CavanaghKelW Charity Registratlon Number: 100673 Colmcille Youth Trustee's Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2018
Imcill Y ustee's Annua ort and Ac CONTENTS For the ear ended 31 Au ust 2018 Page General Information Trustees. Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments Accounts statement of Assets and kn'abilities CavanaghKelly4f Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Page I
Imcille Yout Tr stee's Annual R ort and Accoun NERAL INF Board of Trustee's Noeleen Dunn Treasurer Noeleen Dunn Registered Office St Colmcille5 Parish 191 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3JB Charlty Registration Number 100673 Independent Examiner5 CavanaghKelly Chartered Accountants & Statutory Audltors 36-38 Northland Row Dungannon Co Tyrone BT71 6AP CavanaghKellyft Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Page 2
Colmc'lle Youth Truste ual Re rtan unts TRUSTEE L REPORT f 31Au The Trustees, have pleasure in presenting their report and the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2018. Reference and AdmlnistTation Detarls The referen afjd administration details of the charity are as shown on page 2. Objectives and Activities Objectives Colmcille Youth was established wlth the objective of helping the chlldren and young people in the parish of St Colmcille's Ballyhackamore to take on board the Christian ethos, helping them to feel valued, giving them more self-worth and confidence, promoting positive mental health and well- being, and a better understanding of moral and ethical issues. This in turn h3s a greater beneflt In helping to sustain the wider parish community. The charity not only includes the children and young people of the local area but also the Catholic Polish, Indian and Filipino families and other children and young people in the local community of other traditions and cultures. The aim is to integrate these pmmote mutual understanding and greater tolerance for each otherfs attitudes, beliefs and cultures. Activities Colmcille YoLlth promotes the Catholic teaching with children, young people and young adults in the community of St Colmdlle's parish, 8allyhackamore. Wlthin the charity are a number of projects and group which help promote such teachings.. Chlldren's Lituryy - A Sunday morning group led by volunteers (teenagers and older adults) who impart the Gospel message through stories, role play, games, arts & crafts; Altar Servers Team & Club - training & monthly meetlngs; Sacramental Preparation Classe5 for preparation for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation,. Junior and Senior Youth groups, Young Adult group where they meet socially, engage In sporting artivitie5 and faith based programmes, have trips & retreat residentials off site. John Paul 11 Award - for 6th form students to undertaking roles to help them become active members of the ChLJrch, and the local community,. GIFf programme Growing In Faith Together, for post Confim)ation children to support them a5 they continue on their faith J"ourney,' Its Your Move Programme - for Prirnary 7 children to help them in their transfer to post primary education; Special Young Ministers of the Word team training is provided for 12 - 16 years old to undertake roles in leading prayers in Church on a rota basis. Do This In Memory Of Me Programme - to encourage children who are preparing for First Holy Communion to attend Mass on Sunday with family on a monthly basis. Summer Holiday Blble Week - a leadership project for 14 - 26 year olds leading 4 year old children,. Young Adult monthly faith formation group; and Resldentlal Retreats and additional Young Leader training programmes. There is also outreach to the wider community wlthln projects. CavanaghKellyi Chartered A¢countants & Statutory Auditors Page 3
Col Trus "Ile Youth e's Annual Re ort and cco TRUST EPORT for the ear ended 31 Au Ust 2018 Co tin Publlc Benefit statement The Trustees of Colmcllle Youth confirm that they have complled wlth thelr duty under section 416) of the Charities Act (Northern Arelandl 2008 to have regard to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit and that the publlc benefil requirement has infomed the activities of the charity in the year ended 31 August 2018. AchievemÈnts and Performance The year opened with eleven children joining the Altar Servers, teams. They have had training and refresher sessions. There are currently thlrty four Servers. Thirty two young people, aged 11 - 17 years are currently on the rota for reading the Prayer of the Faithful. An additional ten are preparing to be commissioned in September. The pre Confirmation children had a commitment ceremony The Servlce of Light in January. Bishop Walsh then Confirmed the thirty nine young people on Sunday 22nd January. On Good Friday fifteen young people and young adults led the Ilturgy for the Station5 of the Cross ftillowed by a Taize Ilturgy. A number of parishioners commented on how moving they found the comrnentaryi images and prayers. En preparation for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, the children participated in the mOthlY 'Do This In Memory of Me. parish prograrnme. DTIM ran over five rnonths, at the 9.30am Sunday Mass. Seventy five children received their First Holy Communion on Sunday 13th and 20th May. The evening sacramental classes are almost at full capacity. The Parlsh Youth Group ran throughout the year usually every fortnlght, though we only met on in term 3 as there were not enough volunteer adults. Highlights were Bubbleball, Ice Skating, Clip N Climb and a Bunting workshop. Additional adult volunteers are urgently needed to help sustaln this 5mportant Church Youth group. In October the Shore Box appeal in the parish and St Joseph's School realised over 80 filled boxes donated. A Youth Ministry committee also came together in October to devise and support faith based programmes in parish. A new initiative, RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, began in January after a period Df training for those accompanying the pre Catechumens, under Fr Perry Gildea. The group meets every Wednesday evening in the Gartan Room to develop friendships and give encouragement to those who are seeking to know more about the Catholic faith. re1ve Baptism andlor Confirmation and Eucharist. The group resumes in September and welcomes more people who wish to explore the Catholic faith, Four teenaoers joined the Ministry of Holy Communion rota, after trainingi and two teenagers received a Dlocesan certlficate from Bishop Noel Treanor in May, for their preparation in the Pastoral Area Lectors, course at St Malachys during the year. The numbers of children attending Children's Liturgy continue to remain high wlth up to sixty usually attending on a Sunday morning. Young Volunteers have been most important in sustaining this ministry. Additional adult leaders ère always needed. Four year 13 students are current working towards their John Paul 11 award by engaging in ministrles ln the Church and faith based soclal awareness activltles. CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Page 4
olmcille You Trustee's Annua and Account TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the ear end t 2018 Conti Achievements and Performance (Continued} The EA funded an Inclusion programme for 11-13 year olds, with representatives froffl all our cultural communities, in January/February. They took part in a number of sesslons and a residential at Ganaway, Mllllsle, which concluded a Mass Wlth Fr Vincent. Twelve youth volunteered with the Marie Cure Art Exhibition in April in the parish. In the month of June fifty Primary 7 puplls participated In a falr based pragramrne 'lt's your Move., about coplng with transferring to their new schools in September. The pmgramme also aims to help build links wlth the young people and to encourage them to keep connected to the parish through Church, groups and events. Sixteen teenagers partlcipated in the 5 day Christian summer camp, Summer Madne55, at Glenarm Estate in July. The young people met together in May to pray for their exams and attended a Thanksgiving Mass in June in the lona Room with Fr Tony and the Koinoniah Community of John the Baptlst. They also took part in the OCN Level l Good Relations and Cultural Diversity acCditation with youth from other Christian denominations. The GI post-confimiation prograrnme for youth in June, concluded with a night out at Laser Tag. Flnally the parish summer programme for children and teeriagers, Shoot For The Stars. included a leadership project, and a holiday bible week for Pre-school to Primary 4 children in August. Some of our Brigham Young Utah Universitvi surllmer resident Students, who are being hosted by parishiollers, also supported the project. Young people aged 9 - 14 years took part in summer day trips to Lisburn Waterpark, Barry's Amusements, Vertigo Trampoline Park and a day of activities including sport, crafts and a drumming workship. Flnanci?l Review Financial Perforniance The results for the year are set out in details on pages 6 and 7. The charlty retumed net incomlng resources for the year of £5.971. At 31 August 2018, the total funds of the charlty amounted Lo £9,957 compri51ng restrlcted funds of £7,504 and unrestricted funds of £2,453. Principal sources of funding and how this has supported the key objettives of the charitable company are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Structure, Governants and Management Organisational StruCre Colmcille Youth is a charity administered and managed in accordance with Its constitution, by the member5 of the Management Committee, constituted by clause 5 of the constitution. The constitution was formally adopted on 6th June 2016 by the members at the Annual General Meeting. CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Page 5
Imci Tru tee's Ann Re nd Acc nts TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT fo the ed31Au us 2018 Continued Trustees, Responsibilities Statement The trustees are responsible for preparing the Tru5tee5' Annual Report and the Accounts In accordance with applicable law. The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requlres the trustees to prepare flnancial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial posbtion of the charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Att (Northem Ireland) 2008 and the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. They are 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. This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 11121 l%nd signed on its behalf by.. Noeleen Dunn Chairperson Charity Reglstratlon Number: 100673 CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Page 6
olmcll Trust nnual Re Accounts INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT for the ear ended 31 Au U5t 2018 ru counts f We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2018 whlch are set out on pages 6 and 7. Respective Responsibllltles of Trustees and Independent Examiner As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparatSon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Art (Northern Ireland) 2008. It Is our responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008,. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charlty Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9)(b) of the Charlties Act (Northern Ireland) 2008,, and state whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs Report We have examined the charity's account5 as required under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under settion 65{9){b) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanatlons from you as charity Trustees conceming any such matters. Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving u5 cause to believe.. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with sectbon 63 of the Charities Att (Northern Ireland) 2008; or That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. or That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Att (Northern Ireland) 2008- or That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the account5 to be reached. Independent Examiner's Statement We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respert of the matters listed above and, in connertion with following the Dbrectlons of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland, we have found no matters that require drBwing to your attention. CAVANAGH LLY Chartered Accoun 36-38 Northland Row DungaTrnon Co. Tyrone BT71 6AP & statutory Auditors Date: 11 February 2019 CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Page 7
Colmcille Youth Trustee's Annu nd Accounts ECEIPTS AND ENTS ACCOUNT for the ear ended 31 018 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total FLxnds Income and Endowments Education Authority Grant Income Subscriptions and Scheme Fees Total Income and Endowments 10,284 10.284 Resources Expended Scheme Activity Costs Transport Bank Charges Donations Total Resource5 Expended 5,964 1,481 300 7,445 300 45 500 500 Net incoming/{outgoing) resources for the year (2,032) 8,003 5,971 Transfers between funds (434) 434 Cash at bank and in hand balance at 31 August 2017 4,919 (933) 3.986 Cash at bank and in hand balance at 31 August 2018 2,4S3 7,504 9,957 These accounts were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Dirertors on 11 February 2019 and signed on their behalf by.. Noeleen Dunn Chairperson harl Re istration N er. 100673 CavanaghKellyr Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Page 8
Col cille You Trustee's Annual Re d Accou EMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES as at 31 Au us Unrestricted Funds Restrlcted Funds Total Funds Current Assets Cash at Bank and In Hand Net Assets Total Funds These account5 were approved and authorbsed for issue by the Board of Directors on Ill'"¥i? and signed on their behalf by.. Noeleen Dunn Chairperson harit tion Number: 100673 CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Page 9