Company Number.. N1618412 Charlty Number: NIC100714 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA company Ilmltsd by guaran¢86. not havlng a Share capitsll Report and Unauditsd Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 RTJRoss&Co Chartered AeeouTrtants 44 Molesworth Street Cookstown Tyronè BT80 8PA
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA ¢ompany Ilmlted by gyarantso. lio¢ havlng a $har8 capltall CONTENTS Page Trustees, and Other Information Trustees, Annual Report & Statement of Iruslee's responsibilities 4-12 Independent Examinerfs Report 13 Statement of Financial Activities 14 Balance Sheet 15 Accounting PoliGies 16 Notes lo the Financial Statements 17-22
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company lirnlted by guarantee, not hHvlng a share capltall 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 Secretary Mrs Serena Hamilton Charity Number In Northem Ireland NIC100714 Company Number N1618412 Prlncipal Address 34 Fairhill Road Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8AG Northern Ireland Accountants RTJRoss&Co Chartared Accounlanls 44 Molesworth Street Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8PA Northern Ireland Bankers Ulster Bank Lim(ied 20 William Street Cookslown Co Tyrone BT80 8ND Northern Ireland
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project IMUVE ProjgGt) IA company 1Smlted by guarante8, not havlng a Sho ¢apltsll TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for Ihe year ended 31 Marth 2024 The Trustees present their report along with the finanaal statements for the yeai ended March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared In accordan with the accounting poliues set out in Note 110 the fin8na81 statement5 and cornply with the company's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006, Part 8 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, other appli¢8ble law and the requirements of the Statement of Recornrnended Practice ISORPI, FRS102 and with the fin8n¢ial repotting standards applicable lo tharilies preparing their account3. The Iruslees, who are also the directors of the charity, al the dale of this report and those who served during the financial ye8r together Ihe dates of any changes are set out on page 3 and are lisied below. The ¢hartsble company is limited by guarantee not having a share capital. Principal Rlsks and Uncertainties A summary of these risks would include VSS funding being now on a yearfy basis due to 8 laek of politral leadership, an ever-increasing workload for both volunteer5 and Board members. MUVE plan to mitigate these risks through impkmenting and continuously monitoring our reserves pcliry, increasing our allocation of Board members, providing govemance training, and updating our volunteers and more specific training based on their skills and abilities. We have always sourced other streams of fundlng. which has been successful over this past 12 months. The d1CtorS have conducted a review of the major risks to whSch the company is exposed. Appropd8te systems and internal ¢tsnlrols are Sn place throughout the company's processes and procedures to provide clear accountability and to mitlgate those risks which the company faces. The company seek5 to maintain high standards in the management of ri3k and the processes in place are reviewed annually to ensure their relevance. Equality The company Ss fully committed to bts equality respon8ibil((ies 8nd lo provlde fair and unprejudiced trèatrnenl for all. Trustees The trustees who served during the year are as folk)ws'. Mr Ryan McGeown Mr Hugh Gates Mrs Judith McGeown Mr Geoffrey Hamilton Mrs Serena Hamilton Secretary Mr Alister Robinson Mr Jeffèry Lamont Mrs Audrey Brodison Mr Billy Fuhl Mr Jason Lamont Mr Glen Esp1e Mr Dtrrtrk Noonan Mr Ivor Faulkner Mis$ Marlene Gibson Ch8iman Vice-chaiman Treasurer In accordance with the Conslilulion. the trustees retire by rotalion and, belng èligible. offer themselv¢$ for re-$lection.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limlted by guarant88, not havln9 a sbarg tapitall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for th6 year ended 31 Marth 2024 ObJectlves The Companys objectives a specifically restricted to the rellef of poverty, the aanGement of education, the preservation and proledion of health, the prornotion of equality and diversity and the promotion of the benefit of th victims and survivors of paramilitary violence and terrorisrr and other inhabiianls of local communities I'hereinafter called the beneficiarie$'} in particularfy, but not exclusively from the Mid Ulster Constituency and its environs in Counties TyronelLondonderry, Northern Ireland Ihereinafter c81Sed 'lhe aa of bene1.) wilhoul distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation. nationality. elhnic identity. pollti¢al or religious opinion, by pssociating with the siatutory aulhorilies, cornmunity and voluntary organis8lions and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, lo advo¢ale. promote and foster a community spirit in favour of equality and diversity and to provide faalities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other 18i5ure-time occupation, wf(h Ihtr object of improving the condition¥ of life t>f the said inhabitants. The group aims.. To foster an atmosphere of mutual support and &ncouragement amon9 people Suffering from the effects of bereavement. injury or trauma as a direct or indirect sUIt of the conflict around bèneft, and their relatives, and people in communities so affected. To assist Indlvlduals and families affected by the confllct to address their own personal experiences ol hurt, Ios5 and trauma by ¢ommunicAting their experiences. lo support thos& seeking truth. justice and public acknowledgement of what has happened, and provide opportunit3 for remembrance and mouming. To allewate suffering and trauma by the provi3ion of a drop-in facilty offering emollonal support and counselling services to Indivlduals in need. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and ecoTh)ml¢8lly disadvantaged community of the area of benefit in such a way that they are bett&r able to identify, and help meet, their needs and lo participate mo fully in society. To advance education and raise public awareness of the effect8 of Ihe conflict and sectarian violtrnce around benefft on individuals and cornmunilies., To positively pmmole the interests of innOnt vidims and $urvSvors wiihin the Mid Ulster area To provide services. advice and support lo both iAdividuals and the group as a whole to promote the memb918 well-being while they deal with consequences of l¢irorism. To promde services directly or indlrectly that recognises and addresse$ the individual's neod$ including welfare. advocaw. complementary therapies, counselling, trans-generalional issue8, and social support. Public B¢n•flt Statsment In setting our otie¢tives and pknning our a¢tivilies for the year the trustees hav¢ given careful consideration to the Charity Commlsslon for Northern Ireland's gtjidance on PLtblic benefit lo ensure activities have helped to 8¢hleve the ch8rrtYs purpose and provide a benofil lo the beneficiaries. Thg prèv•ntlon and relief of povety.. The public benefit flowing from this purpose is improv¢d quality of lrfe as a result of availing of a variety of welfare services, benefits advice and advocacy servi$ 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 benerrt achIed via this is that levels of financ¢alieconDmic deprivation faced by victimslsuTvNors is reduced Th¢ Advancement of Education: The public benefit flowing from this purpose is the development of new skill$'. improved educational standards., irnproved educational and career opportunities., building individual and fX)Ilective cap8aty to learn and understand through educational cl8s$es and workshops with a view to progressing lo highèr education as well as the ar4uisition of a variety of higher level educalional att8inments and competencies.. improved $8nse of worth as volunteers and enhanced career opportunities for individuals. The benefi15 ale demwslrated through the acqui611ion of qualificatiorbs. attainm¢nt of certificate5 and completion of higher-level courses.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company lirnited by guarantee. not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 The advancement of health.. Th& public benefit which flows from this purpose is improved heallh and well-being,- less stressful lrfestyle8', reduced 8ddidions'. a healthier outlook on life in general and the integratIOn of person5 into the community showing a positive attiludo towards others through the provision of counselling. complementary therapies. stress management and health and wellbeing services. A15 of MUVE'S programmes and services are delivered with the promotion of posib.vè health and wellbeing at their heart, and thè wellbeing of the individual. The public benefit achieved is the fa¢ili¢ation of victimslsurvivoTS to becorne happier, he811hier and more fulfilled citizens. Th& advancement of the arts, culture, heritsge or scionce. Through the provision of arts and craft courses. seminars, memory quilt proje¢l. elc. The organlsation also offers a wide variety of ltUra1-theMed interventior connecting with key dales in Ihe year such as Bums Night etc. The Public benefit obtsined is the increased capacity of victimslsL¢rvivors and the wider cornmunity whereby they have an appreaalion for the divergence ol cultures which comprise in Northern Ireland. Ultimately this ha5 8 knock-on benefit for the objective of building Peace vmthin this Society. The advancement of human rights, conflict rèsolutlon or reconcillation OT the promotion of rellglous or racial harniony or equality and diversity.. An aspect of MUVE'S work is the further8n¢e of the human rights of the nnoTrnt victirn5 and survivois of terrorism and other rOubleS relaled violence., MUVE pursues opportunities lo have issues raised through consultatsons, etc. in support of those lo whith il primarily affects. MUVE operates an Advocacy Support Servi, en8ble5 vidimslsurvivors to share their testimony, tell their stories in a public setting and the production of booklet for the rnemory quilt. The public benefit oblained is that a hislori¢ally marginalised group of victimslsurvivors are supported in having their rights repsented and furthered. reducAng 30cial inequalities. Through providing Conflict Resolution and ReconcAli8lion-based Programmes there is also a subsl8ntivg publlc benèfit for victimslsurvivors and the wder community in the furtheiance of a peaful and more cohesive society. The relief of thosa In nè8d by reason of youth. age, ill-health, disability. financial hardship or other disadvantage8. MUVE strives lo wort( in meetin9 the requirements of Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act i.e. supporting under-represented groups and has developed a range of initiative5 to support such affected individuals. The organisation has a range of youth, older people, disability-based supports and interventions in operation. The groups support of those who are vulnerable, isolated. marginalisgd and who have often experienced profound acts of injustice. As well as supportiro its. core beneficiary constituency MUVE also has supported members of the broader community. thus contributing towards the building of 8 resilient and resourced community. The Public benefrt is the promotion of soaal indusion and the increased involvement of und¢rr$presented groups which in turn has the impa¢t of increasing levels of aciive CAtizenship. There is no private benefft or ham from the purposes. Achlwements and perforniance In 2023r24 the grwp worked to achigving po$itive outcomes for innocent victims and survivors, focusing on the followng area8'. Health and we114)eing ¥ervi¢•$ During the year South East Fermanagh Foundation ISEFFI, continued lo deliver the following services - counselling, complimentary Iherapres, advocacy support, welfare I benefits advice and the provision of a health and well-being caseworker lo provide support and assistan to our members. Counselling largels werè èxceeded. and during the year addition service was provided to meet the in¢38ed demand for the 8èrvi¢È. In addition to breaksng soaal exclusion and stigma. we aim to provide a fiiendly f?¢$ and a sympalhgli¢ gar. MUVE employ a health and well-being worker which provides support to MUVE'S core m&mbership. We have set up a telephones support line which has been very SUe$SJ1 wlth over 500 contacts. The wèékly health and wellbeing support servi¢e has also enjoyed growth with vulnerable members accessing the Service from across Mid Ulster- we have The Chattert)ox dub who have people who a isolated meet regularly. We have achieved our targets in terms of complementary therapies., as usu81 we allocated therapies on a quarterfy b8$is with an excellent uptake. Victims and survivors often report to U5 the bgnefits of the therapie5 in relieving stre85 and anxiety as well as assisting With pain management. These beneffts are caplured and are reported back to our core funders,. The Victims and Survivors Service.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA cornpany Ilmllgd by guarantee. not havlng a shar? capltall TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for th$ year ended 31 March 2024 Monthly coffee momings continue to be popular with good allendances covering all manner of health, educational, welfare and other issues of related interest. We also held a Christmas luncheon and this wa5 very popular. in particular people who are elderly. liv8 on their own. are lonely and isolated, thèy report that the luncheon was the only social evenl they attend and they appreciate the opportunity lo socialise and to get a hot meal provided for them. Two separate breakfast and barber events were held accomrnodating over 150 members both had infomalivè talks from Boots pharmacy and Ashes to Gold. The group h88 Cfealed a book club which has grown in numbeis over the year. The M¢mr$ meet at the completion of their current book to review and report their findings. WELFARE SUPPORT Th& numbers of members who avail of the welfare support service are also steady with a continued increase in the number of peopl¢ requestlng support with Personal Independent Payment IPIP, TPDPSI applicAtions. In addition there has been a significanl increase in the number of members requiring Appeals Tribunal Representation. lan Irwln {SEFF) continues lo support members th advocacy and legacy support on a we8kly basis. SOCIAL SUPPORT Walking group- We have stsrted a walklng group which is split into 2 tiers. Adv8n¢ed and beginners. The advan¢éd walkers cover approximately 5- 10 miles of hard terrain which is benefiaal for their mental health. The beginners will do less than 8 tnilè in a pathed area finishing with a hol cup of tsa. This group is more social than exercise. MENIHEN SHED- The shed provides a sale space for Members to leam and develop new and old skills. We have manged to include lo¢aS school and youth service6 Wlthin the shed. The shed is utilised five days a weèk and three evening8. In lems of da$ses and courses we delwered a wide variety of courses across the financial year induding.. arts and craft classes, flower arranging, woothorking Courses, Photography course, leathèr making course, fishing and mel81 detection groups. These courses will support participants in volunleerlng capacities within the wder work of MUVE. This will provide additional education for a wider range of arts and craft courses in the future. In relatlon to Iransgeneralional, the following was delivered.. an outdoor water park Splash. Bushlown Holtsl Spa day and the Burns night. RESPITE We delivered a number of respite day trtps which induded Ca511e Ward. Portrush, ihe Belfast Tattoo, Belfast Markets, trip to Londonderry to visit war memorial garden3 8nd The Knitting and Stitching show- Tilanic Quarter in Belfast and trip lo Coleman's Garden Centre which collectivety ¢atered for approxim8lely 500 participants in total. Meanwhile there was 4 ovemight respites breaks which induded Portsf$rry Hotel. Killyhevlin Hotel, The Lodge Hotel in Coleraine and an activity weekend at the Share Centre, Lisn8skèa. In addition. there were several $oaal events which included Dan Wfinters House, Bums Night, storytelling- Ops 8anner, MUVE Chri51ma5 party cinema trip, event which provided a soaal oullel and a night's entertainrnenl.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA ¢ompany Ilmlted by guarantee, not havin9 a sharè capitsll TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 Truth. Justlce and A¢knowlèdgemont Military Display- day event Wreath Laying- November 10 Memory Quilt (on-going) Wilh these inilialwes SUPPOrted those soaally isolated and who would have difficulty going on private holidays due lo economic hardship due to Ihe rise in the cost of living. The mainstay of our service remains our volunte8rs who provide advice and dislribul8 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 ol the weekly texting service, thus ensuring th81 mgmbfyrs were kept well infornd of the various events and seNces. We are pleased thal by working with our partners SEFF, VSS. Covenant. UDR After¢are Service, Northem Trust- Health & Well-Being Team, Combat Stress. Mid Ulster Council Community Relations Officer, Veterans Champion, Veteran Cornmi5sioner Office. NIVSO (David Johnston), Defenc¢ Garden Scheme, Halitsx Foundation and Veterans Foundation we have been able to assist sorne of the most isolated and deprived members in the vicliin's 8ectorwtthin the Mid Ulster Council area. There was a total 013968 interventions during the year across all services and actlI10s. a significant increase on the projected 2184 agreed targel on OUT delNery plan, with our core funder VSS.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA company Ilrnlted by guarantee. not havlng a share Gapitsll TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 Princlpal Funding Sources The principal fundir¥J sources for Mid Ulster Victims Empowemenl are currentty by way of grant and contract income Funding Victims and SuNi¥ors SgNIcè Amied Forces Covènant Trust Screwfix Foundation Ulst•r Scots Mid Ulster Dlstrlct council Veterans Foundatlon The natlonal lottery Community Fund Leopardstown Trust D•s•rtereate Church Aeknowledgements All the work would not be possible wilhoul the support ol our rnajorfunders the Victims and Survivors Setvlce. We thank the VSS staff for their continued support and assistance. The group also appreciates the conlinuod support from the other fund81s. This has enabled us tts expand our servic85 and help address some of the issues that our membeT5 face on a daily basis. mainly ment81 health and well-being. The group would also like lo express their sincere appreciation lo all the individualslconsuttanls who liaise on regular basis and especially for the support offered.
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by yuarantee, not havlng a Sho ¢apltsll TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 Financial Review Financi81 performance In the year to 31st March 2024, has been consistent with Ihe trustee's forecasts and expectations. R$$lrktad r8s&rves amounting to £67.475 and unreslricted rèseNes amounilng to £71,670 R¢$•rvès Pollcy The Directors recognise the need for unrestricted r85erv$s lo be maintained at an appiopri81e level. MUVE'S reseNes policy is to maintain a suffiaenl level of reserves 10 6nable operatirrfJ aclsvities lo be maintained, taking account of potential risks and contingencies that may arise from lime to time. The policy is reviewed annually by the Director5. The policy idenllfies the eslimated amounts required lo meet financial risk associated with potential contingencies and uncertainties relating to the charity's operating activitiÈ$. These include.. the provlsion for an orderfy winding4own of operation5 in Iho ¢vent of a signikanl adverse event that Is Outside the control of the charity. the funding of unforeseen major Projects that have not been provided for in the nomi81 fina181 planning process. Elements of the target figure will indude Ihe costs for redundancy atvj contractual liabilitie5 for such items as rent of offices. The total for this is expected lo be 8pproxlm8lety £53.000. The committee have agrtted how surplus funds beyond the amount lo be held in reserve could be used for the benefit ol the project. 11 was 8greed Ih815urplu$ lunds Could be used as follows- lo glve financlal support to existing activities if required lo glve financial support the assist the development of new activities and $&rvSces to purchase additional equiprnenl forthe benefft of the proje(* and l or replace existing equipment if required to make minor improvements to the office space lo maké it a more welcoming environment to prornote the project through printing of posters and leaflets and the development of a community centre website to support training needs of vdunleerfs I committee members lo support volunleors through proVisn of volunteer expenses for travel and as$oeTated costs lo empltsy members of staff lo work for Ihe charily lo enable il to rneel its legal iequirements, to provide additional support for project volunteers I committee members and lo bring addition81 activities and SeNiS into Ihtr projed. The comnittee will conslder on a regular basis the levels of lunding that li holds and how this funding can be used lo benefit tho proj¢¢t and its associated activities and services. 10
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA Gompany Ilmltèd by guarants8, not havlng a sharg Gapltall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 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 ol Association which established the oty'ect5 and powers of the charitable cornpany and is govemed under its Article of Association. In the event of the cornpany being wovnd up members are required lo contTrbute an amount nol exceeding £1. Corporate Govemance The cornpany Is commllted to the principles of Corporatè Govemance, and through th& development of various manuals, will capture all internal and external processes and procedures. The detailing of the company's activities in this w8y wlll ensuTe we follow best practice guidellne$ and demonsirate appropri81g 0panns. transparency, and accountsbllity in all our business activities. Embracing Corpor8le Govemance ensures that as an organis8lion we adhere lo the high&sl $tandards of integrity in carying out our business and managing our finances. The cornpany is fully aware of ils responsibilit¢es and the need for accountability, p8rti¢ulady in relation to the rnanagemenl of public money. As a group sel up lo represent vidims ol paramilitary Violen and lerrodsm. 11 Is important that such an organlsallon exists to give support to those affected by the Troubles. The MUVE project is run by a team of dedicated volunteers. The group has a project worker and offers support and advice on a range of issues such as welfare and ¢ounselllng and includes ? drop-in faality as well as providing social evenl8 for ils members. The cornpany has a board of directors of 13 members who meet regularly and are responsible lor the stralegic directitsn and politsy of Ihe project. All serwice8 are offered to victims and survivors of trouble-1?1ed violence. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS None of our Iru$tees recetve mUneratiOn or other benefit frtsm their work with the charity. They a only reimbursed for charitable expenses. 11
Mid Ulster Vlctims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA CDrnpany Ilrnlt•d by guarantee. nol havlng a 5hzvEcapltall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for lh8 year èndèd 31 Mar¢h 2024 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES The IeS are resSibl•fOr preparing Ihe fjnancial ststements In a)rdar& with appfitabjo law and regulaOn$. Company law requiF88 tNstees as the directors to prepare financtal statements for eaEh financial year. Under thtl law the tnjslees have ele¢t¢d to prepare the finanryal statements In a¢cord?nc8 wlth Unlled Kingdom Gen&rdly Acc4pte4 Awunling Practice (Uniied ngdorn Accounting Standards and appliGable lawl. Under d)arStable company law the trusteos must not approv8 the finoncll $tAternents UTde55 they are satisfKd thèt they give a true and 181r wew of the state ol affairs of the charity aTrJ of the nel Inctime t¥ expendre of the charity for Ilwt parfod. In 8paring Ihese flnan¢lal $lat8m&Trts. the trustees are required to.. select suilablg acMunting polieles and dppty th?m ¢onElsl8nUyi rnake judgements and e$tim8tes Ihal are TeasonabIe and prudent., $tstswhglh8r thp Charitle5 SORP leffe¢tive Janu8ry 20151 in accorilan¢e with FRS 102 has been followtrd., preparg the finan¢lal ststem8nts on the 90ing EonGern basis unioss it 15 Inappropr to presume Ihat the th8rity 11 fxjnunue In operation. The tfustees are rèsponslble for keep]ng woper accountin9 r¢cords which disc105e with r68son8ble atturacy at any me th8 finanual p05itiDn of Ihe tharity and to enable th8fft to ensure that the financlal statements ¢ryrply wth. ar all RegulatlDns to be conslwed a5 one with Ihal Act. They are abo resptsnsible for saleguardlng the assets of the ¢harty and h8nc4 for lakSng r88son8blg steps for Ihe prevention arKI deleGtn of fraud othei irregularitles. Trns1••s' de¢l4r•tion on unaudliadfinancitil 5tstements In rel&llon to the finan¢ial statements cornpri$ino Ihe Ststement of Fin8rttial Aotivltles. the Batance SheÉl. Ihe AuntIn9 poll¢les, appng thgm consiStenUy and mar. on a tsasonabla and pNdont bas15, Ihe judgemeTrfs undemying Ihem. Th? have been PT8Par in the gokn9 rmm basi¥ on the grountjs that Ihe charity il rontynu¢ in DPela0n. Tha trusiges conftrm that have rnadg available to R T J Ross & Co, Ch)rted A¢eountants. all the ch8rty's a¢rJ)unting records and provided Ihe In1matIon. books and doEurnents ne¢sssaryfor the compltalon of tha n8n¢ial alem¢nts. The tnJstee$ Confirm thatto Ihtt best olthetr nkd9* •fid bal1. the accounlln9 re¢ud$ r8ffle¢t 811 the IransacbDns of Charity for the year end8d 31 Morch 2024. Speclal provlslons rèlatlng io Jmttll ¢ompanl•s The above report h35 been prepared in accordan %wlh the speod provl$lon$ rg18Jng to smll conwaniès wthln Pari 15 of the CrMnp2oS Act 2008. The ¥tee$. annual reF¢)rt was approved on the 11th FebTUary 2025 And 91gned on behalf of the board of trustses y orderof thè BDard Mr Ryan Tru5t•e - eown MrJe Trustee nt 12
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not having a Share capital) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MID ULSTER VICTIMS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (MUVE PROJECT) For the year ended 31 March 2024 I have examined the ffinana21 statements of the Charty for the year ended 31 March 2024. which wmprise the Slalemenl of Financial Activities (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Accounll, the 8alance Sheet, the Accounting Policies and the related mtes. These financial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies sel out therein. The fin8ncial staternent5 were not required to be audited in accordance with Part 16 01 the Compan$ Act 2006. This report is made solely to the charitable company trustee5, as a body. in accoidance wlh Chapter 3 01 Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our work has been undertaken so that we might compsle the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, report to the charitable company's Board of Trustees that we have done $0. and state those matters that we have agreed to state to thern in thi5 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 Charitae company and the charitable company's 8oaid of Trustees. as a body. for oui work. or lor thts pOrt. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As explained morè fully in the Stalemenl of Trustee5' R8sponsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the chari18ble cornpany. are re6rKJnsible for the preparation of the Trustees. Annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Accounting Standards (UK and Irdandl. The charitable mmpany truste8s consider an audrt is nol qUired for this year under Chapter 3 01 Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 but that an independent exarninalion is required under that Act. It is rny resPOn5ibilily to.. examine th8 financial stsiements under Chapter 3 of Part 16 of Ihe Compani8s Act 2006 and Secti 65 of the Charities A¢1 thereunder". follow the prOdureS laid in the general DIreCtnS given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act., and stste the facts if it has come lo my attention in the course of my examinalion work that any". (Il material expenditure or action appears not lo be in accordance with the charitable company's trusts., (ill infotrnaiion or 8xplanabon l arn 8ntitled to under the R8gulaiions has not been afforded to me,. (iiil Information Contained in the finanaal ststements is materially inconsistent with th8 Trustees, Annual report for the year. Basis of independenl examinerfs report My examination work was undertaken in accordance with the general directions given by th8 Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act. Such an examinalv)n indudes a VIeW of the a¢counling records kept by the charitable company 8nd a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosu$ in the financial statements and seeking explanations from yourselves as the charitable company trustees conceming any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not promde 855 the evidence that would be required in an audit 8nd nseqUentlY I do not express an audit opinh)n the view given by the financial slalements. Indep8nd8nt examinerf$ ststement In connection with my examination work, no matter has come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material SpeCt the requirement5 to keep proper accounting records and to prepare accounts which accord wth the accounting records and are In accordan with the methods and prlnciples set out In the Charities SORP and which comply with the requir8ments of section 396 of the Companies Act 2(8 other than the requirernent to give a true and fair view have not been rnet., or to Whh, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a woper understanding of the financial stslements to be reached. Ann.Marie O'Neill FCA RTJROSS&CO Chartered Awountants 44 Molesworth Street Cookstown Tyrone 8T80 8PA Northein Iieland Date.. 11th February 2025 13
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA cornpany Ilmited by guarantee, not havlng a Share capltsll STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Ilncorporatlng an Income and Expendltur8 Accountl for the year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Fund5 Funds 2024 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 Notès Incoming Resources G8nerated funds.. Voluntsry Income Donations and legacies Contributions from users Actlvltles for generatlng funds Fundraising Charitable activltieB: Grants 26.267 26.267 18,965 6,107 184,619 184,619 88,563 Total Incomlng resources 26,267 184,619 210,886 113.655 Net Incoming Resource5 available for charitable application 26,267 184.619 210.886 113.655 Resource¥ Expended on Charitable Activities Welfare & Social Suppcfft 10,336 158,174 168,510 175.456 Totsl Resour¢¥$ Expended 10.336 158,174 168,510 175.456 Gros$ transfers betwgen funds Surplu$lld•fi¢ltl for the y&¥r 15,931 26.445 42,376 161,8011 Net movement In funds for the year 15.931 26,445 42,376 161.801) ReconGilia¢ion of funds Balances brought forward at 1 April 2023 55.739 41,030 96,769 158.570 8al#n¢e¥ ¢arried forward at 31 March 2024 71,670 67,475 139.145 96,769 The note5 on page5 17 to 22 f¢m part ofthe finand81 statements 14
Mid Ulster Victlms Empowemient Project (MUVE Project) IA ¢ompany Ilmlt¥d by guarnntty not hhvlng a •hor• uplt•ll ¢ompany PJmbor N1618412 BALANCE SHEET as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Nota$ FIx8d Asseis Tanglbk assets 63.093 58.891 Cwrrnl Ass•ts Debiors Cash and ¢osh equNolents 14.905 431 57.061 77.574 $7.492 Cr8dtt•rs: Amounts falllng du• withln one year 1,522 19,614 CurrentAssets 76,052 37,878 Total A65ets h•$ Curr•nt Llablllll¢$ 139,145 96.769 Fund Reslrided trust funds Gen8r81 fund lunresldctedl ,475 71.670 41,030 55,739 Total fund 10 139,145 96,769 These finan¢Éal statèrnants havè bèèn prepargd tn accorda9 with the Sp1 provFskns rdallng 1¢ srnall companles ithin Part 15 01 the Companies Act 2006. For Ihe flnan¢ial ygar ended 31 Mareh 2024 the charitablg mmp3ny w35 8ntiiled to •x•mptioTh from audlt und8r Secllon 477 of thg Companles A¢t 2006- and no nolke has been deposlled under SecNon 476. Th? trus188s acknowledge their resportsibility for ensurtng that the tharilabb company keeps aco)unting records whlch c4mpty wryth S¢ctipn 386 and for proparin9 financi818lat8m8nts whl¢h givo a and fair vlew of the state ol affairs of the tharble company as at the end ol Ihe financial year an¢F of its pnfit loss for th8 financlal year in a¢anCe wlh the r8quiremenis of Sections 394 and 395 and which OtheIS comply with Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 2006 rdating kn finand81 staternents, so far As applKable to th8 chartiabfe eoffpany. Approv¢d by th*J btsord Ind outhorlstd for Issu8 on 111h Febwuary 2025 and signed or¥ tts behalf by Mr Ry¥ Tru8tse ¢G•own bffory Larnont Tru$ts Tho notèson Payes 17 10 22farm portoflhefinryjl statèmBnls 15
Mid Ulstsr Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA cornpany Ilmlted by guarant88. not havlng a shar8 capltall ACCOUNTING POLICIES for the year ènded 31 Maich 2024 General infomiation The chariiy Ss a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Northern Ireland and a registered charity in Northern Ireland. The address of the rggislored office is 34 Fairhill Road, Cookslown, Co Tyrone. BT80 BAG. statement of ¢ompllan¢È These financial 5ts1ement$ have en prepared in compliarKe with FRS 102. 'The Financial Reporting stsrdard applicable in the UK 8nd th¢ Rgpublic ol Ireland. The statement of Recomménded Practice applicable in chariti¢$ preparing their acwunls in a¢eordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and republic of Ireland IFRS102}ICharilies SORPIFRS102)l and the Chariiies Act (Northern I18nd) 2008. Mid Ulster Vi¢tim$ Empowemient Project IMUVE Project) meets the definition of a public benefrt enthty under FRS 102. Basis of preparatlon The ffin8n¢i81 statements have been prepared under the historica5 cost ¢imvenllc and in accordance with the Comp8nie$ Act 20[ and Part 8 of the Charities Act (Northem Irel¥ndl 2008. The financial stslemenls are prepared In sterling, which is the fvnCti0n currency of the entity. The foll¢wing accounting poliaes have been applied con3isltrnlly in deollng wSth items which are considered material in relation lo thè ¢haritable company's financial statements. Cash flow statement The charitable cornpany h88 8V811ed of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement because il is classified as a $mall charitable company. Restrlcted fund$ Restricted funds are subjIed lo r$$lrietions on their expendrttjre imposed by the donor or through the temis of an appeal. Unre$triotsd free rèsèNès Unrestricted funds are available for use at Ihe discretion of Ihe Management Committee in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. Incomlng Re$oureoS Vtsluntary income or capital is induded in the Statement of Flnanaal ActNities when the charitable company Is legally ented to It, its financial value can be quantified with re850nable certainty and there is reasonable rtainty of its ultimate receipt. Entitlement lo legaaes 15 considered established when the charitable company has been notified ol a distribution to be made by the exelor8. Income received in advance of due perfomiance under a ntract is accounted for as deferred income until earned. Grants for aclivits'es are recognised as income when the related conditions for legal entitlement have been met. All other income is accounted for on an accrual'$ b8519. Resources Expended All resources expended are a¢Unted lor on an accrual's basis. Charitable activilles indude costs of servtces and grants. support costs and depreciation on r818ted assets. Cosls of generating funds similady indude fundraising activities. Non-staff costs not attributed lo one category of activity are allocated or apportioned pro-rala lo the staffing of the relevant service. Finance, HR, IT and administrative staff costs are directly attributable to individual aclivilie5 by objective. Governan costs are those assoaated with constitutional and st8lutory requirements. Tanglble fixed assets and depre¢iatiort Tangible fixed assets a slated 81 Cost or at valuation, less accumulated depation. The charge lo depreciation is calculated lo write off the original cost or valuation of langible fixed assets. less their estirnated re3idu81 value, over their expected useful lives as follows.. Fixtures, fittings and equipment 10% Straight Sine Taxatlon This organisalion is a ch8rty,' therefore there is no liability lo corporatlon lax. 16
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantee. not havlng a shar8 capltsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for Ihe year ended 31 March 2024 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 2024 2023 Net Incoming Rg¥our¢8s arg Btstsd after chargingller•ditingl: Depre(i81ion of tsrhgible 888ets Independent Examin¢es remunerallon: independent examination services 10.401 9,448 1.260 1,181 17
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project IMUVE Project) IA cornp?ny Ilrnlted by guarantèè. not havlng a Sharo tapltall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charftable actlvSiles Restri¢ted Unrnstrict8d Total 2024 2024 2024 Victims & Survivors Sewvice Veterans Foundation Leopardstown Trust Screwfix Mid Ulster Di$trid Council The natlonal Lottery Community Fund Armed Forces Covenant Trust Ulster Scots Community Development & health Nefvnrk Co-op Community Fund Co-operation Ireland 68.416 44.988 34,462 5,000 1,350 19.993 10,000 430 68.416 44,968 34,462 5.000 1,350 19.993 10,000 430 Totals 184.819 184,619 Rg$triet•d Unrnstrlctèd 2023 2023 Total 2023 Victim8 & Survivors Service Veterans Foundation NHSCT- Mid Ulster Loneliness Nefv40rk Asda Community Foundation Mid Ulster District Council The national Lottery Community Fund Armed Forces Covenant Fund Gookslown & Western Shores Are8 Nelwork Cornmunity Dèvèlopment & health Network Co-op Community Fund Co-operation Ireland 82.538 82,538 925 925 2.250 450 2,400 2,250 450 2,400 88,5e3 88,563 18
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project IA company limited by guorontee, Dot havin9 a Share Gapilall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for thè 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 expenseB Depreaation Day trip expenses Welfare outreach & Social support Training Donation Equipment 1,750 10.030 1,7SO 9.580 14501 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 1.913 140,885 8,015 148.870 Support costs: Governance Costs: 16,059 1,26D 2,321 18,380 1,260 Totsls 158.174 10.336 168,510 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Total 2023 2023 2023 Oth•r costs Wages & Salaries 48,067 2.397 50.464 Programme costs Courses and wotkshops PPE Covid19 Residential expenses Environmental lrnprovement 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.Q18 4,974 2,925 54,393 1.08B 100 1,947 100 1.029 918 138,342 16,228 154,570 Support ¢osts: Governance Co¥ts: 15,798 1,181 3,907 19,705 1,181 Totsl$ 155,321 20,135 175.456 19
Mld Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not havlng a sh8r8 capltall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS conllnued for the ye8r ended 31 March 2024 ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS Support 2024 Basis of Apportionment Premises costs Genèral office 9,741 8,639 AllrKaled on lirne Allocated on lime 18,380 Governance 2024 Accountancy $eNic&s 1.260 Governance Total 19,640 EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION The staff costs comprise.. 2024 2023 Wages and salaries The average employee's during the ytsar was 312023.'3) 50.114 SO,465 20
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantee, not having a share Gapitall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Flxtures, fittlngs and equlpment Total Cost At 1 April 2023 Addiuons 94.454 14.803 94,454 14,603 At 31 March 2024 109,057 109,057 Depreclation At 1 April 2023 Charge fof the year 35,563 10,401 35,563 10,401 At 31 March 2024 45,964 45.964 Net book value At 31 March 2024 63,093 63,093 At 31 March 2023 58,891 58,891 DEBTORS 2024 2023 Donafjons Taxation and social security costs (Note 91 Grants due 5,011 105 9,789 431 14.905 431 CREDITORS Amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2024 2023 Grants Accfuals 1,522 19.614 1.522 19,614 Grants due to the Department of Communilie$- Co-operation Ireland £1.000. VSS £522. TAXAnON AND SOCIAL SECURITY 2024 2023 Debtors: PAYE 105 105 21
Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project IA Company Ilmlted by guarantèo, not havlng a $haro ¢apltall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS o)nlinued for the year ended 31 March 2024 10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Flxed assets - char5ty use Current assets Current Total Restricted Incom8 Restricted 45,879 23,118 1,522 67,475 Unre3triGted income unrestrided 17.214 54.456 71.870 63.093 77,574 1.522 139,145 11. ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS ON FUNDS Balan¢0 In¢omlny R•$our¢os Balan¢0 1 April 2023 resources expended 31 March 2024 R•strictod In¢ome Restricted Gross transfers btheen funds 41.030 184.819 {158.1741 67.475 Unrestrlcted Income unrestricted Gross transfers beeen funds 55,739 26,267 110.3361 71.670 Total funds 96,769 210,886 1168.5101 139,145 12. STATUS The ¢h8ri18ble u)mp8ny is limited by guarantee not having 8 Sha tal. The liability of the members is Ilmiled. Every membÈr of the eompany undertakès tts contributè to th• assets of the company in the event of its being wound up while they are mèmbers. or within one yèar thèreafter, for the payment of the debts and liabilities of the company contracted belorè they cèasad to be memb&rs, and the costs. charges and expenses ofwinding up, and for the adjuslrnenl of the rights of the ¢ontribultsts among themsefves, such amount as may be requlr¢d, not exceedlng £ 1. 13. POST4ALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have been no signifrAnt events affecting the Charity since the year-end. 22