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Erne East Community Partnership Limited

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Trustees’ AnnualCompanyReport Limited(Incorporating by Guaranteethe Director's Report)

Year ended 28 April 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 28 April 2025

Reference and administrative details

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i Erne East Community Partnership Limited ie Trustees’ Annual ReportCompany(Incorporating Limited by Guaranteethe Director's Report) (continued) ig Year ended 28 April 2025 Structure, governance and management 1 | Governing document Erne East Community Partnership is a company limited by guarantee (Registration number NI037202). 1 | Theas a company charity by theis governed Charities by Commissionit's Memorandumfor Northern and Artices ofIreland Association.(Ref: NiIC100296). The company is recognised Governance | | The governance function of Erne East Community Partnership is fulfilled through its Board of Trustees. The trustees are charged with overall responsibility for the Company. The Board members give their i | Thetime Bv o luntarilyard of trusteesand receiveof Erneno EastdividendCommunityfrom thePartnership Charity. Anyarebenefitsresponsiblewhich f r o btainedthe overallare incidental.legal and financial management of the community. The work of implementing most of their policies is carried out to further the Company's purpose. Staff receive a private benefit in the form of payment in wages. This E byis thejustified Manager,as it tois whichnecessary the Boardand incidental has delegatedin advancing responsibility.the charity's We employpurpose. staffErne whichEast areCommunity necessary Partnership has a responsibility to conduct its business efficiently. The establishment of, and the strict trustees and Management Committee of Erne East Community Partnership are committed to | adherence to sound financial management policies is an integral part of the organisation. The Board of establishing, maintaining and applying all necessary good practice to ensure that their duty of care to the management of finances of the organisation are fulfilled. It is essential that Erne East Community E Partnershipinvolved directlycontrolorallindirectlyoperationalwithrisksthe asbankingfar as isarrangementspossible. Thisforincludesthe organisation.the participationAlongof allwith thosethe internal controls. P| financial systems of the organisation, this policy aims to detail responsibilities, risk management and Statement of risks The Trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. A risk register has been established and is updated at least annually. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Significant external risks to t | fundingand activities have led to- hence the the devr e serveslopmentpolicy. of a strategicInternal control plan whichriskswillare allow minimised for the diversificationby the implementation of fundingof procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the centre. The Trustees | acknowledgeexperience in meetha t ingErnethe challengesEast Communityof demand,Partnershipcomplexity,hasresourceacquiredlimitations,immensefinanciaknow l edge,pressures,and quality assurance, regulation, while promoting best practise. It was also considered that the Company systems of work to set and achieve goals and targets, monitor, assess and review performance and | management team has the ability to continue to provide Community led projects and has in place act on findings to continually improve service quality and performance in the best interest of its beneficiaries and stakeholders. Erne East Community Partnership complies with all current if employmentlegislation as andenactedequalityin NorthernlegislationIrelandincludingand1974takes Healthall reasonable & Safety atsteps Workto Actsecure and anti-discriminationthe observance of this condition by all its staff or agents employed in the performance of his/her duties. The Company providing best value and highest professional standards in all we do. if has a strong community ethos accompanied with sound business acumen and is committed to Objectives and activities | We have referred to the guidance contained jin jin the Charity Commission's general guidance on public

We have referred to the guidance contained jin jin the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.

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Erne East Community Partnership Limited

Trustees' Annual ReportCompany(Incorporating Limited by Guaranteethe Director's Report) (continued)

Year ended 28 April 2025 Objectives and activities (continued)

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company is to promote, maintain and advance the provision of social recreationalservices, childcarefacilities,andhealthfamilyandservices,well-beingaddictionprogrammes,services,groupwelfarecapacityrights,buildingeducationalsupport programmes,and practical assistance for the residents of Erne East and surrounding areas. In addition, the company will seek and further afield in advancing health and wellbeing and social development. where possible to build strategic partnerships with compatible organisations throughout Fermanagh

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if Erne East Community Partnership Limited | Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees’ Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) | Year ended 28 April 2025 Objectives and activities (continued) 1 | Details of significant activities During the year to the 28th April 2025 a total of 6424 individuals benefited from health and well-being activities an increase in participation from the previous year of 8.5%. — KEY Health Department Strategies governed our work for the Public Health Agency including: | | Theme 21 . MakingNI Mental LifeHeal Be t terh Strategy the Framework 2021-2031 for Public Health. @ BeneficiariesImproving Health was brokenand Well-being down asfor follows:Older People-524 beneficiaries Mental Health/ Suicide Prevention- 2,183 beneficiaries L | RH e althyduce Weight Prevalence /Physical of smoking-391 Activity- 378ben b e neffic i ciariesaries Reduce harm from alcoho! and drug use:904 beneficiaries Promote Inclusive Intergenerational health initiatives: 834 beneficiaries Training: 71 beneficiaries E Best outcomes for children and adults:1,139 beneficiaries A breakdown of some of the work areas included: E Addictions- people benefited from interventions related to addiction this included a weekly drop-in centre for alcohol addiction and mental health and the support of Alcoholics Anonymous who run well attended evening sessions twice per week. | Anti-Poverty- people benefited from various initiatives to address poverty and marginalised community groups including referrals for various benefits and schemes, referrals to the local foodbank assistance, Council's WRAP anti-poverty programme. E energy efficiency advice, Bryson Energy Referrals and a contract withFermanagh and Omagh District Volunteering- 174 volunteers assisted staff in their work contributing an estimated 5576 hrs with le a major contribution to our fundraising efforts across 6 local electoral wards and beyond. Older People- the centre continued to lead on a falls prevention n programme for the Western area, early onset dementia continued. lé volunteer social car scheme continued and other initiatives including the memory club for people with Family and Childcare: Family based services, Rainbow Afterschools Club, Stay and Play and family lf contactChronic visD i tssease were facilitated.Management: Chronic pain programme, basic footcare, audiology, farm family checks and other actions undertaken.

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lf Erne East Community Partnership Limited li Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees’ Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) F Year ended 28 April 2025 Objectives and activities (continued) E Details of significant activities Numbers of people using the centre increased by 8.5 % and moved closer towards regular numbers E forinitiatives the centreand thatactivities had reducedhas beenimmediatelydifficult dueafterto Coviddepartmental-19. Securingcutbacksfundingandforfinancial communitypressures.health Community need and access to health services has if anything worsen in our rural hinderland. The Organisation has recognised that the long-term sustainability of the organisation, under current pressures, could be vulnerable and that creating a new business model was essential to maintain services pay and competitive wages. PEACEPLUS may present some opportunities for funding in the upcoming yearsfor those who are successful. However, it is the final tranche of PEACE funding and E continued austerity in it's aftermath is likely to put community projects under pressures again. In December 2023 the organisation successfully completed a bid on a former supermarket property on Main Street Lisnaskea. This provides a reasonable footprint to plan for services in a prominent main street location. The building has structural deficiencies and will need to be demolished. To secure the purchase a loan was secured from management committee/staff members on a not -for-profit basis on the condition that the organisation hold a significant community fundraiser within a two year period to E repay the benefactors. In 2024 an adjoining house went up for sale in a similar timeframe to the supermarket providing an excellent opportunity to improve access to the rear of the building and enhance the site. The 4 purchaseorganisationthedidhousenot andhaveholdfundingit fortoa bidperiodon thisof twopropy e arsrty . TheyA membagr e edr ofto managementsell the propertyagreedto theto organisation on a not-for-profit basis if funding can be secured by November 2025 or thereabouts. f Funding to help in the purchase of the new property was provided by Lisnaskea Fairs and Markets and initial funding to develop the building was provided by Fermanagh Trust, Halifax Bank, Secad and Northern Ireland Housing Executive. The majority of capital came from the organisation's own reserves E and loans from the organisation's management. In early 2024 the organisation appointed an Architect to draw up plans for the building's redevelopment This work is on-going. 4 and to work towards building control approval, price the development and commission various surveys. In May 2024 the organisation led on a bid for capital and programmes monies to PEACEPLUS included plans for a community health and well-being hub for the Erne East District Electoral Area on E Measure 4.2. This was a partnership bid with community, statutory and cross-border partners. The bid the supermarket site. The hub will incorporate and enhance existing services in newly built

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| Erne East Community Partnership Limited fl Trustees’ Annual ReportCompany(Incorporating Limited by Guaranteethe Director's Report) (continuea) E Year ended 28 April 2025 Objectives and activities (continued) E Details of significant activities theIn January/ February 2025 the organisation launched a major funding drive to recoup monies owed for costs not funded by SEUPB. This was to culminate in a Filming Making Awards ceremony in June F purchase of the supermarket property, consultancy fees related to the planning process and other 2015. Corporate, small business, community and voluntary sector sponsors were sought and 73 recover money already spent or due to be spent. E fundraisers were recruited each with a target of raising £1,500. A fundraising target of £120k was set to On 26th March 2025 the organisation were informed that SEUPB had met and decided to fund the funding of the capital build of the new community health and well-being hub. This will not cover all E PEACEPLUS Measure 4.2 project submitted.The funding offer is for €5,722,677 and will include costs or finance already expended on the project. E fromThis year'sthe film accountsmakingindicatefundraising a surplusinitiativeof £25,130and it andshould turnoverbe noted of £434,388.that furtherIn com munitye includedfundraising £45,216 and the surplus in this years accounts will be required to pay off short-term loans and that further costs East. ‘i that will arise in paying for and planning the development of the new Community Health Hub for Erne The number of beneficiaries attending programmes increased during the year and staff worked | towardsPEACEPLUSfindingMeasurenew sources4.2 fundingof fundingin Marchto fund2025thewascapitala majorbuildbreakthroughwith some success.for the organisationThe awardingandof will provide a quality facility for future generations. | Financial review Reserves Policy E The trustees of Erne East Community Partnership Limited have set up a reserves policy which requires that reserves be maintained, in unrestricted bank accounts at a level which ensures the Company's core activities could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. The trustees consider that this E figurrevi e wshouldthe Reservesbe £195,000Policy andannually.will endeavour to reach this figure in the next few years. The trustees b Plans for future periods The trustees are fully aware of the importance in the upcoming year for the organisation to aggressively pursue other suitable fundraising opportunities and to actively review expenditure and a resource allocation to ensure the charity will have a surplus.

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lf Erne East Community Partnership Limited le Trustees’ Annual ReportCompany(Incorporating Limited by Guaranteethe Director's Report) (continuea) 'f Year ended 28 April 2025 Trustees’ responsibilities statement | The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). E Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and i applicationIn preparingofthe re s eources,financial includingstatements, the income andthe trustees expenditure,are requiredforto: that period. E e — select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; e — observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP: & e make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent: ° prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial E Companiesposition of Actthe 2006.charityTheyand areenablealso themresponsibleto ensurefor safeguardingthat the financialthe assetsstatementsof the charitycomplyandwithhencethe for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 4 Auditor E Each of the persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms that: e so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditor is unaware; and ia e they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of that Ei The auditorinformat i son.deemed to have been re-appointed in accordance with section 487 of the Companies Act 2006. E Small company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to E the small companies exemption.

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