Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association Accounts For the Year ended 31st March 2024 KEITH MCELHINNEY & Co. CHARTBRED ACCOUNTANTS CHAXTERBD TAX ADVISER 42A Ck)orw Terrxe , Waterside , Lon(k)ndery , BT47 6AP Ptre . 02871313330 , Fax . 02871313330 , &rroil . k.nKelhnney btconnectcom
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of The Lincoln Courts Youth & Communlty Association I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages I to 7. Respective responslbilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures laid down in the general Dlrections glven by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlner's report 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 Direttlons glven by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also Included consideration of any unusual Items or dlsclosures In the accounts, and seeklng explanatlons from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role Is to state whether any materlal matters have come to my attentlon givlng me cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with sectlon 63 of the Charltles Act 2. That the accounts do not accord wlth those accounting CordS 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accountlng requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is fvrther information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examinatlon and have no concems in respect of the matters (l) to (4) Ilsted above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that requlre drawing to your attention. Kelth McElhinney Charted Accountant 42a Clooney Terrace Waterslde Londonderry BT47 6AP I l Aprll 2024
Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees of The Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association a pleased to present their report for the year ended 31 March 2024. Purposes of the Charlty The Association Is established to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Llncoln Courts, Brigade and Rossdowney areas of Londonderry in Northern Ireland { hereinafter called the "area of benefiv) without distinction of age, gender, sexuality, nationality, ethnic orlgln, polltical or religious oplnion, by associating the statutory authorlties, voluntary organlsations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance educatlon, and to provide facllitles in the interest of soclal welfare for the recreat5on of other lelsure-tlme occupation with the object of Improving the conditions of life for the sald inhabltants Maln Actlvltles to further the Charlty"s purposes for the publlc benefft Lincoln Courts Youth & Communlty Assoclation manage a purpose-bullt local authorlty communlty centre wlthln the Llncoln Courts estate. Our group is a grass-roots communlty group set up to try and improve the life for the resldents within the area and the surroundln8 areas. The maln actSvltles of our group include runnlng the youth club whlch Ss run 5 days a week for 3 dlfferent age groups, up to elghteen years old. ActivltSes also Include the Senlor Cltizens luncheon club, the Parent & Toddlers group, older peoples programme and the Women's group. We try to encourage the older residents to partlcipate in varlous activitles wlthln the communlty. There are also a number of cllnlcs avallable which include Welfare rlghts, Housln8 Executlve and other relevant statutory bodles. The maln focus of our artlvttles has been through the youth club whlch has reached out to all young people wlthin the estate and the surrounding areas to provlde them wlth new opportunltles and experlences, to divert them from the ongoing temptation to get involved with anti-wcial behavlour. Maln Achlevements In the year Llncoln Courts Youth & Communlty Assoclatlon ILCYCAI have delivered a wlde range of programmes and activlties for resldents over the course of the past year. We have also been proactlve In providlng hot meals, food parcels, fuel vouchers and general asslstance to all elderly and vulnerable people wlthin the Llncoln Courts and surrounding areas. Slnce the relaxatlon of Covid regulatlons LCYCA have provlded the following artlvities to the following groups: Pre-school Posltlve Parentlng (6months- 3 years) Messy Play - Interactive, Stimulating sensory programme, (14 weeks} Jo-Jin8les Singing, Rhyming and Phonetic programme. (Ongoing) Stay & Play Parent & Child Interaction. {Ongolng) Crafty Teddies - Teddy bear building, Child coordination. Gymnastics Child Gymnastics. (Ongoing) Page I
Baby Bakers- (Intermittent programme) Socatots- Ilntermittent programmel Debu-tots- {Intermittent pro8ramme) Muslc & Me- (Intermlttent programme) Reading Falry- (Intermlttent programme) Junior Youth / Chlldren's Club {4 years- 9 years) 3 times per week- 4pm - 5.30pm {Ongoln81 Junlor Summer Scheme -2 weeks (July) Intermediate Youth Club (10 years- 12 years> 3 times per week - 4pm - 5.30pm {Ongoing) Senior Summer Scheme -2 weeks (August) Senloryouth Club 3 tlmes per week - 4pm - 5.30pm (Ongolngl Junlor Summer Scheme- 2 weeks (Au8UStI Older Peoples Programme Flower Arrangln8 Sewlng, Knittln& Crochet Cookln8 on a Bud8et Alternatlve Theraples Horticulture Programme Iwlndow Boxes, Han8lng Baskets. Quarterly Tea dances Yes I can 51ng- Easter Bunny bulldln8 Upcycling Course Cross Community Programme- Greg8an Enterprlses Health checks Additional Activities~ Wlnter hot meals-To provide hot meals in the colder wlnter months and thus helpto ease the impatt of cost-of-livin8 Crisi5112 weeks). Fuel Buylng Job Women's Group Warm Spaces - To provlde anyone, who wishes, wlth a warm space as a result of cost-of-llvlng crisis. (Ongoingl. Annual Community Funday- Summer MonthEy Community Dlnner{sl Page 2
Community Christmas Dinner Seasonal Community Bus trips Coronation Day Festival Tralnln AQEs- Transfer test tuition GCSES Food Hyglene Course- 20 participants OCN Peer leadership - 10 part5cipantS OCN Youth Leadershlp- 10 partlclpants Publlc Benefit ststement The Trustees of The Llncoln Courts Youth & Communlty Assoclatlon conflrm that they have complled wlth thelr duty under sectlon 17 ($1 of the Charlties Act 2011 to have regard to the Charity Commisslon's guldance on publlc benefit and that the publlc beneflt requlrement has Informed the actlvltles of the Soclety In the year to 31 March 2024. Revlew of Flnanclal posltlon as at 31 March 2024 The Charlty had excess payments over recelpts for the year to 31 March 2024 of £26,180 {2023: surplus £12,652). As at 31 March 2024 the Charlty had no funds in material deficlt The Charlty was formed on 30 December 1979, and Is governed by Its Constltutlon dated at that tlme. No funds are held by the charlty as a custodlan trustee Trusts? Seloctlon and Management The Charity is managed by an Executlve Committee whlch consists of all the appointed trustees, and the selectlon of any new Trustees Is dealt wlth by that Commlttee. The following served as Trustees of the Charlty throughout the year to 31 March 2024, and were also Trustees as at the date of approval of this Report Mrs. F. Hart Mrs. E. Dunn Mr. R. Hutchman Mrs. V. Skeet Mr. R. Robb Ms. A. Peoples Mrs. N. Mcmorris Ms. C. Cooke Mrs. E. McGarrigle Mr. D. Guy This Report was approved on 11 April 2024 and signed on behalf of the Trustees by Page 3
. Hutchman, Trustee The Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association Prlnclpal Address and Registered Offlce Address: Community Centre, 186a Lincoln Courts, Londonderry, BT47 5NX Northern Ireland Charlty Number: 103123 Page 4
Lln oln Courts Youth & Commun Assoclatlon Recal &Pa ments Account Year anded 31 March 2024 Unre8trlcted R trlcted Funds Fund Rocel Lottery DC & SDC Grants & Keyholder fees Room Hire Education Authority ncome from Christmas, Easter & Halloween Activittes Department of Foreign Affairs (Reconclllatlon Fund) Income Towards Rangers Trip Waterside Neightx)urhood P'shlp WHSCT Grant Halrfax Foundation Nl Communty Relallons Grant Sundry Grants 89,037.00 89,037.} 16,108.72 16,108.72 12.985.00 26,471.14 26,471.14 5.538.00 8,217.74 8,217.74 10,010.00 9,941.76 9,941.76 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,255.00 4,255.00 3,390.00 3,390.00 3,620.50 12,985.00 5,538.00 10,010.00 3,620.50 32 153.60 162 421.36 194 674.86 Salaries & Pension costs Together Building United CommunitAes Strengthening Futures Prograrnme costs FaGilitstor Fees Hummingblrd Evalu8tk)n Fees Bank Charges Telephone Stationery & Prfntlng Accountancy Fees Relay For Ltfe Coronation Activltles Communty Dinner Christmas, Easter & Halloween AGtNities Summer Scheme Expenditure Funday Lincoln Courts FC Donation Repairs & Maintenance Okler Peoples Programme Costs Insurance Refreshments Westem Area Outcomes Programme Costs Good Relations Prcgramme Costs Police & Communty Safety P'ship Educatlon Authorty Programme Costs Rangers Trip Costs Youth Action Membership Fee 105,388.41 105.388.41 7,287.50 7,287.50 3,210.00 3.210.00 15,956.84 15,956.84 5,000.00 5,000.00 419.00 602.29 1,638.60 480.Ch) 990.00 990.00 5,647.30 5,647.30 541.48 541.48 8,828.35 8,828.35 38,888.24 36,888.24 1,720.00 1,720.00 425.00 2,840.00 3,747.43 3,747.43 1,062.28 1,062.28 200.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 2.337.00 2,337.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,150.00 1,150.00 11,475.00 11,475.00 20.00 20.00 18 099.89 202 654.83 220 764.72 419.00 602.29 1,638.60 480.00 425.00 2,840.00 200.00 Excess payments over receipts 14 053.61 40 233.47 -26 179.86 Page 5
Llncoln Courts Youth & Communl Recei &Pa ments Account ar nd•d 31 March 2024 on Reconcl latlon Cash at Bank and on Hand Surplus1 (Deficit) this year Cash at Bank and on Hand 3110312023 22,538.17 133,799.72 156,337.89 14,053.61 40 233.47 -26 179.86 36,591.78 93 566.25 130 IS8.03 3110312024 Richard Robb, Treasurer Lincoln Courts Youth & Communlty Assoclation 1110412024 Page 6
Llncoln Courts Youth & Commun ststement of Assets & Liabllitle As at 31 March 2024 Assoclatlon Unrestrlcts Fund8 Restricted Fund Total 202 2024 Funds Reconclllatlon Cash at Bank & in Hand 3103 23 Surplus / {deficlt) thls year end Cash at Bank & in Hand 3103 24 22,538.17 133,799.72 156,337.89 14,053.61 40,233.47 -26,179.86 36,591.78 93,566.25 130,158.03 143,685.57 12,652.32 156.337.89 ' Debtors Amount8 due from Funders Bank & Cash Balances Ulstsr Bank Main Account Ulster No. 3 Account 85,585.72 64 572.31 130,158.03 81,896.10 74,441.79 156,337.89 Other Assets (Unrestrlcted Fund) Play & Sports Equlpment Tables & chairs IT Equlpment IT Furnlture Kltchen Equlpment Offlce Equlpment Sewlng Machlne 1,013.25 3,430.00 2,273.50 840.00 770.00 123.50 239.10 8,689.35 2,027.25 3,920.00 4,548.50 960.00 880.00 139.50 269.10 12,744.35 Uabllltles 0.00 0.00 0.00 OA e TNStees on 11 April 2024 and signed on their behalf by Richard Rob Treasurer 11-Apr-24 Page 7