During this financial year, FUSE has continued to provide a wide range of activities and services that support children, young people, and the wider community in Barnet. We have primarily worked on across three housing estates: Grahame Park, West Hendon and Stonegrove. Our work focuses on creating safe, inclusive, and engaging opportunities for learning, growth, and community connection. We have delivered after-school clubs, holiday programmes, and half-term activities that give children and young people positive experiences outside of school, helping them to develop confidence, social skills, and healthy lifestyles. Through our youth and community work, we offer support, guidance, and safe spaces for young people to engage with positive role models and peers. Sports engagement has been a key part of our provision, encouraging young people to be active, develop teamwork skills, and build resilience. In addition, our peer mentoring initiatives have helped older young people to support and inspire their peers, strengthening community bonds and leadership skills. Alongside youth-focused activities, we have hosted a variety of community events such as bingo, quiz nights, Black History Month celebrations, and our annual community festival. These events bring people of all ages together, reduce social isolation, and celebrate the diversity of our community. Overall, our activities this year have provided safe, positive, and meaningful opportunities for children, young people, and families, helping to strengthen community connections, improve wellbeing, and empower individuals to reach their potential.

Our key stakeholders include: Children and young people who attend our after-school, holiday, and youth programmes. Parents, carers, and families within the community. Local residents who engage with our community events. Volunteers, peer mentors, and staff who support delivery. Partner organisations, schools, and local community groups. We consult with stakeholders regularly in a variety of ways, including: Informal conversations and feedback during and after sessions. Structured surveys with parents, young people, and community members. Focus groups and peer-led discussions with young people to understand their priorities. Community meetings and feedback sessions at events. Ongoing dialogue with schools, local authorities, and partner organisations. Actions taken in response to consultation this year include: Introducing more sports-based activities following requests from young people. Extending holiday provision to provide additional childcare support for families. Expanding our community events calendar (including quiz nights and bingo) after positive feedback from local residents seeking more social activities. Increasing opportunities for young people to take on leadership roles through peer mentoring, following feedback about wanting more responsibility and involvement. Through this consultation process, we ensure that our activities remain relevant, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the community we serve.

£29,363.00

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