A Positive Life {A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for Ihe financial year ended 31 March 2023 The tru5tee5 present their Ttee5. Annual Report. comblnlng ihe Directois. Repon and Trusiees. Report, and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charilies: Stalement of Recommended Praclice applicable to charities preparing their financial stalements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Tiustees. Report contains Ihe infowmalion iequiied to be provided in Ihe Trustees. Annual Report under the Statement of Recommended PractTrce (SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the charity are also charity Iruslees for Ihe purpose of charity law and under the charity's constitution are known as members of the board of irustees. In this report the trustees of A Positive Life present a summary of its pOSe, governance. activities, achievements and finances for the financial year 31 March 2023. The charity is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a fo which complie5 wilh the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, although not obliged to mplY wtth the Statement of Recommended Practi applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. Mission. ObjeGtives and Strategy Objectives The objectives of the charity are to promote good health and well being and relve sickness and stress among those inhabitant5 of the UK and Republic of Ireland who are living With or affecled by HIV or a related medical condition and their families. by providing advice, support, therapies. counselling, independent advocacy and a Con[ents'al helpline. To advance public education by raising awareness aboul all matters assoaated with the CAuses and prgvpnlinn rjf HIV and to commission and promote research into all matters relating to HIV and to dissgminate the useful results of such research. The charty has a general aim of seeking to prevent the spread of HIV through infonnation, education. raising awareness and working to remove the stigma surrounding HIV whilst Ljpholding Ihe principles of dignity, equality and respect for individuals affected by HIV. The strategies employed to achieve the Charivs objectives are to,. Provide a telephone helpline service offering confKlential infonnation and advice on any aspect of HIV and sexual health. Offering volunteering opportunilies Encourage people living with HIV to participate in the Charivs work as well as takinq responsibility for their own lives - Present a range of education and prevention programmes Make available, in a variety of locations. support servi5 which include complimentary therapies. one to one and group support sessions, counselling, healthy INing seminars, home support and access to information services. The principal activities of the Charty ara to rai$e awaraneÉ8 and challenge ne9ative perccptions of HIV across Nl, and to support and promote positive livin9 foi anyone liviiig witli ui 4ilf¢Gled by HIV. Public Benefft The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing their aims and objectives and in planning future aclivtties. They meet Ihe public benefit test by providing educalion and awareness to both the general public, Ihose living with HIV and their families with regard to obtaining a better understsnding of the condition. They also advise on preventativÈ measurp.q which rAn be t8ken. Financial Review The Charily's income for the year ended 31 March 2023 was £426.277 Wbth expenditure of £416.485 resulting in net surplus of £9.792 - (2022 - net surplus 46.159). The principal funding sources in the year ended 31 March 2023 are detailed in the notes to the finanaal statements. Financial Results At the end of the financial year the charty has assets of £395.618 (2022 - £373.105) and liabilities of £46.411 {2022 _ £33.689). The net assets of the charity have increased by £9.791.
A Positive Life {A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Reserves Position and Policy ReseNes Policy The trustees recognise thal il is necessary to hold reserves in order to offset the effects of fluctuatiorFS in incoming resources and llivi.eby bvLuie Iliv ¥vwiliriued Vi<4bility ol the Charity beyond Ihe Immedlate fuiure. In keeping with good accountancy practice, it is Ihe airn ol the trustees to hold free reserves which equale lo three months operating costs. At 31 st March 2023 the free reserves amounted to £349_207_ As the organisation commences a new Siraiegic Planning penod. the work 10 increase it's focus lo raise awareness of HIV and related sexual health malters in Nortlierii Ireland Ilirough a 5Ulte of modemised accredited education and prevention programmes conlinues. This has involved the continued development of The Nl Buyers club and also includes the recently launched Workpla education programme 'Positive about HIV. Vvhile the funding environment remains challenging and supporl services programme continue5 to evolve lo meet the ever-changing needs of people affected by HIV in Northern Iieland. options are continually explored in ordei lo support the organisations suslainability. The commitment to de-stigmatise HIV and the aspiration to achieve zero new diagnosis by 2030 will be underpinned in our public affairs and community engagement work in the continued focus to raise awarenes5 around the impact of HIV and Ihe work of Posilive Lrfe. Trustees The trustees who served throughout the financial year. except as noted. were as follows.. Ms. Dawn Putvis Mr. Declan McAllister Ms. Emer Hinphey Mr. David Hawkins Ms. Alice O'Kane Ms. Kathryn ToTney In acGoiUaiiue willi Ili¥ Cuiibliluliuii. Ilie Iiuslees rptire by rotation and. belng ellglble. offer themselves for re-eleclion. The secretary who served during the financial year was.. M5. Jacquie Richardson Compliance with Sector-wide Legislation and Standards The charily en9age5 pro-aclivety with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. A Positive Life subscribes lo and is compliant with the following- The Companies Act 2006 The Charities SORP {FRS 102} Approved by the Board of Trustees on £1 AvoygYY and signed on its behalf by". Ms Dawn Purvis tee Ms. Alice O'Kane Trustee