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YOUNG AT ART LTD

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £483.6K

  • Spending

    £556.9K

Charity no. 102564 Date registered. 09/07/2015

Public benefits

Young at Art exists to provide children and young people from all backgrounds with access to, and education in, arts and cultural activities. It promotes work of artistic value in different artforms, promotes international cultural exchange and supports local artists to develop their understanding and skills in working for and with children and

young people. The principal benefit of its work is the contribution to children and young people’s imaginative wellbeing, creativity and cultural access. Indirectly, its work supports their wellbeing, education, realisation of their skills and potential, and enhances the capacity of adults around them to support their entitlement to cultural participation and creative expression. The benefits of the organisation’s work can be evidenced through an evaluation framework, gathering opinions and experiences of children, young people and adult carers, and through the gathering of relevant data (attendance reports, monitoring of target groups and their participation levels). The primary beneficiaries of the company’s work are children and young people in Northern Ireland. Secondary beneficiaries are parents, families, teachers and carers, emerging artists, and children and young people outside Northern Ireland. There is little or no evidence that its work may be harmful and private benefit is incidental and necessary in achieving the organisation’s purpose, in the form of artists and staff benefitting from skills development which is transferable within their personal career path.

What your organisation does

Vision Young at Art’s vision is that all children’s lives are enriched through the arts Mission We deliver great arts projects and events for children and young people because we believe that the arts inspire joy, creativity and curiosity Aims 1. Present arts activities and performances that provoke thought and emotion 2. Enable access to

great arts activities for all children and young people 3. Engage with children and young people to develop their critical thinking and personal skills The three aims will be supported by core business priorities under the following aim: 4. Sustain the organisation's mission for the future Values Inclusivity: We believe every child has the right to experience the arts. Children are at the heart of everything we do. Ambition: We aim for big ideas and we strive for excellence and relevance in programming, communication, development and management. Openness: We work hard to be inclusive, offer equality of opportunity and uphold transparency in our decision-making; we are enthusiastic partners and collaborators.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Specific areas of deprivation
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Arts
  • Cultural
  • Education/training
  • Volunteer development

This display is a broad summary of the charity’s financial information. For a full understanding of the charity’s finances, the reader should view the PDF accounts and reports under the Documents tab above.

Income

£483.6K

Spending

£556.9K

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The objects of the Company shall be to promote for the public benefit, and in particular but not exclusively, children and young people aged up to eighteen years: (a) the advancement of education; (b) the advancement of the arts and culture; (c) the relief of those in need by reason of youth, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; (d) the promotion of such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 10 Trustees
  • 7 Employees
  • 25 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Young At Art, Cotton Court, 30-42 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2ED

Trustee board

Trustee
Ms Maria Lee
Ms Dee Harvey
Dr Tom Maguire
Miss Anna Busby
Ms Ailbhe Greaney
Ms Stephanie Johnston
Ms Catherine Jane Law
Mr Michael Noble
Mrs Lisa Sykes O'reilly
Ms Claire Ellis

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland