Moira Friendship Group TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 The Iruslees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudtted financial slalements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023. The financial statements are prepared in accordan with Ihe Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applieable lo charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republie of Ireland IFRS 1021. The Trustees, Report contsins the infomation required lo be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the Slalement of Recommended Practice ISORPI guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees. In this report the trustees of Moira Friendship Group present a summary of its purpose, governance, aclivilies, achievements and finances for the financial year 31 March 2023. The charity is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a form which complies with the requirements of the Charities Act {Northem Irelandl 2008 and. although not obliged lo Comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP effective January 20151. the organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. AGM Chairpgr$on's Report 2022- 2023 The Moira Friendship Group IMFG} has been operating for 20 years. We are a non-denominational group. all are welcome lo join, and to take part in our many aclivilies. Our current membership is 269. Pre-covid this was 320. but we know that some people are still wary of the virus, as il is evolving loo. We hope that the vaccination program for older people has benefilled all who seek inoculation. All are welcome back, and we hope to increase our membership as lime passes. The MFG first came lo the attention of my wife and I when we saw a banner advertising an MFG sale in the church hall. We were inclined to enrol as we thought that it would be a good way to meet the locals. We were impressed by the welcome we received and have mentioned this to anyone who is seeking lo contribute to the community. FAIENDShlP GROU MOIHA FRIENDSHIP G410UP FAIEP4USHIP REGISTRATION MORNING
Moira Friendship Group TRUSTEES, REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Actlvltles And Events Our list of activities is always open lo new suggestions. though the costs have risen steeply, in common with most things today. Our adminislralion team are aayS available lo discuss any new activities, and we welcome any suggestions. Not all can be accommodated bul we are always looking for new things lo try. We have rentlY gained some new blood as Paul King has agreed to continue with the art classes. Speaking lo some of the people who have joined Paul's group. the generous ¢omments and engagement are very en¢ouraging - and the feedback has been very positive. and life affiming. l earlier mentioned the membership, the sense of community, and the personal experience of myself, and my wife has provided us both with a large group of new acquaintances and friends. I look forward to welcoming new members as part of our continuing enrolment. and l encourage you to try things that are on offer, even if it may seem to be on a different agenda to that which you are used lo. Our most sucsSful events encourage members to be active. For example, walking groups, and keep fil for ladies and gentlemen are popular. so it is always possible lo expand your horizons by tying something new. Finance One of the benefits of our longevity as 8 community group is that we have a tested operational experience and are financially sound. This is an inheritance of our founding members and is continued by our honorary oftice bearers, husbanding our ffnances and in the existence of a very active management committee. Once more I would encourage you all to consider if you have any skills or speeialised knowledge that could benefit the whole group. l am pleased to report to you that despite the huge increase in costs we continue lo plan weekends away. We continue lo benefit through our relationships Wlth other frjnd awarding bodies. However, in common with all groups like ours there is a serious problem caused by the inability of our elected represenlalives and others lo finally sil down and hammer out an agreemont that will benofil everyone in Nl, and relationships with fund awarding bodies. Volunteersl Facilitators We are lucky with our friends- and I musl add a huge thank you lo our administrative staff who keep their fingers on the pulse of our daily activities. l also must include my personal thanks to everyone who is already serving on the Management Committee. Thgy make my job so much easier. l also must mention our friends and contributors who have helped us to gain access to external funding. Although at present the augury does not fill me with joy. we can do no more than what we already do and continue lo expand and encourage you as members lo continue to make suggestions for other aclivilies. I cannot let this occasion pass wilhoul commending our 0-adMin staff. Alison and Julie. They make a good team, and we are very lucky lo have them "minding the shop,. Wlhout them my job would be immeasurably more difficult.. with them in post it is a fomiality.
Moira Friendship Group TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Con¢luslOfl Finally. I conclude by thanking all the current Management Committee, and l encourage you all lo offer YOUT talents to the continuing smooth operation of MFG. And lastly, I must make a special mention of our retiring long term secretary Helen Mccleary. She has been a member ol the backroom team for over 17 years. We wish her well lor the fulure, and hope that she will continue lo drop in lo see us when time permits. Re$ults At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £57,995 12022 - £60,416) and liabilities of £3,98412022 £1,2261. The net assets of the charity have de¢wased by £15.1791. Reserves Poliey The existing Reservas Policy was £60.000 and we ar8 happy lo have reached the largel reserv8 figure. This level of serves is necessary lo cover 6 monlhs ol running Costs 1£25,0001. annual room hire costs 1£15.0001, £18,000 for gran15 not being renewed and £2,000 for replacement ol equipmènt. The Trustees feel Ihat this level of ReseNes Policy is an integral part of the charity's planning, budget and forecasts. Public Benefit Statement The benefits th81 flow from our purpose are.. 111 advancing educ81ion. older people will be bèller able to cope with the challenges of ageing and modern life. 121 the relief of poverty among older peopla include, a reduction uf financial and emobonal distSS, a higher quality of life and increased confidence in dealing with linancial issues. 131 from promoting the preservation and protection of health are a greater sense ol wellbeing among older people an¢J a reduction in social isolation through greater involvement in various aclivilies. 141 from improving the benefit of older people is an improvement in their overall quality of life. 151 flow from providing facilities in¢lude, enabling the group lo mn our activities. encouraging older people to inleracl socially and provide a safe and comfortable environment. 161 frorn raising awareness among the general public will be an increased appreciation Df the posilive roles older people play, a reduclion of apathy or hostility towards older people and to increase awarene55 Of ihe process ol ageing and ils attendant problems. These b8n8fils are and will be demonstrated through surveys of satisfaction at the 2nd of any course, increased attendance al relevant meetings and advic8 and guidance sought by members. The Charity's beneficiaries are Older people living in Moira and Ihe surrounding areas. Compllance with S9¢tor-Wldp Legislation and Standards The charity engages pro-actively with legi51alion. standards and ¢odes which are é8v8loped for the sector. Moira Friendship Group subscribes to and is compliant with Ihe following.. The Chariti&s SORP IFRS 1021 Approved by the Board of Tru¥tee¥ on 091h May 2023 and signèd on Its b•half by.. Murl¢l MGCluggagg Trustse Tom Ma$on Trustae
Moira Friendship Group STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 The Irustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements In accordance with applicable law and regulations. The law applicable lo charities in Nerthem Ireland requir8s the trustees to prepare finan¢ial statemenls lor each financial year which give a tiue and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the charity as al the financial year end dat6 and of tha surplus or deficit ol the charity and otherwise comply with Ihe Charities Act INorthÈrn Ireland) 2008. In preparing these financial stalemenls, the Iruslees are required lo.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently-, observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. slale whether the f nancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the relevant financial reporting framework, identify those slandar¢s, and note the èffect and the reasons for any material departure from those standards., and prepare the financial statements on the going concgrn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will coniinue in operation. The Iruslees confim that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial stalernenls. The trustees ar8 Igsponsiblg for keeping adequale a¢¢ounling records that are sufficient lo show and Gxplain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financi21 statements comply with the Charities Act INorthern Ireland) 2008. They are a150 responsible lor safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence lor taking reasonable steps lor the prevention and delecllon of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 091h May 2023 and signed on its behalf by: Murlel Mecluggage Trustge Tom Mason Trustèè