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Thankyou!!!
We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every person who has supported our work. It is because of you that we can continue to make a difference, day in, day out! We are part of such an amazing community and are so very lucky to continue to receive the support we do from residents, businesses, shops, schools, organizations, churches and individuals! Whether it’s a financial contribution, sharing our posts, spreading the word, donating items, answering our appeals, praying for us, sponsoring our events, giving up your time, it all makes a difference and although we say it every year it still stands, we could not do what we do without the kindness of others!
A special thanks of course goes to our staff, our 20 volunteers & trustees for all of your hard work and dedication. You are all amazing!

Staff
Leila Allen - Project Manager
Rachel Allen - Family Support Worker
Zoe Leyland - Family Support Worker
Zoe Ashworth - Family Support Worker
Natasha Cartwright - Administrator

Trustees
Janice Lewer - Chair
Alison Perry - Secretary
Lynn Kemp - Treasurer
Jo Emberton - Marketing and Publicity
Suzanne Craven

Our
objectives:

To develop volunteers in number and ability
To create greater financial stability of core funding
To raise profile of the Centre Open events
To respond to changes in legislation that affects families.
To develop effective partnerships
To develop a clear strategic plan for the Centre for the next 10 years
To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation regarding the work of the Centre

ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

April 2022 - March 2023

“The team is amazing, so caring! I’m not sure how I would have gotten through without the support they offered me.”

“Bacup Family Centre are a massive part of our community in Bacup!”

“You can tell that each and every one of them genuinely do care!”

ABD Centre & Bacup Family Centre— May 2022 DefibTraining

“I really do believe that they have changed the future (in a positive way) of many families and young people in the area!”

Charity No 1129644 Company Limited by Guarantee No 06852162

Individual Family Support - Our dedicated team of Family Support Workers have continued to make a profound impact on families and individuals facing various challenges. Through tailored support packages of support we have worked closely with families to identify strengths, rebuild relationships, and create happier, healthier, and more hopeful lives. Our support is not time limited and we will work with families and individuals for as long as we are needed and progress is being made.
Befriending & Mentoring - Child-led face-to-face support for children & young people. Ages range from 6 to 18 years old offering weekly sessions ranging from one to 2.5 hours. Addressing issues such as difficulties at home, understanding self-identity and sexuality, keeping self safe, managing struggles in school, self-control, and challenging behaviours. The project also emphasizes highlighting positive aspects and achievements in the children's lives. By nurturing their self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth, empowering them to navigate life's challenges more effectively.
Empowered - Ran in Allsaints until December 2022. Girls attended sessions for a half term period. Topics covered within the group were body image and self-identity, self-confidence, bullying, online safety, homelessness, peer pressure, grooming, healthy relationships, animal cruelty, promoting tolerance and respect of others. Through the sessions we were able to provide them with tools and knowledge to help work through life challenges and empowering young girls.
Listening Project - We attend the Valley Academy every Friday and this project mirrors befriending and mentoring support, providing consistency and a familiar approach for the young people involved. They are offered a minimum of 6 weekly sessions and we cover a wide range of issues such as; self harm, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, home life, relationships, identity, sexuality, emotional health and wellbeing and living with ADHD/Autism. This has made a significant impact on the young people we have worked with and there is already a waiting list for this service.
Solutions - During the winter months we opened our Centre up for our young people to meet up, chat, play pool, games, volleyball, and get to know staff and volunteers. This was always a temporary solution until we were able to secure a dedicated space. This took much longer than we anticipated as we had to apply for full planning permission for change of use. Weekly walkabouts continued and engagement with our young people remains high and positive. Alongside the youth nights it was great to support a local business by giving a Christmas treat to our young people. We gave out thirty £10 vouchers for Zee Desserts.

Bacup Family Centre Summary Of The Year

This year we have provided:
Intensive family support to 63 families, 254 individuals = 93 adults, 118 children & 43 young people.
Ad-hoc emergency relief and support to 30 individuals.
27 young people received befriending and mentoring individual support.
Empowered girl’s group 12 young ladies attended.
Listening project – has seen 17 young people in a school setting.
Our newest 8 – 11-year-old group which opened March is in the early stages and has seen 6 attendees so far.
Weekly term-time pre-school Toddler group play total attendees 109.
Adult Drop-in = 27 where ages range from 18 years to 75.
Solutions – Weekly walkabouts, engagement days, youth nights – 79 young people have engaged with us through one or more of those activities.
Throughout the year we have worked with a total of 561 people through our support projects and groups.

We run a number of affordable & accessible groups here at the Centre
Baby & Toddler Group
Mondays (Termtime) from 9am - 10.45am. Suitable from new born up to pre-school. £1.50 per family. Meet other parents / carers and allow your children to learn through play & make new friends.
Monday Drop In
12.30 - 2.30pm. Suitable for adults of all ages. Completely free, pop along for a brew, a natter, a quiz and a game of bingo.
After School Club
Suitable for 8—11 year olds and runs on Wednesdays (Termtime) 3.30 - 5.30pm. Only £1 per child and includes refreshments & snacks. A selection of games, activities, crafts & refreshments.

Charity No 1129644 Company Limited by Guarantee No 06852162

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