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pyc youth services funded by 3rd-way community interest company
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About Us
Our Team
Our History
In 2004, a survey was conducted by a small church group (see below) in Parbold Village to see if they could make a positive difference in a rural community.
The survey was halted part way through as there was one single overwhelming request - ie: 90% of the respondees gave the same reply: "Please do something for the youth of the village"
Parbold Elim Pentecostal Church were the original founders of the Parbold Youth Club
Parbold Elim Pentecostal Church became "The Rock" in 2007 and diverted most of its efforts into Sponsoring and helping the Youth Club to grow as a service to the community.
Original Youth Coffee Bar On further investigation, it emerged that there had been a Coffee Bar in the village for nearly 10 years, run by a team of dedicated volunteers, making use of the village hall and charging a small entrance fee. This had sadly closed after doing a brilliant job, leaving a gap in provision for young people.
Mobile Media Centre Initially, the need was met by the church group, making use of a Mobile Media Centre, provided by a local charity, to provide a focus in the village for young people and through the course of the year, it became apparent that a youth group was emerging as a regular event. by 2005, this was established in the community and became a focal point for young people seeking "something to be involved with".
Mobile Media Centre at Parbold Festival
Making it Free of Charge
When we started the Parbold Youth Club, we one of our core aims was and still is to make it free of charge.
One of the big issues that emerged when we started up was that despite appearances, many of the families in this rural community were experiencing financial hardship and a surprising number lived in private and council rented accommodation. This drove the principle of providing the facilities free of charge and generating funds from donations and sales from a small "tuck shop".
The need to "Do More" As time progressed, it became apparent that there was a need not simply to provide positive activities, but a purpose, a direction and a sense of ownership for the young people. Something that they would “own”, be custodians of and determine its future.
A Tragic
loss of life
In the summer of that same year, gangs from the Netherton area of Liverpool started to pay regular visits, culminating in a number of serious assaults and two stabbings. |
Moving away from a "Hand-to-Mouth Existence" The youth club grew large enough to be an organisation in its own right, but in order to survive, it had to raise money.
Also, as the youth club was hiring a hall
for its activities, it could not always guarantee availability and the
availability of facilities was a constant headache. Hence the need for a way of generating funds in a rural community where our postcode often made it difficult to secure grant assistance.
Today We decided to set up a Community Interest Company and convert the Youth Club into a Charity, so it could benefit from the profits of the Community Interest Company.
This has led to: 2 x organisations working in Partnership:
A Not For Profit Community Interest Company (CiC): 3rd Way Community Interest Company
helping to fund
A Charitable Organisation: pyc youth Services This should be completed before Summer 2009
..."Just giving them something to do", is, frankly insulting ...
The key to our project and all that we do is that those who will benefit from the facilities being created will help to create them. For too long we have seen youth projects fail because well meaning groups and individuals simply deliver a building or a project that just "gives them something to do".... if they took the time to listen, most of those whom they are trying to help would love to be involved in the construction process as they would then shape the final product and look after it once completed - more importantly, they could then teach others to do the same.
"don't touch that wall - I built it...."
PACT The youth club leadership were asked to represent the young people of the community on the local Police and Communities Together (PACT) Panel (Multi- Agency Panel) so that solutions could be worked through for this and other rural communities.
Sailing Expedition 2007
Some of the Youth Club on the Glaciere Tall Ship, Summer 2007
Accounting We keep accounts as if we were already a charity, and a company using the standard charity reporting format.
The latest sets of accounts are available either via the "Our Accounts" button or via the "Members Page" button.
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Youth & Community Services Charity funded by not for profit business as well as donations and grants
The New Coffee Bar Sign:
Painted by Josh Cornah Copyright © 2009 Third Way Community Interest Company
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Envisioning Rural Communities to reach out
Third Way Community Interest Company & pyc youth services ©2009 All Rights Reserved The "Pear" and "3rd-way" logos are copyright and the property of pyc youth services trust they may not be copied, disseminated or distributed in any way without the prior written permission of pyc youth services trust |
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