BAI.I.YNAHINCH CHII.D CONTACT CF.KfRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEVIBER 2023 The trnslees are pleased to presenl their rert iogeiher with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 December 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended PraLlice appliLable io charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 20191- c.harities SORP (FRS 1021. thc Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Rcpublic of Ircland (FRS 102)- REFERENCE AND ADlINIsTRATI1'E DETAILS This infom)ation is included on page l of ihese financial siaiements. Ballynahinch Child Contaci Cenire is a chariiable organisation in Northern Ireland. PUBLIC BENEFIT The trustees confinn that they have had due regard for the guidance produced on Public Benefit by the Charity CommissioT] for Northern Ireland (CCNII and are plcased to report that during the year ended 31 December 2023 they have continued to meel the Public Benefit requirement by the provision of programmes and activiiies as noied in detailed within this trustees report. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the Ballynahinch Child Contact Centre is to proi'ide a neutral. relaxed environment where children of separaied parents can meet with non-resident parents and extended family members, in a safe and cornfortable settLg. Volunteers with a wide range of ski115 and expertise facilitate the Contact. CONSTITUTIOLY Ballynahinch Contact Centre is governed by a consiitution. ORGANISATION The Management Committee has overall responsibility for the Organization. The Management Committee, which meets on a Icgtjlar basis, ha5 thc authority lo adminislcr Ihc organ1110n. Thc day-to-day managcmcnl of opcrational maltcrs lies with ihe Co-ordinator ivho is responsible to Ihe Management Committee. There is an infonnal structure for appointment and training of Management Committee members. A copy of our policies is available on request for extemal people to read. OBJECTIVES The 2023 objectives included the following= Maintaining a scrvicc to childrcD and familic5 at BallyDahincb Contact Ccntrc on Wcdncsday aftcrnoons and Saturday mornings. Maintaining links wilh other Child Contact Centres through the Network of Child Contact Centres in Northem Ireland. Ensuring consistcncy of PTacticc through cngagcvncnt with and attainment of accreditation through the Northern Ireland Neiwork olchild Contact Centres {NINCCC). The maintaining olan ouiside play lacility. Ensuring the long tenn sustainability of ihe Ballynahinch Conraci Centre All major objectives were delivered during the year. Page 2
BAI.I.YNAHINCH CHII.D CONTACT CF.KfRF. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEVIBER 2023 STATEMENT OF MANAGEMEIIT coNTMirrEE RESPONSIBtLJTIES The Management Committee is required io prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the slale of affairs of the C.entre and of ihe surplus or deficit of ihe Cenire lor ihal period. In preparing those financial stateinents, the Management Committee is required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. make judgetnents and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- state whether applicable accounting standards hai-e been folloThed. subject to any material departt]res disclosed and explained in ihc financial 5taien]cnts- prepare the financial siaiements on ihe going concern basis. unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Centre will continue in business. The Management Commiitee is responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose, with reasonable accuracy al any titnc. thc financial position of thc Ccntrc. It is also rcsEM)nsiblc for safcguarding thc asscts of thc Ccntrc and hence for iaking reasonable steps for the pre.entIOn and deC(lon of fraud and other irregularities. STATEMEL%T OF INFORTIoN TO I_YDEPEliDENT EXAMtYERS In so far as the Management Committee are aware.. thcrc is no rclcvant audit information ofiyhich Ihc indcpcndcnt cxatnincr is unaware- and thc Managcmcnt Cotntnittcc havc takcn all stcps that thcy ought lo havc takcn to inakc thcmsclvcs awarc of any relevant infonnation and to establish that the independent examiner is aware of that infonnation. RISK MANAGEMENT The Management Committee has examined and assessed the major risks to which the Centre is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Centre. and are satisfied that adequate systems are in place to mitigate any exposure to the major risks. There has been no change in staff over the last year. We have been encouraged by the support of the committee. and cspccially thc voluntccrs. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE All future plans are monitored and approved by the ManagemeDt Committee. They are proactive ensuring a funding strategy is in place to provide long temi sustainability. Ensuring the continued efficient and effective running of the Centre. offering a valued and cost effective service to children and their fatnilies. Ensuring the Management Conunittee continues to have ihe appropriate skills to manage the organization and staff. Continuing to work in partncrship M'ith thc Trust to proi'idc thc contractcd scTh-.icc. Continuc to proi'ide a safe, friendly & professional seTh'ice for children and families. Continue to look for ways to improve on the service we proi'ide. Page 3
BAI.I.YNAHINCH CHII.D CONTACT CF.KfRF. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEVIBER 2023 FtNANCIAL REVIEW During the year the charity has generated funds of £29,922 (2022.. £31,779) and have incurred expenses of £27,764 (2022.. £29,368). The nei surplus of £2,158 {2022= £2.411) has been added io Ihe unrestricied reserves of the charity lo leave a surplus on the unresrricted reserves of £37,278 (2022.. £35,120). There were no restricted funds during the year or at the year end. TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulation5. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accurncy ai any lime ihe asse and liabilities of the charily. They are also respon.sible for safeguarding the assets of the chan.ty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES AND SIGYED ON THEIR BEHALF BY: Eeu Skee Kelly Bree Ioct 31, 2024 15-25 GMT) Mrs Kelly Breen Trustee Date: 3111012024 Page 4