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

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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
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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
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CHAIRPERSON'S STATEMENT
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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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￿$.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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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
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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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.
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