During the financial year, Be The Change Youth Project CIC continued to provide youth and community services designed to improve opportunities, wellbeing and outcomes for children and young people in Bolton, particularly those experiencing disadvantage or barriers to participation. A significant development during the year was securing and developing our own dedicated youth and community centre in Bolton. Having our own premises represented an important step forward for the organisation, allowing us to significantly increase our capacity, expand the range of services available and provide a permanent safe space for young people and the wider community. The centre has enabled us to provide dedicated spaces for activities including youth work, sports and physical activity, education, creative and performing arts, music, wellbeing support and mentoring. It has also allowed us to accommodate more young people and develop additional programmes rather than being restricted by the availability and capacity of hired venues. Throughout the year, our activities included regular youth provision, sports, educational support, creative activities, mentoring, wellbeing programmes, holiday activities, community events and opportunities for young people to develop their skills and confidence. We worked closely with local schools, families, community organisations and other partners to support young people experiencing social isolation, financial disadvantage, challenges within education or limited access to positive opportunities. Our activities have helped young people to increase their confidence, develop life and leadership skills, improve their physical and emotional wellbeing, build positive relationships and become more actively involved in their community. The expansion into our own centre has also strengthened our ability to support the wider community, creating a sustainable community asset where children, young people, families, volunteers and partner organisations can access activities and support. The company's activities continue to promote inclusion, community cohesion, early intervention and positive alternatives to antisocial behaviour and other risks. Any surplus generated by the company is reinvested into maintaining and developing the centre and delivering services that further our community purpose.

Be The Change Youth Project CIC regularly consults with its stakeholders to ensure that our activities continue to respond to the needs of young people and the local community. Our key stakeholders include children and young people, parents and carers, staff, volunteers, local residents, schools, community organisations, funders and partner agencies. Young people are at the centre of our approach. We consult with them through informal discussions during youth sessions, feedback, questionnaires, group discussions and youth-led planning. Their views help shape the activities, trips, programmes and opportunities we provide. Parents and carers are consulted through regular communication, conversations and feedback about the needs of their children and the wider community. We also maintain regular communication with our staff, volunteers, schools and partner organisations to identify emerging needs and areas where additional support may be required. Stakeholder feedback has directly influenced the development of our services. In particular, increasing demand from young people and families demonstrated the need for a larger, permanent and dedicated youth space. In response, we secured and developed our own youth and community centre, enabling us to increase capacity, expand our weekly provision and offer a wider range of activities and facilities. Feedback from young people has also helped us develop our provision across sports, creative activities, music, education, wellbeing, life skills and holiday programmes. We continue to use consultation and feedback to review our services and ensure that the CIC remains community-led, responsive and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and families in Bolton.

The CEO, who is also a director of the company, received a salary during the financial year for their operational role in managing and leading the organisation. The remuneration was for work undertaken in delivering and overseeing the CIC's activities and operations.

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