Charity Number: 102163 Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group CONTENTS Page Trustees, and Other Information Trustees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements Supplementary Information relating to the Financial Statements 10
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group TRUSTEES, AND OTHER INFORMATION Trustees Catherine Masterson Fiona Fyffe David Mitchell Ignatius Quinn (Resigned 1 April 2022) Annemarie Grimes Maighread Goodwin Thelma Falls Emma Kerrigan {Appointed 1 April 2022) Charity Number in Northern Ireland 102163 Principal Address 1 Ashdale Court Omagh Co Tyrone BT79 7UP Independent Examiner Michael Drumm FCCA 30a Gortin Road Omagh Co Tyrone BT79 7HX Principal Bankers AIB - Enniskillen 24 East Bridge Street Enniskillen Co Fermanagh BT74 7BT
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group TRUSTEES, REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 The trustees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Trustees, Report contains the information required to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board of Irustees. In this report the trustees of Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group present a summary of its purpose, 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 form which complies wilh the requirements of the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008 and, although not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Smaller Entilies (the FRSSE} (effective 1 January 2015), the organisalion has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial stalements. Mission, Objectives and Strategy Mission Statement To help reduce stress and anxiety, increase confidence in coping with typical problems, raising expectations and therefore helping people with Downs Syndrome reach their fvll potential, relieving suffering from medical problems by sharing information. Objectives To foster an atmosphere of support among the beneficiaries their family, friends & carers by bringing everyone together. Relieve Ihe needs of beneficiaries by providing services. help, facilities, opportunities for treatment & education to maximise participalion in sociely lo enable them to gain employment and lead independent lives. Raise awareness of the effects of Downs syndrome on parents & their families in the Omagh area. structure. Governance and Management Structure The trustees who setved during the year are as follows: Catherine Masterson Fiona Fyffe David Mitchell Annemarie Grimes Maighread Goodwin Marion Mccarron Emma Kerrigan In accordance with the Constitution, the trustees retire by rotation and. being eligible. offer themselves for re-election. During the year, our group continues to meet monthly for parents and committee members to organise. plan and review activilies. These meetings are minuled. All cheques are signed by two committee members for accountability. Review of Activities. Achievements and Perfomiance Help raise awareness about the effects of Downs syndrome on families in the Omagh area. We have welcomed new members to our group which continues to expand year on year. We have provided them with help and education on an informal basis. We had a Christmas lunch this year along with a BBQ during the summer, encouraging active participation with good attendance from all members and families. There was no other activities or fundraising during the year. However, we look forward to getting back lo a new normal next year. Financial Review See annual report on income and expenditure. Finances and fund raising continue to be reviewed regularly.
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group TRUSTEES, REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Results and Dividends At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £19.625 (2022 £22,028) and liabilities of £0.00 {2022 £0.00). The net assets of the charity have decreased by £12,403). Reference and Administrative detsils We have an elected chairperson. secretary & treasurer with designated roles within the group. We also have a total of seven Trustees of which all assist in the efficient running of the organisation. Public Benefit Statement a.Reduced stress and anxiety, increased confidence in coping with typical problems, raising expectations and therefore helping persons with Downs Syndrome reach their full polenlial, relieving suffering from medical problems by sharing information. Evidence.. Minutes of monthly meetings which record experiences of carers . how they value the support from other members and also how they { the carers) have acted on the advice from other carers with positive oulcomes. Harm= The possible hami is thal 8 negative altitude can be fostered which can influence a carers expectations and reduce use of a service. This is countered by way of consciously encouraging a problem solving approach. Beneficiaries.. persons with Downs Syndrome their families and carers in the Omagh District Council area. Private benefit.. The committee is comprised of parents and carers of persons wilh Downs Syndrome and Iherefore committee members benefit from outings and funclions organised by the group as enlire families are invited to allend. This is an incidental unavoidable benefit as all persons with Downs syndrome must be supervised by a carer on outings. b.Direct benefit= Improved a¢ptance of persons with Downs Syndrome in places of work and recreation, reducing discrimination and improving employability and access to services such as schools clubs elc. Evidence.- Anecdotal evidence from carers and employers inform us how newspaper articles provoke positive comments from members of the public. More of our members are attending main stream school than in the pasl. Harm.. By increasing knowledge about leaming and physical disabilities that are associated with Downs Syndrome this may be interpreted in a negalive way but the aim is to emphasise the positive aspects. Beneficiaries.. Persons wilh Downs Syndrome. members of the public who may come inlo contacl with persons with Downs syndrome in place of work , in the playpark . al school etc. Private benefit.. none. c. Direct benefit.. relief of suffering , maximising each individuals polenlial to live an independent life, improved health outcomes Evidence.. Minutes of monthly meetings record carer reports of improved communication, increased physical awareness and activity. Scholarly articles from medical joumals support the use of inlervenlions such as aids lo improve communication. Harm.. There is the potential for harm by injury when increasing physical exercise but the benefils outweigh the risks. there is also the potential to increase stammering when there is increased focus on speech development but Ihe benefits ouiweigh the risks Beneficiaries.'Members with Downs Syndrome Private benefit: As committee members are all carers I parents they and l or their families may incidentally benefit from services provided for the person with Downs Syndrome e.g. ipad apps and games lo aid communication. This is incidental and necessary. d.Direct benefit.. An organisalion or group whose aims are concordant with Omagh area Downs Syndrome support group may be able to further these aims as a result of financial and moral support from our group e.g. the production of a musical involving persons with a learning disability including Downs Syndrome will improve the social skills of the participants improve confidence and help lo develop communication skills Evidence.. Direct involvemenl of our members an(J or carers mean that first hand accounls are available lo the group of the success or otherwise of the sponsored activity. Also the group requests a report (written or verball to qLFalify how its conlribulion has been used. Harm.-Potenlial for harm arising from this purpose is that direct control of monies is surrendered and money could be misspent , however by asking for reports and attending the activities this polential is reduced. Privale benefit.. The group has not knowingly sponsored any activity for private benefit and is satisfied that any monies donated have been spenl in accordance with it. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 30 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by: David Mitchell Trustee Emma Kerrigan Trustee
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF OMAGH AREA DOWNS SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP I have examined the financial statements of the chariiy lor the financial year ended 31 March 2023, which comprise the Financial Statements, Ihe Accounting Policies and the related notes. This report is made solely to the charity's members, as a body, in accordance with the Charities Act (Northem Ireland} 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might compile the financial slalements that I have been engaged to compile. report to the Board of Trustees that I have done so, and stale those matters that I have agreed lo stale to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's members, as a body, for my work, or for this report. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this financial year under the Charilies Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 and that an independent examination is required. It is my responsibility to: examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charilies Acl-, follow the procedures laid down by the general Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9){bl of the Charities Act.. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report I have examined your charity financial statemenls 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. An examination includes a review of Ihe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial slatements presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters sel out in the statement below. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect= accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act the financial slalemenls do not accord with those accounting records there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have no conceins and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention sho Id be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper underslanding of the financial statemenls to be reached. MICHAE DRUMM FCCA 30a Gortin Road Omagh Co Tyrone BT79 7HX Date: 30 January 2025
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Unrestricted Funds 2023 Total Total 2023 2022 Notes Receipts and Payments Account Receipts Voluntary Income Donations 1,210 1,210 2,242 Total receipts 1,210 1,210 2,242 Payments Charitsble activities: Expenditure on charitable activites 330 330 32 Other payments: 3.283 3,283 788 Total payments 3.613 3,613 820 Net re¢eiptsl{paymentsl for the financial year Balances broughl fOard al 1 April 2022 {2,403} 22,028 {2,403) 22,028 1,422 20,606 Balances carried fonvard at 31 March 2023 19.625 19,625 22.028 ststement of Assets and Liabilities Cash funds Bank and cash 19.625 19,625 22,028 Approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by David Mitchell Trustee Emma Kerrigan Trustee The notes on page 8 form part of the financial statements
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 GENERAL INFORMATION Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group is a charity incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office of the charity is 1 Ashdale Court, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT79 7UP which is also the principal place of busines5 of the charily The financial statements have been presented in Pound {£) which is also the functional currency of the company. ANALYSIS OF PAYMENTS AND RELATED INCOME FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Expenditure Total on charitable activites Total 2023 2023 2022 Charitable activities: Direct and other payments Costs (330) (3301 (321 SUPPORT PAYMENTS Bank charges 2023 Totsl Total 2023 2022 Expenditure on charitable activites 330 330 32 RESERVES 2023 2022 At the beginning of the year {Deficit)ISurplus for Ihe financial year 22,028 12,4031 20,606 1,422 At the end of the year 19,625 22,028 FUNDS ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Current assets Total Unrestricted general funds 19.625 19,625 19,625 19.625 POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have been no significant evenls affecting the Charity since the financial year-end.
OMAGH AREA DOWNS SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP SUPPLENqENTARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Omagh Area Downs Syndrome Support Group SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Operating Statement for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Income Donations 1,210 2,242 1,210 2,242 Expenses Room hire Aclivities BBQ Christmas paty Legal and professional Bank charges General expenses Charitable donations 200 288 1,040 1,160 83 47 45 750 51 537 32 200 3,613 820 Net Idefi¢it)Isurplus 12,403) 1,422 The supplementary infomiation does not form part of the financial statements 10