West Bann Development
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
Year ended 31 March 2023
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the
financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Reference and admlnlstrative details
Registered charity namè
West Bann Development
Charity registration number
NIC101549
Company registration numbgr N1044974
Prlncipal off•ce and registered 8 Killowen Court
Office
Coleraine
BT513TP
The trustees
Lindsay Glbson
Columb Henry
Barney Gilmore
Margarel Dinsmore
Patrick McFeely
Jeremy Thompson
Nuala Hollinger
Harry McGill
Bernie Cosgrove
John Pollock
Kevin Mcwilliams
Brendan Magee
Daniel Fisher
Caiherine Ann Taylor
Claire Sugden
(Resigned 1 November 2022)
(Appointed 11 August 2022)
(Resigned 31 August 2022)
Auditor
Paul A Taylor & Company
Chartered accountant & statutory auditor
Unit4
12 Spittal Hill
Bushmills Road
Coleraine
BT52 2BY
Banke
First Trust Bank
33 The Diamond
Coleraine
8T52 1DP
Ulster Bank Ltd

West Bann Development
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (conllnued)
Year ended 31 March 2023
structure. govornance and management
Governing Document
The organisats'on is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 13 December 2002 and
recognbsed as a Charity by the Inland Revenue on 9 January 2C()3. Registration wth the Nl Charity
Commission t¢)ok place on 22 October 2015. The company was estaNished under a Memorandum of
Associaiion which established the objects and powers of Ihe charitable company and Is governed under
its Articles of Association. In the event of the company bein9 wound up members are required to
contribJte an amount nol exceeding £1.
Board of Direclor8
The Directors of the board of management at 3111 March 2023 are listed on page 1.
Organlsatlonal StrUCtur•
The West 8ann Oeveloprnent 8oard of Directors meets bi-monthly and is responsible for the strategic
direction and policy of the charity. At present the Committee has 13 mernbers frtxn a variety of
backgrounds relevant to the woik of the charity.
Delegaiion
A scherne of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility lor the provision of services rest wlth
the Centre Manager. The Centre Manager is responsible for ensuring that Ihe charty delivers the
services specified and that key performance indicators are met. The Centre Manager also has
responsibility for the day to day operational management of the Centre, individual super¥ision of the
staff team and also ensuring ihai the team continue to develop their skills and working practices in line
with good practice.
Objeclives and actlvllles
Purpos•s and Alm8
Our charily's purposes as set out in the objects contained in the company's memorandum of association
are..
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Causeway Coasi and Glens Area and its environs (the
"area of benefit'l without distiThcl￿n of age, gender. sexual orientation. nationality, ethnicity, p)litical or
religious opinion and in particular to'.-
(l ) Advance education by delivering community education and vocational training
programmes.
(2) Promote health and well-being by organising healthy recreational activities and
Information for residents livin9 in the area of benefil.
(3) Relieve those in need by reason of ￿e, ilkhealth. disability or olher disadvantage
by providing a telephone care, alert and support seNice.
Relieve unemployment and povety by the creation of training and employment opportunities through

the provision of incubation business units for use on favourable terms
Promote community development for Ihe publlc benefit by providing:
Facilities and amenities for. and promoting cO￿peratIon and joint activities between, community and
voluntary groups and organisattons.
An ￿cessible early years, service, including training, support, signposts'ng and networking, for families
living in the area of benefit.,
Opportunities to foster good community relations and social cohesion
Ensuring our work delivern our aims
We review our aims. objectives and activilies each year. This review looks at what we achieved and the
outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The review look5 at the success of each key activity
and the benefits they have brought to Ihose groups of people we are set up to help. The review also
helps us to ensure our aim, objectives and aciivities iemained focused on our stated purposes. We have
referred to the guldance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when
viewing our aim and obJ"ectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the Directors consider
how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objeciives they have seL
How our 8ctlvltles dellver publlc benellt
Who we try to help and our main ￿tIvitIeS are described below. All our charitable actlvltles focus on
resldents of the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council Area particularty the Churchlands Area In
Coleraine and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. The trustees have
paid regard to the public benefit gu￿anCe published by Ihe Charity Commission.
Who used and benefited from our 8ervlces7
Residents from the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council Area and ￿Sidents of the Churchlands
NRA in Coleraine are our primary organisational focus. The Churchlands area is better known locally as
the Heights and ￿'ll0Wen areas. According to the rnost recent census (NINIS 2015) there are 3129
people who live in the Chur¢hiands NRA,
Slrateglc report
The focus of our work
Our maln objectives for the year continued to be the provision of services. aclivlties and facilities lor
local residents. To ensvre the work of the organisation Is still meets'ng the needs of the local population
an audit of community need was carried out in the autumn of 2015. The findings of this audit have
informed the direction of travel for the organisation over the period since the audit. The strategies used
to meet these objectives are listed in the principal ￿tIvItieS and review of activitj'es and developments
below. The eOVKI-19 pandemtc has meant that the way some of the organisation's activities have been
delivered have been revised and adapted to tske account of the changing situation. As the pandemk
waned w8 reviewed our delivery of programme5.
Prlnclpal Activitie$
The statement of financial activities for the year is set out on page 14
Wesl Bann Development was fonned in 199810 address Ihe social and economic disadvantages on the
wesl of Coleraine town. in the Chvrchlands Ward. To meet these needs we have devised and delivered
variety of projects with the l¢)cal communty including an Early Years Programme, Community
Education Programme and various social events. However our key aim has been to address economic
disadvantages in the area and to this end, the Company has accessed the resources to establish a
community owned Enterpnse Cenlre wilh community space. in an aiea identifEd as suffering dereliction
and in need of physical regeneration.

Review of actlvities and developments
The Regenefallon Project, this project encompasses and allows the development & management of
all the activities delivered and promoted by the organisation. The project aims to develop and co
ordinate a range of social and economic aclions in the Churchlands Neighbourhood Renewal and wider
CC&GBC Area to meet health, educalion and Iraining needs of local community. The project
lurther airns to facilitate the delivery of a range of support services for the benefit of the NRA residents
through collaboration and partnerships with other communty, voluntary and statutory agencies.
Communlty Education Programme the provision of this prcrfJramme for initial learning and further
improvemeni of compulei and employability skills VRS provided with Ihe primary aim of empowering
those living in the area with the attributes and self<onfidence to better meet the needs ol the ￿al labour
market. The programme ￿ntinued despite the pandemic as noted above and adapted delivery to
circumvent the difficulties created because of people being cautious about mixin9 with others. We
continue to work in partnership with both the NRC and NWRC colleges to deliver accredited training for
the benefit of the community. A parallel programme designed to reach those furthest from the laboui
market was also delivered. Tuition in City & Guilds and OCN Nl qualifications were delivered and
accreditations achieved.
Earty Years Programme8 conltnue to be delivered to provide parentslcarers and children wlth the
opportunity to develop to their full potenb'al. The need for ihis support IS 9reater now than ever and v
are seeing the effects of c￿rIneMent and isolation manifest itself in the children's behavior and delayed
developrnent. To support this endeavor we PrOv￿￿e onsite crèches as well as a weekly Parent and
toddler group part funded by the Pathway Fund. Collaboration continues with Coleraine Sure Start
Partnership in the delivery of the OE Developmental Programme for 2-3 year old's. The partneishtp with
NRC continues at the Centre for the delivery of the L2 & L3 Diploma in Children's Care Learning and
Development alorKJ with supporting crèche.
Low Cost Busines3 Units this provision is designed to encourage the lomation of new buslnesses in
the area in an effort lo create self-empk>yment arKI employment and io reduce unemployment and
poverty. Two residents from the immediate area run I￿1r businesses from the centre with another two
causeway coast and glens area residents operating their businesses al the centre. The units are also a
means ol generating revenue for the organlsalion.
West Bann D•v•lopment's other actlvltles Include:
Churchlands Communlty Supporting Families throu9h Leam6ng, this prolect ts dellvered in
partnership with three local schools, Killowen P.S.. St. John's P.S. & Kylemore N.S.. It is an inter schools
and community collaborative approach. It is a joined up, lon9iludinal approach to support family
learning. It is in place to identify chibJren from the Chur¢hlarKls Neighbourhood Renewal are8 who are
at risk of low achievement due to sctial. emotional and behavioural difficulties. The programme uses
child<entred approach to support these children to ensure Ihe maximum polential for their indusion in
mainstream education from as early an age as possible. The programme aims to develop individual
chlldren's social, emotional and behavioural skills, encourage healthy lifestyles, improve their
educational expefience, reduce the number of children on the special needs regisler and those wlth
statements. Given the vital role parents have to play in education the programme alms to assisi the
development of approprlate parenial skills to support all our chlldren.
The Health & Wèllbeing Projael, the project has specific objectives of imFxoving health, reducing stress
and promoiing better lifestyle and health options. by ky0v￿Ing podiatry treatments to the people of the
Churchlands NRA in Coleraine. Podiatry works lo improve the mobilty. independence and the quality
of life of indivKluals by providing care, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of problems affecting
fee( ankles and lower limbs. This service delivers foot and lower limb care to over 100 k)cal NRA
residents through weekly clinics.

Good Morning Causeway telephone support servke. the project supports older and vulnerable
people across Causeway Coast and Glens arKI aims to alleviate loneliness and isolation, by being a
friend on the phone. Calls are made five days a week by a group of dedicated volunteers supported by
the Good Morning coordinator. Clients are encouraged to engage with local serrfices ihereby helping to
improve seryice userfs mobility and re*ngage wilh society. Clients have the opwtunity to complete a
personal Wellbeing plan with a Wellbeing plan officer. the plan focuses on their physical, emotional and
mental health, with personal goals including interests. hobbieslvolunteering. The service will support the
clienl to reach their goals visiting twice over a three mnth period. The programme is funded by the
Community Fund through or Partnership with C.O.A.S.T. The organi5ation for Older People, Good
Morning Causeway (West Bann Development) and Good Morning Ballycastle (Ballycastle Churches
action).
The Wednesday Morning Club is a weekly activity prograrnme for local senior citizens which West
Bann Developrnenl provides each Wednesday morning (11arn10 12.30pffl). The club comptises a range
of activities designed to irnprove and maintstn the health and well-being of residents whilst at the same
time improving local COMff￿nitY relations.
West Bann acknowledges that there is a s￿nif￿nt older population in the area. The major benefits of
this actlvity stem from the soaal interaction enjoyed by this cross community group and include:
Avoids depression
Fosters and l)uilds frlendships
Provides a reassuring support network
Permits access to West Bann partner organisation serrfices
Promotes ccxnmunity integration & independence instead of isolation
Complemenlary TherapieslPhysical Activlty, Physical and Mental Well 8eing is prosrnted through
exercise classes and complementary treatments which are offered by West Bann Developmeni and
complement the Wednesday Morning Club in tackling the health-related issues ol NRA residents. The
exercise classes and treatments will attract 8 cross section of young people. the elderly. rnen and
women with a view to.. increasing Ihe level of residents physical activity,. improving mobility;
independence and quality of life., reducing the number of people with levels of stress related illnesses.,
prornoting personal ard social development; providing diversion via a complementary healing process
and enhancing self*steem and bring about a reduction in marginalization,
The Leam2Earn Project aims:
To cornbal poverty and enhance social indusion to benefit people who are unemployed,
underernployed, long term unemployed andlor economically inactive.
To deliver direct employability skills and NVQ Level 1 training qualifications across the
Causeway Borough to emKM)Yrfer and benefit those unemployed andlor economically inactive
To provide personal development soft skills tutoring and supports've mentoring to build Ihe
confidence of people who have been out of work for years
To offer actual live work placements in the thematic area pu￿Ued by the client to build their CV
and gain valuable work experience
To reduce economic inactivty. increase skills base and offer a workn'ng future for participants.
Causeway Leam2Earn is responding io needs in the Causeway area where unemployment levels arKI
economic inacts'vity are above the national averages.. the project targeted the Unemployed and
Economically Inactive. The project was delivered by Ihree organisations working in partnership across
Ihe Causeway Coast and Glens 8orough Area: 1. West Bann Developmen¢ 2.BCW Trainin9 Ltd and 3.
Roe Valley Community Education Forum Lld., the Causeway Leam2Eam (ESF Funded) employability
projramme and a youth developmenl programme.

Youlh Work
At West 8ann we work wlth young people to 9lve the opportunity of learnin9 and recreational activities
and to give them a voice as they often feel they are underrepresenled and ignored by wider society. To
accomplish this we seek the financial resources to allow this to happen and we collaborate and work
with other groups for the delivery of programmes.
Provision of Fa¢iliti¢s at the Centre, Ihe Centre is open for use by the Local community and voluntary
groups promots'ng good relations and improving social inclusion. The Centre is also a venue which
provides for the delivery of training and additlonal services by Statutory, community and voluntary
agencies. The West Bann Centre is a welcomin9 venue in the heart of the community and accessible
to the whole community.
Strateglc fePOrt
The following sections for achievements and performance and financial review fom the strategic report
of the charity.
Achievements and performancè
West Bann have found a pronounced change in the mind-set of a sectlon of the population post the
pandemic. From the targets and activities established to meet the needs of the people in the area and
monitored by a variety of statutory and other agencies, some have been met or partly met. There has
been a reduction in the engagement with regard to some activilies in some instances. Thls has resulted
in some of the projected targets having to be revised down. We are working hard to encourage residents
to engage and participale in planned initiatives. In an effort to achieve this West Bann have redoubled
their eflorts to promote activities. keeping residents informed of what is available at the centre through
social Media postings, email campaigns and word of mouth as a means of encouraging residents to get
Involved. Securing Tutors from the FE Colleges has been more difficult than previously was the case.
This can present a challenge at ￿rneS when we have interest in the community for courses but can't
secure a tulor.
We continued to work in partnership with C.O,A.S,T. (Causeway Older Active Strategic Tearn) to deliver
the Connected Age Project and operated the Good Morning Causeway Call support Se￿ICe. Throughout
lockdown and since most of the volunteers making the calls have worked from home. The coordlnator
working from Ihe Centre continues to recruit volunteers some of whom are now working from ihe office
in the Centre. We saw the demand for the service skyrocket with a host of new referrals 2nd increased
demand from exisling beneficlarles. Home visits to the elderfy and vulnerable as part of the Connected
Age project aim to encourage clients to take part In 8Ctivitie5 in their local area and assess and address
any needs identified.
Flnanclal rovlew
Dfc
Securin9 sufficient funding for the delivery of projects and programmes is still foremost on the minds ol
the board ai West 8ann. Without adequate funding the delivery of seNices to the community would not
be possible. Insecurities over long tem funding Still remains and causes difficulties in terms of plannlng
or developing a long-term strategy. Continued core funding from the Department for Communlties, Early
Years. Sure Start. Big Lottery coupled with self-generated funds allows the cornpany to show a net
surplus in funds for the year of (£10,878).
Dfc funding for the following three projecls delivered by West Bann Development was secured for the
period April 2022 to March 2023, the Regeneration Project, Health and Well Being Project and
Churchlands Community Supporting Families through Learning Project. West 8ann was the lead
organisation and responsible for ihe funding for the Churchlands Community Supporting Families
through Learning Project (CCSFTL) which enabled the two primary schools and nursery schools in the
West Bann Neighbourhood Renewal Area to provide additional support for the children with the mosi
need. However, continued funding in its present fom from Dfc is uncertain, with a review of
Neighbourhood Renewal underway. NR was designed to be a 10 year prograrnme and it has now been
running for a considerably longer period. Consequently, the directors feel that it is of utmost importance
that allernative andlor additional funding options are explored and secured. This will ensure that current
operational levels can be maintained if funding streams are lost or diminished.

Sure Start
FundiThJ frorn the Departrnent of Education had also been secured through Sure Start for the 202212023
financial year, whrch safeguarded a large portion of the Eaily Years activities (i.e. Stsre Start
Developmental ProgramrrE for 2 - 3 Year Olds). This is a pre pre-school prograrnme designed to
provide earfy leaming. inter¥ention and support where most needed. This programme prepa￿S children
for the iransition to nursery school. The evidence is that children who attend this prcrfJramme have less
difficulty making the transition and settle better.
Pathway Fund
Early Years the Organisation for Young Children provided funding for the programme secured from the
Departrnenl for Education. These funds are a contril)ution towards the costs associated with the delivery
of the Early Years programme deliVe￿d by West Bann. A substsntial part of the ￿st of this programme
for the 2022r2023 financial year is covered by West Bann from their own selffjenerated funds. This
prograrnme supports parents and their families through the provision of crèches. parent and toddler
groups and olher support services d81ivered by Wesl Bann's professionally trained staff.
Communlty Fund
West Bann as a partner in the C.O.A.S.T. (Causeway Older Active Straiegic Team) partnership secured
funding Irom The Big Lottery (Community Fund). The 4 year (2022-2026) Connected Age project
supports older people across Causeway Coast and Glens to engage with local seNices i.e. (Good
Morning Call service) etc. helping improve clients mental health and decrease social isolation. Each
person is offered a Personal Wellbeing Plan designed to assess their needs and encourage and facllitaie
more social inclusion.
ESF
The Causeway Learn2Earn project was funded through the European Social Fund. This fvnding was
for 4 years 2018-2022, due to the pandemic the project was extended to the end of March 2023. This
prqect was delivered in partnership with Roe Valley Community Education Forum in Limavady and
BCW training in Ballycastle. The project tsrgeis the unemployed, underemployed and the economically
Inactive with a view to providing trainin9, mentoring and confidence building activilies. Assistance with
CV wriling, mock intervieV￿ and work placements are an integral part of the programme.
CC&GBC
The partnership has also secured additional {match) funding for The Causeway Learn2Eam project from
Causeway Coast and G￿nS Borough Council.
pcsp
The Policing & Community Safety Partnership provided funds to allow diversionary activrties to be
delivered with local youth. 11 also allowed the local community safety officers to engage with the youih
helping to break down barriers that may exist behveen the youth and the PSNI. Activities for the elderly
were also facilitated which gave the opportunity for messages of reassurance to be delivered to alleviate
any fears a￿Jt PSNI availability in local areas.
Radius Housing
Fundin9 secured from Radius Housing facilitated a range of activits'es for local children during the
summer months. Without this funding local children would have been at a loose end over the summer
months. The activits'es piovided by West Bann Youth team engaged the local children in activilies which
contributed to better physical and mental health for all the children involved. Radius are heavity involved
in supporting community groups and activities wilhin a five rnile iadius of their housing developments.
This engagement is beneficial to their tenants and integrates them into the WKler ￿MMunIty. They are
to be commended for their community writ and forward thinking. Other organisations would do vlell to
take a leaf out of the Radius Housing tMX)k.

BYTES
This is an organisation based just outside Belfast ththich deliver youth programmes in many local towns.
Bytes state. Our mission is to help young people achieve their full potential and overcome any barriers
they may face. Bytes provided fundlng which allowed the West Bann Youth team to work with Bytes to
deliver local youth activities utilising the West Bann youth HUB a fantastic resou¥￿ developed in the
heart of the community.
Pflncl l Fundln
Sources
Aside from the income generated by Ihe rental of unrts. office space and rneeling facilities. the prinapal
funding sources for the charity are currently by way of granUC0ntra￿ InC￿e from the following sources:
The Department for Communities
Earfy Years - The Organisation for Young Children (DE Funded - Paihway)
Coleraine Sure Start Partnership (DE Funded)
C.O.A.S.T. {Comrnunity Fund)
ESF (Causeway Learn to Earn)
Causeway Coast & Glens BC
Radius Housing
Inveslment Pollc
Aside from retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year mosi of Ihe charlty's funds are io be spent
in Ihe short temi so there are few funds for long term investment. Having conS￿ered the options
available, the board of directors have decided to invest in a fixed term investment account. Although the
overall return on this investment is low, this is weighed against a conscious decision by the directors to
hold residual funds in a medium which is easily and quickly accessible. This decision stems from the
current uncertain nature of the funding landscape.
ReseNes Pollc
The 8oard ol Directors has examined the charity's requirernents for reserves in light of the main risks to
the organisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted lurKls not committed or invested
in tangible assets held by the charity should equate to 12 monlhs of expenditure. The resen4es are
needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity and the Board of Directors are confKlent
that at Ihis level they would be able to continue the current activities of the charbty in the event of a
significant drop in funding. The reSe￿e target includes a designation of £18,000 which has been set
aside for the purchaselreplacement of Cornputer Hardware and software, for the Community Education
Programrne alongside a sum of £12,250 for replacernent of the floor in the main community space.
The presenl level of ￿ServeS available to the charty however falls $￿TrIfiCant1Y short ol the target level.
Although the strategy is lo conts'nue to build reserves through planned operational surpluses. the Board
ol Directors is well aware that it is unlikely that the target range can be reached for at least five years.
In the short term the Board of Directors has also considered the extent to which existing activrties and
expenditure could be curtailed. should such circumstances arise.
Implications of Covld 19
Ouring the global pandemlc Wesi 8ann activilies were adapted and the delivery of those programmes
which could continue did so in a safe manner. As we emerge fr￿n the pandemic and commence normal
operations all organisational activities were fully risk assessed and adapted to ensure safety of clients
and staff. An appropriate protocol was operaied in the centre with social distancing adhered to, this has
been adjusted over time. Our funders vrfere kept fully up to date in relaiion to possible aclivib'es and the
servrEs vthich could be acC￿lModated.
Plans for Future Perlod
The Charity plans continuing Ihe activities outlined above in the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory
fundin9 arrangements.

Trustees. responsibilities statement
The truslees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the
twstees. report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom
Accounting Standards (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pra￿lce).
Company law requires ihe Charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a
Irue and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and
application of resources, including the income and expenditure, for that peiiod.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required lo:
select 8Uitable accounting policies and then apply them conslstently.,
observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP..
make judgments arrtl accounling estirnates that are feasonable and prudenl;
state vthether applicable UK Accounting Stsndards have been followed, subj'ect to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the 90ing ejmcern basis unless il Is inappropriate to Presume
that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responslble for keeping adequate accountiThJ records that are sufficient to show and
explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any ts'me the financial
position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence
lor taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and dete¢tlon of fraud and other irregularities.
Audltof
Each ol the persons Is a trustee at the date of approval of thls report confims that..
so far as they are aware. there bs no relevant audit information of whtch Ihe charity's auditor is
unaware; and
they have 18ken all steps that Ihey oughl to have taken as a trustee to make themselves aware of
any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of thal information.
The trustee8' annual report and the strategic report were approved on 13 December 2023 and signed
on behalf of the board of trustees by:
Harry McGill
Director
Bemie Cosgrove
Director