2024-04-30-accounts - Mount Eagles/Lagmore Youth and Community Association

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The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland Registration No. NIC102118

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS	PAGE
General Information	1
Annual Report of the Directors	2-4
Independent Examiner Report	5
Statement of Reciepts and Payments	6
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	7
Notes to the Financial Statements	8-9

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

GENERAL INFORMATION

CHARITY NAME

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER

Charity Commision NI

NIC102118

Approved 04 April 2016

CHAIRPERSON

Mr Joe Duffy

CHARITY TRUSTEE'S

Mrs Joan Carville Mrs Eileen Bell Mr James Bell Mrs Yvonne Finnegan Mrs Sinead Ferguson Ms Sinead Baker Mr Joe Duffy Ms Jacqueline Russell

PUBLIC ADDRESS

39-41 Mount Eagles Square Dunmurry Beflast BT17 0GY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Tony Clarke Clarke&Co. Accountants 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG

BANKERS

Ulster Bank Unit G Westwood Centre Kennedy Way BT11 9BQ

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The trustees of the charity for the purpose of the Charities Act (NI) 2008, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of The Charities SORP (FRS 102) Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 01 January 2015

Reference and Administrative Information

The name of the charity's trustees at the date this report was approved are listed on page 2, together with the address of the principal office of the charity and the charity's registration numbers.

Structure, Governance and Trustees

Established in 2004, Mount Eagles Community Association was set up as a community development organisation, delivering and facilitating a wide range of activities and events, with the aim to promote betterment of the community and address key issues such as health, recreation, access to services, education, anti-social behaviour and public transport.

We operate daily and as a Northern Ireland based charity (NIC102118), all our work is carried out by volunteers. We are managed by voluntary management committee that is elected annually at the Annual General Meeting and consists of 9 key members.

Committee Appointment

Trustees are appointed on a voluntary basis based on skill sets, and in accordance with our Constitution, that can add value to the MELYCA Committee

Financial Review

The Association received Grants this year which have helped the Association grow through this financial assistance. This includes grants from Belfast City Council, Community Foundation, America/Ireland Fund, Urban Villages, DFC Communities and Colin Neighbourhood Partnership and this year we have had grants from The National Lottery and The Halifax which have allowed the Association to recruit a Centre Manager. Our income comes also from classes and events run in the Community Hall. Total Income was £69,872 and total expenditure was £58,309. The Association do not hold any debts.

Main activities to further Public Benefit

To promote regeneration for the benefit of the public, to relieve poverty, unemployment, housing and environmental issues – To promote the protection and preservation of health -To promote and advance educational attainment – To provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation.

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES CONTINUED…

Since establishment, Mount Eagles/Lagmore Youth and Community Association (MELYCA) has set up and delivered a number of key initiatives to promote health, wellbeing and tackle isolation within the community. In our 2024 - plans we have expanded our youth scheme to facilitate a weekly Youth drop-in night and we have obtained new grant aid for this purpose. Our various community wide events include family fun day events over Christmas, Easter, St. Patricks, Halloween periods which have proved a great success and we will continue to build on them.

The association also works in partnership with a range of other groups to promote the facilitation and delivery of positive-based activities and event and assist with building a healthier happier and vibrant community.

These include: Karate, Hip-hop dancing, a senior Art Class and an which has been running for several years an intergenerational pottery class as well as various other activities in the centre. We would like to thank all those involved and for their commitment and dedication over the past year. The Trustee's are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Company's Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence to take reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

Financial review

The results for the year are set out on page 6 & 7. The charity returned net reciepts/(payments) for the year of £11,563 (2024:£7,591). At 30 April 2024, the total funds of the charity amounted to £57,694 (2032: £46,130) of which restricted funds were £28,658 (2024: £12,681) and £29,039 (2024: £33,450) were unrestricted.

Disclosures of Information to Independent Examiners

To the knowledge and belief of the trustees there is no relevant information of which the company's independent examiners are not aware. The Trustees have taken all the necessary steps of which they are aware, provided relevant information and established that the company's independent examiners are aware of the information.

Reserves policy and going concern

A minimal level of reserves are held in order to support costs associated with fundraising. The charity holds no investments, or assets.

Plan for the future

To maintian the same level of services in the area.

Structure, goverance and management

Mount Eagles/Lagmore Youth And Community Association is a registered charity, number NIC102118 and is governed by it constitution.

New trustees are appointed when appropriate. Suitable candidates are considered on the basis of their skills, experience and sympathy with the aims of the charity. New trustees will be agreed at a trustees meeting before being invited to join.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES CONTINUED…

Responsibilities of Trustees

As the charity's trustees we are aware of our responsibilities for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

It is also our responsibility to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
make judgements and estimates that are responsible and prudent
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with CCNI guidelines. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence to take reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

Disclosures of Information to Independent Examiners

To the knowledge and belief of the Trustees there is no relevant information of which the organisation's independent examiners are not aware. The Trustees have taken all the necessary steps of which they are aware, provided relevant information and established that the organisation's independent examiners are aware of the information.

Signed on behalf of the board of the Trustees

Mrs Joan Carville Treasurer

Date:

20/01/2025

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

I report on the accounts of Mount Eagles/Lagmore Youth And Community Association for the year ended 30 April 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 9. These accounts report from 01/05/2023 to 30/04/2024.

Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and the examiner

As the charitys 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 was 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

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 you attention.

Tony Clarke 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast

Date:

20/01/2025

BT11 9AG

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

Year to Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Apr-24 Funds Funds Funds TOTAL £ £ £ Receipts Note Voluntary Receipts Donations & Gift Aid - - - - Grants 1 - 61,455 - 61,455 Legacy - - - - Fundraising Appeals - - - - Bank Interest - - - - From Charitable Activities Charitable Activities 2 8,418 - - 8,418 Total Receipts 8,418 61,455 - 69,872 Payments: Costs of Fundraising - - - - Charitable Activities 3 12,682 45,478 - 58,159 Grants & Donations - - - - Governance Costs 3 150 - - 150 Asset and investment purchase Purchase of Equipment - - - Total Payments: 12,832 45,478 - 58,309 Net receipts/(payments) (4,414) 15,977 - 11,563 Transfers to/(from) funds - - - - Surplus/(deficit) for the year (4,414) 15,977 - 11,563 Reconciliation 30.04.24 Cash at bank & in hand 30.04.23 33,450 12,681 - 46,131 Surplus/(deficit) for this year end (4,414) 15,977 - 11,563 Cash at bank & in hand 30.04.24 29,036 28,658 - 57,694	Year to Apr-23 TOTAL £ - 39,557 - - - 7,405
	46,962
	- 39,371 - - -
	39,371
	7,591 -
	7,591
	38,540 7,591
	46,130

The statement of receipts and payments includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF ASSET AND LIABILITIES

Funds Reconciliation Cash at bank & in hand 30.04.23 Surplus/(deficit) for this year end Cash at bank & in hand 30.04.24 Bank & Cash Balances Bank Deposit Accounts Bank Current Accounts Cash in Hand Other Assets NIL Liabilities NIL	Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 13,541 32,589 46,130 38,540 (4,414) 15,977 11,563 7,591
	9,127 48,566 57,693 46,130
	Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ - - - - 9,127 48,566 57,693 46,130 40 - 40 40
	9,167 48,566 57,733 46,170
	Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ - - - -
	- - - -
	Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ - - - -
	- - - -

The financial statements were approved by the board Trustees on 20/01/2025 and were signed on their behalf by:

20/01/2025

Mrs Joan Carville Date Treasurer

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 1 Generated Funds

1	Generated Funds
2 3	Belfast City Council Grant Community Foundation Sally Gardens /Small Grants belfast CC Urban Villages/Colin NP Belfast City Councl S/S NIO Lottery Fund Halifax Totals 2024 Totals 2023 Activities for generating funds Fees, Refunds, Donations Totals 2024 Totals 2023 Payments on charitable activities Phone Cleaning Centre Maintenance Fire Alarm Maint. Administration/ Stationery Expenses Insurance Volunteer Expenses Heat & Light /Gas Programme Costs Donation Staff Return of Gants Totals 2024 Totals 2023	2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL £ £ £ - 17,550 17,550 - - - - 3,550 3,550 - 1,876 1,876 - 8,330 8,330 - 4,891 4,891 - 258 258 - 20,000 20,000 - 5,000 5,000 - 61,455 61,455 - 39,557 39,557 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL £ £ £ 8,418 - 8,418 8,418 - 8,418 7,405 - 7,405 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL £ £ £ - 675 675 - 2,913 2,913 - 3,537 3,537 - 242 242 224 2,274 2,498 - 1,584 1,584 500 - 500 - 4,379 4,379 9,015 11,526 20,541 1,100 - 1,100 - 17,425 17,425 1,843 920 2,763 12,682 45,478 58,159 5,850 33,521 39,371 8	2023
			TOTAL £ 9,780 1,960 3,550 - 8,330 5,937 - 5,000 5,000
			39,557
			2023
			TOTAL £ 7,405
			7,405
			2023
			TOTAL £ 528 1,220 3,357 255 159 1,526 1,088 2,736 28,503 - - -
			39,371

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

MOUNT EAGLES/LAGMORE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED...

4	2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted (b) Interest payable Funds Funds TOTAL TOTAL Accountancy 150 - 150 - Bank Fees - - - Total 2024 150 - 150 - Total 2023 - - - Funds Balance at Movement in Resources Transfer of Balance at 01 May23 Incoming Outgoing Funds 30-Apr-24 Restricted funds £ £ £ £ £ Belfast City Council Grant (R - 15,550 (15,500) - 50 Sally Gardens (PCA) - 3,550 (3,550) - - Belfast City Councl S/S 920 2,000 (2,920) - - NIO - 258 (106) - 152 Lottery Fund 11,761 20,000 (13,940) - 17,821 CNP/UV - £8,330 (5,976) - 2,354 BCC - 6,767 - - 6,767 Halifax - 5,000 (3,485) - 1,515 Total restricted funds 12,681 61,455 (45,478) - 28,658 Unrestricted funds General 33,450 8,418 (12,832) - 29,036 33,450 8,418 (12,832) - 29,036 Total net asset funds 46,131 69,872 (58,309) - 57,694	2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL TOTAL 150 - 150 - - - - 150 - 150 - - - - Balance at Movement in Resources Transfer of Balance at 01 May23 Incoming Outgoing Funds 30-Apr-24	2024 2023
			Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL TOTAL 150 - 150 - - - -
			150 - 150 -
		12,681 61,455 (45,478) - 28,658 33,450 8,418 (12,832) - 29,036
		33,450 8,418 (12,832) - 29,036
		46,131 69,872 (58,309) - 57,694

5 Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent Examiner's remuneration amounts to an Independent Examination fee of £120 (2023: £120)

6 Post-Balance Sheet Events

None.

7 Related Parties

The Charity does not have any related parties.

8 Trustees remuneration & expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2023 - £NIL).

During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2023 - £NIL).

During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2023 - £NIL).