Charity number: NIC100554
Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Trustees' report and financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2022
Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Contents
| Page | |
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees report | 2 - 3 |
| Independent examiners' report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 11 |
Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Legal and administrative information
| Charity number | NIC100554 |
|---|---|
| Business address | Bridge Centre |
| 5A Holmview Avenue | |
| Omagh | |
| Co Tyrone | |
| BT79 0AQ | |
| Trustees | |
| Stanley McCombe | |
| Michael Gallagher | |
| Clive McCombe | |
| Patsy Gallagher | |
| Tony O’Connor | |
| Margaret Breslin | |
| David Wilkinson | |
| Secretary | Patsy Gallagher |
| Accountants | O'Donnell & Mellon |
| 19/21 Castle Street | |
| Omagh | |
| Co Tyrone | |
| Bankers | Bank of Ireland |
| Campsie | |
| Omagh | |
| Co Tyrone |
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2022
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022. The trustees who served during the year are detailed below.
Structure, governance and management
Michael Gallagher Chairperson Clive McCombe Vice Chairperson Patsy Gallagher Secretary Stanley McCombe Treasurer
Margaret Breslin Tony O’Connor David Wilkinson
Objectives and activities
Omagh Support and Self Help Group was set-up by the survivors of the 1998 bomb and has been serving the people of Omagh and further afield ever since. The charity provides services in three main areas:
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" to support the well-being of victims of terrorism and to improve our quality of life
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" to support the involvement of victims of terrorism in our community
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" to tell the story of Omagh, our people and our experiences before, during and since the bomb in August 1998.
In practical terms our Charity operates a community centre in Omagh that is the hub for social activities, reconciliation seminars, family days, advice, counselling services, education and befriending programmes. We put on a very full programme of activity throughout the year.
Our committee is made up of local people who are largely victims and survivors of the Omagh Bomb. We have a very active volunteer input into our work and we employ two employees and two contacted Welfare Officers. The staff work closely with the committee and a large number of supporters to ensure a very active programme of activities and care is provided to those who depend on our Charity.
Achievements and performance
The Support Group in the course of this period has streamlined its services focusing on the most pressing and important issues to its core benefactors. Matters such as Truth and Justice and one-to-one support. We have engaged in many European events with thematic topics such as the wellbeing and mental health of victims/survivors when involving them in P/CVE efforts and the perception of victims and survivors in the media.
The Truth and Justice campaign embarked on vocalising victims' voices in relation to the new N.I. legacy bill. This involved partnering with other Victims organisations and individual victims to highlight concerns and human right violations with the proposals. This campaign involved a series of information roadshows with both the General Public/Victim Sector and Government representatives.
During this year we were successful in gaining funding support from the Department of Foreign Affairs - Ireland. This enabled the Support Group operate in a more sustainable manner and support those most affected by the troubles in a holistic manner
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2022
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charity Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 They also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees' have had regard to the Commission's Public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
On behalf of the board
Patsy Gallagher Secretary 6 June 2023
Charity Number: NIC100554
Bridge Centre 5A Holmview Avenue Omagh
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Omagh Support & Self Help Group.
I report on the accounts of Omagh Support & Self Help Group for the year ended 31 March 2022 set out on pages 2 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of 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 general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My 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:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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That there is further information 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 (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Brian Mellon F.C.C.A. Independent examiner 19/21 Castle Street Omagh Co Tyrone
BT78 1DD
6 June 2023
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Statement of financial activities
For the year ended 31 March 2022
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Notes £ £ Income from Donations and legacies - Charitable activities 2 10,792 8,806 Investments 3 11 - Total income and endowments 10,803 8,806 Expenditure on Charitable activities 4 15,700 8,804 Other 5 405 Total resources expended 16,105 8,804 Net income/(expenditure) ) (5,302 2 Other Prior years adjustments 1,504 - Net movement in funds ) (3,798 2 Total funds brought forward 49,879 9,501 Net movement in funds 46,081 9,503 |
2022 Total £ - 19,598 11 19,609 24,504 405 24,909 ) (5,300 1,504 ) (3,796 59,380 55,584 |
2021 Total £ 1,644 30,677 14 32,335 34,166 352 34,518 ) (2,183 - ) (2,183 61,563 59,380 |
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The notes on pages 7 to 11 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Balance sheet as at 31 March 2022
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Current assets Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Net assets Funds Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds Total funds |
2022 £ £ 28,016 1,846 50,157 52,003 ) (24,435 27,568 55,584 9,503 46,081 55,584 |
2021 £ £ 28,016 27,294 18,646 45,940 ) (14,576 31,364 59,380 9,501 49,879 59,380 |
2021 £ £ 28,016 27,294 18,646 45,940 ) (14,576 31,364 59,380 9,501 49,879 59,380 |
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| 59,380 | |||
| 9,501 49,879 |
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| 59,380 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 6 June 2023 and signed on its behalf by
Michael Gallagher Trustee
Clive McCombe Trustee
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022
1. Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.
1.1. Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102), the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and The Charities (Accounts and Reports Regulations (Northern Ireland)
The trustees consider that there is no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
1.2. Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.
Gifts donated for resale are included as incoming resources within activities for generating funds when they are sold.
Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable.
Income from investments is included in the year in which it is receivable.
1.3. Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes including the charity's shop.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Notes to financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2022
1.4. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
- Fixtures, fittings and equipment 25% straight line
2. Income from Charitable activities
| Income from Charitable activities | ||
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| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £ Department of Foreign Affairs Reconciliation Fund - 6,800 Halifax foundation - 2,006 HMRC CJRS 10,792 10,792 8,806 |
2022 Total £ 6,800 2,006 10,792 19,598 |
2021 Total £ - 5,517 25,160 |
| 30,677 |
3. Investment income
| Bank of Ireland Business Reserve | 2022 Total £ 11 11 |
2021 Total £ 14 |
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| 14 |
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022
| 4. Costs of charitable activities Activities undertaken directly £ Charitable activities 9,019 Support Costs 5,577 Governance costs 1,104 15,700 Charitable activities £ Social Support programme Peace IV programme Wages & salaries 8,691 Dept. of foreign affairs -core operational costs Halifax - running costs Water rates Office expenses Repairs Accountancy Trustees expenses 328 Running costs 9,019 |
Grant funding £ 8,804 8,804 Support Governance £ £ 3,725 6,800 2,006 670 1,164 16 1,104 14,381 1,104 |
2022 Total £ 9,019 14,381 1,104 24,504 2022 Total £ - 12,416 6,800 2,006 670 1,164 16 1,104 328 24,504 |
2021 Total £ 180 32,984 1,002 |
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| 34,166 | |||
| 2021 Total £ 148 32 24,567 474 1,173 172 1,002 19 6,579 |
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| 34,166 |
5. Other resources expended
| Other resources expended | ||
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| Unrestricted funds £ Bank charges 405 405 |
2022 Total £ 405 405 |
2021 Total £ 352 |
| 352 |
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022
6. Employees
| Employment costs Wages and salaries Pension costs Other costs |
2022 £ 12,416 - - 12,416 |
2021 £ 23,929 638 32 |
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| 24,599 |
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 (2021 : None). No trustees were paid a remuneration during the year.
Number of employees
The average monthly numbers of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of full time equivalents, was as follows:
| 2022 | 2021 |
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| Number | Number |
| 1 | 5 |
6.1. Trustees' expenses
The charity paid a total of £328 to one trustee in the year. The expenses paid related to properly approved costs incurred by the trustees relating to their work with the charity.
| Fixtures, Tangible fixed assets fittings and equipment £ Cost At 1 April 2021 and At 31 March 2022 28,016 Net book values At 31 March 2022 28,016 At 31 March 2021 28,016 |
Total £ 28,016 |
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| 28,016 | |
| 28,016 |
7. Tangible fixed assets
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022
8. Debtors
| 8. Debtors |
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| Joseph Rountree Charitable Trust Victims & Survivors Service HMRC CJRS 9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Halifax foundation Dept. of Foreign Affairs Other taxes and social security VISA Accruals and deferred income |
2022 £ 1,846 - - 1,846 2022 £ 6,525 1,077 13,943 - 9 2,881 24,435 |
2021 £ 1,846 23,454 1,994 |
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| 27,294 |
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