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2023-01-31-accounts

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SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17
the charity as set out
governing
document
in its To advance
in life and relieve needs of girls
and young women aged 12to 25 in the
North East of England or elsewhere
as the
trustees determine
through:
a) Providing
support
and activities which
develop their skills, capacities and capabilities
to enable them to participate
in society as
mature
and responsible
individuals.
b) Promoting
good mental
health
c)Advancing
education
and training
Summary
activities
purposes
ofthe main
in relation to those
for the public
Para 1.17and
1.19
The Young Women's
Film Academy
offers a
year-round
programme
offilmmaking
and
drama related educational
activities which
benefit,
in particular,
activities, projects or
services identified
in
accounts.
the
the
promote
positive wellbeing
and mental
health; a fortnightly
Saturday
Club, an annual
Summer School, school holiday workshops,
masterclasses
and outreach
work in schools
and youth centres. We also offer an NCFE
accredited
Level
1 in Film and Media
Production.
Between 1st February 2022 and 31stJanuary
2023, a total of231 young people identifying
as women or non-binary
participated
in our
programmes,
across a total of32 events and
activities.
Through these activities we act in the public
benefit to:
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Raise awareness
of issues that affect
young women
and non-binary
people
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ensuring
that young people have a voice in the
development
of our organisation.
Other
Achieve men ts and Performance
SORP reference
The Young Women's
Film Academy
is a
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
identifying
the difference the
charity's
work has made to
the circumstances
ofits
Para 1.20 charity based
in Newcastle
upon Tyne. In the
past 5 years to 2021, child poverty
in the
North East has risen by almost one half, from
26%to 38%to now have the highest rate
within the UK. Newcastle
Central ward,
beneficiaries
and any wider
benefits to society as a
where we are based and run activities
is now
as high as 47.8%.
whole.
Our beneficiaries
are living
in increasingly
challenging
circumstances,
and through
providing
free opportunities
to explore
creativity
and filmmaking
in the city centre,
outside offormal education,
we support
disadvantaged
young women
and non-binary
people to develop their potential
and create
pathways to advance their creative careers.
We ensure that the young women
and non-
binary people that we work with are
supported
and developed
by professional
creative practitioners
and skilled youth
workers
with safeguarding
qualifications
and
competency
in therapeutic
approaches,
who
can foster a trusting,
safe, supportive
environment.
Our approach
is underpinned
by evidence
demonstrating
that when we engage
authentically
with vulnerable
children
and
young people, their 'narrative'
or 'their story'
can be a pivotal
way in which they can safely
explore their life, their personal
challenges
and reframe their future.
We enable young women
and non-binary
people to come together to share their
interests
and lived experiences,
finding
commonality
and connections.
They are
supported
to explore their creativity
in a safe
environment,
considerate
ofthe emotional
needs ofthe participants,
ensuring
their
wellbeing
is of primary
importance.
The opportunities
to learn industry
standard

Achievements against
objectives set Para 1.41
Performance offundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
Investment
performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Other
inancial
Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 The end ofthe accounting period at
financial
position at the end
31/01/2023 shows a surplus. This is largely
ofthe period committed
throughout
to core costs and
2023.
ongoing projects
Statement
explaining
the
Para 1.22
policy for holding reserves
stating
why they are held
Amount ofreserves
held
Para 1.22 E25,880
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 In the next 3years we aim to build up small
reserves reserves equivalent to 6 months of
operations and staff costs.
Details offund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation
ofany
Para 1.23
uncertainties
about the
charity continuing
as a going
concern
Additional information (optional) (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements
where relevant about:
In the period of 1 February 2022 to 31 January
2023, The Young Women's Film Academy
The charity's
principal
received grant income through the Community
sources offunds
(including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47 Foundation
from Newcastle
Cultural
Investment
Fund, Hadrians
Wall 1900,Tyne and Wear High
Sheriff Awards,
Bernica Foundation,
SirJames
Knott Trust, Quilter Foundation.
Investment policy and
objectives including
any
Para 1.46
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal
risks facing the charity
Other

Description
ofcharity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning
document
Para 1.25 CIO Foundation
Constitution
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 (1)Apart from the first charity trustees,
including
details ofany
constitutional
provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
every trustee
must be appointed
by a
resolution
passed at a properly convened
meeting ofthe charity trustees.
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
(2) In selecting
individuals
for appointment
as charity trustees, the charity trustees
must have regard to the skills, knowledge
and experience
needed for the effective
administration
ofthe CIO.

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training
oftrustees
Para 1.51 All new trustees to the CIO are given a copy
of the YWFA constitution,
handbook,
most
recent accounts, annual trustees
report and a
All new trustees to the CIO are given a copy
of the YWFA constitution,
handbook,
most
recent accounts, annual trustees
report and a
full set ofpolicies and procedures.
The charity's
organisational
structure
and any wider
Para 1.51
network
with which the
charity works
Relationship with any related
parties Para 1.51
Other

Charity name name The Young Women's Film Academy CIO
Other name the charity uses YWFA
Registered charity number 1179614
Charity's principal address The Young Women's Film Academy
Studio 12, Newcastle Arts Centre
67Westgate Road, NE1 1SG