Charity registration number NIC100857
Company registration number NI039643 (Northern Ireland)
ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
CONTENTS
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| Charity Information | 1 |
| Chairman's statement | 2 |
| Trustees' report | 3 - 12 |
| Independent auditor's report | 13 - 15 |
| Statement of financial activities | 16 - 17 |
| Balance sheet | 18 |
| Statement of cash flows | 19 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 20 - 33 |
ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Terry Magee (Chairperson) | |
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| Dr Laura McDonnell (Vice Chairperson) | ||
| Wesley Knox (Audit Committee Chairperson) | ||
| David Monaghan | ||
| Terence Maye | ||
| Trevor Kirkpatrick | ||
| Mannix Magee | ||
| Andrew Magee | ||
| Anne Molloy | (Appointed 7 September 2022) | |
| Edwina Read | (Appointed 6 October 2022) | |
| Secretary | David Monaghan | |
| Chief Executive Officer | Jenny Irvine | |
| Charity number | NIC100857 | |
| Company number | NI039643 | |
| Registered office | 116 /122 Sallyswood | |
| Irvinestown | ||
| Co Fermanagh | ||
| BT94 1HQ | ||
| Auditor | Moore (NI) LLP | |
| 21/23 Clarendon Street | ||
| Derry/Londonderry | ||
| BT48 7EP | ||
| Bankers | Danske Bank | |
| Main Street | ||
| Irvinestown | ||
| Enniskillen | ||
| Co. Fermanagh | ||
| BT94 1GJ | ||
| Solicitors | TT Montague | |
| 50 - 52 Main Street | ||
| Irvinestwon | ||
| Fermanagh | ||
| BT49 1GL |
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
I am delighted to introduce you to the ARC Healthy Living Centre 2023 annual report, outlining the activity and achievement of the past year.
2022 – 2023 has been yet another very busy year for the ARC Healthy Living Centre, we have focused on implementing our organisational plan, building our board with the very welcome addition of two new directors. Anne Molloy and Edwina Read. Anne and Edwina are both local head teachers who we have supported and encouraged our child-based services for many years. We welcome them and the strategic, educational leadership focus they bring to the board, we are deeply appreciative of their voluntary time committing their knowledge, compassion and wisdom to the wider community.
Uncertainty and lack of assurance of funding is and has been an ongoing issue for the charitable sector for decades and here at the ARC we have never been immune to that, however the past year has tested our emotional and financial reserves. Without a devolved government and with increasing financial pressures on health and education we faced a very uncertain time. We are deeply appreciative our staff team maintained their high level of motivation and service delivery, operating in an information vacuum, with uncertainty about ongoing funding across many of our established services. We are grateful to our board who met regularly to plan, risk assess and most importantly provide leadership and assurance to our staff team. I pay tribute to the outstanding board of directors who all share a commitment and passion to address inequalities and improve quality of life for local people.
Our board has fully met their governance requirements and are compliant with company and charity law. Our ambition for 2023-2024 is to safeguard our core services and develop quality provision in line with the needs that exist and are emerging. We recognise the health and social care landscape in the area we operate in is under extreme pressure; both primary and secondary care services are increasingly subject to unplanned collapse, however now more than ever, we must focus on prevention and a wellness culture and in doing so the community sector must be harnessed and energized not overlooked or overworked.
Even when faced with challenges we have embraced creativity, our summer programmes were greatly enriched by the team of enthusiastic peer volunteers, indeed in this reporting year we have established plans to link with Duke of Edinburgh or Gaisce the President’s Award. This year the board recognised the need to progress services that are sustainable whilst also focusing on the interests of people and planet, dependence on short term funding is not the answer to long term issues, more focus on social enterprise will be encouraged and supported.
In closing I would like to thank our staff for their continued support and enthusiasm. I have always maintained that our greatest asset is our people, and we greatly appreciate the inspirational staff that have delivered services through the most challenging of time. I acknowledge the agencies that have supported our growth and continue to take an active interest in our activity. I also extend our sincere thanks to our external auditors.
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Terry Magee
Chairman
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Date: 20 December 2023
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 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 document], the Companies Act 2006 and "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).
Objectives and activities
ARC Healthy Living Centre Ltd was registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (NIC100857) in February 2015. Application Number: 2001257
The objects of the charity as stated in the memorandum of association are:
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Northern Ireland and the bordering counties of the Republic of Ireland by establishment of a centre (the ARC Centre) and the provision of holistic health improvement programmes, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advice education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Public Benefit
We have referred to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the Trustees have considered how the planned activities of the organisation will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been established for the charity.
Public benefit statement (cross referenced against objects)
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Northern Ireland and the bordering counties of the Republic of Ireland by establishment of centre (the ARC Centre), the benefits are derived from the additional services delivered to the community from within the centre and staff and services outreaching from the centre:
in the case of the advancement of holistic health improvement, individuals become well, or their health improves as a result of receiving pulmonary / respiratory support, breast feeding support, falls prevention programmes, smoking cessation support, cancer awareness, diet and nutrition advice and stress management support. Harm associated with chronic addiction is reduced to individuals, families and the wider community because of supporting those excluded from participation, the reduced consumption and harm caused by alcohol, prescription drugs and illicit substances, the provision of befriending, advocacy, recreational programmes and food.
Children (including those with disabilities) benefit through the provision of specialist childcare, development and sensory support and obesity prevention. Adults and children benefit through the advancement of education, enhanced knowledge and understanding through receiving education and awareness raising in relation to addictions, sexual health, mental health and training and employment opportunities.
ARC facilitates engagement between service providers and the communities of benefit. There is a direct benefit through ARC facilitating quarterly meetings between statutory agencies and residents the benefit being greater community participation and empowerment and the advancement of citizenship and community development. In the case of improving the conditions of life, ARC supports the relief of poverty through the provision of food and recreational opportunities to people who would otherwise be excluded from participation as a result of poverty or lack of access to services.
How are the benefits capable of being demonstrated?
These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from families and service users. We measure impact using a range of tools (impact measurement tool, family star, teen star, alcohol star) and regular independent evaluations of our services are commissioned. We engage with service users through established forums and our service users participate in regional service user networks. We evaluate all programmes and make changes as appropriate, based on participant feedback. We attend bi-monthly community forums where we answer to the community in relation to the services we provide.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Who are the intended beneficiaries?
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The elderly (Long term conditions, pulmonary support, falls prevention, telephone support)
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Rurally isolated (Area of benefit is predominately rural)
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Young people (range of services: Surestart, EDGE, summer programmes, child contact etc.)
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Short and long term unemployed
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People with Drug / Alcohol dependencies
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Those with mental health problems
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Families on low incomes
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All sections of the Northern Ireland community
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Adults and Children with special needs
Achievements and performance
Over the course of the year, we have begun to action our organisational review, and we are reshaping our service to evidence excellence in community-based health and social care provision. We have successfully expanded Cherish Surestart into 3 additional wards, 1,317 children are registered, and our family percentage uptake has increased to over 68 %, our ante natal uptake is 91.3% now we are starting to see key outcomes from sustained early intervention. We have specifically tried to target dads and the percentage uptake has increased from 255 to 32% over the course of the year. Our crèche and 2-year-old programmes in Irvinestown are operating from purposefully designed spaces. Within Cherish Surestart we have invested heavily in staff training over the course of the year, supporting our people to support the community we serve. Our staff have enthusiastically taken up this opportunity, many investing long unpaid hours to ensure the rigorous requirements of portfolios and evidencing competency was achieved.
Our social enterprise projects Active Allsorts and SSAVI are running successfully without state subvention. Active Allsorts in now the longest established out of schools setting in Fermanagh. As a direct consequence of Covid, we invested heavily in improving the premises, doubling the floor space and expanding our outdoor offering. Whilst this was a rapid response to minimising covid risk to children and staff, this expense and effort has paid dividend, the improvements have enabled us to increase our registered numbers from 24 to 30.
In the past year Our summer Scheme registration of 175 primary school children and almost 50 teenage peer mentors. This year continued with a series of health improving behaviours incorporated into our programme and once again we measured behaviour and attitudinal changes. In order to gauge how effective our methods in improving wellbeing are, at the start of the summer scheme each child, and peer mentor, filled out a simple questionnaire asking how they are feeling, with different questions aimed at different aspects of mental health for example, confidence, friendships, interest in others etc. This questionnaire was based on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale, and it gives us some idea of the current state of wellbeing of the children. Participants completed the same questionnaire at the end of the summer scheme to see if there was a difference in overall group morale and confidence. Results demonstrate methods we employ work, with children and young people reporting significant improvements in feeling helpful, energetic, cared for and connected.
Solace has delivered service to over 110 vulnerable people and engaged with and supported their families. The service funded under Public Health Agency via New Strategic Direction Low Threshold fund (lead partner De Paul). This service is delivering across a wide rural geography to a particular vulnerable client base. The service provides home and telephone support and has staff available daily from the Irvinestown Site, in this year Solace reestablished a satellite base in Enniskillen, we have no assurance of funding for this service in the next financial year.
We have seen changes in our Access Child Contact Centre team, with the retirement of 2 staff and successful recruitment and induction of the partial new team. At the end of March 2023, we had a total of 9 families using our service regularly.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
In cost support to other services via the use of our space has increased we provide a warm space facility, with free hot drinks and Wi-Fi during the winter month proving daily service to vulnerable people.
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We engaged 44 People through the Stepping On falls programme.
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All targets relating to the Community food initiate project were exceeded, delivery of 4 small events, 2 large events and essential training to staff and community.
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We managed 60 referrals to social prescribing; we have no assurances on ongoing funding for this important primary care facing service past June 2023
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With support of staff and 1 trained volunteer 2,600 calls were made via CHIT CHAT to address loneliness and rural isolation.
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183 participants completed Rethink Resilience training; this project will cease next financial year
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We are working in partnership with CDHN, and 3 groups have been mentored through the PHA Funded Elevate initiative.
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We are placing increasing focus on quality assurance and are widely regarded as an exemplar placement for health and social care students with under and post graduate opportunities provided across a wide range of disciplines (nursing, social work, physio, medicine etc).
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We have invested in training to ensure the quality of our leadership and governance, we have 2 registered nurses and 1 registered dietician on the team.
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2 staff members commenced a Post Graduate training in Public Health.
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We have strengthened our board with the addition of 2 new Directors from education leadership who are engaged in the Surestart consortia and community food imitative steering group.
Future goals 2023 24:
1) Expand Social Enterprise relationships and activity.
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2) Build upon wellness and ill health prevention by the proactive use of wellness checks and screening. 3) Achieve quality accreditation.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Financial review
With the aid of sound financial management and support of both its staff and directors, ARC generated a positive financial outcome for the period with a net increase in funds.
Principal funding sources are outlined under core programmes, in addition a percentage of core costs was supported by PHA the shortfall met by full cost recovery principles applied to core programme support.
Reserves Policy
A formal policy on reserves was agreed at the 10 October 2005 meeting of the Audit committee. It states:
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“The trustees of ARC HLC have set a reserves policy which requires that:
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Reserves be maintained at a level which ensures that the organization’s core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty.
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A proportion of reserves be maintained in a readily realisable form.
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The calculation of the required level of reserves is an integral part of this organisation's planning, budget and forecast cycle.
The policy considers the risk that annual income could vary substantially at short notice from that budgeted. The reserves accordingly should reflect three to six months expenditure. The Board will now annually demonstrate the ARC Healthy Living Centre Ltd redundancy liability and present this as part of the annual accounts.
Investment Powers and Policy
A review of investment returns was conducted by the Audit Committee and funds allocated to the best rate on return with exiting bank The Company has no external investments other than those reported on in the financial statements.
Risk Management Strategy
The Charities SORP requires the trustees of all charities to produce a statement confirming all the major risks to which the charity is exposed, as identified by the trustees; it also requires that systems are put in place to mitigate those risks.
A risk assessment should be carried out and approved by the board annually.
Major risks have been identified and having analysed those risks in terms of their likelihood and potential impact on ARC HLC LTD a risk register has been drawn up in order to prioritise risks which require action this year. A key element in the management of financial risk was the development of a reserves policy which is reviewed regularly by the board.
The risk register was updated quarterly and presented to audit committee
Vision
During the year ARC board and senior team worked to define exactly what ARC meant to them, what mattered most and collectedly agreed a strategy compass, the compass has been shared and is now displayed in all settings.
Plans for future periods
ARC has ambitious plans for the future, we wish to actively reduce health and educational inequality. We continue to be committed to serving our community with high quality, relevant and cost effective services and remain grateful for the help we receive from an assortment of funders and supporters to help us achieve that aim.
The ARC Centre’s principal focus is on people experiencing health inequality, who are often hard to reach through conventional health sector channels or services. We recognise that we need to work hard to make contact with those who need our services most and that they will often have a complex range of problems. Invariably, this means they will require different types of services and that we need to work with them over an extended period of time to enable them to bring about positive transformation in lives.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Our approach is therefore based on 3 key features:
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Accessibility: an emphasis on making it easy for people to access the support that they need. We remove barriers by bringing projects and services together and by being friendly, open and accessible.
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Life Course Services: an ability to offer a very broad range of projects and services, so that users can find help at all stages of life, from Sure start to our chit chat services we want to be consistently there to support our community. We want to deliver specific services and be flexible enough to support with related or underlying issues.
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Longevity: a recognition that people will often need to undertake a long and slow journey with the Centre in order to gradually build up the skills and self-confidence they need to overcome challenges and that our support and forward strategies as an organisation need to be configured to encourage this.
These three features make the ARC Healthy Living Centre an extremely effective community hub operating in deprived areas.
Structure, governance and management
Governing Document
ARC Healthy Living Centre is a company limited by guarantee and accepted as charitable by the HMRC under reference XR 46779. The ARC Healthy Living Centre is registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC100857
The company was incorporated on 15 November 2000, as Irvinestown Community Partnership ARC Ltd, the memorandum and articles of association were updated in May 2006 to note the change of name to ARC Healthy Living Centre Limited and to increase the area of benefit. The liability of members is limited in that every member of the company undertakes to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 in the event of the company being wound up.
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:
Terry Magee (Chairperson)
Dr Laura McDonnell (Vice Chairperson)
Wesley Knox (Audit Committee Chairperson) David Monaghan Terence Maye Trevor Kirkpatrick David McDowell Mannix Magee Andrew Magee Anne Molloy Edwina Read
(Resigned 1 September 2022)
(Appointed 7 September 2022) (Appointed 6 October 2022)
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Recruitment and Appointment of Directors
The directors of the company are also charity trustees and under the company’s memorandum and articles of association are known as members of the company. Under the requirements of the memorandum and articles of association at every AGM one third of the directors who are subject to rotation shall retire and may be re-elected if they are so willing and accepted by the board.
Directors’ Induction and Training
All new directors are given an induction by the Chairperson and CEO, significant emphasis being placed upon the legal obligations under company and charity law. Areas covered during induction include:
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Governing document
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Strategic plan
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Company financial procedures, including account presentation
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Current sponsors and supporters
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Staff introductions
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Tour of projects
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Core policy and procedures
We have continued to develop our policies and practices and indeed this year’s annual report takes us further along the line of good practice in terms of reporting and disclosure.
Qualifying third party indemnity provisions
The board currently consists of nine highly skilled directors who administer the charity. The Team are:
Chairperson: Terry Magee is Chief Superintendent with An Garda Síochána and is Divisional Officer in charge of the Donegal Division and has 500 staff and 45 Garda stations under her direction. In addition she has extensive experience of EU funding in the border context having served as a member of the Partnership Board for the Peace 3 Programme financed by the EU programme for Peace and Reconciliation. Under Mrs Magee's direction her division successfully completed a pilot for the National Children Services Committee developed by the Office of the Minister for Children. This framework allows cross agency focus on strategic management of services. As a consequence of the positive evaluation of this pilot the framework was rolled out nationally. Mrs Magee served as a member of Donegal County Development Board and this provides an effective interagency platform for strategic collaboration on joint priorities in relation to county Development. Terry joined the ARC board in 2005 and has acted as Vice Chairperson for three years before assuming the role of Chairperson.
Vice Chairperson: Dr Laura McDonnell , GP partner and Regional Clinical Lead for the Western Integrated Care Partnership, specialist interest in early intervention, maternal services and palliative care. Dr McDonnell is pioneering the use of new technologies and mobile apps, innovating and responding to a new generation to support health care delivery, Dr McDonnell administers and quality assures the NI breastfeeding support on-line forum, this was a direct response to the lack of traditional support to new breast feeding mothers after hospital discharge.
David Monaghan BEM is Company Secretary has been involved in Scouting for almost 30 years, both local and national level, holding the position of National Commissioner for Ventures (16-21 years old). In 2020 Scouting Ireland bestowed upon Mr Monaghan the Order of Cu Chulainn, the highest honour in Scouting. Mr Monaghan is also current Chairperson of the Rural Transport Company for Fermanagh and is acutely aware of the rural geography and infrastructure problems in the area of benefit. Mr Monaghan was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2015.
Mr Trevor Kirkpatrick is a long serving director at ARC and also director of an international children’s charity that delivers health and social care relief in an international context.
Mr Mannix Magee , is a serving Director of ARC and has a background in Education. Mr Magee has fostered collaborative working with primary and post primary education institutions and recognises the value of health and education sharing and exchanging information and ideas. Mr Magee has a special interest in community approaches to addressing addiction and established a low threshold service which now covers the southern sector of the western Trust. Mr Magee is a Trustee of Irvinestown Fairs and Markets Trustees, a community owned trust with the potential to invest in projects that promote social change and is a serving director of Irvinestown Trsutee Enterprise Company Ltd, an award winning, non profit taking social enterprise.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Mr Ted Maye is an ARC director and chair of the Community Partnership (36 voluntary groups that meet bimonthly). Mr Maye ensures public involvement is “real not rhetoric” in ARC, the service user voice is at the table at all times. Mr Maye is particularly engaged in the development and delivery of services to marginalised communities. Public involvement in ARC is paramount to the success and design of project delivery, our projects are shaped ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’,‘about’ or ‘for’ them. Whilst all of us are actual, former or indeed potential users of health and social care services, there is an important distinction to be made between the perspectives of the public and the perspectives of people who have a professional role in health and social care services.
David McDowell is a serving ARC Director who practiced dentistry on both sides of the border and is familiar with regulation and reporting requirements in both jurisdictions. Mr McDowell is a Trustee of Irvinestown Fairs and Markets Trustees, a community owned trust with the potential to invest in projects that promote social change.
Wesley Knox a highly experienced accountant , having spent 28 years with a local Structural Steel Engineering Company operating in International markets, fulfilling the role of Finance and Personnel Director. He has extensive knowledge in Quality Management Systems. Currently Finance Director and Company Secretary of Fisher Holdings (NI) limited a local Investment Company. Wesley is also Trustee of Irvinestown Fairs & Market Trustees..
Andrew Magee has been in legal practice since 2000. He has in recent years specialised in Family law - children and matrimonial. Andrew a trained mediator - civil and family - and is a member of Barrister Mediation Service.
Anne Molloy Having studied at St. Mary’s College in Belfast, after graduating, Mrs Molloy spent a year on sabbatical when she was president of the Students Union.
Her first teaching job was at St. Aidan’s High School in Derrylin, where she spent a year before accepting a position at her old school in Irvinestown in 1984.
She said: “I’ve always had a connection with my local community and I was delighted to get employment in Irvinestown.”
She was subsequently appointed as vice-principal of the school for 14 years before becoming principal in 2017. Anne retired in 2023.Anne is involved in Parish work within Irvinestown and was a past recipient of the Margaret Wilson Award for voluntary endeavour. Anne has been a supporter of ARC activity since its inception and agreed to act as Trustee in 2022.
Edwina Read is current principal of Irvinestown Primary school, she completed teacher training at Stranmillis College Belfast and graduated in 1990. Edwina has taught at Irvinestown Primary schools since 1992 and was appointed Vice-Principal in 1999 and Principal in 2017.
Edwina has always been interested in developing the school, whilst keeping the child at the centre and has been a long time supporter of ARC services for children and families, she was nominated to the board at the AGM in 2022.
Organisation
In the year 2022-2023 the format of board meetings followed a “RAG” performance management review system by which targets were coded Red, Amber and Green. RAG status reporting is widely used within ARC and project managers are asked to indicate how well a project is doing using the series traffic lights. A red traffic light indicates problems, amber the target is not fully met and, green indicates things are going well.
The RAG reports given instant indication of areas requiring board attention. Greater focus was placed on strategic direction at board level with operational activity presented monthly at a senior management team meeting, one week prior to the board meeting, whereby senior staff identified key areas requiring board input or ratification.
To ensure compliance with governing documents and the main aims and objectives of the healthy living centre, ARC HLC Ltd has complied with governing documents and adhered to requirements of charitable status.
Following on from strategic review and in line with good governance the timing of bard meetings was altered to quarterly and to be conducted the week before the return of quarterly submission to funders, so with full data and information board could sign off on and authorise reporting.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Governance Overview
Board meetings
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Q1 2022/23 - 11th April 2022
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AGM - 22nd June 2022
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Q3 2022/23 - 10th October 2022
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Q4 2022/23 -11th January 2023
Audit Committee meetings
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22nd June 2022
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10th October 2022
Senior Management Team (SMT)
Whilst the Trustees are responsible for all the charity’s actions, day-to-day operations and decision-making continue to be delegated to a Senior Management Team who report directly to the Board.
The Senior management team are supported by a range of external service providers (IT EOS Systems, Allen People Solutions Payroll services Moore NI).
The board has established appropriate controls and reporting mechanisms to ensure that the SMT operates within the scope of the powers delegated to it.
All matters not specifically reserved to the board and necessary for the day-to-day operations of the charity are delegated to management. Specifically, the responsibilities of management are:
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Operate within delegated authority limits set by the board
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Reporting to the board in a timely manner and against agreed criteria
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Formulating and recommending the strategic direction of the charity
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Translating the approved strategic plan into annual operating and financial plans
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Managing the human, physical and financial resources
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Compliance of the charity with relevant laws and regulations
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Deliver agreed performance measures
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Develop, implement and manage the risk management and internal compliance and control systems
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Develop, implement and update policies and procedures
Related Parties
ARC HLC has a close relationship with Irvinestown Trustee Enterprise Company Ltd. (ITEC). Both organisations actively promote the well-being of the people of Irvinestown. ITEC provides ARC with essential gift aid; comparative to its surpluses created through non-profit taking economic development. Furthermore, ITEC provides invaluable inkind resources including corporate services support. Two of the directors of ARC HLC are currently also directors of ITEC.
ITEC is landlord to the ACTIVE ALLSORTS Project and Cherish Creche / 2-year-Old based in the Market Yard.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees, who are also the directors of ARC Healthy Living Centre Limited 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:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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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 accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Auditor
In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Moore (NI) LLP be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.
Disclosure of information to auditor
Each of the trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Terry Magee (Chairperson) Trustee
20 December 2023
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of ARC Healthy Living Centre Limited (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and the notes to the financial statements, including a summary of 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 Practice)
In our opinion, the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared 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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of 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 accounts 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 concern
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 twelve 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, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, 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 inconsistent 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 inconsistencies 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 a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
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the information given in the trustees' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared, which includes the directors' report prepared for the purposes of company law, is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the directors' report included within the trustees' report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors' report included within the trustees' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemptions in preparing the trustees' report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report.
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 control 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 accounting 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
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 assurance 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.
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
The objectives of our audit in respect of fraud, are; to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses to those assessed risks; and to respond appropriately to instances of fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both management and those charged with governance of the charitable company.
Based on our understanding of the charitable company and its operating environment, we determined that the most significant frameworks which have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements are those related to the reporting framework, (FRS 102, the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, the Charity SORP and the Companies Act 2006). Additionally, we concluded that there are significant laws and regulations in relation to the company's charitable status and activities of which non-compliance may have a material effect on the financial statements.
We assessed the susceptibility of the charitable company's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur, including evaluating management's incentives and opportunities to manage earnings or influence the reported results. From the results of our assessment, we determined that the principal risks of fraud relate to posting inappropriate journal entries and use of charity funds for purposes outside of restrictions imposed by the donor. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
Audit response to risks identified
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK) we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included:
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We obtained an understanding of the charitable company's internal control systems in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the charitable company's internal control.
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We obtained an understanding of how the charitable company complies with relevant laws and regulations, including those as a result of its registration with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and charitable status with HM Revenue & Customs , by making enquiries of management and those charged with governance.
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Enquiry of management, those charged with governance and the entity’s solicitors around actual and potential litigation and claims.
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Enquiry of entity staff to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.
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Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud
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Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance
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Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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We test the completeness of income to address the risk of fraud in revenue recognition.
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Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
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Auditing the risk of use of charity funds outside of restrictions imposed by the donor by review of funding letters of offer to identify restrictions, and review of funding claims prepared by management to check compliance with restrictions.
We communicated relevant laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members, and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment through collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or the override of internal control.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable 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 charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
John Love (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Moore (NI) LLP
20 December 2023
Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor
21/23 Clarendon Street Derry/Londonderry BT48 7EP
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Current financial year Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds general Designated 2023 2023 2023 Notes £ £ £ Income from: Donations and legacies 3 11,571 - - Charitable activities 4 - - 1,383,004 Other trading activities 5 106,917 - 33,305 Investments 6 2,606 - - Total income 121,094 - 1,416,309 Expenditure on: Raising funds 7 86,772 - - Charitable activities 8 - 22,513 1,402,769 Total resources expended 86,772 22,513 1,402,769 Net income for the year/ Net movement in funds 34,322 (22,513) 13,540 Fund balances at 1 April 2022 926,576 732,074 314,439 Fund balances at 31 March 2023 960,898 709,561 327,979 |
Total 2023 £ 11,571 1,383,004 140,222 2,606 1,537,403 86,772 1,425,282 1,512,054 25,349 1,973,089 1,998,438 |
Total 2022 £ 28,606 1,358,866 146,163 210 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,533,845 | ||
| 79,548 1,347,603 |
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| 1,427,151 | ||
| 106,694 1,866,395 |
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| 1,973,089 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Prior financial year
| Prior financial year | |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds general Designated 2022 2022 2022 Notes £ £ £ Income from: Donations and legacies 3 28,606 - - Charitable activities 4 60,729 - 1,298,137 Other trading activities 5 100,596 - 45,567 Investments 6 210 - - Total income 190,141 - 1,343,704 Expenditure on: Raising funds 7 79,548 - - Charitable activities 8 - 23,452 1,324,151 Total resources expended 79,548 23,452 1,324,151 Net incoming resources before transfers 110,593 (23,452) 19,553 Gross transfers between funds 9,166 - (9,166) Net income for the year/ Net movement in funds 119,759 (23,452) 10,387 Fund balances at 1 April 2021 806,817 755,526 304,052 Fund balances at 31 March 2022 926,576 732,074 314,439 |
Total 2022 £ 28,606 1,358,866 146,163 210 |
| 1,533,845 | |
| 79,548 1,347,603 |
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| 1,427,151 | |
| 106,694 - |
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| 106,694 1,866,395 |
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| 1,973,089 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Current assets Debtors 13 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Restricted funds 16 Unrestricted funds Designated funds 17 General unrestricted funds |
2023 £ £ 920,093 78,128 1,030,825 1,108,953 (30,608) 1,078,345 1,998,438 327,979 709,561 960,898 1,670,459 1,998,438 |
2022 £ £ 955,183 108,230 923,119 1,031,349 (13,443) 1,017,906 1,973,089 314,439 732,074 926,576 1,658,650 1,973,089 |
2022 £ £ 955,183 108,230 923,119 1,031,349 (13,443) 1,017,906 1,973,089 314,439 732,074 926,576 1,658,650 1,973,089 |
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| 1,973,089 | |||
| 314,439 1,658,650 |
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| 1,973,089 |
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 20 December 2023
Terry Magee (Chairperson) Wesley Knox (Audit Committee Chairperson) Trustee Trustee
Company Registration No. NI039643
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 23 Investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Investment income received Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities Net cash used in financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2023 £ £ 105,100 - 2,606 2,606 - 107,706 923,119 1,030,825 |
2022 £ £ 89,172 (14,093) 210 (13,883) - 75,289 847,830 923,119 |
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
ARC Healthy Living Centre Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is 116 /122 Sallyswood, Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh, BT94 1HQ.
1.1 Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended by "Amendments to FRS 102 - Triennial Review 2017 - Incremental improvements and clarifications" for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity 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 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors 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.
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.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs services undertaken to further the purposes of the charity.
Cost of raising funds comprise the costs associated with generating donations and fundraising income.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.6 Tangible fixed 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 4% reducing balance Fixtures and fittings straight line over 5 years Computers straight line over 3 years Health Village 4% reducing balance
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 Issues’ 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.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors 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.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial 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 future payments discounted 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 price 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 Taxation
The company is a charity and is recognised as such by HM Revenue & Customs under the charity tax reference XR 46779. As a result, there is no liability to taxation on any of its income.
1.11 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.
1.12 Capital Grants
Income from capital grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Capital grants in relation to the Health Village are categorised as a designated fund. Depreciation is subsequently charged against the fund each year equivalent to the rates charged on the relevant assets in question.
2 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 recognised 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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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
3 Donations and legacies
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| general | general | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 11,571 | 28,606 |
4 Charitable activities
| Operation of healthy living projects Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds - general Restricted funds Performance related grants Dept Education - HSCB - Cherish Dept Health - Asymptomatic Covid Testing Service PHA - ARC core & Edge PHA - De Paul - Solace WHSCT - Access CAWT EU Interreg - ARC core Community Foundation Lottery Foundation - Rethink - Solace BB Health Forum - ARC core Handiheat - ARC core Other |
2023 £ 1,383,004 - 1,383,004 1,007,104 5,419 133,113 108,952 36,392 - 3,160 58,914 23,949 - 6,001 1,383,004 |
2022 £ 1,358,866 |
|---|---|---|
| 60,729 1,298,137 |
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| 861,139 90,515 111,105 83,163 35,163 60,729 - 59,602 24,080 27,123 6,247 |
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| 1,358,866 |
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
5 Other trading activities
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds general 2023 2023 £ £ Active Allsorts 79,974 - SSAVI 14,562 - Solar Panel/Biomass 2,266 - Room Hire 5,690 - Programme Facilitation - 33,305 Other trading income 4,425 - Other trading activities 106,917 33,305 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds general 2023 2022 2022 £ £ £ 79,974 70,711 - 14,562 13,921 - 2,266 3,447 - 5,690 5,398 - 33,305 - 45,567 4,425 7,119 - 140,222 100,596 45,567 |
Total 2022 £ 70,711 13,921 3,447 5,398 45,567 7,119 |
|---|---|---|
| 146,163 |
6 Investments
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| general | general | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | 2,606 | 210 |
The charity's investment income arises from interest bearing deposit accounts.
7 Raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| general | general | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Raising funds | ||
| Active Allsorts | 62,619 | 53,305 |
| SSAVI | 24,153 | 26,243 |
| 86,772 | 79,548 |
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
8 Charitable activities
| Operation of | Operation of |
|
|---|---|---|
| healthy | healthy |
|
| living | living |
|
| projects | projects | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Staff costs | 1,010,680 | 889,511 |
| Depreciation and impairment | 34,402 | 33,337 |
| Other staff costs | 40,993 | 49,590 |
| Programme and activity costs | 119,842 | 152,303 |
| Property costs | 100,901 | 87,688 |
| Office, IT and administration costs | 69,822 | 70,720 |
| Consulting and professional fees | 42,928 | 54,770 |
| Sundry expenses | 5,714 | 9,684 |
| 1,425,282 | 1,347,603 | |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestricted funds - Designated | 22,513 | 23,452 |
| Restricted funds | 1,402,769 | 1,324,151 |
| 1,425,282 | 1,347,603 |
9 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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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
10 Employees
The average monthly number employees during the year was:
| Average number of staff employed Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs |
2023 Number 64 2023 £ 983,255 34,426 55,426 1,073,107 |
2022 Number 61 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 £ 870,142 41,246 40,203 |
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| 951,591 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
12 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Freehold land and buildings Fixtures and fittings £ £ Cost At 1 April 2022 420,346 290,045 At 31 March 2023 420,346 290,045 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2022 215,404 278,407 Depreciation charged in the year 7,602 947 At 31 March 2023 223,006 279,354 Carrying amount At 31 March 2023 197,340 10,691 At 31 March 2022 204,942 11,638 |
Computers Health Village £ £ 154,619 982,216 154,619 982,216 142,734 255,498 4,028 22,513 146,762 278,011 7,857 704,205 11,885 726,718 |
Total £ 1,847,226 |
| 1,847,226 | ||
| 892,043 35,090 |
||
| 927,133 | ||
| 920,093 | ||
| 955,183 |
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
12 Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
116 - 122 Sallyswood, Irvinestown used by the ARC Healthy Living Centre is leased from ITEC and if the charity was unable to deliver its charitable objectives, the building would return to the leaseholder, ITEC.
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has provided financial assistance for the construction of the Health & Care Village and has taken a legal charge over the specified land and building as security for a 10 year period effective from 23rd January 2014.
13 Debtors
| Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals |
2023 £ 70,752 7,376 78,128 2023 £ 30,608 |
2022 £ 99,447 8,783 |
|---|---|---|
| 108,230 | ||
| 2022 £ 13,443 |
15 Retirement benefit schemes
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
The charge to the Statement of Financial Activities for the year in respect of defined contribution schemes was £55,426 (2022: £40,203).
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
16 Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
| Balance at 1 April 2021 £ ARC HLC 130,415 Cherish Sure Start 87,728 Solace 54,849 Edge 2,061 ARC Youth 1,679 ACCESS 24,390 Chit Chat 2,930 304,052 |
Movement in funds Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers Balance at 1 April 2022 £ £ £ £ 117,871 (130,189) - 118,097 855,394 (844,857) - 98,265 253,815 (248,824) - 59,840 85,141 (75,977) (9,166) 2,059 300 - - 1,979 31,183 (24,257) - 31,316 - (47) - 2,883 1,343,704 (1,324,151) (9,166) 314,439 |
Movement in funds Incoming resources Resources expended 31 £ £ 155,557 (128,773) 1,007,104 (1,017,619) 171,846 (182,746) 49,390 (41,440) - - 32,412 (32,155) - (36) 1,416,309 (1,402,769) |
Balance at March 2023 £ 144,881 87,750 48,940 10,009 1,979 31,573 2,847 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 327,979 |
ARC Healthy Living Centre
A range of early and upstream interventions are delivered through the ARC. Currently we deliver: community pharmacy service, smoking cessation, sexual health services, drug and alcohol education and treatment services.
Cherish Sure Start
Sure Start Crèche offers children between the ages of 0 and 4 an opportunity to reach their full potential through play, in a caring and stimulating environment. Our aim is to improve the well-being of life opportunities for young children aged under 4 through better health, childcare, play and educational programmes, from the moment of conception.
Solace
Supportive Opportunities for Living with Addiction in a Community Environment – befriending/advocacy support service aiming to reduce harm, caused by chronic addiction, to individuals, families, and communities.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
- 16 Restricted funds
(Continued)
Edge
Work with children from 5 to 16 who are exposed to the impacts of anti-social behaviour, low self-esteem etc. This project will work directly with these children to help improve their opportunities to fulfil their potential in life.
ARC Youth
Summer scheme delivered during non-term time to provide programmes and activities for young children.
ACCESS
The Arc Child Contact Centre provides a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with the parent they no longer live with and sometimes other family members.
Chit Chat
Friendly telephone/alert service. Looks to enable older people on pro-actively participating in improving quality of community life. The project aims to promote independent living and reduce isolation.
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ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
17 Designated funds
The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes:
| Balance at | Resources | Balance at | Resources | Balance at | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 2021 | expended | 1 April 2022 | expended 31 |
March 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| ARC Health & Care Village | 755,526 | (23,452) | 732,074 | (22,513) | 709,561 | |
| 755,526 | (23,452) | 732,074 | (22,513) | 709,561 |
ARC Health & Care Village fund is the value of unrestricted funds represented by funding received for capital expenditure in relation to the Health & Care Village. The designated funds balance is equivalent to the depreciated historic cost of the capital expenditure. A sum equivalent to the depreciation charge on the building will be allocated each year to the designated fund, until it is fully amortised.
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18 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Analysis of net assets between funds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted funds - general Unrestricted funds - designated Restricted funds 2023 2023 2023 £ £ £ Fund balances at 31 March 2023 are represented by: Tangible assets 141,300 709,561 69,232 Current assets/(liabilities) 819,598 - 258,747 960,898 709,561 327,979 |
Total Unrestricted funds - general Unrestricted funds - designated 2023 2022 2022 £ £ £ 920,093 141,300 732,074 1,078,345 785,276 - 1,998,438 926,576 732,074 |
Restricted funds 2022 £ 81,809 232,630 314,439 |
Total 2022 £ 955,183 1,017,906 |
| 1,973,089 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
19 Contingent Liabilities
Certain grants received and receivable may become repayable to the funder if the charity is no longer able to meet the conditions under which they were awarded. Due to the nature of these contingencies it may not be possible to quantify the potential financial effect or give an indication of the timing as to the liabilities that may arise.
20 Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.
| Aggregate compensation Transactions with related parties |
2023 £ 269,149 |
2022 £ 172,112 |
|---|---|---|
There were no transactions with other related parties to disclose (2022: nil).
21 Funds received as an agent
ARC Healthy Living Centre is the lead partner is respect of the Rethink project administered by the Lottery Community Fund. During the year, the charity received incoming resources on behalf of other charitable organisations in respect of this project amounting to £110,056. This amount was distributed in full as Lottery Community Fund Rethink project grants to partner organisations and as at 31 March 2023, the charity held no undistributed amounts.
Restrictions on the use of the funds are imposed by Lottery Community Fund and the charity has no control over the distribution or application of the funds allocated to partner organisations. These amounts have not been reflected in the financial statements for the year in accordance with the treatment recommended by the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities". As the funds have been distributed in full prior to the year end, this has had no effect on amounts disclosed on the balance sheet.
22 Non-audit services provided by auditor
In common with many businesses of our size and nature we use our auditor to assist with the preparation of the financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| 23 Cash generated from operations Surplus for the year Adjustments for: Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets Movements in working capital: Decrease in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Cash generated from operations 24 Analysis of changes in net funds |
2023 2022 £ £ 25,349 106,694 (2,606) (210) 35,090 34,303 30,102 49,897 17,165 (101,512) 105,100 89,172 |
|---|---|
The charity had no debt during the year.
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