Company Reglslratlon Number: N1619646
Charity Number: 101112
War Years Remembered
IA company limited by guarantÈè, nat having a share capital)
Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024

War Years Remembered
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
TRUSTEES. AND OTHER INFORMATION
Trustèes
Mr Brian Dawson
Mr Allan Hamilton
Mr David McKim (Resigned 17 April 20251
Charity Number in Northern Ireland
101112
Company Reglstratlon Number
N1619646
Reglstered Offlca
Unit 1
22D Cra￿OrdsbuM Road
Newtownards
Co Down
BT23 4EA
Independent Examiner
McCle8ry & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountanls
Garvey Studios
14 Longstone Street
Lisburn
Co Antrim
BT28 1TP

War Years Remembered
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
The Iruste6s present their Trustaes, Annual Report, combining the Dirèctors, Raport and Trust66s' Report. and the
unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 August 2024.
Th8 financial statements are preparad in accordance with the Companias Act 2006, FRS 102 "Thg Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial slalem8nls in accordance with the Financial
Reporting
standard
applicable
in
the
UK
and
Republic
of
Ireland
IFRS
102).
The Trustees. Report mntains the information required to be provided in the Trustees. Annual Report under the Statement
of Recommended Practice ISORPI guidelines. The Iruslees of the charity are also charity truslees for Ihe purpose of
charity law and under the charity's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees.
In this report the trustees of War Years Remembered present a summary of its purpose, governance, activities,
achievements and fInan￿s for the fSnan¢ial year 31 August 2024.
The charily is a registered charity and henc8 Ihe report and resulls are presented in a form which complies with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, allhouqh not obliqed to comply with the Slatemenl of Recommended
Practice applicable in Ihe UK and T<epublic of Ireland FRS 102, the organis81ion has implemented its recommendations
where relevant in these financial statements.
Mission, Objectives and Slralegy
Objectives
The
objectives
of
War
Years
Remembered
(also
referred
to
as
WYR)
are..
the
protection
and preservation
of heritage
material
re181ing to WWI
and WWII.
the
presentation
such
heritage
material,
the advancement of the educatlon of the public In Irish milltary and social history, and
th8 promolion and advancement of community relations through th& teaching of the shared experiences in th& island of
Ireland {Northern Ireland and the Republic of Irelandl.
Strategy
The
activities
of
Vvar
Years
Remembered
include..
restoration
and
conservation
heritage
artefacls
giving
educational guided tours
of the
to schools,
organisalions
and grDUPS
allending a range of relevant events, for example for commemoralion or for the public to see arlefacls
commemoratlon
of
varlDUS
wartlme
annlversarles
recording
veterang.
stories
for
Oral
Hislory
Archive
giving
talks
at
outside
premises
elderly
and
hurch
museum
to
groups
groups
In 2028_2024 WAr yp.ars Rpmpmbprp.d rp.mainp.d r.lospd to thp gp.ne.ral Plihlir Il rp.Inr.atp.d frr)m ih fr)mipr prp.mi8p.8 in
Ballyclare
to
new
premises
on
the
Crawfordsburn
Road
Newlownards.
Work continues fitting out Ihe new building to ensure its suilability for reopening to the public in 2025.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governance
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Review of Aclivitie3, Achievements and Performance
The charity achieved its deadline to relocate on the 1610212024. The mossive operation saw the preparation and safe
Iransportation of the lens of thousands of artefacls in the WYR collection including vehicles, unifomis, documenls and
more. On top of this was the movement and stacking of four porlacabins and several lorryback containers. Various
Iransportatlon vehicles and equipment were needed for the process and included box vans, lorries, low loaders, Hiab
loaders, fod<lifls. skips and cherry pickers. This was funded throuqh the National Loltery Awards for All.
The move wa5 covered in various media including the County Down Spedator and the Newtownards Chronicle as well as
s o c i a I
A signifi.cant investment was neeoled to turn the building which was essentially an empty shell into a museum suilable to
open lo the public. A new fundraiser was started on the JustGiving platform, however the majority of funding came
through a giant from Ards & North Down Council which also allowed for some renlal payments. Major works on the
premises in¢luded the addition of secure perimeter fencing. front doors with disabled access, toilets. fire exits and
beginning
stages
the
intern81
foyerlreception.
Chantable aclivilies were again reslricted wilh all resources going lowards relocation and work on the building. However,
we
were
able
to
hold
Remembrance
service
at Movilla
Cernetery.
Newtownards.
There
are
restrictions
who
can
benefit
from
our
aclivities.
There continues to be no privat8 gain lo any member of War Years Remembered or to any of Its DirectorslTrustees.
In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year, we have given careful consideration to the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on Public Benefil, to ensure Ihal our 8clivities hav8 fulfilled the charity's
purposes and have provided a benefit to our beneficiaries.
Financial Review
The results for the financial year are sel out on page 8 and additional notes are provided showing income and expenditure
Charity income was increased this year because of funding from the National Lottery and AND8C. Expenditure was much
higher
with
the
costs
of
rel ocation,
building
out
and
rental
payments.
During the year 23-24 Vvar Years Remembered made no political contributions and no charitable contributions.
No DirectorlTruslee has claimed any expenses during the year.
Flnanclal Resulls
At Ihe end ol the financial year the charity has assets of £50,095 (2023 - £41,007) and liabilities of £4,87912023 - £1,290).
The net assets of the charity have increased by £5,499.
Truslees
The trustees who served throughout the Financial year, except as noted, were as follows..
Mr BrSan Dawson
Mr Allan Hamilton
Mr David McKim (Resigned 17 April 2025)
In accordance with the Constitution, the trustees retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
Compliance with sector.wide Legislalion and Standar(ts
The charity engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector, War Years
Remerllbered subscribes lo and is complianl with Ihe following..
The Companies Act 2006
The Charities SORP (FRS 102>
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 29 May 2025 and slgned on Its behalf by:

Mr Brian Dawson
Trustee

War Years Remembered
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
The Iruslees, who are also directors of War Years Remembered for th6 purposas of company law, are rasponsible for
preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the trus1ees as the directors lo prapare financial statements for aach financial year. Undar that law
the trustees have elected lo prepare the financial Statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law) including FRS102 'The Financial
Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" Under company law the trustees must not approve the
financial statements unless thgy ar8 satisfied that they give a trug and fair view of thg slala of affairs of the charity and of
the
nel
inGome
expenditure
cf
the
charity
for
that
period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and apply
them conslstenlly..
make ju¢Jgements and eslimales thet are
reasonable and prudent..
slate whether the financial statemen15 have
been prepared in ac¢ordan¢e wilh the
relevanl financial reporting framework,
identify thos8 standards, and not8 th8 8ff8Ct
and the reasons for any material departure
from those slandards., and
prepare the financial statements on the
going conc8rn basis unless il
Inappropriate to presume that the charlty will
continue in operation.
Th8 truste8s confirm that they have comp118d wSth the abov8 requirem8nts In preparlng th8 financlal statements.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's
transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them to
ensure that the flnancial statements comply wllh the Companies Act 2006. They are also responslble for safeguarding the
ssets of the charity and hence for taking reasonsble steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 29 May 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Brian Dawson
Trustao

War Years Remembered
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF WAR YEARS REMEMBERED
I havè examined the financial statements of the charity for the financial year ended 31 August 2024, which comprise the
Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account), the Balance Sheet and the related
nol&s.
This report 15 made so181y to th8 charity's members. as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies
Acl 2006. My work has been undertaken so that I might Gompile th8 financial slalements that I have been engaged to
compile, report to the Board of Trustees that I have done so. and stale those matters that I have agreed to state to them in
this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to
anyone other than the charity and the charity's members, as a body, for my work, or for this report.
Respactiva responsibilities of trustees and èxaminar
The charity's trustees Iwho are also the directors of the company for the purposes of ccrfnpany law) aTe responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The charity's
trustees consider that an audit is not required for this financial year under Chapl8r 3 of Part 16 of th8 Companies Act 2006
and Ihal an independent examination is required.
11 is my responsibility lo..
examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charltles Act,,
follow the procedures laid down by the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
und8r section 6519)Ib) of the Charities Act., and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
I have examined your charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination
was carried out in accordanc8 with the general Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under
section 6519I{bl of the Charities Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by th8 charity and a
comparison Df the flnanclal statements presenled with those records.11 also includes considerallon of any unusual Items
or disclosures in the financial staternen15 and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such mallers. The
pr￿edureS undertaken do not provide all the 8videnc8 that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is
given a5 to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to Ih05e matters set out in the
stalemènl below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come lo my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any
material respect..
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records
the financial stalernenls have not been prepared in accordance ¥Mth the accounting requirements of section 396 of the
Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial R8POrting Stsndard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland {FRS1021
there Is further Information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examlnerfs stalement
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wilh Ihe examination to which attention should
be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial Statements to be reached.
Elizabeth Chambers FCA
MCCLEARY & COMPANY LTD

Chartered Accountants
Garvey Sludios
14 Longslone Street
Li5burn
Co Antrim
BT28 1TP
Date: 29 May 2025

War Years Remembered
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Ilncorporatlng an Income and Expendlture Account)
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
Unrestrlcted R8Strlcted
Total Unrestrided
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Notes
Income
Donations and1ggaci&s
Other income
10,432
60.000
70,432
27,963
2,800
27.963
2,800
Tolal incomo
10.432
60.000
70,432
30,763
30,763
Expenditure
Charltsble actlvitles
40,598
24,335
64,933
17.040
17.tmo
Net incomellexpenditure)
130,166)
35,665
5,499
13,723
13,723
Transfers betsyeen funds
16,565
(16,565)
Net movement in funds for the
flnanclal year
113,601)
19,100
5,499
13,723
13,723
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds beginning of the year
39,717
39,717
25,994
25,994
Tolal funds at the end of the
year
26,116
19,100
45,216
39,717
39,717
The Statement of Financial Actwilies includes all gains and10sses recognised in the financial year.
All income and expenditure relate to continuing activities.

War Years Remembered
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
Company NumbÈr= N1619646
BALANCE SHEET
as al 31 August 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
16.700
Current Assets
Debtors
1,648
31,747
Cash al bank and in hand
41,007
33,395
41,007
Cr•ditors: Amounts falling duo within
ono year
{4,879)
{1.2901
Net Current Assets
28,516
39,717
Tolal Assets less Current Liabilities
45,216
39,717
Funds
Restric18d trust funds
General fund lunrestTicled)
19,100
26.116
39.717
Tolal fund5
11
45,216
39,717
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies
wilhin Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
For the flnanclal year ended 31 August 2024 the charlty was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006., and no notice has been deposited und8r section 476.
The trustees confimi that the members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its financial statements for the
financial yaar in question in accordanc& with saclion 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Irustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensunng that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with
section 386 and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair wew of the state of affairs of the charity as al
the end of the financial year and of its profit and loss for the financial year In accordance with the requirernents of sections
394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Acl 2006 relating to financial
statements, so far as applicable to the charity.
Approved by the Board of Truslees and authorlsed for Issue on 29 May 2025 and slgned on Ils behalf by
Mr Brian Dawson

Truslee

War Years Remembered
IA company limited by guarantee. not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION
War Years Remembered is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office
of the charity is Unit 1. 22D Crawfordsbum Road, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 4EA which is also the principal
place of business of the charity. The financial statements have been presented in Pound (£1 which is also the
functional currency of the charity.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Th8 following accounting polici8s have been applied consistently in dealing with
items which are Considered material in relallon to tha ¢harityS finan¢lal slatemenls.
Basis of preparation
The financial slalements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity
undér FRS102. havo been prèpared on th8 going conc8rn basis undar thè historical
cost Convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial
statements have been prepared in ac¢ord8n¢e with the Statement of
Recommended Practice ISORPI "Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing
Iheir accounts in accordance with lh8 Financi81 Reporiing Standard applicab18 in
th8 UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102.. As permitted by the Companies Act
2006, the charity has varied the standard formals in that act for the Slalemenl of
Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet. Departures from the standard formats
are to comply with the requirements of the Charities SORP and are in compliance
with section 4.7. 10.6 and 1 S.2 ofthat SORP.
Stalernent of compliance
The financial statements of the charity for the fi'nancial year ended 31 August 2024
have been prepared on the golng concern basls and In 8ccordance wlth the
Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP} "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicbble in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102"
Cash flow statement
The charity has availed of the exemption in FRS 102 from the requirement to
produ￿ a cash flow statement because il is classified as a small charity.
Fund accounting
The following 8re the categories of funds maintained..
Restrlcted funds
Restricted funds represenl income received which can only be used for particular
purposes, as specified by the donors. Such purposes are within the overall
objectives of the charily.
Unreslrlcted funds
Unreslricted fu nds
consist
of General
and Designated funds.
General funds represent amounts which are expendable at the discretion of the
board.
f u rlherance
the
objeclives
the
charily.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that the board has, at its

discretion. set aside for parlicular purposes. These designation5 have an
adminislrative purpose only, and do not legally restrict the board's discretion to
apply the fund.
Income
Income is recognised by inclusion in the Statemenl ol Financial Activities only when
the charity is legally entitled to the income, performance conditions attached to the
item(sl of income have been mel, the amounts involved can be measured with
sufficient reliability and it is probable that the income will be re￿iVed by the charity.
Income from charilable activitiès
Incoffle from charitable dctivities include Income earned from the supply ol seNices
under contraclual arrangements and from performance related grants which have
conditions that specify the provision of particular services lo be provided by the
harity. Income from government and other co-funders is recognised when the
charily is legally entitled to the income because it is fulfilling the conditions
contsined in the related funding agreements. Where a grant is received in advan￿,
its recognition is deferred and included in creditors. Where enlillemenl occurs
before
n¢ome
received,
is
accrued
debtors.
Grants from governments and other co-funders typically include one of the following
Performance based conditions.. whereby the charity is contractually entitled to
funding only to the exlenl that the core objectives of the grant agreement are
achieved. Where the charily is meeting the core objectives of a grant agreement. it
recognises the related expenditure, to the exlenl thal it is reimbursable by the
do nor
in co me
Time based conditions: whereby the charity is contractually enlitled lo funding on
the condition that il is utilised in a particular period. In these cases the charity
recognises the incom8 to the exlenl it is ulilised within the period specified in the
In the absence of such conditions, assuming that receipt is probable and the
amount can be reliably measured, grant income is recognised once the charity is
notlfled
enlltlement.
Grants received towards capital expenditure are credited lo the Ststement of
Financial Activities when received or receivable, whichever is earlier.
Expondltura
Expenditure is analysed between costs of charilable actlvilles and ralsing funds.
The costs of each activity are separately accumulated and disclosed, and analysed
according to Iheir major components. Expenditure 15 recognised when a legal or
constructive obligation exists as a result ol a past event, a transfer of economic
b8nafits is required in settlam&nl and the amount of the obligation can bè reliably
measured. Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but
cannot be attributed to one activity. Such costs are allocated lo activities in
proportion lo staff time spent or other suitable measure for each activity.
Tanglble flxed assets and
depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or at valuation, less accumulated
depreciation. The charge to depreciation is calculated to write off the original cost or
valuation of tangible h'xed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their
expected useful lives as follDWS'.
Fixtures, filtings and equipment
200/. Straight line
Debtors

Debtors are recognised al the seltlement amount due after any discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at Ihe amount prepaid nel of any trade discounts due.
Income recognised by the charity from government agencie5 and other co-funders,
bLJt not yet received at financial year end, is included in debtors.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand comprises cash on deposit al banks requiring less than
three months notice of withdrawal.
Taxatlon and dèferrèd laxatlon
No current or deferred tsxation arises as the charity has been granted charitable
exemption.
INCOME
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Restricted
2024
2023
Funds
Funds
Donations and legacies
Grants
10,432
10.432
60,000
27.963
60,000
10,432
60,000
70,432
27,963
3.2 OTHER INCOME
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted
2024
2023
Funds
Funds
Fundraising activities
2,800
EXPENDITURE
4.1 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Dlrect
Costs
Other
Costs
Support
Cosls
2024
2023
Expenditure on charitablo
activitss
61,865
3,068
64,933
17,040
SUPPORT COSTS
Charltable
2024
2023
Activities
Cleaning Costs
Motor Expenses
Bank Charge5
Indapandenl axamination
800
2,481
40
1,954
39
1,954
39
1,075
1.075
1.230
3.068
3,068
4,551
ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Basls of
2024
2023

Apportionment
Cleaning Costs
Motor Expenses
Bank Charges
Independent examination
100/9
1000/.
1 OOVO
100/0
800
1,954
39
2,481
40
1,075
1,230
3.068
4,551
NET INCOME
2024
2023
Net Income Is stated after charglngl(credltlng):
Independent Examiner's remuneration..
independent examination services
1,075
1,230
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures,
fittings and
equlpment
Total
Cost
At 1 Septemb8r 2023
Additlons
21,487
16,700
21,487
16,700
At 31 August 2024
38,187
38,187
D•pr•clatlon
At 31 August 2024
21,487
21,487
Net book value
Al 31 August 2024
16,700
16,700
DEBTORS
2024
2023
Taxation and social security cog18
1,648
CREDITORS
Amounts fallirbg dua within one year
2024
2023
Accruals and deferred income
4,879
1,290
10.
RESERVES
2024
2023

Al the beginning of the year
Surplus for the financial year
39,717
5,499
25,994
13,723
Al the end of the year
45.216
39,717
11.
FUNDS
11.1 RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted
Restricled
Total
Funds
Funds
Fund5
At 1 September 2022
Movement during Ihe financial year
25,994
13,723
25,994
13,723
At 31 August 2023
Movement during Ihe financial year
39,717
(13,6011
39,717
5,499
19,100
At 31 August 2024
26,116
19,100
45,218
11.2
ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS
ON FUNDS
Balance
Income
Expendilure
Transfers
Balance
1 September
2023
between
31 August
2024
funds
Restrlcted funds
Awards for All
Ards & North Down Borough
Council
10.000
10,135
135
50,DOO
14,200
116,7001
19,100
60,DOO
24,335
116,5651
19,100
Unrestrlcted funds
Unreslricled General
39,717
10,432
40,598
16,565
26,116
Totsl funds
39,717
70,432
64,933
45,216
11.3 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Fixed
Current
Current
Total
assets
asset$
Ilabllllles
charity use
Restricted trust funds
19,100
19,100
Unrestricted general funds
16,700
10,999
14,879)
22,820
16,700
30.099
(4.879)
41.920
12. STATUS

The charity is a company limil&d by guarantèe not having a share capital.
The
the
members
limited
Every member of the company undertakes lo contribute to Ihe assets of the company in the event of its being
wound up while they are members, or within one financial year thereafter, for the payment of the debts and liabilities
of the company contracted before they ceased to be members, and the costs, charges and expenses of winding up,
and for the adjustmenl of the rights of the contribulors among themselves, such amount as may be required, nol
exceeding £ 1.
13. POST.BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
There have been no significant events affecting the Charity since the financial year-end.
14. TRUSTEE'S REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustee's remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor the year ended 31
2 0 2 3
There were no Iruslee's expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.
This document was delivered using electronic communications and authenticated in accordance with the
registrar's rules relating to electronic form, authentication and manner ot"delivery under section 1072 of
the Companies Act 2006.