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
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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
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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.
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15 Sept 25
This report was approved by the Trustees at a meeting on
on its behalf by:
and signed
Trustee
Desmond Hanna
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2024
TOTAL
22,141.73
2,638.68
24,780.41
24,780.41