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Charity Registration No. 1136760 Company Registration No. 07259164 (England and Wales) IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 IRISH COMMUNITY CARE PEOPLE MATTER

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Patrons Professor Marianne Elliott Professor Emeritus-The Insttlute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool Mr John Kennedy CBE, KSG, KMCO. DL Professor Peter Shirlow FACSS. Director of The Institute of Irish Studies, Universty of Liverpool Liam Fogarty Nomia Kielty-crummey Trustees L Davies-myatt S Hillhouse (Chairperson) P Hinton D McDonagh A Wiswell MBE WHughes J Hughes C Dunne G Hennessy (Treasurer) B Fitzsimons C Gray D Mccormack (Appointed 26 September 20231 {Appoinled 28 November 20231 (Appointed 21 May 2024) (Appoinled 24 September 20241 (Appointed 24 September 20241 Director B McDaid Charity number 1136760 Company number 07259164 Registered office 151 Dale Street Liverpool L2 2AH Auditor Mitchell Charlesworth (Audrt) Limited Suites C.D,E & F 14th Floor, The Plaza Liverpool L3 9QJ Bankers CIFoperative Bank PO Box 101 1 Balloon Street Manchester M60 4EP Metro Bank plc 1 Soulhamplon Row London WC1B SHA

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE CONTENTS Page Chairperson's slatement Trustees, report 3-18 Statement of trustees, responsibilities 19 Independent auditorfs report 20-23 statement of financial activities 24-25 Balance sheet 26 Statement of cash flows 27 Notes to the financial statements 28-41

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE CHAIRPERSON'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 This year marks Ihe 60th anniversary of Irish Communty Care and the charity continues to deliver great outcomes for Community Members despite considerable challenges. The 60th anniversary event will be marked by a huge celebration to be held at the Museum of Liverpool. We are delighted that the Irish Embassy is supporting our celebration event which will be opened by the Ambassador of Ireland, H.E. Mr. Martin Fraser. 11 wll showcase the excellent work of the charity and allow people to better understand our reach and impact across Merseyside, Cheshire and the wider North West. It will also be an afternoon of fun and entertainment for all invttees. l joined Irish Community Care in 2017 as a trustee and shoruy afteThYards took up Ihe role of Chair of the Personnel Committee. a role which I have thoroughly enjoyed. This role allows me first hand understanding of the issues the charity ts￿$ regarding recruitment and retention of slaff in a competr(ive employment market. Additionally, the Personnel Committee leads on ensuring there are robust govemance processes in pla￿. This includes the development and monttoring of poli￿eS and procedures including a Board assurance framework to examine risks and ensure appropriate controls are in place for staff and Community Members. volunteers and Iruslees. Since taking up the role of Chair in earty 2024, 1 am proud to represent Irish Community Care and its vision and values and the excellent work that the charity undertakes. We have an open inclustve approach which allows all trustees an opportunity to participate in board discussions and ask questions. And I would like to Ihank the tnjstees for their conlinued support to the Board. This financial year we have welcomed four new trustees Gearoid Hennessy, Bridget Fitzsimons, Michael Doherty and Antonia Boorman. They will be joined by a fijrther two new trustees from September 2024.. Donal Mccormack and Chades Gray. All bring with them a wealth of experience and a diversity of skills to support the Board to deliver its strategic objectives as set out in the business plan. As Chair of Irish Community Care, l am very much awmre ofthe financial pressures that charities face in these difficult times, not only for our Community Members but also for our staff. The Finance and Funding Committee provide sound financial scrutiny and guidance supported by the operational Finance Lead in the charity. The charity continues to apply for funding bids and has been successful in several areas. Irish Community Care is grateful lo the Irish Govemment for ils ongoing financial support through the Emigrant Support Programme. However. we still continue to face challenges and have to make difficult decisions regarding staffing and sustainability. It is despite these pressures that Irish Community Care has continued to make a positive differencE to the lives of vulnerable people across Ihe geographical footprint- the case studies and feedback from Ihe Community Members and partner organisations provide testimony to this. Irish Community Care not only provides support to our older comrnunities but our young people too.. people who are Irish bom, Irish by descent and our Irish Traveller and Gypsy Traveller communits'es. Our business plan and strategic objectives set out our current and fvture work plan. The annual report demonstrates our progress on that journey and the objectives we have delivered to date. Our biggest challenge for 202412025 remains funding which we hope to address in part by developing a robust funding and marketing strategy to attract new investment to support our future growth. We will contriue with our fund- raising activities. I will be joining the staff and trustees in the Santa Dash in De￿mber this year. We also continue to develop partnerships local￿ and nationalty and are proud of the work to date we have achieved via our Fréa partnership, building our profile and working towards more sustainable services.

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE CHAIRPERSON'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Finally, I would like lo thank all the staff and volunleers under the excellent leadership of the Director who have demonstrated their true commilment to improving outcomes and making a difference to the lives ofour Communily Members across Cheshire, Merseyside arbd the wider North West. S Hillhouse Chairperson Dated: I t/oi/g5

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 The truslees present their annual report and ffinancial ststements for the year ended 31 Augus12024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh the accounting policies sel out in note 1 lo the financial statements and compty wilh the charttable company's memorandum and articles of association, the CompaniesAcl 2006 and "Accounling and Reporting by Charities= Stalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wtth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019)-. Objectives and activities The objectives of Irish Community Care. as set out in our Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation are.. To promote the welfare and inclusion of our communf(ies in general and our Irish and Irish Traveller communities in particular throughout Merseyside and su￿Ound1ng areas regardless of gender, politics, religion, sexuality, age, disability, socio*conomic slatus and ethniclraryal and cultural background through a multi-agency approach. To help and relieve need, hardship. sickness and distress through the access of local, regional, national and international facilities for social welfare. recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the community. The Twstees have considered Ihe Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit.. running a charity {PB21'. Our ServI￿S have furthered the charity's purposes for the public benefit. They have enabled Community Members to link into entitlements. services and opportunities and helped them to settle well inlo life here in the Northwest. Our intervention has ensured Community Members conlribute to community life and the local economy. Irish Community Care offers a crucial gateway from marginalisation and exduson to opportunity and inclusion. Achievements and perfomiance At Irish Community Care people matter. We v￿rk with our communities to build strength and resilien￿, break down ba￿lerS and change lives. 2024 marks our 60th anniversary - 60 years of providing care. community and connection to our diverse Irish communities across Merseyside. Cheshire, Wigan and Ihe wider Norlh West. In this milestone year the work we do is even more important. The cost of living crisis. combined with shrinking health and social care provision in an increasingly online world has heightened the challenges fa￿d by our diverse Irish Communities. Irish Community Care's innovation and flexibility expose the rigidity, exclusion and 'computer says no, response of state and wider provision. This year we continue to deliver on all four objectives of our Business Plan, reviewing achievements biannualty. Business Objectives •¥qo ihe ptotii••r thq

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 OUR SERVICES Our service offer is diverse and indusive. We are commrtted to improving qualty and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We have mainlained bolh the Charity Excellence Framework and Advice Quality Standards IAQSI. have also achieved the Disability Confident kitemark. I IO0+ September 2023- 31 December 2023 No. of Queries in each area 350 i(

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 l January- 31 August 2024 No. of Queries in eaeh area The Advice and Advocacy Service is delivered daity and supports wf(h'. Everyday queries.. Passport and citizenship applications, securing welfare benefit enlillemenls, finding a place to live, neighbourlcommunity harassment. hate crime. support through evictions. support through cost-of-living crisis. Complex needs: mental health. substance misuse, exclusion from services. Crisis.. penniless, prison release (working alongside probation services etcl, living on the streets. Time sensitive issues= homelessness. evictions. living roadside, fleeing domestic abuse. Asset based community development underpins this work. This enables our Advi￿ and Advocacy team on a daily basis to work alongside Community Members, lifting their understanding and building their capacity to deal with matters on a more independent basis. Community Members

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Through the Digital Inclusion Programme Community Members are betler able to access services in an increasingly online world. Support is tailored to the individual and ranges from setting up an email account, Curriculum Vitaes {CVs) and job search, accessing NHS online to more fomal classrooffFbased training. This year we have worked with the Liverpool Cty Region Digital Indusion group lo deliver IT sessions for Community Members in which participants received a free Lenovo tablet, free training and six months unlimited calls and texts and a monthly 40GB of data. This has been a greal success and has led lo real breakthroughs with people who have never had an email address before or who struggle to read or write but can now realty begin to enjoy what Ihe internet can offer them - from YouTube videos on their favourite interests to having the bus tinEs at the tap of a button. Digital Inclusion Irish Community Care are proud to lead the Fréa Renewing Roots Programme which supports fomier residenls of Ireland's Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions. This year the programme has continued to offer advice on accessing: Birth and Eady Life Records The Payment Scheme and Heallhcare Payment The Tracing Service Counselling Services Welfare Entitlements Healthcare We hosted a discussion betrleen fomer residents in the North West and Patricia Carey, the Irish Governmenl's newly appointed Special Advocale for Survivors of institutional abuse. Renewing Rools also hosted the screening of 'Stolen,' at Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds. 'Stolen' is a powerhjl documentary about the experiences of women and Iheir children in Ihese inslttutions. 200 people attended. raising significant awareness and sparking important conversations about these issues. Stolen will be showcased again in Liverpool and Wigan this autumn, working in partnership with Liverpool Irish Festival and the Brian Boru Club. We are looking forward to delivering an Oral History Project over the next 12 months which will Y￿rk with former residents to document their journeys.

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 J** Irish Community Care continues to engage with Liverpool Universities to ensure that the experiences of Irish students are recognised across student services,. to offer that special connection with home for young people who may be homesick and slruggling to settle away from home and to promote volunteering opportunlties. The team participated in 'Welcome Student, events at all Liverpool Universities- sharing all things ICC and collaborated with LJMU lo attend 'Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen and Boater Communities. events. Irish Communily Care are part of the LJMU 'Northem Irish Retention Working Group, we are the onty external organisation wrthin this working group, with a specific focus on the challenges faced by Irish students. We also hosted 'Health in the Community, sessions in collaboration with University of Liverpool enabling medical students lo meet Community Members and gain first hand insight into speafic cu￿ureS and the diverse experiences of Irish Com￿JnitieS within healthcare. IRISH COMMLtNIT CAR£

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 OUR PEOPLE Our people are Irish Community Care's greatest asset. We acknowledge the hard work and commitment of our staff team. Their resilience and lenacity are exemplary in challenging limes. As an organisation we aim to ensure that Irish Community Care is a great Pla￿ to work. We are conb'nuousty reviewing temis and conditic￿S of service lo ensure we remain competilive in the cUr￿nt labour market. We are delighled to welcome new slaff Ciaran Connolly, Nicole Doughty, Elaine Slanlon and John Mason lo the team. Sadty, we say farewell to Liam Walsh. Finance and IT Lead for over 10 years. We thank Liam for his hard work and commitment and acknovAedge the pivotsl role he has played in driving fO￿ard the vision of ICC. We wish him a long and happy retirement. Our Trustees continue to lead the organisation through excellent govemance. We welcome new trustees Gearoid Hennessy, Bridget Filzsimons, Michael Doherty, Antonia Boomian, Donal Mccomack and Chades Gray. They bring a range of skills to the Board including finance and audii, HR. PR and Marketing. Equalities and Social Justice. t >*" Volunteering is the backbone of Irish Communty Care. Through the CARA Volunteer Programme, people give their time so generously so that we can offer stronger connections. Volunteers are involved in reception and adminislration, regular befriending calls. home and hospital visits, literacy support and group activities. This year CARA literacy volunteer Sean was runner up in the Irish in Britain National VolunteerAwards. Everyone at Irish Community Care continues to be inspired by the joumeys of our Community Members. Despite the many challenges they encounter in economic and political uncertainty,. our people face these head on, work with our leam to find solutions, staying positive. strong and respectful.

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 A Journey Ahead: John, James & Theresa Three young friends John, James and Theresa presented together at Irish Community Care; atl under the age of 25. all homeless and with no local connection. They had left Ireland and travelled to Liverpool hoping for a better future. They had been Ilving on the streets In Dublin with no prospect of accommodation or employment. Theresa also disclosed that she had been in care since the age of 12. Key Issues Homeless and Vulnerable All three were very vulnerable as new arrivals in the city. ICC are committed to ensurin8 as far as possible that Community Members don't sleep on the streets. ICC booked a few nights. accommodation whilst continuing to liaise with other services for further support. We realised that none of them had any connection to Liverpool so they could not apply to Housing Options. Thankfully they managed to find a temporary stay with a friend in the city. Income Lowlno incorne impacts on everything l.e. homelessness, the risks of livin8 on the streets, deterioration in mental health, decline in general health and wellbeing John. James and Theresa arrived wilh very little money. They did noi have a national Snsurance number (NINO), the gateway to accessing services and entitlements. Applyin8 for NINO can take up to six weeks and after that, processing entitlements can take another few weeks. Claimants can apply for an advanced loan from their benefits: however, the impact is that claimant receives less money to live on and must arrange to pay it back.

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 ICC Interventlon . Applied for birth certificates. Appointments made to secure NINO, and travel costs covered to attend appointments. Supported to apply for unlversal credit including setting up emall address and access to IT. Provided UK SIM cards, as communication with DWP essentlal to secure welfare benefit entitlements. Provided finances for food and personal care essentiats for first 6 weeks. • Use of ICC clo address for all DWP and health correspondence untll accommodation secured. Support letters provided for John and James to help them set up their bank accounts so they could receive their benefits. Theresa was struggling with this due to not having any Photo ID as she had lost her passport. ICC staff accompanied her and liaised with Nationwide who confirmed the procedure and the detaits required in our letter of support. Health and Wellbeing l Mental Health: ICC staff supported John, James and Theresa to register with a GP. John was on long term medication. due to his mental health. ICC contacted his GP in Ireland. and they arranged for his prescription to be transferred to a local pharmacy in LiverpooL Asplratlons for a better future With ICC support John. James and Theresa are managing the challenges of settlin8 in a new city in a different country. They have been supported to build their CV'S, register with employment agencies and apply for jobs. To date John has obtained work through an agency and James is due to start with the same agency once his birth certificate arrives. They are now on the right road and their prospects are much brlghter. They still engage with ICC. and we will continue to support for as lon8 as they need us. John. James and Theresa are optimistic about their future here. 10-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 OUR PARTNERS AND COLLABORATORS We continue to build capacity and sustainability through strengthened partnerships and collaboration. This is crucial in ensuring thal Ihe Irish, Irish by descent. Irish Traveller and Gypsy Traveller and WKler BAME experiences are recognised and continue to inform appropriate agendas. leading to more equitable access to services and opportunities. Key partnerships 2023- 2024 indude-. Operalional partners across health, housing. social care and welfare in both slatulory and VCFSE sectors. Fréa www.frea.or .uk'. Woking with Irish Cornmunty Care Manchester and Leeds Irish Health and Homes to share resources and build sustsinabilty- Irish Community Care are proud to lead the Fréa Renewing Roots collaboration. Moving for Change (www.movingforchange.org.uk) a diverse and skilled network ensuring our finger is on the pulse in sharing resources. knowledge. best practice and insight in engaging nomadic Gypsy Traveller families across the county. Care Communty Culture a partnership currenty engaging people from BAME communities with dementia in improving cultural understanding in care provision. NHS Charities Together Programme TransfO￿ning Community Engagement with BAME Communities in Cheshire East - delivered in partnership with Cheshire Hallon and Warrington Race Equality Council and Pathways CIC. Programme aimed to increase understanding of health infomiation and local health support se￿l¢eS and to increase uptake of NHS and VCFS health setvices to support their, or a famity member'5, heatth. Irish Community Care are leading a local collaboration with Liverpool City Council. Friends Familes and Travellers and Oak Foundation to deliver a shared vision for a local Gypsy Traveller sile, with resKlenl empowerment at the core. Working with Liverpool City Region's Combined Authority Race Equalty Hub to develop a regional strategic Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) group and create a LCR GRT Strategy. OUR CULTURAL CONNECTIONS This year we have also delivered an exctting cultural programme hosting events to celebrate our rich culture and heritage. These indude Nollaig na mBan. St. Brigid's Day. St. Patrick's Week and Gypsy Traveller R￿Ma History Month,. with activities ranging from Sl. Brigid cross making to dancingl All events were well attend&J and thoroughly enjoyed by all. 11

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 INVOLVING OUR COMMUNITIES AND PARTNERS Irish Community Care has a￿ayS placed communty input. involvement and influence at the heart ofservices. We are always concemed lo ensure we are not jusl ￿p￿senting our communities, needs, but thal they are able to influence what ServI￿S are required, and how they are run. We also value the views of our staff. volunteers and partners., their perspectives help us review and shape our Servi￿$. Communit Member Feed ack they•ff•r•x¢•ll•nt ty¥ioITr4 hlwyolyou ondyow ow¢ommvnttJs fo h o f•nostk o God nd to ffle. M• roo m• ou¢ of adort￿l￿. ond Ilh• dldnt i dont *h•r• I would b• Id• m• through th• 12-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Recent feedback from partner agencies evidences the pivotal role that ICC plays in supporting individuals and families and ensuring equitable and fair access to services. Partner Feedback Acknowledgements As you read through our annual report, we hope you can clearly see how our vision and values are embedded in all our work and how PEOPLE MAThER at Irish Communty Care. By providing the crucial gateway from marginalisation and exclusion to opportunity and inclusion we build strength and resilience. nourish independence and change lives. As an organisation we manage many challenges. These include sustainability and capacty, recruitment and retention of staff, pushing back at stalutory ser4ices around duty of care and responsibilities. Thank you to everyone who connects with us and supports us to respond to these challenges. Irish Communty Care is deeply indebled to our funders whose continued investmenl, understanding and support has enabled us to provide much needed seNices. We acknowledge the continued support from the Irish Governmenl Emigrant Support Progtamme Ihrough the Depatlment of Foreign Affairs. This programme invests significantly in advice, advocacy and community support induding CARA and Fréa Renewing Roots Programme. Continued support from public bodies (council and heatth} in Cheshire, Liverpool, and Wirral enables ICC to deliver vital support setvices lo our communities across the Norlhwest and to work in partnership to highlight and address the particular concerns of local cornmunities. 13-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 The Irish Youth Foundation continues to recognise the difficullies fa￿d by young people and families in our communities. It supports our work in offering a vital support service to people erther newly arrived or settled here e.g. finding a place to live, a job or training. keeping well, managing debt and the increasing cost of living, keeping connected to culture. community and home. The Ireland Funds enable ICC to provide direct practical. material and financial support to indivKluals who are struggling to make ends meet, especially in the current cost of living crisis. It also supports us to deliver the Cuimhne Memory Support programme, bringing people with memory loss and their carers logether in a safe and supportive cultural environment. 2024 is the third year of three year fijnding from the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCFI for the Travelling to Independen￿ Programme in Cheshire. The programme has been extemally evaluated and the report clearly demonstrates the pivotal role Irish Community Care plays in supporting Irish Traveller and Gypsy Traveller people in the area and sharing insight with partners so they can better understand and deliver culturally appropriate and inclusive services. We are delighted to report that our application to NLCF for continuation funding has been Suc￿sSfUl, and the programme is now sustainable until 2027. The Post Code Neighbourhood Trust has enabled us to enhance capacity in the team and provide wrap around support lo Community Members through volunteering. Irish Community Care is one of 16 1 250 applications selected nationalty by Lloyds Bank Foundation Local Collaborations Programme to lead a local collaboralion wilh Liverpool Ctty Council. Friends Families and Travellers and Oak Foundation to deliver a shared vision for a local Gypsy Traveller site, with resident empowerment at the core oflhis programme. We are delighted that the Garfield Weston Foundation is supporting us with core costs over the next 12 months, with an invitation to reappty next year. Fréa is a partnership charity between Irish Community Care. Leeds Irish Health and Homes and Irish Community Care Manchester. As well as carying out research. identfying issues and trends, Fréa continues to make links with those with empathy to our diverse Irish communtties. The aim is to generate income lo support the sustainability of the three charities. Fundraising events this year included the Maguire Family Law Annual Lunch (special guest Dara O'Briain) the launch of the Fréa Big Irish Breakfast, and other fundraising events through Women of Irish Herilage Network. £15 donationto ftéa 10ts06t 4￿nth lof 40 people 14-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 We take this opportunity to acknowledge Ihe hard work and dedication of Dorothy Lynch Fréa Development Manager, Fréa Trustees and all colleagues in each of the Fréa charities. We greatly appreciate the generosity of people attending and supporting Fréa fundraisers. We look forward to Ihe events calendar for the next 12 monlhs, which includes the first ever Fréa St. Patrick's Day Ball in March 2025. We appreciate the support of everyone who look on local fundraising challenges over the past 12 months e.g. early moming car boot sales, Mersey Tunnel 10K, Santa Dash. We are looking forward to the next Santa Dash in December where Red and Blue Sanla Suits will fill the streets of Liverpool. IRISH GOMVJNIY CARÉ ELAINE As we know the future of all funding remains uncertain as global and national economic uncertainty impacts on public bodies, businesses. and charitable trusts. ICC will continue to maintain a strong and robust position to lobby for inveslment in community specific services to effectivety reach those most in need of support. We will do this Ihrough.. Excellent governance Reviewing fundraising plans PR and Marketing,. sharing outcomes and impact Longstanding Relationships with Key Funders Partnership and Collaboration Business and Philanthropic support via FRÉA Excellent Financial Management Reserves and Contingency Planning ICC is all about PEOPLE. our diverse Irish Communities, and how we care for and connect our people. Thanks to all Friends of Irish Community Care.. our funders and donors. our volunteers who give their time so generously and are the backbone of ICC., everyone who has attended or supported community events or organised fundrrising activities on our behalf, Community Members who continue to inspire us all wrth their resilience in managing the difficulties they face daily, partner agencies who work with us to provide vital support to people in times of crisis, hardship and distress. Alone we are strong" together y￿ are stronger. Neart Le Chéile. 15-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Financial review The results for the year and the charity's financial positr'on at the end of the year are shown in the attached financial stalements. Income for Ihe year totalled £690,328 (2023.. £831,956) of which £632,266 (2023= £780,004) relaled to funds upon which a restriction was placed. Total expenditure was £783.915 (2023.. £714,528) giving an overall deficit for the year of £93,587 {2023.' surplus of £117,428)- At the year end, total resep4es were £839,401 12023.. £932,988) of which £490,284 is restricted. Following a surplus within the restricted fund in the prior year. the trustees are mindful of the deficit incurred within this fund during the current year. As illustrated in note 18 to the accounts, this deficit is a result of receiving funding in the previous year where Ihe associated programme costs are incurred in the current year. This treatment is in- line with the temis and conditions of the fijnding received. Investment policy and objectives The Truslees have considered the mosl appropriate policy for investing resources and have decided Ihal bank deposits meet their requirement for short and medium terrn protection of resources. The Ttustees consider the return on funds from this source lo be the mosl suilable currenlly available. Reserves Policy 11 is the policy of the charitable company to create and maintain unreslricted funds which are nol committed to or invested in tangible fixed assets at a level which. because of the relatively limited amounts involved, provides as much assurance of future operaling resources as possible. Operating resources are to cover managemenl, administration and support costs and to respond to unforeseen circumstances. The current level of free resetves is £99,117. This level of reserves is considered necessary to ensure short temi continuance of activity levels in the event of significant reductions in or cessation of funding. Risk Policy The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charitable company may face and believe Ihal all the major risks have been idenlified. The Trustees have adopted a formal risk assessment procedure and have established systems to ensure that the ne￿SSary steps can be taken to lessen Ihese risks. Plans for Future Periods As we manage the current economic Un￿rtaIntieS and cost of living crisis- we recognise there are significant challenges ahead for all. We will continue to deliver our thretryear Business Plan. We will make sure.. Business Objectives We will continue to offer rewarding bul demanding work lo all who wot1( here as staff and volunteers. We will develop new ways to connect people who come through our door and hamess individual and community strengths lo influence change. 16-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Going concern The use of the going concem basis of accounting is considered appropriate because there are no material uncertainties or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the ability of the charitable company to continue as a going concern. Income is expected to remain consistent, and any decrease would be matched by a decrease in associated costs. The Trustees believe that the charitable company is well placed to manage ils operation81 risks successfully despite the current uncertain economic outlook. Structure. governance and management The organisation is a charitable company, limited by guarantee (registered in England and Wales company no.072591641, incorporaled on 19 May 2010. The company was established under a Memorandum ofAssocialion, which established the objects and powers of the company and is governed by its Articles of Association. The charitable company was registered with the Chartty Commission on 6 Juty 2010 as a charity (charity no.11367601 to promote the welfare and inclusion of our communities in general and our Irish and Irish Traveller communities in particular throughout Merseyside and surrounding areas and to help and relieve need, hardship, sickness and distress through access to local, regional. national and international facilities for social welfare, recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the community. The truslees, who are also the directors for Ihe purpose of company law. and who served during the year were.. E Carrulhers L Davies-myatt S Hillhouse {Chairpersonl P Hinton D McDonagh A Wiswell MBE W Hughes J Hughes V Tosh C Dunne G Hennessy (Treasurer) B Fitzsimons A Boorman M Doherty C Gray D Mccomiack {Resigned 30 January 2024) {Resigned 13 Seplember 2023) (Appointed 26 September 2023} {Appointed 28 November 2023) (Appointed 21 May 2024) (Appointed 26 March 2024 and resigned 26 November 2024} {Appointed 26 March 2024 and resigned 26 November 2024} (Appointed 24 September 20241 {Appointed 24 September 2024) Appointment of trustees. membership and board funclioning The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the slrategic direction of the organisalion while day lo day management is devolved to Breege McDaid, the Directr)r. The trustees meet bi-monthly or more frequently, if required, wilh committees meeting bi-monthly and task groups developed when necessary. New Iruslees are proposed and agreed at trustees, meeting and their training needs are assessed atKI the appropriate skills developed. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the charttable company and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up. Auditor In accordance with the company's articles. a resolution proposing that Mitchell Chadesworth (Audit) Limited be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting. 17-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Disclosure of information to auditor Each of the trustees has confirmed Ihat there is no infonnation of which they are aware which is relevant lo the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropiiate steps to identify such relevant information and lo establish that the auditor is aware of such information. Small company provisions The report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 ofthe Companies Act 2006. On behalf of the board of trustees S Hillhouse {Chairpersonl Trustee Dated: .. G Hennessy (Treasurer Trustee Dated: 211.....?J2r. 18-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 The Iruslees, who are also the direclors of Irish Community Care Ltd for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Uniled Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Practice). Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of Ihe slate of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that year. In preparing these financial statement5, the trustees are required to= select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistently.. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP- make judgements and eslimates that are reasonable and prudent- and prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriale to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financkql statements comply with Ihe Companies Acl 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assels of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other i￿egUlarities. 19-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Irish Communty Care Ltd (the 'charitable company,) for the year ended 31 Augusl 2024 which comprise Ihe slatement of financial aclivilies. the balance sheel, the slatement of cash flows and the notes to the financial statements, induding a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework thal 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 Generalty Accepted Accountr'ng Practice). In our opinion, the financial statements= give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable companys affairs as at 31 August 2024 a￿1 of its incoming resources and application of reSoUr￿s. induding its income and expenditure, for the year then ended; have been property prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi￿,. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducled our audtt in accordance wilh Intemalional Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs {UK}) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit ol the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of Ihe charitable company 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 wrth these requirements. We believe Ihal the audit evidence we have obtained is suffiuenl and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concem basis of accounting in the preparalion of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on Ihe work we have perfomied, we have nol identffied any material uncertainlies relaling to events or conditions that, individually or collectivew. may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial ststements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibiltties of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in Ihe relevant sections of this report. Other inforniation The other infomialion comprises the information included in the annual ￿port olher than the finar￿la1 stalements and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other infomiation contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infomialion and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly ststed in our report. we do not express any fonn of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is lo read the other infomation and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconslstent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or othetwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whelher this gives rise to a material misstatemenl in the financial statements Ihemselves. If, based on the work we have perfomied, we condude 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. -20-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit- the infonnalion given in the Trustees, Report. which indudes the Direclors, Report prepared for the purposes of company law, for the financial year for which the accounts are prepared is consistent with the accounts,. and Ihe Directors, Report included wtthin the Trustees, Report has been prepared in accordance with awlicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and ils environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Diredors. Report included within the Trustees. Report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relalion to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you rf, in our opinion- adequate and proper accounting records have not been kept. or retums adequate for our audtl have nol been re￿iVed from branches not vistted by us., or Ihe financial stalemenls are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums- or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made,. or we have not received all the infomialion and explanations we require for our audit., or the trustees were not enlitled to prepare the financial statements in accordan￿ wtth the small companies regime and tske advanlage of the small companies. exemptions in preparing the trustees. report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. Responsibilities of trustees As explained more fully in Ihe statement of trustees, responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purpose of company law. are responsible for Ihe preparation of the financial stalements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary io enable the preparation of financial slatements thal are free from material misstatemenl, whether due to fraud or e￿Or. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to conlinue as a going concem, disclosing, as applicable, matters relaled lo going concern and using the going concern basi5 of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic altemative but to do so. Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Our objeclives are to oblain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statemenls as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditorfs 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 IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misslatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected lo influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. The extent lo which our prO￿dureS are capable of detecting irregularities, inciuding fraud. is detailed below. 21

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD The extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities. including fraud Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations. was as follows: the engagement partner ensured Ihat the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competen￿, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations- we idenlified Ihe laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and other management- we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company. including the Companies Act 2006, taxation legislalion and dats proledion, anli-bribery, employment and health and safety legislation., we assessed the extenl of compliance wtth the laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of management and inspecting legal co￿eSpOndence., and identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audr( team regularly and the team remained alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit. We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud mighl occur, by.. making enquiries of management as to where they considered Ihere was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud,. and considering the internal controls in place to miligate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulalions. To address Ihe risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls. we.. perfomied analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships., tested journal entries to identify unusual Iransaclions., assessed whether judgements and assumptions rnade in detemiining the accounting estimates were indicative of potential bias,. and investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions. In response to Ihe risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to= agreeing financial statement disclosures to undertying supporting documentation., reading the minules of meelings of those charged with govemance", and enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims. There are inherent limitations in our audit prO￿dureS described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limtt Ihe audit procedures required lo identify non-compliance wilh laws and regulalions to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Material misststements Ihal arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberale concealment or collusion. A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Finanaal Reporting Council's website al.. https.'Il www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditors report. -22-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD Use of our report This report is made solety 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 slate to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other Ihan the company and Ihe company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. LL)Lt(Q (LI(D Louise Casey {Senior Statutory Auditor} for and on behalf of Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited 1010212025 A¢counlant Statutory Auditor Suttes C,D,E & F 14th Floor, The Plaza Liverpool L3 9QJ -23-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Current financial year Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments 7.333 44,708 6.021 7,333 676,974 6,021 4,550 827,406 632,266 Total income 58.062 632.266 690,328 831,956 Charitable activities 35,324 748,591 783,915 714,528 Total expenditure 35.324 748,591 783,915 714,528 Net movement in funds 22.738 (116.3251 193,5871 117,428 Reconciliation of funds Fund balances at 1 September 2023 326.379 606.609 932,988 815,560 Fund balances at 31 August 2024 349.117 490.284 839,401 932,988 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive frorn continuing activities. The movement in funds detailed above complies with the requirements for a statement of changes in equity under FRS102. The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the CompaniesAct 2006. -24-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Prior financial year Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2023 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities 4,550 47,402 4,550 827,406 780,004 Totsl income 51,952 780,004 831,956 Charitable activities 93,455 621,073 714,528 Total expenditure 93,455 621,073 714,528 Net movement in funds 141,503) 158,931 117,428 Reconciliation of funds Fund balances at 1 September 2022 367,882 447,678 815,560 Fund balances at 31 August 2023 326,379 606,609 932,988 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. l income and expenditure derive from conlinuing activities. The movement in funds detailed above complies with the requirements for a statement of changes in equity under FRS102. The statement of financial activiiies also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the CompaniesAct 2006. -25-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE BALANCE SHEET ASAT31 AUGUST2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 15,224 869,231 108,740 891.773 884,455 1,000,513 Liabilities Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 14 (45,054) {67,525) 839,401 932,988 The funds of the charity Restricted funds Designated funds General unreslricled funds 18 19 490,284 606,609 250,000 99,117 250,000 76,379 Total unrestricted funds 349,117 326,379 Totsl charity funds 839,401 932,988 These financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ wilh Ihe provisions applicable lo companies subject to the small companies regime. 2¥ The accounts were approved by Ihe Truslees on ....... S Hillhouse (Chairperson) Trustee ennessy (Treasurer rustee Company Registration No. 07259164 -26-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 2023 Notes Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operating activilies 22 (28.563) 493,627 Investing activities Investment income re￿iVed 6.021 Net cash generated froml{used in) investing activities 6.021 Net {decrease)lincrease in cash and cash equivalents (22,542) 493,627 Cash and cash equivalents al beginning of year 891,773 398,146 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 869,231 891,773 -27-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Accounting policies Charity infomlation Irish Community Care Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wa￿s. The regislered office is 151 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2AH. 1.1 Accounting convention The accounts have been prepared in accordance wtlh the charitable company's memorandum and articles of associalion, the Companies Acl 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Slatemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to chartties preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" las amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019). The charitable company is a Public Benefit Enlity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared in sterting. which is the fijnctional currency of the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these finanual stslements are rounded lo the nearest £. The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern Al the time of approving the accounts the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for Ihe foreseeable future. Thus, the Trustees continue to adopt the 'going concern, basis of accounting in preparing the accounts. 1.3 Charitable funds Funds held by the charitsble company are: Unrestricted general funds- these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at Ihe discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to Ihe financial statements. Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial slatemenls. -28-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Accounting policies (Continued) 1.4 Income All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activtties when the charitable company is entitled lo it and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income.. Voluntary income is received by way of donations and is included in fijll in the Statement of Financial Aclivities when received Grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when re￿1vable and expenditure is malched lo the related fund Capital grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Capital grants received for the purpose of providing fixed assets are accounted for immediately as restricted funds. The treatmenl of fixed assels purchased depends on the basis on which they are held. If required by the terms of the grant. the fixed asset is held in a restricted fund bul where the acquisition of the fixed asset discharges the restriction, the asset wll be held in an unrestricted fund. The relevant fund is then reduced over the estimated useful economic life of the asset in line with Tts deprecialion. Contractual income for services perfomied is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities to the extent that the charity has provided the service. 1.5 Expenditure Expendilure reflects all amounts paid and accrued during the year. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered. and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resour￿. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charitable company in the delivery of its activities and seNices for its beneficiaries.11 includes both cosls that can be allocated directly lo such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Govemance costs represent costs associated with meeting the constilutional and slatulory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charitable company. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assels are measured at cost. net of depreciation and any impaiment losses. All assets costing more than £500 are capitalised at cost. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each assel over its expected useful life. as follows= Fixtures, fittings & equipment Computers 14.25 % on a straight line basis 14.25% on a straight line basis The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is detemiined as the dtfference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset. and is recognised in the statement of financial activities. 1.7 Impairnient of fixed assets At each reporting end date, the charitable company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication thal 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 lif any). 1.8 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalenls indude cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or les5. and bank overdrafts. -29-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Accounting policies (Continued) 1.9 Financial instruments The charitable company has elecled to appty the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charitable company's balance sheet when the charitable company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are oftset, 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 inlention 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 initialty measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequentty carried at amortised cost using the effective inlerest method unless Ihe arrangement constitules a financing Iransaction, where the transaclion is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable wilhin one year are not amortised. Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al Iransaclion price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transath"on. where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of Ihe future paymenls discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequentty carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or sepiices 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 nol, Ihey are presented as non-currenl liabiltties. Trade creditors are recognised initially al transaction price and subsequentty measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charttable company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee benefits The cosl of any unused holiday entillement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are re￿ived, if material. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charitable company is demonstrabty committed to temiinate the employment of an employee or to provide temiination benefits. 1.11 Retirement benefits Paymenls to defined contribution retirement benefft schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. 1.12 Leases Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged as an expense on a straighl line basis over the tem of the relevanl lease. 1.13 Taxation The charity beneffts from various exemptions from taxation afforded by tax legislation and is not liable to corporalion lax on income or gains falling within those exemptions. Recovery is made of tax deducled from qualifying income and from re￿iptS under Gtft Aid. The chartty is not able to recover Value Added Tax. Expenditure is recorded in the accounts inclusive of VAT.

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charitable companys accounting policies, the trustees are required to mke judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparenl trom olher sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on hislorical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual reSU￿S may differ from these estimate5. The estimates and underlying assumplions 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 cmly that period, or in Ihe period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects bolh current and future periods. There are no critical accounting estimates or judgements included in these accounts. Donations and legacies Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2023 Donalions and gifts 7,333 4,550 31

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Charitable activities 2024 2023 Advice and support services Services provided under contract Performance relaled grants Other income 5,833 646,433 24,708 27,844 781,154 18,408 676,974 827,406 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 44,708 632,266 47,402 780,004 676,974 827,406 Perfonnan¢e related grants Govemment of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme Postcode Neighbourhood Trust Liverpool City Council Cheshire Wesl and Chester Council Lloyds Bank Foundation Nalional Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities Wirral Borough Council Irish Youth Foundation Cheshire & Wirral NHS Partnership Garfield Weston Foundation Lloyds bank Foundation Local Collaborations Programme Other grants 508,109 437.962 25,000 74.041 15,150 27,250 133,917 47,667 2,000 10,000 15,505 2,500 176) 31,995 12,000 2,000 15,000 50,000 9,400 8.167 646,433 781.154 Inveslments Unrestricted funds 2024 Unrestricted funds 2023 Interest receivable 6,021 -32-

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Charitable activities 2024 2023 Advice and support services Staff costs Office and other costs Project costs 232,723 66,726 126,555 215.141 68,497 59,019 426,004 342,657 Share of support costs {see nole 7) Share of governance costs {see note 7) 349,107 8,804 355,923 15.948 783,915 714,528 Analysis by fund Unreslricted funds Restricted funds 35,324 748,591 93,455 621,073 783,915 714,528 Support costs Support Governance costs costs 2024Support costs Goveman cosls 2023 Staff costs Depreciation Head Office 289.034 289,034 290,562 158 65,203 290.562 158 65,203 60,073 60,073 Audit fees Accountancy Legal and professional 5.570 2.206 1.028 5,570 2,206 1,028 5,306 2,230 8,412 5,306 2,230 8,412 349.107 8.804 357.911 355,923 15,948 371,871 Analysed behveen Charitable aclivilies 349.107 8.804 357.911 355.923 15,948 371,871 Support and governance costs are recharged to direct charitable adivrties.

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Auditorfs remuneration The analysis of audito¢s remuneration is as follows= Fees payable to the charity's auditor 2024 2023 Audil oflhe charity's annual accounts 5,570 5,306 Non4udit services All other non-audit services 2,206 2,230 Trustees None of Ihe trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year12023'. none), one trustee was reimbursed expenses during the year of £124 (2023.. one trustee was reimbursed expenses of£259). 10 Employees Number of employees The average monthly number ofemployees during the yearwas.. 2024 Number 2023 Number Charitable 17 17 Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security Costs Other pension costs 467,044 36,396 18,317 457,007 30,392 18,304 521,757 505,703 There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more (2023= none).

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 11 Tangible fixed assets Fixtur•s. fittings & èquipm•nt Cost Al 1 Seplember 2023 22,826 Al 31 Augusl 2024 22,826 Depreciation and impainnent Al 1 September 2023 22,826 Al 31 August 2024 22,826 Carrying amount At 31 August 2024 At 31 August 2023 12 Financial instruments 2024 2023 Carrying amount of financial assets Debt instruments measured at amortised cost 876,440 992,775 Carrying amount of financial liabilities Measured al amorlised cost 35,721 58,688 13 Debtors 2024 2023 Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 1,312 5,897 8,015 33,967 76 74.697 15,224 108.740 14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Notes Deferred income Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals 15 9,333 6,225 9,724 19,772 8,837 4.038 42,848 11,802 45,054 67,525

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 15 Deferred income 2024 2023 Other deferred income 9,333 8.837 Total deferred income at 1 September 2023 Amounts received in year Amounts credited to statement of financial activities 8,837 9,333 (8,837) 135,886 8,837 {135,886} 9,333 8,837 16 Retirement benefit schemes The charitable company operates a defined conlribution pension scheme for qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separatety from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund. The charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £18,317 {2023. £18,304}. 17 Operating lease comrnitments Al Ihe reporting end date the charitable company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases. which fall due as foll0v￿.. 2024 2023 Within one year Be￿een and five years 11,686 1,200 21,729 12,886 12,886 34,615

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IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 19 Designated funds The income funds of Ihe charity include the following designated funds which have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes= Balancè at 1 September 2022 Trnnsfèrs Balancè at 1 September 2023 Transf•rs Balancè at 31 August 2024 Contingency fund 250.000 250.000 250.000 250.000 250.000 250.000 This fund will be used in the event of a very signtficant reduction in the amount of grant from the Irish Govemment necessitating the termination of staff contracts and possible closure of the Charity. 20 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total Unrestricled funds 2023 Restricted funds 2023 Total 2024 2023 Fund balances at 31 August 2024 are represented by= Current asselsl(liabilities) 349.117 490,284 839.401 326.379 606,609 932,988 349.117 490,284 839.401 326.379 606,609 932,988

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE LTD COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 21 Related party transactions Remuneration of key management personnel The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows. 2024 No 2023 No Key management personnel Aggregate remuneration 146,531 154.246 During the year work was carried out at the offi￿$ of Irish Community Care, the worf( was done by a company owed by the husband of A Wiswell MBE. a trustee, at a cost of£2.400. There were no other related party transactions in the year {2023= none). No guarantees have been given or ￿Ceived. 22 Cash generated from operations 2024 2023 {Deficit)Isurpus for the year {93,587) 117,428 Adjustments for.. Investment income recognised in statement of financial activits'es Depreciation and impainnent of tangible fixed assets 16,021) 158 Movements in working capital.. Decrease in debtors {Decrease)fincrease in creditors Increaselldecrease) in deferred income 93,516 {22,967) 496 410.290 47,244 {81.492} Cash (absorbed byllgenerated from operations {28,563) 493,628 23 Company limited by guarantee Irish Community Care Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act as a company limited by guarantee. The liabilty of Ihe members is limited to £10 in the event of winding up the charity. 41

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