Ardmore Rural Community Association
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capltsll
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
The trustees present their Trustees, Annual Report. combining the Directors, Report and Trustees, Report, and Ihe
unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023.
The financial statements are prepared in accordan￿ with the Companies Act 20C6, FRS 102 "The 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 slatements in accordan￿ with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
The Trustees, Report contains the information required to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the
Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for
the purpose of charity law and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board oftrustees.
In this report the trustees of Ardmore Rural Community Association present a summary of ils purpose, governance,
activities, achievements and finan￿$ for the financial financial year 31 March 2023.
The chartly is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a fomi whith complies with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, although nol obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended
Practice (Charities SORP effective January 2015), the organisation has implemented its recommendations where
relevant in these financial statements.
Review of Activities, Achievements and Perfomiance
202212023 has beèn another difficult year. While formal Covid restrictions had been removed, there was still some
nervousness among the wider population to congregate in numbers. It may take another year or so for confidence to
fully return.
The financial support from Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council once again was crucial to maintaining the work
of ARCA. The Council community development grant of £1.600. together with the Association's own activities including
hire of hall met the recurrenl costs. This enabled ACRA to retain a sound financial position during this year.
Ongoing activities during the year included yoga, art classes, bowling and Senior Citizens Group. Once again, ARCA
was very appreciative of some funding received though Loughshore Care Partnership {LCP} to support activities for the
Senior Cilizens Group. These groups continue lo provide a very necessary social outlet to addressing social isolation.
ARCA will continue to explore new ways in which we can reach out to the wider community and maximise the use of
Ardmore Community Hall.
There has been a significant increase in costs. particularly in relation lo electricity, heating oil and insurance. In order
to raise additional funds for the incoming year, a number of events have been planned. including Big Breakfasl, and car
boot sale and BBQ. While rt is hoped that such events will meet any shortfall in income over expenditure, Ihe
continuing escalating costs are particularly challenging for small community groups.
The Draft accounts were presented to the AGM. The final accounts prepared by Daly Park Accountants will be shared
with the Committee and any queries arising will be addressed with accountants.
Annual monitoring reports were submitted to the Charities Commission in line with requirements.
Once again, I wish to thank all Ihose who have willingly volunteered their time to ARCA, and have helped oul with
activities throughout the year. Particularly. Roberta our Secretary. Ethel our Treasurer, Derek our Vice Chairlgrass
cutter. and Anne who continues to represent ARCA on the Loughshore Care Partnership (LCP} Committee and
organises the Senior group meetings.
ARCA continues to work closely wilh other rural community groups as opportunities arise, including Derrytrasna,
Birches, Maghery and Aghagallon through LCP .and South Lough Neagh Regeneration Association.
J.J. (lan) Abraham
Reserves policy
ARCA'S aim is to achieve a level of £6,lJ)O cash backed reserves.

Ardmore Rural Community Association
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
Public Benefits Statement
1) In relation to Community development the public benefit of ARCA is A)the improved community lrfe through the
recreation facilities which we maintain and provide for use by the local community,- B) By organising and facilitating a
variety of social functions at our premises, we enable all sections of our community to socialise together and reduce
the potential problems of isolation in rural communities; Cl ARCA provide a community centre for benefit of all local
inhabitants, from, parentsl tots, youth groups though to senior citizen groups., D) The benefits can be measured by
Ihe success of our events and feedback either verbal or written.
2) In relation to Advancement of health A) The public benefit is the improved knowledge and understanding we
provide to groups who attend classes we provide in First aid Healthy eating I cooking, CPR training etc- B) The
exercise and fitness classes such as Yoga, and Dance again improve general health and well being of participants.,
C) The provision of meals cooked and supplied by our volunteers.. DI All of the above can help Ihe well being of the
local inhabitants.
3) In relation to education A) By providing training and access for senior cttizens on use of Internet., B) Training on
Food I safety and hygiene,. C) Training for volunteers on health and safety- D) All of above can be measured by
feedback written or oral to those providing training The benefits to those re￿Iving training in use of computersl
inlemet l e-mails, will enable them to A) communicate with friends I family, B} purchase items via intemet if required,
including doing their shopping on-line and having it delivered, for isolated rural areas this could be valuable, Cl by
giving people access to computers who may find cost of internet too expensive, D) keep up to date with on-line news
and information. The benefits to those receiving training in food hygiene and health and safety will be healthier
lifesiyle and less risk to harmful food poisoning issues.There are no private benefits or potential harm from any of
these objectives.
Financial Results
At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £235,173 (2022- £241.516) and liabilities of £19.401 (2022 -
£19,401). The net assets of the charity have decreased by £(6.343).

Ardmore Rural Community Association
IA company Ilmlted by guarantèè, not having a share ¢apitall
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
Structurej governance and management
Ardmore Rural Community Association is a company limited by guarantee governed by ils Memorandum and Articles
of Association dated 23Td June 2009.ln the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of Ihe
guarantee is limited lo £1 per member of the charity. The company is under the control of the direthrs who are
therefore acting as trustees for the charity.
Trustees
The trustees who served throughout the financial year, eX￿p1 a5 noled, were as follows..
Mr Malcolm Stevenson
Miss Helen Parks
Mr Joshua Hamill
Mr Mark Turkinglon
Mrs Anne Elizabeth Turkinglon
Mr John Joseph Abraham
Mrs Ethel Parks
Mrs Mary Elizabelh Stevenson
Mr Gary Mccavtsh
Ms Dora Edgar
Mr Derek Turkin9lon
In accordance with the Articles of Association, the direciors retire by rolalion and. being eligible, offer themselves for
re-election.
The secretary who served during the financial year was..
Ms Roberta Turkinglon
Compliance with Sector-wide Legislatlon and Stsndards
The charity engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and codes which are develgped for the sector. Ardmore
Rural Community Association subscribes to and is compliant with the following..
The Companies Act2006
The Charities SORP IFRS 1021
Approved by the Board of Trustee¥ on
c>43 and signed on Its behalfby:
Mr Joh
DireGtor
Joseph Abraham

Ardmore Rural Community Association
IA company Ilmited by guarantee, not having a shar* capital)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
The trustees, who are also directors of Ardmore Rural Communlly Association for the purposes of company law. are
responsible for preparlng the financial statements in accordan¢e with applicable law and regulalions.
Company law requires the ITuslees as the directors lo prepare financial slalements for each financial year. Under
that law the Iruslees have elected lo prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Praelice (United Kingdom Aceounling Standards and applicable lawl including FRS 102 'The
Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland" Section 1A (Small Enliliesl. Under
company law the trustees musl not approve Ihe financial slalements unless they are satisfied that they give a true
and fair view of the slate of affairs of the Gompany and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that peTlOd.
In preparing these financial statements. the Iruslees are iequired lo..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently,.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
slate whether the financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the relevant financial reporting
framewod<. identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those
standards.. and
prepare the financial statements on Ihe going con￿rn basis unles5 It is inappropriate lo presume that the charfty
Wtll continue in operation.
The trustees confim) that they have complied with the above iequiremenls in preparing the financial slalemenls.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the
charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time the financial position of the charity and
enable them lo ensure that the financial slalements comply with. They are also responsible for Safeguarding the
assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on
and signed on its behalf by-
rJoh
Director
Joseph Abraham