Company Number: N1618412 Charity Number: NIC100714 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 R TJRoss&Co Chartered Accountants 44 Molesworth Street Cookstown Tyrone BT80 8PA
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) CONTENTS Page Trustees, and Other Information Trustees, Annual Report & statement of trustee's responsibilities 4-12 Independent Examinerfs Report 13 Statement of Financial Activities 14 Balance Sheet 15 Accounting Policies 16 Notes to the Financial Ststements 17-22
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmitèd by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, AND OTHER INFORMATION Trustees Mr Ryan McGeown Mr Hugh Gates Mr Geoffrey Hamilton Mrs Serena Hamilton Mr Jeffery Lamont Mr Billy Fuhl Mr Jason Lamonl Mrs Judith McGeown Mr Derek Noonan Mr Glen Espie Mr Alister Robinson Mrs Audrey Brodison Company Secretary Mrs Judith McGeown Charity Nurnber in Northem Ireland NIC100714 Company Number N1618412 Principal Address 34 Fairhill Road Cookslown Co Tyrone BT80 8AG Northern Ireland Accounlants RTJRoss&Co Chartered Accountants 44 Molesworth Street Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8PA Northern Ireland Bankers Ulster Bank Limited 20 William Street Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8ND Northern Ireland
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a sharè capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements for the year ended 30th June 2022. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the company's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006, Part 8 of the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008, other applicable law and the requirements of the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice (SORP), FRS102 and with the financial reporting standards applicable to charities preparing their accounts. The Iruslees. who are also the directors of the charity, at Ihe dale of this report and those who seNed during the financial year together with the dates of any changes are set out on page 3 and are listed below. The charitable company is limited by guarantee not having a share capilal. Principal Risks and Uncertainties A summary of Ihese risks would include VSS funding being now on a yeady basis due to a lack of political leadership, an ever-increasing workload for both volunteers and Board members. MUVE plan to mitigate these risks through implementing and continuously monitoring our serveS policy, increasing our allocation of Board members. providing governance training, and updating our volunteers and more specific training based on their skills and abilities. We have always sourced other streams of funding, which has been successful over this past 12 months. The directors have conducted a review of the major risks lo which the company is exposed. Appropriate systems and internal controls are in place throughout the company's processes and procedures to provide clear accountsbility and to mitigate those risk5 which the company faces. The company seeks lo maintain high standards in the managemenl of risk and the processes in place are reviewed annually lo ensure their relevance. Equality The company is fully committed to its equality responsibilities and to provide fair and unprejudiced treatment for all. Trustees The trustees who served during the year are as follows.. Mr Ryan McGeown Chairman Mr Hugh Gates Vice-chaimian Mrs Judith McGeown Mr Geoffrey Hamilton Mrs Serena Hamilton Secretary Mr Alisler Robinson Mr Jeffery Lamont Mrs Audrey Brodison Mr Billy Fuhl Mr Jason Lamonl Mr Glen Espie Mr Derek Noonan Treasurer In accordance with the Conslilulion, the trustees relire by rolalion and. being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Objectives The Company's objectives are specifically restricted to the relief of povety. the advancement of education. the preservation and protection of health. the promotion of equality and diversity and the promotion of the benefit of the victims and survivors of paramilitary violence and terrorism and other inhabitants of local communities I'hereinafter called the beneficiaries'l in particularly, bul not exclusively from the Mid Ulster Constituency and its environs in Counties TyronelLondonderry, Northern Ireland (hereinafter called 'lhe area of benefit'} withoul distinction of age, gender. disability. sexual orientation, nationality. ethnic identity. political or religious opinion. by associating with Ihe statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort lo advance education, to advocale, promote and foster a community spirit in favour of equality and diversity and lo provide facilities in Ihe interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation. with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. The group aims.. To foster an atmosphe ot mutual support and encouragemenl among people suffering from the effects of bereavement, injury or trauma as a direcl or indirecl result of ihe conflict around benefit, and their relatives, and people in communities so affected. To assist individuals and families affected by the conflict to address their own personal experiences of hurt, loss and trauma by communicating Iheir experien¢es', to support Ihose seeking truth. justice and public acknowledgement of what has happened, and provide opportunities for remembrance and mourning. To alleviate suffering and trauma by the provision of a drop-in facility offering emotional support and counselling services to individuals in need. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communily of the area of benefit in such a way th81 they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society- To advan education and raise public awareness of the effects of the conflict and seclarian violence around benefit on individuals and communities; To positively prornote the interests of innocent victims and survivors within the Mid Ulster area To provide seJvi¢es, advice and support to both individuals and the group as a whole lo promote Ihe members well-being while they deal with consequen$ of terrorism. To provide service5 directly or indirectly that recognises and addresses the individual's needs including welfare. advocacy, complementary therapies. counselling. Irans-generalional issues. and social support. Public Benefit Statement In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland's guidance on public benefit lo ensure activities have helped to achieve the charity's purpose and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. The prevention and relief of poverty: The public benefit flowing from this purpose is improved quality of life as a result of availing of a variety of welfare services. benefrts advice and advocacy services through funding and grants. The inclusion of skills-based training programme5 and the work of our Health and Wellbeing Caseworker also ntributes towards this objective. The Public benefit achieved via this 15 that levels of financialleconomic deprivation fad by victimslsuTrivors is reduced The Advancement of Education: The public benefit flowing from this purpose is the development of new skills. improved educational standards- improved educational and career opportunities. building individual and collective capacity to learn and understand through educational classes and workshops with a view to progressing to higher education as well as the acquisition of a variety of higher level educational attainments and competencies., improved sense of worth as volunteers and enhanced career opportunities for individuals. The benefits are demonstrated through the acquisition of qualifications, attainment of certificates and completion of higher-level C£*urses.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 The advancement of health: The public benefit which flows from this purpose is improved health and well-being. less stressful lifestyles.. reduced addictions., a healthier outlook on lrfe in general and the reintegration of persons into the community showing a posilive altitude towards others through the provision of counselling, complementary therapies. stress management and health ond wellbeing services. All of MUVE'S programmes and serVIS are delivered wilh the promotion of positive health and wellbeing al their heart, and the wellbeing of the individual. The public benefit achieved is the facilitation of victimslsurvivors to become happier. healthier and more fulfilled citizens. The advancement of the arts. culture, heritage or science. Through the provision of arts and craft courses, seminars. memory quilt project, etc. The organisation also offers a wide variety of cultural-themed interventions connecting with key dates in the year such as Bums Night etc. The Public benefit obtained is the increased capacity of victimslsurvivors and the wider community whereby they have an apprecialion for Ihe divergence of cultures which comprise in Northern Ireland. Ultimately Ihis has a knock-on benefit for the objective of building Peace within this Society. The advancement of human rights, Conflict rèsolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harniony or equality and diversity: An aspect of MUVE'S work is the furtherance of the human rights of the innocent victims and survivors of terrorism and other (Troubles related violence.. MUVE pursues opportunities to have issues raised through consultations. etc. in support of those to which it primarily affects. MUVE operates an Advocacy Support Service. enables victimslsurvivors lo share their testimony. tell their slories in a public setting and the production of booklet for the memory quilt. The public benefit obtained is that a historically marginalised group of viclimslsurvivors are supported in having their rights represented and furthered, reducing social inequalities. Through providing Conflict Resolution and Reconcilialion-based Programmes there is also a substantive public benefit for viclimslsurvivors and the wider community in the furtherance of a peaceful and more cohesive society. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-heallh, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. MUVE strives to work in meeting the requiremenls of Seclion 75 of the Northern Ireland Act i.e. supporting under-represenled groups and has developed a range of initiatives to support such affected individuals. The organisation has a range of youth. older people. disability-based supports and interventions in operation. The groups support of those who are vulnerable, isolated. marginalised and who have often experienced profound acts of injustice. As well as supporting its, core beneficiary constituency MUVE also has supported members of the broader community, thus contributing towards the building of a resilient and resourced community. The Public benefit is the promotion of social inclusion and the increased involvement of underrepresented groups which in lum has the impact of increasing levels of active citizenship. There is no private benefit or harm from the purposes. Achievements and performance In 2022123 the group worked to achieving positive outcomes for innocent victims and survivors. focusing on the following areas= Health and well-being seNices During the year South East Fermanagh Foundation ISEFFI, continued to deliver the following services - counselling. complimentary therapies, advocacy support. welfare I benefits advice and the provision of a health and well-being caseworker to provide support and assistance to our members. Counselling targets were eXeded, and during the year addition service was provided lo meet the increased demand for the service. In addition to breaking social exclusion and stigma, we aim lo provide a friendly fa and a sympalhelio ear. MUVE employ a health and well-being worker which provides support to MUVE'S core mèmbership. We have sel up a telephones support line which has been very successful with over 400 contacts. The weekly health and wellbeing support service has also enjoyed growth with vulnerable members accessing the service frorn across Mid Ulster- we have The Chatterbox club who have people who a isolated meet regularly. We have achieved our target5 in terms of complementary therapies., as usual we allocated therapies on a quarterly basis wilh an excellent uptake. Victims and sutvivors often report lo us the benefits of the therapies in relieving stress and anxiety as well as assisting with pain management. These benefits are captured and are reported back lo our core funders.. The Victims and Survivors Service.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) (A company limited by guarantee. not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Coffee mornings continue to be popular with good attendances covering all manner of health, educational, welfare and other issues of related interest. We also held a Christmas luncheon and Ihis was very popular, in particular people who are eldedy. live on their own, are lonely and isolated. they report that the luncheon was Ihe only social event they attend and they appreciate the opportunity to socialise and lo gel a hol meal provided for them. For isolated members MUVE has provided a hot meal that was delivered to Iheir home. WELFARE SUPPORT The numbers of members who avail of the welfare support seNice are also steady with a continued increase in the number of people requesling support with Personal Independent Payment IPIP, TPDPSI applications. In addition there has been a significant increase in the number of members requiring Appeals Tribunal Representation. lan Irwin {SEFF) continues to support members with advocacy and legacy support on a weekly basis. SOCIAL SUPPORT Walking group - We have slarted a walking group which is split inlo 2 liers. Advanced and beginners. The advanced walkers cover approximately 5- 10 miles of hard lerrain which is beneficial for their menlal health. The beginners will do less than a mile in a pathed area finishing with a hol cup of tea. This group is more social than exercise. MENIHEN SHED - The shed piovides a safe space foi members lo leam and develop new and old skills. We have manged to include local school and youth services within the shed. The shed is utilised five days a week and evenings. In terms of classes and courses we delivered a wide variety of courses across the financial year including- arts and craft classes, woodworking courses, fishing and melal detection groups. These courses will support participants in volunteering capacities within the wider work of MUVE. This will provide additional education for a wider range of arts and craft courses in the future. In relation to transgenerational, the following was delivered= adventure weekend to Newcastle. Hallow'een event, Christmas-themed activities, which are always extremely popular. (We are Vertigo- Gaming Bu5- Belfast Giant5 - Airsoft- Splash). RESPITE We delivered a number of respite day trips which induded Mount Stewart. Irish War Museum, Portrush 8oal Cruise, family fishing day and 3 spa days which catered for approximately 450 participants in total. Meanwhile there was 2 overnight respites breaks which included Enniskillen and Portrush and one activity weekend to Newcastle. In addition, there were several social events which induded Bums Night, slorylelling, Queens Jubilee Event. Murder Mystery Night and a Halloween event which provided a social oullel and a night's entertainment.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitsll TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Truth. Justice and Acknowledgement 10th Anniversary service - MUVE Wreath Laying - November 22 Memory Quilt (on-going) th these initiatives supported those socially isolated and who would have difficulty going on private holidays due to economic hardship due to the rise in the cost of living. The mainstay of our service remains our volunteers who provide advice and distribute information leaflets. In the year under review over 2.800 volunteer hours were donated and over 1,500 newsletters were distributed to members. Over 590 members availed of the weekty texting servi, thus ensuring that members were kept well informed of the various events and servIs. We are pleased Ihal by working with our partners SEFF, VSS. Covenant. UDR Aftercare Service, Northem Ttust- Health & Well-Being Team, Combal Stress, Mid Ulster Council Community Relations Officer, Velerans Champion, Veleran Commissioner Office, NIVSO {Liz Brown}. Defence Garden Scheme and Veletans Foundation we have been able lo assist some of the most isolaled and deprived members in the victim's seclor within Ihe Mid Ulsler Council area. There was a total of 3506 interventions during the year across all services and aclivilies. a significant increase on the projected 2184 agreed target on our delivery plan. with our core funder VSS.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Principal Funding Sources The principal funding sources for Mid Ulster Victims EmF)owerment are currently by way of grant and contract income Funding Vi¢tim$ and Survivors Service Amied Forces Covenant Trust Community Development & Health Network Asda Community Foundation Cookstown & Western Shores NeIOrk Veterans Foundation The national lottery Community Fund Acknowledgements All Ihe work would not be possible without the support of our major funders the Victims and Survivors Service. We thank the VSS staff for their continued support and assistance. The group also appreciates the continued support from Ihe other funders. This has enabled us to expand our services and help address some of Ihe issues that our members face on a daily basis, mainly mental health and well-being. The group would also like to express their sincere appreciation lo all the individualslconsultants who liaise on a regular basis and especially for the support offered.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) {A company Ilmltèd by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Financial Review Financial performance in the year lo 31st March 2023. has been consistent with the trustee's forecasts and expectations. Restricted SeNe$ amounting to £41,030 and unrestricted reserves amounting lo £55,739 Reserves Policy The Directors recognise the need for unrestricted reserves to be maintained at an appropriate level. MUVE'S reseNes policy is lo mainlain a sufficient level of reserves lo enable operating activities lo be maintained, taking account of potential risks and contingencies that may arise from lime lo time. The policy is reviewed annually by the Directors. The policy identifies Ihe estimated amounts required lo meet financial risk associaled with potential contingencies and uncertainties relating to the charity's operating activities. These include.. Ihe provision for an orderly winding-down of operations in the event of a significant adverse event that is outside Ihe control of Ihe charity. the funding of unforeseen major projects that have not been provided for in the normal financial planning prosS. Elements of the target figure will indude the costs for redundancy and contractual liabilities for such items as rent of offices. The total for this is expecled lo be approximately £32,000. The committee have agreed how surplus funds beyond the amount to be held in reseNe could be used ft)r the benefit of the project. It was agreed that sury)lus funds could be used as follows- to give financial support to existing activities if required to give financial support the assist the development of new activities and seNices lo purchase additional equipment for the benefit of the project and l or replace existing equipment if required to make minor improvements to the office Spa to make it a more welcoming environment to promote the project through printing of posters and leaflets and the development of a community centre website to support training needs of volunteerfs I committee members to support volunteers Ihrough provision of volunteer expenses for travel and associated costs to employ members of slaff to work for the charity to enable it to rneel ils legal requirements. to provide additional support for project volunteers I committee members and lo bring additional aclivilies and seNices into the project. The committee will consider on a regular basis the levels of funding that it holds and how thi5 funding can be used to benefit the project and ils associated activities and services. 10
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Structure, Governance and Management The organisalion is a charitable company limited by guarantee. having been incorporated on 14 May 2013. The company was eslablished under a Memorandum of Associalion which established the objects and power5 of the charitable company and is governed under ils Article of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. Corporate Governance The company is committed lo the principles of Corporate Governance. and through Ihe development of various manuals, will capture all inlernal and external processes and procedures. The detailing of the company's activities in this way will ensure we follow best practice guidelines and demonstrale appropriate openness, transparency, and accountability in all our businéss activities. Embracing Corporate Govemance ensures that as an organisalion we adhere to the highest standards of integrity in carrying out our business and managing our finances. The company is fully aware of its responsibilities and the need for accountability. particularly in relation to the management of public money. As a group set up to represent victims of paramilitary Violen and terrorism, it is important that such an organisation exists to give support to those affected by the Troubles. The MUVE project is run by a team of dedicated volunteers. The group has a project worker and offers support and advice on a range of issues such as welfare and counselling and includes a drop-in facility as well as providing social events for ils members. The company has a board of directors of 13 members who meet regulady and are responsible for the strategi¢ direction and policy of the project. All setvices are offered to victims and sutvivors of trouble-related violence. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. They are only reimbursed for charitable expenses. 11
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a sharè capitsll TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES The truslees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the Iruslees as the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards and applicable law). Under charitable company law the trustees musl not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the net income or expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudenl., state whelher the Charities SORP {effective January 20151 in accordance with FRS 102 has been followed,. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The truslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose wilh reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and lo enable Ihem lo ensure that the financial statements comply with, and all Regulations to be construed as one with thal Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charily and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Trustees, declaration on unaudited financial statements In relation to the financial statements comprising the Statement of Financial Activities. the Balance Sheet, the Accounting policies. applying them consistently and making, on a reasonable and prudent basis, the judgement's underlying them. The have been prepared in the going conrn basis on the grounds Ihat the charity will continue in operation. The trustees confirm that have made available to R T J Ross & Co, Chartered Accountants, all the charity's accounting records and provided all the information, books and documents necessary for the compilation of the financial 5tatemenls. The trustees confirm that to the besl of their knowledge and belief, the accounting records reflect all the transactions of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. Special provisions relating to small companies The above report has been prepared in accordan with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 oflhe Companies Act 2006. The trustees. annual report was approved on the 10 January 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by= By order of the Board Ryan M¢Geo ustee Mr Jeffery Lamont Trustee 12
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MID ULSTER VICTIMS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (MUVE PROJECT) Forlhe year ended 31 March 2023 I have examined the financtal statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Accounll. the Balance Sheet, the Accounting Policies and the related notes. These financial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein. The financial statements were not required lo be audited in accordan with Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. This report is made solely to Ihe charilable company trustees. as a body, in accordan with Chapler 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 20C6. Our work has been undertaken so that we might compile the financial slalemenls that we have been engaged to compile, report to the charitable company's Board of Trustees that we have done so, and stale those matters that we have agreed lo slate lo them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's Board of Trustees, as a body, for our work, or for this report. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees, Responsibililies. the trustees, who are also the direcloTS of the charitable company. are responsible for the preparation of the Trustees, Annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Accounting Standards (UK and Ireland}. The charitable company twslees consider an audit is not required for this year under Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Ad 2006 but thal an independent examination is required under that Act. It is my responsibility to= examine the financial stalements under Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and section 65 of the Charities Act thereunder., follow the procedures laid in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519)(b) of the Charities Act., and state the facts if it has come lo my attention in the course of my examination work that any.. {1} material expenditure or action appears not to be in accordance with the charitable company's trusts., {ii) information or explanation l am entitled to under the Regulations has not been afforded to me; {iii) Information contained in the financial statements is malerially inconsislenl with the Trustees, Annual report for the year. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination work was undertaken in accordance with the general directions given by the Chartty Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{91{bl of the Charities Act. Such an examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charitable company and a comparison of the financi81 statemenls presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from yourselves as Ihe charitable company trustees conceming any such matters. The ProdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audil opinion on the view given by the financial statements. Independent examiner's staternent In connection with my examination work, no matter has come lo my attention= which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep proper accounting records and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and are in accordance with the methods and principles set out in the Charities SORP and which comply with the requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than the requirement to give a true and fair view have nol been met.. or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial slatements to be reached. Ann-marie O'Neill FCA RTJROSS&GO Chartered Accountants 44 Molesworth Street Cookstown Tyrone BT80 8PA Northern Ireland Date: 10th January 2024 13
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitsll STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Ilncorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) for the year ended 31 March 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2023 2023 Total Total 2023 2022 Notes Incoming Resources Generated funds: Voluntsry Income Donations and legacies Contributions from users Activities for generatlng funds Fundraising Charitable activities: Grants 18.985 18.985 1,257 6,107 6,107 10,257 88.563 88.563 178,760 Totsl incoming resources 25.092 88,563 113,655 190.274 Net Incoming Resources available for charitable application 25,092 88,563 113,655 190,274 Resources Expended on Charitsble Activities Welfare & Social Support 20,135 155,321 175,456 164,623 Total Resources Expended 20,135 155,321 175.456 164,623 Gross transfers beeen funds 246 (2461 Surplusl(deficit) for the year 5,653 167,004) 161.3511 25,651 Net movement in funds for the year 5,203 (67.004) 161.351 } 25,651 Reconciliation of funds Balances brought forward at 1 April 2022 50,536 108,034 158.570 132,919 Balances Carried fornvard at 31 Mar¢h 2023 55.739 41,030 97,769 158,570 The notes on pages 17 to 22 form part of the finan¢ial stslements 14
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) Company Number: N1618412 BALANCE SHEET as at 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible assets 58,891 59.174 Current Assets Debtors Cash and cash equivalents 431 57,061 100,396 57.492 100.396 Creditors: Amounts falllng due within one year 19,614 1,000 Net Current Assets 37.878 99,396 Totsl Assets less Current Liabilities 96,769 158,570 Funds Restricted trust funds General fund (unrestricted) 41.030 55.739 108.034 50.536 Total funds 10 97,769 158.570 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies wilhin Part 15 of the Companie5 Act 2006. For the financial year ended 31 March 2023 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 ofthe Companies Act 2006- and no notice has been deposited under Section 476. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records which comply with Section 386 and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of Ihe financial year and of its profil and loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 20CE relating to financial statements. so far as applicable to the charitable company. Approved by the board and authorised for issue on 10th January 2024 and signed on its behalf by yan McGeown uste Mr Jeffery Lamont Trustee The notes on pages 17 19 22 form part of the financial statements 15
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarant, not having a share capitsll ACCOUNTING POLICIES for the year ended 31 March 2023 General information The charity is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Northern Ireland and a registered charity in Northern Ireland. The address ol ihe registered office is 34 Fairhill Road, Cookslown, Co Tyrone, BT80 8AG. Statement of compliance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, "The Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland" The statement of Recommended Practi applicable in charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and republic of Ireland {FRS102}ICharities SORPIFRS10211 and the Charities Act (Northem Ireland} 2008. Mid Ulsler Victims Empowement Project (MUVE Project) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Basis of preparation The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and Part 8 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The financial statements are prepared in sleding, which is the functional currency of the entity- The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to Ihe charitable company's financial statements. Cash flow ststement The charitable company has availed of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a Cash flow statement because il is classified as a small charitable company. Restricted fund5 Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or Ihrough the lerms of an appeal. Unrestricted free reserves Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Management Commitlee in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. Incoming Resources Voluntary income or capital is included in the Slalemenl of Financial AclNilies when the charitable company is legally entitled to it, ils financial value can be quantified wilh reasonable certainly and there is reasonable certainty of ils ultimate receipl. Entitlement to legacies is considered eslablished when the charitable company has been notified of a distribution lo be made by the executors. Income received in advance of due performance under a contract is accounted for as deferred income unlil earned. Grants for activities are recognised as income when the related conditions for legal entitlement have been mel. All other income is accounted for on an accrual's basis. Resources Expended All resources expended are accounted for on an accrual's basis. Chariiable activities include costs of services and granls, support Costs and depreciation on related assets. Costs of generating funds similady include fundraising activities. Non-staff costs not attributed to one category of activity are allocated or apportioned pro-rata to the staffing of the relevant service. Finance, HR, IT and administrative staff costs are directly attributable to individual activities by objeclive. Governan costs are those associaled with constilulional and stalulory requirements. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are slated al cost or at valuation, less accumulated depreciation. The charge to depreciation is calculated to write off the original cost or valuation of tangible fixed assets, less their estimated residual value. over their expected useful lives as follows.. Fixtures, fittings and equipment 1 Oyo Straighl line Taxation This organisation is a charity; therefore there is no liability lo corporation tax. 16
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA Company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2023 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 2023 2022 Net Incoming Resources are stated after ¢harglngllcredltlngl: Depreciation of tangible assets Independent Examinerfs remuneration= independent examination SeiceS 8,530 1,146 17
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limlted by guarantee, not having a sharè capitall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2023 Charitable a¢tivltles Restricted Unrestricted Total 2023 2023 2023 Victims & Survivors Service Veterans Foundalion NHSCT- Mid Ulster Loneliness Nelwork Asda Community Foundalion Mid Ulster District Council The national Lottery Community Fund Aned FOrS Covenanl Fund Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network Community Development & health Network Co-op Community Fund Co-operation Ireland 82,538 82,538 925 925 2,250 450 2,400 2,250 450 2,400 Totals 88,563 88,563 Restricted Unrestrioted 2022 2022 Tolal 2022 Victims & Survivors Service Veterans Foundation NHSCT- Mid Ulster Loneliness Network Asda Community Foundation Mid Ulster District Council The national Lottery Community Fund Armed Forces Covenant Fund Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network Community Development & health Network Co-op Community Fund Co-operation Ireland 95,260 40,000 750 95.260 40.000 750 500 2.600 10.900 9.500 5,000 9,600 150 4,500 500 2.600 10,900 9,500 5,000 9,600 150 4.500 178,260 500 178.760 18
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) {A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2023 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Restricted Unrestricted Total Welfare & Soclal Support 2023 2023 2023 Other costs Wages & Salaries 48,067 2,397 50,464 Programme costs Courses ond workshops PPE Covid19 Residential expenses Travelling & volunteer expenses Depreciation Day trip expenses Welfare outreach & Social support Training Donation Equipment 4.586 10,927 4.586 11,377 450 13,270 4.474 6.652 1,985 46,375 1,088 13.270 4.974 9.446 2,925 54,393 1,088 100 1.947 500 2,794 940 8,018 100 1,029 918 138,342 16,228 154,570 Support costs: Governance Costs: 15.798 1,181 3,907 19.705 1.181 Totals 155,321 20,135 175,456 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Total 2022 2022 2022 Other costs Wages & Salaries 38.092 38.092 Programme costs Courses and workshops PPE Covid19 Residential expenses Environmental Improvement Travelling & volunteer expenses Depreciation Day trip expenses Welfare outreach & Social support Training Donation Equipment 10,364 24,732 50 5,540 266 180 175 10,630 24,912 225 5,540 3,729 5,736 3,562 36.973 2,965 38 2794 3,767 8,530 3,562 37.423 2.965 450 2,185 2,185 133.928 3,903 137.831 Support costs: Governance Costs: 16,966 1,146 8,680 25,646 1,146 Totals 152,040 12.583 164.623 19
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2023 ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS Support 2023 Basis of Apportionment Premises costs General office 11,072 8,633 Allocated on lime Allocated on time 19.705 Governance 2023 Accountancy services 1,146 Govemance Total 26.792 EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION The staff costs comprise.. 2023 2022 Wages and salaries The average employee's during the year was 3 (2022=3) 50.465 38.092 20
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) {A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for Ihe year ended 31 March 2023 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures, fittings and equipment Total Cost At 1 April 2022 Additions 85,293 85,293 At 31 March 2023 85,293 85,293 Depreciation At 1 April 2022 Charge for the year 26.117 9.446 26,117 9,446 At 31 March 2023 35,563 35.563 Net book value At 31 March 2023 58,891 58,891 At 31 March 2022 59.176 59.176 DEBTORS 2023 2022 Trade debtors Taxalion and social security costs {Nole 9) Grants due 431 431 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 Grants Accruals 19.614 1,000 £19,614 1,000 Grants due to the Department of Communities - Co-operation Ireland £1,000, paid in advance relating to 2023124 Community Fund £10.000 and Leopardslown £8,614 TAXATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY 2023 2022 Debtors: 21
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a Share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2023 10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Fixed assets - charity use Current assets Current liabilities Total Restrlcted income Reslricled 40,597 20.047 19,614 41,030 Unrestricted income unrestricled 18.294 37,445 55,739 58.891 57,492 19,614 96,769 11. ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS ON FUNDS Balance 1 Aprll 2022 Incoming Resources sour¢es expended Balance 31 March 2023 Restri¢ted income Restricted Gross transfers beeen funds 108,034 88,563 (155,3211 (2461 41,276 (2461 Unrestricted income unrestricted Gross transfers between funds 50,536 25,092 246 {20,1351 55,493 246 Totsl funds 158.570 113.901 1175.7021 96.769 12. STATUS The charitable company is limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The liability of the members is limited. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of its being wound up while they are members. or within one year thereafter, for the payment of the debts and liabilities of the company contracted before they ceased to be members, and the costs, charges and expenses of winding up, and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributors among themselves. such amourrt as may be required, not exceeding £ 1. 13. POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have been no significant events affecting the Charity since the year-end. 22