1. Annual Report 2008 - 2009

2. Template A 4 size Coloured cover Most programmes are getting one page each, which fits around an average of 500 words Black and white content/graphs/tables – TIP, if you are planning to use charts, please avoid pie charts, unless the category range is between 1-5.

3. Template Individual Centres will not be allocated any pages All reporting is activity based. No pictorial page Staff and board photo’s will feature in the inside of the front cover

4. Content The typography selected for an annual report should be between 11 points, Times New Roman style. Headline and display type should be 14 points, Times New Roman Type set should be justified Single space between paragraphs and line breaks

5. Content Numbers from one to nine are written. Ten and above in figures (e.g 102), unless at the beginning of a sentence. Provide titles for your tables or graphs Indicate from the shared photos folder, which pictures you want to use for your page If you are supplying pictures, please ensure that consent forms are signed and filed.

6. Content Style of writing; to inform, To persuade, and to build goodwill

7. Content The readers are interested in knowing why we did a particular activity. e.g. why the job club? What were the results? Why did you spend your time and money the way you did? What difference did it make? Connect the everyday activities of your organization to your mission statement. Don’t assume that readers will automatically understand how your activities help you achieve your mission.

8. Content Another style to use is to personalise your programme by highlighting a successful case. Example; a volunteer getting fulltime work, or successful placement into work through the employment workshop, or use a quote from the workshop questionnaire.

9. Due Dates First draft is due on the 31 st of July – all staff First edit completed by 7 th of August - Communications Final content – 21 st of August Layout of content – 4 th of September Layout check and edit – 18 th of September Print ready copy – 2 nd of October Printing – 16 th of October