Redrock Development Partnership Trustees, report for the year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees, who are also directors present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. structure, governance and management The charity is an incorporaled body, and is registered as a charity for tax purposes with HM Revenue and Customs No XT 28113. The charity is under the control of the Trustees as detailed out in the charity constitution. The charity is recognised as a charity under the Charity Cornmission for Northern Ireland as al the date of registration being 11 March 2015. Organisation The Trustees who have seNed during the year are detailed out on page 2. Public Benefit The Trustees believe that both our purposes and the activities undertaken in this last financial year clearly satisfy elements of the public benefit requirement. Statement of Public Benefit The direct benefit which flows from this purpose include improved levels of skills sets, increased knowledge and addressing social exclusion, This is evidenced through the numbers attending classes receiving accreditation and playing an increased role in the wider society. This benefits the residences of Redrock and the surrounding area. We aim lo promote to our beneficences health and wellbeing through leisure activities. There is also improved mental health and physical wellbeing through keep fit, dance classes, talks and demonstrations on healthy eating This is evidenced through attendance particularly from the most marginalised and socially excluded and er)couraging regular health checks prior to and conclusion of series of classes. They are necessary to ensure that benefit is provided to our beneficences to promote awareness of cultural heritage, The direct benefits that flow from this purpose is improved knowledge and skill sets and improved confidence. This is evidenced through numbers attending study visits and learning musical instruments. We aim to address rural poverty and isolation and increasing community development. This is evidenced through numbers attending and accessing benefits following classes and information sessions and the numbers involved in the wider community activities. There is no harm associated with any of our benefits and any private benefit is incidental in that people may gain transferable skills These are necessary to ensure that benefit is provided to our beneficences. Objectives and Activities Redrock Development partnership was formed in April 2003. The Tuesday club for Older People was formed in October 2004 with 18 members which has grown steadily over the years and currently boosts a membership of 69. We are a social group that have a particular interest in Dance and networking, and find that the physical activity side of our programmes helps people wilh their mental and physical health. Our group has become an important focus for our members and our weekly meetings are a support system for those that suffer from isolation and loneliness. Many of our members have suffered from health problems ranging from cancer, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and arthritis and benefit greatly from the social activities that we provide each week. We also carry out computer classes, information evenings, first aid classes, farm safety and culture evenings. Dividends and transfers to reserves In accordance with the memorandum of Association no portion of the company's income may be paid by way of dividend. The surplus for the financial year has been transferred to reserves.
Redrock Development Partnership Changes in fixed assets The movements in fixed assets during the year are set out in note 8 to the financial statements. Financial Review and Reserves The principal sources of income are from grants, donations and membership fees. The financial statements show a deficit for the year of £618.00. By order of the Trustees yn Dougan Trustee Date
Redrock Development Partnership statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The Trustees, who are also the directors are responsible lor preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have prepared the financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in the United Kingdom (accounting standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council in the UK, including Charities SORP {FRS 102}. Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stat8rnenls of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 and promulgated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in the United Kingdom and United Kingdom Lawl. Under that law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity and of the statement of financial activities of the charity for that period. In preparillg these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and Ihen apply the consistently., observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,. makejudgements and estimates that a reasonable and prudent., state whether the application of accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained the Financial Statements,. prepare the Financial Statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland} 2008 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports} Regulations (Northem Ireland) 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charities website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdiclions. Accountants A resalulion to re-appoint the Accountants, Noel Conn & Company, will be proposed at the annual general meeting. By order of the Trustees Mervyn Douga Trustee Date