## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
**REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024**
**Charity number 1165642**
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Charity Number: 1165642
YOUTH
PROJECT
As we close out another year, l am
delighted to share the outstanding
progress we've made across
numerous areas of North Benwell
Youth Partnership. It ha5 been a year
full of dedication, resilience, and
accomplishments, and l am proud
of the incredible efforts of our staff,
volunteers, and young people.
potatoes and carrots. .testament to
our commitment to holistic learning
and engagement.
This year. we've continued to
strengthen our ties with other
community organisations. Our
participation in the Centre for Social
justice event opened new doors to
potential funding avenues and gave
us a platform to raise the issues
facing grassroots organisations like
ours at a national level.
A heartfelt thanks to everyone
involved in the fundraising efforts
for the new minibus. While our
current one is being repaired. our
Go Fund Me campaign, plus support
from events like the Riverside
Christmas Market, have kept
momentum going. We are grateful
for the communitys generosity and
will continue to explore every avenue
for securing a reliable minibus.
Our team continue5 to work with
enthusiasm and dedication, and we
are delighted to welcome two new
members to rhe team. This has
enabled the project to expand
opening times, particularly on a
Saturday.
Our work in partnership with Hat
Trick, exploring barriers for young
women in sports, continues to galn
momentum. We are excited to see
the fruits of this collaboration in the
form of swimming lessons and
Nintendo Switchjust Dance Sessions,
which will engage even more of our
community in health and fitne55
activities.
On the funding front, we've had
several notable successes this year,
including £33,000 from the Million
Hours Fund. £30,000 from the
Garfield Weston Foundation. and
£10.000 from the Wellesley Trust.
These contributions will allow us to
maintain and expand ourgroupwork
sessions and activities, including the
incredibly successful summer
programme. We are also grateful for
smaller but impartful grants that
have supported specific projetts.
such as the £1,000 for private
swimming lessons for girls and
youngwornen.
Our project has been buzzing with
activity throughout the year, and I
want to extend a special thanks to
the Youth Participation Committee
IYPCI for their exceptional initiative.
Their hard work resulted in
successful events like the Halloween
Disco, Riverside Christrnas Market.
and the unforgettable Easter coach
trip to South Shields. These events
not only brought our young people
together but also raised vital funds
for the organisation, including their
contribution to the minibus appeal.
The future looks bright, and we are
already planning an exciting
programme for next year. Our 25th
Anniversary celebrations will be a
key highlight. We will also continue
to pursue new funding opportunities
and partnerships that align with our
goals of enriching the lives of our
young people and supporting the
broader community.
I would like to take this opportunity
to acknowledge the dedication and
hard work of our staff and
volunteers. Their resilience and
passion are truly inspiring.
This summer was packed with
enriching experiences: from Beadnell
residential trips to adventures in
Liverpool, the YPC pool party, and
surf lessons. The young people
thrived during these activities. which
also provided valuable life skills and
memories that will stay with them
for years to come. Our garden
project also bore fruit lor rather,
vegetablesll with a beautiful crop of
IVS been a year of growth. not just
for our young people. but for our
physical space as well. Our newly
installed summer house has
provided us with a wonderful new
area for group 5e55ions. one-to-one
work. and artivities. This. combined
with the ongoing maintenance work,
has ensured chat our environment
remains safe. welcoming and
conducive to learAing and fun.
Thank you all for your continued
support. Together, we have achieved
much. and I look forward to all that
2025 will bring.
Thanks, Andrea Sporwart
4•NIvEisfyfy
15 YEARg
Of vjye)?
Please reacl our 20ih anniversary
report for a full history of the
projecvs development.
for children and young people living
In North Benwell.
We are celebrating the 25th
anniversary of North Benwell Youth
Project. 25 years of serving the local
community. We will be holding a
community event at the Ven Bede
church hall to celebrate with children,
young people, parents, residents and 4 2023-2024
organisations we have worked
This report will be celebrating the
alongside.
work which has taken place during
Ihe past year.
After 25 years we are working with
Ihe next generation, many parents
attended when they were growing l* On a personal note, I was
up and want their children to have
ovetwhelmed with the surprise event
the same experiences.
organised for my birthday in August
by Lisa and the Young People5
Committee. I wa5 led blind fold to
the Ven Bede Church where children,
young people, rrusrees. parenrs, local
organisations, the vicar and
community police had gathered
quietly, they yelled out'happy
birthdayl. So much planning and
effort went into the event- a
delicious buffet. balloon decoratlons,
local bands, arts and crafts, photo
I presentations. face painter. and
bouncy castle. What an amazing day.
Thank you.
Thank you
The idea of NBYP first began when
A the vicar of the Ven Bede Church.
john Hardy was facing issues when
young people were vandalising the
roof of the church. He could have
informed the police, but he opted
for meaningful engagement,
understanding that the young people
needed somewhereto han8OUtwith
friends and take part in enriching
,Ictivities.
Highlights have included-
. The growth of our Saturday work
Events organised by ouryoung
Peoples Committee
. Our new summer house
. Developing young volunteers
Huge thank you to our exceptional
trustees. staff team and funders for
making NBYP a special place
Margaret Ridley
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Here are an array of photos of
children and young people from over
the years. The last 10 years has been
so much easier to keep and store
photos on our computer, previously
we had to get photos developed and
• store in boxes.
There are children on these photos
who are now adults, many with
families of their own. Some of their
children now attend NBYP, enjoying
the same opportunitie5 that they
had.
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ThE Im?ORTAE
Of (qROLI? WORK
young people take part in a diverse
range of activities. of their choosing.
We have an informal way of
supporting children to learn while
doing. All attendance is voluntary.
they come because they want to
come. Giving them control of their
sessions gives them a sense of
belonging and ownership.
and self-worth, communication skills,
sharing. patience, understanding
unacceptable behaviour. negotiating
the list is not exhaustive.
l There is no financial cost to families.
all our sessions and offsite activities
are free.
We offer group sessions for all ages
juniors -8-11, Inters 12-15. Seniors
16+. We run 12 different sessions a
week 50 we can include everyone
who wants tojoin.
Having fun 15 always high on the
agenda. young people are often
coping with many challenges and
know at NBYP they can relax and let
off steam.
We offer a safe welcoming space,
right on their doorstep. Children and
It is not about the activity itself. but
all the skills they develop while being
together - building self-confidence
JLITrJIOR (qROLIFS
behaviours. Overall, they have
blossomed into great young people
with growing confidence levels.
improved English-speaking skills and
more ofan awareness ofthe world
around them.
We currently run 3 Junior sessions
with different attendees for each
one. This age group come with a lot
of enthusiasm and energy. They
learn to socialise, make new friends,
learn they have a voice and can direct
their own sessions.
Duringthe sessions the chIldn have
learnt to cook more challenging
recipes including healthier options.
It 15 important for these children to
learn social skills outside of school
whilst developing their confidence
and working on acceptable
They have taken part in activities
which improve their ability to cope
with lifeis challenges. get involved in
team building exercises. shared
resources and ideas with others.
IIJ1ERMEDU41E
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Transitioning from junior school to
high school is an unsettling time,
adapting to new routines and
Strurtures.
Dealing with pubety, gender identity
are just a few challenges young
people face growing up. Workers are
there to listen and guide when risky
behaviour5 become apparent.
The young people need a safe
environment where they can talk in
confidence and be listened to. Older
members can act as a mentorto the
younger members. Often, they have
experienced the same issues and
can empathise.
SENIOR ARoupg
Young people 16+ attending NBYP
often need guidance from workers,
a safe place to talk about their life,
relationships, their future, issues
worrying them. One of their favourite
sessions is to talk.
Many are adjusting to life away from
school and education, somewhere
Ihey have attended since they were
veryyoung.
Workers can support them on the
next step of theirjourney by helping
with college applications,
apprenticeships, apply for jobs,
opening bank account5.
The groups still enjoy cooking
sessions, challenging each other,
visiting gyms, drives out in the
minibus. games of pool
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RECOM
SOFT SUPPLIE5
gkThRDAY WORk
Each week the young people can do
a different craft or art piece of their
choice. We have tried several quick
recipes including biscuits. croissants,
churros and pizza making. They
choose to take part in crafts. art
competitions. playing on the
Playstation as well as chatting with
staff and friends.
Saturdaywork has now been running
for a year!11
This has been the busiest session of
the week for the past year with triple
the amount ofyoung people who
would normally attend a single
session. There have been many new
faces attending getting to know
others who attend during the week.
As itis an open session we have had
many different age groups mixing,
doing similar things. Thanks to the
funding we were given, staff have
been able to provide the activities
the young people have asked to do
whilst making sure they have a warm
meal when not at school.
Overall, the open session has been
a total success not just for staff and
the young people but also for the
young people who have gained
experience volunteerin& bringing
them out of their shell and giving
them a lot more confidence in their
abilities to engage with others.
Therefore. offering them an
opportunity to come together in a
safe space. meet friends have food
and do activities. There is a weekly
pool competition which provides the
winner with a small prize to take
home.
Furthermore, it opened up an
opportunity forayoung person who
volunteers during the week to
become a paid member of staff on
a Saturday raising their confidence
and work experience levels.
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YOLIN& ?EO*LE'g
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What another busy year the YPC
have had!
They are excelling in everything they
do and are a credit to NBYP. They
meet every other Thursdayto discuss
and plan their next idea.
The aim ofthe YPC is to support the
work of the project, giving them a
voice of how they would like to direct
the project. It helps them to develop
an array of skills that will benefit
chem in their future. such as planning
and organisation, budgeting,
leadership, communication, and
teamwork.
In the last year they have:
Organised a Halloween disco at the
Ven Bede church hall for children
who attend the project.
Put together art packs and food
parcels for families at Christmas.
Made a variety of crafts to sell at a
Chri5tma5 market held at Riverside
project.
At Easter they organised a
community coach trip to take
families to South Sheilds for the
day, they provided snacks and fair
tickets.
Organised a summer pool party at
Elswick pool and a buffet for after.
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Organised a surprise celebration
event for the project coordinators
birthday inviting families, trustees,
workers from other organisations,
the local vicar and the police. They
had bands playing, arts and crafts,
food, bouncy castle, a raffle and
lots of decorations.
They have organised various raffles
to raise money for the project such
as a large food hamper and a
pamper hamper.
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YOIANQ WORkERg
¢ VOLIAN1EERS
Many of our sessions are supported
byvolunteers who attend NBYP.
Filip supports the music 5e5sion5,
Keera with the girls, group5, Martina
and Laura with Saturdals 5e55ion5.
We recently employed 2 young
people to help with Saturda(s
session as they are very busy.
Filw.
Keera and lan both for 4 hours
support Lisa and lenifer to run the
artivities.
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Music session continue to run every
Monday and Wednesday thanks to
Gemarts and the East by Northeast */
music project.
We have a music room full of
instruments and microphones.
Gemarts provide talented
professional musician to teach and
mentor children and young people.
They can get involved in everything
from writing lyrics. singin& rapping,
learning an instrument and
performing at local events.
Lily who attends the girl's session
has come on in leap5 and bounds.
Her confidence has grown after eaih
singing performance. the latest being
at the Benstock Festival.
All young people get the opportunity
to perform if they choose to. This
year they have performed at our
annual celebration event. a sharlng
performance at the Light
Transformational Church and a
birthday celebration at the Ven Bede
church.
As well as learning new music, the
boys enjoy playing and singing
traditional Roma music.
remembering and celebrating their
heritage.
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DETA(MED WORK
Detsched work is a way of meeting young people
outside, on the streets near where they live. Workers
tend to stay around the vicinity of terraces where the
groups congregate.
The Box is a popular meeting spot for all ages as there
are seats and fenced court to play football. Not all
young people want to attend the project bose, detached
Is another way of meeting young people and letting
them know what support we can offer, orjust to have
a chat.
It is always good to catch up with those used to attend.
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C11tZEN SERVICE
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Funding from the National Citizen
Service has helped us to focus on
15-17-year-old to develop a range of
Skill including life skills, employability
and social action.
This is to help prepare them forwhen
they leave education and enter the
employment market. They can be
part ofa weeklygroup or one to one
Support for employability se55ion5.
Often when we help a young person
write their C.V it can been a challenge
when they don't have any formal
qualifications or experience to add.
Taking part in project artivitie5,
learning new skill and volunteering,
they can boost their confidence and
develop an array of transferable
One to One Support 16- 25 Years
One to one 5UPPQrt 15 run5 better
when a young person has an
appointment. This means workers
can priorities that young person's
needs.
Finding N.1. numbers
. Opening a bank account
Helping to get l.D. documents
Applying to college I training courses
Apply for a provlfjional Driving license
Looking for work
Searching for their first home
Medical appointments
Applying for grantsl student loans
MLIM'g &ROLA?
This year we have supported one
member with her volunceering role,
given support around benefits and
health care. They continue to explore
new recipes and try new food5.' they
ave tried out new places to take
their children. They went to Lilidorei
at Alnwick gardens which was great
lun and Hall Hill Farm in Durham
which had a mixture of animals and
rides for all ages.
This group has been running for
many years now. The mums have
regularly attended everyThursday
to have a cuppa whi15t chatting to
others who attend to get some
advice or a short break from daily
life. The younger children who attend
with their mums get the opportunity
4 to 50cialise with other children whilst
playing with the many toys we have
collected over the years.
Due to the growing number of young
people attending the projertwe have
been limited to how many cimes we
can take this group out which has
meant trips being changed to during
a week which also limit5 the amount
of time we can go out.
This group continue to engage with
staff and others who attend gaining
knowledge and experience to
improve their lives.
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. IJEW SIAMMER
MougE
We were given a second hand
outdoor shed a fewyears ago but
overtime it became unsafe.
It is cosy, has deckchairs and a bean
bag sofa. We have a portable heater
so it can be used all year round.
We are always trying to gain more
space in the project base. There are
no more walls we can knock downl
Funding from William Leech meant
we could replace it for a bigger
summer house, one we could use as
an extra room when needed.
The Young People Committee
decorate it for Halloween and
Christmas.
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COMMuNftY
Many who we support are from the
Eastern European Roma community,
they trust the workers, we will help
ere we can.
For the first time we attempted to
grow our own vegetables.
There is a growing need from
residents I parents asking for our
Settled Status applications has been
help. Families are struggling with the
an ongoing struggle for many. Sylwia
increases in the cost of living. rising
a EUSS advisor from Migrant Help,
energy prices and increased rents.
has been attending the project every
fortnight to help with applications.
We have had families being evicted l• She has a lot of experience and
from their homes and comingto the
knowledge ofthe scheme.
projert distraughL they did not know
where else to 80.
We planted potatoes. carrots and
tomatoes from seed.
Potatoes and tomatoes grew well,
carrots were small - but all a learning
curve for next year.
Other types of support given include,.
We are a youth project first and
foremosc but we feel a responsibility
to support parents of the children
and young peoplewework with. We
are not experts but will listen and try
to work out the best place for
SUPt)ort. helping to make phone calls.
fill in applications on rheir behalf as
often there are language barriers.
Universal Credit issues and
applications
Apostils
ID and passport applications
Grants to supply household items
School applications
Explaining official letters
Housing issues
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Free Giveaway Days
Every few months we hold free
giveaway days. We receive donations
of clothes, toys, baby equipment
household items etc. When our
storge room is full. we bring it all
downstairs. sort it all out into sizes
etc.
Residents makean appointmentand
can come along and take what they
need. In winterwe supply warm
coats and hats, in SLJmmer.
swimming costumes and light
clothing.
As well as supporting local families
we are recycling and preventing
items from going to landfill.
Food Parcels
Each Wednesdaywe continue to
provide food parcels for local
families.
There is a charge of £1 to cover our
Fareshare membership costs. The
parcels contain fresh fruit and
vegetables, baked products, meat,
sometimes tins, cooking sauces,
drinks etc.
This year we received funding from
Hill-Dickeson Trust that tmeant we
could supplement the parcels with
extra food such as fresh bread, cereal
and milk.
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something delicious home. they are
developing many skills such as
following a recipe. weighing and
measurin& time management,
creativity, and attention to detail.
Cooking and baking have always
been a popular activity in sessions,
for all ages.
Not only do they get to take
We try to make everything from
Scratch where possible.
MOLIDAY
?RO&RkMMEg
The past year we have visited various
swimming pools. with Haltwhistle
outdoor pool being the most
popular. Groups have gone surfing
at South Sheilds surf school, tour of
Stjames Park. Lilidorei Adventure
Park in Alnwick. Ninja Warrior assault
COLJrse. beach days. residential to
Liverpool and Beadnell Bay,
trampolining. roller skatin& snow-
tubing. laser tag, escape rooms.
These activities give new experiences
of visiting places near and far,
developingvaluable life skills, rnaking
memories to treasure. with no
financial cost attached.
Every School holiday we organise
trips to a variety of locations.
Sumrnertime we try to keep the
activities outdoors, wintertime Is a
time for ice skating.
MOLIDAY
?RO&RkMMEg
The past year we have visited various
swimming pools, with Haltwhistle
outdoor pool being the most
popular. Groups have gone surfing
at South Sheilds surf school. tour of
Stjames Park. Lilidorei Adventure
Park in Alnwick. Ninja Warrior assault
course. beach days, residential to
Liverpool and Beadnell Bay,
trampolining. roller skarin& snow-
tubing. laser tag, escape rooms.
These activities give new experiences
of visiting places near and far,
developingvaluable life skills, making
memories to treasure. with no
financial cost attached.
Every School holiday we organise
trips to a variety of locations.
Summertime we try to keep the
activities outdoors, wlntertlme Is a
time for ice skating.
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What Is Youth Work
Youth workers play a crucial role in the lives of many
thousands ofyoung people. They bring fun, a sense of
Structure and a whole host of new opportunities to the
people theywork with, broadening their horizons, b005tlng
their social skills and giving them a place to simply be
themselves.
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By supporting young people at one of the most important
periods of their lives they help them learn new skills,
embrace their passions and develop a sense of identity
and independence. And because youth work is not confined
to a single location or structured curriculum, it offers a
flexibility that traditional education cannot.
Youth workers build voluntary, trusted relationships wlth
young people, away from many ofthe other pressures
thty may be faclng In thelr live& (National Youth 4gencyl
What Is the North Benwell Youth Projert CIO?
The North Benwell Youth Projett CIO is a charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by a constitution which states
every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
The objects of the CIO are to help young people up to the age of 25 living in North Benwell (the area of benefit),
especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities so as to develop their capabilitie5 that they may grow to
full maturity as individuals and members of society.
The trustees have ensured that benefit to the local c
has been at the centre of the work of the project.
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COMMITtEE MEMe)ERg
Management Committee
Ch(yirper50n - Andrea Spowart
Treosurer- Glen Foreman
Trustees - james Garratt. Mike Keller. Kirsty Daniels
Young Per50n5 Represent(Jtive - Keera Storey
Staff Team
Margaret Ridley
Lisa Young
Malcolm Wharton
Sarah Howe
Jennifer Horvathova - Tr(Jinee Youth Worker
Sue Leeder- Administrotor
Laura Ward - Volunteers
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Young Peoples Commlttee and Young Volunteers
Martina Horvathova
Lucie Cinov
Marketa Ga2iova
Keera Storey
Jennifer Horvathova
Adela Sivakova
Young Volunteers
Filip Sivak, Lucie Cinova. Keera Storey.
Adela Sivakova. Martina Horvathova
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**NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
## **1. Public benefit**
The Board of Trustees has referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's objectives and planning its future activities. This annual report will aim to demonstrate the link between our charitable activity and how this benefits our service users.
## **2. Financial review**
North Benwell Youth Project CIO are funded by a variety of income. The total income for the year was £123,888. This income is allocated across respective funds on the Statement of Financial Activities in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.
The Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024, shows a net deficit across all funds of -£23,865 (2023: -£76,788).
The Balance Sheet at 31 March 2024 shows total funds carried forward of £107,080 of which £102,935 are restricted funds, the unrestricted reserves are £4,145.
## Reserves policy
The Board of Trustees has examined the charities requirements for reserves in light of the major risks to the organisation. The established policy is for unrestricted funds held by the charity to be set at 5 months of the expenditure plus estimated redundancy and close down costs; the unrestricted fund for the year is £4,145. The reserves are needed to maintain the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding. The reserves are also needed to cover the costs of potential redundancies.
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**NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
## **3. Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors**
Charity Name North Benwell Youth Project CIO Registered 1165642 Charity Number Trustees Andrea Spowart Chair Kirsty McDine-Daniels Glen Foreman Resigned 17 Dec 2024 Michael Keller James Garratt Chloe Eastabrook Appointed 17 Dec 2024 Project Margaret Ridley Coordinator Registered Office 80-84 Ellesmere Road Elswick Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 8TS Independent Michelle Wright Examiner Woodgate House Wood Street Gateshead NE1 1 9NP Bankers Barclays Bank Plc Customer Service Leicester LE87 2BB
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**NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
## **4. Structure, governance and management**
## Governing documents
North Benwell Youth Project CIO is a charitable incorporated organisation, governed by its constitution, adopted on 18[th] February 2016.
## Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are elected by members of the organisation at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and are eligible to stand for re-election each year. There is a minimum of three and maximum of 12 trustees at any given time. The trustees have the power to co-opt up to three other members and agree to meet at least four times a year.
Newly appointed trustees are invited to an induction day which includes meeting with the other trustees and the Coordinator to get an overview of the work of the charity, including its constitution and its finances. Part of this day also includes a brief induction with other key staff members. Trustees are given a copy of the constitution and the previous year's annual report and accounts. Should trustee training be required, this is arranged and once a year a development day is held for all trustees and staff.
## Organisation
The trustees administer the charity and the Project Coordinator is responsible for managing the work of the charity on a day-to-day basis.
The trustees are aware that the major risk to the organisation is lack of funding. Each quarter the risk is assessed when budgets are compared to actual spend and reserves are reviewed on a yearly basis to ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover five months running costs and any possible redundancy costs.
## Risk management
The management committee has conducted its own review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and for ensuring the consistent quality of the delivery of all operational aspects of the charitable company. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity.
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## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
## **5. Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statement**
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charity for the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgements that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the trustees on … �1��1����� ……………….. and signed on their behalf by:
Chloe Eastabrook Chair Treasurer
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
I report on the financial statements of North Benwell Youth Project CIO for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 30 to 40.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent 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 of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Michelle Wright Woodgate House 5c Wood Street Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE11 9NP Date: �1��1�����
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
|6
7
**Expenditure on:**
10
Operation of the charity
**_Total expenditure_**
**_Net income/(expenditure) and net_**
**_movement of funds_**
Charitable activities
**_Total income_**
Donations and legacies
**Income from:**
Charitable activities
Grants and contracts
Notes
**_Total funds carried forward_**
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward|Unrestricted
Funds
£
739
-
8,831
5,558
5,558
3,273
872
4,145|Restricted
Funds
£
-
115,057
115,057
142,195
142,195
( 27,138 )
130,073
102,935|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
**739**
**115,057**
**123,888**
**147,753**
**147,753**
**( 23,865 )**
**130,945**
**107,080**|Total
2023
£|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||52
63,528|
|||||70,020|
|||||146,808|
|||||146,808|
|||||( 76,788 )
207,733|
|||||130,945|
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities
The notes on pages 32 to 40 form an integral part of these accounts.
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Charity Number 1165642
## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
As at 31 March 2024
|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**Current assets**
Debtors
18
2,895
Cash at bank and in hand
19
108,159
**_Total current assets_**
**111,053**
**Creditors:**amounts falling due within
one year
20
**( 3,973 )**
**_Net current assets_**
**107,080**
**_Total assets less current liabilities_**
**107,080**
**_Total net assets or liabilities_**
**107,080**
**Funds of the charity**
Unrestricted income funds
4,145
Restricted income funds
102,935
**_Total funds_**
**107,080**
Treasurer
The notes on pages 32 to 40 form an integral part of these accounts.
These financial statements were approved by the Board on:
and are signed on its behalf by:
Chloe Eastabrook
Notes
�1��1�����|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**Current assets**
Debtors
18
2,895
Cash at bank and in hand
19
108,159
**_Total current assets_**
**111,053**
**Creditors:**amounts falling due within
one year
20
**( 3,973 )**
**_Net current assets_**
**107,080**
**_Total assets less current liabilities_**
**107,080**
**_Total net assets or liabilities_**
**107,080**
**Funds of the charity**
Unrestricted income funds
4,145
Restricted income funds
102,935
**_Total funds_**
**107,080**
Treasurer
The notes on pages 32 to 40 form an integral part of these accounts.
These financial statements were approved by the Board on:
and are signed on its behalf by:
Chloe Eastabrook
Notes
�1��1�����|**£**
2,350
134,389
**136,739**
**( 5,794 )**|**Total**
**2023**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**130,945**|
||||**130,945**|
||||**130,945**|
||||872
130,073|
||||**130,945**|
|||||
|||||
|||||
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
## 1 **Accounting Policies**
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
## 2 **Basis of accounting**
## 2.1 **Basis of preparation**
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) – Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
North Benwell Youth Project CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
## 2.2 **Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis**
The charity reported total unrestricted funds at the year end of £4,145 and has already secured a significant amount of funding for the current year. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 to 18 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. In making their assessment the trustees have reviewed and considered relevant information, including their annual budget and future cash flows. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.
## 3 **Income**
## 3.1 **Recognition of income**
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the resources, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
## 3.2 **Offsetting**
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by FRS102 SORP or FRS102.
## 3.3 **Grants and donations**
Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria of income recognition are met.
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
## 3.4 **Volunteer help**
The value of volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report.
## 3.5 **Interest receivable**
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
## 3.6 **Income from membership subscriptions**
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in donations and legacies.
Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as income from charitable activities.
## 3.7 **Investment gains and losses**
This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
## 3.8 **Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the
## 4 **Expenditure and liabilities**
## 4.1 **Liability recognition**
Liabilities are recognised when it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
## 4.2 **Charitable activities**
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of trips and events and other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
## 4.3 **Governance and support costs**
Support costs have been allocated between governance cost and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
activities. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
## 4.4 **Irrecoverable VAT**
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
## 4.5 **Creditors**
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
## 4.6 **Provisions for liabilities**
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
## 5 **Assets**
## 5.1 **Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity**
Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis, the charity does not currently have any tangible fixed assets:
Equipment 25% Straight line over four years
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
## **Analysis of income**
|6
7
8
9|**Donations and legacies**
**Charitable activities**
Income from grants and contracts
46 Wearside Group
Street Games
County Durham Community
Foundation
Community Foundation
Henry Smith
Big Lottery
LGA Foundation
**Other trading activities**
Fundraising events
Other income
**Income from investments**
Grants received
Newcastle City Council
Hat Trick
Key Fund
Garfield Weston
Room hire
Bank interest
Newcastle City Council Warm Spaces
Donations received|Unrestricted
Funds
£
739
739
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,900
17
5,434
7,351
741
741|Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
31,341
250
402
3,902
300
8,450
6,321
1,347
15,000
34,000
5,796
7,948
115,057
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
**739**
**739**
**-**
**31,341**
**250**
**402**
**3,902**
**300**
**8,450**
**6,321**
**1,347**
**15,000**
**34,000**
**5,796**
**7,948**
**115,057**
**1,900**
**17**
**5,434**
**7,351**
**741**
**741**|Total
2023
£|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||52|
||||||52|
||||||63,528
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|
||||||63,528|
||||||1,440
-
5,000|
||||||6,440|
||||||-|
||||||-|
Income was £123,888 (2023: £70,018) of which £8,831 was unrestricted or designated (2023: £11,160) and £115,057 was restricted (2023: £58,858)
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
## **Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities**
|10|**_Charitable activities_**
Direct costs
Staff other costs
Support costs
Printing, postage & stationery
IT costs
Repairs and maintenance
Governance costs
Bank Charges
Rent and rates
Telephone and fax
Other project activities
Subscriptions and membership
Independent examiner's fees for reporting on
the accounts
Professional fees
Cleaning & hygiene
Other office expenses
Trustee expenses and AGM
Wages and salaries
Transport costs
Volunteers
Utilities|Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
915
249
-
-
-
-
680
320
-
-
-
-
-
1,204
946
280
966
5,558|Restricted
Funds
£
86,190
-
28,170
2,500
20
5,850
5,302
-
-
1,196
1,176
3,291
4,321
3,116
1,064
-
-
-
142,195|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
**86,190**
**915**
**28,419**
**2,500**
**20**
**5,850**
**5,302**
**680**
**320**
**1,196**
**1,176**
**3,291**
**4,321**
**3,116**
**2,268**
**946**
**280**
**966**
**147,753**|Total
2023
£|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||82,723
-
34,685
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
29,150
250
-
-|
||||||146,808|
Expenditure on charitable activities was £147,753 (2023: £146,806) of which £5,558 was unrestricted or designated (2023: £37,545) and £142,195 was restricted (2023: £109,261)
11 **Fees for examination of the accounts**
|Independent examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts
Other accountancy services paid to the examiner|**2024**
**£**
**696**
**3,336**
**4,032**|2023
£|
|---|---|---|
|||250
-|
|||250|
There were no other fees paid to the examiner (2023: £nil)
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
## 12 **Analysis of staff costs and the cost of key management personnel**
|Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs (defined contribution pension plan)|**2024**
**£**
**81,050**
**5,457**
**1,437**
**87,943**|2023
£|
|---|---|---|
|||75,833
5,611
1,279|
|||82,723|
No employee received remuneration above £60,000 (2023: nil)
The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the trustees and the charity manager. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £37,544 (2023: £37,544).
## 13 **Staff numbers**
The average monthly head count was 5 staff (2023: 4 staff) and the average monthly number of full-time equivalent employees during the year were as follows:
|Charitable activities
The parts of the charity in which the employee's work|**2024**
**Number**
**3.0**
**3.0**|2023
Number|
|---|---|---|
|||3.0|
|||3.0|
## 14 **Transactions with trustees**
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity.
## **Trustees' expenses**
No trustee expenses have been incurred in the year.
## **Transaction(s) with related parties**
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period.
## 15 **Defined contribution pension scheme**
The charitable company contributes to individual private staff pension schemes. The employer's pension costs represent contributions payable by the charity.
## 16 **Corporation Taxation**
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives.
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
|17 **Tangible fixed assets**
**Cost**
Balance brought forward
Additions
Disposals
**Balance carried forward**
**Depreciation**
Basis
Rate
Balance brought forward
Depreciation charge for year
Disposals
**Balance carried forward**
**Net book value**
**Brought forward**
**Carried forward**
18 **Debtors and prepayments (receivable within 1 year)**
19
Bank current account
Cash in hand
20
PAYE & NI
**Creditors and accruals (payable within 1 year)**
Other creditors
Independent examination of accounts
Other accruals
Trade creditors
Pension
**Cash at bank and in hand**
Prepayments
Accruals|**2024**
**£**
**2,895**
**2,895**
**2024**
**£**
**107,970**
**189**
**108,159**
**2024**
**£**
**-**
**1,152**
**296**
**696**
**988**
**841**
**3,973**|**Equipment**
**£**
10,321
-
-
10,321
SL
25%
10,321
-
-
10,321
-
-
2023
£
2,350
2,350
2023
£
134,389
-
134,389
2023
£
4,153
-
-
250
1,391
-
5,794|**Total**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**10,321**
**-**
**-**|
||||**10,321**|
||||**10,321**
**-**
**-**|
||||**10,321**|
|||||
||||**-**|
|||||
||||**-**|
|||||
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
## 21 **Events after the end of the reporting period**
No events (not requiring adjustment to the accounts) have occurred after the end of the reporting period but before the accounts are authorised which relate to conditions that arose after the end of the reporting period.
## 22 **Analysis of charitable funds**
## **Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds**
|**Unrestricted funds**
General unrestricted fund
**_Totals_**|**Fund**
**balances**
**brought**
**forward**
£
872
872|**Incoming**
**resources**
£
8,831
8,831|**Resources**
**expended**
£
( 5,558 )
(5,558)|**Transfers**
£
-
-|**Fund**
**balances**
**carried**
**forward**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**4,145**|
||||||**4,145**|
## **Purpose of unrestricted funds**
General unrestricted fund The 'free reserves' of the charity
## **Analysis of movement in restricted funds**
|**Restricted funds**
Core costs
Senior Worker
Healthy Communities
Key Fund
Willan trust
**_Totals_**|**Fund**
**balances**
**brought**
**forward**
£
1
1
124,049
1,105
4,917
130,073|**Incoming**
**resources**
£
-
-
113,710
1,347
-
115,057|**Resources**
**expended**
£
( 1 )
( 1 )
( 134,824 )
( 2,452 )
( 4,917 )
(142,195)|**Transfers**
£
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Fund**
**balances**
**carried**
**forward**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**-**
**-**
**102,935**
**-**
**-**|
||||||**102,935**|
## **Purpose of restricted funds**
Restricted funds represent income resources used for a specific purpose within the charity as identified by the donor.
Core costs Senior Worker Healthy Communities Key Fund Willan trust
Support and governance
To fund the salary and on costs of the Senior Worker To fund other salaries and activities To fund specific Key Fund projects To fund music resources
## 23 **Capital commitments**
As at 31 March 2024, the charity had no capital commitments (2023 -£nil)
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## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2024
## 24 **Analysis of net assets between funds**
|**nalysis of net assets between funds**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Other net current assets/(liabilities)
Cash at bank and in hand|Unrestricted
Funds
£
5,223
( 1,078 )
4,145|Restricted
Funds
£
102,935
-
102,935|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
**108,159**
**( 1,078 )**
**107,080**|Total
2023
£|
|||||134,389
( 3,444 )|
|||||130,945|
## 25 **Guarantee**
There have been no guarantees given by the charity at 31 March 2024.
## 26 **Debt**
There is no debt outstanding which is owed by the charity and which is secured by an excess charge on any of the assets of the charity at 31 March 2024.
## 27 **Governing document**
The organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Foundation registered on 18 February 2016 as a body corporate under part 11 of the Charities Act 2011.
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