SMALLSTEPSPOSITIVECHANGESannual revIeW 2009/10

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Huw Lewis - AM for Merthyr Tydfi l and Rhymney - “The work being done by Fairbridge, alongside other charities right across Wales, provides a vital lifeline for many young people who risk otherwise becoming disconnected – not just from the economy, but society at large.”

Keith Towler – Children’s Commission for Wales – “There was a real treat in store for me in the Fairbridge centre in Cardiff – I got an insight into some of the daily issues the Young People that they engage with face, ranging from self-esteem to homelessness, substance misuse to self-harm. What impressed me was that these young people had guidance and support from Fairbridge on some of life’s most diffi cult challenges but they also get to learn life’s basic skills like cooking. In the process they get to realise that fast-food is not always the cheapest most convenient meal and that sitting around a lunch table in the company of others offers a good support mechanism.”

Neelam Bhardwaja – Corporate Director Social Cardiff Council – “Having seen fi rst hand the valuable work that Fairbridge De Cymru does with disadvantaged and marginalised young people across the Cardiff area their valuable support services pick and engage with young people who would otherwise fall between the gaps in provision - they are a valuable and recognised partner to Cardiff Council.”

Secondary School Teacher - Cantonian High School – “Fairbridge has made a massive difference to the pupils’ lives. It made them feel important and valued. It encouraged them to work as a team and not to be afraid to speak out and take the lead. It also allowed them to grow as individuals as it guided them to make their own choices and decide what they wanted from the programme. The confi dence they have developed is overwhelming and

what is great was that they had fun at the same time.”

Councillor Keith Hyde Lord Mayor Cardiff - “It’s been a delight to visit the Fairbridge De Cymru centre and see the young people the centre works with in such a positive light. It is crucial that organisations such as Fairbridge De Cymru continue to operate in Cardiff as they address the needs of the hardest to reach young people across our City”.

fairbridge de cymru would like to thank the following

individuals and organisations for assisting with the

production of this annual review:Translation Services: huw roberts (diolch i huw roberts am y cyfi eithu).Design and Layout: golley slater Cardiff.Printing: Cos printers and the mss group.fairbridge de cymru are very grateful to all involved

and for the donation of time and resources that

enabled us to produce this annual review at nil Cost.

MANAGERS WELCOME 2010The age of austerity is upon us, as I write my opening remarks for the 2010 annual review I am aware that the Comprehensive Spending Review will be announced by the time this Annual Review reaches you. It will have an impact on the voluntary sector and that impact will be felt in Wales. There is now talk of a double dip recession and of years of stagnated growth combined with high levels of underlying unemployment; particularly hard pressed will be those under 25. For the client group Fairbridge

work with, the effects of the recession are to push them further to the margins of society. Why invest in those with multiple barriers to engagement when outcomes can be achieved more easily with those who already have some skills and qualifi cations? I understand that every young person out of work or education is a tragedy, however to just focus on those closest to the job market is a false economy. Here at Fairbridge De Cymru we continue to engage those deemed hardest to reach,

and last year 180 young people sought help, advice and guidance from our centre in Cardiff. We believe that if you place the young person at the centre of the process and let them shape the engagement around them, it empowers them to make change and to take back control of their lives. The next 12 months will be crucial for the survival of many charities, no matter how hard the fundraising and profi le generating tasks are, just seeing the engagement and relationships that the Fairbridge De Cymru staff develop with our young people is truly inspiring. For us it’s the small steps that

develop positive change – the trust and respect that develop over time, the eye contact, the friendly smile and the longer term successful moving on outcomes. It is the engagement with our young people and their inspirational stories of achievement that make it all

worthwhile!Ant MetcalfeManager

Fairbridge De Cymru

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Huw Lewis - AM for Merthyr Tydfi l and Rhymney - “The work being done by Fairbridge, alongside other charities right across Wales, provides a vital lifeline for many young people who risk otherwise becoming disconnected – not just from the economy, but society at large.”

Keith Towler – Children’s Commission for Wales – “There was a real treat in store for me in the Fairbridge centre in Cardiff – I got an insight into some of the daily issues the Young People that they engage with face, ranging from self-esteem to homelessness, substance misuse to self-harm. What impressed me was that these young people had guidance and support from Fairbridge on some of life’s most diffi cult challenges but they also get to learn life’s basic skills like cooking. In the process they get to realise that fast-food is not always the cheapest most convenient meal and that sitting around a lunch table in the company of others offers a good support mechanism.”

Neelam Bhardwaja – Corporate Director Social Cardiff Council – “Having seen fi rst hand the valuable work that Fairbridge De Cymru does with disadvantaged and marginalised young people across the Cardiff area their valuable support services pick and engage with young people who would otherwise fall between the gaps in provision - they are a valuable and recognised partner to Cardiff Council.”

Secondary School Teacher - Cantonian High School – “Fairbridge has made a massive difference to the pupils’ lives. It made them feel important and valued. It encouraged them to work as a team and not to be afraid to speak out and take the lead. It also allowed them to grow as individuals as it guided them to make their own choices and decide what they wanted from the programme. The confi dence they have developed is overwhelming and

what is great was that they had fun at the same time.”

Councillor Keith Hyde Lord Mayor Cardiff - “It’s been a delight to visit the Fairbridge De Cymru centre and see the young people the centre works with in such a positive light. It is crucial that organisations such as Fairbridge De Cymru continue to operate in Cardiff as they address the needs of the hardest to reach young people across our City”.

fairbridge de cymru would like to thank the following

individuals and organisations for assisting with the

production of this annual review:Translation Services: huw roberts (diolch i huw roberts am y cyfi eithu).Design and Layout: golley slater Cardiff.Printing: Cos printers and the mss group.fairbridge de cymru are very grateful to all involved

and for the donation of time and resources that

enabled us to produce this annual review at nil Cost.

MANAGERS WELCOME 2010The age of austerity is upon us, as I write my opening remarks for the 2010 annual review I am aware that the Comprehensive Spending Review will be announced by the time this Annual Review reaches you. It will have an impact on the voluntary sector and that impact will be felt in Wales. There is now talk of a double dip recession and of years of stagnated growth combined with high levels of underlying unemployment; particularly hard pressed will be those under 25. For the client group Fairbridge

work with, the effects of the recession are to push them further to the margins of society. Why invest in those with multiple barriers to engagement when outcomes can be achieved more easily with those who already have some skills and qualifi cations? I understand that every young person out of work or education is a tragedy, however to just focus on those closest to the job market is a false economy. Here at Fairbridge De Cymru we continue to engage those deemed hardest to reach,

and last year 180 young people sought help, advice and guidance from our centre in Cardiff. We believe that if you place the young person at the centre of the process and let them shape the engagement around them, it empowers them to make change and to take back control of their lives. The next 12 months will be crucial for the survival of many charities, no matter how hard the fundraising and profi le generating tasks are, just seeing the engagement and relationships that the Fairbridge De Cymru staff develop with our young people is truly inspiring. For us it’s the small steps that

develop positive change – the trust and respect that develop over time, the eye contact, the friendly smile and the longer term successful moving on outcomes. It is the engagement with our young people and their inspirational stories of achievement that make it all

worthwhile!Ant MetcalfeManager

Fairbridge De Cymru

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How much did we do? We supported 180 young people between the ages of 13 and 25 147 of these engaged with us for the first time

We worked with 55 different referral agencies from across South Wales

We Delivered 13,268 training hours to our client group We ran 20 high impact Access

Courses We delivered 84 different personal development courses

How well did we do it? 82% completed their five day Access (Residential course) 82% progressed into the Follow On Programme working

on their personal development 79% of the young people who engaged with us had multiple support needs

75% achieved at least 1 positive outcome such as gaining a qualification, returning to education or changing their behaviour. 100% of the young people that engaged with us developed their own personalised development plan.

Did we make a difference? 41% of Under 16 year olds that engaged with us engaged or re-engaged with main stream education via their involvement with Fairbridge

De Cymru 26% of young people on the Fairbridge programme were able to reduce their substance misuse

16 young people were able to engage with wider support services via our Outreach Department

10% of young people over the age of 16 moved directly into employment

32 young people received over 100+ support and training hours We delivered 479 one-to- one sessions

17 young people received intensive personal support to address their barriers to engagementIf you would like to make a referral to Fairbridge De Cymru please contact the centre on 029 2104 0065

Fairbridge De Cymru – A Year of Engagement and AchievementsFairbridge De Cymru Works!

Engaging with the wider community –

Corporate and Event Engagement

Fairbridge De Cymru has engaged proactively with both local corporate supporters and individuals over the 2008/09 period, we have built up strong links with local businesses who have very kindly donated time, resources, staff and funds to our projects. We also enjoy great support from a dynamic group of individuals within our Trustee and Regional Committee. All volunteers, they work tirelessly over the year and with

great enthusiasm to raise funds and our local profile. I am also greatly indebted to the

chair of our Trustees, Tim Powell, who works alongside all these individuals and has invigorated and enthused them.Our profile of events and activities continue to grow and

develop, from quiz nights to sports events and annually on average 20 runners take part in the Cardiff Half Marathon and raise pounds for their favourite charity while losing pounds! We held our first Christmas Concert in December 2009 and were grateful to the support of Cardiff Polyphonic Choir, Ysgol Y Berllan Deg School Choir and harpist Bethan Semmens.

The Choirs performed to around 150 guests that included the Lord Mayor of Cardiff as well as Assembly Members and Members of Parliament; it was such a success that we are holding another event this year!There are many ways that businesses and individuals can

engage and support us and we are constantly looking for new partners, so if you want to mix hard work with a great deal of personal achievement and fun them please get in touch on 029 2044 8011

Fairbridge believes strongly that we should be valued

and supported by the local committee.

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How much did we do? We supported 180 young people between the ages of 13 and 25 147 of these engaged with us for the first time

We worked with 55 different referral agencies from across South Wales

We Delivered 13,268 training hours to our client group We ran 20 high impact Access

Courses We delivered 84 different personal development courses

How well did we do it? 82% completed their five day Access (Residential course) 82% progressed into the Follow On Programme working

on their personal development 79% of the young people who engaged with us had multiple support needs

75% achieved at least 1 positive outcome such as gaining a qualification, returning to education or changing their behaviour. 100% of the young people that engaged with us developed their own personalised development plan.

Did we make a difference? 41% of Under 16 year olds that engaged with us engaged or re-engaged with main stream education via their involvement with Fairbridge

De Cymru 26% of young people on the Fairbridge programme were able to reduce their substance misuse

16 young people were able to engage with wider support services via our Outreach Department

10% of young people over the age of 16 moved directly into employment

32 young people received over 100+ support and training hours We delivered 479 one-to- one sessions

17 young people received intensive personal support to address their barriers to engagementIf you would like to make a referral to Fairbridge De Cymru please contact the centre on 029 2104 0065

Fairbridge De Cymru – A Year of Engagement and AchievementsFairbridge De Cymru Works!

Engaging with the wider community –

Corporate and Event Engagement

Fairbridge De Cymru has engaged proactively with both local corporate supporters and individuals over the 2008/09 period, we have built up strong links with local businesses who have very kindly donated time, resources, staff and funds to our projects. We also enjoy great support from a dynamic group of individuals within our Trustee and Regional Committee. All volunteers, they work tirelessly over the year and with

great enthusiasm to raise funds and our local profile. I am also greatly indebted to the

chair of our Trustees, Tim Powell, who works alongside all these individuals and has invigorated and enthused them.Our profile of events and activities continue to grow and

develop, from quiz nights to sports events and annually on average 20 runners take part in the Cardiff Half Marathon and raise pounds for their favourite charity while losing pounds! We held our first Christmas Concert in December 2009 and were grateful to the support of Cardiff Polyphonic Choir, Ysgol Y Berllan Deg School Choir and harpist Bethan Semmens.

The Choirs performed to around 150 guests that included the Lord Mayor of Cardiff as well as Assembly Members and Members of Parliament; it was such a success that we are holding another event this year!There are many ways that businesses and individuals can

engage and support us and we are constantly looking for new partners, so if you want to mix hard work with a great deal of personal achievement and fun them please get in touch on 029 2044 8011

Fairbridge believes strongly that we should be valued

and supported by the local committee.

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“When I fIrst started comIng to faIrbrIdge

I Was quIte Immature and dependent on

others, beIng here has taught me to be

independent and to do things for myself.”I came to Fairbridge in May 2009 because I hated school, my attendance was really low and I just didn’t fit in. I was really nervous about starting something new but excited to do something different. My access course was great; I really enjoyed it and got to meet lots of other young people who had the same problems with school as I did. When I first started coming to Fairbridge I was quite immature and dependent on others, being here has taught me to be independent and to do things for myself, It was really helpful for me to set goals for myself and I felt really proud of myself when I could see that I was achieving them. I have tried a lot of different courses at Fairbridge, the bleeping babies course was one of my favourites as it taught me all about the responsibilities of having children in a fun way. I have taken part in a few cookery courses where I’ve cooked for guests coming into the centre; this really helped me to build my confidence and gave me

a chance to represent Fairbridge. This year I have achieved my level up in my ASDAN qualification; I am really pleased with this and would like to continue working towards the next level. Fairbridge recently gave me the opportunity to work with children with disabilities for a day, this experience made me realise how much I wanted to help others. Because of this course I am about to leave Fairbridge to start training to work in a nursery, I am really excited about taking on a new challenge and feel ready to move on from Fairbridge because of all the great support that I have had from the staff there. I will definitely be keeping in touch with the staff at Fairbridge, I feel so welcome and know I can go in at any time and have a chat with them if I need to. My time with Fairbridge is going to end with me getting to go on a trip to Scotland to do a course on Spirit, this is the biggest challenge I have had at Fairbridge and I think it’s a great way to end my brilliant experience.

DEMI

RHYS

“I never used to Want to do anythIng and I thought that Was really normal, noW I am WorkIng on my lIteracy skIlls at faIrbrIdge to help me get Into college and get myself a trade.”

I came to Fairbridge because I was bored and I wanted to try new things. I kept getting into trouble with the police and was really un-motivated about my life. My first time at Fairbridge didn’t really work out, I couldn’t be bothered with anything, I dropped out of the follow-on course, but the staff were really good and kept in touch with me and I eventually went back and gave it another go. This time I struggled to get on with other people, the staff didn’t give up on me though and when I left again they got me back in which I really appreciated because it showed that they believed in me. Fairbridge has calmed me down so much, I have realised that I don’t need to be getting myself into bad situations, I have grown up a lot and am enjoying the programme. I have found the cooking courses really helpful in my day-to-day life, I also really enjoyed the bleeping babies course as it was a real experience that taught me a lot about parenthood and adult responsibilities that I had never really thought about before.

Fairbridge has shown me how much a person can progress and change, I never used to want to do anything and I thought that was really normal, now I am working on my literacy skills at Fairbridge to help me get into college and get myself a trade.I have proved that I can stick at

something which I never thought I could do, the support sessions at Fairbridge really help me to talk about how I feel which helps me to control my temper. I am building up my communications skills by chatting to a range of different

people with different experiences and I am getting really good at forming positive relationships with others which used to be a real problem for me. I am going to stick with Fairbridge for a while, it has

really inspired me to better myself, it’s a good laugh, the staff team are great and it really works!

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“When I fIrst started comIng to faIrbrIdge

I Was quIte Immature and dependent on

others, beIng here has taught me to be

independent and to do things for myself.”I came to Fairbridge in May 2009 because I hated school, my attendance was really low and I just didn’t fit in. I was really nervous about starting something new but excited to do something different. My access course was great; I really enjoyed it and got to meet lots of other young people who had the same problems with school as I did. When I first started coming to Fairbridge I was quite immature and dependent on others, being here has taught me to be independent and to do things for myself, It was really helpful for me to set goals for myself and I felt really proud of myself when I could see that I was achieving them. I have tried a lot of different courses at Fairbridge, the bleeping babies course was one of my favourites as it taught me all about the responsibilities of having children in a fun way. I have taken part in a few cookery courses where I’ve cooked for guests coming into the centre; this really helped me to build my confidence and gave me

a chance to represent Fairbridge. This year I have achieved my level up in my ASDAN qualification; I am really pleased with this and would like to continue working towards the next level. Fairbridge recently gave me the opportunity to work with children with disabilities for a day, this experience made me realise how much I wanted to help others. Because of this course I am about to leave Fairbridge to start training to work in a nursery, I am really excited about taking on a new challenge and feel ready to move on from Fairbridge because of all the great support that I have had from the staff there. I will definitely be keeping in touch with the staff at Fairbridge, I feel so welcome and know I can go in at any time and have a chat with them if I need to. My time with Fairbridge is going to end with me getting to go on a trip to Scotland to do a course on Spirit, this is the biggest challenge I have had at Fairbridge and I think it’s a great way to end my brilliant experience.

DEMI

RHYS

“I never used to Want to do anythIng and I thought that Was really normal, noW I am WorkIng on my lIteracy skIlls at faIrbrIdge to help me get Into college and get myself a trade.”

I came to Fairbridge because I was bored and I wanted to try new things. I kept getting into trouble with the police and was really un-motivated about my life. My first time at Fairbridge didn’t really work out, I couldn’t be bothered with anything, I dropped out of the follow-on course, but the staff were really good and kept in touch with me and I eventually went back and gave it another go. This time I struggled to get on with other people, the staff didn’t give up on me though and when I left again they got me back in which I really appreciated because it showed that they believed in me. Fairbridge has calmed me down so much, I have realised that I don’t need to be getting myself into bad situations, I have grown up a lot and am enjoying the programme. I have found the cooking courses really helpful in my day-to-day life, I also really enjoyed the bleeping babies course as it was a real experience that taught me a lot about parenthood and adult responsibilities that I had never really thought about before.

Fairbridge has shown me how much a person can progress and change, I never used to want to do anything and I thought that was really normal, now I am working on my literacy skills at Fairbridge to help me get into college and get myself a trade.I have proved that I can stick at

something which I never thought I could do, the support sessions at Fairbridge really help me to talk about how I feel which helps me to control my temper. I am building up my communications skills by chatting to a range of different

people with different experiences and I am getting really good at forming positive relationships with others which used to be a real problem for me. I am going to stick with Fairbridge for a while, it has

really inspired me to better myself, it’s a good laugh, the staff team are great and it really works!

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Fairbridge Cardiff NEET Conference!Politically and socially the issue of long term disengagement and how

to address it has never been so important. So on Monday, 8th March, Fairbridge De Cymru, in partnership with Cardiff County

Council and the 14-19 Pathways Network hosted a best practice study day at County Hall highlighting the role of the voluntary sector in working to

address the needs of young people who are not in education, employment or training across the City.

Deputy Minister for Children, Huw Lewis AM gave a key note address to delegates. The event was a huge success with around 100 delegates attending from local schools, PRU’s, school liaison teams, statutory bodies & leading voluntary sector organisations all coming together to develop a coherent approach to tackling the NEETs agenda.

Fairbridge Staff Recognised at National Level!In March, John Dyer, Operations Manager at Fairbridge De Cymru was awarded the Welsh Assembly Governments Youth Work in Wales Excellence Award for his contribution to developing youth work strategy and practice, honouring his dedication to supporting the most disengaged and disadvantaged young people in our society.

The award ceremony was held at the Swalec Sports Stadium in Cardiff and was attended by high-profile figures in Wales as well as Welsh Assembly Government officials and National Assembly for Wales Ministers. On receiving his award John

commented, “It is great to be recognised by the Welsh Assembly Government. The current economic climate

means it has never been so imperative to focus on our young people, especially those who are already on the margins of society”

Heavens Kitchens!

In February Fairbridge De Cymru was excited to host a Double Lord Mayor Lunch. The Mayor of Bridgend, his consort Mrs Audrey Thomas, The Deputy Lord Mayor of Cardiff and his wife Anne were among a number of high profile guests who attended a special Chinese New Year themed Heavens Kitchen lunch at the

Centre in Cardiff. Over lunch both the Mayor of Bridgend and Deputy Lord Mayor of Cardiff thanked the young people for all their effort and delicious food with the Mayor of Bridgend commenting “I am hugely impressed by my visit to Heavens Kitchen. To see at first hand, work being undertaken by such committed staff, and more importantly, appreciated by the young people. These young people are being given an opportunity, they may otherwise not get”.

Fairbridge Young People Quiz the PM!In July 2009, a group of Fairbridge young people were given the opportunity to quiz the Prime Minister as the Cabinet visited Cardiff for the first time.The young people posed a number of difficult questions to the PM regarding long term unemployment in Wales’ most deprived areas and what central government is doing to support the Welsh Assembly Government’s aim to eradicate child poverty by 2020. Following the Q and A session,

Ant Metcalfe, Manager of Fairbridge De Cymru said “I was really impressed with questions Fairbridge young people threw at the Prime Minister today. The fact that they felt confident enough to engage in a debate – in their own version of Prime Minister’s Question time – is a shining example of the progress they have made since coming to Fairbridge.”

Addressing the Teenage Pregnancy Issue!In September 2009, Fairbridge De Cymru became

involved with Real Radio Wales to highlight the issue of teenage pregnancy in Wales.

As part of the project Tony and Angela from the Real Breakfast Show looked after a micro-chipped baby each for a week, as well as presenting their live morning show. While the centre ran their own internal Bleeping Babies course with the young people. The course allowed young people

to experience the reality of having a baby at a young age while also raising awareness of keeping safe sexually; the cost implications of parenting and the emotional difficulties involved in being responsible for another human being. John Dyer, Operations Manager commented, “Young people who are NEET are more likely to fall pregnant at an earlier age. What we’re trying to do is raise awareness and pass on information about parenting.”

Rewarding Achievement!John Griffiths AM hosted the 2009 Fairbridge De Cymru graduation ceremony at the National Assembly for Wales. Assembly Ministers, Deputy

Lord Mayors and Olympic medal winner Colin Jackson OBE joined staff, young people and referrers at the event to mark the achievements of young people who have positively engaged with Fairbridge De Cymru to help change their lives.

Colin Jackson OBE commented “As patron of Fairbridge Cymru, I am constantly impressed with the attitudes and stories of the young people that Fairbridge engages with, it’s at events such as this Graduation celebration that we really get to see their efforts in turning their lives around, Fairbridge provides them the opportunity but it’s their desires and efforts in making a change for the positive that is the real story”.

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Fairbridge Cardiff NEET Conference!Politically and socially the issue of long term disengagement and how

to address it has never been so important. So on Monday, 8th March, Fairbridge De Cymru, in partnership with Cardiff County

Council and the 14-19 Pathways Network hosted a best practice study day at County Hall highlighting the role of the voluntary sector in working to

address the needs of young people who are not in education, employment or training across the City.

Deputy Minister for Children, Huw Lewis AM gave a key note address to delegates. The event was a huge success with around 100 delegates attending from local schools, PRU’s, school liaison teams, statutory bodies & leading voluntary sector organisations all coming together to develop a coherent approach to tackling the NEETs agenda.

Fairbridge Staff Recognised at National Level!In March, John Dyer, Operations Manager at Fairbridge De Cymru was awarded the Welsh Assembly Governments Youth Work in Wales Excellence Award for his contribution to developing youth work strategy and practice, honouring his dedication to supporting the most disengaged and disadvantaged young people in our society.

The award ceremony was held at the Swalec Sports Stadium in Cardiff and was attended by high-profile figures in Wales as well as Welsh Assembly Government officials and National Assembly for Wales Ministers. On receiving his award John

commented, “It is great to be recognised by the Welsh Assembly Government. The current economic climate

means it has never been so imperative to focus on our young people, especially those who are already on the margins of society”

Heavens Kitchens!

In February Fairbridge De Cymru was excited to host a Double Lord Mayor Lunch. The Mayor of Bridgend, his consort Mrs Audrey Thomas, The Deputy Lord Mayor of Cardiff and his wife Anne were among a number of high profile guests who attended a special Chinese New Year themed Heavens Kitchen lunch at the

Centre in Cardiff. Over lunch both the Mayor of Bridgend and Deputy Lord Mayor of Cardiff thanked the young people for all their effort and delicious food with the Mayor of Bridgend commenting “I am hugely impressed by my visit to Heavens Kitchen. To see at first hand, work being undertaken by such committed staff, and more importantly, appreciated by the young people. These young people are being given an opportunity, they may otherwise not get”.

Fairbridge Young People Quiz the PM!In July 2009, a group of Fairbridge young people were given the opportunity to quiz the Prime Minister as the Cabinet visited Cardiff for the first time.The young people posed a number of difficult questions to the PM regarding long term unemployment in Wales’ most deprived areas and what central government is doing to support the Welsh Assembly Government’s aim to eradicate child poverty by 2020. Following the Q and A session,

Ant Metcalfe, Manager of Fairbridge De Cymru said “I was really impressed with questions Fairbridge young people threw at the Prime Minister today. The fact that they felt confident enough to engage in a debate – in their own version of Prime Minister’s Question time – is a shining example of the progress they have made since coming to Fairbridge.”

Addressing the Teenage Pregnancy Issue!In September 2009, Fairbridge De Cymru became

involved with Real Radio Wales to highlight the issue of teenage pregnancy in Wales.

As part of the project Tony and Angela from the Real Breakfast Show looked after a micro-chipped baby each for a week, as well as presenting their live morning show. While the centre ran their own internal Bleeping Babies course with the young people. The course allowed young people

to experience the reality of having a baby at a young age while also raising awareness of keeping safe sexually; the cost implications of parenting and the emotional difficulties involved in being responsible for another human being. John Dyer, Operations Manager commented, “Young people who are NEET are more likely to fall pregnant at an earlier age. What we’re trying to do is raise awareness and pass on information about parenting.”

Rewarding Achievement!John Griffiths AM hosted the 2009 Fairbridge De Cymru graduation ceremony at the National Assembly for Wales. Assembly Ministers, Deputy

Lord Mayors and Olympic medal winner Colin Jackson OBE joined staff, young people and referrers at the event to mark the achievements of young people who have positively engaged with Fairbridge De Cymru to help change their lives.

Colin Jackson OBE commented “As patron of Fairbridge Cymru, I am constantly impressed with the attitudes and stories of the young people that Fairbridge engages with, it’s at events such as this Graduation celebration that we really get to see their efforts in turning their lives around, Fairbridge provides them the opportunity but it’s their desires and efforts in making a change for the positive that is the real story”.

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Companies Clifford Chance FreeMantle Media LtdIOD Wales

MSS GroupPriceWaterHouse CoopersZurich

Royal Bank of Scotland

Individuals and Trust Millennium Stadium Charitable TrustThe Dulverton TrustThe Fairwood TrustThe Odin Charitable TrustThe Waterloo FoundationThe Henry Smith Charitable Trust

The Williams Family Trust Statutory Cardiff CouncilCardiff Council – Youth Service Countryside Council for WalesWelsh European Funding Office Careers Wales

Welsh Assembly Government – Children and Families GrantVale of Glamorgan CouncilWelsh Assembly Government

RAISE ProjectWales Council for Voluntary ActionArts Council of Wales – Reach The HeightsHome Office – Community Fund

Lottery Big Lottery – People and Places FundBig Lottery – Awards for All

Regional Committee Members Gemma CawthrayLouisa Dunlop

Karen KingLinda Magges Graeme TippleLyn Burn

Board of Directors Chair: Tim PowellWE Dickie (retired 9.07.09)AG McEwen (retired 31.03.10)AJH PurvisC WilliamsC Middleton (appointed 22.10.09)B Cottam (appointed 20.07.10)

Contacts Centre Manager: antony.metcalfe@fairbridge.org.uk or direct line: 029 2044 8011

Fairbridge Cymru registered charity no: 1104990

Registered Address: 42 The Parade, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3AD

Patron: Colin Jackson

None of the work that we do engaging with young people would not be

possible without the generous support and funding from a range of

individuals and organisations. In particular we would like to thank all

the following donors who donated over £1,000 or more in 2009/10:

Income and Expenditure Fairbridge De Cymru 2009/10

Cwmnïau Clifford Chance FreeMantle Media Ltd IOD WalesMSS GroupPriceWaterHouse Coopers Zurich

Royal Bank of Scotland

Unigolion ac ymddiriedolaethau Stadiwm y mileniwm The Dulverton Trust The Fairwood Trust The Odin Charitable Trust The Waterloo Foundation The Henry Smith Charitable Trust The Williams Family Trust Cyhoeddus Cyngor Caerdydd

Gwasanaeth ieuenctid cyngor CaerdyddCyngor cefn gwlad Cymru Swyddfa ariannu Ewropeaidd Cymru Gyrfaoedd Cymru

Llywodraeth y Cynulliad – cymhorthdal plant a theuluoedd Cyngor Bro Morgannwg Cyngor Gwirfoddolwyr Cymru Cyngor y celfyddydau Y swyddfa gartref cronfa gymunedol

Loteri Cronfa Pobl a llefydd Gwobrau i bawb

Pwyllgor rhanbarthol Gemma Cawthray Louisa DunlopKaren KingLinda Magges Graeme TippleLyn Burn

Bwrdd y cyfarwyddwyr Cadeirydd: Tim Powell WE Dickie (ymddeolodd 9.8.09) AG McEwen (ymddeolodd 31.3.09)AJH PurvisC WilliamsC Middleton (penodwyd 22.10.09)B Cottam (penodwyd 20.7.09)

Cysylltu Rheolwr: antony.metcalfe@fairbridge.org.ukElusen gofrestredig rhif 1104990 Cyfeiriad cofrestredig 42 The parade, Y Rhath, Caerdydd CF24 3AD

Patron: Colin Jackson

Ni fyddai dim yn digwydd heb gefnogaeth llu o unigolion a chyrff.

Ydym yn enwedig o ddiolchgar i bawb a roddodd £1000 neu fwy eleni:

Incwm a gwariant Fairbridge De Cymru 2009/10

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