YWA Annual Report 2022 - 2023

2022 - 2023 ANNUAL REPORT youthworkalliance.com YouthWorkAll NIYWA YouthWorkAlliance

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Contents Youth Work Alliance 22/23 Insights 4 Chairperson's Foreword 5 Youth Work Alliance 7 Youth Work Alliance Team 9 Massage from the CEO 10 Senior Youth Officer 13 Membership Support Officer 15 Fair Start Programme 17 Young People's Gambling Harm Prevention 21 Programme Common Purpose Programme 23 Digital Resilience Programme 27 Representation, Communication, 29 Coordination through Partnerships Youth Work Alliance Membership 31 Finance 2021 - 2022 35 Youth Work Alliance Funders and Partners 38

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Chairperson's Foreword Sam McCready Youth Work Alliance was established in January 2017. It is 6 years old and in this short time it has gained a positive reputation in our Service and has an important part to play in Youth Work`s architecture. Its purpose is to promote, develop and support voluntary youth work providers and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those voluntary providers through training, information, guidance and representation. The last couple of years have been challenging. In 2021 our very existence was in doubt when we were unsuccessful in our funding bid to EA. I am very grateful for those members of your Board who continued to give of their free time to keep YWA going until such times as we were able to regain funding from EA and appoint new staff members. So, on behalf of myself and the members, I give a great big thank you to Stevie Mallett, John McLaughlin, Rita Burke, Carmel McCavana, Shannon Clarke and Monica Meehan who kept the faith and kept us going during those lean times. And, of course, a great big thank you to the members who hung in with us during those difficult times. A special word of thanks to Rita Burke and Carmel McCavana who are standing down at this AGM after many years of service to us. The last year started well for us and we appointed our new Chief Executive, John Lynch, on 1st April 2022 followed by the rest of our current team, Claire O`Hare, Keith McCaugherty, Clare Maguire, Derryn Melly, Amanda Montgomery, Helen McVitty-O’Hara and Paul McNaught.

Chairperson's Foreward Sam McCready It has been a busy year and highlights included the opening of our new suite of offices in the North West in May 2022 and, of course, not to leave out Belfast, we opened offices on Lisburn Road later that year. A couple of conferences stand out for me as highlights of the year – Autism (June 2022 and January 2023) and the `One Service` Conference at the ICC Belfast in October. July 2022 saw the new Fair Start initiative which is a joint statutory/voluntary partnership to address educational underachievement and in September we were successful in obtaining an award from Children in Need to deliver on Common Purpose and this was launched in December 2022. These two initiatives involve close partnership working with member groups and the statutory sector. The latter part of 2022 has been dominated by the New Funding Scheme and potential threat of reduced funding to our sector and our membership in particular. Our role has been twofold – support to members to complete applications and advocacy for the sector. It hasn`t been an easy few months and we are grateful to those members who have championed the cause of Youth Work in the face of severe threats to funding. This has involved protest but also diplomacy and lobbying with those of influence in Department of Education, EA and wider afield. The voluntary Youth Work sector is a proud and vibrant place and a strong voice for young people. Youth Work Alliance stands with our members. Our purpose is to represent that voice and we look forward to carrying on our work with you for years to come.

Youth Work Alliance Vision We envision an inclusive community where all children and young people are safe, valued and achieve their full potential. Mission We support our members to deliver quality youth work to children and young people by providing training, information, guidance, representation and coordination. Values Passion for children and young people achieving their full potential. Empathy for the challenges facing children, young people, youth workers and volunteers. Advocacy with and for member organisations. Collaboration within the broader youth work sector and related and relevant stakeholders. Enablement of member organisations to effectively serve children and young people.

Youth Work Alliance Representation and Advocacy YWA provides representation through a range of representative bodies of strategic interest to our members. We lobby on issues of benefit or concern to our members and advocate with and on behalf of members to relevant stakeholders. Communication and Coordination YWA coordinates and co-designs strategic activities and events of benefit to our members to include, conferences, training, stakeholder engagement and networking opportunities. We provide timely, relevant information and signposting to support workforce development and effective youth work delivery. Direct Support and Delivery to Members YWA delivers face-to-face and online group and one to one support, training and guidance in relation to governance, HR, legislative compliance, organisational systems and policy development, youth work practice, curriculum support and workforce development.

Youth Work Alliance Team Executive Board Members Sam McCready Monica Meehan Chairperson Vice Chair John McLaughlin Stevie Mallett Treasurer Member Rita Burke Carmel McCavana Member Member Shannon Clarke Member Youth Work Alliance Staff Keith McCaugherty John Lynch Senior Youth Officer C.E.O. Amanda Montgomery Claire O'Hare Personal Assistant to C.E.O. Membership Support Officer Youth Work Alliance Project Staff Clare Maguire Helen McVitty-O'Hara Senior Youth Worker YGAM Education Worker Derryn Melly Aimée Clint Senior Youth Worker Social Enterprise Training and Development Paul McNaught Officer Clerical Officer

Message From C.E.O. John Lynch Since commencing my post as CEO in April 2022 I have been working hard to build the current team of professionals to support our members. This started with the appointment of Corporate Membership Officer, Claire O`Hare, followed by Senior Youth Officer, Keith McCaugherty, and PA, Amada Montgomery. In May we opened our new offices in the North West followed by the Belfast office in June 2022. Alongside this, our team worked hard to secure funding to deliver on core issues for our members such as the gambling and digital resilience, which is led by Clare Maguire and has so far been delivered to over 160 staff and volunteers since its commencement. This programme is also available through the medium of Irish and Ulster Scots. Alongside this, YWA has a partnership with YGAM to deliver on gambling awareness and this is led by Helen McVitty-O’Hara who has worked with volunteers, part-time staff and key stakeholders including PSNI and Social Services. In June 2022 I established a partnership with Ulster University and Melbourne University to deliver a youth work and autism seminar, to 75 practitioners from across the sector. The primary purpose for this conference was to consult the sector on the need for CPD and exposure to local, national and international professionals in the hope of delivering a bigger conference later in the year. In June Youth Work Alliance also hosted a members' conference where we explored the issues facing our sector with 60 member groups looking at leadership, organisational challenges and operational delivery from both professional and personal perspectives. This conference was a chance for the sector to explore the vision of the Alliance and how I, as CEO, can work to support them in practice, delivery and governance.

Since my appointment as CEO I and the team have been working collaboratively with government departments and key funders to establish initiatives which involve partnership working with members and the statutory sector to address key areas of work arising for our members. In July 2022 the new Fair Start initiative was born which is a joint statutory/voluntary partnership to reduce educational disadvantage across four identified areas. This is a joint project with EAYS and YWA that builds capacity for front line delivery through its member organisations such as Shantallow Community Residents Association and Dungannon Youth Resource Centre. In September 2022 we were successful in obtaining an award from Children in Need to deliver on the Common Purpose Model. This involves working in partnership with Queens University Belfast to build capacity for front line delivery as well as training and employing young people as peer researchers on living in safety and stability. In October 2022 YWA worked in collaboration with EA and DE and other member groups to deliver the `One Service` conference at the ICC Belfast, attended by 450 youth workers from across the field. Since November 2022 YWA has been supporting our members with the New Funding Scheme, this was facilitated by coordinating funding workshops, and supporting members to complete applications. Release of the new funding in November brought real potential threat of reduced funding to our sector, and our membership in particular. The team and I have been advocating and making representation with those of influence in Department of Education, EA, local councillors, MLAs, MPs and officials from across government.

These engagements allowed us to communicate feelings, thoughts and emotions, as well as highlighting the potential impacts that reductions will have on young people and the level of service available to them within the community moving forward. I wish to acknowledge that it has been a very challenging few months and the team and I are grateful to see first hand the passion and the commitment of our members, who have championed the cause of Youth Work and who place the voice and needs of children and young people at their core. The last year has shown me that the voluntary youth work sector is a proud and vibrant sector and collectively we have a lot of challenges that we face together as one. The levels of commitment, passion, and drive that the team and I have seen from everyone this year has filled us with hope and admiration. The way in which you are all dedicated to ensuring that you deliver a service that meets the needs of children and young people is completely inspirational. This is why I am confident that with your support and dedication, YWA will continue to help build a stronger and more cohesive sector that will overcome this impasse. As CEO, the team and I stand with our members and we are committed to delivering a service that is valued, respected and funded in line with Priorities for Youth. It is our goal to support our members to deliver a more inclusive, strength- based youth service that meets the needs of our children and young people. The team and I look forward to carrying on our work with each member group, their boards and most importantly the young people we serve.

Keith McCaugherty Senior Youth Officer Representation and Advocacy The Senior Youth Officer has been working on behalf of our member groups on the following forums: North-South Youth Work Sector Practice Development Hub PSNI's CSE Public Awareness Forum PSNI Youth Champions' Forum Strategic Oversight Group (Fair Start Programme) Various meetings with DE officials and political reps on EA funding scheme Communication and Coordination Ongoing work with PHA around social actions Ongoing exploratory work with UU/NI Public Health Research Network Inputs to UU Community Youth Work cohorts Coordination of engagements with groups of young people and office of NI Mental Health Champion

Direct Support and Delivery to Members The work of the Senior Officer includes: Facilitation of 7 funding support meetings and also bespoke support to 14 units with individual applications Training facilitated on Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - 6 training opportunities with 61 participants Training facilitated on Strength-Based Youth Work - 4 training opportunities with 46 participants Training facilitated on Introduction to Trauma-Informed Practice - 2 training opportunities with 24 participants Training facilitated on Intentionality of Youth Work - 3 training opportunities with 31 participants Training facilitated on CRED - 3 training opportunities with 32 participants Training arranged on Non-Violence Principles - 1 training opportunity with 12 participants Training arranged on Engaging with Behaviours that Challenge - 3 training opportunities with 46 participants

Claire O'Hare Membership Support Officer Representation and Advocacy Claire sits on the Developing Governance Group (DGG) which is a network of sector support organisations established to help strengthen and improve good governance across the voluntary and community sector. In her role with YWA Claire continues to contribute to the work of the DGG, including the recent relaunch of the DIY Committee website and Governance Health Check in line with the updated Code of Good Governance. Communication and Coordination Communication with our members groups, via regular emails containing legislative updates, best practice guidance and learning and development opportunities. Claire communicated directly with 134 key workers and management committee chairs to support good governance and compliance, covering, for example: Safeguarding (resources and sample policy and procedures - Harmful Sexual Behaviour) Charities Act (NI) 2022 (Key changes and compliance obligations) Health and Wellbeing (employment obligations and best practice guidance) Financial probity (Fraud awareness guidance, resources and updated sample policy) Good Governance (inviting members to access governance training and support and signposting to relevant webinars and launch of revised Code of Good Governance, Governance Health Check and DIY committee website)

Support to Front-line Delivery Leadership and Governance Support to local youth providers YWA's Governance Training is designed to assist voluntary youth in their role as management committees leaders, employers and charity trustees. It supports them to understand their roles and responsibilities, deal with governance issues, meet their legal obligations and address the needs and expectations of youth club members, parents, funders and other key stakeholders. YWA responded to 47 requests for one-to-one governance and compliance support from 26 member organisations within the last 8 months (from 18 full-time and 7 part-time youth work providers across Northern Ireland): HR support included individual policy reviews and policy development support, support in relation to employment contracts, recruitment and induction, sickness absence, disciplinaries, redundancy processes, pensions and annual leave. Governance and quality assurance support included management committee governance training, safeguarding procedures and systems guidance, support around charity registration, accounting and reporting, strategic planning, organisational policy development, financial management and charity reserves, governing document review and AGM guidance. YWA also co-delivered a DGG Good Governance and Charity Regulation update seminar aimed at Youth Organisations, 17 Nov 22, in association with the Charity Commission for NI to 20 voluntary youth organisations Members' Feedback \" \"On behalf of our Once again, thank you for your management expertise in helping, informing and committee, I would like keeping us on the right path!\" to thank you so much for this.\"

\"What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.\" Nelson Mandela

Fair Start Background This programme has been developed through collaborative working and embedding evidence-based practice between, YWA, EA, and Department of Education. This partnership enables YWA to build capacity of our front line service providers so they can develop an informed response to reducing educational disadvantage in partnership with local schools, children , young people and their communities. The former Minister of Education, Peter Weir, appointed an Expert Panel 1 September 2020 to examine the links between educational underachievement and socio-economic background and draw up an action plan for change that will ensure all children and young people, regardless of background, are given best start in life. Funding Youth Work Alliance was successful in securing funding under the Government's R.E.D document. YWA will work collaboratively with EA, DE, and our member groups, on Area 4 Action ‘v’ of the Fair Start document with the aim of removing barriers to education for children and young people. Youth Work Alliance, in partnership with Education Authority, has worked in partnership with EA Youth Services and our member groups, Shantallow Community Residents Association and Dungannon Youth Resource Centre. Each of the partners will work together to co-design and co-deliver the Learning Inclusively Together Project (L.I.T.) with the aim of improving educational attainment and personal outcomes for children and young people. This will be facilitated through innovative youth work methodologies and a collaborative whole community approach, which is young person centered. The pilot will involve the following delivery partners: Youth Work Alliance and EA Youth Services Shantallow Community Residents' Association St Brigid’s College Dungannon Youth Resource Centre St Patrick's College Lisnaskea Youth Centre St Kevin’s College Dungannon High School Ardcarnet Youth Centre

The pilot programme commenced in January 2023, will continue to March 2023, and will conclude with an evaluation of the programme. This pilot is a first of its kind in Northern Ireland which will give added value to the formal education curriculum and place a strong emphasis on the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people. The programme will promote young people and parents to become active contributors in their educational journey. This programme will place equality of opportunity for all childern and young people and in doing so, not only will learners benefit, but society also. Meet the Team Úna McCartney E.A. Youth Officer Úna is currently employed as the Youth Officer to develop the L.I.T. project (Learning Inclusively Together) which is a collaborative project funded under Fair Start and aims to remove barriers to education faced by children and young people by promoting a whole community approach to education. Is Gaeilgeoir í. Derryn Melly (Regional) Senior Youth Worker Derryn is employed as a Senior Youth Worker and is excited for this new position in Youth Work Alliance and aims to maximise young people’s full potential through embedding the core principles of youth work.

Meet the Team Martin Gallagher (Regional) EA Senior Youth Worker Marty is excited for this new project and is hoping to highlight the benefits of adopting youth work methodologies within the formal school curriculum, to enhance educational and personal outcomes for children and young people, with the aim of maximising their potential and striving to be the best that they can be. Cara Martin-Johnston Area Youth Worker (Shantallow Community Centre) Cara completed her BSC Honours Community Youth Work in June 2020. Cara has 8+ years of hands-on experience working with young people of all ages and in communities. This has enhanced her skillset and provided opportunities to gain valuable lived experience. Over the years, Cara has worked professionally in the statutory and voluntary sectors. These positions have included opportunities to enhance educational outcomes for young people and help them reach their full potential.

Meet the Team Alex Cruickshank Area Youth Worker (Dungannon Youth Resource Centre) Alex has been working in Dungannon Youth Resource Centre for over 20 years and has valuable experience working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as gaining experience working with young people for whom English is not their first language. He is very passionate about his work and love's the difference he can make to young people’s lives in his community. \"All it takes is that one person to make a difference in any young person’s life\". Charlene Mullan E.A. Area Youth Worker (Lisnaskea) Charlene has over 14 years' experience in Youth Work having worked in the Voluntary and Statutory sectors. In Charlene's previous role she worked with young people to reengage them in education, training or employment. Aimée Clint (Regional) Social Enterprise Training and Development Officer Aimée has been involved in the Social Enterprise sector for five years. She runs her own Social Enterprise, Books By Stellas, which breaks down the stigma surrounding Autism through childrens' educational books. Aimée has previously been the Young Ambassador for Social Enterprise Northern Ireland, where she worked to educate young people on Social Enterprise and see it as a viable career choice.

Gambling and gaming harm prevention training 225 delegates trained, drawn from a diverse range of professionals: Trainee teachers at Stranmillis University College and Neighbourhood Policing teams from across the region, who will use the training and resources with youth organisations and schools. Staff from Student Support Services in 2 FE Colleges. EANI and voluntary and community sector youth work staff Helen McVitty-O'Hara from across the region. Staff within Education, Education and Welfare Officers, Primary and Post-Primary schools' staff from across the region. Areas of Interest Raised During the Training For the majority of delegates completing this training, gaming was identified as an emerging issue, specifically buying microtransactions. It was commonly shared how young people see taking part in gambling as normalised, as they see their parents doing it and it’s seen as being acceptable within their communities. Feedback from Delegates \"Facilitator was excellent and very inclusive and knowledgeable about all aspects of training, the resources will be extremely useful\" Grammar School Teacher, Co Antrim

Feedback from Delegates cont. \"Well delivered and informative, I intend using the resources on a one-to-one basis\" Student Support Service Staff from a FE College \"Very relatable presenter, she was great. very informative presentation and evidence backed research as to why it is applicable to me, the resources will be extremely useful\" Primary School Teacher Co Down \"This course provided a lot of openness and reflection for me as particularly as a manager in ensuring that staff have access to a lot of specific resources and support when issues arise addictions and the wider impact\" EANI Youth Work Manager \"I liked the statistics and discussion around these. I value the resources. I liked the delivery of the information very educational about level of gambling within younger generation/ type of gaming i.e., E Sports Use of language when talking with young person awareness now how could be perceived as judge mental\" Education Welfare Officer \"I enjoyed the information provided and the resources available, they will be extremely useful to use with small groups. It was informative & interactive; the resources will be useful when working with young people in a 1 to 1 basis. Well presented, friendly debate\" Neighbourhood Policing Teams

Background This programme was developed through collaborative working and embedding evidence-based practice between YWA, QUB, EA, PSNI, DOJ and our membership groups. This project aims to build capacity of our front line service providers so that they can develop an informed response to violence reduction in a way that meets the needs of the children and young people. This programme also seeks to provide training and employment for 40 young people as peer researchers on living in safety and stability, thus building sustainability within the sector. YWA worked with Children in Need to secure this pilot programme which places the voice of young people centrally and empowers them to critically reflect on the service and projects offered to address issues of violence in areas such as identified interfaces, areas of rurality and areas of multiple deprivation. This is a key aspect of this project, as other projects in England and Wales lacked the young person element. The aim of the programme is to test the Common Purpose Framework and adapt it for young people to use as a working model for engagement and delivery. It is envisaged that the programme will have 3 levels: Testing the approach Impact at local level Practically using the framework Funding Youth Work Alliance applied to Children in Need, in partnership with Queens University Belfast, and was successful in obtaining funding for this pilot programme; enabling us to build capacity and evidence-based practice with our member groups.

Meet the Team Clare Maguire Senior Youth Worker Clare has a keen interest in youth development and learning pathways for young leaders, as well as a passion for youth work training and development. Clare joined Youth Work Alliance in June 2022 and she is now sharing her knowledge and experience and delivering training and support to youth leaders in the area of peer research and violence prevention. Partners Townsend Street Outreach Centre (Shankill), St Peter's Immaculata YC (Divis), Lagmore Youth Project (Collin) and Roe Valley Residents' Association (Limavady).

Training Programmes To date, 29 young people have completed a Queens Level 4 accreditation in Peer Research and Violence Prevention, achieving 10 CATS points, at the first of 4 residentials in Corrymeela Retreat Centre. Representation Youth Work Alliance has ensured the participation of our following member groups ,Townsend Street Outreach Centre, St Peter’s Immaculata YC, Lagmore Youth Project and Roe Valley Residents' Association in this pilot programme. The four areas were identified through YWA analysis of area needs assessments and the capacity of our member groups to participate and deliver in partnership with Children in Need and Queens University. Coordination/Communication Youth Work Alliance will play a lead role in coordinating and setting up various platforms such as Steering Groups, Cross Sector meetings and Partner Meetings. Future Plans The 40 young people who successfully complete the training elements of the programme will be empowered to plan, deliver, implement and evaluate four projects, supported by Youth Work Alliance and Queens. The young people will then create a platform to present their findings to decision makers and key government departments. It is hoped that this project will be rolled out across the region after a robust evaluation.



Representation Youth Work Alliance liaised with the EA Training Team, YGAM, GamCare, The All Party Group on reducing harm related to gambling, Ulster University and OCN on the need to develop training to address issues affecting young people such as gambling and digital resilience. Funding YWA secured funding through EA Regional Project scheme to develop training for staff and volunteers under the cross-sectoral workforce development programme. Coordination/Communication YWA has been delivering training opportunities on Digital Resilience and creating the space for sharing resources and best practice. YWA has been supporting members to access OCN, in response to members' requests, updating the training calendar, attending cross- sectoral meetings and partner meetings. Participants Feedback \"Your training was really interesting, enjoyable, relevant and very practical with loads we can use for our work with young people.\" Senior Youth Worker, EA (Omagh) \"I really enjoyed the training. I found it really engaging and very informative. Good use of visual aids and worksheets.\" Centre Manager, Derry

Training Delivered 11 face-to-face and 4 online OCN Level 2 courses were delivered to full-time youth work staff across the 11 council areas: 89 full-time staff registered for the training across the region 69 completing the accreditation. In addition to this: 15 part-time and volunteer awareness raising sessions delivered. 146 registered. 103 completed the training. Capacity Building and sustainability YWA trained 166 youth work staff in ‘Understanding Digital Spaces in Youth Work’. We have provided the participants with the knowledge, skills and resources to deliver training to children and young people across the region. Staff have also been equipped with the knowledge and skills to recognise gambling/gaming-related harm and online risks and how to manage these risks. YWA has also developed resources in the medium of Irish and Ulster Scots, to ensure we meet the needs of the sector. We will work with SEND providers to develop resources suitable for their needs.

Representation, Communication, Coordination through partnerships June 2022: Youth Work and Autism Seminar The Community Youth Work and Autism Seminar engaged youth work practitioners from across the sector and region in constructive conversations around the key learning and challenges for youth workers, as we strive to make our service more inclusive. This seminar was planned and hosted by CEO John Lynch, in collaboration with Ulster University, Victoria University Melbourne, YouthAction, Bud Club, St Mary’s YC, I-Adult, and EA Youth Service. Keynote presentations were delivered by Dr Breda Friel, Denise Doherty, Gavin Melly, Peter Nixon, Liam Gill, and Jane Hickey. June 2022: Youth Work Alliance Members' Conference 60 Youth Work Alliance members joined our team to explore prevalent issues facing the voluntary sector. Areas discussed included leadership, organisational challenges and operational delivery from both professional and personal perspectives. We also discussed the vision of Youth Work Alliance and how our management team can work to support our member organisations in practice, delivery and governance.

Representation, Communication, Coordination through partnerships October 2022: 'One Service' Conference Youth Work Alliance worked in collaboration with EA and DE, alongside other member groups to deliver the 'One Service' Conference at the ICC in Belfast. This was attended by 450 youth workers from across the voluntary and statutory sectors, featuring national and international speakers such as Steve Chalke, Jane and Honor Hickey and Michael Fernandez, to discuss issues and challenges facing the youth work sector. January 2023: Autism: Belonging and Inclusion in Youth Work Youth Work Alliance were part of the partnership who planned and facilitated the Autism: Belonging and Inclusion in Youthwork Conference. We worked closely with Dr Breda Friel from Ulster University, Co-operation Ireland through the Our Generation project, North West Youth Services, BUD Club, Donegal Youth Services, NYCI, and EA Youth Services. Our shared aim was to enhance practitioners in their support of individuals with autism and create more inclusive organisations. We have now had time to catch our breath and reflect on the 2 days of insightful speakers and workshops. We were so enthused at seeing so many of our member organisations attend from right across the region, as well as our colleagues from the statutory service, coming together in their shared learning. Youth Work Alliance has much to consider as a result of the conference in terms of CPD, support, advocacy and policy, and we are keen to keep up the momentum and continue on this vital trajectory.

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Youth Work Alliance Member Groups Lettershandoney & Roden street District Development youth centre Group

Finances The financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 are shown below. The independent examiners report (Jackson Andrews, Chartered Accountants) for the financial statements is also shown below. Please note, that the income and expenditure is derived solely from YGAM operations as all other funding revenue streams ceased in this year.





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