REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 101199
Report ofthe Trnstees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
FOR THE PERIOD
l October 2022 to 30 lune 2023
for
UISTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
M.B.McGrady & Co
Chartered Accountants
Suite 2B
Cadogan House
322 Lisburn Road
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT9 6GH

UISTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Contents of the Financial Statements
FOR THE PERIOD I OCTOBER 2022 TO 30 IUNE 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statelnents
8 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
12

ULSTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE PERIOD I OCTOBER 2022 TO 30 JUNE 2023
The Trustees of the Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs, hereinafter called the Federation, are pleased to present
their annual report together with the financial statements for the period ended 30 lune 2023.
OBIECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Purpose
The Federation is estsblished for the promotion of outdoor recreation through rambling and hill walkinE in
Northern Ireland and on the island of Ireland. Although the Federation's primary objective is to support the
affiliated clubs, we endeavour to act for all walkers. particularly by-
(a) Encouraging and promoting the provision and extension of public access to land on foo¢ and
(b) Educating the public regarding the protection and enjoyment of the countyside and of the health benefits of
recreational walking.
Significant activities
The Federation fulfils its public benefit requirement by undertaking the following key activitie5:
(i) Supporting its afyiliated clubs by offering public liability insurance. trainin& discounts and advice on a variety
of matters as Covid restrictions and data protection:
(li) Liaising with district councils and others in order to secure and enhance public access to the countryside;
(iii) Lobbying public bodies in order to promote the benefits oloutdoor recreation. and rambling and hill walking
in particular,. and
(iv] Representing the interests of ramblers and hill walkers on national, regional and local groups..
Public benefit
In setting our objectives and planning our activities for 2022123, the Trustees gave careful Consideration to the
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefiL We are satisfied that our activities have
helped the Federation to achieve its objerttves and have led to tangible benefits for those who regularly partake in
rambling and hill walking in the North of Ireland.

ULSTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE PERIOD I OCTOBER 2022 TO 30 IUNE 2023
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Key achievements
The Federation can report the following key achievements during 2022/23
(i) With the receipt of further Funding from Sport Nl. we were able to run a second year of our Reboot Your Club
project until 31st March 2023 and then we started the new 5-year Sport's Systems Investment Project with Sport
Nl. This fund?ng enabled us to increase our manpower resources through a Service Level Agreement with Outdoor
Recreation Nl {now rebranded "Outscape J.
(li) Following a survey of members. we organised a series of training courses on walk leadership 2nd first aid.
Feedback from those attending was very positive. A total of 137 partiCiP2nts from at least 17 clubs have benefited
from this training although there may be some overlap in that some people may have attended more than one
course.
(iii) We have developed a new website for the Federation which has a much sharper focus on supporting 2nd
promoting our affiliated clubs. The costs of designing the new website were 5UPPOrted by Sport Nl.
(iv) Our Spring Meeting was attended by a representative of Ramblers GB who gave an infonnative presentation
on how this organisation functions, particularly in England and Wales. and how it engages with individual club&
(v) Committee rnembers attended a range of meetings to further the aims of the Federation and to promote hill
walking and rambling in general. These included the National Outdoor Recreation Forum, the Belfast Hills
Partnership, the Mourne Outdoor Recreation Fornm, the Binevenagh Coastal and Lowlands Landscape
Partnership, the Lough Navar Steering Group and the Sperrin's Partnership ProjecL
Beneficiaries
The Tnain beneficiaries of our artivities continue to be the club5 who affiliate to the Federation. As well as the
training mentioned above. discounts are available to club members from leading outdoor clothing stores. Most of
our clubs avail of the public liability insurance that we negotiate and secure on their behalf. Club artivities are
promoted on the Federation's Facebook page.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governance
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

ULSTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE PERIOD i ocfoBER 2022 TO 30 IUNE 2023
The Federation is administered and managed in accordance with its constitution by members of an Executive
Committee appointed each year at the Annual General Meeting.
The Committee, comprised of eleven members during 2022/23, was supported by a part-time Adrninistrator until
I lune 2023. Aside from an Annual General Meeting in November 2022. the Federation held a Spring Meeting in
March 2023 which encornpassed an Extraordinary General meeting to revise the statutes of the Federation. These
revisions have been reported to the Charity Comtnission for Northern Ireland and did not materially alter the
objertives but brought current practice in line with the Statutes.
The EGM also decided to change the fiDanci31 year of the Federation to end on 30 June of each year so that
independently examined accounts can be presented at the AGM in Ortober of each year.
The Committee met in ￿11 on four occasions (two meetings in person and two Vir￿ally).
The number of clubs within the Federation reTnained at 34, but there was a 5 % increase in the total number of
members
2,019. Despite some continued reluctance to attend indoor meetings in person, all clubs were
encouraged to participate in the AGM and Sprtng Meeting and to nominate members of the Committee.
The fund5 which UFRC receives income from its members and from Sport Nl. Income frorn affiliation fees
remained steady a5 despite increases in costs we were able to maintain the affiliation fee and the insurance rates
at £3 and £2 respectively. In April 2023, the Federation received and acceptsd an offer of £19,453 of Lottery
money from Sport Nl under its Governing Body Support Programme.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
101199
Principal address
c/0 Outscape
The Stableyard, Barnett Demesne
Malone Road
Belfast
Co. Down
BT9 5PB
Trustees
Bert Rima- Chairperson
Derek Clements - Secretary
David Nash
Paul Mccann (resigned 1/4/2023)
William Mitchell
james McKeown
Karen Richie
Terry Parker
Peter McGowan- Treasurer
Nonnan Elliott
Graham Seymour

ULSTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE PERIOD I OCTOBER 2022 TO 30 IUNE 2023
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATtVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
FCA
M.B.McGrady & Co
Chartered Accountants
Suite 2B
Cadogan House
322 Lisburn Road
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT9 6GH
Approved by order ofthe board of trustees on 8 May 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Bert Rima- Chairperson- Trustee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period l October 2022 to 30 June 2023, which are set out on pages
six to eleven.
Respertive responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the prepardtion of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements ofthe Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsiblity to:
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Art
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions Eiven by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under Section 65(9)(b] of the Charities Art
stste whether particular matter5 have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was
carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ire12nd
under Section 65(9](b) of the Charities ACL The examination included a review 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 items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning
any such Matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Art
That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding ofthe accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my exarnination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to {4) listed above and, in
connection with following the DirectiOll5 of the Charity ComTnission for Northern Ireland, I have found no rnatters
that require drawing to your attention.
Conaill McGra
FCA
M.B.McGrady & Co
Chartered Accountants
Suite 2B
Cadogan House
322 Li5burn Road
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT9 6GH
8 May 2024

ULSTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Statement of Financial Activitie5
FOR THE PERIOD I OCTOBER 2022 TO 30 IUNE 2023
PERIOD
1/10122
TO
30/6/23
Total
funds
YEAR ENDED
3019/22
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
12.522
19.453
31,975
18,580
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Raising funds
12.129
19.453
31,582
21,782
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
393
393
[3,202)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
9,930
9.930
13,132
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
10,323
10,323
9,930
The notes forni part of these financial stateTnents

UISTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Balance Sheet
30 IUNE 2023
3016/23
30/9/22
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash atbank
19,861
9,930
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(9,538)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
10,323
9,930
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
10,323
9,930
NET ASSETS
10,323
9,930
FUNDS
Unrestricted ￿ndS
10,323
9,930
TOTAL FUNDS
10,323
9,930
The financial statements were approved by the Boanl ol Trustees and authorised for issue on 8 May 2024 and
were signed on its behalf by..
Bert Rima - Chairperson- Trustee
The notes forni part of these financial statements

ULSTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Notes to the Financial Statements
FOR THE PERIOD i ocfoBER 2022 TO 30 IUNE 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements ofthe charity, which is 2 public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared
in accordance with the Charities SORP [FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recornmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l JaDuary 2019),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Charities Art (Northern Ireland} 2008. The financial statements have been prepared under
the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised a5 expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an
accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where
costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to attivities on a ba51S
con5lStent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tsx on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrictsd funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objertives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restrirted fund5 can only be used for particular restrirted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when speafied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 30 June 2023 nor for the year
ended 30 September 2022.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trnstee5' expenses paid for the period ended 30 Iune 2023 nor for the year ended
30 September 2022.
continued...

ULSTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
FOR THE PERIOD I OCTOBER 2022 TO 30 IUNE 2023
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
Unrestricted Restrirted
fund
fund
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
11,080
7,500
18,580
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Raising funds
14,282
7,500
21,782
Nrf INCOME/(EXPENDITUREJ
{3.202)
(3,202)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total ￿ndS brought forward
13,132
13,132
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
9,930
9,930
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30/6/23
3019/22
Other creditors
9,538
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
30/6/23
Total
funds
30/9122
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
fund
Current assets
Current liabilities
19,861
(9,538)
19,861
(9.538]
9,930
10,323
10,323
9,930
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
1/10/22
At
30/6123
Unrestricted funds
General fund
9,930
393
10.323
TOTAL FUNDS
9,930
393
10,323
continued...

ULSTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
FOR THE PERIOD I OCTOBER 2022 TO 30 JUNE 2023
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement in funds, iTJcluded in the above are a5 follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
12.522
(12,129)
393
Restricted funds
Club Environment Transiton Programme
19.453
{19,453)
TOTAL FUNDS
31,975
(31,582)
393
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
1110/21
At
30/9/22
Unrestrirted funds
General fund
13.132
(3,202)
9,930
TOTAL FUNDS
13,132
(3,202)
9,930
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrirted funds
General fitnd
11,080
{14.282)
(3,202)
Restricted funds
Club Environment Transiton Programme
7.500
[7,500)
TOTAL FUNDS
18,580
(21,782)
(3,202)
io
continued...

ULSTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Note5 to the Financial Statement5 - continued
FOR THE PERIOD I OCTOBER 2022 TO 30 IUNE 2023
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 30 lune 2023.
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ULSTER FEDERATION OF RAMBLING CLUBS
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
FOR THE PERIOD I OCTOBER 2022 TO 30 JUNE 2023
PERIOD
1/10122
TO
30/6/23
YEAR EN DED
30/9/22
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Grants
Admissions
Donations
Training days
Club insurance income
19,453
5,407
7,500
6,009
28
1,554
3,489
3.149
3,966
31.975
18,580
Total incoming resources
31,975
18,580
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Rebootyour club
18,288
11,382
Support costs
Management
Insurance
Printing and communications
Website and computer costs
Subscription and membership fee5
Administration costs
AGM and other expenses
3,200
123
3,386
162
2,556
250
3,955
91
9,101
30
12,454
10,400
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees
Total resources expended
31,582
21,782
Net income/(expenditure)
393
(3,202)
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