Shankill (Lurgan) Community Projects
{A company limitgd by guarantse. not havlng a share capital)
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
The trustees present their Trustees. Annual Report, combining the Directors, Report and Trustees, Report, and the
unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023.
The financial ststements are prepared in accordan￿ with the Companies Act 2006. 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 lo charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102).
The Trustees, Report contains the information required to be provided in the Trustees. Annual Report under the
Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for
the purpose of charity law and under Ihe company's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees.
In this report the trustees of Shankill {Lurgan) Community Projects present a summary of its purpose, governance,
activities, achievements and fInan￿S for the financial financial year 31 March 2023.
The company is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a form which complies with
the requiremenls of the Companies Act 2006 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 statemenls.
Financial Review
Reserves Policy
The trustees have confirmed £25,000 as the level of free reserves thal the charity aims to have on an ongoing basis
and are working iowards this target through a series of measures introduced in the current financial year and with
plans already underway for the next financial year. The trustees believe this level of free reserves is essential to
enable the charity to provide its activities for the foreseeable future. This reserve policy is an integral part of the
charity's planning. budget and forecasts.
Financial Results
At the end of the financial year the company has assels of £926.780 (2022 - £987,596) and liabilities of £80.417
(2022 - £191,122). The net assets of the company have increased by £49,889.
Trustses
The trustees who served throughout the financial year, ex￿p1 as noted. were as follows..
Thomas Mccorry
Sydney Calms {Resigned 915123)
Wilson Freeburn
James Joseph Nelson
In accordance with the Constitution. the trustees relire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
Our Achievement and Accomplishments
Preparing an annual report provides a time for reflection. an opportunity to look back over the previous year revisiting
areas of success and reconsidering areas of challenge. It also helps us to look to the future and consider what it is we
need to do to keep moving forward. There is quotation that says "Moving on is a process, moving ft)￿a￿ is a choice.
There's a slight difference between the two - moving on is letting things happen. moving k¥rward is making things
happen..

Shankill (Lurgan) Community Projects
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
In the year end March 2023 SLCP continued through another difficult year especially with the rising costs of Gas and
Electricity along with price increases for materials etc.
Organisations within Mt. Zion House also have struggled with increases but still remain and are committed to serving
the community.
Acti•n
SLCP are delighted that our partner Action Cancer have continued to bring ils therapeutic support services to Mt Zion
House and in supporting this much needed service in our area we continue to offer them the use of 2 rooms at no cost
as a thank you for their work.
Complementary therapy can help reduce anxiety and stress, improve sleep pattems and aid
relaxation. It can also teach coping skills to help deal with what's happening. Any adult or child who has had a cancer
diagnosis themselves or has been affected through a close
relative's diagnosis can avail of this free service.
Counselling continues to be a vital Se￿1￿ especially after the Covid pandemic and with the continuing cost of living
risis and the effect it is having on the community. With our qualified counsellors they can offer their clients a safe and
confidential setvice within Mt. Zion House either fa￿ to face or via zoom.
One of our anchor tenants continue to offer an advice service along with tribunals to all those who are struggling with
the cost of living Grisis, debt, benefits etc. and are fvlly booked on a daily basis.
Community workshops continued throughoul the year along with Mental Health support groups as demand continues
within our community.
S.L.C.P were able to provide a green space and partner with Praxis Care a tenant.
With the help and dedication of their clients all suffering with Mental Health issues a community garden was developed.
We hope throughout the year ahead to be able to further develop the remaining green space, enabling us to offer this
facility as a safe place for our community to enjoy.
We have sought funding to replace windows, enhance our green space and maintain our building ensuring it is fit for
purpose for years to come.
As Mount Zion House is a Community Hub, we continue to provide office and Workshop space to the
voluntarylcommunity sectorland small enterprises. We look forward to welcoming new tenants in June 2023.
We still have no doubl that we will face challenges in the next year, but we will rise to whatever is ahead so that we
remain a community hub to support both our tenants and the community-

Shankill (Lurgan) Community Projects
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a Share ¢apital)
None of the achievements above would be possible without the support of our directors, and
company accountant. Without their knowledge and commitmenl Shankill {Lurgan) Community Projects would be unable
to provide the much needed services required within the community-
S.L.C.P look fO￿ard to welcoming new members to the Management Board as some existing members are now
retiring after years of dedication to our organisation.
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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Shankill {Lurgan) Community Projects
IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
Big Thanks to our Funders
At Mount Zion House we have always striven to adopt an approach of income self-generalion in order to continue
supporting the local ¢ommunity.
We would like to thank the following funder.
ARMAGH BANBRIDGE &CRAIGAVoN BOROUISH COUNCIL
Public Benefit
In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the
Charity Commission for Northem Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped the
charity purposes and provide a benefit to beneficiarres.
Compliance wlth Sector-wide Legislation and Standards
The company engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Shankill
(Lurgan) Community Projects subscribes to and is compliant with the following..
The Companies Act 2006
The Charities SORP (FRS 102)
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 19 May 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Thomas Mccorry
Trustee
s Joseph Nelson
Trustee

Shankill (Lurgan) Community Projects
(A Company Ilmited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
The trustees, who are also directors of Shankill (Lurgan) Community Pmjecls for the purposes of company law, are
responsible for preparing the financial stalements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees as the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under
that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdorn Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law) including FRS 102 'The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" Section 1A (Small Entities). Under
company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless Ihey are satisfied that they give a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deffcit of the company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Iruslees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistenlly.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
state whelher the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the relevant financial reporting
framework, identify those Standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those
standards- and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriale to presume that the
company will continue in operation.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with Ihe above requirements in preparing the financial stalemenls.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the
company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and
enable them to ensure that Ihe financial statements comply with. They are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 19 May 2023 and signed on Its behalf by:
Thomas McCo￿Y
Trustee
s Joseph Nelson
Trustee