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
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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 sU￿1¢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
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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
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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
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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.
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