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 Li￿lted
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 t￿ste¢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
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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
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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
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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.
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