Cathedral Youth Club Trustees, Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and administrative details Registered charity name Cathedral Youth Club Charity registration number 107380-0 Principal office 96-98 The Fountain The Fountain Estate Londonderry BT48 6QL The trustees Mr Victor Wray Mr Raymond Walker Mr William McBride Mr lan Bartlett Independent examiner Keith McElhinney 42A Clooney Terrace Waterside Londonderry BT47 6AP Structurej governance and management The Charity is governed by its Constitution dated 18 April 2018. The Charity is managed by an Executive Committee which consists of all the appointed trustees, and the selection of any new Trustees is dealt with by that Committee. Objectives and activities The Club is established to promote the benefit of young people in the Fountain area of Londonderry and surrounding areas in Londonderry, and to educate and assist such young people through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and emotional capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and so that their conditions of life may be improved, and in particular to: a) provide facilities, in the interests of social welfare, for education, recreation or other leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said young people. b) Promote capacity-building among young people from the area of benefit who are disadvantaged as a result of their social or economic circumstances in an effort to encourage them to develop confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills and encouraging a sense of social responsibility.
Cathedral Youth Club Trustees, Annual Report (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Achievements and performance After a very busy and successful year Cathedral Youth Club is proud to present an overview of programmos and projects which have taken place over tho past year 2023 - 2024. April 2023 Adults in the community took part in a six-week Air Fryer Course and were delighted at the end of the course to receive a free Air Fryer courtesy od Dove House, so that they could continue to progress with their cooking skills. This course also encourages parents to be more adventurous with their choice of diet for the family. May 2023, Cathedral Youth Club held a Health Day for all age groups to carry on with our Health Awareness Programme A Culture Food Event encouraged young people and the community to come along and enjoy tasting different food from other countries The main event during May was The Kings Coronation. Everyone enjoyed celebrating with a Community Street Party. Once again, the community all came together as well as friends. June 2023We are delighted that groups from outside are now making use of our new centre. We welcome SEFF victims Support Group, Stranmills University Pathway to Peace International U S A. Sure, Start provides a brilliant programme for babies and toddlers every Thursday morning, this also brings new families to the Fountain. July / August once again we organised a very successful Summer Intervention Programme for 84 young people. September/ October Classes commenced. Driving Theory proved to be very popular and to date helped three young people to pass their driving test. We value our partnership with Foyle Language regarding student placement in the youth club. This also helps our young people with learning new language and cultures. November / December Of course we were in the Christmas season so the young people enjoyed Christmas Parties, Trip TO Lapland, Community Bingo and Christmas Lunch. As we entered another year 2024 We are delighted to have PRAXIS Group now using one of our rooms weekly to carry out programmes This group is so energetic despite their handicaps and disabilities. They bring energy to the club so we look forward to a long partnership. Classes have all resumed Tai Chie, Women into Irish History, Art Crafts, l T, and young people recreational and educational programmes. The Hairdressing Salon is having a positive impact on older people who cannot manage to go to the town to have their treat. We look forward to another successful year. Financial review The Charity had a net deficit for the year to 31 March 2024 of £10,068 (2023: surplus £1,711), and at 31 March 2024 had net assets of £37,445 (2023: £47,513) The trustees, annual report was approved on 26 November 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: IS Mr Victor Wray Trustee