reach out - St Antony`s Centre

BACKGROUND AND AIMS
Background
The Centre for Church and Industry was originally established in St Antony‘s Presbytery in 1979 as
a joint project with Fr Joe Carter, the Parish Priest of St Antony‘s R.C. Church, Trafford Park. The
first year saw work with the YCW, young workers, trade unionists, local employees and community
trusts.
In 1982, the Centre moved to the recently closed St Antony‘s Junior School following the decision to
re-develop the former Village Area within Trafford Park. The Centre went from strength to strength
and launched its first government funded training programme the following year and a job creation
scheme.
In 1993, the former School building closed for redevelopment with the Centre moving temporarily to
premises previously occupied by Barclays Bank on Third Avenue. The Centre re-opened in January
1994 as a purpose-built facility, consisting of Conference, Meeting and Training rooms with a library,
office accommodation and a new reception and exhibition area which features the Trafford Park
Heritage Centre. Funding for the redevelopment project was supplied by the Trafford Park
Development Corporation and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford, establishing the first Centre
for Church and Industry in the country. In 2009 we opened the Accrington Community and Training
Centre (ACT Centre) in Accrington, Lancashire in partnership with the GMB Reach Out Project,
local Churches and the community.
Aims
~ To promote better understanding and knowledge of Christian Social Thinking, especially in
relation to industrial and economic issues
~ To establish a Centre offering training, advice and support to those seeking to apply this thinking
to their own spheres of influence
~ To develop community based projects in response to social, economic, industrial and ecumenical
issues and concerns
~ To promote, through study circles, publications and seminars, the application of Christian Social
Thinking and development of Adult Lay Apostolate
~ To encourage Church-based organisations and people to understand and act upon the changing
nature of industrial society and the challenges such changes present to the Church and community.
The Centre is a not-for-profit organisation working under the Trusteeship of the Diocese of Salford
and is a member of the Salford Diocesan Department for Social Responsibility.
Registered Charity No: 250037-R
The Centre works with a wide range of community groups, organisations, churches and individuals
to develop common objectives and to benefit the wider community through specific projects. It also
works closely with the Ecumenical Greater Manchester Industrial Mission Trust, acting as its
administrative base.
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CENTRE REVIEW 2012/13
CONTENTS
Subject
Background and Aims
Contents
The Centre Team
Director‘s Comments
Staff Changes
Facts and Figures
Management Committee, Retirements & Sub Committee
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Reports
Diocesan Work
GMIM & Maintenance
Trafford Park Heritage
Training Report
Tribute to Fr Joe Carter
Reach Out Partnership
Reach Out continued & Conference & Hire
Accounts
Out in the Network . . .
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THE CENTRE TEAM
Mr Kevin Flanagan
Director
Mr Paul Callaghan
Contracts Manager
Miss Sarah Doherty
PA
Ms Sarah Schofield
Centre Secretary
Administration & Accounts
Mrs Elizabeth Flanagan
Accounts/Wages/Bookkeeping
Training Department
Mrs Sharon Ryan
Trainer
Mrs Margaret Seger
Trainer
Miss Dorothy Kneen
Trainer
Reach Out Project
Mr David Flanagan
Senior Reach Out Officer
Mr Matt Bowe
Reach Out Officer
Mr Peter Callaghan
Reach Out Officer
Miss Joanne Connor
Reach Out Officer
Miss Lisa Mullan
Administrator (Accrington)
Spirituality Project
Miss Colette Burke
Spiritual Director
Heritage Department
Mr Joe Brookes
Heritage Archive Recorder (Retired August 2012)
Mrs Helen Lentin
Heritage Volunteer
Mr Paul Frost
Heritage Volunteer
Maintenance
Mr Aiden Neary
Maintenance
Mr Stephen Bowe
Maintenance Assistant
Mrs Margaret Farrell
Site Maintenance
Mr Marek Krolik
Maintenance & Project Support (ACT Centre)
The following people are employed by GMIM Trust:Caroline Wyke
Cohesion Worker
Mary Millard
Secretarial/Administrative Support Worker
Rev Les Allmark
Chaplain to Bolton Town Centre
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DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
2012/13 was a year to continue our strategy of adjusting to the new “contract” culture that
has extended into the voluntary and charitable sector.
I am pleased to say we continue to secure mainstream contracts as a sub contractor with
some of the main fund holders in order to develop our training for the year. While we are
grateful for the contracts I cannot help but feel the process is riddled with bureaucracy and
absorbs more resources in administration and monitoring than is necessary. The
management “contract fee” taken by the main contractors means less resource goes to
frontline services. This needs addressing, however it is beyond our control and is a
weakness within the Government’s funding and contracting arrangements themselves.
The growing network of “learning hubs” across the North West and the satisfied trainees
and “customers” of our services are testimony to the hard work and effort by the team. The
award of the Matrix standard for the second time shows the quality standards are being met
for our Information, Advice and Guidance services.
As we approached Easter 2013 the decision by the Bishop to stop the proposed merger
between Caritas Salford and ourselves, towards which we had significant reservations and
concerns was a welcome move and allows us to continue to develop our distinctive
services and to go forward with confidence for the future. We look forward to working with
Caritas Salford as part of our commitment to the Diocese and beyond.
The passing of Fr Joe in November, a person who helped develop the Centre with me was
a sad time, yet a great celebration. Over 400 were at his simple reception Mass in St
Antony’s. The following day the Cathedral was full for his Requiem Mass. A fitting tribute to
a good Priest and servant of working people.
I record my appreciation to the Centre team which has seen a few changes in the past year.
Their dedication and service makes the Centre valued as a person-centred agency showing
care and support in all we do as a real reflection of our Mission.
Kevin Flanagan
Director
May 2013
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STAFF CHANGES
We record our thanks and best wishes to Melissa Griffiths, Kathryn Fletcher and Patricia Gallagher
who left during the past year to take up new positions. We are deeply grateful for their service and
support for the Centre.
Welcome to Sharon Ryan, Margaret Seger, Sarah Schofield and Sarah Doherty who have joined
the Centre Team.
Sharon Ryan
Margaret Seger
Sarah Schofield
Sarah Doherty
Trainer
Trainer
Centre Secretary
PA
FACTS & FIGURES
Over 2,746 letters were sent out during the last 12 months showing a decrease in postal costs
compared to the previous year. The cost for postage across all projects was £1,185.01 plus
£219.48 on the purchase of stamps generated through counter sales, making a total of £1,404.49.
Counter sales generated £280.97. This was largely due to the celebration of 100 years of Ford
contributing to the Heritage funds together with additional income raised through the sale of
Heritage Books and Trafford Park Merchandise. Over the past year, £40.60 was received for
confectionery and refreshments sold at the coffee bar.
Saving Resources
All publications in 2013 have been reproduced in pdf format and are available to download from
our website, thus saving distribution costs and paper as the demand for information has continued
to grow.
Our policy is to continue to encourage our supporters and projects to use on-line file sharing and to
view electronic versions of our publications in order to reduce the consumption of paper and
resources.
We have also installed sensors in the toilets to turn lights on and off as a way of reducing power
consumption.
Volunteers
The Centre has a number of volunteers who give their time freely. They multi-task across the range
of Centre activities, from answering the telephone to brewing up, turning cassette recordings into
CD‘s, from shredding confidential documents to looking after visitors and from tidying up and
watering the plants to photocopying. The work the volunteers carry out is very important, it is done
exceptionally well.
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The following members of the Management Committee
served during the period of this Report:
Mr Vincent Sheedy - Retired Head Teacher (Chair)
Mr James Callaghan - Retired Company Director
Mrs Linda Hargreaves Consultant - Economic and Social Regeneration
Rev Les Allmark - GMIM
Mr John Mallon - BAe Systems
Mr Gerry Ginty - Retired Chairman of TNT
Fr Martin Saunders - St Joseph‘s Accrington (Chaplain to Centre)
Mr Andy Holt - Solicitor
Mr David Rushton - ACT Centre Steering Group
Philippa Gregory - Property Consultant
Fr Anthony Clarke - Parish priest
Giovanna Holt - GMB Trade Union
Mrs Mary Howarth – Teacher
(The Management Committee welcomed Philippa Gregory who was seconded during the year
and is due for election in 2013).
MANAGEMENT RETIREMENTS
We record our thanks to Mary Howarth for serving on the Management Committee. Mary‘s term
of office concludes in June 2013. She has been a strong supporter of the Centre over many
years.
MANAGEMENT SUB COMMITTEES
ICRF ~ A new sub-committee was formed in April to oversee the ICRF process following the
successful receipt of a grant. The committee is made up of Vin Sheedy, Jim Callaghan, Gerry
Ginty and Linda Hargreaves. The committee are working alongside Kevin and Paul on the Centre
development plan and liaising with our external consultants who are carrying out the tasks.
Finance ~ This Committee deals with financial, staffing, audit and contract management matters.
The chair is James Callaghan. Members serving on this Committee during 2012 were John
Mallon, Mary Howarth and Gerry Ginty. Gerry oversees the internal audit processes.
Training ~ The Training Committee oversees Training Contracts, the Training Department and
related activities at Outreach Centres. The Committee also assists with Quality Assurance and
accreditation processes. Members serving during the year were Vincent Sheedy, John Mallon,
Mary Howarth, Andy Holt and Linda Hargreaves.
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DIOCESAN
Diocese
Our contribution to the Diocese continued to be marked in a number of ways.
In collaboration with Caritas Salford and CSAN (the National body bringing
together the leading Catholic Agencies engaged in Welfare, Support services
and Social Justice). We delivered a Salford Diocesan Day—”Faith in People”
attended by over 200 people at Holy Cross High School in October 2012.
The team helped with the planning, preparation and delivery of the event which also involved
running two workshops on “Chaplaincy to Working Life”. The team also looked after and delivered
the logistics for refreshments. The preparation, management and planning were excellent. The
Reachout bus joined with the Church Action for Poverty Tax Justice bus outside the event.
ACT Centre
We continued to see the work grow in Lancashire. Kathryn Fletcher, our Community Tutor, left in
the summer of 2012 and we were pleased to welcome Margaret Seger as her replacement early
in 2013.
HCL
We take this opportunity to record our thanks to Barry Payton the
Executive Secretary who retired in April 2013. Early in the
development of HCL, Barry was employed by us with Diocesan
funding to help establish the Centre. We have for over 12 years led
HCL to leave behind a magnificent quality service in the
Rossendale Valley for parents and children. We wish him well in his retirement (we suspect it’s
not the last we will see of Barry!). We also thank Dorothy Mitchell who also retired from the
Management of the HCL. Dorothy was on the original working group and showed great
determination in developing the Centre. She is a leading community activist and has provided
significant support to many projects over the years. Her determination, vision and passion for
serving people are well known having played a significant role in forming many local
organisations and services.
HCL Training
Our outreach to Haslingden Community Link continued with a training class for young parents
offering numeracy & literacy skills. For some this was their first formal education certificate. We
are planning other training at the Centre.
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DIOCESAN Continued...
Caritas – Salford
We continued to work alongside Caritas Salford and with Mark Wiggin to
explore ways of extending our services in partnership across the
Diocese.
Trustees
Sadly, discussions on the “merger” with Caritas Salford proposed by the Trustees of the Diocese
consumed time and energy with the result that some of our development and external work with
the Lighthouse Project, Youth Hub and other initiatives with parishes were delayed as we secured
our own future. This was resolved in April 2013 following a meeting with the Bishop, Vicar
General and Secretary to the Trustees.
The Bishop has made clear his wish for us to continue to serve the Diocese as a separate agency
specialising in the response to justice in the workplace and mission to the world of work. This has
lifted the uncertainty and given us confidence to continue to develop our services in dialogue with
the Diocesan Trustees.
CSAN
The Director was elected as Chair of the National CSAN Directors’ Forum and we have been
delighted to continue to work with them on the issues
arising from the Legal Aid Reforms and welfare changes.
We participated in the Parliamentary Reception in
November 2012 where Sarah Doherty and the Director
were in attendance. The Forum meets to share good
practice and plan responses to key developments within the
welfare and social justice issues on behalf of the Bishops’
Conference. The Forum visited the Centre recently for their
quarterly Directors’ Forum meeting and the Centre had a
stall at the CSAN Conference in Twickenham in June 2013 where the Director chaired a panel
debate on the question of ongoing cuts to welfare budgets and public services and their impact on
the most vulnerable and marginalised groups and individuals.
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GMIM
During the year of 2012 we continued to develop our work with GMIM which included the launch
of a new web site for the Charity (www.gmim.org.uk) at the end of 2012. The work in Bolton
continued to flourish with a “Passion for Christmas” Carol Concert at Bolton Wanderers Football
Stadium, attended by more than 600 people. The Nativity was performed by local people with a
twist; What if Joseph had been a footballer? Music was by local choirs and groups. The event
was recorded by Bolton FM and transmitted on Christmas Day as live.
Oldham
The further development of Chaplaincy at Oldham Town Centre took a step forward with the
recent announcement of a part time post funded by the United Reformed Church. It is hoped an
appointment will be made before the end of 2013.
With genuine sadness Kevin retired from the Manchester Airport Chaplaincy Board, due to work
pressures. This ends a long standing relationship which has included the appointment of three
Senior Chaplains.
A priority for the GMIM Trust is to secure funding for a Chaplaincy
development worker within the next six months. In order to reduce
dependency on the Centre. The GMIM Team meet every 6 weeks at the
Centre to plan their work.
MAINTENANCE
Margaret Farrell, Aiden Neary and Stephen Bowe continue to keep
the Centre facilities in good working order. Aiden and Stephen
designed and built a set of new exhibition stands to hold the
Jubilee and Olympics exhibitions during the Summer of 2012. The
new panels can be more easily demounted and moved than the previous system and will be put
to further good use for the “Park Life” exhibition which will be launched at the end of June 2013.
To cope with an increase in staff numbers the library has been re-commissioned as an office.
Large volumes of material held in the library are being archived or discarded to create additional
working space for staff in the building.
Aiden and Stephen also saw to the on-going upkeep of the presbytery,
garden and Church so that a number of services, including the reception
for Fr. Joe Carter, could be held in well-maintained surroundings.
For 2013 the Centre is planning to invest in replacing the downstairs
carpets where these are worn or damaged. We will also be seeking
quotes for painting of the exterior windows and woodwork in order to keep the premises looking
good.
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TRAFFORD PARK HERITAGE
During the Summer of 2012 the Centre hosted, designed and displayed two exhibitions to
coincide with the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games. Joanne sourced a range of new
material and images to produce the exhibitions which were mounted on the new boards in the
exhibition area. The exhibitions drew many visitors to the Centre, a number of whom had not
previously been aware of the Heritage Centre and its facilities.
As part of the Diamond Jubilee exhibition launch the Centre held a small
garden party in the grounds of the Church. Both former residents/workers
and local businesses were invited to attend and although relatively small in
scale and not extensively promoted the event was well-received. This has
inspired the Centre to hold a similar event this year using the Park Life
exhibition launch as a hook to draw in larger numbers.
In September 2012 the Centre participated in the national Heritage Open Days programme which
allows people access to buildings which are not generally open to the public or not at weekends.
Around 30 people called to the Centre during a Friday and Sunday afternoon, again with the
majority being first-time visitors. The Church proved a particular focus of interest with a number of
requests to arrange a time to call again and photograph the building and contents in more detail.
Heritage activities generated a small amount of revenue for the Centre in the form of
refreshments and sales of books and memorabilia. There appears to be on-going interest in the
purchase of books and other items related to the history of Trafford Park. The Centre is now
looking at ways it can capitalise more effectively on the archive material it holds to create
additional income streams for the Centre.
The Heritage Centre enjoyed a small but significant achievement in securing its first ever grant
from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The grant was secured through the All Our Stories programme
which supports projects based on recording the stories and memories of particular communities.
The Heritage Centre project is called Park Life and we have undertaken a series of digital
recordings to capture people’s experiences of living and working in Trafford Park and the Village.
Some of the songs have been adapted into song and will be performed as part of the launch of a
CD and accompanying exhibition at the end of June. Weather permitting the performance will be
held in the gardens next to St. Antony’s Church on Sunday 30th June and all are welcome. A
permanent exhibition will be launched at the same time in the Centre using both the display
panels and the audio-visual equipment in the exhibition area.
Included within the project is the production of an activity pack for schools as well as a mobile
exhibition which will be available to local groups, libraries, schools and employers to display in
their premises. The Centre hopes to use the project as a platform to secure a larger grant from
the Heritage Lottery Fund to improve the exhibition facilities and make the archive more
accessible, for example through the digitisation of the many images we now hold.
For 2014 we are in the process of gathering information and images related to World War I in
order to produce an exhibition commemorating the impact of the War on Trafford Park and its
residents and the stories of those from the area who lost their lives during the conflict.
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TRAINING
ITQ & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS TRAINING
The period since the AGM in 2012 has been one of significant change within the Training
Department. The Training Manager, Melissa Griffiths, left the Centre in July 2012 to take up a
new position. In September, Kathryn Fletcher, who had overseen activity at the ACT Centre in her
role as Community Learning Tutor, also left to develop her career with a national provider nearer
to her home in Blackpool. We record our thanks to both Melissa and Kathryn for their commitment
and the significant contribution they made to developing and delivering the Centre’s learning
programmes across the North West.
As well as changes in personnel, major changes have occurred in the resourcing of the courses
run by the Centre. At the end of July, the Centre concluded its one-year contracts with Sussex
Coast College and Blackburn College. Under the former contract,
the Centre supported 76 learners against a target of 63, of whom 59
(target 63) achieved a nationally recognised qualification. 15
learners facing redundancy undertook an accredited IT course
through the contract with Blackburn College, 6 of whom were
immediately successful in finding work on the back of the new skills
and qualifications they had gained with the Centre.
The combined loss of key staff and conclusion of contracts
represented a challenge to the continued development of the
Centre’s learning services. Thankfully, the Centre was able to
tender successfully for two large new contracts on the strength of
its track record and ability to engage learners, employers and
communities using its network of Learning Hubs and Union
Learning Representatives.
Having secured new funding the next priority was to
recruit new staff to the training department. In October, Sharon Ryan was appointed while in January
Margaret Seger started in post as the Community
Learning Tutor at the ACT Centre. Working with and
supported by Dorothy Kneen, both Sharon and
Margaret have been instrumental in setting up a range of new learning provision at employer and
community premises across the North West.
Since the turn of the year, the Centre has been sub-contracting with
Calderdale College and Intraining, a trading arm of Newcastle
College.
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TRAINING Continued...
Calderdale College
This contract is to deliver workplace learning to employees across
the North West who do not currently hold a Level 2 qualification.
During 2013 the Centre is contracted to recruit 167 learners in the
North West and 41 learners in Merseyside. Subject to the Centre
performing well against these profiles the contract will provide
funding for activity to the end of July 2015. The courses currently
being delivered are ITQ Levels 1 and 2 and Functional Skills. We are currently supporting 36
learners under this contract.
The Intraining contract is to support people facing redundancy or out of work. The courses being
delivered are: Learn my way, Start IT, Levels 1 and 2 ITQ and Levels 1 and 2 Functional Skills. At
the time of going to press more than 30 learners are currently on accredited courses with the
Centre.
Learning Hubs
Activity is up and running at the Preston Learning Hub where we are promoting Functional Skills
alongside a group of learners currently taking ITQ Level 1and 2 courses.
Oldham Hub
Good referral systems have been established with Oldham Jobcentre Plus to assist those out of
work to gain new IT skills through the Learn My Way course. This programme has supported
Calderdale with 56 people to date. 2 learners at the Oldham Hub who were unemployed when
they came to us have secured full-time jobs as a result of supporting new IT skills with the support
and encouragement of centre staff.
We have run our first ‘Digital Champion’ course at Oldham, resulting in 13 people signing up to
become Maths Champions’ to promote Maths in their workplaces.
The ACT Centre—Accrington
Learner recruitment is steadily increasing, mainly due to training
department staff developing working relationships with the local
women Centre and Bootstrap Enterprises, both third sector agencies
supporting those at greatest need in the Accrington area.
St Antony’s Centre
ITQ Level 1 and Level 2 courses are currently being delivered, with three learners currently
attending classes at the main premises in Trafford Park.
The transition from Adult Literacy and Numeracy to Functional Skills has been relatively smooth
one with a new Maths course being piloted at Crown Paints in Darwen. 3 learners at Crown
Paints in Darwen completed a pilot Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course in February, with 2 of
the 3 gaining qualifications.
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TRIBUTE TO FATHER JOE CARTER
The passing of Fr. Joe Carter in November 2012 marks a significant point in our history. I had
the privilege of growing up in a parish where Fr. Joe was a curate. He guided my early years and
in my teens recruited me to the YCW group in secondary school, little did I
know we would become intertwined for the rest of our lives. I shared with his
family and friends at the Reception Mass the story and key stages of that
journey. In 1978 when I returned from study it was Joe I spoke to about the idea
of starting a Centre. He offered the front room in his presbytery and so the work
on what we know as the Centre started. We spent time helping rebuilding the
strength of the YCW across the Diocese, delivering new courses for those
without work and the Industry Awareness Days for Clergy. At each stage we were supported,
encouraged and lifted by the spirit. Daily Mass and worship, reflections and talks to many
groups. He would say to me “you go where Priests” cannot or do not go. He consistently
encouraged the unique role of the Laity. He built a parish even when the houses were gone. In
the Centre plan I had mistakenly assumed the loss of the house would lead to a loss of the
parish. It never happened. People came from far and wide to be part of a community they held
as very special. It was not until illness and his enforced retirement in 2009 that the Diocese
closed the formal parish, ending the longest period any Priest has served in the 110 year history
of the parish (34 years).
There are books to be written about Joe as an Industrial Chaplain, a YCW Chaplain, a Chaplain
to the NCLA and his role in the Conference of Priests. But here we say thank God. He sent a
real gift to us as a Chaplain, a Priest a friend and inspiration. A man who gave witness to the
Real truth and Love of the Gospel by his very presence. The attendance at his Reception Mass
and Requiem were testimony to that. He has left a legacy in thousands of people’s lives and in
their families.
May he Rest in Peace as we ensure the legacy of the industrial St. Antony's parish and Centre
lives on to inspire others. His was a life lived to the full, a life of selfless service and dedication to
his special calling and ministry for which we all are the richer.
I thank again his family and especially Judith Elgey for her
selfless service to this community and care of Fr. Joe,
especially during his illness. She did so much to extend his
quality of life and to reflect the dignity and values of the
Gospel in action.
Kevin Flanagan
Director
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REACH OUT
We’re still here! I think this is the 4th time now I have been asked to compile a report for the AGM
and each time I have indicated the funding may soon be coming to a close. The project is now in
its 4th guise (Reachout 4) and has just completed its first year and received parliamentary
approval for the 2nd. Like all publicly funded projects we have been asked to find savings within
the budget. This exercise has now been completed and I am pleased to say we move forward
with the same great team with much to look forward to on the horizon.
A great deal of work has taken place as ever and many strategic moves and decisions have now
come to fruition which underpins the good work of the project and sits very strongly in the St
Antony’s Centre family, a valuable resource to the GMB Union and increasingly a focus point for
several communities across the north west.
The ACT (Adult Community Training) Hubs have grown in number and
success particularly in the last year with significant investment from both
the Union Learning Fund and St Antony’s Centre. 4 years ago we ventured
into new territory by setting up a base in Accrington with a view to widening
the scope of the organisation in maybe one or two other areas. I am
pleased to say to date we now operate in 6 different communities across the north west offering a
range of adult education and support services through St Antony’s Centre and other partner
organisations. Our ACT Hubs are based in Accrington, Manchester, Oldham, Liverpool, Preston
and the most recent centre in Runcorn. Each Hub opens its doors to the local community and is
fully equipped with Internet access, audio visual equipment and full IT system linked back to a
central server. A great deal of time, money and effort have been invested and the hard work is
being recognised by a large number of external organisations. The investment has been
instrumental, for example, in securing much needed training and support contracts for skills and
employment support.
Whilst the ACT Hubs are an essential part of our work the team continue to support a large
number of work based projects in partnership with employers across the North West including
Crown Paints, John Lennon Airport, SCAPA, Manchester City Council, Oldham Council, and
William Hare Engineering to name but a few we are responding to skills needs in the workplace
through the delivery of IAG (Information advice and guidance), NVQ’s and Apprenticeships. Sadly
redundancy still features highly in our day to day work with invaluable onsite support being given
at Cobhams Defence (Blackburn), Thermphos (Widnes), Crown Paints (Darwen), HMV
(Blackburn) as a result of the Reachout team working in partnership with HR Departments, Trade
Unions, Job Centre Plus and Administrators. The scope of support is growing as relationships
with other providers in a position to complement our existing offers strengthen.
The last 12 months has seen the project gain national recognition for the work it does and its
engagement with some of our most vulnerable members of society. There is closer working with
other Union Learning Fund projects nationally with the whole team recently attending an event
held at Wortley Hall in Barnsley. They brought all national project workers together for a 2 day
event allowing new relationships to be built and exchange of good working practices. 2 of the
team also attended the GMB National Congress in Plymouth this year, providing another
opportunity for us to showcase the good work we do to a national audience and to jointly hosting
a Fringe meeting during the congress on the issue of Learning and Skills in the Workplace.
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REACH OUT Continued...
This year saw the project receive a full audit by Moore Stephens commissioned by BIS and I am
pleased to report that we passed with flying colours and were given a green rating (one of the few
projects nationally to do so). Particular mention was given in the report to the robust output data
and financial tracking systems that the project had in place. These are a real testament to the
work of the whole team and the professional approach used in all they do.
At time of writing we sit with another 12 months financial backing and know the team will continue
with the vigour and determination they have shown in the past in an increasingly difficult political
environment and changing social landscape. I am sure there will be many challenges over the
coming months but we will continue to serve our comrades, colleagues, friends, families and
communities across the north west with the dignity and respect they deserve.
CONFERENCE & HIRE
2012 saw a marked upturn in the number of
bookings and level of income arising from use
of the Centre facilities. There was an almost
100% increase in revenue, up from £11,500 in
2011 to £21,600 in 2012.
Since January 2013 the
Centre has welcomed
2 new clients. GEOAmey
have used our Conference and Hire Facilities
for their Officer induction training. They were
pleased with the facilities and our hospitality
and gave us a card to show their thanks and
appreciation. GEOAmey are due to return to
use our Conference and Hire Facilities in May
2013 to carry out some First Aid Refresher
training.
In March 2013 the Centre saw the return of ITV
who used the Centre to film for Coronation
Street. This was an exciting day for the ITV
crew and the members of our Team, who were
helpful throughout the day to ensure it ran
smoothly. The filming featured an antenatal
class and appeared in the episode televised on
Monday 22nd April 2013.
The second new Client is Greater Manchester
West NHS who will be holding training
courses at the Centre in May and July 2013.
We will continue to provide a high, quality,
professional and friendly service, encouraging
new users to the Centre through new client
bases.
Business appears to be holding steady during
2013, with 29 separate bookings secured within
the first 3 months.
We have now also started to make effective
use of the screens in reception area to provide
a professional welcome to all visiting groups.
Many of our regular users have also returned
throughout the year including Open Awards,
Boss Training, Laurus and MRIAS.
Sarah Schofield
Conference & Hire
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ST ANTONY’S CENTRE
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012
2012
£
2011
£
£
£
Income
Centre hire
Office services
Diocesan staff contribution
Projects
Industrial Chaplaincy
Heritage Income
Fund raising and donations
General sales and sundries
23,379
10,037
32,636
243,286
2,597
8,159
637
3,703
11,733
9,716
32,666
402,229
4,657
3,469
110
1,386
Interest received
4,507
328,941
240
466,206
Expenses
Centre hire costs
Salary costs
Industrial Chaplaincy
Rates
Heating, lighting and water
Telephone
Photocopier charges
Maintenance and repairs
Administration and sundries
Travel expenses
Projects
Heritage expenses
General purchases and sundries
Professional fees
Depreciation
3,492
2,449
52,829
888
1,031
7,169
2,314
3,428
8,930
4,801
67
230,548
1,926
911
960
2,530
50,095
312
974
6,153
2,085
2,939
7,766
7,750
119
361,237
1,635
1,716
1,587
2,565
321,824
449,382
Surplus of income over Expenditure
7,117
16,824
Net transfer from designated funds
1,603
–
Surplus for the year general funds
8,720
16,824
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Balance Sheet
31 December 2012
St Antony's Centre
Balance Sheet - 31 December 2012
Note
2012
£
2011
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
1
60
2,590
Current assets
Stock
Debtors
Bank accounts
Trafford Park Arts bank accounts
Cash balances
2,078
2,078
67,308
17,727
229,139
282,716
1,075
1,075
39
339
299,639
303,935
299699
306,525
Creditors amounts payable within one
year
(21,566)
(31,227)
Net assets
278,133
275,298
Financed by:
Plater Project Reserve
1,132
3,132
Pension Reserve Fund
33,326
37,409
Jubilee Fund
10,943
10,745
Retained surpluses
Balance brought forward
Surplus for the year
224,012
207,188
8,720
16,824
232,733
278,133
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224,012
275,298
Note to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2012
St Antony's Centre
Note to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2012
1 Fixed assets
Fixtures &
Fittings
Cost
Computer
Equipment
£
1st January 2012
Total
£
£
11841
31027
42868
–
–
–
11841
31027
42868
11841
28437
40278
–
2530
2530
11841
30967
42808
Net book value 31 December 2011
–
60
60
Net book value 31 December 2012
–
2590
2590
Additions
31 December 2012
Depreciation
1st January 2012
P & L Account charge for the year
31 December 2012
The accounts are prepared by Nairne, Son and Green Accountants.
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Office Address
St Antony‘s Centre for Church and Industry
Eleventh Street, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1JF
Tel: 0161-848 9173 Fax: 0161-872 9480
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