Sistering
STAR RATINGCi's Star Rating is calculated based on the following independent metrics: |
B
RESULTS REPORTING
Grade based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.
Low
DEMONSTRATED IMPACT
The demonstrated impact per dollar Ci calculates from available program information.
NEED FOR FUNDING
Charity's cash and investments (funding reserves) relative to how much it spends on programs in most recent year.
88%
CENTS TO THE CAUSE
For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 88 cents are available for programs.
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OVERVIEW
About Sistering:
Founded in 1980, Sistering helps women in Toronto who experience social isolation, homelessness, trauma and violence, discrimination, substance abuse, or need mental health support. Sistering aims to give these women equal access to opportunities to thrive in inclusive communities. Sistering’s main programs include: 24/7 Drop-In & Parkdale Outreach, Community Support Workers, Sisters Kitchen, Harm Reduction, On the Path to Employment, Spun Studio, and Advocacy.
Sistering’s drop-in centres offer women meals, showers, laundry facilities, clothes, shoes, internet access, counselling, legal aid, and more. In F2020, Sistering reported that 95,253 women visited its two drop-in centres. Sistering served 156,480 meals and distributed 84,572 personal care items at these locations.
Sistering’s Harm Reduction program held 290 events for its clients. It distributed 20,407 harm reduction kits and distributed 209,782 harm reduction resources.
On the Path to Employment offers workshops, supports women pursuing higher education, and helps women find permanent jobs. In F2020, this program served 405 participants. 180 clients received violence against women training and 147 received pre-employment services.
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Results and Impact
In F2020, 30 women gained employment through the On the Path to Employment and Spun Studio programs and 22 women became self-employed.
In F2015, Sistering advocated for free transit for those on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW). It additionally achieved a reduction in Metropass prices from $145 to $112 for low-income wage earners.
While Ci highlights these key results, they may not be a complete representation of Sistering’s results and impact. Charity Intelligence has rated Sistering as Low impact based on demonstrated impact per dollar spent.
Impact Rating: Low
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Finances
Sistering received donations of $2.6m in F2021. It also received $5.3m in government funding in F2021, representing 67% of total revenue. Administrative costs are 9% of revenues (excluding investment income) and fundraising costs are 3% of donations. For every dollar donated, 88 cents go to the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. Funding reserves of $2.2m can cover four months of annual program costs.
Ci has sent this profile update to Sistering for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.
Updated on August 16, 2021, by Shira Wine.
Financial Review
Fiscal year ending March
|
2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative costs as % of revenues | 8.7% | 8.3% | 8.6% |
| Fundraising costs as % of donations | 3.1% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
| Total overhead spending | 11.8% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| Program cost coverage (%) | 37.0% | 20.8% | 20.3% |
Summary Financial StatementsAll figures in $000s |
2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | 2,619 | 1,821 | 1,785 |
| Government funding | 5,317 | 4,022 | 3,957 |
| Investment income | 2 | 10 | 9 |
| Other income | 52 | 60 | 127 |
| Total revenues | 7,990 | 5,912 | 5,878 |
| Program costs | 6,012 | 5,173 | 4,995 |
| Administrative costs | 695 | 491 | 503 |
| Fundraising costs | 80 | 109 | 74 |
| Total spending | 6,787 | 5,774 | 5,573 |
| Cash flow from operations | 1,203 | 139 | 305 |
| Capital spending | 97 | 144 | 316 |
| Funding reserves | 2,224 | 1,074 | 1,013 |
Salary Information
$350k + |
0 |
$300k - $350k |
0 |
$250k - $300k |
0 |
$200k - $250k |
0 |
$160k - $200k |
0 |
$120k - $160k |
0 |
$80k - $120k |
1 |
$40k - $80k |
9 |
< $40k |
0 |
Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2021
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Comments & Contact
Comments added by the Charity:
The following comment was provided by the charity based on a prior year's report. An update may be provided.
Sistering is a multi-service agency supporting some of Toronto’s most marginalized women - poor, homeless or precariously housed, often victims of violence, and often facing mental health challenges. Our redesigned and updated website, launching shortly, will provide potential donors and others interested in our work with detailed information about the programs and services we deliver.
Some key services offered at our 24/7 Drop In:
Sistering was one of only 62 agencies awarded Anchor Status this past year by the United Way of Toronto and York Region. Additionally, Sistering received a Vital Ideas Grant from the Toronto Foundation to explore the feasibility of a storefront for our social Enterprise, Inspirations Studio.
Charity Contact
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