An Tearmann Pro Charitable Com ect Lt an Limi uarantee DIRECTOR'S REPORT for the 24 The Director, who is the trustee for the purpose of charity law, has pleasure In presenting his report and the unaudited financial statements of the charitable company for the period ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities- (FRS 102), United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, the Companie5 Act 2006 and the Charities (Northern Ireland) Act 2008. Reference and Admlnistration Details The reference and admlnistration details of the charitable company are as shown on page 2. Objectives and Activities An Tearmann Project Ltd Is a Traveller support organisation. The main beneficiaries of the project are the local Irish Traveller population residing in the localitles of Coalisland and Dungannon (Northern Ireland). The objectives of the charitable company are as follows.. To promote the advancement of education, the aims of this purpose bein9 to promote lifelong learning opportunities and developing strategie5 to promote the individual skills and capacities for the Traveller population. The charity provides additional educatlonal support to Traveller children and sources or provides learning opportunities for young adult and adult Travellers. To promote the advancement of human rights and conflict resolution, and to promote racial harmony and equality and diversity. The aim of this purpose Is to promote Integration between the settled and Traveller communities. The charity acts as a mediatory body for the Traveller population to develop strategies to combat perceived discrimination and to promote social inclu5ion,' and To advance citizenship and community development, the aim of this purpose being to promote the social inclusion of local Travellers and encouraging commurlity integration and access of services. The charity develops and delivers community development programmes, and ensures that Travellers are aware of local and wlder ranglng community initiatives. Publlc Benefit statement The Director of An Tearmann Projert Ltd conflrms that he has complied with his duty under section 4(61 of the Charlties Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to have regard to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit that the public benefit requirement has informed the activities of the charitable company in the period ended 31 March 2024. Achlevements and Performance The Director is confident that the charitable company continues to meet it5 performance objectives to benefit the Travellers community. The charitable company continues to receive funding from local bodies. CavanaghKellyy Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Page 3
An Tearmann Pro Charita ect Ltd an Limited b Guarantee DIRECTO eriod ended 31 March 2024 Continued Achievemerbts and Performance (Continued) During the period the charity received funding from the Education Authority to run a Homework Club project with the objective to increase the levels of attendance at schoo5 and to improve the levels of behaviour at school partlcularly those in the Traveller Community. The charlty continues to provide a drop in service to Travellers. The service provides a means of advice and a mean5 of supports to those in the Travellers community. Financial Review Financial Performance The flnancial performance was in line with the Director'5 expectations. The charitable company remains In a sound financial position at the period end. The results for the period are Set out in detai5 on pages 8 to 15. The company returned net incoming resources for the period of £753 (2023 net outgoing resources of £244). At 31 March 2024, the total funds of the charity amounted to £84,634 (2023 £83,881} comprising entirely of unrestricted funds. Principal sources of funding and how this has supported the key objectives of the charity are disclosed in the notes to the financlal statements. Reserves Policy The charitable company does not maintain a formal reserves policy however the Director contlnues to monitor the level of reserves held by the charitable company and is satisfied that these are adequate to meet any unforeseen expenditure incurred. Structure, Governance and Management Oryanisational Structure The charitab5e company is a company limited by guarantee, not having a Share capital. The charitable company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objerts and powers of the charitabSe company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In accordance with the Artlcles of Association, the members to retlre by rotation shall be those who have been longest In office Since their last election, and the relevant motion wlll be put at the Annual General Meeting. A retirlng member shall be eligible for re-election. Director The Director during the period Is the same as the Director a5 listed on page 2. Taxation status The charitable company is recognised as a charity by HM Revenue & Customs. Accordlngly, the charitable company has avalled of the exemptions contained in Chapter 3 Part 11 Corporation Taxes Act 2010 and Section 256 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Art 1992. CavanaghKellyi Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Page 4
An Tearmann Pro Charitable Com ect Ltd an Limited b Guarantee DIRECTOR'S REPORT for the riod ended 31 March 2024 Continued Director's Responsibilities The Director (who is also trustee of the charitable company) is responsible for preparlng the financial statements In accordance with applicable law and Unlted Klngdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Dirertor to prepare financlal statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the Incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparlng these fbnancial statements the Director is required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; observe the methods and prlnc1ples in the Charltles SORP {FRS102)' make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subjett to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It Is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The Dlrector Is responslble for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial staternents comply wlth the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Small Companies Exemption Thls report is prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small compan1es within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Thls report was approved by the Director on 19 December 2024 and signed by.. Registered office: Cornmunity Support Centre 64 Main Street Coalisland Co. Tyrone BT71 4NB Martin McDonagh DIRECTOR Re istratTon Numb harit Re istration Number: I 47 CavanaghKelly, Chartered Accountsnts & Ststutory Auditors Page 5