Inclusion 4 U
Charity 1138427
Overview
Summary
Inclusion 4 U appears to use out-of-school recreation as a practical route to inclusion, confidence and achievement for disabled and disadvantaged young people in south Birmingham. Its model combines a regular youth-club relationship with higher-intensity holiday and residential experiences, suggesting that participation is designed to be sustained rather than occasional. The organisation’s broad stated charitable categories may reflect an intentionally wide activity offer, although the available evidence does not show how these strands are balanced in practice.
Operational geography
Coverage: District
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission record identifies Birmingham City as the charity's operating area, while its governing document limits its area of benefit to South Birmingham. This supports a South Birmingham district-level identity more strongly than a citywide one, but does not identify individual current wards.
- No current service venue, youth-club location, holiday-scheme location or regular delivery site was identified. The registered address should not be treated as an operational site.
- The charity reports that it does not own or lease land or property, which suggests that any delivery venues may be hired or partner-hosted; however, no such venues or partners were evidenced.
- The most recent filed financial information relates to the year ended 31 October 2021, and subsequent reporting was overdue on the Charity Commission record. Current activity, service locations and geographic reach therefore cannot be confirmed with high confidence.
- No evidence was found of partnerships that materially extend the organisation's operational reach within Birmingham.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme timetable or booking information identifying the general areas of Birmingham in which the weekly youth club and holiday schemes are delivered.
- A current annual return, trustees' report or impact report confirming whether services are still delivered and in which parts of Birmingham.
- Confirmation from Inclusion 4 U of the general areas of its current regular delivery venues and any host organisations.
- Evidence of any current formal partnerships, commissioned provision or venue-use arrangements.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Disability
- Economic/community Development/employment
- Education/training
- Environment/conservation/heritage
- General Charitable Purposes
Who they help
- Children/young People
- People With Disabilities
How they help
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Recreation is being used as an inclusion infrastructure
The available evidence suggests that activities are not treated as ends in themselves: inclusive leisure appears to be the setting through which young people build social connection, confidence and recognised achievement.
Why it matters
This frames Inclusion 4 U as more than an activity provider. Its potential contribution may lie in creating accessible social spaces for young people who can be excluded from mainstream out-of-school opportunities.
Show evidence
“The inclusive youth club runs weekly, supporting social interaction, confidence and Youth Achievement Awards.”
Source:Organisation“The charity advances education and provides inclusive recreation for children and young people.”
Source:Charity Commission
The model combines continuity with occasional expansion
A weekly club appears to provide a stable base of relationships, while holiday schemes and an annual residential may extend participants into new activities, settings and levels of independence.
Why it matters
This combination may be distinctive because it can support progression over time rather than relying solely on isolated events or short-term holiday provision.
Show evidence
“The inclusive youth club runs weekly.”
Source:Organisation“Holiday schemes run throughout the year and an annual two-night residential trip takes place at an outdoor activity centre.”
Source:Organisation
Its stated scope is broader than its described core offer
The charity’s registered activity categories span culture, sport, environment and community development, while the operational description centres on inclusive youth provision. This may indicate a flexible, multi-activity approach rather than a single-specialism service.
Why it matters
It raises a useful question about which capabilities are central to the organisation and which are enabling methods for inclusion, learning and participation.
Show evidence
“The charity is registered under education/training, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment.”
Source:Charity Commission“Activities include a weekly inclusive youth club, holiday schemes and an outdoor activity residential.”
Source:Organisation
- Which young people are reached, including their disabilities, ages, neighbourhoods and referral routes.
- Whether the organisation works with schools, families, local authorities or other youth and disability organisations.
- What outcomes are achieved beyond participation, confidence and Youth Achievement Awards.
Remaining uncertainties
- Participant numbers, attendance patterns and evidence of progression between weekly, holiday and residential activities.
- Information on partnerships, accessibility arrangements, funding sources and participant or family feedback.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Inclusive recreation for special needs and disadvantaged people aged 11-25. The inclusive youth club runs weekly. As well as social interaction and gaining confidence our young people work towards Youth Achievement Awards. Holiday Schemes are run throughout the year where there is a programme of activities. An annual residential trip in May over 2 nights at an outdoor activity centre.
Charity objects
THE OBJECT OF THE GROUP SHALL BE TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND PROVIDE INCLUSIVE RECREATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BY MAKING INCLUSIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AVAILABLE TO THEM DURING OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.