Charity Registration No. 103257 Company Reglstratlon No. N10428451Northern Ireland) IMPACT NETWORK (in Communities) Nl ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
IMPACT NETWORK (in Communities) Nl CONTENTS Page Legal and Admlnistrative Information Trustee report Accountants Report Statement of Trustees 11 Financial Activities 12-13 Accountants Certificate 14
IMPACT NETWORK (in Communities) Nl LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mr S Bell Mr D Richardson Mr D McAuley Mr R Wlliamson Mr J Greer Mrs J Mccaughey Mr R Taylor Secretary Mr D Richardson Ch3rlty number 103257 Company number N1042845 Reglstered office Unit 6-7 Arches House 3840 Main Street Randalstown Co Antrlm BT413AB Audltor Stephen White Accounting and Taxation la Main Street Ballymoney BT53 6AN
IMPACT NETWORK (in Communities) Nl TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. Registered Name ofcharity.. Impact Network In Communlties Nl Charity Number.. 103257 Registered Office: Unit 6-7 Arches House, 3840 Main Street. Randalstown, Co Antrim, BT413A8 Chalrpersons Remarks Impact Nerk Nl, established in 2002, continues to provide a distinct and much needed seNice working in the community for the community. Our excelling performance once again shows the extensive work that our staff tirelessly go above and beyond to ensure that the community reaches its full potential and gains the most from all the programmes we provide. lrnpact NetWOTk Nl rnaIn$ committed to the key prlnciples of community developrnent. We have a vision of vlbran( articulate, inclusive and sustainable communities across Northern Ireland contrlbutin9 to a prosperous, equitable. peaceful. and stable society. As a netrNork, we continue to build relatlonship5 With counclls and our statutory partners to ensure that the needs of local communities remain to the forefront of the community planning agenda, and the Peace Plus Partnership to ensure that Impact Network Nl will be there to meet and sUPPOrt those needs. We would like to acknowledge the support of our funders who have supported the organisation to grow and develop our work. We would also like to thank all our partners, collaborators and supporters from across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland for their cohesion and friendship as we have sought to share lessons from our work and learn lessons from theirs. A final word of thanks must go to our mernber groups who we have served. Their daily work in communities across Northern Ireland at the coalface of tackling poverty, loneliness. providing community space to me8t, providing childcare and youth services is inspiring and is the glue that binds many communities together. As Chairman and on behalf of the Board of Directors and communities we serve, I commend the work of Impact Netr¥vork Nl which is an invaluable source of support to local communities. We continue to witness an ever-growing demand and increase In our capacity. I would like to thank my fellow Board members for their support to me as Chairperson and for their ongoing commitment to the work of Impact Nelwork Nl. On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend my appreciatson to the staff m8mbe15, who have continued to show an adaptable and professional approach to their work with a humble and steadfast approach to continue to do their best in the community is commendable. ImpaGt Network Nl will continue to develop and offer leadership. it has proven it is well placed to deliver much needed support and guidance for a wide variety of community groups. l am delighted that they will continue to benefit from the eXpe'se, partnership working and representation that Impact Neork Nl can and has offered. Sam B811 Chairperson
IMPACT NETWORK (in Communities) Nl TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Achlevements and Performance lrnpact NebNork Nl have maintained a level of funded projects to enable the organisation to continue to support the community across Northern Ireland In various ways. We have adapted our way ofworking, since the global pandemic 2nd connect in a hybrid way, engagin9 individuals and communities in the best suitable way. We do believe that face to face support helps to sustain and build communitie5 in the best P055ible way. Community Animation Skills to Employability- funded by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council 9 unemployed trained in Security Licenc8 6 unemployed trained in First Aid Community Christmas Cheer- funded by Clanmill Family Christmas Festival for 250 children Community Eng8g8ment Prografflme - lunded by Northern Ireland Housing Executive Support and facilitate Rathcoole Celebrate5 70 Years- Community Information, Engagement programme Monkstown Legacy Programme Rathfern Feasibility Study 3 x Re-imaging Projects Cost of Living Events- funded by The National Lottery Awards for All Hosted 8 support and outreach event5 including food support, fuel support and essential keep wami packs to 256 individuals most in need Cybersale - funded by Assets Recov8ry Community Scheme 18 dlgital for senior school communitie5 workshops by Wayne Denner to 6084 pupils 4 inspiring and empowering workshops by Wayne Oenner to 363 community representativeslparentslguardians Cybeare Primary Schools - funded by Clanmill 8 digital for primary school communits.es workshops by Wayne Denner to 469 pupils Events Management- Funded by AN8C and CC&G Delivered a three hour workshop on events management to 18 participants Delivered OCN Level 2 Events Management Training to 38 participants Kids Get Moving - Funded by Northern Healthy Lrfestyles Partnership Targeted 25 pre school children and parentslguardians helping to impfove physical activity during workshops and using the provided equipment to continue with physical activity sessions 6 Mindfulness session5 for children 6 Rugby Tots sessions for children
Ladies in Leadership- Department forForeign Affairs 4 x peace-building seminars with key female speakers 10 x health and wellbeing sessions • 8 x Confidence, Self Esteem and Personal Development Workshops 8 x Leadership Workshops 4 x Good Practice Visits 2 x Celebration Events Lunching Together Project- Funded by Halifax Foundation Bi-weekly 20 week programme luncheon club bringing 30 of the most isolated, vulnerable and living alone together for a nutritious meal into the company of others Bi-weekly information sessions including Citizens Advice Bureau, PSNI Safety Workshops, Kith and Kin Outcome Bas8d Approach and Communications Support- Funded by Public Health Agency Dedicated support to all networks across Ihe Northern Locality for development, training and continued evaluation support via OBA model Dedicated outreach support to Social Media Reach of 170041 individuals Dedicated support to maintain the Health Alliance Website and Outreach resources to general public and over 620 members OCN Stewarding Training- Derry Qty and Strabane Council Delivered OCN Level 2 Stewarding Training to over 50 participants Networking Involving Communiti85 in Health Improvement (NICHI) - Funded by PublK Haalth Agency Supporting local comrnunities in health and wellbelng uslng a community development approach, addresslng health inequalities. S NICHI model groups engaged in a mentoring, support and capaclty bullding project throughout the year. using an enhanced action plan Providing Guidance to over 150+ local community groups, Including targeted work to marginalisedlvulnerable groups NICHI Officer coordinator enh8nced training programrne on Community Development. Social Model of Health and Health Literacy deliVed to 10 groups Delivered 4 workshops on Creating Healthief Communities Delivered 4 Winter Wellbeing workshops Delivered 4 Cooking on a Budget Workshops NICHI Officer coordinated Happy Healthy Aging Project wlth 30 older people In the local area Hosted 2 NICHI Annual Wellbeing events including Promoting Wellness and Positive Aging Hosted 2 NICHI Networking Best Practice Events Partnershiplsteering Group membership Linking Generations Nl, Antrim and Ballymena Children's Young People Strategic Partnership. Carrickfergus and Larne Children's Young People Strategic Partnership, Newtownabbey Children's Young People Strategic Partnership, Antrim and Newtownabbey Peer Support, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Cofflmunity Planning, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Community Planning, Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Netsvork, Antrim and Newtownabbey Loneliness Nehvork, Northem Healthy Lifestyles Partnership, Carrickfergus Advisory Group 48 Health and Wellbeing Newsletters Distributed to 624 Health Alliance Members Hosted 2 Intergenerational Workshops with local Folds and Primary Schools Hosted better sleep workshop Design and Create the NICHI Model Toolkit Hosted 4 best practi visits for Senlors
Developed a detailed progfamme for 50 most vulnerable and isolated seniors in the rural area Attended various events including NRC Fresher Fairs, Positive Ageing Events, ROC Winter Warmer Events, ASD Teens Policing Events Completed Good Food Toolkit Workshop Randalstown Connect Create and Leam - Funded by Arts Council 21 weeks connecting with 30 older people in Randalstown with a range of workshops including decoupage. collage. wax resist water colour work5hop5 and card making Design and print of a Collection of all the art work produced throughout the project and launched as'our Wee Book ofJoy" 500 book5 distributed. Suicide Prevention D8v81opm8nt Project (SPDO) - funded by Public Health Aggncy The Northern Locality Suicide Prevention model encourages a community development, grass roots approach to Promoting Mental Health and Suicide Prevention within communities. Providing Guidance to ovef 350+ local community groups, including targeted work to marginalisedlvulnerable groups 93,000 Ready to Help Pocket Guides delivered throughout the Northern Locality 17 specific inter4ention cases 11 online support intervention cases 2857 Take S Steps to Wellbeing Packs distributed Partnershiplsteering Group membership of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Community Planning, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Community Planning, Youth Housing Community Netrork, Antrim and Newtownabbey Youth Voiced, Antrim and Ballymena Children's Young People Strategic Partnership, Carrickfergus and Larne Children's Young People Strategic Partner5hlp. Newlownabbey Children's Young People Strategic Partnership All Party Group Suicide Prevention, Protect Life Implementation Group, Bereaved by Suicide NHSCT and Barnardo's Peer Support Group, NHSCT Ethnic Minorites and Refugees Steering Group, My Community Carrickfergus, Housing Cornmunity Network, PSNI, Support Hubs, Antrim and Newtownabbey Loneliness Neork, Mid and East Antrirn Loneliness Netsvork, Age Well Partnership Signpost 30+ communities to suicide prevention, mental health and emotional wellbeing and bereavernent infomialion and support them through vaiiou5 communication rnethods SPDO completed Adverse Childhood Experiences Training SPDO represented at 18 cornmunity fairs including NRC freshers fairs connecting with over 400 students SPDO engaged in good relations PeacePlus Health and Wellbeing consultation SPDO hosted Better Sleep Workshop, Coping on Difficult Days, Compassion Fatigue, Social media and Mental Health, Understanding Self Harm, 6 week prograrnme Living Life to the Full, Hoarding Workshop, Happy Minds Grateful Hearts, Mindfulness for Children and Young People Wort(shop, Mood Matter5, Mindset, Domestic Violence Awareness Session, Psychology of Resilience, Healing Power of Play. Skill of Listening, Importance of Compassion, Making the Most of Your Money, Reflect Relax Recharge, Person Behind the Behaviour SPDO completed 12 PSNI Vulnerability Sessions SPDO managed and supported 27 promoting mental health and suicide prevention model groups SPDO presentation to A Public Health Approach to Suicide Prevention int8r Wamier Project- Funded by ARN Foundation Provided via delivery weekly nutritious weeks to those isolated in the comrnunity for 24 weeks. with each participant receiving 2 nutritlOU5 meals per week. Weekly check in calls to each participant Oil voucher given to each participant
IMPACT NETWORK (in Communities) Nl TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectlves and Alms Impact Neork Nl meet community needs by determinlng and respondlng to key issues Impacting on communities including health and wellbeing, suicide prevention, community developrnent support, community transformation, peace and reconciliation programmes and inter*state programmes are just a brief synopsis of the variety and reach the staff and or9anisation deliver on a daily basis. Since 2002, the NeOrk has been recognised as the key community membership based organlsalion to drive fopward community initiative5 using a communlty development approach that engages and represents effectively across the sector. Impact Network Nl ha5 350+ member groups and a management commlttee of 7 Directors. Impact Netsvork Nl believes that effective responses to the issues are best achieved through working in partnership with all relevant community, voluntary, statutory and academic organisation5 and bodies. The trustees do not expect the activitles to change significantty during the incoming year. Publle Beneflt Impact Neork (in Communities) NI LTD meet and comply with all requirements of the Charities AGt 2008 and have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. Flnanclal rnvlew The main Soufce of funding throughout the year was from grants. In calculating the required level of reserves the charity tskes Into account the risks of income and expenditure, the trustees believe it is beneficial to hold an amount in unrestricted funds to cover running costs for a period of nine months to enable the cornpany to continue at its Current level of activity, Reserves pollcy The trustees consider the Reserve Policy an important part of the internal financial management. It assists with strategic planning when reviewing new or potential prosectslactivities., infomis the budget process and enable5 planning for a balanced budget or use of reserves; and it infomis the budget and risk management process by Identifying any uncertainty in future income streams. Reserves are reviewed in detail annually but also monitored throughout the year to as5e55 any build up of reserves or unexpecled depletion of these. Operational Reserves are required to allow the organisation to continue to delNer its charitable objects'ves and seek alternative funding SOUTces, shoukf existing annual funding be restricted and to provide assurance against a risk of an unforeseen emergency or other unexpected need for funds. In addition, Operational Resen4es provide the organisation with the ability to react to short term opportunities. In quantifying the level of Operational Reserves required. the level of net current assets and liabilities are compared to the average monthly expenditure. The risks associated with future incorne, grants and expenditure are also considered. As a result, the Trustees have determined in their last review that 9 months of the annual recurring expenditure are required as Operational Reserves.
IMPACT NETWORK (in Communities) Nl TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Investment Pollcy and Objectlves Under the Memorandum and Iwticles of Association, the charity has the power to invest in any way the trustees wish. Rlsk The trustee5 has assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that 5ySterns are in place to rnitigate exposure to the major risks, Structure, governance and management The charity constitutes a limited cornpany, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. It is controlled by it's goveming doGurnent. The trustees, who are also the directois for the purpose ofcompany law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were.. Mr S Bell Mr D Richardson Mr D McAuley Mr R Willamson Mr J Greer Mrs J Mccaughey Mr R Taylor Recrultment and appolntment of new trustees Impact Netrwork (in Communities) Nl openly invite all community members to put themselves fopward for nomination of election to the charity. V4lhen a position becomes available the board of Trustees then undertake a skills audit of nomination5 and invite all potential trustees to meet the board before a decision of recruitment and appointment is made. Organlsatlonal Structure The board of trustees administers the charity. The board meets monthly, there are sub committees covering fund-raising, strategy and finance which meet regularly, A manager is appointed by the trustees to manage the daily operations of the charity. To facilitate effective operations, the manager has delegated authority. within the temis of delegation approved by the trustees, for operational matters. Inductlon and tralnlng of new trustees New Trustees undergo orientation to brief them on their legal obligations under charity law, the content of the Trust Deed. decision making processes. the business plan and the recent financial perforrnance of the chatity. During induction, they meet k8y m8mbers of staff and other Trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. Related Partles There are no related parties within the charity. S Bell
Impact Network NI Unit 6-7 Arches House 38-40 Main Street Randalstown BT413AB N1042845 Charity Number 103257 Company Accounts for the Year Ended: 31" March 2024 Prepared by Stephen White M.I.A.T.I
Impact Networks Nl Ltd Contents Pa Legal and Adm inistrative Information Statement of Trustees responsibilities Financial Accounts 34 Notes Accounta nts Certificate
Impact Network Nl Chalrman Sam Bell Secretary D Rlchardson Trustees S Bell D Alchardson D McAuley R Wllliamson J Greer J Mccaughey R Tayloi Reg15tered Offlce Unit 6.7 Arches House 38-40 Maln Street Randalstown CoAntrlm BT413AB Accountant stephen White Accountin8 and Taxatlon la Main Street Ballymoney BT53 6AN
Impact Network Nl Ltd STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE5 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2024 The trustees, who are also the dlrectors of Impact Network Nl for the purpose of company law, are responslble for preparing the Trustee Report and engaglng Accountants to complete the flnanclal statements in accordance wlth appllcable law and United Klngdom Accountlng Standards. Company Law requlres the trustees to prepare financial statements for each flnanclal year which give a true and falr vlew of the state of affalrs of the charlty and of the incoming resources and appllcatlon of resources, Includlng the Income and expenditure. of the charltable company for that year. The trustees are responsible for keeplng and provldlng the Accountant with adequate records that d15close wlth reasonable accurary at any tlme the financlal position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financlal ststements comply with the Companles Act 2006. They are also responslble for safeguardlng the 355ets of the charlty and hence for taking reasonable 5tep5 for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud and other irfe8ularitie5.
IMPACT NEtWORK NI RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024 RECEIPTS ACCESS NI ANBC BIG LOTTERY FUND CC&GBC CFNI CLANMIL DOJ HALIFAX FOUNDATION INTEREST RECEIVED MISC INCOME NHSCT NIHE NORTHANTRIM COMMUNITY NETWORK PHA PROGRAMME INCOME REFUND 1,056.00 £ 5,485.00 703.10 300.00 9,640.00 £ 1,950.00 8,000.00 £ 5,000.00 31.15 13.41 2,000.00 £ 13,179.00 500.00 £ 248,584.00 2,454.00 180.00 £ 299.075.66 PAYMENTS ACCESS NI ACCOUNTANCY FEES 1,800.00 1,425.00 2,990.00 9,658.20 £ 5,121.00 258.95 9,220.46 4,598.11 £ 10,339.34 8,000.00 5,000.00 1,620.32 4,586.39 8,339.35 2,782.50 £ 83,836.00 £ 11,046.12 £ 152,673.02 5.641.38 517.00 ANBC EMPLOYABILITY ARCS FUNDING ARTS COUNCIL BANK CHARGES & INTEREST BIG LOThERY FUND CLAN MILL DFA DOJ HALIFAX FOUNDATION NHLP NIHE PREMISES COSTS PROFESSIONAL FEES PROGRAMME COSTS RUNNING COSTS SAL4RY TRAVEL DEPRECIATION WIOFF £ 329,453.14 SURPLUS FOR YEAR -£ 30,377.48
IMPACT NETWORK NI STATEMENT OFASSETS & LIABILITIESAS AT 31st MARCH 2024 FIXED ASSETS PREMISES @ 45 MAIN STREET RANDALSTOWN £ 125,000.00 STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONSOF PREMISES @ COST 3,705.00 LESS DLUHC FUNDING 3,705.00 £ £ 125,000.00 LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AT3110312023 3,133.00 LESS DEPRECIATION WIOFF 262.00 £ 2,871.00 FIXTURES, FirriNGS & EQUIPMENT AT 31103123 £ 2,552.00 LESS OEPRECIATION WIOFF 255.00 £ 2,297.00 £ 130,168.00 CURRENT ASSETS DANSKE BANK £ 352,752.17 £ 482,920.17 CURRENT LIABILITIES DLUHC FUNDING PREPAYMENT £ 246.295.00 NET ASSErs £ 236,625.17 CAPITAL & RESERVES REVALUATION RESERVE £ 267.002.65 RECEIPTS & PAYMENTSACCOUNT -£ 30,377.48 £ 236,625.17
Impact Network Nl Unit 6-7 Arches House 38-40 Main Street Randalstown County Antrim BT413AB N1042845 Charity Number 103257 Accountants Ccrtificate In accordance with the instructions given to us, we have prcparcd tlie attached Company Accounts, without carrying out an audit, from the books and records of the businesses and from the inforn]ation and explanalions supplied to us. We hereby certify ihat they are in accordance therewith. Stephen White M.l.A.T.I l A Main Street Ballymoney BT53 6AN