WOUNDED POLICE AND FAMILIES
ASSOCIATION
Annual Report & Statement of Accounts
For the year ending 31st March 2023
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The period of this report is from l April 2022 to 31" March 2023

The name of the charitable association as it appears on the register of charities, and that by which it
is commonly known is The Wounded Police and Families Association IWPFAI.
The Northern Ireland Charity INICI number of the charitable a550clation is 102468 and It was first
registered on 28, April 2016.
The principal address of the charitable a550ciation is:
The Wounded Police and Familie5 Association
Clo NewforEe Country Club
18B Newforge Lane
Belfast BT9 5NW
The purposes of the charitable association are as follows..
To prevent and/or provide relief from poverty for former police officers who have been
seriously wounded, mainly in their early years of Service, By signposting them to private and
public sources of assistance, and in the provision of respite to them and their carers through
the arrangement of flnancially assisted social engagements and trips.
To advance the human rights and equality of former police officers who have been seriously
wounded and thereby the human rights of the disabled in general, through the gathering of
evidence of financial hardship caused by either the provision or withdrawal of support
services, and reporting/lobbying on their behalf to appropriate bodies.
To provide relief to wounded former police officers, their spouses, carers and families who
are in need of such relief by reason of their disability, their age, their ill health, financial
hardship or the physical and mental strain caused by caring for such wounded officers. This is
Carried out through the provision of a mutual-support network for members to share
experiences and creating fora and opportunities to capture and share lessons in dealing with
these circumstances.
To advance the health of wounded former police offlcers their spouses, and/or carers and
families through membership of a charitable association which, amongst other things,
provide5 empathetic listening and creates and offers outlets to glve them voice and to support
them through their difficult and often unique experiences. To encourage peace and
reconciliation and the respecting of all communities irrespective of religious, cultural, or
political beliefs and other differences which may historically have separated such
communitie5 or been points of tension.
To educate and promote such actions and dlscussions which lead to facilitating a climate of
respect and understanding wherein the membership of the charitable association and future
8eneration5 of police officers and their families no longer experience physical and emotional
hurt and suffering through no other reason than their role in policing and the service of ju5tlcÈ.

The association and trustees continued another year of adaption and change. As we emerged from
the pandemic, it was evident it had left a lasting impact on the membership. The trustees continued
to try to meet their obligation to the membership, but the majority still had reservations about
participation in public events.
The board remained working from home, with their meetings held monthly on zoom.
At the beginning of the year two planned events, a summer barbeque and a trip to the World of Owls
were cancelled due to limited interest. However, events did happen, initially with smaller numbers
but as the year progressed participation increased to pre pandemic levels.
The activities to note for this financial year are:
VSS fund: _
A respite event was held, which included a gala dinner, to mark the centenary of RUCGC,
Members put a lot of work into the planning and execution of the event. This included
portraying the life of RUCGC in verse, a sponsored celebration cake, sponsored refreshments
for each table, providing floral table arrangements, a computerised presentation was
produced, and a member performed the Master of Ceremony duties. A highland bagpiper
brought the night to a successful conclusion.
A Christmas lunch was organised at a hotel in Ballymena with a good attendance from the
membership.
A wreath making event was enjoyed by all those who participated.
An event was organised to celebrate Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeht Il's jubilee.
Another short respite was held later in the year at a hotel on the north coast. This was the
first event to have a full list of participants, which is encouraging for the future.
WPFA:_
Members welfare continues to be supported from funds,
We continued to support members in theirjourney with Injured Victims Pension with the help
of the SEFF group.
This year AGM was again successfully he5d over zoom.
Donations continue to be received from our membership which are very much appreciated
and vital to supporting our work.
The trustees have regard to the Commission's Public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
. 0810iJ2023
Mercer Mcmorris
Chairperson on behalf of the Management Committee

The charitable association's financial position at the end of the year15 shown below..
Opening Balance on I" April 2022
£18,369.43
RECEIPTS
Donations
Event and fundraising
£5,360.00
£160.00
£5,520.00
EXPENDITURE
Events and trips
Membership Welfare Matters
Travel and mileage
Stationery, postage and office expenditure
Professional services
£15,194.60
£66.99
£26.99
£98.52
£74.16
£15,461.26
Closing Balance as at 31" March 2023
£8,428.17
This statement of accounts has been prepared by A Livingstone (Treasurer) and the summary of
transactions have been checked aEainst bank statements and all other relevant documentation by
Clara Magill-Lavery Ilndependent Accountantl.
The statement of accounts has been presented to the committee and they consider them to be
satisfactory. This is acknowledged by Mercer Mcmorris Ichairpersonl.
The charitable association is administered by the committee who are also the trustees of the
charitable association. The committee is constituted through the appointment of offlce bearers
Itrusteesl at the Annual General Meeting of the charitable association through open election by
existing members. Names of those members seeking appointment, along with the names of those
seconding those members is presented to the general assembly of voters present. There is an
opportunity for nominations to be made In advance or at the point of election. Such nominations can
be made in absentia in writing, or orally by being present at the time. Following acceptance of
nominations, the acting chair temporarily steps down and proceedings are conducted by an
independent party, agreed by the committee. The committee (that is, existing trusteesl, may
unanimously appoint a number of other members of the charitable association to join the committee
and thereby become trustees also, where it is agreed by the existing committee that this will
contribute to the greater effectiveness and efficiency of management of the Association. It is possible
for persons who do not qualify for membership of the charitable association to be appointed to the
committee, either by being put forward for election at the Annual General Meeting of the charitable
association or through subsequent appointment by the committee, whereupon for the duration of
such appointment they will be deemed to hold honorary membership of the charitable association
and thereby be eligible for all privileges of membership.

The names of all charitable association's trL¢Stees on the date on which the report was approved and
including those of all individuals who served as charity trustees during the year of the report are as
follows:
M Mcmorris
H Mccready MBE
N Mcmorris
L Brown
D Brown
A Livingstone
K Elllott
M Irvine
M Gordon
O Gordon
L McKlmm
K Crawford
G Malcolmson

WOUNDED POLICE AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
MAIN ACCOUNT- RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
1st Aprll 2022 to 31st March 2023
Ulster Bank Account No :. 10377223
Opening Balance on 1st April 2022
£18,369,43
RECEIPTS
Donatlons
Grants
Events/Fund Ralslng/Other
Transfers from VSS
£5,360.00
£160.00
£5,520.00
PAYMENTS
Events
Welfare matters for members
Mlleage/Travel
Statlonery & Postage/Offlce expendlture
Professlonal servlces Inc Dropbox
Hospltallty
Members IT Programme
Grant underspent returned
£15,194.60
£66.99
£26.99
£98.52
£74,16
£15,461.26
Closlng Balance as at 31st March 2023
£8,428.17
I certlfy that thls statement of financlal transactlons has
been prepare
from all financlal documents In my possesslon
Anna Llvln85tone
Treasurer
Date
I have checked the above summary of flnanclal transactlons
agalnst bank statements and all other relevant documentatlon
presen
omeand
¢onflrm that all
s satlsfactory
Clara Maglll-Lavery
Independent Verlficatlon Offlcer
Dated
th
nè 2023
Thls statement of flnanclal acltivitles has been presented to the Management Committee and they
conslder them to be satlsfactory
Mercer Mcmorrls
Chalrperson on behalf of the Management Commlttee
Dated

WOUNDED POLICE AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
VSS ACCOUNT- RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
1st Aprll 2022 to 31st March 2023
Ulster Bank Account No :. 11351714
Openlng Balance on 1st Aprll 2022
£3,011.92
RECEIPTS
Grants
£16,121.81
PAYMENTS
Events
PFNI Underspend refunded
Statlonery/ Posta8e/Office Expenditure
Travel & Mlleage
Insurance
Professlonal Expenses
CB-IT
£4,887,50
£7,869.85
£82.25
£31.00
£874.08
£91.55
£55.00 £13,891.23
Closlng Balance as at 31st March 2023
£5,242.50
I certlfy that thls Statement of flnanclal transactions ha5
been prep
red from all financlal documents In my possesslon
Anna L
vlngstone
Treasurer
Dated
I havè checkèd the above summary of fSnancial transactions
agaln5t bank statement5 and all other relevant documentatlon
pres
omea
can conflrm t
at all Is satlsfactory
LLLQ
Clara Ma8111-Lavery
Independent Verlftcatlon Offlcer
Date
4trfJune 2023
Thls statement of flnanclal acltlvitles has been presented to the
Management Commlttee and they consider them to be satisfactory
LLL
Mercer Mc Morrls
Dated
Chalrperson on behalf of the Management Commlttee