Company Number: Nl618412 Charity Number: NIC100714 Mid Ulster Victims Empowemient Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantee. not having a shar¢ capital) Report and Unauditsd Financial Statsments for the year ended 31 March 2025 RTJRoss&Co Chartered Accountants 44 Molèsworth Street Cookstown Tyron¥ BT80 8PA Mid Ulstsr Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) {A company Ilmltod by guaran￿, not havlng 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 Balan￿ Sheet 15 Accounting Policies 16 Notes to the Financial Statements 17-22 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA Gompany limited by guarante8, not havln9 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 Fu Mrs Judilh McGeown Mr Derek Noonan Mr Ivor Faulkner Mi&% Marlene Gibson Company Secretary Mr$ SO￿n0 Hamllllx) Charlty Number In Northèrn Irèland NIC100714 Company Number N1618412 Prlncipal Addr•ss 34 Fairhill Road Cookslown Co Tyrone BT80 8AG Northern I￿land Accountants RTJRoss&Co Chartered Accountants 44 Molesworth Street Cookstown Co Tyrone 8T80 8PA Northern Ireland Bankèrs Ulster Bank Limited 20 William Street Cooksltswn Co Tyrone BT80 8ND Northern Irèland Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project {MUVE Project) IA ¢ompany Ilmlted by guarantse, not havlng a Share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Tnjstees present their report ¥I￿g wtlh the finanaal statements for Ihe year ended 30th Marth 2025. The nancial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting poli￿9S set out in Note 1 to the financial ststemenls and Comply with the company's Articles of Assctiation, the Companies Act 2006, Part 8 of the Chaiitie8 Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. other applicable law and the ¥equiiemenl$ of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP), FRS102 and wilh the financial reporting stsndards appIl￿ble lo charities preparing their accounts. The trustees, who are also the directors of the charity, at the date of thls report and those who served during the financial year together with Ihe dates of any changes arg Set out on page 3 and are listed below. The charitable cornpany is limited by gu8r8nts& not having a share capilal. Prlnclpal Risks and Uncertainties A summary of these risks would indudè VSS lunding being now on a yearfy basis due to a lack of pol¥ti¢81 le￿lershIp. an ever-increasing workload for both voluntW$ 8nd Board members. MUVE plan lo rniligale these risk$ through Implementing and continuously monitoring our reserves policy. increasing our allocation of Board mèmbèrs, providin9 govemance training, and updating our volunteers and more specffic training based on their skills and abilibes. We have always sourced other streams of funding, whld) has been 3uccessfvl over this past 12 months. The dTrectors have conducted a review of the maior risks lo which the Company Is exposed. Appropriate systems and intern81 controls are in place throughout the company's processes and procedures to provide clear accountability and to mitigate those Tisks vthith the company faces. The company seeks lo maintain high 8tsndards in the management of risk and the Processes in pla¢e are reviewed annually to ensure their relevancè. Equality The company is fully commltted lo Its equalty responsibiliiies and lo provide fair and unprejudi¢od Iréatmèntfor all. Trustèès The trustees who served during the year ale as follow3.' Mr Ryan McGeown Chaimian Mr Hugh Gates Mrs Judith McGeown Mr Geoffrey Harnillon Mrs Serena Hamilton Sécretary Mr Alisler Robinson Mr Jeffery Lamont Traasur&r Mrs Audrey Brodison (retired 26r21251 Mr Billy Fuhl Mr Jason Lamont (retired 26r21251 Mr Glen Espie Mr Derek Noonan Mr Ivor Faulkner Miss Marlene Gibson In accordance with the Conslitulion, the Iruslees relirg by rotation and being eligible. offer themselves for Te-eleclion. Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limit8d by guarantse. not havlng a share capitsll TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT lor the yeaf ended 31 Ma￿h 2025 ObJoctlv•s The Company's obje¢tives are specifirxlty restricted to the relief of povety. the advancement of education, the preseNation and protection of health, the promotion of equality and diversity and the promotion of the benefit of tho vicl'ms and survivors of paramilitary violence and terrorism and other inhabitants of local communities I'hereinafter 8lled the beneficiaries.) in particularfy, but not exclusivèty from the Mid Ulster Consliluency and ils environs in Counties TyronelLondonderry, Northern Ireland Ihereinafter ¢8lled 'lhe area of benefit'l without distinciion of age. gender, disability, sexual oriental￿n. nationality. ethnic idèntity. political or religious opinion, by assocklting with the slalutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inh8bi18nts in a r￿mMOn effort to advance education, tr) advocate. promote and foster a community spsrit in favour of equallty and diversity and to provide facilities in thè interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisurè-time occupation, with the objecl of improving thè ¢ondilion$ of life of the said inhabitants. Thè groupalm$: To fostor an atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement among ￿0p1a suffering frorn the effects of bereavement, injury or trauma as a direct or indirect result of the conllict around benefft, and their ￿lativeS, and people in communities so affeded. To assist individu81s and families affected by the conllict to address theSr own personal experiences of hurt. loss and trauma by communicating their Èxpériences.. lo support those seeking truih, Justi￿ and public acknowledgement of what has happened, and providè opportunities for rtrmembranc8 and mouming. To alleviate suffering and trauma by the provlsion of 8 dropin facility offering emotional support and counselling services lo individuals in need. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged o)mmunity of the orea of benefit in such a way that they are better able to identify. and help meet, their needs and lo partirjpale more fvlly in society. To advance educatton and rai￿ public 8w8rene8s of the effects of the conflict and seetarian vtolence around bene)It on individuals and ctsmmunili¥s- To posiiively promote the Interests of Innocent victims and survivors within the Mid Ulster area To provide services, advice and support lo both individuals and the group as a vthole to promote the member8 well.being while they deal vAth consequencès of lartori$m. To provide services directly or indirectty that re￿nIses and addresses the individual's needs including weware. advocacy, complementary therapies. counselling. trans-generalional issues, and social support. Public Benefit statsment In setting our ot4'ectives and planning our activities for the y¢ar the IN$lees have given carefvl consideration to the Charity Commi53Ton for Northem Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ènsu￿ actwilies have helped to achieve the charity's purpose and provide a benefit to the beneficiaiies. Thg pr8ventlon and roll•f of poverty: The publtc benefft fflowing from this purpose is Improved qualty of life as a result of availing of a variety of welfare services, benefits advice and advocacy services through funding and grants. The indusion of skills-based training progr8mmes and the work of our Health and Wellbeing Caseworker also contribules towards this objective. Tha Publi¢ benefit achieved via this is that levels of financialleeonomic deprivation faced by victimslsurvivors 5s reduced The Advancement of Educatlon: The public beneffit flowing from Ihis purpose is Ihe development of new skills; improved educational standards,. improved educational Bnd career opportunities,. building individual and collective capacity lo leam and understand through educational ¢18$se$ and workshops with a view to progressing to higher education as well as the acquisition ol a variety of higher level educalion818ttainmenls and competenaes.. impfoved sense of worth as volunteers and enhan￿d career opportunllies for individuals. The benefrts are demonstrated through the ao4uisilion of qualfficalions, attainment of certificates and CA)mplelion of higher-level courses. Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilrnlted by guarantee, not havlng 4 5haTe Gaplt411 TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year endgd 31 March 2025 The advancement of health: The public benefit which flows from this purpose is improved health and well4J¢ing; less stressful lifestyles., reduced addictions. a healthier outlook on life in general and the reintegration of persons into the community showing a positive attitude towards others through the provision of counselling. complementary therapies, stress managemenl and health and wellbeing services. All of MUVE'S programmes and Se￿iCeS ara delivered with the promotion of positwe health and wellbeing al their heart, and the wellbeing of the individual. The public benefft achieved 1$ the fa¢ili181ion of victimslsurvivors lo become happier, heallhieT and more fUffil￿d rAlriens. The advancement of the arts, culturg, heritsge or 8Cign¢e. Through the provision of arts and craft courses, Seminars. memory quill project. elc. The or9anisalion also offers 8 wde variety of cullur81-therned inteNenlion5 connecting with key dates in the year suth as Bums Night etc. The Public benefit ¢t)tsined is th¢ In¢￿8$ed Capacity of victimslsurvivors 8nd the wider community wh&r&by they have an appreciation for the diver9ence of ¢￿tureS which comprise in Northem Ireland. Ultimately this has a knock-on bénèfit for the objectwe of building Peace within this Society. Th• advaneement of human rights, ¢ontliet r¢$olution or fy¢on¢iliation or the promotion of religious or racial hamlony or equallty and dlverslty: An aspect of MUVE'S work is th8 furtheT8n¢é of th& hutn8n rights of the innocent victims and su¢wivors of terrorism and other ffroubles related violence., MUVE pursues opportunities 10 have issues raised through consultations. etc. in support of those to whKh it primarily affects. MUVE operates an Advocacy Support SeNice. enables victimslsuNivors to shale their testirnony, te51 their slories in a public setting and the production of booklet for the memory quilt. The public benefit obtained is that a hlstorically marginalised group of victimslsurvivors are supported in having their rights represented and furthered. ieduung social inequalilies. Through providing Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation-based Programmes there is also a substantive put4ic benefit for victimslsurvivors and the wider community in the furtheran￿ of a peaceful and more cohesive society. The relief of those in need by reason of youth. age. ill-heatth, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. MUVE Str￿e& lo work in meeting the requirements of Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act i.e. supporting under-represonled gioups and h88 developed a r8nge of initiativ&% to support such affected individuals. The organisation has a rangè of youth. oldei pÉople, disability-based supports and intervention5 in operation. The groups support of those who are vulnerable, isolated, marginalised and who have often experienced profound acts of injustice. As well as supporiing its, core beneficiary constituency MUVE aLso has supported members of the broader community. thus contributing towards the building of a resilient and resourced community. The Public L*nèfil is the promolion of social indusion and the increased involvement of underrepresented groups which in lum has the irnpacl of increasing ￿ve1$ of active citizenship. There is no private benefit or hami from the purposes. Achievements and perfonnance In 2024125 the group worked to achieving po&tive outo)mes for innocent victims and survivors, fr￿using on the following areas.. Health and well-bging 3er¥ices ljjring the year South East Fermanagh Foundation ISEFFI. continued to deliver the following services- counselling, complimentary therapies, advtscacy support. welfare I benefits advice and the provision of a health and well-being caseworker lo provldè support and 8$SiSt8nee lo our mernber5. Counselling targets were exceeded. and durin9 the year addition Service was provided lo meet the increased demand for the seNice. In addition to breaking soa81 exclusion and stigma, we aim lo provide a friendly face and a sympathetic ear. MUVE employ a health and well4Jeing worker which provides support to MUVE'S ¢ore membership. We have sel up telephones support line which has been very successful with over 600 contacts. The weekly health and wellbeing support selvice has also enjoyed growth with vulnerable meM￿r$ accessing the service from across Mid Ulster - we have The Chatterbox club who have people who are isolated meet regul8rSy. MUVE have now intrOdU￿d classes such as chair yoga and have run a programme alongside B(K>ls Pharrnacy which has encouraged members to create friendships and gain knowledge in $eM￿S available in our local area. We have achieved our largels in terms of complemenlary therapies.. as usual we allocated therapies on a quarterly basis with an excèllènt uptake. Vidims and survivors often report to us the benefils of Ihe therapies in relieving stress and anxiety 88 well as assisting with pain management. These beneffts are captured and are reported back to ¢)ur ¢ore fijnders., The Victims and Suryivors Service. Monthly coffee motnings continue to be popular with good attendances c£Jvering all manner of health, educational. welfare and olher issue$ of related interest. MUVE have provided a pensionerfs Christmas Dinner at the local Golf Club prtsviding 8 hol méal to over 120 members. On 16 November MUVE ran our first Craft Fayre, tables for this event were $old out. A large number of people attended, all stall holders said they found it very successful. the most money they have raised 81 an event. MUVE raised over £3000 from this event. and this will be a yeady event due to ils success. Another successful event was held on 23fO November MUVE ran a very Suc￿ssfiJl Musical festival was htrld in Cookstown RBL. this was a sellout event. Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarante8, not havlng a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year endeil 31 March 2025 There w8$ must¢ from the Band of (he Royal Irish Regirnenl. soloist Lauren Kell$ and Dèrylor8n Boyne Defenders. Sollus Highland Dancers done several dan￿ routines and slew was served 81 thè interval. The fvnding to support this ￿rne from Mid Ulster Council and with help from tickets sales and raffle much needed lunds were raised. On 25th January MUVE ran a Bums Night at Cookstown RBL. Bal￿b￿eSt Pipe Band, Sgllus Highland Dancers and DJ Ivan Webb provKled the entertainment. This was a well-supported event. and Cannon Porteous addressed the Haggis. The group has continued to suc￿$S￿lty run a book dub which ha5 grtswn in numbers over the year. The members meet at the cornpletion of their current book to review and report their findings. Two walking clubs run biweekly. MUVE offer metal detection and rnore recently have introduced a fishing academy. This along with the ladies craft night and the hen shed provides many evenlngs of chat and lriendship. These classes run throughout the year which rnany members rety on to pass Ihtr loThJ. lonèly evèning. WELFARE SUPPORT The numbers of member5 who avail of the welf3re 5UPPOrt Servi￿ are also steady with a continued increase in the number of paople requesting support wilh Personal Independent Payment IPIP, TPDPSI applications. In addition there has been a significant increase in the nurnber of membtrrs requiring Appèals Tribunal Representation. lan Irwin (SEFF) continues lo support member8 with 8dvo¢8¢y andlggacy support a weekly basis. SOCIAL SUPPORT MENIHEN SHED- In ternis of dasses and courses we delivered a w¢de variety of courses across the financial year Including crochet, black thom, lathing, crafting and wood working. The shed provides a safe space for members to learn and develop new and old skills. We have m8nged to indude local school and youth services within the shed. The shed is ulilised ffive days a week and three evenings per week. We have noliced the number of members using thè shad Increase steadity. MUVE arranged a Church service, a trip lo Hill$borough Castle, arts and craft classes, flower arranging, woodworking courses, Photography course. leather making course, fishing, memory framing class and metal detection groups. These courses will support participants in volunteering capac((ies within the widei work of MUVE. MUVE also provide educational, skilled and non-skilled training to all members. We also prov¢ded a trip to the Belfast Tattoo, the Ulster Rugby, hgld ¥ lablo qurL in MUVE. a Halloween event and heid a famiSy fishing day. In rolab.on to transgenerational. the following was delivered= A children's Christmas Party Ipanlomlme). Splash activity and the Bums night all proved to be fantastic events for all involved. Walking group- We have started a walking group whid) is spllt Into 2 tlers. Advanced and beginners. The advanced walkers cover approximalety 5- 10 miles of hard terrain which is benef￿la1 for their mental health. The beginners will do le38 than a mib in 8 palhed a￿8 ffinishing Wth a hot cup ol tea. This group is more social than exer¢i8e. RESPITE MUVE dèlivèred 4 respites breaks which induding a men's fishing try in June. ladies spa break in September and trip to the Christmas Markets in Belfasl in November arKI an appreciation We@k￿d in February 25. Truth, Justice and Acknowledgement Wreath Laying- November 09, Memory Quilt completed and a $tory lalling evènt on MUVE premises. MUVE c£Jnlinue lo sw)port those so¢ially isolated and who would have difficulty going on piivate holidays due to ecorK>mio hardship due to the rise in the cost of living. MUVE have a list of possible independent respite venues th81 members may be eligible to avail of. MUVE continue lo work alongside the Welfare Support Services, URD Benevolent fund. AANI and TBF Thompson res￿le as an exarnplè of accommodation available to our members. The mainstay of our service remains our volunteers who provide advlce and distribute inlomiaiion leaflets. In the year under review over 3.200 volunteer hours were donated and over 1,500 newsletters were di51ribyted to members. Over 670 members availed ofthe weekly texting service, thus en8uring th* mtrmbers were kept well infom)ed ofthe various events and setwices. Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project IA company Ilmlted by guarante8, not havlng a Share capltall TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 Marth 2025 We are pleased that by working with oui partners SEFF, VSS. Welfare Support SeNice, Northem Trust- Health & Well-Being Tearn, Help for Heroes. Mid Ulster Counol Community Relations Officer. Veterans Champion, Keith Buchanan our MLA foT Mid Ulster, Veteran Commissioner Offte. NIVSO (David Johnston). Defence Garden Scheme. Halrfax Foundation and Veterans Foundation we have been able lo assist some ofthe most isolated and deprived mernbeTS in the victim's sector w4thin the Mid Ulster Council area. A welpattended leaving celebration in March w9$ held for Wendy Gibson, who has been with MUVE for several years. Members and staff gathered to wish her well and to acknowledge her valuable conlribulK)ns lo Ihe charty. Wendy was a well-liked and ￿Spected member of staff, and her positive attitude and dedication has been gre81ty missed. She was presented with flowers and a voucher,. she continues lo be 8 member and helps with the craft class and other volunteer tasks. There was a lotsl of 4541 interventions duiing the year across all services and 8CtfvIIth. 8 signifi¢anl increase on the projected 3210 agreed largel on our t1elivery plan, with our o)re funder VSS. Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantee. not havlng a Share capltall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Principal Funding Sour¢¢s The princApal fvndirvJ sources for Mid Ulster VKtims Empowemienl are cur￿n11Y by way of grant and contract income Funding Victlms and Survivors S¢rvlco Mid Ulster District eouneil Veteran¥ Foundation Halif¥x Foundatlon for Northern Ireland Acknowledgements All the work would not be possible without the support of our major fundÈrs the Victims and Survivors Service and Vetèrans Foundation. We thank them for Iheir continued support and assistan￿. This has enabled us lo expand our SerV￿e$ and help address some of the issues th41 our members face on a daily basis, mainly mental health and well-beÉng. The group would also like to express their sincere appréciation to all the individualslconsultants who liaise on a regular basis and especially for the support offered Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project IA company Ilmitsd by 9uaranlee, not haviny a Share capllall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the ygar gndgd 31 March 2025 Flnan¢i•l R¢vi•w Financi81 pgrfomian(* in the year to 31st March 2025, has been consistent ￿￿th the truste&'s forgcasls and expectations. Restr￿e￿ reseNes amounting lo £73,599 and unrestricted reserves amounting to £82.372. Rès•Thi•s Pollcy The Diredors recognise the need for unrestricted reserve5 to be maintsingd at an appropriate level. MUVE'S reseNes policy is to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to enable operating activities to be maintained, taking account of potential risks and contingencies th* may arise from Ilme to time. The policy is reviewed annually by the Direciors. The policy identifies the eslimaled amounts requirèd to meet financial risk associated with poleniial contingencAes and uncertainties relating 1¢ the Charity's operating activities. These include= the provision for an ordedy winding41own of operations lli the event of a significant adverse event that È8 outside the o)nlrol of the charity. the funding of unforeseen major projects that have not been provided for in the nomal financial planning proc9$$. Elements of the target figure will include the c4J8ts for redundancy and contractual li8bilities fr)r such items as rent of offices. The tolal for Ihis is expected to be approximately £53,000. The committee have ag￿ed how surplus lund3 beyond the amount to be held in resetve could be used for the benefit of the project. It was agreed that surplus funds could be used as follows- to gNe )Snanrial support lo existing a¢tivib"Ès if reqLbirad to gNe finan085 support the assist the development of new activitles and services to purchase addibonal equipment for the benefrt of Ihe project and l or replace existin9 aqulpment if requlred to make minor improvements to the office space to make it a m¢xe wel(x)ming Ènvlronment to promote the project through winling of posters and kallets and the development of a comrnunity centre website to support training needs of volunleerfs I committee members lo support volunteers IhTough provision of volunteer expenses forlravel and associated costs lo employ members of staff to work for thè eharity to enable it to meet its legal requirements, to provide additional support for project vdunt88rs I committee members and to bring additional activities and servI￿S into the project. The cnmmittee wll consider on a regular basls the tevels of fundiThJ that it holds and how this funding can be Us￿1 to benefit the projert and its 8S$0¢18ted activities and services. 10 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limbted by guarantee. not havlng a 8hare capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Structure, Govemance and Management The organisalion is a charilable company limited by guarantee, having been incorporated on 14 May 2013. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under ils Article ofAssocialion. In the event ofthe company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. Corporats Governance The company is committed to the principles of Corporate Governance, and through the development of various manuals. will capture all internal and extemal processes and procedures. The detailing of the companls activities in Ihi$ way will gnsure we follow best practice guidelines and demonstrate apwopriate openness, Iransparency. and ac¢ountsblllty in all our buslne$s activities. Embra¢ing Corporate Goveman¢e ensures that as an Organisalion we adhere lo the highest standards of integrity in Carrwng out our businèss anng con¢ern basis unless it is inapproprialè io presume Ihal the chaiity will Gonlinue Jn opeialion. The Iruslees are responsible lor keeping propET arLounting records which disdos¢ with roa50nabkn acairacy * any lime the finartial ￿5rt￿)n of the charity and lo enable Ihem lo onsure that Ihe finandal stalemenis ￿mplY wilh. and all Regulations lo be con$twed as one wilh Ihat Act. They are also responsib￿ lor saleguording Ihe assels of the charity and hence lor tak¢ng wea50nabk sleps for the prevenlion and deleclion of fraud and other irregulariliBs. Trustoos. doclarallon on unaudlted financlal statornents In re18tion to the financial stalemenls cJ)mpfi$in9 Ihe St8iemenl of Finanoal ActNiliès. Balance Sheet. the Accounlin9 poli¢le5, apptyirtg thcm consislently and making, on a reasonable and Prudenl basis. Ihe ludgcmonl's underlysng Ihem. Thè havtr beon pwepared in Ihe going ujncern basis on Ihe grounds Ihal Ihe charity will eontinue in operaiion. The Ifusiees confirm ihal have made availabte lo R T J Ross & Co. Chartered Accounlanls, all Iho ¢haiily'5 accounts.ng reconls and provided all the informatson. books and do¢umcnts necessary ￿r Ihc ￿mpT.10110n of the fjn8n081 s181emenlS. Th* Irusiees confirm that to the best of their knowledge and bgliel. the a¢counling iecords ￿ne¢1 all Iransa¢lions ofthe charity for tt)e yo8r ended 31 March 2025. Spoclal provlslons rolatlng to ¥mall companlos The above report has been prcpared in awordance wilh the sperial prowsions ielating to small compani8$ wilhin Pèrt 15 of the Compan￿5 Act 2008. The Irustees. annuBI report was approved on Ihe 12￿ November 2025 and >gned on behall ol Ihe board ol trustees by.. By Ordor oftho 8oHrd yan McGoown Trustoo ollory Lamont Tru8tee 12 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilrnllod by guaranltsQ. nol havlnB a •hDrn capltall INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MID ULSTER VICTIMS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (MUVE PROJECT) For the year ended 31 March 2025 I have examineil Ihe finanaal statements of lh¢ Charity for the year eftded 31 March 2025, which compiists the St8lemenl of Finanaal Actsvil￿$ lincorporaling an Income and Expendilure Account), Ihe Balance Sheel. the Ac¢ounting Pdiae5 and Ihe relaled notes. These finonrial sialemenls have been wepared und8r the a¢counliny pollcies sei oul Ihèrein. The finanriAI stalcrn￿ls wcre nol required to be audlled in accordan￿ with Part 18 of the Companie5 Act 2CQ6. This report is made solely io Ihe charitable company twslees. as a body. in aC￿rdanCe wAh Chapter 3 of Part 16 01 the Cc%npanie$ Act 21Th. Our Wofk has been urylertaken 50 Ihal wo mighi ¢ompi1e thè finonual slalemenis Ihal we have been engaged lo ￿mplIe. report lo th8 charit8ble compan￿$ Board of Truslees that we hove done so. and s181e Ihose mattcrs Ihai we have agreed to slate to them in this report 8nd lor no other purposo. To the lullesl exlenl permitted by law, we do nol 8ccept c< assum8 ies5)onsibility io anyone olhor Ihan the ¢haritablo company and Ihe charit8ble ccmpanYs goaid of Trusle¢s, as a b￿ly. lor our work. or for ihis ieport. Respecti¥0 respon$iblliliè$ oltrLSStè&s and examlnor As expla¥)ed more fully in the Slalemcnt ol Truslecs. Respon5ibililies, Ihe tnjstees. WM) are 81$0 Ihe directo￿ ol Ihe ¢hanlabJo company. a￿ responsible for the pKepar8lion ol Ihe Truslee5' Annual Tepofl and the financial sialemen15 Irh Bcc¢rdance with applicablc law and AcuJunYng Slandafds (UK and Irelèndl. The d￿rItable cornp8ny Iruslees conslJer an audll nol required for Ihis year under Chapler 3 01 Part 16 01 the comp￿leS Act 20C6 bul that an Inde￿ndant exarninal¥)n iy required und¢r Ihat Act. 11 is my iesponsilmlity lo.. ex8mine th& finarlcial 818tsmcn15 under Chapter 3 of Part 1G ol the Companie$ Act 2C¢6 and sect*Jn 65 ol tho Charitios Act Ihereunder., lollow Ihc proce￿IeS laid In Ihe general Diiections gr¥en by Iho Chafily Commis￿on for Northern Ireland under Sèclion 6519}Ibl ol the Charilies Aet", and slate Ihè laets rf il has come ¢0 my altenbon in the course ol my examlnaliort Ihat any.. 111 M￿ert￿l tsxpenth'lvro or adion 8ppe815 noi io be in accordance wilh the chaiiiable company's Iwsts-. lil) inlormal¥3n or explanal￿n l am gnliued lo undèf Regulalions has nol been affordod to me.. liiil Inlomialion eoniaiThed in the finanaal statements ts m8leri81ty Inc4Jnsislenl with Ihe Truslee5' Annual report k)r the yeaf. Ba$18 of Independont &xamin¢rfs ￿pOrt IAY examination w(xk was unden8ken In acGordance wilh the general diredsons given by the Charity Commiss¥)n for Northcrn Ifeland und¢r section 6519llb} ol Ihe Charilies Acl. Such an ex8mln8ilon Sndudes a review ollhe a¢￿UntIng iecards kept by Ihe ¢harilable compBny and a comparison ol the financial slaiemenls pre5eniÈd with those recoros. 11 also induijos consideration ol any unusual items or disdosurc5 tn financial slalemenls and seekiny oxplanalions Irom yoursefves as the th3Fitable company Irustees ￿ncem1n9 any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provKle aty the evidencè Ihat would be requifod in an audil and ￿nSeQUent1Y I do nol èxpiegs an a￿￿11 opiniDn on tho vlew given by the finanual sl#lements. Indepondontoxamlnorfs statement In connectlon wlh my examin8iKsn work. no malter has come to my attonllon. whlch gbves me rea5anable cause lo beliave Ihal any malcriul respect Ihe roquirements lo keep proper accounling records and lo prepar& 8ccoun15 which accor(J with the a¢xounting recor(Is and are in a¢￿Idance wilh Ihe meihods and princlples sol cut in ihe Charities SORP and which comply wilh Ihe tequiremenls ol se¢tion 396 ol the Companies Act 20C6 other than Ilie requirement to give 8 Irue and fair view have not been mtrt: oi lo which, in my opinion, attonlion should be drawn in order 10 enable a proper underslanding ol Ihe financial $taiemeNs to be re8¢hed. Ann.Marlc O'Nelll FCA RTJROSS&CO Charfered A￿ountan18 44 Moiesworth Street Cooksiown Tyrone BT80 8PA Northern lleland Date: 12th Novombor 2025 13 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee, not hovlng a Share capltall STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES IlncoTporating an InGome and Expondltur&Accounti for the year ended 31 March 2025 Unr¢$triet•d R&strlcted Funds Funds 202$ 2025 Total Total 2025 2024 Not•s Incoming Resources Generated funds: Voluntary Income Donations and leg8¢ Contributions from users Activities for g¥n¢rating funds Fundraising Charitsble aetivitiè8: Grants Other In￿Me 41,356 41,3S6 26,267 136,901 136,901 1.445 184.619 1,445 Tatsl Incomlng rasourcgs 42.801 136,901 179.702 210.886 N•t Incoming Resources avallable for Charltab￿ applicatlon 42,801 136,901 179.702 210,888 Resources Expended on Charitable Activitie Welfare & Socjal Support 32,099 130,777 162.876 168,510 Total Re8our¢•$ Expondèd 32.099 130,777 162,876 168,510 Gross transfers beiween funds Surpluslldaficlt) for tho year 10.702 6,124 16.826 42,376 Net movement in funds for the year 10,702 6.124 16.826 42,376 Reconciliation of funds Balances brought lorward al l April 2025 71,870 67.475 139.145 ,789 Balan¢e$ ¢•nl•d foThYard at 31 March 2025 82.372 73,599 155,971 139,145 The notes on page$ 17 to 22 fomi part ollhe finan¢lal $tstements 14 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment ProjeGt (MUVE Proje¢t) IA company Ilmll•d by guaiantoe, having 8 Bha¢o capltall Comp•ny Numbor. N1618412 BALANCE SHEET a$ at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 N¢te8 Flxod Aosots Tangible a55è1S 55.374 63.093 Curront Assots Debtors Cash and cash equivalents 450 102,073 14.￿5 62.669 101523 77.574 Crndltors: Amounts f¥lllng wllhln year 1926 1.522 Ntst Current Assets 100.S97 76.052 Total lows Current Llabllllle8 155,971 139.145 Fund Resirictod Irusi lund$ Ggneial lund (unreslridadl 73.599 82.372 67.475 71.670 Total lund• 10 155,971 139,145 These finanrial slalernents have been prepared ui a¢¢ordance wrfh the specia5 provisions Tetaling to sm811 companies wilhin Part 15 of the Companles Acl 20J6. For tho financial year ended 31 March 2025 the Ghariiable company wag enliuod to exèmplion from audil under Sedion 477 of iho Companie$ Ad 20DS: and iio nOt￿e has been dep05iled under Se¢lion 476. The ITu$lees acknowledge Iheir reSpon￿bIlity loi ¢nsurin9 Ihal the charitable comppny keeps aeeounling record5 vthith comply with Sect¥)n 386 antl for preparing finano81 slalemenls which give a Iruè and lair view ol Ihe stale ol affaifs ol the charilable cwpany as at Ihe end ol the financial ye3r and of its profit and Ioss lor the financial year In ccordance with tho reqLtirerren15 01 Sections 394 ond 395 Jnd which olhewso comply wlh requiremen15 of Ihe Ck*nPAt)les Act 20tO folaling to finandal slatements. so lar as appllcable to the charitable company. Approvod by the ts¢￿rd and authorisod for l$$ua on 121h Nov¢mbor 2025 and slgnod on behall by Ryan McGoown rnstee MrJ•fféry Lamont Tru•tee The noios on pogÈ5 17 10 22 lomi oort ol Iho finosK+al *aifmenls 15 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmitsd by guarantee, not havlng a 5har& capltall ACCOUNTING POLICIES for the year gnd&d 31 March 2025 General Informatlon The ch8Tty is 8 wvat8 company limited by gu8r8ntee, reglstered in Northem Ireland and a registered charity in Ntxthèm Ireland. The address ol the registered office is 34 Fairhill Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone, BT80 8AG. Statement of compliance These financial statements have been prepared in (x)mplian¢e with FRS 102, Yhe Fin8n¢ial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Ihg Republic of Ireland.. The statement of Rècommended PractiTr applicable in charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and republic of Ireland {FRS102l{Ch8ri1￿ SOFZPIFRS102}l and the Charitles Act {Nortfr*m I￿land) 2008. Mid Ulster Vl¢tlm$ Empowement Pr(4eci {MUVE Prolect) meets the defin￿on of a public benefit entty under FRS 102. Basi$ of preparation The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convent¢on and in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and Part 8 of the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. The financ¢al staternents are prepared in sleding. which is the fvnctional currency of the entity. The following accounting policies have been applied consist8nlly in dealing with items which are considered malefial in relation lo the charitable company's financAal siatemenls. Cash flow statement Thè charitable company has availed of thè axèmption In FRS102 from Ihg requirement to produc8 a (ash fflow statement because li is classified as a small charitable company. Restricted funds Restricted funds are subjected lo restriclions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal. Unrestri¢tsd free reserves Unresliicled funds arg avail8blg for uss al dis¢relion of the M8nagemenl C(xnmittee in fvrth$r8n¢& of the general objectives of the company. Incoming Resource8 Voluntary income or capltal Is Indudèd in thè Stat8mÈnt of Financial Ad(vltiès whèn thè ch8ritable Company is leg8lly onlitled to it. its financial valuè can be quantified with reasonable ￿rtaInty and there is reasonable certainty of ils ultimate receipt. Entitlement to legaues is ctsnsidered established when the Charitable Company has been notified of a distribution to be made by the executors. Income received In advance of due performance under a ¢onlr8Ct 1$ accounted for as deferred income until earned. Grants for activities are recognised as income when the reLqted conditions for legal entidement have been met. All other income is aco)unted for on an accrual's bagis. Resources Expended All resource5 expended are accounted for on an accrual's basis. Charitable actNities include o)sts ol services and grants, support costs and depreciation on related assets. Costs of generating funds similarfy include fut7draising activities_ Non-slaff costs not attributed to one category of activity are allocated OT apporlioned pro-rala lo Ihe staffing of the relevant service. Finance. HR, IT and adminislr81ive stsff c051$ are directly attrtbut8ble lo indwidual activities by objective. Govemance costs are those 8ss0¢ialed with consthlulional and slalulory requirements. Tangible fixed a￿¢￿ #nd d¢pre¢i•tion Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or at Valuation, less aecumulatèd d&pieciation. Thè charge to dep￿lation is calculated to write off the original cost or vgluation of tangib￿ fixed assets, less their estimated residual value. over their expecied useful lives as follows.. Fixiures. fittings and equlpment 10% Slr8lghl Ilne Taxation Th1$ organisation 1$ a ¢h8rSty'. Ihgrofore Ihgre Ss no Ilabllity to corporation tsx. 16 Mid Ulstsr Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA Gornpany limited by guarantee, not having a Share Gapitall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year eThJed 31 March 2025 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 2025 2024 Net Incoming Resources are stated after chargingllcreditingl: Deprecjation of tangible assets Independent Examinerfs remuneration: - independent examination seNices 10.699 10,401 1,434 1.260 17 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA cornpany Ilmited by guar¥nt¢•. nt>t having a shaw ¢apltsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charitable activitles Restricted Unrestricted Total 2025 2025 2025 Victlms & Survlvors Se￿1¢¢ Veterans Foundation Leopardstown Trust Screwfix Mid Ulster District Council The national Lottery Comrnunity Fund Armed Forces Covenant Tru31 Ulster Scots HalifaK Foundation for Northem Ireland 80.283 49.968 80,283 49.968 1.650 1,650 5,000 5.000 Totals 136.901 136.901 Restrlcted Unrestricted 2024 2024 Total 2024 Victims & Survivors Service Veterans Foundation Leopardslown Trust Screwfix MSd Ulster Dlstrfct Counc51 The national Lottery CommLEruly Fund Amied Forces Covenant Trust Ulster Scots Community Development & health Ne￿Ork c￿0p Community Fund co-operatic￿ Ireland 68.416 44.968 34,462 5,000 1.350 19,993 10,000 430 68,416 44,968 34,462 5,000 1,350 19,993 10.000 430 184,619 184,619 18 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlt8d by guarantse. not havlng a share capltall NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 Ma￿h 2025 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Restrlcted Unrestricted Total Welfare & Social Support 202S 2025 2025 Other ¢03ts Wagès & Salarfès & tèmporary staff 55,096 2.237 57,333 Programme costs Courses and work$hop$ Residential expenses Travelling & volunteer expenses Depre(i8tion D8y trip expenses Welfare outreach & Social support Training Donation Equipment 5,396 11,880 3.066 7,600 3,852 25,802 1,350 6,562 11,958 11,880 3.505 10.699 4,162 32,421 1,510 439 3,099 310 6.619 160 2,017 2.017 114.042 21.443 13S,48S Support costs: Govemance Costs: 15.444 1.290 10,512 144 25,956 1,434 Totals 130.776 32.099 162,87S ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Tot31 2024 2024 2024 Other costs Wages & Salaries & temporary staff 56.228 18 56,24£ Programme costs Course5 and workshop$ PPE Covid19 Residential 8¥￿nseS Ti8velling & volunteer expenses Depreciatton Day trip expenses Welfare out￿8¢h & SociBI support Training Don8tion Equipment 1,750 10.030 1.750 9,580 {450} 14.858 5,320 7.417 1.278 43.544 14,858 5,420 10,401 1,668 45,404 1,200 430 1,913 100 2,984 390 1,200 430 1,913 140,8SS 8.015 148,870 Support costs: Ggveman¢e Costs: 16,059 1,260 2.321 18,380 1,260 Totsl$ 158,174 10,336 168,510 19 Mid Ulster Victims Empowennent Project IMUVE Project) IA company limited by guarantee. noi having a share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year etvjed 31 March 2025 ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS Support 202$ Basis of Apportionment Premises ¢osts Gfjneral offic& 11,473 14,483 Allocated on lime Allo¢xled on lime 25.956 Govemance 2025 Accountancy services 1,434 Govemancè Total 27,390 EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION The staff ¢osl$ Comprisè: 2025 2024 Wages and sal8rSes The average employee's during the year was 212024'.3) 42,518 50.114 Mid Ulster Victims Empowerment Project (MUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantee, not having a share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS onlinued for the year ended 31 M8rth 2025 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixturos, rittings and equipment Total Co$t Al 1 April 2024 Additions 109,057 2,980 109.057 2.980 At 31 March 2025 112,037 112.037 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year 45.984 10,699 45,964 10,699 At 31 March 2025 56,663 56,663 Not book valu• At 31 March 2025 55,374 55A74 At 31 March 2024 63,093 63,093 DEBTORS 2025 2024 Donations T8xation and $o¢ial 98writy costs (Note 91 Grants duè 5,011 105 9,789 450 450 14,905 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 202S 2￿24 Granls other creditors 1.522 404 1.522 1.926 1.s22 TAXATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY 2025 2024 Debtors: PAYE 105 105 21 Mid Ulster Victims Empowernient Project IMUVE Project) IA company Ilmlted by guarantee, not havlng a share ¢apltsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS conlinue¢J forthe year ended 31 March 202S qo. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Flxed assets - charlty us• Current assets Current Total Restrlcted Income Restricted 40.109 35,012 1.522 73,599 Unrestricted income unrestricted 15,265 67,511 404 82,372 55,374 102,523 1,926 155.971 11. ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS ON FUNDS Balanc Incomlng Rèsourc•s Balane• l Aprll 2024 resources èxpended 31 March 2025 Restrlcted Incom• Restricted Gross transfers be￿een fvnds 67.475 136.901 {130,7771 73,599 Unrestricted income unreslrided Gross transfers beiween funds 71.670 42,801 {32.0991 82,372 Total funds 139.145 179.702 1162,8761 155,971 12. STATUS The charitable t￿rnpany is limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The li8bilty of the members is limited. Every member of the company undertakes lo contribute to the assefs of the company in the event of its being wound up while they are members. or within one year thereafter. for the payment of the debts and liabilities of the company contracted before they ceased to be membets, and the c051s, charges and expenses ofwinding up. and for the adjuslmenl of the rights of the contributors among themselves, such amount as rnay be requirèd. not ex(*èding £ 1. 13. POST-BALANCE SHEEf EVENTS T￿re havg baen no Signifi(￿nI avents 8ffe¢tlng thg Charity since the yeaf-end. 22