THE FOCOLARE TRUST NI
AccouNrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
MCDONALD O'NEILL & CO
CHARTERED ACcOUNT￿s

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CONTENTS
PAGE
General Inforniation
Trustees Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Statement of Financial Activities
10- 11

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Trustees
Patricia O'Kelly
Gerry Burns
Irene Jovaras
Mary McKinley
Junits Majury
Emmanuel Robert McGivern
Administrative address
l O Harberton Drive
BELFAST
BT9 6PE
Northern Ireland
Accountants
McDonald O'Neill & Co.
Chartered Accountants
5 Union Buildings
Union Place
DUNGANNON
Co. Tyrone
BT70 IDL
Bankers
Ulster Bank
University Road Branch
91193 University Road
BELFAST
BT7 ING
Charity Number
NIC102512
Inland Revenue Tax Referenee
XT21933

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TRUSTEES REPORT
Structure, Governanee & Management in Northern Ireland
The charity was established in Northern Ireland under a trust deed dated 4 January
2010.
The trustees are assisted in the planning of the programme of activities by an
Extended Focolare group.
Charitable Status
The Trust has been accepted &s a clwity for tax purposes by the Inland Revenue. The
HMRC reference number is: _
XTr1933
The Trust has been registered with the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland from
2. June 2015 under the Charity number:_
NIC102512
Statement of Compliance
In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have
given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's
guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the
charity's purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries.
Principal Activities
The Focolare Movement is an international organization, which started in Italy in
1943 and is active in all five continents. It is an ecclesial movement, open to
collabordte with people of all faiths or without a faith background. Its specific aim is
to contribute to establishing unity in all areas and spheres of life by working to fulfil
the words of the Gospel "May they all be one" (Jn 17.21). The General Headquarters
of the Focolare Movement are in Rome and the movement operntes through '*egional
areas" which support each other through an international sharing of goods and
resources.
In Northern Ireland, the Focolare supports community building between people from
different cultural and faith backgrounds and seeks to equip people with skills for
building peace and reconciliation.
Focolare in Northern Ireland is also closely linked in its activities to the Focolare in
the Republic of Ireland and co-organizes island-wide events. Focolare Centres are
situated in Belfast, Dublin and County Kildare, promoting and coordinating Focolare
life and acting as activity hubs for the wider local community.

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As part of a commitment to evangelize, first and foremost themselves, through these
centres, leafiets with a commentary on the monthly "Word of Life" and a related daily
motto on social media are produced and distributed tl]roughout Ireland and forni the
basis for actions and sharing of experiences of God's Word lived.
The animators of The Focolare Trust NI, who meet on a regular basis to focus on the
forniation of their members, help to promote unity in the family, in youth life, in the
workplace and forn] people to become builders of a society based on mutual love and
respect. This involves working on projects related to providing courses or actions
which promote faith, friendship and understanding between different Christian
denominations, interfaith and intercultural dialogue, parenting, fundraising and other
topics relevant to the needs of society.
Since the pandemic the meetings of Focolare can be either face-to-face or hybrid
which has the advantage of allowing more people to take part.
Members of Focolare in Northern Ireland are actively involved in the international
project #daretocare, an international campaign that promotes active involvement with,
and appreciation of, the most vulnerable in society and commilment to the health of
the planet by having care as the guiding principle of action. This project is linked to a
social media platform on: http://www.Unit¢dworldproj￿LOr￿enIdaretoCareI
An infornml walking group inspired by the values of Focolare and open to everyone
meets on a monthly basis. Walks and picnics are organised to engage with people
from different cultural backgrounds to get to know one another and to foster a spirit of
sharing, friendship and belonging. This group is expanding its outreach to asylum
seekers and rnigrants.
Members of Focolare Northern Ireland have established a group called "Dialogue for
Africa" in which Focolare members from the island of Ireland and the continent of
Africa engage in a mutual getting to know each other and building relationships. They
meet on a bi-monthly basis via zoom and getting to know one another is mutually
enriching. Through this group, financial support h&s also been given to Focolare
projects in Afric￿ such as the project: "Kindergarten" in Bobo Dioulasso (Burkina-
Faso). On their own initiative, members of this group rdise money to support these
and other projects.
Members of Focolare Northern Ireland continue to support the Focolare EcoPlan
which aims to promote concrete actions for the healing and protection of people and
planet.
Focolare EcoPlan - a powerfill initiative - Focolare Movement
Members are also conunitted as Laudato Si animators and take part in activities at
national and European level.
Members of Focolare in Northern Ireland are actively involved in their churches and
local communities (for example in Armoy, LUrga￿ Derryl Londonderry, Coleraine
and Belfast) to build bridges across communities and offer their service as an
expression of their commithient to live out the Gospel's message of "May they all be

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one" (Jn 17.21). This ranges from working together to support refugees to working
with youth groups, parish and diocesan groups and university chaplaincies.
Focolare NI participates in the national Inter-church Meeting and in the last year was
invited to the General Assemblies of the main Christian Churches in treland. We are
also taking part in the on-going synodal process of the Catholic Church.
The Focolare Trust NI actively promotes and practically supports various cross-
community initiatives that give a witness of different Christian denominations
working together, for example the "4 Comers Festival" the "DOCK Cafe" the
"Friendship club" or the "Week of prayer for Cbristian Unity" events.
Members of Focolare Northern Ireland also facilitate the sharing and redistribution of
goods to people in need.
Members of Focolare support other registered charities (for example "Embrace NI"
Youth Link NI) to foster the aims of creating a more welcoming society for all,
especially for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees.
On a monthly basis the Focolare Trust NI organiz£s friendship-dinners for people
from different backgrounds, Word of Life meetings, Women's lunch group and
meetings for clergy, all to foster a spirit of community and sharing.
The Focolare Tn￿t NI facilitates participation at an international level by organising
and accompanying groups to international conferences and events with the aim of
developing skills in dialogue, exploring projects for 'tthe common good" and
supporting fundraising activities for these goals, for example the Living Peace Project,
the United World Projec¢ the ForniaT fomiation programme and the Together4
Europe project.

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Financial Review
The Trustees have a procedure now in place to review the accounts and to fornially
draft a Reserves Policy appropriate to the needs and aims of the Trust going fonvard.
The charity's accounts will be prepared each year to 31 March. These accounts cover
the year to 31 March 2023 and show a surplus of £5,233
Risk Management
The Trustees are aware of the risks to which the charity may be exposed. A formal
risk assessment process and strategies for dealing with identified risk areas is being
fornialised.
SIGNED:
Trustee
Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE FOCOLARE TRUST IYI
We report to the charity trustees on our examination of the accounts for the year
ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 8 ￿ I l.
Respective responsRbilities of trustees and examiner
As the clwity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is our responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland)
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)0)) of the Charities Act.
state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiDer's report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities
Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions
given by the Charity Commlssion for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the
Charities Act.
Our 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 disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving
cause to believe:
l. That accounting records w¢r¢ not k¢pt in accordance with section 63 of the
Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the
Charities Act
4. That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters
(l ) to (4) listed above and, in connection with folIowing the Directions of the Charity
Commission for Nortbern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to
your attention.
O'ThJ4)A 4-la
McDonald O'Neill & Co.
Chartered Accountants
5 Union Buildings, Union Place
Dungannon, Co. Tyrone

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
12 Months ended
31 Mareh 2023
General Funds
12 Months ended
31 March 2022
Notes
INCOMIIYG RESOURCES
Donations under Perpetual Gift Aid
Gift Aid Tax Refund received
General donations
State Benefits contributed
Contributions towards Ecumenical Meeting of Bishops
Refunds and contributions toward costs
65,236
13,434
35,412
8,084
86,393
11,062
3,008
7,994
1,880
1,148
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
124,046
109,605
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Contributions to central fund for development of
Focolare communities in developing countiies
Ecumenical Meeting of Bishops
Donations & Gifts
Rent for Community Residence
Provisions and household expenses
Clothing & Personal Care
Education, training, and spiritual renewal
Light, heat & utilities
Printing, postage, stationery & telephone
Motor & travel
Bank charges
Accountancy
Depreciation - motor vehicles
Depreciation - Fixtures etc.
General Expenses
ProfiULosses on disposals
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
57,529
47,719
1,271
15,408
11,382
2,594
550
15,592
13,293
2,170
1,900
2,964
2,686
9.436
183
1,194
1,599
332
3,546
2,137
11,951
189
1.194
1,279
2,386
79
99,697
118,813
NET INCOMINGI(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
9,908
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Funds brought forward
53,767
43,859
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
53,767

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BALANCE SHEET- 31 MARCH 2023
Notes
2023
2022
FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Motor vehicles
2,346
5,117
2,444
6,396
7,463
8,840
CURRENT ASSETS
Prepayments
Other debtor
Bank account
Cash account
2,798
4,053
52,024
610
44,814
361
55,432
49,228
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accruals & Creditors
(1.145)
(1,551)
NET CURRENf ASSETS
54.287
47,677
DEFERRED INCOME
Church Donation - World Meeting
of Families
(2,750)
(2,750)
NET ASSETS
59,000
53,767
FUNDS
General funds
59,000
53,767
Capital funds
Total funds
59,000
53,767
We approve the financial inforn]ation which comprises the statement of financial
activities and the balance sheet. We acknowl¢dge our responsibility for the fmancial
inforniation and for providing McDonald O'Neill & Co. with all inforn]ation and
explanations necessary for its compilation.
SIGNED:
Trustee
SIGNED:
DATE: ..I.F...[(:..l. Ls.........
Trustee

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NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
I. DONATIONS
A portion of the Trust's income relates to donations made under perpetual Gift Aid by
three of the Trustees. These Trustees live in community and donate their entire
salaries to the Focolare Trust NI.
2. FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures, Fitting & Motor Vehicles
EquRpment
Total
Cost
At l April 2022
Additions
7,825
319
21,755
29,580
319
Disposals
At 31 March 2023
8,144
21,755
29,899
Depreciatton
At l April 2022
Charge for the year
Eliminated on disposal
At 31 March 2023
5,384
414
15,359
1,279
20,743
1,693
5,798
16,638
22,436
Net Book Value
At 31 March 2023
2,346
5,117
7,463
3. GENERAL FUNDS
2023
2022
Brought Forward
Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources
Transfer from Capital Fund
53,767
5,233
43,165
9,908
694
At 31 March 2023
59,000
53.767

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4. CAPITAL FUNDS
2023
2022
Brought Forward
Transferred to General Funds
694
(694)
At 31 March 2023