THE EAKIN FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the a¢counting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's Igoverning documenti, the Companies Act 2006 and 'A¢¢ounting
and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS
102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
Policies and objectives
Eakin Foundation was incorporated on 6th February 2014.
The objectives of the Eakin Foundation are'.-
1) To relieve conflict related trauma, distress and social isolation by providing aid to developing countries.
2) To advance community reconciliation in Northern Ireland and abroad through the promotion of education, the
advancement of local amateur sport and the delivery of support services.
Main activities undertaken to further the company's purposes for the public benefit
The charity has made several donations during the year. The main ones are listed below in the Review of Activities.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Review of activities
The Foundation supported various charities throughout the year, including Namwanda Zerridah and Queen's
University, and more.
Financial review
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the
going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves
at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's
current activities while Consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves
has been maintained throughout the year.
Structurei governance and management
The Eakin Foundation is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a
Memorandum of Association.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Mr T G Eakin
Mr PA Eakin
Mr J D Eakin
(Resigned 31 March 2023)
The management of the company is the responsibility ofthe Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms
of the Memorandum ofAssociation.

THE EAKIN FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Organisational structure and decision-making policies
The charity is limited by guarantee, having no share capital. Only persons who subscribe to the obie¢ts expressed
in the Memordum of Association of the company, and are appointed by the Executive ¢committee, or the company
in a General Meeting, can be aadmitted as Trustees.
Funds held as custodian trustee
No funds are held as custodian on behalf of others.
The trustees repo
pproved by the Board of Trustees.
MrT G Eakin
Trustee
30 October 2023