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