Charity Dumber: 102018 COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Trusttts, report and financial stalements for the year ended 31 March 2024
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Contents Page Legal and athninistrative inforn)ation Trustees report Independent examiners, report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the Accounts 7-10
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Legal and administrative information Charity number 102018 Business address CIP Centre 7 Foundry Street Portadown Co Arniagh BT63 SAB Board Members Paul BuoW5 (Chair) Andrew Mccreery (Vice Chair) Gordon Woolsey (Secretary) Alfredo Monteiro (Treasurer) Elisabete Gomes Beata Jonak Romyall Guinanao Anastazja Wisniewska Trnstees Paul Burrows Andrew Mccreery Gordon Woolsey Alfredo Monteiro Accountants S D Brown & Company Carnegie Building 25-27 Edward Street Portadown Co Arniagh BT62 3NE Bankers Unity Trust PLC PO Box 7190 Planetary Road Wllenhall WVI 9DG Page I
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page l. Structure? governance and management The charity is governed by it's Constitution which has been lodged with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. The charity was registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 21 January 2016. RISKS The Executive Committee has conducted its own review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and system5 have been established to mitigate those risks. In order to minimize internal risks, and to ensure the conslstent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity Procedures for authorization of all trdnsactions. and projects have been implemented. Objectives and activities Principal Activity The principal activity of the charity is the integration of new communities. Achievements and perforniance Many individuals and their families have been aided through the services and progrdmmes provided by the charity during the year. We would like to place on record the charity's appreciation to the following fimders whose financial support enabled the charity to achieve its objectives during the year: Department of Justice The Executive Office Red Cross ABC Council Irish Youth Foundation BBC Children in Need National Lottery Community Fund Education Authority 9,092 27.867 2500 9,662 4,000 22,500 88.181 54.712 Total 218,514 Financial review The results of the charity for the year are detailed on pages 5 to 10. The charity does not have any debt. There are no private benefits flowing from the Charities purposes other than volunteer training which is incidental to the pursuance of the Charities purposes. Page 2
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 . Statement of trustees, responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each fmancial year which give a true and fair view of charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these fmancial statements the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Siandards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. and prepare the fanCIal statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the chartty will continue in operation. The trnstees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the fmancial statements comply with the Charities Act (Northern 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 iegUlar1tie$. On behalf of the board Paul Burrows Trustee Dated: 14 January 2025 Page 3
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Independent examiner's report to the trustees on the unaudited financial statements of COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME. I report on the accounts of COMMUNITY NTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages 2 to 9. Respective responsibilities of trnstees 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 generdl Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charitkes Act state whether particulat matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement 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 CommissTron for Northern Ireland under section 65 (9){b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accountlng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity tsvstees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe.. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act. That there is fi]rther infornlation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's Statement I have cornpleted rny examination and have no concerns in respect to the matters (l ) to (4) listed above and in connection with the following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to yow attention. Independent examiDer Samuel David Brown FCCA 25-27 Edward Street Portadown Co. Arniagh BT62 3NE Date: 21 March 2024 Page 4
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 Marcb 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Notes Incoming resources Incoming resources from generating funds: Voluntary income Activities for generating fimds 224,858 57.821 224,858 57.821 326,708 24.226 Total incoming resources 282,679 282.679 350.934 Resources expended Staff costs Project delivery payments Establishment costs Motor and travelling expenses Accountancy fees Communications and IT Other office expenses Interest payable and similar charges 166,046 69,010 26.243 928 2.612 12,272 1,688 699 166,046 69,010 26.243 928 2.612 12,272 1,688 699 218,467 85,360 49,664 618 1,698 26,780 3,373 730 Total resources expended 279,498 279,498 386,690 Net movement in funds 3.181 3,181 (35.756) Total funds brought forward 65.375 65,375 Total funds carried forward 68,556 68,556 65,375 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a separate stafrment of total recOlSed gains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities. The note5 on pages 7 to 9 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 5
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGIL4MME Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 38,006 33,703 700 67,284 71,709 67.984 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (3,153) (2,609) Net current assets 68.556 65.375 Net assets 68,556 65,375 Funds Restricted income ndS 68.556 65,375 Total funds 68,556 65.375 The fmancial statements were approved by the trustees on 14 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by Paul Burrows Trustee The notes OD pages 7 to 9 form an integrnl part of Ihese financial statements. Page 6
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGIL4MME Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting policies The principal accounting policies are summarised below. Th¢ accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year. Basis of accounting The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, and The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. 1.2. Cashflow The charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRSI from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement because it is a small charity. 1.3. Incoming resources All incoming resource5 are included in the statement of fmancial activities when the chartty is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income.. Voluntary income 15 received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Grdnts where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific perfonnance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Grants, including grdnts for the purchase of fixed assets. are recognised in full in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incued. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Costs of generating fimds comprise those associated with attracting voluntary income. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management. 1.5. Defined contribution pension schemes The pension costs charged in the fmancial statements represent the contribution payable by the charity during the year. Page 7
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Voluntary income 2024 Total 2023 Total Donations Grants receivable 6,344 218,514 2,146 324,562 224.858 326,708 Activities for generating funds 2024 Total 2023 Tot81 Invoices for services 57.821 24,226 57,821 24,226 Employees Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Pension costs Other costs 157,122 7,649 1,275 209,092 8,740 635 166,046 218,467 No employee received emoluments of more than £60.000. Number of employees The average monthly numbers of employees (including the trustees) during the year, calculated on the basis of full time equivalents. was as follows: 2024 Number 2023 Number 15 13 Page 8
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Pension costs The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the employees. The scheme and its assets are held by independent managers. The pension charge represents contributions due from the company and was as follows: 2024 2023 Pension charge 7.649 8,740 Debtors 2024 2023 Prepayments and accrued income 38,006 700 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals and deferred income 3,153 2,609 Analysis of net assets behyeen funds Total funds Fund balances at 31 March 2024 as represented by: Unrestricted funds At At 31 March 2024 l April Incoming 2023 resources 10. Restricted funds At At l April Incoming Outgoing 2023 resources resources 31 March 2024 Grants and user contributions 65,375 282,679 (279,498) 68,556 Page 9
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME The folloTrving pages do not form part of the statutory accounts.
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Detailed statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Incoming resources Incoming resources from genernting funds: Voltsntary income Donations Grants receivable 6,344 218,514 2,146 324,562 224,858 326,708 Acfivitiesfor generatirtgfvnds Invoices for services 57,821 24,226 57,821 24,226 Total incoming resources from generating funds 282,679 350,934 Total incoming resources 282,679 350,934 Page 11
COMMUNITY INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMME Detailed statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Resources expended Charitable activities Activities undertaken direcily Project Delivery Payments 69.010 85,360 69.010 85,360 Activity 2 total expenditure 69,010 85.360 Total charitable activity expenditure Governan¢e costs Activities tlndertaken direcily Staff costs - Wages & salaries Staff costs - Pension cosls Staff costs - Training Establishrnent - Rent Establishment- Light & heat Structural Improvements & Maintenance Establishment - Other Professional - Accountancy fees Offjce expenses - Communication & IT Office expenses - Other Bank charges 69,010 85.360 157.122 7,649 ,275 6.100 6.491 10,709 2.943 2.612 12,272 1,688 699 209,092 8.740 635 9,600 6,979 30.312 2,773 1,698 26,780 3,373 730 209.560 300,712 St4pporf cosls Support - Motor & travelling costs 928 618 928 618 Total governance costs 210,488 301,330 Total resources expended 279,498 386,690 Net incomingl(outgoiDg) resources for the year 3,181 (35,756) Page 12