Charity registration number NIC100744
Company registration number N1069097 {Northern Ireland
EAST BELFAST MISSION
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

EAST BELFAST MISSION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
S Curragh
L J H Hopley
G M Mercer
D Jackson
Rev B B Anderson
B Maxwell
I C Colville
J M W Watson
D W Wylie
Charlty number
NIC100744
Company number
N1069097
Principal address
239 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 1AF
Auditor
Miscampbell & Co
6 Annadale Avenue
Belfast
BT7 3JH
Bankers
Ulster Bank
Arches Retail Park
Belfast
BT5 4AF
Solicitors
Millar Mccall Wylie
Imperial House
4-10 Donegall Square East
Belfast
Co Antrim
BT1 SHD

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CONTENTS
Page
Trustees report
Independent auditor's report
12-14
Statement of financial activities
15
Balance sheet
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statement of cash flows
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Notes to the financial statements
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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the Charity's [governing documentl, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Praclice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
The Board expresses deep gratitude to its 90 staff and 100 volunteers for their hard work and efficien¢y in the day
to day administration of the Mission's programmes and services.
Objectives and activities
East Belfast Mission's current Strategic Plan articulated our main aim, whi¢h is 'to provide love and leadership in
East Belfast. The delivery of this strategic aim, includes the following core priorities.
Christian Community
To respond to the spiritual and pastoral needs of the congregation and wider community.
Welcoming Facility
To provide a welcoming and safe space where people can find appropriate information and social support.
Neighbourhood Services
To ensure that individuals in the community have access to appropriate services and training to respond to their
needs.
Homelessness Services
To ensure that people who are homeless. or at risk of homelessness have an effective response to their needs.
Employability Services
To support people in their progression in gaining and sustaining appropriate employment.
Community Initiatives
To promote the development of the whole community.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
Charity should undertake.
The purpose of East Belfast Mission is the advancement of the Christian Faith as understood by the Methodist
Chur¢h in Ireland and for the promotion for the publi¢ benefit and social good of East Belfast. being an area of social
and economic deprivation. The objectives of East Belfast Mission will have the following public benefits..
(i) the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit-
(li) the relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit including assistance to find employment.,
(iii) the advan¢ement of education. training or retraining, particularly among unemployed people. and
providing unemployed people with work experience.,
{iv) the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability financial hardship or other
disadvantage.

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Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
The board wish to tske this opportunity lo review EBM'S performance over the past year and report on the work of
the organisation, which continues to seek to work with everyone in the East Belfast Community. In 2023 East
Belfast Mission successfully pursued the second year of its current Strategic Plan to 'provide love and leadership in
East Belfast,.
During 2023 East Belfast Mission strengthened its in internal Financial Systems, including changing to latest
generation Financial Software. This has seen some legacy inlernal financial processes and controls which were
paper-based move online and directly linked into the Mission's accounting software.
In 2023, we supported the community in six ways. providing..
A PLACE OF SHELTER We delivered lifesaving shelter and support at our hostel, prevented homelessness
through our Tenancy Support Service, provided ¢ommunity projects to some of the most excluded people in our
society, supported our clients facing poverty with direct financial help, and created new housing options for people
experiencing homelessness through Hosford Community Homes.
A PLACE TO EAT - thanks to the Belfast City Council, we supplied food to over 200 households. We maintained
the Meals on Wheels service, providing a hot nutritious lunch, through 100 days of lockdown.
A PLACE TO TALK- with the support of EBM church members and EBM employees, we phoned people associated
with the Mission who might be in danger of being isolated and ensured contact was maintained- and for those with
deeper issues, our Care Counsellors offered phone call listening.
A PLACE TO LEARN - Aspire Homework Project helped children with home schooling via Zoom, and then, as
lockdown eased, kids had a chance to meet up. Turas had an additional 300 online learners.
A PLACE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT- our mentors continued to find training and employment
opportunities. mainly online. We also provided family support.
A PLACE TO WORSHIP - We offered live worship online every Sunday and supported others offline with readings
and prayers.
The Mission looks to the future with optimism and positivity, greatly encouraged by achievements under are current
strategic plan. The board wishes to both provide recognition and to thank the team of volunteers who work tireless
to help and support the organisation's work. Without them it would be impossible for us to do what we do. and we
are indebted to their generosity and kindness.
Church and Community Outrea¢h
Sadly, the dominating issue facing the Community we serve is povety. This Crisis brings extra pressure e.g Mental
health issue associated with living on the bread line. This year we were very grateful to the JoseFth Rank Trust who
granted a significant amount of money to be used solely to alleviate povety in East Belfast. We were able to
support of around 1,800 families through this unsolicited grant.
EBM joined with others in 2023 to represent East Belfast at local and national levels Challenging the political
decisions that keep people in povety asking questions on the underlaying issues that keep the most vulnerable
more vulnerable. We joined alliances in East Belfast and the wider Northern Ireland faith and community sector to
demand changes from our political leaders.
Our 5 objectives are..

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1. TO SUPPORT THOSE IN POVERTY. through the provision of a community fridg8
The ¢ommunity fridge was established this year with a specific building, with a walk-in Freezer, in the construction
phase. This will allow us to supply a wider range of food to a greater number of clients. Around 20-25 persons ¢all in
for food everyday
We are also grateful to the Atkinson fund who have granted us monies to assist those over 50 away from poverty.
The neighbours in need Christmas hamper programme delivered over 1,000 hampers.
We believe that, while hand -out support in needed, building community is of greater value. So, we have developed
a number of opportunities for people to eat together, with a seniors lunch, Community meals, woman's groups,
Mother and toddlers groups.
TO PROMOTE CONNECTION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT- whether that is people meeting in
person or remotely
Friendship circle provides another opportunity for individuals to meet together, as does the daily drop-in
3. TO PROVIDE A YOUTH PROGRAMME - and continue to support families with young Ghildren
ASPIRE - This group, funded by BBC Children in Need and the Henry Smylh Foundation, is at its core a service
that tackles educational underachievement in the local community. Around 60 children and young people from the
age of 9-14 received assistance from staff and volunteers with their homework and engagement with fun projects
that built their personal aspiration and coping mechanisms. Aspire offers much more than just homework support
including, trips to international football games, art work.
4. TO PROVIDE A FREE CONSELLING SERVICE - to include a children's service
Care Counselling provides much need professional talking therapies. There are 7 volunteer counsellors offering an
integrated model of counselling. 150 clients received 1,500 hours of professional help through the year. This
remains an underfunded project that we need to find a funding model that makes it secure.
TO SECURE RESOURCES TO FUND THE ABOVE
community projects and the church leadership.
A good example of this collaborative approach to the work of EBM was a Christmas Tree Festival, which both raised
funds and also encouraged the community.
and strengthen the link between the staff of
Other areas worthy of Comment.
PWC SUPPORT. We are very grateful for supportive relationship EBM has with PWC Belfast. They help with
programmes such as living on a budget, support the meals on wheels programme, and support with volunteers in a
few other projects.
CHURCH AND EXPLORING FAITH
The EBM congregation now comes from a wide and diverse backgrounds. Some, who have joined, have come
having used other EBM services. We continue with Life Groups who share life together, in social and Spiritual
gatherings. Contemplative Prayer continues Monday nights, via zoom.
EBM is part of the new Belfast East Circuit, consisting of 9 Methodist churches in East Belfast. This collective has
allowed the EBM congregation to be part of circuit Bible studies. Sunday Evening Praise nights, a book Club, and
other encouraging gatherings.
EBM also connected with local congregations in 2023 to celebrate the major annual Christian events, for example
joint services at Easter and Christmas.
We continued to use The Alpha Course to allow people from the community to explore Christianity aThJ we are
grateful to the TPF Thompson foundation for their support. A follow-up course has grown into a lively discipleship
group who have continued to meet on a Thursday morning.

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Social Projects
EBM Em
Overview:
In 2023, the EBM Employability team undement significant transformations. Despile the cessation of the European
Social Fund, the team secured new funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This enabled the consolidation of
the Belfast Works and Community Family Support Program into a single initiative aimed at economicalty inactive
individuals.
Transformative Change:
The year marked a period of transition for the employability team. The first quarter was Challenging due to Ihe
conclusion of the European Social Fund, which had been instrumental in supporting the Belfast Works and
Community Family Support Program. Despite advocacy from the Chief Executive, other executives of the Belfast
Works project, and local political figures, there was minimal positive news at the beginning of 2023. Consequently, a
redundancy process was initiated for all affected staff by March 23. Amid the uncertainty, several key staff members
sought more stable employment opportunities, leaving the team without a rnanager, Coordinator, or administrative
support.
A New Start:
At the last moment, on March 31, 2023, at noon, EBM and the newly branded Belfast Works Connect consortium
received confirmation of their successful bid for new funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Work
commenced immediately on April 3 to rebuild the team and merge the ￿0 former projects into a single new initiative
focusing solely on the economically inactive.
The Chief Executive Officer collaborated wilh the team to identify staff members with the necessary skills and
experience for new key roles, including coordinator, connect navigators. skills navigalors, and employment
navigators. Initially, the project team consisted of 10 members, with funding available for 18 positions. The
appointment of a team manager was completed in June 2023.
The latter half of the year focused on recruiting suitable staff and familiarising them with the new eligibility criteria for
a project being developed from scratch by the lead partner, Upper Springfield Development Trust. This involved
establishing new recording systems, recruitment Ghannels, stronger ¢ommunity links, and strategies to reach the
most isolated community members.
The employability team also faced personal challenges as two staff members lost their fathers to terminal illness
during Christmas, and another key member was diagnosed with stage 4 Cancer. Despite these hardships, the team
remained committed to supporting the most vulnerable in the community.
Early Success:
Throughout the year. the employability team supported 201 individuals, with 20 securing employment. The project
ne￿ssitated new insights into the needs of the economically inactive, leading to the development of three variations
of a client management system, culminating in the final version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM in December 2023.
Looking ahead to 2024, the team is now fully staffed and prepared to administer a project with 26 individual outputs
and outcomes. They have adapted to the new challenges of working with a client base facing multiple, often multi-
generational. barrier5 to employment.
The Executive team ha5 proactively managed the narrative surrounding the difficulties of operating with short-term
fvnding while maintaining staff and delivering high levels of support. A peer group has been established, and
lobbying priorities have been set. The goal is to make early announcements to provide certainty for staff and
facilitate planning.
Hosford
Hosford is the homelessness service of East Belfast Mission providing accommodation and support to people who
are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The aim of the project is to support people to break out of homelessness
and to prevent people becoming homeless through support in their own homes.
Hosford hostel provides accommodation for 26 people (single men and women aged 18 years plus) and have a
stepping stone approach of single rooms and apartments which helps people to rebuild their lives and work towards
living independently. We offer 24n support and each resident has their own Support Worker who provides housing
related support to help them to find and maintain their own home. Residents also have a chance to engage with all
the other services Hosford and Easl Belfast Mission provide as well as help to link in with any relevant services in
the area.
Hosford Tenancy Support workers provide practical and emotional support to people who are living independently
but encountering problems and could lose their home. They aim to enable people to live independently through
developing their skills and their ability to deal with problems. The service is about preventing homelessness by

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intervening in its causes.
Hosford's Health and Welling Project aims to tackle the health and wellbeing issues faced by people who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness. This project gives those involved opportunities to learn new skills, make
progress in their lives, meet friends, and to be part of a community.
Hosford Community Homes (HCH) is social enterprise project providing homes in the community for people who are
homeless. This is a unique and innovative project, contributing to tackling homelessness and delivering Community
Wealth Building in East Belfast. HCH currently provides 13 homes in the community.
Achievements during 2023..
Maintained our 26 unit homeless hostel with an o¢cupancy of 99O/trproviding shelter and support to over 30
people and helping 90 % + of our residents to find accommodalion and to have a better life. A program of
maintenance work was completed, and furniture procurement and painting undertaken., maintaining an
excellent quality of accommodation for our residents. A rent increase of 10% was secured from Housir
Benefit. The service was audited by Supporting People who assessed the service to be of an excellent
standard.
Provided Tenancy Support for over 100 people who are at risk of homelessness. 95% of clients maintained
their own home. Over 950/0 of clients achieved outcomes in terms of., health. addictions, educationl
employability, social inclusion, or financial situation.
Successfully set up and delivered the new Housing Executive Tenancy Sustainment Fund project. The
project has achieved its objectives of increasing partnership working with the Housing Executive and
increasing the number of Housing Executive tenants who are supported to maintain their tenancies. The
project will run for another year and we Can then reapply for funding- feedback from the Housing Executive
and from beneficiaries is very positive.
Delivered our Health and Wellbeing projects,- community garden. refugee women's group, health and
wellbeing group, trips throughout the year. These projects reached 30+ people each week. We won the
Aisling Award for Building Community for our work in this area.
Following a successful pilot in 2022 we have now established Mental Health and Wellbeing worker to
provide one-to-one mental health support to our clients. The role targets people who will not engage with
mainstream services and has proven effective at engaging the target group with 1 (>20 people engaging
with support each week.
Hosford Community Homes:
102 {6 bed HMO). Delivered 6 units of accommodation at 980/0 occupancy.
Commonweal Housing: 5 houses were purchased and tenants moved in. The project is working well at
every level.- financial. tenant experience, operationally. The project is being evaluated by QUB and we hope
to evidence a viable model for tackling housing exclusion. The project was formally launched at Stonnont in
Spring 2023.
240 Newtownards Road,. Prince William visited 240 and EBM to launch the Royal Foundations Homewards
project. Work commenced on the site in early 2024 and is due to be completed in December 2024.
Financial Transaction Capital Loan,. a business case was developed, discussions are ongoing, with
potential to access the finance in the financial year 2024125 should all parties be agreeable. FTC has the
potential to facilitate the sustainable development of HCH.
CFC provided a 5 bedroom house to EBM and Starling to deliver housing for destitute asylum seekers. 2
men moved into the house and we started the process of registering it as a HMO after which it will be able
to provide accommodation for 5 people. £15.000 was donated by a private donor to carry out works re
HMO conversion.
Acquired Nationwide Funding to cover core costs of HCH.
East Belfast Mission operates eight retail shop units in Belfast, Antrim. Ne￿OWnard$, and Larne under the brand
name 'Restore"
During 2023 Restore extended its supply chain for retail stock through renewing, maintaining and expanding
existing partnerships with several Local Councils. These collaborations not only inC￿aSe stock for Resto￿ but
Contributed significantly to the reduction of material going to landfill through increasing the recycling of furnilure and
other reusable goods.
The shops continue to provide a significant financial return which is crucial to East Belfast Mission being able to
meet a rising demand from families in the community needing assistance with food and energy Gosts.
Our Restore shops also continue to assist people who are unemployed or eGonomically inactive to enter or return to
employment. Restore facilities this through offering job placements and volunteering positions in our retail outlets,
providing a critical element in people's journey back to work.
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continuingly difficult retail environment. Going fomard Restore has a clear vision of its goals for 2024 and the team
are focused on achieving them.
Café Refresh
In 2023 Café Refresh enjoyed a growth in business across our main three areas of service, our Community Café,
Catering for events and meetings and our Meals on Vvheels Service. Customers comments suggest this growth is
occurring as word has spread about the quality and taste of our food - and the fact Ihat we are offering great food at
affordable prices.
We benefited significantly in this reporting period from the support of PWC volunteers, who have helped deliver our
Meals on Wheels three days each week, helping us to manage costs and therefore keep prices affordable. We are
very grateful for this support and feedback from PWC staff is that they find this volunteering very meaningful
rewarding.
In 2023 we began plan to produce some of our most popular Café meals in a line of chilled prepared meals, which
people Can easily and enjoy at home. We hope this will prove to be a popular new service in the ne>t reporting
period.
Café Refresh maintained a 515 (scores on the doors from Belfast City Council) hygiene rating throughout 2023.
'Turas° meaning journey or pilgrimage in both Irish and Scottish Gaelic. is an Irish language project designed to
connect people from all communities with the Irish language and works lo promote understanding and acceptance
of the shared languages and heritages of Ulster. Turas continues to allay fears around the language and to be a
healing influence.Turas is the only Irish language project which exists within a PUL community. The work that has
been carried out over the last 10 years has seen a softening of attitudes and a growth in the level of interest within
unionist communities. A study carried our by Dr David Mitchell (Trinity College Dublin) on the Turas Project, found
language classes help groups in conflict find shared heritage.'Language learning has the potential to build empathy
between groups in conflict and help revise destructive understandings of history, according to researchers in Trinity
College Dublin, who have conducted a study of the Turas, Irish-language ¢entre in East Belfast.Language-learning
projects can help revise destructive understandings of history'_ Trinity News and Events (tcd.ie)
Classes
Turas offers both in-person and online Irish classes as well as some live streamed ¢lasses. This year we registered
over 500 people for classes.
We provide a weekly outreach class in Cairnshill Methodist and Dundonald High School.
Turas supports 5 university students with bursaries that cover part of the annual course fee. Five people are
undertaking degrees in Irish at both QUB and U.U.
Turas has a Grupa Ceoil {singing group) as well as a new storytelling group.
New mentor groups have also been set up and they meet together regularly to support leamers. There are over 60
mentees supported by more experienced learners in Turas. This scheme fosters fantastic comradery between the
learners and greatly develops both langage and teaching skills
PodGast- Podchraoladh Turas
Turas launched a podcast series to highlight the work of our learners staff and special guests. This is a bi-lingual
podcast which sims both to offer an opportunity for learners to listen to Irish and for other people outside of Turas to
hear about the work being carried out.
TalkslPresentations
Turas provides talks and presentations on placenames, Irish language history, etc to local groups both in east
Belfast and further afield.
Summer Events
Turas organised a number of historical tours during the summer, for example a tour of South Amiagh with Una
Walsh.
Turas organised 2 end of term celebrations, one for Turas and one for the Naiscoil.
Library
The Turas Library (leabharlann) provides study space for individuals and groups. access to books and other
resources, as well as support and advice. The staff of the library have organised various talks as well as music and
cultural events for learners and visitors.
Schools
We teach weekly Irish classes to all pupils in Braniel Primary School and also provided a six-week course for P3
pupils in Glen¢raig Integrated Primary School as well as an after-school club in Loughview Integrated Primary
School.
The Con O'Neill Storytelling project visited 6 schools.
Animation Project
We launched our new animation which celebrates a learner within Turas and tells the story of our journey so far.

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Merchandise
We sell in-house, online, at local markets and at our events and bus tours. We recently received fvnding to
commission and produce new products which will be ready for the Christmas market.
Turas Tourism Project
We are working with PWC to increase the sales of bus tours. We organised a media tour for local media and
influencers. We launched a new East Belfast Mural Tour which focuses on the positive and quirky stories conneded
with east Belfast.
Gaeltacht Visits
Cairde Turas financed a Gaeltacht weekend for Turas leamers in Donegal and Turas took a group of learners to the
Kerry Gaella¢ht for a week's language immersion as well as a weekend of language and music in Cusendall.
Naiscoil na Seolta
Turas is the parent organisation of the new Integrated Irish-medium pre-school in east Belfast. Eighteen children are
presently in attendance with ￿entY-fiVe expressions of interest for the new term. The project has been awarded
PEAG funding from the Education Authority and is now becoming a pre-school as well as a pre pre-school provider.
Turas supports both staff and parents. Turas meets regularly with rep￿sentatIveS from NICIE (Integrated education
sector) and Comhairle na Gaelscolalochta (Irish-medium education sector) to ensure the growth and development
of Naiscoil na Seolta.
Cultural Events
Turas walked organised an evening of music and poetry for Halloween, Christmas and Burns, Night in Turas. Turas
runs regular pop-up Gaeltacht events in the Boundary Tap Room on the Newtownards Road and ran a Pop-up
Gaeltacht in the Second Fiddle in the Cathredral Quarter in March.
Fundraisin
Fundraising performed well in 2023 while navigating the financial difficulties continuing to be caused by funding
cuts. the cost of living crisis and increasing Costs. Both the Fundraising Manager, Fundraising officer and Individual
Giving Officer performed over and above their 3..1 income target resulting in increase in income for the department
comparative to 2022. Notable successes include..
Individual Giving- the Annual Summer & Christmas Mail Appeals raised in excess of £15,000 in total
between the appeals.
Community Fundraising- The Fundraising Officer & Individual Giving Officer established a number of
successful fundraising events during a difficult year for community income generation. These included the
se¢ond successful Mourne's Challenge and the Christmas Tree Festival as well as numerous small events
and activities which provided steady unrestricted income.
Legacy Fundraising- the Fundraising Manager continued to engage with 'Will to Give, to pursue legacy
fundraising opportunities. In the upcoming 2023 year a new lega¢y pack will be developed to be better
utilised on our new website.
Businesses- Connections with local businesses have been successfully pursued by the Fundraising Team
notably including partnership with Gateley Legal and Hearth. Ballyhackamore.
Capital projects- the fundraising team were suc￿Ssful in securing full funding for the Community Fridge
¢apital project {as well as revenue costs) and the Fundraising Manager worked closely with the Hosford
Team on an application to the Belfast City Council Neighbourhood Renewal Fund for another Hosford
Community Homes Project.
strategic approach- The fundraising team successfully worked with projects to create and complete income
generation plans for 2023. Going Forward the Fundraising and Sustainability Manager will continue to work
with project managers to move onto 3 year income generation budgets
Communications including Public Relations - the fundraising team, in particular the Individual Giving officer,
continues to manage and provide operational communications support across EBM. In 2023 a new website
was successfully launched for the organisation.
Chartered Institute of Fundraising in Northern Ireland Awards 2023 We received a highly commended
award for"Fundraising Team of the Year" and the
Fundraising Manager received highly commended in "Fundraiser to Watch under 30°
Financial review
Investing in modemising our internal function has limited the Mission's ability to grow its financial reserves in 2023
reporting year. However, the Board of Directors are confident that East Belfast Mission's financial model should
generate surpluses in future reporting periods.

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Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they ¢ontinue to adopt the
going concem basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis can be found in theAccounting Policies.
ReseNes policy
Unrestricted Reserves
Unrestricted reserves (°free reserves.) are those reserves which the East Belfast Mission can expend at the
discretion of the directors to promote the objects of the charity. The directors do not believe that the Company
needs excessive amounts of unrestri¢ted reserves.
East Belfast Mission is partially a budget financing organisation. At present expenditure and income are directly
related when the organisation contracts with a service provider to provide a service this contract is Contingent on
full funding, including a 12% contribution for Overhead Costs, for the service being secured.
However the company needs to maintain a level of unrestricted reserves in order to..
Ensure that it continues to operate on a going concern basis and remains viable to be able to adapt its
activities from time to time to cope with changing circumstances, which cannot always be reliably foreseen
and anticipated;
Protect against a decline or interruption of current sources of income
discretionary grants, for example
may cease unexpectedly, or be reduced, and new sources of revenue have to be found; and
Provide for working capital or regular fluctuations in income and expenditure. Given the nature of the
company's multiple funding streams, incomings and outgoings do not always coincide exactly resulting in
peaks and troughs which need to be provided for to ensure continuity of service provision.
Given the above the directors have established a policy which is reviewed annually, whereby the unrestricted funds
held by the charity should be a target of at least three months of average expenditure.
Unrestricted Designated Reserves
Unrestricted designated reserves comprise unrestricted funds designated for a particular purpose by the directors.
These are typically reserves relating to individual projects which remain designated to the individual programmes of
activity.
Restricted Reserves
Restricted reserves are those reserves which either have specific conditions attached to them as to how they are
spent. It is anticipated that this amount will be utilised durrng the coming year.
Risk Management
The board assesses the major risks to which the charity is exposed on an ongoing basis, in particular those related
to the operations and finances of the company and is satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to
the major risks. The Finance. Audit and Risk Committee will ensure a regular review of risks takes place.
The principal risks facing East Belfast Mission relate to safeguarding of its clients which the company manages
through the deployment of appropriately qualified and trained staff and of appropriate standards. The main
uncertainty facing the organisation relates to the funding environment in which the company operates. At the time
of writing this report the only material threat on the horizon is the end of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF).
This was introduced by the UK Government to replace European Structural Funds, with funding contracts being
issued for the period April 2023 to March 2025. The Mission's Employability servi￿ is fully funded by the UK SPF,
as part of a five partner consortium providing an employability service across the city of Belfast. The Mission along
with its consortium partners is actively engaging Elected Representatives and public officials in Belfast and London
to secure replacement funding from 1 st April 2025. Should this be unsuccessful, there will be a 'cliff edge, drop in
employability services within the city's most socially deprived neighbourhoods. Seventeen job positions in the
Mission would a150 face redundancy.

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Plans for future periods
During the next period EBM will continue into year 3 of its Strategic Plan to 'Share Love and Leadership in East
Belfast.. Core to delivering this will be..
Innovative developments in our programmes, such as the further development of Hosford Community
Homes allowing us to continue to re-home people in the context of a chronic shortage of public housing
Playing a leading role within the Community Sector in Northern Ireland to achieve replacement funding, or
a continuation of funding. for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Launching and developing our Social Supermarket based in our Headquarters at the Skainos Centre, on
Belfast's Newtownards Road
Securing our Care Counselling Service through securing on-going funding
Continuing to provide practical support, such as fundraising support, to smaller ¢ommunity organisations in
East Belfast
Providing 'thought leadership. through PublicAffairs engagement
EBM will seek in the next reporting period to increase efficiency and mitigate risk via-
Seeking to grow its financial reserves with a target of 'six months operating expenses
A thorough review and documenting of its internal operating procedures.
Structure, governance and management
The East Belfast Mission {"EBM") was brought into existence by the Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in
Ireland under the Methodist Church in Ireland Act 1928. In 2008, the Mission was incorporated as a company limited
by guarantee.
EBM is also governed by the Constitution (Manual of Laws) of the Methodist Church in Ireland as set out under the
Methodist Church in Ireland Act 1928. The Mission has been granted charitable status by HMRC and aco)rdingly is
exempt from income tax, corporation tax and capital gains tax. Its charity reference number is XN68566 and its
company reference is N1069097. EBM has successfully completed the registration process with the Charity
Commission in Northern Ireland and its Northern Ireland Charity Commission number is NIC100744.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were..
S Curragh
L J H Hopley
G M Mercer
D Jackson
Rev B B Anderson
B Maxwell
I C Colville
J M W Watson
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Recruilment and appointment of tmstees
In May 2014 the EBM board of directors approved a 'Corporate Governance Framework,. which provides
information on the arrangements, which have been established to ensure proper and effective management of
EBM'S affairs. The framework made provision for and developed the 'Terms of Reference, of the following
committees..
Finance. Audit and Risk
Governance
Appointments and Remuneration
During the 2023 the Appointments and Remuneration Committee was given a wider Human Resource remit by the
EBM Board and renamed the Human Resources Committee.
A structured induction process has been implemented for new board members and ongoing training has been
provided to existing dire¢tors. All directors have received Governance training from the company solicitor and a
Director Handbook and a Conflict of Interest Policy were implemented.
The board is nominated lo¢ally and approved annually by the Conference of the Methodist Church in Ireland and at
31 December 2023 comprised of 9 members.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the Company. All of the trustees are members of the company and
guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
Funds held as custodian trustee
No funds are held as custodian on behalf of others.
Statement of trustees responsibiliti8S
The trustees, who are also the directors of East Belfast Mission for the purpose of company law, are responsible for
preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the
income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements. the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity
will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate a¢¢ounting records that disclose with reasonable a¢¢uracy at
any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statemen ts comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hen￿ for taking
reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Auditor
In a¢¢ordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Miscampbell & Co be reappointed as auditor
of the company will be put at a General Meeting.
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Disabled employees
The company gives full consideration to applications for employment from employees with disabilities where the
candidate's particular aptitudes and abilities are consistent with adequately meeting the requiremenls of the job.
Opportunities are available to employees with disabilities for training, career development and promotion. Where
existing employees become disabled, it is the company's poli¢y to provide ¢ontinuing employment wherever
practicable in the same or an altemative position and to provide appropriate training to achieve this aim.
Employee involvement
The company operates a framework for employee information and consultation which complies with the
requirements of the Information and Consultation of Employee Regulations 2004. During the year, the policy of
providing information about the company has been continued through the communications framework. The CEO,
Head of Finance & Corporate SeNices and the Project Managers meet on a monthly basis. 'Buzz Briefings, a
compulsory for all staff three times each year. At these Senior Management brief staff on the direction and
performance of the Mission and invite staff to raise ideas and issues which they believe, if addressed, would
improve the impact of the Mission or the welfare of staff and volunteers.
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
S Curragh
Trustee
1 July 2024
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF EAST BELFAST MISSION
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of East Belfast Mission (the 'charity'l for the year ended 31 December
2023 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes
to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been
applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pra¢ti¢e).
In our opinion. the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 December 2023 and of its
incoming resources and application of resources. for the year then ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi￿.,
and
have been prePa￿d in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit ol
the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statemenls in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going ¢on¢ern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going
concern for a period of at least ￿e1ve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements
and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual
report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form
of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider
whether the other information is materially incon51Stent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in
the Course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsisten¢ies
or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement
in the financial statements themselves. If. based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is
material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by 8xc8Ption
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to
report to you if, in our opinion:
the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees
report., or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept: or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records- or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF EAST BELFAST MISSION
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the
charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being
satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal conlrol as the trustees determine is necessary to
enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going
concern basis of a¢¢ounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the
Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assuran¢e is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
Irregularsties, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in
line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatemenls in respect of irregularities, including
fraud. However. the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged
with governance of the Charitable Company and management. The extent to whi¢h our procedures are capable of
detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below=
obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the Charitable
Company and determined that the most signifi¢ant are those that relate to the reporting framewo￿ {FRS
102 and the Companies Act 2006) and the relevant tax compliance regulation in the United Kingdom:
understood how the Charitable Company is complying with those frameworks by making enquiries of
management to understand how the Charitable Company maintains and communicates its policies and
procedures in these areas-
assessed the vulnerability of the Charitable Company's financial statements to material misstatement,
including how fraud might occur by considering the risk of management override and by assuming revenue
recognition to be a fraud risk.. and
based on this understanding our audit procedures were designed to identify noTrcompliance with such laws
and regulations.
We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining
an understanding of how fraud might occur. by.,
Identification of related parties.,
Making enquiries of management regarding where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their
knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud-,
Considering the internal controls in place within the company to mitigate the risk of fraud and non-
compliance with laws and regulations.,
To address the risk of fraud, override of ¢ontrols and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we performed
analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected related paty relationships, tested joumal entries to
identity unusual transactions, investigated any significant or unusual transactions and assessed whether
judgements and assumptions made in detemiining the accounting estimates were suggestive of potential bias.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at- https-.11
www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF EAST BELFAST MISSION
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the company's member5, as a body, in a¢GordanGe with section 391 of the Companies
Act 2014. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we
are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a
body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinion5 we have formed.
Jonathan R Bethel (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Miscampbell & Co
1 July 2024
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
6 Annadale Avenue
Belfast
BT7 3JH
Miscampbell & Co is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as
auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITUREACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Other income
141,752
62,181
27,923 2,133,751
800,843
128,801
2,498
203,933
2,161,674
929,644
2,498
217,054
29,453
755,675
130,130
347,184
1.447,916 1,477,369
81,508
837,183
Total income
973,016 2,324,733 3,297,749
1,002,182 1,659.554 2.661,736
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other expenditure
68,957
68.957
823,564 2,101,359 2,924,923
308,458
308,458
52,016
52,016
537,310 1,627,962 2,165.272
510,068
510,068
13
Total expenditure
1,200,979 2,101,359 3,302,338
1,099,394
1,627,962 2,727,356
Net incomel(expenditure) and
movement in funds
(227,963)
223,374
(4,589)
(97,212)
31,592
(65,6201
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January
2023
1,408,661
262,900 1,671,561
1.505,873
231,308 1,737,181
Fund balances at 31
December 2023
1,180,698
486,274 1,666,972
1,408,661
262,900 1.671,561
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
15
1,292,090
1,323,341
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
16
295,028
513,624
329,323
323,109
808.652
652.432
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
18
{433,770)
{304,212)
Net current assets
374,882
348,220
Total assets less current liabilities
1,666,972
1,671,561
Net assets excluding pension liability
1,666,972
1,671,561
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
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486,274
1,180,698
262,900
1,408,661
1,666,972
1,671,561
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 1 July 2024
S Curragh
Trustee
Rev B B Anderson
Trustee
Company registration num
r N1069097 {Northern Ireland)
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated froml{absorbed by)
operations
24
197,157
(105,556)
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(5,542)
(28,602)
Net cash used in investing activities
(5,542)
{28,602)
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
<1,100)
{34,8001
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,100)
(34,800)
Net increasel(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents
190,515
(168,958)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
323,109
492,067
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
513,624
323,109
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Accounting policies
Charity information
East Belfast Mission is a private cornpany limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland{If (#cy755)=fO
Then Else . The registered office is 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AF.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. {"FRS 102") and the Charities
SQRP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entily as defined by
FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitabl8 funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation ¢an be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dIr￿t costs and
shared costs, including support ¢osts involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een those activilies on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
1.6 Tanglble flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases-.
Freehold land and buildings
Church Developments
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
2Qh Straight line
20h Straight line
330kn Straight line
33 % Straight line
20 % Straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment
loss {if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'other Financial Instruments Issue5, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtor5 and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Baslc flnancial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the fvture payments dis¢ounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction pri￿ and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make Judgements. estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are re¢ognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Donations and gifts
Government grant income
Donation from EBMT
76,964
59,505
2,676
136,469
2,676
64,788
173,904
99,882
30,248
273,786
30,248
43,150
64,788
43,150
141,752
62,181
203,933
217,054
130,130
347,184
Donations and gifts
Donations & Grants
Hostel Residents Fund
Newtownards Road
Church Income
other
36,163
5,283
9.082
7,127
45,245
12,410
133,489
7,027
63,698
7,977
197,187
15,004
35,518
60,452
(17,156)
95,970
(17,156}
33,388
28,207
61,595
76,964
59,505
136,469
173,904
99,882
273,786
Charitable activities
Charitable Charitable
income
income
2023
2022
Turas Irish Language Program
Rental Income
Community Works Grant
Hostel Residents Cover Charge & Other
Hostel Supporting People Grant
Stepping Stone Employablity Grants
Hosford Projects
Hostel Accomodation Charges
274,935
6,994
102.384
45,323
396,048
827,584
197,409
310,997
236,701
4,590
98,419
15,665
375.397
453,636
55,474
237,487
2,161,674 1,477,369
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
27,923
2,133,751
29.453
1,447,916
2,161,674 1,477,369
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Other trading activities
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2023
2023
2023
2022
2022
2022
Social Economy Income
from Café & Shops
800,843
128,801
929,644
755,675
81,508
837,183
Oth8r income
Unrestricted
funds
Total
2023
2022
Bank interest
2,498
Raising funds
Unrestrictod Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Fundraisin
and ublici
Fundraising costs
68.957
52,016
68,957
52,016
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Charitable activities
Charitable Charitable
expenditure expenditure
2023
2022
staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Programme Costs
Bank Fees
Administration Costs
Govemance Costs
Premises Costs
Café Refresh Costs
1,591,223 1,260,684
36,793
29,981
279,102
197,809
9,194
9,380
426,614
200,495
107,981
19.778
329,964
320,735
144,052
126,410
2,924,923 2,165,272
2,924,923 2,165.272
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
823,564
537.310
2.101,359 1,627.962
2,924,923 2,165.272
Net movement in funds
2023
2022
The net movement in funds is stated after chargingl(crediting):
Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
6,200
36,793
6.200
29.981
10 Auditor's remuneration
Fees payable to the charity's auditor and associates:
2023
2022
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the charity
6,200
6,200
11
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2023
Number
2022
Number
87
81
Employment costs
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
other pension costs
1,673,496
134,483
28,830
1,565,893
126,293
26,708
1,836,809
1,718,894
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
13 Other Trading Activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Shop operating costs
Shop Salaries
Facilities Management Expenses
132,362
176,055
41
212,597
289,814
7,657
308.458
510,068
14 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
15 Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
Church Fixtures and
and buildings Developments
fittings
Compute
Motor
vehicles
Total
Cost
At 1 January 2023
Additions
1,022,663 1,131,053
43,383
2.750
22,949
2,792
15,920 2,235,968
5,542
At 31 December 2023
1,022,663 1,131,053
46,133
25,741
15,920 2,241,510
Depreciation and
impairment
At 1 January 2023
Depreciation charged in the
year
156,049
717,999
8,997
22,949
6,633
912,627
11,844
11,196
9,838
731
3,184
36,793
At 31 December 2023
167,893
729,195
18,835
23,680
9,817
949,420
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
854,770
401,858
27,298
2,061
6.103
1,292,090
At 31 December 2022
866,614
413.054
34,386
9,287
1,323,341
Included in the brought forward depreciation charge for Church Developments is an impairment charge of
£586,514 as a result of a revaluation in 2017.
16 Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by group undertakings
Amounts owed by participating interests
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
35,439
239,417
2.675
35.778
48.053
3,400
221,861
37,728
295,028
329,323
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
17 Loans and overdrafts
2023
2022
Other loans
1,100
Payable within one year
1,100
This was a loan from the Methodist Church in Ireland and was repaid during year ended 31 December 2023.
18 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Borrowings
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred in¢ome
1,100
60.362
49,200
8,664
184,886
34.366
165,114
6,354
227,936
433,770
304,212
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
19 R8Stricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
Movement in funds
Incoming
Resources
Balance at
resources
expended1 January 2023
Movement in funds
Incomlng
Resources
Balance at
resources
expended 31 December
2023
Balance at
1 January 2022
Community &
Pastoral
Employability
Hosford
Meals on
Wheels
Turas
102,798
453,636
813,284
(79,605)
(459,379)
(815.010)
23,193
141,529
38,286
157,344
827.584
949,777
(130,179)
{745,516)
{807,874)
50,358
223,597
180,189
147,272
40,012
12,471
31,553
65,663
224,173
{45,172)
(228,796)
32,962
26,930
128,801
261,227
(141,963)
(275,827)
19,800
12,330
231,308
1,659,554 (1,627,962)
262,900 2,324,733 (2,101,359}
486,274
Included within Hosford Project income, is funding from Urban Villages- Health & Wellbeing Hub for £11,506.
Included within Turas Irish Language Programme in¢ome, is funding from the following: Department Foreign
Affairs £23,441. Foras Na Gaeilge £65,505, Community Relations Council £49,111 and Urban Villages Nl
£45,238.
20 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds ofthe charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At31
December
2023
General funds
1,408,661
973,016
(1,200,979)
1,180,698
Previous year:
At 1 January
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At31
December
2022
General funds
1,505,873
1,002,182
(1,099,394)
1,408,661
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
21 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unr8Stricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
2023
At 31 December 2023:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl{liabilities)
1,285,987
(105,289)
6,103
480,171
1,292,090
374,882
1,180,698
486,274
1,666,972
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Restricted
funds
2022
Total
2022
At 31 December 2022:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl{liabilities)
1,314.054
94,607
9,287
253,613
1,323,341
348,220
1,408,661
262.900
1,671,561
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
22 Operating lease commitments
At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under
non-¢ancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows..
2023
2022
Buildings
Within one year
Be￿een and five years
In over five years
111,116
220.538
428,058
123,949
302,247
439,988
759,712
866,184
Motor Vehicles
Within one
year
Between two
and five years
7,440
17,856
7,440
7,440
25,296
23 Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties..
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
23 Related party transactions
(Continued)
Skainos Limited is regarded as a related party by virtue of common directors on both boards. During the year
Skainos contracted with the company for the provision of facilities management and also to provide catering
services for room hire and conferences. Skainos has leased units to East Belfast Mission under leases in
return for rental income and a contribution towards service charges. At 31st December 2023 £Nil (2022-
£35,778 was owed to East Belfast Mission.
East Belfast Mission Trading Limited I'EBMTL"), formerly East Belfast Mission Enterprises Limited, is a
subsidiary of the company which is not consolidated into the results of East Belfast Mission. At 31st December
2023 £Nil (2022.. £2,675) was owed to East Belfast Mission.
The Methodist Church in Ireland is regarded as a related party by virtue of the controlling influence it Can exert
on the selection of members and directors of the company. The following is a summary of transactions
entered into during the year..
Payment by the company of a central assessment of £Nil {2022.' £Nil) to the Methodist Church in
Ireland.
Payment of minister's remuneration and other benefits to the Methodist Church in Ireland who
subsequently remit the payment to the Superintendent Ministerlchair of the Board, subject to
deduction of payroll taxes.
The Central Assessment and Minister's Stipend and travel allowance in accordance with the fomiulae
and policies devised by the Methodist Church in Ireland as a whole and consequently are deemed to
be at arms-length.
The Methodist Church in Ireland loaned the Company £120,000 in 2014115, £70,000 in 2018119 and
further £30,000 was loaned in 2019120. The outstanding loan balance owed to The Methodist Church
in Ireland as at 31st December 2023 amounted to £Nil (2022- £1.100).
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EAST BELFAST MISSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
24 Cash generated from operations
2023
2022
Deficit for the year
(4,589)
(65,620)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and impairment oftangible fixed assets
36,793
29,981
Movements in working capital:
Decreasel{increase) in debtors
Increase in creditors
34,295
130,658
(142,526)
72.609
Cash generated froml(absorbed by) operations
197,157
(105,556)
25 Analysis of changes in net funds
At 1 January
2023
Cash flows At 31 December
2023
Cash at bank and in hand
323,109
190,515
513,624
Loans falling due within one year
(1,100}
1,100
322,009
191,615
513,624
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