Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association Accounts For the Year ended 31st March 2025 KEI'I'H MCELHINNEY & Co. CHAR TERED ACCOUNT ANTS CHARTERED TAX ADVISER 42A ChneY Terra , Waterside , Londondery , BT47 6AP Phone '. 02871313330 , Fax .' 02871313330 , e-mail '. k.mcelhinney@btcnnnect.com
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of The Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages I to 7. Respective responsibilities 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 Charitie5 Act follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under settion 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner'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 Directions given 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 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: l. 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.
Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) 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. Keith McElhinney Chartered Accountant 42a Clooney Terrace Waterside Londonderry BT47 6AP 7 July 2025
Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees of The Lincoln Courts Youth & Community A550ciation are pleased to present their report for the year ended 31 March 2025. Purposes of the Charity The Association is established to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Lincoln Courts, Brigade and Rossdowney areas of Londonderry in Northern Ireland I hereinafter called the "area of benef it") without distinction of age, gender, sexuality, nationality, ethnic origin, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for the recreation of other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants Main Activlties to further the Charlty's purposes for the publlc benefit Lincoln Court5 Youth & Community Association manage a purpose-built local authority community centre within the Lincoln Courts estate. Our group is a grass-roots community group set up to try and improve the life for the residents within the area and the surrounding areas. The main activities of our group include running the youth club which is run 5 days a week for 3 different age groups, up to eighteen years old. Activities also include the Senior Citizens luncheon club, the Parent & Toddlers group, older peoples programme and the Women's group. We try to encourage the older residents to participate in various activities within the community. There are also a number of clinics available which include Welfare rights, Housing Executive and other relevant statutory bodies, The main focus of our activities has been through the youth club which has reached out to all young people within the estate ancf the surrounding areas to provide them with new opportunities and experiences, to divert them from the ongoing temptation to get involved with anti-social behaviour. Maln Achievements in the year Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association ILCYCA) have delivered a wide range of programmes and activities for residents over the course of the past year. We have also been proactive in providing hot meals, food parcels, fuel vouchers and general asS15tance to all elderly and vulnerable people wlthin the Llncoln Courts and surrounding areas. Since the relaxation of Covid regulations LCYCA have provided the following artivities to the following groups.. Pre-school Positive Parenting {6 months - 3 years) Messy Play- Interactive, Stimulating sensory programme.114 weeks) Jo-jingles Singing, Rhyming and Phonetic programme. {Ongoingl Stay & Play Parent & Child interaction. (Ongoing) Page I
Crafty Teddies Teddy bear building, Child coordination. Gymnastic5 Child GymnastlC5. (Ongoing) Baby Bakers- (Intermittent programmel Socatots- Ilntermittent programmel Debu-tots- Ilntermittent programmel Music & Me- {Intermittent programmel Art- Attack- (Arts & Crafts for pre schools) Reading Fairy- {Intermittent programmel Junior Youth / Children's Club {4 years - 9 yearsl 3 times per week - 4pm - 5.30pm IOngoin81 Junior 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 IAu8UStI Senior Youth Club 3 time5 per week - 4pm - 5.30pm Iongoingl Junior Summer Scheme - 2 weeks IAugustl Older Peoples Programme Flower Arranging Cooking on a Budget Alternative Therapies Horticulture Programme (Window Boxes, Hanging Baskets. Quarterly Tea dances Easter Bunny building Upcycling Course Cross Community Programme{sl- Greggan Enterprises, Skeoge Community Hub Holistic treatments Community Barber (Monthly) Additional Activities - Winter hot meals-To provide hot meals in the colder winter months and thus help to ease the impact of cost-of-living Crisis112 weeks). Page 2
Women's Group - Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Warm Spaces - To provide anyone, who wishes, with a warm space, tea, coffee and company which has been necessary due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Annual Community Funday- Summer Monthly Community Dinnerlsl Community Christmas Dinner Seasonal Community Bus trips Annual Community Health Checks- for all residents Avallable tralnlng last year Included: AQEs- Transfer test tuition Ifor presecondary school age) GCSEs- Essentlal Skills- Maths Essential Skills - English Food Hygiene level 2 Cour5e- OCN Peer leadership- OCN Youth Leadership- Child protection - First Ald Public Benefit Statement The Trustees of The Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association confirm that they have complied with their duty under Section 17151 of the Charities Act 2011 to have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and that the public benefit requirement has informed the activities of the Society in the year to 31 March 2025. Page 3
Review of Financial position as at 31 March 20Z5 The Charity had surplus receipts over payments for the year to 31 March 2025 of £9,97012024: deficit £26,180}. As at 31 March 2025 the Charity had no funds in material deficit The Charity was formed on 30 December 1979, and is governed by its Constitution dated at that time. No funds are held by the charity as a custodian trustee Trustee Selection and Management The Charity is managed by an Executive Committee which consists of all the appointed trustees, and the selection of any new Trustees is dealt with by that Committee. The following Served as Trustees of the Charity throughout the year to 31 March 2025, and were also Trustees as at the date of approval of this Report 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 7 July 2025 and signed on behalf of the Trustees by Hutchman, Trustee The Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association Principal Address and Registered Office Address.. Community Centre, 186a Llncoln Courts, Londonderry, BT47 5NX Northern Ireland Charity Number: 103123 Page 4
Lincoln Courts Youth & Communi Association Recei ts & Pa ments Account Year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Recei Big Lottery DC & SDC Grants & Keyholder fees Room Hire Education Authority Income from Christmas, Easter & Halloween Activities Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade (Recociliation Fund) Waterside Neighbourhood P'ship The Byte5 Project Halifax Foundation John Moores.Foundation Peter Harrison Sundry Grants NIHE Grant Donation from Pennyburn Credit Union 116,360.50 116,360.50 6,624.54 6,624,54 15,875.00 25,449.14 25,449,14 6,988.44 8,189.38 8,189.38 17,646.10 17.646.10 4,195.00 4,195.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,240.00 4,240.00 4,250.00 4,250.00 8,972.00 8,972.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 500.00 15,875.00 6,988.44 500.00 23,363.44 202,926.66 226.290.10 Pa ment8 Salaries & Pension costs Together Building United Communities Strengthening Futures Programme costs Facilitator Fees Evide Impact Tracking Bank Charges Telephone Stationery & Printing Accountancy Fees Relay For Life VE Mugs Community Dinner Christmas, Easter & Halloween Activities Summer Scheme Expenditure Transport Donations Repairs & Maintenance Older Peoples Programme Costs Insurance Refreshments IT Equipment Sports Equipment John Moores running costs Education Authority Programme Costs Winter Hot Meals Junior Trips Sundry Programme costs Youth Action Membership Fee 109,491.42 109,491.42 8,294.74 8,294.74 3,150.00 3,150.00 22,680.07 22,680.07 2,520.00 2,520.00 318.10 202.15 1,591.46 660.00 874,80 390.00 134.30 8,260.95 8,260.95 29,091.28 29,091.28 11,430.00 11,430.00 115.00 258.00 3,529.51 1,122.20 80.00 5,344.16 5,344.16 1,650.00 1,650.00 500.00 500.00 900.00 900.00 510.27 510.27 1,380.00 1,380.00 1,781.50 1,781.50 60.00 60.00 6,970.51 209,349.40 216,319.91 318.10 202.15 1,591.46 660.00 874.80 390.00 134.30 115.00 258.00 3,529.51 1,122.20 80.00 Surplus receipts over payments 16,392.93 -6A22.74 9,970.19 Page 5
Lincoln Courts Youth & Commun Associatlon Recei ts&Pa ments Account Year ended 31 March 2025 Reconciliatlon Cash at Bank and on Hand Surplus l (Deficit) this year Cash at Bank and on Hand 3110312024 36,591.78 93,566.25 130,158.03 16,392.93 -6,422.74 9,970.19 52.984.71 87 143.51 140,128.22 3110312025 Richard Robb, Treasurer Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association 0710712025 Page 6
Lincoln Courts Youth & Communi Statement of Assets & Liabilities As at 31 March 2025 Association Unrestrlcted Restrfcted Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Funds Reconciliation Cash al Bank & in Hand 3103 24 Surplus I Ideficitl this year end Cash at Bank & in Hand 3103 25 36,591.78 93,566.25 130,158.03 16,392.93 -6,422.74 9,970.19 52,984.71 87.143.51 140,128.22 156,337.89 -26,179.86 130,158.03 Debtors Amounts due from Funders 0.00 0.00 Bank & Cash Balances Ulster Bank Main Account Ulster No. 3 Account 64,879.40 75,248.82 140,128.22 65,585.72 64,572.31 130,158.03 Other Assets (Unrestrirted Fund) Play & Sports Equipment Tables & chairs IT Equipment IT Furnlture Kitchen Equipment Office Equipment Sewing Machine 1,237.50 2,940.00 4,008.12 720.00 660.00 107.50 209.10 9,882.22 1,013.25 3,430.00 2,273.50 840.00 770.00 123.50 239.10 8,689.35 Llabllltles 0.00 0.00 0.00 ve yth stees on 7 July 2025 and signed on their behalf by ichard Robb Treasurer 07-Jul-25 Page 7