ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Notes £ £ Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 20,000 - Charitable activities 3 - 371,050 Other trading activities 4 3 354 Investments 5 660 - Other income 6 76,433 - Total income 97,096 371,404 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 7 76,378 324,403 Total expenditure 76,378 324,403 Net income 20,718 47,001 Transfers between funds - - Net movement in funds 9 20,718 47,001 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2023 61,715 48,431 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 82,433 95,432 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ 20,000 15,000 - 371,050 - 340,251 357 92 1,100 660 95 299 76,433 30,396 2,070 468,500 45,583 343,720 400,781 54,155 317,835 400,781 54,155 317,835 67,719 (8,572) 25,885 - 5,013 (5,013) 67,719 (3,559) 20,872 110,146 65,274 27,559 177,865 61,715 48,431 |
Total 2023 £ 15,000 340,251 1,192 394 32,466 |
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| 389,303 371,990 |
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| 371,990 | ||
| 17,313 - |
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| 17,313 92,833 |
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| 110,146 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 13 Current assets Debtors 14 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 16 Net assets excluding pension liability Net assets |
2024 £ 11,922 220,334 232,256 (63,880) |
2023 £ £ 21,989 17,449 212,013 229,462 (109,252) 168,376 190,365 (12,500) 177,865 177,865 |
£ 27,436 120,210 147,646 (37,500) 110,146 110,146 |
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes The funds of the company Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds 19 95.432 82,433 48,431 61,715 177,865 110,146 Th8 company is entitled to the exemption from th8 audit r8quirem8nt contain8d in section 477 of tha Companies Act 2006, for the year gnded 31 March 2024. No members have required the company to obtaln an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge Iheir responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, Including its income and expenditure, for Ihe financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with th8 r8quir8m8nts of th8 Compani8s Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company. The members hav8 not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial ststements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. These financlal statements have been prepared In accordance wlth the provisions applicable to companles subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 28 November 2024 Ms C Smyth Dlrector Ms T Carlisle Director Company reglstration number N1051776 (Norlhern Irgland) 10-
ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Arts & Disability Forum is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is Third Floor, 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FF.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the company's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended 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 1 January 2019). The company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the company is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the company has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the company has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies (Continued)
1.5 Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the company and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the company's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the company apportioned to charitable activities.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings 25% per annum reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies (Continued)
1.9 Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.11 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2023 £ £ 20,000 15,000 - 15,000 20,000 - 20,000 15,000 Gallery & General Bounce Arts Festival Total 2023 2023 2023 £ £ £ 353,263 8,500 361,763 (21,512) - (21,512) 331,751 8,500 340,251 138,757 - 138,757 50,000 - 50,000 34,964 8,500 43,464 21,919 - (21,919) 34,201 - (34,201) 31,069 - (31,069) 1,272 - (1,272) 41,081 - 41,081 353,263 8,500 361,763 |
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2023 £ £ 20,000 15,000 - 15,000 20,000 - 20,000 15,000 Gallery & General Bounce Arts Festival Total 2023 2023 2023 £ £ £ 353,263 8,500 361,763 (21,512) - (21,512) 331,751 8,500 340,251 138,757 - 138,757 50,000 - 50,000 34,964 8,500 43,464 21,919 - (21,919) 34,201 - (34,201) 31,069 - (31,069) 1,272 - (1,272) 41,081 - 41,081 353,263 8,500 361,763 |
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| Santander | |||
| Grants receivable for core activities Santander cost of living Santander general increase Charitable activities Gallery & General Bounce Arts Festival 2024 2024 £ £ Performance related grants 332,709 11,800 Less: deferred income 31,541 (5,000) 364,250 6,800 Performance related grants Arts Council 130,160 5,000 Santander Foundation 50,000 - Belfast City Council 63,200 6,800 Future Screen 21,273 - Bodyshine 19,166 - Halifas Urban Survival 19,866 - Heritage Lottery Architecture - - Other 29,044 - 332,709 11,800 |
Total 2024 £ 344,509 26,541 371,050 135,160 50,000 70,000 21,273 19,166 19,866 - 29,044 344,509 |
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| Gallery & General |
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| 2023 £ 353,263 (21,512) 331,751 138,757 50,000 34,964 21,919 34,201 31,069 1,272 41,081 353,263 |
3 Charitable activities
All income from charitable activities in the current and prior year relates to restricted funds.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 4 Income from other trading activities Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ £ £ Trading activity income: other 3 354 357 92 1,100 5 Investments Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ Bank interest received 660 95 299 6 Other income Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ Other income 76,433 30,396 2,070 |
4 Income from other trading activities Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ £ £ Trading activity income: other 3 354 357 92 1,100 5 Investments Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ Bank interest received 660 95 299 6 Other income Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ Other income 76,433 30,396 2,070 |
4 Income from other trading activities Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ £ £ Trading activity income: other 3 354 357 92 1,100 5 Investments Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ Bank interest received 660 95 299 6 Other income Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ Other income 76,433 30,396 2,070 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ 357 92 1,100 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ 357 92 1,100 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ 357 92 1,100 |
Total 2023 £ 1,192 |
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| Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ 660 95 299 Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted funds funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ 76,433 30,396 2,070 |
Total 2023 £ 394 |
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| Total 2023 £ 32,466 |
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 8 Support costs allocated to activities Insurance Printing, postage & stationery Heat & light Telephone Rent Bookkeeping Governance costs Analysed between: Gallery & General 9 Net movement in funds The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets |
2024 £ 2,308 311 971 744 15,086 7,680 4,300 31,400 31,400 2024 £ 7,046 |
2023 £ 1,892 419 504 844 16,854 7,812 5,510 |
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| 33,835 | ||
| 33,835 | ||
| 2023 £ 7,858 |
10 Trustees
During the current and prior years, none of the directors (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or reimbursement for expenses.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11 Employees
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was: Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. Remuneration of key management personnel The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows: Aggregate compensation 12 Taxation |
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| 2024 Number 4 2024 £ 109,865 2,528 1,602 113,995 2024 £ 31,309 |
2023 Number 4 |
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| 2023 £ 86,019 2,531 1,759 |
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| 90,309 | ||
| 2023 £ 30,888 |
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The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 13 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2023 Depreciation charged in the year At 31 March 2024 Carrying amount At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 14 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Notes Other taxation and social security Deferred income 17 Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 16 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Notes Deferred income 17 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 127,816 1,599 129,415 100,380 7,046 107,426 21,989 27,436 2024 2023 £ £ 200 200 11,722 17,249 11,922 17,449 2024 2023 £ £ 952 1,869 38,727 77,768 12,453 4,289 2,839 2,030 8,909 23,296 63,880 109,252 2024 2023 £ £ 12,500 37,500 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 127,816 1,599 129,415 100,380 7,046 107,426 21,989 27,436 2024 2023 £ £ 200 200 11,722 17,249 11,922 17,449 2024 2023 £ £ 952 1,869 38,727 77,768 12,453 4,289 2,839 2,030 8,909 23,296 63,880 109,252 2024 2023 £ £ 12,500 37,500 |
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| 129,415 | ||
| 100,380 7,046 |
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| 107,426 | ||
| 21,989 | ||
| 27,436 | ||
| 2023 £ 200 17,249 |
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| 17,449 | ||
| 2023 £ 1,869 77,768 4,289 2,030 23,296 |
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| 109,252 | ||
| 2023 £ 37,500 |
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 17 Deferred income Other deferred income Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows: Deferred income is included within: Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Movements in the year: Deferred income at 1 April 2023 Released from previous periods Resources deferred in the year Deferred income at 31 March 2024 18 Retirement benefit schemes Defined contribution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes |
2024 £ 51,227 |
2023 £ 115,268 |
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| 2024 £ 38,727 12,500 51,227 115,268 (77,768) 13,727 51,227 2024 £ 1,602 |
2023 £ 77,768 37,500 |
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| 115,268 | ||
| 93,756 - 21,512 |
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| 115,268 | ||
| 2023 £ 1,759 |
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
20 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At | 1 April | Incoming | Resources | Transfers | At 31 March | |
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| 2023 | resources | expended | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 61,715 | 97,096 | (76,378) | - | 82,433 | |
| Previous year: | At | 1 April | Incoming | Resources | Transfers | At 31 March |
| 2022 | resources | expended | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 65,274 | 45,583 | (54,155) | 5,013 | 61,715 | |
| Analysis of net assets between | funds | |||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||||
| funds | funds | |||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| At 31 March 2024: | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 1,967 | 20,022 | 21,989 | |||
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 80,466 | 87,910 | 168,376 | |||
| Long term liabilities | - | (12,500) | (12,500) | |||
| 82,433 | 95,432 | 177,865 | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||||
| funds | funds | |||||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| At 31 March 2023: | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 6,051 | 21,385 | 27,436 | |||
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 55,664 | 64,546 | 120,210 | |||
| Long term liabilities | - | (37,500) | (37,500) | |||
| 61,715 | 48,431 | 110,146 |
21 Analysis of net assets between funds
22 Contingent liabilities
A portion of grants received may become repayable if the charity fails to comply with the terms of the letter of offer.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
23 Explanatory notes to the funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
This fund is expendable at the discretion of the directors. It is used to finance capital investment and working capital. As anticipated in recent years, the level of funding received continues to fluctuate. The general fund will therefore be essential to finance working capital and ensure that the charity can continue its activities in the short term and fulfil its legal responsibilities to employees and creditors.
Restricted funds
Gallery and General Running Costs
Principal funding received from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Annual Support for Organisations programme. This is for a pre-agreed programme of activity. Mainly funding designated to general running costs, staffing and atypical gallery costs. Atypical is the only gallery of its kind in Ireland, dedicated to showcasing artwork produced by disabled artists. Funding covers installation costs, exhibition promotion, material, access and communication support, information in alternative formats.
The Ireland Funds
Grant sourced from the Ireland Reconnection Fund to assist with core cost incurred for developing capacity and organisation sustainability aiming to extend programme impact and reach to new diverse audiences on an all-island basis.
ACNI Health and Safety Capital Programme
Awarded to assist arts organisations reopen creative spaces safely by funding the purchasing of equipment and/or minor works required to address health and safety issues created as a result of the pandemic or that have been an outstanding maintenance issue.
In recent years due to uncertainty of securing festival grant income for the Bounce Arts Festival these funds have also been allocatable to augment programming costs for the 2023 festival.
Belfast City Council
The two-year Cultural Multi-annual Grant from the Belfast City Council, supports the comprehensive programme of activity to Deaf disabled and neuro-diverse people including exhibitions, performances, artists talks, virtual gallery and studio tours. Alongside Belfast City Council Festival Grant designated to support Bounce Festival 2022. Funding sourced from Belfast City Council Capacity Grant to facilitate Staffing and programme development to extend outreach and impact of the programme over a 2 year period.
Deaf disabled Artists Support Fund (DDASF) Grant Scheme
Arts Council of Northern Ireland(ACNI) award sustains the practical support dedicated to increasing skills, experience and opportunities for disabled artists living in Northern Ireland and working in any art form. Finance support is distributed by University of Atypical on behalf of funding partners to compliment the Arts Council's own funding schemes to support individual non-disabled artists. Grant decisions are made by an independent panel, of UofA Trustees and individuals with relevant expertise and overseen by an Arts Council representative.
Halifax Foundation
Award for a new Career Advisor support scheme, to offer practical support initiative for artists.
Urban Survival Kits
EU funding for the Urban Survival Kits programme; UofA was lead partner on a trans-national learning initiative exploring how Adults With Disabilities (AWD), and neurodiversity, can be supported with their local, national and international travel needs. USK builds on the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 and removes barriers in physical infrastructure; accessibility of information, and creates effective communication tools.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
24 Explanatory notes to the funds (continued)
Santander UK Foundation LTD
Three year Funding programme from Santander UK Foundation Ltd supports ‘Digital Horizon’ a professional development initiative; aiming to create opportunities for d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodiversity artists pursue new ambitions through the use of digital technology to assist them throughout their career.
Body Shine
This EU partnership grant addresses the act of body shaming. Through an international programme of activities, programme participants are supported to reflect on societal and fashion influences through art, society, cultural knowledge. Equipping people with the confidence to accept themselves and the "diversity" of others
Awards for All
Community Fund Grant for a volunteer training programme focusing on enabling people with Disabilities and Deaf Community to learn new skills and engage with their peers and community. Aiming to formalise and support UofA volunteers through a robust programme of training and practical support.
Artist in Residence Fund
This represents project funds secured from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for a visual arts residency and exhibition at the Atypical Gallery
Future Screens NI Covid19 Recovery Programme
Ulster University -DFC partnership grant, designated for a new Access and Inclusion Assistant post as part of a three-year award for an Employment and Skills Initiative, aiming to address labour market barriers faced by individuals due to the pandemic and with a particular focus on job roles to boost the Arts Sector.
Blue Print
Financial support secured from an ARTS and Business. This capacity building programme aims to support small arts organisations invest in the development of innovative income generation strategies. UofA Proposal to Blueprint will focus on the new Ledger Studio and EASI (equality access standards initiative) aiming to strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
Transfers
During the year the charity made transfers between restricted funds. The transfers were necessary to cover deficits arising on certain funds. Income received to the Gallery & General fund included contributions to Office & Admin costs within the charity's premises.
25 Conduit Funding
Arts & Disability Forum is responsible for receiving and distributing funds on behalf of British Council for the Urban Survival Kits project. During the year £28,403 was received and distributed and no balance was held in relation to these monies at 31 March 2024.
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ARTS & DISABILITY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
26 Operating lease commitments
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
| Within one year Between two and five years |
2024 £ 45,342 - 45,342 |
2023 £ 45,342 45,342 |
|---|---|---|
| 90,684 |
27 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).
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