Registration number N1637780 Donegall Pass Community Fornm Company limited by guarantee Annual report and flnancial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024
Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Contents Page Trustee report i-io Independent Examiner's Report li Staten]ent of Financial Activities 12 Balance sheet 14-15 Notes to the flnancial statemeThls 15-22
Donegall Pass Community Fornm Company limited by guarantee Trnstees Report for the year ended 30 April 2024 The Tnjsteesl Directors preseni theiT report with the fInancial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accoidance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accouThts and cotnply with the Lharity's MernoranduTn and Articles A.55nciation. the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reportinu by Charities= Statement of Recomtnended Practice appliLable to charities prepating their accounts Ill accordance with the Financial Reportinu Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in Oclober 2019. Reference and Administrative Infonnation Charity Name". Donegall Pass Community Forum Chlty Registration number.. NIC 10?631 Company Regi8lr¢ltion nuTnber= N1637780 Regristered Office: CRI Building, 2nd Fluor, 165-169 Done&TLI1 Pass, Belfast, BT7 IDT Business Address: CRI Building. 2v]d Floor, 165-169 Donegall Pass. Belfast, B T7 IDT Directorsrrrustees D Mccurrie W Copeland (resigned 13th January 2025) M Mccaliin M Boyd N Mccrum Secretary D Mccurtie Independent Examiner Mccreery Turkington Stocknlan LTD, l Lanyon Quay. Belfast. B TI 3LG Bankers AIB (NI). 35 University Rd. Beltast BT7 INH Governing Document DoTregl Pass Community Forum is a company limited by guarantee. Its conduct is governed by its metnorandum and articles of associalion. Page. I
Donegall P&ss Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2024 Rfrsk management The tnistees have a duty to identity and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and lo ensure appropriate conrrols are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Objectives, Activities, Achievements and Performance Main Aim Donegall P&s.s Community Forum i.8 the primary repre.sentatTve body for the inner city 'urban village, that is Donegall Pass. Donegall Pass Community Fonim has been serving the community since 1996. The aims ad objectives of the Fornm project arise from, and are founded upon. consultative exercises. focus group work and 'open days, conducted over a number of years by project staff, statutory bodies, Queen's Universily Bellast researchers {'Donegall Pass Action Research Pmject,). The Forum further consults with various group5 rePSentativeS in the area also members of Inner South Belfast Neighbourhood PtnershIp. Needs iU)d issues that concern Iociil people and that require action by the Forum project are also communicated to Forum staff on a daily basis (via contact with local residents) - so that the project is consthntly aware and updated on matters peculiar to the locality in addition to the ever-present challenges. Donegall Pass Community Forum's mission and vision statement is as follows: "The misbion of Donegall Pass Con)Jnunity Forum is to creaie and provide opportunities fvr all the Donegall Pass Community" 'Our Vision for Di)negall Pa%s is that itcontinue% t() gmw as an ¢lttraLtive, inL'lu.8ive. vibTant and safe Community." In an effort to realise the overriding objectives embodied in the mission statement and the viskon statemenL the project aims lo: l. To Build personal skills and capacity 2. To itnprove 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 for children and young people 5. To encourage the regeneration of housing 6. To promote social inclusion and cohesion 7. To encoiirage health and well being acr0%5 the community PAgg. 2
Dooegall Pass Community Fonun Company limited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2024 8. Encour4ige and f&cilitate social iThclusiL)n. 9. Improve community relations. l O. Develop the Forum as an effeclive network for community groups and other5 working for the beT]efit of the area. Public benefit Purpose One: To maintain and manage a shared space tacility in the area of benefit for activities promoted by the Forum (hereinafter called (DPCF). the direct benefit flowing frorn this,is a safe and neutral faciliiy for residents of the said area of benefit to use fc)r training L()ur5es ()r jobs and benefii advice. The benefil is evidenced by word ()f tn()ulh from the attendees. This purpose does not lead to any hann. The benefit is for all residents in the Donegall Pass and South BeIfast area. A private benefjt flowing from thig IS that a Committee member or family meniber may use the Fornm's facilities in the same manner as 1L11 other residents, this is purely incidental and necessary, so thai the benefit is available for all. Purpose Two: To support the development of a cohesive, shared and integrated comtnunity and promote the well being of those living in the area of benefit through the provision of educational. social and Tecreational activities. The direct benefit is a united community which has come together as one tn achieve its targets. Further benefits are - a tnore vibrant and inclusive society via the educational programmes health and recreational actLVlties. These benefits evidenced throucrh the diverse set up within DPCF, also through feedbk generated from the activities laid in by DPCF. The purpose does not lead to any hann. These benefits are for all residents within the Donega]I Pass and South Belfast area, Private benefits from these purely incidental and necessary to any group member, as family members can avail of any opportunities arising.
Donegall Pass Community Forun] Company limited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2024 Purpose Tl)ree: To relieve those in need by reason of - youth age & ill health disability - financial hardship or - other disadvantage, by providing theffj with information. representation. and advocacy with issues such as housing, community safety, thc environment and community relation. The direct benefit flowino from this is a more infornied society and healthier community lifestyle. giving thetn a better standard of livinu conditions and envirunment. This is evidenced by DPCF'S represenlatinn on various Commillees. and via the communily ncwsletler and social media, ouilining the successes carried out for the community. Thc pulpose does not lead to any ham. Achievements and Perforniance Donegall Pass Community Forum (DPCF) ha5 three main services within the organisation these being: Community Training & Education, Physical Regeneration and Community Relations. Health and wellbeing unde1$ ihe aLlivities ()r all the services. In order to address this post Covid-19 period much of DPCF wotk focused on resuming face to face training and delivering projects that involved bringing people together in order to re-build confidences and provide back to nonnal services that encouraged and enabled individuals to return to a lifestyle and mind set that re8embled pre Covid-19 lockdown lime. It was evident thac many people in the community had losr confidence in mixing with others and in some cases even leaving their house. This caused cases of people being isolated and some of whom presented with mental health issues including depression. The following projects and programmes were delivered in accordance with the aims and objectives of DPCF and to address new challenge5 that were emerginby Within the community. Community Edueation & Tralning Courses delivered: British Sign Language Course: 15 participants attended the 8 week intr(MluctOry COUTse to BSL. This course provided basic conversational sigT] lrfin¥uagTe skills. It encoLLragFed a gyroup of people frovn differing backgrounds Iv Ic<wn tO&7ether in a safe and shared space and helped forge friendships whilst PToviding basic skills that participants could chose to develop further. Seniots Digital Training 9 parlicipants over the age of 60 attended the one tone training through which they developed new skills that enabled them to set lip an e-mail accc)unt and search for inforniation of the internei. Many participants felt that it opened a new world to them wheie they could use the new skills to keep in touch with family and friends and also pay bills and order shoppin¢r deliverie5 safely on linc. Ps)pe. 4
Donegall Pass Community Fornm Company lfimited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2024 Red Cross First Aid Training 10 participanis attended the First Aid Training sessions. where they were provided with instnjctions on how to treat minor injuries and calry out CPR procedures. All participants a.oreed that the triiining was usetul and had provided them with the knowledge and confidence lo be able to respond to accidents that may occur within the household includin(r vital life saving predures. It Wils identified that there was a need to assist the new aTrivals wisbing lo settle in to the 8Tea. mostly people from (ylu[n seeking people fro ethnic communities. It was necessary to provide a projeLt designed for the new¢0e[S to enable them to integiate and adjust to their new surroundings. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Esol courses were delivered through weekly sessions throughout the year by volunteers who we had recrnited. As no ndIng was available for this progTamme DPCF provided the resouices and venue to enable the sessions to be held. This course was very successful in helping people from other countries to understand the basic English spoken and written language. DPCF has had input into Belfast City Councils Peace Plus application for £500,000 to Tun Belfa.8t wide. community based ET)glish classes, which will include a childcare provision option. The "tAnguage Mairers" research is the main dociiment being used to show the need for this service. This is an excellent and positive outcome for DPCF'S work. Following meetings with the Department for Economy DPCF have been asked if the Deparlmeni can use their research to infortn their ESOL Straiegy for Northern Ireland, This is a positive policy outcome at a stragic Icvel and will be important moving forward in Inner City South Belf&st in terms of fostering good relations in the area. Additional io the larger accredited courses the training and education team delivered the following courses. Accredtted Courses: Essential Skills ICT: We ran 2 courses a week at Level l and Level 2. 20 LelleTS EssLntial Skills English Lcvcl l aTLd Level 2: 5 learncrs AB T Level 2 Waxing Diploma was delivered to l? iThdividuals and was a great success. The Beauty Courses are very popular and they provide women with the opporcunity to come together, increase their earning potrntial and build confidence. We received funding from Power NI for 15 waxin¢J pots that were given tn the participants on completion of the course Non-accredited courses and progr8mmes: We ran a seiies of Courses and programmcs that were not accredited. Tech in the P&$5 was a new initiative funded by the NIHE. We received 12 Tablets and designed and delivered a Beginners tablet training 6 week course for people, over 55, living on their own and who were socially isolated. Participants were gifted the tablets. at the end of the training and supplied with a year of data. Beginners Icr: We Tan three 6 week Beginners ICT courses. delivered by L Volunteer. This course was designed to help both native and non-native speaker5 to learn the fundamentals of computeis, such as eniail. word processing and internet. Introduction to Crystals was a non-accieditrd workshop that proved very popular with the women. It was fully subscribed and again was an opportunity for learning in a comtnunity setting
Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2024 Physical Regeneration Projects Donegall Pass Commllnlty Garden Donegall Pass Community Garden ha5 been used in this period to host workshops to a number of young people including gTOUPS from The Princes Trust PTograTllTne. SOLAS (Autism Support). Donegall Pass Centre Suffttner Scheme, Donegall Pass Lunch Club and Indian Womens Association. W()rks'hops delivered were i)n bio-diver%ily, planling, w)tliniy ri()wer baskels and conlainers. gr()wing vegetables. Tuakin. (T apple juice with an apple press, homemade leonade and lavender budles. The garden hosted a Seniors Healthy lunch in July. it provided the participants with the opportunity to meet and join with others to enjoy a good picnic styled lunch. The Community Garden ]% Tnanaged by DPCF Regeneration Officer who manages a nuTnbcr of volunteers from the community and oversees all the events and workshops. The Community Garden provides a welcomino and shared space for all. it hosted community events including End of Summer Garden Party for families. This involved Bouncy Castles. BBQ. Balloon Modelling and Arts & Crafts. Familie5 from various traditions and ethnicity attended the event. It provided a great opportunity for parents and children to mix and forni friendships. The garden also hosts the ComTnunity Christmas Tree for the area of Donegall Pass. The garden providcs thc spacc for people to meet socialise in by enjoying a cup of tea and a chat with staff and VolunerS. The fruit and vegetables grnwn the garden are PT()vided t() individuals and families withiv] the comtnunity for preparing meals at home. The Garden provided the venue for members of Ihe community to making and decorating ChTiStmas Wreaths. The Garden was upgraded with awning and telephone charging ports being installed. The raised beds were maintained with three of them being replaced with new timber. Arts Project 36 participants attended the Arts Project that was centred around cre<lting an instdllation an piece of artwork for the Community Garden. PartiCiP¢fftts learned tlle skills of crochet, creating mosaics and painting. Those who took part reported thai they tound the course to be relaxing and therapeutic and improved their mood greatly. Thc drtwork Lreated was installed in the community gdrden and an open day wa5 held for the public and all involved in the project. The RegenerationlDevelopment of buildings and land The RegenerittionlDevelopmenl of buildings tind laT]d is lead by the DPCF Physical Regeneration Officer and as such hosted Queens University .oraduate and under-graduate students from the school of Architecture and the Built Environrnent. Projects included Streetscape. Master Planning and Site Designs for Donegall Pass. DPCF through its Regeneration responsibilities provide regular updates to the community on present and futu developtnent plans for the area. Regular mccting have been held with interested residenls and planning advice provided to the. DPCF Iepresented residents in opposino the Havelock House Development plans at council level. DPCF a150 met with Developers and presented the issues and concerns raised by the community. Pape. 6
Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2024 ReYeneration project undertaken were: Posnett Street - Plan5 for social and affordable housing. DPCF atcended regular meetings with the Housing Executive 4d Clanmil Housing regarth.no the plans and teedbackjadvice pmvide to them on behiilf ot the community. Shaftcsbury Sqllte re-development. DPCF hosted a lluttLr of focus groups where the Regeneration OfFicer provided guidance and understanding of the plans that were being proposed for the area, thi.s created a better understanding of the development and plannino piocess and provided the opportunity for residents to have an input in providing feedback on the propo8al8. Community Relations A nuvnber of projectslworkshops were delivered by DPCF that enabled participants from different backgrounds Io tnLLt and engage wilh each other thmugh parlicipaling in pmjecls thai pmvided environmental, social and family activities. The activities were planned to establish and pmmote well being in the conununiry and to improve the quality of life for residents. The projects delivered provided participants with a sense ot belonging and helped to mitigate potential contlicrs. The projects delivered included.. Photography Competition - this involved advertlbing Ihe competition through s(Kial media and invited individua15 wirhin the community to post a photo of what made them happy. A number of participont5 rook part and were presented with framed prints of their photos. Arts & Crafts Workshops - a group participated in making candles where they melted wax and used moulds to produce a fragrant Cdndle that they then painted a design on to. Older Persons Quiz and Health Lunch - a group of senior cilizens participated in a general knowledge quiz and enjoyed a healthy lunch, the even provided the opportunity for the participants io chat. reminisce and form friendships. Christm&s Wreath Making Workshop - Ethnically diverse and indigenous participants came together to learn how to mak.e traditional Christmas wreaths, this provided the opportunily for all those attending to help one another ad fonn friendships whilst producing their own ¢arionS. Family Day Out - Families trom the local area participated in a trip to Beltast Zoo that was organised by DPCF. this encouraged parents and chRldren to interacl as a group and with each other. ParenLs and children benefited from a gre*lt day out. End of Summer Garden Party- Families attended a day held in and around the Community Garden that was organtsed by DPCF. Activities included a BBQ, bouncy castles and a petting zoo. The event brought many people togeiher including sotne from neighlM)uring communities. Annual Seniors christm VuucheT ScheTne - DPCF delivered gift vouchers to illl seniors (over 60) whu were eligible to receive these in DecembeF. Voucherb were hand delivered to each individual and couple who had registered for the scheme. thi.s provided the opportunity to connect face to face and to provide people with inforn!ation on other services available that they may be interested in. Pape. 7
Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Trnstees Report for the year ended 30 April 2024 Health PromotAon Programmeslservices Complementary Services - Panicipanis benefited from six planned individual sessions, the service provided a Sdfe place to relax and avail of treatn]ents that focused on reducing stress (Ind <illAiety. The sessions also demonstrated to participants various ethOdS to improve their self wellness and coping strategies. CDun8elling - Rape Crisis NI provided individual counselling sessions throuoh partnership with DPCF. Healthy Eating Programme - Participants attended a short course through which they received inforniation on nutrition cooking on a budget. Womens Wellne55 Workshop - This provided the opportunity tor women trom dittering cultures and neighbouring communitie5 to pariicipate in the workshop that provided the space lo talk with each othei about health issues and gain information from professionals regaiding self-care. Playlist for Life Programme - This programme was designed to brincr & group of Senior Citizens together thrt)ugh their love of music and lo address issues of isolation. DPCF delivered this on a weekly basis to a numbei of participants who through the progran]e formed friendships, reported an ipT0Veet on iheir mood, and cnjoycd Jncclin¥ in a friendly, safc, WI and cntertiiining space. PartiLipants wcrc albo prvvidcd with a healthy lunch. Seated Yoga Sessions - this project was delivered to participanrs in the community who had mobility issues. they reported that the sessions were of help to them both in ot pain and improved mobility. Cost of Living Crisis The following provisions wcrc implementcd and dclivered throughout the community to addrcss the cost of living crisis and to help those experiencing fo(Kl and fuel poverty. Fareshare fo¢yl- this service was organised by DPCF in partnership the Fareshare NI. It provided free food collected from Superniarkets that would otherwise be going to waste. This included vegetables. truit, and bread. People frnm the community were invited In cnme along and take what they needed fnr their own use. This service was available two days every week and was well Ubed by local individuals and families. Voucher Scheme - Food and fuel voucher5 were distributed within the community to those who indicated a need for extra help. This was implemented to address issues ot poverty due to the cost ot living crisis that was affecting families and low earning people within the ea of Donegall Pass. Hey Girls - Period poverty produclg are provided free of chiwge to those in need in the community in partnership with DPCF. Support to other organisations DPCF provided support to the following organisations: Doneg'all Pass Residents Action Group - A DPCF reprcsentdtive iittended regrU1< meetings and provided advice regarding planning matters &*nd community issues. SOLAS Summer Scheme - DPCF hosted a number of workshops tor children attending this scheme. Donegall Pass Community Centre - DPCF hosted workshops in the Community Garden for children attending the Council summer 5cheTne. The Princes Trust- DPCF hosted a group of young people who volunteered lo help with the mainlenance of the Cotntnunity Garden. Parenting NI- DPCF provided admin and resources to 5UPPOrt ttle group delivering specialised training to parentg. Cromac Regeneration Initiative (CRII - DPCF provided support to the CIC Company through ihe delivery of financial. administration and buildin4y management services. PApe X
Donegall Pass Community Fornm Company limited by guarantee Trustees Report for the year ended 30 April 2024 Conmiunieations DPCF produced three Community Newsletters to inforni residents and businesses of service5 being offered by them, also highlighting plans for development in the area and inforniation on events and projects it also provided local representative contact details. DPCF Social Media- The tyrganisalions facebook and web site weTe populated with inforn)ation and relIarlY updated for the local community. Financial Review DoT]egall Pass Community Fornm is a company limited by guarantee and a charity recristered wich ihe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. There 15 no profit motive and th¢ or(ranisation is entirely dependent on funders. fundraisiDU activities and voluntY dDnati()ns. Donegall Pass Community Forum Director's in accordance with Donegall Pass Community Forum's Articles of Association and StaNtory requirements ensure that the tinancial management ot the organisaiion 15 maintained and delivered responsibly. The Management Committee ensures sound financial systems are maintained lo enable Donegall Pass Community Forum to develop and deliver its core service objectives. This financial year OUT charitable work was sUPPOrted by '. Funding by funder can be seen on notes of the accounts. The main funding objective remains raising reserve and unrestricied funding through the development of a robust ndraising strategy and continue to develop applications for longer terni funding to secure and develop existing services. Reserves Policy The directors, atm to hold 6 months of operating inconr to ensure the fmancial stability and continued provision of the COTnpany's main activities. Future Plans To sustain existing projects and services. Pape. 9
Donegau Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Trnstees Report for the year ended 30 April 2024 Statement of Trnstees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statemeiits in accordance with applicable law and United Kinodom Accounting Standards (United Kinudotn Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each ycar, which give a true and fatr view ot the state ot attairs ot the charitable company and ot the incoming Tesources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company tor the year. In preparing those financial statements the directo[5 aTe required to: select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles ill the Charities SORP" mak¢ judgmcnts and cstlrn&itcs that arc Tcasonable and ptudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any malerial departures disclosed and explained in rhe financial statements. prepare the tinancia] statements on the tsoing concern basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the charitable cr)mpany will continue in operalion. The frustees are responsibl¢ for keepino proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the tinancial position ot. the company and to enable them to ensure that the tinancial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for iaking reasonable sieps for the prevention and derection of fraud and other irregularities. Each of the truscees has confirnied thal there is no inforniation of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is is unaware. They have thrther confirmed that they have lllken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish chat the auditor is aware of SULh information. This report was appToved by the Board on the 19th January 2025 Deborah Mccurrie Tstee Paspe. In
Independent Examiner's report to the Trusteos of Donegall Pass Community Forum I report on the accounts of the for the for the year ended 30 April 2024, which are set out on the following pages Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner As the charicy crustees (and also the directors of the company for the purposes of cornpany law) you are responsible for the preparntion of the accounts in accordance with the TequiTements of the Companies Act ?006. Havino satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for Independent examination, it is my responsibility to.. cxaminc thc accounts undcr scclion 65 of thc Charitics Act (Northcm Ircland) 2008; follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) ot the Charities Act: and state whether particular matter5 have come to rny altention. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined your charity accDunts &s required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity CoTllTnission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by ihe 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 ChilY Iruslees concerning any such Matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come co my attention givin me cause to believe.. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 21Y)6 2. That the accounts do not aL'cord with Ihose accountinT recurds That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the nthOdS and principles of the Charilies Stacement ot Recorntnended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of treland 4. That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my exaTnination and have no concerns in respect of the matter5 (1) to (4) listed above and. in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for NoTihern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to YOUT attention. MTS lJan 28, 2025 21.'13 GMT) Richard Mcclay FCA For and on behalf of Mccreery Turkington Stockman LTD l Lanyon Quay Belfast BTI 3LG 19 January 2025
Donegall Community Forum Company limited by guarantee ststement of Financial Aetivities (Including Summary Income and Expenditure Account) for the year ended 30 April 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Year Total Year Total 2024 2024 2024 2023 Income fro Donations and training: Grant income Other inc0e Notes 18i.989 185.989 12,324 1?.817 Total income 12,324 185.989 198.313 231,865 Expenditure on Costs of charitable ¢tivitieS (6.816) (191.878) (198,694) •?8,8051 Total expendfiture (6.816) (191.878) (198,694) (228,805) Net income before transfers 5,508 (5,889) (381) 3,060 Transfer between funds Net incoming resources 5.508 (5,889) (381) 3.060 Fund balances brouLvht forward 43.537 10.609 54,146 51.086 Fund balaDces carried forward 49,045 4.720 53,765 54.146 All of the above results are derived from continuing activities.All gains and losses recognised ID the year are included above. The notes on pages 16 to 23 form an integral part of these financial statement& Pape. 12
DoDegaU Pass Communlty Forum Company limited by guarantee Balance sheet as at 30 Aprll 2024 2024 2023 Notes xed a&8ets Tangible a55ets io 4,283 5.710 Current a&sets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand li 14.676 76.278 16,650 64.399 90.954 81,049 Creditors: amounts falling due within one yvar (41,472) (32,613) Net current a&%ts 49.48? Net a&8ets 53.765 54.146 Capital and r&gerve5 Unrestricted fijnds Restiicted funds 49,045 4.720 43.537 10.609 General funds 53,765 54.146 The notes on pages 16 to 23 fonn an integral part of these flnandal statements.
Donegall Pass Community Forum Company Ilmited by guarantee Balance sheet (continued) for the year ended 30 April 2024 For the year ended 30 ApriI 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors, responsibilities: (a) The members have not qUired the company to obtain an audit of its accounts foi the year in question in acCOrd4ce with 5ectioii 476- (b) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to aounting records and the preparation of accounts. The financial statements were approved by the Trnstees on 19 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by Trustee Deborah Mccurrie Registration number N1637780 The notes on pages 16 to 23 forni an integral part of financial statements. 14
Donegall Pass Community Fonun Company limited by guarantee Notes to the fanCial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024 . continued Accounting policies Company information Donegall Pass Conununity Forum is a Company limited by ouaranlee. registered in Northern Ireland. Th¢ addrLSS of ihc rcgFisILrcd officL is CRI Buildinb, 2nd Floor, 165-169 DonccTall Pass. BLlfast, B T7 IDT. 1.1. Accounting convention The accounis have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Associauon, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by CharAties: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitie8 pr¢paring their accounts in accordancc with thc Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statemenis are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded io the nearesi £. The financial statements have been PiEpared under the historical cost convention, tnodified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set oui below. 12. Tangible fixed assets and depreciatlOD Depreciation is provided at rates calculated lo write oft the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life. as follows- Fixiures and fittings 25¢70 reducing balan IJ. Cash at bank and in hand Cash and cash equivalen(s include cash in hand, deposits held at call wilh banks, other short-tenn liquid investmenis with original maturities Df three months or less, and bank overdraft%. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Notes to the fUnClaI statements for the year ended 30 April 2024 1.4. Financial Instrnments The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section I I 'Basic Financial Instrnments and Section 12 '0ther Financi¢il Iiistruments Issueb of FRS 102 to all of its fin¢illcidl instruments. Financial instrnments are recognised in the Company's balance sheet when the Company becomes pary to the contractual provisions of the iThStrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the fmancial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on & net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Basic fmancial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at tran%aciion price including transaction costs and are subsequently caTried at amorlised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrdngement constitutes a findncing transaction. where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Classification of financial liabilities Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified accordino to the substance of the contractual arrangetnents entered tnto. An equity instrumenÈ is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the asse of the Society after deducting all of its liabilities. Basic fmancial Ilabllltles B&sic financial liabilities. including creditors. bank loans. loans from fellow group companies and preterence shares that classified as debt, initially recoonised at rransaction price unless the aangernent constitutes a financing transaction. where the debt irAStrument is measured at the present value of the future Ptiyments discounted Ilt a market rate of interest. Financidl liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt inStrUentS ate subsequently Carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services thar have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. trade creditors are recognised initially al transaciion price and subsequently measured at amortised cost USTng the effective intere.st method. 1.5. Equity instrnments Income recognltion Equiiy inslruments issued by the Company are recorded ai che proceeds received. nel of direct Tssue Costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recoonised as liabilities once they are no longer at the disLretion of the Cutnpany.
Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Notes to the fllthncial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024 . Continued 1.6. Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Company has a legal or constrnclive preseni obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recoonised as a provision is the best estimace of the consideration requiied to seide the present obligation at the reporting end date, iaking into account the risks and uncertainties sumunding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is materiaj. the amount expected lo be required to settle the obligation is rewgnised at Present value. When a provision in measured at presenl value the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a fance cost in profit and Ioss ID the p10a it arises. 1.7. Government grants Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance Ihal the granl Conditions will be met and the gran15 will be Teceived. A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the [*rfOrn1¢e conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A griint received before the recognition criteri(i are 5ali5fied is recognised as a liabilily. 1.8. Employee benefits The costs of short-t¢rn] employee benefits are re¢ognised as a liability and an expense, unless those Costs are required to be recognised as part of the co.st of stock or fixed assets. The cosi of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Tertnination benefits are recogntsed immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to tern]inate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. Net incoming resources for the year 2024 2023 Nel inc()ming res()urces is slad afier ¢harging- Depreciation and other amounts written off tanbTible assets 1,427 1,903 17
Donegall Pas5 CommuDlty Forum Company lfimited by guarantee Notes to the fmancial statements for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024 . continued Employees Year ended 2024 Number Year ended 2023 Number of employees The average monthly llumbers of employees (including the Directors) during the year were: Number Management & administrative staff Year ended 2024 Y¢ar ended 2023 Employment costs Wages and salaries and ER Nic Other pensxon costs 1?3,604 6.150 143,437 6.594 129,754 150,031 There were no employees earning over £60,OlJl in the year ended 30 April 2024. Unrestrficted Restricted Total 2024 2024 2024 Total 2023 Donation income Donations, fund raising and training 600 600 1R
Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Notes to the fmaDcial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024 . continued Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 2024 2024 Total 2023 Grant income Belfast City Council Department for Comvnunities Sundry Northern Ireland Housing Executive The Executive Office Nation Lottery Cornmunity Fund Community Foundation for Northern Ireland OCN ESOL 27.209 156.980 1.800 27.209 156.980 1.8(K) 10,360 186.505 980 3,925 839 6,329 2.687 1,980 4.843 185.989 185.989 •18,448 6. Other Income Unrestrlcted Restricted Total 2024 2024 2024 Total 2023 CRt- Dividend R(K)m Hire CRI - Management 6,115 1,723 4,486 6,115 1.723 4,486 9.800 1.029 1,988 12.324 12.324 12,817 1Q
l)onegaU Pass Community Forum Company limlted by guarantee Notes to the financial staten)ents for the year ended 30 Aprtl 2024 . continucd Total 2024 Total 2023 7. Total resources expended Costs directly allocated to charitable activities Salaries Staff pension costs Direci project costs Rent Insurdnce Lighr and heat Cleaning Repairs and service Postage and stationery Telephone Independent eXa[ner fees Bank fees General expenses Affiliacion fees Depreciation 123,604 6,150 12,306 28.084 2.552 8,089 2,627 143,437 6.594 34.164 26,202 2,205 3,177 1,037 1,499 4,386 2,160 455 1,242 235 1,903 2,593 5.077 2,160 422 2,331 1.4?7 198,694 228.805 Analysis by fund Restticted tunds Unrestricted funds 191,878 6,816 198,694 For the year ended 30 Apr512023 Restrictrd tunds Unrestricted tunds ?08.218 20,587 298.805 Taxation No liability to UK corporation tax arises on ordinary activities for the year. The Company is a registered chariry . ?.ft
Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Notes to the fUne1a1 statements ror the year ended 30 April 2024 .. continued Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Deferred grant Other taxes and social security cosls Accruals 31.925 2,204 7.343 27,433 836 4,344 41.472 32.613 Short Fixture leasehold Property rittings and property tmprovement equlpment io. Tangible fixed assets Total Cost At l May 2023 44.073 4,906 68,565 117,544 At 30 April 2024 44.073 4,906 68,565 117.544 Depreciation At l May 2023 Charge for the year 44.073 4,906 111,834 1,427 J,4?7 At 30 April 2024 44,073 4.906 64,282 113.261 Net b(wk values At 30 April 2024 4,283 4.283 At 30 April ?023 5.710 5.710 11. Debtors 2024 2023 Grants due 14.676 16,650 ?.1
Donegall Pass Community Forum Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024 continued Unrestricted Restricted 12. Analysis of net assets between funds reserve reserve fund fund Total Fund Balances at 30 April 2024 represented by: Tangible fixed assets Current assetsliiabililies 1,114 47,931 3.169 1,551 4.283 Total net assets 49,045 4.720 53.765 13. Related party transactions Ownership of the company The company is not under the control of any specAfic grouping of related members. Transactions with Trustees There were no material transactions with trustees during the year. Company limited by guarantee The company is limited by guarantee and has no she capital. ?.?.