ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31st DECEMBER 2022

ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECETrtBER 2022
Page
Legal and Adrninistrative Infonnation
Statement of Trnstees, Responsibilities
Independent Examiner's report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements

ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
AT 315t DECEMBER 2022
PRESIDENT
Miss Anne MacDerrnott
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Prof Eileen Murphy
Mr Ruairi O Baoill
Mr John Moore
HONORARY SECRETARY
Mr Ken Pullin
ASSISTANT SECRETARY EVENTS
Miss Anne MacDertnott
HONORARY TREASURER
MT Lee Gordon
HONORARY EDITOR, JOURNAL
Mr Corniac Bourke
HONORARY EDITOR,
NEWSLETTER
Dr Duncan Benynan
HONORARY FIELDWORK
CO-ORDINATOR
Mr Malachy Conway
STANDING COMMITTEE
Mr Randal Scott
Mr Leo van Es
Mrs Judith Findlater
Mr Patrick O'Neill
Mr David Craig
Mrs Roi5in Mccaughan
Miss Grace McAlister
Mr Brian Sloan
Dr Rena MaguiTe
Miss Heidi Johnston
NORTHERN IRELAND CHARITY
NUMBER
NICIOI151
ACCOUNTANTS
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore
Chartered Certified Accountants
17 Clarendon Road
Clarendon Dock
BELFAST
BT13BG
PRINCIPAL BANKERS
Ulster Bank
Connswater Retail Park
BELFAST
BT5 4AF
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ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBTLTfIES
FOR THE TrTAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2022
The Charities Act ￿) 2008 requires the tnths to Plepare finpnci81 ststements for each financial year which give a true and
fair view of the Society's financial activities dwing the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparlng
tb05e financial 5tatem¢nts, th¢ trust¢es ￿ requirnl to:
-select suitsble accounting policies and then apply th¢m CODSiStently:
-make judgements and ¢stimate$ that are reasonable and pnMlenL
-prepare the financial statements on the goiDg conc¢rn basis unl¢&8 It is inappropriate to presume that the Society will
continue in business.
The trwtees ere responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accurncy at any time
the financial position of the Charity and enable them to eDSur¢ that the friancial statements comply with the Charities Act INI)
21)08. They are also responsible for s&fegvarding the as5¢ts of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention 8nd detection of frnud and other irregularities.
Approved by the tTh￿tee8 and signed on their behalf by:
Anne MacDerniott
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ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
ULSTER ARCHAELOGICAL SOCIETY
We report on the accounts of the TTUSt for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 4 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity'5 trustees you are Tesponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Ch￿itIeS Act (Northern
Ireland) 2008.
It is our responsibility to-
exatnine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the generdl Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the
Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination was Ca￿ted
out in accordance with the generdl Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern treland under section 65(9)(b) of
the Charities Act.
Our examination included a Teview of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented
with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual itetns or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations
from you &5 charity trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe=
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requiTements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l ) to (4) listed above an(L in connection
with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern ITeland, we have found no matters that require drawing
to your attention.
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore
Chartered Certified Accountants
17 Clarendon Road
Clarendon Dock
Belfast
BTI 3BG
Date..
22_4 h-l(..z (. 202 3
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ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315¢ DECEMBER 2022
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2022
Total Funds
2021
Notes
Income and Expenditure
Income from:
Donations & legacies
Charitable activities
10,835
10,835
8,457
2,882
2,882
657
Investments
412
412
42
Total
14,129
14,129
9,156
Expenditure on:
Costs of generating fuThds
Charitable activities
6,519
6,519
7,380
6J37
6,337
3,493
Total
12,856
12,856
10,873
Net income/ (expenditure) for the
year
1,273
1,273
(1,717)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
1,273
1,273
(1,717)
Balances brought forward
1$1 January 2022
48.338
528
48,866
50,583
Balance5 carried forward
31, December 2022
49,611
528
50,139
48.866
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 311r DECEMBER 2022
Notes
2022
2021
FIXED ASSETS
Tangibl¢ ass¢ts
550
733
CURRENf ASSETS
Debtors
998
815
C&8h at bank and in hand
52.785
51,424
53.783
4.194
52,239
4.106
CREDITORS: amounts fallxng due within on¢ y
NET CtJRRENf ASSETS
49,589
48,133
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILrrIES
50.139
48,866
NET ASSETS
50,139
48.866
Unrestricted Fwids
io
49.611
528
48,338
528
Restricted Funds
io
TOTAL FUNDS
50.139
48.866
The financial 5taternents werc authorised for issue by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Mr Lee Gordon
Date:
The notes form part of these flnanclAI stxtements
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ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2022
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Aeeounting convention
The fmancial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. They have been prepared in
accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5" and
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January
2015) Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act (Nl) 2008.
Ineome
All income is recognised once the society has entitlement to the funds, it is certain that the funds will be received
and the monetary value of income can be measured with suificient Teliability. Income frorn charitable activities
represents amounts receivable from members and other sundry incotne. Donations and legacies are recognised in
full in the Statement of Financial Activities for the period to which they relate.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenses as soon 15 there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the society
to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accrnal's basis.
Costs of generating funds
The cost of generating funds consists of the printing costs of the Ulster Journal of Archaeology and
costs incutTed with the society's annual dinner.
Charitable activities
Costs of charitable activities include expenses inCU￿ed in respect of lectures and field trips organised
by the society. together with all costs involving the public accountability of the ch￿lty and it's
compliance with regulation and good practice.
Taxation
There is no liability to taxation due to the society's charitable status.
Fund Accounting
The society has various types of funds for which it is responsible and which require separate disclosure.
These are as follows..
Restricted Funds
Donations received which are designated by the donor for specific puryoses. Such pU￿OSeS are
within the overall aims of the organisation.
Unrestricted Funds
Funds which are expendable at the discretion of the society in ￿rtheranc¢ of the objects of the
society.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual Tates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Sundry Equiprnent- 25 % Teducing balance
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ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315t DECEMBER 2022
INCOME FROM
DONATIONS & LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2022
Total Funds
2021
Personal subscriptions
Institutional subscriptions
Gift aid
5,282
5,553
5,282
5,553
5,315
3,142
10,835
10,835
8,457
INCOME FROM
CHAIUTABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2022
Total Funds
2021
Sale of back numbers
Royalties - Publisher Licensing Society
Conference receipts
Annual dtnner
Field trips
Sundry
145
296
1,290
1,091
145
296
1,290
1,091
20
303
295
53
2,882
39
657
2,882
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2022
Total Funds
2021
Bank deposit inteTest
412
412
412
412
42
42
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
ON GENERATING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds Total Funds
2022
2021
Printing costs
Annual dinner
5,469
1,050
6,519
5,469
1,050
6,519
7,380
7,380
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ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2022
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Tot81 Funds
2022
Tot21 Funds
2021
Costs directly allocated to charitable
activities
Lethre costs
Subscriptions
Conference costs
Protnotion costs
438
50
597
791
1,876
438
50
597
791
1,876
172
25
73
270
Support eosts
Postage and stationery
Insurance
Bal￿ charges
Accountancy
Sundry
Depreciation
2,769
582
154
768
2,769
582
154
768
1,193
591
85
1.080
30
244
3,223
183
4,461
183
4,461
6,337
6,337
3,493
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ULSTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEf4tENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2022
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Sundry
Equipment
Total
Cost
At i$t January 2022
Additions
At 31 st December 2022
4,875
4.875
4,875
4.875
Depreciation
At isl January 2022
Charge for the year
At 3151 December 2022
4,142
183
25
4,142
183
4.325
Net Book Value
At 31" December 2022
At 31" December 2021
550
733
550
733
DEBTORS
2022
2021
Sundry debtors
998
815
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2022
2021
Subscriptions received in advance
Accruals
672
3,522
4.194
891
3,215
4,106
io.
ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
At I" January 2022
Net income/ (expenditure)
At 31" December 2022
48,338
1,273
49,611
528
48,866
1,273
50,139
528
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