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
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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

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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

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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 SUp￿rt 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 Tr￿Stee5 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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Statement of FinanciaI Activitles
Niltt Unrestrieted Restrirted
funds
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Incoming r￿OurceS
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.

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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

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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 r￿ed
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
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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

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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).

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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 r￿ed assets
4*21
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
Tot*l
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

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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.

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The following schedules do not forni
part of the audited statutory accounts
of the company.

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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)