BLAYDON YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO Financial Statemènts For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Registsred Charity No. 1186251 Blaydon Youth and Community Centre CIO Members of the Management Commiltee and Professional Advisors For the year ended 310ecember 2024 The Management Commillee have pleasure Èn presenling Iheir report and the un-audited Financial Slatem8nls for the year ended 31 December 2024 Referencè and Administrative Details Charlty No 1186251 Prlneipal Offi¢e Blaydon Youth and Community Cent Shibdon Road Blaydon Tyne & Wear NE21 SQE Accountant Mark Thompson MAAT 42 Lesbury Road Heaton NewGaslle upon Tyne NE6 5LB Bankèrs Lloyds Front Street Whickham NE21 50E Trustees Maria Hall Victor Connaughton Dorothy Burnelt Blaydon Youth & Community Centre CIO- Trustee Annual Report 2024 Who We Are Blaydon Youtli & Cominiinity Centre CIO [BYCC} has been a cornerstone of the Blaydon coininuiiity since 1957. OperatiiJg the Blaydon Youth and Conimunity Ceiitre since 2014 and becomiiig 3 Cliaritable Incorporated Organisation in 2019. our mission remains clear- To be ali enabling hub for the Blaydon commiinity, promoting qliality activities and Services that enhance local people's physical, social, economic and emotional wellbeinR.' Our centre provides a safe. inclusive. and welcoming space for residents to socialise. learn. and stay healthy. With a vibraiit café and social area. multi-piirp05e rooms. a large sports hall. aiid an outdooi- seiisory garden, BYCC offers affordable access to activities and services for everyone- from babies to older adults, inclliding neiirodiverse and disabled people. 11) 2023 ive successfully relocated our childcare provision to the Blaydon Winlaton Faii)ily Hub. allowii)g us to expand capacity. reduce waiting lists, and better support local lamilies. Our beneficiaries primarily come from areas ranked among the 10-30% most deprived tieighboLirlioods nationally {IMD, 2019)- We are proiid that our doors remain open to everyone, whatever their backgroiind or circiimstance. Our Purpose and Values Charitable Objects: To benefit tlie residents of Blaydon aiid surroundiiig ivards of Gateshead by advanciiig educatioii and providing facilities for recreation and leisure in the ii)tere5ts of social welfare. improving qiiality of life for Vision: To inspire and achieve'Healthy Hearts aiid Minds. across Blaydon. Winlaton and surroundii)g coinmiiiiities. Mission.. To ittai)age our Cei)tre and childcare provision efficiently, deliveringaffordable, accessible. ai)d eiijoyable opportunities for all ages. Our Values: Welcoming • Accessible . Affordable • Enjoyable • Environmental Our Impact in 2024 2024 was a year of groivth. renewal and reconnection. Building on progre55 niade in 2023. we Saw more resiclents engage in activities. events and partnerships that iii)pi-oved health. coi)fidence and eoinmiinity spirit. l. Giving Children the Best Start OLir OFSTED-registered childcare continiies to thrive at the Blaydon Winlaton baniily Hub. providing places for aroiilid 32 children aged 2-4. Children enjoyed trip5 to the Centre for LiFe, Saltwell Pai'K and Bill Quay Farm, alongside rich learning activities in creative arts. sport and outdoor play. Our Breakfast Cliib at a local primary School now supports an average of 12 children per day rising steadily 5in¢e the pandemic- and ainis to reach 16 by 2025. The After-school Club regulai-ly engages more than 20 childi'eii aged 4-11 each evenin& with fiii) and developmental activities sucli as arts. sport aiid cooking. In 2025, we plan to expand provision with a new room for children aged 0-2. helping more local families access affordable, Iiigh-quality childcare. Thanks to a significant Youth Investment Fund grant. we also reftirbished our youth spaces with new flooi'iiig, liglitin& iyindoiys and iipgraded facilities. Two new youth ivorkers now deliver opeii access aiid targeted sessions five evenings per weeK engaging over 100 young people weekly. 2. Supporting Adults to Stay Active and Connected Our health and wellbeing programme continiies to floiirish. especially aiiiong older residents. Weekly Over- 50s Walking Football, Walk and Talk, Zun)ba Gold. ai)d Soup & Social sessioi)s reduce isolatioii aiid keep people pl)ysically aiid mentally well. Over 100 older adLilts participate each week, supported by partnerships with Gateshe2d FC Foundation, Tyne Valley Health & Wellbein& the NHS, and others. -After my hiisband possed alvay. joining the ivalkinggrotlp Wils tlie best decision I ￿l￿de. I've mudefriends. hud outings oiid evepi weFIt on holidqy- soniethiiw l iiever tlioufjht would happen.~ hlarqaret. participant 3. Building Community Spirit Our centre ren)xins a vibrant Ineeting point for local life. Tlie Christmas Market welcomed over 650 visitors aiid 32 stalls, creating a festive. inclusive celebration. Family Wrestliiig Events in partnership witl) Pro Wrestling Zenith attracted more than 500 attendee5. Regular hire by groups such as NHS Mei)tal Health Services, First Aid Noi'th East and Ability Sport & Social NE ensures year-round activity. We also continued OLir Warm Space and Community Café. offering affordable nieals. friendly conversation. and support dliring the cosi-of-living crisis. The café Inaintaiiied its 5-star hygieiie i-atiiig and inlroduced moi'e healthy, fresh. and budget-friendly options. Young people also took part in'cooking on a Biidget. sessions as part of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programwne. learning practical skills for healthy "We use the Centre every day- its a lifesover. especiolly wheii things are toilgh. There5 ulwoys something p¢ysitive hnppeiiing."_ Mortiii. community meinber Our Partners and Supporters Noiie of tliis would be possible ivithout our dedicated team. volunteers. p3rttters, and funders. We thaiik-. The Nitional Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Comtnunities), The Youth Investmei)t Fund, Garfield Weston Foiindation,'fhe Ballii)ger Charitable Trust. CommLltiity Fouiidation North East. Postcode Comniunity Trust. Carr-Ellison Charitable T￿St, Northumbria Police & Crime Comniissioner, Gatesliead Coiincil, ai)d The Netherton Triist. We at'e deeply appreciative of tlie diverse mix of project. capital and core funding that has SLlStained and strengthened our work iii 2024. Project and activity funding has enabled us to expand our offer through iiiitiatives such as Youth Cliibs, Holiday Activity and Food programn)es. and our inclusive Warin Space provision. Capital investment from The Youth Investment Fund transformed our Ceiitre with new energy- erficieni LED lightii)g, flooring. windows and doors- creating a mol'e sustainable. cost-efficient and welcoming environinent for young people and the wider conimunity. Core lunding Frown valued suppoi-ters including Garfield Weston Fouiidatioi). The Ballinger Trust. Postcode Community TrLlSt and Cai'r-Ellison Charitable Trust has allowed us to sustain vital service5. adapt to rising costs, and coiitinue growiiig our impact. We were also thrilled to receive three-year funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Cotnniunities) at the end of 2024. This iiivestment will increase our fdpacity through the appoiiitmeiit of an Operations & Progi'aninies Manager and reduce barriers to participation by funding an electric minibus- enabling us to reach even more resident5 across Blaydon and surrounding areas. Together, these investnients give BYCC the stability. creativity and confidence to keep delivering life- changing opportiinities in our community. Looking Ahead: 2025-2027 Triistees, staff and voliinteers remain committed to strengthening goveTiiance. Inaximisiiig public bei)efit, and deepening Olir community impacL Our goals are to engage 20,000 people aiiiiually (up froill 4.000 in 2023), maii)tain GOOD or higher qLiality cliildcai-e and youth provision. ensure 80Wo of beneficiaries report iTnproved health and wellbein& pilot new outreach projects across neighbovrii)g coinmuiiities. and contiiiue achieving excellence in governance. partnersl)ip and sustainability. Conclusion Blaydon Youth & Community Centre CIO continues to be a trusted. inclusive and forward-looking commiinity anchor. We are proud of the difference we niake each day- lielpin8 local people to connect, grow, and thrive together. With strong governance. an experienced team. and the ongoing support of oiir commiinity aiid partiiers, we ltsok forward to aiiother year of biiilding Healihy Hearts ai)d Mii)ds iii Blaydon and beyond. Financial Review and Governance Financial Overview Blaydoii Youth & Commiinity Centre CIO (BYCC) operates on a not-for-profit basis, ensuring that every poiii)d received directly beiiefits the local comn)unity. Any siirplus generated is reinvested into our Reserves. Biiilding and Maintenance Fund, or Childcare Contingency bund. to safeguard the Centre's long- terii) siistainability and cover essential costs such as building repairs. vehicle replacement. and-if ever reqiiired the re5pon5ible winding-up of the charity. The 2024 accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. Trustees have carefully reviewed budgets, Futiire casl)flows, and available resources and are confident tl)at the organisatioii is well-placed to coiitinue operating effectively in the years ahead. At each Board meeting, TrLlStee5 receive detailed financial and funding i-eports, tnoi)itor cxshflow, and review grant incoine to eiisure stroi)g govei'nance and accoiintability. BYCC I'emains extremely appreciative of all funders and paiti)ers whose continued Renerosity makes oiir work possible. Reserves Policy Trustees have reviewed the charity's financial risks and established a reserves policy designed to pi'otect BYCC'S operations in iincertain times. The policy aims to maiiitain unrestricted reseives equivalent to six months of operating costs to ensure stability in the event of unforeseen circumstances or fundiiig delays. As of December 2024. BYCC held £156.82 1 in reserves, represeiiting appi-oximately four aiid a half montl)s of running costs. Tr115tees are coniniitted to rebiiilding reserves to the full six-nionth tai-get through careful biidgeting and planned operational 5urpliises in 2025. Structure, Governance and Management Organisational Structure BYCC is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by its Constitution in accordance with Charity Comniission reqiiirements. Srrategic leadersliip and oversight are provided by tl)c Board of Trustees. with day-to-day operations delegated to the staff teaTn. led by the Chief Fxecutive oificer. Trustees Triistees are elected or co-opted under the term5 Of the Constitution, bringing a diverse range of professional and commiinity expertise- incliiding representation from local gtsvernment. education. youth work, aiid coininiinity developinent. All new Trustees receive a full induction to ensure they uiiderstaiid their legal diities aiid the charity's operatioths. Risk Management The TrLlStees regiilarly assess the major risks facing the charity, including fiiiancial, operational, ai)d conipliai)ce risks. Appropriate controls and systems are in place to mitigate these. and risk management is a Standing item at Board level. The Trustees are satisfied that measures remain robust and proportioiiate. Trustees, Responsibilities The TrLlStees are responsible for preparing this Annual Report and the accompanyiiig financial statemeiits in line with UK law and accolinting standards {Charities SORP). They must ensure tliat tlie accounts= Give a true and fair view of the charÈtys financial artivities; Are prepared iising siiitable aCCOLinting policies applied coiisisteiitly.. ollow the Cliarities SORP {FRS 102) and Cotnpanie5 Act 2006 pi'inciples: and Are based on a going concern assutnption unle55 circumstances dictate otherwise. I'rustees are also responsible for maintaining ac¢Lirate financial records, safeguarding tl)e charity's assets, and ensuring compliance ivith all relevant legislation. They take seriously their duty to prevent and detect fraiid, protect puhlic funds, and n)aintain transparenry in all aspects of financial reporting. In summary, B Yccremains in a stablefinonciolposltloffj with prudentreserves. stroiw oversigh¢ and a clear comniitment to sustttlnablegroivth. Trustees continue to monitor thefinancial environment closely ond ensure that all decisions uphold the charitys long-terni Interests andlts ablllty to serve the Blaydon coniiniinity Effectively. Approvèd by the Iruslee5 and signed on their behalf by.- INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Report to the trustee$ of Blaydon Youth and Communty Centre CIO On accounts lor the year ondgd 1186251 31 DecembeT 2024 Charlty no Rgspg¢tivo responslbllltlès of trustees and examiner The trustees of the organisation are responsible for the preparation ol accounts., they ¢onsider thal an audit is not required lor this yeai under section 144121 of Ihe charib.es Acl 2011 and Ihal an Independent Examination Is needed. It is my reswnsibilily lo . examine the accounts (under sec￿￿ 145 of the 2011 Act). . folh)w th8 procedu¥es laid (knvn in Ihe General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 1451Sllbl ol the Act), Jnd . slate whether particular matters have come to Tny attention. Basis of independent èxamln•r's statement My examinalion was carried out in accordanGe with General Dirèctions gwen by the Charity CommissM)nèrs. An eXaMinat￿n in¢ludes a review of the acwunting records kept by the charily and a comparison Qf the ac(x)unts presented wth those records. It 81so includes consideratton of any unusual itetns gr disclosu￿S in Ihe accounts. and seeking explanalions ffom the trustees conceming any such malters. The procadures undertaken do FKbt provide all Ihe ewdence that wDuld be iequired in an 8LJdil. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent examlnèrfs statement In the ¢ourse of my examinalK)n, rbo matter has come lo my attention". 1. which gives me reasDnable cause to believe that in. any material r8spect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensuie that: proper accounting rewrds are kept lin ac¢ord8nce section 130 of the AGtI', and • ACCOLJnls are prepared whith agree wth the accounting records and compty with Ihe 8¢tounling requirements of the Act. or 2. to which. in my opinion, att￿tIOn should b& drawn in ordsr to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Slgn•d'. Dat•: 10 October 2025 Namè.. Address.. Maik Thwpson MAAT 42 Lesbury Road New¢asYo NE6 5LB Blaydon Youth and CommunTty Centre CIO statement Of Flnanclal Activltles For the year ended 31 December 2024 Unrestrict•d R•sirfct•d Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Incomlng R950urces Notes Voluniary Income Room Hire Canteen & Catering Invostrnonl Income ProiÈet Ineomo Paty Bookings 262902 262￿2 86048 56072 721 193684 6421 77969 57028 42423 535 161131 5244 56072 721 193684 6421 Total Incom5ng Resources 342946 262902 605848 344330 Resources Expended Charitable Activities Projects & Activities (Se8 nolesl Canteen Cost of yeneraling funds Mainlenance & Premises Salary Costs Training Administration D￿réciatIon 21134 18855 25861 46995 18855 33254 12622 13661 183574 132052 79451 145713 263025 30014 210S02 589 18820 4084 22104 22104 2964 Total Resources Expended 262292 237364 499656 309985 N¢t in¢omo lèxpènditurèl for thè ￿ar 80654 25538 106192 34345 Net Movemenl Beh¥een Funds Total Funds as at 1 January 2024 246127 246127 211782 Total Funds as at 31 D&￿mb&r 2024 326781 2S538 352319 246127 Blaydon Youth and Communlty Centre CIO Balan¢e Sheet as at 31 lknembw 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixod A55ets Tangible F￿d Asseis 353n 14922 Currents Assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 36475 344755 270271 Curront Uabllttl¢$ 10 64284 38166 Net Current Assets 316946 232105 Net As$ets 352319 246127 Funds ReslrKled Funds General Funds Deygnated Funds 25538 156281 1705LKI 104627 141500 352319 246127 Approv£d by the Committee on 2+. I() 1£ and Signed orn Ihwr b8halr.. 8laydon Youth and Communlty Centre CIO Notes to the flnanclal statements for the year ondèd 31 Do¢omb•r 2024 1 Ac¢oun¢lng Poll¢l&$ 1.1 Basls of prèparatlon ol accounts The finanaal stalements have been prepared in acc