Seagoe Youth Group Trustees, report For Thè Year Ended 31 March 2023 The trustees present their annual report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's con51itulion. the Charities Act 2008 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities." Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). Objectives and activitles The objects of Seagoe Youth Group is lo promote citizenship and the all-round education of its members through the spiritual, social, moral and physical development of young people from the greater Porladown area and any other area specified by the Education Authority. The purpose is to equip young people up to age of 25 with a set of core values, skills and dispositions that will enable them to.. feel valued as individuals and as contributlng members of social groups in respectful, safe and purposeful environments.. have an understanding and respect for difference in terms of gender. sexuality, elhnicily and religion, and be advocates of tolerance, respect and mutual understanding,. See their place as valued members of the greater Portadown community, and be responsive to societal Issues such as conservation, safe environments, abuse and addiction., and enhance their personal leadership qualities to take up roles of responsibility within the charity or in any other selling. To the above ends. the charity was established lo disseminate, through a team of paid and voluntary youth workers. good practice and positive role modelling appropriate lo the needs and interests of yOLing people, and lo engage with them in a range of specific programmes and individual and group interactions within the setting of Seagoe Youth Group and beyond, including residential experiences. Activities are delivered through open access youlh clubs six nights a week. Drop-in sessions are targeted al three different age groups 8-11, 12-14 and 14+ years Targeted programmes have been designed and delivered by the youth work team in the THINK model aimed al delivering on six youth work outcomes.. improved relationships with others., enhanced personal capabilities.. development of thinking, life and work skills., improved health and wellbeing., active citizenship., and Increased participation. After school homework support is available each Monday for primary school age children. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Seagoe Youth Group Trustees, report For The Year Ended 31 March 2023 Achievements and parforniance During the year to 31 March 2023 the charity received funding from the Education Authority (EA), Armagh, Banbridge and other donations. Membership forthe 2022123 year was 473 young people, 8-11 (168), 12-14 (1421, 14+11631. As an approved Duke of Edin burgh's Award Cenlre, those aged 14-25 years, ca n improve skills and increase life Chances and employability through the bigge51 youth award scheme in the UK In 2022123 there were 63 active participan15 aiming for accredilalion al Bronze, Silver and Gold. Local council funding helped to deliver a circus school programrne, providing learning opportunities and personal development for 22 young people, A Ihree-week summer prograrnme for juniors age 8-11 had 128 participants experiencing healthy sporting activities, crafts, games and educational trips. The ambassadors group volu nleered lo give a helping hand and the Exodus team joined in as part of a local youth ministry training inilialive. An Education Authority grant and some local fundraising enabled 16 young people aged 16-18 to complete a Global Service Learning prog ramme in August 2022 which included volunteering alongside charities tackling homelessness in Washington DC, USA. This was an opportunity of a lifelirne for some and has been a really positive cultural educational experience for all involved. The Education Authority Local Area Based Funding Specification for April 2021 March 2023 outlines a programme of targeted youth work lo be delivered at Seagoe Youth Group We have taken the six areas of action and designed our own youth work delivery model to unify the themes of targeted work set out in the EA Local Area Based Funding Specification Seagoe Youth Group has developed the 'TH I N K, Programme to unify the variety of youth work delivery outlined in the EA Specification. Members in each age range gained 'TH I NK, Progr3mme certification for participation in groupwork Quarterly moderation reports by the EA have recognized our work as 'oulstanding' in all areas this year including outcomes for learners, quality of provision and leadership and management "The strategic vision of Seagoe has provided a focused and enthusiastic team who have undoubtedly placed the needs of children a nd young people al the heart of the provision. The caliber of programmes on offer provided a coherent response lo the needs prevalent within the calchrnenl area of Seagoe (Killicomainel, encompassing an outcomes framework focused on building the individual - enhancing persanal capabilities through the medium of Duke of Edinburgh, providing drop-in's session lo ensure safely and stability while implementing the 'Think" model that supports membefs through targeted programmes based on need. All safeguarding processes are visible on the wall when entering the centre, and appropriate procedures are in place when dealing with Child protection concerns. All staff have been suitably velled and volunteers have completed the recommended inlrociuction to child protection. Staff are aware of the safeguarding processes as this was discussed during the moderation and appropriate risk assessments are in place and filed accordingly. Seagoe has implemented a robust reporting system that gathers evidence lo Complete not only the target monitor bul lo report on the developmental pathway for young people engaged within the provision Critical self- reflection was discussed and evidence of this could be seen in nightly reportslde-brief with staff and volunteers. All evidence asked for in the visit nolificalion was readily available during the moderation. Seagoe Youth Group Trustees, report For The Year Ended 31 March 2023 The flavor of conversations with stafflvolunteers and young people put into perspeclive what a valuable and much needed seNice Seagoe is providing within a community that has endured a long legacy and history ol trauma. Seagoe is providing a safe space forchildren and young people to flourish and this was extremely visible on the night., Paddy Hughes- Education Authority. Financial review The charity's f inancial results are set out in detail on pages 5-12. There is an overall surplus ol funds for the year of £11,111. Accumulaled funds consisl ol unrestricted funds of £63,625 and restricted funds of £5,594. Reserves Seagoe Youth Group has set a reserves policy which requlres: reSe￿@S to be maintained at a level of £50,000, which ensures that the core activity of the Seagoe Youth Group could continue during a period ol unloreseen difficulty., and a proportion ol these reserves have to be maintained in a readily realisable form. The calculation of the required level of reserves is an integral part of the planning, budget and forecast cycle of the charity. It takes into account- risks associated with the stream ol income and expenditure being different from that budgeted- planned activity level,. and commitment to beneficiaries Structure, governance and management. The charity is governed by ils constitution daled 29 September 2020. Thé charity was registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 19 March 2021 The trustees who served during the year and up to date ol signature of the financial statements were as follows: Rev T Cadden Ichairpersonl J Thornbury (Vice Chairperson) N Turkington (Treasurer) G Kennedy J Ruddell P Mccusker A Walsh Rev S Moles P Richardson N Johnson Our long Standing trustee Mr George Kennedy passed away on l July 2023. Seagoe Youth Group Trustees, report For The Year Ended 31 March 2023 Organisation The day to day running of the charity is overseen by the trustees. Principal address.. 145 Princess Way Portadown Co Armagh 8T63 SEL Charity Registration No.. NIC 107573 This report was approved by the board of trustees. Rev T Cadden Chairperson Dale