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Charlty Reglstratlon No. NIC 101097
Company Reglstratlon No, N1041642 {North•rn Ireland)
GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
TrustO85
Paul Brolly
John Fitzgerald
George Hill
Joe Mcvey
Gatherlne McLaughlin
Amanda Croft
Andrew Drylie
Shan McAnena
Molly Rainey
(Appointed 22 May 2025}
Secrotary
Joe Mcvey
Charlty numbèr
NIC 101097
Company number
N1041642
Independent examlner
HM Chartered Accountants
6th Floor East Tower
Lanyon Plaza
8 Lanyon Place
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT13LP
8ankers
First Trust
31135 High Street
Belfast
Northern Ireland
BT12AL

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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
CONTENTS
Pago
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
statement of financial activities
10
statement of financial position
11
Statement of cash flows
12-20
Notes to the financial ststements

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The TNstees present thelr annual report and financial statements for th8 y8ar ended 31 March 2025.
The accounts hav@ b88n prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out ir¢ note 1 to the accounts and
comply with the Charity's Articles of Association, the Companiès Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice appllcable to ¢hariti8s preparlng thelr accounts In accordance wlth the
Financial Reporting Stand8rd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102}"
Objectlvas and actlvltles
Purpose
The purpose of tha Golden Thread Gallery is to promote the benefit ol the inhabitants of North Belfast and surroundlng
area without dlslinction of sex, sexual orlentatlon. race or of political. religlous or other oplnions, by assoclating
together th8 said inh8bitanls and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to
advance education, and to provide facilities for the housin9 of an Art Gallery and to promote vlsual art exhibitions
featuring artlsts work on a local, national and Intgrn8tional level, to preserye the environmenl and heritage of the area
of banefit
Public Beneflt
The benefils which flow from the purpose of Golden Thread Gallery include offoring the r85idents of and visitors lo
Belfast access to view high qu81ity contemporary visual art and the opportunity to participate in art5 aGllvilies. The
gallery is a neutral space that aspires lo be accessible lo any member of the public thal wishes to experience its
programme. Visltlng the temporary exhlbiilons al the gallery is free of charge.
These benefils are evidenced by the attendance of residents and vlsitors to Belfast at the Golden Thread Gallery
Ltd.'s annual programme of temporary 8xhlbltlon5, and asso¢lated educational and partlclpatory actlvltles, such as
artist talks and workshops.
The beneflcl8rfes of Ihls purpose are th8 residents of and visitors to B&lfa8t.
There is no foreseen harm flowing from this purpose.
There 18 no for8se8n private bonefit flowing from this purpoge,
Our maln a¢tlvitles to fvrthor our purposes for the publlc benefit
Golden Thread Gallery IGTG) provldes an inclusive. w8lcoming space lor thè public to engag6 with art of our tim8.
GTG alm$ to..
Offer the public 8 contextual experience of visual art of our lime
PTegent quality and innovative artistic programmes that embrace the diversity of contemporary art5 PfaCtl¢e
and whiGh engage, educate, challenge and inspire.
Build and engage the widest possible audience for contemporary arts, exlending Ihe reach of the arts. and
nurturlng a deep undorstandlng and enjoyment of current vlsual art practice wlthln the broader Community.
Develop, support and promote the work of contemporary Northern Irish art15ts and contemporary arts
practice.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achiovements and performance
2024-2025 has been a momentous year for the gallery, Our new venue opened to the public on the 1 Olh ol August
2024 at 23-29 Queen Street, in the fomer Cra￿0￿d {and previous Corporation Gas Showroom) bulldin9. This move
was the result of ten year's planning and fulfilled the gallery's aim to locat8 Golden Thread Gallery right in the heart of
Ihe city.
Golden Thread Gallery plays a uniqve and vital role in the visual arts ecosystem for the city. We offer a programme
comparable to our nation21 competitors, but we also act as 8 learning hub, working with artists and arts professionals
here to develop opportunlties and Gareers and help put Belfast on the map. Traditionally. Belfast has been a city of
artist-wn ga118ries, but Golden Thread Gallery is very much audlence-led, with a co<reation ethos. We strive to create
a programme Ihat is artistically robust, but that offers multiple points of engagement and participation for non-art
audiences.
The goal of Golden Thread Gall8ry is to use visu81 art to h6lp people better understand thems8Sves and the world
around them, both at home and as part ol a global village. We devise our programmes lo be reflective of the people
and the themes around us, and work to ensure that there are multiple entry points for audiences to conned with art in
different ways. We know thal there is no such thing an "an audience., bul rather multipl8 audiences who all need and
want different things.
The Gallery also plays a vital role in advocacy for the arts sector, through our Gontinued leadership of the Belfast
Visual Arts Forum and partlClP8tion in the Arts Collabofalion Natwork. A5 funding and invostment for the sector
becomes moré challenging, the importance of this advocacy role inoreases.
We are a m8mb8r of the prestigious Plus Tate netrlork of visual arts organisations across the UK thal exchange ideas,
knowledge, skills and resources and collaborate on joint programmes. Through our relationship with Art Fund, the
Gallery is also part of the national Art Pass network.
We worked with Translink and Arts & Business Nl lo commission and deliver an iconic lar9e public artwork for
Translink's new ststion al York Street. Kevin Killen was appointed and his largescale metal and Ilght sculpture
Journeylin8s was unveiled in April 2024. Working Wlth Kevin Killen, Lesley Cherry and the gallery's in-house team, the
gallery delivered a programme of creative community engagement as part of the project, working with local community
groups such as the Belfast Hub Veterans club. Seaview Ladi88 Group, the Serenity Club, and Sailortown
Regeneration Fowm.
Community input and ideas were then featured in further artworks unveiled in second phase of the station, including a
smaller sculptural piece and designs in the perforated panelling which surrounds the finished buildin9.
Dlverslty In the Arts
GTG has always had Ihe principle 'Nothing about us, without us, at the heart of our outreach and community work. We
believe that visibility and representation are crucial for crealing a feeling of welcome and ownership in cultural v8nues,
and the arts sector overall. Our focussed work over the past few years to make the arts in Northern Ireland more
diverse and inclusive of people of colour and minority communities is now embedded in all that we do.
Minority communities in Northern Ireland. especially refugee woman and children. face distinct challeng8s integrating
inlo this traditionally insular, while. sectarian population. With many living in holelslhostels in areas of high social
deprivation, opportunities to make ¢onnections, learn English and improve wellbeing are limited. Instead of devising a
programme for communities, we give agency to Participants, letting Ih8m choose the activities and skills thèy want to
leam.
Our collaborative, ctrcreation approach was recognis8d in 2023, when we were runner-up in tha Calouste Gulbenkian
Foundation award for Civic Arts Organisation of the year and again by finding out in March this year that we were
8htsrtligted for the Art Fund Museum ofthe Year.
We started the final,. year of our Art Fund Respond and Reimagine granl, a projeGI to angage new, diverse audiences
with the arts, which also included designing, building and launching a new website for the gallery - this went live in
S8Ptember 2024. Workshops look place in our Community Participation & Engagement Hub and our 'Welcome lo
Belfast. art packs for children. with colouring books of landmarks. art mat8rials and a magazine about life, history,
culture and food in Northern Ireland. were distributed once again in Ihe autumn 2024, available in Arabic, Farsi.
English and Tigrinya. They were distributed lo families across Belfast, including young asylum seekers.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Climat8 Chango
GTG is committed, as far as practically is possible, lo protect the envlronment and us8 sustainable practices while
Carylng Out our operations and programme of activities. The Ga118ry is aware of the critlC81 Importance of prolectlng
our environment for future generations and ensuring the gallery is resilient in the face of Climate change, and we will
work alongside our funders and stakeholders to do this. We communicale our commitment lo the environment clearly
and explore how creativity and culture can play a vital role in IhSs. We work with other organisations in the sector
whenever possible to improve practices, reduce waste, think long-term suslainabilily and make our commitment to
protecting our planet visible and eff8Ctive.
Our Envlronm8ntal Pollcy has been expanded and updated and publlshed on Ihe GTG wabslte. In our outreach
activities, we work hard to reduce wa518. use sustainable materials and r8¢ycle wher8 POS5ible. We use art as a
creative spark lo imagine a different. sustainab16 future for everyone. We host monthly Plant Swap events in the Hub.
And wo have adopted the endangered Pangolin 8$ our gallory mascotl
Accesslblllty
We work hard to make the Golden Thread Ga118ry a welcoming, friendly and accessible place for everyone 10 8ngage
wlth art. We're always looking for ways lo break down barriars to access. Bul we know that arts venues can be more
dlfficult for dlDaaf, disabled and neurodivergent people to visit. Earlier this year, we took part in the University of
Atyplcal Arts & Dis8bllily Acc8ss programme, whlch provided tralning and an 8udll of our venue and onlino
accessibility, with larg6ts, learning and support. As a r85uIt, we hav8 made real improvements to our accasslbility -
both physical changes in our building, and online in how we share information and updates. Outreach Officer
Katharine Paisley successfully completed an eighl-w8ek 'Making the Art5 Accessible, training course.. new Access
vldeos wlth both ISL and BSL slgned verslons were created and shared on our wobsite,. and alt t8Xt Is now added lo all
images we share onllne. W8 are dellghted that wo have been awarded an Arts & Disability Access Award & V&nu8
Accreditation,
Volunteors
Our team of volunteers is crucial to the daily op8ration of the gallery, and to the welcome we offer visitors. We
acknowledge th8 tlme and effort Ihey give to us by SUPPOrting and Investing in thelr personal and profes51onal
development. We al80 make evary effort to svpport volunteers wilh any additional needs, through Our 'Acc8ss Riders,.
We are fortunate to have a great leam of volunteers here in OUT new venue, people of dlfferenl ages and backgrounds,
including students, former participants and long-standing supporters of our work.
Upon joining th8 gallery, volunlaers r8c8iv8 8 dolail&d inductlon, including health & safely, and a shadowln9 perlod
with GTG team members and other volunteers. Their ¢Julies include welcoming visitors, invigilaling exhibitions,
¢alaloguing the Ilbrary and archlve, 8S51stlng wllh Install I delnslall, proGesslng bookshop purch8s8s, workshop
85SlStan¢e and much more. They off8r us importanl feedback and ideas.
Volunleers gain professional experlence of Front of Hous8, arts admlnlstratlon and Wofklng In a gallery setting. They
take part in our rampai9ns, uontribute to audience development, and receive professional developm8nt training such
as archive management and safeguarding. We host regular volunteer meelups, and at Christmas offer them the
opportunity to sell and showcase thelr own artWOTk in a market held in the gallery. Many are emerglng artlsts
themselves who benefit from the opportunity to build their creative n8twork and have r8c8ived mentoring 5UPPOrt from
th¢ gallary team. Il's good to note that most of our volunle&rs remain with us for a long lime, and indeed several of our
current staff began as volunteersl
Visual Arts Programme
Exhlbltlon.. The Slavo's Lamont. 10th August . 21st Soptombor, Upp•r Gallery
Graham Fagon
The g8118ry reopened to thè publlc on the 101h of Au9usI with Gr8ham F8gan's Th8 S18ve's Lament in the Upper
Gallery. The Slave's Lament was poet Robert 8urns' work empalhising with the displaced, the trafficked and th8
enslaved. Thls work by F8gen Is a re-lmaglning, wlth an original score by Sally 8eamlsh and performed by Reggae
Priest.
Exhlbltlon.. Charlotte, Rob. Robln & You, 1 Oth August - 21st Septembèr, Lower Gallery
In our Lower G811ery we began wllh Ch&rlotto, Rob, Robin & You, featuring Chartotte Bosanquet, Rob Hllken and
Robin Pric8. All have eslablishod histories of socially engaged practice. enabling them to co-create with the voices of
the ¢ommunitles and groups wlth whom they work.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
POP UP Exhibltlon: Here & Now & Then, 3rd Q¢tober 2024. Lower Gallery
Artists: Lisa Byrne, Taxi 11 & 111, Single channel video 120071 I lan Chadesworth. John, Singl8 channel video &
photography on dibond (20051 l Miriam de Burca Dogs Hav8 no R8llglon, Video {20051 l Megan Doherty, The
Changoling Series Photography {20191. The Umass Boston Art & Art History Department and the Golden Thread
Gallery simultaneously exhibited Here & Now & Then, an exhibition of contemporary artlsts working in Northern
Ireland. This exhlbition delivered an evocallve portrait of Northern Ireland, and chronlclèd the reverb8rallons of The
Troubles, as w611 as currenl-day examinations of id6nlity. gender. and intimacy.
Exhlbltlon: You Wlll Not Stop Here, 19th October- 27th November, Upper & Lowor Gallerles
Clalre Morgan
'Exploring the physl¢81ity of animals, death. and Illusions of p$rmangnce in the work is my way of trying lo comg 10
tem7S With thes6 things myself."
We presented a site-8p8cific new work by Clare Morgan, spècially commi$sSoned wllh the support of the Arts Council
of Northern Ireland Commissioning Grant 2024. Claire Morgan's fragile hanging Installations refle¢led her interest In
natural processes and organic mat8rials, Elegance and beauty, but also s8nselessnes5 and horror, were pr@s&nl In
her installations and drawings.
Exhlbltlon: Turbul•nt, 7th De¢ember- l 8t Fobruaryi Upper Gallery
Shlrin Neshat
"Neshal's work. Turbulent 1998 is from a lrflogy of works that each ulillz8 dual video screens lo portray abstract
oppositions based around gender and society. the individual and the group. Whilst the work hlnl$ at the restrictive
nature of Islamlc laws regarding women,11 simultan80usly opens multiple readings. reachlng instead toward unlversal
conditions.
Exhlbltlon: The Last Sllont Movle, 7th December- 1 st Fgbruaryi Lowar Gallery
Susan Hlller
In "The Last Silonl Movie. 2007 Hiller orchestrates voic8s of the last sp8ak&rs of extinel or 8ndangered languages.
Sublllles translate their ullerancès whlle the screen remains black. Neither silent nor 8 movie in the conventional
sanse, Ihis work provides the framework for the audience lo r8fl8cI on thè speakèrs and the conditions that may have
prompted the loss of their language.
Exhlbltlon: Hlstory of the Present, 15th February- 29th March, Uppor & Lower Gallerla8
Marla Fusco & Margarot Salmon
Based around the lilular experimental feminist opera-film about class and conflict. Covdirecled by Maria Fu$co and
Marg8ret Salmon, th8 work features new compositions by Annéa Lockwood, Ilbrello by Maria Fusco and
improvisational vocal work by Héloise Werner.
As we oponed In the new Queen St space mld-way through the y88r, 202412025 dld not have a full quota of
exhibitions. In 202512026, we aim lo be exhibiting a full programme of 8 exhibitions and 8 year-round 5¢hedule of
participation and 8ngagemenl acllvities.
N8ture, identity, our place in the worfd 8nd what our future looks like ar8 811 themes th81 will be explored throughout
our programme. We hava built our programme holisti¢ally, Ihey ara not $8parale 91gm8nls, bul all como togalhar and
work logolher to help us achieve our aim of making visual art a¢ces8iblè to as many p8ople as possib18. We do not
priorilise on8 section of what we (Jo.. w8 are working towards demy$tlfySng the arts and questionlng tho role$ of the
instilulion, th& curator, the artist, the participant and th8 audience.
Engagement and Outreach
Our new Hub space for community and engagement work opened in August and has grown in popu18rity 8xponentially
since then. New groups have included the NOW Group (supporting adults with additional needs and learning
difficulties), Belfast Stroke Group and members of the RNIB. The gallery also hosts open bookable workshops
including ones for familles, tèens & Adults, and calendar ev8nls, such as Christmas and Chinese New Year.
PartlClP8nt numbers have risen since having this dedicated space with a regul8r rost8r of Activities. including
mlndfvlness drawing, plant Swaps and artist talks
We offar free family workshops, teens & adults, workshops and community workshops each month. Family workshops
eater lo children ages 3 - 12 and are facililaled by our Gallery Assistant or other trained outreach artists. Creative
workshops for teens and adults cater to participants age 13+

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All workshops explore fun and creative aclivities designed to spark the imagination and introduca participants to new
artistic mediums. Themes and activities complement and take inspiration from the exhibition programme and seasonal
holidays.
Workshops in the Engagement Hub have been with groups including:
Nl Stroke Group
The NOW Group
Belfast Met
North & West Belfast Stroke Group
Regular sessions have induded:
Drop-in WOTkshops
Mindfulness Colouring in
Volunteer Meetups
Plant Swaps
Famlly workshops
Teens & Adults Workshops
Commltments 2025.2027
Over the upcoming years, the gallery aims to..
Continue programming exciting, inspiring and challenging exhibitions Ih8t spark conversalion and attfact new
audiences.
Bulld audience and participation numbers in our new city centre location.
Use our Community Participation and En9agement Hub to offer more individuals and groups creative
aGlivilies that improve mental health and wellbeing, promote integration and understanding and develop skills.
Promote and expand NIVARLA, our Northern Irish Visual Arts Library and Archive, providing a valuab16
educatlonal and hlstortcal resource for the city.
Continue the acquisition process for our collection, using this as a driver to generate further inveslment in the
gallery's future development.
Complete the feasibility study for Wllmont House and embark on Ihe next stage of the process, if the outcome
is positIV8.
Continue d8veloping new and existing partn8rships. su¢h as membérship of Plus Tate.
Div8rsrfy our income streams to build upon our future sustainability.
Flnanclal revlew
The Trustees are pleased lo present the results for the year. Income for Ihe year was £399,592. We ended the year
with reservas of £173,007, £153,007 of whlch Is attributable to unrestricted re58rv8s and £20,000 to restricted
reseNes.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Rgserves Pollcy
The 8oard of Tfustees have specified that the level ol financial reserves needed is three months, operating
6xpenses. Th8 Board of Trusle8s will alm to build up the reserv8S to the agreed level and malntsln these resems
wilhin this range through monitoring and examination of the charity's monthly management accounts.
The Board of Trustees wlll monitor and review this policy statement and the level of reserves required arsnu811y.
Rèstrict8d reseNes réfor to money wlth an allocated purpose from funding Ihat stal8s it may only be spent undar
certain headings. These reserves are mosWy from grant funding. The restrictions apply from the specific Gonditions
of offer for each grant.
Unrestricted resa￿eS may be spènt I￿elY In accordance with the Company's charitable purposo. These reserv6s
have no restrictions and are mostly made up of earned income.
Tax •tatua
Under Secllon 5051i>(8) and Ic) of the Incorne and Corporation Taxes Act 1988, Golden Thread G811ery Llmlted Is
entitled to charity tax exemption.11 is accepled 8s having charitable status by the inland revenue under REFERENCE
XR54731.
structure, governance and managemgnt
Golden Thread Gallèry wa5 founded in 1998 and r8conslitut8d in 2001 as a company Ilmited by guarantee with
memorandum and artlcles of associatlon, Golden Thread Gallery was acc8pted a8 a reglstered charity wlth the Ch8rlty
Commission of Northern Ireland in March 2015.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees. who a￿ also the dir8Ctors for the purpose of company law. and who sérvgd durin9 the year and up to
the dale of signature of the financial statements were..
Paul Brolly
John Fitzgerald
George Hill
Joe Mcvey
Catherine McLaughlin
Amanda Croft
Naomi Sheehan
Andrew Dryllo
Shan McAngna
Molly Rainey
(Resigned 30 Septembar 2024)
(Appointed 22 May 20251
None of the Trustees has any beneflcial inler6st in the company. All of the Twslees are members of the company 8nd
guarantee to contrlbule £1 In the event of a wlndlng up.
Statemènt of tru8tee8' rospon81bllltle8
Th8 Trusl88s, who are 8180 Diréctors of the charity for the purpose of company law. are responsibl6 for preparing th8
Trustees, R8POrt and the financial ststemenls in accordance with applicablo law and r8gulalions.
Company law requlrès the Trusl88s lo prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the
dir8clors have elected lo prepare the financlal statements In aGGordance wlth the Unlled Klngdom Generally
Awpled Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable lawl. Under company law th&
dir8clors must not approve the financial slalemenls unless Ih8y are satisfied that they give 8 true and lair view of the
slate of affalrs of the company and of the profll or loss of the company for that perlod. In preparing these fln8ncial
sl8tements, the directors ar8 rèquired lo..
select sullabl6 accountlng pollcles and then apply them ¢on$islently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudènt.,
pr@par8 the flnancial slalèmenls on the going conc8m basis unless It18 in8pproprlalg to pr88ume thal the
comp8ny will continue In busin8SS.
The Trustees are responslble for k88plng adeqL¢ale accountlng records that are sufflcienl to $hDW and explaln the
company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy 81 any lime the financial posilion of the company and
enablè them lo ensure thal the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trust8OS are also
responslble for satsguardlng the assets of the company and hence for laklng reasonable st8ps for th8 prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregulanties.
Thls report has been prepared in 8ccord8ncè with the provision8 applicablè to companies suble¢t to the small
Compani89 regime within Part 15 of the Companiès Act 2006.
The Trusta&s' report was approved by the Board of Trusl8e5.
Mcvoy
Trustee
Dated.. ..a .

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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
We report to the Trustees on our examination of the accounts of Golden Thraad Gallery Ltd (the Charilyl for
the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of financial aclivilies, the balance sheet and the
rela18d not8s. These financial ststements have b8en prepared under th8 hlslodcal oosl conventlon.
Responslblllties and bas1$ of report
As the charlty Trustees (and also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are
responsibl8 for the prepafallon of the nnanclal statements in accordanc8 wllh th8 requlr8rnents of the
Companies Act 2006.
Hevlng satlsfied mysèlf that the flnanclal statements ol the Charlty are not r8quSred lo b8 audSt8d under Part 16
of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for indep6ndenl examinalion, il is my responsibility lo..
examine the flnancial stslemenls und8r section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.,
follow the procedure$ lald down in the general Dlrecllons gfven by the Commisslon under seclloD
6519llbl of the Charities Act (Northern Ire18ndl 2008., and
slate whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Indapèndént examlner's statement
We have èxamln8d your charlty accounts as requlrèd under S8cllon 65 of the Charltl85 Act and our
8xaminalion was carrfed out Sn accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under section 6519llb) of the Charili&s Act. The 6xamin81ion included a review of the
accounting records k8pi by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also
included conslderalion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking oxplanations from you
as charity trustees conc&ming any Such matters.
Our role Is lo slate whether any material mallers have come to our attention giving me C8us8 lo believe..
accountlng records wer8 not k6Pt In respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the Gompanles
Act 2006.
That tho accounts do not accord with these records., or
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companles Act
2006 and wlth the methods and prlnclples of the Chadlies Slalement of Recommended Precllce
applicable lo charities prèparin9 their accounts in accordanco with Ihe Financial Reporting Slandafd
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
That ther8 is further Information needed for a proper under8tandlng of the accounts lo be reaGhed,
Wè have completed our examlnatlon and have no conc6rns in respect of the matters 11 } 10 {4} listed above
and, In connection wllh following the Dlre¢llons of the Charity Commlssion for Northem Ireland, we have found
no matters that requlre drawlng lo your attention.
HM Chartered Accountants
Chartered AGcountants
6th Floor East Tower
Lanyon Plaz8
8 Lanyon Place
Belfagt
Co. Antrfm
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlcted R8$trlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Tolal Unrestrlct8d R8strlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Totsl
2025
2024
Notes
In¢omo from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading aclivitios
55,270
247
16,812
55.270
327,510
16.812
60,270
1.000
59.887
60.270
377,224
59,887
327.263
376.224
Total income
72.329
327,263
399,592
121,157
376,224
497,381
Expendlture on:
Charitable aclivities
24,935
411,542
436,477
68,735
326,785
395,520
Total oxp•ndltur
24,935
411,542
436,477
68.735
326,785
395,520
Not incomellexpenditure) and
movemgnt In funds
47,394
(84,2791
136,885}
52.422
49,439
101,861
Reconclllation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
105,613
104,279
209,892
53,191
54,840
106,031
Fund balance5 at 31 Mar¢h
2025
153,007
20,000
173.007
105,613
104,279
209,892
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses r8cognlsed in the year. All Income and expendilure
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASAT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notos
Flxed assets
Tangib16 assets
11
12,398
2.993
Current as8et8
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
21,040
142,315
13,599
196,580
163.355
210,179
Crodltors: amount• falllng due wlthln
ono yoar
13
{2,7461
13,280)
Not eurronl a8801•
160,609
206,899
Total •i•ets losi eurr•nt IlabilltiO•
173,007
209,892
The funds of the Charlty
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
14
20,000
153,007
104,279
105,613
173.007
209,892
The company Ss enlilled to the exemption from the audit requirement ¢ontained in section 477 of th8 Companies Act
2006. for the year ended 31 March 2025. No member of the company ha8 dep0811ed a notlce, pursuant to sectlon
476. requiring an audit of these financial stalemenls.
The director acknow16dgès his rgsponsibililies for complying with the requirements of the CompanSes Act 2006 wilh
respect to accounllng records and th6 preparation of financlal statements,
The members have not requlred the company lo obtain an audll of its financlal statements for the year In question In
aGGordance with Section 476.
These fln8n¢ial ststements have been prepared In accordance wllh the provlslons appllcable to companles subject
to thé sm811 comp8nies regirn8.
The financial slalements were approved by the Trustees on
Mcvey
Trustoe
Company registration numb8r N1041642 (Northern Ireland)
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operatlng actlvltla8
Cash {absorbed byygeneraled from
operations
17
139,272)
66.094
Investlng a¢tlvltle8
Pui¢hase of tangible fixod assets
112,503)
Not ea8h u88d In Invostlng a¢tlvltl•8
112,5031
Not cash used In flnanclng a¢tlvStlo•
Net Idecreaso)Ilncro•$è In ¢a$h and cash
equlvalonts
(51.7751
66,094
Cash and rash equivalents 8t bèginnlng of y8ar
196,580
130,615
Cash and cash oqulvalont8 at ond of yoar
142,315
196,580
CASH FLOW OUT OF BALANCE B Y.,
2,490
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
Charity informatlon
Golden Thread Gallery Ltd is a private company limiled by guarantee in¢orporated in Northern Irèland. Tha
registered office is .
1.1 Accountlng convantlon
The accounts hav& been prepared in accordance with the the Companles Act 2008 and 'Accountlng and
Reporting by Chariti8s'. Statement of Recommended Pracllce appllcable lo charllles pr&parlng their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021"
(as amended for accounting periods commen¢ing from 1 January 20161. The Chafity Is a Public Benefit Entity
as dgfined by FRS 102.
The financlal slalements are prepared in Slerting, which is the functlonal currency of th8 Charfty. Monetary
amount$ in these financial slatfrmenls are rounded to Ihg ngar&sl £,
Th8 financlal stat&m6nls have bean pr8pared under the hlstorlcal cost ¢onventlon. The prlnclpal accounllng
polici6s adopt8d 8r8 sel out below.
1.2 Golng concern
Al the lime of approvlng the financial statement5, the Trustees have a reasonable 8xpeclallon that the Charity
has adequate resources lo continue in operational exislenco for the foreseoable lulure. Thus the Trustees
continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing tha financial slatèmenls.
1.3 Charttable funds
UnreslfScled funds are avall8bl8 for use al the dlscrellon of th8 Trustees In furtherance of thelr ¢hadt8ble
objectives.
Reslrlcléd funds ar8 sublecl lo speclfic condlllons by donors or gr8nlors as lo how they may be used. The
purposes and usès of the reslrlclod funds ar8 Set out In the notes to the flnancl81 statoments.
Endowment fund8 are subl9¢1 lo specific conditions by donors that th8 capitsl musl be maintained by the
Charlty.
1.4 InGome
Income is rgcognised when th8 Charity is l69811y entitled lo 11 after any p8rformanc& conditions havo be6n
m61, the amounts can be me8sured reliably, and il 1$ Probable th81 income will be r8¢8iv8d.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donation5 are recognised oncè the Charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable In
relallon lo donations re¢elv8d under Glft Aid or deèds of covenant Is recognlsed al th8 tlme of th6 donation,
Lega¢18s ar8 recognlsed on recelpt or otherwlse If th8 Charlty has be8n notlfi8d of Bn Impfrndlng dlstributS0n,
the amount is known, 8nd receipt 18 expected. If the amount Is not known. the legacy is Irealed 8$ 8
conbng6nl asset.
Turnover is measured al the fair value of the consideration recèived or receivable and represents amounts
recelvable for goods and servl¢es provlded in the normal Course of buslness, net of dis¢ounts, VAT and olher
sales related taxes.
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Ac¢ounting polici&s
{Continu•dl
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recogni8ed once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expendlture is classified by aGtivlty. The costs of each activity are mad8 up of the total of dlrecl costs and
shared costs. including support Costs involved In undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
8clivily are allocated directly lo thal activily. Sttared costs which contribute lo more than one activity and
support cosls which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basi$
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of lime spent, and
depreciation chargos are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under he3dings that aggregate all
cost related to the category. Where c/Jsts cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to actlvities on a basis conslstent with the use of resources. Grants offered sub5ed to conditlons
which have not been mel at the year-end dale are noted as a commitment but not accNed as expenditu￿.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initsally measured at cost and subsequently measured at C05t or valuation, nel of
depreGlallon and any impairment losses.
Depreciation Is recognised so a5 to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over thelr
useful lives on the followiThJ bases..
Fixtures and fittings
200A on cost
The gain oi Ioss 8rising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the differonce belween the sale
proceed$ and the carrying valu8 of the asset, and is recognised in the slalement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairmgnt of fixod assets
At each r8POrting end dale, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangible assets lo determine
whether ther8 is any indication that thos8 assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is astimaled in order to d8tsmine the extent of Ihe impaimient
loss lif any).
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, other short-term liquld
investments with original malurilies of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts ar& shown
wilhin borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The Charity has eleGled lo apply the provislons of Section 11 'Basic F5nanclal Instruments. and S8cllon 12
'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of Ils financlal instruments.
Financi81 instruments are rgcognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party lo the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offsel. with the nel amounts presenled in the financial stalem6nls, when
there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the reco9nised amounts and ther8 is an intention to settle on
net basis 01 lo realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting pollcies
Icontlnued)
Basic finanGial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at
transaction price including Iransa¢tion costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the
affective interest method unless the arrangemont CDnstitules a financlng transaction, where th8 transactlon Is
measured at the present value of the future recelpls discounted al a market rate of interest. Financlal assets
classified as receivable wilhln one year are not amortised.
Baslc flnancial liabllltl8$
Basic financial liabilities, includlng creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction price unless
the arrangement conslilules a finanong transaction. where the debt instrument is measured al the present
value of the future payrnenls discounted al a market rale of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
wlthin one y8ar are not aM0￿.Sed.
Debt instrumtnls are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest ral8 m8thod.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that havo b&en acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within on8
year or less. If nol, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are r8¢ognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised oosl using the effective interest method.
Dorgcognltlon of flnanelal Ilabllltlo$
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity's contractual obllgallons explre or are discharged or
cancalled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement Ss recognlsed in the period in which the employee's 5eNices are
received.
Termination b8nefits are recognisgd immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably commill8d
to termlnate thg ernploymenl of an employge or to provide termination benefits.
Crltl¢al accounting estimates and Judgements
In the application of the Charlty's ac¢ounllng pollcies, the Trustees are required to make ludgements,
estimales and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The eslimales and associated assumplions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimate5.
The eslimales and underlying assumptions are revieweé on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognis8d in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or In the perfod of the revision and future periods where the revlslon affects bolh current and futur8
periods.
Tangible fixed ass8ts
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values where
approprlate. Th8 actual lives of the assets are assessed annually and may vary d8pending on a number ol
factors. In reassessing asset lives factors such as maintenance programmes are taken into account. Residual
value assessments consider issues such as the remaining live of the asset and the eslimaled value in use.
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Incoma frorn donations and legacios
Unre$trl¢ted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Donatsons and gifts
55,270
60,270
Donatlons and glfts
Belfast City Council
Civic Award
Arts & Business- Blueprint
28,270
30,270
3,000
27.000
27,000
55,270
60,270
Incomg from ¢haritablo activitios
Unrnstrictod Restrict•d
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted R&stri¢t8d
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Charitable activltles
Performance related
grants
247
327,263
327.510
1.000
376.224
377,224
Performance relatod grants analysls
Charltable
activities
2025
Charltable
activities
2024
236,679
227,007
19.126
48,600
30.219
21,273
25,000
ACNI
Ampersand
Art Fund
OormantAccounts
Future Screens
Civic Arts Award
Foyle Foundation
Garfield Weston
Other
31,146
21,538
15.000
20,000
3,147
5,999
327.510
377,224
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
other trading activltlo5
Unro8tricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Service provision
16,812
59.887
Charitsble activilles
2025
2024
Staff Costs
Depreciation and impairment
Travel and accommodation
Catgring and hospitality
Publicity and marketing
Light and heal
Rent and service charge
Telephone and intemet
Equipment and materials
Maintenance and secudty
Artistic cost
Insurance
Research and evaluation
198,487
3.099
23.654
4,810
13,314
2,183
68,311
4,470
26.070
19,888
53,398
8,222
171,570
2,530
15,804
4,366
3,410
5,490
58,019
7,147
35,382
9.001
61,985
6.030
2.160
425,906
382.894
Share of support costslsee note 71
Share of govemance Gosls {see note 7
3,771
6.800
3,746
8.880
436,477
395,520
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Reslricled funds
24.935
411.542
436.477
For tho year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestrfcted funds
Reslricled funds
68,735
326,785
395,520
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Support costs
Support Govornane
costs
cost¥
2025
2024
Training and staff dev81opment
Printing, postage and stationery
Bank charges
Accountancy
56
980
35
2.700
56
980
35
4,200
86
452
723
3,960
1,500
Legal and professional
5.300
5,300
7,380
3,771
6,800
9,071
11.126
Analysed belween
Charitable activities
3,771
6,800
1 D,571
12,626
Trustees
None of the Tnjstees (or any persons connected with them) received any remun8ralion or benefits from Iho
Charity during the year.
Employees
The average monthly number of employèes during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Admin
Trust88S
15
Total
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salarfes
198,487
171,570
Remuneratlon of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel 15 as follows
2023
2022
Aggregate compensation
90,586
89,940
Key management include the Gallery Dirèctor and Deputy Director.
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Taxation
The chsrity is exempt from taxation on ils aclivili8s becaus8 all ils income is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Tanglblo flxod assets
Flxture• and fittlngs
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
26,914
12,503
At 31 March 2025
39.417
Doproclatlon and Impalmiont
At 1 Aprll 2024
Depreclatlon ch8rg8d In the year
23,921
3.099
At 31 March 2025
27.020
Carrylng arnount
At 31 March 2025
12,398
Al 31 March 2024
2.993
12 Debtorn
2025
2024
Amounts falllng due wlthln one yèar:
Prepayments and accrued Income
21,040
13,598
13 Credltors: amount8 falllng due wlthln ono yoar
2025
2024
Other credltors
2,746
3,280
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14 Restri¢tsd funds
The restricted fvnds of the charity comprise th8 unexpended balances of donations and gran15 held on trust
subi6Ct lo specific conditions by donors as lo how they may be used.
Movement In funds
Incomlng
Resources
Batan¢¢ #t
r•souKo¥
•xp•nd•d 31 Morch 2025
Balancg at
1 Aprll 2024
ACNI Annual Funding Programme
ACNI Arts and Older People Programme
ACNI Other
ACNI Lot Fund
ACNI Stability & Renewal
Dormant Accounts
Betfast City Counul
Ampèrsand
VSB Foundation
Foyle Foundation
Future Screens
Garfield Weston
Civic Arts
220.025
3,169
3,485
10,000
{220,0251
15,3811
(3,485)
{20,0001
12,601)
{59,0041
{2,900)
{19,6711
13081
115,0001
138,1641
2,212
10.000
2,601
27,858
31,146
2.900
19,674
308
15.000
21,538
20,000
16,626
20,000
25,000
125,0001
104,278
327,263
1411,5451
20,000
Grants from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland IACNII ar8 received for annual core and programme
funding. as shown.
The ACNI Equipmonl Programme and ACNI Slability and Renewal funds represent th8 n81 book value of
tsngible fix8d assets purchased with the reslricled funds.
Th8 Othèr fund repres8nts small restricted grants reGeived from various funders.
15 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted Restrlctgd
2025
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Fund balances al 31 Ma￿h 2025 are
reprasenled by..
Tangible assels
Current asselsl{liabilitiesl
12.398
160,609
12,398
160,609
2.993
206.899
173,007
173,007
209,892
16 Related party transactions
Ther6 werè no disclosable related paty transactions during the year12024 - none).
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GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Cash {absorbgd by)Ig•narated from oporation8
2025
2024
ID8ficitllsu￿Iu8 for the year
(36,885)
101,861
Adlustment8 for:
Depreciation and impalrment of tangible fixed assets
3,099
42
Movements In working capltal.,
(In¢r8asel in ¢Y8blors
IDecr8asel In ¢r&dllors
17,4411
1534)
19.964)
(28,463)
Cash (absorbed byVgon•ratod from oporatlons
141,7611
63,478
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