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:
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Mr Victor Wray
Trustee