Active Listening
Annual Report and Accounts
For the year ending 30 April 2024

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Active Listening registered office
59 Old Galgorm Road
Ballymena
County Antrim
BT42 1AN
07592 944 807
hel
alni.or
www.activelistenin
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.uk
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .
Vision..............
Chairman's Introduction...-..
Chief 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 .
Balance Sheet.........
Cash Flow Statement..............
10
12
13
14
15
Notes to the Accounts............
16
Reference and Administrative Details .
.20
Donors and Supporters..........
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Vision
Active Listening believes everyone in the midst of crisis should have someone they can talk
to - in confidence, without judgement and the freedom to determine their next step.
What do we do?
Active Listening stands in the gap providing hope.
Active Listening receives referrals from the emergency services for adults in the midst of
risis for whom we offer face-to-face confidential listening and signposting.
How itworks
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
Supportiv￿t0 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 2023124 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 retaining the
freedom to resolve their own issues.
During 2023124 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 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. Contact with those referred to the charity was
largely made through video and telephone calls.
Financially it is always challenging operating on a shoestring budget and having limited
financial support and stability. However, we are grateful we have been able to maintain our
current levels of support during the period of this Annual Report.
As Chair and 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 our Chief Executive Officer for his support,
commitment and energy to the overall leadership of Active Listening, to the members of the
Management Team for their role in managing the charity's work and to Ruth who is the first
point of contact in the office for all referrals. Finally I wish to convey my sincere thanks to all
trustees on the Board for their prayers, support and dedication throughout the past year in
furthering the work of Active Listening.
Raymond Ross
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Chief Executive Officer's Statement
Throughout 2023124, there were many significant Northern Ireland news stories, including
the long-awaited return of the Northern Ireland Executive to Stormont. This will hopefully
lead to improved governance and leadership across Northern Ireland.
Another significant news story was the PSNI data breach. This led to the temporary
suspension of information sharing with a considerable number of organisations whilst they
reviewed their information-sharing arrangements. PSNI drafted new arrangements following
a period of consultation internally and with Active Listening. l am grateful to the Officers who
helped me navigate this challenge and bring the referral system back online in a more robust
and sustainable position. Their support and encouragement was invaluable.
Despite the challenge faced by the temporary suspension of the referral system, our
Volunteers have re-engaged and are committed to helping people in the midst of crisis,
regardless of their race or beliefs or their role as victims or perpetrators. They have chosen
to stand in the gap, offering a compassionate, confidential and discreet Christian response to
everyone. It is my hope that others will step up from the sidelines and be part of the solution.
Our emergency services are Gontinuing to face huge pressures, primarily from public
demand and a lack of sustainable funding, with PSNI facing mental health incidents at an
average rate of 107 per day. They responded to over 37,000 emergency incidents and over
415,000 non-emergency incidents during this period.
Thank you to the PSNI Officers and Staff who make the referrals as they engage with the
public. Many of the situations they encounter are not policing matters, however they respond
with the same degree of professionalism. Active Listening's role is to help reduce that
demand.
l also want to pass on my thanks to..
Our Volunteers across Northern Ireland as they give their time to bring hope to those
in need by listening and signposting. l am blessed by the amazing people I work with.
The Board of Trustees, who continue to provide oversight and governance and
exercise a genuine interest and care in my health and well-being and that of my
Volunteers.
Finally to Ruth Millar, my PA, who has, for many years, provided unwavering support
to me and as a constant source of help and support to Volunteers across Active
Listening.
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.
am 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 meet vulnerable adults who are struggling with domestic violence, drug and alcohol
abuse, 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 Gonditions of emotional distress, hardship, ill-health, facing relationship
difficulties or family problems through the provision of a professional, Christian,
caring and Gonfidential, 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 2024. This report has been prepared in
accordance 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,
Ards and 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 Officer (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 minimum 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
An 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 appointment, each Trustee undertakes an induction programme which includes a
guide to the vision, values of the Gharity, 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 process, 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 donors.
After reviewing the charities, cash flows for the 2023124 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 rese￿eS 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 charity 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
streamlining 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
decisions 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 and 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 the
can safel
mana
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 28 February 2025 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
company 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 and 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 true 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
material 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 records that are
sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any 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 (Northern Ireland) 2015 and with the requirements 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 Gonfirm 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 helshe
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.
Approv
d by the Board of Trustees on 28 February 2025 and signed on its behalf by..
Raymond
ss
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Members and Trustees of
Active Listening
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 April 2024, which are sel out
on pages 13 to 19.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the Charities trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of
company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not
subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is my
responsibility to-
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland L¢nder 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 glven by the
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The
examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as
charity trustees concerning any such matters,
My role is to state whether any materlal matters have come to my attention giving me cause
to believe:
1. That accounting records 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 nol comply with the accounling requirements of section 396 of
the Companies Ad 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4)
listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland., I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Mr E. McLaughlin
D T Carson & Co
Chartered Accountants
51-53 Thomas Street. Ballymena
Co Antrim, BT43 6AZ
Datel), February 2025
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Statement of Financial Activities
Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account for the year to 30 April 2024
Note Unrestricted Restricted All funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
All funds
2024
2023
Income
Donations
Grants - Public Bodies
Grants - Other
I nterest
Total Income
1,161
1,161
2,463
300
1,750
2,250
2,250
3,411
4,513
Expenditure
Charitable Activities
Governance
Total Expenditure
18,746)
{8,743)
1,213
(9,533)
1,136
10,669
9,959
Net gainl(loss) on
investment
Net (Expenditure) I
Income before tax
{6,548)
(6,548)
(6,156)
Tax Payable
Net Incomel(Expenditure}
after tax
(6,548}
(6,548)
(6,156)
Transfer between funds
other recognised
gainsl(losses)
Net movement in funds
6,548
6,156
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought
forwards
10,990
2,687
13,677
19,833
Total funds carried forward
4,442
2,687
7,129
13,677
The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than those shown above and therefore
no separate statement 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 2024
Company registration No. N1602918
Note
2024
2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
2,185
2,793
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
472
5,029
5,501
1,350
10,103
11,453
Current Liabilities
Creditors
Net Current Assets
557
4,944
569
10,884
Net Assets
13,677
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
4,442
2,687
7,129
10,990
2,687
13,677
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 2024 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 28 February 2025 and
signed on its behalf by..
Raymond Ross
Chair of Board of Trustees
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Cash Flow Statement
For the year to 30 April 2023
All funds 2024 All funds 2023
Net (expenditure)lincome for the year
Adjustment for:
Depreciation
DeGreasel(increase) in debtors
(Decrease)lincrease in creditors
Interest
Net cash generated from operating activities
16,548)
(6,156)
2,127
878
{12)
1,861
(940)
(1,149)
3,555
6,384
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash generated from operating activities
3,555
6,384
Cash flows from Investing activities:
I nterest
Purchase of fixed assets
Net cash (used in)Iprovided by investing activities
3,516
3,516
Change in cash and cash equivalents for the year
9,900
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
10,103
5,029
20,003
10,103
Cash in hand
5,029
10,103
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 accordance 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 imposed 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 income, 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. Vvhere 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 Gannot be directly
attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent
with use of resources. Supports costs have been allocated on the basis of spend on main
activities (listening, 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 Gharity 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 and 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
2024
All Funds
2023
Individuals
Churches & Corporations
885
276
1,948
515
2,463
Grants - Public Bodies:
All Funds
2024
All Funds
2023
PSNI
Mid & East Antrim BC
300
300
Grants - Other:
All Funds
2024
All Funds
2023
NIE Communities
Halifax Grant Foundation
Enkalon Foundation
Dunleath Trust
Donibristle Trust
1,500
500
500
1,000
250
1,750
250
2,250
3. Expenditure Charitable Activities
This is broken down by three main activities.. listening, volunteer training and team set-up.
All Funds
All Funds
2024
2023
Direct Costs Support Costs
2024
2024
Listening
Volunteer
Training
Team Set-up
Advertising
4,081
635
3,480
377
7,561
1,012
173
7,026
788
173
93
1,626
9,533
4,889
3,857
8,746
4. Expenditure-Governance
All expenditure on governance is direct expenditure and is broken down as follows..
All Funds
All Funds
2024
2023
Note
Accountancy Fees
Board of Trustees
Insurance
Subscriptions
180
180
885
148
1,213
808
148
1,136
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5. Net Income l (Expenditure) before tax
This is stated after charging..
All Funds
2024
All Funds
2023
External Examiner- DT Carson
Depreciation
Bank charges
Penalties and fines
180
2,127
36
180
1,861
37
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 full. During
the year no trustees (2023.0) received reimbursement for travel to attend meetings,
telephony and other incidentals (in 2024 the total expenses claimed by trustees for these
purposes 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 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 30 April 2024
1,048
10,596
1,519
11,644
1,519
1,048
13,163
Depreciation
At 1 May 2023
Charge for the year
Disposals
Impairment charges
At 30 April 2024
1,048
7,803
2,127
8,851
2,127
1,048
10,978
Net Book Value
At 30 April 2024
At 30 April 2023
2,185
2,793
2,185
2,793
8. Debtors
All Funds
2024
All Funds
2023
Trade Debtors
Prepayments
472
472
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9. Creditors
All Funds
2024
All Funds
2023
Trade Creditors
Accruals
17
540
557
210
360
570
10. Financial and other commitments
The charity has no financial or other commitments.
11. Reconciliation of reserves
Asat
30 April 2023
Income
Exponditure
Transfers Net galn on
Asat
between
investment 30 Aprll 2024
fund
Unrestricted
General Fund
Total
Unrestricted
10,990
10,990
3,411
3,411
9,959
4,442
4,442
(9,959)
Restricted
Other funds
Total Restricted
2,687
2,687
2,687
Total Funds
13,677
3,411
9,959
General
Funds
Restricted Total funds
Funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Represented by:
Tangible fixed assets
Current Assets
Liabilities
Total
1,438
3,561
557
4,442
747
1,940
2,185
5,501
557
7,129
2,793
11,453
569
13,677
2,687
a) Unrestricted Funds-General Fund
These funds are 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
Chair
CEO
Patrons
Mike Elwood
Raymond Ross
Sam Wilson
Ray and Sandra Elwood
Company Name
Active Listening
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
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 Accountsnt
DT Carson & Co, 51-53 Thomas Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT43
6AZ
Solicitors
A&L Goodbody, 42146 Fountain Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15EF
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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 Computers Ltd
Donibristle Trust
Belfast Cathedral
Halifax Grant Foundation
Enkalon Foundation
Benefact Trust
Leatherseller Foundation
2nd Limavady Presbyterian Church
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
BT42 1AN
07592 944 807
hel
alni.or
.uk
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