Registered Charity No. NIC100221 Company number NI031518
CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION Company limited by guarantee
Trustees' Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION Company limited by guarantee
Directors' Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
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| Trustees' Report | 1 - 3 | |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 - 5 | |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | |
| Statement of Financial Position | 7 | |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 8 | |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 - 17 |
CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION Company limited by guarantee
Legal & administrative information
| Directors | Mr Thomas Howard McConnell | |
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| Mrs Marion Hamilton | Chairperson | |
| Rev Philip Boyd Houston | ||
| Mrs Dawn Cairns | ||
| Mr Peter Columba Boucher | ||
| Mr George Walker | ||
| Mr Robert Kenneth Doherty | Resigned 16th November 2023 | |
| Rev Colum Clerkin | Resigned 10th April 2023 | |
| Rev Craig Munro Wilson | ||
| Rev John Nigel Cairns | ||
| Charlotte Maye | ||
| Mr Danny Blee | Resigned 24th April 2023 | |
| Thomas James Daly | Appointed 28th November 2023 | |
| Mairead Grant | Appointed 28th November 2023 | |
| Rev Michael Francis McCaughey | Appointed 5th September 2023 | |
| Secretary | Mr Thomas Howard McConnell | |
| Company number | NI031518 | |
| Charity number | NIC100221 | |
| Registered office | 22 Bishop Street | |
| Derry | ||
| BT48 6PP | ||
| Accountants | McDaid McCullough Moore | |
| 28/32 Clarendon Street | ||
| Derry | ||
| BT48 7HD | ||
| Business address | 22 Bishop Street | |
| Derry | ||
| BT48 6PP | ||
| Bankers | Ulster Bank Limited | |
| Da Vinci Complex | ||
| Culmore Road | ||
| Derry | ||
| BT48 8JB |
CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION Company limited by guarantee
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2024
The trustees, who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report and the financial statements of Churches in Co-operation for the year ended 31 March 2024. The directors who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on the Legal & Administrative page. This report is prepared in accordance with 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).
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
Churches in Co-operation is a charitable company, (company number NI031518), limited by guarantee (with no share capital) and its governing document is its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Its charitable status is recognised by HM Revenue & Customs under reference XR10655. The registration of Churches in Co-operation with the Charities Commission of Northern Ireland was completed on 29 July 2014. The company's Northern Ireland Charity Number is NIC100221.
Organisational Structure
Churches in Co-operation was set up by the four main line churches in the North West of Ireland (the Trustees). It is currently managed by elected representatives from each of the four main churches in order to contribute to social and economic renewal across all communities. The Trustees meet regularly to review performance, determine strategies, assess risk and plan future policies.
Churches in Co-operation is managed daily by Jacqueline Garnon, the Centre manager, who is employed by The Churches' Voluntary Work Bureau. The Centre Manager is responsible for the provision of administrative and clerical duties and for reporting to the Board of Directors.
Appointment and training of Trustees
New trustees (directors) are nominated by current trustees (directors). The induction and training of new trustees is provided by existing trustees and by the Centre Manager. Most trustees, due to their experience and backgrounds, are already familiar with the work of Churches in Co-operation.
Risk Management, Governance and Internal Control
Management have conducted its own review of the major risks to which Churches in Co-operation is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.
Risks identified, such as the financial viability and sustainability of Churches in Co-operation, have been reviewed to ensure that a level of income is sustained so that the company may continue to support community development.
Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of controls and procedures for authorisation of all transactions.
Objectives and Activities (and how they deliver public benefit)
Charitable Objects
Churches in Co-Operation was established to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the area of benefit by supporting and developing the work of community and voluntary groups and organisations.
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Public Benefit
Churches in Co-operation strives to ensure that they provide public benefit. Public benefit is at the heart of what it means to be a charity.
To achieve this objective Churches in Co-operation aims to advance good community relations, as a cross community organisation supporting and developing the work of the community and volunteering organisations in the North West in charitable activity, to advance education and training and provide meeting space facilities and support which are accessible to the community, and to promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined.
Achievements and Performance
The results for the year are set out on pages 6 - 7. During the year, Churches in Co-operation maintained its level in grant funding and had a 14% increase in the level of rental income received. The charity continued to generate income through grant funding received from Derry City and Strabane District Council through the Community Support Fund for the provision of a broad based community development programme and the encouragement of general community participation. The Trustees are satisfied with the results of the company in light of the continued pressure on funders budgets. The Centre Manager deserves great credit for her endeavours over the past year.
Financial Review
Principle funding sources
The principle funding sources of Churches in Co-operation are twofold: 1. Grant income (included in both restricted and unrestricted income funding) from Department for Communities Northern Ireland, administered by Co-operation Ireland for facilities upgrade and Derry City and Strabane District Council. 2. Rental Income (included in unrestricted income).
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have examined the charity's requirements for reserves taking into account the risks that Churches in Co-operation has recognised. The reserve requirement is estimated to be at least three months of expenditure. Expenditure is currently approximately £15,800, equating to monthly expenditure of approximately £1,315 and quarterly expenditure of £3,950. Unrestricted reserves at 31 March 2024 amount to £69,804 (31 March 2023 - £69,738).
The actual reserves at 31 March 2024 are significantly above the desired level.
Plans for the future
The trustees are satisfied with the performance of Churches in Co-operation during these difficult times. In the future, they expect to continue to receive rental income from the organisations they have developed strong relationships with over the years and to attract further grant funding to enable them to pursue the company's charitable aims.
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Trustees' Responsibilities Statement
The trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company, for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102);
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small Company Provisions
This report has been prepared taking advantage of the small companies' exemption of section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 4 September 2024 and signed below on its behalf by
Mr Thomas Howard McConnell Trustee and Company Secretary
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CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION Company limited by guarantee
Independent Examiners Report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the statement of financial activities, the income and expenditure account, the statement of financial position, the statement of cash flows and the related notes.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity's trustees (and also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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 accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65 (9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the 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
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Independent Examiners Report
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Kevin McCullough FCA
McDaid McCullough Moore Chartered Accountants 28/32 Clarendon Street Derry BT48 7HD N. Ireland
Date: 4 September 2024
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CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION
Company limited by guarantee
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(including Income & Expenditure Account) for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Revenue Revenue Capital funds funds funds Notes £ £ £ Income and endowments from: Donations 5,000 - Charitable Activities 2 4,314 4,000 - Total Income 9,314 4,000 - Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3 ) (9,248 ) (4,000 ) (2,574 Total Expenditure ) (9,248 ) (4,000 ) (2,574 Net income/(expenditure) for the year 66 - ) (2,574 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward 13 / 14 69,738 - 9,399 Total funds carried forward 13 / 14 69,804 - 6,825 |
2024 Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Revenue Revenue Capital Total funds funds funds £ £ £ £ 5,000 - 8,314 3,776 4,000 - 13,314 3,776 4,000 - ) (15,822 ) (8,104 ) (4,000 ) (3,539 ) (15,822 ) (8,104 ) (4,000 ) (3,539 ) (2,508 ) (4,328 - ) (3,539 79,137 74,066 - 12,938 76,629 69,738 - 9,399 |
2023 Total £ - 7,776 7,776 ) (15,643 ) (15,643 ) (7,867 87,004 79,137 |
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All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
There are no recognised gains or losses other than the surplus/(deficit) for the above two financial years.
The notes on pages 9 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION Company limited by guarantee
Company No. NI031518
Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 9 Current assets Debtors 10 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Funds Revaluation reserve Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total charity funds 12 |
2024 £ 88 3,238 3,326 ) (20,728 |
£ 202,031 ) (17,402 184,629 184,629 108,000 6,825 69,804 184,629 |
2023 £ 77 8,526 8,603 ) (20,728 |
£ 199,262 ) (12,125 187,137 187,137 108,000 9,399 69,738 187,137 |
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For the year ending 31 March 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
question in accordance with section 476;
- the directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 4 September 2024 and signed below on its behalf by
Mr Thomas Howard McConnell Director
Mrs Marion Hamilton Director
The notes on pages 9 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION Company limited by guarantee
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Net cash flows generated by/(used in) operating activities Adjustments for: Depreciation 9 Changes in: Trade and other debtors 10 Trade and other creditors 11 Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets 9 Net cash flows (used in) investing activities Net Decrease in cash and cash equivalents Net Decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2024 £ ) (2,508 4,682 ) (11 - 2,163 ) (7,451 ) (7,451 ) (5,288 ) (5,288 8,526 3,238 |
2023 £ ) (7,867 4,506 5,748 50 2,437 2,369 2,369 4,806 4,806 3,720 8,526 |
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CHURCHES IN CO-OPERATION Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
1. Accounting policies
1.1. Accounting Convention and basis of preparation
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Churches in Co-operation is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Northern Ireland. The address of the registered office is 22 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6PP.
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with 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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act NI 2008 and the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity and rounded to the nearest £.
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
1.2. Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis as the directors believe that no material uncertainty exists. They have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for twelve months from the date of authorising these financial statements and have a reasonable expectation that there are adequate resources in place to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The main factors underlying this judgement are maintaining the current level of rental income, the continuing support of funders and expected revenues from other sources.
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1.3. Fund Accounting
The funds of the charitable company consist of restricted funds and unrestricted funds.
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the directors in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors.
1.4. Income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is entitled to the income, any performance conditions attached to the item of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliability. Incoming resources represents restricted income from the Department for Communities Northern Ireland (administered by Co-operation Ireland) and Derry City and Strabane District Council Community Support Fund, and unrestricted funding from Derry City and Strabane District Council Community Centre Venue Fund and rental income, training and donations. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
(i) Income from Charitable Activities
Incoming resources from grants, where related to performance and specific deliverables, are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
(ii) Income from Generated Funds
Voluntary income is received by way of fund raising activities, training, donations and small grants and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable.
(iii) Other Incoming Resources
This includes all other income during the year and is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable.
(iv) Capital Grants
Capital Grants are recognised in the year of receipt in the Statement of Financial Activities and are treated as restricted funds with the related depreciation of the assets charged against the same fund.
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1.5. Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure is included in the financial statements inclusive of value added tax which cannot be recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Resources expended are split between restricted and unrestricted expenses. Unrestricted expenses relate to the management and general administration of the charity. Restricted expenses are as set out in the letters of offer.
Charitable activities expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the deliverance of its charitable activities. It includes the support costs necessary to provide the charitable services and activities.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include governance costs, general management and administration costs, and depreciation. Overhead support costs are apportioned on a project basis.
1.6. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any provision for impairment. Cost included costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
| Land and buildings | - | Straight line over fifty years |
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| Computer equipment | - | 33.33% Straight line |
| Fixtures, fittings | ||
| and equipment | - | 10% Straight Line |
The carrying values of tangible assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
1.7. Debtors and creditors receivable/payable within one year
Debtors and prepayments are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount. Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will result in a payment to a third party and the amount can be reliably estimated.
1.8. Financial instruments
A financial asset or liability is recognised only when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the arrangement.
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1.9 Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainity
In the application of the company's accounting policies the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Useful economic life and carrying value of tangible fixed assets
The depreciation charge in respect of tangible fixed assets is based on an estimate of the useful economic life of each asset. Revision of useful economic life will affect the estimates charged in the Statement of Financial Activities.
2. Analysis of Income from Charitable Activities
| Unrestricted Restricted Revenue Revenue funds funds £ £ Revenue grant income DFC/Co-operation Ireland Small Equipment Grant - - DFC/LCDI - Volunteering Small Grant - - Derry City & Strabane District Council - Community Centre Venue Fund - - Derry City and Strabane District Council - Community Support Fund - 4,000 Generated income Rent Receivable 4,314 - Other Income - - 4,314 4,000 |
Unrestricted Restricted Revenue Revenue funds funds £ £ Revenue grant income DFC/Co-operation Ireland Small Equipment Grant - - DFC/LCDI - Volunteering Small Grant - - Derry City & Strabane District Council - Community Centre Venue Fund - - Derry City and Strabane District Council - Community Support Fund - 4,000 Generated income Rent Receivable 4,314 - Other Income - - 4,314 4,000 |
2024 2023 Total Total £ £ - - - - - - 4,000 4,000 4,314 3,776 - - 8,314 7,776 |
2024 2023 Total Total £ £ - - - - - - 4,000 4,000 4,314 3,776 - - 8,314 7,776 |
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| 4,000 | 7,776 |
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3. Costs of charitable activities - by fund
DCSDC
| Community Rents Capital Unrestricted 2024 Support Fund Receivable Projects Reserves Total £ £ £ £ £ Training 3,350 - - - 3,350 Training Resources - - - - - Insurance - - - 676 676 Cleaning Materials - - - 160 160 Postage, Stationery and Promotion 650 - - 1 651 Postage - - - - - Administration Charge - 2,444 - - 2,444 Gifts & Donations - - - 90 90 Professional Fees - - - 420 420 Accountancy Fees - - - 744 744 Bank Charges - - - 31 31 General Expenses - - - - - Depreciation on Freehold Property - - - 4,041 4,041 Depreciation on Fixtures and Fittings - - 1,869 641 2,510 Depreciation on Computer Equipment - - 705 - 705 4,000 2,444 2,574 6,804 15,822 |
2023 Total £ 3,100 - 608 200 636 - 2,195 80 - 758 21 1 3,840 2,510 1,695 |
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| 15,644 |
£4,000 (2023 - £4,000) of the above costs were attributable to restricted funds and £11,822 (2023 - £11,644) of the above costs were attributable to unrestricted funds.
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| 4. Analysis of Support Costs Insurance Administration Charge Gifts and Donations Legal and Professional Fees Accountancy Fees (Governance Costs) Bank Charges General Expenses Depreciation Allocation of support costs to projects Volunteering Training - DEA Moor Support of Community Sector 5. Net incoming/(outgoing) resources for the year Net incoming/(outgoing) resources are stated after charging: Depreciation and other amounts written off tangible assets 6. Independent Examination Fees Fees payable to the independent examiner for: Independent examination of the financial statements 7. Directors' remuneration |
2024 £ 676 2,444 90 420 744 31 - 7,256 11,661 2024 £ 5,947 5,714 11,661 2024 £ 7,256 2024 £ 744 |
2023 £ 608 2,195 80 - 758 21 - 8,045 11,707 2023 £ 5,971 5,736 11,707 2023 £ 8,045 2023 £ 758 |
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The Directors were not remunerated for their services during the year ended 31 March 2024 (2023 - £NIL) nor did they receive any payments in respect of expenses (2023 - £NIL).
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8. Tax on surplus/(deficit) on ordinary activities
No charge to corporation tax arises in the year ended 31 March 2024 (2023: £NIL). Churches in Co-operation is a registered charity for tax purposes, as a result no corporation tax liability arises.
| Land and | Land and | Fixtures, | Fixtures, | ||||||||
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| 9. | Tangible fixed assets | **buildings ** | fittings and | Computer | |||||||
| freehold | **equipment ** | equipment | Total | ||||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||||
| Cost/revaluation | |||||||||||
| At 1 April 2023 | 192,000 | 25,104 | 11,279 | 228,383 | |||||||
| Additions | 10,025 | - | - | 10,025 | |||||||
| At 31 March 2024 | 202,025 | 25,104 | 11,279 | 238,408 | |||||||
| Depreciation | |||||||||||
| At 1 April 2023 | 3,840 | 14,708 | 10,573 | 29,121 | |||||||
| Charge for the year | 4,041 | 2,510 | 705 | 7,256 | |||||||
| At 31 March 2024 | 7,881 | 17,218 | 11,278 | 36,377 | |||||||
| Net book values | |||||||||||
| At 31 March 2024 | 194,144 | 7,886 | 1 | 202,031 | |||||||
| At 31 March 2023 | 188,160 | 10,396 | 706 | 199,262 | |||||||
| 10. | Debtors | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
| £ | £ | ||||||||||
| Prepayments | 88 | 77 | |||||||||
| 11. | Creditors: amounts falling due | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
| within one year | £ | £ | |||||||||
| Other creditors | 20,078 | 20,078 | |||||||||
| Accruals | 650 | 650 | |||||||||
| 20,728 | 20,728 |
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12. Analysis of net assets between funds for the charitable company
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Restricted | ||||
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| Revenue | Revenue | Capital | Total | |||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Fund balances at 31 March 2024 | ||||||
| Fixed assets | 195,206 | - | 6,825 | 202,031 | ||
| Current assets | 3,326 | - | - | 3,326 | ||
| Current liabilities | (20,728 | ) | - | - | (20,728 | ) |
| 177,804 | - | 6,825 | 184,629 |
13. Unrestricted funds
| Incoming | Outgoing | |||
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| 2023 | resources | resources | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | 69,738 | 9,314 | 9,248 | 69,804 |
Purpose of unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds are funds that are utilised at the discretion of the Directors in furtherance of the objectives of the charitable company.
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14. Restricted funds
| Restricted Revenue Funds DCSDC Community Support Fund Restricted Capital Funds DFC Small Capital Grant Co-operation Ireland - Covid Recovery Fund All Churches Churches Voluntary Work Bureau Donations |
Incoming Outgoing 2023 resources resources £ £ £ - 4,000 ) (4,000 8,629 - ) (2,236 504 - ) (72 50 - ) (50 200 - ) (200 16 - ) (16 9,399 - ) (2,574 |
2024 £ - |
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| 6,393 432 - - - |
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| 6,825 |
Purpose of restricted funds
The grant received from Derry City and Strabane District Council Community Support Fund related to funding received to support building community capacity and was utilised towards the cost of recruiting, supporting and training volunteers. This grant was fully utilised in the year.
15. Company limited by guarantee
The charitable company is Limited by Guarantee and does not have a Share Capital.
Every member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets/liabilities of the charitable company in the event of the same being wound up while he/she is a member, or within one year after he/she ceases to be a member, for payments of the debts and liabilities of the charitable company contracted before he/she ceases to be a member, and of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributories amongst themselves, such amount as may be required, not exceeding one pound.
16. Controlling interest
The Directors are collectively considered to be the controlling party of the charitable company.
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