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 unprejudi￿d 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 Se￿ICeS 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 servI￿s, 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 fa￿d 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 inte￿entIOnS 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