Charity number: NIC100554
Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Trustees' report and financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2023
Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Contents
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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 4F LANCER BUILDINGS 4 GORTRUSH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE Omagh Co Tyrone BT78 5EJ 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 2023
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. 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.
Our main focus area centres around truth and justice. Advocating and supporting those who wish to pursue these goals and get the answers they rightly deserve into the circumstances surrounding the death of their loved ones. We also provide a welfare advice service to support those accessing benefits and maximising income potential. Supporting those who wish to apply for the new disablement government payment and advocating for those who do not qualify.
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 welfare 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.
This year we engaged with the British and Irish Government in relation to a public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing. We are pleased to report that on 2nd Feb 2023 we had a meeting with the Secretary of state for Northern Ireland and a statutory inquiry into the bombing has been granted. This has been a lengthy campaign of over 20 years led by the Support Group and its trustees which has led to this magnificent achievement. Its impact will have a ripple effect within the victims community and give hope to those longstanding campaigners still awaiting their outcome. In this year, the Group has relocated premises, reducing its rent obligations whilst providing adequate space to carry out its objectives and activities.
We feel this year will be one marked in the Support Group history and are optimistic moving into the next financial year.
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2023
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 30 April 2024
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 2023 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
30 April 2024
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Statement of financial activities
For the year ended 31 March 2023
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Notes £ £ Income from Charitable activities 2 - 13,870 Investments 3 39 - Total income and endowments 39 13,870 Expenditure on Charitable activities 4 11,665 13,870 Other 5 5,737 Total resources expended 17,402 13,870 Net income/(expenditure) ) (17,363 - Other Prior year adjustments - ) (1,846 Net movement in funds ) (17,363 ) (1,846 Total funds brought forward 46,081 9,503 Net movement in funds 28,718 7,657 |
2023 Total £ 13,870 39 13,909 25,535 5,737 31,272 ) (17,363 ) (1,846 ) (19,209 55,584 36,375 |
2022 Total £ 19,598 11 19,609 24,504 405 24,909 ) (5,300 1,504 ) (3,796 59,380 55,584 |
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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 2023
| 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 |
2023 £ £ 22,413 - 24,412 24,412 ) (10,450 13,962 36,375 7,657 28,718 36,375 |
2022 £ £ 28,016 1,846 50,157 52,003 ) (24,435 27,568 55,584 9,503 46,081 55,584 |
2022 £ £ 28,016 1,846 50,157 52,003 ) (24,435 27,568 55,584 9,503 46,081 55,584 |
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| 55,584 | |||
| 9,503 46,081 |
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| 55,584 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 30 April 2024 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 2023
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 2023
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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| Restricted funds £ Department of Foreign Affairs Reconciliation Fund 13,870 Halifax foundation - HMRC CJRS 13,870 |
2023 Total £ 13,870 - - 13,870 |
2022 Total £ 6,800 2,006 10,792 |
| 19,598 |
3. Investment income
| Bank of Ireland Business Reserve | 2023 Total £ 39 39 |
2022 Total £ 11 |
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| 11 |
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
| 4. Costs of charitable activities Activities undertaken directly £ Charitable activities 2,558 Support Costs 6,434 Governance costs 2,673 11,665 Charitable activities £ Wages & salaries - Dept. of foreign affairs -core operational costs 8,363 Halifax - running costs Travel costs Volunteer/members expenses Anniversary service 532 BBQ event 891 EU event 92 Victims' event London 900 Student group 143 Rent Light & heat Water rates Office expenses Repairs Accountancy Trustees expenses Trustees meetings 10,921 5. Other resources expended Bank charges Depreciation & impairment |
(restated) Grant 2023 2022 funding Total Total £ £ £ 8,363 10,921 9,019 5,507 11,941 14,381 2,673 1,104 13,870 25,535 24,504 2023 2022 Support Governance Total Total £ £ £ £ - 12,416 5,507 13,870 6,800 - 2,006 192 192 3,090 3,090 532 891 92 900 143 1,293 1,293 28 28 316 316 670 1,515 1,515 1,164 - - 16 1,002 1,002 1,104 996 996 328 675 675 11,941 2,673 25,535 24,504 (restated) Unrestricted 2023 2022 funds Total Total £ £ £ 134 134 405 5,603 5,603 - 5,737 5,737 405 |
(restated) 2022 Total £ 9,019 14,381 1,104 |
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| 24,504 | ||
| 2022 Total £ 12,416 6,800 2,006 670 1,164 16 1,104 328 |
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| 24,504 |
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
| 6. Employees Employment costs Wages and salaries No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 (2022 : None). No trustees were paid a remuneration during the year. |
2023 £ - |
2022 £ 12,416 |
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Number of employees
The average monthly numbers of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of full time equivalents, was as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 |
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| Number | Number |
| - | 5 |
| 6.1. | Trustees' expenses | |||||
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| The charity paid total expenses of £1,895 for one trustee in the year. The | expenses paid related to properly | |||||
| approved costs incurred by the trustee relating to their work with the charity. | ||||||
| Fixtures, | ||||||
| 7. | Tangible fixed assets | fittings and | ||||
| equipment | Total | |||||
| £ | £ | |||||
| Cost | ||||||
| At 1 April 2022 and | ||||||
| At 31 March 2023 | 28,016 | 28,016 | ||||
| Depreciation | ||||||
| At 1 April 2022 | - | - | ||||
| Charge for the year | 5,603 | 5,603 | ||||
| At 31 March 2023 | 5,603 | 5,603 | ||||
| Net book values | ||||||
| At 31 March 2023 | 22,413 | 22,413 | ||||
| At 31 March 2022 | 28,016 | 28,016 |
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Omagh Support & Self Help Group
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
8. Debtors
| Joseph Rountree Charitable Trust Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Halifax foundation Dept. of Foreign Affairs VISA Accruals and deferred income |
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9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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