Charity reglstratlon number: 100853
The Edge
Flnanclal Statements
Year ended 31st March 2024

The Edge
Financial Statements
Year ended 31st March 2024
Contents
Page
Officers, Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
statement of Financial Activities
Statement of Financial Position
Notes to the Financial Ststements
6-10

The Edge
Officers, report
The officers of The Edge present their report and financial statemenls of the charity for the
year ended 31 St March 2024.
References and administratlve details
Registered charity name:
The Edge
Charty registration number
100853
Principal office:
PO Box 18. Windmill Street,
Ballynahinch, Co Down, BT24 8Yr.
Officers
Mrs Erin Nixon {Chairper60n)
Mr David Brown
Mrs Helen Clarke
Mr Peter Crory
Mr Ken Foster
Mr Terry Hilland
Mr Joshua Martin
Mrs Wanda Rodgers
Mr Philip Roy
Structure, governance and management
The day to day operation of The Edge is carried out by the employees of the charity and in
turn this is overseen by the Trustees who are drawn from Churches in and around
Ballynahinch.
The Edge exists to empower young people and the wider communty to achieve their full
potential spiritually, mentally, socially and physically.
The officers, annual report was approved on 19th November 2024 and signed on behalf of
the board of trustees by:
rs Erin Nixon (Chairperson)

The Edge
Independent examinerfs report to the officers of The Edge
I report on the financial statements for the year ended 3151 March 2024 which comprises
the attached Statement of Financial Activities, Slatement of Financial Posits'on and all
supporting Notes to the Financial Statements.
Respective rasponsibllitles of charity officers and examiner
As the charity's officers you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Having satisfied myself that the
charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent
examination, it is my responsibility as Independent Examiner to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examlnerfs report
I have examlned your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act
and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by
the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act.
The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as
charity officers concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me
cause to believe:
1. That the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the
Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
Contlnued:

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Independent examlner's report to the officers of The Edge
Contlnued:
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities
Act
4. That there is further infonnation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts
to be reached.
Ind8pendant examinef s statement
I have completed my examination and have no concems in respect of the matters 1 to 4
listed above and, in respect of the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Date
tephen Huddle
on (FCA)
S Huddleston
Chartered Accountant
1 Bramble Hill Lane
Hillsborough
BT26 6FQ

The Edge
ststement of Financial Activitles
Year ended 31st March 2024
Note Unrestricted Restrlcted Total
funds
funds
2024
Total
2023
Income
Donations, Gift Aid reclaims,
grants and funding awards
76,127
13,557
89,684
87,926
Charitable activities
250
250
300
Investment income
155
76,532
155
90,089
89
88,315
13,557
Expendlture
Expenditure on charitable
activities
5&6
(68,745)
13,557
(82,302) (79,350)
Surplus l (Deflclt)
for the
ear
7,787
7,787
8,965
Reconclllatlon of funds
Total funds brought fonNard
53,023
53,023
44,058
Surplus l (Deficit)
for the year
7,787
7,787
8,965
Total funds carried foThvard
60,810
68,010
53,023
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure has been derived from continuing activities.

The Edge
Statement of Financlal Posltlon as at 31 st March 2024
Note
2024
2023
Flxed assets
160,231
10,995
Current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due
wlthln one
ear
Net current assets
54,297
46,274
10
(3,718)
4,246
Total net assets
210,810
53,023
Reserves
Total reserves brought forward
Premises valuation
Surplus I
Deficit) for the year
Total reserves carried forward
53,023
150,000
7,787
210,810
44,058
8,965
53,023
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for
issue on 19th November 2024. and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mrs Erin Nixon (Chairperson)

The Edge
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31st March 2024
1 Statement of compliance
These accounts have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, The Flnancial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, Charities SORP (FRS
102), the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
2 Accounting policies
Basis of preparatlon
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis and in sterling
which is the principal functional currency of the charity.
Golng concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of
the charity's purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the officers for a particular future
project or commitment.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor
or through the tenms of an appeal.
Deprnclatlon
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets
over their estimated useful lives:
Tenant improvementslPremises
Equiprnent
No depreciation required in cu￿ent year
20 % straight line

The Edge
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 315t March 2024
3 Donations etc
2024
2023
ndividuals
Churches (Unrestrfcted funds)
Churches (Restricted funds)
Gift Aid reclaims
Grants and funding awards (Unrestricted funds)
Grants and funding awards (Restricted funds)
49,664
15,825
2,500
9,758
880
11,057
89,684
47,922
12,700
1,550
9.487
1,877
14,390
87,926
4 Charitable activities
2024
2023
Sale of goods (Confectionery etc)
250
250
300
300

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Notes to the Flnancial Statements
Year ended 31st March 2024
5 Expenditure on charitsble actlvltles
2024
2023
Rent
Bank charges
Heat and light
Telephone and internet
Insurances
staff costs
General adrninistration expenses
Professional fees (prowsion written-off)
Repairs, maintenance, cleaning and sundry equipment,
Activity Week. Mission Week, T:BUC, other events and
programme costs
Depreciation
4,583
109
1.994
582
3,848
47,169
712
4,667
121
2,265
630
3,621
43,709
509
(600)
22,541
764
82,302
23,664
764
79,350
6 Staff costs
2024
2023
Wages and salarles
Unrestricted funds
47,169
43,709
The average number of employees during the year was 2 (2023 - 2)
No employee re￿iVed employee benefits during the year (2023 - Nil)
7 Trustee remuneratlon and exponses
No trustees received any remuneration OT reimbursement of expenses during the year
(or the previous year).

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Notes to the Flnancial Statements
Year ended 31￿ March 2024
8 Fixed assets
Tenant
Improvements
Ipremlses
Equlpment
Total
Cost
At 1" April 2023
Additions (valuation)
Disposals
At 3151 March 2024
39,384
19,060
58,444
150,000
150,000
189,384
19,060
208,444
Depreclatlon
At 181 April 2023
Charge for the year
Eliminated on disposals
At 31st March 2024
29,916
17,533
764
47,449
764
29,916
18,297
48,213
Net book valu8
At 31° March 2024
159 468
763
160 231
At 31Jt March 2023
9 Current assets
2024
2023
Bank
Debtors and prepayments
35,052
19,245
54,297
36,787
9,487
46,274

The Edge
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31st March 2024
10 Credltors: amounts falling dug withln one year
2024
2023
Accruals
PAYE tax and NIC
3,625
93
3,718
2,754
1,492
4,246
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