During 2025, Phoenix UTD CIC continued to strengthen its position as a leading community organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children, young people and families through-out Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Our work remained focused on reducing inequalities, preventing youth violence, improving educational outcomes, promoting healthier life-styles and creating sustainable pathways into education, employment and training. Throughout the year we delivered a wide range of early intervention, mentoring, education, employability and community engagement programmes designed to address the complex challenges faced by vulnerable children and young people. Working alongside schools, local authorities, Youth Offending Teams, the Probation Service, community organisations and employers, we provided personalised support that enabled individuals to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve positive life outcomes. Our Choices Mentoring Programme continued to provide intensive one-to-one and group mentoring for young people involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in, offending behaviour, exploitation, school exclusion and serious youth violence. Through trusted relationships, positive role modelling and solution-focused interventions, mentors worked closely with young people and their families to encourage personal responsibility, resilience and informed decision-making. Education, Training and Employment (ETE) remained a key priority throughout the year. Phoenix UTD CIC continued to support young people who were disengaged from mainstream education or experiencing barriers to employment by providing careers guidance, employability coaching, accredited learning opportunities, vocational development and access to work experience. Our programmes helped participants develop practical skills, improve confidence and prepare for sustainable education, training and employment opportunities. The organisation continued to work closely with schools across Birmingham, delivering be-haviour support, mentoring, emotional wellbeing sessions and personal development pro-grammes. These interventions promoted positive behaviour, improved school engagement and supported pupils to develop confidence, communication skills and aspirations for their future. Family support remained central to our delivery model. We recognised that sustainable out-comes for young people are achieved by supporting the wider family network. Throughout the year we worked alongside parents and carers by providing guidance, advocacy, emotional support and practical assistance to help families overcome periods of crisis and improve family relationships. Phoenix UTD CIC also continued to deliver community-based activities that promoted inclusion, physical activity and positive social interaction. Through sports coaching, football development, holiday activities and community events, we created safe environments where children and young people could develop friendships, improve their wellbeing and engage positively within their local communities. The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme continued to provide children with access to structured activities, healthy meals, educational workshops and enrichment opportunities throughout school holiday periods. These programmes supported children who may otherwise experience social isolation or limited access to positive recreational activities during school breaks. Recognising the ongoing pressures faced by many families, Phoenix UTD CIC continued to provide practical community support through food provision, essential household items, hygiene products and signposting to wider services. This holistic approach ensured that immediate needs could be addressed whilst longer-term support plans were developed. Volunteer development remained an important part of our organisational growth. We continued to recruit, train and support volunteers from local communities, many of whom brought valuable lived experience to our mentoring and youth work programmes. By investing in local people, Phoenix UTD CIC strengthened community capacity and created opportunities for residents to become active contributors to improving their neighbourhoods. During the year significant progress was also made towards the development of the proposed Community Sports and Education Hub at Jaffray Playing Fields. Working with a range of partners, consultants and stakeholders, the organisation continued to progress plans for a sustainable community facility that will provide education, mentoring, health, wellbeing, employability and sporting opportunities for future generations. Partnership working continued to underpin every aspect of our delivery. Phoenix UTD CIC maintained strong collaborative relationships with schools, local authorities, Youth Offending Teams, the Violence Reduction Partnership, probation services, prisons, employers, community organisations and funding bodies. These partnerships enabled coordinated support for vulnerable individuals while ensuring that services remained responsive to local needs. The organisation remains committed to delivering lasting social value by empowering individuals, strengthening families and creating safer, healthier and more resilient communities. Through innovation, collaboration and community leadership, Phoenix UTD CIC continues to fulfil its mission of providing opportunities that enable people to realise their potential and con-tribute positively to society.

Phoenix UTD CIC recognises that meaningful engagement with stakeholders is fundamental to ensuring our services remain relevant, responsive and community focused. Throughout the year we maintained regular consultation with children, young people, parents, schools, local authorities, Youth Offending Teams, probation services, educational providers, employers, community organisations, funding partners and local residents. Consultation takes place through formal partnership meetings, multi-agency planning sessions, project evaluations, community events, one-to-one discussions, mentoring sessions, surveys and ongoing feedback mechanisms. This continuous dialogue enables the organisation to identify emerging community needs, evaluate the effectiveness of existing services and shape future programme development. Young people remain at the centre of our consultation process. Their views, experiences and aspirations directly influence the design and delivery of our mentoring, education, employability and sports programmes. Parents and carers also provide valuable feedback which informs the development of family support services and safeguarding practices. Feedback from schools and statutory partners has highlighted the importance of early intervention, personalised mentoring, employability support and positive community activities. In response, Phoenix UTD CIC has continued to strengthen collaborative working, expand com-munity-based provision and develop programmes that respond to the changing needs of children, young people and families. Consultation with employers and training providers has also informed the continued development of our Education, Training and Employment pathway, ensuring that participants develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required within today's workforce. The organisation remains committed to listening, learning and adapting, ensuring that stake-holder feedback continues to shape the strategic direction and future growth of Phoenix UTD CIC.

Total directors' remuneration in the financial year was £52,622.

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