the year we said ‘goodbye’ to:Trustees:Staff:Linda Turner, Jean Coops, Shantaben Peshavaria, Pattie Skeats,Chris SanfordCatherine Cleare - Partnership Development OfficerMaquissa Whittaker - GROW08 CoordinatorValerie Howard - Office AdministratorThanks to all trustees, staff and volunteers for your time and continuedhard work.BVSC Annual Report25

Financial ReviewFor the year ended 31 March 2009The following Summary Statement of Financial Activitiesand Balance Sheet are a summary of the informationextracted form the audited financial statements on whichthe auditors’ opinion was unqualified. The full report andfinancial statements were approved by the trustees on 28October 2009.These summarised accounts may not contain sufficientinformation to allow for a full understanding of the financialaffairs of the charity.For further information, please consult the full financialstatements, the auditors report and the Directors andTrustees Report. Copies of these may be obtained from theChief Executive at BVSC, 52 Moxon Street, Barnet, Herts, EN55TS.Signed on behalf of the Directors and Trustees by GeoffSalmon, 28 October 2009Auditors Report: As auditors to the charity, we have reviewedthe above summarised statement and consider that it isconsistent with the financial statements on which we gave ouropinionPrice Mann & Co Chartered Accountants and RegisteredAuditors, 447 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 OXYThanks to all our funders for your supportBankersUnity Trust Bank Plc9 Bridleyplace,BirminghamB1 2HBSummary Statement of Financial Activitiesfor the year ended 31 March 2009Incoming ResourcesUnrestrictedRestrictedYear to 31 March 09Year to 31 March 08£ £ £ £Grants and Contracts 100,309 746,953 847,262 784,043Activities to generate funds 31,305 0 31,305 10,799Investment income 6,308 0 6,308 21,640Total Incoming Resources 137,922 746,953 884,875 816,482Resources ExpendedCharitable Expenditure 0 742,953 742,953 678,222Other ExpenditureGovernance 154,391 4000 158,391 148,170Total Resources Expended 154,391 746,953 901,344 826,392Net Incoming/ (Outgoing)Resources for the Year 16,469 0 16,469 9,910Balance SheetAs at 31 March, 2008UnrestrictedUnrestrictedRestrictedRestrictedYear to 31 March 09Year to 31 March 0831-Mar-0931-Mar-08£ £Current Assets 185,187 306,159Creditors 36,646 130,417Net Current Assets 148,541 175,742Year to 31 March 08Year to 31 March 07General Funds 46,023 27,742Designated Funds 102,518 148,000Total Unrestricted Funds 148,541 175,74226 BVSC Annual Report

Where Our Funds Came From 2008/9Where our funds came fromHow Our Funds Were Used 2008/9How our funds were usedBVSC Annual Report27

Registered OfficeBarnet Voluntary Service Council (BVSC)52 Moxon Street, High Barnet, Herts. EN5 5TSTel: 020 8364 8400Fax: 020 8364 8488admin@barnetvsc.org.ukwww.barnetvsc.org.ukRegistered charity no. 1071035Company Limited by Guarantee no. 3554508CommUNITY Barnet Brand Styleguide 1.0