Registered company number: Nl 050662
Reieistereil in Northern Ireland
Registered charity number: NIC 102333
Charity Number XR37170
NORTH DOWN COMMUNITY NETWORK
{A Private Company Limited by Guarantee}
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

NORTH DOWN COMMUNITY NETWORK
ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED OF 31ST MARCH 2025
Contents
Pa
Officers and Advisors
Responsibilitie5 of the Trustees
Tru5lees Report
Independent Examinp.rs Report
Statement of financial activities activities
Balance Sheet
io
Notes to the accounts
11-15
Deta iled Statement Of Financial Activities
(For Directors Only)
16-21

NORTH DOWN COMMUNITY NEfwoRK
REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
of￿￿￿5 ANI Advlsovs
DlrertorslTrustees
ValeTle Mlsklrnrnon- StOTehouse North Down
{Cho/rpeThon)
(Treu5urerJ
Davld M¢aarin- Independent
Margaret BoY￿- Independent
AaroD Mcmahon -Clandeboye Vtlla6e CommunttyAssociatM)n
Klrsty Rlchardson- Homesiart
Alison Coyle
Iresl9ned08/04R025J
(oppolnted08/04ft025J
Reglst*red Office
S Castle Park Road
Ban8or
BT20 4TF
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Ulster Bank
Springfield Shopping Centre
Bangor
8T19 INB
IndÈptndent Examiner
Adam McDowell FCCA
Hamilton Morris Waugh
Chartered Certrfied Accountants
34 DLrfferin Avenue
Bangor
Co Down
or20 3AA

NORTH DOWN COMMUNITY NETWORK
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
The trustees (who are also the directors of North Down Comrnunity Network for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and
United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law require5 the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the
income and expenditure, of the charitable companyfor that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are
required to-
select Suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistently. ObSe￿e the methods and principle5 in the
Charities SORP 2015 {FRS1021-
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
rnake judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable UK Accounting Standard5
have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable
company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountinR records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as, the trustees are aware:
there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditor is unaware; and
• the trustees have taken all steps that they Ought to have to make themselves aware of any re5evant accounts
information and to establish that the independent examiner is aware of that information.
By order of the board
Valerie Miskimmon
Director
Date:

NORTH DOWN COMMUNrrY NEfwoRK
Company limited by guarantee:
Charity Commission registered:
HMRC registered
Company No: Nl 050662. incorporated 13th May 2004
Number: NIC 102333
Charty Number: XR 37170
Registered address:
North Down Communty Network Resource Centre, 5 Castle Park
Road, Bangor. Co Down. BT20 4TF
ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025
The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law. have pleasure in
presenting their report and the examined financial ststements of the charity for the year I
period ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of
Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities. (FRS 102) in
preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
Trustees of the charlty
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purposes of charity law. The
trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are as follows:
Aaron Mcmahon
Valerie Miskimmon Chairperson
David Mcclarin
Treasurer
Maggie Boyle
Kirsty Richardson
Alison Coyle
Resigned 0810412025
Appointed 0810412025
Structure. governance and management
North Down Community Network (NDCN) is a company limited by guarantee. It has 48
paying mernbers which are organisations operating in the communty and voluntary sector in
or aroLJnd the north of Down - and another 44 non-paying associates". The members elect a
board of up to 12 directors each of whorn is recommended by a member organisation,
except for up to 3 independents who are selected betrause they bring particular skill or
knowledge. Its day-to-day operations are controlled by the Manager who reports to the
board.
' As at 31 March 2025
Objectlves and actlvltles
NDCN exists because there are communities and individuals in Bangor and the wider north
of Down who need assistance. It sooks to halp people to help thcmselvea and its vision 13
that communities in Bangor and the wider north of Down should be safe, peaceful, diverse,
inclusive, flourishing and economically vibrant- thus making the area one in which people
want to live.
In particular its charitable purposes indude:

promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of voluntary and communty
organisations and projects in the north of Down by providing advice, information,
education and training, administrative support and practical assistsnce;
promoting or assisting in prornoling capacty building programmes and projects for
the benefit of the people who have need of such assistance as a result of their
youth, age. disability or infinnity, or social and economic arcumstances;
relieving poverty by the promolion. facilitstion and organisation of adequate,
accessible and qualty programmes of vocational and educational training;
d. promoting or assisting in the promotion of cooperation and networking between
voluntary and communty organisations and others in the area; and
identifying, and helping lo address, the funding and pDIiGy need5 of voluntsry and
community organisations in the area of benefft.
NDCN acts as a focal point for the communty and for community and voluntary sector
organisations in the north of Down. For them it delivers a range of regular andlor routine
services, it reacts where it can when it is asked and proactively Ft tries to identify issues
where it thinks it can make a difference for their benefft.
During th8 2024-2025 poriod, NDCN has mado substantial progress in fostering communty
developmenl through a balanced approach comprising rouline activities, reactive responses,
and proactive initiatives. Each facet is designed to address the evolving needs of our
community, member groups and wider seclof, ensuring impactful outcomes across the
board.
Routlne Actlvities
Our routine programmes have been integral to building skills and enhancing community
development. some examples of specific activities include:
Training and Education: We delivered 91 sessions to 59 participants on crucial skills such
as Al, committee management, ICT, Canva, and social media, empowering participants to
leverago tochnology for personal and professional growth.
Health and Wellbeing: Conducted 74 sessions attended by 291 individuals, focusing on
mental health, physical wellness, and community engagement through activtties like strength
and balan￿ exercises and walking groups. enhancing community cohesion and individual
well-being.
Capacity Building.. Basic finan￿ and good governance training were provided to 11
community partners, ensuring robust organisational structures and supporting sustainability.
- Resources and Complian￿. We distributed 25 Communty Development Toolktts and
completed 85 Access Nl checks. fostering best practice. ensuring safe delivery and informed
communities.
Networking and Support: Facilitated 9 networking meetings for community associations in
Bangor, promoting best practices and collaboration, while providing 173 one-on-one 8UPPOrt
occurrences. induding govemance. fvnding. events. claims and crisis management advice.
Examination of Accounts: We conducted 13 independent examinations of accounts for
member groups and smaller charities, ensuring Complian￿ with Charity legislation. This
sen11￿ helped maintain financial transparency and accountability within the community
sector.
Funding and development: supported volunteer led groups to secure funding to the value
of £87,000 to address the varying needs and priorities of their communities.

Reactive Activltles
Addressing urgent community needs remains a priority. some examples of specific activities
nclude:
- Resource Linkage: Our funder and information session, attended by 120+ people,
connected community members to essential resources, enhancing their capacity to secure
funding and support serrfices: this was based on their response to a needs assessment.
Economic Empowerment: By signposting 54 individuals to social enterprise opportunities
and directly signposting 215 people to advice services in areas like benefits, debt, and
housing, we promoted economic resilience and provided pathways to financial support, and
in some cases. independence.
Interagency Collaboration: Engaging in meetings with organisations such as the NIHE .
PHA, PSNI and SE Trust etc to progress activities and react to emerging needs.
Volunteer enhancement: signposting 46 people onto volunteering roles to use their skills
and passion as soon as possible to meet needs.
- Advocacy Support: Supported 5 volunteer-led groups in their resource advocacy,
amplifying grassroots voices and doing what we could to ensure community needs are
prioritised.
Proactlve Inltlatlves
Our proactive efforts focus on strategic collaborations and empowerment. some examples of
specific activities include:
- Strategic Engagement: Participation In forums like the NIHE Homelessness Taskforce and
Charity Commission Nl forum has positioned us to advocate for systemic changes that
benefit the community.
Ministerial Engagement: We hosted a meeting with the Minister of the Department for
Communities, reprosenting community needs and expcriences from the Community and
Voluntary Sector. This meeting underscored our commitment to highlighting the challenges
faced by the sector and advocating for equitable support for people and areas under-
represented and resourced.
- Women's Empowerment: Hosting 12 women's group meetings fostered assertiveness and
engagement, empowering women to address their concems and participate actively in
community life.
- Volunteer Engagement.. Recruiting 5 new volunteers and launching 3 recruitment drives
bolstered community capacity. and went some way to support involvement of local people in
improving their communities.
Accessibility and Inclusion." Conlinued participation in the Asylum Seekers Forum. Making
information available in a rango of languages and distributing 29 warm Glothing packs
reinforced our commitment to inclusivity and support for vulnerable groups in need.
- Youth Development with DICE Futures: Engaged 191 young people in activities that build
lrfe skills, community involvement and raised aspirations. Programmes included the Young
Leaders Programme, where 9 young people were recruited as leaders. They conducted
needs assessment on peer issues like bullying and online pressures, developed
development ideas, and will serve as mentors using a 'Whole-Brain' leaming approach.
Educational support was also provided, induding SEAG transition skills, homework help, and
GCSE exam revision support. Additionally. a 'Leavers' programme supported primary
students transitioning to post-primary education.
Information Dissemination: Distributed 9,000 Infonnation and Support booklets directly into
thg homas and hands of people in need. and produced 12 epi80des of the Community
Matters Podcast, raising awareness ar￿ providing valuable resources in an accessible and
modern way.

Financial revlew (including reserves policy)
NDCN thrives and delivers impact thanks to the generous support from a range of funders,
including the Department for Communities, the Public Health Agency, the Northern Ireland
Housing Execulive, and The National Lottery Communty Fund, among others. These
partnerships are crucial for our operations, allowing us to continue our vital work in the
community. Additionally, NDCN benefits from donations. which play a key role in covering
costs not fully funded by our main supporters.
In terms of financial prudence. NDCN has defined a minimum level of special reserves.
ensuring we maintain a stable financial footing. This reserve is intended to cover potential
closurè costs, including three months of operational expenses and staff redundancy
payments. Following a thorough review last year, we set this reserve at £30.000 for the
2024-2025 period, with plans to reassess this figure in the coming year to ensure ongoing
8eGurity and responsibility.
Despite the financial challenges prevalent in the Community and Voluntary Sector, we are
pleased to report that NDCN has successfully generated a modesl surplus this year. This
achievement underscores our commitment to financial sustainability, as we continue to strive
for a balance between fundino pressures and the delivery of our services.
Plans for future periods
In the corning years. NDCN airns to sustain and expand its range of essential services,
tailored to meet the evolving needs of our community. Our strategy involves delivering
routine services, responding promplly to urgent needs, and proactively identifying areas
where we can make a significant impact. To achieve this. we will continue to actively seek
out funding and support. ensuring that we can operate effectively wlthin the financial
resources available to us.
Efficiency will be at the core of our operations. We plan to implement new processes and
leverage technology to streamline our activities, reducing costs while mainlaining service
quality. This might involve adopting digital tools for better project management or improving
our communication channels to ￿ach more people efficiently. By doing so. we hope to
stretch every pound further. ensuring that our programmes deliver maximum value to those
we serve.
Moreover, we are committed to nurturing partnerships with existing funders and exploring
new collaborations to diversify our income streams. Building strong relationships with
stakeholders will be crucial, not only for financial support but also for aligning our objectives
with broader communily goals. This holistic approach will help us sustain our operations and
conlinue to provide valuable seNices despite funding challenges.
Finally, our plans include regular evaluations of OLir programmes to ensure they remain
relevant and impactful. By collecting feedback and measuring outcomes, we can refine our
strategies and better allocate resources where they are needed most.
Optimise operations through technology and streamlined processes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with members, funders and partners.
Diversify funding sources to enhance financial Sustsinability.
Regularly assess programme and activity effectiveness to ensure continued impact.

Disclosure of Information to the examlner
We, the directors of the company who held office at the date of approval of these Financial
Statements as set out above each confim, so far as we are aware, that:
there is no relevant accounting inf0m￿tIOn of which the companys auditors are
unaware: and
we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken as directors in order to make
ourselves aware of any relevant accounting information and to establish that the
companys examiner are aware of that infomiation.
In approving the Trustees. Annual Report, we also approve the Strategic Report included
therein, in our capacity as company directors."
On behalf of the board
Valerie Miskimmon MBE
Chairperson

NORTH DOWN COMMUNtrY NETWORK
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315r MARCH 2025
Independent Examiner's Report to the North Down Communlty Network
Respective responslbilitie5 of trustee5 and examlner
As the charity trustees {and also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance wlth the requirements of the Companies Att 2006. Having satisfied myself that
the charity 15 not subjett to audit under company law. and is eligible for independent examination, it 15 my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charitie5 Act (Northern Ireland) 2008-
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under
seaion 6519)Ib) of the Charities Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent exarninerfs 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 sertion 6519llbl
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 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosure5 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:
l That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
2 That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3 That the account5 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 information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent exarniner'5 Statement
Since your charitrfs gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that
l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of the Association Of Chartered Certified
Accountants which is one of the listèd bodies.
I have completed my examination and have no concern5 in respect of the matters {11 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 your attention.
Adam McDoweli FCCA
Independent Examiner
For and on behalf of Hamilton Morris Waugh Chartered Certified Accountants,
34 Dufferin Avenue
Bangor
Co Down
BT20 3AA

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ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Statement of Hnanclal Activities
Notes Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Special
Reserve
Total
2025
Tott71
2024
Incoming Resources
Ch?ritoble Activlties
31,137
309,871
341,008
301,906
Incomin
Tesources from
enerated funds
Voluntary
Activities which generate funds
Other Incornin
Resources
Total incomlng resources
9,392
27,516
9,392
27.516
13,679
28,229
9,546
353,360
68.045
309,871
377,916
ReSoUr￿S expended
Raising Funds
Charitable Activities
Governa nce costs
Total resour￿5 expended
39,201
6,987
46,187
608
306,270
346,079
6,987
353,065
361,328
7,389
368,717
608
306,270
Net Incoming resources
21,858
{608)
3,601
24,851
115,357)
Net movement in funds
Fund balances carried forward at I
April 24
Transfer to speci31 reserve5
53,869
15,770
41,987
26,000
137,626
152,983
(4,000)
4,000
Transfers
between
restricted,
deslgnated and unrestricted funds
Fund balances carrled forward at 31
March 2025
71,727
15,162
45,588
30,000
162,477
137,626
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities.
All gains and105ses recognised in the year are included above.

NORTH DOWN COMMUNITY NETWORK
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Charlty Balance Sheet
Company Registration Number N1050662
Notes
2025
2024
Fixed assets
Tan8ible assets
As restated for premises
8,515
12,795
8,515
12,795
Current assets
Debtor5
Cash at bank and in hand
5,107
162,640
167.747
3.294
137,792
141,086
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13,785
16,254
Net current assets
Net assets
153,962
162A77
124,832
137,626
Funds:
ecial Reserves
Unrestricted Funds
General funds
Designated funds
Restricted Funds
Total funds
30,000
26,000
71,727
15,162
45,588
162A77
53,869
15,770
41,987
137,626
For the year ending 31st March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies but OS thts company is a charrty, it 15 subject to an Independent
Examination under the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2(K)8.
Direttors. responsibilities..
The members have not required the companyto obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 476;
The directors ècknowledEe their responsibilitie5 for complyins with ihe re4uiiernen15" of the Act wlth re5pecr to
accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The Company's financial statements have been delivered in accordan￿ with the provisions applicable to companies
Subject to the small companies re8ime.
The financial statements on pages 8 to 12 were approved and authorised for issue by the trustees and signed on behalf of
the board:
David Mcclarin (Treasurer)
Date I
Valerie Miskimmon Ichairpersonl
Date
The notes on pages 11- 13 form part of these accounts
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Notes forming part of the financlal statements
I Company status
The company 15 a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the
members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.00 towards the assets of the company in the event of
liquidation.
2 Accounting policies
{al Basis of preparation
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP), "Accounting and Reportin6 by
Charities" published in 2005 and in accordance wsth Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
(b) Company status
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the trustees named on the
"Legal" page. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1
per member of the charity.
Ic) Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the directors in the furtherance of the
objectives of the charity. Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by
the funder.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled
to the income and the amount can be quantified WTth reasonable accuracy. The following specific policy
15 applied to a particular category of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of donations, appeals and collections and is included in full in thc
Statement of Financial Activities when receivable.
lel Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all
costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory
requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of
the charity
If) Value Added Tax
The charity is not registered for VAT purposes, therefore irrecoverable VAT is charged to the
Statement of Financial Activities, or capitalised as part of the cost of the related asset where
appropriate
{gl Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less atcumulated depreciaiion and any
accumulated impairment105ses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the
asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by
management.
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Note5 fomilng part of the Ilnancial statements
2 Accountlng policie5 Icontlnuedl
Depreciation is provided on all tangible r￿ed assets at rates calculated to wiite off the cost on a straight line basis over their
expected useful economic lives as follows".
Office Equipment
Fixtures & Fittin8S
Computers
Premises
Ihl Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash 15 representeil by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notlce of not more than 24
hours. Cash equivalents are highly liqui(l investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and
that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash 7Mth Fnsi8nificant risk of change in value.
20% Straight line
12.5% straiEht line
25% straight line
15% straight line
li} Flnanclal Instrurnents
The Company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in thÈ recognition nf finAn¢.ial ass*ts artd liahilities
like other accounts receivable and payable.
') Jud8ments In applylng arcounting policles and key soyrces ot estlmation un￿rtaInty
There have been no rnaterial jvdements needed or used in preparation of these accounts.
lj'l Penslon costs
The tompany operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are written off
aeain5t profrts In *hÉ yèar they are payable.
3 Incomlng Resource5
Unrestrlcted
Funds
DeslEnated
Funds
Re5trlrted
Funds
Totsl
2025
Totol
2024
Incomln
resour¢es from tharltable actlvltles:
Public Health Authorlty
Access Nl
Dfc Grants- CIF
Dice Futures
64.409
65,289
1,640
53,280
126,027
58,670
1,803
51,118
29,970
53.280
126,027
PCOW- NIHE
ANDBC. SLA
ANDBC Hardship Fund
34,105
34,105
15,145
JJ.972
33.941
15.145
11.972
Nl Electric
CFNI (Citizenship)
Ards & North Down Borough Council
CFNI (Wellbeing)
Cfrop
Tesco Groundwork
1.5CQ
1.500
5,000
17,981
98,950
27.050
27,050
SE Trust Across the Gefterations
Children In Need
ACNI
9.333
14D
301,906
31.137
309,871
341,008
Incomln
resources from
Volunt
Income
Donation5 & Gift5
Gift Aid
Activities which
enerate funds
Donaiions for use of rooms
Mernbership Fees
Member Accounts
enerated funds:
9,392
9.392
13,679
15.654
1.638
652
15,654
1,638
652
28.229
756
Other
9,572
68.045
9.572
377,916
6,790
353.360
Total In¢omin8 resources
309.871
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Note5 formln8 Part ol thefinancial statements
Unrestrlrted
De5iEnated
Restrlrted
Funds
Funds
Fund5
Total
20Z5
Totol
2024
4 Resource5 expended
Raising Funds
Unfunded salaries
Unfun(ied employers penslon
Unfunded ENIC
Cleaning
Legal Fees
Advertising & Marketin8
Access Nl
Lleht k HÈat
Printin& stationery & postage
Telephone & Inteinet
IT Software & Consumables
Repair5 and maintenance
Staff TrainlnE
Gcneral
Groijnd rent
Travel and entertaining
Subscriptlons
Insurance
Water rates
Sesslonal Mour5
Fundraisin8 Costs
Projert Expenses
ANDBC Hardship Costs
DfC/CIF costs
DICE Futures costs
Dlce Connertions costs
Return of grant income
PHA Costs
22.225
630
1,463
45
2.400
90
22,225
630
1.463
45
2AOO
90
608
3,814
280
529
1.115
31,057
668
487
120
1,267
4.181
4,558
2.507
830
1.827
3.814
529
1,115
526
408
526
408
134
2,OOQ
98
541
1,943
83
521
521
525
525
2.353
2.217
2,353
2.217
51,015
105,899
23.514
51,015
105.899
50.182
8,385
7,622
64.728
64,728
63,269
Lottery Climate Fund
SE Seeding Trust
2,961
?.60?
CFNI (Wellbeing)
Children In Need
Other/Depreciation Expense
PCDW projert
50.611
50,611
77,301
19,166
1,601
3J.470
361,328
59
59
34.017
346.079
34,017
306.270
39.201
Governonce Cost5
Depreclotlon
8onk Chorges
Audit & accountanry
6.280
292
414
b.Y1S7
6.280
292
414
6,987
6.512
262
615
7.389
Total resources expended
46.187
306,270
353,065
368,717
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Notes forming part of the flnancial statements
4 Direttorf remuneration
The Directors neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year12024: £Nil).
S Staff Costs
The average number of employees, calculated on a full-time equivalent basis, analy5ed by function was:
2025
2024
Management and administration
There were no employee5 receiving a salary of more than £60,000 for yearto 2025 and 2024
Employment costs
2025
Wages and salaries
180,651
Social security costs
11,014
191,665
2024
170,666
9,096
179,762
6 Tanglble flxed a55ets
Office
Equipment
Computers
Fixtures &
Fittings
Premises
Total
Cost
1st April 2024
Additions
Dispos15
315t March 2025
33,322
2.000
8,361
14,981
io,ioo
66,764
2,000
35,322
8.361
68.764
Depreciation
1st April 2024
Charge for year
Disp05als
31st March 2025
Net book value
31st March 2025
31st Morch 2024
26.255
4,032
5.380
923
13.244
315
9,090
I,oio
53.969
6,280
30,287
6,303
13.559
10,100
60.249
5,035
7.067
2.058
2,981
1,422
1,737
8,515
12,795
i.oio
7 Debtors
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Unrestricted
5,117
Desi
nated
Restricted
2025
5,117
2024
3,304
io
5,107
io
5,107
{ioJ
3.294
8 Cash at bank and in hand
Ulster Bank current
PHA Grants
CIF 3.3
Dice
Cash in hand
Unrestrirted
112.132
De51
nated
Restricted
2025
112.132
7,677
5,781
36.841
210
162,640
2024
106,019
8,295
792
22,223
463
137.792
7,677
5.781
36,841
210
112,341
50,299
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Notes fomiing part of the financlal statements
9 Creditors: amounts falling due wlthln one year
Unrestricted
Desi
nated
Restricted
2025
2024
Taxation and social security costs
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
1,297
10,928
1,378
11,716
3,160
16,254
1,560
13,785
10 Related party transactions and control
North Down Community Network is constituted as a charitable company limited by guarantee and having no share capital.
As such,there are no members with shareholdings in control of the ¢ompany* control is vestcd in thc trustccs as a body.
Invoices totalling £7.99012024- £15,455), relating to 19 transartions for printing {2024- 181 were paid to Clandeboye
Printing Services. aandeboye Printing Services is owned by North Down Community Network director Aaron Mcmahon.
Involces totalllng £13,12012024- £2,640}, relating to 7 transactions for Sessional Hours were paid to Aaron Mcmahon who
is a director of North Down Community Network
11 Restatment of reserves
Thp triAstp.p.s h2vp. rpviewed the assets v3liJation for the current period and have concluded it to be of fair value.
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Detailed Statement of Flnancial Artivitles
Communlty Investment FundlDFC
Unrestrirted Designated Restrirted
Funds
Funds
Fund5
Total
2025
Totol
2024
Income
Dfc Grant
53,280
53.280
53.280
53,280
51,118
51,118
endlture
Sessional hours
Salaries and wages
Emoloyers Pension
Employers NIC
Fuel & Energy
Return of Grant Income
1,560
45.155
1,354
2,592
355
1,560
45.155
1,354
2,592
355
4,239
42.585
1,859
1,500
4.399
54,581
51,015
51,015
Surplus/lDeficitl
2.266
2,266
3.463
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315r MARCH 2025
Detsiled Ststement of Financlal Artivities
PHA Project
Unre5trirted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Income
Publlc Health Agenry Grant
GÈneral Income
64.409
64.409
E)4
enditur¢
Stsff costs
Salaries and wages
Ernployers Pension
Ernployers NIC
Travel and sub$15ten
Project costs
Runnlng costs
Telephone
Prlntin& postage & stationery
Heat and light
Insurance
31,557
947
1,986
31.557
947
1.986
32,084
2,002
25
19.897
255
23.420
50
23,420
50
3.317
3.317
2,258
1,092
1.500
59
1.000
i.tsjo
Repairs and maintenance
Subscriptions
Bank Fees
670
670
Minagement Charge5
Audit Fee
780
780
Rent
500
64,728
SurplusllDeficitl
319
319
4,599
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ANNIIAL REPORT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 315r MARCH 2025
DÈtallpd Staternent of HMn¢lalAciiv
PICE CoMettTh5
l)nIe￿I￿ed
Fyrrfls
DEsIBnat•4 Restritted
Fund5
Total
2025
Totol
2024
ome
Donailor￿ & Grfts
National LolteryCthnmLbnlty Fund
Other Income
Stsff Costs
5alarie5 and wa8e5
EmployEr5 NIC
Access Nl FeÈs
Recrultment Expenses
4.286
ProJecttosts
Aunnlng ¢osts
Printin6, P05t4e & statlonery
Heat and Il£ht
Telephone & Intemei
Repolrs and maintenance
AccTrmodari¢
Ir￿vrance
3.C67
269
Costs
Management cha￿e5
Audli Fee
Staff traini
General Expense5
7,622
SurplusllDefiotl
7.622
DICE FunJRES
Unre5twkted
Funds
TwJt¥l
2025
Totul
2024
Fu
Income
Grants
Other Income
I26,￿?
126m7
124027
126.027
enditure
Slafliosts
Salarles and wages
Employers Pemion
Employers NIC
Access Nl Fees
RecrU￿rnent Expenses
Travel and subsistence
Prolectcosts
Runnlng costs
Postage
He* and li6ht
Telephone & Intemei
Repairs and maintenance
Accomodation
Insurance
rrcoAs
Man38efflent CharKe5
Audit Fee
staff trainir
Substriptlon5
47.490
1.417
2.853
47.490
1.417
2.853
3,434
251
2.201
2201
39.815
1.619
39.815
1.619
4108
592
66
378
105.899
378
105.899
fplusllDefiotl
20.128
20,125
8.385
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Detalled Statement of Financial Activities
IPCDW) Perlpatetlc Community Development Worker Project
Unrestricted Designated Restrirted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Income
NIHE Grant
34,105
34.105
33,941
Other Income
34.105
34,105
33,941
enditure
Staff Costs
Salaries and wages
Ernployers Pension
Ernployers NIC
Acce55 N
Telephone
Travel and subsistence
Projert Cost5
30,703
921
2,071
30,703
31,624
2,071
1,739
323
323
106
34.017
33,096
33,469
Surplus/lDeficitl
88
1.009
472
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315r MARCH 2025
Detalled Statement of Financial Actlvities
CFNI (Wellbeing)
Unrestricted Designated Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Income
Donatlons & Gifts
Grants
Other Income
27.050
27,050
98,950
27.050
27,050
enditure
Staff costs
Salaries and wages
Employers NIC
Access Nl Fee5
Recrultmeni Expense5
Travel and subsistence
Projert costs
Running costs
Printin& postage & stationery
light
Telephone & Internet
Repair5 and maintenance
Rent
Insurance
Office cost5
Management Charges
Advertising
Staff training
General Expenses
13,117
18.628
613
4.829
49
4,829
49
68
18,168
39,234
39,234
214
11,935
647
584
10.000
1,000
944
784
600
1,833
407
1,833
407
500
500
294
2.206
1,208
50
50,611
294
2,206
1,208
50
50,611
77,302
Surplu51lDeficitl
23.561
23,561
21,648
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31￿ MARCH 2025
Detailed Statement of Financlal Artivities
other Grants
Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted
Funds
Fund5
Funds
Total
2025
Totol
2024
Income
ANDBC SLA
CFNI Citizenship
Nl Electric
ACNI
15.145
15,145
5.000
1,5CKI
10,000
1.5
140
SE Trust Ar.riJ<* the fyenerations
Lottery Climate Fund
Co-op
Covid Charity Fund
Donations & Gifts
ANDBC Har5hip Fund
Children In Nee
Access Nl checks
Other Income
5,011
11,972
11.972
7.981
9,333
1,803
33,617
34,268
Ex enditure
Salaries
Project Costs
Project expenses
Advertisin8 & marketing
Postsge, printing & stationery
LSEht, heat & power
Other expenses
13. 761
11.996
1.600
1,600
225
1,126
27,107
1,600
Surplus/lDeficitl
32,017
7,161
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