FAMILYLIFE FOUNDATION UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2024 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: N1102151 Harvey & Co Accountancy Services Limited 5 Willowbank Road Millbrook Larne Co Antrim BT40 2SF
FAMILYLIFE FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Pages Trustees, annual report 3to6 Independent examiner's report to the trustees Statement of financial activities Ststement of financial position Notes to the financial 8tatements 10t016
FAMILYLIFE FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The Trustees present their report and the un8udited financial statements of the charityfor the ye8r ended 31 March 2024. Reference and administrative detalls Reg18tered Charlty nama: Familylife Foundation Charity Registratlon number:NIC102151 Prlncipal Offlc8: Duncairn Manse Duncalrn Avanue Belfast BT14 68P The Trustees: Prof Chris Shaw- Chair Tommy Stewart Geoff Moore Independent examlner Janice Blair Harvey & Co Ltd. 5 Wlllowb8nk Road Larne BT40 2SF Structure, Governance. and management: Familylife Foundation is a ch8rity registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. Its operations are governed by a Trust Deed. There are 3 Trustees named above who, under the Chair, Professor Chris Sh8w, oversee the charity's activities 8nd decide how it will achieve its objectives. The Executive Director continued to develop the work of the charity. Mr Geoffrey Kerr's secondment from the charity 174 Trust on a part time b8sis was agreed for anotheryear. which included the whole of this accounting period. An agreement was made that Familylife Foundation would continue to pay 174 Trust forthe time they released Mr Kerr to work on behalf of the charity.
FAMILYLIFE FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Objectlves and activities Familylife Foundation Is a non-denominational Christian charity that focuses on demonstrating Christ's love by addressing issues that impact family life. Issues such as: families living with disabled children & providing care, families dealing with children who are in same sex relationships, the impact of ill health on family life particu18rly that related to cancer and those who suffer from it directly, andlor impacted by it within family settings. We organise meetings to provide support to people sufferingwith cancer and its associated treatments. We organise and establish support groups throughout the area of benefit for people affected by family issues, particul8rlyth8t relatingto cancer, and work in partnership with churches from all denominations to provide facilities for these support groups to meet. Public Benefit Statement The Trustees of Familylife Foundation recognise the public benefit requirement outlined by the Charity Commlssion for Northern Ireland. The direct benefits which flowfrom the ch8rity's activities are as follows: 1. To promote the Chrlsti8n faith in the area of benefit.. Public benefit: The direct benefit that flow from this purpose include the advancement of the Christian faith, which offers hope, provides prsyer. care, and support primarily to those individuals and families affected by cancer in some form or other. These beneficiaries find relief from their need by reason of 8ge, ill-he81th, family breakdown. 8nd education. by engaging in the manyopportunities which are available in our support groups which are safe, hospitable. and welcoming sp8ces. A priv8te beneflt to trustees may arise from the opportunity to speak at meetings but this would be Incldent81 and necessary to promote the work of the charity. 2. Relieve suffering, sickness and distress among the inhabitants and families of the area of benefit without distinction of age, sex, political or religious or other opinion and to offer Christian counselling and advice to people in need in the area of benefit: Public Benefit: The direct benefits that flow from this purpose include the provision of the following activities: a series of support groups throughout the area of benefit. individual pastoral care, family pastoral support and group support; conferences with health professionals on relevant issues for cancer sufferers & those affected by family members suffering with c8ncer issues. The operation of these activities is a demonstration of non-denominational Christian service to the community. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living throughout Northern Ireland. For an individual person who is diagnosed with cancer the fear of the unknown is initially immense, and the support and care given by others who have previouslywentthrough similar situations c8n be extremelyworthwhile. An individual would benefit from private pastoral care, or by the support provided through participating in a support group. Attending conferences where professionals from the heaLth sector talk about the issues, physical and otherwise, providing information and advice on living with cancer. and cancer treatment. A private benefit flowing from this purpose is that gained by a trustee who may incidentally have a family member who would be able to avail of these services through the same opportunity as the public. There is no harm flowing from our purposes.
FAMILYLIFE FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Achievements and performance During this year Familylife Foundation continued to deliver activities with personal contact. The Executive Director & his wife, as well as the Family-care-in-cancer Coordinator and his wife. worked on a hybrid basis dealing with supporting families on a remote basis as well as meeting in person. The Family Care in Cancer Coordinator, Geoff Moore decided to retire in June 2023. and we wish to put on record our deepest and sincerest thanks for all his work over many years to serve those people who have been impacted by cancer. Geoff and his wife Margaret are held in the highest regard by the hundreds of people who they have sensitively pastored & supported. They were presented with a gift at the dinner in June. Geoff remains on the Board of Trustees. The Cancer support groups meeting in Newtown8rds, Glenm8chan. and B8llymena, continued to ensure th8t those dealing with the aftermath of tre8tments & bereavement were supported with prayer, encouragement & practical care. In June we had over 70 people 8ttend 8 celebration & thanksgiving dinner in Tullyglass House Hotel in G81gorm. This proved to be very popular 811owing people to re-connect with others 8cross the different groups enjoying fellowship and fun over a beautiful carvery lunch. With Geoff Moore retiring from the leadership of the Ballymena group, we took some time to find someone to take over and eventually also relocated the group to meet in Ballymena Elim church. We continued to offer support to struggling families on the issues of, bereavement, grief, loneliness, and other family related issues. We also wish to note our deepest thanks to every volunteer who gives of thelr tlme, energy, commitment, and financial support in serving those in need. Without them it would be Impossible to do as much aswe do. The opportunity for the Executlve Dlrector to spe8k at church services and other chLJrch group settings continued in a small capacity. He also had several meetings with Pastors, & church leaders to talk about the work of the charity and the issues being faced by many Christian families. This is still an area of potential to develop further throughout the next year. During February & March 2024 there were no appointments for the executive Director as he was in hospital for major surgery. He was asked to Participate in the Elim Academy autumn 2023 series of lectures which addressed the are8 of sexual identity & the church. This was 8 10-week course and provided the opportunityto share with a wide range of people from across the UK via the virtLJal platform. Financlal review The charity relies completely on fundraising and voluntary donations from individuals, churches, and TrustslFound2tions. In the currentfinancial ye8r, the Statement of Financial Activities shows a small surplusldeficit. again thanks to ongoing support from the public and donations from the Ardbarron Trust who donated £6.000 and the TBF & KL Thompson Trust who don8ted £6,500. The results show a deficit for the year of £7,31912023- Deficit £2.8241. Reserves at the year-end stood at £8,422 (2023- £15,741)
FAMILYLIFE FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Reserves Poucy While the trustees are conscious that underthe present agreement our annuaLtargetfor income generated is £25,000. they know the demand for support within the charity sector is extremely competitive. They are very aware of the ongoing need to raise funds and to maintain a small reserve also. Plans for future perlods We intend to build on the strengths of our board of Trustees, adding further new professional expertise. and seeking to raise funds to enable us to appoint the Executive Director on a full- time basis to promote 8nd manage the operations of the charity. The need for supporting families through their struggles is increasing rapidLy, and God willing, we will contlnue to see the work of F8milylife Foundation play a roLe in meeting some of these needs Inthe year ahead. The trustees, annu81 report was approved on 12 December 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: Prof. Chris Sh8w- Appointed Chair Trustee