The Drummond Centre Project Ltd Est.21KH Charity No. 105851 Company No. ,1030397 Chair erson's Re ort Aprll 2023-March 2024 It is with g?reat pleasure that I present our Annual Report for the year endingi March 2024. I'his has been an incredibly busy and productive year for our youth club, thanks to the dedicated volunteers, committee members, and the youth club members themselves, who have coordinated a wide variety ot- activities within our rural Youth Centre. Junior Youth C'lub Our.lunior Youih Club conlinues lo thrive, meeting every Monday evening from 6..30 pm 10 7:30 pm. We are proud to hav¢ 29 youth club members who regularly attend. The range ot" activities offered inLludes arts & crafts, t"ooiball, cookery, a 12-week youth project in collaboration with Youth Action NI, and indoor giames. These activiti¢s otler our younbper members both fun and educational experiences. allowings them to &Fro, and develop in a supportive environment. Senior Youth Club The Senior Youth Club meets every Monday evening from 7..45 pm to 9,.00 pm. We have 23 scnior mcmbers who attend regularly. ActiN'itics include football, gamcs, and cookcry. Additionally, our senior members are provided access to digital support, such as computers, to as5iSt them with their homework, both duringi and after youth club hours. This service has proven to be a valuable resource for the young people in our cominuNty. Summer Programme 2023 In Summer 20?3, we had the privilege of collaboratin&y with Dennett InterLhangie to host a week-long programmL of activities for primary School childien. A total of 51 children participated in Ihe scheme. enjoying a range of activities such as football, cricket, arts & cralls, games, cook¢ry, and a memorable outing lo Rosepark Fun Farni. Despile faci n8 challenbTes in securingi fundingF this year. we successfully fundraised the necessary funds to deliver our annual summer scheme. Funding and Support Throughout the year, we have worked hard to secure a variety of funding streams, which have been invaluable in supportin&i our work and ensurinLi the continued success of our Small. rural charity. The frunds received have enablcd us to cnhance our services and provide much- needed Tesources t.or our members. The funding we receied during the year includes: April 2023 - Orsted Community Fund.. £5,000 towards a satety sportingF net for our outdoor space. June 2023 - NIHE Cohesion Unit: £2,150 for a family fun day. Jul). 2023 - SSE Renewable Community Fund.. £1,000 towards a smart screen. September 2023 - Halifax Foundation". £3,260 for centre running costs. October 2023 - Good Relations DCSDC: £200 toardS the Sperrin Youth Project.
Total Funding Secured: £11,610.00 Gratitude and Acknowledgements This work would not be possible Mithout the unwavering support and greneious contributions from our volunteers and committee members. Their dedication, time, and skn'lls are at the heart ot. everythi'ng we do. Thc impact of their efforts is truly invaluable, as it ensures that the childien and Youn people in Our rural community have a safe and welcoming space to come together, reduce isolation, and foster stronger relationships within the villagye and SuoUnd1ng areas. CoJJclusion In closing, I would like to extend my deest thanks to all who have supported our Youth Centre throughout the year. Your time, dedication, and r¢sources make all the difference, and tog¢th¢r, we continue to provide a vital service to our community. We look formiard to another year of growth, connection, and opw)rtunity. Thank you for your continued support. Kind Regards I" E: Margaret McLaughlin Chairperson