North East Sport CIC is a not for profit community interest company based at Monkwearmouth Academy in Sunderland. We use sport and physical activity to build happy, healthy and hopeful futures for young people across the North East, with a focus on raising aspirations in communities that don't always get a fair share of opportunity. During the year, we reached more than 820 young people every week, from toddlers through to teenagers. Our work fell into a few main areas. Through North East Sport Youth FC we ran grassroots football for all ages, from our Bambino Ballers toddler sessions and Wildcats girls programme right up to competitive league teams. The club is FA Accredited and affiliated to Durham County FA, and gives children a full pathway from their first touch of a ball to playing in an organised team. Boys and girls are equally welcome. In local schools we delivered breakfast clubs, PE, PPA cover and after school clubs, getting children active at the start, middle and end of the school day. During every school holiday we ran affordable multi activity, football and beach camps, alongside our Sunrise and Sunset clubs, which give working families wraparound childcare they can rely on. Our youth and community work included youth clubs, some free at the point of use, volunteering and mentoring, a young persons cafe, social action projects and our summer volunteer programme. Young people aged 12 and over take on real roles supporting younger children, so they grow from taking part to leading. The community benefit runs through all of it. As a CIC, every penny goes back into the work. We keep our prices low so cost is not a barrier, we give young people somewhere safe and positive to be, and we support their physical and mental health. We also created paid, local employment, and in November 2024 we became an accredited Living Wage Employer, committing to pay every member of staff a fair wage.

North East Sport has cultivated strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders throughout the years we have been in operation, which has continued in the 2024 to 2025 financial year. Our commitment to open and transparent communication has been central to our success. Key stakeholder groups include Local Community Parents, club members, and the wider community have been actively engaged through various channels, including face to face interactions, surveys, and feedback mechanisms. Schools Strong partnerships with local schools have been maintained through regular communication and collaboration on projects such as breakfast clubs, PE support, and after school clubs. Funding Partners Effective communication and regular reporting have been essential in maintaining positive relationships with Sunderland City Council and Together for Children. Our ability to deliver against project targets, particularly within the HAF programme, has been instrumental in securing continued support. Staff Our staff are at the heart of our organisations success. We have cultivated a culture of empowerment, where staff members feel valued and invested in the organisations goals. Regular staff meetings, opportunities for professional development, and open communication channels have fostered a strong sense of ownership and commitment. By fostering open dialogue and actively seeking feedback, we have ensured that our programmes and services align with the needs and expectations of our stakeholders. This collaborative approach has been instrumental in achieving our organisational goals.

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