## **SPACE YOUTH PROJECT**
**(Charity Registered Number 1167902)**
Bournemouth and Poole College North Road Poole Dorset BH14 0LS
## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2021**
## **SPACE YOUTH PROJECT**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021**
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31[st ] March 2021.
**OBJECTS AND BACKGROUND** Space started in 2001 when two groups of young people questioning their sexuality approached local support agencies asking for help in coming to terms with living in a heteronormative society. Since then, the organisation has increased its membership to include trans and other gender identities and sexualities and has become well known in the Dorset area for its youth-led work. We support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity – we use the term LGBT+ to include all young people within this spectrum. The key issues still revolve around how to face prejudice, and how to deal with emotions and poor mental health of varying severity up to and including suicidal tendencies.
Space Youth Project was formally registered as a charity in June 2007 and became a CIO in June 2016. The Constitution states that the objects of the charity are:
To advance in life and relieve needs of young people under the age of 25 who are lesbian, bisexual, gay, trans and questioning (LGBT+) through:
● The provision of educational, recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare designed to improve their conditions of life;
● Providing advice, support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to advance education and enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. And The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by:
● The elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.
● Advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity issues faced by people of all ages who are LGBT+ and
● Cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity to create a safe environment where LGBT+ people can promote and explore their culture and work in the interests of the public benefit to remove any social exclusion.
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Space has continued the services offered and operates with a full-time CEO, a substantial part time project manager and a dedicated team of part-time professionally trained and qualified staff and volunteers. In January 2021 we also secured funding for a social media and marketing person. Space has continued to provide dropin groups (where permissible), phone and internet support and crucial one-to-one support, but sadly few trips and no physical conferences or events. We have been involved in online offerings where at all possible. We have still been able to offer young people opportunities to volunteer with Space to improve their skills and build their self-esteem. Space also provides training courses for other organisations and professionals to raise awareness of the issues facing LGBT+ young people and how to approach and work effectively with them. It has achieved a reputation for providing safe places for LGBT+ young people to meet, supporting them in raising their confidence and self-worth, enabling them to develop new skills and become less isolated.
## **ACTIVITY AND ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR**
It has been a different year, but we have been delighted to be able to continue to support our wonderful young people. This would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of everyone involved who have put in extraordinary effort to enable this to happen.
**Groups** The focus during the year was the provision of meeting space for LGBT+ young people The groups utilise a peer-led model facilitated by a qualified and experienced team and are held in Beaminster, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Poole, Sherborne and Weymouth. We also continue to run Space T Group (specifically for those who are exploring their gender identity) and Supernovas (An Active Steering Group of Senior Members whose mission is to Challenge, Listen and Overcome).
**121 Support work** - usually face-to face is a much needed and utilised service we provide for your young people – this is not time limited though it does focus on young people developing the skill to help themselves and build resilience. We have also delivered **counselling** sessions.
In addition to groups, **telephone** and face to face meetings there has been continued and increased use of support via the **internet** and **text** . We have also increased our **social media** support and reach tremendously utilising Facebook, messenger, Instagram and twitter.
## HOW MEMBERS IDENTIFY
## **The Numbers**
- **162** vulnerable LGBT+ young people supported
- **190** physical and virtual sessions delivered
- **266** 121 support sessions to individuals
- **1273** contacts with LGBT+ young people
- **2.4** full time equivalent paid staff
- **8** sessional workers
- **36** volunteers
- **2,079** volunteer hours given
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Prefer not Trans Do not identify with gender
to say 4% assigned at birth
11% 4%
Female
35%
Male
41%
Genderqu
eer/Non-
Binary
5%
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## **Number of sessions delivered**
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92
100
80 49 45
60
4020 25 22 23 15 9 2 5 1 1 2
0
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## **Average session attendance**
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6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
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## **Number of Attendances**
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266 250 253
300
200 99 87 95
100 55 44 2 10 3 47 62
0
Attendees by age
30 25
21 20 21
20 12 15 13
10 1 5 4 7 6 1 3 2 3 3
0
8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 No DOB
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**Consultations - 35** consultations have been carried out with and on behalf of our LGBT+ young people on for other youth organisations, Universities and Colleges, LGBT+ bodies, health organisations, Local Authorities, Dorset Police, the Home Office and other government departments, voluntary bodies, national and local charities and funders.
**Awareness Raising** Unfortunately due to the cancelling of every physical event we have been unable to engage in awareness raising activities. We have however, increased our **social media** profiles on various platforms with some wonderful results – see below
## **Schools Work**
With the help of our fabulous education volunteers, especially Mel, training and awareness raising sessions have been delivered to 10 Schools, reaching 1380 pupils and 75 teachers. All this with the restrictions in place – impressive.
## **Fundraising**
The charity has also continued developing routes whereby specialist advice and guidance can be provided to other professionals, parents and carers to enable them to work with LGBT+ young people in a more informed and supportive manner. This has provided a further income stream which we will be developing further. The internet shop has proved a successful fundraising opportunity which continues to expand.
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None of this work could happen without the input from our **WONDERFUL TEAM -** We are privileged to have a very dedicated team of volunteers (youth workers, administrators and trustees) who have given over **2,070 hours** of their time and passion to support Space Youth Project. Thanks must also go to the band of sessional workers and support staff who facilitate the smooth running of groups and the project as a whole in these very challenging times.
**Trustees** The Constitution provides for there to be at least three Trustees, all of whom are required to resign and seek re-election if they wish. New or re-elected Trustees are chosen by the members. The elected Trustees as a body may co-opt further Trustees if particular specialist expertise or support is felt to be needed.
Trustees at the date of this report and in office during the year were; Harry Susser, Charlotte Blanchard (from June 20), Neil Harris, Michael Wild, Sarah Ward, Sarah Grayer, Lynne Ruddick, Eli Moore (from July 20) and Nathalie Shilton (from March 21). Day-to day operation is delegated to a full-time salaried CEO, a part time project coordinator, part time team coordinator, part time office and creative manager, sessional youth support workers, with the Trustees meeting formally every 6 weeks.
This pandemic has been something none of us could have ever foreseen as a charity, or been able to prepare for. But our incredible Team stepped up and kept our groups and one to one support going. Our CEO secured funding for technology to enable staff to communicate with our young people virtually when that was the only choice. She was on hand day and night to troubleshoot and train everyone so they could stay in touch. Emergency food and toiletry parcels were put together and delivered to our young people. Every person involved in Space stepped up to keep your young people in touch and safe while we were all locked away in our homes. The slow process of coming back together in person has begun which has not been easy for some to adjust too, but we are making it happen in the kindest and gentlest way. Encouraging and supporting young people as they transition into the “new normal”. I could not be more proud of everyone and to be associated with this charity. Harry Susser, MSc, MBACP, Co-Chair Space Youth Project
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Male Female Trans Prefer not to say Non Binary
As a young person at Space Youth Project, I received an amazing amount of support from the whole organisation, every team member and the young people help create a safe and nurturing environment. It was so damaging being treated like a straight, cis person in every other aspect of my life, so to be provided with a safe space when I was my most vulnerable was crucial to my wellbeing. This organisation empowered me throughout my transition and really helped me accept my identity. I would not be where I am today without Space Youth Project. Becoming a Trustee was a great way for me to continue to be a part of an organisation that helped save my life and I wanted to do what I can to support this service for every other LGBT+ young person struggling. It brings a smile to my face knowing lives are being saved by Space Youth Project. Eli Moore
I’ve joined Space Youth Project as I think it is imperative that there are places for LGBT+ youth to safely learn about themselves and the community as a whole. I hope that my skills will ensure the continued success and growth of the charity.” Nathalie Shilton
## [Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by ]
Harry Susser (Joint Chair) 8 December 2021
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF**
## **SPACE YOUTH PROJECT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2021.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## **D C SHORT FCCA CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT**
Date: 8 December 2021
70 Seabourne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2HT
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**SPACE YOUTH PROJECT**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
|**2021**
**Unrestricted**
**Notes**
**£**
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
Income
1
14,560
Interest received
226
**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES**
**14,786**
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
Cost of Charitable Activities
2
12,371
Administration
3
1,926
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**14,297**
**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**489**
Fund balances at 1st April 2020
54,532
Transfer of reserves
**FUND BALANCES AT 31ST MARCH 2021**
**55,021**|**2021**
**Restricted**
**£**
156,535
0
**156,535**
101,794
2,989
**104,783**
**51,752**
31,055
**82,807**|**2021**
**Total**
**£**
171,095
226
**171,321**
114,165
4,915
**119,080**
**52,241**
85,587
**137,828**|**2020**
**Total**
**£**
166,603
55|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**166,658**|
||||116,222
8,277|
||||**124,499**|
||||**42,159**
43,428|
||||**£ 85,587**|
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**SPACE YOUTH PROJECT**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT YEAR END 31ST MARCH 2021**
|**31ST MARCH 2021**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**2021**
**Unrestricted**
**£**
**Notes**
**ASSETS RETAINED**
Capitalised equipment
4
**3,360**
**CASH FUNDS**
Bank : current
0
Bank : paypal
0
Bank : CAF
40,864
Bank : Charity
93,604
134,468|**2021**
**Restricted**
**£**
**0**
0|**2021**
**Total**
**£**
**3,360**
0
0
40,864
93,604
134,468|**2020**
**Total**
**£**
**3,360**|
||||1,462
201
31,941
38,378|
||||71,982|
The notes on page 10 form part of these accounts
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
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Date: 8 December 2021
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**Harry Susser : Chairman**
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**SPACE YOUTH PROJECT**
**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
|**1**
**Voluntary receipts**
**2021**
**Unrestricted**
Income
**£**
BCP Council
Children in Need
Dorset County Council
The National Lottery
Dorset Community Fund
The Talbot Trust
Time To Shine
LGB&T Consortium
Ansbury Guidance
Nhs Dorset Ccg
CAN
Bournemouth Labour
Bournemouth University
Dorset Mind
Dorset Studio School
Inovate Dorset
Foster Care Payments Team
0
Donations
4,366
Sales
9,500
Training
694
14,560
**2021**
**Unrestricted**
**2**
**Cost of charitable activities**
**£**
Direct costs of running youth centres and
activities including planning and supervision
Staff wages
Staff pensions
Staff reimbursed expenses
Young people activities
Volunteers' expenses
Premises
Insurance
Equipment & repairs
Motor expenses
Telephone
Cost of sales (adj for stock)
9,787
Postage
2,584
Promotion, postage and stationery
12,371
**3**
**Administration**
Computer costs
Depreciation
Training
Affiliation fees
Accountancy and bookkeeping
(113)
Bank charges
69
Paypal charges
1,970
Sundry
1,926
**4**
**Tangible fixed assets**
**Car**
**Unrestricted **
**£**
At 01.04.20
1,406
Additions
0
Disposal
At 31.03.21
1,406|**2021**
**2021**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
19,050
19,050
33,758
33,758
20,938
20,938
63,122
63,122
3,000
3,000
4,000
4,000
12,668
12,668
156,535
156,535
4,366
9,500
694
156,535
171,095
**2021**
**2021**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
69,366
69,366
12,891
12,891
702
702
7,137
7,137
363
363
1,979
1,979
1,253
1,253
6,350
6,350
622
622
522
522
9787
2584
608
608
101,794
114,165
1,152
1,152
-
935
935
201
201
(113)
69
1,970
701
701
2,989
4,915
**Capitalised equipment**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**£**
**£**
1,954
0
0
1,954
0|**2020**
**Total**
**£**
19,080
56,065
20,938
30,162
0
0
0
8,767
120
145
137
90
3,189
297
366
68
94|
|---|---|---|
|||139,517
9,099
17,987
0|
|||166,603|
|||
**2020**
**Total**
**£**
74,941
10,128
2,691
3,895
2,062
3,636
1,206
767
1195
520
4,131
10007
1,044|
|||116,222|
|||1,597
957
353
219
1,201
5
3,863
82|
|||8,277|
|||**Total**
**£**
3,360
0
0|
|||3,360|
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