Herts Young Leaders Trustees, annual report for Ihe perlod:
30th Septembèr 2023 to 301h September 2024
Charfty reglslrallon number. 1192318
Charlty Address:
clo How Wood Primary School. Spooners Drlve. Park Sl. St Albans, AL22HU
Compony number. CE023352
ObAectlve5 and actlvllles
To act os a resource for socially and economically disodvontaged children and young
people aged be￿een 8 and 16 living in Herlfordshire by providir)g advice and
ossislance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activitie5 as
a meons of: lal advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills,
apocities and capabililies to enoble them to participate in society as independent,
mature and responsible individuals; Ibl advancing education: Icl providing
recreational and leisure time octivilies in the interest of social welfare, designed to
improve their conditions of life.
To plan implement and deliver a Saturday Leadership Programme and a Skills Building
Programme.
The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission.
Achlevem•nts and performance
2024 has been a year of resilience, hope, and growth. As we continue to support our
young people. we have deepened our commitment to creating sofe. nurturing
environments that foster confidence. leadership, and collaborotion. Through tailored
programmes, responsive interventions. and a playful, communicative approach, we're
empowering our children affected by trauma, isolalion. ond disruption -especiol
those impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and the long-term effects
of COVID-19.
What We Dellvered
36 Saturday leadership workshops Iterm times) encouroging self-confidence.
initiative, and voice including 3 community-led youth projects co-designed and
led by our Young leaders. workshops on social media, finances, emotional
regulation and more.
12 physical play-bosed learning sessions focused on communication, trust. and
emotional regulation.
Peer led mentoring/advice sessions overseen by leaders. Encouraging peer
communication and advice from relatable perspective. Whilst fostering an
environment where it's good to seek adult advice and support to resolve conflict
and solve
oblems.

Each year our founder takes parl in a communify Christmas parcel project, She
ensures all our families ond many more receive a Christmas hamper with food,
basic essentials and gift5 as part of our family-bosed approach to supporting our
young people.
Case Study.
When I l-year-old Child Ajoined us in early 2021. she had barely spoken in class for at
least Iwo years. Having experienced multiple ACES and severe isolalion during the
pandemic. her confidence wa5 deeply shaken. Through genlle engagement in our
play-based groups and encouragement in leadership games, Child began to find her
voice. Today, she's performing at school festivals, part of cadets and opplying for
speciolist performance arts school.
Parent of child A: "when my child A started Herts Young Leaders she was in year 6, had
low mental health and no confidence. As a parent I wa5 Struggling wilh options on
how to help her and Herts Young Leaders called. I knew from Ihe first phone call my
prayers had been answered. She is now going into year 9 and hopes lo apply for a
performing arts school in year 10. I could not hove imagined this a few years ago.
Thank you all for everything you do for me and my daughter."
Excltlng updates fr¢)m some of our young leaders:
one has joined cadets
One travels an over the county competing in dancing competitions
One plays for an amazing local football team
We have some moving up to KS4 and will be starting GCSES
In 2024, we worked alongslde:
Locol schools and youth organisations
Mental health advocotes
• Community councils and neighbourhood iriitiotives
On a personal note. Ihis past year was a difficult one following the sudden passing of
our founder Leanne's beloved mother who w05 a huge inspiration behind the charity
and the legacy we hope to continue of love. kindness and serving other5.
Looklng Ahead to 2025
We are committed to:
Expanding our reach to young people, schools and community
collaborating with more schools and youth orgonisations
advocating for our young people's current and urgent needs
Advocating for greater funding resource5 for young people at a disadvantage and
impacted by COVID pandemic
Fvndraising
We received £2506 in individual donations and charitable giving and £IOOO from Ihe
Neighbourly Charitable Trusl which we used to cover staffing costs for the leadership
sessions.

Flnancial review
Our funds were raised through public fundraising. The charity did nol hold reserves al
Ihe end of the financial year. There were not sufficient funds available to hold
reserves. and the charily hod nol made any ongoing financial commitments forwhich
reserves would be required.
Structure. Govemanc• and Manag•m•nt
Herts Young Leaders is a Charity and a Limited Company. We are governed by our
written conslitulion. Every charity Irusfee musl be a natural person. No individual may
be appointed as a charity trustee:
if he or she 15 under the age of 16 years,. or
if he or she would automalically cease to hold office under the provisions of clause
121 n the constitution.
No one is entitled to oct as a charity trustee whether on appointment or on any
reoppoinlment until he or She ha5 expressly acknowledged. in whatever way the
charity trustees decide, his or her acceptance of the office of charity trustee.
Al lea5f one of the truslees of the charity must be 18 years of age or over. If there is no
Iruslee aged at least 18 years. the remaining trustees may only act to call a meeting
of the charity trustees or appoint a new charity trustee. There must be at least Ithreel
charity trustees. If the number falls below Ihis minimum. the remaining trustee or
trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees or appoint a new
charity Irustee. There is no maximum number of charity trustees that may be
appointed to the charity.
Trustees:
Cynthia Rowe
Daniel Wallace
Helen Barnelt
Lukshmy Mirondo Nagalingam
Nomuhle Mlalazi
Slgnalure:
Full Name.. Cynthla Rowe
Poslllon (Chalr)

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