KILKEEL PARISH BRIDGE ASSOCIATION LIMITED Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Directors, Report) fcontinued) Year ended 31 December 2022 Objectives and activities The company's objects are to promote the benefit of the community of Kilkeel, Co Down and surrounding area Without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education, lo provide training, to preserve the environment and heritage of the area of benefit and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure lime occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said community. Achievements and perfom?ance The charity's youth section known as JIMS has continued to deliver high quality programmes and services to the local community. In addition, Regenerate.- Mental Health Hub grew from strength to strength in 2022. JIMS continued to deliver core programmes such as.. weekend drop-in, Jolly Ranchers, monthly kids, club, After Schools Club, trips and more during the school year. Volunteers were essential in helping ensure that all programmes were run well and that participants thoroughly enjoyed all aGtivities. JIMS Partnered with Newry Street Unite to deliver T..SUC in 2022 which saw 20 young people engage in good relations and earn an OCN Level 1 in Cultural Diversity. Throughout the summer of 2022, JIMS look young people to Summer Madness - this was enjoyed by all. A team of 16 young people took part in Slep Up and delivered a very SUesSful Project 6.8 for 90 children - utilising the great space in JIMS as a base. Throughout August, young people engaged in various arts and craft workshops while 12 young people earned their John Muir Discover Awarrj" thanks to the Woodland Trust and Mourne Park. Regenerate developed partnerships with a variety of local schools thanks to 'Happy Healthy Minds,. Counsellors provided 1-to-1 therapy and group therapy in schools 2nd in the centre while our detached youth worker facilitated a range of c18sses suitable lo key stage 2 pupils. Regenerate provided over 100 childrenlyoung people with counselling sessions while seeking to build resilience in young people through small groups. Our detached worker partnered with Art Academy Nl to produce two beautiful murals designed and painted by our young people along the JIMS alley which portray growth and development. In 2022, KPBAL has secured further funding to continue delivering a range of programrnes to ensure that children and young people are able lo avail of high quality services, new experiences and build friendships in safe space. We are most thankful to all those who support the Work of Kilkeel Parish bridge Association Ltd in a financial way. We thank all of our funders and those in our local communty, who at this time of economic difficulty continu& to financially support us. The Directors Wish to record their thanks to all who work and serve in the project, to the staff for their hard work and dedication and the 60+ volunteers who give of their lime lo ensure the Smooth running of the project. The Directors also thank all the young people who have made JIMS what it is with their excitement, ideas, and joy. Thanks be to God for His provision throughout 2022.
KILKEEL PARISH BRIDGE ASSOCIATION LIMITED Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Directors, Report) (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2022 Achievements and performance [¢ontinuedJ Risk Review The directors continue to assess the major risks to the charity. particular, the challenges around the current funding climate and are satisfied that the correct systems are in place to mitigate exposure to ihe risks. Financial review The results for the year are set out in the attached financial statements. The total funds held at the end of the year are shown in the notes to the financial statements. Note 15 highlights the analysis of restricted funds. Small company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption. The trustees, annual report (incorporating the directors, report) was approved on 12th September 2023 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by.. Mr S Tomkins Director Charity Secretary