Impact Report SPREADS 121223 - Flipbook - Page 24
With free expert support from a Paediatric
Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and
Speech and Language Therapist, Playskill offers
group play sessions for children aged 1-5 which use
play as a tool for development.
Through our strategic partnership of charity support
with Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), Playskill
was nominated by a local Freemason for On Call
support, to discuss their annual 昀椀nancial reporting.
The charity were unsure of exactly what information
should be included and how to present it. They
were also looking for some guidance around the
calculation of direct and indirect costs and the
calculation and management of reserves.
After initial conversations with Cran昀椀eld Trust staff,
Playskill was matched with volunteer consultant
Frank. As well as a career in 昀椀nancial management,
Frank has 15 years’ experience within different
charities, including as a trustee. By speaking with
Playskill’s Finance Manager, Frank was able to
gain an understanding of their current 昀椀nancial
reporting and provide advice on areas that needed
improvement and the steps to take to do so.
Playskill
On Call in Action
Playskill was provided with templates and examples
to guide them on what information to prepare
and how to present it. Frank also pointed Playskill
towards some resources on Cran昀椀eld Trust’s website
on how annual accounts can help with fundraising.
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“Frank’s advice has been
hugely helpful for us. His
expertise and experience were
just what we were looking for,
and the team now has a much
better understanding.”
