Trustees Annual Report October 31 2023 NI Charity Commission Number: 100876 The Trustees of Creating Space Ltd present their report for the period: 1st November 2021 to the 31st of October 2022. COMPANY REGISTRATION NO: N1604519
CHARITY REGISTRATION NO: N1100876 Annual Report for the Year Ending 31st October 2023 Consol idation Challenge and Change. Achievements and Performance............................................................................................................ Youth Outreach Project and Program Delivery .... Addressing Need & Disadvantage .................................................................................................................. Education and Training ..................................................................................................................................... Community Development and Citizenship............................................................................................ Promoting Good Relations . Volunteering and Volunteer Development ................................................................................................... Partnership Work and Practice ..................................................................................................................... 10 sustainability 11-13 Financial Review................................................................................................................................... 14 Performance...................................................................................................................................... 14 Income and Expenditure .14 Gifts and Support in Kind.................................................................................................................. 14 Accounts for Year ended 31st October 2023..................................................................................14 (1) Receipts and Payments Account..................................................................................................14 {1) Statement of Assets and Liabilities .14 {1) Notes to the Accounts.................................................................................................................1411) Independent Examiners Report..........................-....-.....................-............................................14 {1) Reference and Administrative Details................................................................................................. 15 Charity Name.................................................................................................................................... 15 Charity Number .15 Principal and Operational Addresses . .15 Trustees as of 31" October 2023.............-.......-...-.............................-.............................................. 15 Advisors .15 Activities and Objectives...................................................................................................................... 16 Main Activities................................................................................................................................... 16 Public Benefit Statement. .16 Charitable Purpose......................................................................................................................17-18
CONSOLIDATION The primary focus during this period was to remain the ratification and further development of the structures, obligations and charitable intent and purpose of the Organisation going forward, to continue to deliver support and services where possible and implement a full Action Planning and Organisation Review when possible. Actions implemented and/or achieved during this period included: Application to John Moore's Foundation to source funding/support to assist with offsetting staff and outreach office overhead costs. Due to staff vacancy with the local JMF office this had to be deferred to later than would have been preferred during this porting period, and was unfortunately ultimately unsuccessful. Application submitted to Halifax Nl to source financial support/funding to support to assist with offsetting staff and outreach office overhead costs. This application was also unsuccessful due to reduced revenue available within this funding stream and an oversubscription of applications to it. Application submitted to National Lottery Awards for All funding stream for Readiness Assessment & Action Planning Delivery for the Organisation and other Youth & Community providers across the Derry City & Strabane District Council area. This unfortunately was also unsuccessful due to an oversubscription of applications received. The Organisation has been advised/invited to re-apply which will be implemented during the next reporting period. It has however adversely affected and negatively impacted the Organisation's intent and ability to further develop and advance the Organisation's essential Action Planning and Review Process to provide for its strategic development and direction and future sustainability during this reporting period. It also inhibited the Organisations planned delivery of one of its major service delivery programs for the period and its planned expansion of its beneficiary base to better meet its charitable purposes and objectives during this reporting period. The proposed submission of an application to DCSDC Police & Community Safety Partnership during this reporting period, to reinstate and seek support for the development and extended delivery of our Distracted Driving and Road Safety Invention Projects: was unable to be submitted and substantiated due to a change within the funding criteria, the support available, awards been made through 3rd Party delivery agents and most obstructively that another provider had secured direct external funding to deliver a similar intervention at no cost. The DFC Smalls Grants Program (NWVC/LCDI) for Volunteer Training/Reimbursement & Volunteer Development, which has been a key core component and means of support for the Organisation remains "in limbo" with no advice or information as to if or when it will be re-instated.
CONSOLIDATION continued. On a more positive note, this reporting period has seen the following outputs and objectives implemented: Preparation and presentation of the Charity Commission Report for the period to Oct 2022 (July 2023) Negotiation and adaption of Insurance & Premium Payment in line with reduced seniice delivery Identification of possible funding streams for future sustainability, service delivery and or action plan development Preparation and presentation of the Organisation's accounts for examination/audit (Oct 2023) Successful completion and return of all previous financial monitoring and reporting in line with project outputs and evaluation requirements by all funding providers. Successful reestablishment of an Organisational Outreach Office at two diverse locations within the DCSCD Council area (urban and rural) with the support of two local community/youth providers. The retention of the Organisation's key (and only) staff member albeit at reduced hours of work. Recruitment/securing the SenlceS and support of 3 new volunteers Continued service delivery to meet the Organisation's charitable aims, objectives, intent and purposes.
CHALLENGE and CHANGE The Trustees of Creating Space Ltd would promote that Challenge and Change have unfortunately remained constants for the Organisation during both this and the previous reporting period: and ones through thi5 reporting period they are still endeavouring to manage, negotiate and adapt to: whilst continuing to develop and direct service delivery and provision for those it aims to provide for and support. l. Funding opportunities remain fewer and more competitive than ever especially in relation to core costs and volunteer support: as evidenced by three unsuccessful applications made during this reporting period to endeavour to secure such. As a direct result of this the Organisation's financial income has remained severely reduced, and with once again it witnessing fewer opportunities for fundraising and remuneration for serrfice delivery to offset operational overheads. With funding and finances becoming harder to negotiate and secure across the entire community/voluntary sectors organisations on whom we previously relied for such sUPPOrt and service provision, also do not have the resources to provide any (or little) remuneration for our services: which however, we continue to provide and deliver wherever possible at no cost. Even facing such challenges, the Organisation has met all its financial obligations, has incurred no debt and has once again identified potential funding streams for future application and support. It has however that financial reserves have been unable to be fortified and the limited amount available to the Organisation have been depleted once again. 2. A major challenge for the Organization over the last three-year period has been the securing of an identified operational base and Outreach Office through which it can more effectively conduct its business and future planning. The option of acquiring a "hot desk alternative was explored, however due to the support of two local community-based providers the Organisation has negotiated two outreach office spaces, one urban and one rurally located within the DCSDC area. This indeed more than we could have hoped for, and with access to internet and minimum contributions towards overhead costs such as heat & light it has enabled the Organisation to operate such, although on a much smaller scale, without the essential core cost funding we were unable to secure and without incurring debt. 3. Although much of the Organisation's larger pieces of equipment were destroyed in the previous arson attack, some, as well as numerous smaller items remained and have since that time been distributed and stored at various locations on a temporary basis, having to be continually relocated. A centralised storage facility has been secured, at a minimal cost during this reporting period, making for easier access and usage and more strategic delivery going forward.
CHALLENGE and CHANGE continued. 4. With the loss of the company vehicle in the forementioned arson attack service delivery had resumed at a much-reduced level and diversity. This was not only inhibited by loss of equipment but by the inability to transport all that was needed to varied outdoor locations. The generosity and support of the Organisation's staff and volunteer base have undertaken this essential role to date, utilising their own vehicles without recompense. Fortunately, during this reporting period one of the newly recruited volunteers has access to a van, and with the adequate insurances in place and its availability, has afforded the organisation the ability to better utilise what larger pieces of equipment remain providing more diverse seriCe delivery opportunities. 5. The Organisations Volunteer Base remains dramatically reduced in comparison with pre-covid levels. However, the Trustees with the support of the staff member have advanced the Organisation's Volunteer Recruitment Program during and this has seen tree new volunteers sourced during this reporting period with all but one of the previous volunteers starting point retained. The Volunteer Development Program has been severely restricted due to lack of financial resources and support, nevertheless the Organisation has been able to secure free training opportunities where available and to "piggy back" on spare training places afforded by other local youth & community providers at no cost being incurred. It is hoped to further advance this element during the forthcoming reporting period. 6. Service user provision and engagement has fortunately continued to be developed but remains at a much-reduced level and diversity than the Trustees would like or indeed have hoped for during this reporting period. Financial restrictions and lack and availability of resources to support the service delivery of the Organisation, and indeed those who previously sourced and availed of its seniices, has been dramatically reduced and the impact of this has seen the corresponding reduction in the levels of service user provision and engagement. Creating Sace Ltd is not alone in this complexity with similar providers and indeed many communities and voluntary organisation facing the same difficulties. 7. The Organisation remains committed to move forward towards a more educational and training delivery themed ethos and objectives. Although at an early stage this has been initiated has proven successful. Not only does there seem to be more financial resources to support such diversity of service delivery it has also more easily negotiated especially in relation to: Reduced volunteer base and volunteer interests/abilities. Reduced levels of equipment Financial management and service delivery/overhead costs
CHALLENGE and CHANGE continued. Training provision Service user/beneficiary requests Funding/financial support criteria and thematic strands Year-round service provision Strategic planning both for Creating Space Ltd and for the Organisations we are here to support who directly support and deliver for our service users. It is hoped that this can be further enhanced and developed moving forward as schools/colleges open up to external providers and services more fully, affording the Organisation the opportunity to reinstitute our School & Community Education. Training and Life Skills initiatives. 8. The Organisation's essential Action Planning and Review Process to provide for its strategic development and direction and future sustainability remains as yet not fully realised, primarily due to the financial support sought for this being unsuccessful. However, the key human resources remain in place and applications to support this process will be resubmitted to previously identified potential financial and funding streams to support the Action Planning and Review process going forward. 9. The Organisation has once again negotiated adverse challenge and change and is once again ready to welcome positive transformation.
Youth Outreach (YO!) Project and Program Delivery The Organisation's Youth Outreach Project and more recently Education and Training initiatives remain the core delivery mechanism for the majority of our work and service delivery, and the conduit through which we achieve our charitable objectives. Unfortunately, although greatly increased from the previous year, remai n reduced and curtailed in relation to the levels the Trustees had hoped for and intended. This was mostly in line with reduced finances being available. However the Trustees would present and promote that program and project delivery is once again on an upward trajectory and that the Organisation indeed utilised voluntary and charitable service to deliver for service users and for the greater public benefit through it's program and project delivery. Addressing Need and Disadvantage: Activities and Interventions (May 2021 - Oct 2021) Delivery of the following initiatives, for children and young people living within identified areas of need or disadvantage across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area: and/or for those who have been referred to us as in need of support, intervention and inclusion by community partners or external agencies. f& Delivery of Orienteering/ Midnight Treasure Hunt Activity for 26 young people 14-18 years with REACH Across as part of their annual Summer Camp Initiative Delivery of 2 x Multi Games & Teambuilding Activities for 26 young people 14-18 years with REACH Across as part of their Summer Camp Initiative Delivery of Sports Day for 45 young people 10-16 years in the Strathfoyle area as part of the Give & Take Annual Summer Scheme Assistance with 2 x Community Planting events across the Strathfoyle, Maydown & Eglinton areas. Delivery of Orienteering/ Midnight Treasure Hunt Activity for 22 young people 11-16 years with Enagh Youth Forum Delivery of Orienteering/ Midnight Treasure Hunt Activity for 13 young people 14 -19 years Youth into Culture Delivery of Team building Multi Games Artivities and Community Sports Day for 33 young people 5-12 years in the Caw area as part of their Annual Summer Scheme Program Support delivery of Community Fun Day including kayaking. Paddle boarding and giant slip n slide for 150+ individuals (young people and families) from across the Faughan & waterside DEA'S in association with Adventure Sports North West (4 x volunteers assisting) Delivery 4 x week Mind & Mood Matters Program for 12 young girls 12 17 years Enagh Youth Forum Delivery of Distracted Driving practical skills activity in partnership with Enagh Youth Forum and the Cruise Centre, Campsie.
Education and Training Most service delivery in relation to Education and Training is undertaken within a group or school-based setting. Unfortunately, the Organisation's lack of resources and with schools being stretched to capacity the delivery of such during this reporting period was unobtainable. However, where possible the Organisation sought alternative options and opportunities to meet our education and training objectives through local youth and community providers have been with the following outputs being delivered within this reporting period: Delivery of 2 x Distracted Driving Educational & Road Safety Workshop for 12 x young people 15-17 years - Enagh Youth Forum Delivery of Distracted Driving Educational & Road Safety Workshop for 9 young people - Youth into Culture Delivery of Distracted Driving Educational & Road Safety Workshop for 23 young people 14-19 years - Reach Across Delivery of 4 x week Sexual Health & Relationships Program for 8 x young girls 15 - 17 years in partnership with Enagh Youth Forum Delivery of Support and Supervision Skills Training for I x staff and 3 x Directors of Caw Nelson Drive Action Group Delivering of Peer Leadership and Mentoring Training for 8 young people 15-19 years Youth into Culture. 3 x Volunteers of the Organisation facilitated to complete Keeping Safe/Child Protection Training through NW Volunteer Centre. Community Development and Citizenship This forms a core focus and delivery medium for the Organisation's work and development. During this reporting period through the staff member & volunteers the following outputs were delivered: Delivery of Air Quality & Pollution Workshop for 20 young people 12-16 years from the Enagh, Strathfoyle and Maydown areas as part of their Safer, Cleaner & Greener Environmental Citizenship Program. Delivery of Volunteer and Committee Skills Training for 15 x committee members and volunteers within Enagh Youth Forum Delivery of Action Planning and Readiness Assessment Training for 14 x Directors and Committee members of Caw Nelson Drive Action Group. Delivery of 14 x focus group workshops for 55 young people 10-18 years in partnership with Caw Nelson Drive Action Group and Caw Youth Club Provision of Administration and Support services to enable Community Development Practice within Enagh Youth Forum Facilitation & Administration of 4 x Have Your Say Events for Enagh Youth Forum as part of their 5 x year Village Plan consultation & development. Facilitated engagement with the PSNI & NIFRS for 2 x groups of young people for Enagh Youth Forum within their Youth Citizenship Project. Delivery of Inclusive Games for Caw Women's Group (22 participants)
Promoting Good Relations As this output necessitates wider engagement and interaction across "boundaries" we have been unable to meet our charitable objective under this heading as fully as we have done in the past. However, it has continued to be promoted and achieved through providing, promoting and delivering opportunities for all irrespective of age, gender, ability or religious/political background. This has been underpinned through the wide representation of diverse young people from we have delivered for and organisations we have worked with during this reporting period. A major step under this objective during has been the establishment of two Outreach Offices in two diverse communities of interest: which we hope will not only allow the Organisation to be better seen on a cross-community platform, but also encourage volunteers and service users from diverse community backgrounds to better engage with each other through the vehicle of Creating Space Ltd, thereby breaking down barriers through shared interests and activities and promoting good relations. Volunteering and Volunteer Development Volunteer Development remains one of the Organisations core objectives and the main conduit through which it achieves its charitable intent and purpose and successfully delivers for its service users and beneficiaries. The Organisation has previously successfully maintained and supported a large, diverse and committed volunteer base which unfortunately has dwindled in recent years. Fortunately, during this reporting period, the Organisation's volunteer base (although not at previous levels) has not only been retained but has grown, with three new volunteers recruited during the 12x month period. Volunteers remain a lynchpin for the Organisation and conduit for our adapted and remerging service delivery and support. They are essential in assisting us to better meet our charitable intent and purpose and it is intended that the Organisation's Volunteer Recruitment Program will continue apace, with volunteers identified in line with what skills they can bring to enhance and develop our service delivery and provision. Volunteer Training & Development is also a key targeted objective both for the benefit of the volunteer as well as the Organisation, and although this has had to be curtailed due to lack of resources, volunteers have undertaken essential Keeping Safe/Child Protection and Emergency First Aid Training The Trustees wish to place on record their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all its volunteers, past and present, who have contributed so generously of their time and to the work of the Organisation especially in another challenging year. We would like also to take this opportunity to welcome our new volunteers and hope we can afford you new opportunities in the year ahead. They also wish it to be noted, once again, that the unavailability of the DFC Volunteer Small Grants Program continues to produce a detrimental effect on small voluntary/community organisations.
Partnership Work and Practice The Organisation recognises and continues to embrace the partnership model as the most practical and successful means to enable it to distribute maximum provision and impact for its service users and beneficiaries and to assist it in delivering on its charitable intent and purposes. During the previous three reporting periods work in partnership has unfortunately been restricted to a greater or lesser across the community, voluntary, statutory and public sectors Thankfully during this reporting period normality has returned and through the Organisation's key staff members outreach, old partnerships have been revisited and reestablished and new one sourced and developed across the Derry City & Strabane District Council area. This period has seen the Organisation once again successfully re-establish links and partnership work and engage on a regular basis with community/voluntary and statutory providers across the Derry City & Strabane District Council area: and we very much look forward to enhancing relationships and developing our partnership work and practice on a much wider and all-embracing scale once more in the year ahead. Engagement for the period in relation to partnerships/potential partnerships have been inclusive of the following: Adventure Sport NW Ballymagroarty Hazelbank Community Partnership Caw Nelson Drive Action Group Caw Women's Group Currynierin Community Association Enagh Country Park Enterprises Enagh Youth Forum Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association Reach Across Strathfoyle Community Association Youth into Culture NI Housing Executive PSNI Derry City & Strabane District Council & Police and Community Safety Partnership io
Sustainability The Trustees present the belief that with focus, opportunity, the commitment of staff and volunteers and the enhancement of partnerships. the work of the Organisation can be further developed and will continue going forward. Unfortunately, due to lack of successful applications for funding and financial support sustainability has been particularly difficult to negotiate during this reporting period by has once more been achieved. The Trustees have continued to undertake actions to place the Organisation in the best financial situation possible going forward and make best POS5ible use of finances and assets that were in place and at their disposal. Although unfortunately the envisaged Action Plan could not be fully implemented. throughout the reporting period the Trustees continually met and engaged with the current staff and volunteer base to report on, reset and re- establish the needs, issues, concern and priority actions for the Organisation in the interim period and going forward. INTERIM ACTIONS l. Contact to be made with all previous volunteers to access the interest, ability and potential availability to continue to support the Organisation 2. Promotion of Volunteer opportunities through social media, website and NW Volunteer Centre. 3. Engagement with current/potential partners and service users to resume and develop service delivery opportunities and ascertain what their needs/ requirements are and/or what financial resources they might have in place. 4. Promote current Outreach Offices and negotiate extension of current usage agreements. 5. Identify what sericeS and support we can realistically deliver with the reduced human, physical and transport resources currently available to us The Trustees presented additional points of action which they again hope to implement over the next 6-12-month period to lay a firm foundation for the work and seniice delivery of the Organisation going forward in the short and medium term. SHORT TERM ACTIONS l. Identify and make funding applications to retain the support of the Project Co-ordinator post. 2. Identify and make funding applications to retain current an Outreach Office facilities and overhead costs and/or re-evaluate the need for such. 3. Identify and make applications to cover essential Organisational running costs e.g., Insurance, Accountancy li
Sustainability continued: SHORT TERM ACTIONS 4. Seek support and/or financial assistance to enable us to deliver programs, projects and educational/life skills initiatives to more fully meet our charitable aims and objectives and better deliver for our service users and beneficiaries. 5. Continue to extend our current volunteer base 6. Seek funding to support Volunteer Training & Development, "out of pocket" expenses and associated equipment 7. Source financial support and assistance to update and/or replace essential equipment/materials to enable or enhance our service provision 8. Explore options for local small fundraising initiatives e.g. bag packing, prize draw, to offset current storage facility costs. MEDIUM TERM ACTIONS l. Funding and/or support to be identified and secured for the institution of a residential Action Planning and Strategic Development Event 2. Funding to be sourced and secured for a Strategic Action Plan to be developed i ncorporating Community Development Principles and Practice. 3. New S.M.A.R.T objectives for serrfice delivery and support to be developed in line with the Organisation's Charitable Intent and Purpose and with a primary focus on Youth Education, Training and Life Skills focus. 4. Longer term funding sourced for retention and possible extension of staff support to provide better job security and remuneration. 5. Longer term funding sourced for retention of Outreach office and storage facilities (at a joint location, if possible, to centralize services) with associated operational overheads to afford more opportunities for growth, sustainability and strategic development within and for the Organisation. 6. Funding and support sourced to deliver new and extended services and support. New and increased opportunities and provision delivered for service users on a year-round basis 12
Sustainability continued: MEDIUM TERM ACTIONS continued: Although applications for funding submitted during this reporting period have unfortunately been unsuccessful, the Trustees intend to resubmit three of the previous applications and have identified additional funding streams which can provide potential opportunities for SeiCe delivery and sustainability going forward. These include: l. Application to be resubmitted to the JMF for a further period of financial support. Core Costs, Program costs. Action Planning. 2. Application will be resubmitted to the Halifax Foundation NI to offset staff and core costs. 3. Application to NLF Awards for All Program for Readiness Assessment & Action Planning Delivery for Youth & Community providers. Creating Space Ltd had received funding however the 3x year interval for resubmission of another application has now expired. 4. Application to DCSDC Small Grants Community Support Program: for Volunteer Training and Support and Community Development initiative. 5. Application to DCSDC Police & Community Safety Partnership to reinstate and seek support for the development and extended delivery of our Distracted Driving and Road Safety Invention and Active Citizenship Programs, with children & young people. 6. Application to the Tudor Trust for staff, volunteer and programs costs. 7. Application to Live Here, Love Here to develop an additional environmental strand within out Leave No Trace Outdoor Adventure and Education project. 8. Application to The Honourable the Irish Society to replace update small items of equipment. The Trustees have the full realisation and understanding that securing funding will be the 'key" to future sustainability and indeed Su1Val for the Organisation, especially in the short to medium term and will continue through the staff member and our partnership engagement. to identify and seek new opportunities and funding streams and support which enable the Organisation to meet it's Charitable Aims and Objectives. 13
Financial Review Performance Financial performance in the year to October 31st 2023 has been unfortunately less than the Trustee's forecasts, hopes and expectations during this reporting period: due to the lack of funding/financial support negotiated on behalf of the Organisation. and the budget reductions available to those we deliver our services for. Income Income receipts for the period 1st November 2022 - 31st October 2023 totalled £ 1,950 a decrease of £8,005 on the previous year. Expenditure Expenditure had a corresponding reduction totalling £3,887 £2,630 for the year decrease of Gifts and Support in Kind This has been essential and overwhelming resource during this reporting period and has been crux of the Organisations survival and sustainability for the year. Volunteers, Members and Trustees also give generously of their time to meet any and all the unforeseen needs of the Organisation during what has continued to be another year of challenge and constant change for the Organisation. The staff member has continued to give above and beyond their role and remit both in relation to hours of work and other duties. Community, voluntary and statutory partners were an essential asset and means of reducing financial costs on the Organisation. In this reporting period this has seen the Organisation benefit financially through the provision of: Free printing and photocopying Free internet access. Transport Support. Minimal rental and overhead costs in relation to Outreach Office facilities The Trustees wish to place on record their recognition of and gratitude for all these individual and collective contributions. A special notation being presented to Caw Nelson Drive Action Group and Enagh Youth Forum in relation to facilitating the establishment of the Organisation's Outreach Office facilities. Detailed accounts can be found on page 14 (1) of this report. 14
Reference and Administrative Details Charity Name: Creating Space Ltd Charity Number: Registered Charity in Northern Ireland, No NIC100876 Principal Address: Outreach Office Addresses: 41A Clooney Terrace Waterside Derry-Londonderry BT47 6AP LEVEL TWO 6-7 Parkmore Drive strathfoyle Derry BT47 6XA Caw Community & Cultural Centre 205 Sperrin Park Londonderry BT47 6NQ Charity Trustees as of the year 31st October 2023: Mrs Philomena Bradley - Chairperson Mr William Condren Treasurer Advisors: Principal Bankers: First Trust Bank Meadowbank House 143-145 Strand Rd Derry-Londonderry BT48 7TN Company Accountants: Mc Corkell & Company 41A Clooney Terrace Waterside Derry-Londonderry BT47 6AP Insurance Broker and Underwriter Marsh Ltd Bedford House Bedford Street Belfast BT2 7DX Tel: 028 9055 6100 www.marsh.com Ecclesiastical Insurance Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GLI IJZ, UK. Registered Branch in Dublin, Ireland. 2nd Floor, Block F2, EastPoint, Dublin 3, D03 T6P8. Policy number 12CHA0320332 15
Activities, Objectives and Purpose Summary of Main Activities Y& Youth Outreach, Intervention and Diversionary Programs. Education, Training & Life Skills Development Volunteer Training, Development, Mentoring & Placements. Millennium Volunteer Awards Program Peer Leadership & Skills Development for Young People Youth Empowerment & Capacity Building Practical Training Skills for Employment Outdoor Adventure and Teambuilding Summer Schemes & Festivals Social Education & Citizenship. Community/Good Relations Initiatives Inter-generational engagement and activities with hard to reach groups Public Benefit Statement The Trustees of Creating Space Limited confirm that they ENDEAVOUED WHERE EVER POSSIBLE AND THROUGH WHAT EVER LIMITED MEANS AND OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THEM DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD to comply with their duty under the Charities Act (NI) 2008 and the Charities Act (NI) 2013 to have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and that the public benefit requirement has informed the attivities of the Organisation in the year to October 31st 2022. The beneficiaries of our charitable purposes are Children & Young people 5 25 years residing within the top 20 % designated areas of multiple deprivation in NI or those deprived through lack of opportunity. unemployment; lack of education and/or social exclusion throughout the United Kingdom & Europe. Wider beneficiaries are determined as society as a whole. In evaluating public benefit, the Trustees note that our projects, programs and activities are open to all irrespective of age • having or not having a disability gender • marital status • religion • political opinion • ethnicity • sexual orientation • having or not having dependents. We strive to ensure any restrictions placed on our Outdoor Adventure activities are both necessary and reasonable to protect both the safety of the individual wider public safety. 16
Charitable Purpose l. The prevention or relief of poverty -through targeted intervention, service delivery and provision, which help to improve the quality of life for those most in need Direct benefits which flow from this purpose include improved opportunity for the inclusion and increased participation of those determined most unlikely or unable to avail of such service provision and delivery due to socio-economic deprivation, marginalisation, isolation or disaffection. 2. The advancement of education through the delivery of community and out of school education initiatives and provision of life skills training. Direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the development of individual capabilities, competences, skills & understanding. individual attainment of recognised accreditation or qualification, additional or supplemental to, mainstream educational provision. 3. The advancement of citizenship or community development - through the cultivation and utilisation of human and physical resources and expansion of economic activities. Direct benefits which flow from this purpose include: Developing & inspiring civic values, encouraging voluntary & community artivity, Promoting social inclusion, community cohesion & volunteering, Providing outreach, "drop-in" and training facilities, Promoting social investment, and developing social enterprise for future sustainability. 4. The advancement of human rights, conflict transformation or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity. Direct benefits which flow from this purpose include promoting good relations and lessening conflict between people of different politico-religious backgrounds and racial and ethnic groups across the world by promoting knowledge and understanding between them. Benefits from our charitable purposes are demonstrated through facilities provision, voluntary action, service user feedback, statistical databases reports, feedback from community & statutory partners, published information on our website and social media page and future sustainability 17
None of our charitable purp)ses glve rfse to any harm The only private benefits flowing from our charitable purposes is payment of wages to staff: both this and any other private benefit, flowing from any one of our four purposes, that is gained by a Trustee or their family is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all our beneficiaries. Signed: Philomena Bradley 7LJ, Chairperson Signed: William Condren Treasurer Dated: 30th Jul 2024 18