Bleary Farmers Hall Management Committee Company Limited by Guarantee Annual Report for the Year Ended 3151 December 2024 Registered No.. N1615610
Bleary Farmers Hull Managemeht Commiltee Annual rqjortfor theyeor ended 31" December2024 Contents Page (s) Company infonrjation Trustees, Report Rq)ort of the independent examiner Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 9-13 The following schedules do not fonn part of the audited statutory accounts: Detailed incom¢ and expenditure 15
Bleary Formers Hallmandgement Commillee Annual reporlfor Éheyear ended31 December 2024 Page I Company information Charity Name: Bleary Farniers Hall Management Committee Company Registration Number: N1615610 Nl Charity Commission Registration Number: NIC101715 HMRC Chgrity Number: Registered oifiee and business address: 26 Upper Ballydugan Road Portadown Craigavon Co Arniagh, BT63 5NU Aceounlants: S.M. Vint & Company Chartered Certified Accountants 8 Newry Road Banbridge Co Down, BT32 3HN Bankers: Ulster Bank 14116 Market Street Lurgan, BT66 6AP
Bleary Farmers Hall Managemen¢ Cotttmlttee Annuol reportfor theyeur ended 31 Decepnber 2024 Pdge 2 Bleary Farmers Hall rt of the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 December 2024 The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year end 31 D¢¢¢mber 2024. The Trust¢es who served during the year and up to the dale of this report are listed as:_ Mr David Malcolm50n- resigned 0911012024 Mr William Robinson Mrs Helen Cvdmpbell Mr John Harrison Mrs Hevdther Wilson Mr James Blane Struetur& governance and m8nagement Bleary Fanrjers Hall has been in ¢xistence since the mid 1960's serving the needs of the rural Bl¢ary community. The Hall w&s fomerly the Ballydougan Public Elementary Schoolhouse. Th¢ Bleary Farniers Hall Management Committee is a registered Charity (NIC101715) sincc 9 September 2015. The Bleary Farniers Hall Management Committee is also a registered Company with Companies House Registration Number: N1615610. The Farniers Hall is govwned by a trust d¢¢d and the Famers Hall Management Committee. Objectlves & Aetlvities Bleary Fanners Hall Managemeni Committee provide for community development work within the local neighbourhood. The Farners Hall Management Committee are providing, maintaining and managing a Jurnl H] facility to ensure local community organisations have adequate, modern and sufficient facilities to meet the respective needs of each organisation to help ensure active community participation. The Fanners Hall Management Committee also organise l¢ctures, classes, meetings and community fundraising events and other fornis of l¢isure-time and recreational and educational developmenL The objectives are specifically restricted to the advancement of community development, the advancement of education, the relief of povcrty, sickness and the aged and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants of the Bleary area and its environs in County Arniagh, withoul distinrtion of age. gcnd¢r, disability. sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity. political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisation5 and the iDhabitants in a common effort to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure- time (Kcupation, with the object of fostering a community Spirit and improving the conditions of life for the benefit of the i1)habitants and in particulaT to: a) Th¢ Provision, maintenance and management of a community educational resource hall facility for the use of the inhabitants for activilies promoted or facilitated by the Company including use for
Bleary Farmers Hall Manogemeni Copnmittee $1 Annual reporlfor iheyear ended 31 December 2024 Page 3 m¢¢tings, lectures, classes and other fornis of recreational and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants: b) to support community developmenL social inclusion and well-being activities and to work with partners to SUprt and improve the conditions of the inhabitants in rural life. c) to pmmot¢ or assist in the promotion, facilitation and organisation of community capacity building programme and projects for th¢ benefit of the inhabitants within the area of benefit who have need of such assistance as a r¢5uIt of their youth. age, disability or infinnity, or social and ¢conomi¢ CiTcumstances. in a effort to increase the abilities, skills and self-confid¢nce of such inhabitants. d) to advance any other Cxclusively charitable purpose &s the Directors. may from tim¢ to tin]e, decide in accordance with the law of charity. Review of Operations and future development The Trustees are content with the income gen¢rated by the existing Farniers Hall facility in the year to end December 2024. Th¢ Farn]ers Hall Managem¢nt Committee operat¢ under a fmancial reserves policy. Review of Finances The Company incom¢ for the year to 3 IY December 2024 was £7,246 with privat¢ and government grants totalling £1,726. Other incom¢ generated amounted to £5,520. There was an additional capital grant of £1,700 used to purchase a PA system. Government and private grants were obtain¢d from: Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council FAP Community Development Grant DAERA Rural Micro CgpRtal Crant Scheme To all these funders, The Blcary Farniers Hall Managem¢nt Committee are most grateful. Public Benefit Statements Th¢ Trustees consider they hav¢ complied with their SpeCtive duties to have due r¢gard io the guidance on public benefit as published by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. Statement of Trnstee's responsibilities The Trustees are responsibl¢ for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom accounting standards. Company Law requires the TrStee5 to prepare financial statements for each financial period to provid¢ a true and fair view of the atTairs of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are r¢quired to: Mak¢ estimat¢s that are reasonable and prudent Select most appropriate accounting policies and apply in a consist¢nt fonnat Clarify that applicable accounting standards have been follow¢d and further ¢xplain¢d in the financial statements and have prepared the financial statements.
Bl¢dry Farmers Hall Manogement Committee Annual reporlfor theyear ended 31" December 2024 Poge 4 The Trustces confirnl that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing Ihe financial statem¢nts. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the company and to enable them to ¢nsur¢ that the rJnan¢ial statements comply with the Compani¢s Act 2(K)6. The Trust¢¢s are also responsible for safeguardirjg the assets of the Company and hence for tsking r¢asonable steps for th¢ prevention and det¢ction of fraud or other irregularities. Policies are also in place for such issues. Approved by Ihe Trustees Mr William Robinson Chairperson I i th March 2025
Bleary Formers Holl Managemenl Commliiee Annual repor¢for iheyear ended 31 December 2024 Page 5 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Bleary Farmers Hall Management Committee Charitable Company I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 st December 2024 which are set out on pages 9 to 15. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner As the charity's trustees (who are also the directors of ihe company for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companles Act 2006. Having satisfjed myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ir¢land under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and . to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basys of IndependeDt Examiner's report I have examined your charity accounts as r¢quired under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination w&8 carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9) of the Charities Act. The examination includ¢d a review of th¢ accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you &$ ¢harity truslees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters hav¢ come to my attention giving me cause to b¢lieve: l. That accounting records were not kept as requir¢d by section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the a¢¢ounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. Thal th¢r¢ is further infonnation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Bleory Farmers Hall Mattdgemeni Commiltee Ahnual reportfor iheyear ended 31$1 Decepnber 2024 Page O Independent examiner's qualified statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matt¢TS (l) 10 (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. B. M8gennis FCCA FCA For and on behalf of SM. Vint & Co Chartered Certified A¢countants & Register¢d Audfitors 8 Newry Road Banbridge BT32 3HN Il. March 2025
Bleary Farniers Holl Managemeni Commiftee Annual reportfor iheyeur ended31 December 2024 Page 7 Statement of FinanciaI Activitles Niltt Unrestrieted Restrirted funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Incoming rOurceS Donations and lega¢i¢s Charitable activities 5.520 1,726 5,520 1,726 7,418 3,161 Total iDcoming resources 7.246 7,246 10.579 R¢50urces exp¢nd¢d Direct charitable expenditure Goveman¢¢ ¢osts 11,738 480 11,738 480 12,463 480 Total resources expended 12,218 12218 12,943 N¢t movement in funds (4.972) (4,972) (2.364) Re¢oncilixtion of movement in funds Fund balances at ISI January 2024 Net movement in funds for the year 48.817 (4.972) 48017 (4,972) 51.181 (2,364) Fund balanees at 31$t December 2024 43.845 43,845 48.817 All amounts above relate to the continuing operations of the company. The company h&s no recognised gains and loss¢s oth¢T than those included above and th¢r¢for¢ no separate statem¢nt of total recognised gains and losses has been pres¢nted. Ther¢ is no difference betWPXD the nct movement in ndS for the year stated above, and their historical Cost equivalents.
Bleary Farmers Holl Management Commlttee Annual reportfor theyear ended31 December 2024 Page 8 Statement of Financial Position (Balance sheet) Notes 2024 2023 Fixed assets 41565 46,027 CurreDI assets Debtors Cash ai bank and in hand: Bank a¢¢ount Petty cash io 3JlO 4,068 3JlO 4,068 Creditors: arnounts falling due within one year li (1,030) {1,278) Iyet eurreDt gssets 2380 2,790 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 12 Net assets 43,845 48,817 Funds employed UnTCStric*d funds Restricted funds 43,845 48.817 43045 48,817 Approved by the board and signed on its behalf by: John Ernest HarrlsoD Treasurer J I" March 2025 Regislration number N1615610
Bleary Farmers Hall Manugemeni Commlitee Annual reporlfor Iheyear ended31°'1)ecember 2024 Page 9 Notes to the accounts Accounting policies Basis of accounling The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" FRS 102, the A¢¢ounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charilies accounts in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). the CompaDi¢s Act 2006 and th¢ Chariti¢s Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Incon All incoming resources are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the conditions for r¢¢¢ipt have been met and Ihere is reasonable assurance of receipt. When an incoming resource relating to a future accounting p¢riod is receiv¢d, the amount is treat¢d as d¢f¢ed income and it is included within creditors in thc balance sheet. Funds Bleary Fanrters Hall Management Committee has various types of funds for which it is responsible and which require separate disclosure. Thes¢ are as follows: restricted income funds: income which is eannarked by the donor for specific purposes. Such purposes are within the overdll aims of the organisation. and unrestricted funds: funds which are expendable at the discretion of the management board in furtherance of the objects of the organisation. In addition to expendilure on education or services, such funds may be held in order to fmance capital investment and working capital. Costs Management and administration costs relate to the costs of running Ihe organisation such as the costs of meetings and accountancy and include any costs which cannot be speciflcally identified to another expenditure classifjcation. Depreeialion Depreciation is calculated to write off the original cost less the estimated residual value of the red assets on a straight line b&sis over their expected useful lives, as follows.. Freehold Property Fixtures and fittings Computer ¢quipm¢nt Straight line over 20 years 15 15
Bleary Farmers Hall Managemeni Committee Annual reportfor theyear ended 31 December 2024 Page 10 Notes to the accounts (contgd) Ineome from Donations and Legacies Unrtstrlcted funds Re5¢rid¢d funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Incoming resowrces Raffle User Group & Private Hall Rentsl Dinners and Shows Donations Photocopying Income 3,440 2.080 3,040 4,012 350 16 2,080 Total IncomiDg resourtes 5,520 5,520 7,418 Income from Charitable Attivities Unr¢strleted funds Restricted funds Total 2024 Totsi 2023 Incoming resources ABC Council 1,726 1,726 1,778 430 Covid Grants Building Repair (Trant 953 Totol ineomlng resources 1,726 1,726 3,161
Bleary Farmers Hall Monagemeni Commillee AAhuol reportfor Iheyear ended 31SI December 2024 Page JI Notes to the accounts (cont'd) Analysis of Direct Charitsble Expenditure Unrestricted funds Restrleted funds Totsl 2024 Totsl 2023 Direet charitable expenditure Rates Insurance Light & Heat Watcr Raies Event Expense5 Fquiprnent Telephone Post and Stationery Repairs and Renewa15 Hospitality Household & Cleaning Sundry Expenses Subscriptions Donations Legal and Professional Fees Bank Charges Loan Interest Depreciation on Freehold Property Depreciation on fixtures and fittings Total direct eharitAble expenditure 607 1,351 218 2.746 607 lJ51 218 2,746 518 1,520 221 2.710 659 62 732 55 161 283 43 659 62 732 55 161 283 466 67 1,488 21 45 22 43 1,390 3.431 11,738 lJ90 3,431 11,738 1,390 3.952 12,463 The average number of employees during the year W&8 nil. Analysis of Governanee Cost Expenditure Unyestrlrted Restrieted funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Governance costs Accountancy Audit General expens¢s AGM expenses Total m4nag¢ment and administratfio 480 480 480 480 Remuneration Total remuneration paid to the board members during the year was £0 (2023 £0). Expenses paid to board members duTing the year amounted to £0 (2023 £0).
Bleary Farmers Holl manageme Comntlttee Annual r¢por(lor iheyear ended 31 December 2Q24 Page 12 Notes to the accounts (cont'd) Net movement in funds 2024 2023 N¢t movement in funds is stated After ebargingl{eredltlng): Auditors. remuncrdtion audit services Depreciation on tangible red assets 421 5,342 Taxation No provision for t&xation is required as th¢ organisation h&8 charitable statu5 approved by the Inland Rev¢nue. Fixed assets Freehold Fixtsres property & fjrtings Totl Cost At l¥ January 2024 Additions DAERA Rural MiGro Grant At 31. D¢¢¢mber 2024 30.683 81.433 112,116 2,060 2,060 (1,700) {1,7(K)) 81.793 112.476 30.683 Aecumulated depre¢i8tion At 1° January 2024 Charge for the year Disposals At 31 Detembtr 2024 7,053 1,390 59,037 66.090 3,431 4.821 8.443 62.468 70,911 et book value At 31 Decemb¢r 2024 22240 23,630 19J25 41565 23J96 46.026 At 3 1st D¢Gcmber 2023 10. Debtors 2024 2023 Prepayments and accrued income
Bleary FdrThters Hall Managemeni Compniltee Annual reporlfor iheyeur ended 31 December 2024 Page 13 Notes to the accounts (cont'd) 11. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Other lax¢g and social seGurity Accruals 550 480 798 480 1,030 ,278 12. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than onc year 2024 2023 Oiher creditors 13. Guarantors Bl¢ary Farn)ers Hall Management Committee is a company limited by guarant¢e and it does not have share capital. Every member of th¢ Bureau undertakes to Contribute to the assets of the Bureau, in the ¢v¢nt of the same being wound up while he is a member, or within one year after he ceases to be a member, for payment of the debts and liabilities of the Bureau contracted before he ceases to be a member and of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up and for the adjustment of the rights of the contrtbutories among themselves, su¢h amount as may be required not exceeding £ l.
Bleary Farmers Hall Managemen¢ Commliiee Annuol reporlfor theyear ended 3] December 2024 Page 14 The following schedules do not forni part of the audited statutory accounts of the company.
Blettry Farmers Hall Monagemeni Conimittee Annual reporlfor theyear ended 31" December 2024 Page IS Detsiled Statement of Financial Aetivilies Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Income ALIC Council- Community Development Grant Raffle User Group & Private Hall Rentsl Covid Grants Building Repair Grant Dinners and Shows t)onations Photocopying Income 1,726 1,726 1.778 3,440 3,440 3.040 430 953 4.012 350 16 2,080 Total in¢ome 7,246 7246 10,579 Dlrect cbarit*ble expenditure Rates Insurance Light & Heat Water Rates Event Expenses Equipment Telephone Post and Stationery Repairs and renewals Hospitality Household & Cleaning Sundry expenses Subscriptions Donations Lcgal and Professiunal Fees Bank Charges Loan Interest Depreciation on breehold Property Deprcciation on fixtures and fittin85 607 1?51 218 2,746 518 1.520 221 2.710 1,351 218 2,746 659 62 732 55 161 283 43 659 62 732 55 161 283 43 466 67 1,488 21 45 22 43 1,390 3.431 iJ90 3.431 1.390 3,952 Total direct charitable expellditure 11,738 11,738 12,463 Governance costs Acwuntancy Audit 480 480 480 Total management and admlnistration 480 480 Total resourees expended 12,218 12,218 12,943 Net Movement on funds (4,972) {4,972) (2,364)