2024- 2025 Brampton Youth Group- Annual Trustee's Report tji Tru$t¢es' Annual Report for thg period I Period stsrt date April Period end date 31 l March 2025 From 2024 Section A Reference and adminislralion deldils Charity name Brampton Youth Group Other namès charity is known by Regl8tor•d charlty number (If any) 1142434 Charity's prlncipal addrnss Cortonw¢y)d Comeback Community Centre Chapel Avenue Brampton Po8tcode S73 OXQ Nam08 of tho charity tru8t•o8 who manag• the Charlty Dates act•d rf not for whole year Nam• of person (or body) •ntitled to appolnt Iruslg? Ifan Tru81•• namo Office (If any Kalrtna Claydon Shelley Shaw David Dunwell Treasurer Secretary Chair Person 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of thè trustees for the charfty. If any, (for example. any custodlan trustses) Name Datos acted If not for wholo Names and addrnss•$ of advisers (Optlonal Infornmtlon) of advisor Name Addr888 Youth Work Advlsor Denise Lelliott 17 Knollbeck Lane Brampton S73 OTR Namo of chlef gxe¢utivo or namos of ￿nIOr stsff memb•rs (Optlonal inforniatlon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Do8crlptlon of the charlty'8 trusts Constitution Typ8 of goveming documenl (eg. Irusl deed, co islitulionl How the charily is constituted leg. trust, associaliop., company) Trust Trustee selectlon methods eg. appoiniea L)y, eieciea r !) Appointment Addltlonal govèrna￿018￿U•s (Optlonal I￿ornia110n} The Youth dub is opan lo anyone 8g8d b8tween 8 to 19 years Ilving or meeting in Bramptcffl. You may chooso to include additional infomiation, where relevant, about.. The day to day running of the youth dub is undertaken by Denlse Lelliott who reports to the trustees. The Trustees oversee the overall management of th8 Charity. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trusle8S,' the charity's organisatlonal structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any relaled parties: trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. We have a Child Protection Policy and a qua1rf18d Social Worker is our designated CPO. W8 undertake DBS checks with staff and volunteers before they wmmence work. Staff and volunleers also undertake Safeguarding Training which is regularly refreshed in line with our CPP. The Trustees also undertake safeguarding training and have DBS checks in line with statutory requirements. I trustees give their time freety and receive no remuneration or other benefits. We work in partnership with local ward councillors arvj Cortonwood Comeback Community and the local police deliveriTrJ issue based work and an extensrve summer activi ro ramma Section C Ob ectives and activities Namos and addresses of advisers (Optlonal infOrn￿10n} • of adviser Name Address Youth Work Advisor Denise L811ioll 17 Knollbed( Lane Brampton S73 OTR Name of chief executlve or names of sonior staff membors (Optlonal inforniation) Section B Structure overnance and mana ement D•8¢ription of the charlty'8 trusts Cork8tiiution Type of governing document leg. Iru%l deed, conslilulijn) How the charity is constituted leg. trutbt, association, company) Trust Trustee selection methods leg. appoinEeo Dy, eiecieu L.y I Appointment Addltlonal governanco188ue8 (Opllonal Infomiatlon) The Youth dub is open to anyone aged between 810 19 years living or meeting in Brampton. You may choose lo include additional information. where r8lev8nt, about.. The day to day running of the youth club is undertaken by Denise Lelliott who reports to the trustees. Trustees oversee th8 overall management of tt)e charity. poIiGies and procedures adoptéd for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisalional structure and any wider nehvork with which the charity works; We have a Child Protection Policy and a quallfied Soclal Worker is our designated CPO. We undertake DBS checks with staff and volunteers before they commence work. Staff and volunleers also undertake Safeguarding Training which is regulady refreshed in line wilh our CPP. The Trusle8s also undertake saf8guarding training and have DBS checks in line with statutory requirements. relationship with any related parties,. tmstees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. All trustees gN6 their time freety and rèceive no remunerakn'on or other benefits. We work in partnership with local ward councillors and Cortonwood Comeback Communty and the local police dèlivering issue based work and an extensive summer acti ramme Section C Ob ectives and activities Our airn is to promote the personal and social devekJpm6nt of Young People in their transition from thildhood to adolescence to adulthood. To acl as a resource for young people up to the age of 19 living or me8ting in Brampton and The Wenlworth North Area by providing advic8 and assistance and organising programmes of physical. 8ducats.onal and other activities as a means of: Summary of th• objocts of th• charlty set out In its governlng document {a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing Iheir skills. pacities and capabilities lo enable them to Pa￿cIPate in society as independent. mature and responsible ikdividuals., (b) advancing education: (c) relieving unemploymen(. (d) providing recreational and leisure time aclivty in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth. povety or social and economic circumstances with a vlew to improving the corKlitions ol fife of such persons We planned our activitiès in accordance wrth our governing document and in consultation wtth the young people. Wè were able to retum lo normal youth club sèssions and in addition lo this we also worked in partnership with Rothert)am MBC providing holiday activities IHAF) and hot meals for chikjren arKI families throughout the borough. General Access Youth Club Drama w(xkshops Sports HAF Summer Activities Easter Event Halloween & Christmas events Volunteering Summary ofthe maln actlvllles undertaken for the publlc benofft in relation to these obJoct8 {Includ• wlthln this Section the statutory decloratlon that truste•s hav• had regard to the guldanc• Issued by the Charity Commlsslon on publlc ben•flt) These activities benefft young people by developing k8y life skills that are transferable skills for life and indude.. improving self confidence, improiied communication skills vthilst promoting their personal and so¢i,91 development. The job club enables young people lo find appr8nticeshlps and supports then in to training, whilst the youth club offers them a sale space to meet new friends. The summer activitl8s en8ble us lo work wlth young people on specific issues and also promote team build, confidence and communication skills that are transferable to all aspect of a young person's lives. The issues covered induded". Menial Hèalth & Wellbeing Drugs and NJcohol Healthy Eating Exercise Vaping Addltlonal detalls of objecllves and activitles (Optlonal InfomMtlon} Our main source of funding continues to be from grant raising for specific projects. You may choose to indude further statement5, where relevant, about". This financial year we have received grants from: RMBC Holiday Activity Fund (HAF) RMBC Universal YoLrth Work Fund TOTAL £36530 policy on grantmaking: poli¢y programme related investment,. We raise a small amount of money via sna¢k bar and subscriptton and this is used to pay for our annual Insuran￿ premium. conlribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and perfomance Summary of the maln achievements of th• charlty durlng the yaar Ganoral Youth Club: This is a universal servic8 open to young peop18 aged 8 and over. They are welcome to attend to take part in activities and workshops. or simply to relax and spend time with friends in a safe, welcoming environment. Our actrvity offer is varied and engaging, includlng drama, ICT, Playststion, sports, disco. and karaoke. Alongside thesè, we run workshops covering a wide range of topics such as staying safe, healthy lifestyles, active citizenship. stress management, and Conflict resolution. Food plays an important part in our sessions too. We regularty prepare meals and bake with the young peop￿, creating opportunilies to leam prathcal skills, buikl a>nfidenca, and enjoy shared experi8n¢es. Heafth & wellbelng." We continue to offer a WKle range of wellb8ing and personal-development sessions. both within our weekly youth club programme and as part of our holiday aclivity provision. These include guided meditation, stress-managemenl workshops. positive-relationships sessions. and advice around dnjgs and alcohol. Each session is sh8p8d around the real, identified needs of the young people we work with, ensuring the support is ￿leVant, responsive. and genuinely useful in their day-to4ay lives. Drama: Drama workshops are an 8xcell8nl vehicle for developing young people's confidence. communication skills. and teamwork. while also providing a creative space to explore issue-based youth work. Our sessions are open lo young people aged 8 to 18, and we normally wn weekly workshops with several perfomian¢es throughout the year. This year broijght unexpected challenges. Our partnership work with Rotherham's Capital of Culture meant that we were reliant on the coun￿1.S stheduling and organisalion, which unfortunalely proved disorganised al times. This had a real impact on our performance timetable and created uncertainty for both staff and young people. Despite these hurdles. the group rose to the occasion wilh remarkable resilience. In the end, the young people wrote and directed an entirely original piece of drama powerful, creatrve perfomiance that showcased Iheir talent, teamwork. and determination. 11 was truly spectacular, and a testament to what young people can achieve when they are trusted, supported, and given Spa￿ to lead. Community Support & Events: We continue to work in partnershlp with the community centre to deliver high-quality evenls throughout the year. Our young people volunteer on tha day. tsking on a wide range of res nsibilities such as servin food. runnin stalls, and even ste Section D Achievements and performance into character roles from dressing up a5 Easter bunnies lo becoming elvès at Christmas. as well as being extras in perfomiances. These opportunities hélp them develop confidence, ￿Mmunication skills, teamwork, and a real sensè of ￿Sponsibl1ty. They also gain valuab16 experien￿ to build their portFolios of work, which supp)rts future education, training. and empk>yment pathways. For the ￿mMunIty. their involvement brings enèrgy, joy, and a welcomin9 atrnosphere to every event. Famili8s see young peopl8 contribuling positively, and the centre benefits from stronger relationships, increased engagement. and events that feel truly communty-led. Summer Actlvftlos: This year we refresh8d wr summer programme with a brand.n8w approach. We split the young people into teams and set them fun. competitive challenges inspired by I'm a Cèlébrity.. Get Me Out of Here. The mix of games, tasks. aThJ teamwork brought oul so much confKlence. laughter, and leadership. We also hosted a talent show for parents, giving the young people a chance to shine and celebrate their creativity. To round evèrything off. we held a c*lebrat￿n èvent with a bLJffet, where families and staff came together to recognise everyone's achievements. The young p80pI8 absolulety k)ved it. arKI the whole summer had a brilliant sense of exat8ment. communty. and prKIe. Volunteers.. We continue to offer a wide ranga of volunteering opportunities for young p80ple, supported by a full volunteer pack and aG¢ess to relevant training. Many of our young people actively choose to volunleef al o)mmunity evènts. help run actNitl8s, and tske on leadershlp roles. They particularly enjoy being part of our Young People's Committee, where they can shape ideas, influence decisions, and have a real voice in how our provision develops. In addition to youth volunteering. we also provid6 m88ningful volunteering opportunities for adults who want to support local young P80ple. ¢ontribute lo the community, or develop théir own skills and experiencè. Total number of Indlvldual young p•ople workod with 223 Section E Financial review To maintain financial stability, we aim lo hold no mor8 than six months of running costs in reserve. These reseNes are used to support 8ny unfunded operational expenses and to bridge gaps belween funding periods, ensuring that project delivery can continue smoothly and without interruption. Brlef statement of th• ¢harity's pollcy on reserv•s Details of any funds materlally In deflcit Further financlal review detsils (Optlonal Infomiation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant aboLrt: the charity's principal SoUr￿S of funds {including any fu￿1raiSing)', how experKJiture has supported the key objectives of the charity. Investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Most of our income is secured through grants for specific project work, including funding from RMBC'S Untversal Youth Work Fund and the Holiday Activity Fund. As a charity delivering fronlline youth seryices, a srgnificant risk to our cOntinUat￿n is the potential failure to secure ongoing funding to support our programmes. Aiongsid8 grant income. we also generate a small amount of ￿venue through our snack bar and weekly subscriptions. These contributions help us cover essential ￿re costs. such as our insurance premium. ensuring we can continue to Operate safely and sustainably. Section F Other o tional information Strategk Objgctivo 1: Expand Issue-Based Youth Work We will increase the volume and depth of our issue-based youth work, ensuring young people receive targeted support around wellbeing, safety, relationships. and personal development. Thls will include developing new workshops. strengthening partnerships, and embedding youth voice in programme design. Strategic ObJoctlv• 2: Secure Additional and Diverse Funding We will actively pursue new funding streams lo strengthen financlal suslalnabllity and reduce reliance on short-lemi project granls. This includes exploring multi-year funding, diversfying incom8 sources, and building stronger relationships with funders and stakelK)Iders. Strategle ObJ•etlv• 3: Enhance Our Creative Ofler We will continue to develop and broaden our creative programm8. building on the success of our drama, arts, and ènrichment aclivilies. Our aim is to provide more opportunities for young p80ple lo express Ihemselv6s. build confidence, and develo new skills throu hhi h￿ualIt creative ex riences. Sectlon G I Declaration The tru8te•8 declare that thoy have approved the truste•s' report abovo. Slgned on bohalf of the charlty's tru8t••s Signalure(8) Full narnols) Po8ltlon (èg S•eretary. Chalr, etc) Denise Lelliott Secretary Dal• 41 P/ 4¥ li ¥K Ipe re Ilk4 11 yss ri" T. IMI &I,' ¢w￿ly)￿￿￿O000 +*LoinrOQOW) In*fOrO rajrln