Charity Commission No. NIC100968 Friends of Stewartstown Primary School Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2023 Friends of Stewartstown Primary School Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2023 Contents Page Trustees /committee /officers Trustees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Accounts Friends of Stewartstown Primary School Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2023 Trustees Mrs A Armstrong Mrs K McElhennon Mrs C Bell Mrs N Anderson Mrs S Dougherty Committee /Officers Mrs D Richardson Mrs S Watters Mrs D Abernethy Mrs E Walker Mrs K McElhennon Mrs R Richardson Mrs N Anderson Mrs S Dougherty Mrs H Kelly Mrs J Uprichard Mrs D Magill Mrs L Houston Mr5 N Shannon Mrsj Mullan Mr A Shepherd Mrs E Watters Mrs J Montgomery Mrs S Donaghy Joint Chairperson (appointed 10 October 2022) Joint Chairperson {appointed 10 October 2022) Joint Chairperson (resigned 10 October 2022) Joint Chairperson {resigned 10 October 2022) Vice-chairperson Secretary (appointed 10 October 2022) Secretary (resigned 10 October 2022) Treasurer Bankers Ulster Bank 20 William Street Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8ND Friends of Stewartstown Primary School Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2023 Report of the Trustees Trustees and Officers The trustees and officers who served during the period are noted on page l. The trustees and officers did not receive any payments during the period. Governance The Group is governed by its Constitution and Rules, copies of which are available from the Chairperson. The Group is constituted as an association. The Trustees were appointed by the Committee. Objectives and Activities Friends of Stewartstown Primary School I'the Group") was formed in September 2013 to help the school staff by supporting them in organising activities and events, and raising funds to help the whole school community. The Group received charitable status in December 2014. Objects l. To relieve poverty, sickness and the aged, and to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the district and surrounding area of Stewartstown and its environs, without distinction of age, gender, race, political, religious or other opinion 2. To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure- time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. 3. To preserve our history and heritage for all. 4. To act as a charity, raise money for charity and organise events to raise funds for Stewartstown Primary School 5. To establish or to secure the establishment of a Community Centre Activities In the current financial period, the following fund-raising events have taken place. Fun Night Halloween disco Baked goods stall at the local Christmas Market Supper With Santa Table Quiz Sponsored Walk Ci rcuits classes The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Friends of Stewartstown Primary School Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2023 Report of the Trustees (cont'd) Achievements and Performance The main achievement of the Group during the year was advancing the education of the children of Stewartstown PS, by making donations, so that resources can be purchased that aren't available otherwise. Financial Review All monies raised by or on behalf of the Group shall be applied to further the objects of the Group, and for no other purpose, except for legitimate out-of-pocket expenses to members of the Group, engaged upon the approved business of the Group. The Group raised £12,816 during the year to 31 March 2023 {2022: £3,702), and had associated expenses of £14,928 (2022,. £2,719). Cash donations to the school were £1,632 during the period 12022.. £963), and donations via equipment and other resources were £12,196 {2022: £1,682). Preparation of Accounts The accounts were prepared using the cash basis. Accounts are for the 12 months to 31 March 2023. The comparatives are for the 12 months to 31 March 2022. Approval of Report and Accounts The Report and Accounts, for the year ended 31 March 2023, were approved at the Annual General Meeting, held on 18 September 2023, and signed on behalf of the Group by; K fvA"&Ikn. Mrs Diane Richardson Mrs Kendra McElhennon Joint Chairperson Vice Chairperson Stewartstown Primary School Trust I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on page 5. As the charitys trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2￿)8. It is my responsibility to," Exam1￿￿& accou¥rts se¢tion, 650f.th&(h￿I*1eS Act Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions gNen by the Commission under section 65 (9) (b) of the Charities Act State whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon. Basls of Independent examinerfs report I have examined 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. My 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 trustees conceming any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to 1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do Dot accord with those 4Gcounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examinerfs statwnent I have completed my examination and have no concems in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and: in connection with following the Directions of the Charity. Commission for Northem Ireland, I have found no rnatters that require drawing to you attention. 20 Brackenhill Avenue, Cairns Hill, Belfast BT8 6ZS 8th August 2023 Friends of Stewartstown Primary School Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2023 Accounts Income / receipts 2023 2022 Circuits classes Disco Christmas Market Fun Night Sponsored Walk Supper With Santa Table Quiz Valentine's raffle Name the Bear competition Grants Other 510 56 402 1,146 2,193 900 1,404 210 124 273 73 1,680 1,342 3,702 3,115 3,090 12,816 Expenses / payments Fun Night Sponsored Walk Supper With Santa Electronic equipment Outdoor Classroom After school Activities Play resources Cash donations to Stewartstown PS Other 537 80 407 6,336 4,395 1,390 1,682 963 74 2,719 1,632 151 14,928 Bank and cash as at 31 March 5,543 7,655 The accounts were approved at the Annual General Meeting, held on 18 September 2023, and signed on behalf of the Group by; Mrs Diane Richardson Mrs Kendra McElhennon Joint Chairperson Vice Chairperson