Charity registration number: 1165907
THE NOTTINGHAM IRISH CENTRE TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Lealindis Limited
The Nottingham Irish Centre Contents
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| Trustees' Report | 1—3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Comparative Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8—11 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
The Nottingham Irish Centre Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
The objectives of the CIO are, for the public benefit:
1) To promote the benefit of and to relieve the needs of people, in particular but not limited to Irish people, those of Irish descent and their families living in and around the Nottingham area (the "area of benefit") by such charitable means as the trustees see fit including, but not limited to providing a facility for recreation and other leisuretime occupation in the interests of social welfare and an advice bureau at which such persons can meet, maintain contact and receive adive and support all with the aim of improving their conditions and quality of life (note: all users of the Nottingham Irish Centre are treated equally regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation).
2) To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by encouraging and assisting people from, but not limited to, the Irish community to use Nottingham Irish Centre, and the resources and activities it provides. Our objective is to provide a social and cultural space, particularly for those living alone or without family support and to facilitate a supportive environment leading to greater integration into the wider community.
3) To promote Irish heritage and culture amongst people living in and around the area of benefit, inlcuding but not limited by: a) Facilitating the provision of and access to Irish history, muisc, dance and art, and by hosting events and educational classes that foster and preserve Irish heritage and culture; and b) Providing a place for the practive and enjoyment of Irish amateur sports, cultural and other recreational activities.
Public Benefit
The Nottingham Irish Centre has been the hub of the city's Irish community for many years and as such we facilitate Irish cultural activities such as Irish music, Irish set dancing, an Irish film club and classes in Irish history. In addition, we have a community outreach programme which employs two support workers and a popular Tuesday lunch club for older Irish people, as well as a Memory Café or those with memory loss and their carers.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Facilitating Irish cultural activities benefits the Irish community by helping people to maintain social relationships and pride in their cultural heritage. It also allows us to showcase Irish culture to a wider population. Our community outreach programme provides practical support and advice on welfare issues and seeks to help those who are isolated to make and maintain social connections.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
In this period we continued to facilitate cultural activites for the Irish community and run our Community Outreach Programme.
As mentioned in last year's report the trustees received an offer to buy part of our premises at number 4 Wilford Street. Unfortunately, due to a constriction in the commercial property, this offer was withdrawn and, at the end of the period under review, we are still looking for a buyer. We will use the funds from the sale to upgrade number 2 Wilford Street and expand our welfare programme and cultural activities.
Financial Review
Reserves Policy
At this juncture we do not have any reserves. The proposed sale of part of the premises will allow the Charity to remedy this in the future.
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr Sam Chapman Mr Robert Fitzmaurice Mr Hugh Fitzmaurice Dr Patrick Murphy - Chair Ms Veronica O'Callaghan - Treasurer Mr Kevin McElhone Mrs Fran Lakin - Secretary Mrs Margaret Keane Mrs Bernadette Keane Mr Eugene Murphy Dr Deirdre O'Byrne Mr Andrew Nickeas
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Charity Number
1165907
Principal Address
The Nottingham Irish Centre 2-4 Wilford Street Nottingham NG2 1AA
Independent Examiner
Chris Wade ICAEW Lealindis Limited ICAEW 71 London Road Newark Notts NG24 1RZ
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Dr Patrick Murphy Trustee 24/11/2025
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Nottingham Irish Centre For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Nottingham Irish Centre (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Chris Wade ICAEW 24/11/2025 71 London Road Newark Notts NG24 1RZ
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities Other trading activities 4 Other 5 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 7 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 15 |
Unrestricted funds £ 34,835 38,185 6,510 - |
Restricted funds £ 9,000 - - - |
2025 Total funds £ 43,835 38,185 6,510 - |
2024 Total funds £ 9,000 26,552 2,090 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79,530 | 9,000 | 88,530 | 47,642 | |
| (78,826) | (9,000) | (87,826) | (59,165) | |
| 704 | - | 704 | (11,523) | |
| 704 11,251 |
- - |
704 11,251 |
(11,523) 22,774 |
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| 11,955 | - | 11,955 | 11,251 |
The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Comparative Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities Other trading activities 4 Other 5 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 7 NET EXPENDITURE NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 15 |
Unrestricted funds £ - 26,552 2,090 10,000 |
Restricted funds £ 9,000 - - - |
2024 Total funds £ 9,000 26,552 2,090 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38,642 | 9,000 | 47,642 | |
| (50,165) | (9,000) | (59,165) | |
| (11,523) | - | (11,523) | |
| (11,523) 22,774 |
- - |
(11,523) 22,774 |
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| 11,251 | - | 11,251 |
The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2025
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 13 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 15 On behalf of the board Ms Veronica O'Callaghan Trustee 24/11/2025 |
Unrestricted funds £ - 15,552 |
Restricted funds £ - - |
2025 Total funds £ - 15,552 |
2024 Total funds £ 1,601 10,141 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,552 (3,597) |
- - |
15,552 (3,597) |
11,742 (491) |
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| 11,955 | - | 11,955 | 11,251 | |
| 11,955 | - | 11,955 | 11,251 | |
| 11,955 | - | 11,955 | 11,251 | |
| 11,955 | 11,251 | |||
| 11,955 | 11,251 | |||
The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. General Information
The Nottingham Irish Centre is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1165907. The principal address is The Nottingham Irish Centre, 2-4 Wilford Street, Nottingham, NG2 1AA.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Incoming Resources
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure is reported gross in the SoFA.
2.3. Resources Expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
2.4. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
2.5. Government Grant
Government grants are recognised in the statement of financial activities in an appropriate manner that matches them with the expenditure towards which they are intended to contribute.
Grants for immediate financial support or to cover costs already incurred are recognised immediately in the statement of financial activities. Grants towards general activities of the entity over a specific period are recognised in the statement of financial activities over that period.
Grants towards fixed assets are recognised over the expected useful lives of the related assets and are treated as deferred income and released to the statement of financial activities over the useful life of the asset concerned.
All grants in the statement of financial activities are recognised when all conditions for receipt have been complied with.
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
| Donations and gifts Grants Donations and gifts Grants |
Unrestricted funds £ 4,048 30,787 |
Restricted funds £ 9,000 - |
2025 Total funds £ 13,048 30,787 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,835 | 9,000 | 43,835 | |
| Unrestricted funds £ - - |
Restricted funds £ 9,000 - |
2024 Total funds £ 9,000 - |
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| - | 9,000 | 9,000 |
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| 4. Income from Other Trading Activities Non-charitable trading activities 5. Other Income Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets held for charity's own use 6. Net Income/(Expenditure) The net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): Gain/Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 7. Analysis of Expenditure Raising funds Raising funds 8. Support Costs Employee costs Premises expenses General administration Interest payable |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 6,510 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 2,090 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Unrestricted funds £ - |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 10,000 |
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| 2025 £ - |
2024 £ (10,000) |
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| 2025 Support costs (see note 8) £ 87,826 |
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| 2024 Support costs (see note 8) £ 59,165 |
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| 2025 Raising funds £ 36,087 13,691 38,047 1 |
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| 87,826 |
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Employee costs Premises expenses General administration 9. Independent Examiner's Remuneration Independent examination of the financial statements Other assurance services Tax advisory services Other financial services 10. Staff Costs Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Other pension costs No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than 11. Average Number of Employees Average number of employees during the year was: 2 (2024: 2) 12. Debtors Due within one year Other debtors 13. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Other creditors Taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 300 - - 622 922 2025 £ 35,632 36 35,668 £60,000. 2025 £ - 2025 £ 36 3,261 300 3,597 |
2024 Raising funds £ 21,340 2,827 34,998 |
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| 59,165 | ||
| 2024 £ 450 - - - |
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| 450 | ||
| 2024 £ 20,744 - |
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| 20,744 | ||
| 2024 £ 1,601 |
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| 2024 £ - 41 450 |
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| 491 |
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
14. Pension Commitments
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £36 (2024: £0).
At the statement of financial position date contributions of £36 (2024: £0) were due to the fund and are included in creditors.
15. Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Restricted Total funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Restricted Total funds |
As at 1 April 2024 £ 11,251 - |
Income £ 79,530 9,000 |
Expenditure £ (78,826) (9,000) |
As at 31 March 2025 £ 11,955 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,251 | 88,530 | (87,826) | 11,955 | |
| As at 1 April 2023 £ 22,774 - |
Income £ 38,642 9,000 |
Expenditure £ (50,165) (9,000) |
As at 31 March 2024 £ 11,251 - |
|
| 22,774 | 47,642 | (59,165) | 11,251 |
16. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows:
| Travel Other Expenses |
2025 £ 248 171 |
2024 £ - - |
|---|---|---|
| 419 | - |
Number of trustees reimbursed for expenses during the year was 3 (2024: 0)
17. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure, except for those disclosed in the Transactions with Trustees note.
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The Nottingham Irish Centre Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Donations and gifts Grants Other trading activities Non-charitable trading activities Other Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets held for charity's own use EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Wages and salaries Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Staff expenses Light and heat Other premises costs Computer and IT consumables Insurance Printing, postage and stationery Telecommunications and data costs Independent examiner's fees Legal fees Royalties and licence fees payable Bank charges Charitable donations Sundry expenses Bank interest payable NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
2025 Total funds £ 13,048 30,787 |
2024 Total funds £ 9,000 - |
|---|---|---|
| 43,835 6,510 |
9,000 2,090 |
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| 6,510 - |
2,090 10,000 |
|
| - | 10,000 | |
| 88,530 (35,632) (36) (419) (1,969) (11,722) (2,616) (17,730) (985) (448) (922) (14,475) (497) (174) (200) - (1) |
47,642 (20,744) - (596) - (2,827) (4,864) (12,417) - (734) (450) (14,104) (288) (36) - (2,105) - |
|
| (87,826) | (59,165) | |
| (87,826) | (59,165) | |
| 704 | (11,523) |
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