Castle Community Association Charity No: 100530 Receipts & Payments Accounts for the period 01.04.24 - 31.03.25
Castle Community Association For the year ended 31 March 2025 Contents Page 3-4 Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Receipts & Payments Notes to the accounts Page 1
Castle Community Association For the year ended 31 March 2025 Trustees Report Charity Name: Charity Address: Castle Community Association 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 Jenifer Shaw Martin Neill Martha Dobbin Arthur O'Kane Bankers: Bank of Ireland 2 The Diamond Coleraine BT52 1DE Independent Examiner Nicola Marks 7 Woodcroft Brae Ballymena BT42 1FY Page 2
Castle Community Association For the year ended 31 March 2025 Trustees Report Purposes and Objectives of Castle Community Association The purpose of Castle Community 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 community centre from which the inhabitants of the area can utilise the facilities. Activities and Performance In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission NI's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charity's 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 Financial Review During the year we secured funding from the NI Housing Executive, Causeway Coast & Glens Council, Mindwise New Vision and Main Grants (Lottery). We also raised funds from the community lottery and luncheon club fees. Our total receipts for the year amounted to £24,906.83. We made payments in total to the value of £14,334.94 leaving us with a bank balance at the 31 March 2025 of £35,352.30. Page 3
15 Sept 25 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 2025 Independent Examiners Report I have carried out an independent examination of the accounts of Castle Community Association for the year ended 31 March 2025. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (NI) 2008. It is my responsibility to: • examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act • to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act • state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of Independent Examiner's statement I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and an examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission NI 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 Act • 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 Association For the year ended 31 March 2025 Independent Examiners Report Independent Examiners Statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters listed 1 to 4 above and in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission NI have no matters that require drawing your attention too. Name: Nicala Marlen. Date: _ 15-8-25 Nicola Marks Independent Examiner 7 Woodcroft Brae Ballymena BT42 1FY Page 6
Castle Community Association Charity No: 100530 Receip for the period 01/04/24 - 31/03/25 Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds 2025 Total Funds RECEIPTS NI Housing Executive Causeway Coast & Glens Council Mindwise New Vision Main Grants - Lottery Donation Luncheon Club Trips Community Lottery TOTAL PAYMENTS Luncheon Club Equipment Coach Hire Professional Fees Events Youth Club Insurance Office Expenses Bank Charges Refurbishment/Maintenance Rent/Room Hire TOTAL Net Receipts/Payments Surplus/(Deficit) for the year Cash balance at 01 April 2024 Current Account Cash balance at 31 March 2025 Current Account 14,093.41 500.00 900.00 7,610.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23,103.41 1,926.69 188.00 500.00 150.00 3,046.06 4,991.86 1,315.74 238.33 0.00 36.00 1,650.00 14,042.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.42 185.00 0.00 1,584.00 1,803.42 14,093.41 500.00 900.00 7,610.00 34.42 185.00 0.00 1,584.00 24,906.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 0.00 22.00 73.26 47.00 0.00 292.26 1,926.69 188.00 500.00 150.00 3,196.06 4,991.86 1,315.74 260.33 73.26 83.00 1,650.00 14,334.94 9,060.73 24,780.41 35,352.30 1,511.16 10,571.89 Page 7 2024 Total Funds 12,480.00 500.00 600.00 0.00 1,000.00 221.00 145.00 1,544.00 16,490.00 855.31 734.44 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 2,638.68
Castle Community Association Charity No: 100530 Statement of Assets & Liabilities for the period 01/04/24 - 31/03/25 Restricted Unrestricted FUNDS RECONCILIATION Opening Bank Balance Adjustment Surplus/Deficit at year end Closing Balance Other Assets: Table Chairs Photocopier File Cabinet Cooker Fridge Sound Speaker Laptops Pool Table BBQ Printer Projector Lawn Mower 4,350.00 9,060.73 13,410.73 13,410.73 20,430.41 1,511.16 21,941.57 21,941.57 Hostess Trollies x 2 TV Bingo Machine Steamer Power Washer The accounts were aproved by the Trustees on their behalf by: Dermand Hawa Desmond Hanna Trustee of Castle Community Association 15I Sept 25 Page 8 2025 TOTAL 2024 TOTAL 24,780.41 10,571.89 35,352.30 35,352.30 24,780.41 2,638.68 24,780.41 24,780.41 and signed on
Castle Community Association Charity No: 100530 Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 1. Basis of Preparation These accounts are produced on a receipts and payments basis. 2. Trustees Remuneration and Expenses Trustees received no remuneration for their services as trustees, and no trustees were employed by the charity. 3. Restricted Unrestricted 2025 TOTAL FUNDS RECONCILIATION Opening Bank Balance Adjustment Surplus/Deficit at year end Closing Balance 4,350.00 9,060.73 13,410.73 13,410.73 20,430.41 1,511.16 21,941.57 21,941.57 24,780.41 10,571.89 35,352.30 35,352.30 Page 9 2024 TOTAL 22,141.73 2,638.68 24,780.41 24,780.41