Cowpen Quay Community Association Charity No. (1131449) Co. Resistration No. (6293107) Unaudited Financial Statements Year Ended 30th September 2024 Steve Hancock Consultancy 16 Appleby Park North Shields Tyne & Wear NE29 OPL Cowpen Quay Conununity Association Contents Trustees and Annual Report Report of the Accountants Statement of Financial Actxvities Balance Sheet 7-12 Notes to the Accounts Independent Examiners report Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended Se tember 30 9 2024 The trustees are pleased to present their report together with financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2024 The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, and SORP 2005: Accounting& reporting by Charities. Reference & Administration detai15 Charity name Ch31 Ity Registration Number Company Number Registered Office Cowpen Quay Community Association 1131449 6293107 55 Regent Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 ILL Dlrectors Foster Burt Aziz Sha Mohammed Rublna Kashif Steve Frake Company Secretary Trustees Foster Burt Aziz Sha Mohammed Rublna Kashif Steve trrake Chalr Treasurer Vice Chair/Secretary Management Eileen Cartie Centre Manager Accountants Stove Hancock Bankers TSB 3-5 New8ate Street Morpeth Northumberland NE61 IAN Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30ih September 2024 Structure, Governance & Management Cowpen Quay Community Associatlon Llmlted wa5 incorporated 26th June 2006 with obJertive5 being embodied In the Memorandum of Assoclation. Method5 of electlons of Trustees are In place and reviewed from tlme to time. Procedures for the induction of Trustees Includes a skllls audlt In the form of examlnatSon of Curriculum Vltse to establlsh suitability for the post. 8aslc level checks are performed on prospective Trustees to ensure that they hold no criminal offences. More in depth checks can be carried otjt should the need arise. Inductlon programmes are In operation which inform the Trustee of the Charities objects, the financial posltlon and any issues facing the Charlty. Dayto day management of the centre is delegated to the centre manager. The management committee has condutted a revlew of the major rfsks to whlch the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Internal rlsks are miniTnized by the implementation of procedures for authorlsatlon of all transartions and projerts and to ensure consistent quallty of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity. Objectlves & Actlvltles. The objectlves of the Charltable Company are: l. To promote for the benefit of the Inhabltants of the local area without dlstinctlon by associating with voluntary organizations and Inhabltants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facllities in the interest of social welfare, recreation and leisure with the object of improving the condltlons of the said inhabitants. To establish, run and maintain a communlty centre In cooperatlon with any local statutory body involved in the management of the ¢entre and to promote artivitie5 In furtherance of the charities objects. Those embraced by the charfties oblerts include: Children and young people Elderly People People wlth disabllty or speclal needs General public Actlvitie$ provided: Education and trainin8 Activlties for disabled Arts and Cultural Sports and recreation Trough: Staff and volunteers Buildings• facilities and open space Flnanclal Revlew In establishlng the Assoclations pollcy on reserves consideration ha5 been 8iven to the following: The need for reserves: The development of any new function The underpinning of longer commitments A￿anEernents for monltorlng and revlewing pollcy The level of reserves Maintenance of reserves at a legal level Re5erve5 The management has examined the Charlties fundlng requlrements for worklng capital and in the unllkely event that the centre could not continue its activities provision should be made for the establishment of reseNes £60k-£75 within unrestricted funding. Responsibilities of Trustees Charity law requires Trustees to prepare financial statements that give a true and falr vlew of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year. In doing so the Trustees 4re required to.. Select Suitable accountin8 pollcies Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent Statè whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended prartice have been followed, subject to any departure5 dlstlosed and explained in the financial statements and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it 15 inappropriate to presume that the charlty wlll tcntinuÈ in business. The Trustees are responsible for maintalning proper accounting records whlch dlsclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial the financial posltion of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006, The Trustees are also responsible for safe8uardln8 the assets of the charity and hence taklng responslble steps for the preventlon and detection of fraud and irregularities. By order of the Trustees Foster Burt Chairperson COWPEN QUAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE AcCOUNTA￿'s TO THE DIRECTOR'S OF COWPEN QUAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION As described in the Balance Sheet you are responsible for the preparation 0£ the financial statements for the year ended 30th September 2024 set out on pages 5 to 12 and you consider that the company is exempt from audit. In accordance with the instructions, we have compiled these unaudited financial statements in order to assist you to fulfil your statutory responsibilities, from the accounting records and inforniation and explanations supplied to us. STEVE HANCOCK CONSULTANCY 16 APPLEBY PARK NORTH SHIELDS TYNE & WEAR NE29 OPL Ih 25 November 2024 Cowpen Quay Community A550ciation Statement of Financial A¢tivitie$ For The Year Ended 30th September 2024 R*$tri¢ted Capital Restrirted Revenue Unre8lricted Total 2024 Total 20 Note Ineomiftg Resource8 Cranls *1nd Di>naliJns Oih¢%r Inil)m 11428 131375 28839 42900 171642 42900 120356 57447 Total Incomins ReSou￿e5 11428 1313Y5 71739 214542 IT7803 Resourcts Expended Dirn5Ct Cliadtable Expeiues tpfvLlali4>n 129171 44298 173469 13308 160260 13308 Tolal RÈ8oureÈs Expended 13308 129171 44298 1867f7 160260 Net Incoming re$ourc¢$ {1,8801 2204 27,441 27,765 17,543 Fund Balanco GD 3019123 15000 211222 184101 4103Z3 392780 Transfl'r Betss'iKfft FLind$ 600 5600 FLind BalanLX. 301912024 7520 21J426 217142 438088 410323 Cowpen Quay Community Association Balanee Sheet As at 30th September 2024 RestrArted Restricted Capital Revenue Total 2024 Total 2023 Note UnrestTiCted FAxÈd Assets Tangible assets 53231 53231 15000 CLirrent Assets DebtOTS Bank Cash 14541 205995 371 14541 419421 371 12413 392099 87 213426 213426 220907 404619 Current Liabillties Sundry Creditors and Defer Income (45,711) (3,765) (49,476) {9,296) Net Current Assets (45,711) 213,426 217142 384857 395323 Long Terni Liabilities Total Net Assets 7,520 213426 217142 438088 410323 Funds eslricled Funds Unrestricted Funds - Free Designated 7520 213426 220946 97142 120000 438088 226222 64101 120000 97142 120000 217,142 7,520 213,426 For the year ending 30th September 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under seition 477 of the Companie& Act 2006 relatiDg to small companies DirectOTS' Responsibilities . a) The members have not required the company to obtaLn an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. b) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act ith respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. c) These accounts have been prepared lli accordance with the provisions applicable to Companies subject to the small companie5, regime accordance with SORP FSIO2. The tinancial statements were approved by the board on .. ..and were signed by: Director Cowpen Quay CDrnmunRty A550¢iation For the ve4r Ended 30th Sepltmbor 2024 Note$ To Th¢ A¢¢ounts Accountin8 Policies ThL. Finarcial statements have been prepared under th¢ historical cost convention and in ac¢ordanee with the Charities Aci 2011 and follow the recommendation in Accountins and Repurlin8 by Charities.. SORP (Tr5102). IJ)oYym¢ and Expenditure 1$ recorded on an accruals basis. IncomiTh8 Resotttceg Monics rec¢iv¢d IrL>a) capital grants are Tecosnised in the statement of finanaal activities on an aicruals bagis and the lixed asseb included in cost In the balan￿ sheet. A restricted fund has been established in the ba]ance sheet and will redu￿ each year by the charse ot dL'prcoaiion. Revenut grants cri￿6 amounts recL*ivèd are tywised within &ncomin8 resources and the coryespondin8 oxp*rL%o is ￿'1th1n outgoing Tr$our¢e$. Hire of Hall All mvnie¥ reLEivcd are shown separately within the SOFA under incomins resourceb and arL* shi)Ivn in unrestricted fvnds. Fixed Agsets Depreciation and Impairnient ThL% Irealmenl of a8beL4 within the organisation is in 12ne with Charities SOlkF IFRS102). Manasemenl ha5 reviewed the policy (m thg value 0£ L¢asehold Improvements over 15 yoar.s old and ebtablished a policy ￿￿h¢re these asseL$ have been hJlly wAtten off. Deprttiation on ¢trther fixed as%els is calculated to Mryite off their over there us¢ful liv￿ and before expiration ot the lease on the buildin8 as follow$'. Le&8ehold Improvements 207 Computer equipment Flxtures. Eittin8s & equiment str￿h1 Line Straisht Line Straight Lin¢ 20% T&xation Tho ch￿rItY 15 resi8k tered and exempt From tsxation on its clwitabie activitie8, Cowpen Quay Conununity As$ocialion For the year Ended 30th September 2024 Notey i n The Accounts Restricted Revenue Incomins Re50urce5 Restrictod Capital u￿￿ti]rted Total 2024 Total 2023 Grants & Donations Deferred Income Releasod D()nalÈon Ch11drL￿ft In NL*d Durham Comni CnrLimLiniiy fciLindalion 11428 11428 439 16740 439 1352 42881 5110 12n90 3500 16740 NCC Si. Hilda'5 Balinger Trust Grcatliam Ho5pikl William LÈaLh Albert Hunt Lwal Ciivinx Virgin Mi vney Awards 4 All Youth Investment Fund RW Mann 8arbL)ur Trnst Hadrian Trust 20000 20000 9122 30 iooo 8750 40 211(10 511u 13noii ioooo 20QOO 20CK) 5000 2000 511 iooo 2GOO The Shear$ Foundatlon Wint¢T Wellbein8 lame< knolt Blylh Towm Council 5L'olield Rothley Tru%t NThrthumbrya Police Bemicia Fund Garfield Wegtun 9QOO iowo 15000 150 SUII 9W 5000 100 00 ioooo 75(X) 100 400 171642 7500 iooo 4nn 51)OU 1203E6 CAF 11428 131375 28839 Other Incorne Membèrbhip Dues StifE & 5uppott FLYS HirL> <)f Fromiqes Othtr JU64 974 730 40953 857 71739 40953 857 214542 50693 4716 177803 11428 131375 Cuwpen Quiy Community A580ciation Sor the year Ended 30th September 2024 Nr)bes To The Accounts Re$trirte4 Capital Re8trieted Unrestricted Revenue Totsl 2024 Total 2023 Outsoins Resour¢eo Direct Charitable Expendxture Wage& & S&larie.s Travel & Entertainmettt Tel¥phone Uiililie ftatLJS & Counal Ti6 X Insuran¢0 129171 129171 1238 116690 11174 621 805? 352 215n 1238 13997 387 1426 919 1280 3428 5754 loo 8189 524 13997 387 1426 919 1280 3428 5754 loo 8189 524 Print.l>()stage and Sialionary Repairb And Maintenance- General General Olfiee Expenses VoliinlLwr F,xpen5es Prvle>siJnal F￿ets Premises Expenses RL'pain4 ard maintenano- Seatrity RepaiY8 and Renewals - Equipment CDn8umables Lieen8es & &>lti¥rare WaslL' Colleeiion CatLTrrin Doprooatiun Impalrmonl >70 7702 5212 5769 8605 30 327 135 135 13308 13308 13308 1291n 44298 1867n I60260 co￿en Quay Community A550ciation For the year I,nded 30th SÈplemb¢r 2024 Nott5 To The Accounts Staff Costs 2024 Waxe.% & Salarios Nativnal Inbil ran p￿41￿n Cobls 121161 5308 27Q2 116690 40511 3081 Total 129171 723821 Staff Numbers Nlrliiagiiment and Staff 1*41()nal Youih Wnrkegs Actual numbtts employed Fiill Timo Parl Time Fixed A55ets Restricted Unrestricted Fix,ftss & Computer Equipment Equipment Leasehold Improvements Egulpment CoLnputer LIHold Improve Equipment Total Cost Asai 1110123 AddilTons Di4pc)% represent a stage payment as the work is still on8oin$. ThLI ILlatiLi of the Duilding is short term at an initial peppercorn ren¢ reviewed evory 5 yèars over the lease PLri{￿. Th¢ first revteiv was on 1st August 2009. There ha5 been no value ascribed to the rental in¢oTne waiv*d by Bly￿7 Valley Borough Council. The l¢ase ib treated as an operatins lease whith ceasL5 in 2029 but is 4ubject to reneival. Fund B￿anceS Restsictod Capit41 Restricted Unre8tri¢ttd Revenue Total 2024 Total 2023 BalanLe al inoR3 Surplus I (Deficit) Fi)r yeaT 15000 11,880) 211222 2,204 1114101 27,441 410323 27,765 392781J 17,543 Transfer Bet1'i￿n Fund5 (5,6001 5,600 Ba1-n￿ 3U19124 7520 213426 217l42 438088 41a323 io Cowpen Quay CommunÉty Association ihe year Ended 30th September 2023 Nules To The Attounts Deferred lrt¢om¢ Openins BalancÈ Income Rtleased Defemd Closins Balancè RefiirbsshmL4nt Costs 15,3CK)I 11,428 (5l,839} 1&5,7111 15,3001 11,428 (57,839) 14>,7111 Creditvr5 & Accnials Total Cuttent Liabilities (45,7111 ReftJrbi5hment grants are released to ?n¢om¢ over the depreaable ]ife of the assots to whidi they relato. Long letm Liabllities Tota] Tho &s%ociation 1i()t en*¢red into any Telated party transactions. io k¢nla15 payable under op¢rating leases are diarged in the SOFA on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. 11 Tru6ke Remuneratiort 2014 2023 The Trust¢￿8 ￿CeIVed neither remuneration nor expenses during the year. 12 Feey for examination of attounts 2024 2023 Auditors, Fee4 Other Fee5 ( Aceounlancy ) 95Q 9511 li Steve Hancock Consultancy 16 Appleby Park, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 OPL Cowpen Quay Community Association j 4 Regent Street Blyth Northumberland NF.?4 1 LL ?5 November 2024 inde endent Examiner's Re ort I rep()rt on the accounts of Cowpen Quay Community Association for the year ended 30 ' September 2024. Res ective Res onsibilities of Trustees and Examiner 'T'ht trustees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of accounts. they consider that the audit requircmcnt under section 144 of the Charities Act 201 I docs not apply. It is my Responsibility to: Examine the accounts under sectionl 45 of the Charities Act. To follow the procedures laid down in the general dircctions given by the Charity Commission ( undersectionl45(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and To state w.4¢ther particular matters have come to my attention Basis of Examiner's Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ot. the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disc105ures ill Lhe accounts, and seeking explanations from the trus*es concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all tlie evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no option is Iiiven as io whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out iii the statement below. Examiner's Statement B&8ed on my examinatioN rio matter has come to my aitention; which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements." To keep accounting records in accordance WRth section 130 of the Charities Act; and with the provisions of Companies Act 2006. To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the aceowiting requirements of the Charities Act and witli the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 have not been met. or ? To which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandiiig of ounts to e reached. Independent Examlner Stephen FEancock 11-F g"1 .'1 r.*. Oraoer The Buffalo Community Centre 55 Regent Street BLYfH Northumberland NE24 ILL 'ombitlon Mission Statement To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the local area without distinction by associating with voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare, recreation and leisure with the objett of improving the conditions of the said inhabitsnts. To estsblish, run and maintaln the Buffalo Community Centre, and to promote attivities in furtherance of the charity's objectives. Those objectives embraced by the charity include working with: Children and young people Elderly people People with a disability or special needs General public Activities provided include: Education and training Attivities for the disabled Arts and culture Sports and recreation Honorary Chairperson's Report Another year has passed, and we find CQCA (Cowpen Quay Communlty Assoclatlon) Is In our 50th year of our project like many more before, has seen our centre develop new activities and some not contlnulng due to the changes in trends. On a positive note, we have a variety of development plans for the future and wlll contlnue to deliver the best service we can to our community. We should never underestlmate the job that our staff team do along with the hard work our volunteers and Management Commlttee and centre manager do to make this another SUC￿$sful year for the Association. Without them our centre could not function successfully and I offer them heartfelt thanks on behalf of myself, the Associatlon and the people who use our communlty ￿ntre. on￿ again, our Youth Clubs and other young people's projects, over 50s artslcrafts groups, Global Majority (Black Asian Minority Ethnlc) women s group, camera club and many more contlnue to flourlsh. Supported with funding asslstance from Eileen and the work our team of youth leaders do, both staff they are exceptional In their work with our young people. Our Junior Youth Club has become very well established and continue5 to grow successfully wlth many exciting projects planned to benefit our community. The support local people have contlnued to provide; completing valuable malntenance. Together with the local councll our young people, they have carrled out some tremendous clean-up work around the locality. We wlsh to extend a vote of thanks on behalf of our Association. Flnallyi our groups, who are as always, the Associatlon's soul. the reason we have been so successful over the years, and I would Ilke to express our thanks to you for our success over the past year. We galned a new local Trustee thls year who has many years of business experientr and he will complement our current Trustees. We wlll endeavour to continue to provlde the ServI￿S we offer for all current and potential centre users, and to be there when they require us. With our volunteers and local support, we will continue to offer a welcoming and friendly ￿ntre where community actlvltles take pla￿. Foster Burt Chairperson Cowpen Quay Communlty Association CQCA Centre Report CQCA (Cowpen Quay Community Association} recently celebrated its 50th annlversary wlth a wonderful event attended by many who have been involved with the charity over the years. The celebration was graced by the new Lord-Lieutenant and the local Mayor, adding a sense of prestige to the occasion. One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of an award to our longest- serving Trustee and volunteer, recognising 50 years of dedicated service to both the charity and the local community. It was a special moment that honoured decades of commitment and contribution to the people of Blyth. Jo and Dale, our Deputy Managers, were honoured with an award from the High Sheriff, recognising their dedication and hard work in supporting both our community and its young people. The new Police and Crime Commissioner visited our centre and met wlth many of our groups. We have also welcomed visits from our current and past High Sheriffs of Northumberland, the Lord- Lieutenant, the Mayor, funders who support us, and many others. This year, our community centre underwent major renovation5, including a full rewire of the building. While the work presented challenges, we managed to continue operating safely throughout. Now, the centre is fully updated, freshly decorated, and features new flooring, creating a revitalised space for the community. I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to our funders, whose generous support has been vital to our charity. Their unwaverin8 commitment has been instrumental in enabling us to fully restore and continue operating our centre. Our Trustees have consistently provided invaluable support to the staff and volunteers at the Buffalo, and this SUPPOrt has been partlcularly appreciated durlng the challenging rewire of the buildin8 this year. They are truly the backbone of our charity, alongside our committed volunteers. Together, they allow us to offer a wide range of attivities that are vital for the sustainability of the centre, drawlng on their diverse knowledge and experience from varlous fields. OurTrustees remain dedlcated and will continue to seNe on the board, including Rubina, a qualified accountant; Steve, solicitor; and our longest-serving Trustee, Foster, who has devoted 50 years to our charity. We also welcome our new Trustee, Aziz, a local businessman. Although we are saddened to see Michelle leave as she takes on a new role managing a local shop, we wlsh her all the best in her future endeavours. We operate In a highly deprived area of Blyth, working with some of the most marginali5ed groups in the community. Currently, our ward is receiving a number of individuals from Ni8eria, who have been transferred from London accommodations into the Croft and Cowpen Quay area, where housing is more affordable. We have actively reached out to these individuals, aiming to help them integrate into our community and the Buffalo Centre we manage. Additlonally, we support various minorlty groups, including female offenders, individuals of all ages with different levels of learning and physical disabilities, and women from BAME (Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority) back8rounds, now referred to as GEM {Global Ethnic Majority). This year, we have partlcipated in numerous events in Blyth and collaborated closely with the Heart of Blyth project. One of our staff members serves on the resident's panel, contributing to the support of the new board of the Blyth Town Deal, which focuses on the re8eneratlon of the Town Centre in partnership with various providers. Additionally, another member of our youth team chairs the working group for young people and anti-social behavlour, providing valuable feedback to the main board of the Better Blyth Partnershlp. These networking groups are effective in brlnglng together dlfferent sectors with shared goals, fostering collaboration for the benefit of our Blyth community. This collaboration has led to the establishment of more youth programs, resulting in increased participation and a noticeable reduction in anti-social behaviour issues for the past two years. Our staff are continually upskilling to stay current with any changes in best practices. Meanwhile, the young people in our additional need's youth project are also engaging in training pro8rams. This training covers essential skills such as first aid, money management, and Independent living, and is provided by one of our network contacts, Winovation Training. Other notable achievements among our young people Include winning the NE Youth Projects wlth Pride awards, as well as recognition for one of our dedicated volunteers. Additionally, we received High Sheriff awards for several of our youn8 participants and two staff members, highlighting the impactful contributions of both our youth and team. Our weekly programme has been sustained, with new artivities continuously emerglng. We are also expanding our network of respected community contacts, which enhances our ability to organise events that promote our charity. By collaborating effectivelyi we can better serve the people of Blyth. The youth projetts continue to increase in numbers in all four projects the hlgh increase In demand continues to be echoed by partners in other areas of Blyth. Fundlng for these projects has been difficult to obtain but we continue to strive forward ensuring that we offer young people's projects as they are vital to the longevity of the centre. They will be our next generation to run this charity so it's important they feel part of from a young age, This year, the young people asked for the trip to be 8uttertly World, where they had a 8reat time together with their families, and they would like to attend the local pantomime. Journey, a group of adults with learnlng difficulties, uses our community centre daily and has successfully created a vibrant and colourful courtyard 8arden. This year, they once agaln won a silver award in the Blyth in Bloom competition. The garden also features artwork contributed by those in the group who may not enjoy gardenin8 but still want to be part of the project. Throughout the year, they have engaged in various activities, including coffee rnornings, Christmas fairs, visits to the Empire School of Boxing Gym, litter picking, art projects, and even a pantomime. Our BAME women's group has contlnued to thrive this year. They participated in a care work course, attended ESOL (Engllsh as a Second Language) session5, and engaged in variou5 social activities, including inviting Social Prescrlbers from the health centre to share their knowledge about health- related issues and available community resources. International Women's Day saw a strong turnout, and we also celebrated our third Iftar event, organi5ed in collaboration with the Dialogue Soclety and loca5 resident Tugay. Dignitaries, including our Mayor, Councillors, High Sheriff, and Lord Lieutenant, were present. Additionally, we organised our third celebration of Ukraine Independence Day, which this year saw about four families in attendance. Although numbers were lower compared to previous years, this reflects the fact that families have now settled, built friendships, and found employment. They still wish to connect with their extended families remaining in Ukraine, but overall, we have supported them from the very beglnnlng of thelr arrlval In our country Our actlvlties remain accessible to local residents, either ot little to no cost. We serve many individuals on pensions, those who are unemployed, and young people with no income, and we would never turn anyone away due to financial constraints, as we believe In Inclusivity. Our community centre is truly the heart of the neighbourhood, and people genuinely see us as a hub of cornmunity life, run by local people, for local people. Our groups offer a diverse array of attivities, inclydlng art sessions, a club specifically for those over 50, craft clubs, martial arts, IT drop-in sessions, camera clubs, and four youth projects, one of which caters to young people with additional needs. Additionally, we provide sessions through Journey Enterprises, employment training, health and wellbeing workshops, Aikido martial arts, Highland dance, and support groups for IndSviduals with disabilities or health issues, such as diabetes and dietary concerns. To support our sustainability, we hire out rooms that are equipped with Wi-Fi, enabling various online work and out-of-oflice activities. Thls capability was enhanced with a power- over-Ethernet upgrade during the recent rewlre. Our charity is run by local people, for local people and our ethos is to encourage volunteers and people running the groups to have thelr autonomy and encourage members to join in our committee meetings to have a voice. Our committee is made up of people within the group who are all local, as our Trustees are all local to Blyth. This promotes a sense of belongin8 to the centre and the groups they are part of. We will always inspire young people to be part of and become young volunteers as they are the next generation to be running our charity and become good young community citizens. We have been well supported by many funders all listed in our accounts, thank you. Without their 5UPPOrt, we could not deliver the activities, events and training to local people. CQCA would also like to thank all of our volunteers, and staff who all work tO8ether to ensure we continue to provide 800d practice and valuable service to our local community. This support has been very well appreciated. Funders who have support us over this past year: Police Crime Commissioner Northumberland County Council Community Chest High Sheriff of Northumberland Ballinger Trust Willian Trust Carr Ellison donation Communlty Foundation Platten Fund Community Foundation Vlrgin Money Community Anchors Fund Barbour Foundation James Knott Trust Awards for All Lottery Fundln8 Curtin Farp Community Foundation ESF Community Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Hospital of God at Greatham Bernicia Heart of Blyth micro grant Shears Foundation Warburtons Banks Group Albert Hunt Blyth Town Council Community Chest County councillor small schemes fund William Leech Proctor and Gamble Community Foundatlon Iftar 2024 Intemational woman's day 2024 CERTIFICATE Employment courses our BAME women's group Communlty ￿ntre vlslt Northumberiand Pollo Crlme Commissionaire. CSES Tralning course. Marbling art workshop with our art group Youth club Irtuer pi¢klng Youth dub art sessions f¢¢ Youth clubs enjoylng crdfts The ShÈrill ol Nortnu￿bL1rl3n4 -Jil,I Awards events & our 50th Birthday. Northumberfand Lord ￿eutenant. Jo & Dale receiving their High Sheriff award from our High Sherfff and Youth club trlp. Youth club cooklng sesslon. io muTrky ¢ POapl•. 11 50th Birthday Event Buffalo Communty Centre 10