ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2024-25 BANG BUILDING A NEW GENERATION ?' 11 Legal & Administrative Inforn￿tiOn Charity Number: 108654 Governance and management The charity is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. It is operated under the rules of its memorandum and articles of association dated October 2000, as amended by special resolutions dated April 212001, January 5 2006, April 16 2007 and July13 2013. It has no share capital and the liability of each member in the event of winding-up is limited to £1. BANG Board of Trustees Paul Bragman (Chair) Alison Crosland (Trustee) Company Number: 4059683 Address: 2nd Floor, 89-93 High Street, Harlesden London. NWIO 4NX Meera Karavadra (Trustee) James Pearson (Trustee) Natalie Ann Roberts (Trustee) Email: Paulette German-Harris (Trustee) .com Independent examiner London Accountancy Practice, Sojourner Truth Centre, 161 Sumner Road, London SE15 6JL Website: wearebang.com Secretary: Jasmine Bragman Usiskin BANG (XINTENTS 04 Introduction and welcome from BANG CEO 05 Our Vision & Mission 06 Overview 07 Operations information Our Achievements 2024-2025 08 23 Our Programmes Funding strategy Acknowledgements 27 Financial Accounts for the Year Ending March 2025 24 26 Introduction and Welcome from BANG CEO Warm greetings, As we move through another transformative year at BANG Edutainment, l am proud to share the progress and resilience that have def ined 2024-25 for us. Now in our 26th year, our work continues to be deeply rooted in the communities we serve, shaped by lived experience, and driven by the shared understanding that young people are notjust participants in our programmes~ they are leaders, innovators, and change makers. Through initiatives like our internships, Young Leaders programme, and skills-based projects, we have ensured that young people have both the platform and the tools to shape their own futures and contribute meaningfully to their communities. "Youth Power" continues to be more than a slogan - it's the core of our work. The determination and creativity we see in the young people we work with inspire us to be youth-led. We listen to them and adapt, collaborate, and build programmes that respond to real interests and needs. Our partnerships remain central to everything we do. Over the past year, we've strengthened our ties within Brent and expanded collaborations across sectors, linking individuals, community groups, local authorities, and corporate partners. These relationships allow us to broaden opportunities, pool resources, and develop solutions that are both ambitious and sustainable. Jennifer Ogole, OBE Our role has to be to look beyond the immediate, to catalyse improvement, innovation, and change in ways that public sector funding alone could not achieve. To do this effectively, we recognised last year the need for a clear framework to guide our decisions-helping us determine not only what we choose to do, but also what we intentionally leave aside. We've refined our operational systems, restructured parts of our team, and set a clearer path for financial stability and growth. These changes have been made with one aim in mind: to deliver consistently high-quality programmes while creating a foundation that will serve BANG for many more decades to come. CEO and Founder Values and wellbeing remain at the heart of our work. Every project we deliver, every connection we make, and every skill we teach is part of a bigger picture-helping young people to flourish, strengthening community bonds, and promoting fairness and opportunity for all. As we look ahead, our commitment is unwavering. We will continue to support young people to fulf ill their potential, lead with purpose, and build communities that are vibrant, resilient, and inclusive. One Love Jennifer Ogole CEO & FOUNDER, BANG Edutainment Our Vision & Mission Our Vision A world in which all young people are valued, thriving, and contributing positively to their communities. Our Mission Partnering globally to deliver world-class services for children, young people and their communities that develop skills for life and careers; and enable them to achieve individual and collective goals ensuring sustainable positive impact for all stakeholders. BANG Overview Outcomes and Impact Communities More (young) people are connected and engaging with each other and relevant agencies. Communities better able to manage conflicts, bridge differences and work with diversity as a strength. Communities becoming stronger, more resilient, and able to lead in identifying and meeting their own needs. Parentslcarers are engaged with their children, relevant agencies, and their communities. Parentslcarers have access to tools and resources to respond to their children's needs and challenges. Parentslcarers have an increased awareness of services and how to engage them confidently. Improved health and wellbeing (mental, emotional, and physicall of parents and young people. 3ANG has young people at its core. It works with them to become ommunity leaders that will effect change through social Jnterprise. BANG does this by providing platforms that will develop loung people's talents and skills as well as diverting vulnerable, at- -isk young people away from crime and negative influences by )roviding targeted support for them and their families. BANG'S early ntervention programmes reduce the likelihood of engaging in rime and deviance. There are three outcome areas that embody BANG Edutainment's IBE'S) vision, mission and aims. Young People Young people are confident, motivated, and resilient. They can make positive informed choices so they can achieve their ambitions and goals. Improved health and wellbeing Imental, emotional, and physical) of young people and parentslcarers. 3ANG also builds confidence through internships and volunteering hat give young people'real life" work experiences to equipment .hem with the skills they need for life and careers. itrategic Objectives To be a youth powered organisation that gives young people a voice in Brent. To be a leadership organisation that is exemplar in youth service design, delivery, and impact. To be current, responsive, and sustainable organisation that addresses the key issues and challenges experienced by young people and the communities in which they live. To develop platforms and opportunities for young people and communities that use creative arts and culture to connect and address their personal, socio-economic relational challenges. To Use IBE'S) experience in grassroots delivery to influence policy and practice and advocate for young people, parentslcarers, and communities at local, national, and strategic levels Youth Power Young people are equipped with the necessary skills and training to improve their future employability and career- enhancing skills. Young people are creative, caring and contributing to their communities. Operations InfOrn￿tiOn Programmes and Projects Post-pandemic, BANG streamlined its delivery around four core areas: Creative Therapy & Wellbeing - dance, drama, and music Icreate Change NOW) Financial Literacy & Leadership - STACKS Earth & Environment- Grow Skills f or Lif e & Careers - workshops, internshi ps, volunteering These sit within six overarching themes: Youth Voice & Leadership, Health & Wellbeing, Earth & Environment, Creative Arts & Media, Learning & Skills, and Communities, Culture & Heritage. Organisational Operations BANG is currently enhancing its organisational inf rastructure to boost eff iciency and streamline operations over the next12 months. Our operations are supported by Upshot, a monitoring software that enables us to ca pture data, track performance, and generate detailed progress reports. This system strengthens our ability to evaluate outcomes effectively, ensuring that we can measure our impact accurately and refine our projects for greater scalability and replication. The leadershi p team consists of the CEO, COO and Senior Leaders. We are preparing to renew important accreditations, i ncluding the London Quality Mark and SFEDI. Alongside the board, senior management is focused on maintaining strong governance and accountability throughout the organisation. Programme staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality services, with a strong emphasis on enabling young people. Through internships and incubation opportunities, we are committed to developing their skills and leadership, enabling them to contribute directly to BANG'S work and to lead their own initiatives. Our Achievements in 2024- 2025 Over the past year, BANG has continued to deliver innovative and impactful programmes that respond to the needs ol children, young people and their families. From leadership development to creative therapies. financial literacy. and wellbeing activities, our work has provided opportunities for personal growth, skill-building, and community connection. Through close collaboration with schools. community partners and funders. we have reached a diverse range of participants - enabling them to learn, create. and lead. Highlights from this year include.. Activities,Achievements, Performance Stacks - Financial Literacy We delivered weekly financial literacy training to pupils at St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls, Greenwell Academy, the BANG Young Leaders initiative, and for students from Ark Elvin Academy, supporting them to understand personal finance and apply this knowledge to develop creative enterprises. Young people gained practical budgeting skills. explored entrepreneurship, and began to see themselves as capable financial decision-makers. We also developed a series of educational videos to complement the Stacks programme. Our priority remains on delivering well-produced, engaging videos that resonate with the specific needs of our students and educators. These videos will be shared with the BANG Young Leaders and the participating schools providing an additional resource to reinforce the financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills covered in the programme. uur Acnievemenis In 2024-2025 Stacks Average Key Metrics: .fTJrx.f 79 % of participants set SMART goals by the end of the programme. 97 % understood the definition and types of money. 76 % understood the risks of getting into debt. 78 % could define the meaning of a contract. 65 % could create a budget, up significantly from starting levels. 93 % understood the importance of spending and saving wisely. 80 % grasped common financial terms {asset, liability, credit, debt, saving, investing, etc.). 80 % felt confident in making financial decisions. All participants engaged with the concept of business and could define it. Through interactive learning, real- world scenarios, and practical exercises, participants improved their financial awareness, strengthened decision-making abilities, and built the confidence to manage money and explore entrepreneurial opportunities. Groups generated original business ideas, including a bakery, a youth club, and a specialist hearing device, demonstrating creativity and problem-solving skills. Our Achievements in 2024-2025 Create Change Our specialist creative therapy service provided 1..1 and group sessions for children and young people in schools. Through art, drama, and movement, participants built emotional resilience, developed self-awareness, and learned healthy coping strategies in a safe and supportive environment. Create Change was originally funded by City Bridge Trust from 2021 2022, and secured continuation funding which ran from January 2023- December 2024. Creative Arts Therapists delivered both group and individual therapy sessions tailored to meet the needs of young people aged 8 and above. Average Key Metrics: 70 young people supported against a target 60 in Year 1 and 2 855 sessions delivered 14 % of participants were subject to a Child Protection Plan (CPO) or had prior involvement with police Outcome 1. Children and Young people improve self-conlidence and increase self-awareness 94¥0 reported an increase in self-awareness 97% reported an increase in self-confidence 95¥0 reported that they feel more positive about school and education Outcome 2. Children and Young People improve their mental health and wellbeing 94 % of young people showed strengthened emotional resilience 95¥0 of young people demonstrated heightened eimotional self-awareness 96¥0 of young people reported that their ability to cope with and overcome the mental health and emotional challenges they face have improved as a direct result of the support received. 10 Our Achievements in 2024-2025 Create Change Outcome 3. Children and Young people form stronger and healthier relationships within their families and local communities 97% of young people reported practical impact of stronger and healthier relationships within families and local communities. 98% of young people reported that they can better express their feelings towards their family 22 parents engaged via Parents Hub in Year l and Year 2 Outcome 4. Parents build self-confidence 100% of parents reported an increase in knowledge of local services and an increase in take up of these services therefore improvement in positive community engagement 80¥0 of parents reported that they feel more confident to access local services 9090 of parents reported feeling more confident to address wellbeing and mental health issues with their children Outcome 5. Parents learn and implement more effective communication methods both in and outside of their families. 100¥0 of parents reported that workshops and group sessions have increased their ability to communicate in their family 80% of parents reported improved their ability to reflect on their communication methods 80% of parents reported that the activities have helped them to communicate more effectively outside of their family Outcome 6. Parents improve their mental health and wellbeing. 8090 of parents reported increased emotional resilience (healthy emotional coping mechanisms) and emotional awareness 800k of parents reported using their self-awareness to engage with their children differently 4 university students worked with young people in a group setting in Year 1 4 university students worked with young people in a group setting in Year 2 4 young people from the older age bracket116-251 became volunteer peer wellbeing mentors, providing wellbeing support to other beneficiaries. alongside our staff team in Year 1 11 young people from the older age bracket116-251 became volunteer peer wellbeing mentors. providing wellbeing support to other beneficiaries, alongside our staff team in Year 2 Our Achievements in 2024-2025 Wellth Club Funded by Brent Health Matters, BANG Edutainment successfully started delivery of a comprehensive programme of health and wellbeing activities from July 2024. The project centred on two key activities: boxing sessions for adults and young people, and dance sessions for young people, both aimed at promoting physical, emotional, and social health. Key achievements to date: Through the activities, 19 young people participated, achieving several significant outcomes.. Community Impact Improved Wellbeing and Physical Health The project provided a safe offering of positive activities for young people and families impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. By combining fitness. nutrition, and social support, the initiative fostered a sense of community and addressed the physical. emotional, and financial challenges faced by participants. Participants experienced noticeable improvements in their physical and emotional wellbeing. Boxing and dance sessions encouraged regular physical activity, which contributed to better fitness levels, reduced stress, and enhanced mood. The activities provided a constructive outlet for energy and emotions while fostering resilience and self-discipline. Increased Awareness of Health and Wellbeing Resources Young people and their families gained a deeper understanding of available local health and wellbeing services. This was supported by signposting efforts, ensuring that they could access continued support beyond the programme. The program successfully increased its reach to Brent residents, demonstrated the benefits of its services, and achieved measurable health and wellbeing outcomes. Young people became more self-aware, healthier, and better equipped to make informed choices about their wellbeing. The projects continues in 2025. 12 Enhanced Knowledge of Healthy Eating Workshops on healthy eating and balanced diets helped participants improve their understanding ol nutrition. Young people learned to identify food groups and how to make healthier choices, which has a lasting impact on their long-term health. OurAchievements in 2024-2025 Leadership & Entrepreneurship At Greenwell Academy and through our summer programmes, young people engaged in leadership and entrepreneurship training. Sessions focused on initiative, teamwork. and designing local projects. with participants developing tangible plans for change in their communities. This 6-week programme made significant strides in developing key leadership qualities, skills. and community awareness among primary school students. There were five key achievements among students identified Irom the six sessions. Leadership Development Strengths and Skills Recognition Wellbeing Awareness Problem-solving Skills Community Understanding Work Experience & Personal Development We provided small group mentoring and personal development sessions at Ark Academy and Wembley High School. These placements gave young people an insight into the workplace while building employability skills, confidence, and resilience. Key Achievements: - Development of new professional skills Staff enhanced leadership and facilitating skills . Students and staff gained knowledge on how culture links to interests and views on psychology Students gained insight into the working environment and off ice settings 13 Our Achievements in 2024- 2025 Leadership & Entrepreneurship Students gained valuable new skills like negotiation, teamwork, social media, researching ideas and trends, and pitching ideas. They reported having fun throughout the three days and liked the activities created for them, especially the collages and posting on social media. They learnt a lot about culture, how it links to their interests and their views on psychology. Facilitators learnt how to better prepare for similar programs and how to keep young people engaged and have a great time while learning. Students enjoyed their time at BANG, learnt new skills they are excited to use in the future, learnt the importance of social media, and they would recommend this program to others. They also reported having learnt a lot about culture and its links to psychology. When asked what new skills or knowledge they gained during their internship, students said: "I gained skills such as presentation, effective communication, negotiation and more." When asked whether they would recommend this programme to others, all answered "yes" and when asked why, said: "We can learn about different cultures and raise awareness for them. We are also able to learn how to work in an office-style environment." 14 "This programme helps young people to experience work and people can gain a lot of skills and help." Our Achievements in 2024-2025 Grow Our horticulture project, BANG Grow, gave young people hands-on experience in growing plants, herbs, and vegetables. We delivered the project in during the Spring/Summer of 2024 in Barham Primary School and Manor School a specialist setting Key Achievements: 1000A of students leariit how to grow various fruits and vegetables. 100¥0 of students engaged with cleaning up the environment and cleared the school grounds non-biodegradable waste. 100¥0 of students were responsible for their own fruits. vegetables and flowers which were successfully planted and pruned. IhL . 100¥0 Students worked together to create and decorate bug hotels, learning about the importance and value of every component of the local ecosystem. e