Charity NumbeT: 102704 The Saturday Club Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2023
The Saturday Club CONTENTS Page Reference and Administrative Information Trustees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements Supplementary Information relating to the Financial Statements
The Saturday Club REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Cathy McDonnell Sue Robinson Margaret Wilkinson Laura Mitchell Alasdair Patrick Heather Bell Bernie Doody Esther Good Margarel Patrick Laura Quinn Marian Bradley Patsy Byrne Charity Number In Northern Ireland 102704 Principal Address 6 Willowmount Omagh Co Tyrone BT79 7EA Independent Examingr Michael Drumm IFCCAI 308 Gortin Road Omagh Co Tyrone BT79 7HX
The Saturday Club TRUSTEES. REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 The trustees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2023. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}. The Trustees, Report contains the information required to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the statement of Reoommended Pr8Ctice {SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees. In this report the trustees of The Saturday Club present a summary of ils purpose, governance. activities. achievements and finances for the financial financial year 31 December 2023. The company is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a fonm which complies with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and. although not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. Mission. Obje¢tives and Strategy Objectives The Saturday Club, formed in 2002, provides social and leisure opportunities for children and young people with a learning disability, and Iheir siblings. The club enhances the life skills in the children through a range of educational and creative activities, and environmental and sports aclivilies. The aim of the Club is to provide leisure and social opportunities and lo encourage the personal and social development of Club members through Ihis range of activities. Through the clubs activities. the children and young people who attend learn new skills and develop their social skills and interests. Very importantly attendance at the Club provides respite for parents and carers. The voluntary management of the Club and ils voluntary leadership and supervision during the Club sessions assists in drawing upon and developing the talents and skills that each volunteer brings to the Club. Publi¢ benefits.. The public bènefit of The Saturday Club is.. the development of children and young people with a learning disability by thè provision of help and support for them through an extensive programme of social and leisure activities that contribule to their personal and social development. Whilst doing so. support and respite is provided for their parents and carers. and for the public and wider population. knowledge of learning disability is also provided. These benefits are demonstrated through the increased Club membership and with referrals from social services. The feedback from parenlslcarers. sibling5 and the children themselves is what guides us in our work and we make certain that the Club is benefiting its members through ensuring they influence the activities the Club lakes part in. Parent5 are also heavily involved in the committee to guarantee they are well informed of what is happening. Of the private benefits flowtng from the volunteering, one is that volunteers and trustees are getting excellent experien through their various roles. this in turn maybe benefitting them in their future or prospective careers. Through the clubs activities and volunteer support and development. the club raises awareness of leaming disability in the local area. Structure, Governance and Management Structure The SatLrrday Club is affiliated to Mencap and their Model Constitution and Model Child Proleclion Policy for Mencap & Gateway groups in Northem Ireland hav@ been adopted.
The Saturday Club TRUSTEES, REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 Revlew of Activities, Achlevements and Performan¢e Club members took part in a wlde range of activities covering a diverse array of interests including.. Clnema visits: Arts and crafts workshops- clay modelling workshops: sing-a-long music sessions and workshops- Halloween. Christmas and Easter events,. discos. Bake off competition,. Face painting- visit to activity centre The Jungle., and a visit to The Planetarium. Financial Revlew The results for the financial year are sel out on page 7 and additional notes are provided showing income and expenditure in greater detail Results and Dividends Al the end of the financial year the company has assets of £7,38812022 £12.109) and liabilities of £0.00 {2022 £O.00}. The net assets of the company have decreased by £{4,721). Referen¢e and Administratlve detalls The present committee members are aware of the Commission's public benefit requirement statutory guidance. The committee was ele¢ted at the Annual General Meeting.. Chairperson C8thy McDonnell VIGe Chairperson Sue Robinson Secrelary Margaret Wilkinson Assistant Secretary Laura Mitchell Treasurer Alasdair Patrick Elected Members.. Heather Bell. Bernie Doody, Esther Good. Margaret Patrick, Laura Quinn. Marian Bradley, Patsy Byrne In accordance with the Conslilulion. the trustees retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. Compliance with Sector-wide Legislation and Standards The company engages pro-actively with legislation. standards and codes which are developed for the sector. The Saturday Club subscribes to and is compliant with the following.. The Charities SORP (FRS 1021 Approved by the Board of Trustees on 7 October 2024 and signed on its behalf by: ccV] LD?nOell Jf(<y)llL Cathy McDonnell Trustee Alasdair Patrick Trustee
The Saturday Club INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SATURDAY CLUB We have examined the financial slalements of the company for the financial year ended 31 December 2023, which comprise the Financial Statements and the related notes. This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with the Charities Act {Northem Ireland) 2008. Our work has been undertaken so that we might compile the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, report to the Board of Trustees that we have done so, and slate those matters that we have agreed to slate lo them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members. as a body. for our work. or for this report. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The company's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance wilh the requirements of the Charities Act {Northem Ireland) 2008. The company's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this fi'nancial year under the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 and that an independenl examination 15 required. It is our responsibility to: examine Ihe financial statements under section 65 of the Charftles Act., follow the procedures laid down by the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9){b) of the Charities Act., and slate whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of independent examiner's report We have examined your company financial statements 8s 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 6519){bl of the Charities Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the company and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial slalements and seeking explanations from the trustees conceTning any such matters. The procedures undettaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair. view and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention which gtves us cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the FinanGial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102) there is further infomiation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be aChed. Independent examiner's statemenl We have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statemenls to be reached. Michael Drumm (FCCA) 30a Gortin Road Omagh Co Tyrone BT79 7HX 7 October 2024
The Saturday Club FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 Unrestricted Funds 2023 Total Total 2023 2022 Notes Recelpts and Paymgnts Account Receipts Voluntary Incomo Donations Voluntary contribution from members 1.900 1,335 1,900 1,335 6,453 2,062 3,235 3,235 8,515 Total receipts 3.235 3,235 8,515 Payments Charitable activities: Grants costs Expendilu 4.884 4.614 7,956 7,956 Totsl payrnents 7,956 7,956 9,498 Net receiptsl(payments) for the financial year Balances brought forward at 1 January 2023 (4.721) 12,109 14.721) 12.109 1983) 13.092 Balances carried forward at 31 December 2023 7,388 7,388 12,109 Slatement of Assets and Liabilities Cash funds Bank and cash 7,388 7,388 12,109 Approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 7 October 2024 and signed on Its behalf by Jf(<yLJL Cathy McDonnell Trustee Alasdair Patrick Trustee The notes on pages 8 10 9 form part of the flnanclal ststemenls
The Saturday Club NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 GENERAL INFORMATION The Saturday Club is a charity incorporated in Northem Ireland. The registered office of the company is 6 Willowmount. Omagh, Co Tyrone. BT79 7EA whi¢h is also the principal pla of business of the company The financial slalements have been pSented in Pound (£) which is also the functional currency of the company. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation lo the Charity's financial statements. Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the going concem basis under the historical cost convention. rnodified to include certain items al fair value. The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP} "Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102" applying Section 1A of that Slandard. As permilled by the Companies Act 2006. the company has varied Ihe slandard formals in that act for the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet. Departures from the standard formats are to comply with the qUIrementS of the Charibes SORP and are in compliance with section 4.7. 10.6 and 15.2 of that SORP. statement of compliance The financial statements of the company for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 have been prepared on the going concem basis and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102" applying Section 1A of that Standard. Incomlng Resources Voluntary income or capital is included in the Statement of Financial Aclivilies when the company is legally entitled lo it, its financial value can be quantified with reasonable certainty and Ihere is reasonable certainly of its ultimate receipt. Entitlement to legacie5 15 eonsidered established when the company has been notified of a distribution to be made by the executors. Income received in advance of due performance under a contract is accounted for as deferred income until earned. Grants for activities are recognised as income when the related conditions for legal enlillemenl have been met. All other income is accounted for on an accruals basis. Résources Expended All resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis. Charitable activities include costs of services and grants. support costs and depreciation on related assets. Costs of generating fvnds similarly include fundraising aclivilies. Non-staff ¢05ts not attributed to one category of activty are allocated or apportioned pro- rata to the staffing of the relevant seNice. Finance, HR, IT and administrative staff costs are directly attributable lo individual activities by objective. Governance costs are those associated with constitutional and statutory requirements. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand comprises cash on deposit at banks requiring less than three months nolice of withdrawal. Taxation and deferred taxation No current or deferred taxation arises as the company has been granted charilable exemption. Irrecoverable valued added tax is expensed as inGurred. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed al the balance sheet date where transactions or events have occurred at that date that will result in an obligation to pay more lax in the future, or a right to pay less tax in the future. Timing differences are temporary differences between the company's taxable profits and its results as slated in the financial statements. Deferred lax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are anticipated to apply in the periods in which the liming differences are expected to reverse. based on tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet dale.
continued The Saturday Club NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 ANALYSIS OF PAYMENTS AND RELATED INCOME FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Expendlture Total 2023 2023 Total 2022 Charltable activities: Direct and other payments Costs {7,9561 17,956) (9.498} SUPPORT PAYMENTS Expenditure 2023 Total 2023 Totsl 2022 Expenditure 2,405 2,405 2,904 RESERVES 2023 2022 At the beginning of the year Deficit for the financial year 12.109 (4,7211 13,092 19831 At the end of the year 7,388 12,109 FUNDS ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Current assets Total Unrestricted general funds 7.388 7,388 7.388 7.388 POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have been no significant events affecting the Charity since the financial year-end.
THE SATURDAY CLUB SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 10
The Saturday Club SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Operating Statement for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Income Donations Parental contributions 1,900 1,335 6,453 2,062 3.235 8.515 Expenses Insurance Printing, postage and stalionery Hire of facilities Group activities Workshops Bank charges General expenses 497 312 1,017 3.677 1,808 112 533 620 464 1,214 3.729 2,871 119 481 7,956 9,498 Net deficit (4,721) {9831 The supplernentary infomiation does not fomi part of the financial statemen15 11