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Youth First Club Ltd

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £42.2K

  • Spending

    £41.8K

Charity no. 109052 Company no. 687182 Date registered. 18/10/2022

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the improvement of well- being and quality of life of the residents in the area by enabling them to fully participate in society by preventing people from being socially excluded. This is done by relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate in

to society. These benefits are evidenced through feedback from beneficiaries and groups who run the activities. There is no identifiable harm to any person through the pursuit of the above organisational purpose. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the residents of the Lecky Road and its surrounding areas. The private benefit is that gained by a Trustee who may avail of the services offered in the Community Centre. This benefit is incidental as Trustees are members of the community. Trustees may also gain skills and experience and an increased sense of well-being through their role as Trustees of Youth First Club Ltd, however this benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure benefit is provided to beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

Provide young people with access to a high quality sporting and educational facilities. Significantly enhance standards in Group/Developmental work, Physical Education and Sport; particularly targeting marginalised young people who have had limited or no experience of structured youth provision. Contribute to the renewal of one of the most

disadvantaged neighborhoods, encouraging the physical and economic regeneration of the area, improving youth participation, progression, sport, education, health, and the environment. Sustain and enhance youth provision, arts and sport within the local community and throughout the wider region by contributing to more active and healthier lifestyles

The charity’s classifications

  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Mental health
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Counselling/support
  • Criminal justice
  • Cross-border/cross-community
  • Cultural
  • Disability
  • Education/training
  • Gender
  • General charitable purposes
  • Human rights/equality
  • Medical/health/sickness
  • Playgroup/after schools
  • Relief of poverty
  • Religious activities
  • Sport/recreation
  • Volunteer development
  • Youth development

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2025

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The charity's objectives are specifically restricted to relieving the needs of children and the young people of the Lecky Road and surrounding areas through exclusively charitable means by: The provisions of sporting facilities and the provisions of educational facilities. Significantly enhance standards in Group/Developmental work, Physical Education, and sport, particularly targeting marginalized young people who have had limited or no experience of structured youth provision. Contribute to the renewal of one of the most disadvntaged neighbourhoods, encouraging the physical and economic regeneration of the area, improving youth participation, progression, sport, education, health, and the environment. Sustain and enhance youth provision, arts & sport within the local community and throughout th wider region by contributing to more active and healthier lifestyles.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name


  • 9 Trustees
  • 3 Employees
  • 2 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Youth First Club Ltd, C/O The Cabins At Long Tower, Anne Street, Derry, BT48 6PB

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Kathleen Doherty
Mr John Mclaughlin
Mrs Martine Mulhern
Ms Catherine Boyle
Mr Charlie O'donnelll
Ms Siobhan Brinkley
Fr Joe Gormley
Ms Geraldine O'connor
Ms Kellie Mccallion

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland