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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06016546 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1118360 ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for thè Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 for Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar AWS Accountancy Limited 3 Berrymoor Court Northumberland Business Park Cramlington Northumberfand NE23 7RZ

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar Contents of the Financial Statement ed30A ril 2026 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examinevs Report Statement of Financial Activtties Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 27 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 28 to 29

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar Re ort of tha Trustees forthe Year Ended 30 A ril 202 The Trustees of People and Drugs Ltd, also known as Silx Teen Bar Youth Project. are pleased to presenl the Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th of April 2026. Both reports and financial ststemenls provide detailed infonration on all projects and activities delivered, as well as the financial situation of the organisation from 1 st May 2025 until the end of April 2026. I the infomiation in the report meets the required information demanded by the Charities Commission and Companies House. Additionally, there is a separate Silx Teen Bar Youth Project Annual Report, outlining in detail, the participation of young people in projects and activities, which will be uploaded to the Charities Commission or made available by contacling the organisation. The information and the financial statements, as ahmays, comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Acl 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting Standards. This is also reported in line with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice, which applies to charities preparing accounts under the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102), effective from 1st January 2019. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The organisation's objectives remain the same. We are always able to adapt to the changing needs of young people in the Blyth area, as demonstrated by the creation of the new initiatives in the Employability Project and Teen Bar sessions. Achievement and Performance 202512026 has been an exceptional year as far as youth work is concemed, with 1521 individual young people accessing our offer of provision 13513 times. Our Employability Projèct has effectively worked with 365 individual young people; new courses and activities enabled 64 young people lo obtaln employment in the 12-month period. New interventions and accreditations. as well as new partnerships with Job Cenlres and partner organisations, resulted in increased referrals to the project and positive outwmes for the young people. 212 individual young people achieved a total of 434 accreditations, improving their skills, confidence. and employability readiness. A combination of accredited learning, practical employability guidance, and improved partnership working has encouraged young people to engage positively wlth the project and improve their future projects Silx Teen Bar evening sessions continue to be very popular with 642 individual young people using the provision 7670 times, representing a 45°/0 increase in participation over the 12-month period. Continued consultation with young people resulted in Ihe development of a program of activities designed to meet a variety of age groups, needs and interesls. Detached Work continues to be popular, with a strong focus on Ihe IsabeSla Skate Park, and continues to h8ve a supportive relationship with poli￿, fire service and the Safer Communities Team. Page 1

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Re ort of the Trustees forthe Year Ended 30 A ril 2 26 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Young People's Partlcipation and Attendance A very productive year for the Silx Teen Bar Youth Project, despite financial constraints. We have been able to improve our offer and increase the number of young people who have accessed thè provision. Over the past 12 months, from 1st of May 2025 until the end of Aprll 2026, 1521 Individual young people have accessed our provision 13512 times, cornpared to 1045 young people and attendance of 10065 from the previous year. This represents a 450A increase in individual attendance and a 34°/0 increase in participation. The breakdown of statistics is the following Silx Employability Project Teeri Bar evening sessions Street Engagement Total 365 individual yOLsng people 3351 times 642 individual young peopEe 7670 tirnes 514 individual young people 2491 limes 1521 13512 Over the 12-month period, we delivered 464 individual sessions and 1624 youth work hours, averaging 32.5 hours of provision over a 50-week period. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Funders and Partners 202512026 was an exceptional and rewarding year in terms of youth work achievements., unfortunately, like most organisations, we have experienced increased costs and greater difficulty in raising funds. We are always grateful to our funders who continue to support our youth work delivery. However. competition among partner organisations in submitting funding obligations is making the Sltuation difficult. The funding Glimale has changed, with fewer funds becoming available, and changes in funding priorities are excluding organisalions like ours, resulting in an increased number of organisations reducing their offer of provision, merging with others or even ending their provision. FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial Review of People and Drugs ttd { Silx Teen Bar Y<)uth Project) Once again, the increase in the cost of living has been an issue for the organisation, combined with difficulty in raising sufficient funds to cover operational costs. Our 202512026 income of £268,603 is a reduction from £295,719. with an operational deficit of £15,876. Our Expenditure for the year has increased from £281,200 to £304,479, with an overall deficit of £35,876. Our balance sheet as at the end of April 2026 states that £177,561 is to be carried fonmard, compared to £213,437 from the previous year. The Trustees of the organisalion are fully aware of the financial situation and are working to increas8 our funding and reduce our expenditure. There is a need to review the financial situation of the organisation and make the necessary decisions based on its financial capabilities. Reserves policy For the year ending 202512026, our reserves are £86,234 compared to £76.230 from the previous year. Page 2

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Sllx Teen B rt of the Trusteos forthe Year Ended 30 A rll 2 FUTURE PLANS Plans for the fijture will d8pend on the financial situation of the organisation and will prioritise the needs of the young people of Blyth. Deliver an offer based on the financial capabilities of the organisation. wlth a possible reduction of seNices to young people of Blyth. Review and revisit the organisation's approach to fiJnding by exploring opportuntties to diversify income streams. This could include identifying new grant opportunitl8s, devek)ping partnerships with other youth organisations, and exploring fundraising iniliats'ves and seeking altematlV8 sources of sustainable funding. Consult with young people across all projects to better understand their needs, interests and priorities. Use a variety of engagement methods, including discusslon, group work and infomial feedback, to ensure young people have a voice in shaping seNices and activities provided. Use infomation gathered through consultation to pL9n and deliver a program that is financially manageable and relevant to needs. Strengthen and improve relationships with schi)ols, community groups and other organisations. Develop new partnershlps with statutory agencies. Buibj stronger multi-agency links and improve referrdl pathways, increase opportunf(ies for collaborattve worklng arKI enhance the support available to young people and families. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT People and Drugs Ltd is a charitable company lirnited by guarantee and has been incorporated since the 1st December 2006 and the charity itself was registered on the 131h March 2007. The company was established under the Memorandum of Association which establishes the powers and objectives of the charitable Company govemed by the Articles of Association. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 06016546 (England and Wales) Registerèd Charlty number 1118360 Reglstered offlce TIA Silx Teen Bar 5 Church Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 1BG Trustees E P Chapple J S Gavigan J Hayes MsTLLamb ReVD C A Macpherson Page 3

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar ort of the Trustees forthe Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner Suzanne Partis-Anderson FCCA AWS Accountancy Limited 3 Berymoor Gourt Northumberland Business Park Cramlington Northumberland NE23 7RZ Approved by order of the board of trustees on behalf by.. and signed on its J Hayes - Trustee Page 4

Inde endent Examinevs Re ort to the Trustees of Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Sllx Teen Bar Independent examinerfs report to the trusteos of People and Drugs Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar {'the Company.) I report lo Ihe charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 April 2026. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of Ihe accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 Iyhe 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myseW that the accounts of the Company are nol required to be audiled under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounls as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) ofthe 2011 Act. Page 5

endent Examinerfs Re ort to the Trustees le and Dru sLtdTIAS een Bar Independent examinerfs statement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must b8 a memb8r of a listed body. I rAn confim that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of Association of Chartered Certwfied Accountants. vthich is one of the ￿Sted bodies. I have completed my examination. I confim that no matters have coffle to my attention in connection with the examination glving me cause to believe,. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Acl- or the accounts do not accord with those records,. or the accounts do not Comply with the accounting requirements of Sectlon 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and prinCip￿S of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no t￿n￿rn5 and have come across no other mattets in connection wilh the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Suzanne PartiS-Anderson FCCA The Association of Chartered Certlfied Accountants AWS Accountancy Limited 3 Berrymoor Court Nortttumberland Business Park Cramlington Northumberland NE23 7RZ Date..J.I l O%/ ZO I Page 6

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen B Statement of Financial Activitie forthe Year Ended 30 A ril 2 26 30.4.26 Total funds 30.4.25 Total funds Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donalions and legacies 67.013 160,528 227,541 109,358 Other trading activities Investment incorne Other income 32,670 32,670 1,415 6,977 173,463 1,427 11,471 1,415 6,977 Total 75,405 193,198 268,803 295,719 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Support costs Direct costs Movement be￿een funds 2,348 302,131 1252.404) 2,348 302,131 2,311 278,889 252,404 Total 52,075 252,404 304,479 281,200 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 23,330 {59,206) (35,876) 14,519 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 76,230 137.207 213,437 198,918 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 99,560 78,001 177,561 213,437 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 7

Peo 19 and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Toè Balance Shoet 30A ri12 26 30.426 30.4.25 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 11 978 3,326 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 180,701 238.196 180,767 238,196 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 (4,1841 {28,085) NET CURRENT ASSETS 176,583 210,111 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILITIES 177,561 213,437 NET ASSETS 177,561 213.437 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 15 99,563 77,998 76,230 137,207 TOTAL FUNDS 177,561 213,437 The charltable company is entilled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companles Act 2006 for the year ended 30 April 2026. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2026 in accordance with Section 476 of the CompanTres Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (al ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that compty with Sectlons 386 and 387 ofthe Companies Act 2006 and (bl preparing financlal statements which give a true and falr view of the stats of affairs of Ihe charitsble company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each flnancial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othenvi88 comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial slatem8nls, so far as applicable to the charitab18 company. The notes fomi part of these financial stalements Page B conllnued...

People and Drugs Ltd T/A Silx Teen Bar

Balance Sheet• continued

30 April 2026

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on .........12/08/2026.............. and were signed on its behalf by:

J Hayes - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Peo le and Dru A Silx Teen Bar Notes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial slatements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102} Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordanGe with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements hav8 b68n prepared under the historical Gost Gonvention. Income All incDme is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be rneasured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable thal a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is account8d for on an accrLJals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Whère costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Improvernents to property Plant and machinery Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment 200/0 on cost 20 /0 on cost 20Q/o on cost 20 /0 on cost Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on ils charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the harity. Restrictions arise when specified by Ihe donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statemenls. Page 10 continued...

eo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Sllx Teen Bar Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 30.4.26 30.4.25 Donations and legacies 227,541 109,358 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 30.4.26 30.4.25 Charitable activities 32,670 173,463 INVESTMENT INCOME 30.4.26 30.4.25 Interest r￿1Vable 1,415 1,427 CHARrrABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Support Direct costs (see Costs note 61 Totals Support costs Direct costs 2,348 2,855 2,348 302,131 299,276 299,276 5,203 304,479 SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Management Totals Support costs Direct costs 2,348 2.348 2.855 2,855 2,348 2,855 5,203 Page11 continued...

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Notos to the Financial Statements - conti for the Year Ended 3 A ril 2026 ue NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net incomellexp8nditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting)'. 30.4.26 30.4.25 Depreciation - owned assets 2,348 8,841 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees. remuneration or other b8nefils for the year ended 30 April 2026 nor for the year ended 30 April 2025. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees. expenses paid for the year erKled 30 Aprfl 2026 nor for the year ended 30 April 2025. STAFF COSTS 30.4.26 30.4.25 Wages and salaries 148,617 149,003 148,617 149,003 The average monthty number of employees during the year was as follows.. 30.4.26 30.4.25 Fundraising Charitable adivities Management No employees reoeived emoluments in excess of £60,000. Page 12 continued...

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar Notes to the Financial Statements. continued forthe Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 1,159 108,199 109,358 Other trading activities Investment income other Income 173.463 173,463 1,427 11,471 1,427 11,471 Total 14,057 281,662 295,719 EXPENDrruRE ON Charitable activities Support costs Direct costs Movement between funds 2.311 209,723 8.775 2,311 278,889 69,166 (8,775) Total 60,391 220,809 281,200 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) (46,3341 60,853 14,519 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 122,565 76,353 198,918 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 76,231 137,206 213,437 Page 13 conlinued...

ru s Ltd TIA Sllx Teen Bar Notes t the Financial Statements - continued fort e Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and Computer rittings equipment Improvements Plant and to property machinery Totals COST At 1 May 2025 and 30 April 2026 36,628 13,820 41,168 12,686 104,302 DEPRECIATION At 1 May 2025 Charge for year 35.760 578 13,314 319 40.817 351 11,085 1,100 100,976 2,348 At 30 April 2026 36,338 13,633 41,168 12,185 103,324 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 April 2026 290 187 501 978 AI 30 April 2025 868 506 351 1,601 3,326 12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 30.4.26 30.4.25 Other debtors 66 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 30.4.26 30.4.25 Trade creditors Social security and olhertaxes Other creditors Accrued expenses Deferred inGome 416 1,893 413 18 869 1,785 25,000 1,875 4,184 28,085 Page 14 continued,..

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA S'l Teen B Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 3 A ril 2026 14. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS 30.4.26 Total funds 30.4.25 Total funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 978 102.769 (4,184) 978 3,326 180,767 238,196 (4,184) (28,085) 77,998 99,563 77,998 177,561 213,437 Page 15 continued...

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Tee Notss lo the Financial Statements . continue for the Year Ended A ril 2026 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement In funds At 30.4.26 At 1.5.25 Unrestricted funds General fund Youth Activities - N'land Fund - unrestrioted 59.301 23.333 82,634 16.929 16,929 76,230 23.333 99,563 Restricted funds Awards for All Ballinger Trust Blyth Town Council Blylh Town Council Community Grant Coalfields Regeneration Grant Co-op Local Communily Fund Community Foundation the Giving Network EDF Energy Grant Garfield Weston Foundation Granl Northumberland Homes Ridley Family Charity The Joicey TrLtsI Bart)our Foundatlon Carr-Ellison Charitable Trust Hedley Denton Joseph Strong Frazer Twst Plattan Trust RW Mann Trust UK Youth Karbon Homes NTCA VCSE Youth Employment Grant Willan Trust William Leech High Sheriff Grant Bernicia Community Fund NCC Cornmunity Chest Hospital of God Caru Fund TB-P&G Appletree Fund Sir James Knott- Samares Rotary Club Blyth Curpin Fund Netherton Trust Greggs Fundation Fund Senator International Limlied St Cuthberts Church CABWI 12,024 7,261 {12,024) {394) 3,658 6,867 3,658 3,581 (2,6471 1,500 1,150 934 1,500 1,650 500 2,885 601 (4,243} 3,591 (4,0001 1,037 {545} 168 (177) 131 5,928 1674) 19) 1114) 2.885 10,000 6,844 4,854 9,399 11,087 1,263 4,000 1,037 545 168 490 323 5,928 1,108 667 192 1,782 1,974 1,860 11,322 7,420 3,490 1,102 18,188 4,200 1,413 1,937 4,561 1,451 7,707 1,468 5,460 6,693 6,511 (11.322) 1794) (3,490) 729 (18,188) 13,934) 11,387) (1,937) (4,561) (1,451) (7,2751 1465) (5,460) (6,693) 1,793 443 149 7,855 6,626 1,831 266 26 432 1,003 8,304 443 149 7,855 Page 16 ontinued...

Peo lea ru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar ot s t the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued CEI Global UK Blylh Harbour Community Spons&rship 457 457 500 500 137,207 159,209) 77,998 TOTAL FUNDS 213,437 135.876) 177,561 Page 17 continued...

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar Notes to the Financial Statements - continued rthe Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 75,405 152,072) 23,333 Restricted fund5 Awards for All Ballinger TrLSSt Blyth Town Council Blyth Town Council Community Grant Coalfields Regeneration Grant CD-DP Local Community Fund Community Foundation the Giving Network EDF Energy Grant Garfield Weston Foundation Grant Northumberland Homes Ridley Family Charity The Joicey Trust Barbour Foundation Carr-Ellison Charitable Trust Hedley Denton Joseph Strong Frazer TrL¢St Plattan Trust RW Mann Tnjst UK Youth Karbon Homes NTCA VCSE Youth Employment Grant Vvillan Trust William Leech High Sheriff Grant Bemicia Community Fund NCC Community Chest Hospital of God Caru Fund TB-P&G Appletree Fund Sir James Knott- Sarnares Rotary Club Blyth Curpin Fund Netherton Trust Greggs Fundation Fund Senator International Limtied St Cuthberts Church CABWI Trailblazer (12,024) (12,0241 (15,394) (3941 (6,342) 3,658 15.000 10,000 (2,647) 12,647) 1,500 1,150 1,500 1,632 (482) 6,219 10,000 25.000 5,000 13,334) (9,399) (29,243) (1,409) (4,000) (1,963) (545) (8321 (178) 18691 (4.0721 (674) (91 (1,534) 2,885 601 14,2431 3,591 14.0001 1,037 (545) 168 (177) 131 5,928 (674) 19) (114) 3,000 1,000 1,000 10.000 1,420 {11,322) (11,322) (10,794) (794) (3,490) (3,490) (521) 729 {18,188) (18,188) (3,934) (3,934) (1,3871 (1,387) (1,9371 (1,937) (4,561) (4,5611 (1.4511 (1,451) 117,2751 (7,2751 {4651 1465) (5.4601 (5,4601 (6.6931 {6,693) {13,2071 1,793 (581 443 (511 149 120,9451 7,855 135.175} 10.000 1,250 10,000 15.000 501 200 28,800 35.175 Page 18 continued...

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Sllx Teen Bar Notes to the Financlal Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued CEI Global UK Blylh Harbour Community Sponsership 1,000 (543) 457 500 500 193,198 1252,407) 159,209) TOTAL FUNDS 268,603 1304,479> (35,876) Page 19 continued...

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar Notes to the Financial Statements - contlnued for the Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- rontinued Comparatlves for movement in funds Net movement In funds At 30A.25 At 1.5.24 Unrestricted funds General fund Leashold improvements Youth Activities - N'land Fund - unrestricted 97,975 7,068 {39.5421 (6,200> 58,433 868 17,522 {593} 16,929 122,565 (46.335> 76,230 Restrlcted funds Blylh Town Council Community Grant Co-op Local Community Fund EDF Energy Grant Garfield Weston Foundation Grant N'Land Village Hornes Ridley Famity Charity Wellesley Trusl Grant Barbour Foundation Hedley Denton Joseph Strong Frazer Trust RW Mann Trust UK Youth TB Ballingor Trust Hadrian Trust Katbon Homes NTCA VCSE Youth Employment Grant Willan Trust William Leech VRU Grant Teen Bar- Coquet Trust High Sheriff Grant John D Grant Bernicia Community Fund Awards for All fund Nash Fund NCC Community Chest Hospital of God Caru Fund TB-P&G Appletree Fund Teen Bar- Greggs Sir James Knott- Samares Rotsry Club Blyth Curpin Fund Netherton Trust 2.016 1,565 500 2,402 9,074 1,263 4,000 (11,6751 545 1833) 192 232 (2,831) {2,260} (1,734) 1,974 3,581 500 9.399 11,087 1,263 4,000 6,997 2,013 11,675 545 667 192 1,782 1,500 1,550 2,840 9,521 1,734 7,261 1,974 11,322 7,420 (1,010) (3,884} (3,541 } 218 1941) (1,897) 3,916 14,564) 4,200 1,413 1,937 4,561 1,451 6,511 7,707 1,468 5,460 6,693 11,322 7,420 3,490 4,500 3,884 3,541 884 941 10,085 8.108 4,564 1,102 8,188 12.024 4.200 1,413 1,937 4,561 1,451 6,511 7,707 1,468 5,460 6,693 Page 20 continued...

le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Tèen Bar tes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Bernicia fund 10,000 10,000 76.353 60,854 137,207 TOTAL FUNDS 198,918 14,519 213,437 Page 21 continued..

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Sil T Notes to the Financial Statements - contin for the Year Ended O A ril 2026 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Leashold improvements Youth Activities- N'land Fund- unrestricted 14,057 153,599) 139,542> (6.2001 16,2001 15931 (593) 14,057 160.3921 (46,335) Restricted funds Blyth Town Council Blyth Town Council Community Grant Co-op Local Community Fund EDF Energy Grant Garfield Weston Foundation Grant Northumberland Homes N'Land Village Homes Ridley Family Charity Wellesley Trust Grant Barbour Foundation Carr-Ellison Charitable Trust Hedley Denton Joseph Strong Frazer TNst Plattan Trust RW Mann Trust UK Youth TB Ballinger Trust Hadrian Trust Karbon Homes NTCA VCSE Youth Employment Grant Willan Trust Williarn Leech VRU Grant Teen Bar- Coquet Trust High Sheriff Grant John D Grant Bernicia Community Fund Awards for All fund J Strong Frazer Trust Nash Fund NCC Community Chest Hospital of God Caru Fund TB-P&G Appletree Fund Teen Bar- Greggs 5,500 (5,500} 1,565 1,565 500 2,402 9,074 500 10,000 25,000 5,000 (7,598) (15,926) (5,000) 1,263 1,263 4,000 (11,675) 545 4,000 8,000 1,999 1,000 (19,675) (1,4541 (1,0001 (8331 192 {8,000 } {1,768) (52,331 } {17,260 } 12,234) 11,026) (833) 192 8,000 2,000 49.500 15.000 500 3,000 232 12,8311 12,260) (1,7341 1,974 30,625 10,000 5,000 119,303) 12,580) 16,010) 13,884) 13,541) (1,033) {941) (21,896) {13,8721 (1,0001 (4,5641 11,322 7,420 (1,010) (3,8841 (3,541) 218 (941) (1.897) 3,916 1,251 19,999 17,788 1,000 14,564) 4.200 1,413 1,937 4.561 1,451 6,511 4,200 1,500 2,000 5,000 2,500 15,800 (871 (631 {4391 (1,049} (9,289} Page 22 conlinued..

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar Noles to the Flnancial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 30 A ril 2 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Sir James Knott- Samar8S Rotary Club Blyih Curpin Fund Netherton Tmst Bernicia fund 10,000 1,500 7,000 7,500 (2.293) (32) (1,5401 18071 10,000 7,707 1,468 5,460 6,693 10,000 281,662 (220.8081 60,854 TOTAL FUNDS 295,719 {281,2001 14,519 Page 23 continued...

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 30 A ril 2 26 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 monlhs combined posilion is as follows-. Net movement in funds At 30.4.26 At 1.5.24 Unrestricted funds General fund Leashold improvements Youth AGtivitie8 - N'land Fund - unrestricted 97,975 7,068 (16,2091 (6,200) 81,766 17,522 {593) 16,929 122,565 {23,002) 99,563 Restricted funds Awards for All Ballingér Trust Blyth Town Council Blyth Town Council Community Grant Coalfields Regeneration Grant Co-op Local Communily Fund Community Foundation th8 Giving Network EDF Energy Grant Garfield Weston FDundation Grant Northumberland Homes N'Land Village Homes The Joicey Trust Wellesley Trust Grant Carr-Ellison Charitable Trust Hedley Denton Joseph Strong Frazer Trust Plattan Trust RW Mann Trust UK Youth TB Ballinger Trust Hadrian Trust Karbon Homes Willan Trust William Leech VRU Grant Teen Bar- Coquet Trust High Sheriff Granl John D Grant Bernicia Community Fund Awards for All fund Nash Fund NCC Community Chest Hospital of God Teen Bar - Greggs Sir James Knott- Samares {12,024) (394) 3,658 {12,024} {394} 3,658 2,016 (1,0821 1,500 1,650 934 1,500 1.650 2,885 3,003 4,831 3,591 1,263 1,037 (11,675) 168 11,010) 323 5,928 {442) (2,840) (2,260) (1,734) 1,860 6,626 (4,500) (3,884) (3,5411 947 19411 120,0851 3,916 (4,5641 266 26 6,511 432 2.885 10.000 6,844 3,591 1,263 1,037 6,997 2,013 11,675 168 490 323 5,928 1,108 1,500 1,550 2,840 9,521 1,734 7,261 1,860 6,626 4,500 3,884 3,541 1,831 941 10,085 8,108 4,564 (10,000 } 12,024 266 26 6,511 432 Page 24 continued...

nd Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar les to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Rotary Club Blyth Bernicia fund Greggs Fundation Fund Senator International Limtigd st Cuthberts Church CABWI CEI Global UK Blyth Hart)our Community Sponsership 1,003 10,000 1,793 443 149 7.855 457 1,003 10,000 1,793 443 149 7,855 457 500 500 76,353 1,645 77,998 TOTAL FUNDS 198,918 {21,357) 177,561 Page 25 continued...

eo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar Notes to the Flnancial Statements - continued forthe Year Ended A ril 2026 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Leashold improvements Youth Activities N'land Fund - unrestricted 89,462 {105,671) (6,2001 (16,209 } 16,200) 15931 (593) 89,462 (112,4641 (23,002) Restricted funds Awards for All Ballinger Trust Blyth Town Council Blyth Town Council Community Grant Coalfields Regeneration Grant c￿0p Local Community Fund Community Foundation the Giving Network EDF Energy Grant Garfield Weston Foundation Grant Northumberland Homes N'Land Village Homes Ridley Family Charity The Joicey Trust Wellesley Trust Grant Bart)our Foundation Carr-Ellison Charitable Trust Hedley Denton Joseph Strong Frazer Trust Plattan Trust RW Mann Trust UK Youth TB Ballinger Trust Hadrian Trust Kart)on Homes NTCA VCSE Youth Employment Grant Willan Trust William Leech VRU Granl Teen Bar- Coquet Trust High Sheriff Grant John D Grant Bernicia Community Fund Awards for All fund J strong Frazer Trust (12,0241 (12,024) (15,394) (394> 111,8421 3,658 15.000 15.500 11,082) (1.082) 1,500 1,650 1,500 2,132 1482) 6,219 20.000 50,000 10,000 (3,334) 116,9971 145,1691 {6,409) 1,263 (4,0001 {1,963) 119,675) (1,999) (1,832) (1,011) (677) {12,072) (2,442) {52,340) (17,260) (2,234) (2,560) 2,885 3,003 4,831 3,591 1 ,263 4,000 3,000 8,000 1,999 2,000 1,037 (11,675) 168 (1,010> 323 5,928 1442) (2,8401 (2,260) (1,734} 1,860 1,000 18,000 2,000 49,500 15,000 500 4,420 3Q,625 20,000 5,000 (30,625) {13,374) 6,626 (9,500) (4,500} (3,884) (3,884} (3,541) (3,5411 11,554) 947 (941) 1941) (40,084) {20,085) (13,872) 3,916 (1.000) 2,501 19,999 17.788 1,000 Page 26 continued...

Peo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Tèen Bar Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Nash Fund NCC Community Chest Hospital of God Caru Fund TB-P&G Appletree Fund Teen Bar- Greggs Sir James Knoti- Samar8S Rotary Club Blyth Curpin Fund Netherton Tnjst Bernicia fund Greggs Fundation Fund Senator International Lirlltied st Cuthberts Church CABWI Trailblazer CEI GIDbal UK Blyth Harbour Cornmunily Sponsership (4,564) (3,934) (1,474) {2,000) 15,000) (2,500) 19.289) (19,568) {497) 17,0001 (7,5001 10,000 {13.2071 {581 {51} {20,945) {35,175} 1543} (4,564) 266 26 4,200 1,500 2,000 5,000 2,500 15,800 20,000 1,500 7,000 7,500 6.511 432 1,003 10,000 1,793 443 149 7,855 15,000 501 200 28,800 35,175 1,000 457 500 500 474,860 1473,215) 1,645 TOTAL FUNDS 564,322 (585,679) (21,357} 16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 April 2026. Page 27

Peo IÈ and Dru s Ltd TIA Silx Teen Bar Detailed Ststoment of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 A ril 2026 30.4.26 30.4.25 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations and legacies 227,541 109,358 Other trading activities Charitable activities 32,670 173,463 Investment income Interest receivable 1,415 1.427 Other income Income & Endowments Tuck shop income 4,850 2,127 10,032 1,439 6,977 11,471 Total incoming resources 268,603 295,719 EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Youth workers salaries Salaries officè Accomodalion costs Office costs Professional fees Printing, posting & stationery Affiliations Equipment and refurbishment PR and rnarketing Supplies (Tuck shop) Bank charges Other costs - Newsham Insurance Young people's activities Youth workers training Young people's expenses 148.617 28,597 19,160 14,150 5,859 1,942 838 18,084 1,239 1,637 649 5,503 2,007 13,769 60 37,165 149.003 22,619 21,764 13,509 6,190 1,521 807 8,750 1,520 1,235 500 3,597 1,558 17,861 132 19,479 299,276 270,045 Support costs Management Improvements lo property Carried forward 578 578 6,201 6.201 This page does nol form part of the ststutory financial statements Page 28

eo le and Dru s Ltd TIA Sllx Teen Bar Detalled tatement of Flnanci for the ea Ended 30 A l ActlvltS8 026 30.4.26 30.4.25 Management Brought forward Plant and machinery Fixlur8s and fittings Computer equlpmenl 578 320 351 1,099 6.201 320 702 1,621 2,348 Governance costs Independent Examiners fee Trustee meeting costs L8gal Fees 1,875 312 668 2,125 186 2,855 2,311 Total resources expended 304,479 281,200 Net (expendlturovlncome (35,8761 14,519 This page does not fonn part of the statutory financial statements Page 29

May 2025April 2026

Silx Teen Bar Youth Project Annual Report

Our 2025/2026 report provides a detailed overview of our youth provision and highlights the positive impact we have delivered across the local community. The report demonstrates continued growth in engagement, participation, and positive outcomes for young people accessing our services.

Consultation with young people introduced new ideas, activities, and opportunities, resulting in increased attendance and participation across the programme. By involving young people in planning and developing sessions, the provision became more responsive to their interests and needs, leading to improved engagement and positive outcomes for attendees.

Teen Bar sessions for 11 to 18 year olds recorded a 45% increase in attendance over the 12-month period, demonstrating the growing demand for safe and supportive youth provision within the community. With 642 individuals using the evening provision.

The Employability Project also achieved significant success, with over 212 individual young people achieving new progressive accreditations, recognising their personal development, achievements, and participation in courses and pathways to work programmes, with 64 young people gaining employment opportunities during the reporting period.

Increased individual support and targeted interventions contributed to more young people accessing education, training, employment, and supporting their personal growth, confidence, and future aspirations.

Empowering Young People

Celebrating the achievements of the organisation for the year 2025/26, across three main projects: Teen Bar, Employability Project and Detached Street Engagement Project.

A word from our development manager....

This year has been one of the busiest and most successful in the organisation’s history, with record numbers of young people accessing our projects and activities. Overall attendance increased by 33%, while the number of individual young people engaging with our provision rose by 45%, reflecting both the growing demand for our services and the positive impact of our work within the community.

Our Employability Project has once again delivered outstanding results, with 212 young people achieving recognised accreditations and 64 securing employment during the 12month period. These achievements highlight the dedication of staff and the importance of providing meaningful opportunities that help young people build confidence, skills, and pathways into work.

The Teen Bar sessions continued to attract a steady flow of new young people throughout the year. A new team of youth workers brought fresh energy and ideas, creating an exciting and engaging evening programme that provided safe spaces, positive activities, and opportunities for personal development.

We are extremely grateful to our Trustees, youth workers, funders, and partner organisations for their continued support and encouragement. Their contribution has enabled us to strengthen existing services and develop new and exciting opportunities for young people across all areas of our provision. Chris Antony, Development Manager

A word from our Chairperson....

Since Silx was created, 30 years ago, it has always occupied the same premises, an ex-pub in the middle of Blyth, one floor up above a corner shop. It was from here we took its name, Silx, as ours. Silx was set up largely to protect Blyth’s valuable and vulnerable youngsters from the risk of illegal drugs use. Today, the organisation continues to evolve and although the cost-ofliving crisis and the challenges of getting a job may have overtaken issues around illegal substances, we remain as essential now as we have ever been.

We are good at what we do. I am contributing to this annual report as the organisation’s outgoing Chair of Trustees and I admit my particular pride in our Employability Project. It’s a well-focused service that guides and supports NEET [Not in Employment, Education or Training] young people.

Now, Silx looks at its own future challenges. So, we are future proofing. We have started a feasibility study to help us identify the things we are good at [which is a lot], the stuff that needs strengthening, and appropriate changes we need to make. We want to remain in the best possible shape to effectively continue helping the young people coming to us.

Would you like to help us do this by joining our small team of trustees? If you have the passion to help young people achieve their goals, contact us. We are particularly interested if you have skills drawn from finance, industry or education.

Give us a call on 01670 351356 or send a brief email with your contact details to silxteen@aol.com for the attention of Jerry Hayes . Jerry Hayes, Chair

Statistics

Over the period from 1st of May 2025 to the end of April 2026, 1521 individual young people accessed our youth provision 13512 times. An increase of 45% more individual young people and an increase in 34% in participation across all projects and activities.

Silx Employability Project 365 3351 times Teen Bar evening sessions and activities 642 7670 times Street Engagement Detached work 514 2491 times Total 1521 13512 times

183 young people used both Teen Bar and Detached work

Sessions delivered over the period 464 Youth work hours delivered 1624 Average youth work hours per week 32.5

12 Month Overview....

Closer collaboration between Detached Youth Work and Teen Bar sessions resulted in improved engagement with young people across the community. A coordinated approach to delivery increased awareness of the services, activities, and support available, leading to greater participation in evening provision and enabling more young people to access positive opportunities within their local community.

The continued development of the Employability Project, through the introduction of new interventions and enhanced individual support, contributed to increased engagement, sustained participation, and improved outcomes for young people. Tailored support enabled participants to build confidence, develop essential employability skills, and overcome barriers that had previously prevented them from progressing into education, training, or employment.

Increased one-to-one support, alongside the introduction of new accreditation opportunities and clearer pathways into employment, led to an increase in the number of young people achieving recognised qualifications and securing positive destinations. Practical support with CV development, job searches, application processes, and interview preparation improved young people's readiness for employment and increased their confidence in pursuing future opportunities.

On going development and strengthening of partnerships with Job Centres and training providers significantly improved the range and quality of provision available as well as increased of awareness of the services and activities available.

Plans for the future....

Consult with young people across all projects to better understand their needs, interests, and priorities. Use a variety of engagement methods, including discussions, questionnaires, group work, and informal feedback opportunities, to ensure young people have a voice in shaping the services and activities provided.

Use the information gathered through consultation to plan and deliver an organisational response across all projects. This will ensure that programmes and interventions remain relevant, responsive, and tailored to the changing needs of young people and the wider community.

Strengthen and improve relationships with schools, community groups, and other voluntary sector organisations, while also developing new partnerships with statutory agencies. Building stronger multi-agency links will improve referral pathways, increase opportunities for collaborative working, and enhance the support available to young people and families.

Review and revisit the organisation’s approach to funding by exploring opportunities to diversify income streams. This will include identifying new grant opportunities, developing partnerships, exploring fundraising initiatives, and seeking alternative sources of sustainable funding to strengthen the organisation’s long-term financial position and future service delivery.

Employability Project

Over the past twelve months, we have made significant improvements to our Employability Project, ensuring that the support we provide is more responsive, accessible, and tailored to the needs of young people.

By actively listening to young people and gaining a better understanding of the barriers they face when accessing employment, education, and training opportunities, we have been able to adapt and strengthen our delivery. At the same time, we have worked hard to build and improve our relationships with Job Centres in Blyth, Ashington, Bedlington and Cramlington. This collaborative approach has led to an increase in referrals and recommendations from work coaches and partner organisations.

As a result, we are now engaging with more young people who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET), providing them with personalised support, guidance, and opportunities to help build their confidence, skills, and aspirations. Our improved offer ensures that young people receive the right support at the right time, helping them to overcome barriers and move towards positive destinations including employment, training, further education, and volunteering opportunities.

Looking ahead, it is clear that employability support providers must work more collaboratively to ensure services are shaped around the needs and aspirations of young people, rather than organisational targets.

We recognise the importance of providing flexible and personalised support, including increased one-to-one guidance, stronger partnerships with schools, and earlier intervention to prevent young people from becoming disengaged from education, employment, or training and gradually lost to the system.

There is also a need to expand meaningful work experience, volunteering, training, and employability opportunities that help young people build confidence, skills, and positive pathways into further education and employment.

By continuing to listen to young people and work closely with partners, we can create a more inclusive and effective employability offer that delivers positive and sustainable outcomes.

Outputs and Outcomes

The continued improvement and development of our Employability Support offer, through increased accreditation opportunities and enhanced one-to-one support, resulted in significant growth in both outputs and positive outcomes for the organisation and the young people we support. By providing tailored guidance, employability interventions, and recognised qualifications, young people were better equipped to progress into employment, education, and training opportunities.

From 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026, a total of 568 individuals accessed the Employability Project. Of these, 365 individuals successfully progressed through the project by achieving accreditations, gaining employment, or making positive progress through ongoing support and engagement.

During this period:

The combination of accredited learning, practical employability guidance, and strong partnership working has enabled more young people to engage positively with the project, improve their future prospects, and move closer towards sustainable employment and training opportunities.

Teen Bar Sessions

Silx Teen Bar evening sessions continue to be a highly popular and valued provision for young people in Blyth, with 642 individual young people accessing the service during the year. Attendance increased significantly to 7,690 visits, representing a 45% rise over the 12-month period.

Ongoing consultation with young people has been central to the development of the programme, resulting in the introduction of new equipment and an expanded range of activities designed to meet a variety of interests and needs. Activities now include art, dance, music production, DJ workshops, animation, gaming, sports, fitness sessions, cooking activities, group challenges, creative media projects, and wellbeing workshops. These opportunities have helped to create a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging environment where young people feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged to develop new skills and confidence.

Young people have also taken a more active role in planning and managing activities, giving them greater ownership of the sessions and helping to strengthen leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Increased involvement in community initiatives, volunteering opportunities, and partnership projects has further enhanced engagement and contributed to attracting many new young people to the evening Teen Bar sessions.

Health and Well Being, Community Involvement, Consultation with young people, Individual One to One support

The programme has significantly improved through ongoing consultation with young people, ensuring that their voices, experiences, and ideas are reflected in the planning and delivery of activities and support services. By actively listening to young people and involving them in decision-making processes, the programme has become more relevant, engaging, and responsive to their needs.

The provision of one-to-one youth worker support has also contributed positively to the programme’s development. Individual support sessions have enabled young people to discuss personal challenges, build confidence, develop coping strategies, and work towards their goals in a safe and supportive environment. This tailored approach has strengthened relationships, increased participation, and improved overall outcomes for young people involved in the programme.

Community involvement has further enhanced the programme by creating opportunities for young people to engage in local activities, volunteering, and social initiatives. This has encouraged teamwork, social inclusion, and a stronger sense of belonging within the community, while also helping young people develop valuable life skills and positive relationships.

In addition, a greater focus on health and well-being issues has improved the programme by promoting emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Through awareness sessions, supportive interventions, and access to appropriate guidance and services, young people have been better equipped to manage challenges and make positive lifestyle choices. Collectively, these areas have contributed to a more effective, inclusive, and impactful programme.

Detached Street Engagement Project

The increase in detached youth work sessions over the 12-month period led to more young people coming into contact with detached youth workers. This increased presence within the community enabled stronger engagement with young people, improved relationship building, and provided more opportunities to offer guidance, support, and positive interventions.

Working closely in partnership with the police, fire service, and Safer Communities Team enabled the development of new supportive initiatives for young people who use the streets for recreation and social interaction. These collaborative approaches helped improve community safety, reduce anti-social behaviour, and create positive activities and support pathways for young people within the Blyth area.

The increase in individual support for young people also led to more referrals to the Silx Teen Bar and Employability Project. This targeted support contributed to positive outcomes, with more young people accessing education, training opportunities, and wider youth provision within the Blyth area.

Participation in Community Events

Over the past 12 months, the young people and staff have been involved with the following Community initiatives: Blyth Summer Carnival Isabella Family Fun Day Athlone Court Christmas decoration and celebration event High Sheriff of Northumberland event NE Youth Impact Awards Isabella Clear up North East Combined Authority consultation event Blyth Town Council Community event You Heard Us Project Youth Engagement Blyth Town Forum Blyth Celebrates events

Activities, Community Projects, Trips and Events

Grafitti Art Project Fire Safety Visit Blyth Summer Carnival Ice Skating Trip High Sheriff of Norhumberland Awards Athlone Court Christmas Airbox bounce Project Trip

Activities, Community Projects, Trips and Events

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Isabella Fun Day
Djing Project
Work Experience
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QTS enabling
works event
Inflataspace Trip
Work Smart
Live Well
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What do young people say about Silx Teen Bar and Employability Project

Both my children have conditions and their behaviour is an issue. I trust Silx workers and my children come home happy and well fed every session

Came with nothing and left with loads of accreditations and a job. Will always be grateful to the staff at Silx

Me, my brother and sister come every night. I love helping out behind the bar , serving and cooking. They make me feel so important and that gives me confidence. Love dance and karaoke and just chatting with workers.

Great place to hang about. What I like about Silx, is that they will tell you as it is and not sugar coat an issue and that helps me as I need to be told the truth.

I was referred by the Job Centre and I have never looked back. I now have a job and I now have a place and people I can trust and turn to for support when I need it.

What do young people say about Silx Teen Bar and Employability Project

Met the detached workers on the street . They introduced me to Silx and I started going. It is fun and I know I can go there if I want.

I am here four nights a week love the food and the art table and going on trips.

I have three children and they have all come to Silx over the years.

Employability Project helps me as I can talk to staff about my benefits and housing. Good people to know.

They do not mess about, there is no bullying or bad behaviour allowed and communication is excellent. I can ring them and they can ring me if they have concerns and that suits me fine.

Love the Teen Bar It is so much fun. So much to do and love talking to youth workers I never miss a session.

Thank you so much for the opportunity of work experience, this has led to a job and will change things for my and my daughter.

Silx Teen Bar Youth Project User Statistics May 2022- April 2026

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Teen Bar Employability Detached Total
2022-23 5738 2062 3754 11609
2023-25 4696 2843 1312 8851
2024-25 5269 3229 1567 10065
2025-26 7670 3351 2491 13512
During the period May 2025 - April 2026 our work was made
possible with the support of the following organisations:-
Advance Northumberland Joseph Strong Frazer Trust QTS
Barbour Trust Garfield Weston Trust Ridley Family Services
Ballinger Trust Greggs Trust RW Mann Trust
Sir James Knott Trust
Bede Academy Hadrian Trust
Bernicia Foundation Hedley Foundation Social Purpose Matters
Blyth Academy Hospital of God (Greatham) The Platten Family Trust
Blyth Town Council High Sheriff of Northumberland Violence Reduction Unit
UK Youth
Blyth Town Community Team Karbon Homes
Blyth Town Rotary National Lottery Community Fund Wellesley Trust
Blyth Town Tall Ships Northumberland Recovery Partnership William Leech Trust
Work Smart Live Well Network
CABWI Awarding Body Northern Youth Alliance
Central Employment Northumberland Community Chest Youth Focus North East
1989 Willan Charitable Trust
Coalffield Regeneration Trust NE Youth
Connect Northumberland Netherton Trust
Community Foundation North East Newcastle United Foundation
COOP Community Fund North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
Cowpen Quay Community Association Northumberland Fire and Rescue
Curpin Fund Northumberland Village Homes
CVA Blyth Valley Northumberland Youth Work Network
EDF Energy Fund P@G Fund
EDT Careers Public Health Community Service
Job Centre Plus
John D Fund
Please help us make the next year as successful as the last
You can get in touch with us at silxteen@aol.com or 01670 351356
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