Charity number: NIC102128 Company number: N1627282 Reach Mentoring Limlted IA company Ilmlted by 8uar4Trtee, not havln8 share capltal} Dlrectors, Annual Report and Unaudlted Flnanclal Statements for the period ended 31 August 2023 'AD4ALSCA* 3110512024 COMPANIES HOUSE A13
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Reach Mentoring Llmlted (A ujmpany Ilmited by gyarantee. not having share apital) CONTENTS Page Reference and Administrative information Directors, Annual Report Statement of Directors, Responsibilities Independent Examiners, report Statement of financial activities io Balance Sheet li Notes to the financial statements 12-15
Reach Mentoring Limited (A company Ilmited by guarantee. not having share capltall REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Directors Rhoda Kerr Sonya Rowe Raymond Pollock Claire Kerr Kathryn Cunningham Colin Cooper John Pickering Charlty number In Northern Ireland NIC 102128 Company reglstratlon number N1627282 Buslness Address 15 High Street Lurgan Co Armagh BT66 8AA Registered Office IS High Street Lurgan Co Armagh BT66 8AA Accountant Grace Gault 114 Ardmore Road Derryadd Lurgan BT66 6QP Bankers First Trust 18-20 Scotch Street Dungannon Co Tyrone BT70 IAZ Solicitor Watson and Neill 23 High Street Lurgan BT66 8AH
Reach Mentoring Limited IA compafty limited by guarantee, not havin8 share capital) DIRECTORS. ANNUAL REPORT The directors present their report prepared in accordance with Charities SORP {effective January 2015) with the unaudited financial statements for the perlod ended 31 August 2023, also prepared in accordance with the aforementioned Statement of Recommended Practice and FRSIO2. The directors, who are also trustees of the charity, at the date of this report and those who served durin8 the financial period together with the dates of any changes, are set out on page l and are listed below. Directors The dlrectors who served during the period are as follows: Rhoda Kerr Sonya Rowe Raymond Pollock Claire Kerr Kathryn Cunningham Colin Cooper John.Pickering In accordance with the Articles of Assoclation the directors retire by rotation and, being eligible. offer.themselves for re-election. Oblectlves and Actlvltle5 Mission Statement 'Compelled by the love of God, Reach exists to enable young people to unleash their full potential. It creates positive, informing and empowering rnentorin8 relationships while working in partnership with schools, churches and relevant a8encies." Principol Activities The principal activity of the company is to provide one-to-one rnentoring relationships. Achievements and Performance Reach Mentoring Ltd continue to focus on Its Aims and objectives which are to provide mentoring relationships that... l. Encourage youn8 peo'ple to'explore healthy lifestyle choices. 2. Support the educational experience of young people. 3. Care pastorally for young people. 4. Enthuse young people to play a positive role in their community. 5. Create space for young people to explore Christianity and develop in leadership.
Reach Mentoring Limited {A compary Ilmlted by 8uarantee. not having $h•re capital) DIRECTORS. ANNUAL REPORT (continued) Progrommes The programmes which are offered by Reach Mentoring Ltd include the following: One-to-one mentoring Delivering personal developrnent classes in schoo15 Deliver•ng leadership development training Artlvities in 20231Jan to Aug) The vision and mission of Reach Mentorlng has remained steadfast throughout the past 8 months. seeking to partner with schools to support young people facing difficult life circumstances. We continue to seek to provide one-to-one mentoring for those most at risk while equipping all pupils in our partner schools to improve their emotional and mental wellbeing. In 2023 demand for our services has continued to grow, In addition to a growing increase in the number of critical incidents and safeguarding issues being disclosed to our rnentors. Reach Mentoring continues to be a lifeline for many of these young people and often the only significant adult that they will engage with. OrganlsatSonal Structure . Within the past 8 months the Senior Leadership structure within Reach Mentoring changed. The new Organisation Lead role took effect in January 2023, supported by an Operations Lead in January 2023 and a Schools. Lead In April 2023. An additional new 3-year role of Comrnunity Engagement & Fundraising Coordlnator took effect ¢n June 2023. Mentorlng Reach Mentoring has provided consistent support to young people who were feeling isolated, experiencing behavioural difficulties, trauma, anxiety, suicide ideation, low self-worth, and relational breakdown. Over this period, it has provided consistent support to 513 young people in 46 schools across 6 locations. 74 volunteer mentors were recruited and trained. In addition, we had 3 student volunteer mentors on a short-term placement. Connert Programme Our Connect Programrne is a slightly dlfferent model to our normal Mentorlng Programme in that schools pay for the additional hours this service provides. We have Connect workers in.12 schoo15 working with a further 217 young people per year. Connect is flexible iri it5.approach e.g. it can be an additional day per week or, as in 2 of our schools, holistically incorporated into the school community for the duration of the full academic year. In 2023 we successfully completed our first Connect Year in Cookstown. Personal Development As a Reach Mentoring programme, Personal Development strives to evolve and adapt to the wider needs of the young people we work with. It includes the'my Story in Colourf project for primary schools; Year 8 transition workshops; an annually themed workshop (available from Y9-141," and digital toolkits in the forrn of well-being themed video series- freely available on YouTube with co- ordinated sessions for schools or youth workers. This year partner Post-Primary schools were offered workshops entitled 'lnside and Out, focusing on healthy choices around diet, exercise. body image etc. Workshops aim to engage pupils through discussion and practical too15. Personal Development reaches approx. 51)00 young people each year, including partictpants in the 'My Story in Colourf project of which, in 2023, there were 754 across 12 Primary Schoo15
Reach Mentoring Limited (A cornpany limited by guarantee. not havln8 share opital) DIREcfoRS' ANNUAL REPORT (contlnued) Banbridge Launch Reach. Mentoring officially launched in Banbridge in September 2022. Through the Academic Year 2022-2023, we engaged and partnered with 4 Post-Primary schools and worked on a weekly basis with 56 young people. 8 volunteer mentors were recruited and trained. Financial Revlew The statement of financial activitie5 which shows the results of the company is set out on page 10. The reported deficitforthe period is £8,431. The directors continually review all funding opportunities to maximise the incoming resource5 for the charity. Reserves Policy The companvs policy is to achieve a level of free reserves which matches the needs of the company both at the current time and the foreseeable future. Free reserves are those unrestricted resen4es which are available for general use. Structure, governance and management ' Governing document Reach Mentoring Ltd 15 a company limited by guarantee. It 15 governed by Memorandurn and Articles of Association and the liability of each member is limited to an amount not exceeding £1. It is recognised as a charity by. HMRC under the reference N100361 and by the Charity Commission of Northprn Ireland under the reference NIC102128. Public Benefit In setting our objectives and planning our activitie5 for the period, the directors have given careful consideration to the Charity Commi55ion for Northern Ireland's statutory guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped"achieve the charity purpose and 'provide a benefit to the benefitiaries. Speclal Provlsions relating to small companles This report is prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. of th Board S Rowe Chair Date: 16 May 2024 J Pickering Dlrector Date: 16" May 2024 th
Reach Mentoring Limited IA compny Ilmited by guarantee. not ha¥ln8 share upltall STATEMENTS OF OIRECTORS, RESPONSIBILITIES For the period ended 31 August 2023 The directors are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and re8ulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial period. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial Statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the charity and of the net income or expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: select suitable accountin8 policles and then apply them consistently make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whetherthe CharitiesSORP (effective January 2015) in accordance with FRS102 has been followed; prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which enables them to ensure the financial statements comply with the Companles Act 2006, and all Regulations to be construed as one with that Act. They are also responsible forsafeguarding the assets of the charity and hence fortaking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. S Rowe Chalr Date: 16 May 2024 J Plckering Dlrector Date: 16 May 2024
Reach Mentoring Limited IA company limited by guarantee, not having share capital) INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT l port on the accounts for the period ended 31 August 2023 set out on pages 10 to IS. Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner The Charivs trustees {who are also the directors for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The directors consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 65{21 of the Charities Act INI) 2008 and that an independent examination is required. The charity is preparing accrual accounts and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is ellgible for independent examination it is my responslbility to.. examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charitie5 Act ,to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directionsgiven by.the Charity Commission ' for Northern Ireland under section 65 (9){b) of the Charities Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of..the independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65 (9}Ib) of the Charities Act. The 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 seeklng explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required by an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to rny attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accountin& records were not kept In accordance with sectlon 386 of the Companies Act 2006 2. That the accounts do not accord with these accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and. principles of the 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. 4. That there is further infomiation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Reach Mentorln8 Limited IA company limited by Auarantee, ftot havlTrz shafe capital) INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS. REPORT {Continued) Independent examinees statement I have completed by examination and have no concerns tn respert of the matter (l) to14) listed above and, In connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commtssion for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Grace Gault Chartered Accountant 114 Ardmore Road Lurgan 8T66 6QP 16 May 2024
Reach Mentoring Limited IA company limited by guarantee. not having share cawall STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) for the period ended 31 August 2023 14otes Unrestrlcted funds months to 31.08.23 Restricted funds 8 months to 31.08.23 Total Total 8 months to 31.08.23 2022 INCOMING RESOURCES Generated funds. Voluntary Income Grants Received Gifts & Donations Actlvlties for generatlng funds Fundraisin8'Activities Other Income Income from Connect 35,000 109,200 16,700 15,000 51,700 124,200 424 278,164 8,632 130 58,158 8,632 130 58.158 21,294 68,295 Net In¢omin8 Resources avallable for charltable appllratlon 211,120 31,700 242,820 368,177 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charltable actlvities Support costs (220,829) (3,340) (17,318) {9,150) (238,1471 {13,104) (323,6221 {3,340) Total Resources Expended on Charltable Artlvltles (224,783) 126,468) (251,251) (326,9621 SURPLUSIIDEFicm FOR THE PERIOD {13,663 5,232 {8.431) 41,215 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS ' Balance5 brou8hl forward at l January 2022 Balances carrled forward at 31 August 2023 119,225 32,282 151,507 110,292 105,562 37,514 143,076 151,507 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognise in the financial period. All income and expenditure relate to continuing activities. The notes on pages 12 to 15 form part of these financial statements
Reach Mentoring Limlted IA ¢ornpany lirnlted by gu•r•ntee, not havlng share capltal) BALANCE SHEET As at 31 August 2023 2023 2022 Notes CURRENT ASSErs Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 5,266 143,970 8,807 152,302 149,236 161,109 CREDITORS: Arnounts falling due withln one period (6,160) (9,602 NEf CURRENT ASSETS 143.076 151,507 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 143,076 151.507 TOTAL ASSErs 143,076, ISI.507 FUNDS Unrestrlcted funds Re5trirted funds 105,562 37,514 119,225 32,282 TOTAL FUNDS 143,076 151,507 For the period ending 31 August 2023 the charitable company was entitled to exemptlon from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the charitable companyto obtain an audit In accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The director5 acknowledge. their responslbilities for cornplying with the requlrements of the Companies Act 2016 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companie5 Within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. These financial Statements were approved by the board and authorised for issue on I May 2024 and si alf by S Rowe Chair J Pickerin Oirector The notes on pages 12 to IS form part of the financial statements Reach Mentoring Limited
IA company limited by 8uarantee. not having share capkall NOTES TO THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 31 August 2023 I. ACCOUNTING pouaES Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Companies Act 26 and Part 8 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The financial statements have been prepared In accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charitles: Statement of Recomrnended Practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective l January 2015) (Charities SORP IFRS1021), the Companies Act 2tX16 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. Cash flow statement The company has availed of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement because it is classified as a small company. Incomlng resources All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy and there is reasonable certainty of its ultimate receipt. Grants for activities are recognised as income when the related conditions for legal entitlement have been met. All other income Is accounted for on an accruals basis. Resources expended Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that a88re8ate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis con51Stent with the use of resources. Taxation The charity is a registered charity and so such is entitled to certain tax exemptions on income and profits from investment5 and surpluses on any trading activities carried on in furtherance of the charity's primary objectives. if these profits and surpluses are applied solely for charitable purposes. 12
Reach Mentoring Llmited (A company Ilrnited by guarantee, not havlng Share PitlI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 31 August 2023 Fund accountin8 The company has various types of funds for which it is responsible and which require separate disclosure. A definition of the various types of funds is as follows: Unrestricted funds Funds which are expendable at the dlscretion of the directors which have been designated for specific purposes in furtherance of the objectives of the charity Restricted funds Funds received which are earmarked by the donor for specific purposes. Such purposes are within the overall aims of the cornpanv. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financlal statements. 2. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Activities 8 months to 31.08.23 Support Costs 8 months to 31.08.23 Total 2023 Total 2022 Wages & SalarSes Programme Activities Insurance Telephone Office & Running c05tS Fundraising Expenses Heat & Light Training Rent Staff Costs Accountancy Bank Charges General Repairs to building Advertising Subscriptions 215,397 2.794 1.300 389 7,717 1.155 670 215,397 2.794 1,300 389 7.717 1.155 670 2,447 5,679 292,397 7,372 1,113 426 7,371 1,336 840 1,248 7,980 892 2.447 5,679 3.046 500 698 698 942 51JO 2,647 395 1.003 9.4S9 9.459 Totals 238,147 13,104 251.251 326.962
Reach Mentoring Llmited {A company lirnited by guarantee. not having share capbtsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 31 August 2023 EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION The staff cost5 comprise: 8 months to 31.08.23 2022 Wages and salaries Pension cost5 Interns 209,365 6.032 283,453 8,074 870 215,397 .292,397 DEBTORS 2023 2022 Prepayments Tax Reclaim 5.266 8,807 5,266 8,807 CREDITORS: amounts falllng due wlthin one period 2023 2022 Other taxes and social security costs Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 5,660 500 9, 102 500 6.160 9,602 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Current Assets Current Liabilities Totsl Unrestricted Income Restricted Incorne 111,722 37,514 16,160) 105,562 37,514 149,236 (6,160) 143,076
Reach Mentoring Limited (A cofflp•ny Ilmited by guaranteè, not havlng share capltal) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the period ended 31 August 2023 MOVEMENTIN FUNDS At Incoming Resources At l Jan 2023 Resources Expended 31 Aug 23 Unrestricted funds General fund 119,225 211,120 {217,783) 112.562 Restricted funds Dormant Accounts Smurfit Dormant Accounts Benefact Trust Other Donations 12,lJOO 20,282 {9,150) 120,282) (4,036) 2,850 9,500 7.200 15,000 5.464 7,200 15,000 TOTAL FUNDS 32,282 31.7UO (33,4681 30,514 STATUS The company is limited by guarantee not having share capital. The liability of the members is limlted. Every member of the'company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of its being wound up while they are members. or within one period thereafter, for the payment of the debts and liabilities of the company contracted before they ceased to be members. and the costs, charges and expenses of winding up, and for the adjustment of the ri8hts of the contributors among themselves, such amount as may be required not exceeding £1. 9. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have been no significant events affecting the Charity since the period end.