RUSTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT OLLECTIVE 2020-21 ## Table of Contents |Section
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~~ee~~| info@belfastcollective.com Collective, The Dot, 42-44 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LT Charity Commission for Northern Ireland [NIC101973] HMRC [XT28857] ## Overview of Collective Collective was established by Trust Deed on 4 January 2011, and was established with the following objects: _The Objects of the Church are for the benefit of the public within the area of benefit, and:_ - _to advance the Christian faith in such ways as the Trustees from time to time may think fit;_ - _to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support;_ - _to advance education;_ - _to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as that the Trustees may from time to time, decide are appropriate._ Collective was recognised by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs [HMRC] as a charity for tax purposes on 12 July 2011 under reference XT28857. When the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland [CCNI] was established and registration was made available, Collective was recognised as a charity from 2 June 2015 [Charity Number: 101973] Registered Address: Trustees: 59 Bleach Green Mark McCarey Dunadry Heather Craig County Antrim Claire McCarey BT41 2GZ Richard Craig info@belfastcollective.com Collective, The Dot, 42-44 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LT Charity Commission for Northern Ireland [NIC101973] HMRC [XT28857] ## Trustee’s Foreword We are proud to present this report that details the work of Collective in 2020-21. Collective’s accounting period runs from 1 May to 30 April, therefore we have aligned this report with this timeframe. In preparing this report we have had regard of the Northern Ireland Charity Commission’s public benefit requirement statutory guidance, and have had an independent examination of our accounts. Throughout 2020-21 our activities had been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We transitioned all of our activities to socially distanced and digital platforms. Our financial performance was strong in the period, as we were able to deliver our planned activities within budget, as well as further extend our reserves. £61,881.99 ~~a~~ £29,090.84 ~~a~~ £120,541.45 ~~a~~ This is the gross income received by Collective this year, which is mostly through donations. We are very grateful to these donors who enable and empower all of our work. This is the amount of money that Collective has spent this year. This is the amount of cash in hand we hold in our bank account at the end of the reporting period. As Trustees we are very pleased to have a significant reserve. This report was approved on the 28 February 2022. Mark McCarey Heather Craig 7 ol- Claire McCarey Richard Craig info@belfastcollective.com Collective, The Dot, 42-44 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LT Charity Commission for Northern Ireland [NIC101973] HMRC [XT28857] ## **Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of ‘Collective - 101973’** I report on the attached accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 April 2021. ## **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: - examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act - 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 is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: 1. 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. info@belfastcollective.com Collective, The Dot, 42-44 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LT Charity Commission for Northern Ireland [NIC101973] HMRC [XT28857] ## **Independent examiner’s statement** I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland; I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Name: Matthew Thomas Campbell Relevant professional qualification or body: IATI Address: 105 Nevis Avenue, Belfast, BT4 3AN, N. Ireland Date: 25/02/2022 info@belfastcollective.com Collective, The Dot, 42-44 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LT Charity Commission for Northern Ireland [NIC101973] HMRC [XT28857] Date: 28/2/22 info@belfastcollective.com Collective, The Dot, 42-44 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LT Charity Commission for Northern Ireland [NIC101973] HMRC [XT28857] Date: 28/2/22 info@belfastcollective.com Collective, The Dot, 42-44 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LT Charity Commission for Northern Ireland [NIC101973] HMRC [XT28857]