CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: 01104123 (Perlod start date) To: 31103124 (Period end date) Charlty name: Corbrldge Youth Inltlatlve CIO Charlty reglstratlon number: 1154200 Objectives and Actlvities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of th¢ charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 Th¢ objects of the Corbridgc Youth Initiative CIO are to support thc personal development and resilience of all young people, through infonnal eAlucational activities, to help them achieve their individual potential and contribute ositivel to socie Corbridge Youth Initiative provides age- appropriate activities on 3 ev¢nings /week in terni time and during parts of school holiday periods for young people from a8 9-19. Young people have access to their own prcmises in the center of the village staffcd by qualifi youth workers. Numbers have built up once again after the problems of the pandemic so that 120+ young people are attending each week. There are 4 Juniors groups covering school years 5-8, a Girls, group, and a Seniors group. Support at QEHS, I-l mentoring and h¢lp with job applications continues. We also have an Allotment in which w¢ use to further engage our young people in hands-on activities whilst developing new horticultural skills. The Summer Scheme provides activities for 3 weeks during the Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in thc acCunts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The public benefit is that without Corbridge Youth Initiative and its qualified staff> young people in Corbridge would not have the support and development opportunities that are made available to them through this project. Stat¢m¢nt confinning whether th¢ trustces have Para 1.18 The trustees keep in mind thc Charity Commission's uidance on ublic benefit
had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public b¢n¢fit and actively monitor the proarnMe for its inclusiveness and openness. The responses of the young people, of stakeholders and of members of the public, to the work undertaken, are monitored through feedback and through independently assessed monitorin Addltlonal information (optional) You ma choose to include furth stat¢ments where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 NIA Policy on socia] investment including proaM related investment Para 1.38 Sury)lus funds which are not imrnediately required to pay for activities are placed on deposit to earn int¢r¢st. Volunteers are a SIlficant part of the support syst¢m of the charlty. There is an active fimdraising cx)rnmittee of volunteers from the community. This group organises ¢v¢nts throughout the year and raises funds to benefit young people by helping to financ¢ the Summer Scheme and by keeping the profile of the charity to the forefront of the minds of mcmb¢rs of the community. Contribution made by volunt¢ffs Para 1.38 Businesses in the community are also active supporters of thc project by helping to Organi fundraising activities. Volunteers have also workcd to help maintain and support the project's allotment. This has enabled the young people to develop the allotment. growing frnit and V¢8etables and using it for barbecues in the Volunteers also play a role in leading occasional specialist sessions for the benefit of the young people, with youth leaders in attendance. Other NIA Achlevements and Perfornianee SORP reference
Corbridge is viewed as an afflu¢nt village but in fact a significant proportion of the resident families live in social housing, havc low incomes and many are single parentlseparated families on the periphery of the local community without transport and suffering rural and social isolation. Cyl Youth and Community Centre offers an easily accessible safe place within the village where all young people can attend, whatever the income backwund of the family. The charity connects with young people and offers support to all, including those who are known to b¢ vulnerable for whatev¢r reason. Strong eJ)ntacts have been made with multi-disciplinary a8¢ncies to ease access for thosc needing specialist hclp. The project in 2023-4 is staffed by a senior youth worker and all staff employeAI with the young people have appropriate qualifications for the work in which they are engaged. All are IT literate and the staff know the area very well and the problems that face famili and young people. Junlors (4 groups from years 5 67 8,in different sessions) Basic cooking and craft skills, games, mini fundraising challenges, and trips out to activities for which the group has raised money. Opportunitics are provided to enabl¢ young people to relax after school and mix with friends in a safe cnvironment, to learn mutual respect, learn about onlinc behaviour and have access to health discussions. Senlorg (a 0UP for years 9,10+) Young people can r¢lax with friends, play pool, table tennis, darts. enjoy team gam¢s. access health and relationship infonnation and support, and have acc¢ss to small group discussions with youth workers. Learn about dangers online, access to contraception through C card and STI screening and wh¢re necessary access to other agencies. Issu¢ based activities are provided and focused on topics that are relaTht and important to the young people. Allotment Group. Available through March to October young people can develop the site and grow fruit and vegetables as well as hold barbecues and meet outdoors in the summer months. At times they are abl¢ to enter produce in the Village Show. Girls, Group (Year 7+) This 0Up enables girls to mix and develop confidence, to discuss to ics rclevant to their ex criences Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the diffenCe the charity's work has made to the circurnstanc¢s of its beneficiarles and any wider benefits to S]ety as a whole. Para 1.20
without fear of intimidation as well as participating in group activities. Infonnal activities include issue-based workshops, baking and cooking, crafts and sports. Access to infonnation and support is provided. The l-l Mentorlng Servlce. This is offered to all young peAiple who attend the youth proj¢ct as well as the local high school and middle school. Mentoring is available for stud¢nts rquiring support, particularly with issues of self-hann, substance misuse, negative relationships, family issues. anger management and mental health issues. Job Mentorlng. Support is available for those who havc alr¢ady l¢ft UCatIon. Job mentoring provides help in developing understanding responsibilities, understand CV writing and how to cope with int¢rvi¢ws. How to apply for and gain apprenticeships or access llege courses and how to apply directly for employment is r¢hearsed. Summer Scheme. Activities w¢re or8aniz¢d by the youth workers during the summer to give young people opportunities to ¢njoy holiday days away. purposeful fun and skill-based activities and opportunities to catch up with friends and relax for 3 weeks during the summer holidays. CoTbrid8e baseAI activiti¢s w¢r¢ ran at the centre, allotment and local parks, there were also trips to Inspired Pots, Forum Cinem Haltwhistl¢ Lesiure Centre, South Shields Surf School and Flamingoland. Health Drop-In. Available throughout. All these sessions and activities eneJ)urage young people of the village to be participants and to accept and manage challenges, The activities offer experiences and help, which enable young people to understand how to accept responsibility. how to manag¢ asp¢ds of their lives and to cope with the choices they will need to make. The activities provide stimulating leisure time pursuits. None of these activities would be available in the villagc without CYI. The extended support to more vulnerable young people and their familics has helped than to access external multi agency services which would otherwise not be available within the village or the immeAliate area. Cyl has worked with around 200 young le across all ou s durin the
Addltlonal Informatlon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 By the provision of the facilities, the well qualified staff and activities described above, the charity achieves its objectives to th¢ b¢n¢fit of the participants. By the provision of the facilities, the well qualified staff and activities described above, the charity achieves its objectives to the benefit of the participants, Perfonnance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 The only investments that the charity rnakes is in the fonn of bank deposits to gain interest. Invesknent perfonnance against obj¢ctivcs Para 1.41 Other Flnanelal Revlew Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The funding landscape has b¢¢n a challenging one. The Charity has had to apply for smaller antS from a range of funders including; Corbridge Parish Council, St Andrews Women's Fellowship. Wellesley Trust (Community Foundation), Awards for All (Lottery), NCC Community Chest, High Sheriff of Northumberland (Community Foundation), EC Belford Trust & The Hadrian Trust. Corbridge Parish Council remain committ¢d to supporting our work with a core grant annually. Local Businesses, individual donors and income from th¢ volunteer fundraising committ have be¢n critical in supporting the finances. It is labor intensive work, much of it carried out by Truste¢s. Reserves committed to cover long awaited bills for service and maintenance charges only recently sent by our landlord Northumberland County Council have impacted our finances. Income gen¢ration has remain¢d a key focus over the year with an action lana ¢eAI to su ort. Corbridge Youth Initiativ¢ TteeS have detennined that an appropriate level of free reserves should be equivalent to nol less than six months operating costs plus a sum for exit costs. Our policy is therefor¢ to build u this fund a ain and when it reach¢s Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22
this level to maintain the reserves which will be carried forward for futur¢ core activities as identified by the Trustees. This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure that it still meets the needs of the ro ect. £23,000 NIA Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero serves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any unc¢rtainties about th¢ charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Pard 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 Th¢ arc a number of challenges facing the charity. l. The necessity to be constantly fundraising from a variety of small funders rather than having a single large reltable funding source l¢ads to uncertainty about the financial welfare of the charity for long tenn development work. 2. Negotiations about the lease renewal are still ongoing with Northumberland County Council. It has be¢n decided to ren¢w for I year only whilst different premises are Considered because of the unsatisfactory maintenance and penalizing charges from NCC. 3. The premises needs replastering from }.-, damp which th¢ landlord has only just addressed. This is threatening to make parts of the building unsafc. Thc trustees monitor all these issues at regular meetings to safeguard against such failures. Funding bids are prepared r¢gularly to cover the costs of the service, its changing needs and to upgrade facilities. Discussions about the rcnewal of the lease or diff¢r¢nt premises are under consideration and repeated rquests have been made for esscntial maint¢nanc¢. Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements wher¢ r¢l¢vant about: EC Belford Trust, The Ballinger Trust, The Barbour Foundation, Hadrian Trust, Garfi¢ld Weston Foundation, Sir James Knott Trust, Community Foundation. The Parlsh Council and local organisations. Volunteer fundraising also raised £6.000 for Cyl from a range of fundraising events. some conducted as joint activities with other charities in Corbridg4 which gives eater reach for ublic su The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Inv¢stm¢nt policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 CYI does not invest in the stock market or in social investment funds.
social investment policy adopted The principal risk is the failure to secure adequate finance to employ the suitably qualified staff required to l¢ad the project. Adquate fmance is also required to pay the rental and h¢ating costs of the premises. Further risks would bc the loss of the premises which are rented from Northumberland County Council before other suitable accommodation is secured. The possibility of a failure in safeguarding or failure in leadership and appeal to young people are also issues which are monitored. An Away Day in Nov¢rnber 2022 with the young people has enabled us to draft our three-year business plan and programme requircmcnts. The trustees meet quarterly and sub mmitte¢s more frequently, to monitor accounts, staffing, programme and activities. Policies and procedures are also monitored and updatcd to try to minimiz¢ all such risks A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governanee and Management Description of charity's trusts: Typ¢ of govcrning document Ii'Li%I clLI.LI. I-()Vcil LliJi-ILI- How is the charlty eA)nstituted? {c.gl. UllillLOI-poI-ated l%%()L'iJli()ii. CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint on¢ or more trustees Para 1.25 Constitution adopted August 2. 2013 Para 1.25 Charitabl¢ Incorporated Organisation Para 1.25 Trustees are Tecruited with regard to appropriate skills, knowledge experience needed to administer the charity CIO. They are interviewed by at least two trustees and are appointed at the AGM aft¢r recommendation by th¢ interviewers. Trustees can be re-appointed to post every 4 years after nomination and election at the AGM. Addltlonal Informatlon (optional) You may choose to include further statements whffe relevant about:
Prospective trnstees are given a copy of the CYI constitution and are referred to the Charity Commission website and advised to read the publication 'Yhe Essential Trustee" DBS checks are carried out and there is a child protection policy in place. A member of the trustees will also discuss roles and responsibilities of a trustee. There is a staff handbook of CYI policies and procedures which is available to trustees. The charity's trustees give their timc voluntarily and r¢ceive no benefits or remuneration. They work on a variety of mmittees ¢.8. staffing. managm¢nt. fundraising. all of which complete minutes and report back to the trustees at quarterly truste¢ meetings, whcrc minutes arc also kept. Trustees take advice to revise policies and procedures regularly to bring them in line with current legislation and the Charity Commission's requirements. The chair of the charlty meets regularly with the senior youth work¢r to supcrvis¢ and Monitor the delivery of the proarnMe and discuss any issues which have arisen. The charity works on oc&qsions with Hexham Youth Initiative, local middle and high schools, Tynedale Youth Forum, Corbridge H¢alth Centre, Co-op Foodshare programme, Children's Services. CAB, DWP and Northumberland Youth Servicc. Job¢¢ntre Plus, Northumbria Police, Northumberland Homefinder/Homeless Team, Adult Social Services. The Charity works with Corbridge Community Partnership, Corbridg¢ Crick¢t Club and Charlotte Straker Project on fimdraising events. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any relateAI parties Para 1.51 NIA Other NIA Reference And Admlnlstratlve detslls Charity name Corbridge Youth Initiativ¢ CIO Other name the charity uses stered chari number 1154200
Charity's principal address Corbridge Youth Initiative, Youth and Community Centre, Hill Str¢¢t, Corbridge, Northumberland. NE45 SAA Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person (or body) entltled to appoint trustee ifan The trustees themselves and Cyl members at the AGM when positions are confirn]ed by election. Trustee name Office (if any) Dates actsd If not for whole year Sean Soulsby Chair Helen Mason Secretary Chris Nevis John Liddle Steve Brailey William Cunningham Karren Spowart Lisa Graham 10 Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date th¢ rq)ort was approved Director name NIA Dates acted If not for whole ear Name of trustees holding title to propaty belonging to the charity Trustee name NIA Dates acted If not for whole ear Funds held as custodlan trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity N/A
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets N/A Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional Informatlon) e of Advisor Independent treasurer Name Mandy Senior Addres8 7, Stonecroft, Horsley, Northumberland. NE15 OAF Independent Examiner Kevin Bell Jeffties House South, Ramshaw, Blanchland, DH8 9XA Name of chlef executlve or nAmes of senior staff members (Optlonal Informatlon): Sean Soulsby, Chair of trust¢¢s. Amber Robinson, Senior Youth Worker Addldonal Informadon (optlonal) Exemptlons from d18closure Reason for non-disclosur¢ of k NIA ersonnel details Other o NIA donal Informatlon DeelAratlon8 The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees: Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g. Secretary? Chalr, ete. Date
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examlner's report on the accounts Section A Iiidependent Exaniiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Corbrldge Youth Initiative On account8 for the y•ar ended 31 March 2024 Charlty no (If anyl 1154200 Set out on pages 3-5 of the altached Financial Slatements I report to the trustees on my examlnation of the accounts of the above charily ('Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 3110312024. R88pon8lbllltle8 and A8 the charlly trustees of the Trust, you are re8pon8ible for the preparation bas18 of report of the account8 in accordance wlth the requlrements of the Chariti88 Acl 2011 C'the Act.). I report In respect of my examination of the Trust'8 accounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examlnation. I have followed the appllcable Direclion8 glven by the Charity Commi88ion under section 145(5)(b) of the Acl. I have compleled my examlnatlon. I conflrm that no material matters have come to my attentlon (other than that disclosed below ") In connectlon wlth the examlnation which give8 me cause lo believe that In, any malerial respecl.. accounting records were not kepl in accordance with section 130 of the Acl or the account8 do not accord with the accounting record8 Indop8ndent •xamlner'8 8tatement I have no concerns and have come acros8 no other matters in connection with lh8 examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enablo a proper understanding of the accounls lo be reached. Please delete the words in the br8ckels If they do not apply. Slgned: Date: 16112r2024 Name: Kevln Bell Relevant profo88lonal quallflcatlon{8> or body (If any): Addre88: Jeffties House South, Ramshaw, Blanchland, DH8 9XA IER October 2018
Soctioii B DisclosLire Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directlons and guidance for examiners). Glva here brfef details of any Ilems that the exarnlner wlshe8 to dlsclose. IER October 2018
Cashflow Summary from l April 2023 - 31 March 2024 Business receipts 50,131.70 Business payments 59,492.71 Cash deficit generated by the buslness 9,361.01 Net cash inflow 9,361.01 Bank and cash balance at l April 2023 50,221.60 Bank and cash balance at 31 March 2024 40,860.59 Increase in bank and cash balances for the perlod 9,361.01
Corbrld8e yOh Inltlatlve 2023-24 Recelpts & Payments 01 Aprll 2022 31 March 2023 01 Aprll 2023 31 March 2024 Income Premises- Rental Income Sessions Donations Grants Fundraising HMRC JRS Grant Mlscellaneou5 - interest, refunds, trlps 30.00 3,548.00 47,205.54 10.094.85 3,942.95 41,910.00 3,068.99 1,209.76 98.39 60,976.78 50,131.70 Expendlture Premlse51Administration Costs of sesslons I Stafflng Consumables Allotment Cost5 Training Fundralslng costs Trlpslworkshops Transport Sesslons and centre runnln8 costs 32,095.46 43,480.41 1,224.97 1,740.13 14,615.03 40,308.72 294.28 725.28 2,452.14 1,406.50 1,981.48 1,950.00 86,331.09 1,096.45 312.13 329.82 1,811.00 59,492.71 Net Income 125,354.31) (9.361.01) Balance brou8ht forward Balance carrled forward 75,575,91 50,054.53 50,054.53 40,693.52 Current Account Deposlt Account Petty Cash 19,515.43 30,539.10 167.07 $0,221.60 7,897.58 32,795,94 167.07 40.860.59 Beln8 restrlct•d funds: Staff Project Co-ordlnator Sesslonal staff Allotment Premise5 Sesslons/Resources Youth Focus NE 12,937.11 12,646.35 1,552.04 2,602.94 12,420.94 7,456.50 994.39 4,988.76 Fundraising 5,316.09 Grants Lottery Grant Reserves 15,000.00 15,000.00 50,054.53 40A60.59
Statement of Assets and Llabllities as at 31st March 2024 Monetary Assets - All Re5trlrted 2024 2023 2022 2021 Bank Current Account 7,897.58 19,515.43 4,712.44 6,431.50 Bank Deposit Account £ 32,795.94 £ 30,539.10 £ 70,469.13 £ 90,461.37 Cash 167.07 167.07 394.34 394.34 TOTAL £ 40,860.59 £ 50,221.60 £ 75,575.91 £ 97.287.21
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examlner's report on the accounts Section A Iiidependent Exaniiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Corbrldge Youth Initiative On account8 for the y•ar ended 31 March 2024 Charlty no (If anyl 1154200 Set out on pages 3-5 of the altached Financial Slatements I report to the trustees on my examlnation of the accounts of the above charily ('Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 3110312024. R88pon8lbllltle8 and A8 the charlly trustees of the Trust, you are re8pon8ible for the preparation bas18 of report of the account8 in accordance wlth the requlrements of the Chariti88 Acl 2011 C'the Act.). I report In respect of my examination of the Trust'8 accounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examlnation. I have followed the appllcable Direclion8 glven by the Charity Commi88ion under section 145(5)(b) of the Acl. I have compleled my examlnatlon. I conflrm that no material matters have come to my attentlon (other than that disclosed below ") In connectlon wlth the examlnation which give8 me cause lo believe that In, any malerial respecl.. accounting records were not kepl in accordance with section 130 of the Acl or the account8 do not accord with the accounting record8 Indop8ndent •xamlner'8 8tatement I have no concerns and have come acros8 no other matters in connection with lh8 examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enablo a proper understanding of the accounls lo be reached. Please delete the words in the br8ckels If they do not apply. Slgned: Date: 16112r2024 Name: Kevln Bell Relevant profo88lonal quallflcatlon{8> or body (If any): Addre88: Jeffties House South, Ramshaw, Blanchland, DH8 9XA IER October 2018
Soctioii B DisclosLire Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directlons and guidance for examiners). Glva here brfef details of any Ilems that the exarnlner wlshe8 to dlsclose. IER October 2018
Cashflow Summary from l April 2023 - 31 March 2024 Business receipts 50,131.70 Business payments 59,492.71 Cash deficit generated by the buslness 9,361.01 Net cash inflow 9,361.01 Bank and cash balance at l April 2023 50,221.60 Bank and cash balance at 31 March 2024 40,860.59 Increase in bank and cash balances for the perlod 9,361.01
Corbrld8e yOh Inltlatlve 2023-24 Recelpts & Payments 01 Aprll 2022 31 March 2023 01 Aprll 2023 31 March 2024 Income Premises- Rental Income Sessions Donations Grants Fundraising HMRC JRS Grant Mlscellaneou5 - interest, refunds, trlps 30.00 3,548.00 47,205.54 10.094.85 3,942.95 41,910.00 3,068.99 1,209.76 98.39 60,976.78 50,131.70 Expendlture Premlse51Administration Costs of sesslons I Stafflng Consumables Allotment Cost5 Training Fundralslng costs Trlpslworkshops Transport Sesslons and centre runnln8 costs 32,095.46 43,480.41 1,224.97 1,740.13 14,615.03 40,308.72 294.28 725.28 2,452.14 1,406.50 1,981.48 1,950.00 86,331.09 1,096.45 312.13 329.82 1,811.00 59,492.71 Net Income 125,354.31) (9.361.01) Balance brou8ht forward Balance carrled forward 75,575,91 50,054.53 50,054.53 40,693.52 Current Account Deposlt Account Petty Cash 19,515.43 30,539.10 167.07 $0,221.60 7,897.58 32,795,94 167.07 40.860.59 Beln8 restrlct•d funds: Staff Project Co-ordlnator Sesslonal staff Allotment Premise5 Sesslons/Resources Youth Focus NE 12,937.11 12,646.35 1,552.04 2,602.94 12,420.94 7,456.50 994.39 4,988.76 Fundraising 5,316.09 Grants Lottery Grant Reserves 15,000.00 15,000.00 50,054.53 40A60.59
Statement of Assets and Llabllities as at 31st March 2024 Monetary Assets - All Re5trlrted 2024 2023 2022 2021 Bank Current Account 7,897.58 19,515.43 4,712.44 6,431.50 Bank Deposit Account £ 32,795.94 £ 30,539.10 £ 70,469.13 £ 90,461.37 Cash 167.07 167.07 394.34 394.34 TOTAL £ 40,860.59 £ 50,221.60 £ 75,575.91 £ 97.287.21