Company Number: N1618412 Charity Number.. NIC100714 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA ¢ompany Ilmlted by guaranie8. not havlng a share capltsll Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 RTJRoss&Co Chartered Accountsnts 44 Mole5WOrth Streèt Cookstown Tyrone BTBO BPA
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project IMUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee. not having a share capital) CONTENTS Page Trustees, and Other Information Trustees, Annual Report & statement of Iruslee's responsibilities 4-12 Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities 14 Balan Sheet 15 Accounting Policies 16 Notes to the Financial Statements 17-22
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company lirniled by guardntee, not having a share capiiall TRUSTEES. AND OTHER INFORMATION Trustses Mr Ryan McGeown Mr Hugh Gates Mr Geoffrey Hamilttsn Mrs Serena Hamilio Mr Jeffery Lamont Mr Billy Fuhl Mr Jason Lamont Mrs Judith McGeown Mr Derek Noon8n Mr Glen Espie Mr Alister Robinson Mrs Audrey Brodison Company Secretsry Mrs Judith McGeown Charity Numbar In Northem Iraland NIC100714 Company Number N1618412 Principal Addrèss 34 Fairhill Road Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8AG Northem Ireland Accountants RTJRos5&Co Charted Accountants 44 Mole5WOrth set Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8PA )rthem Ireland Bankers Vlstsr Bank Limited 2D Wlliam stet Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8ND )rth8m Irèland
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project IMUVE Project) A company Ilmited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 Marth 2023 The Trustees present their report along with the finan¢i81 statements for the year ended 30 June 2022. The finanual slalernents have been prepared in accofdance with Ihe accounting poliues set out in Noie 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 requifftmenls of the Stslement of Recomrnended Practice ISORPI. FRS102 and with the financial reporting standards applicable to charities preparing their acwunts. The trustees, who are also the directors of the charity, at the date ol this report and those who served during the financi81 year together wilh the dates of any changes are sel out on p8ge 3 and arè listed below. The charitable company is limited by guarante8 not having a share capital. Prfncipal Risks and Un¢grtainties A summary of these risks would include VSS funding being now on a yearfy basis due lo a lack of polilical leadership. an ever-increasing workload for both vo5unteers and Board members. MUVE plan to mitigate these risks through implemenlthig and continuously monitoring our reserves poliw, ircreasing our allocation of Board members. providing governance training. and updating our voluntee15 and more speafic training based on their skills and abilil'es. We have always sourced other streams ol funding, which has been SusSl over this past 12 months. The directors have conducted a review of the ma5or risks to which the company is exposed. Appropriate systems and intemal conliols ale in pla throughout the companws pro$Se8 and procedures to provKle dear actountability and to mitigate those risks which the company faces. The cornpany Seeks to maintain high standards in the managernent of risk and the processes in place are reviewed annually to ensure their relevance. Equallty The compary Is lully committed to its equality responsibilities and provide falr and unprejudiced treatmentfor all. Trustees The Érustees who served during the year are as follows.. Mr Ryan McGeown Chairman Mr Hugh Gates VIce-Chairman Mrs Judith McGeown Mr Geoffrey HaTnilton Mrs Serena Harnillon Secretary Mr Alisler Robinson Mr Jeffery Lamont Mrs Audrey Brodi8on Mr 8illy Fuhl Mi Jason Lamont Mr Glen E8pie Mr Derek Noonan Treasurer In accordance with the Constitution, the Iruslees retrre ty ro18tion and, being eligible, offer themselves for reelection.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limlted by gua¥antee. not having a share capitsll TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Objectives Th8 Company's objèctivas ai8 SP8cificalty 18Stiict8d to th8 181i8f of poverty, thg 8dvani%m8nl of edueAtion, the presetvation and protection of health, the promotion of equality and diversity and the promotion of the benefit ol Ihe viets.ms and survivors of paramilitary violence and teirorism and other Inhabitants of lo1 communities Chereinafter Gglled the benefiarleS,) in particularly. but not exdusively from the Mid Ulster Constituency 8nd ils environs in Counties TyronelLondonderry, Northern Ireland Ihereinafter called 'lhe area of benefit'l without distinction ol age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity. political or religious opinion, by associating with the statutory authoriti85, cnmmunity and voluntary organi8atsons and Ihe inhabitants in a rommon effort lo advan education. to advocale. promote and foster a community spirit in favour of equalily and dNersity and to provide facilitie5 in Ihe interests of social welfare for recieation or other leisure-tirne occupation. with the objed of improving the condition8 of life of the said inhabilanl8. Tha group alms.. To foster 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 thr rela"veS, and people in comfflunitie5 59 affected. To assisl individuals and families affected by thè eonllict to addiéss th&r own pèr50nal expèriencès of hurt. loss and trauma by cornmunirating their experiences.. to support those seekirg truth. justi and publtc a¢knowledgernenl of what has happened. and provide opportunities for remembrance and mourning. To alleviate suffering trauma by the provision of a drop-in facAlity offeTrng emotional support and counselling services to individua16 in need. To develop the capacty and skills of the wEmbers of Ihe soually and economically disadvantaged cornmunity of Ihe area of benefrt in such a way that they are better able to iderntify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in stsciety. To advance education and raise public awareness ol the effects of the cDnflict and sectarian violence around benefit on indiwduals and communities., To positively prornote the interests of inncKent victims and survivors within Ihe Mid Ulster area To provide sérvices. 8dvice 8nd support to both individuals and Ihe group as a whole to promote the members well.being while they deal with Consequences of terrorism. To provide services direct or indirectly that recognises and addresses the indiwdu81's needs induding welfare, advocacy. complementary therapies. counselling, trarss-generational issues, and social support. Public Benefit Statsmènt In setting our objectives aThJ planning 1r tIVItIeS fgr ts year the trustse5 have given careful ¢onsid8ralion to the Charity Comrnission for Northern Ireland's guidan on public benefrt to ensure aclwities have helFEd to achieve the charity's purpose and provide a benefit to the benefidaries. Th8 prev8nbon and relief of poverty: The public benefil flowing frorn this purpose is improved quality ol life as a result of availing of a variety of Welfa seNices, benefits advice and advocacy services through funding and grants. The inclusion of skills-ba5ed trainin9 prograrnm85 and the work of our Heth and VVellbein9 Caseworker also contribute5 towards this objective. The Pubtic benefit achieved via this is that levels of financialleconomic deprivation faced by victimslsurvivors is redUd The Advancement of Education.. The public benefit flowng from Ihis purpose is the development of new skill$; improved educalional standards.. improved educational and career opportunities", building individual and collective capacity to leam and nderStand through educational classes and workshops with 8 view to progressing to higher education as well as the acquisition of a variety of higher level educational attainments and competencies.. improved sense ol worth as volunteers and enhanced career opportunities for individuals. The benefts are demStrAted through the acquisition of qualifications. att8inm8nt of certific8185 and cornpletion of highgr-level couises.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA cornpany litnited by guarantetr, not having a share capitsll TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT ft)r the yeaT andèd 31 Marth 2023 The advancement of health: The public benefit which flows trom thi5 purpose is improved health and well-being.. 18SS stressful lifestyles," duced addictions., a healthier oullook on life in general and the reintegration of FEtsons into the community showing a positive attitude towards others through the provision of coun5elling, cornplemenlary therapies, stress management and health and wellbeing Servi$. All of MUVE'S programmes and setvices ar delivered with the promotion of potiVe heahh and wellbeing at their heart, and Ihe wellbeing ol the individual. The public benefil achieved 18 the faalitalion of victimslsurvivois lo becom8 happiei. healthiei and molè fuffilled atizens. The advan¢ement of the arts. culture. heritage or 5Ctence. Through the provision of arts and craft courses, seminars, memory quilt project. etc. The organisation also offers a wide variety of ¢ultur81-themed interventions nn8Cting wilh kèy dates in ihe year such as Bums Night etc. The Public benefit obtained the increased capacity of victimslsurvivors and the wider community whereby they have an appreciation for the divergence of eultures which comprise in Northem Ireland. UKimately th has a knock-on benefit for the objective of building Peace wthin this Society. The advancement ol human rlghts, confilct resolutlon or reconclllatlon or the promotson of rg1igiou$ or racial harmony or equality and divèrsity.. An aspect of MUVE'S work is the furtherance of the hurnan rights of the innocent victims and survivois of teiioristn and other (Troubles r81aled violence., MUVE pursues opportunits.es to have issues raised through consultations, et¢. in support of those to which il primarily affect5. MUVE OP2fates an Advocacy Support Setwc6. enable5 Viclimslsurvivots to shart their testimony, tell thelr stories in a public setting and the production of boDklel for the rnernory quilt. The public benefit obtained is that a hi5toiically mArginalised group of victimslsujvivors are supported in having their rights represented and furthed. redLKing social inequalibes. Through providing Conllict Resolution and Reconciliètion-ba5ed Programmes there is also a substantive public benefit for victimslsurvivors and the wider community in the furtheranre of a peacefLJI and more coh851V8 society. The relief of those in n&d by asOn of youth, age, ill-health, disability, ffinancial hardship or other dis&lvantages. MUVE strives lo work in meeting the requirements of Seelion 75 of the Northem Ireland Act i.e. supporting under-Pre$ented groups and has developed a range ol ir)ilialives to support such affected indivtduals. The oiganisation has a rAnge ol youth, older people, disability-based supports and inlervents.ons in operation. The groups 8UPPOrt of those who 8re vulnerable. isolated, rnarginalised and who have often experienced profound acts of injustice. As well as supportiro its, core beneficiary constituency MUVE a180 has supported rn8rnbers of tho broader community, thus contributing towards the building of a resilient and resourced community. The Public befit is the promotion of Social inclusion and the incr885ed involv8rn8nt of und6rrepresenied groups which in bjm has the impact of increasing levels of active Citizenship. There is no private benefit or hami from the purp058S. Achievements and performance In 2022r23 the grtsup worked to achieving positive tyjtcomes for innocent victims and survivors. focusiig on the lollowin9 areas.. Health and wo1148ing sèrvicès During the year South East Fèrmanagh Foundation ISEFFI, eontinuèd tr) delNer the followlng SeNis- counselliw, cornplimenlary therapies. advocacy support. welfare I benefits advic£ and the provision of 8 health and well-being caseworker to provide support and assstance to our members. Counselling target5 were eXeded, and during the year additlofi service wa5 provided to meet the increased demand for the serv. In additH)n to breaking soc4al exclusion and sligrna, we aim to provide a friendly face alld a sympathetic ear. MUVE 8mploy a hèalth and Wèl1-Ing workor which provides support to MUVES core membership. We have set up a telephones support line which has been very Suc$$fUl with over 400 contacts. The weekly health anrs wellb&ng support service has also enjoyed growlh wlth vulnerable rnernbers accessing the 3erviTr from across Mid Ulster- we have The Chatterbox club who have people who are isolated meet regularty. We have achieved our targets in temis of complementary therapies". as usual we allocated th8rapies on a quarterly ba515 Wth an exlIent uptake. Victim5 and surviv015 often report to us the benefits of Ihe therapies in reliewng stress and anxiety as well as assisting with pain management. These benefits 8r8 Captured and are reported back lo our core funders.. The Victims and Survivors Servi.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project IMUVE Project) IA cornpany limited by guarantee, not having a share Gapitall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT thè year ended 31 March 2023 Cofféè mornings continue to be popular with good attendances covering all manner of heallh. educational, welfare and other issues of related interest. We also held a Christma5 luncheon and this was very popular, in particular people who are elderly, live on their owrn, ale lonely and isdated, 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. For isolated membe15 MUVE ha5 provided a hot meal that was delivered to their home. WELFARE SUPPORT The nurnb8r5 of rnemb8r8 who avail of the welf8r8 SUPPOrt 5ervic8 are 8150 Steady wth 8 continued increase in the number of people requesting support with Personal Independent Payment IPIP. TPOPSI p1¢at)ns. In addition there has been a significAnt increase in the number of mernbers requiring Appe5 Tribunal Repiesentation. lan Irwin ISEFFI Continues to support members with advocacy and legary support on a weekly basis. SOCIAL SUPPORT Walking group- We have started a walking group which is split into 2 tiers. AdVand and beginners_ The adv8nd walkers cover approxirnately 5- 10 mi$ of hard tsrrain which is beneficial fof thwr mentsl heatth. The b8ginn8rs will do less than a mile in a pathed area finishing with a hol cup of tea. This group is more Sockql than exer(llse. MENIHEN SHED- The shed provides 8 safe space for members to learn and develop new and Old skills. We have manged to include local school and youth ser5 within the thed. The shed is utilised five days a week and two evenings. In terms of dasses and courses we delivered a wide variety of courses across the financial year induding., arts and craft classes, woodworking courses, fishing and metal detection groups. These ccurses will support participants in volunteering capacities wilhin the wider work of MUVE. This will p¥ovide additional educ3bon for a wider range of arts and craft courses in the future. In relatK)n to transgeneialional, th9 following was deliver8d'. 8dv8ntur8 wsèkènd to N6weasUe. Halloween event. Chiistmas-themed activities. which arè 8lways extremely popular. ( are Vertigo- Gamiro Bus- Bewast G¢ants- Ai150ft- Splash). RESPITE We delivered a nurnber of respite day trips which included Mount Stewart, Insh War Museum. Portrush Boat Cruise, family fishing day and 3 spa days which catered for approximately 450 participants in total. Meanwhile there was 2 ovemighl respites brèaks which irtluded Enniskillen and Portrush and one *tivity weekend to Newcastle. In addition, there were Several 80aal events which induded Bum8 Night, storytelling, Queen$ Jubilee Event, Murdttr Mystery Night and a Halloween event which provided a social outlet and a night's entertainmenÉ.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project IMUVE Project) IA company lirni¢ed by guarantee, not having a share capltall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Truth, Justice and Acknowledgement 101h Anniversary Servi- MUVE Wreath Laying- November 22 Memory Quilt lon-golng) With these initiatives supported those socially isolated and who would have difficulty going on private holidays due lo economic hardship due to the rise in the cost of living. The mainstay ol our Servi remains our volunteers who provide advice and distrite information leaflets. In the year under review over 2.800 volunteer hours were donated and over 1,500 newsletters were distrited to members. Over 590 members availed of the weekly texting servi, thus ensuring that mèmbers were kept well informed of the various events and serS. We a pleased that by working with our partners SEFF. VSS. Covenant, UDR Aftercare Servi, Northem Trust- Health & Well-Being Team, Combat Stress, Mid Ulster Councd Community Relations Officer, Veterans Champion, Veteran Commissioner Office, NIVSO (Liz Brown). Defence Garden Scheme and Veterans Foundation we have been able to assist some of the most isolated and deprived members In the victim's sector wilhin the Mid Ulster Council area. There was a totd of 3506 interventions during the year across all services and activitie6, a significant increase on the projected 2184 agreed target on our delivery pjan, with our core funder VSS.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project IMUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantee. not having a share capilall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT forthe year ended 31 M8rth 2023 Principal Funding sou8 The principal lunding sour$ for Mid Ulster Victims Empowemient are rrenY by w8y of grant and contract income Funding Victims and Survivors Servicè Armad Forces ¢ov•nantTrust Community Development & Health NeOrk Asda Comfflunity Foundation Cookstown & Westem Shores Netsyork Veterans Foundation The national lottery Community Fund ACkno¢dyernents All the work would not be possible wthout the support of oui major funders the Mctims and SurvNors Serwo. Vve thank the VSS 5t8ff for their continued support and assistance. The group also appreciates the continued 5UPPOrt from the otherfunders. This has enabled us to expand our services and help add$$ sorne ol the issues that our member5 fac8 on a daily basis, mainly mental health and well-beiro. The group would also like to express their wncere apprecia to all the individualslconsullanls who liaise on a regular basis and espetsally for the support offered.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a sharn capltall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Financial Reviow Financial perforrnance IN the year to 31st March 2023, has beern consistent urilh the trustee's forecasts and expectations. Restricted reserves amounting to £41.030 and UnreStrted reserves amounting to £55,739 Res8rv8s Policy The D1CtOrS CognIse the need for unrestricted reserves to be maintained at an appropriate level. MUVE's reserves policy is to rnaintain a sufficient level of reserves to enable operating a¢tNities to be rn8inl8ined, taking account of potentkil risks and contingencies that may arise from lime to time. The policy is reviewed annually by the Directors. The policy identffies the eth"tnated amounts required to rneet financial risk associated with potential conting&n(xes and uncetsinti8s relating to the charity's operating actniities. These include.. the provisson for an orderly wlndlng-down of operations in thè èvent of 8 significant advèrsa avènt that iq oui&da the wn¢rol of the charity. the funding of unforeseen major projects that have rx)t been provided for in th8 norrnal financk?I planrxng proc&ss. Elements of the tsrget figure wll indude the costs for redundamy aNI contractual liabilities lor such items as rent of offices. The total for thi8 is expected to be approximately £32.(KlO. The committee have agreed how surplus funds beyond the amount to be held in reserve ctyjld be used for the benefit of the project. It was agreed that surplLts funds could be used as follows- to glve financlal support to èx6sting 8CtivibèS rf réquiréd to give financial support the asslst the ¢Jevelopment of new activit*S and seN1$ lo purchase additK)nal equipment for the benefit of the project and l or replace existing equipment il required to make minor improvarn8nts lo th8 officg space to make it 8 rnore welcoming environmenl to promote the project through IntIng of Fy)sters and leaflèts and the dlOpm&nI of a cnmunity centr8 website to supsy)rt training needs of volunteerfs I comrnittee members tr> support volunteers through provision of volunteer expenses for Iravel and associated costs to employ members of staff to work forthe charity to enable it lo rneet ils legal requirements. lo provide additional support for project volunteers I committee members and to bring additional activities and servi$ inlo the project. The committee will consider on a regular basis the levels of funding that It holds and how this fundlng can be used to benefrt the project and its assouated activitie5 and services. 10
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limlted by gLrarantÈe. not having a share capilall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 M8rch 2023 Structure, Governance and Management The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. having been incorporated on 14 May 2013. The Company was established under a Memorandum of Association which e5tabli5hed the objects and powers ol the charitable company and is governed under ils Artide of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. Corporatg Governance The company is comrnitted to the prinriples of Corporate Governance, and through Ihe developmènt of various manuals. will capture all internal and external processes and prcKedures. The detailing of the cornpany'8 activities in this way will ensure we follow best practice guidelines and demonstrate appropriate openness, transparency, and accountability in all our businèss activitses. Ernbraang Corporate Govemancè ènsur85 that as an ofganlsation we adhere to ¢he highest standards ol integrty in carying out our business and managing our finances. The cornpany i5 fulty aware of its reSpOlbilrtles and the need for accountability. P8rticularly in relation lo thè tnanag8fflelll of public ny)ney. As a group set up to represent vIrn$ of paramilitary violènce and terrorism. it is importwl that such an organi58tion exists to give support to those affeded by the Troubles. Thè MUVE project is run by a team of edted volunteers. The group has a projeci worker and offers support and adviee on a range of issues such as welfare and coun8elling and includes a diop-in facility as well as providing sotsal events for its mernbers. Thè CL¥npany has a board of dlrectors of 13 rnernbers who meet regularly and aro responsible for the strategic direthon policy of the project. services are offered to viclims 8nd sutvivors of trouble-related violence. RELATED PARTY TRANSACnONS None of our trustees receive remuneration or other bènèfit from their work with the charity. They are reirnbur8ed lor charitable expenses. 11
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee. not having a share Gapitall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 Marth 2023 STATEME OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBIUTIES The trustees are responsible for prepariw the financial statements in accordan with applicable law and regulations. Company law qUireS the Iruslees as the directors to prepare finan¢i81 statements for each financial year. Under Ihat law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance wth United Kingdom GeneraY Accepted Accounting practi (United Kingdorn Accounting Stand8rd5 and applicable lawl. Under charitable company law the trustees must not approve the financial statentS unless they are satisfied th81 Ihey 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 Ihese financial statements, the trustees are required lo.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.. make judgements and 65timates that ale reasonable and prudent., state whether the Charities SORP leffective January 20151 in accordance wlh FRS 102 has bean followed., prepare the finanaal statennts on the going conrn basis Un$$ it is inappropriate to presume th8t the tharty 11 continue in operatiw. Thè trustees are responsible for keeplng proper accountlwj records which disdose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the th8rity and to enable thetn to ensure Ihat the financial statements comply with. and all Regulations to be cLJnstrued as one with that Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charrty and hence for takin9 reasonable steps lor the prtvention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Trustees, declaration on unaudlted financial statements In relation to the )Inan¢pl stslements CA)mprising the Statement of Financial ACtivits, lfve Balan Sheet, Ihe AountIng policies, apptying them consistently 8nd makirvJ, on a reasonable and prudent basis, the judgement's underlying them. The have been prepared IN the going conrn basi5 on the grtsunds that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees confirm that have made avaljable to R T J Ross & Co, Chartered Accountants, all the charity's accounting records and provided all the information, books and documents nece85ary for th8 compilation of the financial statements. The trusteès conffiim th8t to th8 bèst of their kno1dge and belief, the accounfjng records reflect all the transactions ol the charity forthe year end8d 31 March 2023. Speclal provisions relatlng to small companies Th8 above rewrt has been prepared in accordan wlth the speelal provish)ns lating lo srnall o)mpanies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 The Iruslees. Ènnual report was approved on the 10th January 2024 and signed on behaK ofthe Lx)ard oftNstees by.. By ordèr of the Board Ryan M¢Geo uslee Mr Jeffery Lamont Trustse 12
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA Gompany limited by guarantee, not havlng a share capltsll INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MID ULSTER VICTIMS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (MUVE PROJECT) For the year ended 31 March 2023 I have examirned the ffinarnoal statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2023, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities linctsrporating an Income and Expenditure Accounll. the Balance Sheet. the Accounting Policies and the related notes. These financial slaternents have been prepared under the accounting poItCi8$ Sèt out therèin. Tha financial statements were not required to be audited in accordance with Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. This report 18 made 801ely lo Ihe tharitable comp8ny trustees, as a body, in acCI)rdan wth Chapler 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 20Ce. Our work has been Urertaken so that we might cornpile the financial statetnenls that we have been engaged to compile, port to the charitale cornpany's Board of Trustees that we have done so. and state those matters that we hav8 agreed to stat8 to them in this rtport and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone othei than the ch8ritatAè company and th6 charitable company's Board ol Tiustees, as a body, for ou¥ work, or lor this report. Respective responsibilities of trustses and examiner As explained more fulty in the Staletnent of Trustees, Responsibilities, the Iruslees. who a also the directors of the charitable company. 8re responsible for the preparation of the Trustees. Annual report and the ffinancial slalemenls in attordance with applicable law and Accounting Standards (UK and Iielandl. Th8 charitable company trustees consider an audit Is not required for this year under Chapter 3 01 Part 16 01 the Ccvnpanies Ad 2006 bul that an independent examination is required under that Act. 11 is my resptsn5ibility to.. examine the finan(i818181ements under Ch8plèr 3 of Part 16 of the Companles Act 2006 and section 65 of the Charities Act thereunder., follow the prOdureS laid In Ihe general Dirn$ given ty the Charity Comrnission for Northern Ire18nd under section 65i9iibl of the Charities Act,. and Stale the fact5 if it has come to my attention in the wur58 of rny eKarnination work that any.. lil material expenditure or action appears not lo be in acwrdance with the charitable company's trusts.. lill information or explanation l atn entit16d to under the Regulations has not been afforded to me., liiil Information contained in Ihe financial statements is materially inconsistent with the Trustees, Annual port for the year. Bas1$ of Independent examlnels pOrt My examination work was undertaken In accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Comrni85ion for Northern Ir81and under s8Ction 65{9llbl of th8 Chariti88 Act. Such an examination includes a review of the COunting records kept by the charitsble company and a comparison of the financial 5t8tements presented with those records. It also illcludes consideration of any unusual iterns or d15c105ures in the financial statements and seeking explanations frorn yoursetves 8$ the charitable company trustees concetning any such rnbtters. The proCeduS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requi in an audit and o)nsequently 5 do not express an audrt opuiion on the view given by the financial statements. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination work. no matter has corne lo my attention.. which givè8 mè ré880nabl8 CaUSÈ to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep proper accounting records and to prepare accounts which accA)rd with the accounting records and a in accordan with thè methods and principles set out In the Charilles SORP and which comply with the requiremenis of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than the requirement to give 8 tiue and fair view have not been met.. or to which. in my opinion, allention should be drawn in order lo enaNe a proper und8rstanding ol thè finanaal statements to be leached. Ann-marie O'Neill FCA RTJROSS&CO Chèrtered Accountants 44 Moleswoth Slre&t Cookstown Tyrone BT80 8PA Northern Ireland Date.. 10th January 2024 13
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA Company limited by guarant, not having a share capitsll STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES IlncorFofdting an In¢(¥ne and Expendltur8 A¢untI for the year ended 31 March 2023 Unre5trieted Restricted Funds Funds 2023 2023 Total Total 2023 2022 Notss InrnIng Resources Generatsd funds: Voluntary Income Don8tions and legacias ContribulÉons from users Activitles for generatlng funds Fundraising Charitable actlvlties= Grants 18,985 18,985 1,257 6.107 6,107 10.257 88,563 88,563 178.760 Totsl it)comin9 resources 25,092 88,563 113.655 190.274 Net Incoming Resources available for charltable appllcatlon 25.092 88,563 113,655 190.274 Resource8 Expended on Charitsbl8 Activitias Welfare & Social Support 20,135 155.321 175.456 164.623 Totsl Resources Expended 20,135 155,321 175,456 164,623 Gross transfers btheen funds 246 12481 Surpluslldeficitl for the year 5,653 167,0041 161.3511 25,651 Net movèment In funds for the year 5,203 167,0041 161,3511 25,651 Re¢onclliation of funds Balances brought forward at 1 April 2022 50,536 108.034 158,570 132,919 Balances Carried forward at 31 Mah 2023 55,739 41,030 97,769 158,570 The notes on pages 17 to 22 form part of the financial statements 14
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guardrrtee. not having a share capltall Company Number.. N161B412 BALANCE SHEET as at 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Notes Fixed Assets Tangib18 assets $8,891 59,174 Current A8$0ts Deblors C85h and cash equivalents 431 S7,061 100,396 37.492 100,396 Creditors.. Amounts falllng du• wlthln one year 19,814 1,OLKI Net Currnnt Assets 37,878 99,396 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 96,769 158.570 Funds Restricted trust funds General fund lUnstriCted1 41.030 55,739 108.034 Totsl funds 10 97,769 158,570 These financial statem8nt5 have been prepared in OrdanCe urith the special provisions relating to small cornpanies thin Part 15 of the Companies Act 2CO6. For the financial year ended 31 March 2023 the charitable ¢ornp8ny w85 entiued to exemption from audit under Section 477 ofthe Companies Acl 2006; and llo notic8 has been deposited under Sedion 476. The Irustees acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records which c(xnP with Section 386 and for preparing financi81 statements which give a true and f8ir view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of the financial year 8nd of it5 profit and loss for the finanri81 year in accordan with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otheNise o)mply with tme requirernents of the Cornp8nie5 Act 2006 relating lo finanual slaternents, 80 far 88 applicable to the charitable cornp8ny. Approved by the board and authori88d for issue on 10th January 2024 and Signed on its behalf by yan McGeown uste Mr Jeffery Lamont Truste8 Th8 nol88 on page5 1710 22 form part of the financial statements 15
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee. not having a share capilall ACCOUNTING POLICIES for the year ended 31 March 2023 General Information The charity Is a private company lirniled by gV8raniee. registered in Northern Ireland and a registered charity in North¢rn Iland. The addre85 of the registered office is 34 Fairhill Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone, BT80 8AG. Statement of compllance These financial statements have been ppared in compliance with FRS 102.'The Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland" The statement of RecoTnmended Practice applicable in ¢h8rities prep8ring their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and republic of Ireland IFRS102IICharlties SORPIFRS10211 and thè Charitias Act (NOrtM Iialandl 2008. Mid Ulstervictims EmpoW8rnt Prr4ecl IMUVE Project) meets the definition of a pubfic benefit entity under FRS 102. Basis of preparation The financial statements have been ppad und8r the historical cost convention 8nd in 8word8nce with the Companies Act 2006 and Part 8 01 the Cttarities Act INorthem Ireland) 2008. The finanaal statements are prepared in 5terfing, which 13 function81 currency of the entity. The followiro accounting polrAes have been applied consistentty in dealing with items which are eonsidered rnateri81 in relation to the charitable company's financial stabm8nts. Cash flow statement The charitable company has availed of Ihe exemptKJn in FRS102 from the requirement to Fwduce a cash flow stst8rn8nt becau8e it is classified as a small charitable company. Re$trl¢ted funds Restricted funds a subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or thfough the lerms of an appeal. Unrestrtcted free reserves Unrestricted tunds are availabje for use at the discretion of the Management Committee in furtherance of the genwal objectives of the company. Incoming Resour¢e$ Voluntary income or capital is Included In the Staternent of FanCIal Activities when tre charitable company is legally entitled to it, it5 financial valu8 can be quantified with reasonable certainly and the is reaSonae certanty of its ult1rn8te receipt. Entillernent to legaaes is considered estat4ished when the charitable company has been notified of a distribution to be made by tha execuitsis. Income r8ceiv8d in advan of due performance undei a contract is accounted for as defèrrèd incorne until earned. Grants for activities are recognised as income when the related conditions for legal entitlement have been met. All other income is account8d for on an accrual's basis. Resources Expended All resources expended are accounted for on an accrual's basis. Charitable activities include costs of 58Ni¢es and grants, support costs and depreciation on related assets. Costs of generating funds similarfy include fundraising activities. Non-stsff costs not attributed to one category of activity are allocated 01 8pportioned pro-rata to Ihe staffing of the relevant service. Finan, HR, IT and admini5tratwe staff costs are directly attributable to individual athvilies by objective. Governan costs are trose associated with Constitutional and statutory requirernents. Tangible fixed assets and depr•¢iation Tangible fixed assets bre stated 8t CO81 or al valuation. le8s accumulated depreciation. The charge to depreciation is calculated to write off the original $1 or valuation ol tangible fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives as follows.. FIxturg$, flttings and equipment 10Wo Straight line Taxatlon This organisation is a charity., therefore there is no liabillty to corporation tax. 16
Mid Ulster Victims Empowennent Project IMUVE Project) IA company limlted by guarante8, not having 8 sharè eapitsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2023 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 2023 2022 Net Incoming Rèsources arè stat•d after chargingllcreditingl.. Depreciation of tangible assets Independent Examineffs remuneratlon.. independent exarnination services 8,530 1,181 1,146 17
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company lirnited by guarantee. not having a share ¢apltsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS onlinued for the year gnded 31 Marth 2023 Charitable activiti•s R8Strictsd Unrestrictsd Totsl 2023 2023 2023 Vrctims & Survivors Service Veterans FoLJndation NHSCT- Mid Ulster Loneliness Network Asda Community Founclation Mid Ulster District Council The national Lottery Community Fund Amied Foice5 Covenant Fund Cookslown & Western Shores Area Network Community Development & health Network c0p Communtiy Fund coperatIOn Ireland 82.538 82,538 925 92S 2.250 450 2,400 2,250 450 2,400 Totals 88.563 88,563 R8Strict&d Unrestrict 2022 2022 Total 2022 Victims & Survivors Servr Veterans Foun¢Jallon NHSCT- Mid Ulster Loneliness Network Asda Comrnunity Foundation Mid Ulster District Council Th6 national Lottery Cornmunily Fund Armed For$ Covenant Fund C(x)kstown & Western Shores knea Netwod( Community Development & hèalth NèMork cOP Community Fund Ctroperation Iieland 95,260 40,LKIO 750 95.260 40,000 750 500 2.600 10,900 9.500 5,000 9,600 Iso 4,500 5CM) 2,600 lo,0 9,500 5,000 9,600 4.500 178.260 5(X) 178,760 18
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a Share capiiall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for tha y$ai andad 31 March 2023 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Restrieted Unrastrietèd Total Welfare & Soclal Support 2023 2023 2023 Other costs Wage5 & Salari85 48,Qb7 2,397 SO,464 Programme costs Courses and wothshops PPE Covid19 Residential expenses Travelling & volunteer expens8S Depreuation Day trip expenses Welfare outreach & So¢i81 support Training Donation Eqvipment 4,586 11.377 10,927 450 13,270 4,474 6.652 1,98S 46,375 1,088 13.270 4,974 9,446 2,925 54,393 1,088 100 1,947 500 2,794 8,018 100 1.029 918 138,342 16,228 154,570 Support costs: Gov•rnanc• 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 Wage3 & Salaries 38,092 38.092 Programme costs Courses and worf(shops PPE Covid19 Residential expenses Environment81 Irnprovernent Travelling & volunteer expenses Depieaation Day trip expenses Welfare outreach & Social support Training Donation Equipment 10,364 24.732 50 5,540 10,630 24.912 225 5,540 180 175 3,729 5,736 3,582 36,973 2,5 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 TotalB 152.040 12.583 164,623 19
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project IMUVE Proje¢t) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2023 ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS Supwrt 2023 Basis ol ApptiOnment Premises costs General office 11,072 8.633 Allocated on lime Allocated on time 19,705 Goyernan 2023 Accountsncy services 1,146 Govemance Totsl 26.792 EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION The staff costs cc¥nprise'. 2023 2022 Wages and salaries The average ernOYee'S during Ihe year w8s 312022=31 50,465 38,092 20
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA cotnpany limlted by guarantee, not having a Share Capltall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for thè year ended 31 March 2023 TANGIBLE FIXEO ASSETS FixtLsres, fittings and quipment Totsl Cost At 1 April 2022 Additions 85.293 85,293 Al 31 Marth 2023 85.293 85,293 D•precÉation At 1 April 2022 Charge for Ihe year 28,117 26,117 9,446 Al 31 March 2023 35,563 35,563 Net book value Al 31 March 2023 $8,891 58.891 At 31 March 2022 59,176 59,178 DEBTORS 2023 2022 Trade dèbtors Taxation and social 5eeurity costs (Note 9} Grants due 431 431 CREDITORS Amounts falllng due within one year 2023 2022 Grants Arual$ 19,614 1,000 £19,814 1,000 Grants due to the Department of Communrtles- Co-operalion Ireland £1.0, pald in advance relating to 2023r24 Community Fund £10,000 and Leopardstown £8,614 TAXATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY 2023 2022 Debtors= 21
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmitèd by guarantee, not having a share capitall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (xJntinu8d for the year ended 31 M8reh 2023 10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Fix•d assets - charlty use Curr•nt assets Currant liabilitbes Total Re5trict8d incom8 Restricted 40.597 20,047 19,614 41.030 Unre$tricted income unrestrictetl 18,294 37,445 55.739 58,891 57.492 19,614 96,769 11. ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS ON FUNDS Balance 1 April 2022 Incoming Resources resources Èxpended Balance 31 March 2023 Restricted income Restricted Gross transfers beeen tunds 108,034 88,563 1155,3211 12481 41,276 12461 Unrestrlcted It)come unrestricted Gross transfers bèlwe8n funds 50.536 25,0¥2 246 {20.1351 55,493 246 Total funds 158,570 113.901 1175,7021 96.769 12. STATUS The charitable cA)mpany is limiled by guarantee not having a share capital. The liability of the rnernbers is limited. Every rnernber of the cornpany undertakeB to contribLrte lo the assets of the company in the evenl of it5 being wound up while they are members, orwithin one year theafter, for the payment ol the debts and liabilities of the company contracted before they ceased to bè membe15, and thè Costs, charges and expenses of wintjing up. and for the adjustsrent of the r¥Jhts of the contributors among themselves. such amount as may be quired, not exceeding £ 1. 13. POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have L*en no signthe8nl even18 affectin9 the Charity 8inc¢ the y¢ar-¢nd. 22