During this period, It’s a Family Thing CIC continued to deliver creative, inclusive, and family-focused workshops that supported the wellbeing and connection of children aged 5–12 and their families. Our activities included: -Creative arts and crafts such as T-shirt making, paint parties, candle making, and science workshops. -Music and drumming sessions, self-defence workshops, and outdoor activities including picnics in the park, roasting marshmallows, and nature reserve visits. -Family day trips to destinations such as Blackpool, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Cadbury World, and Thinktank Birmingham. -Seasonal events such as Christmas tree decorating and display, circus visits, and a theatre pantomime trip. These sessions provided families with creative, safe, and low-cost opportunities to connect, express themselves, and learn together. The impact included: -Strengthened family relationships and confidence through shared experiences. -Improved emotional wellbeing and creativity in children. -Greater community connection through inclusive, regular activities. From our records 500+ people attended all or some of our activities, event and trips throughout the year.

Families and Parents/Carers Regular attending families and new participants. To identify family needs, interests, and barriers to attendance. Verbal feedback, online comments, informal check-ins. Helped shape event themes and timings; increased attendance and satisfaction Children and Young People (5–12 yrs) Participants in creative and wellbeing sessions. To ensure activities are engaging, inclusive, and accessible. Through their parents, pictures and verbal feedback. Led to child’s voice being the core of delivery, consistent regular contact, ensuring no assumptions were made and the kids were choosing i.e – the science workshops and others. Volunteers and Practitioners Local artists, facilitators, and volunteers. To review delivery methods and improve session quality. WhatsApp group communication, and other social media, debriefs, feedback calls. Improved communication and planning, weaving child’s voice into delivery and enhanced session flow and safety. Community Partners Willenhall Park, GreenSquare Accord, Bilston Community Centre. To coordinate events, outreach, and shared goals. Planning meetings, email collaboration. Strengthened partnerships and developed shared referral networks Funders and Supporters Arts Council England, GreenSquare Accord, community donors (e.g. Jammy Raffle Fund). To report outcomes and discuss future funding priorities. Monitoring reports, evaluation forms, feedback meetings. Secured repeat funding and extensions for project delivery and consistent delivery.

During the reporting period (1 February 2024 – 31 January 2025), one director received remuneration for work completed in Project Management and delivery coordination of £1,600

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