Company registration number: NI063050 Charity Commission NI number: 102588
Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry (NI) Trust Company limited by guarantee
Unaudited financial statements
31 December 2023
Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry (NI) Trust Company limited by guarantee
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 3 | |
| Trustees’ Annual Report | 4 - 7 | |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 8 | |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 9 | |
| Balance Sheet | 10 - 11 | |
| Notes to the financial statements | 12 - 14 |
Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry (NI) Trust Company limited by guarantee
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees Rev Paul Dunn Deborah Hamilton Hugh Kerr Jill Lorimer Rev Mark McClurg Graeme McKillen Rev Mark Stone (Resigned 31 January 2023) Company number NI063050 CCNI number 102588 Registered office 54 Ballykennedy Road Gracehill Ballymena Co Antrim BT42 2NP Accountants Potter Finnegan Limited Unit 25 The Courtyard Business Park 190 Galgorm Road Ballymena Co Antrim BT42 1HL Bankers First Trust Bank 78 Wellington Street Ballymena Co Antrim BT43 6AF
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Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry (NI) Trust Company limited by guarantee
Trustees’ Annual Report
Year ended 31 December 2023
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
Objectives and activities
The Campaigner movement started in the UK in 1922 and has existed in Northern Ireland since 1957. It is an inter-denominational movement, with groups or “clans” formed in any evangelical place of worship, subject to agreement by church leaders to our Statement of Faith.
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encourage thoroughness in all aspects of life and increase awareness of teamwork and working with others. This is achieved via various sporting activities and games, and also through participation in award schemes such as the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
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promote Christian teaching and the maintenance of Christian doctrines as set out in its Statement of Faith.
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develop contact with an increasing number of churches, allowing a greater number of children and young people across Northern Ireland to take part in its activities.
Campaigners is a uniformed organisation for children and young people from age 4 up to age 18 which meets on a weekly basis, from September to April/May each year. Children and young people are grouped into sections according to their age: Eagles (age 4 to Primary 2), Junos (Primary 3 to Primary 6), Inters (Primary 7 to Year 9) and Craftsmen (Year 10 to age 18). It offers structured weekly programmes for each clan which are tailored according to the various age groups and which cater for the varied interests of children and young people. Clans from different churches also meet together on a regular basis at both organised district and regional events such as indoor football, uni-hoc, sports days, Bible quizzes and camps. Campaigners also provides a comprehensive programme of training for its leaders which includes general training on delivery of the weekly programme, Child Protection training, First Aid training, and such other specialised training as may from time to time be considered useful.
Advancement of the Evangelical Christian Faith
Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry Northern Ireland (“Campaigners”) seeks to make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ by providing teaching from God’s Word, the Bible, encouraging the maintenance of Christian doctrines as set out in its Statement of Faith, seeking to demonstrate God’s love in practical ways and to lead by example. Its aim is that children and young people will come to personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ through benefitting from the opportunity to explore Christianity in a safe, nurturing environment.
The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are an improved sense of wellbeing for children and young people attending Campaigners as they receive teaching from God’s Word, the Bible, via our Timeline Bible teaching resources, and the promotion of Christian values and high moral standards for the benefit of individuals, with children and young people attending Campaigners encouraged both by the teaching they receive and by the example of our leaders to adopt a moral framework where they are good citizens. The indirect benefits which flow from this purpose include the moral improvement and responsible citizenship in society as a whole which religion is considered to encourage.
Advancement of Education
Campaigners offers a comprehensive range of age-specific programmes that cater for the varied interests of children and young people. Our programmes are aimed at providing opportunities to have fun, but also have a focus on personal development, physical activity, civil awareness and Bible teaching, all of which seek to build children and young people into responsible adults.
The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are the spiritual, personal and social development of individual children and young people who participate in Campaigners’ activities, events and programmes, the development of practical and life skills, sporting talents and creativity through our activities, and increased
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Trustees’ Annual Report
Year ended 31 December 2023
self-esteem and self-confidence of individual children and young people. The wider benefit to the community at large is the enhanced social education and responsible citizenship that flows from this purpose.
All of the above benefits will be demonstrated through feedback from the children and young people who are members of Campaigner groups (known as “clans”) and the clan leaders, and also through feedback from local churches. The organisation’s beneficiaries are children and young people throughout Northern Ireland, with membership of Campaigners open to children and young people of all faiths and from all sections of the community. The only private benefit flowing from our purposes is related to the employment of our staff, an Administrator who receives a salary as a result of their employment. However, we consider this to be incidental and necessary in order to further our charitable purposes as it allows our organisation to be run efficiently. There are no other private benefits as our activities are open to all and are advertised as such on our website. We do not anticipate that any harm will flow from any of the above purposes.
Public benefit statement
The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s guidance on public benefit and they believe that this has been met through the achievements outlined in this report.
Achievements and performance
Campaigners Youth and Children's Ministry (NI) Trust operates within 16 churches in Northern Ireland. This is made up of different Denominations - Baptist, Presbyterian, Congregational, Methodist and Pentecostal. This year we had the pleasure of welcoming a new Centre into our organisation, Orritor and Claggan Presbyterian church in Cookstown.
We have 4 districts within the region of Northern Ireland
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Armagh
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Lagan Valley
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North Down
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• Antrim
This year we have approximately 580 children and young people from preschool age to 18 years. This number is down from last year, but we are continually updating and refreshing our programme to cater for all ages and varied interests. The programme focuses on creating a safe and fun environment to encourage the development of the individual’s potential, spiritually, practically and physically, and also encouraging involvement within the community. The programme seeks to develop a framework to encourage the exploration of the Christian faith in partnership with the local Church. Campaigners is open to all children and young people from all walks of life.
Events
Different events were held throughout the year at Regional and District levels. The archery team were busy facilitating Archery evenings and competitions in the Centres throughout the districts. District and Regional events were -
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Activities evening
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Archery competition
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Archery evenings
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Fellowship evenings
Splash Sports canoeing did not take place due to having no trained leaders. It has been agreed by the Trustee’s that all equipment will be sold, and the proceeds will be put into Campaigner funds.
Ongoing Development
Campaigners employed a Development Coordinator in October 2019 on a one year contract. This contract was extended to help with the continued support within each Centre, maintaining resources and the delivery of training and promoting of new Clans throughout the Region. This position was coming to an end in March
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2024 due to lack of income. The Development Coordinator resigned in October 2023 to move to other employment. The ongoing development is now implemented mainly within the Senior Chiefs and the Administrator.
Leader’s support
Fellowship evenings were organised in each of the 4 districts. This was a time for Chiefs and Assistant Leaders from different Clans to come together, to encourage, discuss and share their experiences and expectations of the past year and the year ahead. These were all well attended.
Resources are continually uploaded on to the website to support all Chiefs and Assistant Leaders.
Training
Chiefs training took place throughout the year with final assessments in April & May. Training was also given to assistant leaders who have been helping in the Clans and also training for a new Centre starting up. Training began online with 22 leaders from different churches being trained and meeting face-to-face to complete their training.
Mission Project
The Project M mission initiative was offered to older Clansmen (16 and 18 years old). This initiative helps with a percentage of their funding for mission trips at home or overseas. The aim is to promote missions within the Craftsmen Clan which has an amazing impact on the lives of these individual young people, helping them attain access to mission opportunities at home or on a global scale.
This year we had 5 applicants participating in the programme, from 3 different churches, Ballycrochan Baptist, Portadown Baptist and Moneydig Presbyterian. All young people had an amazing experience and time away.
Financial review
The financial results are as set out on pages 9 -10 of the accounts. The trustees are aware of the reduced revenue over the past few years. The Centres have not fully recovered from being closed during Covid-19 and undoubtedly these figures have affected the income with annual subscriptions. Council is very thankful and appreciative of the Churches and leaders who are working hard to increase numbers.
Structure, governance and management
Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry (NI) Trust is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. The company was incorporated on 08 February 2007. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objectives and powers of the company and is governed by its Articles of Association. The liability of the members is limited in that every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of its being wound up while he/she is a member or within one year after he/she ceases to be a member, for payment of the debts and liabilities of the company contracted before he/she ceases to be a member and of the costs, charges and expenses of winding-up and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributories amongst themselves, such amount as may be required not exceeding £1.
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purpose of charity law. The trustees who have served during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Rev Paul Dunn Deborah Hamilton Hugh Kerr Jill Lorimer Rev Mark McClurg Graeme McKillen Rev Mark Stone (resigned 31 January 2023)
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Trustees’ Annual Report Year ended 31 December 2023
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.
This report was approved by the board on 10[th] April 2024 and signed on behalf of the board by:
Margaret Kerr Secretary
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Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry (NI) Trust Company limited by guarantee
Independent Examiner’s Report Year ended 31 December 2023
We report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on pages 9 to 14.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees (and also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner'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 Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) 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 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 us cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts 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
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Unit 25 The Courtyard Business Park 190 Galgorm Road Ballymena Co Antrim BT42 1HL
10[th] April 2024
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Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2023
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | ||
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| Funds | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | ||||
| Donations and legacies | - | - | - | |
| Charitable activities | 4 | 14,593 | 14,593 | 14,680 |
| Other trading activities | - | - | - | |
| Investments | 915 | 915 | 398 | |
| Other | - | - | - | |
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| Total incoming resources | 15,508 | 15,508 | 15,078 | |
| Expenditure on: | ||||
| Raising funds | - | - | - | |
| Charitable activities | 5 | 21,288 | 21,288 | 27,240 |
| Other | - | - | - | |
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| Total expenditure | 21,288 | 21,288 | 27,240 | |
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| Net movement in funds | (5,780) | (5,780) | (12,162) | |
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| Reconciliation of funds | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 65,984 | 65,984 | 78,146 | |
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| Retained earnings at the end of the year | 60,204 | 60,204 | 65,984 | |
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All the activities of the company are from continuing operations.
The notes on pages 12 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry (NI) Trust Company limited by guarantee
Balance Sheet 31 December 2023
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 8 Current assets Stock 9 Cash at bank and in hand 10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Net assets Charity funds Unrestricted funds Total charity funds |
2023 £ £ - 12,119 48,715 _ 60,834 (630) _ 60,204 _ 60,204 - _ 60,204 _ 60,204 _ 60,204 _ |
2022 £ £ - 13,455 53,129 _ 66,584 (600) _ 65,984 _ 65,984 - _ 65,984 _ 65,984 _ 65,984 _ |
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For the year ending 31 December 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors responsibilities:
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476;
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
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Balance Sheet (continued) 31 December 202
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.
These financial statements were approved by the board and authorised for issue on 10[th] April 2024, and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Hugh Kerr Graeme McKillen Trustee Trustee
The notes on pages 12 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry (NI) Trust Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2023
1. General information
The company is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Northern Ireland. The address of the registered office is 54 Ballykennedy Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, BT42 2NP.
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2019)’, issued in October 2019 and the Companies Act 2006.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Income
Income is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods supplied and services rendered, net of discounts.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in capital and reserves, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in capital and reserves in respect of that asset. Where a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in capital and reserves in respect of that asset, the excess shall be recognised in profit or loss.
Stock
Stock consists of purchased goods for resale. Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 December 2023
4. Incoming resources from charitable activities
| Incoming resources from charitable | activities | ||
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| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| Funds | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Clan subscriptions | 8,610 | 8,610 | 9,120 |
| Sale of goods | 5,242 | 5,242 | 4,574 |
| Other | 741 | 741 | 986 |
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| 14,593 | 14,593 | 14,680 | |
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5. Total other expenditure
| Total other expenditure | |||
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| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| Funds | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Sale of goods | 4,299 | 4,299 | 2,959 |
| Staff costs | 13,416 | 13,416 | 16,200 |
| Insurance | 1,443 | 1,443 | 1,409 |
| Mission projects and events | 647 | 647 | 4,314 |
| General admin expenses | 823 | 823 | 1,758 |
| Legal and professional fees | 660 | 660 | 600 |
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| 21,288 | 21,288 | 27,240 | |
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6. Taxation
The company is a registered charity and does not carry out a trading activity. It is therefore exempt from taxation.
7. Employees
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was 2 (2022: 2).
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 December 2023
8. Tangible assets
| Fixtures fittings and equipment £ Cost At 1 January 2023 3,279 Additions - __ At 31 December 2023 3,279 _ Depreciation At 1 January 2023 3,279 Charge for the year - At 31 December 2023 3,279 Carrying amount At 31 December 2023 - At 31 December 2022 - 9. Stock 2023 £ Goods for resale 12,119 10. Cash at bank and on hand 2023 £ Current account 16,350 Fixed term deposit account 32,365 48,715 11. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2023 £ Accruals 630 ___ |
Total £ 3,279 - __ 3,279 _ 3,279 - 3,279 - - 2022 £ 13,455 2022 £ 16,679 36,450 53,129 2022 £ 600 ___ |
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The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts
Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry (NI) Trust Company limited by guarantee
Detailed income statement (continued) Year ended 31 December 2023
| Turnover Stores income Clan subscriptions Training Events Gifts Training Archery Bank interest Overheads Administrative expenses Surplus/(deficit) for the year |
2023 £ 5,242 8,610 100 50 - 400 191 915 _ 15,508 (21,288) _ (5,780) _ |
2022 £ 4,574 9,120 175 691 120 - - 398 _ 15,078 (27,240) _ (12,162) _ |
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Campaigners Youth and Children’s Ministry (NI) Trust Company limited by guarantee
Detailed income statement (continued) Year ended 31 December 2023
| Overheads Administrative expenses Goods for resale Insurance Telephone Postage & stationery Events Website and advertising Travel Wages costs Project M Accountancy fees Bank charges General expenses |
2023 £ 4,299 1,443 214 234 347 259 668 12,748 300 660 116 - _ 21,288 _ |
2022 £ 2,959 1,409 183 470 3,664 929 652 15,548 650 600 121 55 _ 27,240 _ |
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