Charity Number: NIC 102243 Galliagh Womens Group Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024
Galliagh Womens Group Contents Page Infomiation Trustees, Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial activities 8-12
Galliagb Womens Group Information Accountants McGroarty Mccafferty & Company Ltd A¢¢ountants & Tax Consultants 2 Carlisle Terrace Derry BT48 6JX Charity Number XR 37621 NIC 102243 Business address IA Fairview Road Derry Northern Ireland BT48 8EW Bankers AIB (NI) Meadowbank Derry BT48 7TN Committee Members Margaret Stelvart (Chairperson) Lynn Mccarron (Vice Chairperson) Margo Connolly (Secretary) Theresa Holmes Sara Sally Tallon Ann McKeever Marie Gillespie Marie Wliite Eileen Curran Michaela Harkin Elaine Young Lorraine Carlin Page I
Galliagh Womens Group Galliagh Womens Group Trustce's Report Tlie trustees preseiit tlieir report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. Objectlves and Activitics Galliagli Woinens Group was establislied in 1995 and has been working effectively with the community since tliis tiine, Galliagh Woin¢n's Group aims to increase the capacity of women to contribute and participate in their communities, increase representation of women in public life at all leve15, SUPPOrt women's access to resources, education, training and infonnation, improve women's health and social well being provide opportunilies io promote and encourage good coinmunity relations. Galliagh Women's Group particularly target woinen from a disadvantaged background. We offer training opportunities to the most disengaged and marginalized in our cominunities who do not use mainstream services. Tliis includes those suffering from mental health issues, addictions and depression. As a user lead organisation we take lead from project beneficiaries and design programmes which encourage participation, coinmunicatlon and peer support. We proinote the importance of good mental health and well being and have a tolerant open minded and positive approach. We encourage people to talk about their feelings, helping to strengthen communication at home between friends in scl)ools/ivorkplaces etc and reassure individuals that they do live in a caring community, one wliicli is responsive to their needs with a local resource which they can avail of for support through difficult times. This has resulted in people seeking lielp at an earlier stage in their mental distress helping to keep them in the community. We aiin to build upon our services to date and increases access to mental health services by providing a free, confidential and accessible community counselling service within our coinlnunity facility in Galliagli wliicli began at the end of April 2010. Charity Number XR37621 NICI 02243 Trustees and thoir interests The trustees of ilie cliarity for the purposes of charity law and tliroughout this report are collectively referred to as tlie trustees. The trustees serving durin&F tlie year and since the year end were as follows: Margaret Stewart (Chairperson) Lynn Mccarron (Vice Chairperson) Margo Connolly (Secrelary) Marie Gillcspie Ann McKeever Elaine Young Theresa Holmes Sara Sally Tallon Marie White Eileen Curran Michaela Harkin Lorraine Carlin Governing Document Tlie organisation is an unincorporated Association witli charitable status. The Association was established under a Constitutioii which outlined the area of benefit and the objects of the charitable organisation and is governed uiider its Constitution. Page 2
Galliagh Womens Group Recruitment and appointment of the management committee. Tlie management committ¢e of the Association consists of twelve members and shall m¢¢t at least nine times a year. The members of tlie managem¢nt committee shall have the power to appoint any meinb¢r of th¢ Association to be a member ofihe manageinent cominitt¢e, either to fill a Casual vacan¢y or as an addition to the existing members. Any meinber may withdraw frotn the Association at any time giving at least fourteen days notice to the Association. Achlevements & Porforni#n¢e The Inain areas of charitable activity is providing social services, educational, environmental and recreational facilities in the Galliagh area. Public benefit The advanceinent f education The direct benefit flowing from tliis purpose is an increased opportunity to be involved in informal and formal learning for the residents of tlie Galliagh area. Participants can increase their litera¢y and numeracy and IT skill levels by attending classes at our cenlre and also gaiii new skills in area such as arts, crafts and sewing. This leads to increased confidence in participants, a reduction in experiencing feelings of isolation and increased nuinber of residents obtaining qualifications in numeracy> literacy and Infomiation Teclinology. Tliese benefits arc evidenced through attendance sheets at all classes and continual monitoring and evaluation of the scrvices provided from both participants aiid tutors. Tliere is no potential harm arising from this purpose The beneficiaries of this purpose are adult residents of the Galliagh area. There is no private benefit arising from this purpose. The dvan¢¢ment of health The direct benefit arising from this purposes 15 an increased knowledge of healthy lifestyle option5 through hcalth promotion programmes, such as w¢ight Inanageinent and healthy eating programmes. Also, the reduction of stress througli the provision of complimentary tlierapies in conjunction with Action Cancer and a ounselling service to thc women of the Galliagli area, wlio Inay be suff¢ring from ill health. These benefits are evidenced througl) regular evaluation of tlie services that we provide and ilirough the use of feedback froin participants involved, and our Annual General Meeting report which captures our outcomes. With regards to harm, we try to mintage any poteiitial liarin by using fully qualified counsellors and therapists who are fully insured for the work that they carry out. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the residents of the Galliagh area. From time to tiiiie, a private beiiefit may arise if coinmittee members who are also members aiid volunteers and therefore are entitled to avail of these services, but this benefit is purely incidental. To ensure faimess, thcy are placed 011 a waiting list and do not receive any preferential treatment. other social welfare. The direct benefit arising from this purpose is tlie provision of a facility where the women of the Galliagh area can come togeilier to increase their skills and their level of personal wellbeing. These benefits are evidenced through the recording of numbers of service users passing through our centre and through feedback obtained froni participants on the services that we provide. With regards to harni, witli members of the public entering our building there could be a possibility of a fall or similar. We thoroughly risk assess out building and activities and are covered by adequate insurance for this purpose. Tlie benefit of this outlveighs and potential liam]. There is no private benefit arising from this purpose. tlie rovision of facilities for recreation Ilier leisure time activities in the interest of Page 3
Galliagh Womens Group Fin2ncRal review The Manag¢ment Cominittee is empowered to receiv¢ money in the form of subscriptions, grants and donations and to raise money by other lawful in¢ans. All money raised for the Association shall be used to further the objectives of the Association and for no other purpose. Statement of trustees'rcsponsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing tlie annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The law applicable to ¢liarities in Nortliern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for that give a true aiid fair view of the state of tlie affairs of tlie cliarity at tlie end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year. In doiiig so tlie trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. observe the metliods and principles in the Charities SORP. make judgements and estiillates that are reasonable and prudent. prepare the financial stalements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will contiiiue iii operation. The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper atcounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time tlie finaiicial position of the charity and enables them to ensure tliat the financial stateineiits comply with the Charties Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prev¢ntion and detection of fraud and other irr¢gulariti¢s. A resolution will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting tliat McGroarty Mccafferty & Company Ltd be re-appoiiited as accountants to the cliarity for tlie ensuing year. On belialf of tlie board Signod: Signed: Date: 21 January 2025 Date: 21 January 2025 Page 4
Galliagh Womens Group Independent Examiner's report to the charity committee members of Galliagh Womens Group We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 6 - 12. Respective responsibilities of charlty committee members and examiner As the charity's members you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance witli the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is our responsibility to.. exainiiie the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act, follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by tlie Commission under Section 65(9) (b) of tlie Charities Act. state whetlier particular Inatters liave come to our attention. Basls of Indop¢ndent examiner's report We have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and our examinalion was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under Section 65 (9)(b) of the Charities Act. Our exainination included a review of the accounting records kept by tlie charity and a con]parison of the accounts presented iyitli those records. It also included considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in th¢ accounts, and seekiiig explanation from you as charity members concerning any such matters. Our rol¢ is to state wliether any Inaterial matters hav¢ come to our attention giving us Cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of the Charities Act. 2. That tlie accounts do not accord with tliose accounting records. 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of tlie Charities Act. 4. That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the account5 to be reaclicd. Independent Examiner's Statement We have coinpleted our e,xamination aiid liave no concerns in respect of tlie matters 1 4 listed above and, in connectioii witli the following Directions of the Charity Commission Northern Ireland. we have found no matters that require drawing to your atlention. McGroarty Mccafferty & Company Ltd Actountants and Tax Consultants 2 Carlisle Terrace Derry N Ireland IJT48 6JX Date: 21 January 2025 Page 5
Galliagh Womens Group Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestrlctcd Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2023 Income and Expenditure Incomlng Rosources Grants & Sundry Incoine 9,184 15,340 24,524 23,476 Total Incoming Resourcos 9,184 15,340 24,524 23,476 Resources Expended Manageineiit & Administration 9,404 16,282 25,686 25,414 Total Resources Expendod 9,404 16.282 25,686 25.414 Net Incoming l (Outgolng) Resources (220) (942) (1,162) (1,938) Balances brouglit forlvard l April 2023 643 2,988 3,631 10,569 423 2,046 2,469 8,631 Transfer of reserves (5,000) Balances carried forward 31 March 2024 11. 423 2,046 2,469 3,631 The above amounts relate to continuing operations of the association. The group lias 110 recognised gains and losses other than those included in the results above and therefore no separate staleinent of total recognised gain5 and losses has been presented. There is no difference between the net incoming resources for the year stated above and their historical cost equivalents. Page 6
Galliagh Womens Group Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed asscts I'aiigible assets 3,767 4,709 Current assets Debtors Casli at bank aiid in hand 800 2,753 10,533 1,660 3,553 12,193 Current liabllltlcs Otlier creditors Accruals 3,820 1,031 10,740 1,031 10 4,851 11,77L Net current (Ilabfilltles)lassets (1.298) 422 Total assets less current liabilitics 2,469 5,131 Long-tcrm liabilities (1,500) Net asset5 2,469 3,631 Funds: Restricted Unrcstricted 11 2,046 423 2,988 643 2,469 3,631 Mcmbor Membe Date: 21st January 2025 Date: 21st January 2025 Page 7
Galliagh Womens Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted in tlie preparation of the financial statements are set out below and Iiave reinained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accouiits. Accounting conventlon The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention modified wlien necessary, and in compliance with tlie Cliarities SORP (FRS 102). 1.2. Tanglblc fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off tlie cost or valuation less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows: Equipment 200/0 Reducing Balance Income (i) Grants Grants represents all amounts received and receivable during the year. Capital grants are released to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which tliey are received in lin¢ with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Revenue grants are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year they are received. (li) Donalions & administration income. Tliis comprises amouiits received during the year. Expendlture (i) Direct Charitable Expenditure This represents all expenditure directly attributable to charitable causes. (li) Manageirent & Adininistration This includes all other expendilure not directly allocated above and a portion of the overhead costs altributable to Inanagcment and administration. Page 8
Galliagh Womens Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 Incomo 2024 2023 Restricted Income GSAP/ArtslCulture RHACCS Derry City & Strabane District Council Trainlng Womens Network The Exccutive Olee Big Lottcry Fund NHIP Project 719 250 3,849 l2,373 1,000 1,260 4,000 2,400 6,940 2,000 15,340 19,451 Unrestricted Income Donations & project iii¢onie 9,184 4,025 9,184 4,025 Total Income 24,524 23,476 {]) Restrficted Funds Funds received ivliich are earniarked by the Funder for specific purposes. Such purposes are within the overall aims of the organisation. (li) Unrestrlcted Funds runds wliich are expendable at the discretion of Ilie compaiiy in furtherance of the aims of the charity. In addition funds may be held in order to finance capital investixent and working capital. Page 9
Galliagh Womens Group INotes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Resources Expendcd Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Management & Administration Rent Project costs Awards for All Project Insurance Light & heat Telephone & internet Travel & subsistence Accountancy Bank charges Donation Depreciation of Equipment 3,449 5,135 4,000 2,564 6,941 513 297 545 7,449 7,699 6,941 513 297 545 634 480 186 4,924 13,607 1,260 490 325 1,746 560 980 118 226 1,178 634 480 186 942 942 9,404 16,282 25,686 25,414 Net Incoming Resources 2024 2023 Net incoming resources has been arrived at after Charging. Accountancy fees Depreciation 480 942 980 1,178 Taxatlon No charge to taxation is due as tlie association has Charitable status. Page 10
Galliagh Womens Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 Tangibl¢ assets Equlpment Total Cost At l April 2023 At 31 March 2024 23,800 23,800 23.800 23,800 Depreciation At l April 2023 Charge for tlie year At 31 Marcli 2024 19,091 942 19,091 942 20,033 20,033 Net book values At 31 March 2024 3,767 3,767 At 31 March 2023 4,709 4,709 Debtors 2024 2023 Grants due 800 10,533 Long-term liabilities 2024 2023 Loan5 I,500 10. Current liabilities 2024 2023 Otl)er Loans D¢f¢rred Income Accruals 2,020 1,800 1,031 2,000 8,740 1,031 4,851 11,771 Page 11
Galliagh Womens Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 11. MovemeDIs in Funds At l April Incoming Outgoing 2023 resources resources Transfers At 31 March 2024 Restricted funds: 2,988 15,340 (16,282) 2,046 Total restricted funds 2,988 15,340 (16,282) 2,046 Unrestrlcted funds: General fuiids 643 9,184 (9,404) 423 Total unrestricted funds 643 9,184 (9,404) 423 3,631 24,524 (25,686) 2,469 Purposes of Rostricted Fund5 R¢stricted grants awarded to the Cliarity is provided to cover the core objects as explained in trustees report. Page 12