Registration number N1637780 Donegall P￿￿ Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2023 Pages for r]ling with Registrar Donegall Pa￿ Con)munity Fornm Company limited by guarantee Contents Page Th]stee report Independent Exan)inerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities io Balance sheet 11- Notes to the financial statements 13-20 Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Trnstees Report for the year ended 30 April 2023 The Thisteesl Directors present their report with the financial statements for the year ended 30 ApTiI 2023. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of RecOm￿ended Practice applicable to ch￿ltieS preparAng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019. Reference and Administrative Information Charity Name: Donegall Pass Community Fornm Charity Registration number: NIC 102631 Company Registration number: N1637780 Registered Office: CRI Building. 2nd Floor. 165-169 Donegall Pass. Belfast. BT7 IDT Business Address: CRI Building, 2nd Floor. 165-169 Donega]I Pass. Belfast, B T7 IDT DIreCtor￿nL$tees D Mccurrie W Corbett ( Resigned l August 2023) W Copeland M Mccallin M Boyd N mCc￿m Secretary D Mccurrie Independent Examiner Mccreery Turkington Stockman LTD, l Lanyon Quay, BelfasL BTI 3LG Bankers AtB (ND, 35 University Rd. Belfast BT7 INH Governing Document Doncgajl Pass Community Forum is a company limited by guarantee. Its conduct is governed by its memorandum and articles of association. Page I Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2023 Risk management The trustees have a duty to identity and review the risks to which the ch￿lty is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and e￿Or. Objectives, Activities, Achievements and Perforn)ance Main Aim Donegall Pass Community Forum is the primary representative body for the inner city ￿[ball village, that is Donegall Pass. Donegall Pass Community FO￿rn has been serving the community since 1996. The aims and objectives of the Forum project arise fro￿ and are founded upon, consultative exercises, focus group work and 'open days, conducted over a number of years by project staff, statutory b(Kli¢s. Queen's University B¢lfast rese8￿herS (Donegall Pass Action ReSea￿h Project,). The Fonun fjjrther consults with vaTiOUS groups representatives in the area also members of Inner South Belfast Neighbourhood Partnership. Needs and issues that concern local people and that require action by the Forum project also communicated to Forum staff on a daily basis (via contact with local residents) - so that the project is constantly aware and updated on matters peculiar to the loc￿lty in addition to the ever-present challeng¢s. Donegall Pass Community Forum's mission and vision statement is as follows: "The mission of Donegall Pass Community Fonlln is to create and provide opportunities for all the Donegall Pass Community" "Our Vision for Donegall Pass is that it continucs to grow as an attractive, inclusive, vibrant and safe Community." In an effort to realise the oveniding objectives enthodied in the mission statement and the vision statemenL the projecl aims to: l. To Build personal skills and capacity 2. To improve safety. appearance and economic regeneration in the area 3. To continue to develop the organisation, improve provision of relevant staff training. 4. To develop opportunities foi childTeD and young people 5. To encourage the regeneration of housing 6. To promote social inclusion and cohesion 7. To encourage health and well being across the community Page 2 Donegall Pass Community Fornm Company limited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2023 8. Encourage and facilitate social inclusion. 9. Itllprove community relations. 10. Develop the Fornm as an effective network for community groups and others working for the benefit of the area. Publie benefit Puryjose One: To maintain and manage a shared space facility in the aTea of benefit for activities promoted by the Forllm (hereinafter called (DPCF). the direct benefit flowing from this.is a safe and neutral facility for residents of the said area of benefit to use for training courses or jobs and benefit advice. The benefit is evidenced by word of mouth from the atlendees. This pury)ose does not lead to any hann. The benefit is for all residents in the Donegall Pass and South Belfast area. A private benefit flowing from this is that a Committee member or fan)ily member may use the Forum's facilities in the same manner as all other residents. this is purely incidental and necessary, so that the benefit is available for all. Pulyose Two: To support the development of a cohesive, shared and intsgrated community and promote the well being of those living in the area of benefit through the prnvision of educational. social and recreational activities. The direct benefit is a united community which has come together as one to achieve its t￿gets. Further benefjts are - a more vibrant and inclusive society via the educational programmes - health and recreational activities. The.se. be.ne.fits are. e.vidence41 through the diverse set up within DPCF, also through feedback generated from the activities laid in by DPCF. The purpose does not lead to any hanil, These benefits are for all residents within the Donegall Pass and South Belfast area. Private benefits from these are purely incidental and necessary to any wup member. as family members can avail of any opportunities arising. Page 3 Donegall Pass Conununity Forum Company limited by guarantee Trnstees Report for the year ended 30 April 2023 Purpose Three: To relieve those in need by reason of - youth - age & ill health disability - financial hardship or - other disadvantage. by providing them with i]rforniation. representation. and advocacy with issues such as housing. community safety, the environment and community relation. The direct benefit flowing from this is amore infonned s￿Iety and healthier community lifestyle, giving them a better standard of living conditions and environment. This is evidenced by DPCF'S representation on various Conllnittees, and via tbe Community newslctter and social media. outlining the successes c8Thied out for the community. The purpose does not lead to any harn]. Achievements and Performance Donegall Pass Conmiunity Fornm (DPCF) has been operating for over 25 Ye￿ from its forniation in 1996. It continues to create and provide many positive achievements as result of its continued work to deliver to the community of Donegall Pass and surrounding arn. DPCF has a significant representation of resident on its committee. DPCF has and has had many community volunteers over the years who have given their time to contribute towards a Donegall Pass that continues to grow as an attractive. inclusive, vibrant and safe community. Through partnership working DPCF with NtHE have delivered services that have assisted numerous residents with their housing needs, it has also delivered a successful Welfare Advice Service to residents. DPCF has also provided a one to one counselling service through P]PS to those in need within the community. We have signed up with Fareshare to provide food to the community that would otherwise be wasted by the Supernwkets DPCF launched a research project called Language Matters" The puryose of the language Matters project w&5 to investigat the ¢UTrent levels of English language Provision delivered by community groups in three areas of Inner South Belfast including the Market, Donegall P&ss alld LA)wer Ornieau and t() explore the challenges faced by both Community organisations and learners from an ethnic minority background. Specifically. the main Objectives of the study were to: Gain an understanding of Current English langllage provision in community-based settings ill Inner South Belfast. Investigate the challenges faced by community orgdnisations delivering English language classes; Explore what barriers learners from an ethnic minority background may encounter in accessing English language provision. Identify any potential areas for development of community4)ased English language provision in the future. The report was finally published and launched in Belfast City Hall and was very well received. It is hoped that th¢ report will help to influence government decisions in the future. Page 4 Donegall Pa&s Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Trnstees Report for the year ended 30 April 2023 DPCF has three main strands within the organisation these being. Community Education & Training. Physical Regeneration and Community Cohesion. Health and wellbeing underpins all three strands. The following is a report on the work carried out in the area in keeping with the targets set out be our core funder Department of Communities: Community Education & Training: Forn￿1 qualifications were attained across the following progratntnes: Essential Skills Levels l & 2 English & Maths AB T Level 2 Sprdy Tanning AB T Level 2 Spa Facials OCN Level 2 Stewarding Red Cross Accredifrd First Aid Training An Angling session was arnged funded by DEAREA. The objective of this project is to build confidence within the group to partake in activities again coming out of the pandenuc. Fishing is seen as an ideal activity that fits with the current social distancing guidelines. It is outside allowing people to gather and speak with each other as well as enjoy nature all contributing to positive mental and physical health. Non Accredited Training was delivered through the following Programmes: ESOL ICT For Beginners Seniors Digital Training Arts Projed NVTV Christmas Wreath Making Flower Arranging Apple Press Event Spring Bulb Baskets One Stitch at a time, one tile at a time Art Project The Conllnunity Training and Education Section produced a Forum Newsletter which advertised all training programmes and services available. These were printed and distributed to every household and business in the area of Donegall Pass. Page S Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2023 Physical Regeneratfion: DPCF Working in partnership with NIHE and Clanmil housing DPCF provide professional feed beck and advice through the community consultation process regarding the plans for housing on the Posnett Street Site. DPCF continued to w()rk with a concerned residence gmup and Save Havelock House Group in attempt to save the historic Irrv Building. Representation attended workshops held with QUB Urban Architecture Masters Students which included Iesidents and other stakeholders to explore evaluation options for redesigning the area of Shaftesbury Square development. The Donegall Pass Community Garden wa& upgraded to demonstrate ideas that can be used in small residential gardens with examples of vertical planters. green roofs, awnings and the use of small solar panels to charge every day items ie mobile phones. Residents ate encouraged to visit to see how these ideas can be adapkd for their own back gardens. An Art installation that the community created was installed in the Community G￿den and shows how individuals can recycle items in a useful way that can provide an attractive f¢aturc within any garden or piece of land. Community Cohesion & Health Development DPCF supported the following Community/Volunrary groups through providing admin services and ananging progranllnes and activities. Residents Action Group - provided advice on planning procedures, housing and local developments. Mens Shed Group - organised fishillg trips 8lld visits to places of interest in Belfast including Titanic Centre. Belfast City Hall and Windsor Football Grounds Arts Group - Provided financial and administration support advertised and recruited for this group. Families Group - Provided vouchers for cost of Iiving expenses ie food and heating. Seniors Group - Provided annual voucher scheme to help with Christmas expenses. Rape Crisis NI - Provided a venue t() meet and train volunteers. Parenting NI- Provided a venue to meet and train participants in the programme. Cromac Regeneration Initiative - Provided day to day Managell￿nt of the building and the finances associated with the building. Playlist for Life - Delivered a music and reminiscing project for the over 50's in the area. A Winter Wonderland event was held in the community garden for families that was a great success in the area. An Autunm event was held in the Community Garden for families and their children who were starting back to schi)ol after the Sumll￿r bieaL This was a fun occasion with a small petiing farn], bouncy castles and BBQ. Page 6 Donegall Pass Community Fornm Company limited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2023 Residents benefitting from Health Intervention services did so through the following programmes that were delivered by DPCF: Complimentary Therapies International Day for Older People International Womens Day Seniors Healthy Lunch Arts & Craft Therapies Seated Yoga Classes Tech Surgeries Financial Reviejv Donegall Pass Community Forum is a company limitd by gU￿antee and a ch￿1(Y registered with the ChaTity Conllnission for Northern Ireland. There is no profit motive aJ]d the organisation is entirely dependent on funders, fundraising activities and voluntary donations. Donegajl Pass Community Forum Director's in accordance WAth Donegall Pass Community Forum's Articles of Association and Statutory requirements ensure that the financial management of the organisation is maintained and delivered responsibly. The Management Conllnittee ensures sound financial systems are maintained to enable Donegall Pass Community Forum to dev¢lop and deliver its core service objectives. This financial year our charitable work was supported by . Funding by funder can be seen on note 5 of the accounts. The main funding objective remains raising reserve and unrestricted funding through the development of a robust fundraising strategy and continue to develop applications for longer terni funding to secure and develop existing services. R£serves Policy The directors, aim to hold 6 months of operating income to ensure the financial stability and continued provision of the company's nMin activities. Future Plans To sustsin existing projects and services. Page 7 Donegall p￿ Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Trnstees Report for the year ended 30 April 2023 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the fmancial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stalldards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each year. which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources. including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for the year. In prepaTing those financial statemenLs the directois are required to: select suitabl¢ accounting policies and apply them consistcntly. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. make judgments and estimates that ar¢ reasonable and prudent" state whether applicable UK Accounting stand￿ds have been followed. subject to any material d¢parn￿¢s disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the ch￿Ilable company will conlinue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the fmancial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguardirlg the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Each of the trustees has ¢onfirn]ed that there is no infornrdtiorj of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is is unaware. They have further confirnied that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevallt InfOrn￿tion and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information. This report was approved by the Board on the 30th January 2024 N MLCrum Trustee Page 8 Independent Examinei s rep(brt to the Trustees of Donegall Pass Communit!, Foriin) I report on tlie account8 of the for the foi. the year ended 30 April 2023. which ale set OLII on pages 10 10 20. Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner As Ihc ch4￿11}, trusteeq (aiid also tl)e direLlorb of Ilie coinpl< iiy for Ilie purposes of coinpany l