THE YELLOW RIBBON ASK 4 HELP NORTHERN IRELAND CHARrrY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER NIC 101002 RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 S D BROWN & COMPANY CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTiiNrs 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 Committee Member Bill Magrath Committee Member Page I
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their annual report and Statement of Receipts & Payments & Assets & Liabilities for the year ended 3110312024. The Yellow Ribbon Ask 4 Help Objectives and Activities The Charity operates a 24 hour helpline and psychological clinic providing therapy and eTnotional support for those in distress from suicide, depression and self harm. The Charity is a cross community based intervention providing education and training in suicide prevention for the community. Financial Review The income in The Yellow Ribbon Ask 4 Help from various sources was £4,515 (2023- £2,807) - with outgoings of £9,148 (2023 - £9,769) giving a deficit of £4,633 (2023 - £6,962 deficit). The Bank and Cash in Hand Balance as at 31 March 2024 was £22,193 (2023 - £26,826). It is the Trustees. Policy to hold sufficient reserves to cover unexpected emergencies, to enhance funds to pay for future projects and to further the Objectives and Activkties 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 to ensure that the Charity can continue its activities and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024, can be signed off as a going concern. Page 2
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued) Compliance with Public Benefit The Trustees, have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Kreland'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 ben¢fit. Statement of Trustees, Responsibiliti The Trustees. are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the statement of receipts and payments and ststement of assets and liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to Charities in Northern Ireland with Income of less than £250,000 requires the Trustee5 to prepare a statement 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 sufficient to show and explain the Charity transactions and disclose with 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 krf 6$5 Trustee 2 Date: 18 February 2025 Page 3
Independent Examiner's Report to the Charity Trustees of The Yellow Ribbon Ask 4 Help report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, 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 follow the procedures laid down 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 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as oharity 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 with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further inforniation 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 rnatter ( l ) to {4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Name: Samuel David Brown For S.D. Brown & Company Relevant professional qualification or body: Chartered Certified Accountant Address: 25-27 Edward Street, Portadown, Co. Arnia(Fh. BT62 3NE Date: 18 February 2025 Page 4
THE YELLOW RIBBON ASK 4 HELP RECEivfs AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Total Total Recei 31.3.24 31.3.23 General Donations Mark Neilly - Strictly Come Dancing Portadown College Sarah Fletcher Portadown Rugby Club Blythswood Ireland ABC Council Mayor Seagoe Parish Church Family Late James Castles Paula Leigh McLaughlin Donation Knocknamackley Parish Church and Organisations Total Receipts Pa ments Stationery, Advertising & Promotion Repairs & Renewals Insurance Professional Indemnity Insurance Computer/Website/Facebook Costs Legal Fees Accountancy Fees Donations/Emergency Support Bank Fees Telephone Sundries Rent Total Payments 1.000 400 384 300 1,000 2,000 100 400 537 50 428 60 663 671 473 276 180 1.623 600 480 400 108 791 2,046 1,479 1,509 255 172 809 480 65 203 621 1,676 2.500 Surplus/(Deficit) year ended 31 March 2024 .962 Page 5
THE YELLOW RIBBON ASK 4 FtELP Statement of Balances as at 31 March 2024 Total 31.3.24 Total 31.3.23 Bank Opening Balance Surplusl(Deficit) for year 3113124 Closing Balance 26,826 33,788 £22 193 £2 Reserves General Funds All Funds held at 31 March 2024 are unrestricted. Page 6