South East Fermanagh Foundation Director's and Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2023 The Directors of the charitable company Iwho are also Trustees foi the purposes of charity lawl present their annual report together wlh the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees who served during Ihe year and up to the date of this report are included on page 2 of the Accounts. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Slalemenl of recommended Practice ISORPI 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 1021 in preparing the annual report and financial slalemenls of the charrty. Structure, governance, and management Constitution The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 11 March 2011. 11 is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under charity number NIC 100538. The company is a private limited company by guarantee wilhoul share capital use of 'Limited' exemption. The charity is also known as SEFF. Purposes of the Charlty The main puiposes are.. To represent and lobby on behalf of the innocent victims and survivors of terrorism in effecting posrtive change for such individuals around the areas of Truth, Justice, Acknowledgement, and overall Service provision. To develop services and programmes which improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the innocent victims and suNivors of terrorism. To develop Transgeneralionavyoulh services which seek lo educate society as lo the on-going legacy of 40 plus years of lerroiism. To improve the financial circumstances of innocent victims and survivors of terrorism through tailored welfare services and skills-based programmes. To develop strategic partnerships with communilylvolunlarylstalulory seclor-based organisalions for the purpose of ensuring quality and sustainable services are provided for the innocent Victims and survivors of terrorism. To offer services in an accessible, localised manner which will enable the individual needs of innocent victims and survivors of terrorism lo be best mei, To provide opportunities for Volunteers lo develop their skills, so enabling them lo be an intrinsic part of the overall service delivery model within SEFF To empower those whom we support lo make the transition from 'Viclim' lo 'Survivor' as part of an overall process of individual healing and recovery. To strengthen the organisalion's lies within the broader community and 10 develop andlor part1Pate in inilialives which help deliver a Shared Future. Organisational Structure and Decision Making The governance of the charitable company is the responsibility of the Directors who are elected and c(Fopted under the terms of the Articles of Association. Directors are appointed at the Annual General Meeting. Public Benefit The Directors and Trustees believe that both our purposes and the activities undertaken in this last financial year sa115fy the public benefit requirement.
South East Fermanagh Foundation Statement of Public Benefit The main public benefits the charity aims to achieve are.. The prevention or relief of poverty is one of the charity s main purpose. Through offering a WelfarelBenefils and Welfare Appeals advice service and other cornplementaiy inlervenlions the organisalion has stayed true lo this objective. The inclusion of skills-based Training programmes and the work of Health and Wellbeing Caseworkers also conlribules towards this objective. The Public benefit achieved via this is thai velS of financialleconomic deprivation f%ed by viclimslsurvivors is redud. The advancement of education. SEFF offers a wide range of services and programmes which strive to advance the Educalion-based opportunities of beneficiaries. Such service5 include offering educational and recreational based courses and classes, Research and Development, the establishment of Border Trails, our 'Troubles Educational Resource pack, for Schools eic. SEFF also engages with local Schools through a range of good relations and culturally based programmes as well as Cilizenship-based activities and inilialives. The Public benefit achieved via the advancement of education is the empowerment ol viclimslsurvivors and their increased awareness lo play an active role within wider, mainstream scciely. The advancement of health or the saving of lives. SEFF seeks lo advance the Mental Health and emotional wellbeing of ils, beneficiaries via offering services such as Counselling, Peer lo Peer Support, Telephone calling services, Befriending, Stress Management, Active and Healthy living Programmes, provision of a support service involving outreach health and wellbeing caseworkers and other advice seminars elc. AII SEFF'S prograrnrnes and services are delivered with the promotion of p)silive health and wellbeing al their heart, and the wellbeing of the individual. The public benefit achieved is the facililalion of viclimslsurvivors lo become happier, healthier, and more fulfilled citizens. SEFF'S overall Programme runs under the mission The Living, not Existing Project. In plain speak this rneans., we aim lo support viclimslsurvivors lo reach a point where they enjoy a quality of lifelliving as opposed lo merely having an existence. The advancement of citizenship or community development. SEFF offers a range of programmes spiralling Summer Schools, Good Relaiions-lhemed identity and culture inilialives, engagement with the Churches, Schools, and wider civic Society. The Public benefit achieved is the fostering of a strong community spirit and the empowerment of victimslsurvivors and other public beneficiaries10 lead active and healthy lives, The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage, or science. Through the provision of courses, seminars, our community allotments project, production of memorial quills, photography classes, art pieces eic, We also have a wide range of historical talks which promote our rich heritage, As slated above the organisalion also offers a wide variety of cullural-lhemed inlervenlions connecting with key dales in the year i.e. Sl Patrick's Day, Burns Night elc. The Public benefit obtained is the increased capacrty of vKlimslsurvivors and the wider community whereby they have an appreciation for the divergence of cultures which comprise in Northern Ireland. Ultimately this has a knock-on benefit for the objective of building Peace within this Society. The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diveisily. A core aspect of SEFF'S work is the furtherance of the human rights of the innocent victims and survivors of terrorism and Other 'Troubles related violence., SEFF pursues opportunities lo have issues raised through various strategies ensuring that policy is developed in accordance with the needs of those lo which il primarily affects. The organisalion promotes equality and reconciliation and runs a range of programmeslservices lincluding cross-border and Inlernalional-themed projects} in advancing this objective. SEFF operates an Advocacy Support Service, enables viclimslsurvivors to share their lesiimony, oral history projects, production of books and other literature plus reports. We continue lo build on our partnership working with groups based internationally i.e. COVITE, Spain, 11 M group, Spain and CARSA Ministries, Rwanda. We have organised a range of webinars and an in person seminar - Conversatn with the Churches, building on from our Rwanda Project. The public benefit obtained is that a historically marginalised group of viclimslsurvivors are supported in having their rights represented and furthered, reducing social inequalities. Through providing Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation-based Programmes there is also a subslanlive public benefit for viclimslsurvivors and the wider community in the furtherance of a Peaceful and more cohesive Society.
South East Fermanagh Foundation The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-heallh, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantages. SEFF strives lo work in meeting the requirements of section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act i.e. supporting Under-preSen1ed groups and has developed a range of inilialives lo support such affected individuals. The organisation has a range of Youth: Older people, disabilily-based supports, and inlervenlions in operation. The groups raison delre is the support of those who are vulnerable, isolated, marginalised and who have often experienced profound acts of injustice. As well as supporting its, core beneficiary constituency, SEFF also has supported members of the broader community, thus conlribuling towards the buildin9 of a resilient and resourced commLtnily, The Public benefit is the prornolion of social inclusion and the increased involvement of under- represented groups which in lum has the impact of increasing levels of active citizenship. There is no private benefit or harm from the purposes. Objectlves and Activitles The company's objects as noted above are specifically restricted lo the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the preservation and protection of health, the promotion of equality and diversity and the promotion of the benefit of Victims and survivars of terrorism and other Troubles related violence and other inhabitants of k)cal communities I hereinafter called the beneficiaries") in particularly, bul not exclusively from the South East Fermanagh Area and ils environs in County Fermanagh and wider Northern Ireland {hereinafter called 'the area of benefit I wilhoul distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orienlalion, nalionalily, ethnic idenlily, political or religious opinion, by associating the slalulory aulhorilies, community and volunlaiy organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort lo advance education, lo advocate, promote and foster a community spirit in favour of equality and diversity and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-lime occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabilanls and in particular., lal lo foster an atmosphere of mulLJal support and encouragement among people SLfiering from the effects of bereavement, injury or trauma as a direct or indirect result ol the 'Troubles' in the area of benefit, and their relatives, and people in comrnunilies so affected, {bl lo assist individuals and families affected by the 'Troubles' lo address their own personal experiences of hurt, ss and trauma by communicating their eXperienS, lo support those seeking truth, justice and public acknowledgement of what has happened, and provide opportunities for remembrance and mourning., {cl to alleviate suffering and trauma by the provision of a communily-based drop-in-centre or cenlres offering emotional support and counselling services lo individuals in need, Idl lo develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of the area of benefit in such a way that they are belter able10 identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society., lel lo advance education and raise public awareness of the effects of Terrorism and sectarianism violence in the area of benefit on individuals and communities., lfj to advance any Other exclusively charitable purpose as the diieclors, may from time lo time, decide in accordance with the law of the charity. Risk Management The Directors have assessed the major risks lo which the charitable company is exposed, in particular those related lo operations and finances, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place lo mitigate exposure lo the major risks. This can be evidenced through the development and adoption of 2 fresh Needs Analysis and Strategic Plan12019-20231
South East Fermanagh Foundation Achievements and Performance During the year ended 31st March 2023, SEFF remains one of the key strategic groups within the sector, the Innocent Victims United umbrella organisalion of which we drive is the largest consliluency of viclimslsurvivors, representing well over 15,000 people. This has been a challenging year for the organisalion in terms of Recruilmenl and Retention of Staff, and we've had lo fight harder than ever lo protect budgets and lo ensure that we are able10 protect key services within SEFF as well as expand in areas where appropriate. A selection of highlighl issues across 202212023.. 1. Sai as SEFF'S representative on the sectoral implementation group for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme IDOJ, CVSNI, VSS, TEO and Other C+V partners) providing insight and critical analysis on the rollout and performance of the TPDPSNiclims Pension Scheme, 2, Sal as SEFF'S represenlalive on the Management Board of the Regional Trauma Network (Health, CVSNI, TEO, CVSNI and VSS and other C4V partners) working towards developing integrated structures between health and community and voluntary sector services. 3. Personally, gave circa 380 interviews lo all forms of Media - localised, National and International (Print, Radio + TV Broadcasll Oversight of two Memorial Quill Projects - Through Remembering, We Build Bridges and Lives that Mattered. 4. Facilitated 325 drfferenl victimslsurvivors 10 speak lo Media oullels concerning issues Fertinent to innocent victimslsurvivors of terrorism and other Troubles related violence. 5. Submission of SEFF paper on the reparation Needs of the Bereaved lo be taken forward by policymakers. 6. Oversight of SEFF'S Carol Service held in Maguiresbridge Church of Ireland. 7. Spearheading the campaign for War Widowslers) lo receive a reparaiionlacknowledgemenl for the removal of their Pension upon remarrying over the years 1973-2005. 8. Organisation of European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism and liaising with and securing of contributors - Mary Hornsey, Tanya Williams-Powell and Paul Wilson. 9. Oversight of SEFF'S Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving held in Clones Church of Ireland, County Monaghan. Organising service conlenl and coordinating events. 10. Organising and facililaling several commemorative events including, Robin Bell's 50th Anniversary, Tommy and Emily Bullock's 50th Anniversary, Ballygawley Bus bombing, 50th Anniversary eveni commemorating the Bellurbel bomb. 11. Working collaboratively with North Wesl Region Advocate in coordination of Claudy projects marking 50th Anniversary of the bombings. 12. Mentoring four U.S students studying Conflict Resolution, this is an annual Project and brings in £1,50010 SEFF. 13. Facilrtaling the Rwanda Project and developing relationships with CARSA Ministries, Thrive Ireland and a large number of crgY and laity from across the Churches. Good Practice visit lo Rwanda completed and webinars followed by a seminar which enabled a more in-depth discussion lo be held with the Churches concerning issues of justice, forgiveness, reconciliation elc. 14, Coordinating SEFF'S Annual Act of Remembran held in Lisnaskea. 15. Building alliances and partnerships with Schools, Colleges and Universities enabling talks lo be given in a range of places e.g. Sl Marys College, DerrylLondonderry and Down High School, 16. Working alongside SEFF Board member Mervyn Lewers, developing SEFF North West structures thus ensuring that viclimslsurvivors previously wilhoul a support service now have access. 17. Overseeing and leading on Memorial Quill Exhibitions e.g. The Guild Hall, DerrylLondonderry.
South East Fermanagh Foundation Financial Review The charitable company receives its income mainly from grants and donations. The expenses of the charity were incurred in the running, staff, and programme costs of the projects. The resutts for the year are sel out in detail on pages 26 to 34. The charitable company returned a net income for the year of £43,652 {2022 - nel income of £31.669). Al 31 st March 2023 the total funds of the charity amounted lo £195,24612022 - £151,594) comprising reslricled funds of {£18,3761 and unrestricted funds of £213,622. The Directors expect10 apply the reserves la continue and expand the work of the charitable company. y order of the Tru3tee3 i) Oirector and Trustee Mr E Brown Date ector and Trustee Mrs S Hair8 Date
South East Fermanagh Foundation Statement of Directors, and Trustees, Responsibilities The Directors (who are also Trustees of South East Fermanagh Foundation for the purposes of charity lawl are responsible for preparing the Directors, and Trustees, Annual Report and the Financial sialemenls in accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice}. The law applicable lo charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees lo prepare financial sialemenls for each financial year. Under that law the Iruslees have prepared the financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in the United Kingdom laccounling standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council in the UK, including Charities SORP IFRS 1021. Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalements of Recommended Practice applicable10 chaiilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and promulgated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in the United Kingdom and United Kingdom Law}. Under that law the Irusiees musl not approve the financial slalemenis unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the slate of the affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming reSoUrS and application of resources, including the incorne and expenditure, of the charitable company lor thai period. In preparing these financial siaiemenls, the directors and Iruslees are required lo.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenlly., observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP, make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent., Slate whether the application of accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the Financial Slalemenls, prepare the Financial Slalemenls on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the charity will continue in business. The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial posrtion of the charitable company and enable them lo ensure that the financial slalements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and olhef irregularities. The directors and trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial slalements may drffer from legislation in other jurisdictions. Statemenl as to disclosure to our auditors Each of the persons who are Directors al the lime when this Directors, Report is approved has confirmed that.. so far as the Directors are aware there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware and the Directors have taken all steps that they ought lo have taken lo make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and lo establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information. In preparing this report. the directors have taken advantage of the small companies, exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
South East Fermanagh Foundation Registered Office.. 1 Nutfield Road Drumhaw Lisnaskea County Fermanagh BT92 OFP Charity Registered Number.. NIC 100538 Company Registration Number.. N1606566 This report was approved by the Directors on 22 November 2023 and signed on their behalf by.. Dlre¢tor- Mr E Brown Date Oirector- Mrs S Haire Date