Charity Number: NIC100157 Aghalee Village Hall Aghalee Village Hall Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 Daly Park & Company Ltd Chartered Accountsnts 4 Carnegie Steet Lurgan Co. Armagh BT66 6AS Northern Ireland
Aghalee Village Hall CONTENTS Page Trustees, and Other Information Trustees, Report 4-21 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities 22 Independent Examiner's Report 23 statement of Financial Activities 24 Balance Sheet 25 Notes to the Financial Statements 26-30
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. AND OTHER INFORMATION Trustees Stephen Bann Michael Beacham Derek Blakely Christopher Buller Pauline Buller Alison Gawith Fernando Gutierrez Bobbie Hamill Andrea HLrfF Matt Hull Fiona Maree Pat McAdams Susan Mccavigan Anne Miskelly Kerry Quinn Walter Robertson Lewis Trevithick Charity Number in Northern Ireland NIC100157 Principal Address 6 Lurgan Road Aghalee Co. Armagh BT67 ODD United Kingdom Independent Examiner Daly Park & Company Ltd Chartered Accountants 4 Carnegie Steel Lurgan Co. Armagh BT66 6AS Northern Ireland Principal Bankers Danske Bank 4548 High Street Portadown Co. Amagh BT62 1LB Northern Ireland Solicitor5 R M Cullen & Son. 16-22 Eard Street Portadown Co. Amagh BT62 3NA Northern Ireland
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 The trustees present their Trustees. Report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2023. The financial statements are prepared in accordan with the Charities Act INorthem Irelandl 2008, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing theirfinancial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. The Trustees, Report contains the infomiation required to be provided in the Trustees. Annual Report under the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP} guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law and under the cornpany's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees. In this report the trustees of Aghalee Village Hall present a summary of rts purpose, governan, activib"es, achievements and finanS for the financial financial year 31 Dember 2023. The company is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a fomi which complies with the requirements of the Charrties Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 and, although not obliged to comply with the Stslemenl of Recommended PraCts. applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisalion has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. Mission. Objectives and Strntegy In the wider wodd, 2023 dawned with Russia's continued intense bombardment of Kyiv and the Mel offi confimied that 2022 was the UK'S wamesl year Sin records began in 1884. In Northern Ireland, as 2023 arrived, we had been without a funth"oning govemment for some 11 months, and major budgetsry crisis was facing a number of public services. All did not bode well for the incoming year. After Christsmas 2022, a number of the Village Hall Committee were recovering after having been in hospital, contracted etther Covid or a bad flu which had going about. and it was hoped everyone was well recovered and fighting fit for 2023. Grants 2023 Halifax Comm Fdn Nl towards the ArtIActivity Programme LCCC- MAC in the community towards the ArVActivity Programme LCCC- Xmas- towards Christmas celebrations £4,000.00 £750.00 £1,000.00 £500.00 LCCC- Coronation Grant towards brats.ng the coronats.on LCCC- Community servi Grant towards core costs LCCC Hardship Fund towards AgeNI hampers Jan- April 24 Awards for All towards cOnsuancY for the future, tables and equipment £4.345.00 £2.000.00 £10,000.00 Totsl granted £24.595.IXI Once again, we offer a huge thank you to everyone in the local communrty who has supported us with donations, to Lisburn & Castlereagh City Counryl who put their trust in us and continue to give us so much support through their various programmes. and to all the other Trusts and Agencies who have given us funding this year. Fund-raising 2023 Over 2023, a grand total of £4,642.03 was raised through fund-raising efforts. Of £1,540.53 of this we can claim HMRC aid of approximately £385.13. This is a superb amount to boost our funds-, many thanks to everyone who was involved. Groups continuing to run over summer Exercise to Music Classes AgeNI Aghalee Group Aghalee Taekwondo Club Jeanne Cree Ballet Aghalee Art Club
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 Activities Programme 2023 Applications opened Dernber 2022 and was very heavity subscribed. The 2023 programme has been a massive SucsS On again. with large numbers of people both locally and from wider afield hearing about our super programme and wanting to tske parL This programme has been funded by.. Telecommunity, Halifax Foundation Nl, The Honourable The Irish Society, John Moores Foundation Nl, Arnold Clark, Arts Counal Northem Ireland, Garfield Weston and Awards for All. Our sincere thanks to all of these funders as without their support the programme wouldn't have been possible. ststs for 2023 116 workshops, induding 8 courses. 300 individuals who booked places on programme. 1,300 places availab and booked. The majority of workshops were for 10 people, but varied belween 8 and 20 depending on the activity being undertaken. In October 8 workshops had to be Canlled for 2023 to faalitate hire by Film Company These will be run in January 2024 with places offered lo the onginal applic3nls first rather Ihan made public. Carried over workshops will restsrt on Saturday 20th January until end November 2024. There should be almost enough funding to run but we will continue to apply for funding to complete. Some feedback: 1-1 have attended a number of workshq)s held at the Village hall in the past 8 months. The Arts Programme has given me the opportunity to try some things that I have not done before and in some cases it's something I have never even heard of. The range of dasses has been Incredib and the tutors have been so friendly and accommodab"ng. The classes have given me an opportunity to also make new friends but have also seen my skills improve over the classes 2 - Initially, for me, entrance and particapation in this past yearfs programme was a 'vehicle' lo assist me on my journey forward as a 'new' widow. Although feeling lenderf at the outset, there was a wam welcome, a strong sense of community, and with much encouragement I quid(ly realised that one course would never su1. For me, these affordable and accessible classes included crcchel. ceramics, willow wreath making, felting, and pebble art. I fomied wonderful new frndShIpS, learnt many new skills, updated and enhanced historical ones, gained fresh confidence whilst improving my wellbeing along the way. For me the opportunities at AVH have been a 'lifeline', enhanced in 'no small way, by the clean and comfortable, well stod(ed premises ...... and the tireless commitment of the leam who have ensured its success. 3 -1'm very happy to report that all the classes I have been lucky enough to attend have all been excellent. Each class has been very different & has given me a chance to leam new skills. I have also enjoyed the social aspect, having the opportunity to meet different people. The classes at the weekends have been a lrfe line for me as l am now living on my own & family and friends are lied up with their own lives......thus another opportunity lo connect with other people. The art classes have been great & tvs particulady important to have some evening classes which follow on for several weeks especially during the dark, dank days. Also the crochet classes which I have never done before & have leamed how to & read a pattem. There are a lol of opportunities thanks to your hard worf( and dedication. Flower arranging, Silk painting, Ceramic jug making, Woodworking & Pebble art just to name a few all of which have been great to take part in. Very much hoping these opportunities will continue for the future. Thanks again Future Activities Programme 2024- 2026 We met with The Big Lottery on 13th September and were invited to make an application to People and Communities for a 3 year grant up to £60,000 for programming. They suggested we change name from Arts programme to Activities programme as it was more appropriate for the funding stream. The application to Peoples in Communities ILotteryl, £58K over 3 years was postponed due to committee illness bul the Lottery will be in touch in January 2024 for a possible March submission if we wish to continue. This will be for 3 years funding to support a continuing activities. Maintenance As well as the regular, ongoing. regular Maintenan issues. we had to slart the process to carry out repairs and remedial work to the rear of the hall, between the tsvo securrty gates. Barge boards and fascias need some major repair, some of the wooden boards need replaced and painting and the high areas of the walls need repainted also. The estimated cost of these works are in the range of £25,000. lIst it is a finanaal commitment to spend this amount, it will be cheaper than trying to do so in stages - safe and secure scaffolding carried out by a reputable company will be required to be in place for the entire duration of the works and depending on trades availability, this Uld be a number of weeks. This is a large job with potential to go awry if not professionally handled. South West Antrim Construction who have carried out work for AVH previously and with whom the committee agreed to use is a reputable company with proper insurance and will coordinate the complete works which our volunteers would not have time to do with individual contractors. Tasks also include carrying out a risk assessment, checking insurances, liaison, and safety checks with NIE and these too would be undertaken with SWAC. Our maintenance manager will liaise with SWAC in getting these works successfully completed. All white tables were checked out and repairs made. Covid notices were taken down. Weeds as rear and sides of the halls were sprayed off. The car park marking was sorted out again and nonslip surface laid in alleyway. The Surfa al the alleyway has lifted in plaS and the company will redo the work when weather is better.
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 Thanks to Frank McGrady & Matt for dealing with all tsbles before upholstery restart, to Alison, en, Susan, Pauline and others who weeded and tidied and to Chris and John Buller for dealing with the weeds around the back and side. Seats at Wildflower meadow We had asked the Counal about a possible path in to the seating al the wildHower meadow but had been advised this was not possible at the time. We had further requests again in 2023 for paths to make il more accessible and more inviting to access the seating from the footpath. A committee member has been in telephone discussions with the Councils regeneration and Infrastructure manager and the case has been escalated wrth confimialion the part(s and amenities team will be tsking a look at installing a pathway in the wildflower garden in the New Year. There is also the possibility of additional planting. Broadwater issueslupdate Issues this year regarding the towpath and Broadwaler, inclLKled people parking on the towpath, bins being perpetually full, loud music being heard and people camping. Several of these activities flout local bye4aws. Due to the difficutty of parking on the towpath for the Council, DA have taken bad( the emptying of the bins. Some bins have also been moved to other locations. Councillor Claire Kemp has been liaising with Dff about the issues and about overgrown vegetation. Some works were carried out towards September and one of our committee reported it had been all left in a bit of a mess. Aghalee to Broadwater wasn't left so bad, but from Broadwater to Soldierslown Bridge was just a mess as was Soldierslown to Moira. The Agency had brought machines in lo scrape bad( grass and weeds but it had not been well done. In most places it Was only possible to walk in single file. Donations - Alison McClintod( {Carols n Cake Event 2022) made scffie donab.ons of equipment for upholstery plus table linen, a cool-box and an organ for the stsge. We also had a donation of a lea set for Afternoon Tea events from Pal McAdams. This year we continued to require caretaking help requiwed from club reps and we thank them for their help and support: TUESDAY NIGHT- Taekwondo Club- after class to put out 6 brown tsbs and 12 chairs for AgeNI on Wed morning. WEDNESDAY NIGHT- Exercise Class- after dass to put out against wall 16 white tables for Thursday Upholstery use THURSDAY NIGHT- Either Taekwondo Club or Ballinderry Badminton Club (depending on who is the last group using the hall on a Thursday nightl- after dass to put out and erect 15 white tables for SRC use on a Friday rnoming. FRIDAY AFTERNOON- Taekwondo Club to put tables away in store. Dfi Festive Lighting We were approached in early 2023 by a resident frorn Coronation Gardens to see if we could gel the infrastructure restored to a lighting column in order lo have Festive Lighting reinstalled at Christmas. This had been removed when Dfl Lights upgrading some street lights and had replaced with a column wrth no infrastructure. The cost to reinstate fitments Was quoted by Dfl at £300 and due to Dfl funding constraints, the community would have to pay for the work. AVH confirmed that given hall fundraising activities there were funds available and it was agreed to fund as a goodwill gesture to the community. In Dernber Chris repaired lights and had arranged for these to be put up with help from Nigel Grant and Frank McGrady. Electrical contractor- Stephen mag Electrical supervised as per DfiINIE lince requirements. Traffic Calminglupdate- Money for this was to have come from Small Villages Scheme but due to all the restrictions we were unsure when the work will finally be carried out. There had been an objection which had to be investigated and considered and which has now been discounted so it is expected works will go ahead in early 2024. Dfi staff had been seen in village during October, marking out where lighting columns are to be moved to, facilitating planting of trees, so it would seem things are beginning to start moving. Death The funeral was held on 19th September of Prof R(MY Blackshaw. Rod was a past Chaimian and served on the committee beeen 1985 and 1987 and was Chairperson of the Fundraising Committee during that refurbishment. The family lived in the little house beside the hall before they moved to England. Deepest Sympathies were extended to the Family. Filming enquiry We were approached in September by a location scout for the Children's BBC programme 'A .d of Spark,. 'A Kind of Spart is a heart-wamiing story aljout fri8ndship. cY)urnge and sem-belief, based on the award-winning novg1 by neurodivergent 8Uthor Elle McNicoll. Aimed at children 8-12. it tells the inspirational story of teenager Addle, neurodivergent girl, gmwing up and leamirRg the power of her vol. Set across one life-changing sumnyer holiday this season sees Addle taking the Vol she found in Season l and leaming to use il in a way that is both powerful and peonal.
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 There s a go(xl chunk of the schedule that takes Pla in a Willage Hall, and hawng seen son7e of pictures of the Aghalee Villag8 Hall online l ink that il would wort very well on this show. We would actually need the location on 2 separate occasion in close proximity. 11 is currentty Scheduled for Monday 9th October- Thursday 19th October (Inclusive) and Thursday 26th October- Friday toth November (Inclusive) If these dates suit and you are open to having us use the pren7ises I'd be delighfed to come down and chat with you more about it. Thanks for takn.ng my call and hope to hear from you soon., Well, this was too go(xJ an opportunity to miss so we agreed to meet with them the same day the email was received. After a number of meetings over the following week, we agreed a contract and il was agreed filming would commence as planned on 9th October. Then ensued a very hurried search for premises in which to relocate all our user groups. They were all eventually relocated in - Craigmore Church Hall, Soldierstown Church Hall and Ballinderry War Memorial Hall and one workshop taking pla in Aghalee Presbyterian Church Hall. There a few little glitches here and there bul on the whole, Ihings went very well. We had to reschedule the Craft Fair and 8 Arts Programme workshops had lo be postponed and held after filming finished. The production team started work in the hall on 91h and they made changes lo sutt their filming schedule. The Secretsry checked the premises each day as required by our Insuran company and has advised the crew if any alterations and changes were required to compty with H&S arrangements. The planned leaving date after all put back to normal in the hall was Friday 1W November. We were not allowed to take photos or to publish anything other than we are given by the film MpanY until the show airs in 2024. Filming- This was a great success. The contract was eventually sorted out Satisfactori wth help from our Solicitors, Claire Elliott of RM Cullen & Son. pro bono. The filming caused some excitement in the village. We had many contacts from members of the public asking what's been going on as they saw actors walking about every day. There have been advantages to a number of businesses due to the filming, the re-locats'on siles have all made a small profit, as have local building supplies, shops both here and in Aghagallon and cafés in Aghagallon. Members of the committee have been in and out daily with the film company and have a few photos foi use when allowed. Thanks to everyone who agreed to 'go for it, and who relocated to other sites for the duration," it was well worth our while hiring to the company despite a few disruptions in and around the village. Chris will arrange payment of the other locations as soon as possible, and will invoice the film company before the end of the month. There are a few bits and pieces that need remedial attention. such as some paint off walls in PG Hall, a blind in the Loft needs rePlad and a few other items, including a small repair required to the floor where a castor came of a piano being transported, bLrt we will bear the cost of repair. The gold lame 'flal' and a couple of other items will be left in pla. Youth worker- Aghalee The Education Authority have been trying again to recruit for a youth worker for Rural Li5bum, which includes Aghalee. They had not been successful recruiting previousty hen the delay in putting someone in post. To date, there still is no youth W0er in place and we continue to lobby for this with help from our local Councillors. Policy Reviews There is a review and changes to be made to Safeguarding Policy and training implemented for the committee to bring up to date. In 2024 several other poliaes have to be reviewed and updated as neSSary
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 Chip Shop Planter We are indebted to Christine Lynn. from Down to Earth Gardening for continuing to sort out and replant this container every season. It's lovely to have this sort of job carried out by a local fimi on a voluntary basis VOLUNTEERS - THANKS Many thanks to all the volunteers and helpers who have helped out in any way over the past 12 months. There are those who have.. set out tables and equipment, put this all away again, looked after bookings, collected subs and ticked off names at workshops, washed dishes, served fcrf)d, given of their time to fundraise, sell ballot tickets, do the H&S paperwork, sort the accounts, become elves and other Christmas VIPS. and make the hall whal it has been over 2023. Thank you all. User Group Reports A eNI - A hal88 In 2023 AgeNI Aghalee were in the wonderful position of being 'in funds, from a number of Sour$. A Hardship Grant from Lisburn & caStreagh City Council awarded at the end of Dember 2022 £1,315.60 allowed essential hygiene products lo be bought for each MeMr each month from February 2023 until DeMber. This fund also purchased Slow Cookers for the members to use at home to help them cook nutritious meals at low cost. In August 2022, The Older Persons Grant through Community Foundatson Nl awarded £4,700.00, ending in December 2023 allowing each member to have focKI hampers each month for 15 months. Vmlh the donab.ons raised through the CarcAs n Cake cOnrt last DMber, the group has been able to add to each of these grants as required and also lo purchase a Google Home unit for use on their meeting days, which will enable them to acSS all sorts of entertainment and activities. A further Hardship Grant from Lisbum & Castlereagh City Council awarded at the end of December 2023 will enable the food hampers to carry through until April 2024. The group is very grateful for all of these grants enabling them to have considerable help through 2023, enabling them to be free from the worry of'heating or eabng,. A halee Book Club Our group is still going strong, since 3 friends sal together in September 2013 to decide that Pride and Prejudice would be a great first book lo readl Hard to believe that we have been together over len years, albeit with a few face changes along the way. In 2023 Aghalee Book Club enjoyed another year of reading lots of booksl We have engaged wrth new members and said goodbye lo olhers. We have continued with our current fomiat of allowing each member to reo)mmend a book lor books) for the rest of the group to read over the followng month. This has helped us to expand the breadth of our reading material, allowing some of us to venture into genres not usualty chosen. Books have ranged from autobiographies induding those of Ruby Wax and Fern Brady to thrillers induding Liz Nugenl's latest offering.. Strange Sally Diamond. Most of the fictional books which we have read have been thrillers and this continues to be the preferred genre for most within the group. In 2024, we will continue to explore new authors and we hope that our little group expands to allow more local people to meet up and discuss booksl We meet on the first Tuesday of the month - 8pm in The Loft- new members very welcome
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 BOOK CLUB A halee Taekwondo Club Aghalee Taekwondo Club reopened in January 2023 with a resolutson to 'Kick more stuffl, We had a successful year, starting in March with instructor Michael Beacham achieving his Referee recertification, thanks to the British taekwondo team for organising this course. Then in April members of the dub passed their Dan grading, showing that hard work pays off. In June we took some time out after exams to cut loose up at Moira Lakes Paddle Board Sports & Events Centre and spent some time in the water, enjoying trying to tip Othe off their boards. The water was warm and the craic was mighty and all of the students real enjoyed themselves Thanks lo Susan and Leah for their help, which was greatly appreciated. In October some of us competed in the Korean Ambassador Cup and managed a couple of medals - well done guysl And, finally in December, we took part in the Grading held in the Village Hall, and several students passed with flying colours. All in all, we've had a great year and look forward to leaming and competing more in 2024. Reopening - Jan'23 April '23 June'23 A halee U holste Grou It's Thursday. its's 9.30am and iys 'Upholstery'. The Thursday upholstery group continues to be very well attended and much enjoyed. Once again an array of projects, from footstools to fireside chairs. have en completed to an excellent standard under the instructions of June Acheson, our amazing tutor. 88llinde Badminton In 2023 we entered the Church of Ireland League with a mixed team and also entered a Gents team into the Ballinderry League. We drew in 1 new member this year and would welcome more players. Anyone of any ability is very welcome on Monday nights, 20..15 to late. ExeiSe to Music Clara Mulholland - I was asked last year rf I would be interested in starting a class in Aghalee hall as there had been a number of enquiries from the community. I put out a Fabook post to gauge interest and was overwhelmed with the enthusiastic response. l agreed to complete a 10 week blod( of dasses on a Wednesday evening betsv*n 7-
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 Dember 2023 8pm. The classes started on 26104123 and have gone from strength to strength. I have a full class of devoted women and can see the improvements and the drive to continuously develop of each member on a weekly basis. We are booked out almost as soon as we advertise a new block of dasses. Jeanne Cree School of Ballel The school had a very successful year. At Easter the pupils took their ABD exams, from pre preparatory to Grade 8, all passing with a merit or Distinction mark. Lauren and Darcy were invited to take part in scholarship day in Bimiingham where Darcy plad 4th and Lauren gained an honours rffiCate. In May Eva took part in her school talent competition and was awarded 1st place wrth her character solo, while Erin has been given a scholarship to attend the Hammond ballet school in Chester over the summer. To finish the year the school danced at our annual Mcmillan coffee morning and raised over £200 and we look forward to another successful year in 2024 Losl & Found Over the year on our social media pages, we advertised lost items and animals and reunited the community with 1 x roll of spanners, a toolbox, found the owners for an injured sheep, some cavorbng cattle, found 7 cats, 12 dogs (maybe 1 dog several limesl some guinea fowl } and a parroll Moira Station. Pauline summarised the report receNed from David Honeyford MLA. Hedging is confirmed as being tidied over the winter. 11 would seem Council l Dfl are not going lo do anything to improve safety issues unlil the refurbishment of the Ststion is complete when it is hoped these issues will have been addressed within the plans. Pauline suggested anyone still concerned about the state of the footpath beeen the Public house and the Station should contact the local MLAS and asking them to go out to viewldiscuss the issues. Rent Increaselfees - As part of the StratY document requirements, a review was carried out and small increases were recommended for implementation in January 2024. AVH remains competitive with other similar halls. The rent increases will take effect from Jan 2024. Other Hall Activity - Regular Programmes AgeNI WEDNESDAYS in the Main Hall - 10.00am - 3.OClJm (Over 651- Contact Gillian Thompson Manager - Contscl.. 07733 912 876 Gillian.Thom son eni.0 Aghalee Taekwondo Club TUESDAYS - in the Main Hall- 6.30pm- 8.00pm {Age 7+) THURSDAYS- in the Main Hall 6.30pm 8.00pm (Age 7+1 Contact.. Michael Beacham 07548 885 114, or email Michaelb5717478 btintemet.com AVH Upholstery Classes THURSDAYS momings- 9.30am- 12.30pm in the Main Hall. Contact.. June Acheson 028 92619177 Ballinderry Senior Badminton MONDAY evenings and THURSDAY evenings 8 to late. Contact.. Text or call Bobbie Hamill on 07919 123 027 or Derek Blakely on 07791 267 636. Book Club FIRST TUESDAY of each month - In The Loft. Contact.. Clare Ward 028 9265 0377 Jeanne Cree Ballet School SATURDAYS in Main Hall- Children accepted from 3 years. Contact.. Jeanne Cree 028 10
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 9265 2447 Needlecraft Group SECOND TUESDAY of each month - In The Loft. Southern Heahh & Social Care Trust. As required during the year. Southern Regional College Hobby Art MONDAYS in the Paul Grn Hall - 10..15am - 12..15pm. Contact.. Jim Cunningham 07711 981 732 or College on 0300 123 1233. Southern Regional College - Upholstery Classes FRIDAYS in the Main Hall. 10.00am to 12.00pm and 12.30pm - 14.30pm. Contact". Jim The Entertainment Licence has been granted wf(h a reduclion in total numbers by the Fire ALrthority from 250 10 220 because a couple of the double doors are b0ed at one door to secure the entran. en an event is taking place both sets of doors are left unbolted to give the required free escape in case of fire. We will discuss this with the Fire Authority in due course. Structure, Governance and Management Governance The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of members detailed on page 3 of these financial statements. All board members re1ve inducts.on training in relation to their role. AGM Held in 2023 relating to Year End 2022 Date of AGM agreed for Wed 15th March. 7.30 pm, Paul Green Hall. Report- WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL 2023 AT 7.30PM IN THE PAUL GREEN HALL Present.. Lewis Trevithick {Chaimianl. Chris Buller trreasurerl, Pauline Buller (Secretary), Victoria Jackson {Community Development Manager, LCCCI, Alison Gawith, Ruth Macauley. Matt Hull, Susan Mccavigan, Femando Gutierrez, Kerry Quinn, Suzanne Cochrane, David Twigg, Stephen Bann. Ronnie Lewis & Anne Miskelty Apologies received.. Derek Blakely, Bobbie Hamill. Andrea Huff, Michael Beecham, Fiona Maree, Cllr Claire Kemp, Cllr Beckett The Chairman welcomed everyone to the 2023 AGM of Aghalee Village Hall, relating to ylend 2022 MINS 2021 - ADOPTION OF ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS Yle 31112121 The minutes was proposed by Anne Miskelly, seconded by Alison Gawith and signed. REPORTS- 2022 CHAIRPERSONS REPORT for Yle 31112122 was presented by Lewis Trevithick We opened 2022 with a sense of hope that Covid was finalty on the run and that we were going forward learning how to live wrth it. Unfortunately, there was a new and infection variant about so restrictions and regulations had to slay in pla in some shape or form until September. Thankfully we had planned for this eventualty and everything was in pla. Highlights this year were a return of most of our public social activities.. Afternoon Tea- a great success with the Art Exhibibon and funds raised for the hall Art Exhibition Jubilee Celebrations- a wonderful celebration for the whole village. especially the over 70s solsti Walk- a very wel walk this year but more funds raised Rock & Pop Gig Night- an exlnt night's music with over £1,000 raised Christmas Market run by a local resident- enjoyed by the whole village Annual Craft Fair run by a local resident- also enjoyed by the whole village Carols and Cake Conrt- enjoyed by the whole village Santa al the hall - booked out with 77 families and 165 children visrting to see Santa. (Sants visits al Christmas this year remained as pre-booked appointments with no large public gathering, bul it is hoped next year we will be able to open the hall again to a 'proper' event} Return of paper newsletters in May and December Liaising with various Agencies and Authorrties about improvements in the Village, the Canal towpath and Broadwater, bus shelters and actiwties for Rural Youth Continuation of the Arts Programmes started in 2021.. More than 100 workshops and courses for all ages and abilities- Chihjren. Special needs, Adults and Senior Citizens Almost 1,000 pla$ filled Many new skills leamed and new friends made 11
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 Annual Accounts yle 31112122 These were completed and sent around for pewsal and agreement to forward to the Auditors for action, and were subsequentty submitted to Charity Commission for Nl. We were in a very go¢xl position going forward into 2023 and had quite a lot of cash in the accounts. It was noted that funders might not be very likely to offer grants rf we had a large amount in the bank, bul we had some major outstanding items of maintenance lo sort out". to prepare for high maintenance costs expected for all high woodwork at exterior of the hall, which will require scaffolding lo be erected to repair and repaint all the hHJh woodwork and also secure and repla/repaIr where necessary the high guttering. Estimated costs approx. £25,000 to prepare for higher utility costs over 2023 and higher costs in general in the short to medium temi. to prepare for replacement of all curtains (including the stage cijrtainl at the hall to more heal effective ones. Estimated costs approx. £5.000. to prepare for repainting the interior rooms over the medium temi, no quotes yet to replace all the lighting with energy effiaent LED versions. no quotes yet. It was agreed as many of these items as possible to be carried out in 2023. Cornposition of the Board and Board Appointment Process New Trustee The Chair welcomed Stephen Bann, new committee member who came on board after the AGM. Stephen is a local man and his family live in the area. Resignation In December Lewis resigned from the Committee, stepping down after 5 years in the Chair. The Secretary thanked him on behalf of the committee for his tsme and support of the organisation over the years and wished him well in the future. Review of Activities. Aehievements and Perfomianee Grants and fundraising this year totalled around £76,000, an increase in around £35,000 from last year, spread between core costs, programme costs and specific projects. all of which has been very gratefully reiVed and have gone a long way to help us return lo normal. The Treasurer will refer more to this later. We dosed December in a bit of a sorry state.. The Chairman and Treasurer had separatety been admitted to hospital, our Cleaner was being Irealed for canr and she, the Vice Chaimian, the Treasurer and the Secretary all had Covid. Overall though we have had a very successful year with the potential for more SucseS in 2023, when the Village Hall will lebrate 90 years of work in the community- The major issue we must tackle is".- planning for the future and how we can adapt and change as we need to for the next 90 years. Many of the current committee are 65+ and the remainder are still working, with limited time available to take on more work. We need to try and 'future proof the work of the hall and to this end we are discussing with Consultants about organising business plans in consultstion with the community. This is with a view to attracting funding to help us move into a more secure future. In conclusion, we would like lo say a huge 'thank you, to all the members of the committee for their unsb"nting support throughout the year. TREASURERS REPORT for Yle 31112122 was presented by Chris Buller The Treasurer thanked everyone attending this rescheduled AGM. 'On your seats you will have a copy of the accounts to year end Dernber 2022. In accordan with current charity legislation, these have been given an unqualified Icleanl report issued by Daty Park & Company Ltd. Grants The Secretary continues to make grant applications for the proposed Art based programme 22123, new curtains and equipment, along with helping some groups with their grant applicab"ons. 12
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 Grants awarded:. LCCC Covid recovery Core-varying ways lo work Nationwde Fdn Core Dfc Covid recovery Core Foyle Fdn Core LCCC Comm Service Grant Enkalon Taekwondo LCCC Jubilee Grant Jubilee Celebrdtions Amold Clark Community Fund Core Halifax Fdn Arts Prog- SENIAgeNI Telecommunity Arts Prog - SENIAgeNI The Honourable the Irish Sooely-Arts Prog - SENIAgeNI John Moores Fdn Nl Arts Prog- Children Garfield Weston - Aug Arts Prog - All Arts Council Nl - Aug Arts Prog - spe(ifEd CFNI - Older Peoples Fund IAug22lFood ParlS 15 mths Awards for All Arts Pmg- Al LCCC- Xmas Christrnas event LCCC- Hardship Fund Hygiene prc#Yucts AgeNI Total awarded so far this year Awarded £ 4,500 Awarded £ 5,000 Awarded £11,700 Awarded £ 5,000 Awarded £ 4,510 Awarded £ 500 Awarded £ 500 Awarded £ 1,000 Awarded £ 3,000 Awarded £ 2,000 Awarded £ 1,000 Awarded £ 5,000 Awarded £ 7,500 Awarded £ 5,000 Awarded £ 4,700 Awarded £ 9,999 Awarded £ 1,000 Awarded £ 1,315 £73,224 Core Add to this, totsl donations of £2,360 and HMRC Gift Aid of £325 and an additional award of £500 from Halifax towards cost of living, that made a grand total raised ofjust over £76,000. We also helped raise funds for AgeNI and for Aghalee Taekwondo Club. We offer a huge thank you to everyone in the local community who has supported us wrth donations, to Lisbum & Castlereagh Cty Council who put their trust in us and conbnue to give us so much support through their various programmes, and to all the other Trusts and Agenaes who have given us funding this year. Our specific plans over 2023 for the high level of unrestricted money lapprox. £45,000) are.. to prepare for high maintenance costs expected forall high woodwork at exterior ofthe hall, which will require scaffolding to be erected to repair and repaint all the high woodwork and also secure and replace where necessary the high guttering. to prepare for higher utility costs over 2023 and higher costs in general in the short to medium term. to prepare for replacement of all curtains at the hall to more heat effective ones. to prepare for repainting the interior rooms over the medium term. to repla all lights with energy efficient ones. We will have additional expenditure due to our strategy plans over the next two years, although we hope to attract more funding to help with these. We would like to conb.nue to run some excitr.ng programmes and to try and bring in some more regular acb"vities. The Village Hall continues to in a strong and secure financial position for the next 12 months., MAThERS ARISING FROM THE ACCOUNTS David Twigg commented that the Accounts show a remarkable achievement. There were no matters arising. Adoption of the minutes was proposed by Lewis Trevtthick, seconded by David Twigg and signed. RETIREMENT OF CURRENT COMMITtEE. NOMINATIONS & ELECTION OF NEW COMMITtEE. Before the meeting retired to tske nominations to the 2023 committee, the Chaimian took the opportunity lo mention 3 people." The first is Alan Collingwood who for the past 7 years has been a Custodial Trustee. Alan is stepping down this year as he has other plans lo pursue, and we thank him for his Trusteeship over the past 7 years and much longer as a supporter. We wish him well for the fLrture. The second is Suzanne Cochrane who has had to slep down as a Wag & Bone Dog club represenlative. The club ceased in 2022 due to the leadef s ill health. We would thank Suzanne for her input to the committee and are very pleased she has offered to remain as a volunteer at events. The third is David Twigg who is retiring from the committee. David has been a committee member over a total of 27 years, 5 during the 1980s and the remainder Sin 2001. David was Chairman of the commrtl* for a number of years and we wish to thank him most sincerely for his positive attitude. contribution and support to the committee over the past number of years. We wish him well in his retirement. The Chairman declared all seals vacant and invited Victoria Jackson, Community Development Manager, LCCC to chair the election of the 2023 committee. Victoria recorded her congratulations and admiration to the committee and wider community for supporting the village hall. In particular, Victoria acknowledged the amount ofwork that is required to be carried out and the responsibility of managing the grants applied for and achieved by the small level of asset currently available to AVH. In conclusion, Victoria said that the Council is very happy lo support the Hall. 13
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 Victoria announced nominations from the followirwJ CustcKJial Trustees who had completed 7 years and were invited to stand for 8 further 7". Michael Best, John Buller, Mark Campbell, Mandy Clydesdale, Andrea Huff, Katherine Lloyd and Alan M¢Keown had all confimed their wish to continue as Custodial Trustees. Alan Collingwood had sent his resignation and Tom Kirk had not replied to our letters - both would be removed as Custodial Trustees. These nominations were proposed by David Twigg and seconded by Lewis Trevithid(. Victoria annoUnd the followng nominations from the regular user groups as follo". Aghalee Taekwondo Club121 Michael Beacham and Susan Mccavigan Ballet111 Pauline Buller Ballinderry Badminton Club121 Derek Blakely and Bobbie Hamill Book Club121 Kerry Quinn and Fiona Maree Needlecraft Club111 Pat McAdams SRC Art Class111 Lews Trevtthick Thursday Upholstery Class121 Alison Gawth and Anne Miskelly 11 in total therefore allows up to 6 Public Representstives. These nominations were proposed by Anne Miskelty and seconded by Alison Gawith. Public Representatives wishing lo stand again in 2022 {51 Matt Hull. Andrea Huff, Walter Robertson, Femando Gutieffez, Chris Buller. The Chaimian noted that if any more wish to stand. there is one place available OR If more than one should apply. we can co-opt Chris Buller and Fernando Gutierrez as specialist (Finan and IT respeclivelyl lo make space for a total of 3 extra. There were no further nominations. These nominations were proposed by Pauline Buller and seconded by Matt Hull. ecialisl volunteers with no committee votin hts Ruth Macauley as Booking Secretary and Cafol Redpath as Safeguarding officer. The Committee was in agreement. This concluded 811 of the 2023 election business. Before handing back to Chaim)an. Victoria noted that the Go¢JJ Relations grant is currendy open until mid-may. The Chaimian thanked Victoria for her role in the election of the 2022123 Committee and the Committee acknowledged her continued help and support. ANY OTHER BUSINESS A Strategic Document has been included in the pack to take away and consider. Victoria Jackson and an external consultant are helping to complete this project. With regard lo William Redpath's railway exhibition, David Twigg said that this was a fascinating exhibition and was sorry to hear that more donations had not been reiVed for William's work. Pauline Buller confimied that the option of an entry fee had been discussed with William but that Wlliam had decided not to levy one. Chris Buller asked Victoria Jathson whether a healthy amount of money in the ac£ounts can affect the outcome of grant applications. She said that whilst it will not have a bearing on the Council's grants, it may be a different matter for external funders. The meeting end at 8 pm and the Chaimian thanked everyone for attending. After meeting ended Stephen Bann approached the Secretary and asked to be a committee member. Pauline welcomed Stephen and agreed to meet wrth him at a later date to go through the legal paperwork and induction procedure. Annual Events 2023 Thanks to the following companies and people for all ballot prizes given for both Country Night and Rock Night. Hannon Transport, Classic Kitchens, Aghalee Centra, Aghalee Taekwondo Club, Linda Hamilton-Harris, Aghalee Building Supplies, Leona Coulter, Trish Rogers, Aghalee Phamiacy, Aghalee Carwash. Pooles SupeNalu, Beeches Resour Centre, Active Therapy Dollingstown and various AVH Committee members. Ballet Exams: The exams went very well and AVH was awarded 'Centre of Excellen, certification. Coronation Drop in Event". Saturday 6th May - drop in event all day. There was a cost £252 to AVH after a grant of £500 from LCCC. Attendance was p¢)or and sporadic throughout the day, thought due to most people just slaying at home to watch. 14
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 Art Exhibition: We held the Annual Art Exhibition on 21st- 23rd April. This was a huge success with some beautiful work being shown. Thank you to everyone who help1 out on the weekend and helped to make rt such a success. The hall received £260 from the group in donations. Country Music Night.. Saturday 13th May @ 8pm. A profit £180 was made. There was very poor attendance compared to last year, thought due to conflicting extemal events in Northern Iland. We decided we would try On more in April 2024 instead of May, maybe on a Friday night which would suit the Hall better. Summer Solstice Walk.. Saturday 24th June @ 6am. Leona Coulter from Walk Aghalee was approached to lead the walk. £195 raised, a small improvement on last year. Huge thanks to Ruth Macauley for cooking the delicious breakfasts. Suggested improvements for 2024 were either a Friday evening walk or later on Saturday morning to attract more participants. Rock & Pop Night: Sat 7th October 8pm. WthiTr a week of tickets going OTr sale, onty 12 tickets were lefi and these were quickly snapped up, resulting in a full house of 100 guests. This was another super weekend, with a full house and 3 live bands and guest artists playing. The ballot was also well supported and al the end of the event a total of £1,470 was raised. Many thanks to William Redpath and his bands and guest artists along with Renegade Kings for their support and all of them playing free of charge. Craft Fair: This had to be rescheduled lo Friday 24th November 5pm - 1 Opm. This was successful and apart from the booking fee from the organiser, the AVH table made £160. Thanks lo Susan and Pauline for jam and other items, and Abigail Lloyd181, who made bralets for sale, for donating 113 of her sales to hall funds. Chrisbna$ Event: ThurslFri/Sat 7th- DeMber. Thursday was the lighting up event for the community and the Friday and Saturday booked Santa visrts. The 3 Ioc81 partner school choirs were invited to sing," Ballinderry Primary, Rowandale Integrated Primary and St Patrick's Primary. A grant of £1,000 from LCCC was availab to help with costs. Any shortFall Could be mel from donations at the events or the hall's fundraising events through the year. The Thursday night event went very well indeed. The Santa bookings also went very well with a totsl of £357.81 being donated, up on 2022 by £96.46. Between the choir children and Santa visits we gave out 174 selection boxes and saw more than 55 families. There were a few boxes left and these were donated to Food bank Moira. Improvements for 2024 include having alternative parking sorted out in good time, addressing 'no show, booking to see Santa, and break down arrangements, which were affected this year due to committee illnesses. Carols & Cake." planned for Friday 15th or Saturday 16th December but unfortunately. the organiser was unable to organise this year. 90th Anniversary The Hall was 90 years old in September 2023. The last svJnificant anniversary celebrated was in 2018, the 85th anniversary, when we had a photograph taken. It was decided to lebrate by njnning the rescheduled Aftemoon Tea event along with pictures of old Aghalee and eXrpts from the old minute books along with info about drfferent activtties through the decades. The Art group was invited lo show paintings. A request for photos went out on social media and a good number were received which were then added to over 100 old photos donated by Soldierstown Church from their stssh celebrating their Heritage project. Over 40 tickets were sold for the event, which was a tremendous success with a total of £540 being raised after expenses. Everyone really enjoyed their afiemoon with a delioS handmade aftemi)on tea, made entirely by Fiona Maree of the committee. The 90th anniversary table wtih minute book from the first days in 1933 along wth the opening photograph, a short history and 2 booklets of the old village pictures, which we had bound, also proved very popular. Picture of the opening of the hall in 1933 plus the original minute book A huge thank you to Fiona for maslemiinding and baking and making everything lit was all deliciousl for the event and thanks also to those who helped in any way 15
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 Pictures from an Exhibition 16
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 90UI Celebrations 2 ladies both the same age as the hall. renewed acquaIntanS again coronatr.on Day event Coronation Day Event 6th May 2023 from 9.3oam Enitry somèeake and aeuppa 17
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 Some solsti Walkers The Craft Fair Rock & Pop Night Rowandale Integrated Primary School Choir ILk:A .jfi{ A visrt to Santa 18
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 Financial Review The results for the finanaal year are set out on page 24 and additional notes are provided showing income and expenditure in greater detail. Results and Dividends Al the end of the financial year the company has assets of £296.11612022 - £306.829) and liabilities of £1,64012022 - £1,400). The net assets of the company have decreased by £110,953). The Future of AVH In January we started discussing the future for the hall. We resolved to try and engage the community further in our programmes and lo think about the future and creating a strategic plan for the next >5 years. We mel with the Community Development Offir from Lisburn & Casdereagh City Council and McGarry Consultants, lo discuss how the Committee could plan for future proofing and safeguarding Aghalee village Hall. The purpose this first meeting was to discusslagree bringing in a Consultant with the Community Development Officer's assistance and lo discuss possible funding. There was t)omiant Account funding available at this lime, with up to £100K available for a 3 year proje¢X. The project should be focussed on strategic development, fLrtur4roofing and building sustainability. Al this stage the Consultant's remit would indude= Objectively reviewing the situation that AVH finds itself in," this may indude running a consultation with committee and obtaining user feedbad(,' Taking the lead on the project and supporting the committee to make any agreed changes with regards lo the future of the Hall. The Consultant might recommend action such as.. raising the profile ofcurrenl Hall programmes and activities. surveying the community, assessing volunteer recruiknent, analysing how Hall provision be delivered, and building community support. One recommendation may be to employ a Centre ManagerlAdministralor Iwith the assistance of a grant). Other options would also have to be considered. We discussed methods of community engagement and volunteer recruitsnent, including a focus on existing committee skills and those that are desirable suth as youth work, legal, buikjing maintenance etc. We felt that youth participation in the Hall was very low. Another view was that programme leaders need not be involved with the committeelrunning of the Hall. It may be that a few small subgroupslcommittees are required wrth different purposes. We wondered if the current Constitution was still appropriate. We would like to s* management models that other community groups have used. A Strategic Plan was drawn up and a powerp)inl version included with the AGM lo summarise the fvture plans of the Hall. The Dormant Fund application of £50K over 2 years, seeking funds for a Hall Development Manager recruited for a 2-year buffer period120 hourslweek, £33K over 2 years. includes national insurance payments. Consultsnt fees of £12K professional fees for 2 years plus £2K recruitment and training, £1 K volLbnteer expenses and £2K digital and The Committee agreed to engage the consuttancy Servi for some stages of the project and lo make an application to the Domiant Accounts Fund. In April we received formal notification that Domiant Accounts Fund would not be funding. By July we had mel and set out some acb.ons that we split into easy, more difficult and what else we might require funding support to help us with. AclionslProject- CAN DO FAIRLY EASILY Review current hire rates and increase these if required to take into account the rise in cost of living and the need to increase revenue/income- HAVE DONE Develop fund-raising policy-TO BE REVIEWED Included in the above is the need also to cost out the financial requirement to pay for any Consultancy fees invofved for the next months- SEEK FUNDING FOR FIVE DAYS FEES OVER NEXT 12 MONTHS- HAVE DONE AND BEEN AWARDED Carry out a skills audit with cuent cornmittee and from this work out what is required by way of additional skills and recruit new or additional committee members or voluntary advisors accordingly. using other agencies lo assist if required. This lo help lessen the burden orwork. COMMITfEE MEMBERS NEED TO BUY INTO THIS FOR IT TO BE OF HELP Consider seeking volunteers for smaller I short-term project elements. REVIEW PROJECTS AND SEE WHAT CAN BE DEALT WATH IN THIS WAY Review the drfferent roles of committee members for good governan as well as for day-taY volunteer roles REVIEW- CONSIDER DEPUTIES FOR POSTS 19
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year erKled 31 December 2023 MORE DIFFICULT Look al the possibility of creation of what is essentially a business plan for the nexl 3-5 years with operational annual plans towards this. Break the Strategic plan into shorter term ath"vibes achievable in a time limited way. Funding rUired Look al applications to People & Communities Lottery Funding for longer term Programme fijnding. THIS IS DONE - COSTINGS ALREADY DONE FOR ONE YEAR x 3 FOR 3 YEARS Consider what could be applied for under Awards for All. Look at funding to pay Consultants. APPROVED - £5,000 AWARDED Look al applications to Heritage Lottery Funding with regard to Strategy I resilien plans as well as any heritage storytelling or other programme activity. TO BE INVESTIGATED IN DUE COURSE We then paused to regroup and think about our next plans. We determined to carry out a community audit in January 2024 to start the pro$$ again to look lo the future for the hall. In this we will be asking what people would like to see happening at the Hall, as well as opinions requested from each grouplworkshop using the hall. Heritage Lottery might be of use to fund these plans as the Hall is very much part of the village heritage. We were awarded £5,000 in December from Awards for All, for consuttant fees (10 days x £5001day} towards further help with moving this project forward. The key priorities are as follows.. Planning for 2023124 At the first committee meeting of the management trustees after AGM, the following Offir$ and other posts were appointed and elected. All are on a voluntsry basis and training is given if required. If we cannot appoint from within the committee, interested parts.es can be co-opted into posL Members of the committee are encouraged to consider taking on a post in order to help the committee function propedy and to tske pressure off individuals. Legal Officers for next 3 years Posts.. Chairperson - Lewis Trevithidf. Vice-chairperson - Matt Hull, Secretary - Pauline Buller, Treasurer- Chris Buller Others if possible.. Mart(eting & Publicity, including Website and social media Fiona Maree and Peter Rusk, l.T. Fernando Gutierrez, Booking Secretary - RLrth Macauley, Safeguarding - Carol Redpath, Courses -Pauline Buller, Events - All are required, H&S- Pauline has agreed in the interim but someone else needs to be found, Maintenance Cttee - Matt, Chris, Lewis, Femando and others as required. Legal cheque signatories Lewis Trevithick, Matt Hull, Chris Buller and Anne Miskelly are all to continue- any 2 of 4. Future Activities Prograrnrne 2024- 2026 We met with The Big Lottery on 13 September and were invited to make an application to People and communib.es for a 3 year grant up lo £60,000 for programming. They suggested we change name from Arts programme to Activities programme as it was more appropriate for the funding stream. The application to Peoples in Communities (Lottery), £58K over 3 years was postponed due to Committ illness but the Lottery will be in touch in January 2024 for a possible March submission if we wish to conkn"nue. This will be for 3 years funding to support a continuing activities. In accordan with the Articles of Association. the trustees retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for re- election. Compliance with Sector-wide Legislation and Stsndards The company engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and cthes which are developed for the sector. Aghalee Village Hall subscribes to and is compliant the following". The Charities SORP {FRS 1021 Public Benefit The charity has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland's guidan on public benefit to ensure that the activitEs entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Charity's objectives and activities, as well as provKling public benefft. 20
Aghalee Village Hall TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 Appr ved by the Board of Trustees on 21¥1 Febmary 2024 and slgn onl behalf by: Matt Chrfstop TTUStoe er Buller Trustse 21
Aghalee Village Hall STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 The Iruslees are sponsible for preparing finan(yal slatemenls in accordance with appltcable law and regulations. The law appli12ble lo charities in Northem Iland require5 the trustees lo prepare financial statements for each finanoial yearwhich giva a trLse and fairview of the assets. liabtlities and financial position of thè company as at the financial year end date and of the surplus or deficit of the company and otherwise comply wth the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. In Prepari these financial slalemenls. the trustees are reqyired lo: select suitable accounting policies an(J apply them consislenuy.. observ& the methods and principles in the Charities SORP maka judggmants and acGounbn9 0=timatc- Ihat ar¢ r¢2¥ongble and prudet)t,' stsle whether the financial slalemenls have been wepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. identify those standards. and note ihe effect and thè reasons for any material departure from Ihosé S¢andard$', and prepare the nanCIal statements the going concern basis unless it is inappTopriale to presume that the company 11 continue in operation. The tru51ees confimi thal they have complied with the above requirnents in preparing the financial statements. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequale actounting records that are sufficaenl lo show and explain the company'5 transactions and disclose wlh reasonable accuracy at any time the fjnancial posib'on of the company and enable Ihem lo ensure that Ihe financral slatements (xmply with Ihe Charitie5 Act INorthem ITeland) 2008. They are also responsiblo lor s8feguaiding the assets of the company hence for taking r8asonablB steps for the prevenlion and detection of fraud and other irgu1a[1Iie8. Approved by th8 Board of Trust••s on 211 February 2024 and igned on it5 bèhatf by: Matt Hull Truslee Chri Tru$ pher Buller 22