WILLIAM WILSON
WILU*AI YIIUWJN
BT18 *C<
+44 (0) * 9&20240
SOS N.1.
(A company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
31 December 2023
Company Registration Number. N1061293
Chaiity Regi5trntion Number: NIC100247

SOS N.1.
Report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
Conlents
Pagfj
Trustees. Annual Report
Statsment of diroctors. responslbllltles
Ind•p•nd8nt Accountant's Report
10
12
Funds Statements
statement of Financial Acti￿tIoS
Statsment of Financial Activities - Prioryear statement
14
15
Movements in funds
16
16
Summary offunds
Balance shgat
Notes to the accounts
17
19

SOS N.1.
Trustees. Annual Roport for the year ended 31 December 2023
The Trustees present their Report and Ac¢ounts for the year ended 31 December 2023. which also
comprises the Directors, Report required by the Companies Act 2006.
Reference and administrative details
The Charity name
The legal name of the charity is:_ SOS N.1.
The charity is also known by its operating name, SOS Bus N.1.
The charltys arth￿ operation and UK chantable re￿stratIOn
The charity is registered in Northem Ireland with the Charity Commission in Northern Ireland
(CCNI) with charity number NIC100247
Legal stnKture of the charity
The charity is constituted as a a company limited by guarantee, registered under the Companies
Act. The governing document of th8 charity is the Memorandum and Artides of Association
establishing the company under company legislation.
There are no restrictions in the goveming documents on the operation of the Charty or on it5
investment powers other than those imposed by Charity Law.
By operation of law. all trustees are directors under the Companies Act 2006 and all directors are
trustees under Charities legislation and have responsibilities, as such, under both company and
charity legislation.
The trustees are all individuals.
The prfnclpal operating address. telephone number, emall and web addresses of the charlty
are:.
Weavers Court Business Park
Belfast
BT12 5GH
Telephone
Email address
028 9066 4505
info@sosbusni.com
vMv.sosbusni.com
Web address

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Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023
Th8 registerèd office of the charity for Companies Act purposes is'.-
25 Shore Road
Holywood
Northèrn Ireland, BT18 9HX
The Trustses In office on the date the report was approved were:.
Mr M J Brooks
Mr P Loughins
Mrs S C Henderson
Miss M Dunne
Mr D J Maguire
MrDGMark
The following persons served as Trustees during the year ended 31 December 2023 :.
The trustees who served as a trustee in the reporting period, and, if appllcable, their dates of
appointment or resignation during the year were:.
Name
Appointed
Resigned/Retired
Mr M J Brooks
Mrs F Douglas
Mr J P Hughes
Mr P Loughins
Mrs S C Henderson
Miss M Dunne
Mr D J Maguire
MrDGMark
29 November 2023
29 Nov8mber 2023
15 May 2023
15 May 2023
15 May 2023
All Ihe trustees are also members of the charity.

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Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023
Objects and actlvities of the charity
The purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming docun￿nt
The Chariws objects are specifically restricted to the following=
- advancement of health or saving of lives by providing emergency rnediL21 treatment and care",
relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other
disadvantage through the provision of non emergency medical care, treatment, advice, emotional
support and sustenance-,
advancement of education of children and young people up to the age of 25 years old including
vocational training and training in life skills-
advancement of citizenship and communty d8velopm8nt by provision of advice, information and
process of referral to professional agencie5',
advancement of education of volunteers including training in health and safety and lrfe skills.
The main activltles undertaken in relation to those pU￿oseS during the year
The main aclivilies undertaken during the year to further those purposes are detailed below.
Night Tim8 Services: Creating Safer Streets. Volunteers provided compassionate. non-judg8mental
support lo anyone who in need or feeling vulnerab18, ensuring their safety and welkbeing.
Day Time Response Team: Street-based therapy and crisis inteNention. Launch8d in 2021, this
S8rvice continued to grow in 2023 following a pilot programme in partnership with PSNI, It offers
e55ential mental health support and crisis intervention for individuals with complex lives who face
barriers in acc8ssing s8rvices.
Event Welfare ServI￿S.. As part of a multr-agency health and safety team at concerts and major
events, SOS promded safe spaces for mental health interventions. substance use recovery, and
assistance in getting people home safety.
Signposting Project= Led by volunteers. this initiative ensure5 that individuals with long-term.
nmplp.x np.p.rls rp.r.p.ivp. thp. xpprnpriatp rArp Ilnliintpprs arp trainpd tn r.nnnprt rJipnls tn partnpr
oiganisations for sustained support.
Volunteer Training & Development= Volunteers are equipped with skills necessary for delivering
effective street-based interventions. They are encouiaged to contribute to the design and
development of SOS services, ensuring a community-driven approach.

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Overview of SOS Bus Nl
SOS Bus Nl is committed to creating safe spaces across Belfast. As a volunteer-centred
organisation, our services are co-designed. developed, and evaluated in collaboralion with
volunteers. clients, and muNFagency partners.
Our volunteers are trained to provide-
.First Aid
-Harm Reduction
.Mental Health Intervention
.Naloxone Administration
.Suicide De-escalalion
.Safe transport to A&E or other safe spaces
We also collaborate with agencies supporting refugee families. providing vital transport and
resettlement assistance for asylum seekers in Northem Ireland.
Collaboration with Partn913
SOS Bus Nl works closely with 8m8rg8ncy servic8S. Statutory bodies, oth8r charities, universities,
and community groups lo tackle serious social issue5. Our collaboration with the Police and
Ambulance services has reduced crime rates and unn8C8ssary hospital admissions, making
Belfast safer for everyone.
The maln activities undertaken during the year to further the charitys PUq)ose for the
public beneflt
88neficiaiies
The charity continues to support the gèneral public of Northern Ireland, with a focus on vulnèrable
populations, including-
.Viclims of assault
.Individuals experiencing homelessness
.Those in fear of violence or crime
.Victims of substance misuse
.Those feeling lonely or isolated
.Individuals experiencing suicrdal thoughts
Koy tloJoureoJ Deploycd
To facilitate service delivery in 2023. SOS Nl utilised".
.A 60-foot Flexi Bus, providing a safe space for anyone in need
.Two response minibuses, allowing volunteer teams to respond to calls from PSNI. bars, and the
public to transport vulnerable individuals to our bus for comprehensive care.

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2023 Service Delivery
•Night-Time Response servI￿s were provided each Friday and Saturday as part of the Purple Flag
Night-Time Economy initiativa. A team of 12 Team L8ad8rs w8lcomed 27 new welfare volunteers
and 1 new driver this year.
.The SOS Bus supported 1299 clients. including 849 people under the influence of drugs or
alcohol, 150 individuals experiencing homelessness, 49 mental health interventions. and 32 suicide
interventions.
.SOS Welfare Services were delivered at 20 Con￿rtS. supporting 697 people all of whom were
provided with a safe space for substance recovery. 60 clients were brought home by SOS
Response Mini-bus. 240 young people were collected by Parents or Relatives.
Daytime SeNices
The Daytime Response Team delivered 519 interventions, supporting:
.49 individuals in need of mental health support
.370 peop18 8xperiencing homelessness
.117 individuals who were r8ferr8d to partner organisations for long-temi care
Partnership and adaptation
In 2023. collaboration remained central to our work. By partnering with organisations such as
Belfasl City Council, PSNI, The Ambulance Service of Nl, the Welcome Organisation, Extem.
NEXUS, and Alcoholics Anonymous, we provided more comprehensive support to those in need.
These collaborations allowed us to adapt our Saf6 Spaces and signposting initiatives. ensuring our
SeNi￿S remained responsive to the evolving challenges faced by our clients. Whether offering
mental health support, addiction recovery assistsnce, or safe transport, these partnerships helped
us deliver a wide range of effective services.
Our involvement in the Purple Flag Initiative further highlights the importance of partnership. The
Purple Flag status, an accredrtalion that recognises safe and well-managed night-tiffle economies,
refiects our commitment to making Belfast's city centre a safèr pla￿ for everyone. Working with
the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Belfasl City Council. Belfast BIDS. local businesses.
and other cornmunty organisations, we contribute ta reducing crime and supporting vulneiable
individuals.
These collaborative effoTts underscore the power of partnerships in addressing complex social
Issues. Lly pooling resources and expertise. we ensure our services are integrated into a broader
strategy for public safety and welfaie, providing impactful, long-term So1￿10n5 for the Belfast
community. Together, we are building a more connected support system to make the city safer.
more inclusive. and better equipped to meet the needs of vulnerable popul*ions.
The trustees have had regard to the Charity Comrnission's guidance on public benefit in rnanaging
th8 activities of the charity.

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The main achievements and perfomiance of the charity during the year
Results for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 are provided in the Statement of Financial
Activities on page 14 of the financial statements.
A summary of the assets and liabilities as at 31 December 2023 are provided in the Balance Sheet
on page 17.
The financial statements should be read in conjunction with their related notes, which appear on
pages 19 to 30 and have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
In summary:
1. Total incoming resources have decreased by 29Vo lo £159,296 (2022: £225.477)
2. Total resources expended have decreased by 37°h to £180,722 (2022.. £288.140)
3. There was a net deficit of £21.426 in the year (2022'.£62,663).
Fundraising aclivities during the year
Fundraising 15 critical to the continued success of SOS Bus Nl. Our vitsl services are funded
through a combination of grants, donations from individuals and businesses, and the generosty of
our supporters.
These contributions enable us to provide essential support to vulnerable individuals in Belfast,
including those experiencing mental health crises, homelessness, or Substan￿ misuse. Without
consistent fvnding, we would not be able to operate our Safe Spac8s or deliver crucial interventions
such as suicide de-escalation and overdose pravention.
Donations allow us to train volunteers, maintain our fleet of response vehicles, and ensure our
se￿iceS are available when needed most-whether during the day or night. Thè support we
receive from the community is not just financial but reflects a shared commitinent to making Belfast
a safer and more caring place. Every donation, large or small. helps us sustain our efforts to creatè
lasting positive change for individuals and the wider comrnunity.
The difference the charitys perfomiance du17ng the year has made to the beneficiaries of
the charity and the widersociety
Throughout the year. SOS Bus Nl has made a signrficant impact on both its beneficiaries and the
wider community. By providing critical support through our Nlghttime and Day Time Services, we
have sateguarded the physical and emotional well-being of vulnerable individuals across Belfast.
Our trained volunteers offered non-judgmentsl. compassionate care to people in crisis. including
those experiencing mental health challenges, substance misuse. homelessness, and suicidal
thoughts. In 2023 alone, we conducted nearty 3000 inteNentions, delivering essential setwices such
as crisis counselling, suicide dfrescalation, and overdose prevention.

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The presence of SOS Bus Nl has also alleviated pressure on local resources, particularly
emergency services such as the Poli￿ Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Health Trusts, and the
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service {NIAS). By offering a Safe Space where individuals can
receive immediate help, our services reduce the need for police and ambulance callouts. hospitsl
admissions. and other statutory interventions. This contributes to a more efficient use of public
resources, while creating a safer environment for the broader cornmunty.
Through our collaborative partnerships and ongoing dedication, SOS Bus Nl continues to play a
Vttal role in building a safer. rnore sUPPOrtive Belfast for all.
Structure, governance and management of the charity
The methods used to recruit and appoint new charity trustees
As set out in the ¢hariVs Articles of Association, the charity May by ordinary ￿SolUtIOn.
appoint a person who is willing to act to be a Trustee., and
detèrmine the rotation in which any additional Trustees are to retire.
No person other than a Trustee r8tiring by rotation may be appointed a Trustee at any general
meeting unless..
he or she is recommended for re*lection by the Trustees., or
- not less than fourteen nor more than thirty five claar days before the date of the meeting, the
Charity is given a notice that:
-is signed by a member entrtled to vote at th8 me8ting;
-states the member's intention to propose the appointment of a person as a
Trustee..
contains the details that, if the person were to be appointed, the Charity would
have to file at Companies House-, and
is siyned by the person who is proposed to show his or her willingness to be
appointed.
All persons who are entitled to receive notice of a general meeting must be given not less than
seven nor more than ￿entY eight days, notice of any resolution to be put to the meetin9 to appoint
a Trustee other than a Ttustee who is to retire by rotation.
The Trustees may appoint a person who is willing to act as a Trusteee.
A Trustee appointed by a resolution of the other Trust88s must r8tire at the next annual general
meeting and must be taken into account in determining the Trustees who are to retire by rotation.
The appointment of a Trustee, whether by the charity in a general meeting or by the other Trustees,
must not cause the number of Trustees to exceed any number fixed as the maximum number of
Trustees.

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The charitys organisationalstructure
The charity is managed by a diverse and experienc8d board of trustees supported by a team of
dedicated employees and volunteers.
The day to day operational activity of SOS N.1. is board led, supported by 4 employees.
The trustees. bankers and advisors
Bankers
Solicitors
Danske Bank Limited. Donegall Square Wesl. Belfasl, BT16JS
Edwards & Co. 28 Hill Street. Belfast. BT12LA
Financial review
The charitys financlal position at the end of the year ended 31 December 2023
The financial position of the charity at 31 December 2023 and cofflparalives for the prior period, as
more fully detsiled in the accounts, Can be summarised as follows:_
2023
2022
Net expendlture
(21,426)
(62,663)
Unrestricted Revenue Funds available for
the general purposes of th8 chariiy
Total Unrestricted Funds
198,099
219.525
198.099
219,525
Total Funds
198,099
219,525
Financial review of the position at the reportsng date. 31 December 2023.
The trustees consider the financial perfomiance by the charity during the year to have been
satisfactory, especially given the ongoing economic environment and fluctuations in the regional
funding landscape resulting from Brexit. and the resulting concentration of charities seeking
funding from a smaller pool of funders.
The charity generated a cash deficit of £21.426.

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Pollcles on reseThes.
The Board's objective is to build reserves and hold them at a level equivalent to 6 months operating
costs. The Board of Trustees keep this position under constsnt review.
Details of The Independent Examiner
Mr William Wilson
Member of Chartered Accountants Ireland
25 Shore Road
Holywood
BT18 9HX

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Trustoes. Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023
Statement of the Directors, and Trustees, Responsibilities
The chariws trustaes are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
terms of the Companies Act 2006, the Charities {Northem Ireland) Act 2008, as amended and Thè
Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015.
In particular, the Companies Act 2(K)6 and charity law require the Board of Trustee5 to prepare
financial statemenls for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing
those financial statements the Board is required to
to prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generalw Accepted
Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law).
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudenl..
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charity will continue in business.,
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of
recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material
deparbjres disc105ed and explained in the finanaal statements.
The law requires that the trustees must not approve the accounts unless th8y are satisfied that they
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the
charity for the year.
The Trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disciose
with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charity and which are sufficient to
show and explain Ihe charity's transactions and enable thetn to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Cofflpanies Act 2006 and comply with regulations made under the Charities Act.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are also responsible for the contents of the Truslees, report, and the statutory
responsibility of the Independent Exarniner in relation to the Tru5tees' report is limiled lo examining
the report and ensuring that , on the face of the report. there are no material inconsistencies with
the figures disc105ed in the financial statements.
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Method of preparation of accounts - Small company provisions
The financial statements are set out on pages 14 to 30.
The financial statements have been prepared implementing the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of
Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, (as amended by the
Bulletin issued in February 20161, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102,
(effective 1st January 2016).
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006. applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the board of tNstees on 2 October 2024.
Mr Peter Loughins
Director and Trustee
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SOS N.1.
Report of the Independent Examlner to the Trustées of the charltable company on tho accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2023
I report on the financial statements of the charitsble company on pagés 1410 30 for the year ended 31
December 2023 which have been prèpared in accordance the Charities (Northern Ireland) Act
21J)8, as amended (the Act) and with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, {effective 1 sl January
2016) as modified by FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recomrnende(I Practice for Accounting and
Reporting by Charities) 2015. (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 20161, published by the
Charity Commission in Northern Ireland {CCNII effective January 2015 (The SORPI, under the
historical cost convention and the accountirvJ policies set out on page 19.
Respective responsibillties of the Tru5tee5 and the Independent Examiner
As described on page 10, you, the charitsble company's Trustees, who are also the Directors ofthe
Company for the purposes of Company law, are responsiNe for the preparation of the financial
statements in accordance with the Companies Act 20￿, the Charities (Northern Ireland) Act 2008, as
amended and all other applicable law and with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
and for being sats'sfied that the financial statements give a true and fair view.
Thè Trusts8s consid8r that the audit requirement of 65(2) of The Charitlgs (Northern Ireland) Act 2008,
as amended (The Act) does not apply, and that there is no requirement in the memorandum and articles
of the charity for the conducting of an audit. and that the accounts do not require an audit in accordance
with Part 16 ofthe Companies Act 2006 arKI that no member or memb8rs have requested an audit
pursuant to Section 476 of Ihe Companie5 Ad 2006. As a consequence, the Trustee5 have elected that
th8 financial stat6ments be subject to independent examination.
Having satisfied myself that the Gharity is not subject to audit under any legal provision, or otheMi5e,
and is eligible for ind8pend8nt examination, it is my responsibility to:_
al examine the accounts under Section 65{3} of the Ad"
bl follow the procedures in the Directions to Independent Examiners made by the Charity
Commission in Northern Ireland and.,
cl state whether p8rticular matters have comè to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examinerfs Ststement and scope of work underiakèn
I conducted rny exarnination in accordan￿ with the Directions to Independent Exarniners made by the
Charity Commission in Northern Ireland, setting OLrt the du*'es of an Independent Exarniner in relation to
the conducting of an Independent Examination. An Independent Examination includes a review of Ihe
accounting records kept by the charitable company and of the accounting systems employed by the
charitable company and a comparison of the financial statements presented wth those records. It also
includes considerats'on of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial ststements, and seeking
explanations from you, asTrustees, concerning suth matters. The purpose of the examinabon is to
establish as far as possible that there have been no brearhp.s nf r,harity Ip.gislatinn and thAt thp. finanaal
statements comply with the SORP, on a test basis. of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclasures
in the financtal Statements.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audit, and
infomiation supplied by theTrustee5 in the course of the examination is not Subjected to audit tests or
enquiries. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial
statements, and in particular, l express no opinion as to whether the financial statements give a tru8 and
fair view of the affairs of the charity, and my r8POrt is limited to the matters set out in the slatement
below.
I planned and performed rny examination 50 as to satisfy myself that the objectives of the Indep8nd8nt
Examination aré achi8v8d and b8fore finalising the report l obtained written assurancès from the
Trustees of all material matters.
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Rèport ot the Independent Examlner to the Trustees of the eharitabla company on the accounts
forthe year ended 31 December 2023
Independent Examiner's Statomént, Report and Oplnlon
Subjed to the limitations upon the scope of my work as detailed above , in connection with my
examination, I can confirm that
The accounts of this charitable company are not r8quired to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies
Act 2006.
This is a report in respect of an examination carried out under 65{31 of the Act and in accordan￿ with
Directions to Ind8pendent Examiners made by the Charity Commission in Northern Ireland which may
be applicable;
and that no matter ha5 come to my attention in connection with my examination which gives rne
reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requiremerts '_
to keep accounting records in accordan￿ with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2￿6 and Section
63 of The Charities (Northern Ireland) Act 2008, as amended..
to prepare financial statements which accord with the acwunting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and The Charities {Northern
Ireland) Act 2008, as amended and.,
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006
and and with th8 m6thods and principles set out in th8 FRS102 Statement of Recommended
PraCtI￿- Accounting and Reporting by Charities (effective January 20161
have not been met or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in rny report in order to enable
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
lJ,// 01
/Qrt7
Mr William Wilson - Independent Examiner
Member of Chartered Accountants Ireland
25 Shore Road
Holywood
BT18 gHX
This report was signed on 2 October 2024
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SOS N.l.- Ststement of Flnancial Activitles for the year ended 31 December 2023
Statement of Financial Actlvltles (Including the Income and Expendlture Account for th•
year ended 31 December 2023, as roquired by the Companies Act 2006)
SORP
Ref
¢urrentyear
Unreslrfcted
Funds
Curr•nt yaar
R85trietod
Funds
Curr•nl y•ar
Total Funds
Prloryear
Total Fund¥
2023
2023
2023
2022
Income & Endowments from:
Donations & Legacie5
Charitable activilies
Investments
A1
A2
101,289
101.289
56,875
1.132
92.779
132.698
56.875
1,132
Totsl Income
102.421
56,875
159,296
225ATI
Exponditure on:
Raising funds
Charrfable activities
B1
B2
18,441
105,406
8,646
48,229
27,087
153,635
34.176
253.964
Total expenditure
123.847
S6.876
180.722
288,140
Net gains on inveslrnenls
Not Oxponditure for tho yèar
(21.426}
121.426)
162,6631
Transfeys between funds
Not incomo a￿r transf8r5
A-B-C
(21,426)
(21.4261
{62,6631
Net movement In funds
(21,4261
(21,4261
{62,663}
Reconclllatlon of funds:.
Total funds brought forward
219.525
219,525
282.188
Total funds carrlod forward
198.099
198,099
219.525
Thp. 'snRP Rp.f indir,Htp.d Ahnvp. is thp. rJas8ifiratinn nf inrnmp. ,8ftt ni rt in thft fnrmal snRP rtnr,I Imp.nt,8 As
required by paragraph 4.60 of th8 SORP, the brought fomard and carried forward funds above have b88n
agreed to the Balance Sheet.
A separate Statsment of Total Recognis8d Gains and Losses is not required as this statement includes all
recognised gains and losses.
Afi activities derive from continuing operations
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SOS N.l.- Statement of Flnancial Activities for the year ended 31 Dec8mb8r 2023
SOS N.l.-Analysis of prior year total funds. as required by paragraph 4.2 of the SORP
PriorY•ar
Prforyear
Prlor Year
Total Fund$
SORP
Unrèstrfct•d
Funds
R•strlcted
Fund$
2022
2022
2022
Income & Endowments from:
Donations & Legacies
Charitable activlties
A1
92,779
92,T19
132,698
132,698
Total Inc(Yne
91779
132.698
225.477
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activitie5
B1
B2
13,474
141.968
20,702
111,998
34.176
253.964
Total expenditure
155,442
132,698
288,140
Net expondlturo for the year
162,6631
162.6631
Net movement in funds
182,6631
162,6631
Reconclllatlon of funds'.-
Total funds brought forward
282,188
282,18B
Total funds carr(ed fopAYard
219,525
219,525
All actlvltles derlve from continuing operations
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SOS N.l.- Statement of Financial Actlvities for the year ended 31 D8C8mb8r 2023
SOS N.1. - Resources applied in the year ended 31 December 2023 towards fixed assets for
Charity use:_
2023
2022
Funds generated in the year as d81ai18d in th8 SOFA
Resourt*s applEd on functional fixed asssts
121.4261
162,6631
Net resources availablo to fund charitable activities
121.4261
162,6631
The resources applied on fixed assets for charity use represents the cost of additions less pro￿edS of any
disposals.
The notes attach•d on pagas 19 to 30 form an integral part of these accounts.
Movements in revenue and capital funds for the year ended 31 December 2023
Revenue accumulatsd funds
Unrestrlcted
Fund5
2023
RM¢rfcted
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Lastyear
Total Funds
2023
2022
Accumulated funds brought fornvard
219.525
219,525
282.188
Recognised g8in8 and108ses before transfers
121.426)
121,426)
162,663)
198.099
198.099
219.525
Closlng revenue funds
198,099
198,099
219.525
Summary of funds
Unr•strlctod
and
Designat•d fund•
2023
Reytrfcted
Fund•
Total
Fund¥
Lg$t Year
Total Fund¥
2023
2023
2022
Rgvonue accumulated funds
198,099
198,099
219.525
Total fuThd5
198,099
198,099
219,525
The notss attached on pages 19 to 30 forni an Integral part of these accounts.
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SOS N.1. Balance Sheèt as at 31 December 2023
SORP
Note Ref
2023
2022
Fixod assgts
Tangible assets
10A2
4,128
6.450
Total flxed asmts
4,128
6,450
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
11 B2
22,727
176.323
53.179
172.407
Total current ass8ts
199.050
225,586
Creditors: amounts falling dug wlthln
one year
12C1
(5.079
12,511
Net current assets
193,971
213.075
The total net assets of the charlty
198,099
219,525
The total nat assats of th9 charity funded by thg funds ol the charfty. a5 follows:.
Unrogtri¢tsd Funds
Unrestrictsd Revanue Funds
14D3
198,099
219,525
Totsl charlty funds
198,099
219,525
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SOS N.1. - Balanco Shoet as at 31 December 2023
The 'SORP Ref indicated above is the classification of Balance Sheet items as set OLrt in the formal
SORP documents. As required by paragraph 4.60 of the SORP, the brought forward and carried
foThvard funds above have been agreed to the SOFA..
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an
audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not r8quired the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the
Act.
The directors acknowledge their re5POn5ibilities for compl￿-n9 with the requiremenls of the
Cornpanies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accDunts.
The charity is subject to Independent Examination under charity legislation, and the report of the
Independent Examiner is on page 12.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the
Comp
ies Act 2006. applicable to companies subjectto the small companies regime.
Mr Peter Loughlns
Trustee
Approved by the board of truste8s on 2 October 2024
The notes attached on pages 19 to 30 forni an integral part of these accounts.
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SOS N.1.
Notes to the Accounts for the yoar ended 31 December 2023
1 Accountlng policles
Policies relatlng to the pmductlon of tho accounts
Basis of preparatlon and accountlng conventlon
The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis, under the historical Cost Convention, and in
accordan￿ with the Finan￿al Reporting Standard 102. leffectiV8 1st January 20161 and'FRS 102 SORP
(Statement of Recommended practi￿ for Accounting and Reportin9 by Charities) 2015. las amended by the
Bulletin issued in February 2016), published by the Charity Commission in Northem Ireland {CCNI} , effective
January 2016, and in accordan￿ with all applicable law in the charitls jurisdiction of registration.
Going Concern
These finan¢ial slatements have been prepared on a going roncern basis as the trustees feel that the chariiy
has adequate reserves with which to meet its obligations for the forseeable future.
Rl$k$ and futrre assumptions
The charity is a public benefft entity.
Pollcles relatlng to cat•gorles of in¢om and income rn¢ognition
Nature of Income
Gr05s income represents the value. net ofvalue added lax and discounts. of goods provided to customers and
work carried out in respect of Servi￿S provided to Customers.
Categorles of Income
Income is categorised as In￿Me from exchange transaction5 l¢ontract inwme} and income from non-
exchange transactions (gifts), investment income and other income.
Income from exchange trdnsactlons is received by the charity for goods or services supplied under contract
or where entidement is subject to fulfilling perf0rnan￿ related condilions. The income the charity receives is
approximately equal in value to the good$ or seN1￿$ supplied by Ihe Charity lo the purchaser.
Incofflg from a nonwexchange transacllon is Whe￿ the charity receives value from the donor without
providing equal value in exchange, and indudes donations of money, goods and servi*s freely given without
giving equal value in ex¢hange.
Income recognition
Income. whether from ex¢hange or non exchange transactions, is ￿CognISed in the statement of financial
activities (SOFA) on a re￿1vable basis, when a transaction or other event results in an increase in the charity's
assets or a reduction in its liabilrties and only when the charity has leqal entitlement, the income is probable and
can be measured reliably.
In¢ome subject to tem)s and conditions which must be met before the charity is entitled to the resour￿5 is not
re¢ognised until the condibons have been met.
All inGome 15 accounted for gross, before deducting any related fees or costs.
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SOS N.1.
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 Decomber 2023
Accountlng for deferred Income and income received In advance
Where te￿n8 and conditions relating to In￿Me have not been met or unGertainty exists as to whether the
chaTity can meet any tem)s or conditions otherwise within its control, income is not recognised but is deferred
as a liability until it is probable that the terns or condition$ imposed can be meL
Any grant that is subject to performance-related conditions received in advan￿ of delivering the goods and
services required by that condition, or is subject to unmet conditions wholly outside the control of the recipient
charity, is accounted for as a liability and shown on the balance sheet as deferred income. Deferred income 15
released to income in the reporting period in which the performance-related or other condition5 that limit
recognition are met.
When income from a grant or donation has not been recognised due to the conditions applying to the gift not
being wholly within the control of the recipient charity, it is disclosed as a contingent asset rf receipt of the grant
or donation is probable once those conditions are met.
Where time related conditions are imposed or implEd by a funder, then the income is apportioned to the time
periods Con￿rned.and, where applicable. is accounted for as a liability and shown on the balance sheet as
deferred in￿)Me. When grants are re￿iVed in advance of the expenditu￿ on the activity funded by them, but
there are no $peafic time ￿lated condibons, then the income is not deferred.
Any condition that allows for the recovery by the donor of any unexpended part of a grant d￿$ not prevent
recognition of the income concerned. but a liability to any repayment is recognised when repayment l)ecomes
probable.
Donatod good$, fa¢llitles and servlces
Donated fixed assets are recognised at the current fair value. All such donalions are recognis8d as donation
income, and debited to fixed assets.
Donatgd goods that are not r￿ed a$s•ts are accountsd for at a fair value. unless it is impraclical to reliably
measure the value of the donated items.
In the absen￿ of any direct evidencE of fair value of donated goods, then a value is derived from the cost of
the item to the donor or, in the case of goods that are expected to be solj. the estimated resale value after
deducting any anticip*ed costs of sales.
If it is impracticable to measure the fair value of goods donated for resale. or the costs of valuation OU￿81gh
the benefrts, the donated gotmls are recognised as income when sold. wth an equivalent amount being
recognised as an expense.
The ￿StS of good5 donated for distrrbution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of those goods upon
re￿ipt. When the goods are distribuied freely or for a nominal consideration. then the carrying amount is
adjusted at the time of sale, to the value at the point of distribution and the adjustment is shown as a cost of
donations made.
The carrying amount of any stock held for distribution is assessed foi impaimient at the reporting date. All
donated goods are recognised as donation income, and debited to trading stock.when trading stod< is
subsequently sold, or appropiiated to meet an expense, then the carrying value of the stock is recognised as an
expense. In accordan￿ with the SORP. goods don*ed for distribution to beneficiaries. or for consumption by
the charity are included in legacies and donations,. Goods donated for resale are included in 'lncome from
othertrading activities,
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Notes to the Accounts for the yoar ended 31 DeGember 2023
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of those
gifts al the time of their receipt. If the goods held are to be distrtbuted freely or for a nominal consideration, then
the carrying amount is subsequently adjusted to refiect the lower of deemed cost adjusted for any loss of
seNi* potential and replacement cost. Repla￿ment cost is the economic cost inCUr￿d ifthe charity was to
place the service potential of the donated goods at its own expense in the most economic mannpr.
Donated sgrvices and facilities (including seconded staff and use of property) are included in the accounts on
the basis of the value ol the gfft to the charity.
All donated seNices and facilities are re¢ognised as donation income when received,Iprovided the value of the
gift can be measured ￿lIablY) and recognised as an expense with an equivalent value.
Pollclos ￿latIng to 0xpandl￿rn on goods and seThlces provlded to the charity
Recognition of liabilities and oxponditurn
A liability, and the related expenditu￿, is recognised when a legal or constructive obligalion exists as a result of
a past event, and when it is MO￿ likely than not that a transfer of economic beneffts will be requi￿￿ in
settlement, and when the amount of the obligation can be measured or reliably estimated.
Liabilities arising from future funding commitmenls and constructive obligations. induding perfoman¢e related
grants, Whe￿ the timing or the amount of the future expenditure required to settle the obligation are Un￿rtaIn.
give rise lo a provision in the a￿OUnt$, which is reviewed at the accounting year end. The provision is
increased to reflect any increases in liabilities, and is decreased by the utilisation of any provision within the
period, and reversed if any provision is no longer ￿quIred. These movements are charged or credited to the
respeGtwe funds and activities to which the provision relates.
Voluntsern
In aGcordance with the SORP, and in re¢ognrtion of the diffi¢ulties in placing a monetary value on the
contribution from volunteers. the contribution of volunteers is not included within the income of the charity.
However. the tnjstees value the significant contribution made to the activities of the Charity by unpaid
volunteers and this is described more fully in Note 5.
Policies relating to assots, liabilities andpmvislons and othrmatt•rs
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fjxed assets arè measured at their onginal cost value, or subsequent revaluation, or if donated, a5
described above. Cost value indudes all ¢osts expended in bringing the asset inlo its intended working
condrtion.
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets to their anticipated residual '
their estimated useful lives.
Plant and machinery
Motor vehides
33 /0 Straight line
1 tk25 % straight line
A regular annual review of the likelihood of agset impairnent is undertaken.
21

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Notss to th8 Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
Cash and bank balan¢e$
Cash held by Ihe charity is included at the amount actually held and counted at the year end. Bank balances.
whether in credit or overdrawn, are shown at the amounts properly reconciled to the bank statements.
Pensions - defined Contribution schemes
The charity operates a defined Contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the proffl and loss
account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted fvnds are available for use at the discretion of the tnjstees in furtherance of the general objectives
of the charity.
Restricted fvnds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of
an appeal or as implied by law.
2 Liablllty to taxatlon
The Trustees consider that the charity satlsfies the tes15 set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act
2010 for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Charity IS Potentially exempt from laxalion in respect of
income or capital gains received within categories covered by chapter 3 part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act
2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1 g92, to the extent that such income or gains are
applied exclusively on the specific charitable objecls of the charity and for no other purpose. Value Added
Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of
Financial Actrvits'es.
3 Windlng up or dlssolutlon of the charlty
If upon winding up or dissolution of the charity ther8 remain any assets, after the satisfaction of all debts and
liabilities, the assets represented by the accumulated fund shall be transferred to some other charrtable body or
bodies having similar objects to the charity.
4 Net (deficltysurplus before tax in tho financial y•ar
2023
2022
The net Ideficilysurplus before tax in the financial year is stated after charging".-
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
Pension coJts
2.322
68.867
5 The contribution of volunteer5
As delail2d in the Trustees, Report the charity is hugely dependent on the support of its volunteers and their
a5SiStancE is very much appreciated Iparticulatiy as a lot of their wort( is carried out during unsociable hours).
The arrangements with volunteers are difficult to value precisely in monetary teryns and have not been
recognised in the Statement of Financial Adivities. The volunteers and the charity accept and agree that no
contract of employment is creatsd by th8S8 arrangemerrts.
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Note8 to the Accounts for the yoar ended 31 December 2023
6 Staff costs and emolumgnts
Salary costs
2023
2022
Gr05s Salaries excluding trustees and key management personnel
Employe¢s contribution to defined benefit pension Schemes
72,916
1,567
96.330
2,457
Total Salariès. wages and related costs
74,483
98,787
Numbe￿ of full time employees or full tin￿ equwalents
2023
2022
The average number of total staff employed in the year was
Neither the trustees nor any persons connected with them have received any remuneration from the charity or
any related entity, erther in the current or prior year.
No employees received emoluments (excluding p8nsion costs) in excess of £60,000 per annum.
7 Dgfined contributlon penslon schemes
Any liabililes and assets associated with the scheme are shown under debtors and creditors.
8 Remuneration and payments to Trustees and persons connected wlth them
No trustees or persons connoded with them rK•iv6d any remuneration from the charity, or any related entily.
9 Trustoes, expenses
No trustee expenses were inGurred, either in the currerit or prior year.
10 Tanglble flxed 13gets
Land and
Plant &
Buildings Machinory
Motor
Vehi¢los
Totsl
Cost
At 1 January 2023
18,930
588,180
607,110
At 31 December 2023
18.930
588,180
607.110
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
14.281
2,322
586,379
600,660
2,322
At 31 DecernbEr 2023
16.603
586,379
602.982
Net book valu•
At 31 December 2023
2.327
1,801
4.128
At 31 DgGemb8r 2022
4.649
1.801
6A50
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SOS N.1.
Notes to the Accounts for the yoar ended 31 December 2023
11 Deblo
2023
2022
Prepayments and accrued income
22,727
53,179
22,727
53,179
12 Credltors: amounts falling due within ono year
2023
2022
Trade credilors
Accruals
PAYE, NIC VAT and other taxes
Other ¢redilor5
2,126
681
5.440
5,739
651
799
1,314
5.079
12.511
13 Particulars of how particular funds are reprnsented by assets and liabilitios
At 31 Do¢•mber 2023
Unrestrictgd Dosignated Restricted
funds
funds
funds
Total
Funds
Tangible Fixed Assets
CUr￿nt Assets
Current Liabilities
4.128
199.050
{5.079)
4,128
199,060
15,079)
198.099
198.099
At 1 January 2023
Unrestrlcted Deglgnated Restrlcted
funds
funds
funds
Total
Fund8
Tangible Fixed Asse18
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
6,450
225,586
{12,5111
6A60
225,586
{12,611)
219.625
219.525
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SOS N.1.
Notss to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
14 Change in total funds over the year as shown In Note 13. analysed by individual funds
Funds
brought
foThvard
from 2022
Movement Trdnsfers
In funds in
between
2023
funds in
2023
Funds
carried
forward to
2024
See Note 1S
Unrestricted and de5ignoted funds.".
Unrestricted Revenue Funds
219,525
121,4261
198.099
Total unrestricted and designated funds
219.525
21,426
198.099
Restncted funds.".
Public Health Authority
Community Foundation
Total re9tr1cted fundg
Total charity funds
219,525
21,426
198,099
15 Anatysis of movernents in funds overthe year as shown In Note 14
Other
Galns &
Losses
2023
Income
Expendlture
Movement
In thnds
2023
2023
2023
Unrestrlctod and dosignated funds...
Unrestricted Revenue Funds
102,421
1123,847)
(21,426)
Reslncted funds...
Public Health Authority
Community Foundation
43.750
13,125
{43,750)
(13.125)
159,296
1180,7221
121,426)
16 The purposes for which the funds a5 detailed in note 14 are held by the charity are:.
Unrestricted and designated funds...
Unrestricted Revenue Funds
These funds are held for meeting the objective5 of the charity. and to
provide reserves for future activities, and , subject to charity
legislation. are free from all ￿$trIctIOnS on their use.
Restricted funds...
Restricted Revenue Funds
Restricted funds are funds received for specific purpos85 Wthin the
overall aims of the charity and ara used in the year in which they are
re￿ived. with no balan￿ of funds remaining at year end.
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Notes to the Accounts for the year endod 31 Docombor 2023
17 Ulllmat• controlllng party
The charity is under the o)ntrol of its legal members.
Every member of the charity is obliged to contribute such amount as may be required not exceeding £1 to the
assets of the company in the event of its being woutKI up while he or She is a member, or wthin one year after
he or she ceases to be a member.
26

SOS N.1.
Detailed analysis of income and expenditure for the year ended 310e¢ember 2023 as required by the
SORP 2015
Thls analysis is classsmled by conventional nominal descriptions and not by activity.
18 Donations and Legacles
Currentyear
Unrestricted
Funds
Current y8ar
Restrfcted
Fund8
CurrBnt year
Total Funds
Prlor Year
Total Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
Donatlons and gifts from individuals
Voluntary dDnalions
Be￿ast Hotel Group
Be150nic
Malone Ball
Golf Day
Tennents Nl
28.792
10.000
7,000
28,792
10.000
7,000
36,130
7,500
6.000
16.344
4.705
10.000
B8Mast One
5,000
5.000
BeW8St City Council
Garfield Waslon Founda15on
FSD
AnonyrKsus
Gordons Chemkst
AVA Festival
Harbour Comis8ioners
Queens Univer51ty
Charitable Tru81
H8nderson5
9.600
20,000
6,997
3,500
3,000
1,500
20.000
6.997
3.500
3.000
1.500
1,500
1,000
10.500
5.000
10,500
5.000
Totsl donations and glfts from individua15
101,289
101,289
92.779
Total Donations and Legacles
A1
101,289
101,289
92.779
27

SOS N.1.
Detailed analysis of income and expondlture for the year ended 31 December 2023 as required by the
SORP 2015
19 Charltable income from funders
Currant y•ar
Unrestricted
Funds
CufTOnt y9ar
Restricted
Funds
Current year
Total Funds
Prloryèar
Total Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
Contractual payments from public bodies to fund charftable activities
Small payrrents individually less than £1000
Public Health Authorty
ARC - Dept of Justice
Community Fund
Community Foundation
43.750
43.750
35.000
4.500
49,448
43,750
13,125
13.125
Total contractual payments from public bodios
56,875
56,875
132.698
Total Charltablo Income from funders
56,875
56,875
132.698
20 Total Incoffle from charitable activlties
Currentyear
Unrestrlct8d
Funds
Current year
Re¥lrlcted
Funds
Current year
Total Fund
PrlorYè8r
Total Fund$
2023
2023
56,875
2023
66,875
2022
132,698
Total Charitable income from fundeTs
Total from charitable activit185
21 Investment income
56,875
56.875
132,698
Currentyear
Unregtrlcted
Funds
Current y￿r
Restrfcted
Funds
Currènt year
Total Funds
Prlor Yoar
Totol Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
Bank Interest Receivable
1.132
1,132
Total investment income
1,132
1.132
28

SOS N.1.
Detailed analysis of income and expendlture for the year ended 31 December 2023 as required by the
SORP 2015
22 Expenditure on charitable activlties - Direct spendlng
Currentyoar Current year
un￿￿trIcted
Rpstricted
Funds
Fund5
Current year
Total Funds
Prlor Yaar
Totsl Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
Relief driver
Pro Paramedicslmedical and PPE supplies
Vehicle maintenance
Vehide fuel
Catering supplies
Volunteer clothingltraining
Event expenditure
953
145
6.756
3,131
1.500
5.116
3.158
447
68
3,168
1,468
703
2.4DO
1.481
1.400
213
9.924
4,599
2.203
7.516
4.639
5.628
9.102
6.583
2.230
7.384
14.248
Total direct spending
B2a
20,759
9,735
30,494
45.175
23 Support costs for charitable activities
CurTeDtyear
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Current year
Re8trf¢ted
Funds
Current year
Total Fund$
Prlor Year
Tot41 Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
Employee costs not included In dlrect costs
Salaries - Adrninistrativé staff
31,201
14,628
45,829
62,154
Defined benefit pension cost - administrative staff
Mileage and other expenses
1.067
soo
1.567
2.457
132
62
194
34
Premises Expenses
Rent payable under operating leases
Rates and water charges
Light heat and power
32.025
436
282
15,015
204
132
47,040
640
414
24,585
879
10.908
Administrative overheads
Telephone, fax and internet
Design, printing and stationery
Repairs and computer costs
PR aiid coiisullrllluy
Advertising
Sundry expenses
Insuran
2.621
908
234
204
147
746
3.769
1,229
426
109
96
69
350
1.767
3,850
1,334
343
300
216
1,096
5,536
3.403
1,967
1.881
6.100
516
2.418
10.166
Financial costs
Bank charges
Depreciation & Amortisation in total for the period
218
218
214
2,322
2,322
68,867
Total support costs
76.312
34,587
110,899
196,549
29

SOS N.1.
Detailed analysls of incomo and expenditure for the year ended 31 Decembor 2023 as roqulred by the
SORP 2015
24 other Expendlture- Governance costs
Current y￿r
Unrostriet•d
Funds
Currant yoar
ROSt￿ctod
Funds
Curr•nt
Total Funds
Prlor Y•4r
Total Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
Professional f8es
Accountancy
1,472
6,863
690
3,217
2,182
10,080
3,840
8,400
Total Governancg costs
6.335
3.907
12,242
12,240
25 Total Charitable expenditure
Curr8nt year
Unrestrlctad
Funds
2023
Current year
R88trfct8d
Funds
2023
Current yoqr
Total Funds
Prloryear
Total Funds
2023
2022
Total direct spending
Total support costs
Total Govemanc8 Costs
B2a
B2d
B2e
20.759
76,312
8,335
9,735
34,587
3,907
30,494
110,899
12.242
45,175
196.549
12.240
Total charltable oxpenditure
B2
106A06
48.229
163,635
263,964
26 Expenditure on raising funds and costs of Invastment managemont
CuTrent ygar
Current year
R?strJet•d
Funds
Current year
Total Funds
Prlor Year
Tot41 Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
Gross wages and salaries- fundraising
activities
18,441
8,646
27.087
34,176
Total fundralslng costs
B1
18,441
8,646
27,087
34,176
30