Friends Of Pavestone Centre
Document 2: Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023
References and administrative details
Charity Name:
Friends of Pavestone Centre
Charity Registration Number:
101841
Contact Address:
6A Rugby Avenue
Coleraine
County Londonderry
BT52 IJL
Trustees
Ms Elizabeth (Bethl Cleland F.l.C.M.
Miss Rhoda Baxter MBE, M.Sc. T.Dip.R.C.O.T.
Dr Mark Mcl<inney B.Sc.
Ms Suzanne Mortimer Cert. Ed., C.Q.S.W.
Principal Office-bearers
Chairman:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Dr Mark McKinney
Ms Suzanne Mortimer
Mrs Rhoda Baxter
Independent Examiner
Thomas Oliver, Certified Public Accountant.
Banker
HSBC
20-22 Railway Road
Coleraine
BT52 IPD

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023
The trustees present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets
and Liabilities forthe Friends of Pavestone Centre {F.O.P.C.I for the year ended 31 March
2023.
The purpose of the charity
Friends of Pavestone Centre has as its objectives to improve the quality of life of those
attending the Pavestone Centre and to integrate them into the community and give the
community a greater understanding of disability. The Pavestone Centre is a Vocational and
Leisure Rehabilitation Centre for people with Mental or Physical health conditions or
disabilities. It is run under the auspices of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust
INHSCTI.
The activities of the charity
Facilities and e
ment
The period from April 2022 up until March 2023 continued to be very challenging with regard
to Covid19 and its implications. The Trustees continued to meet via zoom until they were able
to sit together. Pavestone Centre eventually reopened but with restrictions round numbers
and social distancing. Some friends were lost to Covid and morale was low. Friends of
Pavestone funded some activities that kept the attenders occupied even if they were at home.
After a whi le, restrictions were lifted partial ly, and the staff were able to take small groups out
for meals and socialising which helped them get a sense of normality.
Enhancin
the ex
erience of the Pavestone service users
The Busine55 Support Officer continued to Use her time to think of more projects the clients
could eventually undertake to improve their experience in the Centre. The Charity was able
to fund one person with an aid so she could go to the Gym independently.
Facilities and e
ment
We were able to run an event at Christmas and it was well supported even though we
had to move it from the Centre due to space restrictions.
Enhancin
the ex
erience of the Pavestone service users
Sponsorship from the ATG Group in Coleraine for a part-time Business Support Officer
has continued. Her role continues to further improve the service users, knowledge and
skill through developing new product lines. Alternative funding later became
successful. We are very grateful to the ATG group.
Financial Review
The current account bank balance at 31 March 2023 is £13,706.99 with an equivalent
amount being retained in total funds.
Going Concern

The trustees have reviewed the budget for the year ahead and are satisfied that there
are adequate funds in place to ensure that the Charity can continue its activities and
the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 can be signed off as a
going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity
The Charity is governed by its Constitution that was approved on 18 December 2014.
The charity Is managed and controlled by the General Committee that meets on a
regular basis.
Appointment of General Committee (Trustees)
The General Committee, of three members, is elected by a simple majority at the
Annual General Meeting. The General Committee has the power to co-opt other
Members as it feels necessary. Co-option will only 135t for the term of the elected
Committee.
Pay and remuneration '
During the yearthere were no payments for pay or remuneration. No payments were
made to Trustees.
Organisationul Structure
The General Committee 15 empowered to act on behalf of the Trustees, will act in the
best interest of the Trustee5 to the best of their ability, and is responsible for the day
to day management of the Friends of Pavestone Centre. General Committee members
are responsible for making decisions on matters of general concern and importance
to the Charity including deciding howthe funds of F.O.P.C. are to be applied. A General
Meeting of members is held annually, atwhich., the outgoing Committee will give their
report for the past year,. a new Committee 15 formed by a simple majority election,.
and the coming year strategy will be considered.
Complionce with Public Benefit
The Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission fro Northern
Ireland's guicance on public benefit to ensure that eh activivities entered into during
the year have hdlped to achieve the Friends of Pavestone Cnetre objecives and
activities, a5 well as provicing public benefit.
Statement of Tristees# Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of
receipts and payments and statement of assets in accordance with Applicable law and
regulation5.
The law applicaahle to charities in Northern Irleand with income of less than £250,000
require5 the trustee5 to prepare a Statement or receipts and payment and a statement
of assets and liabilities for each financila year.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show
and explain the Friends of Pavestone Centre transactions and disclose tieh reasonable
accuracy at any time the assets of the Charity. They are also responsible for
safeguarding a55ets of the Charity and hence for taking resonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other iregularities.
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 20223.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
Chair:
Date: 21.09.23