Eastside Partnership
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (con1inu￿)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Reference and admlnlstratlve detalls
Registered charlty name
Eastside Partnership
Charity registration number
102099
Company registration number N1031146
Prlnclpal office and registered Avalon House
office
278-280 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 1HE
The trustees
M Briggs
S Douglas
D Gavaghan
M Gibson
T Haire
B Mcconnell
J McAlpin
A Mcmurray
W Clark
R Davison
G Dorrian
A Hassard
A Irvine
K Purdy
G Robinson
S Jackson
A Flynn
M Kelly
R Mcmullan
D Alderdi
P McReynold5
F Bell
(Resigned 1 September 2023)
(Resigned 1 Saptemb8r 2023)
(Resigned 9 June 2023)
(Resigned 1 September 2023)
(Resigned 1 September 2023)
(Resigned 1 September 2023)
(Resigned 1 September 2023)
(Resigned 9 June 2023)
(Resigned 1 September 2023)
(Resigned g June 2023)
(Resigned 9 June 2023)
(Resigned g June 2023)
(Resigned 10 June 2022)
(Resigned 28 July 2022)
(Appointed 10 June 2022)
Company secretary
Tony Wilson
Auditor
Finegan Gibson Ltd
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
Causeway Tower
g James Street South
Belfast
BT2 8DN
Bankers
AIB
11-15 Donegall Square North
Belfast
BT15GB

Eastside Partnership
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) f¢ontinU￿)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Sollcltors
Hewitt and Gilpin
Thomas House
14-16 James Street South
Belfast
BT2 7GA
structure, governance and management
Goveming Document
Eastside Partnership is a Company Limited by Guarantee and is a Charity recognised by the Charity
Commission for Nl and HM Revenue and Customs. It is a not for profit organisation. The Company
was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the
company and is govern8d under its Articles of Association.
Appointment of trustees
Trusteeship follows from membership of the Charity. which is made up as follows:
Community representatives 4 nominations from the community sector in the East Betfast area,
and the Director of East Belfast Communty Development Agency;
Political representatives - 3 elected representatives from Belfast City Council and one elected
representative of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council;
the sitting Member of Parliament for East Belfast:
the Chairpersons of each subsidiary and working groups of the Charity.
Other representstives - up to 4 nominations.
Trustee Inductlon and tralnlng
A trustee induction process is in operation.
Arrangements ft)r setting pay and remuneration of key management personnel
The directors consider the board of directors, who are the charity's trustees. and the senior
management team comprise the key management personnel of Ihe charity in charge of directing and
controlling. running and operating the ¢harty on a day to day basis. All directors give of their time
freely and no director received remuneration in the year. Details of dirèctors, 8xpenses and related
party transaGlion5 are disclosed in note 14 to the a¢wunts.
The pay of the senior staff is set by reference to NICVA guidance and utilisation of NJC pay scales. In
view of the nature of the charity. the directors benchmark against pay levels in other similar size
charities when appointing new members of key manag8ment.
Organisation structure and how charlty makes declslons
Eastside Partnership Is govemed by a Board of Directors. The charity is managed on a day to day
basi5 by a Chief Executive. who is at the head of a management team as appointed by the Board of
Directors. The Chief Executive, with the assistance of a management team manages the day to day
activities of the Partnership, and reports directly to the Chairperson. The Chief Executive and
management team also provide progress reports to all board meetings.

Eastside Partnership
Company Llmlted by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report {Incorporating the Director's Report) (eonllnu8d)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Structure. governance and management feontlftu•d)
Audlt and Rlsk Committee
The ARC was set up in 2017 by the ESP Board in order to support them in their responsibilities
regarding issues of risk. control. governance and associated assurance. The ARC has delegated
responsibility on behalf of the board for ensuring that there is a framework for accountability,. for
examining and reviewing all systems and methods of control both financial and otherwise including
risk analysis and risk management-, and for ensuring the charity is complying with all aspects of the
law, relevant regulations and good practice. The ARC membership consists of no fewer than 3
directors appointed by the ESP board. at least 2 of whom will be from the parent board. and including
the board chair. along with one external member to the committee who will be independent of th8
charity and who will bring relevant skills and expartise to it.
Pmject committees/boards
For each of the key delivery projects. specific objectives are set by the board I committee for each
project, and ￿ported against on a quarterly basis to the partnership board. A strategic business plan
for each project I subsidiary company is also presented to the board.
Neighbourhood Partnerships
Th8 Partnership previously established neighbourhood partnerships: Inner East Neighbourhood
Partnership and Tullycamet Neighbourhood Partnership. The Neighbourhood Partnerships are in the
form of 'coalitions of interesf, with a memorandum of understanding be￿een the Partnership and the
two Neighbourhood Partnerships. This memorandum forms the basis of the relationship, support and
facilitation provid8d by the Partnership.
Subsidiary Companies
The Partnership have 5 wholly-owned subsidiary companies as follows:
Ave¢ Solutions Limited a trading company providing web design and hosting services to the
voluntary, community and private sectors.
Eastside Propety - a charitable propety development company which acquires and brings back
into use unused and derelict properties and seeks to make that accommodation availab18 for
organisations. individuals and companies making a positive contribution to the community.
Ea5tSide Greenways - a charitable Gompany which was established to promote and support the
use. enjoyment and sustainability of the Connswater Community Greenway.
Eastside Arts a company which seeks to proTnote the development of Arts activities in East
Betfast.
Eastside Tourism a company which seeks to advance the education of the public regardlng
east Belfast's artistic. industrial, political and social heritage.
Relationships with relatedparties
None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity.

Eastside Partnership
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (eontlnuad)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Structure. governance and management (eonllnu•d)
Rlsk management
The company aims to mitigate the major risks it faces by implementation of the following proGedures'.-
Significant external risks to funding have led to the development of a strategic plan which clearly
identifies funding requirements going forward.
Internal control risks are minimised by the implementstion of procedures for authorisation of all
tpnsactions with a financial implication.
Maintenance of a company risk register. which is reviewed at meetings of the Audit and Risk
Committee.

Eastside Partnership
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (eorttsnu8d)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Objectives and actlvltles
Purposes
The purpose of Eastside Partnership. as expressed in its objects is to:
(1) Promote urban regeneration, community development and the redevelopment and revitalisation of
East Belfast and its environs (the "area of benefif) by all or any of the following means:
design, promote, implement and evaluate strategies concerned with improving the economic,
social. cultural and environmental life of the inhabitants of the area of benefit-,
promote study and research, and develop and influence policy and practi￿, in the fields of urban
regeneration and community development.
engage with, promote co-operation among. and eslablish strategic partnerships between groups,
organisations and agencies in the voluntary and community. statutory and private enterprise sectors:
provide a forum for the discussion and debate of urban regeneration, community development
and related issues and raise public awareness of these matters.,
provide strategic and practical support to community and voluntsry groups in the area of b8nefit'
such other charitable means as may from time to time be determined.
(2) Advance the arts. including promoting and organising performances and events which improve
public access to andlor participation in the arts.
(31 Advance education for the public benefit by assisting and supporting schools and parents and
facilitating the formation of partnerships to improve educational attainment in areas of social and
economic deprivation.
(4) Promote for the public benefit good community relations, religious and racial harmony, social
cohesion and equality and diversity.
Public Benefit
The public benefits that flow from purpose {1) are:
a reduction in social inequalities
an increase in the range of facilities and services available to the public.
improvement in the quality of seNices delivered to the public and in the efficiency and
effectivene55 of agencies delivering 5ervi¢es to the public as a consequence of enhanced knowledge
and understanding of the problems, obstacles and potential solutions: heightened motivation.
improved inter-agency co-operation. co-ordination and partnership working- and stronger inter-action
between these agencies and the community.,
improved physical appearance of the built environment. resulting in a raising of peop18's sense of
quality of lrfe. well-being and aesthetic appreciation of their surroundings.,
enhanGed opportunities for employment and training for residents living in economically and
socially deprtved areas and consequently a reduction in poverty, unemployment and hardship.
The public benefits that flow from purpos8 (2) are:
a broadening of understanding and awareness of arts and culture:
increased opportunities for the public to access the arts as a result of an extending range of arts
activities and events taking place,"
enhanced quality of life and sense of well-being through engaggment with and participation in
creative artistic events and activities:
renewed enthusiasm for and belief in the arts as a means of expression and fulfillment.

Eastside Partnership
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (¢ontsnu•d)
Year ended 31 March 2023
The public benefit that will flow from purpose (3) is:
an improvement in educational attainment. capabilities and capacities and potential to secure
employment by pupils living in areas of social and economic deprivation
The public benefit that flows from purpose (4) is:
a gradual transition to a safer, rnore stable and cohesive community and positive citizenship as a
result of raised awareness and understsnding, a shared sense of purpose and the creation of safe.
neutral environments.

Eastside Partnership
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (¢ontinu¢d)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Achievements and performance
Report on actlvlty 2022-23
Eastside Partnership, for reasons of effectiveness and good governance, deliver much of their activity
through wholly owned subsidiary companies. each of which will report separately. However. reference
will also be made in this report as core partnership stsff are also involved in supporting and
coordinating the actlvities of all companles withln the group.
The main benefits of our activities during the year were:
a) provision of a range of facilities and services available to the public;
These are provided through our subsidiary company, Eastside Propety, and separately reported
there. Examples of services provided diredly by the partnership through these facilities would include
the provision of education through the Carew Centre and of heritage educational services through
Eastside Visitor Centre with progrèss towards managing the heritage hub at T8mpl8more Baths.
b) improvement in the quality of services delivered to the public and in the efficiency and effectiveness
of agencies delivering seNices lo the public as a consequence of enhanced knowledge and
understanding of the problems. obstacles and potential solutions; heightened motivation- improved
inter-agency co-operation, co-ordination and parlnership working- and stronger inter-action be￿een
these agencies and the community"
We have continued to work with key statutory, community and private sector interests to improve
service quality, including for example in partnering with schools to deliver community based education
initiatives through an agreed Education Framework, a more coordinated approach to the development
of the Newtownards Rd, supporting the Inner East Neighbourhood RenevRI Partnership and
Tullycarnet Neighbourhood Partnership and through working with The Executive Office's Urban Village
initiative.
c) improved physical appearance of the built environment, resulting in a raising of people's sense of
quality of lrfe. well-being and aesthetic appreGiation of their surroundings.
We continu8 to work with Belfast City Council to 8nsur8 C.S. Lewis Square and the Connswater
Community Greenway is maintained as a high quality facility for local residents. which has enhanced
the physical appearan￿ of this part of inner East Belfast, with heavy use by local residents and
V15itors alike and an increase in physical activity. We continue to lobby for further greenway
development in east Belfast through the Eastside Greenways strategy to contribute to the ongoing
physlcal regeneration of of the area.
d) a broadening of understsnding and awareness of arts and culture.,
Through widespread engagement with local residents. businesses and elected representatives,
alongside our social media promotional activity, many more people have come to appreciate, and
engage In. arts activity in the east of the city.
We deliver all round arts and cultural activity at indoor and outdoor venues across east Belfast with a
particular focus on C.S. Lewis Square as an important public space for cultural regeneration activity.
The space hosts a variety of events for the local community and visitors alike which ranges from
monthly markets, fitness sessions, family fijn days and live music such as 4 nights of music as part of
the Ea5tSide Arts Festival and 2 nights of music in July, both showcasing a thriving and talented

Eastside Partnership
Company Llmlted by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (conllnu8d)
Year ended 31 March 2023
artistic community.
e) increased opportunities for the public to access the arts as a result of an extended range of arts
activities and events tsking place.,
We continue to deliver an all year round community arts programme with a focus on local venues and
opportunities whiGh meets the needs of local people and in areas of social disadvantage and
increasing public access to the arts for social impact and well-being.
This included the weekly Eastside Arts Choir and the Big Kids Society which provides public creative
workshops in a variety of different art forms. A lot of time was spent on programme and preparation
work with the Gertrude Star Flute band in the lead up to the Fifes and Fusion performance at the July
event at C.S. Lewis Square.
We delivered the Eastside Arts Festival and C.S. Lewis Festival with programming to celebrat8 people
and place in the area, engaging local people to participate in the arts. The Greenway project continues
to deliver an all year round animation programme which includes cultural activty as a driver of visits
and use of the space to promote health and well being and Civic pride.
fj renewed enthusiasm for and belief in the arts as a means of expression and fulfilment;
With the audience growing, and numbers of volunteers increasing. for the wide range of arts activities
delivered this year, this has been a clear indication of the increased commitment and enthusiasm
which we have experienced. Example5 of this include our project with the Gertrude Star Flute Band
which recognised the musicalty and talent in the band as an impactful and participative art form.
g) an improvement in educational attainment. capabilities and capacities and potential to secure
employment by pupils living in areas of social and economic deprivation.
We continue to utilise funding from the Dept of Justice via the Dept of Education to continue the
Eastside Learning project with a variety of programmes to raise aspirations. improve educational
attainment and develop community and statutory relationships for the benefit of children and families.
Examples of this include the Eastside Earfy Years Ne￿ork, Forest Schoo15 Programme and ABC
after school project.
h) a gradual transition to a safer, more stable and Cohesive community and positive citizenship as a
result of raised awareness and understanding, a shared sense of purpose and the creation of safe,
neutral environments;
The partnership has continued to engage in city wide initiatives, particularly wtth the arts, tourism and
regeneration initiatives between east and west Belfast, which has helped increase understanding and
a sense of shared purpose as we cooperate on programme delivery.
C.S. Lewis Square l Eastside Visitor Centre ha5 also opened up an entirely new 'shared space, with
diverse programming to meet the needs of many people from many differant backgrounds and
traditions. right in the heart of the community and plans have now been developed to extend the
centre.

Eastside Partnership
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnued)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Financlal revlew
The results for the year are set out in detail on pages 18 to 37. The company returned net
incomel(expenditure) for the year of £30.324 (2022: (£42,006)). At 31 March 2023. the total funds of
the charity amounted to £389,070 (2022: £358,746), comprising ￿$triCted funds of £251,207 (2022:
£224,318) and unrestricted funds of £137,863 (2022: £134,428).
The unrestricted funds are considered to be essential to provide sufficient funds to cover any
unforeseen costs which may arise and fulfill the legal obligations of the charity in the event that currant
levels of income are not maintained.
Investment powers and policy
Aside from retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year most of the Gharity's funds are to be
spent in the short term so there are few funds for long term investment. The directors. having regard to
the liquidity r8quirements of the organisation and to the reserves policy have operated a policy of
keeping available funds in an interest bearing deposit account.
ReseThes policy and going concem
A policy has been implemented by the company in order to recognise the Gharity's requirements for
reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. It has established a policy whereby the
unrestricted funds not Committed should equate to be￿een 25 % and 50% of annual administration
overheads. The aim is to provide sufficient funds to cover any unforeseen costs which may arise. as
well as allowing for the payment of any liabilities which would arise should the company caase to
operate.
Plans for future periods
The charity plans continuing the activilies outlined above in forthcoming years, subject to satisfactory
funding arrangements. The key themes outlined in the Eastside Partnership strategic plan will be the
areas where resources are focused in the forlhcoming year.
Trustees. responsibilities statement
The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing
the trustees, report and the financial statements in accordan￿ with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted A¢counting PractiC8).
Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and
application of resources, including the income and expenditure, for that period.
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Eastside Partnership
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2023
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to=
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently..
observe the rnethods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP,.
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudenl-,
prepare the financial staternents on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain Ihe charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime Ihe financial
Posttion of the charrty and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the asset5 of the charity and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and dete¢tion of fraud and other irregularities.
Audltor
Each of the persons who is a Iru5tee at the date of approval of this ￿port confirms that..
so far as they are aware. there is no relevant audit infomiation of which the charity's auditor is
unaware; and
they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee to make themselves aware of
any relevant audit information and to establish that the charty's auditor is aware of that
information.
Small company provislons
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to
the small companies exemption.
The twstees. annual report was approved on 1 December 2023 and signed on behalf of the board of
trustees by..
Tony Wilson
Char(ty Secretary
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