Chair’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Chair’s Report
As I look back to the year from April 2005 to March 2006 I
can only report that like the curate’s egg it has been “good in parts”. The major
problem remains that of extending our funding base beyond that of the Local
Authority upon whom, in view of the increasing and often conflicting demands
upon them, we remain too reliant. In spite of much staff time and effort being
given to research in order to target funding bids we have not been successful.
This is a matter of increasing concern as lack of funding threatens the
retention of staff and the stability of the whole organisation.
There are, however, good parts. Without the invaluable efforts
of our very committed volunteers both within the Information and Advice Service
and Redbridge Shopmobility to support the efforts of our limited number of paid
staff these highly regarded services which give independence and choice to our
members and clients could not be sustained. Details of these services are
within the report.
It remains a mystery, however, that the value of such
volunteers is seldom recognised within funding bids. The Ilford Recorder, however, recognises the
worth of volunteers and both
Trustees, too, support the work of ReDA not only by providing
strategic management but contributing also to various forums and groups in
order to bring forward disability issues that are of particular concern to
physically disabled or sensory impaired people.
2005/2006 was the first year of the three year pilot scheme where LBR funded the
three disability organisations sharing
A Feasibility Study has been undertaken during the year and
the three organisations continue to seek ways in which we can work together
more closely. When the Pre-School Learning Alliance moved out of the basement
much needed space became available.
The appreciation of the disabled people who use our services
and the difference that is made to their lives makes everything worthwhile and
the Trustees are committed to maintaining these services and the work of
ReDA.
I must finish, therefore, by expressing again my thanks to
the volunteers, staff, trustees and funders whose support and commitment make
the work of ReDA possible.
Ann Garrard Chair
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Treasurer’s Report
I am pleased to provide a summary
of the main items of income and expenditure for Redbridge Disability
Association for the period 1st
April 2005 to 31st
March 2006.
Full details are in the Financial
Statement, copies of which are available upon request.
Total income for the Financial
Year was £101,840 (F/Y 2005 = £133,476). Of this income, £45,131 and £43,434
(F/Y 2005 = £44,030 and £41,965) were funded by L.B. Redbridge for the Core
Funding Grant and the Information and Advice Service Contract respectively.
L.B. Redbridge also provided
funding for the Shopmobility Extension Project of £6,000 (F/Y 2005 = £10,000)
Funding for the Bridge House
Information Service Project was £0 (F/Y 2005 = £30,000)
Membership and Affiliation fees
provided £1,321 (F/Y 2005 =
£1,906) in funding, and
£1,980 funding (F/Y 2005 = £690) was provided by fundraising and
donations.
Total expenditure for the Financial Year was £121,538 (F/Y 2005
= £138,189). The auditor's report states the basis of the preparation of the
accounts and the responsibilities of trustees and auditors thereto.
Trustees are aware of their responsibilities and carry them
out in good faith and to the best of their abilities. The full financial
statement states the auditor's opinion:
"The financial statements give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the charity as at 31st March 2006 and of its results for the year
then ended and have been properly prepared in accordance with the provisions of
the Companies Act 1985."
John Taylor
Treasurer
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