Castle Community Association Charity No: 100530 Receipts & Payments Accounts for the period 01.04.23- 31.03.24
Castle Community Association For the year ended 31 March 2024 Contents Page Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Receipts & Payments Notes to the accounts 34 Page I
Castle Community Associatlon For the year ended 31 March 2024 Trustees Report Charity Name: Castle Community Association Charity Address: 50 Castle Street Ballymoney BT53 6JU Trustees The following served as trustees during the year and up to the date of this report: Desmond Hanna Jim Graham Margaret Graham Terri Hendrie Gary Taylor Campbell Gillian Neill Jenrfer Shaw Martin Neill Martha Dobbin Arthur O'Kane Bankers: Bank of Ireland 2 The Diamond Coleraine 8T52 IDE Independent Examiner Nicola Marks 7 Woodcroft Brae Ballymena BT42 IFY Page 2
Castle Community Association For the year ended 31 March 2024 Trustees Report Pur oses and Ob'ectives of Castle Commun- The purpose of Castle Communty Association is to relieve poverty, sickness and isolation among the inhabitants of the area. The objective is to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Castle Street, Seymour Drive. Westgate and Gate End areas of Ballymoney and its environs by associations with statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and the establishment of a communty centre from which the inhabitants of the area can utilise the facilities. Activlties and Perfornianee In setting our objectFves and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission Nl's guidan on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charitys purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. Luncheon Club Computer Classes Art classes Community Funday History talks Cross community trips. Christmas Dinner Youth Club Financlal Review During the year we secured funding from the Nl Housing Executive. Causeway Coast & Glens Council and Mindwise New Vision. We also raised funds from the community lottery, luncheon club fees and trips. Our total receipts for the year amounted to £16.490.IY). We made payments in total to the value of £13,851.32 leaving us with a bank balance at the 31 March 2024 of £24,780.41.
This report was approved by the Trustees at a meeting on on its behalf by: and signed Trustee Desmond Hanna Page 4
Castle Community Association For the year ended 31 March 2024 Independent Examiners Report I have carried out an independent examination of the accounts of Castle Community Association for the year ended 31 March 2024. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner As the charivs trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act {Nl) 2008. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Att to follow the procedures laid down in the general dirertions given by the Charity Commission under section 65 (9)(b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matter5 have come to my attention Basis of Independent Examinerfs statement I have examined your charity accounts as required under settion 65 of the Charities Act and an examination was carried out in accordance wtth the general directions given by the Charity Commission Nl 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. As the Independent Examiner my role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving cause to believe That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Att That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Page 5
Castle Community Associatlon For the year ended 31 March 2024 Independent Examiners Report Independent Examiners Statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respert of the matters listed I to 4 above and in connertion wrth following the directions of the Charity Commission Nl have no matters that require drawing your attention too. Name: Date: Nicola Marks Independent Examiner 7 Woodcroft Brae Ballymena BT42 IPf Page 6
Castle CommunttyAssociatlon Charfty No: 100530 Recelpts & Paymeirts Accounts forthe perlod 01104123- 31103124 Restrlcted Funds Unrestrfcted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Totsi Funds Nl Housing Executive Causeway Coast & Glens Council Mindwise Newvision Donation Luncheon Club Trips Community Lottery TOTAL .480.00 500.00 600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,580.00 ,480.00 500.00 600.00 i.000.00 221.QO 145.00 1,544.00 16.490.00 13,823.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 495.00 0.00 1,502.00 15,820.46 0.00 0.00 i.000.00 221.00 145.00 1,544.00 1910.00 Luncheon Club Equipment Coach Hire Professional Fees Events Youth Club Insurance Office Expenses Bank Charges Refurbishmenumaintenance RenuRoom Hire TOTAL 855.31 734.44 1160.00 150.00 1,374.00 5.40S.86 1.241.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 631.16 68.58 880.34 0.00 1.580.08 855.31 734.44 1,160.00 150.00 1.374.00 5,406.86 1.241.63 631.16 68.58 880.34 1.350.00 13.851.32 1,513.T/ 498.99 830.00 150.00 2,595.70 4.706.96 1.190.96 915.96 72.16 425.00 0.00 12,899.50 0.00 1.350.00 27124 Net ReceiptslPayments Surplusl(Deticlt) for the year £308.76 L329.92 1638.68 2,920.96 Cash balance at OlAprll2023 Current Account 22,141.73 Cash baL3nce at 31 March 2024 Current Account 24780.41 Page 7
Castte Communlty Associatlon Charlty No: 100530 SLitement of Assets & Llablllties forthe perlod 01104123- 31103124 Restricted Unrestrlcted 2024 TOTAL 2023 TOTAL FUNDS RECONCILIATION Opening Bank Balance Adjustment Surplus/Deficit at year end 3,041.24 1.308.76 4.350.00 19.100.49 1,329.92 20,430.41 22,141.73 2,638.68 24,780.41 19,220.TI 2.920.96 22.141.73 Closing Balance 4.350.00 20,430.41 24.780.41 22.141.73 Other Assets: Tat)le Chairs Photocopier File Cabinet Cooker Fridge Sound Speaker Laptops Pool Table BBQ Hostess Trollies x 2 Bingo Machine Stearner Power Washer Printer Projector Lawn Mower The accounts were aproveo bythe Trustees on their behalf by: and signed on Desmond Hanna Trustee of Castle CommunityAssociation Page 8
Castte CommunftyAssociation Charity No: 100530 Notes to the accounts forthe perlod ended 31 March 2024 l. Basls of Preparation These accounts are produced on a receipts and payments basis. 2. Trustees Remuneration and Expenses Trustees received no remuneration for their seNices as trustees. and no trustees were employed bythe charity. Restrlcted Unrestricted 2024 TOTAL 2023 TOTAL FUNDS RECONCILIATION Opening Bank Balance Adjustment SUrpiUDefICit at year end 1.096. 1.308.76 4,350.00 19.100.49 1,329.92 20,80.41 22.141.73 2,638.68 24.780.41 19,220.77 2,920.96 22.141.73 Closlng Balance 4.350.00 20,430.41 24.780.41 22.141.73 Page 9