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 re￿rt 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 AD￿lINIsTRATI1'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
settL￿g. 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 organ1￿110n. 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.
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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 de￿C(lon of fraud and other irregularities.
STATEMEL%T OF INFOR￿TIoN 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.
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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
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