E D FORBES CHARITABLE TRUST FlfND
ACCOUNTS
YEAR EIWED 31 DECEMBER 2024
S D BROWN & COMPANY
CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
PORTADOWN

TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE E D FORBES CHARITABLE TRUST
FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
NORTHERN IRELAND CHAIUTY fquMBER- 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 2024. as governed by it's Trust Deed dated 8 May 2008.
The principal address of the Charity is C/0 Wm. Sprott (Portadown) Ltd. Edward Street.
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 m¢¢t annually 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 ChTlStian 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 2024 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: 26 March 2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF E D
FORBES CHARITABLE TRUST FUND
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out
on pages 5 to 7.
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RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBLITIES OF CHAIUTY TRUSTEES AND EXAMllqER
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 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
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 g¢neral 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 inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts
to be reached.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
J have completed my examination and have no concems 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: 26 March 2025
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E D FORBES CHARITABLE TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTES
2024
2023
tNCOME
Interest on Bond
Bank Interest
4.848
40
4,888
3,242
3,249
EXPENDITURE
Bank Charges
Donations
30
I,500
1,530
1.000
1,000
SURPLUSI(DEFICIT) OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
3,888
1,719
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 2024
NOTES
2024
2023
CURRENT ASSETS
Ulster Bank Limited
Progressive Building Society
2,604
104,848
3,564
100,000
107,452
103.564
DONATIONS RESERVE ACCOUNT
107,452
103,564
TRUSTEE'S APPROVAL OF Accouwrs
l approve these accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 set out on pages 5 to 7
and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and Inforn￿tIOn for their
preparation.
MR GA FORBES ( TRUSTEE)
Date: 26 March 2025
The notes on page 7 forni part of these accounts.
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E D FORBES CHARITABLE TRUST FUr￿D
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
DONATIONS
Oxfam
Pretty in Pink Cancer Charity
Portadown Festival Association
500
250
250
1,000
DONATIONS RESERVE AccouNr
Opening balance
Surplus (DeficRt) for year
103,564
3,888
£ 107.452
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