Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: 3

Support Score: 7

No PartB

Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +7

Overall GiG Score: 10

MAGIC CLUB

Provision of a dedicated youth venue in Claremont, Blackpool. Providing youth work and associated activities to local young people aged 8-16. Increasing available opportunities and supporting young people thrive.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of gender

Financial issues to consider:

A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income	Spending	Surplus/ Deficit	Volun- teers
31/03/23	£219,894	£176,950	£42,944	6
31/03/22	£114,058	£158,443	£-44,385	5
31/03/21	£222,247	£129,879	£92,368	5
31/03/20	£141,106	£127,438	£13,668	7
31/03/19	£237,437	£143,233	£94,204	3

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Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000

Established: 6 years

www.facebook.com/CMmagicclub

info@magicclub.org.uk

07721074132

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Listed activities

Recreation

GiG Classification

Social youth organisations

How it operates

Provides buildings/facilities/open space

Where it operates

Blackpool,

Who it helps

Children/Young People

Who works here?

Unknown number of employees
6 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

National Lottery Community Fund	£216,392
BBC Children in Need	£21,000
DCMS	£10,934
Community Foundations for Lancashire & Merseyside	£3,832
Co-Operative Group	£3,400

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Community Foundations for Lancashire & Merseyside - Youth & Community Work
£3,832	07/02/2023	To provide a number of services to local young people including small scale social action projects, long term volunteering opportunities, developing a safe outdoor play space for children, an ....more To provide a number of services to local young people including small scale social action projects, long term volunteering opportunities, developing a safe outdoor play space for children, an outreach programme, and a cost of living support project.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Magic Club
£1,000	31/08/2021	This project will provide training and mentoring to a project worker who will deliver money management sessions to disadvantaged children. Children will improve their life skills through developing ....more This project will provide training and mentoring to a project worker who will deliver money management sessions to disadvantaged children. Children will improve their life skills through developing their understanding of financial management.
National Lottery Community Fund - Magic Club - Youth Work & Activities in Claremont Blackpool
£216,392	05/08/2021	The Magic Club runs and operates a youth club for young people aged 7 – 16 in the Claremont area of Blackpool. Funding for the group will enable them to continue providing much needed support to ....more The Magic Club runs and operates a youth club for young people aged 7 – 16 in the Claremont area of Blackpool. Funding for the group will enable them to continue providing much needed support to the young people in the area. The organisation aims to provide youth club sessions and offer holiday activities and services.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Magic Club
£3,400	24/10/2020	We would like to provide amazing outdoor and adventure opportunities to help young people in Claremont reach their full potential.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Magic Club
£20,000	20/03/2020 24	This project will deliver detached youth work to support 14-16 year olds living in deprived areas in Blackpool, leading to improved confidence, self-esteem, social skills and a healthier lifestyle.
DCMS - UK Youth Fund YAF
£7,289	28/02/2020	Magic Club - Young People's Organisation
DCMS - UK Youth Fund YAF
£3,645	28/02/2020	Magic Club - Young Peoples Organisation. The wider aim of the scheme is: To deliver onward grants to increase positive activities for young people by delivering extra sessions in youth clubs for the ....more Magic Club - Young Peoples Organisation. The wider aim of the scheme is: To deliver onward grants to increase positive activities for young people by delivering extra sessions in youth clubs for the financial year 2019/20
National Lottery Community Fund - The Magic Club
£284,262	06/09/2018 37	This three-year project will fund a youth club for children and young people aged 8-16. A range of activities will be delivered, aiming to reduce social isolation and increase skills, provide ....more This three-year project will fund a youth club for children and young people aged 8-16. A range of activities will be delivered, aiming to reduce social isolation and increase skills, provide opportunities for training, volunteering and employment, build relationships with the wider community and encourage positive life choices. The activities will be based on the interests of the young people and led by young peer volunteers and youth workers.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (7)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 6/7 persons

AVIEL SARAFINA LOWNDES Appointed: 2018

BRETT HOGARTH Appointed: 2018

MARK IAN COBURN Appointed: 2018

MICHAEL DAVID ROBERTS-HODGSON Appointed: 2018

MICHELLE WALKER Appointed: 2023

LYNN SUZANNE WILLIAMS LLB (Chair) Appointed: 2018, Other trusteeships: BLACKPOOL CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, CLAREMONT PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO,

STEPHEN DUNSTAN Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Finance Director, Other trusteeships: CUMBRIA BIRD CLUB, BLACKPOOL CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, CLAREMONT PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO,

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 03/05/2018, number: 1178232

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Paying staff
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

c/o 84 Egerton Road
BLACKPOOL
FY1 2NN

Objectives

1. TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE AGES OF 8-16 LIVING IN CLAREMONT, BLACKPOOL BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION2. TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE

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