Belfast Celtic So(iety Inland RevenuÈ Charity Number: NIC 100177 Belfast Celtic Society Annual Report & Finandal Ststements For the year ended 31 March 2022
Belfast Celtic Society Infomiath)n Prlnclpal Address Unit 3 Park Centre Donegall Road Bemast BT12 6HN Cornmittee Members padraig Coyle Ichairpersonl Vincent Mc Donald (Secretary) Frank Hennessey {TreasUrI Eddie Whyte Ilnternet Coordinator) Martin Fnn Ipublic Relations Officer) Charlie Tully (Committee Memberl Davy Mc Kavanagh ICommr(tee Member) Daniel Taylor (Committee Member) Raymond Bonnar (Committee Member) Accountants Maneely Mc Cann Chartered Accountants Ai51ing House 50 Stranmillis Embankment Belfast BT9 5FL Bankers Bank of Ireland Antrim Road Glengormley BT36 7QN
Belfast Celtic Sodety Contents Pa8e Report of the Commrttee Independent Examirtèrfs Report Income and Expendtfure Account Balance sheet Income and Expenditure Accounts- detailed Notes to the accounts io
Belfast Celtic Society Report of the Committee The committee members present their Annual Report along with the Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 March 2022 which have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Prartice: Accounting and Reporting by the Charities Art INII 21J)8. Committee Member5 The following committee member5 manage the charity- Padraig Coyle Ichairpersonl Vincent Mc Donald Isecretaryl Frank Hennessey (Treasurer) Eddle Whyte Ilnternet Coordinator} Martin Flynn (Public Relations Officerl Charlie Tully Icommittee Member) Davy Mc Kavana8h Icommlttee Member) Daniel Taylor (Committee Member) Raymond Bonnar (Committee Member) Organisation and Structure The charity is unincorporate(l and has registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland- Charity number NICILKJ177. The charity run and managed by thè committee which corhsists of the chairperson and Six Other members. The Society is governed by its constitution which was adopted at the Societ5 Inaugural General Meeting on 17 November 23. The Charity 15 constituted by association of its member5. There a no trustees as there is no requirement for trustees to be appointed. Objectives and Acti¥itles Belfast Celtic Society is a charty established in November 2003 to encourage an apprecbation, knowledge and awarene55 among the general public of the histori(zl and cultural heritage of Belfast Celtic Football and Athletic CbJb. The main aims and objectNes of the Belfast (eic Socbety are to promote awareness of the history ènd cultural heritage of BeKast Celtic Football and Athletic Club. The Society arranges open lectures and public meetings: maintains a travelling photogrdphic exhibition. has established a permanent collection of Belfast Celtic memorabilia and artefacts displayed at The Park CeTrt, Donegall Road. 8elfa5t.' colletts filmed recordings of Belfast Celtit and artively uses internet to raise awareness of the traditions of the Grand Old Team. The Society has applied for and has been granted charitable status as one of the main aims is to raise funds that go to ch3rrty.
Belfast Celtic Society A brlef update on the Past Year 202112022 Well after two years of Cowd associated lockdowns and c105ures including our much-cherished museum at the Park Centre, dare I say that normal life seems to be returning certainly our politicians. in the middle of an election campaign. seem to have resumed normal service. At the risk of tempting fate, the Societls work, seems to have taken on a whole new lease of lrfe. As noted last year online activity led to an increase in the number of committee meetings, Stimulating a wealth of fresh ideas and activities all the bètter to preserve the legacy of the Grand Old Team. The museum, still very much the centrepiece of the S¢xiety is now reopened on a bi-weekly bas. (Wednesdays & Saturdays). However, we can also cater for individual requests for special tours and access as is mutualty convenient. The exhibit5 and display areas have been reinvigorated, led by the dynamic duo that is our President Charlie Tully Jnr and Hon. Secretary Vintent McDonald, enthusiastically 5UPPOrted by Paul Campbell. Over the past year in addition to fresh coat5 of paint. the Jimmy Jones display laLFnched pre<ovid in Autumn 2019 has been joined by a new display of the incomparable Charlie Tully, (see link 11. Both displays have been supplemented by additional. preciou5 items 8iFted to the Society. We plan to add an additional display to Elisha Scott centred around some wonderful memorabilia lenl to us by the kott famity. We are regularly adding to our collettion a range of small but very intere5tiri8 pieces, so for those of you who have not visited for some time befo the lockdowns, should you call in you are in for a treat. Perhaps the most exciting event was the launch in March of Sean Fennell's an Irish language history of the club for use in Irish language schools. (See links 2 & 31. Looking further fOard it is hoped to explore the potential to extend this initiative through0 the entire primary school sertor. In iernis of outreach, a5 Covid recedes things have started to pick up and we have had a number of events. already this Spring led by our Chairman Padraig Coyle, (see link 41. The SocieW5 Focebook page continues to reflect the great interest in the Grand Old Team. Next month the society will be hosting a Belfast CeltSc evening on June 11 at the St Comgall's ReCreatn Club in Larne. We are also hoping to host another evenin8 fvrther up the GnS of Antrim later in the year. Finally. as everthe society remains indebted to the dedication and support of its committee and all tts volunteers and by no means lastty. you our members for helping us to keeping the memory of the Grand Old Team alNe. Notes Interestlns Links ww.lac .com io 10247 .f)bOok 47 7$016540235 33079 er.CL Wast 4911 27p21
Belfast Celtic Soclety Results The results for the period and the charivs financ1 position at the year end are shown in the attached financial statements. Responsibilities ol the Members The members Report of the Committee and the financial statements are prepared In accordance with applicable13w and regulations. In preparlng these finantlal statements, the members are requlred to: Select Sultable accounling policies and then apply them conslstentty. Observe the methods and printiples In the Charrties SORP- Make judgements and accounting estimates ihat are reasonable and prudent; State whether applicable Accounting Standards have been followed. sublect to Jny material departures disclosed and explalned in the financial 5tatementS: Prepare the financlal statements on ihe goln8 concern basis unless it is Inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The members are responslble for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charitls transactlons and dlsclose wRh reasonable accurw at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements cornply with the Charlties Act INI) 2¢Y)8. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charlty and hente for takln8 reasonable steps for the prevention and detertion of fraud and other irre8ulJritles. In so far as the members are aware: There is no relevant audit informatlon of whlch the Charitrfs Independent examiner is unaware,. and The member5 have taken all Ste that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit infomiation and to establsh that the auditor is aware of that Inforniatlon. Flnan£i•l Review & Future Plans At 31 March 2022 the Society has cosh at bank and in hand of £1,895 and these funds will be used to further the objectives of the Society in future years. The Society received funding from members subsciiptions. donatlon5 and surplus funds generated from or8anised events. As a result of the SocieVs charltoble 5tatu5, gtft OKI is reclaimed by the sotieiy In respect of donation5. Expenditlhre is made to facilitate or8anised events, and the production and distributlon of Ilterature. Some expenditure ts also Incurred In acquiring items of memorabilia and artefarts.
Belfast Celtic Society Flnanclal Review & Future Plans (corrtlnued) The Society will continue to pursue its objectives of studying and raising awareness and appreciation of the history and cultural heritage of Belfast Celtic Football and Athletlcs Club. For and on behalf of Belfast Celtic Society= padraig Coyle (Chairperson) Date: 18 August 2022
Belfast Celtic Society Independent Examinerfs Report to the Mernbers of Beltast Celtic Soclety Year ended 31 March 2022 We have examined the financial statements of Belfast Cettic Soclety for the year ended 31 March 2022. This report is made solelyto the CharlS members, as a ix)dy in accordance with the Charities Act INI) 2008. Our examination has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's members those matters we arè required to State to them in an examinerfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pem)itted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charfcy and the charit¢s meTnben as a body• for our examination, for this report or for the opinions we have fomied. Respectlve Responsibllltles of Members and Examiners As the charf(Vs members you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland} 2(K)8. The Charit¢s Committee considerthat an avdit is not required for this year and that an independent examination is required. Our responsibility is to examine and express an opinion on the financial statements in actordance with the Charities Art (Northern Ireland) 21KI8. It is our iesponsibiltty to.. Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act INI121XJ8. Art in accordance wlth the general procedures as outlined in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under 5ecLion 6519llbl of the Charitie5 Act. To slate to the Members any particular matters which have come to our attention durin8 the course of this examination. Basis of Independent Examine¢s Report to the Members of Belfast Celtic Society We have examined your charity accounts as required under sertion 65 of the Charities Act and our examination w3s carried out In accordance with the general Directi)ns given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charit5 Art. Our examln3tion Included a review of the acc¢xJntins records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanatK)ns from you as members concerning any such matters.
Belfast Celtic Society Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not compfy with the accountin8 requIrneAts of the Charities Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent Éxaminerfs Statement We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respert of the matters111 to141 listed above and in connection with the following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. we have found no matters that require drawin8 to your attention. ulj.mc For and on behalf of Maneely Mc Cann Chartered k¢¢untants and Re8tstered Auditor Aisling House 50 Stranmillis Embanknient Belfast BT9 SFL Date: 18 August 2022
Belfast Celtic Soclety Income and Expenditure A¢¢ount Year ended 31 March 2022 31 March 2022 31 March 2021 Income 830 1.179 Expenditure 796 Surplus/lDeficitl 579 The Income and Expenditure Account above has been prepared by Frank Hennessy (Treasurer) on behalf of the Committee. Further information is supplied in the Detailed Income and Expenditure Account. Frank Hennessey (Treasurer) Date: 18 August 2022 The Income and Expenditure above has been approved by the Committee. (CIL padraig Coyle (Chairperson) Date: 18 August 2022
Belfast Celtic Society Balae Sheet As at 31 March 2022 2022 2021 Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 1.895 1,797 Current1Sabllltles cruals Net assets Reserves Brought forward at I April 2021 Surplus for the year 1,797 1,218 579 The Balance Sheet above has been prepared by Frank Hennessey (Treasurerl on behalf of the Committee. Frank Hennessey (Treasurerl Date: 18 August 2022 The Balance Sheet above has been approved by the Committee. padraig Coyle (Chairperson) Oate- 18 August 2022
Belfast Celtic Soclety Income and Expenditure account For the year eThJed 31 March 2022 2022 2021 Income Receipts 830 830 1,179 Expenses Bank charges Book launch Donations Heat, Light & Power Mlscellaneous Museum expenses 115 250 so 190 20 29 362 Net SurplusllDefi¢ill 34 579 io
Belfast Celtic Sodety Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2022 l. Accounting poficie5 1.1 Basis ol A<countin8 The accounts are prepared In accordance wrth the Charrties Act INI) 2LM)8. The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basls whlch assumes the charity will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable fvture. The valldity of this assumptlon depends upon continued support of funders. 1.2 Income Incomin8 resources relate to donations which are credfted to the Income Account when celvable. 2022 2021 Subscrlptlons Donations 790 515 830 Glft ald has not been reclalmed durfng the year as confirmed by Frank Hennessey (Treasurer). The Treasurer will lodge a clalm to Revenue & Customs durin8 the year to 31 March 2023 to recover any 8ift aid available. li