Company reglstration number 10226260 (England and Wales) Charlty reglstratlon number 1178605 (England and Wales) Darlaston Youth Centre Annual report and unaudited financial statements For the year ended 30 June 2025 Darlaston Youth Centre Legal and admlnistrative infromation Trustees MrADOwen Mr J Johnson Mrs M R Burley Mr G Davi Country of Incorporation Unlted Kiny(1om {Fngland and Wales) 10226260 Charlty reglstrJtl¢)ns England and Wales Northern Ireland 1178605 R•gi5tered office Darlaston Youth Centre Bills Street Darlaston Wednesbury West Midlands WSIO 8BB Independebrt examiner OJH Walsall Limited Unit 4 Rossway Business Park Wharf Approach Walsall West Midlands WS9 8BX Darlaston Youth Centre Contents Page Trustees, ￿Port 1-18 Independent examlnerfs report 19 statement of finanaal activitie5 20 statement of financial position 21 Notes to the nnancial staternents 22-30 Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (including dlrectors. report) For the year ended 30 June 2025 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the Darlaston YoLJth Centre's governlng document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard awylicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP 'Ac¢ounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportlng standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)". ObJertlves and activitles Our work a¢Jdresse5 thE gender inequalities with young people antl their tsmilies. We work with vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people from South Asian communities who are 9 to 19 years old ané have experienced challenges in their lives. We use social education prnctices, which enable yourvJ people to learn. grov4 and challenge in a sale and secure environment. Dbrlaston Youth Centre is fundamentally committed to the principles of equal opportunities, equity, diverslty, empowerment and youth and community partiapation. We WO￿ with young people in a holisb'c way and empower them to make informed choices, raise their aspiration5, motivation, self-belief to develop their skills to enhance the quality of their lives and their personal and social development and in the long term improve their life chances. There is a drop in where young people can attend for support with issues affecting them. We support yOLbrtg people and adults with education, training and employability ski115 and young people undertake volunteering activities enhanang their life skills. We address racial and community tensions, and we are a specia11st hub around community cohes(on for young people, practitioners and the community. We work with young women to provide support for them with their mental health and well-being. reduce isolation. enhance their skills and overall improve their We undertake one to one intensive work wlth vulnerable young people and engage them in positive activities and issue -based work tailored to meet their needs and redljce th￿r vulnerability and risk of re. offending. We foster and develop leadership sktlls by using innovatove approaches to ralse self -esteem, self- worth and confidence. We a￿ ￿3blerS and emrx)wer children, young people and families in the community to dream, reach out and achieve goals ané life aspirations. We are educator5 and encouRge nd empower ehildren an(J young people to be the best they can be in life and to exceed their own expettations. Young people are actively invdved in the dedsion maklng on projects, the development of the centre. services and also contributing to policies and how the centre is run. In this way young people have control and ownership, develop personal and sooal skills for them to become active citizen5 in the community, reach their full potentlal and lead more fulfllllng Ilves. We Work with a range of partners such as the communlty safety, street teams and the police to prevent anti -social behaviour, sexual exploitation and grooming in the local cornmunity and health prartitioners to reduce health inequalities. We hève an established track record antl specialise in delivering innovative, Challenging and unique projects exploring sensitive and taboo subjects which are life-changing and make a real difference to the lives of young people and the communrty as well as infomi the prncti£e of professionals arld decision- makers. We challenge historical and deep-rooted attitudes and mind sets and oppressive practices. We have a track record in delivering sensib've and challenging projerts where young people Project Teatns are artively involved in project management. delivery alld evaluation. such as forced marriages whew we have explored a young men's perspective and have created a resource pack tool to be utili5ed by practitioners working with young people and brought parents their children together to have a safe space to have open dialogue and discuss their views. We utilisc the resource pack tool in practice and deliver workshop5 Wlth colleges, univer51ties* practitioner5, organisations the police to raise awareness and enhance community cohesion. We still deliver sessions from these projects with various instltijfjons, organisatlons and partners and at Darlaston Youth Centre. Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (including directors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 Public beneflt The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Darlaston Youth Centre should undertake. Artive Involvement and Volunteerlng Opportunltles A Walsall College student undertaking his l.T course undertook a work experience placernent with us. H8 achieved his course qualification after a successful placement with us and gained a valuable insight into youth work and the. work we undertake. He edited videos for our social media accounts, set up and supported the delivery of youth activities. Honour in a Crime? Workshop and Film Screening and undertook administrative work. Inductlon, insight into policies and procedures. health an(J safety, session planning d rlsk assessments for summer activities. It was rnslghtful, eye opening and a learntng opportunity which will benefit his future career. Half Term Programme$ Over forty ygung people attended the activities tluring the half tem) programmes. The Project Team planned an exciting programme of attivities ￿hancing their ski115 in planning, re5earching* delivery, declsion-making, presenting and organlslng and setting up events and artivitie5. The activities included Gaming Mania. Bunny Apprentice Sessions. Wacky Races and Chaos, Mug Decorntion. Mowe Session, Sport Activities, Preparation for the Event and Workshop and Digltal Games. Young people leamt teamwork, creativity. problem-solving. social skills. enhanced their confidence and self-esteem. vi In session groups had a Project Team member assigned to them who was responsible for managing them. In teams they had to make a gift for a 'loved one. incluijing cards and they purchased items from a local shop having received a voucher. They had to eviden￿ the process, decisions and purthase5. They made nice cards wlth klnd messages inside thern. They galned a range of skills Incltjding creativity* confiijence, self-expression, tearnwork, sharlng Ideas, decision- maklngi reflerting and thiftking of others. The Project Team members were leading so they gained management of a small team, budgeting, researching. decision making and being creative. 'We decided as a group who we will glve the gifts to and brought them. •nO I made a cord for my 5isfrr and I gaineLI creative skills. deusion-making and teamwo￿. I liked thfts activity because it is about showing love to our loved ones. It was fvn working with my friends and planning the steps we needed to take.. 'This &ctivity helped with our leadership and detssffon-making and we had to lead the group to m3nage within the budget, make decisions on the items. evidence. decor6te ords with meanFngful messages. We helped with being responsible for our oroups. bringing the resour￿5, sharing ideas, answering oue5tADnS nd teafflwork. I hacl to delegate tasks so everything can be completed in budget, on tlme and everyone had a role., Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees, report (includlng dlrectors. report) (contlnued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 lose55ioth the teams shared their experience5 on this challenge, rellected on their learning and proces5 and they presented. Photographs were showcased of the teams working Dn their challenge including making and decorating eBrds and also purchasing the item5 they needed. Project Team members renected on their roles and leaming and challenges they faced including managing the different personalities Wlthin the team. The reams undertook a Q&A which enableb thenp to critically reflect on the pmce5s and how they overcame any difficulties. Yotsn9 people worked as a team and learnt to present. gained confidence, made decisions, were ￿tical and reflected on the Pro￿$5 and learning. The team had worked well together and undèrtèken some hard WO￿ and communicated well together. It was a very positive outcome and valuable learning and message of being kind and thinking of olhets. 'We supported the teams with the Q&A about the process and learning and helped them Prepa￿ ftir the presentation. We learnt creativity, teamwork, leadin9, budgetingi critical reflection and learnt the importance of being kind, communicating skftlls, showing kindness andpatience. As a te3m leader I learnt the Importan￿ of paylng attention to the members of your teafft and what is really going on. We were quite competitlve ond worked well under pressure., iv Youn9 people were creative, expresslve. enjoyed themselves and enhanced their art and design skills and self- expression. There wa5 a positive atfflosphere. and they sooalised and interarted well with each other and shared Idea5. They created some nice de5ign5 'the bee. theme was evident Iwl 50ffle of the design5. Project Team members sUPPOrted the young people with providlng them with resources and assisting them wlth designings coming up with ideas and answering any questions. mrn J have learnt to be creative with a Mug design and have improved my drawirw and colouring skills. I enjoyed sharln9 ftde65 With others. Coming to the youth centre for the first bme was fun èno enjoyable. valuatio 'We have been assistlng the young people who attended by pmviding them with the resources and helping them with èny design Fdea5 and queries. The skills we have gained Include 1&7dershipi deci5ffjn-m47king, patience, decorating skills, creativity. t&3mwort communication sh"Ils ènLI using your imagination., nin The Project Tearn supported the preparation and setting up of the youth centre for the delivery of the Hor70ur in a Crime? Workshop and Daddy's ￿ttle...I￿at Film Screening Event. Using an action plan they delegated tasks to each other. They decorated the centre, arranged the furniture and prepared the tables, organised refreshments, set up the room and resources. equipment and le8f￿ts. They set up the evaluations, proj.ert display boards and banners. signing in are4. displayed the programme and posters, set up the speaker and the projector. They completed risk assessments. session plan and set up the papeNork for the event. They learnt how to set up for an event. iearnwork. communication. problem solving, deosion-making and working through the acbon plan to ensure a Successful event. 'We set up the youth centre for the event and decorated it. setting up the resotsrces and equipment. organising the paperwork and leanets, setting tsp the display boar05. banners and ￿[reshMentS and snacks area. We worked through an action plan delegating allocating tasks to each other. We gained projert man47gement, delegation, decision-makingi teamwork, communication and problem- solving skills.. Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (including dirertors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 Young people participated in a range of sports artivitles, games and challenges to enhance their skills FTTcludlng health and fitness, teamwork. communicatiDn. rnotivation and problem solvin9. Youn9 people came out of thelr comfort zones to improve their confiden￿, self-e5teem and mental health and well- belng. Teams competed with each other. Inspired. motivated, support each other and had fun. The ProjeLt Team were also actively involved in leading an(J motivating young people to take part. 'It was a realty fun and competitive day today and I gained teamwork. rfftne￿ problem-solving an mproved my conlidence.. 'It Was fvll of energy and L¥aS very competitive. I was motivated. improved my ConfIden￿ and came out my comfort zone.. 'Today we undertook a rnnge of teamwork activibes. It was compets.tiwe with the dlfferent activitie5. We enjoyed the tearnwork and impmved our communication, challenged ourselves, improved wnfjidence, leading and managin9 and inspiring and motivating the gn)up was fun.. rmP Young peO￿e undertook canvas painting. scratch art and pencil case decoration and learnt skilLs including creativity, drawing, self -expression, researching concepts and sharing ideas. It was an enjoyable session where they had positive experiences and had fun. They pmduied excellent artworf(. '[ have been undertaking fun arts and croft5 including painting a canvas in a Halloween therFFe and also a 5crarch art drèwing. It improved my ctEativity. drawing 5kilts, researchlng and self-expression. J designed ènd decorated a pencil case and painting a Halloween therned caKtVa5 whlch was fun, enjoyable nd creative and a therapeuts"c experia)ce.' The 94rnes were a mixture of different activities and challenges. Some of these irsduded physical activitie5 in the hall in team5, catchphra5e5 where young people had to guess some of the well known phrases. Trick or Treat game which was baseil on the deal or no deal Tv show. They had a lot of fun and learnt a ra nge of skills including teamwork, Social skills, confidence, communication, fitnes5 and well-being and problem solving. Young people were highly competitive and enjoyed the different challenges. Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (includlng dlrectors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 'We were ctTrmpeting and raclng against each other with some or the physical games in the hall. J learnt never to give up and work together for the best outcome. It improved my communication, Ilstening skills and teamwotk.. '[ found the deal or no deal game a challenge because you had to express yourself and convince the rest of the gmup that you have the most amazing pnze in your box. l improved my concentration. moLlvatlon. negotiation skills. using body language and obseNing facial expressions and tone of voice. I came out my comfort zone., YouThJ people had a positive experien￿ and socialised and interacted with each other watching a film arEd enjoysng snacks with their friends. 'We watched a movle called Coraline and it was a meanlngful storyllne and I learnt to be grateful for our loved gnes. I had enjoyable time with ffly frietFd5.' Young peO￿e undertook canvas painting and pencil case decorabon. They gained skills including confidence, sharirTrg idea5, researching ￿nCepts. sdf -expr￿lon, creativity and drawing skills. They had fun and produced excellent artwork of canvases and pencil case design5. 'I enjoyed time with my friends being C￿ative and I decorated a pendl case. l enjoyed worbng with my fnends sharing ideas and using rny Imaglnatlon. I found the expellen￿ therapeutr"c and fun and it impmved drawing. creativity and artskills. 'It was nice coming to the centre for the first time Jnd I wa5 able to tske part in fiJn artiwties like canvas palnting and I was able to decorate a pencil case which was very enioyable. I was able to research my de&gn. use my irna9ination. s(Kialise with other5 Share ￿eaS.. Young people communicated and soaalised well with each other. They were highly competitive In the games and enjoyed the different challenges. The young people had a lot of fttn and learnt a range of skills including teamwork, social skills, confidence, communication, fitness and well-being. problÈm -solving, resporhding and completing tasks and answering question5 in a timeframe. 'We have been playing fvn and interactive games in the hall, ph￿Cal challenging and tasks which were fun and competitive to do. J loved the basketball game. I gained listenin9 skills, communication. patience. teamwork. piDblen7-solving. 'We did lots of very fun games and improved our teamwork and problem-solvingi the ball In the hoop 9ame was my favourfte because It was challénglng.. Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (includ5ng dirertors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 Young peDple filled up the chocolate moulds with the chocolate and made good designs on their chocolate bars with the edible decorations. They learnt how to temper the chocolate, how to pour it into the moulds alter cooling it and put various edibk ingredients into their chocokite bars. They were creative and imaginative, worked with each other and ha¢ lots of fun. Group members supported each other during the process and they enjoyed seeing their finished chocolate bars coming out of the moulds which was a positive experience and achievement for them. uation oun I loved making chocolate bars with my friends which was fun. l enjoyed decorating with the differerpt delicious ingredients and it looked amazing. I worked Independently and as part ora small team which helped me to stay r￿U55ed and imwoved my teamwork skills., 'I learnt the pmcess of maknng chocolate bars mixiKrg the chocolate which was exciting. I loved making the chocolate bars and using the Ingredients and it impmved my creativity, imagination and tsught me patience and confidence. I have never done this attivty before. Jt improved my abillty to focus èrrd rny attention to detail. comfftunKation and listening skills.. e Decoratio Young people decorated their cakes and cre*ed some very nice ￿e￿9n$ with the icing and decorati(￿s. They learnt how to put the icing in the piping bags, be creatEve, have self-exp￿sSIon and presentation. patience, v¥orked independently and as part of a team. They supported each other with the decorating and shared Ideas and there was a very PD5itive atmosphere. J decorated cakes which was an afnaztinq experFence with my friends. I learnt how to decorate ￿ke5, how to fill a piping bag wftth the long and how to use it. I was able to use the different decoratlons and made a goocl design on my cake. It Improved my skills in patience. communlcatlon and creativity.. 'I was able to express myself and work independently and in a small team, sharing ide3s and making unique designs. I loved decorating and seeing the final design. it was an enjoyable and therapeutK activffty., Young people were competitive and worked in teams to compete for the Q&A film challenge. They gained range of ski115 including mernory skills, team work, di5CUS5ion, observational skills. confidence, problern 501ving alld self-expression. They were motivated and full of energy during th15 sessiori. In teams young people had to compete in a range of artivitoes and challenges around the centre which included dlgltal games, food tasting. physical activities and egg hunt. Young people thoroughly enjoyed the games and were in hlgh spirits and were excited and mots"vated. Young people gained confidence, improved self-esteem, teamwork, communicab"on. problem solving4 discussion, ￿adershiP and decision- making. Darlaston Youth Centre Tru5tees' report (includlng dlrectors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 '1 loved the Easter team games because they We￿ so fun. and I was Yery energetlc. l enjoyed the idioms and digltal games as well as the activities the hall where we did the assault course and the different gaffles. The egg hunt outsrde was my favourite as it wa5 $0 exciting, competitive and full of eneryy. Jt gave me confidence kyorking in a team, communication. pmblem- 501vNng skills and being the leader whKh ught me about leadership skills and getting the best out of the team, motivating and Ins￿ring them. It was fun. exciting and challenging." 27 me Cr Young people undertook scratth art and making fridge rnagnets which they enjoyed. They expressed themselves creatively, shared ideas of designs and communicated well with each other. They drew some nice patterns and desrgns and there was a positive atmosphere. fro Yo 'I undertook èrts and crafts ar￿ it was fun. I enjoyed being creative and deggnlng my fridge magrFet. I used my ima91na￿"On, improved my drawing and found this was 3 nice relaxing and therapeutic activity.. 'I enjoyed designing scratch art magnets where I was able to express myself and improve my drawlng ski115. 1 was confident shaiyng ideas for the deslgns and J liked how we sUPPQrted each other. I was proud of my design. nl This session was very enJoyable as the young people were in good S￿rIt5 and highly motivate(l and full of energy. They worked well in teams With the different games and challenges such as the digital gaffles and Iso in the sports hall. Young people developed skills in communication. teamwork, listening, decision maklng and social skills. mm .1 have been doing te9￿work with my friends competing with the other team playing the exating games in the hall antl the digital games. It wa5 fvn, competitive. challenging and I was ￿allY motivated to be the tearn leader. I learnt about making deosions. listening to each team member. Communication and working as a team where each person has a role and tsking responsibility and developed leadership skllls., 'I loved the team games which were erpergetic. I loved that we were successfvl in our team because we supported and encouraged each other and worked together. This impmved my Confiden￿ and teamwork skills. I developed patieTr￿ and listening skills l)ecause we were communicating vlith each ctther thmughout the games. I loved it.. Young people enjoyed socialising and Interacting with each other whilst watching a film of their cholce. They gained social skills, interactioft, communication and social skills. th .1 enjoyed watching the film spa￿ Jam with my friènds, loved the snacks and loved soualising with my frlends and meeting new people at the centre.. Darlaston Youth Centre Trustee5' report (including directors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 Honour In a Crlrne? Workshops There were one hundred pupils and firteen teachers wA)o attended the four workshops, They were very Ilvely durillg the diffe￿nt drama artivitie5 and ice-breaker, and really got into role as either the victim, perpetrators or friend5. The pupils were able to express themselves with some powerful dialogues and they were saying cornments that either the perpetrators or friends wwld say in re41ity, so they were able to empathise with those roles and connett how this would impart on the victim. It was evident that the pupils came out of their comfort zones and challenged thern5elves and it was very er4Joyable to work nd interact wfch them. We gained exCel￿nt feedba¢k. wh 'Today I learnt about controlllng behaviour in ljonour-based abuse.. 'I feel much more informed and awa￿ about honour- based abuse. how It affects people and the consequences. I learnt that brothers ran be contmlling towards their ysters and also be perpetrators.. There were thirty five practitioners that attended. The group was motivated and interested In the topic and found the style of delivery and content very'powerful, and 'hard-hilting.' ati 'Raqia, your passion is infectious. Thank you to you and the young pe(Jple for the incredible WDrk and powerful vldeos which are hard hitting., 'I learnt that females are also perpetrators in thi5 abuse.. wi There were forty staff who attended. The gr￿Jp enjoyed the interdrtive drama aciivltles discusslons and found the ice-breaker very hard-hitting. They gol into role as either the victtm, perpètrators or friend5 during the friends and family and victiffl activity. Members of the group found the Daddy's little...izzat film trailer very powerful and impartive. Hearing aly)ut the cases was also very hard-hitting for them. fr st 'Do not ever lose your ￿SsIOn. it is amazlng. 'The role-play activlty made me very emotional when I was in role 35 the virtim, and it makes YOU think how virtims would feel in that Sltuatfton." 'Group members were visibly upset and moved by the film scenes and the actlvlb"es/dellvery. They found it hard- hitting and upsetting. Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (including directors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 We delivered a project taster workshop and undertook a display with a banner/display board and leaflets. There were over seventy people who attended. The group Members found the content and activities very hard-hitting and powerful. It wa5 amazing to connect with other praclitioners, ¢Joctors, MP'S and èctlVi5ts whu were also commltted to tackling honour-based abuse and rai51Tty the profile. We were asked if we could address the misogynistl¢ attitudes and behamours in some local schools. Raqia was presented with a certificate of recognition at the event. tsfr aff tend 'Your workshop was awesome. and I was woriyed initially about how people would respond to it but they loved it. A lot of staff showed intetEst in the work you are undertskirtrg.. 'Your workshop made cry and brought me to tsars. It was so powerful." 'It was very powerful and the videos were hard-hitting and impactlve. X did not Fealise that the elder women or senior women in the family could be perpetrators. so it has educated me and raised my awareness about that., Iwo sors f ult dren. There were forty staff members who attended. This was a very lively, interested and motivated group of staff who We￿ thoroughly engaged, artrd they partiapatetl with the different drama activities dlscy5sions. They Interacted very well with the subject and asked l(*s of questions about honour-based abuse and shared thèir experiences of people they were awa￿ of who have ljeen affected in thelr own families and communities. They engaged very well with the workshop and interactive actlvltieslmèterial that was delivered and were actively involved in the role-play activities and they found rhe workshoplfilm very Informative, impactive and beneficial. We received excellent feedback and the group did fv.nd the scenes and film very 'hard hittingi and they found actlvities 'insightful' and 'wwerful.' Some of the verbal comtneDts Raqia received.. "That was the best safeguarding course I have ever been on". "I have found it inspiring and very sad", "amazing. powerful,. "best traFnlng 5e55ion I have ever attended, -really -this resonates with me because of rny own experiences within my family members.. and "I had a g¢)od cry during the screening, it's so hard-hitting and powerful." uati mmen hes ffwh tend 'Whèt èn absolutely powerfvl, eye-opening yet educational course. This type of abuse will be talked abotjt rn0￿ widely because of this session. 'The most irrteresting and infomwtive training I have ever been on. Delivered in a very pmfessior￿l and interactive way. I will engu￿ that l utilise the -one Chan￿ rule-in my prartice and support individuals.. A totally brilliant tratini￿g ¥Yorkshop.l Jt was powerful and emotive. The combinatr.ons of the exerci5e5, talks and vide05 really gave the opwrtunity to have discussions and thought to a very ent￿nched pffjblem in 50me communities. Thank you so much for educating me on this horrible and vile prèrtice. As a Social Worker. I leel more empowered to look for the signs and know Whe￿ to go get help to SUPPOrt a vulnerable per50n. 'Raqia. Never met such a passionate. wann. ernpathetic trainer. You arE an inspiration and keep cloing what you do. Such a grear day of leaming and interaciF"on. We never get training Ilke this, $0 thank you. You put the issues across so Clea￿Y1 Using the short mle plays to demonstrate hgw It feels. We'd love to have you back and I will circulate y(Jur resources widely. fhank you.. Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (Includlng directors, report) (contlnued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 There were seventy students from diverse courses that attended the workslKJP With seven staff members. One staff member explained how some of her students will be affected by this because one of their friends was impacted, so they wlll have found this challenging because it would have brought back memories for thern. It was evident that students enjoyed the interactive nature of the workshop and the film scenes and also found it hard-hitkn"ng. The workshop wa5 very positively recetved an(1 we received 50me excellent feedback. Staff and students engaged wth us aboLtt this topic. va mm tswh 'I have learnt about the dangers of forced rna￿age.. 'This 5e55ion fmm Honour In a Crirne? wa5 very inspiring. eye openlrtg for me. I have leamt a lot about what happens in honour-based abuse and how sad and down Zara the victlm wa5. 1 think this sesslon sljould èe shown to all young people.. 'I found it very Interesting. I dld cry and it made me upset only because it happened to one of my dose friends, she is alright now.. 'Very Fnformative. This has raised my awareness of tlje signs to look out for amongst the people that I know so I will be able to identify rf they are being afferted or impacted by this.. 14 There were forty Student5 who attendeé and one staff member. One student shared with Raqia that she is glad we are undertaking this work because She had concerns about her fviend some yea[5 ago who wa5 affected by hDnour-based abuse. Another student wanted to SUPF¥)rt us with schools because this is so Imprtant, she said.. "if you showed this to the staff they will definitely be able to Identify pupilslstudents Imparted because it shows the signs and how victims are affected." There was a good atmosphere in the room with stuéents very motivated and determined to challenge for change. Stuijents asked lots of questions and engaged very well with the subject participated well with the interartive role-play activities, f11m scenes 4nd material that was delivered. I leamt that communities collude wlth famity member5 in perpetrating this abuse which can be difficult for vlctims to stand up to. As a student Social Worker. I have learnt some indicators of HBA from the session such a5 coercive controlling behaviours exhibited by perpetrato￿ which will go with me into practice. Also, I have realised that there is no 'honour'in abuse and that there Is 5UPlXIrt available for victs'ms to explore. 'This session was thr)ught-provoking. inspirin9 Students to renect on everyday acri(Jns and issues they have s&n and how they may have reacted. The moderator Raqiè was JmazFng USAng role-play to drive down the rne55age. The impact and lessons fmm this cannot be qualified. From now I wftll be more conscious of silent signs ènd how I can help. I will raise awareness and I will ensure to be aware of the right agencies that can help. 'Today s sesslon was very heavy on my emotions. I want to do somethlng. Jt made me feel very sad for the victlms of this type ofabuse and crime. I wish to empower women to break generational curses., ester niversl imin SorrLMembers na in ar Liv There were thirty five students who attended and one staff member. It was a pleasure working with the group who engaged with us and were actively involved in the actiwues and discussions. There was a positlve atmosphere and warmth from the group and sttjdents fèlt safe to share their thoughts and ask question5. One student came up to Raqia and th4nked her for'opening, her eyes. She expressed that she will be raising awa￿ne$S and educating those that are in her family and wider (ircle because she can connect 4nd relate with the issues. She said -I have been sitting the￿ crying,- -it is so powerful," and -1 did not know any of what you shared with us today. thank you for sharing this.- io- Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (Includlng dlrectors, report) (contlnued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 'Thank you so rnuch for facilitating the worksI￿P yesterday. I had an arnazing experience, and it ￿allY Solidified the area in which I would eventually like to work In once I have qualified. Raqia Is a real inspiration, her energy is infertiotjs, she is a little pocket rocketl J would definitely want her in my comer if l ever needed 5UPPOrt, I think She could take anyone onl Women like Raqia will change the world little by little, and I hope to have as much of a p￿tive effect on people in the future. as she had on me yesterday. 'As a professional, I am aware I may come tinto contact with similar cases and my personal experien￿S/ life mean I have little unde￿tanding around thls, and so this kind of worksljop is vital to buildirpg knowledge in my opinion. The fllm and project as a whole is so inspffjrlng and it is so important that we have these conversatlons so thank you for this." 'Thi5 content would be amazing to be delivered in every school in this country 3ffMI Should be mandatory, for young people and schools, colleges, social Work￿5* police, all shoulij receive this training on honour- based abuse., 'Cornlng from a Sikh Puniabl backgmund and coming to thi5 event has opened my eyes. The things you 'class' as normal is actually not and seeing that it is not educated in the community and culture. We need rn0￿ of this and educate the other generation and for the next male Gr fefflale not to go through this. Th15 wlll efflpower the community to Stand up to prejudice and injusti￿. I personally enjoyed thAS. please do not stop doing this workshop. I will now go and educate people around me. and my family mefflbers. and most Importantlyi the career J am going into. Social Work.. 'Your style of dellvery helps thls topic to be explored in a safe way - ihi5 is a skftll. Thank youl Thank you to these wonderful young people too ¥vho have made such an impactful resotjrce., Iv ve 17th Ja ua There We￿ forty students who attended arFd one staff member. The group thoroughly engaged wlth the 5es5ion and were actively involved in the role-play activities and gmup discussions and asking question5. There was a very pOsit￿Ve atmosphere ènd Raoia engaged and spoke to many of the students throughout the day and during the breaks and they shared how our work is 'really educational, empowerlno, and 'powerful.' One student wanted iaqia to speak to a lot of the young men in her area who have negative altitudes. Some students shared how they had friemds who had experienced some of Ihe theme5 that we had explored and they stated that the sesslon was very 'eye opening. and 'hard.hitting.' It was very interesting engaging with those who also had some knowledge of the differential treatment and group members shared their own experiences growing up. 'J have a better understanding of the root tauses of forced mamages. I have 4 good analysls of the Inequalities in the society from this workshop. I did not know that the mothers and grandmothers held so much Influen￿ in foftting their daughters into mattiage. Initièlly f thought it was the fathers decision to enforce. Seeing how the bmthets are also manipulatecl and gmorned into being keepe￿ of their sister5 artivity and carrying on the traditions and culture by maintainlng family honour was a150 insightful. I understand now that both cljildren. the daughters and sons are also victims of honour- based crimes.. 'This session has inspired and motivated me to stand up against honour-based abuse. Female children should not be under- valuedi equal treatment should be for both male child arrd fefflale.. li Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (includ5ng directors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 There were forty students who attended and there were six staff. The session was very well received. Thls was a very lively group who engaged with the content and subject an(J a nurnber of them expressed to Aaqia that they wanted more sessions like thhs to be delivered. They spoke to Raqia afterwards highlighting that they appreaated and enjoyed the session and found it 'powerful.' They were actively involved in the different role.play activities. There was a connection that they share(1 whlch was felt by Raqio 'who was standing up against horkour-based abuse,: 50 they were very positive. supportive and encouraglng. mffl 'I appreciate the opportunlty to be part of this event, whlch hlghlighted this senous issue of forced manyage. The discussion was inslghtful. with powerful contributions from the speaker and engaged participants., It is Important to understand your children. This is what happen5 in communities when parents for their children against their will to marry someone.. I gained a very good underntanding abotst honour-based abuse and it made me very emotional and it was infomiative., 'Powerful delivery and interartive. infomiative and eye- opening worksljop.. There were slxty students who attended and there were two stsff. The session was very well received and there was 3 majority Df male students. Students were from the dectrical cDurse and plumblng. This group were 3 lively group and were interested and motivated by the LopKlsubJect. They enjoyed the interactive activitie5 and the filrn scenes and also learning about the cases. There were some shocked facial expre55ions, and It was evident that the group found the session 'powerful' and 'impactful' and they enjoyed the way that it was delivered because it was interactive. There was some meaningfvl discussions that took place with the students. I thought today was brilliant because I leamt 3 lot about honour-based abuse. I learnt about how honour-based abuse Impacts the virtim and how the whole community is involved, men and women are perpetrators. I also took part in the role-play acLivits"es which I enjoyed and gave me a lot of leaming abour the victim s point of view. J knèw about arranged marriage before. This was the first time I learnt about forced marriage. I never thought it would be serious or CA￿1 unbl it reaches murder.. 'I understand that honour - based abuse 15 serious it happens to victims who are women men.. 'Really powerful session whK* was very ftnterartive and had positive messages throughout.. Raqia presented with Designated Sèfeguarding Leads and there We￿ seventy attendees. Raqia shared an overview of the project and journeyi inforrnation about the content of the workshops and also played the Daddy's Little... Izzat Film Trailer Video. The presentation was well received, requests were rnède by staff for future workshop bookings after the presentation. 12- Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (includlng dlrectors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 wh 'Thls was one of the best training sessit)ns that I have been ttyl Highly ￿cOmMend all DSL s to sign up. The pruJect 15 Fantastic., 'Am3zlng work and project, Inspftring.. 'You can here the passlon in your presentation - thank you for keeping farnilie5 safe.. arl ril 2025 There We￿ twenty staff members who attended and the workshop was delivered at Dadaston Youth Centre. The group were aciively involved in the roltrplay activities and group discu55ions and shared their experiences gf young peoplelwomen they have worked with who have been afferted by honour-based abuse. There was a very posltlve atmosphere where staff member5 felt comfortable and safe to share their experlences of people they have worked wlth and their Views. Ev 'Fantastic training session. Raq￿ was realty engaging. A ￿011￿ powerful cause with re31 Ilfe experiences, really enjoyed it.. 'Powerful, interactive. excellent resources. hard-hitting. thought-provoking.. There were thirty five staff rnembers who attended. The staff were very welcomlng and supportive with the set up as well as the delivery of the session. The group were actively involved in the discussions and In thÈ role-play activities. The group was very talkative and lively ènd they were very Involved In the activities and were vocal ond expressive. There was a very positive atrnosphere and we had some very meaningful dlscussions during the actlvbtles. The group of staff gained a very good insight and understanding of honour-based abuse. There was sotne very good discussion about differential treatrnent of sons and daughters which was very eye-opening for the Staff. One staff member said to Raqia: -keep up the good work. it is excellent and inspiring what you are doing.- One staff member saSd to Raqia- °thank you for opening my eyes about thls. I did not know that this still goes on, I would never force my daughter into marriage and would never allow my son to abuse or control my daughter." We re￿iVed excellent feedback throughout the ses5Ion. This was a very enjoyable workshop with motivated staff members who engaged with us and the subject afid were not afraid to speak about the topic and i5sueslchallenges with young people that they are laang. 5 ation frorn th ffwh end 'Re311y infom73tive. Helps you realise how unnoticed honour- based abuse can be and how we need to be more aware so we can help people in that situation wftthout escalating tlje situation, how important ft is to deal with it appropriately and not waste the 'one chance. 'Very Impressetl with Raqia 5 Pas￿(￿ on thi5 area. The stories shared were heart breaking and 50nJethlng that will stay with me. It is happenirw in our culture. yet what are we doing? Training was engaglng and thought-provoking. I wish women in our conjmunity would have access to this.. 'I felt very sad for the victtm who had no say and no one to tum to. As a mother, I would not want this to happen to my children.. 'Thank you so much for the workshop. We have leamt a lot about fOr￿d marriage and honour-based abuse. It will help us to become è better pett50n and good parent in S￿iety.. 13 Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees, report (includlng directors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 It wa5 a very enjoyable session, and the oroup were actively involved in Ihe activities and content that was delivered. There were thirty people who attended the online workshDP. Group members gave very positive comments throughout the taster workshop. Group members interdcted well with the artLVities and the session and took part in the ice-breaker and impact on the victim activity in role as the victim. friend and perpetrator which they found eye -opening, infomative and impadive. They undertook this activity really well, as it felt like a counselling situation as the'lriend, and 'perpetrator' engaged in dia109ue about the 'victim' with regards to the 'marriage prop0581 and impact that this will have.. They got Into role and made the rest of us feel the 'torn' feeling that the victim would be experiencing when parents are trying to force them into marriage and the friend was trying to ensure that she did what was right for her. This was very powerfully hlghlighted, shown and experienced. The group enjoyed the empowement activity, where we look back and reflect on how the victim would be thinking and feeling after being impacted by honour-based abuse, and how we as professionals can empower a victim to feel supported and come fon¥ard avd share what hs happening with them. 'Thank you, this Is very powerful and fantastic work that you are doing.. 'This work needs to be dAsseminated wldely to different audiences to continue to ralse awareness and make changes to stop this from continuing to happen - keep up the fab work. so much needed.. There were twenty studerbts who attended the session anifj it was very well received by the group. Raqia engaged with a number of the students regarding their views on this topic. It was evident that the group found the content and material very 'up5etting' and one student expressed about the se55ion- -she Is showlng Us what is happening in society. it is very worryhng.- The students enjoyed the interactlve nature of the workshtrp and foun¢J it powerfvl and eye opening: .1 enjoyed the way the session was delivered.. 'Boys and girls should get married with choice.. 'Learnt about controlling behaviour and manipulation. ive There were twenty students who attended the session and three staff and it was very well received by the group. This was a very engaged group who were thoroughly irhteiested, motivated and inspired by the project. They were actively Involved in the activtties and gave their views and comments after each of the activits'es and film scenes that were played. They understood a lot of the concepts and expre55ed how wrong and horrific the actions of the gran, dad brother were with regards to the victim. 'Brilliant presentation, we particlpateo in group artivities, I was able to put my own views and L)pinions across. Raqia was brilliant with her presenD"ng the honour-based abuse training. The videos were ￿llY eye catching and impactful and showed what happens in todays society. I thought today s seswon was overall very Interesting and enjoyable. 14- Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (including directors. report) (contlnued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 The students had a real motivation and interest in the topic, There were ten students and one staff member who attended the session. They engaged with the staff and the activitses and content that was delivered. Students engaged with Raqia. sharing thar experiences of workn.ng wlth victims afferted by honour-based abuse and there wa5 a genuine warmth from them, they appreciated the work we were undertakingi tackling this very taboo subject and they gave very positive verbal feedback during and throughout the session. The sbJdents found the film scenes very impactful as well as the activities whe they were in role as the victim and perpetrator, it created empathy and awareness. It was evident that they gained a lot of knowledge and insight from the session and they were lrnpacted, 'A really powerful workshop. highlighting how prevalent this rs in communities. The transferable skills that we have learnt will be invaluable. Your work A5 needed and important., insightful. The mle of the perpetrator was educational. The 9ender mle5 - in relation to the perpetrator was powerful. Tl)e volce of Ilved experfence was powerfi￿. ktlvities are powerful, resources are extremely useful.. 'The session was amazing. Very infom7abve. G￿at delivery. Kept our attention the whole b"me. Videos We￿ raw and very movlng. Gave me so much more insight. Thank you so much. keep going with the amazing work you are doing. You are saving li¥e5.' There were twenty students who attended the session and it was very well received by the group. There were also four staff who attended the session who also supported by getting Involved in the role-plav activities. It was very evident that the group was impacted by the content delivered because of their cornments in the Potwari language during the sessiM, which Raqia was able to understand as they were expressing their disapproval with some of the content of the scenes. The session was eye-openlng and infomiative for the group, There was a lot of learning they gained from the scenes and the different role- play activities. They found the Ice-breaker challenging but it was insightful and they clearly understood the differential treatment activity and scenes related to this. The students werè able to identify the perpetrator5 from the film scenes and they learnt that forced marriage impatts men and women and no religion condones forced marriage and honour-ba5ed abuse. This was a very warm and engaged group of students and staff. 'Loved the workshopi creative way.. 'Brillant workshop* thls is a must for all prOvIde￿ and work force.. presenter is very passti<)nate and the rne55age is put out there in a sensitive and There were thirty members of staff who attended and they We￿ actively engaged in the activitles and discussion5. They embraced the learning and the opportunity to ask qve5tions and discu55 thls topic. There was a very positive and wam atmosphere full of emotL'on and appreciation for the interactive way it was delivered and the content. The group gained a lot of knowledge and understanding of honour-based abuse and they sha￿d experien￿$ from their work. The group wa5 motivated and feY( comfortable to ask difficult questions SD they took a lot from this se55ion. There were a lot of positive comtnents that were said to Raqia throu9hout the delivery of the session. 15 Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (includlng directors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 J leamt about the virtim. types of Ih)nour-based crimes and influenang fartors. very powerful training., 'This was powerful and educational training. It has definitety helped me with infom7ation that I was not aware of which I will take into my practice such as the signs of honour-based abuse and rnindset of the perpetrator. The presentation. the material used was excellent. ThFs training will help me in the course or my work a5 a sodal care practitioner and will stay with me because it was powerful and memorable., The workshop was delivered with thirty staff which induded family support workers and localitv partnership officers. This was a very engaged group who were artlvely involved In the activities and discussion5. It wa5 evident that the workshop and the material really impacted the group because of the comments and their reactions throughout the session. We had some meaningful disoJssions about stsme of the issues the staff had experienced whilst working with supportlng victims of honour-based abuse. Although some were nervous to take part in the activities. they did volunteer and put themselves in the POSltion of the virtim or the perpetrator an¢J did really well. The friends and family actlvity create(l a good atmosphere and debate where the 'victim' in role had to listen to arguments from 'friends' and 'fami ly members. regarding a forced marriage situation. now understartd the complexlts.es of honour-based abuse and I now feel empowered to help tackle such taboo topics. The clips shown We￿ powerful and inforniative. It is a project to be proud of.. 'Very l￿werful. Interdctive. Very informative. Engaging. Eye opening. Dlsturtjlng. Should be introduced In s¢hools/colleges/community centres.. 'Raqia, your session wa5 brilliant. Very usefulffl Your passffon ￿llY shined through the session t￿0￿. The vldeos are really good and thought-provoking. Lots of usefvl information and resource5 that we can use wlth our families. The interactive actffvities made the learning fun., There were forty staff members who were across the council and includino Social Workers and Family Support Workers who attended. The group was very motivated and engaged with the role-play artivities, distussions and content and material that was delivered. It was evident that they thoroughly enjoyed the session and were impacted by the content. We received excellent feedback thmughout th8 day and they found it 'powerful and hard-hittin9.' Raqia could observe fear in the eye5 and behaviour of the professionals during the differential treatment activity which was the outrome we wanted. There were lots of meaningful diswssions throughout the day where professiona15 shared alM)ut their own practice. va he 'Very powerful leaming that mède me emotional, it puts you in the position of the victim. l re311y impressed and amazed with your work ar￿ this pmject Is incredible. Thi5 should be delivered in every school acr055 the country. 'The content of the workshop had everything - the impact thrs had on ffte will stay with me ft)rever.' 'Found thffs very challenging. Upsetting at times but very valuable and thought-pmvoking. For the film.. well done to the filmmake￿1 Challengingi emotional.. 'I wonder if you krrow just how incredible you are. I have worked as a University lecturer and have various qualiflcatffons in teaching and I can tell you now that your tr3inFng was t17e best tralning I have been on for decaées. Perhaps, ever. The work which you have dorje with the young people, the rese3rch, the co-production, the film, your teaching rnethod5, the role play, the discussion... honestly it was just an amazing day. In academia we often talk about threshold concepts,- the idea that once you understand a particular concept (or threshold) then your understanding completely changes. You did that to me,. there was so much I learnt (8nd so much to learn),. but i feel like I cmssed a threshold. Thank youl 16 Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (includlng dlrectors. report) (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 Someofte else who attended the training emailed me and said thi5. 1 just wanted to say a huge thank you for arranging Raqia Akhtar to deltver the Honour- Based Abuse training yesterday. It was mind blowingi aspirational and thought pmvoking for me and everyone I spoke to at the trainingi including yourself.. completely ag￿e., Thls was a workshop where forty staff members attended who were from different professions. There was a very positive atmosphere and the staff got actively involved in Ihe discussions role-play activities. They gave very posltive feedback throughout the session as they were artively engaged. It was evident that group members had gained a very goLwJ insight into honovr-based abuse an(1 talked about how they will take their learning into their workplace. 'I have learnt about the complexities of multi-generational honour-based abuse and the use of child males in the f3mlly. I also learnt about hlstorlcally the impart of racism on the settlement on familles and how to support when people ask for help 'one chance." 'The session has been really engaging and ha5 SUPPOrted me to understand honour-based abuse in a wlder context. It will support me grearly with families I am currently working witlj in askn.ng the right questions to be able to get the right 5UPPOrt. YouTube Channel Vldeos: To view some of OLbr youth activities videos and Honour in a Crime? Workshops we delivered over the summer programme please go to our YouTube channel: h Flnancial review The Charity is reporting a surplus for the year of £42.730 (2024= £13,603). Income amounted to £107,688 (2024.. £101,102) and expenditure totalled £64.938 (2024: £87,499). Reserves policy It IS the policy of the Darla5ton Youth Centre that unrestrtcted funds which have not been designated for specific use shoulil be maintained at a level equivalent to Six month's expenditure. The trustees con51der that reserve5 at this level will ensure that. in the event of a significant drop in fundin9, they will be able to continue the Darlaston Youth Centre's current activitie5 while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintsined throughout the year. 17- Darlaston Youth Centre Trustees. report (Including directors. report) (contlnued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 StructureN governan¢e and management The Darlaston Youth Centre is controlle(J by it5 goveming dooJment. a deed of trvst. and constitutes a limited company. limited by guarantee. a5 defined by the COm￿nieS Art 2006. The trustees. who are also the directors for the purpose of tompany law. and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were- MrADOwen Mr J Johnson Mrs M R Burfey Mr G David Recruitment and appointment of trustees The Governance Df the charity is overseen by the board of Trustees (the 'Board'l. Trustee5 are recruited by the Board who consider the skills currently available and then identify the requirements needed for any additional or replacement trustees. Potential trustees are invtted to a preliminary discussion with the Board. Induction of the new trustees to their duties is the task of the existing trustees, who are expected to have sufficient knowledge of the legal responsibilities of the charity. Inducted trugtees are required to revbew charity governance docurnents, business stsategic plans and polioe5 unique to the charity. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are member5 of the company and guarantee to contribute Él in the event of a wKnding up. other rTJatters Risk Management The Board meets regularly to discuss risk5 and make efforts to rnitigate such risks. Their decisions are based on the four columns of the Charty Commission's recommended categorie5 which are= Governance and Management. Operational, Financial and Environmental and External Risk. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. MrADOwen Trustte Date.. 18- Darlaston Youth Centre Independent examiner's report To the trustees of Darlaston Youth Centre I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Darfaston Youth Centre (the Dartaston Youth Centre) for the year ended 30 June 2025. Resp¢)nslbllltles and bagls of report As the trustees of the Darlaston Youth Centre {and also its direttors for the purpose5 of company lawl, you are responsible for the preparats.on of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. You are satisfied that the financial statements of the Darlaston Youth Centre are not required by ¢harity or comparty law to be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination. Having satisfied myself that the finanoal ststements of the Darlaston Youth Centre are not required to be udrted under Part 16 of the Companies Att 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respert of my examination of the Darfaston Youth Centre's finanoal statements carried out under section 65 of the Charities Art (Northern I￿land) 2008 and sethon 145 of the Charities Att 2011. In ¢arrytng out my examlnation I have followed rhe genernl Directions glven by the Charity Commlssion for Northem reland under sertion 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act {Northem Ireland) 2008 and the Dirertions given by the Charlty Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011. Independent examiner'5 Statement L have completed my examination. I confim) that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the exarnination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Darlaston Youth Centre as requlred by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. the financial statements do not accord with those records: or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Art 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination- or the financial statements have not been prepared in a￿Or￿anCe with the methods and principles of the ststement of Recomfflended Prartice for accounting and reportlng by charitie5 applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concems and have come across no other rnatters in connection with the ex?minJbon tQ V4hich attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. DJH Walsall Limited Unit 4 Rossway Business Park Wharf Approach Walsall West Midlands WS9 8BX Date: 2'L .OZ. IOL6 19- Darlaston Youth Centre Statement of financlal activlties Includlng income and expenditure account For the year ended 30 June 2025 Unrestricted Restricted fund$ fun 2025 Total Vnwestri¢ted Restrlct•d funds fund* 2024 2024 2025 2025 2024 Notes Zncome from: Charitable activities 22.000 85.6B8 107,688 3.200 97,902 101,102 Total income 22,0 85,6B8 107.688 3.200 97,902 101,102 Expenditure on: Charitable artivitles 13,313 51,625 64.938 20.057 67.442 87,499 Total expenditure 13.313 51,625 64,938 20,057 67,442 87,499 Net income 8.667 34,063 42.750 {16.857) 30,460 13,603 Tronsfer5 between funds 13.014 113.0141 10.274 {10,2741 Net movement In funds 21,701 21.049 42.750 16,583) 20,186 13,603 Reconclllatlon of funds: Fund balances at l July 2024 42.664 31,642 74,306 49,247 11,456 60.703 Fund balance5 at 30 June 2D25 64,36S 52,691 117,056 42.664 31,642 74,306 The statement of financlal artivities indudes all gains and losses ￿CogniSed in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 20- Darlaston Youth Centre Statement of flnancial posltion As at 30 June 2025 2025 2024 Flxed assets Tangible assets 925 935 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 16.915 103.249 10,910 66.002 120.164 76,912 Creditor5: amounts falllng due wlthln one year (4,033) 13,541) 73,371 Net current assets 116,131 117.056 74.306 Totsl assets le55 current Ilablllties The lund5 of the Darla5ton Youth Centre Restricted income funds 12 Unrestricted funds 52.691 64.365 31,642 42,664 13 117,056 74,306 The company Is enlitled to thÈ exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Cornpanies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 June 2025. The directors acknowledge their responsibilibes for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial 5tatement5. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of ts financial staternents for the year in question in accordance with section 476. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the proviyons applicable to companhes subject to the smell companles regime. The finandal statements were approved by the trustees on . MrADOwen Trustee 21 Darlaston Youth Centre Notes to the financlal statements For the year ended 30 June 2025 Accounting pollcles Charity information Darlaston Youth Centre is a charity incorporate(J in Engknd. In the event of the chatlty being wound up, the liability In respect of the guarantee Is limit￿ to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page l of these financial statements. The nature of the rharitvs operJts"ons and principal activities are provision of a youth £entre. 1.1 Bas15 of preparation The financial statements have been prepared rn accordance wfch the Darlaslon Youth Centre's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reportirbg Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Charities 50RP "Accounting 3nd Reporting by Charitles: 5tstement of Recommended Pracbce applicable to charitie5 preparing their atcounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102}" The Oarlaston Youth Centre is a Public Beneftt Entity as defined by FRS 102. The Darla5ton Yolsth Centre has taken advantage of the provislons in the SORP for charifies not to prepare a statement of cash flows. In the event of the charity belng wound up, the liobllity In respert of the guarantee is limite¢J to £1 per member of the charity. The financial ststements are prepared in sterling. which is the funrtlonal currency or the Darlaston Youth Centre. Monetary amounts in these financial statements Ore rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting pollcie5 adopted are set out bdow. 1.2 Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the tnjstees have a reasonable expectation that the Darlaston Youth Centre has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the roreseeable future. Thus the twstees continue to adopt the 9)ing concem basi5 of accounting In preparlng the flnanoal statements. 1.3 Charltable fund5 Unrestricted functs are available for use at the discretlon of the trustees bn furtherante of their charitable objectiv￿. Restricted funds a￿ subJect to Specific conditions by donor5 or grantors as to how they may bÈ used. The purposes and uses of the restritted ftjnds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. Endowment fund5 are subject to speafic conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Dar1aston Yputh Centre. 1.4 Income Income Is recogni5ed when the Dadaston Youth Centre is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met. the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognlsed on receipt. Other donation5 are recognised once the Darlaston Yout Centre has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral tsf the aTnount. Lncome tax recoverdble in relation to donations received ur)der Gift Aid or deed5 of covenant is reco9nlsed at the time of the donatkon. 22- Darlaston Youth Centre Notes to the financial statements (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 Accounting polldes (Contlnued) Legacles are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Darlaston Youth Centre has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is experted. If the amount is not thown, the legacy is treated a5 a contingent asset. 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised rmce there 15 a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it Is probable thèt a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured rel￿bly. Expenditure is da5sified by actlvity. The costs of each artivity are mthle up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, Includlng support costs Involved in un(S¥taking each activlty. Direct costs ttributable to a single activity are allocated dirertly to that ath"vty. Shared costs which contribute ro more than one artivity and support Costs which are not attrkburable to a single activity a apportioned between those activitles on a basis consistent with the use of resour￿5. Central staff costs are allocated on the basi5 of time spent, and depreaation charges are allocated on the portion of the a55et's use. 1.6 Tanglble flxed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost ar￿ subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreaation and any impalni)ent l¢)sse5. Depreaation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuatlon of assets less their residual valves over their useful lives on the following bases: Fixtures and fittings Computers The gain or 1055 arising on the disposal of an a55et 15 determined as the differen￿ between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset. and is recognise(J in the statement of financial activities, 250h straight line 25% ￿d￿ang balan 1.7 Impalrnient of fixed assets At each reporting end date. the Darlaston Youth Centre reviews the carrylng amounts of its tangible assets to detemiine whether there 15 any indication that those assets have suffered an impaimient loss. Lf any such indicatiorh exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated In order to determlne the extent of the irnpairment 105s (if any). 1.8 Cash and cash equbvalents Cash and cash eqvivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments wlth original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in lur￿nt liabillties. 1.9 Flnandal Instruments The Darlaston Youth Certtre has elected to apply the provisions of Sectlon 11 'Baslc Financial Instruments. and Section 12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of Its financial hn5truments. Flnanclal instruments are reeognlsed In the Darlaston Youth Centre's balance sheet when the Darlaston Youth Centre become5 party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financtal assets and liabilitie5 are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously- 23- Darlaston Youth Centre Notes to the flnanclal statements (contlnued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 Ac (o m 03 ¥> Ln i Darlaston Youth Centre Notes to the financlal statements (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 Net movement ID funds 2025 2024 The net rnovement In ftsnds is stated after chargingl(credittng): Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's finanoal statements Depreciation of owned tangible fixed asset5 312 311 Trustees None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Darlaston Youth Centre ¢Jurin9 the year. Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was= 2025 Number 2024 Numb•r Employment costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs other pension costs 41,539 3,096 40,474 2.685 669 45.323 43,828 There We￿ no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000, Taxatlon The charity is exernpt from taxatlon on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. 27- Darlaston Youth Centre Notes to the financlal statements (continued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 Tanglble flxed assets res fbttkngs COmpu￿tS Total Cost At l July 2024 Additions 2.991 1,772 302 4.763 302 At 30 June 2025 2.991 2.D74 5.065 Depreciation and impairment At l July 2024 Depreciation charged in the year 2,99l 837 3,828 312 312 At 30 June 2025 2,991 1,149 4,140 Carrylng amount At 30 June 2025 925 925 At 30 June 2024 935 935 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts falllng due withln one year: Trade debtors Other debtors Prepaymenrs and accrued income 3,857 6,041 7,017 9,898 1.012 16.915 10,910 10 Credltors: amounts falllng due withln one year 1025 2024 other taxatlon and social security other creditors Accruals and deferred Income 834 703 437 131 2,762 2,707 4,033 3.S41 11 Retlr•ment benefit sthemes 2025 2024 Defined contrlbution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 669 28- Darlaston Youth Centre Notes to the financlal statements (contlnued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 11 Retlrement beneflt sthem (Contlnued) The Darlaston Youth Centre operates a defined contribvtion pensi￿ scheme for all qualifying ernployees. The gssets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Darlaston Youth Centre in an independently adrninlstered fund. 12 Restrlcted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprlse the unexpended bèlantts of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At l July 2024 Inwnlng Resources Transfers At 30 June 2025 Grimmitt Trust National Lottery Rubery Own Charitable Trust 173 3.01)0 82.688 (150) {51,475) 3,023 44.668 5,000 26.469 5,000 {13,0141 31.642 85.688 151,625) 113,014) 52.691 Previous year: At l July 2013 IbKomlng Resourc￿ Tran51ers At 30 June 2024 Grimmltt Trust National Lottery Rubery Own Charitsble Trust 3,000 8.456 3,000 89.902 5,000 15,827) (61,6151 173 (10,2741 26,469 5,OQD lJ,456 97.902 (67.4421 110,2741 31,642 13 Unr¢$trlcted funds The unrestrlcted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject lo sp￿lfIC conditions by (Jonors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include deskgnated funds which have been set a51de out of unrestricted funds by the tmstees for specific purposes. At l July 2024 coming Resources resourcts expended Transfers At 30 June 2025 General Fund Turner Grant Baron Davenport Grant General funds 39.464 2.000 1.2 22,000 (13,293) 13,014 6L.L85 2,000 1,2QO 1201 (20) 42.664 22,OCrf) 113,313) L3,014 64.365 29- Darlaston Youth Centre Notes to the flnanclal statements (contlnued) For the year ended 30 June 2025 13 Unrestricted funds {Contlnued) Previous year: At l July 2023 Incominw REsources re￿)UrceS expended Transfers At 30 June 2014 GenerBI Fund Forced Narriage Workshop Honour Crime5 Turner Grant Baron Davenport Grant 49,247 118.9451 17881 {3241 9.162 788 39,464 324 2.000 1,2 2,000 1,200 49.247 3,200 (20.057) 10.274 42,664 14 Analy￿$ of ftet assets between funds ilnrestrirted funds Restrlrted fund5 2025 Total 2025 2025 At 30 June 2025: Tangible asse15 Current assetsl(liabilities) 925 92S 63,440 52,691 116.131 64.365 52,691 117,056 Unre5trlded Re51rlcted funds funds 1024 2D24 Yolal 2024 At 30 June 2024: Tangible assets Current assetsllliabilitie5) 935 935 41,729 31.642 73,371 41.664 31,642 74.306 IS Related party trnnsactions There is a balance held at 30th June 2025 of £6.041 1£9.898 2024) which is an outstanding balance due frorn Darlaston Boys Club upon closure of the bank accounts. Darlaston Youth Centre is sole c¢)rporate trustee of Darlaston Boys Club. Mlss R Akhtar, who is a director of the Dadaston Ywth Cerrtre but not a trustee, was paltj a salary totslling £31,564 for the year ended 30th June 2025 through employment as a youth centre coordinator. £29,217 was paid for the yÈar ended 30th Itjne 2024. 30-