Willowbank Organic Producers Llmited
(Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee)
DIREcfoRS' REPORT for the
ear ended 31 March 2023
The directors, who are the trustees for the purpose of charity law, have the pleasure in presenting
their Report and the Financial Statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March
2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended
Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" IFRS 1021, United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice and the Companies Act 2006.
Reference and Administration Details
The reference and administration details of the charitable company are as shown on page 2.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives of the charitable company are as follows..
To develop services for disabled people which promote choice, opportunity, independence
and equality.
To tra in or to provide training services in horticultural and related trades or occupations for
disabled people so as to assist their integration in the community and assist in the finding of
suitable employment; and
To develop a range of pre-vocational/vocational training and enterprise initiatives which
enhance skills and promote opportunity in education, training and employment.
This project was established in 2004 with a view to providing an experiential learning environment
based around horticulture. There are 3 number of aims for the project..
To provide a place where disabled people could learn new skills in a safe and supportNe
environment using horticulture as a training basis to deliver other subject areas such as
customer care, money management, work preparation and essential skills.
This project is specifically aimed at non-traditional learners who have lost confidence in the
"classroom" a nd "formal education" setting.
Through training and working alongside GUAG (Get Up and Growl staff we hope to equip
disabled people with the skills to grow their own produce, ma intain their own gardens and for
those who wish to pursue employment, an accredited qualification.
We intend to produce a quality product for resale to the wider community and delivertraining
to schools and community groups. This will create an interface between disabled people and
their own community where disabled people are recognised as skilled people contributing to
the community.
Public Benefit Statement
The directors of Willowb3nk Organic Producers Limited conform that they have complied wtth their
duty under section 4161 of the Charities Act INorthern Ireland) 2008 to have regard to the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit and that the public benefit requirement
has informed the activities of the charitable company in the year ended 31 March 2023.
Achievements and Performance
The direttors are confident that the charitable company continues to meet its performance objectives
to benefit the local community. The charitable company continues to receive funding from local
bodies.

Willowbank Organic Producers Limited
{Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee)
DIREcfoRS' REPORT for the
ear ended 31 March 2023
continued
Financial Review
Finonciol Performunce
The results for the year are set out in detail on pages 7 to 18. The charitable company returned net
outgoing resources for the year of £3,98012022: net outgoing resources of £6591.
At 31 March 2023, the total funds of the charity amounted to £33,66512022'. £37,645) comprising
restricted funds of £2,31512022: £3,087) and unrestricted funds of £31,350 {2022: £34,558). Principle
sources of funding and how this has supported the key objectives of the charitable company are
disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
Reserves Policy
The charitable company does not maintain a formal reserves policy however the board of directors
continue to mon itor the level of reserves held by the charitable company and are actively taking steps
to increase the reserves in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure incurred.
Structure, Governance and Management
Organi50tionul Structure
The charitable company is a company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital.
The charitable company was established under a Memorandum of Association which establish the
objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.
In accordance with the Articles of Association, the members to retire by rotation shall be those who
have been longest in office since their last election, and the relevant motion will be put at the Annual
General Meeting. A retiring member shall be eligible for re-election.
Any person wishing to become a director must apply in writing prior to the Annual General Meeting.
A vote is then taken at the Annual General Meeting as to whether that person is appointed.
Directors
The directors during the year are the same as the directors listed on page 2.
Taxation Statu5
The charitable company is recognised as a charity by HM Revenue & Customs. Accordingly, the
charitable company has availed of the exemptions contained in Chapter 3 Part 11 Corporation Taxes
Act 2010 and Section 256 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992.
Directors, Responslbilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Direttors, Report and the Financial Statements in
accordance with applicablelaw and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).

Willowbank Organic Producer5 Limited
(Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee)
DIREcfoRS' REPORT for the
Èar ended 31 March 2023
continued
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources
and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that
year. In preparing these f inancial statements, the directors are required to.
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP IFRS102);
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose wrth reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that
the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small Companles Exemption
This report is prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within
Part 15 of the Companies Art 2006.
This report was approved by the Board of Directors on l March 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Registered Office:
Willowbank Community Resource Centre
Carland Road
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
BT714AA
Catherine Mccrory
Dlrector
an
Re
istration Number: N1049935
Re
istration Number: 101845
Chari