THE YELLOW RIBBON ASK 4 HELP NORTHERN IRELAND CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER NIC 101002 RECEIPTS & PAYMETrrrs ACCOUNT FOR TIIE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 S D BROWN & COMPANY CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS PORTADOWN
THE YELLOW RIBBON ASK 4 HELP Committee Members Dr. Arthur Cassidy Chair Gerard Mcveigh Vice Chair Patrick Devlin Honorary Secretary David Jess Honorary Treasurer Hilary Knight Comm ittee Member Bill Magrath Committee Member Page I
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023 The trustees present their annual report and Statement of Receipts & Payments & Assets & Liabilities for the year ended 3110312023. The Yellow Ribbon Ask 4 Help Objectives and Activities The Charity operates a 24 hour helpline and psychological clinic providiiig therapy and emotional support for those in distress from suicide: depression and self harm. The Charity is a cross community based intervention providing education and training in suiclde prevention for the community. Financial Review The income in The Yellow Ribbon Ask 4 Help from various sources ivas £2:807 (2022- (Tiving a deficit of £6,962 (2022 - £16,065) - with outgoings of £9,769 (2022 - £11.463) . £4,602 surplus). The Bank and Cash in Hand Balance as at 31 March 2023 was £26:826 (2022 - £33:788). It is the Truste¢s' Policy to hold sufficient reserves to cover unexpected emergencies. to enhance funds to pay for future projects and to further the Objectives and Activities of The Yellow Ribbon Ask 4 Help. Going Concern The Trustees have reviewed Yellow Ribbon Ask 4 Help planned expenditure for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place lo ensure that the Charity can continue its activities and the financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023, can be signed off as a going concern.
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023 (eontinued) Compliance with Public Benefit The TrLlStees' have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on the public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve The Yellow Ribbon Ask 4 Help objective and activities, as well as providing public benefit. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The Trustees, are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts and payments and statement of assets and liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to Charities in Northern Rreland with Income of less than £250,000 requires the Trustees to prepare a stateinent of receipts and payments and a statement of assets and liabilities for each financial year. The Trustees, are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sU1¢ient to show and explain the Charity transactions and disclose ivith reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities of the Charity. 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. Signed on Behalf of the Trustees Trustee I Trustee 2 Date: 27 February 2024 Page 3
Independent Examiner's Report to the Charity Trustees of The Yellow Ribbon Ask 4 Help I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 6. Respective Responsibilities of Charity Trustee and Examiner As the Charity's Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act folloiv the procedures laid doivn in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's 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 Northern 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 conslderation of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance ivith section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accountin£F records. 3. That the accounts do not compl)I 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 Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to {4) listed above and, in connection with folloiving the Directions of ihe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require draiving to your attention. Name: Samuel David Brown For S.D. Brown & Company Relevant professional qualification or bod).: Chartered Certified Accountant Address: 25-27 Edward Street, Portadow'n: Co. Armagh, BT62 3N E Date." 27 February 2024 Page 4
THE YELLOW RIBBON ASK 4 HELP RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Total Total Recei 31.3.23 31.3.22 General Donations St Marks Parish David McIntosh Fiindraiser Sarah Fletcher Portadoivn Rugby Club Blythswood Ireland TRU Corp Ltd Seagoe Parish Church Craigavon Christian Youth Paula Leigh McLaughlin Donation Knocknamackley Parish Church and BB Total Receipts ments Stationery, Advertising & Promotion Repairs & Renewals Insurance Prot"essional Indemnity Insurance Computer/WebsitelFacebook Costs VolunteerlFiindraising Costs Accountaney Fees Donations Water Rates Bank Fees Telephone Electricity & Gas Training, Books & Resources Security Installation Suiidries Rent Total Payments 8,665 54 4,409 384 300 1,000 100 1,000 1,000 200 200 50 387 400 60 663 1.479 1.509 255 172 809 683 1,607 248 169 1,421 268 456 50 38 144 1,004 922 567 2,952 934 480 65 203 621 1,676 Surplus/(Deficit) year ended 31 March 2023 962 Page 5
THE YELLOW RIBBON ASK 4 HELP Statement of Balances as at 31 March 2023 Total 31.3.23 Total 31.3.22 Bank Opening Balance Surplus/{Deficit) for year 3113123 Closing Balance 33,788 6.962 826 29.186 4.602 £3 Reserves General Funds £2 All Funds held at 31 March 2023 are unrestricted. Page 6