Charity registration number 1052056
THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY
THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND"
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND"
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees J Douglas M Meehan N Perry J Miller C Weir D Doherty A Totten A Baird T Forrest R Bell A Hart C Jamison (Appointed 8 April 2022) H Crossey Charity number 1052056 Principal address Regimental Headquarters The Royal Irish Regiment Palace Barracks BFPO 806 Auditor Amanda Harbinson Corrigan CA Limited 24 Greystone Road Antrim BT41 2QN
Investment advisors Quilters, Brewin Dolphin, Canaccord Wealth Management
THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY'INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND"
THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND"
CONTENTS
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| Trustee report | 1 - 8 |
| Statement of Trustee responsibilities | 9 |
| Independent auditor's report | 10 - 12 |
| Statement of financial activities | 13 |
| Balance sheet | 14 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 16 - 28 |
THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY'INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND"
THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND"
TRUSTEE REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016).
The Royal Irish Regimental Charity was established under Charitable Trust on the 06[th of ] September 1995 and amended by resolution on 07[th ] February 2013 and constitutes an unincorporated Charity. The purpose of the charity is to manage the day to day running of The Royal Irish Regiment, maintenance of The Regimental Chapel and Memorials and preservation of their traditions using Non-Public Funds. Grants to provide assistance are made to both serving and former members of The Royal Irish Regiment and its Antecedent Regiments.
The Fund is recognized for charitable purposes by HM Revenue & Customs and registered with The Charity Commission for England and Wales. Further information on the Fund and the members of the Board of Trustees can be obtained from the Assistant Regimental Secretary Resources at the registered office address.
CHARITY ADMINISTRATIVE AND REFERENCE DETAILS
Charity Name: The Royal Irish Regimental Charity
Charity Registration Number: 1052056
Registered Office: RHQ, The Royal Irish Regiment, Palace Barracks, Holywood, BT18 RA
Trustees: The Charity Commission has accepted a request from the Trustees for their personal details to be withheld. There are 13 Trustees’ who have served during the year.
Administration: The Assistant Regimental Secretary (Resources) is responsible for day-to-day administration of the fund.
Investment Managers: Quilter Cheviot Limited, Montgomery House, Belfast, BT1 4NX RBC Brewin Dolphin Limited, Lanyon Plaza, Belfast, BT1 3LP
Auditor: Amanda Harbinson, Corrigan CA Limited, 24 Greystone Road, Antrim BT41 2QN
Bankers: Danske Bank, Donegall Square West, Belfast, BT1 6JS
Solicitors: Edwards & Co, 28 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LA
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Objectives and activities
The Trustees are mindful that the activities of the Regimental Charity are carried out in accordance with its charitable objectives and are for the purpose of public benefit in terms of both serving and former members of The Royal Irish Regiment and its Antecedent Regiments.
The fund is used to maintain day to day running of the Royal Irish Regiment, Chapel and Memorials using non public funds. It is also used to foster comradeship between past and present members of the Royal Irish Regiment and to preserve its traditions.
The charity is divided into 4 branches (Regimental, Chapel, Relief and Chattels) each with specific objects.
Regimental Branch – Grants to promote the efficiency of The Regiment including sporting efficiency, battlefield tours, production of Regimental Journals, support to Regimental Museums and the well-being of The Regimental Mascot. This objective fulfils the legal requirement of Public Benefit through the use of funds for Amateur Sport, Education, Heritage and Animal Welfare.
Chapel Branch – Grants to maintain and upkeep the Regimental Chapel and Memorials. This objective fulfils the legal requirement of Public Benefit through the use of funds for Religious, Educational and Heritage Purposes.
Relief Branch – Grants to relieve either generally or individual persons who are past or present members of The Royal Irish Regiment, or former members of the Antecedent Regiments and the dependents of such persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. This objective fulfils the legal requirement of Public Benefit through the use of funds to the relief of those in need.
Chattels Branch – Grants to maintain and preserve Regimental Property. This objective fulfils the legal requirement of Public Benefit using funds for Arts and Heritage.
Success is measured by the level and quality of service provided and the amount of assistance provided. The physical condition of the Chapel, Memorials and Chattels is testament to the care they receive. The Charity uses funds to promote the activities through social media.
The Charity does not use Social Investment.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Achievements and performance
The Royal Irish Regiment Charity acts to further its charitable objects in relation to all four branches.
During the year a large donation of £500,000 was received from a single donor. This donation was given specifically for the purpose of the renovation of the museum building at Bedford Street, Belfast which was purchased during the previous financial year by Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund. During the year expenditure of £726,263 relating to the refurbishment was incurred by the charity. This has been treated as a donation to The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund so that it can be correctly included as capital costs to The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund.
Income received from shop and website sales during the year totaled £29,672 (£27,229 in 2022). Income from investments was £78,696 this year (£54,299, 2022). £16,347 of this income related to restricted investments.
The Regimental Branch saw expenditure on its shop and museums.
The Chapel branch saw expenditure on the upkeep and maintenance of memorials.
The Relief branch made grants of £50,745 to institutions and £13,209 to individuals in addition to the £726,263 donation to The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund in the form of capital expenditure on refurbishment work done on the property owned by The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund.. The Chattels branch saw expenditure on maintenance and professional fees.
The main expenditure in the year was on the Regimental branch as it undertook repair, maintenance and professional fees in relation to the housing of museum collections and artefacts, to protect them while building works are underway.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Financial review
There was an decrease in overall income from £2,394,056 to £648,689, largely due to the fact that a one off large grant was received from Ministry Of Defence in the previous financial year.
A large donation of £500,000 was received from a single donor during the year for the purpose of the refurbishment of the museum building at Bedford Street owned by Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund.
Prior year funding was received from the Ministry of Defence towards the redevelopment and refurbishment of the building at Bedford Street which is to house the new museum. This has been classified as extraordinary.
The new premises allowed for the establishment of a shop along with the option of click and collect, which resulted in an increase of sales and membership subscriptions of 10.6%.
Investment income also increased from £ 54,299 in 2022 to £ 78,696 in 2023.
Grants to individuals and organisations increased from the previous year as a result of the development of the museum plan and the initial setup costs with the establishment of 2 R IRISH D Coy.
Amounts spent on refurbishment expenses during the year have been included in the financial statements as a donation to The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund.
77.3% of the costs disbursed were in meeting the objectives of The Regimental Branch and 0.3% was disbursed meeting the objectives of the Chapel Branch.
The Relief Branch disbursed 1.3% to meet its objectives and 7.7% was used meeting the objectives of The Chattels Branch.
2.9% of total costs was attributed to fund-raising (mostly investment management fees) Governance accounted for 1.6% of the costs
Reserves at the year end were £ 763,101 unrestricted and £ 1,753,115 restricted. (2022, £978,418 unrestricted and £2,025,167 restricted).
During the reporting year expenditure exceeded incoming resources by £487,369. Income exceeded Expenditure by £2,097,318 during 2022. The majority of the reserves are made up of investments held by the Charity as at 31st March 2023.
During the year a donation of £500,000 was made by a single donor purely for the development of the museum facilities. This has been shown as a donation in the accounts to Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent fund as the building is held by the Benevolent Fund and in order for their accounts to reflect the accurate building costs the Trustees have decided to treat it as a donation and an increase in Building cost
Investment Performance
The total market value of investments decreased by £ 87,120 representing a decrease of £51,530 in unrestricted investments and a decease of £ 35,589 in restricted investments. Restricted investments relate to restricted donations for the Museum which have been invested while works are ongoing. Dividend income increased by £ 18,896 while investment management fees increased by £ 3,551.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Reserves policy and going concern
The Trustees review the level of reserves annually and at other times throughout the year when the need arises. They have one overall reserve which has been set based on an operational reserve and a strategic reserve following a review of financial and on-going risks. The operational reserve is set to cover any unforeseen day to day operational costs and to fund short term deficits in cash budgets. The funds invested hold a proportion which are easily liquated. The strategic reserve is set to cover the potential future costs of meeting future need and those committed to the creation of the new museum.
The Trustees have assessed the ability of the Royal Irish Regiment Charity to continue as a going concern and in their assessment they have considered all available information about the future, and conclude that it is appropriate for financial statements to be prepared on a going concern basis.
Funding and Income.
Funding Grants - Grants received totalled £34,502 during the year. £10,000 was received from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and £24,502 was due from Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund at the year end. This year a one off donation of £500,000 was received from a single donor. This was for the purpose of refurbishing museum facilities. Other smaller donations totalled £3,872 during the year. Income from donations and legacies accounted for 83% of overall income.
Regular Income:
Investment Income. This includes accrued interest and dividends from investments held. It accounts for 12% of total income received.
Variable Income:
Shop sales. A Regimental Shop selling items of Uniform and militaria memorabilia provides a source of income. All profit made is reinvested in the Charity. This income accounted for 5% of total income in the year.
Grants. A grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund was received during the year. The total amount received was £10,000 with £5,400 being spent during the year.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake and the source of funds received.
Investment Policy and Objectives
Under the Trust Deed, the Trustees have absolute investment powers on behalf of the charity. Except for funds retained to meet current requirements, the majority of funds are invested to provide a balance of capital growth and income. The Trustees have appointed three independent investment manager companies, who have discretionary powers within agreed mandates reviewed on a regular basis. The funds are invested with a moderate risk profile.
The Regimental Charity Investment Managers are given parameters to work within and are provided with an indication of the level of return required to service the Charity.
With the advent of Zoom/Teams all Trustees are now briefed and involved in investment decisions. All Trustees evaluate periodically how the investments have performed and make routine decisions required and provide recommendations on any changes in investment strategy. Some of the investments are aimed at long term capital growth to provide for future need; whilst others are invested for the dividend income they provide to support current need.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Risk Management
The Trustees continually assess the major risks to which Military Charities are exposed in conjunction with other Military and Ex Service Charities and strive to ensure systems are in place using best practice and shared knowledge to mitigate exposure to major risk. The Board of Trustees are responsible for the authorisation and review of the activities of the Fund and the identification and management of risks to protect against fraud and financial irregularities.
Future Developments
There is nothing planned in the next twelve months that will affect the continuance of The Royal Irish Regimental Charity as a going concern.
The Trustees of Royal Irish Regiment Charity and Royal Irish Benevolent Fund are the same. They have agreed a joint approach to the building at Bedford Street.
The building was bought by Royal Irish Benevolent Fund and is recorded in their accounts. However the Trustees agreed that Royal Irish Regiment Charity would apply for a grant and fundraise to finance the development of the building as it will be used primarily to house Regiment Museums.
Work continues on the Phase 1 external works of the new building with a completion date in 2023. Phase 2 internal refurbishment of the third floor will commence with completion aimed for 2024.
Proposed plans have already been drawn up to start a fundraising campaign to raise additional funding which will be required to finish the building to a 21st Century Museum standard. The total projected expenditure is £12.8 million.
The Trustees of both Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund and Royal Irish Regiment Charity have agreed that in future there are two options possible in relation to the building - it can be bought by Royal Irish Regiment Charity from Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund or a rental income can be agreed.
The Trustees are also exploring the establishment of two new trusts - one responsible for the new museum and one responsible for the ownership and loan of collections and artefacts to the museum. The aspiration is to have both Trusts operational by FY2024/25. The Trustees of both Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund and Royal Irish Regiment Charity have agreed that in the future there are two options possible in relation to the building. It can be bought by the new Charitable Trust responsible for the New Museum at an agreed price from the Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund or a rental income can be agreed. If it is to be bought then the allocation of all capital costs to the building is essential and hence the Trustees are content that the policy of reflecting works undertaken by the Royal Irish Regimental Charity as a donation to the Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent achieves this .
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Structure, governance and management
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity. The Charity was established under a Trust Deed scheme dated 6th September 1995 and amended by resolution dated 7th February 2013.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
J Douglas M Meehan N Perry J Miller C Weir D Doherty A Totten A Baird T Forrest S Baxter (Resigned 8 April 2022) R Bell A Hart C Jamison (Appointed 8 April 2022) H Crossey
Appointment of Trustees
New trustees are appointed by approval of the Board or automatically when taking up command appointments.
Organisational Structure
Responsibility for the activities of the Fund is vested in and carried out by the Board of Trustees which meet twice a year. The Spring meeting is held at the home of the 1[st ] Bn The Royal Irish Regiment and the Autumn meeting takes place in the Regimental Headquarters The Royal Irish Regiment.
The Board of Trustees consists of elected Officers based on their Military Appointments or the experiences and the needs of the Trust. The number of Trustees shall consist of not more than twelve.
The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees is by appointment The Colonel of Regiment, The Royal Irish Regiment.
A quorum of 3 Trustees is required to make grant awarding decisions of less that £3,000. All grants are ratified by the Trustees at the next meeting. Grant decisions are made based on need, proof of service, affordability and the impact the award would have on the applicant.
Risk Management
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the authorisation and review of the activities of the fund and the identification and management of risks to protect against fraud and other financial irregularities.
Recruitment, appointment, induction and training
New Trustees undergo orientation to brief them on their legal requirements under Charity law, the content of The Trust Deed, decisions making processes including welfare grants, investment strategy used, recent financial performance of the Charity and future plans and commitments. During induction, they meet key members of the Regimental Headquarters, other Trustees and visit the Battalions for familiarisation.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Related Parties and co-operation with other organisations
All serving and former members of The Royal Irish Regiment are entitled to be considered for grants from The Royal Irish Regimental Charity and The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund. In those cases, the Royal Irish Regimental Charity makes the total disbursement of the funds and are reimbursed by The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund.
The Trustees of The Royal Irish Regimental Charity also sit on the Board of The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund. Therefore, both Charities are controlled by the same persons. Transactions entered into between the Charities are done so at full arm’s length and are all agreed by Trustees at a meeting.
The property owned by The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund which will in the future house the Museum is used for 100% of business carried out by both The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund and The Royal Irish Regimental Charity.
The Trustee report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
A Hart
Trustee Dated:13 March 2024
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY
Charity registration number 1052056
THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY
THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND"
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and legacies 3 28,374 510,000 Charitable activities 4 31,619 - Investments 5 62,349 16,347 Total income 122,342 526,347 Expenditure on: Raising funds 6 33,151 5,400 Charitable activities 7 209,753 726,263 Other 12 6,027 - Total expenditure 248,931 731,663 Net gains/(losses) on investments 13 (88,728) (66,736) Net (expenditure)/income for the year/ Net movement in funds (215,317) (272,052) Fund balances at 1 April 2022 978,418 2,025,167 Fund balances at 31 March 2023 763,101 1,753,115 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2023 2022 2022 2022 As restated As restated As restated £ £ £ £ 538,374 43,301 2,267,500 2,310,801 31,619 28,956 - 28,956 78,696 42,376 11,923 54,299 648,689 114,633 2,279,423 2,394,056 38,551 9,488 - 9,488 936,016 67,314 236,623 303,937 6,027 5,618 - 5,618 980,594 82,420 236,623 319,043 (155,464) 34,911 (12,606) 22,305 (487,369) 67,124 2,030,194 2,097,318 3,003,585 875,329 30,938 906,267 2,516,216 978,418 2,025,167 3,003,585 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2023 2022 2022 2022 As restated As restated As restated £ £ £ £ 538,374 43,301 2,267,500 2,310,801 31,619 28,956 - 28,956 78,696 42,376 11,923 54,299 648,689 114,633 2,279,423 2,394,056 38,551 9,488 - 9,488 936,016 67,314 236,623 303,937 6,027 5,618 - 5,618 980,594 82,420 236,623 319,043 (155,464) 34,911 (12,606) 22,305 (487,369) 67,124 2,030,194 2,097,318 3,003,585 875,329 30,938 906,267 2,516,216 978,418 2,025,167 3,003,585 |
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| 2,394,056 | ||
| 9,488 | ||
| 303,937 | ||
| 5,618 | ||
| 319,043 | ||
| 22,305 | ||
| 2,097,318 906,267 |
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| 3,003,585 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities except for the extraordinary item in the accounting period.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 15 Heritage assets 16 Investments 17 Current assets Stocks 18 Debtors 19 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 20 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds |
2023 £ 83,822 31,110 375,148 490,080 (5,000) |
£ 5,415 19,974 2,005,747 2,031,136 485,080 2,516,216 1,753,115 763,101 2,516,216 |
2022 as restated £ £ 10,822 19,974 2,092,867 2,123,663 131,592 10,698 743,044 885,334 (5,412) 879,922 3,003,585 2,025,167 978,418 3,003,585 |
2022 as restated £ £ 10,822 19,974 2,092,867 2,123,663 131,592 10,698 743,044 885,334 (5,412) 879,922 3,003,585 2,025,167 978,418 3,003,585 |
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| 2,123,663 879,922 |
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| 3,003,585 | ||||
| 2,025,167 978,418 |
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| 3,003,585 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 13 March 2024
A Hart
Trustee
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations Extraordinary Items Investing activities Proceeds on disposal of investments Investment income received Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities Net cash used in financing activities Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2023 £ (68,344) 78,696 |
2022 £ £ £ As Restated As Restated (378,248) 1,971,808 (1,323,553) 54,299 10,352 (1,269,254) - - (367,896) 702,554 743,044 40,490 375,148 743,044 |
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Accounting convention
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The Royal Irish Regiment Charity was drawn up and established under a Deed of Trust on the 30th September 1992, two further provisions were added in 1996 and a second Trust Deed was sealed on the 31st October 1997 adding to the original.
General Information and Basis of Preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of investments.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £1.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
Funds
The unrestricted funds consist of funds which are expendable at the discretion of the Board of Trustees in furtherance of the charitable objectives of the Fund.
The restricted funds consist of funds given to the charity for a specific purpose and in respect of which conditions have been imposed for its use.
Income recognition
All incoming resources are credited to income funds and have been included in the financial statements using the accruals basis.
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after an performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
Investment income is interest earned through holding cash at bank and dividends from investments held.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.4 Incoming resources
Income from charitable activities is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
Income from investments is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for the sale of investments held during the year.
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes.
1.5 Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to a particular heading they have been allocated to activities on a time basis relative to and on a basis consistent with the use of the resources. Expenditure is categorised under the following headings:
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Cost of generating funds comprises costs incurred in generating voluntary income.
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Expenditure on charitable activities comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries.
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Other expenditure represents those items not falling into the categories above.
Support costs are those which assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings 33.33% straight line Computers 25% straight line
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.
The trustees feel that a depreciation rate of 0% is appropriate for heritage assets as there is no decline in the value of these assets each year.
The policy of the Trustees is that building adaptations are not depreciated until the work is fully completed.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.9 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
1.10 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.11 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
3 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds £ Restricted funds £ Donations and gifts 3,872 500,000 Grants Received 24,502 10,000 28,374 510,000 For the year ended 31 March 2022 43,301 2,267,500 Grants receivable for core activities Royal Irish Benevolent Fund 24,502 - Ministry of Defence - - National Lottery Heritage Fund - 6,330 Social Enterprise Academy - 3,670 24,502 10,000 |
Total 2023 £ Total 2022 As Restated £ 503,872 1,210 34,502 2,309,591 538,374 2,310,801 2,310,801 24,502 42,091 - 2,267,500 6,330 - 3,670 - 34,502 2,309,591 |
Total 2023 £ Total 2022 As Restated £ 503,872 1,210 34,502 2,309,591 538,374 2,310,801 2,310,801 24,502 42,091 - 2,267,500 6,330 - 3,670 - 34,502 2,309,591 |
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| 2,310,801 | ||
| 2,310,801 | ||
| 42,091 2,267,500 - - |
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| 2,309,591 |
4 Charitable activities
| Member Subscriptions Event Contribution Sales Within Charitable Activities Shop Income |
2023 £ 1,642 305 14,973 14,699 31,619 |
2022 £ 1,723 4 16,503 10,726 |
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| 28,956 |
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
5 Investments
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 £ £ Income from listed investments 61,049 16,347 Interest receivable 1,300 - 62,349 16,347 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2023 2022 2022 2022 £ £ £ £ 77,396 40,152 11,923 52,075 1,300 2,224 - 2,224 78,696 42,376 11,923 54,299 |
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6 Raising funds
| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 2023 £ 2023 £ Fundraising and publicity Seeking donations, grants and legacies 20,609 5,400 Investment management 12,542 - 33,151 5,400 Charitable activities Cost of Sales Event Costs Regimental Expenses Recruitment & Promotion Operational Expenditure Depreciation Grant funding of activities (see note 8) |
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7 Charitable activities
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
8 Grants payable
| Museum Development Grants Grants to Institutions Welfare Grants |
2023 £ 726,263 50,745 13,209 790,217 |
2022 £ 35,965 205,500 2,613 |
|---|---|---|
| 244,078 |
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| 9 | Analysis of Total Expenditure | Analysis of Total Expenditure | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raise | Managing | 2023 | |||||||
| Funds Regimental | Chapel | Relief | **Chattels ** | Investments | Gov | Totals | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
£ | £ | £ | ||
| Fundraising Costs | 26,009--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26,009 | ||||||||
| Investment | |||||||||
| Management Costs | - | - | - | - | - | 12,542 | - | 12,542 | |
| Shop Purchases | - | 62,117---------------------------------------------------------------------------------62,117 | |||||||
| Event Costs | 803 | 19,033 | 75 | 326 | 1,909 |
- | 2,963 | 25,109 | |
| Mascot Expenses | 98 | 2,332 | 9 | 40 | 235 |
- | 363 | 3,077 | |
| Insurance | 272 | 6,435 | 25 | 110 | 646 |
- | 1,002 | 8,490 | |
| Presentation | 100 | 2,380 | 9 | 41 | 240 |
- | 371 | 3,141 | |
| Regimental | |||||||||
| Publications | - | - | - | - | - |
- | - | - | |
| Postage & Stationery | 136 | 3,214 | 13 | 55 | 322 |
- | 500 | 4,240 | |
| Bank Charges | 2 | 44 | - | 1 | 4 |
- | 7 | 58 | |
| Repairs & | |||||||||
| Maintenance | 245 | 5,806 | 23 | 100 | 582 |
- | 904 | 7,660 | |
| Subscriptions | 14 | 322 | 1 | 6 | 32 |
- | 50 | 425 | |
| Computer Expenses | 211 | 5,009 | 20 | 86 | 502 |
- | 780 | 6,608 | |
| PayPal Fees | 32 | 749 | 3 | 13 | 75 |
- | 117 | 989 | |
| Recruitment & | |||||||||
| Promotion | 118 | 2,805 | 11 | 48 | 281 |
- | 437 | 3,700 | |
| Memorials | - | - | - | - | - |
- | - | - | |
| Remembrance | 34 | 813 | 3 | 14 | 81 |
- | 127 | 1,072 | |
| Management | |||||||||
| Meetings | 40 | 958 | 4 | 16 | 96 |
- | 149 | 1,263 | |
| Travel | 148 | 3,498 | 14 | 60 | 351 |
- | 545 | 4,616 | |
| Legal & Professional | 248 | 5,873 | 23 | 101 | 589 |
- | 914 | 7,748 | |
| Telephone | 3 | 61 | - | 1 | 6 |
9 | 80 | ||
| Grants To Institutions | - | - | - | 777,007 | ---------------------------------------------------777,007 | ||||
| Grants to Individuals | - | - | - | 13,209 | -----------------------------------------------------13,209 | ||||
| Auditors | |||||||||
| Remuneration | - | - | - | - | - |
- | 6,027 | 6,027 | |
| Depreciation | 173 | 4,099 | 16 | 70 | 411 |
- | 638 | 5,407 | |
| 28,686 | 125,548 | 249 | 791,304 | 6,362 |
12,542 | 15,903 980,594 |
10 Trustees
Two trustees were paid by Ministry of Defence as their work encompasses the management of a few charities.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
11 Employees
There were no employees during the year.
Employee costs in the financial statements for Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund include amounts for work undertaken on behalf of Royal Irish Regiment Charity.
Remuneration of key management personnel
The Assistant Regimental Secretary is the Trustee deemed as the key management personnel responsible for the day to day management of the accounts. There is no remuneration as the individual is employed by the Ministry of Defence who cover all their salary costs including pension contributions and employer contributions.
12 Auditors Remuneration
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds |
|
| 2023 | 2022 |
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| Auditors Remuneration | 5,000 | 5,000 |
13 Net gains/(losses) on investments
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Restricted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | Funds | funds | Funds | ||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
£ | £ | |
| Gain/(Loss) on | ||||||
| revaluation of | ||||||
| investments | (88,728) | (66,736) | (155,464) | 34,911 |
(12,606) | 22,305 |
14 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| 15 Tangible fixed assets Fixtures and fittings Computers £ £ Cost At 1 April 2022 16,222 3,691 At 31 March 2023 16,222 3,691 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2022 5,402 3,689 Depreciation charged in the year 5,407 - At 31 March 2023 10,809 3,689 Carrying amount At 31 March 2023 5,413 2 At 31 March 2022 10,820 2 |
Total £ 19,913 |
|---|---|
| 19,913 | |
| 9,091 5,407 |
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| 14,498 | |
| 5,415 | |
| 10,822 |
16 Heritage assets
| £ | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At | 1 | April | 2022 | and at | 31 | March | 2023 | 19,974 |
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
16 Heritage assets
(Continued)
17 Fixed asset investments
| Valuation At 1 April 2022 Additions Valuation changes Disposals At 31 March 2023 Impairment At 31 March 2023 Impairment losses At 31 March 2023 Carrying amount At 31 March 2023 At 31 March 2022 |
Total £ 2,092,867 387,731 (155,464) - (319,387) 2,005,747 - - 2,005,747 2,092,867 |
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| 18 Stocks Finished goods and goods for resale 19 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Other debtors |
2023 £ 83,822 2023 £ - 31,110 31,110 |
2022 £ 131,592 2022 £ (1) 10,699 10,698 |
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
20 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2023 £ 2022 £ - 412 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,412 |
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| 21 | Analysis of net assets between funds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fund balances at 31 March 2023 are represented by: | ||||
| Tangible assets | 5,415 | - | 5,415 | |
| Heritage assets | 19,974 | - | 19,974 | |
| Investments | 756,021 | 1,249,726 | 2,005,747 | |
| Current assets/(liabilities) | (18,309) | 503,389 | 485,080 | |
| 763,101 | 1,753,115 | 2,516,216 |
22 Movement in Funds
| Fund At 01/04/22 Incoming Resources Resources Expended Investment Gains/Losses £ £ £ £ Unrestricted 978,418 122,342 248,931 (88,728) Restricted 2,025,167 526,347 731,663 (66,736) 3,003,585 648,689 980,594 (155,464) |
Transfers At 31/03/23 £ £ - 763,101 - 1,753,115 - 2,516,216 |
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
23 Related party transactions
The Trustees of The Royal Irish Benevolent fund also sit on The Board of Trustees of The Royal Irish Regimental Charity. Therefore both charities are controlled by the same persons. Transactions entered into between the charities are done at full arms length.
Three trustees had a combined total of £935.46 travel expenses reimbursed to them during the accounting period.
A "rebalancing grant" of £24,502 was included as a debtor and is expected to be received from Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund. Each year the trustees agree that a percentage of the Royal Irish Benevolent Fund surplus be transferred to the Royal Irish Charity as part of their benevolence award.
During the year Royal Irish Regiment Charity made a grant of £726,263 to Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund for assistance with the refurbishment costs of the new museum. This grant was made from funds received by Royal Irish Regiment Charity from Ministry of Defence specifically for this purpose.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND"
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Royal Irish Regiment Charity (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charity’s affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustee use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND"
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the Trustee report; or
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sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CHARITY "INCORPORATING THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENTAL CHAPEL FUND" NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Responsibilities of trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 As explained more fully in the statement of Trustee responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparation ~~of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as~~ the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Other matters
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (as amended) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
This has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with current Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with section 391 of the Companies Act 2014. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Mrs Amanda Harbinson (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Corrigan CA Limited 13 March 2024 Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor 24 Greystone Road Antrim N Ireland BT41 2QN
Corrigan CA Limited is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
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