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