Changing Lives Community Services CIC is a community-focused organisation dedicated to im-proving the lives, opportunities and future prospects of children, young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, social exclusion or additional barriers to participation. The company's primary objective is to create meaningful social, sporting, educational and work-related experiences that instill confidence, build motivation, develop essential life skills and pro-vide positive pathways towards education, employment and personal development. Throughout the financial year, Changing Lives Community Services CIC has support-ed thousands of children and young people through its community programmes, educational interventions, mentoring, sporting activities and wellbeing initiatives. Our work focuses on removing barriers, tackling inequality and providing opportunities for individuals who may otherwise struggle to access appropriate support and positive experiences. Education, Alternative Provision and Mentoring A significant area of the company's work has involved supporting children and young people who experience difficulties within mainstream education or require additional support with their personal, social, emotional or behavioural development. Through structured mentoring, alternative education provision and individualised interventions, we have supported young people to re-engage with learning, develop positive relationships and improve their confidence and aspirations. Our approach combines education, physical activity, mentoring and personal development to create supportive learning environments tailored to individual needs. These programmes aim to improve educational engagement, encourage positive behaviour, strengthen communication skills and provide young people with practical tools to overcome challenges. We work collaboratively with schools, families and relevant professionals to ensure our interventions are appropriate, accessible and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Community Sport and Physical Activity Sport and physical activity remain central to the organisation's approach to community engagement and personal development. Throughout the financial year, Changing Lives Community Services CIC has delivered accessible sporting and recreational programmes designed to improve physical health, mental wellbeing, confidence and social inclusion. Our activities have included football, fitness, physical education and other structured sporting opportunities. These programmes provide safe and supportive environments where children and young people can develop teamwork, discipline, respect, resilience and positive relationships. By reducing financial, social and practical barriers to participation, we aim to ensure that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds can access sporting opportunities regardless of their circumstances. Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support Changing Lives Community Services CIC has continued to support refugees and asylum seekers through inclusive sporting, recreational and community engagement activities. These programmes aim to reduce isolation, promote positive mental health and wellbeing, encourage social integration and provide opportunities for individuals from different backgrounds to build relationships. Our activities provide structure, routine and meaningful engagement for individuals who may face significant challenges, including uncertainty, language barriers and limited access to wider community opportunities. Through this work, we aim to create welcoming environments that promote dignity, respect, inclusion and a sense of belonging. Mental Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development Promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing is an important element of our com-munity provision. Through mentoring, physical activity, positive role models and structured support, we help children and young people develop confidence, resilience, emotional awareness and healthier life-styles. Many individuals accessing our programmes experience additional challenges that can affect their education, relationships and overall wellbeing. Our approach focuses on early intervention, positive engagement and helping individuals devel-op the skills and confidence needed to overcome barriers.

Changing Lives Community Services CIC recognises the importance of engaging with its stakeholders to ensure that the organisation's activities remain relevant, inclusive, accessible and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves. Our stakeholders include children and young people, parents and carers, local residents, schools, education professionals, community organisations, local authorities, funding bodies, local businesses, refugees and asylum seekers, and other individuals and organisations involved in or benefiting from our services. Throughout the financial year, the company has maintained regular communication with stakeholders through face-to-face meetings, informal discussions, programme evaluations, mentoring sessions, partnership meetings and ongoing engagement with participants and community representatives. This consultation has played an important role in shaping our activities, identifying emerging needs, improving service delivery and ensuring that our programmes continue to generate meaningful community benefit. Consultation with Children and Young People Children and young people are central to the organisation's work, and their experiences, opinions and feedback are important in shaping our programmes. Throughout the financial year, we have engaged with young people participating in our mentoring, alternative education, sporting and community activities to better understand their needs, interests, challenges and aspirations. Feedback has been gathered through regular conversations with mentors, coaches and programme staff, providing opportunities for participants to express their views in safe and supportive environments. This engagement has helped us identify areas where young people require additional support, adapt activities to improve participation and ensure our programmes remain engaging and appropriate for different ages, abilities and individual circumstances. In particular, feedback from young people has informed our approach to mentoring, educational engagement, physical activity and personal development. Consultation with Parents and Carers Parents and carers are important stakeholders in supporting the development, wellbeing and progress of children and young people accessing our services. Where appropriate, the organisation has maintained communication with parents and carers to understand individual circumstances, discuss progress, identify concerns and explore opportunities for additional support. These discussions have helped strengthen relationships between families and the organisation while ensuring that our programmes take account of the wider needs of the young people we support. Feedback from parents and carers has also helped inform decisions relating to programme accessibility, engagement, communication and the types of activities offered. Consultation with Schools and Education Professionals Changing Lives Community Services CIC has continued to work closely with schools, teachers, pastoral teams, safeguarding professionals and other education partners. Regular communication with education professionals has been particularly important in the delivery of mentoring and alternative education provision. Through discussions, referrals, progress reviews and partnership meetings, we have worked collaboratively to identify the individual needs of young people and develop appropriate interventions. Feedback from schools has helped shape the structure and content of our educational programmes, ensuring that activities complement wider educational objectives and respond to challenges affecting attendance, behaviour, confidence and engagement. This collaborative approach has also supported improvements in communication, safeguarding and the monitoring of individual progress. Consultation with Community Organisations and Local Authorities The organisation has maintained positive relationships with community organisations, local authorities and other agencies involved in supporting children, young people and vulnerable communities. Through partnership discussions and ongoing communication, we have sought to identify gaps in local provision, understand emerging community challenges and explore opportunities for collaborative working. These relationships have been particularly important in supporting disadvantaged communities and individuals who may experience barriers to accessing mainstream services. Consultation with community partners has helped us develop inclusive activities, identify priority groups and ensure that resources are directed towards areas where they can provide meaningful benefit. Consultation with Refugees and Asylum Seekers As part of our commitment to social inclusion, Changing Lives Community Services CIC has engaged with refugees and asylum seekers participating in our community and sporting activities. Through direct conversations, participant feedback and engagement with relevant support organisations, we have sought to understand the interests, needs and challenges experienced by individuals accessing these programmes. This engagement has helped inform the types of activities offered, encourage participation and create welcoming environments that promote inclusion, positive wellbeing and community integration. We recognise the importance of ensuring that individuals from different cultural backgrounds have opportunities to express their views and contribute to the development of activities intended to support them. Consultation with Funding Partners and Local Businesses Changing Lives Community Services CIC has also maintained communication with funding organisations, local businesses and other partners who support or contribute to its community activities. These relationships have provided opportunities to discuss programme delivery, community priorities, resources, sustainability and the wider impact of our work. Feedback from funding and delivery partners has helped inform organisational planning, strengthen accountability and identify opportunities to develop or improve community provision. Local businesses and community supporters also play an important role in helping the organisation create positive opportunities and strengthen its connections within the wider community. Outcomes of Stakeholder Consultation The feedback and engagement received throughout the financial year have contributed to the ongoing development and improvement of the company's activities. Consultation has helped the organisation to: - Adapt mentoring and alternative education programmes to better reflect individual learning, behavioural and emotional needs. - Develop sporting and recreational activities that respond to the interests and abilities of participants. - Identify barriers to participation and explore ways to make services more accessible. - Strengthen communication and collaborative working with schools, families and community partners. - Improve the organisation's understanding of the challenges facing disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals. - Support more inclusive activities for refugees, asylum seekers and individuals experiencing social isolation. - Identify opportunities for new partnerships, additional support and future programme development. - Inform decisions about organisational priorities, resources and the long-term sustainability of community provision. Ongoing Commitment to Stakeholder Engagement Changing Lives Community Services CIC remains committed to maintaining open and constructive relationships with the individuals and organisations connected to its work. We recognise that meaningful consultation is an ongoing process and that listening to those who participate in, support and benefit from our activities is essential to delivering effective community services. As the organisation continues to develop, we will seek to strengthen opportunities for feedback, encourage participation in decision-making and ensure that stakeholder views remain an important consideration in our planning and service delivery. Overall, stakeholder consultation has helped Changing Lives Community Services CIC remain responsive to community needs, improve the quality and accessibility of its programmes and ensure that its activities continue to deliver genuine and meaningful community benefit.

Directors’ remuneration, including salaries and other income, amounted to £106,859. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

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