Banbrid e District Masonic Chari
Committee
Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101801
Re
istered with the Chari
Trustees. Annual Report
Statement of Receipts and Payments
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
for the year ended 31st January 2023
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Banbrid e District Masonic Chari
Committee
istered with the Chari
Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101801
Contents
Pages
Board of Trustees and Officers
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
Trustees, report
5t06
Receipt and Payments account - Bank Account
Statement of assets and liabilities
Notes to the financial accounts
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Banbrid e District Masonic Chari
Committee
Re
istered with the Chari
Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101801
President
R.W.Bro. W. G. lan Ritchie PPAGM
Trustee
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
W.Bro. Alan Woods
R.W.Bro. Ivan Boreland PPAGM
W.Bro. David Major
W.Bro. Nigel Smith
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Chairman
W.Bro. Michael Robinson
Trustee
Vice Chairman
W.Bro. Stephen Stewart
Trustee
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
W. Bro. Graham Walker
W. Bro. Alan Woods
Trustee
Trustee
Treasurer
Gift Aid Treasurer
Gift Aid Treasurer
R.W.Bro. W. G. lan Ritchie PPAGM
R.W.Bro. Frank Beckett
W.Bro. Michael Robinson
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Internal Examiners:
W.Bro. George Mcclean
W.Bro. Ashley Brown
Independent Examiner:
Colin Adamson B Sc(Econ) FCA
26 Birch Grove
Craigavon
BT63 6HW
Bankers:
Danske Bank
P.0. Box 183
Donegall Square West
Belfast
BT1 6JS
BDMCC e-mail:
banbrid edistrictmasoniccc
mail.com
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Inde
endent examiner's re
ort to the charit trustees of
Banbrid
e District Masonic Chari
Committee NIC 100079
I report on the accounts of the Fund for the year ended 31st January 2023
Respective responsibilities of charity 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:
D examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
El 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 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 15 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.
CCNI ARR07 - supporting document 5 August 2016
Independent examiner's statement
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 No
ern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your
attention.
Name:
Colin Adamson B Sc(Econ) FCA
Relevant professional qualification or body: Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
Address: 26 Birch Grove, Gilford. Craigavon BT63 6HW
Date:
J4*
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Banbrid e District Masonic Chari
Re
Committee
istered with the Chari
Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101801
Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31st January 2023
The Trustees present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and
Liabilities for Banbridge District Masonic Charrty Committee for the year ended 31 st January 2023.
Objectives and Activities
The principal function of the Banbridge District Masonic Charty Committee is to raise funds through the
various Masonic organisations within its District. It does so by promoting the benefits of fundraising to the
various Masonic organisations, assisting them with collecting infomiation about potential beneficiaries
identifying other sources of income for those beneficiaries such as rates rebates or other forms of
income. It does this through dedicated individuals within Masonic organisations in its district.
Potential beneficiaries are identified by the respective lodges and application forms completed and
forwarded to the Charity Committee. These application forms are reviewed by the Charity Committee,
collated and forwarded to the Down Masonic Widows. Fund.
The Charity Committee receives all funds raised by the Masonic organisations, collates, claims tax relief
and distributes to the respective Masonic Funds for distribution to beneficiaries.
Achievements, Perforniance and Public Benefits
The Charity Committee through its Masonic organisations raised funds which it passed onto respective
Masonic Funds. the principle fund being the Down Masonic Widows, Fund which supported widows from
the District who together re￿iVed £35,520.00 from that Fund.
With the relaxation and the eventual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions during the year, normal Masonic
activities slowly returned to normal which has resulted in a increase of contributions from the brethren. In
December the Charity Committee organised its annual family Carol Service which was a wonderful
success and was attended by widows. Masonic and Local dignitaries, along with members of the general
public and members of the Masonic Order.
Financial Review
The Charity Committee received £12,842.50 in Gift Aided Contributions and £8,651.70 in non Gift Aided
Contributions and claimed £2,879.02 from HMRC by way of gift aid for the year. The committee
distributed £26,507.22 to six Charities the main recipient of which was the Down Masonic Widows. Fund.
The Charity Committee intends to distribute as much of its receipts as possible less expenses. During
the year the Committee received a number of small donation from each of the Masonic organisations
within its district to defray expenses. The Committee has sufficienl funds within its accounts to meet any
costs for the foreseeable future.
Going Concern
The Trustees have reviewed the accounts for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate
funds in place to ensure that the Charity Committee can continue its activities and the financial
statements for the year ended 31st January 2023 can be signed off as a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity
The Banbridge District Masonic Charity Committee is govemed by the Constitution and Rules as
amended and adopted at a meeting held on the 31st March 2015 in Banbridge Masonic Hall, Church
Square, Banbridge.
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Banbrid e District Masonic Chari
Committee
Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101801
Re
istered with the Chari
Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31st January 2023 {Continued)
Appointment of Trustees
In accordance with the Constitution and Rules the members as defined in that Constitution and Rules
appoint annually the following to be the Board of Trustees: _
President
4 Vice Presidents
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
2 Assistant Treasurers
Pay and remuneration
The Charity Committee does not pay or remunerate any Trustee or member of the Committee.
Organisational Structure
The governan￿, strategy, management and administration of The Charity Committee is the
responsibility of the Board of Trustees elected in accordance with the constitution to act as Trustees of
The Charity Committee. The Charity Committee meets twice a year and on any other occasion
deemed necessary by the Board of Trustees.
Compliance with Public Benefit
The Charity Committee has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have
helped to achieve The Charity Committee objectives and activities. as well as providing public benefit.
ststement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts and
payments and statement of assets and liabilities with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in Northem Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requires the
Trustees to prepare a statement of receipts and payments and a statement of assets and liabilities for
each financial year.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping account records that are sufficient to show and explain the
Charity Committee's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and
liabilities of the Charity Committee. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
Charity Committee and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Chairman: Michael Robinson
Secretary: Graham Walker
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BANBRIDGE DISTRICT MASONIC CHARITY cOMMI￿EE
Re
istered with the Cha
Commission for Northem Ireland NIC101801
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDING 31st JANUARY 2023
Bank Account
3tst January 2023
31st January 2022
RECEIPTS
CharitylFundralsing Receipts
Transfer from Gift Aid A/C
Gift Aid Receipts
£ o.Ix)
£ 12.842.50 £ 12.842.50
£ 10,453.00
£ 775.(X) £ 11.228.IXJ
Non Gift Aid Receipts
Fundraising Receipt5
£ 8.651.70
£ 2.134.IXI £ 10.785.70
£ 4,￿S.(x)
£ 712.00 £ 5,617.00
Gift Aid- Tax Relief
E 2.879.02
£ 4,034.13
£ 26.507.22
£ 20,879.13
Contributions to BDMCC
£ 420.LK)
£10.
Miscellaneous Receipts
£ 310.26
£1887
Total Receipts
£ 27.237.48
Total RKeipts
£ 20,908.00
PAYMENTS
Miscellaneou5 Payments
Donations to Charltles
£ 1,378.97
£ 16.58
£ 26.507.22
£ 20,879.13
Total Paymtr
£ 27.886.19 Total Payments
£ 20,895.71
5urplusllDeficit)
-648 7.,1
Surplus/lDeficlt)
£ 12.29
Balance at Bank as at 1st February 2022
Transfer from Gift Aid Account
SurplusllDefititl
Balance at Bank as at 31st January 2023
£ 5.434.20
£ O.CKJ
E 4,409.80
£ 1.012.11
£ 12.29
£ 5.434.20
£ 4.785.49
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31st JANUARY 2023
Assets- Cash Funds
No. l Bank Account
£ 4.785.49
£ 5,434.20
Total Cash Funds
Signed on bèhalf of the Trustees
Chairman: Michagl Robinson
Signature
Date
Treasurer: W. G. lan Ritchie
518nature
Date
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BANBRIDGE DISTRICT MASONIC CHARITY COMMirrEE
Re
istered with the Chari
Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101801
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st January 2023
Accounting policies
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation
of the Receipts and Payments Accounts and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
1) Receipts and Payments Accounts
All Items of income and expenditure included within the Receipts and Payments Accounts have
been accounted for on a receipts and payment basis.
2) Statement of Assets and Liabilities
The only asset the Committee retains is the balance at bank.
The Bank Account is used for the receipt of all contributions from Masonic Organisations within
the District, Gift Aid claimed and distribution to respects've Masonic Funds.
All bank accounts were merged into one bank account to reduce bank charges.
3) Transactions with Trustees
No Trustee or Offi￿r re￿iVed any payment or remuneration during the year.
No Trustee or a person related to Trustee had any personal interesl in any contract or
transaction entered into the Committee during the year.
4) Governance Costs
No Governance costs were incurred during the year as the independent examiner provided
services free.
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