Company Number: N1618412 Charity Number: NIC100714 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantse. not havlng a share capital) Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 RTJRoss&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 Statements 17-22
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantge, 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 Lamont Mrs Judith McGeown Mr Derek Noonan Mr Glen Espie Mr Alister Robinson Mrs Audrey Brodison Mr Ivor Faulkner Miss Marlene Gibson Company Secretsry Mrs Serena Hamilton Charity Number in Northern Ireland NIC100714 Company Number N1618412 Principal Address 34 Fairhill Road Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8AG Northem Ireland Accountants R TJRoss&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 Northem Ireland
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantee, not having a share capltall TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees present Iheir report along with the financial statements for the year ended 30th March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Ihe 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 Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), FRS102 and with the financial reporting stsndards applicable to charities preparing their accounts. The Irustees, who are also Ihe directors of the charity, at the date of this report and those who served during the financial year together with the dates of any changes are set oul on page 3 and are listed below. The charitable company is limiled by guarantee not having a share capital. Principal Risks and Uncertainties A summary of these risks would include VSS funding being now on a yearly basis due to a lack of political leadership, an ever-increasing workload for both volunteers and Board members. MUVE plan to miligate these risks Ihrough implementing and continuously monitoring our reseNes policy, increasing our allocation of Board members, providing govemance training, and updating our volunteers and more specific training based on their skills and abililies. 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 to which the company is exposed. Appropriate systems and internal contro15 are in place throughout the company's processes and procedures to provide Glear accountability and to miligate those risks which the company faces. The company seeks to maintain high standards in the management of risk and the processes in place are reviewed annually to ensure their relevance. Equality The company is fully committed to its equality responsibilities and to provide fair and unprejudid treatment for all. Trustees The Irustees who served during the year are as follows.. Mr Ryan McGeown Mr Hugh Gales Mrs Judith McGeown Mr Geoffrey Hamilton Mrs Serena Hamilton Secretary Mr Alisler Robinson Mr Jeffery Lamont Mrs Audrey Brodison Mr Billy Fuhl Mr Jason Lamont Mr Glen Espie Mr Derek Noonan Mr Ivor Faulkner Miss Marlene Gibson Chairman vI-chairman Treasurer In accordan with the Constilution, the trustee5 relire by rotstion and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capltall TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 Objectives The Company's objectives are specifically restricted to the relief of poverty, the advancement of educalion, the preservation and protection of health, the promotion of equalily and diversity and the promotion of the benefil of the victims and suNivors of paramilitary violence and lerrorism and other inhabitants of local communities ('hereinafter called the beneficiaries,) in particularfy, but not exclusively from the Mid Ulster Constituency and ils environs in Counties TyronelLondonderry, Northern Ireland (hereinafter called 'the area of benefit,) without distinction of age, gender. disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating with the statutory aulhorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education. to advocate, promote and foster a community spirit in favour of equality and diversity and lo provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitanls. The group aims.. To fosler an atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement among people suffering from the effects of bereavement, injury or trauma as a direct or indirect result of the conflict around benefit, and their relatives, and people in communtties so affected. To assist individuals and families affected by the conflict to address their own personal experiences of hurt, Ios5 and trauma by communicating their experiences- to support those seeking truth, Justi and public acknowledgement of what has happened, and provide opportunities for rernembran and mouming. To alleviale sufferin9 and trauma by the provision of a drop-in facility offering emotional support and counselling SeICeS to individuals in need. To develop the capacily and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of the area of benefit in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet. their needs and to participate more fully in society. To advance education and raise public awareness of the effects of the conflict and sectarian violence around benefit on individuals and communities. To positively promote the interesls of innocent victims and survivors within the Mid Ulster area To provide seNices, advice and support to both individuals and the group as a whole to promote the members well-being while they deal with consequences of terrorism. To provide services directly or indirectly that recognises and addresses the individual's needs including welfare, advocacy, complementary therapies, counselling, trans-generational issues, and social support. Publlc Benefit Ststsment In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideralion to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure activities have helped to achieve the charity's purpose and provide a benefit to the beneficiarie5. The preventlon 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 servIs, benefits advice and advocacy services through funding and grants. The inclusion of skills-based training programmes and the work of our Health and Wellbeing Caseworker also contributes towards this objective. The Public benefit achieved via this is that levels of financialleconomic deprivation fad by viGtimslsuNivors is reduced The Advancement of Education: The public benefit flowing from this purpose is the development of new skills., improved educational slandards- improved educational and career opportunities; building individual and collective apacity 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 higher18vel educational attainments and compelencies; 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 COTnpletion of higher-level courses.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantee. not having a share capitsll TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT forthe year ended 31 March 2024 The advancement of health: The public benefit whiGh flows from this purpose is improved health and well-being,. less stressful lifestyles,. reduced addiGlions', a healthier outlook on life in general and the reinlegration of persons into the community showing a positive attitude lowards others through the provision of counselling, complementary therapies, stress management and health and wellbeing services. All of MUVE'S programmes and setvices are delivered with the promotion of positive health and wellbeing at their heart, and Ihe 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 quill projecl, etc. The organisation also offers a wide variety of cultural-lhemed inteentIOnS 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 appreciation for the divergence of cultures which comprise in Northern Ireland. Ultimately this has a knoth-on benefit for the objective of building Peace within this Society. The advancement of human rights, conllict resolutlon or reconciliation or the promotlon of religious or racial hamiony or equality and dlversity: An aspect of MUVE'S work is Ihe furtherance of Ihe human rights of the innocent victims and survivors of terrorism and other (Troubles related violence., MUVE pursues opportunities to have issues raised through consullations, etc. in support of those to which il primarily affects. MUVE operates an Advocacy Support Service, enables viclimslsuTvivors to share their leslimony, tell their stories in a public setting and the production of booklet for the memory quilt. The public beneffl oblained is that a historically marginalised group of victimslsurvivors are supported in having their rights represented and furthered, reducing social inequalities. Through providing Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation-based Programmes there is also a substantive public benefil for victimslsurvivors and the wider wmmunity in the furtherance of a peaceful and rnore cohesive society. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. MUVE strives lo work in meeting the requirements of Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act i.e. supporting under-represented groups and has developed a range of initiatives to support such affected individuals. The organisalion has a range of youth, older people, disability-based supports and interventions in operalion. 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 Ihe broader community, thus contributing towards the building of a resilient and resourced community. The PubliG benefit is Ihe promolion of social inclusion and the increased involvement of underrepresented groups which in turn has the impad of increasing levels of active citizenship. There is no private benefrt or harm from the purposes. Achievements and perfonnance In 2023124 the group worked to athieving positive outcomes for innocent victims and survivors, focusing on the following areas= Health and well-being serrfices During the year South East Fermanagh Foundation ISEFFI, continued to deliver the following seNices - unselling, complimentary therapies, advocacy support, welfare I benefils advice and the provision of a health and well-being caseworker to provide support and assislance to our members. Counselling targets were exceeded, and during the year addition service was provided to meet the increased demand for the service. In addition to breaking social exclusion and stigma, we aim to provide a friendly face and a sympathetic ear. MUVE employ a health and well-being worker whith provides support to MUVE'S core membership. We have set up telephones support line which has been very successful with over SOO contacts. The weekly health and wellbeing support service has also enjoyed growth with vulnerable members accessing the seNice from across Mid Ulster- we have The Chatterbox club who have people who are isolated meet regularly. We have achieved our targets in temis of complementary therapies., as usual we allocaled therapies on a quarterly basis with an excellent uptake. Victims and survivors often report to us the benefits of the therapies in relieving stre5S and anxiety as well as assisting with pain managemenl. These benefits are captured and are reported back to our core funders; The Victims and Survivors Service.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not havlng a share capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 Monthly coffee mornings continue to be popular wilh good attendances covering all manner of health, educational, welfare and other issues of related interest. We also held a Christmas luncheon and this was very popular, in particular people who are elderly, live on their own, are lonely and isolated, they report that the luncheon was the only social event they attend and they appreciate the opportunity to socialise and to get a hot meal provided for them. Two separate breakfast and barber events were held accommodating over 150 members both had infomiative talks from Bools phamacy and Ashes lo Gold. The group has created a book club which has grown in numbèrs over the year. The members meet at the completion of their current book to review and report their findings. WELFARE SUPPORT The numbers of members who avail of the welfare support service 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 Ihe number of members requiring Appeals Tribunal Represenlalion. lan Irwin {SEFF) continues to support members with advocacy and legacy support on a weekly basis. SOCIAL SUPPORT Walking group - We have started a walking group which is split into 2 tiers. Advanced and beginners. The advanced walkers cover approximately 5- 10 miles of hard terrain which is beneficial for their menlal health. The beginners will do less than a mile in a pathed area finishing with a hot cup of tea. This group is more social than exercise. MENIHEN SHED- The shed provides a safe space for members to learn and develop new and old skills. We have manged to include local school and youth seNices within the shed. The shed is ulilised five days a week and three evenings. In terms of classes and courses we delivered a wide varieiy of courses across the financial year including., arts and crafi classes, flower arranging, woodworking courses. Photography course, leather making course, fishing and metal detection groups. These courses will support participants in volunteering capacities within the wider work ol 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: an outdoor water park Splash, Bushtown Holel Spa day and the Burns night. RESPITE We delivered a number of respite day trips which included Castle Ward, Portrush, the Belfast Tattoo, Belfast Markets. trip to Londonderry to visit war memorial gardens and The l<nitting and Stitching show- Titanic Quarter in Belfast and a trip to Coleman's Garden Centre which collectively catered for approximately 500 participants in total. Meanwhile there was 4 ovemight respiles breaks which included Portaferry Hotel, Killyhevlin Hotel, The Lodge Hotel in Coleraine and an activity weekend at the Share Centre. Li5naskea. In addition, there were several social events which included Dan Winters House, Bums Night, storytelling - Ops Banner, MUVE Christmas paty Ginema trip, event which provided a social outlet and a night's entertainment.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmltsd by guarantee, not having a share capltsll TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 Truth, Justice and Acknowledgement Military Display- Iwo day event Wreath Laying - November 10 Memory Quilt (on-going) With 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 weekly texting servi, thus ensuring that members were kept well informed of the various events and services. We are pleased that by working with our partners SEFF, VSS, Covenant, UDR Aftercare Service, Northem TnJsl- Health & Well-8eing Team, Combat Stress, Mid Ulster Council Community Relations Officer, Veterans Champion. Veteran Commissioner Office, NIVSO (David Johnston), Defence Garden Scheme, Halifax Foundation and Veterans Foundation we have been able to assist some of the most isolated and deprived members in the victim's sector within the Mid Ulster Council area. There was a total of 3968 interventions during the year across all setvices and activities, 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 havlng a share ¢apitall TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 Principal Funding Sources The principal funding sources for Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment are ¢urrenlly by way of grant and contract income Funding Victims and Survivors ServTce Anned Forces Covenant Trust Screvffjix Foundation Ulster Scots Mid Ulster District council Veterans Foundation The natlonal lottery Community Fund Leopardstown Trust Desertcreate Church Acknowledgements All the 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 the other funders. This has enabled us to expand our services and help address some of the 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 to all the individualslconsultants who liaise on a regular basis and especially for the support offered.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarant. not having a share capltall TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 Financial Review Financial performance in the year to 31st March 2024, has been consistent with the trustee's forecasts and expectalions. Restricted reserves amounting to £67,475 and unrestricted reseNes amounting to £71.670 Reserves Pollcy The Directors recognise the need for unrestricted reserves to be maintained at an appropriate level. MUVE'S reserves policy is to maintain a sufficient level of reserves lo enable operating activities to be maintained, taking account of potential risks and contingencies thal may arise from time lo time. The policy is reviewed annually by the Directors. The policy identifies Ihe estimated amounts required to meet financial risk associated with potential contingencies and uncertainties relating to the charity's operating activities. These include= the provision for an orderly winding-down of operations in the evenl of a significant adverse event that is outside Ihe control of the charity- Ihe funding of unforeseen major projects that have not been provided for in the normal financial planning process. Elements of the target figure will include the costs for redundancy and contractual liabilities for such items as rent of Offi$. The total for this is expected to be approximately £53,000. The committee have agreed how surplus funds beyond the amount to be held in reseNe could be used for the benefit of the project. It was agreed that surplus funds Gould be used as follows- to give financial support to existing activities if required to give financial support the assist Ihe development of new activities and services to purchase additional equipment for the benefit of the project and l or repla existing equipment if required to make minor improvements to the office space to make it a more welcoming environment to promote the project through printing of posters and leaflets and the developmènt of a community centre website to support training needs of volunteerfs I committee members to support volunteers through provision of volunteer expenses for travel and associated costs to employ members of staff to work for the charity to enable it to meet its legal requirements, to provide additional support for project volunteers I committee members and to bring additional activities and services into the project. The committee will consider on a regular basis the levels of funding that it holds and how thls funding can be used to benefit the project and its associated activities and services. 10
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 2024 Structure, Governance and Management The organisation is a Charitable company limited by guaranteé, having been incorporated on 14 May 2013. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Article of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exedIng £1. Corporate Governance The company is committed lo the principles of Corporate Governance, and through the development of various Tnanuals. will capture all internal and extemal processes and procedures. The detailing of the company's activities in this way will ensure we follow best practice guidelines and demonstrate appropriate openness, transparency, and accountability in all our business activities. Embracing Corporate Govemance ensures that as an organisation we adhere to the highest standards of integrity in carrying out our business and managing our finances. The company is fully aware of its responsibililies and the need for accountability, particularly in relation to the management of public money. As a group set up to represent victims of paramilitary violence 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 suGh as welfare and counselling and includes a drop-in facility as well as providing social events for its members. The company has a board of directors of 13 members who meet regularly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the project. All services are offered to victims and survivors 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 ProjeGt (MUVE Project) {A ¢ompany Ilmlt•d by guarantee. not havlng a share pItalI TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees are rosponslble for preparing the financial statements In acGordan¢e with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees as the directors to prepare financial stalements for each financlal year. Under that law the trustees have eleded to prepare the finan¢ial statements in ac¢or(lance with United Kingdom Genèralty Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable lawl. Und8r charitable company law the trusteas must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied Ih8t they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and ol the nel income or expenditure of the charity foT1hal perfod. In preparing these ftnancial statements. the trustee$ are required to: select suitable a¢countlng policies and appiy them consistentty; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., stste whether the Charlllès SORP (effective January 2015) in accordance with FRS 102 has been followed., prepar9 the financial statements on the going conGern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the tharlty wlll continue In operation. The trustees are responsible for keewng proper accountlng records which disdose with reasonabte accuracy at any time the financial posllion of the charity and to enable them to ensure that Ihe financlal statements comply with. and all Regulations to be ¢onslrued as one with that Act. They are also responsible for saleguardlng the assets of the tharty and hence for taklng asOnable steps for the prevention and detedion of fraud and other iffegularilles. Truste•s' declaratlon on unaudlted finan¢ial ststements In relation to the financial statements compTising the Statement of Flnanclal ActNities, the Balance Sheet, the Accounting ry)licies. apping them Consistently and making. on a reasonabl8 and pmdent basis, the judgemenfs underlying them. The have been prepared in the going concern basis on the grounds that the charity will continue in operation. The trustee8 confirm that have madg available to R T J Ross & Co. Chartered Accounlanls. all Ihe tharity's aco)unting records and prowded all the Information, books and documents necessary for the compilation of the finanGial statements. The trustees confirm that to the best of their knDwledge and belief, the accounting records refled all the IransaGtton5 of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. 8cIal provisions relallng to small ¢ompanlos The above report has been prepared in accordance wth Ihe special provisions rel8Ong lo small rximpanies within Part 15 of the Companies Acl 2006. The Iruslees. annual report was approved on the 11th February 2025 and signed on behalf of the b)ard of trustegs by.. y order of th8 Board Mr Ryan M Trustee eown MrJe Trustee 12
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitsll INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MID ULSTER VICTIMS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (MUVE PROJECT) For the year ended 31 March 2024 I have examined the financial slalements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account), 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 to be audited in accordance with Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. This report is made solely to the charitable company trustees. as a body. in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. 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 Truslees that we have done so, and stale those matters Ihal we have agreed to slate lo them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's Board of Truslees, as a body, for our work, or for this report. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As explained more fully in the Slalement of Trustees, Responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the charitable company, are responsible for Ihe preparation of the Trustees, Annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Accounting Standards (UK and Irelandl. The charitable company trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 but that an independent examination is required under that Act. It is my re5ponsibilily to- examine the financi81 statements 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 Northem Ireland under section 65{9)(bl of Ihe Charities Acl., and slate the facts if it has come to my attention in the course of my examination work that any.. (il material expenditure or action appears not to be in accordance with the charitable company's trusts., (li) information or explanation l am entitled lo under the Regulations has not been afforded lo me; (iiil Infomiation contained in the financial statements is materially inconsistent with the Trustees. Annual report for the year. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination work was undertaken in accordan with Ihe general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under seclion 6519llb) of the Charitie5 Acl. Such an examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charitable company and a comparison of the financial slalements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from yourselves as the charitable company trustees conceming any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do nol express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial slalement5. Independent examinerfs ststement In connection with my examination work. no matter has come to my attenlion.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material SpeCt the requirements lo keep proper accounlin9 records and lo prepare accounts which accord with Ihe accounling records and are in accordance with the methods and principles set out in the Charilies SORP and which comply with the requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 olher than the requirement to give a true and fair view have not been rnel- or to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statemenls to be reached. Ann-marie O'Neill FCA R TJROSS&CO Chartered Accountants 44 Molesworth Street Cookstown Tyrone BT80 8PA Northern Ireland Date: 11th February 2025 13
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) {A company limited by guarantee, not having a sharg capital) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {Incorporating an Income and Expendlture AGGounti for the year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Restrlcted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 Notes Incoming Resources Generated funds: Voluntary Incorne Donations and legacies Contributions from users Activities for generating funds Fundraising Charitable activities.. Grants 26,267 26,267 18,985 6,107 184,619 184,619 88,563 Total Incoming resources 26,267 184.619 210,886 113,655 Net Incoming Resources available for charitable application 26,267 184,619 210,886 113,655 Resources Expended on Charitable Activities Welfare & Social Support 10,336 158,174 168.510 175,456 Total Resources Expended 10,336 158,174 168,510 175.456 Gross transfers between funds Surplusl{deficit) for the year 15,931 26,445 42,376 (61,801) Net movement in funds for the year 15,931 26,445 42,376 (61,801) Reconciliation of funds Balances broughl forward at 1 April 2023 55,739 41,030 96,769 158,570 Balances carried forward at 31 March 2024 71,670 67,475 139,145 96.769 The notes on pages 17 to 22 fomi part of the flnandal statements 14
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA Company Ilmltod by guarantee. not havlng a shar¢ ¢apltal) Company NumbOT: N1618412 BALANCE SHEET as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed As$ets Tangibk assels 63,093 58,891 Crrent Assets Debtors Cash and c8sh equivalents 14.905 62,669 431 57,061 77.574 57,492 Cr•ditors: Amounts falllng du• wlthln one yoar 1,522 19,614 Net Current Assets 76,052 37.878 Total Assets less Currgnt Liabllitigs 139,145 96.769 Funds Restricted trust funds General fund {unre$trtctedl 67,475 71.670 41,030 55,739 Tolal funds 10 139.145 96,769 These financial $lalements havè beèn prepared in accordanc8 With the special provistons relating to small companles within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. For the flnancial year ended 31 March 2024 the charitabl8 company was entilled lo exemption from audit under Section 477 of Ihg Companies Act 2006- and no notice has been deposited under Section 476. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility foT ensuring Ihal the ¢harilable company keeps ac0nting rgcord$ which comply wilh Secti¢)n 386 and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the charitable company as al the end of the financi81 year and of Its profil and loss lor the financlal year in accordance Mth the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which OtheIse comply wtth the requirements of the Companies AGI 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicabl& lo th8 charitable company. Approved by the board and authorl$ed for Issue on 11Ub Fobruary 2025 and sign8d on tts behalf by Mr Rya Trustge cGeown Mr 8ffory Larnont Trustee Thè not&s on paggs 17 10 22 form part ofthB financial statements 15
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not havlng a share capital) ACCOUNTING POLICIES for the year ended 31 March 2024 General information The charity is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Northern Ireland and a registered charity in Northern Ireland. The address of the registered office is 34 Fairhill Road. Cookstown, Co Tyrone, BT80 8AG. statement of compliance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting stsndard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland" The statement of Recommended Practice applicable in charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and republic of Ireland {FRS102)(Charities SORP{FRS102)) and the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost Gonvention 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 curren¢y of the entity. The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the charitable company's financial statements. Cash flow statement The charitable company has availed of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement because it is classified as a small charitable company. Restricted funds Restricted fvnds are Subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the temis of an appeal. Unrestricted free reserves Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Management Committee in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. Incoming Resources Voluntary income or capital is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charitable company is legally enlitled to it, its financial value can be quantified with reasonable certainty and there is reasonable certainty of its ultimate receipt. Entitlement to legacies is considered established when the charitable company has been notified of a distribution to be made by the executors. Income received in advance of due perfomiance under a contract is accounted for as deferred income until earned. Granls for activities are recognised as income when the related conditions for legal entitlement have been met. All olher income is accounted for on an accrual's basis. Resources Expended All resources expended are accounted for on an accrual's basis. Charitable activities include costs of seNices and grants, support costs and depreciation on related assets. Cosls of generating funds similarfy include fundraising activities. Non-staff costs not attributed to one category of activity are allocated or apportioned pro-rala to the staffing of the relevant seNice. Finance, HR, IT and administrative staff costs are directly attributable lo individual activities by objective. Governance costs are those associated with constitutional and stalutory requirements. Tanglble fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are slated at cost or at valuation, less accumulated depreciation. The charge to depreciation is calculated to write off Ihe original cost or valuation of langible fixed assets, less their estimated residual value. over their expected useful lives as follows: Fixtures, fittings and equipment 10 % Straight line Taxatlon This organisation is a charity,. therefore there is no liability to corporation tax. 16
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) {A company1Smlted by guarantee. not havlng a sharg capitsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2024 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 2024 2023 Net Incoming Resources are stated after charglngl{crediting): Depreciation of tangible assets Independent Examinels remuneration= independent examination services 10,401 9,446 1,260 1,181 17
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA Company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charitable activities Restrieted Unrestricted Totsl 2024 2024 2024 Victims & SuNivors SeNice Veterans Foundation Leopardstown Trust Screwfix Mid Ulster District Council The national Lottery Community Fund Armed Forces Covenant Trust Ulster Scots Community Developmènt & health Network Co-op Community Fund Co-operation Ireland 68,416 44,968 34,462 5,000 1,350 19,993 10,000 430 68.416 44,968 34,462 5,000 1,350 19,993 10,000 430 Totsls 184,619 184,619 Restricted Unrestrlcted 2023 2023 Total 2023 Victims & Survivors Service Veterans Foundation NHSCT- Mid Ulster Loneliness Nelwork Asda Community Foundation Mid Ulster District Council The nalional Lottery Community Fund Armed Forces Covenanl Fund Cookstown & Western Shores Area NeOrk Community Development & health NeOrk Co-op Community Fun(1 Co-operation Ireland 82,538 82,538 925 92S 2,250 450 2,400 2,250 450 2,400 88,583 88.563 18
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantee. not havlng a share capltall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ontinued for the year ended 31 March 2024 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Restricted Unrestricted Total Welfare & Soclal Support 2024 2024 2024 Other costs Wages & Salaries & temporary staff 56,228 18 56,246 Programme costs Courses and workshops PPE Covid19 Residential expenses Travelling & volunteer expenses Depreciation Day trip expenses Welfare oulreach & Social support Training Donation Equipment 1,750 10,030 1.750 9,580 (450) 14,858 5,320 7.417 1,278 43,544 14.858 5.420 10,401 1,668 45.404 1.200 430 1,913 100 2,984 390 1,860 1,200 430 1,913 140,855 8,015 148,870 Support costs: Governan¢e Costs: 16,059 1,260 2,321 18,380 1,260 Totals 158,174 10,336 168,510 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Totsl 2023 2023 2023 Other costs Wages & Salaries 48,067 2,397 50,464 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 4,586 10,927 4,586 11,377 450 13,270 13,270 4,474 6,652 1,985 46,375 1,088 500 2794 940 8,018 4,974 9,446 2,925 54.393 1,088 100 1,947 100 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 19
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmltgd by guarantee, not having a Share capltall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2024 ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS Support 2024 Basis of Apportionment Premises costs General office 9,741 8,639 Allocated on time Allocated on time 18,380 Governance 2024 Accountancy seNices 1,260 Governance Total 19,640 EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION The staff costs comprise: 2024 2023 Wages and salaries The average employee's during the year was 3 (2023.3) 50,114 50,465 20
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarant8e, not having a share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures, fittings and equipment Total Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions 94,454 14,603 94,454 14.603 At 31 March 2024 109,057 109,057 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year 35.563 10,401 35,563 10,401 At 31 March 2024 45,964 45,964 Net book value At 31 March 2024 63,093 63,093 At 31 March 2023 58,891 58,891 DEBTORS 2024 2023 Donations Taxation and social security costs (Note 9) Grants due 5,011 105 9,789 431 14,905 431 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Grants Accruals 1,522 19,614 1,522 19,614 Grants due to the Department of Communities - Co-operation Ireland £1,000, VSS £522. TAXATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY 2024 2023 Debtors: PAYE 105 105 21
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) {A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for Ihe year ended 31 March 2024 10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Fixed assets - charity use Current assets Current Ilabllltles Total Restricted income Restricted 45,879 23,118 1,522 67,475 Unrestricted income unrestricted 17,214 54,456 71,670 63,093 77,574 1,522 139.145 ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS ON FUNDS Balance Incoming Resources Balance 1 April 2023 resources expended 31 March 2024 Restricted income Restricted Gross transfers between funds 41,030 184,619 (158,174) 67,475 Unrestricted income unrestricted Gross transfers beeen funds 55,739 26,267 (10,336) 71,670 Total funds 96,769 210,886 (168,510) 139,145 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 conlracled 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 amount 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