Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 The trustees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudited financial ststements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023. The finanaal ststements are prepared in accordance with the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008. FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. The Trustees, Report contains the infomialion required to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice ISORPI guidelines. The trustees of the charity are also charity Iruslees for the purpose ol charity law and under the charity's ¢onslitution are known as members of the board of Iruslees. In this report the trustees of Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project present a summary of ils purpose. governance. activities. achievements and finanees for the finan¢ial year 31 March 2023. The charity is a registered charity and although not obliged lo comply with the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102. the organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. Mission, Objectives and Strategy Objectives Our Project focus, on three Priority areas '. 1. Engagement with those young people who are marginalised or'at risk, and to re-integrate them back into their communities 2. Engagement with communities to increase their capacity and willingness lo support theiryoung people 3. Work strategically to influence policy and practi in our local area. We do this by.. Offering a pro-active and re-active supported detached youth work service. Addressing the needs and wants of young people. Responding to local community needs. Combating social exclusion. Promoting and developing good relations. Giving young people the skills. knowledge, sew-esleem and opportunity to 'Give Back. through ¢ommunity based projects. Giving young Ople a voice We have built on meeting the needs of the young people through various means of Partnership worf(ing that has become one of the most effective developrnentsl strategies we effectively utilise lo underpin all of our work. We now have W0(1ng partnerships with many relevant agen¢Fes and fvnding bodies lo enhance and progress the ever4emanding need of our unique service and th8 programmes we deliver. structure, Governance and Management Structure Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project Is an unincorporated Charity and is governed by its Constitution. The day lo day activities are overseen by the Trustees of the chaTIty.
Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project TRUSTEES, REPORT for the financial year ended 31 MaT¢h 2023 Trustees The trustees who setved during the yearwere as follows '. Barry Mccrory Don810'Hagan Lisa Hogg Edel Foy John Fox In accordance with the Constitution. the trustees retire by rotation and. being eligible. offer themselve$ for reelection. Revlew of Activlties, Achievements and Performan¢0 Throughout the 2022-23 year, we focused on reaching more young people and we were delighted that we had our highest level of participation ever. We directly supported hundreds of young people. partnered with a range of youth providers, ststulory and voluntary organisations. What an impactful year il's beenl In April we were delighted lo have been awarded a grant from the Coca Cola Thank You Fund, this grant was lo support and inspire a group of young people to work towards completing a OCN L1 in Youth Wor3( qualification. There were a lolal of 16 senior members who actively participated and successfully completed this OCN L1. The vast majority of these young people are aiming to pursue a career within the youth work sector, a number of the young people have already gained a voluntary position within a youth work setting. A number of the young people who completed their OCN L1 in Youth Work are active members of the youth committee, they are al the forefront of the planning and delivery of our effective service. In April 2022 we held a strategic planning iesidenlial in Ballinloy for all of our Youth Committee members as well as staff. This was an opportunity for the young people lo express their views and opinions around the upcoming programmes, funding applications and an overall insight into the upcoming months ahead. We also had a large number of young people gain other OCN qualifications throughout the year, such as OCN L1 Health & Fitness. OCN L2 in Restorative Practices, OCN L1 in Choices & Consequences. to name a few. Our schools. intervention programmes continued to be operational throughout the year (excluding summer months) within Sl. Ronan's College and Lismore College. These non-formal intervention programmes offered a number of students the opportunity to partieipale in a 1-1 mentoring support session or small group work sessions lo address local issues. A fantastic day painting our upcycled pallet wooden planters St Ronans Group pkturn¥ with NIAS Param•dic Eamo N learnlng some . valuabl• CPR •kills Workinglnpartneishry> with SIRonansCollege. Lurgan and PCSPABC •* The Youth Ju$ti¢e Agency supported our diversionary programme which wa$ mainly focused on reducing the anti- social behaviour within the Mark Court and Taghnevan geographical areas. This programme had 30 active participants who mel on a weekly basis and participated in a range of issue based workshops. including mental health awareness, drugs and alcohol misuse and community safety awaieness. This programme was proven to be very SUesSfUl, which Saw a huge redudion of anti-social behaviour within the named area$.
Drumgor Detsched Youth Work Project TRUSTEES, REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Through our working partnership with Youth Action Nl, we were delighted lo facilitate a free CSR training course for 74 young males aged 16-19 years old. who were not in education. employment or training. Following on from this we facililaled a number of employment sessions. which supported 12 young people lo gain either part-time or full-lime employment. These sessions included researching jobs. CV writing. filling out application fonns and preparation for their inteNiews. July saw a very well needed and highly suceessful event which we hosted in partnership with the local PSNI neighbourh¢od teams Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon PCSP and Northern Ireland Ambulan SeNice. This event was open lo the public and seen attendanee from a large number of young people. parents and community and voluntary workers. Due lo the knife crime issues arising within the Craigavon and Lurgan geographical areas, this event was very much welcomed from all members of the eommunity. The summer of 2022 saw a new and innovative 8-week summer intetvenlion programme. which was supported by the Youth Justice Agency. We devised a structured summer plan of educational and team buildings activities to provide the young men with opportunities tailored to their needs and interests. This summer diversionary programme was implemented lo steer the young people away from risk-taking behaviours and lo provide them with positive opportunities. The partieipanls of the programme worked very hard throughout the summer planning a social action project for their peers and other young people from the Lurgan and Craigavon areas. The young men came up with the idea to facililale a fun filled day which included a 5-a-side football lournamenl and a BBQ. This youth-led event seen over 120 young people in attendance and was a fantastic day all around, the programme participants received fantastic feedback from the local community for their exceptional social action project event. August seen the start of our new Neighbourhood Renewal programme, which was focused around health and well- being. This group was facililaled in North Lurgan Community Centre and operated one evening a week for a lolal of 16 weeks. with over 30 young people aged 13-15 yeais old actively participating on a weekly basis. This programme ineluded a range of workshops an(J fitness sessions focused around improving their overall health and well-being. The feedback from the young people who were involved in this group has been very positive. the young people expressed they thoroughly enjoyed all the sessions and fell that their physical and mental health overall had been improved. We were also suttessful in receiving Neighbourho¢)d Renewal funding to facilitate an issue based programmed with the Brownlow area. This programme was tailored to the needs of the group and they were al the forefront in the planning of all the workshops, some of the issues that were raised throughout group discussions were gambling addiction. drugs and alcohol misuse, rnentsl health awareness and water safety. just lo name a few. Following on from the group discussions the young people planned an event focused on addiction. gambling and the overall impact this can have on our mental health. The young people organised for GA4 All Ireland Winner Oisin Mcconville lo come along as a guest speaker and speak very openly about his struggles and ballles with gambling and addiction and how he overcame these battles. This event was open to all members off the community, with over 80 people in attendance. 11
Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 December saw the beginning of our teenage gid's self-defence 8-week programme. which was supported by CIT & CRJI. This programme was focused around exploring lips. techniques and strategies young girts can put in place lo ensure they are staying safe, whether it's when they are out walking alone or out soeialising with friends. The young girls who partieipated in this very positive programme developed many skills, while also enhancing their knowledge about self- defence and self-awareness and how to become more Mgilanl and aware within their communities. Tit, scay sufe cIc2SSOs. 14 Detachèd Youth Work Service Our very popular detached youth work service continued to be very effective and successful throughout the year. with our teams engaging up to 200 young people throughout one session. Through our detached youth work approach. we were able to engage with young people in their own environment rather than a fonnal setting. This service involved building relationships on the streets. bridges, parks and other places wheie young people are known lo gather. Our goal throughout the year was to connect with them. understand their needs. provide support and often address issues like social inclusion, education. or personal development in a more infomial and accessible manner. Children In Need- Youth Development Officer This was an extremely busy but inflltenlial year for our Youth Development Officerl The youth development officer throughout the year oversaw all of our programmes. mentoring support sessions as well as overseen our detached youth work service. Throughout the year the Youth Development Officer supported a large number of young people with gaining employment, through CV writing, filling out application forms and prepping and preparing for interviews. The youth development officer engaged with young people to support their personal. social and educational development. Throughout the year, they planned and organised activities, offered guidan, addressed hallenges and created a positive environment for the children and young people lo grow and thrive. The youth development officer continued lo attend meetings. sub groups and conferences to build rapport with other agencies lo ensure the staff team was continuing lo deliver an effective Servi and lo assess the evolving needs of the young people. They continued lo engage with young people who were isolated and created positive opportunities for them to parbcipate in to gain life skills. On a regular basls the youth development officer received referrals from a range of agencies and schools to support young people who were deemed al risk of entering the criminal justice system and or misusing alcohol and drugs. This was supported through our 1-1 mentoring programme. The afterschool's project was also devised and facilitated by our youth development officer. these sessions operated on a weekly basis and provided a warm, safe Pla for young people lo come along avail of homework or school supporL ddywp A huge thank you lo all our valued funders, partners and supporters for your help and support throughout the year. No matter how big or small, your support and funds help us make a real difference in the lives of the ¢hildren and young people and the experiences we can offer them. We provide a safe and brave space for children and young people to feel accepted, explore and challenge the things that may hold them back. Your commitment and generosity have played a pivotal role in our youth work delivery, and we are thrilled lo share the positive impact il has had on our organisalion. Afterschools club Q2 Tuesday & wednesdays 3:30prn-5Pm @ AAOUnt Zion For Dg•: 13-16 ""Homework support Hot Chocolates Snacks ..
Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project TRUSTEES. REPORT for the finaneial year ended 31 March 2023 Financial Revlew The results for the financial year are set out on page 8 and addition81 notes are provided showing income and expenditure in greater detail. Results and Dividends At the end of the financial year the charity ha$ assets of £58,61912022 - £26,632) and liabilities of £11,76612022 - £11,042). The net assets of the charity have increased by £31.26312022 {£2,02711. Reserves Posltlon and Policy ReseNes Policy The charity's policy is to achieve a level of resources which matches the needs of the organisalion both at the current time and in the foreseeable future. The free reserves required should be sufficient to cover at least six months running costs. The trustees feel that these levels of reserves are essential lo enable the charity to continuè to provide ils activities for the foreseeable future. the reserves policy is an integral part of the charity's planning. budget and foreeasts. Compllance with Sector-wide Legislation and Standards The eharity engages pro-actively with legislation. standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Drumgor Detsched Youth Work Project subscribes to and is eomplianl with the following.. The Charities SORP (FRS 1021 Publlc Benefit DDYVVP will provide a Detached Youth Work provision to young people aged 10-18yrs in the Brownl¢JW area. This provision will offer pro active and reactive support service to the marginalised or'al risk. young people and lo try to Te- integrate these young people back into their communities. The Direct Benefit of this is the young people talk and interact with the Detached Team and are involved from the start, ensuring that any pro active or reactive provision is in response lo the issues that the young people have. Staff complete nightly reports and attend regular team meetings. to help highlight and plan interventions in relation to the issues that the young people have identified. Private Benefit lo Trustees is the opportunity lor family members lo engage with the Detached Provision. this 1$ incidental. DDYWP provides soeial and personal development programmes, classes. workshops, events etc. lo young people aged 10 - 18yrs from the Brownlow Area. The Direct Benefit of this is the educational engagement with the beneficiaries incTeasing and improving their knowledge and skill base to make better life choiees. This will be monitored with pre and post baselines and evaluated on an ongoing basis. The Private Benefit to Trustees is the ability to refer family members to the$e needs led programmes. DDYWP also liai$e and engage with Stakeholders within the Brownlow Area. The Dire¢l Benefit of this 1$ lo increase the capacity and willingness, within the local community. lo support the local young people. Giving everyone a sense of belonging and promote the participation of young people within their Community. The Private Benefit lo Trustees is the opportunity to identify and highlight area5 for engagement within the local area, as all Trustees reside andlor have a personal interest within the Brownlow Area. DDYW works strategically to influence policy and practice within the local area. DDYVVP staff and young people attend and are members of a number of forumslgroups and work in partnership with number of ststulory. community and voluntary groups. Th8 Direct Beneffl is ensuring that the young people have their voice heard al all levels inclusive of Statutory. Community and Voluntary. Working together, to help improve the servi¢es and provisions available lo young people, giving young people a sense of ¢iliz8nship and help lo enhance community development.
Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 The Private Benefit to Tru51ees is the opportunities to self- refer themselves or family members to partners and agencies Approved by the Board of Trustees on 23rd January 2024 and slgned on its behalf by: 8arry Mccrory Trustee Donal O'Hagan Trustee Barry Mccrory D O'Hagan
Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 The trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities in Northem Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the charity as al the financial year end date and of the surplus or deficit of the charty and otherwise comply with the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. In preparing Ihese finan¢ial slalemenls. the Iruslees are required lo= select suitable accounting policies and apply them tsjnsislenlly., observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP make judgements and eslimales Ihal are reasonable and prudent-, slate whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the relevant financial reportrng framewotk. identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those standards., and prepare the financial slalements on the going concem basis unless il is inappropriale to presume Ihat the charity will continue in operalion. The Iruslees ¢onfirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financi81 stalemenls. As explalned in note 3. slate whether the applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102 has been tollowed., The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial slalements comply with the Charilies Acl (Northem Ireland) 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregulallties. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 23 January 2024 and slgned on Its behalf by: Barry Mccrory Trustee Donal O'Hagan Trustee Barry Mccrory 10