Mourne Stimulus Limited
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Report of the Trustees
The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Mourne Stimulus Limited is committed to providing a high quality day care service for adults with a learning disability. This is catered for by providing a range of day care activities which provides a focused learning and development tool for the attendees.
The aims of the company are as follows:
-To provide quality service to adults with learning disabilities which enable them to achieve their full potential
-To support their parents and carers
-To advocate for them
-To help develop an environment that understands their needs, respects their human rights and recognises their contribution.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The Daycare Centre has continued to provide suitable services and activities designed to maximize the potential of attendees and has further developed the Garden Project during the year.
Funds raised through Mourne Stimulus Thrift Shop which had been previously restricted can now be used to fund the furtherance of the objects of Mourne Stimulus Limited after the passing of a special resolution on the 21 April 2021.
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Mourne Stimulus Limited
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Internal and external factors
The Centre had reopened under reduced hours for attendees on a half day basis. all attendees have now returned full-time.
During the past couple of years Mourne Stimulus has been negotiating with SHSCT regarding additional recurrent funding for the Centre. At the end of March 2021 a new contract was finalized by both parties. The new Contract was to commence on the 1st October 2021. On this date ILF and Direct Payment funds ceased.
The Criteria for the new contract was based on the individual assessed needs of each Attender.
After examining the previous 5 years accounts regarding payments to transport provider it was felt that we could provide a more cost effective service ourselves. This was agreed at a Board meeting. After breaking down the running costs, driver wages, fuel, insurance etc it proved Mourne Stimulus would be better off financially over a 5 year period, and the minibus is now an asset to Mourne Stimulus. This has also given us the ability and flexibilityto provide social and community inclusion for our attenders at a minimal cost.
FUTURE PLANS
It remains the Boards wish to develop further projects for the attendees as well as seeking additional funding for the Daycare service.
Furthermore, it is still the intention of the Board to expand the range of services to include the provision of a purpose built Therapeutic Work Hub. This will necessitate the procurement of additional funding to ensure that such a service can be developed to provide Day Opportunities for attendees. A Sensory Garden project is also going to be progressed and funds have been deferred in the current year of £23,541 specifically for this project.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Mourne Stimulus Limited is a company limited by guarantee which is overseen by a board of trustees.
The day to day running of the company is undertaken by a Daycare Manager who is directly responsible to the Board Chairperson as the Registered Provider.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
NI029812 (Northern Ireland)
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Mourne Stimulus Limited
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Registered Charity number
XR17090
Registered office
1 Council Road Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4NP
Trustees
Mrs K Campbell Mrs M Morris G Hanna Ms C Cranston Ms L Campbell Ms M Haugh Ms D Ballie Mrs K Hanna (appointed 21.6.22) G Mitchell (appointed 21.6.22) G Nicolas (appointed 21.6.22)
Company Secretary
G Nicolas
Independent Examiner
E M Sheehan Limited Chartered Certified Accountants T/A E M Sheehan & Co 30A Greencastle Street Kilkeel Co. Down BT34 4BH
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 August 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
G Nicolas - Trustee
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