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The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 May 2024
Directors
The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
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The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
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Introduction- This year, UKON has successfully delivered a diverse array of impactful activities that have significantly contributed to the community, particularly in Barking and Dagenham. Our initiatives have not only maintained but also strengthened community participation, with a particular focus on carnival events and projects of deep importance to local residents, the community at large, and the local authority. Workshops and Community Engagement- UKON has conducted numerous workshops across schools, community centres, youth centres, the Barking and Dagenham Learning Centre, and the Dagenham Library. These workshops have been instrumental in fostering family and community learning, significantly enhancing employability skills among participants. The positive impact on mental health has been profound, with participants reporting improved resilience, confidence, and self-awareness. These workshops have also created pathways for volunteering, apprenticeships, and work experience, contributing to personal and professional growth. Additionally, our initiatives have promoted healthy eating and lifestyles, exemplified by our Summer Camp Project delivered during the summer holidays. We have also expanded our focus to include supporting a healthier and greener environment. Addressing Accessibility and Social Issues- UKON has made significant strides in addressing accessibility issues, creating greater opportunities for individuals with mobility challenges, special needs, and those facing isolation. Our focus has extended to senior citizens, ensuring they have access to our activities and workshops. In response to pressing issues such as poverty and health inequalities, particularly food poverty in Barking and Dagenham, we provided snacks and refreshments to the most vulnerable and isolated individuals in the borough, enabling them to fully participate in our events and activities. Strengthening Partnerships and Collaborations- This year has seen a deepening of our relationships with some of the UK's most distinguished carnival artists, as well as the strengthening of our collaborative efforts with schools and the local authority. We have also developed new relationships with local and community media, which will help extend the reach of our work in the future. Collaborations with community and grassroots organisations, including Pen to Print, The Barking and Dagenham Participation and Engagement Team, The Barking Broadway Theatre, BD Progress, and the Barking and Dagenham Community Music Hub, have been particularly fruitful. These partnerships have enhanced our ability to engage young people across the borough, both as participants and volunteers, and increased our capacity to build consortia for larger collaborative projects. Digital Growth and Media Presence- UKON has made significant progress in expanding our digital presence. This year, we increased our followers and subscribers on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram by over 70%, raising the profile and reputation of professional carnival arts both regionally and internationally. Our work under challenging circumstances has further solidified our reputation as a reliable partner capable of producing high-quality and impactful projects. Carnival Arts Curriculum Development- We have embarked on the development of a Carnival Arts Curriculum for primary schools, starting with Gascoigne Primary School and Marsh Green Primary. Our vision is to expand this curriculum across all primary schools in Barking and Dagenham, ensuring that the cultural and educational value of carnival arts is integrated into the broader curriculum. Future Collaborations and Influence- UKON continues to be recognised as a key partner in projects led by agencies such as Barking & Dagenham CVS, Barking Learning Centre, and Future MOLDS-Community. We are keen to develop our newer partnerships, such as those with The Barking and Dagenham Community Music Hub, Youth Spot Bar, and Make Your Mark. We anticipate that these partnerships will support the development of our work in up-skilling and creative industry career development for young people. Our project model has begun to influence other carnival Mas Bands, organisations, and local authorities, encouraging them to adopt our approach. This has already led to the establishment of new relationships, including with the organiser of Luton Carnival, further expanding the reach and impact of our work. This year, UKON Careers was honoured to be nominated for the King's Volunteering Award. They were thrilled to be shortlisted and to participate in the assessment process for the award. Conclusion- In summary, this year has been one of significant growth and impact for UKON. We have strengthened community ties, enhanced personal development through our workshops and events, addressed critical social issues, and expanded our influence both regionally and nationally. We look forward to building on this momentum in the coming year. Activities- 1st June 2023- Carnival arts mentoring programme at John Smith House 8th June 2023- Creative thinking workshop hosted by UKON at Gascoigne primary school 8th June 2023- Carnival arts, entering session hosted by UKON at John Smith House 13th June 2023- UKON hosted a creative thinking workshop for senior citizens at the Baptist Church 15th June 2023- Creative thinking workshop at Gascoigne primary school 15th June 2023- Carnival arts mentoring session hosted by UKON at John Smith House 22nd June 2023- Carnival arts mentoring session hosted by UKON at John Smith House 24th June 2023- UKON’s carnival launch party hosted at the Valance Library 27th June 2023- UKON hosted a creative thinking workshop at Gascoigne Primary School 27th June 2023- UKON delivered a creative thinking session at AB Phab youth club 28th June 2023- UKON delivered a creative thinking session at AB Phab youth club 29th June 2023- carnival arts mentoring session hosted by UKON at John Smith House 4th July 2023- UKON hosted a carnival arts creative workshop for the Senior citizens at the Baptist Church 7th July 2023- Carnival arts mentoring session hosted by UKON at John Smith House 8th July 2023 - Barking and Dagenham Carnival hosted by UKON in Barking Town Centre 13th July 2023 - Barking and Dagenham Carnival hosted by UKON in Barking Town Centre 14th July 2023- Final annual Carnival arts mentoring session hosted by UKON at John Smith House 30th July 2023 – BDYD Performance, supported by UKON Careers 3rd August 2023 - first session of our Creative Kids Summer Camp in collaboration with Make Your Mark and Youth Spot Bar. 4th August 2023 – Young person AB Phab wins get active canvas competition JSH 5th August 2023 – End of first week of Creative Kids Summer camp 7th August 2023 – beginning of JSH Open day advertisement campaign 9th August 2023 - the start of the second week of our Creative Kids Summer Camp 10th August 2023 – Fun Day with BDYD where we delivered a carnival themed summer workshop, In their summer project. 11th August 2023 - the end of the second week of our Creative Kids Summer Camp 15th August 2023 - Barking and Dagenham Carnival UKON supported young people and enterprise. 16th August 2023 - Week three of our Creative Kids Summer Camp. 19th August 2023 - The end of our third week of our Creative Kids Summer Camp. 22nd August 2023 - we entered our fourth week of the Creative Kids Summer Camp 25th August 2023 - John Smith House launch event 30th August 2023 - Concluded our fourth week of the Creative Kids Summer Camp 7th October 2023 - Iroko Theatre Company's Event 9th October 2023 - barking and Dagenham black culture event and fashion show. 16th October 2023 - Ab Phab Creative Thinking workshop 18th October 2023 - Ab Phab Creative Thinking workshop 21st October 2023 - Jounen Kweyol Event the Village BLC 24th October 2023 - Ab Phab Creative thinking Halloween 25th October 2023 - Ab Phab Creative thinking Halloween 7th November 2023 - Marsh Green Primary School Umoja Event 15th November 2023 - Inspiring Futures Conference Eastbury Manor 19th December 2023 - BDCSG Meeting 20th December 2023 - Winter Project at Ab Phab Youth Club 21st December 2023 - Winter Project at Ab Phab Youth Club 9th January 2024 – Assessment and Community Event for The Kings Voluntary Award after being shortlisted and successfully getting through the first stage of the assessment. 11th January 2024 - residents and partners share their experiences with UKON JSH 26th January 2024 - Ukon meet with Alan Vaughan Band Leader for Moko Somokow 19th February 2024 - UKON's staff attended The Village UK's ABC's of Trauma training 7th March 2024 - Thames Life's African & Caribbean Wellbeing event in the BLC. 27th March 2024 - 2024 B&D Women's empowerment awards. 9th April 2024 - First Aid for Life's Emergency First Aid training 15th April 2024- 'Introduction to safeguarding & Child Protection' training led by Sarah Roberston of Future MOLDS Communities. 18th April 2024 – Steel Pan Taster – Carnival Project launch 23rd April 2024 - creative arts session at Ab Phab Youth Club 24th April 2024 - creative arts session at Ab Phab Youth Club 29th April 2024 - steel pan sessions with our senior citizens at the Rosa Nosa foundation. 1st May 2024 - Ab Phab Youth Club delivering Steel Pan activities. 2nd May 2024 – Second Week of Carnival Costume Programme 9th May 2024 - Week 3 of our Carnival Costume Group 16th may 2024 - Week 4 of UKON Careers' Carnival Costume Group 23rd May 2024 - Week 5 of the Carnival Costume Group 23rd May 2024 - The Barking and Dagenham Post Posted their press release 30th May 2024 - Week 6 of the Carnival Costume Group -Every two months - Barking Carnival Committee meetings are held every two months. Ongoing -Every 2 months - UKON Careers Directors Meetings – Ongoing -Barking and Dagenham Carnival Arts Project Planning meetings with The Barking Learning Centre – Ongoing
UKON Careers actively collaborates with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders across various sectors to ensure effective delivery and continuous improvement of its projects and services. These collaborations are crucial in fostering community engagement, gathering feedback, and enhancing the impact of the company’s initiatives. Feedback and Community Engagement: UKON places a high priority on gathering and responding to feedback from all interactions and delivery methods. This feedback is collected through various channels: Feedback Forms: Comments and feedback are used to refine delivery methods and enhance overall performance. Verbal and Online Feedback: All verbal and online feedback is carefully considered, ensuring that stakeholders' voices are heard in real time. Written Feedback: This is reviewed at all stages of project development to inform decisions and improve outcomes. Key Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: UKON collaborates closely with the borough's events, Engagement, culture and partnership, children and young people, and health and inequality teams for example to receive advice and support for the safe delivery of our projects and events, ensuring alignment with local regulations and community needs. Barking Learning Centre and The Dagenham Learning Centre: These partnerships are vital in the development and execution of the Carnival Art Project, allowing for educational and cultural enrichment. Youth Spot Bar and Make Your Mark: UKON works with these teams to engage cultural connectors and support the delivery of carnival arts and summer activities projects, ensuring these initiatives are relevant and impactful. Barking and Dagenham Carnival Steering Group: This group, composed of major stakeholders including schools, colleges, community members, employers, and organisations, plays a crucial role in guiding the direction of the Carnival, reflecting the diverse population of the borough. Grassroots Organisations and Schools: Partnerships with organisations such as Future MOLDS, Gascoigne Primary School, and Marsh Green Primary School allow for community-driven ideas to shape the delivery of services. These grassroots connections ensure that the projects are grounded in local needs and perspectives. John Smith House Consortium and Barking and Dagenham Children’s and Young Peoples Forum: Through these forums, the company gathers feedback and collaborates on planning and delivering services, ensuring that the needs of children and young people are prioritized. Consortium of Grassroots Organisations: Collaboration with BDYD, Elevate Her, Mums on A Mission, Right Development Foundation, and Triangles helps the company to plan and deliver community-focused projects, enhancing the reach and effectiveness of its initiatives. Additional Collaborations: UKON also works with Barking and Dagenham Giving, the council’s cultural participation team, L&Q, University of East London, Barking and Dagenham Adult College, and Barking and Dagenham Youth Service, Barking and Dagenham Community Music Hub and Pen To Print. These partnerships are instrumental in gathering feedback, planning, and delivering various community-focused projects. Response to Feedback: UKON is committed to responding to all forms of feedback. By actively listening to and incorporating the suggestions and concerns of stakeholders, the company ensures that its services are continuously improving and meeting the needs of the community it serves. This feedback loop allows for adaptive strategies that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of the borough's residents.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
19 August 2024
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Anthony Frederick
Status: Director