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Samsons Academy uses a mixed-method approach to measure the impact of its programmes.
This mixed-method approach enables us to measure both measurable changes in wellbeing and the personal experiences that sit behind the data.
Service · Procedural statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
Collaboration with various partners has enabled Samsons Academy to maximise resources and provide holistic support.
These partnerships have enabled us to maximise resources, improve referral pathways and ensure vulnerable individuals receive holistic support.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
The Academy's programmes have demonstrated improvements in emotional resilience and school engagement.
Throughout the programme facilitators observed significant improvements in participants' confidence, emotional expression and willingness to engage with peers and trusted adults. Many students who initially struggled with participation became active contributors by the latter stages of delivery.
Metric · Metric statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
Let’s Combat2 provided opportunities for people with physical disabilities to engage in combat sports and mentoring.
Let’s Combat2 was an inclusive community engagement project designed to improve access, participation and social inclusion through combat sports, physical activity, mentoring and wellbeing support. The project focused on people living with physical disabilities, alongside individuals from communities that have historically been underrepresented or not always visible within mainstream activities.
Service · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
The Academy commenced development of Man Down, a dedicated men's mental health initiative.
The Academy also commenced development of Man Down, a dedicated men's mental health initiative designed to build upon the success of the existing men's programme. Man Down has been developed in response to increasing demand for accessible, community-based support for men who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, social isolation, unemployment, relationship breakdown, bereavement or other adverse life experiences.
Service · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
The Men's Mental Health Projects received funding from the Ronnie Lubner Foundation.
We secured funding from the Ronnie Lubner Foundation (Belron) who provided much needed support to the Men's Mental Health Projects.
Financial · Funding statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6
The Academy delivered targeted interventions for men experiencing poor mental health and social isolation.
Supporting men's mental health continued to be a significant area of development for Samsons Academy during the reporting period. Building upon the Charity's long-standing commitment to reducing social isolation and improving emotional wellbeing, the Academy delivered targeted interventions for men experiencing poor mental health, loneliness, anxiety, low confidence and the wider effects of social disadvantage.
Service · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6
Samsons Academy received a grant of £1,590 from the High Sheriff's Safer Streets Fund.
Samsons Academy was delighted to receive a grant of £1,590 from the High Sheriff's Safer Streets Fund during 2024/25. This funding enabled the Academy to work with 67 young people and their families over a twelve-month period, delivering targeted interventions aimed at reducing vulnerability to criminal exploitation, anti-social behaviour and serious youth violence.
Financial · Funding statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6
The StrongHER project provided support for women experiencing domestic abuse and social isolation.
StrongHER became a vital source of support for women experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse, social isolation and poor mental health. Many participants came from harder-to-reach communities and faced cultural, financial or personal barriers that had previously prevented them from accessing mainstream services.
Service · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
The Academy's Bridging the Gap programme supports young people experiencing social isolation and emotional dysregulation.
Bridging the Gap remained one of the Academy's flagship prevention programmes during the year. Working directly with secondary schools throughout Bedford Borough, the programme supported young people experiencing social isolation, low confidence, emotional dysregulation, anxiety and other barriers affecting educational engagement.
Service · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
Samsons Academy provides immediate access to qualified counselling and psychological support.
A key strength of Samsons Academy is our in-house therapeutic service, which enables immediate access to qualified counselling and psychological support without the delays often associated with statutory services.
Service · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The Academy's programmes are designed to address complex social and emotional barriers.
Our programmes are designed not only to improve physical and mental wellbeing but also to develop practical life skills, emotional regulation, positive relationships and aspirations for the future.
Service · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
Samsons Academy works with individuals who face multiple disadvantages, including poverty and trauma.
The charity works with individuals who experience multiple and often intersecting disadvantages, including poverty, social exclusion, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, poor mental health, exploitation, involvement in youth violence, and barriers to education, training and employment.
Service · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 2
The Academy's mission is to empower individuals through a combination of education, sport, mentoring and therapeutic intervention.
Our mission is to empower children, young people and adults through education, sport, mentoring and therapeutic intervention, enabling them to build resilience, confidence and sustainable life opportunities.
Service · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 2
Samsons Academy aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged individuals through inclusive education and therapeutic support.
Samsons Academy exists to improve the lives of disadvantaged children, young people and adults by providing inclusive education, physical activity, therapeutic support and community-based interventions that promote resilience, wellbeing and positive life opportunities.
Service · Policy statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 2
The charity's total staff costs were £34,103 in the year ending December 2025.
Total staff costs 34,103 3,868
Financial · Observational claim · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 13
The Trustees designated £101,706 of unrestricted funds to cover committed staff and premises costs for the next year.
The Trustees have designated £101,706 of unrestricted funds at the year end to cover committed staff and premises costs for the forthcoming year...
Financial · Commitment statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 13
All receipts are unrestricted and relate to the general purposes of the charity.
All receipts are unrestricted and relate to the general purposes of the charity.
Financial · Observational claim · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 13
The charity owed £181 to NEST for pension contributions as of December 2025.
...and £181 to NEST for pension contributions, arising from the December 2025 payroll.
Financial · Observational claim · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 13
The charity owed HM Revenue and Customs £3,254 for PAYE and National Insurance contributions as of December 2025.
At 31st December 2025, the charity owed £3,254 to HM Revenue and Customs in respect of PAYE and National Insurance contributions...
Financial · Observational claim · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 13