## **CAIRDE UÍ NÉILL**
**Trustees Report**
**&**
**Receipts and Payments Account For the year ended 31 March 2023 Registered Charity no: 102738**
_**Cairde Uí Néill**_
## **Trustees and advisers**
Trustees: Mrs Dolores Carron Mrs Bridget Galvin Mr Gerard Galvin Chairperson Mr Séamas Ó Gealbháin Vice Chairperson Mr Treasurer Mrs Bridget Galvin Secretary Mrs l Committee: Mrs Dolores Carron Mr Gerard Galvin Mrs Marie Lynch Correspondence Address: 58 Annagher Road Coalisland Dungannon Co Tyrone BT71 4NE Accountants: Corr & Corr Accountants 2[nd] Floor The Cornmill Coalisland Dungannon Co Tyrone, BT71 4LP Bankers: First Trust Bank 18-20 Scotch Street Dungannon Co Tyrone BT70 1AZ
_**Cairde Uí Néill**_
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|Trustees report|1-2|
|Independent Examiners report
Income and expenditure account|3
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|Balance Sheet||
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|Accounting Policies & Notes to the accounts|6|
|Operating Statement|7|
_**Cairde Uí Néill**_
## **report**
Cairde Uí Néill was established to provide financial assistance for the purchasing or renting education equipment for Iarscoil Uí Néill and Naíscoil Bheag Uí Néill to help the Gaelscoil Uí Néill or for any other Irish medium bodies located in the area. For the hiring of staff for larscoil Uí Néill (after school) & Naíscoil Bheag Uí Néill(pre nursery) or for any other Irish medium bodies located in the area. We assist fund raising activities engaged in by Iarscoil Uí Néill or Naíscoil Bheag Uí Néill. We assist Iarscoil Uí Néill & Naíscoil Bheag Uí Néill to find and enrol new children. We provide information on Irish medium education at a local level. We provide information on Irish medium education at local level. We provide financial assistance and other assistance in the organising and running of any initiative or event designed to make publicity for Iarscoil Uí Néill, Naíscoil Bheag Uí Néill or any other Irish medium bodies located in the area to recruit volunteers to work t committee to supervise, organise and carry out the work of
## **Public Benefit**
The purpose for which Cairde Uí Néill is established is to advance education through the medium of the Irish Language for the benefit of the general public with particular focus on promoting interest in Irish culture by encouraging the development and improvement of South Tyrone and wider community use of the language. The direct benefits which flow from the purpose include improvements and uptake in the use of the Irish language and other educational outcomes; for example, enhanced knowledge and understanding amongst young people (through receiving education) in art, drama, sport and music as well as greater cohesion amongst the Irish language community. These benefits can be evidenced through attendance at events such as after-school education groups and summer schools, the feedback received from participants at such events and regular monitoring and evaluation reports carried out for funders. The beneficiaries are all or any members of the general public interested in taking part in educational activities delivered through the medium of the Irish language. Such activities are directly provided or encouraged by Cairde Uí Néill. There is no risk of harm and no private benefit arising out of the purposes.
## **Achievements and Performances**
Through funding and donations, Cairde Uí Néill has continued to provide activities and learning resources to benefit pupils
- After school s club: It was another successful after schools programme this year, with children able to avail of a range of extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, dance, swimming and gardening all led by fully insured instructors
- Summer Scheme: The summer scheme ran again this year with children taking part in a full programme of activities. The scheme was undertaken with a team of leaders supported by volunteers.
- Learning support: With the funds raised during the year the Iarscoil Uí Néill was able to purchase additional educational resources and learning support material such as games and play equipment. These resources helped to further develop the Iarscoil Uí Néill.
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_**Cairde Uí Néill**_
## **Financial Review**
A loss of £26,208 was incurred during the period. The trustees have considered the projected income and costs for the incoming year and are satisfied they have the necessary resources in place to operate for the foreseeable future.
## **Risk Management**
The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen those risks.
## **Plans for the future**
The Charity has organised fund- raising for continuing after school s provision and a summer scheme for summer 2024 and will continue throughout next year to support school pupils by providing funding for additional learning resources and extracurricular activities.
The report was approved and authorised for issue by the trustees on the 21[st] August 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
**By order of the board**
**Mrs Dolores Carron**
**Mrs Bridget Galvin**
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## **Independent Examiners Report of Cairde Uí Néill**
I report on the accounts of Cairde Uí Néill for the year ended 31[st] March 2023.
As the charities trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
1. Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
2. Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
3. State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
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**Paul Corr Independent Examiner Corr & Corr Chartered Accountants**
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## **Income and Expenditure Account**
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Income statement
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds Funds Total Total
Incoming Resources 2023 2023 2023 2022
£ £ £ £
Incoming Resources
Activities for Generating funds 94,328 - 158,099
Investment Income - - - -
Total Incoming Resources 94,328 158,099
Resources Expended
Net Incoming Resources available
-
for Charitable Application 94,328 158,099
Resources Expended on Charitable
Activities
Cost of Charitable Activities 120,536 133,846
Total Resources Expended 120,536 133,846
Gross Transfer between funds - - - -
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year (26,208) 24,252
Net movement in funds for the year (26,208) 24,252
Reconciliation of funds
Balance brought forward 89,098 64,846
Balance carried forward 62,890 89,098
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_**Cairde Uí Néill**_
## **Balance sheet**
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Balance sheet 2023 2022
£ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets - -
Current assets
Debtors - -
Cash at Bank Cairde Uí Néill A/c XXXXX-085 44,861 76,507
Cash at Bank Cairde Uí Néill A/c XXXXX-168 11,002 9,735
Cash at Bank Lar Scoil Uí Néill A/c XXXXX-242 7,027 2,856
62,890 89,098
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year - -
- -
Net current assets/(liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities 62,890 89,098
- -
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Net assets 62,890 89,098
Capital Account
Brought forward at the 1 [st] April 2022 89,098 64,846
Surplus/Deficit for the year (26,208) 24,252
Reserves at the 31 [st] March 2023 62,890 89,098
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I approve these accounts and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
Approved by the board and authorised for issue on the **21[st] August 2024** and signed on its behalf by:
**Mrs Dolores Carron**
**Mrs Bridget Galvin**
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_**Cairde Uí Néill**_
## **1. Accounting policies:**
## _**Incoming Resources**_
Voluntary income or capital is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is legally entitled to it, its financial value can be quantified with reasonable certainty and there is reasonable certainty of its ultimate receipt. 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 entitlement have been met.
## _**Resources Expended**_
All resources expended are accounted for on a cash basis. Charitable activities include costs of services and grants, support costs. Costs of generating funds similarly include fundraising activities. Non-staff costs not attributed to one category of activity are allocated or apportioned pro-rata to the staffing of the relevant service. Finance, HR, IT and administrative staff costs are directly attributable to individual activities by objective. Governance costs are those associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.
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Operating statement
Notes 2023 2022
£ £
Income
Naíscoil Bheag Uí Néill 1,943 -
Iarscoil Uí Néill 18,999 16,701
Furlough - 7,479
Grants Received 1 855 40,292
Fun Through Learning 8,663 2,599
Bright Start Grant 14,067 12,975
Summer Scheme 336 -
Covid Support 28,226
Foras Na Gaeilge 46,598 44,731
Loan 2,000 3,880
Other 867 1,216
94,328 158,099
Expenses
Wages & HMRC 84,645 71,791
Consumables 831 10,881
Professional Fees - 1,560
Programme Leaders 7,944 8,040
Rent 6,194 3,960
Premises insurance Liability Insurance 657 683
Heat Light Power 1,543 907
Telephone 1,702 1,567
Gifts - 3,108
Staff training 2,148 1,200
Postage & Stationery - 9
General Expenses 686 707
Bank Interest & Charges 451 349
Summer Scheme 2,372 5,744
Council Grant Costs 2,237 1,770
SOS (Food for Children & Staff) 2,533 2,805
Office Costs 5,196 12,827
Covid Costs - 965
Seed Fund Costs 825 -
Foras - Employment Costs - -
Foras - Programme Costs - 87
Foras - Office Costs 572 4,886
120,536 133,846
Surplus / (Deficit) on ordinary activities (26,208) 24,252
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## **Notes in relation to the breakdown of items listed in the Operating Statement**
## _**Note 1: Grants Received**_
Throughout the Financial period Cairde Uí Néill is awarded grants by separate bodies. The amounts have been grouped together in the operating statement totalling £. The details of the separate awarding bodies is as follows, Daera 2023 £Nil (2022:£1,482, EA Belfast Region 2023 £Nil (2022 £9,750) SHSCT 2023 £Nil (2022:£2,064), Cnag Teoranta 2023 £Nil (2022:£1,901), Mid Ulster District Council £Nil (2022: £8,000) Early Years 2023 £Nil (2022: £9,411) and other sources 2023 £2,179 (2022:£7,685).
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