2023-11-23-annual-report

NI Charity Registration Number 103194

STRANGFORD FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED

23[rd] NOVEMBER 2023

STRANGFORD FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED

23[rd] NOVEMBER 2023

CONTENTS

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Independent Examiner's Report 1 Statement of Receipts and Payments 2 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 3

STRANGFORD FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

YEAR ENDED 23[rd] NOVEMBER 2023

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Strangford Festival Committee

I report on the accounts of Strangford Festival Committee for the year ended 23[rd] November 2023, which are set out on page 2.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with The Charities Act (NI) 2008.

It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.

• to 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 general directions given by Commission Nl under section 65{9) (b) 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 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 their attention giving cause to believe:

• 1 That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 62 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 uunderstanding of the accounts to be reached.

Independent Examiners Statement

I have completed an examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters 1 to 4 listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission NI have no matters that require drawing to your attention.

Jonathan Hanvey Date: 19/08/2024 Affiliate Member Accounting Technicians Ireland 28 The Links Strangford Co Down BT30 7NB

STRANGFORD FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE

YEAR ENDED 23rd NOVEMBER 2023

RECEIPTS Covid Grants Limavady C Grant Main Grant Sponsorship Fundraising Voluntary Donations Total PAYMENTS Bank Charges Insurance Licences&Subscriptions General Bands&Entertainment Donations Trophies& Prizes Materials Hire Catering Advertising MedicalServices Total NetReceipts/Payments Reconciliation at: 23rdNov2023 Surplus/(deficit)fortheyear Rec.balance at 23rd Nov 2022 Ret. balanceat 23rd Nov.2023	Restricted Funds 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 (0.00) (0.00) 0.00 000.	Restricted Funds 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 (0.00) (0.00) 0.00 000.	2023 Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 10,046.48 10,504.25 - - - 5,000.00 10,046.48 10,504.25 - 20,550.73 25,550.73 102.24 102.24 728.39 728.39 0.00 0.00 277.00 277.00 8,752.40 13,752.40 290.00 290.00 1,261.00 1,261.00 1,238.74 1,238.74 5,678.63 5,678.63 3,658.87 3,658.87 371.00 371.00 330.00 330.00 22,688.27 27,688.27 (2,137.54) (2,137.54) (2,137.54) (2,137.54) 19,173.62 19,173.62 17,036.08 17,036.08

Strangford Festival Committee

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

As at the Year Ended 23[rd] November 2023

CURRENT ASSETS

Bank account £17,036 CURRENT LIABILITIES £ 0 Balance of Fund E17,036

Movement in Net Assets during the Year Ended 23[rd ] November 2023 Opening net assets £ 19,174 Deficit[ (£2,138) ] Closing net assets £ 17,036

Treasurer: Mr Simon Artherton 06/08/2024

STRANGFORD FESTIVAL COMMITTEE YEAR ENDED 23[rd] NOVEMBER 2023

Report of the Trustees and Approval Note.

Charity Number: NICI03194.

Bank: Bank of Ireland, Market Street, Downpatrick

Trustees: Mr Brendan Kerr Mr Mark McAllister Mr Simon Artherton Mr Phelim Sharvin

Purpose: To organise and run a free four-day community festival in August for the entire community of the village of Strangford and the surrounding district.

Activities: The group organises events during the four days such as a 5k/10k run, bands in a marquee on die lower green, a fancy dress parade through the village, a craft fair and it is rounded off with live music on the bank holiday Monday.

Gross income for the financial year ended 23"November 2023 was £25,550. £5,000 of this was received by way of grant funding. Other monies raised included £10,046 by way of sponsorship, £10,504 was raised through fundraising activities which included £1,558 from the 5k/l0k and £4,569 from the band night in the marquee. Payments for the year totalled £27,688 which included bands and entertainment of £13,752 and catering of £3,659. This leaves a deficit for the year of (£2,138).

The Trustees of Strangford Festival Committee confirm they have complied with the duty to have regard to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's public benefit requirement.

Mark McAllister 06/08/2024