Inspire 2 Ignite CIC continued to deliver programmes that support young people to develop the confidence, skills and opportunities needed to progress into education, employment and positive futures. Our work expanded across alternative education, special educational needs, youth empowerment, crime reduction, employability, social innovation and community engagement through strong partnerships with schools, businesses, funders and public sector organisations. Programme Highlights Alternative Provision Our Alternative Provision programme continued to grow, providing tailored support for young people who had become disengaged from mainstream education. Through a combination of coaching, enterprise, work-related learning and practical experiences, over 80% of the Year 11 young people we supported achieved GCSE passes and successfully progressed into further education. Corporate Partnerships and Employment Pathways We strengthened our relationships with employers and secured our first multi-year corporate partnership, providing greater long-term sustainability for our work. A key highlight was our partnership with MM Sim, where we co-designed an innovative recruitment pathway to support the organisation's apprenticeship programme, helping create more accessible routes into employment for young people. Curious Conversation Blocks This year we designed and launched our first proprietary product, the Curious Conversation Blocks. Developed to encourage meaningful conversations, improve self-awareness and strengthen communication across generations, the resource has become an effective engagement tool used throughout our programmes and with partner organisations. Improving Accessibility Thanks to funding from the A428 Social Value Fund, we purchased a fully accessible minibus. This investment has removed transport as a significant barrier to participation, enabling more young people, including those with additional needs, to access educational experiences, enrichment activities and employment opportunities. Youth Empowerment and Crime Reduction With the support of multiple funders, we delivered a youth empowerment and crime reduction initiative that engaged 100 young people who were either involved in, or at risk of involvement in, criminal activity. The programme focused on building confidence, developing positive relationships, raising aspirations and connecting young people with education, employment and support services. Curious About Creativity We expanded delivery of our Curious About Creativity programme into 10 SEND schools, providing creative, hands-on learning experiences that encouraged communication, confidence, problem-solving and self-expression for young people with additional educational needs. Women in Prison Entrepreneurship Programme We delivered entrepreneurship programmes within women's prisons, using construction-themed enterprise activities to develop business awareness, practical skills, confidence and future employment aspirations, supporting participants in preparing for successful resettlement. Community Benefit and Impact Throughout the year, Inspire 2 Ignite continued to work collaboratively with schools, employers, local authorities, charities and funders to create inclusive opportunities that reduce barriers and improve life chances for young people and other underserved groups. Key achievements during the year included: - Expansion of our Alternative Provision programme, with over 80% of participating Year 11 learners achieving GCSE passes and progressing into further education. - Delivery of youth empowerment and crime reduction activities supporting 100 young people at risk of criminal involvement. - Delivery of the Curious About Creativity programme across 10 SEND schools. - Launch of the Curious Conversation Blocks, providing a new engagement resource to support communication and self-awareness. - Securing our first multi-year corporate partnership and co-designing an apprenticeship recruitment pathway with MM Sim. - Purchase of a fully accessible minibus, significantly improving access to programmes and experiences for young people facing transport barriers. Looking ahead, Inspire 2 Ignite CIC will continue to strengthen strategic partnerships, develop innovative educational resources, expand inclusive programmes and increase access to opportunities that enable young people and communities to thrive.

Stakeholders Consulted - Young people (programme participants and youth advisory contributors) - Parents, carers and families - Schools, Alternative Provision providers and SEND schools - Corporate partners and employers - Community organisations and voluntary sector partners - Local authorities and statutory services - Funders and grant-making organisations - Criminal justice partners Consultation Methods - Participant surveys and programme evaluation - Informal feedback gathered throughout programme delivery - Co-design workshops with young people and employer partners - Partnership meetings with schools, funders and delivery organisations - Planning sessions with community organisations and referral partners - Observation and reflective practice by programme staff and coaches Key Changes Made as a Result - Expanded our Alternative Provision programme in response to positive outcomes and increasing demand from schools and referral partners. - Secured our first multi-year corporate partnership, enabling greater programme stability and longer-term planning. - Co-designed a new apprenticeship recruitment pathway with MM Sim following consultation with both the employer and young people to better align recruitment with the needs of future applicants. - Designed and introduced the Curious Conversation Blocks, responding to feedback from participants and partners for practical resources that support communication, confidence and self-awareness. - Purchased a fully accessible minibus, with support from the A428 Social Value Fund, after consultation identified transport as a significant barrier preventing some young people from accessing opportunities and experiences. - Expanded delivery of our Curious About Creativity programme into additional SEND schools, adapting activities in response to feedback from educators and learners to ensure they were accessible, engaging and inclusive. - Continued to strengthen programmes supporting young people at risk of criminal involvement, informed by ongoing consultation with participants, community organisations, referral partners and funders.

Directors’ remuneration was £36,292.74.

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