The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland Registration No. NIC103164 BELFAST STAR BASKETBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Tony Clarke 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BTII 9AG
BELFAST STAR BASKETBALL CLUB CONTENTS PAGE General Information Annual Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner Report Statement of Receipts and Payments Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Financial Statements
BELFAST STAR BASKETBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 GENERAL INFORMATION CHARITY NAME Belfast Star Basketball Club REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER Charity Commision Nl NIC103164 Approved 19 April 2016 CHAIRPERSON Bill Mccotter CHARITY TRUSTEE'S Daniel Fulton Brian O'Friel Bill Mccotter Darryl Petticrew Liam Pettigrew Treasurer PUBLIC ADDRESS 14 Osterley Park Newtownabbey County Antrim BT36 6EW INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Tony Clarke 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BTII 9AG BANKERS Danske Bank Donegall Square West Belfast BTI 6JS
BELFAST STAR BASKETBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Structure Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and Administrative Information The name of the charity's trustees at the date this report was approved are listed on page I, together with the address of the principal office of the charity and the charity's registration numbers. Objectives and Activities Purpose of the Charity is established for.. al The advancement of health or the saving of lives bl The advancement of amateur sport cl Working to support: Children15-13 year olds) Men & Women Youth {14-25 year olds) Achievements and Performance Under 14 Girls- BNI League winners, played in the All Ireland's and made it to the semi finals of the C Division Under 16 Girls Playoff Winners, played in the All Ireland's and made the quarter finals of the C Division. U18 girls won BNI league and playoffs U14 Boys- League winners and defeated in playoff final. Made the semi finals at All Ireland's B division. U16 boys BNI League and playoff winners. Defeated in the quarter finals of All Ireland's A Division. Under 14 girls, Under 16 girls, Under 14 boys & Under 16 Boys Qualified for All Ireland's Outcomes Across the year to 31 March 2024, the club had 150+ players from Primary School to All Ireland Superleague team. Plan for the future Continue to grow participation within the club across teams and age groups. Financial review The results for the year are set out on page 5 & 6. The charity returned net receipts/payments for the year of1£2,076112023 net receipts/payments (£5,848). At 31 March 2024 the total funds the charity held amounted to1£962)12023'. £1,114) of which restricted funds were £0 {2023:£NILLI and {£962} {2023.' £1,114) were unrestricted. Reserves policy and going concern Of the total funds reported above,1£962) is made up of cash at the bank. The trustees are confident that the cash reserves, together with expected future incomes, will be sufficient to meet the working capital requirements for the forthcoming year. The trustees have also considered the extent to which existing activities and expenditure could be curtailed, should the need arise.
BELFAST STAR BASKETBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES {CONTINUED) Plan for the future To maintain the same level of services in the area. Structure, goverance and management Belfast Star Basketball Club is a registered charity, number NIC103164 and is governed by its constitution. New trustees are appointed when appropriate. Suitable candidates are considered on the basis of their skills, experience and sympathy with the aims of the charity. New trustees will be agreed at a trustees meeting before being invited to join. Responsibilities of Trustees As the charity's trustees we are aware of our responsibilities for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Irelandl 2008, It is also our responsibility to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently make judgements and estimates that are responsible and prudent prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with CCNI guidelines. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitv and hence to take reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other Dlsclosures of Information to Independent Examiners To the knowledge and belief of the Trustees there is no relevant information of which the organisation's independent examiners are not aware. The Trustees have taken all the necessary steps of which they are aware, provided relevant inforrnation and established that the organi5ation's independent examiners are aware of the information. Signed on behalf of the board of the Trustees Zo Iiz /L¥ Liam Pettigrew Treasurer Date
BELFAST STAR BASKETBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BELFAST STAR BASKETBALL CLUB ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS I report on the accounts of Belfast Star Basketball Club for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 5 and 6. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and the examiner As the charitys 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 Directions given by the Commission under section 6519)Ibl 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)Ibl 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 was 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: That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to141 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 you attention. 20/12/2024 Tony Clarke 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BTII 9AG Date,.
BELFAST STAR BASKETBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS Note Year to Mar-24 TOTAL Yearto Mar-23 TOTAL Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Receipts Grant's and Donation's Membership Fee's Fundraising Gift Aid Game Receipts Total Receipts 20,820 31,537 24,968 8,861 6,683 20,820 31,537 24,968 8,861 6,683 9,492 30,990 1,965 3,908 11,013 92,869 92,869 57,368 Payments: Apparel Basketball Ireland/NI Hall Rental Insurance Misc Referees Rent Travel Payroll Expenses Bank Fees Total Payments: 2,730 11,146 18,971 406 3,723 236 7,300 5,487 34,500 5,487 34,500 1,825 1,884 12,738 1,858 36,527 125 94,944 1,825 1,884 12,738 1,858 36,527 125 94,944 18,520 184 63,216 Net recelpts/{payments) 12,076} (2,076) (5,848) Transfers to/(from) funds Surplus/(deficitl for the year {2,0761 (2,076) (5,848} Reconciliation 31.03.24 Cash at bank & in hand 31.03.23 Surplus/ldeficitl for this year end Cash at bank & in hand 31.03.24 1,114 {2,0761 {962) 1,114 (2,076) 1962) 6,962 {5,848} 1,114 The statement of receipts and payments includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
BELFAST STAR BASKETBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Funds Reconciliation Cash at bank & in hand 31.03.23 Surplus/(def icitl for this year end Cash at bank & in hand 31.03.24 1,114 {2,0761 19621 1,114 {2,076} 1962) 6,962 {5,848} 1,114 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Bank & Cash Balances Cash at Bank (962) (9621 (962) {9621 1,114 1,114 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Liabilities The financial statements were approved by the board Trustees on signed on their behalf by: and were Liam Pettigrew Treasurer Date
BELFAST STAR BASKETBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) I Inde endent examiner's remuneration The independent Examiner's remuneration amounts to an Independent Examination fee of £240 (2023 - £240} 2 Post-Balance Sheet Events None. 3 Related Parties The Charity does not have any related parties. 4 Trustees remuneration & ex During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration {2023- £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind {2023 £NILI. During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses {2023 £NILI. enses