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COALITION OF AID & DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES NI
COALrrioN OF AID & DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
NORTHERN IRELAND
CHARITY COMMISSION NO: 101332
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024

COALITION OF AID & DEVELbpMENT AGENCIES NORTHERN IRELAND
INDEX TO THE ANNUAL REPORT
Page
Charity Infomiation
Report of the Trustee5
lTrJependent Examinerfs Report
Statementof Receipts and Pay￿￿nts.
Statementof Assets and Llablitjes.
AFpendix 1..
List. of CADA Nl member organlsatbn's

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CHARiff INFORMATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Peter Anderson (appDinl8d Sept 2023)
Andrea Brown
Eithne McNulty
Kathryn McDonagh lappoinled Jun 2023)
Peter Heaney lappoinled Jun 2023)
Séamus O'Gorman lappoinled Jun 2023)
Jackie Trainor (appointed Mar 2024)
Chris Thomp50n (appointed Jun 2024)
Ruth cooke lappoinled July 2024)
CHAIRPERSON
Peter Anderson (resigned as chair, April 2024)
Peter Heaney (appointed April 20241
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Vacant
SECREfARY
Eithne McNulty
TREASURER
Andrea Brown
REGISTERED OFFICE
CIO Concern Worfdwide (UK)
47 Frederick Street
Belfast
BT12LW
PRINCIPAL BANKERS
First Trust
35 Universlty Road
Belfast
BTT 1ND
CHARITY COMMISSION NUMBER
101332
DATE REGISTERED
9th October 2016

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OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Coalition of Aid and Development Agencies Northern Ireland {CADA NI) are to promote the
efficiency and effectiveness of our members and to advance the education of the public. inc5uding government
ageDcie5. about international aid and development work CADA Nl has been very active over this last year in
working towards these charrtable objectives. CADA is a small network of 19 development organisations. We rely.
to a great extent, on the staff capacty and time given by our members to support our worK particularly by those
who setve on our Management Committee. In particular. CADA was pleased to welcome three new members to
its Management Committee in 2024.
APPENDIX I: list of CADA Nl member organi5ations
CONTEXT
CADA throughout 2024, on behalf of and with support from our member5, has contlnued to raise awareness of
Issues affetting the Global south to the general public and decision makers within Northern Ireland. This is an
increasingly difficult task as global and local narratives throughout 2024 challenged the values that underpin our
work towards global justice. Thi5 wa5 evidenced both in global medla narratives a5 well as within Northern
Ireland as we witnessed racist and anti-immigrant on our streets in August. We are thankful however. that while
highly visible, thls represents a minority of Nl society and CADA members continue to be supported, both
financlally and In their campaignin& through the generosity and 501idarity of those across the region.
Unfortunately, In early 2025, the International aid sector wa5 rocked by cuts, initially led by the incoming Trump
reglme whlch evlscerated US Aid budgets and was unfortunately followed by cuts from other institutional donors
most notably the UK who announced a reduction In Ald sper)ding from 0.5% of GNI to 0.3% of GNI. These cuts
mark a dramatic shift in the global consensus around aid and their depth has profound implications for the
world's most vulnerable communities. CADA members and our local partners are among those organlsations that
have had to suspend lifesaving programmes as a result. Challenging these funding cuts and countering ne8atlve,
and sometimes actively misleadin& narratives about Overseas Development Aid (ODA) has become a priority for
CADA In 2025.
KEY AGHIEVEPIIENTS
5fRATEGIC PLAN
At the beginning of 2024. CADA developed a new Strategic Plan to run from 2024 to 2026. CADA members we
onsulted through a network engagement event in January which outlined key priorities, and the Strategic Plan
was confinned by members at our AGM in July of 2024. The plan has 3 key focus areas which CADA will work
towards over a 3 year period: inspiring change, influencing national and regional poliry and supporting our
npmnrk mpmhprs 4£ part nf niir stratP8ir Dlannine r)mr.ps% fAnA alsn tnnk timp to refle£1 on what it Gdn
realistically achieve while remaining ambitlous in our aims. A5 a result a decision was tsken to not hold the One
World Festival In 2024 while the Development Offi￿r role remained vacanL However, CADA did contin4Je to
engage its members through a range of events during 2024 including: our AGM whlch featured a talk from
climate author Gaia Vince. a learning event on fundraisin8 and communications in an Nl context and a Christmas
networkin8 event.

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FUNDING
CADA continues to be hugely appreclative to Bond and the UK Aid Alliance for fundlng through the FCDO. In 2024
this allowed us to recruit a Development Officer role, which 15 essential to supporting and en8a8lng wlth our
members. Thls role will commence in early 2025 and will allow CADA to slgnificantly enhance the level of support
it can provide to its members.
In 2024, CADA, In conjunttion with Dochas and the Irlsh Development Education Association (IDEA), successfully
applied for funding from the Shared Island Civic Society Fund for a project to enhance cross border learning and
connectlon on Global cltizenship Education (GCE}. This projert, which will commence In 2025, will seek to Identify
opportunities and overcome barrlers in lakin8 an all-island approach to GCE.
ALL PARTY GROUP ON INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The return of Stormont Institution5 in early 2024 has allowed for continued engagement with MLA'5 through the
All Party Group on International Development (APGID) for which CADA acts as secretarlate. Thi5 ha5 been a key
avenue for engaging and influencing duty bea￿rS and decision Makers. The APGID met 5 tlmes in 2024, with an
initial meetlng to identlfy themes and set a schedule, a meeting to formally constitute the APGID to discu55 issues
such as Emergency Response and the Disasters Emergency Commlttee {DEC). Business and Human Rights and
how devolved institutlons can play a role in international development.
LOOKING TO 2025
During 2024. G4DA focused on both engaging and being infomied by our members as we formed a new strategi
plan, Connetting members and in engaging wlth the All Party Group on International Development.
In 2025 we look forward to the commencernent of our Development Ofricer role to asslst In the delivery of our
new strategic plan. This wlll include building closer relationships and 5h?ring learnln8 Wlth our member
organi5ations and other key stakeholders, continuing to ralse issues important to the sector and engage decision
makers through the APGID and promoting awareness of global justice issues to the publlc through the One World
Festival and other events. In particular, we look forward to a series of events on the global impacts of climate
change featurlng author Gala Vince planned in May 2025, Including a keynote event held In partnership with the
Institute for Global Food Security in Queens Unlverslty Belfast.
However. It is a150 important to note that CADA and it5 members will In 2025 also be seeking to respond to the
drastlc cuts in ODA that heve occurred Since the end of 2024. These cut5 have a direct, negatlve Smpact on the
lives of the thousands of people that CADA member agencies work with and hi8hli8ht the importance of the work
done by CADA'S members, not only in improving outcomes for vulnerable communitie5 in the Global South, but
also in communicating the importance and nece55lty of that work to communltie5 across the north of Ireland.
PUBUC BENEFIT
CADA Nl f05ters collaboratlon between International development NGOS working in Northern Ireland and with
their networks In Ireland and the rest of the UK. CADA Nl works to ralse awareness of international development
Issues in Nl and to coordinate the actlvities of its member organisations to maximise the use of resources in the
sector. This work is completed through organising public events and meetin85 of a variety of staff workin8 for
memberorgani5ations.

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CADA Nl also provides information about funding and networking OPPOrtunitie5 Wlth potential funders. CADA NI
acts as a liaison between its members and UK, Irish and Eu-based international development networks to
promote information sharin8. The trustees of CADA Nl have considered the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland's guidance on publlc benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to
achieve the objectlves of CADA Nl as well as providlng publlc benefit.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
sr
CADA'S totsl income for the year ended 31 Dec 2Q24 was £21,139, gained primarlly through 8rants (£18,652
secured from FCDO through the UK Aid Alliance) and membership fees. Total expenditure for the year amounted
to £10,442. resulting in a surplus of £10,696. A portion of this surplus is fundinE given in advance under the FCDO
Brant which will be carried forward for casts in 2025.
Expenditure was lower due to the vacancy in CADA'S Development Officer posltlon as well as the declsion not to
hold the One World Festival in 2024. CADA antlclpates expenditure will increase in 2025 with the recruitment of
the Development Officer. CADA ended the year in a strong positlon wlth funding secured for key costs in 2025.
GOING CONCERN
The tru5tee5 have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate
funds in place to ensure that CADA Nl can continue its activities and that the financial statements for the
year ended 31 December 2024 can be sl8Ded off as a going concern.
APPROVAL
The Trustees report was approved at CADA'S AGM on 2nd July 2025 and signed on their behalf by
Peter Hean
Chair
Andrea Brown
Treasurer

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE CHARif( TRUSTEES OF THE COALITION OF AID &
DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES NORTHERN IRELAND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended 3111 December 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of charlty trustoes and examlner
As the charity's trustees. you are responslble for the preparation of Ihe accounts in accordance with the Chariknes
Act (Northem Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility io:
examine the accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act.
follow the procedures laid down In the general Directions given by the Commission under sectK>n 65(9Xb)
of the Charities Act.
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examlner's statement
I have examined your charity accounts as required undeF sectbn 65 of the Charities Act and my examinatlon was
carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Comrnission for Northern Ireland under
section 65(9)Ib) of the Chartties Act
My examination includes a revlew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a Comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accourts,
and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to 51ate whether any material matters have come to my attention givlng me cause to believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept In accordance with section 63 of the Charities Acl
2. That the accounts do not accord wilh those 4wvnlFnq reGords
3. That the accounts do not ￿mplY with the accountsng requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is fvrther Informatron needed for a proper understandlng ol the accounts to be reached.
Independent examlnerfs Stat&mont
I have completed my examination and have no concem5 in respect of the matters (1) to141 lisled above ?￿d.
connection with the following the Directrons of the Charfty Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matters that ￿qUIre drawlng to your attention,
29th October 2025
Paula McGulgan ACA
Asso¢late Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland
7 Annadale Square
Belfast
8T7 3LT
Date

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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS - FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestrlcted Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
Funds 2023
Recei
From Charitable Activities
Membership Fees
Grants
2,487
2,487
18,652
3.670
18.652
19.897
Total Re¢eipts
2.487
18,652
21,139
23.567
Pa
ments
Events
2,992
Consultancy & Secretarial
Salary
Evaluation
527
527
21,183
3.375
3,375
1.230
1,230
Website
734
734
4,362
PR, Marketing & Merchandising
Bank Fees
3,494
3,494
167
9,596
162
167
Miscellaneous
528
388
916
2,250
Total Payments
1,429
9,014
10,443
40,545
Net Re¢eipts l (Payments)
Transfers to l (from) funds
IDefi¢ltl I Surplus for the Year
1,058
9.838
10,696
(16.978)
1,058
9.638
10,696
{16,978)
Reconciliation at 31" Dec 2024
Cash 2t Bank & Hand 3111212023
17.813
5,824
23,637
40.615
(Deficit) I SuTplus in year
Cash at Bank & Hand 3111212024
1.058
9,638
10,696
(16.978)
23.637
18,871
15.462
34.333

COALITION OF AID & DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES NORTHERN IREL4ND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEM8ER 2024
Unrestricted Restrlcted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
Total Funds
2023
Funds Reconclliation
Cash at Bank & Hand 3111212Q23
17,813
5,824
23,637
40,615
(Deficit) J Surplus in year
Cash at Bank & Hand 3111212024
1.058
9,638
10,696
{16,978}
23.637
18,871
15,462
34.333
Bank & Cash Balancès
Bank Current Account
34,333
Approved by the trustees on 2TrJ July 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Peter Heaney
Chair
Andrea Brown
Treasurer

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Appendix 1
List of CADA Nl member organi5ations
1. Beyond Skin
2. Centre for Global Education
3. Children in Crossfire
4. Christian Aid Ireland
S. Con￿rn WoTldwide
6. Disability Aid Abroad
7. Friends of Africa
8. Habitat for Humanity
9. IJM Intemational Justice Mission
10. Leprosy Mission
11. Oxfam Ireland
12. Saphara
13. Save the Chlidren
14. Self Help Africa
15. Share Uganda
16. Tearfund Nl
17. Tools for Solidarity
18. Trocaire
19. UNA NI