COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: N1049255
HMRC CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. N100743
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 101955
Oma
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Charitable Com
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Limited b Guarantee
Annual Re
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ear ended
31 December 2024

Oma
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Trustees and advisors
Registered charity name
Omagh Community Youth Choir
Charity registration number
101955
Directors l Trustees
Mr Daryl Jon Simpson
Company Se¢retary
Ms Deirdre McNamee
Accountantsllndependent examiner
Tyrone Accountancy Services
10 Church Street
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT78 1DG
Bankers
Ulster Bank Ltd
14 High Street
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT78 1BJ
Principal offite and registered office
63 Hospital Road
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT79 ODA
Registered number
N1049255

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Trustees. Annual Re
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N1049255
th director's re ort
The director, who is Ihe trustees for the purpose of charity law, present their report and financial statements
tor the year ended 31 December 2024.
The financial slalemenls for the year ended 31 December 2024 follow on page 6. and they are preceded by
the Report ol the Independent Examiner.
Stru¢ture> governance and management
Omagh Community Youth Choir is a Northern Ireland based charilable company, limited by guarantee.
incorporated on 12 January 2004. The Company ￿giStratIon number is N1049255. The organisalion is
registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. The registration number is 101955. The
charitable company is also registered with HM Revenue & Customs. The HMRC Charities reference is
N100743. The principal office is the registered office, 68 Hospital Road. Omagh, Co Tyrone. B T79 ODA.
The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which establishes the objects and
powers of Ihe charitable company and is govemed under ils Articles c)f Association.
The company has one Irusteeldirector, Mr Daryl Jon Simpson. The company secretary is Ms Deirdre
McNamee.
Objectives and activities Charitable purposes
The Company's objects are to provide a vehicle for young people from differing religious, cultural and social
backgrounds lo join in song and performance.
How the charity works
Omagh Community Youth choir comprises male and female members who are 16-21 years and are from all
sections of the local community, and are representative of all the local post primary schools. The choir uses
choral music to promote peace and reconciliation Ihrough music. The Choir performs at local, national and
international events. spreading this message of peace and reconcilialion.They are also available lo aid and
support Ihro(Jgh their performances, fundraising events for other Community groups and iridividuals with
likeminded values. The choir perfomis al events throughout the year and also have un¢Jer take tours on an
international level. Trips lo dale have included England. Switzerland. and the USA on several occasions.

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Public Benefit Statement
The purpose of Omagh Community Youth Choir is lo provide a vehicle for young people from differing
religious, cultural and social backgrounds lo join in song and perfomiance.
The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include bringing people together in a social. community or arts
project or performance. The Choir may also volunteer services for perfomances which will generate funds
to benefit such 8 charity. church or individual. All performances and events are chosen with the purpose of
promoting peace and reconciliation and generating community and social interaction for the benefit of all
participants and ￿nCert attendees. Benefits also include providing a safe and friendly plafform which will
give members an opportunity lo develop Iheir skills as singers and musicians. The emphasis is on
improving and working as a group but there is also lime to support and develop as individijals. The Choir
encourages and develops citizenship within the members of the choir so that they may develop leadership
skills and mutual understanding.
These benefits can be demonstrated by the comprehensive list of performance dates since the choir's
inception. International tours and trips which help bond the members and help promote a positive message
of Northern Ireland in the local. national and international cotnmunih'es. Not only do choir members benefit.
bul member families also benefit through the close co- operation in helping lo achiéve the aims of the choir.
The effect that performances have on the general public have given much positivity and inspiration lo
others, as well as entertainment through the music.
The purposes of our charity will not lead to any harm.
The Charity's beneficiaries are members of the public who come along lo public performances. Choir
members and families who lake a full role in the participating and development of the choir objectives,
church groups. schools and other small community based organisations who ask us lo perform al funclions.
There are no private benefits flowing from the purpose.
Taxation status
The organisation is a register￿ charity. and we have therefore claimed exemption from tax.
Achievements and performance
We are progessing on our objectives and targets and believe that our work is providing a great benefit to
the local community, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the current economic crisis in the
country.
Financial review
The organisation seen a significant rise in income and expenditure in the year ended 31 December 2024.
The trustees believe that the charity is in a strong financial posib'on and are confident the reserves of the
company are of a sufficient level lo be able lo continue the aclivilies of the charity and lo serve their
beneficiaries for many years to come.
The unrestriGled reserves are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general
objectives of the charity.
Finance reserves are set aside lo protect the charity against drop5 in income. The balance in the charity's
bank aceounl at the balance sheet date is £38,909.

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Independent Examiner
Al the annual general meeting il was proposed that Tyrone Accountsncy Services Ltd would be re-elected
as accountanlslindependenl examiner for the incoming year.
Small company provisions
The report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
applicable lo companies subject to the small companies regime.
Trustees
The Irustees of the organisation during the financial period and the period up lo tho dale of the approv81 of
these financial ststements were..
Mr Daryl Jon Simpson
Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities
The Iruslees are responsible for preparing the Annu81 Report and the financial slalements in accordance
with applicable law and regulations.
The trustees are Tequired lo prepa￿ financial statements for each financial year. In preparing the financial
statements. the trustees are required lo:_
select suitable accounling policies and then apply them consistently-.
make judgements and &slimales that are reasonable and prudent.. and
prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the
organisalion will continue in business.
The Iruslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose, with reasonable accruacy
Statement of Trustees. Confirmations
In the case of each of the persons who are trustees at the time when the report is approved. the following
applies..
al so far as each trustee is aware, there is no relevanl information of which the company's independent
b) each trustee has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a trijstee in order lo make
on
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18 February 2025

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endent Examiner's Re
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We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are sel out on
pages 6 10 7.
Respective responsibilities of tha charity trustees and examin8r
As the charills trustees you are responsible for the preparatson of the accounts in accordance with
Charities Act (Northern Iwelandl 2008.
It is our responsibility lo..
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act INorthern Ireland) 2008
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by tt)e Charity commission for
Northern Ireland under section 65191{bl of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
stale whether particular matters have come lo my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Att and our
exarriin2lion was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
for Northem Ireland under section 65191{bl of the Charities Act.
Our examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a Comparison of
Ihe accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or
disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanab.ons from you as charity trustees concerning any such
matters.
Our role is lo slate whether any material matters have come lo our allenlion giving us cause to believe..
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with secbon 386 of the Companies Act 2006-
2. That the accounts do not accord with those a¢¢ounling records
3. That the accounts do not Gornply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies
Act 2006 and with methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland., or
4.That there is further information needed for proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.
Independent exarniner's statement
I have completed our examination and have no concems in respect of the matlers {1110 {41 above and.
in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found
no matters that require dowing to your attention.
Rualrl Dundas FCA
Independent examiner
On behalf of..
Tyrone Accountancy Services Ltd
Chartered Accountants
8-10 Church Street
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT78 1DG
18 February 2025

Oma
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Statement of Financial Activities
includin
income and ex
enditure account
for the
ear ended 31 December 2024
Notes
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
In¢om¢
Donations
6,261
6.261
9,616
Expenditure
Expenditure on Charitable activities
2,045
2,045
3.370
Net incomel
ex
enditure
4.216
4,216
6,248
Net movement in funds
4,216
4,216
6.246
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
36,974
41.190
36.974
41.190
30,727
36.974
All of the aclivilies of the charitable company are classed as conlinuing.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 8 10 12 form all integral part of the financial slalements.

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Statement of Financlal Position
as at 31 December 2024
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Notes
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
2,760
716
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
38,909
36,737
Creditors.. amounts falling due
within one year
{479}
(4791
Net current assets
38.430
36.258
Net assets
41.190
36,974
Funds of the ¢harity
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total charity funds
41,190
36.974
41,190
36.974
For the year ended 31 December 2024 the charity was entitled lo exemption from the requirement to
obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of
the Act relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirefflents of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect lo accotjnting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions
applicable lo companies subjecl to the small companies regime.
The profil and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies under section 444
of the Companies Act 2006.
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form an integral part of the financial statements.
rylJo
Trustee
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees 8nd authorised for issue on 18
February 2025.

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Notes to the Accounts
for the
ear ended 31 December 2024
1 A¢¢ountin
olicies
Basis of preparation
The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction values unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these
accounts. The financial slatemenls have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and
Reporting by Chaiities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 effective 1 January 2015 Charities SORP IFRS 1021. the
Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008.
The currency used for the reporting of these financial slalemenls is Sterling (£}
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the tru51ees to further any of the
chariws purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through
the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of Iwc sub-classes.. restricted income funds or endowment
funds.
Incoming resource5
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charitable
company is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Incoming resources includes all voluntary and fundraising income from charitable aclivilies.
Voluntary income received by way of donations and gifts to the charity is included in full in the
Statement of Financial Activates when receivable.
Fundraising income is credited lo incoming resources when received. If thè income relates to a
particular event happening after the financial year end il is deferred.
Resour¢es expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis a5 a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes VAT,
and is classified under the heading of 'expenditure on charitable activities,. This includes all costs
incurred by the charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of ils
beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity
apportioned to charitable activities.
Disclosure exemptions
The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. As such,
advantage has been taken of the disclosure exemption available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102
which allows no cash flow sialemenl lo be presented for the company.

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Notes to the Accounts
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Judgements and key sources of estimalion uncertainty
The preparation of the financial slalements r8quires management to make judgements, estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgerrenls are
continually reviewed and are based on experience and olher factors. including expectations of
future events that are believed lo be reasonable under the circumstances.
No judgements that m8nagement has made in the process of applying the enliws accounting
policies have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial slatemenls.
No accounting estim8tes or assumptions have been made.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are measured al cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative
impairment 105ses. Cost includes the original purchase price, costs directly attributable lo bringing
the asset to its working condition for its intended use.
Depreciation is calculated lo allocate the cost lo the residual values over their estimated useful
lives. The principal annual rates and bases used are as follows-.
Plant and machinery
250/0 reducing balance
Creditors
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice piicel. Loans
and other financial liabilities are initially recognised al transaction price net of any tr8nsaclion costs
and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest Method.
Taxation
Omagh Comrnunity Youth Choii is a regislered charity and. as such, is entitled lo certain lax
exemptions on income and profits from investments and surpluses on any trading activities carried
on in furtherance of the charity's primary objectives, if these profits and surpluses are applied
solely for Charitable purposes.
Foreign currency translation
Transaclions in foreign currencies are initially recognised al the rale of exchange ruling al the dale
of the transaction. Al the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are
translated al the closing rate of Èxchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost
are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit
or loss.

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Notes to the Accounts
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Financial Instruments
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according lo the substance of the
conlraclual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any conlra¢l that evidences a
residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all of its financial liabilities. Where the
contractual obligations of financial instruments are equivalent lo a similar debt instrument, those
financial instruments are classed as financial liabilities. Financial liabilities are presented as such in
the balance sheet. Finance costs and gains or losses relating to financial liabilities are included in
the profit and loss account. FinarTce costs are calculated $0 as lo produce a constant rale of return
on the outstanding liability.
2 Donations and le
acies
2024
2023
Unrestricted funds
Donations
6,261
9.615
Restricted funds
Donations
6.261
9.615
3 Ex
enditure on charitable activities b fund
2024
2023
Unrestricted funds
Charitable aclivities (including support costs)
2,045
3,370
Restricted funds
Charitable activities (including support costs)
Total resources expended
2.045
3.370
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Notes to the Accounts
for the
ear ended 31 December 2024
4 Em
2024
Number
2023
Number
Average number of persons employed by the company
5 Limited b
uarantee
Omagh Community Youth Choir is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have
a share capital.
6 Tan
ible fixed assets
Plant and
machinery
etc
Cost
At 1 January 2024
Additions
Al 31 December 2024
4,780
2,965
7,745
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2024
4,064
921
4.985
Net book value
Al 31 December 2024
2,760
At 31 December 2023
716
7 Creditors: amounts fallin
due within one
ear
2024
2023
Accruals
479
479

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Notes to the Accounts
for the
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8 Anal
sis of charitable funds
2024
2023
Unrestri¢ted funds
At 1 January 2024
Incomel{Expendilurel
Transfers
At 31 December 2024
36,973
4,216
30,727
6,246
41,190
36,973
Restrlcted funds
Al 1 January 2024
Incomel(Expenditure}
Transfers
At 31 December 2024
Related art tran53Ctions
No related party Iransaclions have look place during the year.
10 Other inforniation
Omagh Community Youth Choir is a company limited by gu8rarbtee and does not have a share
capital. It is ineorporated in Northern Ireland. Ils registered office is-
63 Hospital Road
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT79 ODA
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Detailed statement of financial activities
for the
ear ended 31 December 2024
2024
Unrestrieted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Income
Donations
Fundraising events
6,261
6,261
9,616
6,261
6,261
9,616
Expenditure on charitable activites
General administrative expenses-
Consumables
Bank charges
Travel and subsistence
Uniforms and waterproof clothing
Insurance
Slationery. advertising and printing
Depreciation
Other expenses
19
13
512
19
13
512
1.056
10
369
384
316
23
239
373
2,770
921
100
1.565
921
100
1,565
Legal and professional costs..
Accountancy fees
480
480
480
480
600
600
2,045
2.045
3,370
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