PRS Patton Rainey I Stenson Limited CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & REGISTERED AUOITORS REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: N1614236 (Northern Ireland) REGISTERED CHAIUTY NUMBER: 100414 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FOR FERMANAGH GENEALOGY CENTRE Patton Rainey Stenson Lilted Chartered Accountants 6 East Bridge Street Enniskillen Co. FeTmanagh BT74 7BT CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IRELAND Chartered Tax Advisers Registered lo carry out audit ivork and regulated lor a range of investment business activities in the United Kingdorn by the 1nslitule ol Chartered Aecounlanls In Ireland. Registered in Northern Ireland Company Number Nl 692982.
FERMANAGH GENEALOGY CENTRE CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balanee Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 10
FERMANAGH GENEALOGY CENTRE REGISTERED NUMBER: N1614236 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims Fennanagh Genealogy Centre aims: l. To promote genealogical and heritage services principally in within County Fermanagh and beyond the region. 2. To welcome and accept members from across the community irrespective of religious, ethnic, cultural or sexual orientation. 3. To offer its members a range of experiences in educational and social areas. 4. To preserve, disseminate and to raise awareness in areas relevant to the cultural and genealogical heritage of County Fermanagh. 5. To hold monthly public meetings during the academic year that are open to members and the general public. 6. To offer a live online recording of public meetings to members and to have these archived for posterity. 7. To welcome visitors to its advisory service -'face to face, meetings hosted at Enniskillen Castle Museum. 8. To offer an online genealogical advice service. 9. To preserve local historical data through its transcription service. 10. To create a Fernianagh centric genealogical data base for its service provider. Fernianagh and Omagh District Council. I l. To raise awareness of family history through outreach events. All of the above activities are completed on a voluntary basis and no salary is paid to any member of Fennanagh Genealogy Centre. To conclude, Fernlanagh Genealogy Centre is a welcoming group whose members are adults from across the world who share a passion for family history and County Femanagh. Significant activities and Public benefit 2024 was another successful year for Fennanagh Genealogy Centre. One outstanding highlight was the publication of our third Fernianagh Roots Journal. We thank all our contributors to the journal and the editorial team of: Frank McHugh. Linda Swindle, Mary-Anne Grant and Menyn Hall. Fermanagh Genealogy Centre reached 150 members from across the world during 2024. Our committee and its officers deserve credit for their steadfast dedication in keeping the business of our society flowing. Minutes of committee meetings are recorded and monthly bulletins are sent to members. The cornmittee in 2024 included Caroline Fitzpatrick, Conor Maguire, Frankie Roofe, Fred Cleary, Karen Ireson, Mary-Anne Grant. Mervyn Hall, Shelley Lunney. Frank McHugh and Viola Wiggins. We continued to hold our monthly public meetings in Fernianagh House and are grateful to its staff for their kind assistance with facilitating these. Meetings were well attended with usually over 30 people physically present, and a steady number who viewed online from across the world. (Our programme is lised at the end of this report.) Recorded presentations were available online for members at our website: www.fennanaghgenealogy.org. We thank Mary-Anne and Jade for facilitating these recordings. We have a healthy following on our Facebook page where Karen and Linda place updates. Page I
FERMANAGH GENEALOGY CENTRE REGISTERED NUMBER: N1614236 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Our online enquiries service is manned by Shelley in Canada and in 2024 she responded to 160 enquiries. Frankie and Caroline did the bulk of Face to Face meetings in the Art Room in 2024 with visitors coming as far as North Americ4 Australia and New Zealand. Mervyn and Fred also helped out. Our number of volunteers in 2024 was eighteen. This was an increase of 5 in 2023. Caroline co-ordinated this aspect of our work. Volunteers worked on transcribing local graveyard records, church registers and National School Toll books. Our collaboration with Enniskillen Castle Museum and FODC with FODC continuing with their grant for Fern]anagh Genealogy Centre. We met twice with them during the year. We were given extended space upstairs in the museum where our literature and filings cabinets are stored. It is hoped that a facility for our Fermanagh Genealogy Centre Sage library can be completed in 2025. In January 2024 Frank and Mervyn handed a cheque for £1 l O to the Enniskillen Food BanL proceeds from the book sale at our January meeting. A small team represented Fernianagh Genealogy Centre in April 2024 in Enniskillen Castle Museum foi the royal visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Vivienne Carson again organised a superb June summer trtp that included visits to Balance House, the Seamus Heaney Centre and Sentry Hill. This was well attended and a fun and educational day out was enjoyed by all. Fred Cleary and Mervyn Hall attended a meeting on 'lnvesting in Community LeadershTp' meeting in Fern]anagh House on Tuesday 5th November 2024. Also. in November last, Mervyn and Mary-Ann set up an Fennanagh Genealogy Centre book sale stall at the Lisnaskea Christmas MarkeL proceeds of which went to our account. In December, Frankie Roofe sel up an outreach public meeting on 'Remembering the Regal cinema,. This was well attended in Femianagh House. Both he and Catherine Scott facilitated this hugely enjoyable event. As mentioned. issue 3 of the Fennanagh Roots Journal came out in December. I would lik.e to thank our members for their steadfast support and Tinally, a huge thank you to our American friends Mary DolaD. and Joe Quinlan for their kind donations. 2024 Talks Programme". Saturday January 20th.. Fermanagh's townlands. Seamas MacAnnaidh. Saturday February 17th: 'A History in Stones: Aghalurcher old graveyard., Linda Swindle Saturday March 23rd- Enniskillen's new historical wall markers. Catherine Scott. Saturday April 20th: An interview with Father Brian D'Arcy. Saturday May 18th: AGM and Annual Show and Tell - members event. Saturday September 21st: Tribute to pioneer, Dr Denis Burkitt. Eanna Mac Canna. Saturday October 19th.. Fennanagh & its border landscapes" visits to known and unknown places. Barney Devine. Saturday November 23rd ..Using DNA to assist you with your family history research. Fra[ McHugh. Saturday December 7th: Launch of Femianagh Roots 3 Journal. Page 2
FERMANAGH GENEALOGY CENTRE REGISTERED NUMBER: N1614236 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position The financial position at Fennanagh Genealogy Centre continues to be positive, with net income of £1.125 (compared to £6.230 last year). This decrease was mainly due to the decrease in income and the increased costs of printing the journals. Voluntary donations continue to make a positive contribution to the financial stability of the organisation (£4,567 compared to the previous year of £1,177). The donation from the International Fund for Ireland amounted to £1,000 (£ 1,000 previous year). Membership income has decreased when compared with previous years (£1,538 this year, when compared to the previous year of £2,196). Grant monies decreased this year to £2,600 when compared to the previous year of £7,060. This includes grants from Fern]anagh and Omagh District Council and the International Fund for Ireland. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number N1614236 (Northern Ireland) Registered Charity number 100414 Regislered offjce 5 The Willows Enniskillen Co. Fennanagh BT74 6GD Trustees M Hall Ms K Ireson J F Roof- Mrs V M Wiggins Dr D McNulty (resigned 18.5.24} Company Secretary M Hall Independent Examiner Mrs Stephanie Stenson FCA Patton Rainey Stenson Limited Chartered Accountants 6 East Bridge Street Enniskillen Co. Fernianagh BT74 7BT Approved by older of the board of trustees on I l August 2025 and signed on its behalf by: M Hall - Trustee Page 3
PRS Patton Rainey I Stenson Limited CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & flEGISTERED AUDITORS INDEPENDEiYf EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FERMANAGH GENEALOGY CENTRE I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages five to ten. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees (and also the directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Tequirements 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 proceduTes laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Cornmission for Northem treiand under SectÈon 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis ofthe independent examiner's report I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the generdl Directions given 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 material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and pr(nciples 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 Eiepublic of treland That there is further inforn]ation 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 (l) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Irelan(( I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Mrs Stephanie Stenson FCA Patton Rainey Stenson Limited Chartered Accountants 6 East Bridge Street Enniskillen Co. Fernianagh BT74 7BT I l August 2025 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IRELAND Chartered Tax Advisers Regi51ered to carry out audil work and regulated for a range ol inve51menl business actkvities in the United Kingdom by the Institute ol Chartered Accounlanis in Ireland. Registered in Northern Ireland Company Number Nl 692982.
FERMANAGH GENEALOGY CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 31.12.24 Total funds 31.12.23 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 9,204 1,440 10,644 11,028 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 8,079 1,440 9,519 4,798 NET INCOME 1.125 1,125 6,230 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 15,294 15.294 9,064 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 16,419 16,419 15.294 The notes fonn part of these financial statements Page 5
FERMANAGH GENEALOGY CENTRE REGISTERED IYUMBER: N1614236 BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024 31.12.24 Total funds 31.12.23 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 544 16,176 544 16,176 1.628 13.966 16,720 16,720 15.594 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (301) (301) (300) NET CURRENT ASSETS 16,419 16,419 15.294 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 16,419 16.419 15.294 NET ASSETS 16,419 16,419 15,294 FUNDS Unrestricted funds 16,419 15.294 TOTAL FUNDS 6,419 15,294 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its fmancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. Tne trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting recoi'ds that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. (b) These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regitne. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on I l August 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: 'ILL Vl, PicLLfl M Hall - Trustee The notes fonn part of these financial statements Page 6
FERMANAGH CENEALOGY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benelit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Cotnpanies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Slatement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions ar15e when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no tste¢S, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 11,028 11,028 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 4.798 4,798 NET INCOME 6,230 6,230 Page 7 continued...
FERMANAGH GENEALOGY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued Unrestricted Restricted fimd fund Total funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fonvard 9,064 9,064 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 15.294 15,294 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.24 31.12.23 Trdde debtors 544 1.628 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.24 31.12.23 Accrued expenses 301 300 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.12.24 At 1.1.24 Unrestricted funds General fund 15,294 1,125 16,419 TOTAL FUNDS 15,294 1,125 16,419 Net movement in nds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 9,204 (8,079) 1,125 Restricted funds Members contributions to trips & events 1,440 (1,440) TOTAL FUNDS 10,644 (9,519) 1.125 Page 8 continued...
FERMANAGH GENEALOGY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31.12.23 At 1.1.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 9,064 6,230 15,294 TOTAL FUNDS 9,064 6,230 15.294 Comparative net movement in nds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 11,028 (4,798) 6.230 TOTAL FUNDS 11,028 (4,798) 6,230 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movement in funds At 31.12.24 At 1.1.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 9,064 7,355 16,419 TOTAL FUNDS 9,064 7,355 16.419 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in ndS Unrestricted funds General fund 20.232 (12,877) 7,355 Restrieted funds Members contributions to trips & events 1.440 (1.440) TOTAL FUNDS 21,672 (14,317) 7,355 Page 9 continued...
FERMANACH GENEALOGY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions foi the year ended 31 December 2024. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE The charity is incorporated under the Companies Act 2006, as a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. The company registration number is N1614236. Page 10