E D FORBES CHARITABLE TRUST FUND
ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
S D BROWN & co￿PANy
CHARTERED CERTIFIED AccouwfANTS
PORTADOWN

TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE E D FORBES CHARITABLE TRUST
FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
NORTHERN IRELAND CHIIRITY NUMBER- 101792
The Trustees of the Charity who served during the year and still hold office are:
Mr Anthony Forbes
Mrs Margaret Forbes
Mrs Suzanne Bennett
Mrs Julie Forbes
Miss Patricia Forbes
The Trustees, Annual Report relates to activities carried on by the Charity from l January
2019 to 31 December 2023, as governed by it's Trust Deed dated 8 May 2008.
The principal address of the Charity is CIO Wm. Sprott (Portadown) Ltd, Edward StreeL
Portadown, Co. Armagh, BT62 3NB.
The Purpose of the Charity
The Charity exists to provide financial support to other Charities and Community Groups.
Those organisations helped are within the voluntary and community sectors.
The Trustees oversee funds held in two Bank Accounts which earn interest each year. The
Trustees meet annlially to agree upon which organisations are in need of financial support.
A list of those organisations supported during the year are attached with the Accounts.
The Public Benefits derived from the Charity's Purposes
In pursuing the purposes of the Charity, the Trustees have given due consideration to the
public benefit guidance provided by the Commission.
The Charity Accounts provide details of the organisations supported during the year. Those
receiving financial support help beneficiaries in the United Kingdom in the areas of poverty
relief, health. education and the advancement of the Christian Faith.
The effects of these Charities are widely felt among the communities they reach out to. The
Charities supported are well known within the community and websites and literature
provided are evidence of the positive effect they have.
Financial Review of the Charity
The Accounts of the Charity as at 31 December 2023 show that its finances are in a strong
position to continue providing financial support in line with its purposes in the future.
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The Charity does not have any debt.
There are no private benefits flowing from the Charities purposes.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
MR ANTHONY FORBES
DATED: 19 September 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMtNER'S REPORT TO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF E D
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FORBES CHAIUTABLE TRUST FufqD
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out
on pages 5 to 7.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBLITIES OF CHARrrY TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission
under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENf EXAMINER'S REPORT
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I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and
my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65 (9)(b} of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the 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 as
charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause
to believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with 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 accounting requirements of the Charities
Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts
to be reached.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
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I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l ) to (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.
Samuel David Brown, FCCA
S D Brown & Company
Carnegie Building
25-27 Edward Street
Portadown
Co. Armagh
BT62 3NE
Dated: 19 September 2024
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E D FORBES CHARITABLE TRUST FUND AccouNrs
INCOIIIE AND EXPEIYDITURE ACCOUNr
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
NOTES
2023
2022
coTrtE
Interest on Bond
Bank Interest
3,242
400
3,249
403
EXPENDITURE
Bank Charges
Donations
30
1.500
1,530
450
450
SURPLUSI(DEFIcfr) OF JI¥COME OVER EXPENDITURE
1.719
(47)
The notes on page 7 form part of these accounts.
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E D FORBES CHARITABLE TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
NOTES
2023
2022
CURRENT ASSETS
Ulster Bank Limited
PrO￿eSSive Building Society
3,S64
100,000
1,845
100,000
103,564
101,845
DONATIONS RESERVE ACCOUNT
103,564
101,845
TRUSTEE'S APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
l approve these accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 set out on pages 5 to 7
and cOnf￿M that I have made available all relevant records and infOrn￿tIon for their
preparation.
MR GA FORBES ( TRUSTEE)
Date: 4 September 2023
The notes on pag¢ 7 forn) part of these accounts.
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E D FORBES CHARITABLE TRUST FUND
NOTES TO THE Accouwrs
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
DONATIONS
Oxfam
Pretty in Pink Cancer Charity
Portadown Festival Association
1,000
250
250
1,500
DONATIONS RESERVE ACCOUNT
Opening balance
Surplus (Deficit) for year
101,845
1,719
£ 103,564
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