INVOLVE (NI) IA company limited by guarantee, not havlng a share capital) TRUSTEES. AND OTHER INFORMATION Trustees Ms Rachael Jane Jeffers Ms Mary Josephine McGu¢kin Mr Michael Murphy Mr Joseph Wilson Mr Gerard Lynch Mrs Mary Devlin Charity Number in Northern Ireland NIC103206 Company Number N1619726 Principal Address 18 Queen Street Magherafelt Co Londondery BT45 6AB Northem Ireland Accountants R TJRoss&Co Chartered Accountants 44 Molesworth Slreet Cookstown Tyrone BT80 8PA Northern Ireland Bankers Bank of Ireland 11 Market Slreet Magherafelt Londonderry BT45 6EE
INVOLVE (NI) A eornpany Ilmlted by guarantge, not havlng a sharè capltall TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their Trustees, Annual Report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in arxordance with the accounting policies sel out in Note 1 to the financial statemenls and comply wilh the company's Articles of Assoclation. the Companies Ad 2006, Part 8 of the Charities Act {Northem Ireland) 2008, other applicable law and the requirements of the Slatement of Recommended Practi ISORPI, FRS102 and with the financial reporting standards applicable lo charities preparing their accounts. GOVERNING DOCUMENT The organisation is a privale Gharilable company limited by guarantee, having been in¢oq)orated on 7 August 2013. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Article of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. Structure, Govemance and Management The charity is committed to Ihe principles of Corporate Governance- and through the development of various manuals, will capture all intemal and extemal proosses and procedure5. The detailing of the company's activilies in Ihis way will ensure we follow best practice guidelines and demonslrate appropriate openness, transp8renGy and accountability in all of our business aclivities. Embracing Corporate Govemance ensures that as an organisation we adhere to the highest standards of integrity in carrying out our business and managing our finances. The company is fully aware of ils responsibilities and the need for accountability, particularly in relation to the management of public money. Principal Rlsks and Uncertainties The directors have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Appropriate systems and intemal controls are in place throughout the charity's processes and procedures to provide clear accountability and to mitigate those risks which the chartly faces. The charity seeks to maintain high standards in the management of rÈsk and the processes in place are reviewed annually lo ensure their relevan The trustees, who are also the diredors of the charity, at the date of this report and those who served during Ihe financial year together with the dales of any changes are set out on page 3 and are listed below. Trustees The Irustees who served during the year are as follows: Ms Rachael Jane Jeffers Ms Mary Josephine McGuckin Mrs Mary Devlin Mr Gerard Lynch Mr Michael Murphy Mr Joseph Wilson In accordance wilh the Constitution, the trustees retire by rolation and, being eligible, offer themselves for r&election.
INVOLVE (NI) IA company Ilmltgd by guaranteè, not having a share capltsl) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 Objectlves and Activities The objects of Involve (Nl) as set out in our Articles is the promotion of education, Iraining and personal development with a view to enabling the community to enhance their social and personal skills, develop and participate in valued roles in the community and athieve a level of independence. Involve (Nl) also aims lo advance cilizenship and Community development through the provision of opportunitles for social interaction and social inclusion whiGh support, enrich and empower the community.. and the development of programmes wtth other partnerships and provision of serviGes which promote choi¢e, opportunity, independen, equality and health and wellbeing. Public Benefit ststement In setting our objectives and planning our aclivilies for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidan on public benefil to ensure activities have helped to achieve the charity's purpose and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. InVOLve {Nll is solely run by volunteers who ensure InVOLve meet their objectives. InVOLve (Nl) has three venues which caters for the local Community and facilitates Mid Ulster Volunteer Cenlfe and The Base. InVOLve {Nll was set up to meet the needs of the community crealing a shared space for those living with a disabilty andlor disadvantage. InVOLve (Nl) enables community integration in a shared space for people from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion. race or where they live. Achievements and Performance This annual report will give an overview of the WOTk of InVOLve (Nl) during 2023 - 2024. InVOLve (Nl) believe that they are meeting their objectives. InVOLve (Nl) have 3 premises in Antrim, Cookstown and in particular InVOLve House, As a community building, InVOLve House has hosted more than 25 community groups and, on some days, up to 60 people who have used the facilities for trainin9, workshops and activities throughout the year, including parenting classes, kid-focused workshops, soft sports activities, volunteer training, counselling, luntheon clubs, winter wamiers, chair exercises and more. InVOLve House serves a wide variety of groups and is dedicated to providing a secure environment. This year, the space has been utilised by a number of Gommunity programs, including FACTS, Inspire Wellbeing, Recovery College. NOW Group, Mindwise, Down Syndrome Association, Cancer Focus, Disability Action, Belfast Central Mission, Alzheimerfs SoGÉety, and Stsrt360. We strive to serve all organisations and think we offer a much-needed facility. Everything we do is based on accessibility and inclusion. Our goals are to address Iraining needs and promote invoFvemenl for individuals who feel socially excluded. We offer volunteer opportunities to support the running of the premises and those who attend activities. We try were possible to help out local charities access our building with one off project and again Ihis year we offered Hope Magherafelt Ihe use of our building for free to help with their Christmas PJ appeal. Helping to store and wrap PJ'S.
INVOLVE (NI) {A company Ilmlted by guarantee, not havlng a Share capStall TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for Ihe year ended 31 March 2024 The goal of InVOLve House has been to create a communty centre that provides a safe environment for people to engage in activities, meet new people, interact with one another, and maintsin their health.Social determinants are the systemi¢ forces, policies and regulations that have a long-lerm impaot on a community. Access to services such as InVOLve House and the activilies thal take place in InVOLve House, we believe helps bring communities logelher in a neutral venue ntrallY located in Magherafelt. Engaging people from under-represenled groups increases their participation in community life and builds awareness ol for example disability, health issues elc. They bring a different perspective and breaks down barriers. We were delighted to receive the Communty Venues Grant, Mid Ulster District Council, which went towards supporting the ever-increasing running cosls of InVOLve House. InVOLve House and our premises in Cookstown accommodate Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre offices and Northem Health and Social Care Trusl, The Base which provides an altemative to traditional dayvcare. This is a project for local people with leaming disabilities which empowers them to access local community serVIS and facilities and facilitales social inclusion and the development of friendships. InVOLve {Nl) partnership with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust {NHSCT) ended in June 2023. We no longer facilitate the Base Anlrim, but we are delighted the Trust themselves have continued to provide this much needed seNice. The board, staff and volunteers of InVOLve wish Antrim Base all the best. Acknowledgments All the work would not be possible without the support of our funders. InVOLve (Nl) would like to thank the following= Mid Ulster District Council Northem Health and Social Care Trust Cookstown and Westem Shores Neiwork A special appreciation goes out to the Committee for Iheir unwavering dedication and support this year, their input is crucial. Our volunteers and the Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre, who work with the management committee to maintain and sustain Ihe building. deserve yet another heartfelt thank you. None of the management committee received remuneration or other benefit from Iheir work with the charity- Additionally, we are grateful to the Magherafelt Markel Trustees for their generous donation and continued support
INVOLVE (NI) {A company Ilmlted by guaranteg, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2024 Trustees relatsd party transactions None of the Trustees received remuneration or olh6r ben6fit from their work with the charity. Principal Fundlng sources Aside from income generated by Involve (Nl) through their seNices, the principal funding sources for Involve {Nl} is currently by way of grant and contract income. Financial Review In 2023124 tolal incoming resources were £81,106 (202212023: £82,729) During the year the charity was fortunate enough to receive support from a number of sources including the Northem Health and Social Care Trust, Mid Ulster Council and CWSAN. Total expenditure for 2023124 was £98,607 {202212023'. £85.704) The charity was in a reasonably healthy financial p05ition at the yeaf-end, with net Gurrent assets of £23,914. The trustees confirm that since the year*nd, it is not aware of any events that would have a material detrimental impact on its position. Reserves policy The trustees ol Involve {Nll have set a reseNes policy which requires: The charity to maintain a level of reserves which meels the needs of the project both at the current tirne and in the foreseeable future. The level of reserves held are based on the need to fund unexpected expendilure and to ensure that il can fund any shortfalls in income. should income not reach expected levels. The Board of Directors will be responsible for monitoring the level of reserves on a monlhly basis. This policy will be reviewed every three years in line with the strategic planning cycle.
INVOLVE (NI) IA company Ilmited tsy guarantse. not havtng a share capttal) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DECLARATION ON UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordan with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees as the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in a¢cordano with Untted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pradice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law}. Under charitable company law the Irustees must not approve the financial slatements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the net income or expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable a¢counting policies and apply them ¢onsislently; Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; Observe the methods and principles in the Charites SORP", state whether the Charities SORP (effective January 2015) in accordance with FRS 102 has been followed., prepare the financial statements on the going nrn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume Ihat the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible ft)r keeping proper accounting records which disdose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial posilion of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the finanoal statements comply with , and all Regulations to be construed as one wilh that Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Trustees, declaration on unaudited financial statements In relation to the financial slatements comprising the Statement of Financial Activwties, the Balance Sheet. the Accounting policies, apYIng them consistently and making. on a reasonable and prudent basis. the judgement's underlying them. The have been prepared in the goin9 GOnM basis on the grounds that the charity will continue in opefation. The trustees confimi that have made available to R T J Ross & Co , Chartered AcUnt8nts. all the charity's accounting records and provided all the infomiation, books and documents necessary for the compilation of the financial statements. The trustees confimi that to Ihe best of their knowledge and belief. the accounting records refiect all the transadions of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Special provisions relating to small companles The above report has been prepared in accordaft with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. On behalf of the Board Ms Ra¢hael Jane Jeffers Trustee Date: 18th November 2024