Relatives for Justice Centre IA company limlted by guarantéo, not havlng a shar0 capltall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT forthe financial year ended 31 March 2023 The ttee8 present their Trustees, Annual Report, combinlng the Directors, Report and Trustees, Report, and the auditad financial Statements for the financial year Énded 31 March 2023. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Ihe Companles Act 2006, FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicabla In the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charitiès,, statement of RecommeThled Practice applicable lo charities preparlng their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021. The Trustees, Report contains the information required to provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under th6 Statemant of RecommérKled Practice ISORPI guidèllnes. Thg trustees of the Gompany are also chaiity truste6s for the purpose of ch8rily law and under the company's constitution are known as members of tha board of trusle8S. In thi8 report Ihe trustees of Relatives for Justice Cèntre present a surnmary of its pu058, govérnance, activities, achievements and finan5 for the financlal year 31 ma 2023. The charity is a registered chartty and hents tho r8POrt and results are presantsd in a form which complies the requirements of the Companlos Act 20 and the Statement of Racommonded Practice (Charities SORP effactlve January 20151. rblisslon, Oblectlves and Strategy M16slon Ststomant The charity wort(8 to achieve., Bullding and providing access to safe, integrated and professional servitss and programmes of support for the bereavgj and injured of the conflict Contributing to the health and well1ng of victims and sU1vOrS Realising empowerment through building 8kills, conft'dence and self-awareness Encouraglng the bereavéd and injured to realise their role in peacè building and processes designed to deal with the past Investing in Relatives for Ju8tice through training and sustalnable parther8hips Relatives for Justice 18 non-governmental organisational. lor th8 advancement of educallon, for the rèllef of p8r80ns bereavad or injured as a re8uII of the conflict (from 1968 onwards) in Ireland (the area of banefil), and for the prèservalion and prDt@ction of health of su¢h parsons and other inhabitants of local communltles whith have been among th8 worst affected by the conflict by the following means.. (a) Fostsring an atsnosphere of muknal support and encouragement among paople suff8ring the effects of ber8avefflenL injury or trauma as a dlr6ct or indirect result of the confllct in Ireland, and their relaliv&s, and people In communiiies affectgj., (bl Alleviating the suffering and trauma by the provision of a communlty based Drop-ln Centff or cenlres offering emotional support and ¢ouns6lling services to individugls In need., {G}-Raising-publio awaren&ss-of_the_effectS[_Ihe_coni¢t in_Ireland_on.IndilltcLUaLU]d., (d) The provlsion of faclllties in th8 Interest of sodal welfarè for 8ducation, recreation and other leisura tim8 occupation of petsplè who are in ne as a result of their youth, social and economic circumstances, disability or inflnnlly so that Ihair conditions of life may be improved. ObJe¢llves Thé charity's object8 and prlncipal activltles, to fvrther the charity'8 purposes for the public benefit, are to: 1. To provide a Safe Spa for RFJ members to meet together to address thalr experientss and to 8UFI)Ort Ihe recov6ry of health and well-being. RFJ has adopted a model of hybtid delivery to indudo physical spaS in our officas and outreach rnIres plus significant delivery of online therapeutic 8UPPOrt, classes and courses. 2. To provide iTrJividual, famlly and group support for the RFJ membershlp, which indudes providing informatlon, educatlon and trainlng. self-h85p support and counselling, welfare and lagal advi and advocacy. Wher6 aFvropriate RFJ wlll wod( in partnership with other organisations. In this parlod RFJ 4561 sessions of face to facE and onllne counselling and psycholherapy to clients across thè island of Ireland, Biitain, the Unit88 States, Europe and Australia. 65 hours of social support and classes were deliverad p8rwe6k. 110 hours ofcomplem8ntary therapies Ferweek. 39 hours Df one lo one welfare, housing and banefits advice per week.. 185 hour8 of on8 to one advi¢e on the Troublès Permanent Disablement Payment Sthame was provided tsn awerage each waek. 220 houts of legacy advice, legal supwrt and advocacy support was provid aach week to persons seeking bith,
Relatives for Justice Centre (A company Ilmlt&d by guarant99, not havlng a sharè capltall TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 jU8tice and accountabillty. Family reports wers published and public events were held across the reglon on the ongoing arena of legacy and the challeng8s faced as a r6suIt of the introduotion of the Legacy Bill. 3, To support the bereaved and injured to tell Iheir story and document their 8xperlence8. In thls perfod 879 Indlviduals were supported in engagiro official InvesJgation prO$se8 and Informal truth recovery processes. Family raports continued to be developed and publi8hed, A photography proj8cl recordlng the unique experien of mothers bereaved by conflict was also undertaken. A proj@ct supporbng famili@s whosa loved ones were In the GAA prcgressed during this p@rlod with famllies from across the communlty, and aflect8d by all actors lo the conflict Involved In recording their experi8nce as Ga&ls of onflict related loss. This Is tha first time all of these differing experiences have been brought tog8th6r in ono repository. 4, To build awarenes5 and foster understanding of the 8P6cific experiences of the RFJ membershlp and in doing SD contribute to the search for truth, hpJhlight the injuslic@s and contribute to a cultur8 of human rights. During th8 reported period RFJ contlnued to develop the website as a r&sourcè for holding all legal submlssions, public reports and press stat8mènts. RFJ also engaged in meetings wilh the North8m Ireland Offic8, lrfsh Depl of Forsign Affair8. the Irish Oir@achtas Committee on the Good Friday Agreemenl, United Stat88 Congress, the Human Rights Cotnmission. the Equality Commlssion, the Poli Ombudsman, the Policing Board, th8 PSNI LIB, varfous NGOS and ad8Th1£, conf8r&nces and oth8r submlssions and consultations. These engagements wer8 with the so18 purpose of raising the @XP8ri8nc8 Df members, hlghllghtlng violations, areas of outstanding remedy and seeking resolution. 5. Assist families engaging with relevant legal prof888ional8, and govemment bodles and through the advocacy of casas going through domestlc and international cour15. RFJ employs fivè caseworkers who support families engaging in all of th888 arenas. Wth full time workers sp8ciali8ing in submisslon, support with the Courts, legal gdviTr and representation in all are85 of the north thls is now a fully oper8tional 8UPPOrt programme dalivering to Indlviduals bereaved and those physically and psychologlcally hamied. 6. To build links with international human rights NGOS and the UN in bringlng to their attention m&lly of the circumstances surrounding incidents in which people hav8 bean Injured and killed. During the rewrted period RFJ made submissions in writing lo thpj European Court of Human Rlghts, the US Congress. the United Nations Committee against Tortur8, the UN Cttee Dn Civil and Political Rights, and tho United Natlons C1mittee on Scdal Economic and Cultural Rights. This ongoing engagement has dèveloped into provision of regular rèports, updates and mem05 wilh strong links and relationships now a part of th& oparational fulfilment of thi6 objectiV8. Strategy Relatives for Ju8tice is an accredited mamber of th8 Britlsh Association for Counselllng and Psychotherapy Wa provide ccuns811ing and p8ychotherapy and pathways of referral where appropriate to statutory mental h&alth providers. All coun8ellors and psychotheraplsts are accredited and supervised. RFJ is a permanenl Board rnemb&r of the Regional Trauma Network. RFJ also provldes complementary therapies and trainiThJ In complementary Iheraplas règlstered with the Federation of Hollstic Therapists. RFJ is a mèmber of the Law Centre and provides an advice servic@ on applications for benefits and for indivSdual Schemes of assistance available from the Victim8 and Sutvivors Servlca and the Payments Scheme for the Permanently Dlsabled. RFJ provides resgarch ad¢6 to families seeking infornigtion on the circumstanc8s of the deaths and injurfes of their Iov8d on88 this includès resèarch services using public records and available contemporaneous malerlals. RFJ provid88 advice and support to those engaging wlth historic investigation mechanisms such 88 inquests, PSNI investigatlDns st Police Ornbudsman Investlgations. RFJ also pVid&S drDP-in setvices of safaty and we provlde vocatlonal and non-vocational classes Such a8 paintlng, quilting. poltery, cr8ativ8 Writing, flower arranging. These are all designed to support the expression of traumatic experience in a safe and man8ged &nvironm8nt RFJ also support familles and individual8 to safely r8cord their experience of trauma through writing, painting. qulltlng and other creative art forms.
Relatives for Justice Centre (A company 11m1t by guarantee, not having a share capltall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financlal year andéd 31 March 2023 Partnerships wlth other NG08 and with academic institutions remains a key area of strategic importance for RFJ and thls year was no dlfferent Imth projects involving Cornmlttee on the Admlnlstration of Justice, the Pal Finucane Centre, Amnesty Inlemational, Queens Unlver8ity Belfast, Edgahill Universlty. University of Minnesota, and Unlversity of Ulster. Partner8hips with olher NGOS and with academic institutions remain8 a key area of strateglc Importance for RFJ and this year was no different wtth pn)lects involving Edg6hill University. University of Minnesota, University of Ulster and Queens University Continuing. Structure, Governance and Managèmant Stru¢tur• The oruanisation is a charitable company Ilmlted by guaranlea, which was inoorporated on e November 2002. The company was established under a Memorandum of Assoclalion whld) established the objects and powers of th@ charilabla company and is governed under its Articles of Assoc4ation. The charity has been reglstered as 8 charity with HM Ravenue and Customs and Charity Commlssion of North&rn Ir8land. The organlsation is govamed by th8 Board of Truslees, elected as part of tha Annual General Meeting. The composition of the board allows for peopl8 with a direct experience of confllct rolated bereavemgnt and injury, Ihe prlmary function of th& organisation being to provide support servicès to same. The Trustae's are r8sponsible for the general management arKI control of th8 charity. The Irusloe's glve their timè freèly and receive no remuneration or other financial beneflts. The Board of Trustees meet on a regular basls In order to r8view a range of buslness matters Including govemanc8, organisation objectives, strategi¢ dlrectlon. be8t pra(Aic8, ndIng and 8 range of other ongolng ralevanl issues. Governance An AGM was not held in the financial year due to the exceptional pressures created by the Legacy Act. the TPDPS and the re-emergence from Covid conditions. The Board of Directors rnet bi-monthly to en8ure go()d g0verrnan and overslghl of the organisation. Sul>commiltees of the Board of Directors also met to. 8UPPOrt finan(4al, and stsff matters. An AGM for the 23124 Financial year will take place In January 2024. Board of Directors a180 undertook training In safeguarding of vulnerable adu118, 8mployment law, Company Directors tralning and trauma training Management Mr Mark Thompson is the CEO of Relativas for Justice Cantre and has beell delegated the rasponslbility for the Strategic development and daily managam8nt of the chaiviy. The Trustee's are responsibla for setting th8 kage for ke mana 8ment er80nn81 and this is ba*d on level of funding available, current annu81 remuneralion and any other information the truste8'8 have available at the lime of the revléw. Ms Andreé Murphy is also key management pfjr50nnel, who has been delegated tha rasponsibility for operational and budgetsry management. Rèvlew of Activltles, Achlevements and Performance The principal aw of charitable activity is thg provlsion of counsalllng. therapy and group 5UPPOrt. Thasé are mainly run frorn 3 offi$ in Belfast and Dungannon and 5 regional outreach centres, w]th additional support workers based affoss the North of Ireland. In tha past Ie1ve months a range of achlevaments have Indlcated that the organisational perfomiance hoalthy and fulfilling its overall aims and objedves, and thus the ne8ds of families and Individuals it supports. These include- The principal area of charitable activity is tha provision of counselling, therapy and group support. These are mainly ntn from 3 offices in B8lfast and Dungannon and 5 reglonal outreach c8ntr88, Wlth addition81 support workers based across the North of Ireland. In the past twelve months a rang8 of athievements have indlcated that the organisational parfomianc6 is healthy and fvlfilling ils overall aims a1 objectives, and thus tho needs of families and Individuals it supports. These Induda. Legal & Advocacy Famlll8s have been affected by the introduction ol the L8gacy Troub18s and Reconciliation Bill, and have in the context of th8 8nding of investigations been supportad by RFJ to apply to the Poli Ombudsman, the Attorn8y G8n8ral, Inquest Courts and other Civil Illlgation. RFJ has supported familie8 getliro cases ready to engage with thes8
Relatives for Justlce Centre IA compgny Ilmlted by guarantoè, not havlng a share capltsll TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for th8 financlal yèar ended 31 March 2023 existing mechanisms in addition to the PSNI LIB and the Europgan Court of Human Rlghts. Additionalty, RFJ has made num&rous submisslons lo domestic policy m8k&rs int6mallonal human rlghts bodies on outstanding violations and n88d for remèdy and particularly on the question of legacy. Heallh and Wellbelng RFJ has consolidated Its support programmes under one umbr&lla of haatth and wellbeing 8UPPOrt. Social Support, Complementary therapies, Counselling and p8ycholh8rapy and health and wellb9ing support aro now all managed and delivered with a strategic joined up approach. All health and wallbeing woJl(ars are registered with he Nl Soolal Car8 Councll. All 80cial support is now govemed by clinical approaches to peer support with groups engaged in accredlled and non-accrediled classes. cour8es and actlviti8s, practical thorapeutic support in terms of 8tr&ss, anxiety, healthy living, diet, dopendency on pr88cribed madication, and other ¢omplemonlary therapy clinics dèliv&ring a rang6 of positive intervenllons and empowerrnent. Th8 organisation Invested in technological devices and sofhmare lo ansure the highest standards of delivery. Thls Flnancial year was marked by one of grDWth as new staff mada an impact In the rangg and depth of sètvic8 provision. staff training and organizational development is a strategic priority with th8 d8velopment of staff refle1ve practic8, compassion fatigue training. an expansion of external supervision and inveslm8nt in staff training plans. Relatives for Justic8 continues to dwelop In professlonal expert18e as an accreditad centre with the BACP and is a key 5trategio voice in the WictFms Sector regarding the provision of mental health services. RFJ 18 a Board mamber ol the Reglonal Trauma Neiwork, and sits on the Strategic Implememtation Group for the TPDPS as a community representatlve tc the cross-departmenlal implementation body. R8latlves for Justice commltment to professional d8velDpment is indlcated by its contlnued investment this year in professional data se¢urily systems and monitoring and 8v8luation syskns including SalesforTr, Mymops and Cor8net. Annual GDPR reviews now take pla to supplement good practice. The introduction ot plans to introduca an smnesty as a package of inadequate non human lights compliant measures to dealing with the p88t impactgd nogatlvaly on the wellbeing of Relatives for Ju8tir* di8nt base and there is a arked increase in d8mand for family r8ports in the absence of formal pnyx8S8s, counselling and therapeutic sel¢eS in the absence of m8asure8 of resolutlon. The impact of the cost of living crisis and th8 housing crfsls creatsd addltlonal wolfare and benefit n8gd8 which also created additional strains on the organisation. Imth victims and suNivors of the conflict also being disproportionat8ly economically adversely affected by their experience of conftict hami, the impact of the cost of liwng crisis cr8ated an additional strain on our welfare advice services and on the members of Ralatives frjr Jusllck. P8rtnerships with other NGOS and wlth academic institutions remains a koy a8 of strateglc Importance for RFJ. The continued growth of RFJ USA is a strategic priorily with regular webinars organisad throughout the period to ensur8 that the strategic Ilnks wère enhand. Thls Financial ye8r was mark8d by ona of growth as new stsff made an impact in the range and depth of service provision. In parttcular the dedication of th8 RFJ offices to the new Paymenls Scheme and new staff for the provlslon of advi for same, along with unprecedented démand for advlce saw significant expansicn of Servi. This stablllty and resourdng creatsd an environmant wher8 Staff tralnlng and organizational development bacame stratagic pOrity. Relativos for Justi continues to develop in professional axpertise as an accredited centre wlth the BACP and Is key Ètrategic voice In the Victims Sector regarding the provislon of mental health servi$. Going forward tha dav8lopment of a Raglonal Trauma Network arising from the Stormont House Agreement will continue to be a kay strakglc priority, alongslde the new Payments S¢heme for the Disabl&d. Relatives for Justice commitrnent to professional development is indicated by It8 continuad Investment thls yoar in professional data 88curity systems and monitorlng and evalualion systems Including Salasforce, Mymops and Corenel. Annual GDPR reviews now take place to supplement good practice. The year also saw launch of the victims payment scheme for the injured. Vvhile this is welcome in expanding the cllent base to include victims of physical and psychological injury there is worry about in bLJiIt discriminatlons affecting women, the bereaved and persons with convlctEons, and victims of sexual violence. This meant a significent increase In referrals for counselling welfare support. The organisalion's decision to dedicate th6 RFJ offi8 in Ardoyne for the purp05e5 of delivery of support for persons applying to the scheme wa5 well made, with d8m8nd alwdy placing straln on the capacity of that offic&. The organisatlon's administratlon and governan¢ systems were 18an8d on
Relatives for Justice Centre (A company limitèd by guaraiitèo, not havlng a share capltall TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 hoavily as waiting Ilsts and care d6mand8 grew expotentialty. Goln9 forward demand is expected to remaln al very high, and new demands will continue to be made on the entire organsialion. The intrTrJuction of plans to introduce an amnesty as a pad(age of inadaquate non human rights compliant measurgs to deallng with thè past impaoted negatively on th8 wellbeing of Relatives for Justi client base and there is a Maad increasè in demand for family reports In the absonce of formal processes. counselllNJ and therapeutic seNl¢%S in thè absence of measures of resolution, Tha impact of the ongolng pandemlc craated additional welfare and benefft needs which alscp created additional 8tralns on the organisallon, Wlth ¢timS and survivors of the conflict also belng disproportionately ewnomically adversely affected by their experl8ncE of conflict harm, the impact of the pandemi¢ creat1 an additional straln on our welfare advice servi*s and on the mambers of Relatives for Justio. Partnershlps with other NGOS and with ac8dernic Institutions remains a kay area of 8tratsgi¢ importance for RFJ. The continued growth of RFJ USA is a stralegSc priority wlth regular webinars organised throughout the period to ensure that the strategic links were not affected by the inability to travel. Flnanclal R&vlew The charity performed in line with expectation In yoar ended 81 March 2023. Income The piillcipal source of funding durlng the financial year was that of grant fijndlng whith accounts for £1,188,451 of £1,220,359 income. Relativas for Justice Centre is indebted lo the contlnued support of these fvnding bodles and all it's donors to enable it to cary out its objectives and activities. The major funde[3 in the 2022123 financial yéar includ&J Victim & SunAvors Service (VSSI (£718,857), Peace IV programrne (£183,826) and TPDPS programme (£207,088). Wthout this funding Relatives for Justice Centr6 would not be able to continue to provlde its servlc&s. Expendlture During the financial year £1,234,068 (2022.. £1,058,455) wa8 spent on the Carn9 out il's acttvlti@s, reflecting sn Increase of£175,613 on 2022. Flnancial Results At the end of the financial year tha charity has assets of £324,158 (2022 - £2%,992) and liabilities of £153,364 {2022 - £112,489). The net assets of th8 charity have decreased by £{13,7091. ReseNes Posltlon and Pollcy At 31 March 2023 the company had net a55ets of £170,794. This was made up of restrlcted funds totalling £159.354. The charity also had unreslrlcted re5ervas totalling £11,440. It was noted the charitias PCLsition has benefitèd during year ended 31 Mah 2023. Tha charity recognises the requirement lo hold limited reserves to ensure it can meet any shortrall in funding, of the charit and its reliance on fundin rant making bodies it ha8 not b8en able to meet the preferred level of reseNes, whlch the trustees believe should be 1 months axpanditure leve For year end1 31 March 2023 the preferred 18val of re8erves is £102,839. The trustee8 wlll look to build its reserves bad over future years through the voluntary donalion8. Principal Risks and Uncèrtalntlos Ihile these wera positivè a16ments the work of Relatives for Justice was challenged by the lack of implemantation of the rneohanisms to d8al with the legacy of the past the unllateral introduction of a on human rights cornpliant Legacy Th6 hlatus on dealing with the past Impacbj nÈgallv8ly on thè wellbeing of Rolallves for Justice cllenl base and th8r8 Is a marked Increase in dgmand for counsalling and Ihérap8utic seryices in the absence of measures of resolution. The impact of the introduction of welfare and benefft ¢hanges also crealed additional strains on the organisalion. Wth victims and survivors of the conflid also being disproportionately economlcally adversély affectsd by their experience of conflict harm, the Introduction of thesg change8 has created an additional strain on our welfare advice servicos and on the members of Relatives for Justice. The high demand for support for the pèrrnanent disablement payment scheme for tha injured increased Staffing in RFJ with 8dditlonal stsff b8ing re(lted to support indlvlduals access the Scheme. There are risks regarding the expectation of the membership Bnd access lo the scheme. Bèreaved persons not present at the scene of killlngs are excluded, Irrelevant of wheth8r th8y have psychological injury as a r8sult. P8n$ with convictions wlll be treatad differently and may not be eligibl8. As many persons supported by RFJ will meet Ihose CTiteria there Is a risk of unmet demand and incr&ased 8UPPOrt needs.
Relatives for Justice Centre {A Company IlmEl&d by guarantee, not having a sharp Gopltsll TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year gnded 31 March 2023 There is a signilicant issue regarding the pr@mises in which RFJ is hou81ng 118 main offic6. Th6rn is a lack Df space for staff, with no dedicated recrealionleating ar6a, Staff, especially 8w68ional staff have no breakout area which is Impacting on the wellbeing of staff. There is limited Space for me@tlro the Increaslng démand for counselling and complementary therapres. Thi8 18 a risk 88 dèmaThJ for sèrvices increase and there is a reallslic expectalon that demand for seNces will increase. There is no d8dicat@d advlcè Space. RFJ is regularly seeking meeting spaco outsldè of thè premises. This 15 not suitable in line with the objective of creating saf6 space. The charity has developed a working relationship with Faille Feirste Thi8r and Brassne(* Productions to devèlop a joint proposal for a purpose bullt premises which could meet the slrategic need8 of all organisations. Thè charlty réc(KJnisès that the key risk affecting It is the108s any key funder, which could seriously restiict its ability to me8t its oblacllvès. Tha charity has responded to this by mainlalnlng a good relationshlp with their fu8[5 and ensuring they provide a high-quality setvice to furthar thé alms of thè ch8rity and ensure it meets the objectives of the fund8rs. Plans for Futuro Pgrfod8 The board anticipate Ihal in the short term they will continue lo provlde th8 SUPPOrt and legal advocacy in a similar manner, with the Continued support from ils key funders. Three new staff will be employed lo meet the needs of sUPPOrting persons applying lo the payment scheme for th9 Injured. A Partnership wlth Brassneck Theatre and Failte Feirste Thiar has been developed thls financial period with a view to e8tablishing a cultural and hi8torical healing c8ntr6 In Wèst Belfast. Ref9renc9 and Admini8trative dgta118 The char(ties adminislrative details are induded within Truste88' and Other Information locatad In page 3 of the financial statements. Trustees The trustees who served throughout the financial year, except as noted, were as follows: John Magee Patricia K<y Claire Anne Hackett Carmel Quinn Roisin McKgnna Bill Rolslon Niall Murphy In accordan with the Articles of Assoclallon, the directors r¢tirg by rotation and, being eligible, offer th8m8alves for re-election. Thg secretary who served durlng th8 financial year was.. Mark Thompson Health and Safety Relativ8s for Justice Centr& ensutss tha wèlkbéing of its employees and clients through the strfct adh8rence lo health and safely standards. Systems in place to ensure that 8mployee8 are aware of and implamant the tharity's health and safely quirements. Employe8s ar& rnqulred to wort( in a safe manner as mandatod by law and best practi. Staff Training and Development Rel8tives for Justice commilment to professional developm8nt is indicated by its continued investment this yèar In professional dala security systems and monitoring and evaluation systems including sa18sfor. Mymops and Corenet. A GDPR review in anticipation of the introduction of EU regulations enhanced the 8y8tems in place. Staff tralnlng In IT, data management, trauma, suicide awareness, employment law and ben6fits advice was undertaken,
Relatlves for Justice Centre IA company Ilmlted by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financlal year 6nd6d 31 March 2023 Compllance with stOr-W1de Legislation and Standards The charlly engages pro-actively with legislation, Standards and codes which arg developed for the s@ctor. Relatives for Justice C&ntre subscribes to and is complianl with the followlng.. The compani Act 2006 The Charities SORP (FRS 1021 The Companies Act 2006 Charitie5 Act (Northern Irelgnd) 2008 The Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Tran3actlons Involvlng Trustoos None oftha tNstees had any Interests in any contracts entered Into by the chariiy durlng thè year. Publlc benoflt statemont In shaping our objectives for Ihe year and plannlng our activiks, thè tntstses have consid8red the Charity Commission's guidance'Public benefit: running a chgrily {PB2>" RFJ CtInueS its work of highlighting the importance of human rights and heallng in 8 post-conftict society. building and empowering victims and survtvors to articulate and ro¢ord their own stories and to engage with all me¢hanisms designed to supwrt their own personal and publicjourney of racovery. The Audltors The auditors, Quartar, (Chartered Accountants) hav8 indicaled their willingness to continue in office in accordanca wlth thé provlsions of Section 485 of the Companies Act 2006. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 20 DeeRmber 2023 and slgned on Its behalf by,. Bill Rolgton Director 10
Relatives for Justice Centre (A company Ilmtted by guarantgÉ1, not havlng a share caplta STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES for tha flnan¢ial year ended 31 March 2023 Thè trustees, who arè also directors of RelatlV88 for Justice Centre for the purposes of company law. ar8 rèsponslble ror pr6paring the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law rnquires the trustees as the directors to prepare financial statsments for each financial year. Under that law the trustees hava èlected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generalty Accepbd Accounliro Practice Iunit6d Kingdom Ac¢ounting Standards and applicablè law} includlng FRS102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland" Under company law trustees must not approve the flnancl81 statemenls unless thay are satlsfied that they glve a true and fair view of the State of affairs of th8 charity and of the nel income or expendilura of Iho charity for thal period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. sèlect suitabla accounting policies and apply them consistently; obs81ve the methods and princlples in Ihe Charilies SORP make judg8m8nts and accountlng estlmates that are reasonable and prudent., State whelher th8 financial stat8ments have been prepared in accord8nc8 With applicable accounting $t8ndards, identÈfy those standard8, and nots th8 8ffact and the reasons for any rnaterial departure from those standards., and prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless il is Inapppriate to presumè that the charity will contlnue in operation. The trustees are responslble for keeping ad8quale accountlng records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial positlon of th8 charity and 8nabl8 them to 8nsur8 that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and. Th&y arp also r8sponsibl8 for saf8guarding the assets of thg charily and hence for taklng reasonable step5 for the prev8ntion and detection of fraud and other Irragularities. In so far a8 the tru8t888 are aware.. there Is no relevant audit infonnation (infomiation needed by the charily's auditor in connection wlth preparing the auditols report) of which the charily's auditor is unawarè, and the trustees have taken 811 the steps that th6y ought to have taken as trusbes in order to make thems61vas aware of any relevant audlt Information and to establish that th8 charity's audEtor Is aware of thal information. Approvod by the Board of Trustees on 20 December 2023 and 81gngd on Its behalf by: Blll Rolston Dlrector 11