T8ndem Walking Group Plus Annual Report and Receipts and Payments Account For the year ended 31st March 2025 Northern Ireland Charities Number: 100046 Tandem Walking Group Plus Contents Page Charity Inforniation Trustee's Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees Statement of Receipts and Payments Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Financial Statements Tandem Walking Group Plus References and administrative details Charity Name: Tandem Walking Group Plus Charity Registration Number: 100046 Trustees: Mrs Dorccn McFaTlane Mr William Lough (Chairnian) Ms Carol Ferry Mr Paul Thompson (Treasurer resigncd 19110124) Ms Doreen Brown (Acting Treasurer from I9110124) Mrs Milworth Jamieson Ms Margaret Davidson (Vice Chair) Mr Sammy Wilson Mrs Heather Whiteside (Secretary) Independent Examiner: S.M. Vint & Co 8 Newry Road Banbridgc BT32 3HN Bankers: Ulster Bank Secretary's Report TWG 2024/25 April 24:_ Saw the start of the Monday night tandem and walking group in Lurgan Park April 24:_ We enjoyed our walk at Tannaghmore Gardens in bright sunshine before heading to the Ashburn Hotel for lunch. May:_ The highlight this month was our surprise day out to a delightful wee spot in the Mournes. We had a lovely lunch in the beautiful surroundings of the Mourne Mountains at Mary Kate's cottage were we were entertained by music and banter. June:_ Using grant money secured by the comrnittee we had our annual day out to The Argory. A tour of the house was enjoyed by the group along with coffee and scones. The weather was bright and sunny and a great day was had by all. This was followed by lunch at the Head O, The Road in Portadown. July:_ We held our AGM in Gilford Hall followed by a walk and lunch at Shepherds in Banbridge August:_ We enjoyed a walk along the towpath at Scarva followed by lunch at Sintons on the Bridge. September:. This was the annual get away. This year we went to the Bushtown Hotel in Coleraine. A great time was had by all and a varied programme was provided by the organisin8 committee. The food was a particular highlight of the stay here. We look forward to a return visit October:_ This month we had our annual outing to Newcastle. We enjoyed lovely weather and this was followed by a delightFul lunch in the Enniskeen Country House Hotel. November:_ We enjoyed our annual Christmas Party at the Whistledown Hotel in Warrenpoint. Many enjoyed the delights of the shops in Warrenpoint returning home laden with parcels. December:_ Last minute Christmas shopping was caught up on in our trip to Rushmere in Craigavon. This was followed by a lovely lunch in Brownlow House, Lurgan January 25:_ We got the new year off to a start with an enjoyable walk around Lurgan Park followed by lunch in Lurgan Golf Club. February 25:_ We had a lovely day for our walk in Poyntzpass followed by a delightful lunch in Rice's Hotel March 25:_ We met at Banbridge Leisure Centre for a walk along the Bann followed by lunch at the Bannville Hotel. On a sad note the club lost three friends and members of the club that have sadly passed away. Linda and Paul Thompson and Stephen Liggett. Linda was a regular attender of the club and helped out on many occasions. Paul was the club treasurer for many years a role which he carried out with great efficiency. Stephen, who was a great friend to many, helped out with the group on its Monday night walks and events. All will be sadly missed. A donation in lieu of flowers was made in memory of Paul to the Southern Hospice Services. A donation in memory of Stephen was made to Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support. The club received a donation of £l.000 in memory of Linda from her family. In March 25 Sammy and l attended a meeting ofthe Macan Trust for the Blind to receive, on behalf of the club, a grant of £1,500. As the presentation was being made by the Archbishop both Sammy and I were on our best behaviour. Meanwhile, in the background the committee have been tirelessly working, and continue to, promote the objettives of the group and work to secure much needed funding to help deliver a varied and interesting prograrnme for all its members. Carol Ferry (Acting Secretary) 23/7125 Independent Examlner's Report to Tandem Walking Group Plus I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 3 1st March 2025 which are set out on pages 5-6. Respective responsibllfities of Trustees and Examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charilies Act (Northem treland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: . examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act. . follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of thc Charities Act. and state whether particular matters have come to my attcntion. Basis of Independent Examiner's report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordancc with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of thc accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those recoTds. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as ch￿ltY tn]stees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in a¢cordancc with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That th¢ a¢¢ounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) listed above and, in Connection with following the Directions ofthe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Thomas Vlnt FCCA For and behalf of S.M. Vint & Co Chartered Certified Accountant5 & Registered Audltors 8 Newry Road Banbridge BT32 3HN 4th August 2025 Tandem Walking Group Plus Statement of Receipts & Payments for the year ended 31st March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total funds funds 2025 fullds 2024 Note Income and endoivments from: Donations Grants Raffle Procceds Other Fundraising Total income 1000 1000 2300 5915 2707 2300 1778 2778 1778 5078 3055 11677 2300 Expendlthre on: Raising Funds Charitable Activitics Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources 1857 1857 921 2240 2240 60 4097 4097 981 6084 6084 5593 Tandem Walknig Group Plus ststement of Assets & Liabilities• Year Ended 31st March 2025 2025 2024 Reconciliation of funds at 31103r25 Total funds brought forward Surplus/(deficit) tbis year end Total fi￿dS catri¢d foTward 9,353 981 10.334 3,760 5,593 9,353 Bank & Balances Cash at bank and in hand 10,334 10,334 9.353 9,353 Represented by Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total Funds 10,274 60 10,334 9.353 9,353 Other knet¥ (Unrestricted funds) Tandem Bikes Trailer 4,750 1,000 5,750 4.750 1,000 5.750 Notes on pages 7 to 8 a￿ an integral part of these financial statsments. The fmancial statements on pages 5 to 6 were approved by the Board of TThstees on 23rd July 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Mr William Lough Tandem Walking Group Plus Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025 l. Accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: a) Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis The charity generally meets its day to day working capital Tequirements from its annual incomc. The Trustees have obtained and revicwcd cash flow forecasts for the corning year and based on these are satisfied that the charity has resources to pmvide a re&sonable expcctation that it can continue to meet its financial obligations as they fall due for the foresccable future. Therefore these financial statcmcnts have been prepared on a going concern basis b) Income Income is accounted for on a cash Teceipts basis as the amount is Collect￿ and are allocated as either restricted or Unrestrict￿ funds according to the tern]s of the donation. c) Expenditure Expenditure is recognised on a cash paynents basis. d) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Anclud¢s cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-tern] highly liquid investm¢nts with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. e) Funds Funds are classifieAI as either restricted funds or unrestricted funds, defined as follows: Restricted funds are funds subject to specific requirements as to their use which may be declared by the donor or with their authority or created through legal processes, but still within the wider objects of the Club. Unrestrictcd funds are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of thc charity. If parts of the unrestricted funds aTC earn]arked at the discretion of the trustccs for a particular purpose, they are designated as a separatc fund. This designation has an administrative purpose only and docs not legally r¢strict the trustees, discretion to apply the fund. 2. Fundraising Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Total 2024 Donations Raffle Proceeds Grants Other Fundraising 1,000 1,000 5,915 2,300 2,300 1,778 5,078 2,707 3,055 11,677 1,778 2,778 2,300 Tandem Walking Group Plus Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025 (continued) 3. Analysis of Expenditure Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Total 2024 Raising Funds Charitable Activities Holiday & Club Outing Expenses Insurance Printing Training Expenses Volunteers Meals Petty Cash Accountancy Donations Tea Expenses Holday R¢fund Tandem Sold Vouchers 2,240 2,240 587 244 2,902 536 403 525 278 250 420 180 100 400 587 244 306 150 420 87 63 306 150 420 87 63 90 1,857 2,240 4,097 6,084 Total Expenditure 1,857 2,240 4,097 6,084 4. Analysis of trustee remuneration and expenses. No Trustee received any payments other than for out of pocket expenses incurrcd.