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2025-03-31-annual-report

An Tearmann Pro Chari ble Com 'ect Ltd an Limite Guarantee DI ECTOR'S R RT for he eriod ende 31 Mar 25 The Director, who is the trustee for the purpose of charity law, has pleasure in presenting his report and the unaudited flnancial statements of the charitable company for the period ended 3 1 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" IFRS 102), United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, the Companie5 Act 2006 and the Charities (Northern Ireland) Act 2008. Reference and Administration Details The reference and adm inistration 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 localities 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 being to promote lifelong learning opportunities and developing strategies to promote the indivldual skills and capacities for the Traveller population. The charity provides additional educational 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 inclusion,. and To advance citizenship and community development, the aim of this purpose being to promote the social inclusion of local Travellers and encouraging community integration and access of services. The charity develops and delivers community developrnent programmes, and ensures that Travellers are aware of local and wider ranging community initiatives. Public Benefit statement The Director of An Tearmann Project Ltd confirms that he has complied with his duty under section 4161 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland ) 2008 to have regard to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit and that the public benefit requirement has informed the activities of the charitable company in the period ended 3 1 March 2025. Achievements and Performance The Director is confident that the charitable company continues to meet its performance objectives to benefit the Travellers community. The charitable company continues to receive funding from local bodies. Cooper Parry Audit (Ireland) Limited, Statutory Auditors Page 3

An Tearmann Pro haritable Com ect Ltd Limited Guarantee DIRE po T for the eriod en 31 March 2025 Contin Achievements 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 school and to improve the levels of behavlour at school particularly those in the Traveller Community. The charity continues to provide a drop in service to Travellers. The Service provides a means of advice and a means of supports to those in the Travellers community. Fbnancial Revlew Financial Performance The financial performance was in line with the Director's expectations. The charitable company remains in a sou nd financial position at the period end. The results for the period are set out in detail on pages 8 to 15. The company returned net incoming resources for the period of £794 (2024 net outgoing resources of £753). At 31 March 2025, the total funds of the charity amounted to £85,428 {2024 £84,634) 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 financial statements. Reserves Policy The charitable company does not maintain a formal reserves policy however the Director continues 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 Organisational Stru¢ture The charitable 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 objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of A550ciation. In accordance with the Articles of A550ciation, the mernber5 to retire by rotation shall be those who have been longest in office since their last election, and the relevant motion will be put at the Annual General Meeting. A retiring member shall be eligible for re-election. Director The Director during the period is the Same as the Director as listed on page 2. Taxatlon status The charitable cowpany is recognised as a charity by HM Revenue & Customs. Accordingly, the charitable company has availed of the exefnptions contained in Chapter 3 Part 11 Corporation Taxes Act 2010 and Section 256 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Art 1992. Cooper Parry Audit (Ireland) Limlted, Statutory Auditors Page 4

An Tearmann Pro Charitable ect Ltd Li ited b Guarantee DIRECTOR'S REPO T for the eriod end d 31 Mar 025 Continu Dlrector's Responsibilities The Director (who is also trustee of the charitable company) is responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accou nting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requlres the Director to prepare financial 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 preparing these financial statements the Director is required to.. select suitable accou nting policies and apply them consistently,. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP {FRS102)' make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject 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 Director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting record5 which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding 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 This report is prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. This report was approved by the Director o ecember 2025 and signed by.. Registered office: Community Support Centre 64 Main Street Coalisland Co. Tyrone BT71 4NB Martin McDonagh DIRECTOR Com Re istrati Re istrati n Number: NIO Number: 102 47 335 Cooper Parry Audit (Ireland) Limited, Statutory Auditors Page 5