MUCKAMORE PARISH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 1.0. TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trltstees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reponin8 Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 l effect5ve l January 20191. 2.0. STATEMENTOF PUBUC 8ENEF 2.1. The Association was established to promote artivities of benefit to the urban and rural communities in Muckamore and the larger Antrim and Newtownabbey Council area I'area of benefiv) without distinction of age. gender, sexuality. nationality, ethnic identity. disability. political or religious opinion. 2.2. By associating with the statutory authorities and other voluntary organisations it endeavours to advance education and in particular to promote or assist in promoting community capacity building pro8rains aiid project5 for the benefit of the people in the 'area of benefit, who have need of 3uth 5SlStance a5 a result of their youth, age. disability or social and economic circumstances, in an effort to increase the abilities, skills and self-confidence of individuals in the 'area of benefit,. 3.0. OBJEcfivES AND AcrivmES 3.1. To undertake Muckamore Pansh Development Association's outreach program in the'area of benefii, throijgh thp dplivpry nf vRrinus prn8rammgs that are outlined later in this report. 3.2. To maintain the site leased from the Department for Communities at IA Limetree Avenue, Ballycraigy estate, and continue to develop the use of the Community Nub to provide a safe place where people can meet to socialise and receive trainin& thereby leadin8 to self-improvement, increased confidence and better employment prospects. 3.3. Secure the necessary funding and resources needed to ensure the effective delivery of the agreed outreach program. 4.0. ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE REPORTING YEAR A high point for the organisation and 115 volunleer5 Wd5 beinB iiwdrded thE Kiiig's Award for Voluntary Service IKAVSI in November 2023. Some of the other achievements of the past year Include further developing the Muckamore Friendship Senior GroLJP. facilit3ti ne a Slimmer qr.hpmp prngrAmmp. r.nntiniAing MPDA'£ wrap around community development programme and continuing with the provision of free services to help the local community level up. The key achievements are outlined in sections 4.1 to 4.7 cate8orised by our key funders.
MUCKAMORE PARISH DEvELOPMETr ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES, REPORT (COP[NUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 4.1. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council 4.1.1. Areas at risk programme Areas at Risk (AAR} is a core programming fund for MPDA. The grant supports the costs of a dedicated part time family support worker who provides a range ot services within the Ballycraigy ward communlty. In 23124, MPDA'S Family Support Worker facilitated within regular weekly groups as a point of contact for families in need of support. These groups included Toddler Afterschool, Wellbein& Senior, Homework and Foodbank. These family support services are a fundamental part of MPDA'S programme throughout the year. The support worker also provides one io one family 5uppoI L diid collaborate5 Wlth other local and national organisations to ensure that families are able to access the service5 that they need. The AAR fund also supports some programming costs for activities and events within the community, su¢h as MPDA'S Chri<tma% Party and in 23124. this has been an important wav to brinR families from the community together to build good relations and improve well-being. The AAR fund has 3150 played a key part in supporting MPDA to provide meals and snacks for those attending groups and actlvlile5 throughout iki¥ ye¢li. Wilh risin8 food pricès due to the Cost of Livin8 Cri515. thi% provision of food during groups has been invaluable. 4.1.2. ANBC Communlty Facilities and Progr3mmes This fund brings together funding for a Summer Scheme, Outreach 5UPPOrt, Premises and Insurance cost support. In 2023. MPDA were delighted to be awarded £30,000 divided over a period of 3 years. In year l of the fund, MPDA facilitated a community Summer Scheme. Children and young people from the local community and wider areas took part in a trip to Streamvale Farm. enjoyed a Funday. arts and crafts, ouidoor game5 and 5purL. Tliis event 15 free and offer5 children the chance to meet young pcople from other areas and to build friendships. The Uutreach elemeni of thls fund has been used to 5upppIL Llie pro8ramming Costs for Muckamore Frig.ndship Group. This group has been a source of sur)port for those in attendance. It has been a perfect example of a group enjoying each of the 5 steps to well-being. The group have learned new skills, connected, enjoyed physical activity, gave back to their community and refleaed on thin85 th(Il have brought them happiness. They have enjnyp.d yoga. music and movemenL aromatherapy and arts and crafts. Many of the group have reported improved mental health and well-being dve to reduced1501ation a5 well a5 bein8 given the opportunity of tak%ne part in enjnyablp activities. There have been unexpected benefits from the programme too. For example. the fitness part of the programme increased the group's feeling of friendship, cohesion and resilience. The group reported that laughter was a large part of the sessions as they joined togethcr to complete variou5 exercises.They reported feeling happier and more relaxerj hgrAu£p. thp.y had fun with their friends, which helped them cope with any difficulties that they had to face over the following days. In addition, because the members of the group often have to make all their own meals at home Ilivy have deeply valued the experience of being taken care of by thc staff.
MUCKAMORE PARISH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The premises and insurance element of this fund has provided support for core costs for MPDA Community Hub.The Hub is a safe space for all of MPDA'S groups and this funding has ensured that programming in a warm and welcoming environment can happen. 4.1.3. Additional ANBC Fundlng During the 23124 year. ANBC olso supported MPDA with funding for the anrsual Senior Christmas Lunch. The group enjoyed Christmas lunch in the Dunsilly Hotel and they also received a small gift. Outings like these are an Importani part of connerting and celebrating. They create good memories for the group And give them something to look forward to each year. MPDA also received funding from ANBC to facilltate 3 Celebration event for the Kin¢s Coronation. This event brouBht the whole community together to enjoy a picnic. arts and crafts and music. ANBC'S Warm Well Connecte¢J programme a150 contlnved the 23124 year. Thi5 fundin8 SUPPOrted MPDA to offer the firoove and Graze project. where the community joined together to take part in gentle yoga and movement exercises, followed by some light refreshments. MPDA are hugely 3pprpc.iatlVg. to ANBC for funding support for multiple programmes and events. The community development funding outlined in 4.1.2 above is sepaiated into 4 areas, with outreach being one of them. £2,000 15 allocated to the running of Muckamoie FiseTids1iip Group. which has to cover 12 months. requiring vp.ry careful management to ensure the budget lasts. The group have asked to take part in visits to other 8roups. heritage sites and art workshops. However, the present funding cannot support this feque5t. MPDA lry to faciiiiaie a5 Many of ihe weekly session5 as poskible to keep co<tf Inw_ As 3 Small charity. we have observed a sharp increase in the cost of facilitators to deliver specific workshops and as a result, these have had to be significantly reduced. Seeking additional funding stream5 to suppon Ihe Increaslng demands continue5 to be reviewed year on year. 4.2. Children In Need Projert The 23124 year brought MPDA to the end of the 2.5 year award from BBC Children in Need. Alongside ANBC'S AAR project, the BBC Children In Nee¢J Programme ha5 been a IDie projert for MPDA. The provision of children's and youth servites has been vital for the local community and wider areas. The community that MPDA are based in have an overall deprivation rank of 259 out of 890. Health and disability is ranked at 166 and Income affecting chlldien stand5 dL 235. Thi5 area experience5 chronic levelg of 3dverEity and therefore. children and youth support provision is essential to help improve the life and health outcomes of the young people living within the community. MPDA'5 BBC Children in Need Project has supported the salary for a part time Youth Development Officer and ha5 also contributed towards programming costs, such as venue hire for the local Community Centre and provision for some programming resources. BBC Children in Need funding has supported the development of a Youth Forum. to give young people a voice about what they would like to see change in their community and also what services they would Ilke to take part in.
MUCKAMORE PARISH DEVELOPMENT AssoaATION TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Groups to support the play and well-being needs of children and young people have been established Each of the groups support the development of Family, Peer and Community relationships. The programme h3s grown to be able to support 190 children and young people each week and an added benefit has been the collaborative partnership between MPDA's AAR svpported Family Support Worker and the BBC Children in Need supported Youth Development Officer. These individuals have worked together holistically to support the youne people and thp.ir f3miliès.The project has had a tremendou5 irnpact on the lives Ot the children and young people who avail of the youth support/ services that MPDA provides, with at least 70% of them making significant progress 3cross three key measurable outcomes that we were focvssed on.. 11 improved peer relationships,. 21 increased trust in their communFW. 31 equipped to better cope with home life. With such great succe55 MPDA are happy to announce that BBC Children in Need have awarded funding for the project to continue for another 3 years. This provision will allow MPDA to build on the foundations that have beon created by and fnr thp young peoplÈ. 4.3. DormantActounts Nl Fund In Novembèr 2023, MpnA bpe2n thp final year of 3 3 year award from the Dormant Accounts Nl Fund. This £IOO,000 grant has helped to support the salary costs o* a part time project coordinator and adrninistrator, which has signiticantly increased MPiJA'S capacity io deliver support 10 Ihe local r.nmmiJntty and wider areas. The uormant Accounts Nl funding has supponed MPDA to traln and up5kill 5toff Èind vuluiileeiJ diid improve succession-plannin% and 5UStainability. In the 23124 year alone, MPDA staff and volunteers have undertaken Lego Therapy, Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Safeguarding, Play Therapy and Autism Keyhole tralnlng ro help belter sUPPt7il Lliv Iieetjs vf ilie conimunity that we work with. The Dormant Accounts Nl Fund has supported all of this training and now staff and volunteer5 no longer need to 51gnPOSt clients to these services. This is an important step to increase service acce55 and levelling up for iliis LUITiITiuiiily. A5 MPDA end the final year of the Dormant Accounts Nl fund in the 24125 year, there is an expectation that the capacity of the charity to provide greatly needed well-being 5UPPOrt will have increased significèntly. 4.4. Education Authority Fundin8 In the 23124 year, MPDA were awarded the Kin8'5 Award for Voluntary Service. This prestigious award recognises the contribution of volunteer5 Wlthin their community. MPDA are a voluntary organisation that has a number of p3id staff but these individuals are also volunteer& All of MPDA'S service5 rely on voluntccr support ond the support of the EA t5 Lmportant to MPDA'S Youth provision. MPDA are a registered EA Youth Centre and our volunteer-led youth groups have been grateful for fundsng support throughout the year. 4.5. Public Health Agency Funding In the 23124 year. MPDA received funding from the PHA to deliver 2 different programmes. This important funding supports health and well-being and is wtal to the local community and wider 3reas.
MUCKAMORE PARISH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 4.5.1. Networks Involving Communlties in Health Improvement (NICHI) Thi5 fund is managed by Impart Network Nl and was awarded to MPDA in 2023. The aim of the project wa5 to create an Action Plan that would support the involvement of communities to reduce health inequality and improve wellbeing. The projecl was delivered from May 2023 to February 2024 and included è wide and varied range of activities, workshops and events that supported the well-being of the group. The group took part in chair-based drumming, journ3llin& crafting, baking, sensory craft and play sessions, mental health awareness. aromatherapv. resilience, coping strategy technique workshops and health 5cieenirig workshops. The outcomes were extremely positive, with clear improvements in health and well-being. Building a cohesive and intergenerational group of adults aged 23-85 years old that could openlv share their difficulties within a safe space worked extremely well. The group are now very 5UPPOrtive of each other anLI Ihis has been a really posilive outcoiiie to observe. Indeed, the support and life skills that the p3rticipxnt.£ affered each other appears to have been as effective to improve mental health and well being as the coping skills that were taught. MPDA are pleased 10 be able to offer the NICHI programme again in the 24125 year. 4.5.2. Making Life BettÈr through Short-Term Funding Thls PHA Fund 15 managed by The Clear Project. MPDA'S funding for this project began in November ?fl2_4 And ended in February 2024. Funding of £5,000 was used to support children's and youth services through Lego Brick-based Play. 42 children in total participated in the programme. The young people were divided into groups of three and each child took turns in a role to work Lu¥eiher to create a Lego Model. The young peop5c had fun during the tasks, while Iso learning about decision making. conflict resolution and peer relation5. The programme has enabled the children who participated to level up to their peers who have increased access to services. The programme brought children from different abiltties. culture5 and backgrounds together in a safe and fun environment. The outcomes were very positive and there has been a keen interest in running the programme again. 4.6. TrianRle Housing Funding Triangle Housing generously supported MPDA'S ilallycraigy On The Ball Project. Thi5 projett wa delivered through Bally¢raigy Primary School and although aimed at Primary 5. 6 & 7 pupils. the project was extended to Primary 4 pupils.
MUCKAMORE PARISH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIAllON TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Access to after-school 5POrt provision is expensive and often not available to many local families. However, the Triangle-funded football project provided the young people with acce55 to a qualified football coach each week, new football kits, a football camp, and acce55 to the Primary Schools Football League. As a good relations project, the young footballers not only gained the opportunity to build positive team relations between themselves but a150 allowed them to take part in the Schools League with otherteams from schools across the Borough. The young people were able to meet and connect wtth others, build new friendships and enjoy learning new skills, all while strengthening their self confidence. self-efficacy and resilience. 4.7. Sensory Projert 4.7.1. National Lottery Awards forAII and The Community Foundation Nl MPDA support many young people and adults with disabilities and we are aware of the huge cost of equipment to support the needs of these indtviduals. We have found that there is a signif icant need for sensory equipment but unfortunately, this equlpment 15 often not accessiblc to young people and adults from the local community. Thp. r.rjst to access sensory centres is not achievable for these individuals and therefore, MPDA have embarked on a projett to build a dedicated sensory and well being room that can support the needs of children and adults living with disabilwry. MPDA are extrernely grateful to both the National Lottery Awards for All and The Community Foundation NS for grants of £IO.000 each to purchase sensory equipment in the 23124 year. Although the project is a work In progre55, these funds hove helped MPDA to purchase bubble tubes, soft play equipment, 3Ctivtty panels and other sensory resources that will make an overwhelming difference to the lives of the young people and adults who use MPDA'S services. 4.8. Antrim Foodbank + Community Advice Antrim & Newtownabbey MPDA are a referral partner and distribution centre for Antrim Foodbank. Each week, MPDA provlde5 cllenis attendillg ilIE Foodbank with a safe Space to acce55 the 5erviccs that they need. The Fondhank is facilitated by a group of dedicated trained volunteers, some of whom have also taken additional training with the Money and Pensions Service to ensure that they can fully meet clients'need5. The Foodbank has continued to be supported by Community Advlce Antriffl and Newtownabbey as part of a Financial Inclusion projcct. This means that p.ar.h client that attend5 the Foodbank can also access professional financial sUPPOrt to ensure that they are receiving all the help that is available to them.
MUCKAMORE PARISH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 In the 23124 year alone, a5 part of Antrim Foodbank, MPDA gave out nearly 500 food packs to families and individuals in need of food support. This service was also enhanced by the ongoing support from Tesco Antrim and Fareshare. who provided fresh food to MPDAto help with food provision in groups and also as an addition to the Foodbank food packs. The Financial Inclusion project has also been a huge source of support to local families and individuals. Thi5 projett is facilitated across all of Antrim Foodbank's 5 distribution centres. which inclLides MPDA Community Hub, and Since the be2inning of the projert in 2022, clients have been supported to successfully claim just under £300.000 in benefits and entitlements that they did not know were available to them. This has been life changing for these clienis. The Foodbank and Financial Inclusion service has been an integral part of MPDA'S community support programming throughout the 23124 year and will continue to play a key role in the future. 4.9. Cash for Kids Fundlng In the 23124 year, MPDA were supported by Cash for Kids to delivertoys to over 270 chlldren. Christmas can be a financially difficult time of year for many families that 3cces5 MpnA's services. This additional financial pressure during a cost of Itving crisi5 can have a negative impart on well-being and therefore. the support from Cash for Kids not onty ensures that children wake up to toys on Christmas morning, but also helps to brlng a wider yositive impact OD thc wcll. bcing of the whole family over the Christm35 period. 4.10. St Anne's Black Santa Sit-out Funding Each year MPDA apply and are 3warded 3 sm311 Ef3nt frnm the St Anne's Cathedral's Black Santa Sit-out Appeal. In the 23124 year, a grant of £1,500 was gratefully received. This funding helps to 5UPPOrt MPDA'S programmes throughout the year. 5.0. FINANCIAL REVIEW Section 4.0 above describes the various achievements of the organisation during the past year ended 3 1 March 2024. These are mclwly diid varied and only made possible by the funding provided by the respectivp_ funding bodies scheduled. Total income for the year was £115,350 12023 £113,749). Toral fund5 Ot the year End stood at £207,160 made up of £174,797 Restricted Funds and £3?.3fia Ilnrg.-£tricted Funds. At 31st March 2023 total reserves were £205,480 and were made up of £27,404 unrestricted funds and £178.076 restricted funds.
MUCI(AMORE PARISH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The Trustees and Staff are conscious of the need to continue to build financial resilience through increases to unrestricted reserves. 6.0. FUTURE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Our long-term airn is to make a significant contribution in Muckamore and the greater Council area of Antrim and Nowtownabbey. thus fulfillinR the Council's Community plan of making the Borough a place where our citizens are socially responsible and where the qualtty of life is high. l. In the coming year MPDA will endeavour to continue delivering activities that contribute to the Council's four main outcomes. namely that al our citizens enjoy good health and well-bein& bl our citizens live in connected, safe 2nd vibrant places. cl our citizens benefit from economic prosperity, and dl our citizens achieve their full potential. 2. MPDA also endeavour to deliver the objectivès as described in thp. ANBC Areas at risk and Children in Need programmes and in so doing will aim to improve the well-being of 100 families and 150 children located in the Area of Benefrt. 3. We are currently awaiting the completion of a report dncumenting our shared discu55ions in a Strategic Planning Workshop which took place in January 2024. In the year ahead we will complete our Strategic Plan for the next 3 to 5 years, but based on initial proposals made in these January 2024 meetings, we are aiming to erect anothei building to help us meet and managc the increasing demands of the services wp_ currently provide. and to equip us with the scope for becoming more 5elf-sufficient and less reliant on grant aid. 4. MPDA is now registered as a Company Litniled by Guarantee, Company number N1697942. This new company has been issiip.d with charity number 109788 bythe Chaity Commission of Northern Ireland. 7.0. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT 7.1. Governing document Muckamore Par15h Development A550Clation IMPDA} was established on 18 February 2008 at the behest of the Selert Vestry nf Muckamore Church of Ireland Parish. Its present Constitution was formally adopted at the first Annual General Meeting held on 26 March 2009.
MUCAKMORE PARISH DPIELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES, REPORT (corINuED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 'ions of fvIPDA 3re managed by au Executive Committee con51Stingoffour members and The func¥ a chairperson, all of whom a':50 act as Trustee5 of the charity. The EKecutNe Commtttee members are a P0ted annually èy the SeiecL Vestry of MuckamofÉ ParTsh Church of Ireland and elerted anual èt the MPDA AAnu31 General Meeting- The Chairperson is the Rector of the Grouped parlshes of Mackamore and fillead chufch of Irelan or another person nDininated by the Rector. me.ership of the A550r j?tIon is open to persons aged 18 OT (Jver wh0 511PPOrt the"gbiects of the AssociatiJn and whose applicd ion És accepted by the ExecuLive Commtttee. 7.2. S3feguardln8 Trust Chlldren ond Vulnerable Adults All Trvstees. CornrrtiLbtee Merrbbers, and K'olJnteer5 are vetted by Access Nl and tralned i safèl4arding Trust to 3 5tèryAaYd that meets current best Pfartice procedures. 8.0. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Chairman and Trustees::'ish to record their sincere thank¥ to all the Staff and VolLinteefS that hd'e iyarrftd so hard during the 202312024 reportlng ye3r to deliver all of MPDA'S activlties. Th?r,S rr.Jst go to the fur,defS as well forTheir geTrtrou5 SUPPQrt during thè year. l?J e also w,. sh to record our thanks to all who have contributed flnèncially to our Ork through dana4jons. particiJla..Iy no4iry8 All S3ints, p3rh of Antrltn lor theiT gencrcus givir*g of £a.000..per: annum toward5 cole costs and 0+4er 3sperts tsf Our work. and St Jude's. Partsh of MuckamDre for their crtntS41ied 5U?port of £2.4ty0 annLb31ty. AppTuiJed by the bo?rd of trustee5 on 4 seoetr.ber 2024 3nd Signed on Its behalf by.. Mr Andrew Stew3rt Trustee
MUCKAMORE PARISH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in Nonhern Ireland requlres the tru5tee5 to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing Ehese accounts. the tru5tee5 are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently: observe the merhods and principles in ilie Charities SORP" rnakejLsdgementS and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; State wlieLli¥r dyplicable éciounting standard5 have been followed. subjcct to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts. and prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in opcration. The trustees are responsible for keeping Sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charlry and enable thetn to en5urt that the accounts comply with the Charities IAccounts and Reports) ReeiE12tinn£ (Northern Ireland) 2015, and the provisions of the trust deed. 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 irregulariiies. io