Imperial Grand Black Chapter of the British Commonwealth Trustees report for the year ended 31 December 2023 The Trustees present their reFQrt under the Charities SORP in accordance with FRS 100-105 and the audited financial ststements for the year ended 31 December 2023 also prepared in accordan with the Statement of Recommended Practise. structure, governance and management The charity is an unincorpx)rated body and is registered as a charity for tax purposes with HM Revenue and Customs. The trustees of the charity have responsibility for the overall govemance ofthe charity. This includes ensuring the charity is carrying out ils purposes for the public benefit, complying with the charity's governing document and the law and managing the charity's resources responsibly. The charity is recognised as a charity under the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland as at the date of registration being 25 November 2015. Airns and Objectives Our organisation has been in existence since 1797. Today it exists to: _ Promote and spread the Refomied Christian faith through engagement with our members and the general public, expressing the precepts of the Reformed Christian Faith and the advantages that may be derived for society from the adoption of a Biblical moral framework which encourages people to be good citizens. Encourage and collaborate to develop sCla1 and responsible citizenship in order to maintsin, and enhance greater and higher standards of Justice, Truth, Honesty, and Integrity in both private and public life. Promote culture and heritage associated with the Protestant Refomiation and the Glorious Revolution of 1688 which enshrined civil and religious liberty for all. Public Benefit Members are encouraged to be volunteers not only in a range of roles within the charity such as treasurer, secretary, leaders wilhin the organisation, but to use their skills and talents to serve the wider community. This not only helps society but develops members by encouraging them and stretching them out of their comfort zone thereby widening their skills base. Our exhibitions, processions, banners, and services all help share our culture and heritage with society and in doing so we help to break down some of the barriers that may have grown up out of misconceptions. This helps to create a society which is much more at ease with itself and its past. Achievements and Performance The year 2023 was a year of conlj'nued development for the organisation. Visitor numbers to our exhibition have been growing steadily and our facilities continued to be used by our members to hold special meetings as well as other organisation making use of our extensive facilities. Achievements for the year 2023 also include= _ Process of updating our Constitution has continued Improved pr(xess of financial reporting introduced Membership database now operational Financial Review and Reserves The trustees are pleased to report that the charity remains in a good financial position. The principal sources of income continue to be from gifts, donations, and subscriptions. The financial statements show a net income for the year of £578. A provision of£99,055 has been made against the loss of monies from the Irip to USA. Plans for the Future The charity also plans during 2024 to undertake the following.. - Complete drafting of Constitution and have passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting Ongoing training on the use of the database in order to maximise its use Ongoing training in areas of record keeping and reporting Commencement of delivery of Operation Hope Project for the delivery of Religious Guidan to members and stakeholders.
Imperial Grand Black Chapter of the British Commonwealth Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordan with the applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. The law applicable to charities in Northem Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have prepared the financial stalements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in the United Kingdom {accounting standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council in the UK, including Charities SORP IFRS 102) Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statements of Recommended Practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportj'ng Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 and promulgated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in the United Kingdom and United Kingdom Lawl. Under that law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity and of the statement of financial activities of the chanty for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are requifed to.. - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methcds and principles in the Charities SORP make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether the application of accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the Financial Statements,. prepare the Financial Statements on the going conrn basis unless it is inappropriats to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with feasonable accuracy at any time the financial position ofthe charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial ststements comply with the Charilies Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports} Regulations {Northem Ireland) 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and deteclion of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corrM)rate and financial infomiation included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and disseminats'on of financial statements may differ from legislats'on in other jurisdictions. Statement as to disclosure to our auditors in so far as the trustees are aware at the time of approving our trustees, annual report.. - the auditor will conduct an audit in accordan with Auditing Standards issues by the Auditing Practises Board the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken lo make themselves aware of any relevant audit infomation and to establish that the organisation's auditors are aware of that infornation. Auditors A resolution to re-appoint the Auditors, N1 Conn & Company, will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting. By Order of the tvJard
Imperial Grand Black Chapter of the British Commonwealth Conclusion This report will forni part of the reporttng to the Charities Commission when the ac£ounts have been agreed at the Annual Generat Meeting. Rev Willlam Anderson Chalr of the Board of Trustees By order of the Trustees Trustee Date e)1 10 Trustee Date