ANNUAL REPORT 2016
Lukas Foundation Centre for young people with severe disabilities. A home and much more!
Letter from the president Dear friends and contributors, It is once again my pleasure to present our annual report. Out of everything we achieved in 2016, I wish to highlight the month of October, because that is when we opened the doors of our Residence Home to our first residents: Adriån and Ismael. Thanks to them and their families, this adapted living facility for young people with functional diversity came to life, turning a dream that began in 2009 into reality. After years of constant work and thanks to the support we have received from you, our donors, associates, volunteers and wonderful team, we have achieved our main mission: To offer young people with severe multiple disabilities a home in which they can develop their abilities, assisted by qualified personnel, and be independent while enjoying their families’ affection. Every beginning is hard, but once we overcame the initial difficulties we were able to welcome Irene and Arturo. Soon our home will be full! Another important project we completed in 2016 was the design and opening of a fully adapted children’s integration park in the courtyard of CEIP Escuelas Bosque in Madrid. CEIP Escuelas Bosque is a school that integrates children with motor difficulties. We were able to build this wonderful integration park thanks to the parents, the school, the Community of Madrid and the Foundation. We can all be pleased with what we have achieved this year, because the slogan of our strategic plan has been fully accomplished: to build new models of care and leisure for people with severe functional diversity. Finally, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you, because your support enables us to enthusiastically move forward with our projects. With you it is possible to continue with this wonderful work! With warmest wishes, AnneMarie Otten
Index Lukas Foundation mission.................................................................................... 1 Achievements........................................................................................................ 2 LKF Centre............................................................................................................. 3 Adapted leisure....................................................................................................... 11 Integration parks.................................................................................................... 14 We have succeeded thanks to................................................................................... 15 Awards and Grants.................................................................................................... 17 How do we communicate?...................................................................................... 18 Charity events.... .................................................................................................... 19 Partners.................................................................................................................. 20 Our accounts ......................................................................................................... 21 Working as a network...................................................................................... 23 Our next challenge.................................................................................................. 24 COUNSELORS
PATRONS Founding President: Anne Marie Otten
International: Anke Procee,
Vice-president: Erika Müller
Jolande Otten, Ton and Linda van
Treasurer: Ana Vallejo
der Veer
Members of the board: Carmen Calvet
Social affairs: Jose Carlos
Elena Guembe
Bermejo and Mª del Pilar Navarro
Karin Pascual
Doctors: Dr. Ricardo Martino and
Lisette de Leeuw
Dr. Fco. Carratalá
Ron Kok
HONORARY PATRON
Manager: Susana Pérez
María Rodríguez Strategy and economics: Antonio
TEAM
Accountant: Alba Amelines Head of communications: Ana Cornide Social worker: Inmaculada Grimal Fundraising: María del Palacio
Lawyers: Pedro Horcajada and
García Building and planning: Ron Kok and José Luis Martínez Communications: José Ballesteros Disability: Paloma López Accurate as of December 31st, 2016
Lukas Foundation is registered in the Welfare Foundations Registry of the Education Ministry with the number 28-1564, as of June 9th 2009.
The Lukas Foundation mission
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Improve the quality of life of highly dependent people with severe disabilities, and that of their families.
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What did we achieve in 2016?
The opening of our Residence Home
The development of adapted leisure resources in Madrid and Alicante
The promotion of children’s integration parks 2
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LFK Centre: Therapy Centre
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Residence Home
Both our therapy centre and assisted living facility were designed without architectural barriers and have cranes that are designed to facilitate transfers between specific spaces. The centre is also caring for the environment, as it has a solar-powered hot water system, a rainwater harvesting system, a water recycling system and solar panels to generate electricity. In addition, residents have access to the Sensory Garden, in which they can enjoy the good weather, the scent of flowers and aromatic plants and the adapted swings.
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• Residence Home In 2016 we turned our dream into a reality: our Residence Home opened its doors in October and welcomed its first permanent residents, being filled with life and a welcoming feeling of home. Our project, a pioneer in Spain and inspired by the Dutch Residence Homes, began to provide holistic assistance to two highly dependent young people with multiple severe disabilities. And it did so in a very special place, in the Health Cluster of San Juan de Alicante.
““Seeing him happy every day makes me proud. Isma needed a place like this and so did I. It’s a real gift”. Ismael´s Father
“This place always makes you feel as though you’re at home”. Paloma, mother of Adrián.
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This home is fully equipped for disability. Residents are cared for by qualified personnel 24 hours a day, without losing the spirit of a home in which young people live. Light, colour and open spaces give this special facility its identity.
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VISITING THE LUKAS FOUNDATION CENTRE Aside from the two permanent residents we welcomed in October, we received the visit and short stays of 15 other beneficiaries, who enjoyed the facilities during a total of 38 days.
Jhair´s family visit ““The children have a better time here than at home. And for us it is great to have a change of scenery in a place like this”
Visit of Russian children We were accompanied by Miguel Zaragoza, Provincial Deputy of Welfare, and Gabriel Novela del Rey, Director of the Talgo Foundation.
Lucho and Cristina ““Having a ball pit in the living room of the Residence is every child’s dream. They have a great time here and are very well looked after”.
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• Therapy centre USERS 2015
196
SESSIONS
2016
319
2015
2016
438
830
MORE THAN 10% OF TOTAL THERAPIES WERE GIVEN THROUGH GRANTS:
Physiotherapy: a specialised therapy for patients with neurological problems, motor and sensory impairment, postural control, etc. as well as manual aquatic physiotherapy.
Dog-assisted therapy: an alternative and innovating therapy that includes an animal as a motivational element. It helps improve the user’s cognitive, physical, social and/or emotional functions.
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Water therapies: Users have benefited from hydrotherapy through the Osso method. This method treats the person as a complete being, seeking balance and the improvement of visceral, motor and sensory functions.
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Occupational therapy: a discipline which approaches the person as a whole, promoting their abilities or adapting their environment to encourage their participation.
Sensory stimulation: our sensory stimulation room uses structures and materials (water bed with musical vibrations, lights, fibre optic curtain, bubble column‌) aimed at promoting basal and multisensory stimulation. This is ideal for people with severe cognitive and motor impairment.
Physiotherapy in water: all of the benefits of physiotherapy in an environment that promotes mind and body relaxation. This therapy improves the user’s physical, respiratory and emotional condition.
Alternative communication: disabled people communicative capacity is improved through the use of new technologies. We provide them with an alternative communication system through the use of an iPad.
Speech therapy: in the mid- to long-term this therapy enables the use of language as primary means of interpersonal communication, and as a means of understanding spoken and written language.
If you are interested write to terapias@fundacionlukas.org
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PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES SUMMER SCHOOL
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From 4 to 29 July
Second edition of the summer school, with activities such as hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, dog-assisted therapy, boccia, adapted bicycles, musical therapy, creativity workshops and laughter therapy. We are supported by the Conselleria de Asuntos Sociales and Tempe.
2015-2016 edition
RESPITE CARE
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Our respite care programme is one of those in highest demand from families with disabled children. We care for young people between 5 and 22 years of age with diverse disabilities, on Saturdays from 10am to 1.30pm. The activities that take place within this programme include a children’s play centre, theatre workshop and adapted sports.
“I find both the foundation’s facilities and staff in general and the therapies centre in particular to be fantastic. The way they interact with participants is outstanding. I only have positive things to say about them” Conchi, relative of María José
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AWARENESS RAISING
80
USERS
2015-2016 edition
With this project we increase awareness about disability among the population, seeking their participation and activism. It is a tool to encourage social change and create a society that is fairer and more supportive.
DIFFERENT EVENINGS
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We offer extracurricular activities for children and young people, from 3 to 25 years old, with a disability or developmental disorder. Within the programme we offer school support, games, literary corner, boccia, sensory stimulation, adapted bicycles
“We have felt welcome from the moment we arrived. We had gone to different therapy centres before finding the Lukas Foundation and it was always difficult for us. Both of us parents had to help him into the pool, etc. However, thanks to these adapted facilities only one of us can take Arnau there�. Mar, mother of Arnau
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ADAPTED LEISURE:
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ADAPTED
Our adapted bicycles work as a tandem with wheelchairs, so that the person with a disability is seated at the front while the person who pedals is seated behind.
ALICANTE We have 6 electrical adapted bicycles, 2 We-Hoo children’s trailers and 2 adapted bicycles. Adapted bicycle users: - People with disabilities and their relatives in the province of Alicante. - Users from different disability and dependence organisations. - Users in charity events in the province of Alicante.
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BIKES
157
direct users
More than 300 direct beneficiaries
They grant children and young people with disabilities, and dependent people of every age, a fun and stimulating adapted leisure experience.
MADRID We have 3 electrical adapted bicycles, 1 We-Hoo children’s trailer and 2 bicycles.
Adapted bicycle users: - People with disabilities and their relatives in the Community of Madrid. - Users from different disability and dependence organisations
Design of five itineraries for adapted bicycles, in the north of Madrid.
IN MARCH 2016 THE ADAPTED BICYCLE SERVICE WAS LAUNCHED IN MADRID
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BOCCIA
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In 2016 we hosted 32 Boccia sessions. A game of strategy and precision similar to the pĂŠtanque but with an international rulebook. It is adapted for people with severe physical disabilities. The boccia court at our Centre and the sessions we hosted were financed by Rotary Alicante.
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Integration Parks THE PARK AND GARDEN AT THE LKF CENTRE Our integration park, located within the Lukas Foundation Centre’s grounds in San Juan de Alicante, allows families to enjoy adapted games, an inclusive leisure experience and moments of relaxation in the sensory garden.
PARK IN BUSOT We have an adapted public park measuring 2,500 m2 for people with disabilities in the Busot area of Alicante, with adapted games, wheelchair access, adapted bathrooms with changing room and wheelchair adapted picnic tables.
MANUAL After the publication of the Construction and Equipment of Children’s Integration Park’s Manual was published, it was distributed to professionals in the sector as well as relevant organisations and public bodies. From then on, cooperation to develop new integration parks such as the one at CEIP Escuelas Bosque began.
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We have achieved all of this thanks to: • OUR MEMBERS
213 people 36.275 € instalments 170 € average donation
Evolution of the number of members 250
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142 150
120 63
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2011
2012
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Our Members´Club in 2016 Thank you for your support and for being who you are!!
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55%
Friend member (50-99€ annual)
30%
Fan member ( 100-249€ annual)
9%
Enthusiastic member (250-599€ annual)
5%
Commited member (600-2.999€ annual)
1%
Honorary member (from 3.000€ annual)
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• OUR VOLUNTEERS Volunteers in action Volunteers in Madrid Volunteers in Alicante
49 28
701 Total hours of volunteer work 1014 Total hours of volunteer work
Our volunteers are a fundamental pillar of the Lukas Foundation. The help out in several areas such as events, translation, emotional and administrative support, but also dedicate their time and devotion to people with disabilities in a direct manner. That’s why we want to thank them for every minute, every smile and every ounce of energy that they have contributed to this cause.
Thank you for always being there!
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• AWARDS AND GRANTS AWARDS AND SUPPORT FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES: €45.300 “Mutualista Solidario” Award from the A.M.A. Foundation Initiative KPMG “Projectos que transforman la sociedad” Aid to Social Projects of Mapfre Foundation Initiative “MQP” of Repsol Foundation Financial support from Tempe Financial support from Deutsche Stiftung Program “Plan Acción Social” of Maxxium “Día Solidario” Grupo CIMD Award
PUBLIC GRANTS: 19.745€ Generalitat Valenciana grant for programmes and equipment
Acknowledgements: Award of the Upsana Patients Associations
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How do we communicate? ☑
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Website visits
The number of people visiting our website has continued to increase!
2015
39.768 VISITS
2016
64.016 VISITS
Media More than 42 mentions in the media
☑ Social networks 2015
2016
995
1.152
followers @Fundacion_Lukas
1.438 fans
facebook.com/fundlukas/
5.151
visualizations
followers
Our social networking activities continue to grow, especially on Facebook, where our followers are the most active.
2.394 fans
7.711
visualizations
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Charity events
CHARITY CHRISTMAS MARKETS in Madrid and Alicante
BEAT BEAT CONCERT
VI CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
CHARITY RECEPTION Total support received:
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CHARITY MONASTRELL EVENT
40.038€
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Partners LOCAL BENEFACTORS
SOLIDARITY COMPANIES
La Perla Mont Blanc Escuela cocina TELVA El Mentidero de la Villa Allure Nails Bocopa Hotel Hospes Amérigo La Vieja Alquería Grupo Gourmet Casa Julio La Ponderosa El Chaflán El Xato Bella Donna Golf Las Ramblas El Plantio Las Colinas Golf&Country Club Oliva Nova Beach&Golf Resort La FincaGolf&Spa Resort Campo de Golf Villamartín Valor Robenove Galdana Idarnet Hogan Lovells International LLP Lentejita Johnson & Johnson Citrama Heladería Gisbert Hotel Bonalba Lancome Mercado de la luz Vias Imeison Sirvent Cetelem
Do you want to be a charitable business? Call us! 91 75 99 126
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Our accounts Total income: 455.084,71€ INCOME
EXPENSES
TÍTULO DEL GRÁFICO GRANTS 4%
FINANCIAL 2%
MEMBERS 7%
FUNDRAISING 5,6%
ADMINISTRATION 6%
USERS 8% EVENTS 8%
MISSION 88,4% PRIVATE DONATIONS 15%
PRIVATE ENTITIES DONATIONS 56%
Distribution of mission-related expenditure by activity FAMILIES 22,1% LKF CENTRE 35,4% VOLUNTEERING 4,4% AWARENESS 4,4%
PARKS 22,1%
The Lukas Foundation accounts for the year 2016 are registered in the Protectorate of the Education Ministry.
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Transparency
Transparency is a fundamental value for us, which is why since 2011 all of our accounts are audited, and since 2013 we voluntary submit to the analysis of the Fundaciรณn Lealtad. For another year running, in 2016 we have had the seal of an Accredited NGO.
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Working as a network We work as a network with local, national and international entities related to disability, the humanisation of health, inclusion and volunteering…
ASOCIACIÓN DE VOLUNTARIOS EL CAMPELLO
CEIP ESCUELAS BOSQUE
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How can you help? YOUR HELP IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US AND FOR MANY YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
• Volunteering • Make a donation or become a partner Deutsche Bank : ES 68 0019 0309 67 4010038426 Join us to improve the quality of life for people with severe disabilities and their families. Remember that the percentage of tax deduction for the first 150 € is 75% for donations made by individuals with tax residence in Spain.
What is our next challenge?
- Finalising the adaptation of the Integration Park at CEIP Escuelas Bosque in Madrid and promoting the establishment of others integration parks. - Continuing the development of the LKF Centre increasing the number of residents in the residence home and the activities at the therapy centre.
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MADRID
info@fundacionlukas.org Tlf. +34 91 759 91 26 / +34 636 299 112 ALICANTE - LKF CENTRE
Carrer de la Passió, 2. 03550. Sant Joan d’Alacant terapias@fundacionlukas.org casahogar@fundacionlukas.org Tlf. +34 96 565 18 83 / +34 679 171 185
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