REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1189855
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
Malthouse & Company Chartered Accountants America House, Rumford Court Rumford Place Liverpool Merseyside L3 9DD
LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 6 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 to 10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 to 21 |
LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
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LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives, aims, and significant activities
Liverpool Irish Centre has continued to enable and expand a range of cultural activities including Irish Dancing; Irish Music; Irish Language; Sequence Dancing; Irish Flute (marching) band; Lowlands Ceili Music Group; Irish Book Club; Irish Choir, Liverpool Irish Rovers, Youth Gaelic games training, Ceilis and concerts featuring Irish music and dance. Our An Tostal event attracts families and young people to the centre and a series of "In the Shed" learning, craft and skills sessions have provided opportunities to engage in outdoor activities and introduce the work of the centre to a more diverse audience. This year, both dance and music classes for adults have been successfully launched and our plans include more spoken word offerings and continuing development of relationships with Liverpool Irish Festival, Leeds Irish Centre, Liverpool Signing Choir and many others. It is a year where we have seen our visibility increase and our work has been recognised by the Irish government and City Council as providing a cultural safe and inclusive space for our communities.
The Liverpool Irish Centre has continued to provide welfare services for the elderly and vulnerable as follows: tea dances and lunch clubs for pensioners; health and fitness activities such as working in the garden which is in the grounds of the centre, weight monitoring, healthy cooking and walking and yoga incorporating chair yoga for the less mobile. We have ambitions to launch work to provide digital support to reduce concerns about engaging with technology for personal and financial management and connection with friends and family worldwide. The Liverpool Irish Centre is a regular base for the John Mitchels and Wolfe Tones Gaelic games clubs and the GAA County Board meet at the Centre regularly. The sheer joy of the youngsters attending Sunday morning sessions is infectious and delightful to see.
The Liverpool Irish Centre is the established home of Irish culture on Merseyside and is now in its twenty-sixth year at Boundary Lane. Additionally, we have intentions to celebrate our upcoming 30th birthday with a series of capital investments and events. We know that hundreds of people come through the doors each week to engage in the activities listed above and or simply to sit and talk, play cards, watch sport. The warmth of the atmosphere in the centre is widely recognised and we are seen as a positive element in reducing social isolation within the community.
Although the emphasis and focus is on Irish-related activities and the majority of customers are Irish or of Irish descent, the activities are open to all and many who have no connections with Ireland come to learn to dance and play music or attend a class or a concert or function. In addition, the centre has forged strong links with others such as the Indian, Nepalese and Polish communities who regularly use the premises for their functions. We hope to work with the African Caribbean Centre in the coming year to look at our shared areas of heritage particularly in the arts.
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LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Liverpool Irish Centre has strong links and associations with other institutions such as Irish Community Care; The Irish Festival, the Irish government; the Irish in Britain group; local universities including the Institute of Irish Studies; local and Irish media in Britain. Locally, the Irish Centre has supported activities with community neighbourhood groups such as Liverpool Six Community Centre. The Liverpool Irish Centre operates as a hub for all of these organisations and community support ventures, working hard to bring in funding and trading to support the upkeep of the building. It is predominantly volunteer led so uses the social capital and skills of the volunteers to create a thriving community. Our network continues to grow and diversify. Local councillors, MPs and people from the media take a real interest in the Centre and our influence as a provider to the local community has grown. It is recognized for what it is - a unique community centre where people are made welcome and enjoy the entertainment and company. The centre has diversified and brought in activities attractive to people of all ages and backgrounds. We have strong connections with the Irish Consulate, the Emigrant Support Programme, Liverpool City Council, Feeding Liverpool, Liverpool Institute of Irish Studies and the Liverpool Irish Festival.
Our brochure captures the spirit of the year in words from participants and with photographs which speak a thousand words. From the garden to the panto to the grotto, every season brings its major events. The traditional blends well with the new giving us the capacity to celebrate heritage while looking forward into a sustainable future.
Social investments
We facilitate local communities, schools, churches and, also provide opportunities to hold functions after funerals. We welcome groups from all ethnic backgrounds to have social and other activities. Perhaps the most obvious social benefit is in providing a safe and low-cost programme of events in an area of substantial disadvantage. We recognise a need to be more specific about the social benefits of our many programmes and so we ask for your help in completing forms and engaging with us to provide the data we need to show our value to all our community groups.
Beneficiaries
All members of our community benefit from our activities, advice and support we give. The local community have a facility for fundraising and a place where receptions after funerals can take place. Liverpool Irish Centre is there to serve all people irrespective of their race, religion, gender or economic circumstances. The building is wheel chair accessible and groups recognise diverse needs and abilities in their scheduling and programming.
Building maintenance
During the year we have continued to make improvements to the building infrastructure and outside space. We have been very grateful to our funders and to the internal fundraising events particularly in respect of the refurbishment of the toilets and the endless energy of volunteer help in clearing and cleaning. The skip nights have given us the space to review previously unused areas of the centre and again we look to the support of our user groups in enabling the maximum use of the space.
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LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
This set of accounts remains positive but reflective of the current economic climate.
The financial review must focus on the importance of sustaining the Centre and the support of our funders remains crucial. This year has given us considerably more confidence in understanding the funding framework of the Irish Government and we again would draw your attention to the number of funders engaging with us at the present time.
Over time, we have managed to create unrestricted funding from donations and internal centre fundraising from groups and events. This brings confidence about the future and our ability to manage the costs of running and maintaining the building. However, the reality is that the fabric of the building requires considerable repair and renewal and with a seventeen year lease we are planning fundraising activities to help support key infrastructure needs, in particular, the plumbing. As we have modernised and diversified what we do at the Irish Centre in the last few years we now have to modernise the building to support the user groups and maintain the fabric of the premises.
Important to the management of the building is the membership scheme and we are currently investigating IT options to increase the funding available through this route. Automating renewals and reminders will provide a regular source of income and we thank everybody who helps the Centre financially in this way. We are a charitable organisation structured as a Community Interest Organisation meaning that any profit generated is reinvested for the benefit of the community. We have made improvements and will continue to depend on the support of our friends and patrons and the various funds and institutions who are so generous to us year on year.
Finally a word of thanks to our centre staff and all the volunteers and helpers. And to everyone who walks in to buy a pint or a bag of sausages - every bar of chocolate and packet of Taytos helps. You are wonderful. Go raibh maith agat.
Investment policy and objectives
The powers of the Executive Committee in relation to the investments are clearly set out in sections 4a and 4d of the constitution, a copy of which has been lodged with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy
The Executive Committee have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested on tangible fixed assets of the charity should be two months of the resources expended, which equates to approximately £55,000 - £65,000. At this level, the Executive Committee feel that they would be able to carry on the charity's activities in the event of a significant drop in income. At present, the unrestricted reserves of £34,757 do not reach the target level and the members of the Executive Committee are considering ways to increase funding.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
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LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational structure and appointment of trustees
A Board of Trustees of up to twelve elected volunteer members meets monthly and administers the organisation. Meetings are both in person and online to support the involvement of a more diverse range of trustees. The Centre Manager attend ex-officio. A smaller number of subgroups take the lead on key policy areas such as Finance and Fundraising, Buildings and Maintenance, Policy and Governance, Events and Culture, Volunteering. The subgroups report to the Board of Trustees. Under the CIO rules, the board can also co-opt members with specific skills to support projects and provide advice. We have used this effectively during the past year and will continue to seek to attract the skills we need through co-option and our supporters in this way will be able to either continue as co-opted members or come before future AGMs for full election. This year we are piloting a scheme to increase the voice of our younger members on the Board. Developing trustees for the future is important and we have been supported in this aspiration by our funders. We look for you to give our full support.
Last year we signalled a time of change as we moved to a different structure within the centre. Although we still have a small core of paid staff the changes we have made have enabled us to work with change and also to develop the younger members of our centre staff base. We have been able to look for more paid support through fixed term contracts and developing existing roles. We have also looked to freelance practitioners for particular areas of skill, in particular fundraising.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1189855
Principal address
6 Boundary Lane Everton Merseyside L6 5EH
Trustees
A Billing (resigned 1.11.24) P Hardiman L Anderson (resigned 4.6.24) M Royce K Brennan R Aspinall L McGuire (resigned 1.1.25) S Egan (resigned 11.4.24) D Doolin (resigned 16.5.24) E Gorman (appointed 14.11.24) C McCarthy (appointed 14.11.24) J Hogan (appointed 14.11.24)
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LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner
Malthouse & Company Chartered Accountants America House, Rumford Court Rumford Place Liverpool Merseyside L3 9DD Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.................................................................... M Royce - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Liverpool Irish Centre
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Liverpool 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
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 content 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.
Guy Playfer BA FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Malthouse & Company Chartered Accountants America House, Rumford Court Rumford Place Liverpool Merseyside L3 9DD
Date: .............................................
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LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 40,998 Charitable activities 4 Improving community life 13,000 Other trading activities 3 260,222 Total 314,220 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 5 257,005 Charitable activities 6 Improving community life 54,711 Total 311,716 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 2,504 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 49,180 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 51,684 |
Restricted funds £ - 59,548 - 59,548 14,653 53,328 67,981 (8,433) 26,571 18,138 |
31.3.25 Total funds £ 40,998 72,548 260,222 373,768 271,658 108,039 379,697 (5,929) 75,751 69,822 |
31.3.24 Total funds £ 36,614 78,830 249,801 365,245 275,880 107,058 382,938 (17,693) 93,444 75,751 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2025
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| fund | funds | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | 11 | 16,927 | - | 16,927 | 10,450 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Stocks | 12 | 8,317 | - | 8,317 | 7,598 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 37,657 | 18,138 | 55,795 | 69,089 | |
| 45,974 | 18,138 | 64,112 | 76,687 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 13 | (11,217) | - | (11,217) | (11,386) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 34,757 | 18,138 | 52,895 | 65,301 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||||
| LIABILITIES | 51,684 | 18,138 | 69,822 | 75,751 | |
| NET ASSETS | 51,684 | 18,138 | 69,822 | 75,751 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2025
| FUNDS 14 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
51,684 18,138 69,822 |
49,180 26,571 |
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| 75,751 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. M Royce - Trustee
............................................. R Aspinall - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
INCOME
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
EXPENDITURE
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Individual assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost.
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Leasehold property improvements - 10% p.a. on cost Fixtures, fittings & equipment - 25% p.a. on cost
STOCKS
Stocks consist of bar and shop supplies and are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
TAXATION
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
FUND ACCOUNTING
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
HIRE PURCHASE AND LEASING COMMITMENTS
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
3.
| Donations and gifts Door income Other income OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Bar Irish provisions |
31.3.25 £ 20,467 6,148 14,383 40,998 31.3.25 £ 208,051 52,171 260,222 |
31.3.24 £ 21,859 4,292 10,463 36,614 31.3.24 £ 209,277 40,524 |
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| 249,801 |
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4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | £ | £ | |
| Grants | Improving community life | 72,548 | 78,830 |
| Grants received, included | in the above, are as follows: | ||
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Irish Youth Foundation | 6,250 | 7,000 | |
| Ireland Fund of GB | 10,000 | 7,000 | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Emigrant Support | |||
| Programme | 42,500 | 48,750 | |
| Citizens Advice - Feeding Liverpool | 11,298 | 16,080 | |
| Liverpool City Council - Local Neighbourhood Fund | 2,500 | - | |
| 72,548 | 78,830 |
The grant received in the year from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Programme is restricted for expenditure on events organised for elders and for the salaries of a Finance Officer and a Welfare and Elderly Officer.
5. RAISING FUNDS
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Opening stock Purchases Closing stock Staff costs Rent Rates and insurance Light heat and telephone Other costs Depreciation |
31.3.25 £ 7,598 135,947 (8,317) 86,481 6,000 2,629 5,860 980 8,886 246,064 |
31.3.24 £ 7,794 139,246 (7,598) 91,698 6,000 1,850 6,901 1,375 5,045 |
| 252,311 |
All costs, unless easily identifiable, have been apportioned between Fundraising Trading and Support Costs at 30% and 70% respectively. This ratio is considered by the trustees to fairly reflect the split of expenditure undertaken within the charity.
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6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| 6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
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| Improving community life 7. SUPPORT COSTS Finance £ Improving community life 220 Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: Bank charges Rent Rates and insurance Light heat and telephone Repairs, maintenance & other project costs Sundries Professional fees Accountancy fees Independent examination |
Support Direct costs (see Costs note 7) £ £ 27,723 80,316 Governance Other costs £ £ 70,046 10,050 31.3.25 Improving community life £ 220 14,000 6,135 13,674 34,317 1,920 5,700 2,350 2,000 80,316 |
Totals £ 108,039 Totals £ 80,316 31.3.24 Total activities £ 618 14,000 4,317 16,102 28,119 3,903 2,875 2,150 2,000 74,084 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
TRUSTEES' EXPENSES
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
9. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Charity staff Bar staff |
31.3.25 1 9 10 |
31.3.24 1 10 11 |
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No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 36,614 Charitable activities Improving community life 16,000 Other trading activities 249,801 Total 302,415 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 251,467 Charitable activities Improving community life 55,205 Total 306,672 |
Restricted funds £ - 62,830 - 62,830 24,413 51,853 76,266 |
Total funds £ 36,614 78,830 249,801 |
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| 365,245 | ||
| 275,880 107,058 |
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| 382,938 |
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| 10. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (4,257) | (13,436) | (17,693) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 53,437 | 40,007 | 93,444 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 49,180 | 26,571 | 75,751 | |
| 11. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Improvements | Fixtures | |||
| to | and | |||
| property | fittings | Totals | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| COST | ||||
| At 1 April 2024 | 115,097 | 58,696 | 173,793 | |
| Additions | - | 15,364 | 15,364 | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 115,097 | 74,060 | 189,157 | |
| DEPRECIATION | ||||
| At 1 April 2024 | 115,097 | 48,246 | 163,343 | |
| Charge for year | - | 8,887 | 8,887 | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 115,097 | 57,133 | 172,230 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||
| At 31 March 2025 | - | 16,927 | 16,927 | |
| At 31 March 2024 | - | 10,450 | 10,450 |
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| 12. | STOCKS | ||||
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| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Stocks | 8,317 | 7,598 | |||
| 13. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Taxation and social security | 6,591 | 5,933 | |||
| Other creditors | 4,626 | 5,453 | |||
| 11,217 | 11,386 | ||||
| 14. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
| Net | |||||
| movement | At | ||||
| At 1.4.24 | in funds | 31.3.25 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 49,180 | 2,504 | 51,684 | ||
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Department of Foreign Affairs and | |||||
| Trade; Emigrant Support Programme | 12,131 | (7,871) | 4,260 | ||
| Ireland Fund of Great Britain | - | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
| Citizens Advice - Feeding Liverpool | 14,440 | (11,262) | 3,178 | ||
| Liverpool City Council - Local | |||||
| Neighbourhood Fund | - | 700 | 700 | ||
| 26,571 | (8,433) | 18,138 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 75,751 | (5,929) | 69,822 |
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LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Emigrant Support Programme Irish Youth Foundation Ireland Fund of Great Britain Citizens Advice - Feeding Liverpool Liverpool City Council - Local Neighbourhood Fund TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Emigrant Support Programme Irish Youth Foundation Ireland Fund of Great Britain The National Lottery Community Fund Citizens Advice - Feeding Liverpool TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 314,220 29,500 6,250 10,000 11,298 2,500 59,548 373,768 At 1.4.23 £ 53,437 21,528 2,305 4,000 6,405 5,769 40,007 93,444 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (311,716) 2,504 (37,371) (7,871) (6,250) - - 10,000 (22,560) (11,262) (1,800) 700 (67,981) (8,433) (379,697) (5,929) Net movement At in funds 31.3.24 £ £ (4,257) 49,180 (9,397) 12,131 (2,305) - (4,000) - (6,405) - 8,671 14,440 (13,436) 26,571 (17,693) 75,751 |
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
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| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 302,415 | (306,672) | (4,257) |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Department of Foreign Affairs and | |||
| Trade; Emigrant Support Programme | 32,750 | (42,147) | (9,397) |
| Irish Youth Foundation | 7,000 | (9,305) | (2,305) |
| Ireland Fund of Great Britain | 7,000 | (11,000) | (4,000) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | - | (6,405) | (6,405) |
| Citizens Advice - Feeding Liverpool | 16,080 | (7,409) | 8,671 |
| 62,830 | (76,266) | (13,436) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 365,245 | (382,938) | (17,693) |
| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as | follows: | ||
| Net | |||
| movement | At | ||
| At 1.4.23 | in funds | 31.3.25 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 53,437 | (1,753) | 51,684 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Department of Foreign Affairs and | |||
| Trade; Emigrant Support Programme | 21,528 | (17,268) | 4,260 |
| Irish Youth Foundation | 2,305 | (2,305) | - |
| Ireland Fund of Great Britain | 4,000 | 6,000 | 10,000 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 6,405 | (6,405) | - |
| Citizens Advice - Feeding Liverpool | 5,769 | (2,591) | 3,178 |
| Liverpool City Council - Local | |||
| Neighbourhood Fund | - | 700 | 700 |
| 40,007 | (21,869) | 18,138 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 93,444 | (23,622) | 69,822 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Emigrant Support Programme Irish Youth Foundation Ireland Fund of Great Britain The National Lottery Community Fund Citizens Advice - Feeding Liverpool Liverpool City Council - Local Neighbourhood Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 616,635 62,250 13,250 17,000 - 27,378 2,500 122,378 739,013 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (618,388) (1,753) (79,518) (17,268) (15,555) (2,305) (11,000) 6,000 (6,405) (6,405) (29,969) (2,591) (1,800) 700 (144,247) (21,869) (762,635) (23,622) |
|---|---|---|
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Emigrant Support Programme has funded the Elderly Project and the salaries and expenses of a Finance Officer and a Welfare and Elderly Officer in the year. The grant awarded covers the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
The Irish Youth Foundation provides funding for the caretaker and equipment.
The Ireland Fund of Great Britain is funding the Men's Shed and its various uses.
The Citizens Advice grant is in relation to the Feeding Liverpool project to support people over 65 during the cost of living crisis.
The Local Neighbourhood Fund is providing funds to better utilise the charity's outdoor spaces.
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LIVERPOOL IRISH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
16. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The charity was under the control of the trustees for the period under review.
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