## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** **REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2025** **Charity Number 1165642** NORTH BENWELL YOLrrH PROJECT CIO For the vear ended 31 March 20Tr_ I report on the finanaal statemer)ts of North 8enwell Ywlh CIO fcr ts year ended 31 Maffh 2025. wthich ar8 $8t out on pages 30 to 40. RespKtlve rnspoDslbUttios ￿trUSt￿ and 8xamlner audtt is not reqUI￿d for this yew urvJ8r sediTh1 144 of the charili￿ Ad 2011 Charities Act) and thai Inderendenl examination is need*%. tlaviThJ Sa￿sfi80 mysew tr￿t the c*aFiiy is rM)t * to autht comwry lthv aTrJ is elwible for ￿MIependent examinatton. rt is my resF#)Isibilty to.. • examine the accwts LThler 145 Oft￿ Chwthe8 P . to follow the proce(knes18id down in the gNen ty th8 Chanty c￿￿MiSsion (w)dèr sect 145{Sllbl of thg Charlties A(a}. an¢ . to stsle bthether parb￿l0r matters have to my attenfhxL 8a818 of Inde￿nd•￿t oxamln•ts stat•nw My eXaminatiL￿ ￿$ carried OLrt in aecJJrltsr￿ Kyrth Diradi￿￿ given by tha Charlty Commiswon. An examinat￿n includes a rgvivw of the octwnb.ng reccrds keO by ts dwity and a comrrtrison crf the accounts presented wtth th¢)se recDrd8. It Olso of ￿ un￿ba10t&M# or d8closures in the acrourrt6 and 8eeklng explanattons from the trusiees orn.ng any mattels. prof2￿reS uThJertakgn do not provide all Iho evidence that %4Duld be required In an a￿￿ and c￿￿equ￿ty no wnion F5 gNen as to whethw the lfidependent •xamlnofs at•tem•ni In cOnn￿tIon Mth my ehxmlnation. no malerl81 mattW8 havo cixn• to my thnllon glves me cau6$ 10 Ihgve that in, any materia resped". Sgt out in the Chariti8s (knunts and ReF￿$) R•gulatsons 2CK)8 other than any wu1￿m￿t that the aco)unts glve a.￿e and faiff view *thich a matter C￿￿1￿ed as part (* an l￿dent examI￿trOn. I have come acros6 no other mattets with the ex￿in•b￿ to whith altentw)n Shts￿d be drawn in th18 Linda Ellerton-Goldsmith Business Mattets Accounting ServKes 153 Kenton Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3QB ## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** For the year ended 31 March 2025 |6
7
Other trading activities
8
9
**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:**
Investments
Charitable activities
Grants and contracts
Notes
**_Total funds carried forward_**
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward|Unrestricted
Funds
£
2,531
-
6,122
1,058
9,711
918
918
8,793
4,145
12,938|Restricted
Funds
£
-
168,976
-
-
168,976
164,677
164,677
4,299
102,935
107,234|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
**2,531**
**168,976**
**6,122**
**1,058**
**178,687**
**165,595**
**165,595**
**13,092**
**107,080**
**120,172**|Total
2024
£| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||739
115,057
7,351
741| |||||123,888| |||||147,753| |||||147,753| |||||( 23,865 )
130,945| |||||107,080| 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. Charity Number 1165642 ## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **BALANCE SHEET** As at 31 March 2025 |**Current assets**
Debtors
18
Cash at bank and in hand
19
**_Total current assets_**
**Creditors:**amounts falling due within
one year
20
**_Net current assets_**
**_Total assets less current liabilities_**
**_Total net assets or liabilities_**
**Funds of the charity**
Unrestricted income funds
Restricted income funds
**_Total funds_**
Notes|**£**
1,433
124,568
**126,001**
**( 5,828 )**|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
**120,172**
**120,172**
**120,172**
12,938
107,234
**120,172**|**£**
2,895
108,159
**111,053**
**( 3,973 )**|**Total**
**2024**
**£**| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||**107,080**| |||||**107,080**| |||||**107,080**| |||||4,145
102,935| |||||**107,080**| The notes on pages 32 to 40 form an integral part of these accounts. These financial statements were approved by the Board on: 3rd December 2025 SIGN and are signed on its behalf by: Chloe Eastabrook Treasurer ## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 31 March 2025 ## 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 £12,938 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. ## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 31 March 2025 ## 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 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. ## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 31 March 2025 ## 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 ## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 31 March 2025 ## **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 Milburn
Briel Fund
Community Foundation -
Wellesley Trust
Henry Smith
The National Lottery - Million
Hours
The National Lottery - Awards
for All
William Leech
LGA Foundation
Other small grants
**Other trading activities**
Fundraising events
Other income
**Income from investments**
NCS
Newcastle City Council
Hat Trick
Key Fund
Garfield Weston
Room hire
Bank interest
Newcastle City Council Warm Spaces
Donations received|Unrestricted
Funds
£
2,531
2,531
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
73
-
6,049
6,122
1,058
1,058|Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
17,200
17,000
3,250
-
2,926
-
-
6,030
10,000
-
15,000
50,550
6,955
28,105
1,960
8,000
2,000
168,976
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
**2,531**
**2,531**
**17,200**
**17,000**
**3,250**
**-**
**2,926**
**-**
**-**
**6,030**
**10,000**
**-**
**15,000**
**50,550**
**6,955**
**28,105**
**1,960**
**8,000**
**2,000**
**168,976**
**73**
**-**
**6,049**
**6,122**
**1,058**
**1,058**|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| Income was £178,687 (2024: £123,888) of which £9,711 was unrestricted or designated (2024: £8,831) and £168,976 was restricted (2024: £115,057) ## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 31 March 2025 ## **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
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
700
218
-
918|Restricted
Funds
£
101,142
2,224
29,415
2,756
2,429
4,764
4,924
659
1,366
1,058
2,529
1,956
6,539
689
2,228
-
-
-
164,677|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
**101,142**
**2,224**
**29,415**
**2,756**
**2,429**
**4,764**
**4,924**
**659**
**1,366**
**1,058**
**2,529**
**1,956**
**6,539**
**689**
**2,228**
**700**
**218**
**-**
**165,595**|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| Expenditure on charitable activities was £165,595 (2024: £147,753) of which £918 was unrestricted or designated (2024: £5,558) and £164,677 was restricted (2024: £142,195) ## 11 **Fees for examination of the accounts** |Independent examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts
Other accountancy services paid to the examiner|**2025**
**£**
**700**
**-**
**700**|2024
£| |---|---|---| |||696
3,336| |||4,032| There were no other fees paid to the examiner (2024: £nil) ## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 31 March 2025 ## 12 **Analysis of staff costs and the cost of key management personnel** |Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs (defined contribution pension plan)|**2025**
**£**
**92,496**
**7,013**
**1,633**
**101,142**|2024
£| |---|---|---| |||81,050
5,457
1,437| |||87,943| No employee received remuneration above £60,000 (2024: 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 £40,334 (2024: £37,544). ## 13 **Staff numbers** The average monthly head count was 6 staff (2024: 5 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|**2025**
**Number**
**3.0**
**3.0**|2024
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. ## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 31 March 2025 |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
Deferred income
Catherine Cookson
Community Foundation|**2025**
**£**
**1,433**
**1,433**
**2025**
**£**
**124,336**
**232**
**124,568**
**2025**
**£**
**315**
**1,395**
**314**
**700**
**1,104**
**1,000**
**1,000**
**-**
**5,828**|**Equipment**
**£**
10,321
-
-
10,321
SL
25%
10,321
-
-
10,321
-
-
2024
£
2,895
2,895
2024
£
107,970
189
108,159
2024
£
-
1,152
296
696
988
-
-
841
3,973|**Total**
**£**| |---|---|---|---| ||||**10,321**
**-**
**-**| ||||**10,321**| ||||**10,321**
**-**
**-**| ||||**10,321**| ||||| ||||**-**| ||||| ||||**-**| ||||| **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 31 March 2025 ## 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 For the year ending 31 March 2025** |**Unrestricted funds**
General unrestricted fund
**_Totals_**|**Fund**
**balances**
**brought**
**forward**
£
4,145
4,145|**Incoming**
**resources**
£
9,711
9,711|**Resources**
**expended**
£
( 918 )
(918)|**Transfers**
£
-
-|**Fund**
**balances**
**carried**
**forward**
**£**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||**12,938**| ||||||**12,938**| ## **For the year ending 31 March 2024** |**Unrestricted funds**
General unrestricted fund
**_Totals_**|**Fund**
**balances**
**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 **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 31 March 2025 ## 22 **Analysis of charitable funds continued** ## **Analysis of movement in restricted funds For the year ending 31 March 2025** |**Restricted funds**
Healthy Communities
NCS
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Council Warm
Spaces
Street Games
Community Foundation Milburn
Briel Fund
Community Foundation -
Wellesley Trust
Key Fund
Garfield Weston
Henry Smith
Hours
All
William Leech
LGA Foundation
Other small grants
**_Totals_**|**Fund**
**balances**
**brought**
**forward**
£
102,935
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
102,935|**Incoming**
**resources**
£
-
17,200
17,000
3,250
2,926
6,030
10,000
-
15,000
50,550
6,955
28,105
1,960
8,000
2,000
168,976|**Resources**
**expended**
£
( 24,401 )
( 17,200 )
( 17,000 )
( 3,250 )
( 2,926 )
( 6,030 )
( 10,000 )
-
( 15,000 )
( 28,350 )
( 6,955 )
( 28,105 )
( 1,960 )
( 1,500 )
( 2,000 )
(164,677)|**Transfers**
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Fund**
**balances**
**carried**
**forward**
**£**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||**78,534**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**22,200**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**6,500**
**-**| ||||||**107,234**| ## **For the year ending 31 March 2024** |**Restricted funds**
Core costs
Senior Worker
Healthy Communities
Key Fund
Willan trust
**_Totals_**|**Fund**
**balances**
**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 ## **NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 31 March 2025 ## 23 **Capital commitments** As at 31 March 2025, the charity had no capital commitments (2024 -£nil) ## 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
£
17,334
( 4,396 )
12,938|Restricted
Funds
£
107,234
-
107,234|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
**124,568**
**( 4,396 )**
**120,172**|Total
2024
£| |||||108,159
( 1,078 )| |||||107,080| ## 25 **Guarantee** There have been no guarantees given by the charity at 31 March 2025. ## 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 2025. ## 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. ANNUAL REPOR.T_-202&2025 NOR:TH BENWELL Y.OU.TIH PROJEC%T-C'IO ' 80- 84 Ellesmere Road t: 01912983201 Benwell e: nbyp1000@btconnect.com Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 8TS. w.northbenwellyouthproject.co.uk Charity Number: 1165642 YOUTH PROJECT IR SON Andrea Spowart. 2025 has truly been a landmark year for North Benwell Youth Projett a year marked by celebration. achievement, and continued dedication to supporting young people and families in the West End of Newcastle. themselves through music, art. and performance. This yearis muslc showcase at Divercitywas a proud moment. and the Holocaust memorial athork displayed in local libraries showed the depth of Ihought and creativity within our groups. Community craft event5 have brought families together in celebration. strengthening bonds and building new friendships. None of the 5ucce5s we've seen thi5 year or over the past 25 years would have been possible without the unwaveringcommitmentofourstaff and volunteers. Their passion, resilience, and dedication are the heartbeat of North Benwell Youth Projert. Whether planning activities, supporting young people through challenges. or simply being a consistent and caring presence, they go above and beyond every single day. Itis their hard work that has Shaped NBYP into the trusted, vibrant. and impartful organisation it is today. and we are deeply gratefLJI for everything they do. This year. NBYP proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary. a milestone that brought together past and preseni participants, staff, volunteers, and 5UPPOrters for a vibrant communiiy event. The day was filled with joy and energy. There was live MLJSIC. creative activities, games, and a timeline exhibition that beautifully showcased the journey of the project over the past two and a half decades. The atmosphere was inclusive and uplifting, a true reflection of the deep roots NBYP has established in the community. We have also deepened our partnership5 With schools and local organisations. These relationships are vital to our work. and weire grateful for the collaboration and shared commitment to young people. NBYP has had an outstanding year celebrating its legary while continuing to innovate and inspire. With strong leadership, committed staff. and empowered young people, the project is well-positioned to build on its success and continue making a lasting difference in the live5 of Ihose we seNe. Financially, NBYP has secured significant funding from the Henry Smith Foundation. DCMS. rhe Willan Charitable Trust. and others. This support has ensured the sustsinability of our key programmes and opened the door to new opportunities. We were honoured to receive an invitation to the King's Garden Party at Holyrood Palace in July 2025. This prestigious event recognised organisations making a meaningfLJI difference in their communities. and NBYP was proud to be amongthem. It was a moment of national recognition that highlighted the growing reputation and impact of our work. Margaret Ridlty. Project Coordinator Another year has flown by whi£h lia5 been a5 busy as ever. Remembering Sue Leeder sadly, Sue, who was our administrator for many years, died suddenly in June. She will be missed by all of u5 at NBYP. Throughout the year, young people have continued to play a central role in shaping the project. The Young People's Cornmittee ha5 been actively involved in decision-making panels, helped design new initiatDies, and lead seasonal projects with great success. Their work on Christmas Eve boxes, winter packs, and soup kits was thoughtful, practical, and deeply appreciated by familie5 across the area. Our group sessions remain popular. we remain open on a Saturday. and we have had great holiday activities during school holidays. We even received an invite to the Kings Garden Party in the summer. She always had an interest in rhe young people and what they were doin& and would always support US at our community events. A masswe thankyou to our incredible staff and dedicated board of trustees= thank you for your unwavering commitment, compassion, and tireless efforts in supporting children and young people of North Benwell. Our summer programme was another highlight. Young people took part in beach trips, paddleboarding, horse riding, and re5identials in Beadnell. A community coach trip and participation in a local cook-off added to the fun, with young people engaging confidently and enthusiastically throughout. Your belief in their potential, your resilience in the face of challenges. and your generosity of spirit make a huge difference every day. Your (eamwork, integrity. and leadership are at the core of NBYP. l am deeply grateful for yourvision. passion. and care. NBYP has also continued to support young people in expressing Because of you, lives are changed. In November lastyear, we celebrated 25 years of North Benwell Youth Project. We created a visual timeline of the project's history up to the present day and displayed all our annual reports since 1999. With the support of the Young Peoples Committee, we held a community event on a Saturday afternoon. It was well attended by familie5, service users and ex-service Users who wanted to celebrate with The YPC organised an array of artivitie5. including a bouncy castle, basketball challenge. face painter, crafts such as designing a canvas bag and raffles. Some ofour young musicians and a local band performed songs and music. PL li GROUP WORK b Empowerment- understanding they have a voice, self-awareness, and making decisions. Senlors age 16+ Preparing for the future . employability. college orjob applications, writing a C.V.. training courses. Group sessions remain one of our m05t popular services. We offer various sessions each week to suit different ages. We currently run 3 jLJnior sessions, 4 inter sessions and 2 senior sessions (with different participants). Community- SUPPOrting the Project to organise community activities. attend local meetings to have their opinion heard. We also run 2 music sessions and a mum's group. An open session every Saturday. Alongside having fun, there is an informal educational element to all the sessions. Juniors age 8-11 Social skills - new friendships, communication, self-confidence. Social action - volunteerin& mentoring oihers. The environment, - understanding recycling, reducing waste New opportunities- local places of interest, skills like swimming or cooking. Inters age 12-15 Raising awareness, like knife crime, joint enterprise, hate crimes Community- engaging in community artivities. help with Project giveaway days I iuyp 17 -ISEkl Group sessions remain one of our most popular seNices. We offer various sessions each week to suit different ages. We currently run 3junior 5es5ion5, 4 inter ses5i0ns and 2 senior sessions (with different participants). li We also run 2 music sessions and a mum's group. An open session every Saturday. Alongside having fun. there is an informal educational element to all the sessions. OLO(AugT MEMORIA The young people who attend NBYP wanted to contribute in some way lo the Holocaust memorial event organi5ed by Peter Sagar from A Living Tradition. Worker5 di5CU55ed with them ways in which they could contribute,. they decided to do this via artwork, they drew and painted pictures. The sessions have encouraged conversations about the holocaust and the dreadful treatment of so many in the concentration camps. Some pittures represent the horrors of the concentration camps., most of them depict freedom and how it must feel after being a prisoner for 50 long. Some of the young people are Czech Roma and understand that many people murdered during the war were Gipsy/Roma. It was difficult lo find a total number it is estimated 250,000 but could be as many as 500,000. After both World Wars. doves emerged as emblems of peace and reconciliation. Because doves are so firmly associated with peace, they often serve as an international symbol for cooperation and hope. The young people have met this projertwith compassion and respect. MUSIC giggioNg In communities facing hardship, these sessions become safe spaces where young people feel valued. heard. and empowered to dream beyond their circumstances and shape brighter futures. Music ses5i0n5 at NBYP A huge thank YOLJ to GemArts. who have continued to support music sessions at NBYP. Many children have had the opportunity to perform at local events. sharingtheir skills and talent. These sessions give children and young people a vital outlet for creativity, self-expression, and emotional well-being. It builds their confidence, builds social skills. and provides a sense of achievement, which is often missing in their daily live5. They have taken part in.. Songwriting Writing lyrics for raps Learning to play an instrument . Perform as part ofa band Perform solo . Arts Awards Music can bridge cultural divides. nurture talent, and inspire hope. &4 LIIIIII[IIIIIIJIIITIIJIIIIIIIIIII Our YPC have had another productive year. They are an asset to NBYP and enhance the work we do. In the last 12 months they have organised and delivered the following.. With funding from LGA 12 days of Christmas. they made SO Christmas Eve boxes, 30 winter soup packs containing a ham joint, vegetables, stock cubes, dumpling mix, in bespoke hand-designed canvas bags Wlth a recipe Itran51ated into appropriate langu3gesl. 40 sets of hats. scarves and gloves for local children. They have continued to work alongside Annemarie at Hattrick to become NE Girls champions. They have attended various even and sat on judging panels for funding applications. They raised money for young women to take part in various sporting activities during the summer, including canoeing, paddleboarding bike riding and football. They are currently organising a Halloween party for the junior groups. They are turning the gazebo and summer house into a scary walk-through, organi5ing game5, and making food. After the success of last year's community coach trip, they organi5ed another 75-seat coach trip to South Shields during the Easter holidays. They made packed lunches for everyone and supplied families with tokens for the fair. 11 was lovely to see families from different cultural backgrounds enjoying a trip out together. Financially, many families would be unable to do this. The YPC suppon the free giveaway days the project holds, by sorting through and organising the many clothing donations we receive. They made an array ofcrafts to sell at Riverside's Christmas Fair (see Photo). The young people gain valuable skills which they can transfer to other areas. These include.. Leadership, planning and organising, researching, communication, following and understanding a budget, health and safety, safeguardin& and having responsibilities. Last December, they worked with Annemarie from Hattrick on a'NE girls, sport5 project. The funding they received allowed l O young women to have 6 private swimming lessons at Elswick pool. DETACHID WORK Detached youth work is a form of outreach that engage5 young people in their own environments6streets, parks. and other public spaces rather than traditional settings like youth centres. This approach helps reduce anti- social behaviour. promotes safety, and connertsyoung people to seNices they might otherwise avoid. li's especially important in areas like North Benwell. where informal SUPPOrt can be a lifeline. At NBYPwe offerone-to-one support on an as-and-when-needed ba515. One-to-one support empowers young people by offering personalised guidance and emotional reassurance. It builds trust. b005ts confidence, and helps address individual challenges. ltrs vitsl because it reaches individuals who may feel excluded. distrust institutions. or face barriers to accessing support. Workers build relationships based on trust, respect, and con51Stency, offering guidance. advocacy, and a listening ear. As well as meeting young people. workers get to know parents and residents. and they can chat about Issues they are experiencing in the neighbourhood. Suppon can vary from practical help, for example, opening their first bank account to emotional support, such as homelessness or i55ues at school, Mum'g GROUP The mum's group has been runniiig for several years now with them regularly attending every Thursday. This is an opportunity for them to take time out of their daily lives, for themselves, away from just being mums. recipes plus ifadilional ones like corn beef pie and lasagne. Theyive been on rrips around the Northeast including Ridely Park in Blyth and Shiremoor adventure playground. Both days were cold but enjoyed by both the mums and the kids. They can either have a cuppa and chat, take part in activities or cook recipes they can take home for their families. Many of their children now attend school, which gives them more time at the project. They are a very bonded group who 511PPOrt each other and strive to see one another achieve the goals they set. Again, due to the number of young people attending and a lack of suitable transport. we have not been able to take them out as much as we would have liked. This year they have improved their cooking skills with more complex We wanted to run a session about raising awareness about the causes, consequences. penalties and impact of crime. We organised a visit with Prison Mel No Wayl The Trust wants young people to stay Safe, aspire and become law-abiding citizens. They visited with prison officers and an ex-prisoner. They brought a life- size replica and fully furnished prison cell to realistically present prisoners living conditions and cell. 'The No Way Trust provides real-life learning experiences for children and young people between 8 and 18, to help reduce risky behaviour and prevent them from becoming involved in crime. We want young people to think carefully about the decisions they make throughout their lives, stay safe. positively manage the temptations of modern society, and increasing risks posed through social media, develop into law-abiding citizens, and achieve their full potential. Collectively helping young people and their communities to reduce crime, reoffending and anti-social behaviour and contribute towards creating safer communities for all. It was an excellent day, an open and honest account of the reality of being in prison. The young people were able to ask questions and were listened to. Charlie from Union lab Boxing club attended the project to deliver boxing sessions to one of the junior boys, groups. By giving them this opportunity with a boxing coach, they can improve their listening skills, show respect for other5, dernon5trate commitment. and divert them away from unacceptable behaviour in and outside the project. A community engagement officer worked alongside the group to talk with them about keeping Safe, understanding joint enterprise and hate crimes. BOXING SISSIONS We have since secured funding from The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust, which has enabled us to deliver a longer boxing programme. During every school holiday, workers at NBYP plan a range of off-site activities. During the May half-term and summer, we aim for these to take place outdoors. During the winter, ice skating 15 popular for all ages. FLJnding from Streetgames- Holiday Activity Fund has allowed us to deliver a full spring and summer programme and ensure every child is fed This year, the girls have taken on the challenge of trying as much as the boys, including kayaking. paddleboarding, surfing and bodyboarding at Whitley Bay. This was a massive confidence boost for them, proving they can do whai the boys do. Some groups tried horse riding for the first time, which took place in Northumberland, I the countryside. They did amazingly well, especially as they have previously been around horses. There were several bike rides along the banks of the River Tyne, our annual residential trip to Beadnell and beach days at South Shields. The activlties give vital Opportunities for physical health, social interaction, and emotional well-being. The experiences broaden horizons, reduce inequality, and inspire ambitionohelping children develop skills and aspirations that can positively shape their future, not forgetting, making unforgettable memories they can treasure. ¥ y4,,11 .1',i. I Id'4¥1,1, ij li a,;iJli Hal￿￿ls11e THE KING'S GARDIN PARTY OJ• Invltatlon to the Klng's Garden Party Margaret and Lisa were invited to the King's Garden Party held at Hollywood Palace on 1 stjuly. We had a challenge getting there as the trains from Newcastle to Edinburgh were cancelled at the last minute. A dash up the motorway got us there, though 2 hours later than we hoped. li was a lovely afternoon with bands playing and afternoon tea served. We missed the royal arrival but did get a glimpse of the royal party and enjoyed the surroundings of the palace. OMMUNITY COOK 01 We were invired ro take part in a community cook-off competition. 12 teams of 6, were competing. It was very competitivel It Was organised by the police and was well attended. It took place next to Westgate police station, it was outdoors, and we cooked on barbecues. All teams had to cook the same dish ofspatchcockchicken and make side dishes. Our team made a stuffed pepper and grilled pineapple dessert. The dishes were judged by a Michelin star chef from the House of Tides. We didn't win but really enjoyed it. guppoRTING THE COMMUNITY One-to-one support Over the years, there has been a growing need from residents, mainly parents, asking for our support on various issues. At NBYP, we can listen, offera cuppa and try to link them to the right organisation. Language barriers can cause feelings of isolation and being misunderstood. and order. then invite people from the communityto make an appointment and take what they need. Many residents now donate, supporting each other whilst re(ycling. Financial struggles tend to be at the root of many difficulties, including growing rent charges, increasing fuel bills. and rising c05ts of food and household necessities. Free giveaway days For the last few years, we have been holding giveaway days atthe project. Food parcels For S years now. the project has been supplying weekly food parcels to local families. We started during the lockdown, and there has been a continuous need. We receive donations of clothes. shoes. uniforms. winter coats. household items such as towels and duvets, baby equipment, and toys. We have sUPPOrted familie5 when they have been evicted from their homes and don't know who else to turn to. We are a member of the Fareshare food donation scheme which saves food from going to waste and When we have an abundance. the Staff and volunteers sort it into size5 redistributes to frontline charities and community groups across the UK. For the second time, we received funding from Hill-Dickeson Trust, which meant we could supplement the parcels with extra food such as fresh bread, cereal, milk and extra fruit. Vodafone SIM cards Vodafone has kindly donated SIM cards for us to pass on to young people lover 181 and parents. The SIM cards give 6 months of free data, text5 and ca115, helping to combat data poverty. ESSIONS All ages and gender5 enjoy cooking and baking at NBYP. They like to attempt new recipes and challenge themselves. The photos highlight some of their dishes. Crafts are a great way to test their creativity, develop skills, improve mentsl wellbeing and create a sense of achievement. 11 rr ,r 8% I: j.11!I ¥ E OC>a 1] Ii,Iiiil, ,1113511 ￿Zz￿LL v>8z88*cJz￿￿>￿O (CLLO STAFI AND COMMITTEE MEMBIRg Management Committee Ch(yirper50n - Andrea Spowart Treosurer- Chloe Eastabrook- joined 72/24 Trustees - james Garratt. Mike Keller. Kirsty Daniels Young Per50n5 Repre5ent(Jtive - Keera Storey Staff Team Margaret Ridley- Project Coordinator Lisa Young- Deputy Coordinator Malcolm Wharton- Youih Worker Sarah Howe - Youth Worker jennifer Horvathova - Youth Worker Jon Cino - Soturdoy Support Sue Leeder- Administrotor Volunteers Laura Ward, Kevin Bagar, Filip Sivak, Martina Horvathova Young Peoples Commlttee and Young Volunteers Martina Horvathova Jennifer Horvathova Keera Storey Adela Sivakova Lucy Cinova uth workers play a crucial role in the lives of many thousands of young people. They bring fun, a sense of strurture d a whole host of new opportunities to the people they work with. broadening their horizons, boosting their social ills and giving them a place to simply be themselves. supporting young people at one of the most important periods of their lives they help them learn new skills. brace their pa55ion5 and develop a sense of identity and independence. And because youth work 15 not confined to a single location or structured curriculum, it offers a flexibility that traditional education cannot. uth worker5 build voluntary, trusted relationships with young people, away from many of the other pressures they ay be facing in their lives. (National Youth Agency) What Is the North Benwell Youth Projert CIO? e North Benwell Youth Project CIO is a charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by a constitution which st ery trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. e objects of the CIO are to help young people up to the age of 25 living in North Benwell (the area of benefit), pecially but not exclusively through leisure time activities so as to develop their capabilities that they may gro 11 maturity as individuals and members of society. e trustees hav that benefit to the local community h e centre of e project.