**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**|
|---|---|
|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|
**Page 1**
## **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:
- " to support the well-being of victims of terrorism and to improve our quality of life
- " to support the involvement of victims of terrorism in our community
- " 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
**Page 2**
## **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:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
- 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
**Page 3**
## **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:
- examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
- 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:
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. 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**
**Page 4**
## **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|
|---|---|---|
**The notes on pages 7 to 11 form an integral part of these financial statements.**
**Page 5**
## **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|
|---|---|---|---|
||||59,380|
||||9,501
49,879|
||||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.**
**Page 6**
## **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**|||
|---|---|---|
|**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|
|---|---|---|
|||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|
|---|---|---|---|
||||34,166|
||||**2021**
**Total**
**£**
148
32
24,567
474
1,173
172
1,002
19
6,579|
||||34,166|
## **5. Other resources expended**
|**Other resources expended**|||
|---|---|---|
|**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|
|---|---|---|
|||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**|
|---|---|
|**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|
|---|---|
||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**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|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|
||||27,294|
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