Active Listening
Annual Report and Accounts
For the year ending 30 April 2023

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Active Listening registered office
59 Old Galgorm Road
Ba51ymena
County Antrim
BT42 1AN
07599 944 807
hel
alni.or
www.activelistenin
.or
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .
Vision..........
Chairman's Introduction...........................................
Cliief Executive Officer's Statement.
Overview of Active Listening......
Trustees, Annual Report................................................
Principal Risks and Uncertainties.......................................................-.............
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities .
Independent Examiner's Report to the Members and Trustees of Active Listening.......
Statement of Financial Activities .
10
11
12
13
Balance Sheet.........................
14
Cash Flow Statement...
15
Notes to the Accounts..........................
16
Reference and Administrative Details .
Donors and Supporters...................................................
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Visioii
Active Listening believes everyone in the midst of crisis should have someone they can talk
to - in Gonfidence, without judgement and the freedom to determine their next step.
What do we do?
Active Listen'.ng stands in the gap providing hope.
Active Listening receives referrals from the emergency services for adults in the midst of
crisis for whom we offer face-to-face confidential listening and signposting.
How it works
1. Person in midst of crisis - Emergency services assess the situation
If criteria are met emergency services refer to Active Listening
2. Active Listening assess the referral for suitability
Accepted referral is directed to a local Team Coordinator
3. Team Coordinator assesses the referral and assigns two team members
Team Members make contact with person in midst of crisis
We are committed to the following values:
Local-a Northern Ireland based charity working in partnership with PSNI
Confidential-we provide a confidential listening and signposting service to
vulnerable adults referred by PSNI
Available to all-we will meet anyone from the local community regardless of
gender, race, creed or culture
Supportive to support people struggling with domestic violence, drug and alcohol
abuse, suicide or risk of suicide, debt, self-harm, bereavement and depression.
Offered through a Christian ethos our volunteers are all committed members of
the local community of Christian faith.
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Chairman's Introduction
Welcome to our 2022123 Annual Report
In Northern Ireland many people who are in the midst of crisis need to talk to someone about
their own personal situation. Active Listening has evolved from the belief that such people
deserve to have someone to talk to in confidence, without judgement, yet retaininEJ the
freedom to resolve their own issue.
During 2022123 the members of the Board of Trustees continued to exercise their key
responsibilities-
Spiritually - As a faith-based organisation it was necessary that the backbone of the
charity's work was underpinned with a spiritual dimension
Strategically - The Board developed the charity's strategy in liaison with the Chief
Executive Officer
Administratively - All members exercised their oversight and legal responsibilities in
close cooperation with the Chief Executive Officer
During the past year the work of Active Listening was greatly blessed by its many Christian
volunteers who have a heart and compassion for people and wish to share God's love to
everyone through their service in this domain.
In planning the work of the charity in a post covid environment face to face meetings
continued to be replaced by video and telephone calls and volunteers were stretched by the
significant increase in referrals.
Previous financial reports commented on the challenges of operating on a shoestring budget
and having limited financial support. However, we are
grateful for the still positive end of year figures presented in this 2022123 Annual Report.
As Chair aiid on behalf of the Board I would like to thank our listening and signposting teams
across Northern Ireland for the key role they each play in providing support for those in
need.
Much appreciation needs to be extended to all members of the Management Team for their
role in managing the work of Active Listening, promoting its links with PSNI, managing
existing teams and developing and training all volunteers. Sincere thanks to our Chief
Executive Officer for his support, commitment and energy to the overall leadership of the
charity and to all trustees on the Board for their prayers, support and dedication throughout
the past year in furthering the work of Active Listening.
Ross
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Chief Executive Officer's Statement
During the 2022123 reporting period, Northern Ireland is continuing its struggle to recover
from the longer term impacts of the Covid pandemic alongside ongoing political instability
and the cost of living.
Despite the immense challenges the good people of Northern Ireland face, from a global
perspective, our lives are considerably better than most. How can one person make a
difference? Simple, don't stand on the side-lines watching. Find a way of helping and 'jusl do
Our Active Libtening Volunteers have been engaged with hundreds of people in the midst of
crisis including mental health, loneliness, abuse, fraud and bereavement. They have chosen
to stand in the gap, offering a compassionate, Christian response.
It's time for every person in Northern Ireland to accept a personal responsibility in supporting
our public services. Don't stand on the side-lines, be part of the solution.
During this reporting period Active Listening has received hundreds of referrals from Officers
and Staff across PSNI. My thanks for their support and referrals as they deal with an array of
issues, many of which are beyond the scope of their responsibility.
My thanks to our compassionate and dedicated volunteers throughout the organisation for
standing in the gap. My thanks also to the Board of Trustees for their unwavering support,
governance and capacity to unfold complexity.
Sam Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
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Overview of Active Listening
Active Listening operates throughout Northern Ireland with a central management team
based in Ballymena and volunteer listening teams in nine locations- six districts
Antrim
and Newtownabbey, Ards and North Down, Causeway Coast and Glens, Mid and East
Antrim, Mid Ulster and Omagh and Fermanagh.
Active Listening provides a confidential and non-judgmental listening and signposting
service to vulnerable adults in Northern Ireland. Our service is provided by 100
volunteers drawn from local churches working with a committed Christian faith.
We Ineet vulnerable adults who are struggling with domestic violence, drug and -Icohol
abLise, suicide or risk of suicide, debt, self-harm, bereavement and depression to name but
a few.
Our purpose is to..
provide relief to persons (including relevant family and friends) in Northern Ireland
who are in conditions of emotional distress, hardship, ill-health, facing relationship
difficulties or family problems through the provision of a professional, Christian,
caring and confidential, reflective, listening and counselling service for the purpose
of relieving such persons.
the direct benefits include helping these persons move towards positive change and
growth. These aims are reflected in our vision to make a positive impact in the lives
of adults in crisis.
The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission of
Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit in reviewing the charity's aims and
objectives, in planning future activities and in compiling this report.
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Trustees, Annual Report
The Trustees, who are also the directors under company law, present their annual report
and financial accounts for the year ended 30 April 2023. This report has been prepared in
accordaiice with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies
exemption.
Structure, Governance and Management
Structure
Active Listening is a charitable company limited by guarantee. It was incorporated in 2010,
having been founded by (the late) Mike Elwood in 2007.
Active Listening's Office and Leadership Team is based in Ballymena. The Management
Team are based throughout Northern Ireland and provide support to the Active Listening
Teams. The Leadership team is responsible to the Board of Trustees.
Active Listening volunteer teams are based in six districts - Antrim and Newtownabbey,
Aids aiid North Down, Causeway Coast and Glens, Mid and East Antrim, Mid Ulster and
Omagh and Fermanagh. They are managed by a Team Coordinator who reports to the
Management Team.
Governance
Active Listening is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association which were
substantially revised in 2014 when the charity was applying for registration with the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland. The governing body is the Board of Trustees, which
currently has four members, who are also the Directors of the Company.
The Board is advised by the Chief Executive OffI￿r (CEO) who delivers
operational leadership of Active Listening. A Management Team manages our Volunteers
carrying out activities including recruitment, induction and training, continuing development
and PR activities. Board members can attend operational meetings at their discretion. The
Board meets formally a Ininimum of four times a year.
Our CEO and Management Team meet monthly. The CEO advises and guides the Board of
Trustees on key policy issues and acts as a channel of communication between the Board
and all operational Volunteers.
Although the Trustees are responsible for directing the affairs of the charity, they have
delegated the operational activity to the Chief Executive Officer and his team. However
significant matters are specifically reserved for the Board's decision and cannot be
delegated. These include the strategic direction of the charity, the approval of key policies,
the approval of operational plans (including significant contractual spend), the approval of
budgets and the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer.
Subject to the above, the CEO can approve routine contracts, authorise expenditure and
recruit volunteers in a way consistent with the charity's strategic direction and in line with
annual budgets approved by the Board.
Appointment of Trustees
Ali individual may be appointed as a Trustee as long as a majority of the board vote in
favour of appointment. Appointments are confirmed annually at the AGM.
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Induction of Trustees
Following ap')ointment, each Trustee undertakes an induction programme which includes a
guide to the vision, values of the charity, the charity's governing documents and the policies
of the charity. New Trustees are also encouraged to attend Volunteer and Coordinator
events.
New Trustees are encouraged to attend Volunteer and Coordinator training days, meet with
volunteers at their monthly team meetings and attend the monthly Management Team
Meetings.
Risk Management
The charity operates an annual planning and budget process approved by the Board of
Trustees. As an integral part of this prO￿ss, there is an assessment of key risks facing the
Charity and how these risks can be mitigated.
Going Concern
The activities of the charity are dependent on the ongoing financial support of its Lonors.
After reviewing the charities, cash flows for the 2022123 period, the trustees have a
reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational
existence for the period of twelve months from the accounting date of these financial
statements. The charity has therefore continued to adopt the going concern basis in
preparing its financial statements.
Reserves Policy
In setting the reserves policy the Board of Trustees considers the need to provide against
any future income shortfall, fulfil our working capital requirements and allow funds to be
available to support team growth and training needs. This has to be balanced against the
need to spend reserves now to enable us to provide our listening and signposting services.
The Trustees have retained sufficient reserves to allow the charity to operate for the coming
year.
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Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The Board of Trustees considers the principal risks and uncertainties for the chari'y together
with the mitigating actions being taken to manage those risks. They are as follows..
Principal risk and uncertainties
Mitigating action
Authorisation to receive referrals Active
Listening works in partnership with PSNI
and receives referrals directly from them
Developing new procedures and streamliiiing
current procedures and policies to ensure
this process works effectively for
both organisations.
Not being able to meet the key needs of all
our stakeholders including
Volunteers, our funders and our partners.
Active Listening is fundamentally about
making a positive impact on vulnerable
adults in crisis. However we have to ensure
that volunteers, funders and PSNI needs are
satisfied too, to ensure the survival of the
charity. Communication is key to ensuring
all stakeholders understand why iecisions
have been made.
The inability to maintain financial stability
whilst operating in a highly competitive
environment to secure funding.
The fundraising strategy is focussed on
ensuring that the charity is not reliant on one
single source of funding to ensure
its financial sustainability Expenditure plans
are developed in advance and growth is
controlled to ensure it is
financially sustainable.
Retention aiid recruitment of volunteer
listeners
Look to develop new avenues of recruitment
and raise the awareness of the work that
Active Listening does. At times it may
become necessary to halt referrals to protect
our volunteers from taking on more than they
can safely mana
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 24 January 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Raymond Ross
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of
colmpany law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report including the
financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice)
Company anj charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year. Under company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements
unless they are satisfied that they give a twe and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity
and of the incoming resources and application of resources. In preparing those financial
statements the trustees are required to-.
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
Imaterial departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
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 and proper accounting recorai that are
sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable
accuracy at r.ny time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northem Ireland) 2015 and with the requireinents of
the Companies Act 2006.
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 responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial
information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the UK governing the
preparation and dissemination of the financial statements and other information included in
annual reports may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. The Trustees confirm that, so
far as each Trustee is aware, there is no relevant information of which the charity's
independent examiner is unaware, and each Trustee has taken all the steps that he/she
ought to have taken as a Trustee in order to make himselflherself aware of any relevant
review information and to establish that the charity's independent examiner is aware of that
information.
Approved by the Board
Trustees on 24 January 2024 and signed on its behalf by..
Raymond Ross
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Members and Trustees of
Active Listening
I I'epoil on the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 Apr'il 2023, which are set out
on pages 13to 19.
Respective respoiisibilities of trustees and examiner
As the Charities trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of
compariy law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied myself that tlie charity is not
subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for indepeiident examination, it is my
i-esponsibility lo..
.xaiiiine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the
Charity Coinmi8sion for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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 Charities Act and
my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland undei. section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The
exaniiiiation included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity arid a
comparison of the accouiits presented with those records. It also included consideration of
any Linusual 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 nie caLise
lo believe:
1 . That accounting I'ecords were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the
Companies Act 2006
2. That the accounts to do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of
the Conipanies Act 2006 and witli the methods and principles of the Charities Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordap.-e with the Financial Reporting Standai'd applicable in the UK and Republic of
I reland
4. Tliat there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
I"eached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my exarnination and have no concerns in respect of Ihe matters (1) to (4)
ted above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Cliarity Commission for
Northern Irelaiid., I have found no matters that require drawing to yOLir attention.
Mr E. McLaLighlin
D T Carson & Co
Chartered Accountants
51-53 Thomas Street, Ballympna
Co Antrim, BT43 6AZ
Datejl January 2024
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statement of Financial Activities
Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account for the year to 30 April 2023
Note Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
All funds
All funds
2023
2022
Income
Donations
Grants - Public Bodies
Grants - Other
Iiiterest
Total Income
2,463
300
1,750
2,463
300
1,750
3,114
5,000
10,500
4,513
18,620
Expenditure
Charitable Activities
Governance
Total Expenditure
(9,533)
(9,533)
1,136
10,669
(5,730)
1,142
6,872
10,669
Net gainl{loss) on
investment
Net (Expenditure) I
Income before tax
(6,156)
(6,156)
11,748
Tax Payable
Net Incomel(Expenditure)
after tax
(6,156)
{6,156)
11,748
Transfer between funds
Other recognised
gains/(losses)
Net movement in funds
6,156
6,156
11,748
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought
forwards
17,146
2,687
19,833
8,085
Total funds carried forward
10,990
2,687
13,677
19,833
The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than those shown above and therefore
no separate -tatement of total recognised gains and losses has been presented. All income
and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes on pages 16 to 19 form part of
the accounts.
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Balance Sheet
As at 30 April 2023
Company registration No. N1602918
Note
2023
2022
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
2,793
1,138
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank. and in hand
1,350
10,103
11,453
410
20,003
20,413
Current Liabilities
Creditors
Net Current Assets
569
10,884
1,718
18,695
Net Assets
13,677
19,833
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
10,990
2,687
13,677
17,146
2,687
19,833
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small
companies following the small company's regime and with the Financial Reporting Standard
102 (effective 1 January 2015). For the year ended 30 April 2023 the company was entitled
to the exemption from an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that
no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 of the Companies
Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act
with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of the accounts.
Approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees on 24 January 2024 and signed
on its bf half by..
Raymond Rcss
Chair of Board of Trustees
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Cash Flow Statement
For the year to 30 April 2023
All funds 2023 All funds 2022
Net (expenditure)lincome for the year
Adjustrnent for..
Depreciation
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
{Decrease}lincrease in creditors
I nterest
Net cash generated from operating activities
(6,156)
11,748
1,861
(940)
(1,149)
1,358
168
652
-(6,384).
13,920
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash generated from operating activities
-(6,384)_--.----. 13,920
Cash flows from Investing activities:
Interest
Purchase of fixed assets
Net cash (used in)Iprovided by investing activities
-L3 516).-
..(1,346).
.-(1,340).-
Change in cash and cash equivalents for the year
-L9,9001_
12,580
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
10,103
20,003
Cash in hand
10,103
20,003
The notes on pages 16 to 19 form part of the accounts.
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Notes to the Accounts
1. Accounting policies
a) Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost
convention. The financial statements are prepared in accordan￿ with the 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 {FRS102)
(Charities SORP {FRS102)), issued 1 January 2015, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities
Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
(Northern Ireland) 2015 and applicable accounting standards.
b) Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are funds that are available at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance
of the 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 impcsed by
donors or which have been raised by the charity for specific purposes.
c) Income
All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally
entitled to the incoime, there is reasonable certainty of receipt and the amount can be
quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies apply to categories of
income.
i) Donations accounted for when received.
ii) Grants-where income from a grant is received in advance, its recognition is
deferred and included in creditors. V￿ere entitlement occurs before income is
received, the income is accrued. Capital grants are accounted for as income as soon
as they are received.
d) Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under
headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Where costs cannot be directly
attribLlted to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis -onsistent
with use of resources. Supports costs have been allocated on the basis of spend on main
activities {listoniiig, team set-up and volunteer training) and governance activities.
The following specific policies apply to categories of expenditure..
i) Governance costs-are the costs associated with the governance arrangements of
the charity which relate to the general running of the charity as distinguished from
those costs associated with charitable activity. Included within this category are costs
associated with the strategic management of the charity's activities.
ii) Support Costs-comprise the costs incurred delivering the charity service and
infrastructure functions.
iii) Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis to write off the cost of tangible
fixed assets
e) Taxation
Active Listening is a registered charity and is therefore potentially exempt from taxation of its
income aiid gains to the extent they fall within Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 and
section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Acts 1992. No tax charge has arisen in the
year.
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2. Income
Donations:
All Funds
2023
All Funds
2022
Individuals
Churches & Corporations
1,948
515
3,007
107
3,114
Grants- Public Bodies:
All Funds
2023
All Funds
2022
PSNI
Mid & East Antrim BC
5,000
300
300
5,000
Grants - Other:
All Funds
2023
All Funds
2022
Leatherseller Foundation
Halifax Grant Foundation
Enkalon Foundation
Benefact Trust
Dunleath Trust
Donibristle Trust
2,000
5,500
500
2,250
500
1,000
250
1,750
250
10,500
3. Expenditure Charitable Activities
ThioQ is broken down by three main activities.. listening, volunteer training and team set-up.
Direct Costs
2023
Support Costs
2023
All Funds
2023
All Funds
2022
Listening
Volunteer
Training
Team Set~up
Advertising
3,209
3,817
89
7,026
788
4,407
699
960
93
1,626
5,627
93
1,626
9,533
363
3,906
5,730
4. Expenditure-Governance
All expenditure on governance is direct expenditure and is broken down as follows..
All Funds
2023
All Funds
2022
Note
Accountancy Fees
Board of Trustees
Insurance
Subscriptions
180
180
808
148
1,136
814
148
1,142
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5. Net Income l (Expenditure) before tax
This is stated after charging..
All Funds
2023
All Funds
2022
External Examiner- DT Carson
Depreciation
Bank charges
Penalties and fines
180
1,861
37
150
180
1,358
32
150
The Directors of the charitable company are the trustees under charity law and receive no
remuneration. It is the policy of the charity to reimburse volunteer expenses in fLJII. During
the year no trustees (2022.'0) received reimbursement for travel to attend meetings,
telephony and other incidentals (in 2023 the total expenses claimed by trustees for these
pui-poses were £nil).
6. Staff Costs
Active Listening does not employ any staff members and our services are fully provided by
volunteers.
7. Tangible Fixed Assets
Office Equipment
IT Equipment &
Mobile Phones
All funds
Cost
At 1 May 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 30 April 2023
1,048
7,080
3,516
8,128
3,516
1,048
10,596
11,644
Depre.ciation
At 1 May 2022
Charge for the year
Disposals
Impairment charges
At 30 April 2023
1,048
5,942
1,861
6,990
1,861
8,851
Net Book Value
At 30 April 2023
At 30 April 2022
2,793
1,138
2,793
1,138
8. Debtors
All Funds
2023
All Funds
2022
Trade Debtors
Prepayments
1,350
1,350
410
410
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9. Creditors
All Funds
2023
All Funds
2022
Trade Creditors
Accruals
210
360
570
998
720
1,718
10. Financial and other commitments
The charity has no financial or other commitments.
11. Reconciliation of reserves
Asat
30 April 2022
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
between
fund
Net gain on
Asat
investment 30 April 2023
Unrestricted
General Fund
Total
Unrestricted
17,146
17,146
4,513
4,513
10,669J_-..-
(10,669)
10,990
10,990
Restricted
Other fLinds
Total Restricted
2,687
2,687
2,687
2,687
Total Funds
19,833
4,513
10,669
13,677
General
Funds
Restricted Total funds
Funds
2023
Total funds
2022
Represented by:
Tangible fixed assets
Current Assets
Liabilities
Total
2,046
9,513
747
1,940
2,793
11,453
1,138
20,413
{1,718)
19,833
10,990
2,687
13,677
a) Unrestricted Funds-General Fund
These funds 3re held available for the ordinary purposes of the charity
b) Restricted funds-other Funds
These funds represent a number of donations received which carry specific restrictions
imposed by the do nor. They are mainly received from Corporate or Trust donors.
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Reference and Administrative Details
Founder
Cliair
CEO
Patrons
Mike Elwood
Raymond Ross
Sam Wilson
Ray and Sandra Elwood
Company Name
Active Listeiiing
Registered Office
59 Old Galgorm Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT42 1AN
Northern Ireland Charity Number
NIC100324
Company Number
N1602918
Website
www.activelistening.org uk
Board of Trustees
Wendy Crawford (resigned 1 February 2023), Jennifer Hood, Philip Mccartney and
Raymond Ross (Chair)
Company Secretary
Sam Wilson
Bankers
Danske Bank, Ballymena Branch, 1-2 Broadway, Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern
Ireland, BT43 7AA
External Examiner and Accountant
DT Caison & Co, 51-53 Thomas Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT43
6AZ
Solicitors
A&L Goodbody, 42146 Fountain Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 5EF
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Donors and Supporters
We are extremely grateful to all supporters.
Every donation we receive and every hour given by our volunteers helps us to provide a
listening and signposting service to vulnerable adults in Northern Ireland. Our supporters
include..
Companies and organisations
A&L Goodbody
MCC CompLJters Ltd
Donibristle T, ust
Belfast Cathedral
Halifax Grant Foundation
Enkalon Foundation
BeiiefaGt Trust
Leatherseller Foundation
Statutory and similar bodies
Police Service of Northern Ireland
And donors who wish to remain anonymous.
We are grateful to all those individuals who have generously supported Active Listening.
And finally a huge thank you to everyone who volunteers for Active Listening.
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Active Listening registered office
59 Old Galgorm Road
Ballymena
County Antrim
3T42 1AN
07592 944 807
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