How do IYF evaluate their work?
At the end of each piece of work the company undertakes an internal review, ranging from informal discussions to documented staff appraisals, identifying strengths and weaknesses to build upon for the future. All our work is overseen by a board of trustees, to whom the artistic director writes a bimonthly report documenting the ongoing work, and as a registered charity we are required to submit an annual report to the charities commission. Outside of the charity, we have an independent spiritual overseer, from another Christian trust, who monitors what is being taught, spoken, and written through the company. Each member of IYF is employed under a term requiring that they regularly meet with an accountability person, independent of IYF. We receive verbal and written feedback both from those who have booked us and from the young people themselves on a regular basis. Finally, we produce a quarterly newsletter, available to anyone who wishes to receive it, giving a general overview of wha
