Registration number N1068528
North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Charity no: NIC 103324
Directors, report and financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024

North Belfast Interface Network
Company IAmited by guarantee
Contents
Page
Report of the Directors
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Directors, report
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts
and comply with the charity's Metnorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2(K)6 and
"Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.
Structure9 governance and management
The Company is a company limited by guarantee.
Directors
The directors who served during the year were as follows
C Heron (Secretary)
A Kerr
M Maguire
J McAlea
L Morgan
K Murphy
L Wiggins
Introduction
NBIN aim to achieve these through consultation, local representation, work with community representatives
across sectarian divides and interagency work. As a result of this engagement process NBIN plan activities
that enable l¢xal people to address issues that have that have a negative impact on community relations. NBIN
develop initiatives that seek to transforni the nature of confiict and act as a catalyst for the development of
community collaborations that have the potential to bring about positive social and physical change in the
area. The primary vehicle for the delivery of this Work has been through the pr()gramming of the Twaddell
Ardoyne Shankill Communities in Transition (TAscfF) progran)Jne, of which NBDJ is the lead partner.
The creation of North Belfast tnterface Network has been a ￿SpOnSe to intra communal violence and the
threat to the physical and social structures of community life posed by ongoing conflict and
communal segregation.
North Belfast Interface Network was fonned in 2002. Its primary focus is now on developing relations and
trust between the two communities and to help create the conditions for the regeneration of interface
COmTnunities.
Objectives and activities
Objectives & Activities for the Public Benefit
The Vision of The North Belfast Interface Network Is of.
A safe, confident and prosperous community at peace with itself and its neighbours"
The NBllV Mission statement is,
"Working to create understanding, respect and positive relations within and between North Belfast
Communities
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North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Directors, report
for the year ended 31 March 2024
NBIN have three have thiee key strategic aims which are:
To minimise the potential for violent conflict and support positive intervention in North Belfast
To build and n￿Intain positive working relationships within and between communities
To play an active role in creating positive physical transforniation of interface communities in North Belfast
2023-2024
This year 2023 rn￿kS the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and it also mark an important phase
in the development of the North Belfast Interface Networks (NBIN) future strategic objectives. As NBIN
enters its 21 st year of serving the community it has undertaken a review of its role in delivering positive
change throughout Upper North Belfast. Although NBINS primary strategic objectives remain the same.
To minimise the potential for violent conflict and support positive intervention in North Belfast
To build and maintain positive working relationships within and between communities
To play an active role in creating positive physical transforniation of interface communities in North Belfast
the amount of effort that is required in the pursuance of each objectivehas changed considerably. Over the
past year we have witnessed a steady decline in the number of interface incidents that NBtN and its Twaddel
Ardoyne Shankill Communities in Transition (TASCIT) partners have had to respond to.
Throughout the summer months there were no reported incidents of any significance in relation to cross
interface conflict and even though NBtN NBIN and its partners continue to maintain an intervention capacity:
primarily in relation to arranged fights and problems associated with transient youth, this is much reduced in
relation to historical levels of conflict previously witnessed in the Ardoyne,Woodvale and Twaddell areas.
Whereas levels of conflict has decreased NBtNs work with TASCIT, its community partners, in increasing
engagement between local residents in its catchtnent area continues to grow. . During the 2023- 2024 period
the Promoting Positive Change programme has engaged over 1000 residents in Level l activity by delivering
its second Meet the Neighbours event and a Cross Community Christmas Fun day with over 5(K) residents
participating in each event. 120 residents have also taken part in t£vel 2 engagement workshops and craft
classes, and a further 60 residents completed tranche 12,13 and 14 of the t£vel 3,Challenging Conversations,
9 week course. This brings the number of residents who have participated in Challenging Conversations to
280 and for tranche 13 and 14 all participants were recrnited through word of mouth from other residents who
have completed the course. This year the First and Deputy First Junior Ministers alongside the Belfast LA>rd
Mayor presented the Certificate of Completion Certificates to those participants who completed the course this
year. Twenty residents IOPUL and IOCNR also participated in a 4 week programme What Lies Ahead that
sought to engage residents on the subject of constitutional change and included site visits to Newtownhamilton
and Dail Eireann.
In September cotning we will also celebrate the 10 anniversary of NBDIS role as the lead partner in the
Twaddell Ardoyne Shankill Communities in Transition (TAscrr) partnership. The TAscrf partnership set
out to create the conditions that would enable residents to begin the process of residential de-segregation by
transforniing interface structures. removing segregation walls and opening gates that have closed for over 30
yrs.
Since 2013 TASCIT have supported residents on the Crumlin Rd with the removal of the first Northern
Ireland Housing Execulive wall to come down in 40 yrs. This year we have witnessed the removal of two
barriers in Flax Street that hav¢ kept the road closed for over 30 years and later in the year the Colombia Street
pedestrian gate which has also been closed for over 30 years will open.
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North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Directors, report
for the year ended 31 March 2024
In relation to the TASCIT Peace Barriers Programme, of which NBtN is the lead partner, the NBIN
coordinator continues to be responsible for overseeing and implementation of all activities related to its
strategic plan. This year a further 3 of the barriers identified in that strategic plan. Colombia St Ardoyne Rd
and Velsheda Way have been brought to completion. This leaves only one barrier for which no community
consent for change has yet been achieved.
Finally applications have been submitted by the NBIN coordinator to the Northern Ireland Community
Relations Council and the International Fund for Ireland for continued support for both NBIN and TASCIT
for 202412026.
Achievements and performance
As outlined above, the company believes it achieved its goals of promoting good community relations
throughout the North Belfast interface area.
Reserve Policy
In order to carry out our work it is necessary to hold financial resources in reserve. The trustees have agreed a
policy that requires financial i.e. unrestricted reserves to be maintained at a level sufficient to sustain 3 months,
core activity during a period of unforeseen difficulty.
To operate as a successful community organisation, we requi￿ financial reserves for the following purposes:
Strategic- acquiring and replacing assets to benefit the community
Accountability - complying with legal and statutory obligations e.g. redundancy payments
Operational - to cover running costs not included in grant income. sustaining staff in gap funding periods
etc.
Financial review
The results are set out in full in the fmancial statements. The directors have obtained funding for the near
future.
This report was approved by the Board on 29 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by
M Maguire
Director
Manus Maguire IDec I
, 2024 11..40 GMT)
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Independent examiner's Report to the Members of
North Belfast Interface Network
I report on the accounts of the for the for the year ended 31 March 2024. which are set out on the pages that
follow.
Respective responsibilities of and examiner
As the charity trustees (and also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for
independent exatnination, il is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. and
state whether particular matters have come to my attsntion.
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 Ca￿led out in accordance wÉth the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting
records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consider¢ltion 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 386 of the Companies Act 2006
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act
2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of RecomTnended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland
4. That there is further inforn]ation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters ( l) to (4) 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 your attention.
MTS {Dec 2, 2024 12:59 GMT)
Richard Mcclay FCA
For and on behalf of Mccreery Turkington Stockman LTD
l Lanyon Quay
Belfast
29 November 2024
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North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Statement of Financial Activities (Including Summary Income and Expenditure Account)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
Incoming Resources
Activities tofvrther the
charttys objectives..
Grant received and events
Notes
1,384
273.774 275,158
290,350
Total incoming resources
1,384
273,774 275,158
290,350
Charitable expenditure
Management and administration
(413) (287.685)(288,098)
(281,808)
Total resources expended
(413) (287,685)(288.098)
8.542
Net income before transfers
971
(13,911) (12.940)
8,542
Transfer between funds
Net incoming resources
971
(13,911) (12,940)
8,542
Fund balances brought forward
48,835
23,240 72.075
63,533
Fund balances carried forward
49,806
9.329 59,135
72.075
All of the above results are derived from from continuing activites.All gains and losses recognised in
the year are included above.
The notes on pages 9 to 13 forni an integral part of these fmanciaI statement&
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North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Balance sheet
as at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Current &ssets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
55,263
3,872
15,176
61,800
59,135
76,976
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
(4,901)
Net current assets
59,135
72,075
Net &ssets
59,135
72.075
Capital and reserves
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
10
10
9,329
49,806
23,240
48,835
General funds
59,135
72.075
The notes on pages 9 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Balance sheet (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
For the year ended 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities..
(a) The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts foi the year in question in
accordance with section 476.
(b) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The financial stafrments were approved by the Board on 29 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by
M Maguire
Director
Manus Maguire (Dec I
, 2024 11.-4Q GMTI
Registration number N1068528
The notes on pages 9 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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North Belf&st Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
. continued
Accounting policies
Company inforn)ation
North Belfast Interface Network is a Company limited by guarantee, registered in Northern Ireland.
The address of the registered office is 123 Cliftonville Road, Belfast. Co Antrim. B T14 6JR.
1.1. Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of
Association, the Companies Act 2(X)6 and"Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019". The
charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the company.
Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the neatest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal
accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of
the general objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the directors for
particular purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or
through the ternis of an appeal
1.3. Resources
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the
income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Donations are included as income when they are received. No amounts are included
in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings
that aggregate all costs relating to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to
particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the
resources.
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North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Employees
Number of employees
The average monthly numbers of employees
(including the directors) during the year were:
2024
2023
Employed
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
118,281
109.854
There were no employees earning over £60,000 in the two years ended 31 March 2024.
3. Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
2024
Restricted Total
2024
2024
Total
2023
Grants and donations
International Fund For Ireland
The Executive Office
General Income
NI Community Relations Council
Department of Foreign Affatrs
and Trade Reconciliation Funds
St Stephens Green Trust
Belfast City Council
229.759 229,759
15,806
15.806
1,384
28,209
197,557
17.565
2,043
30,193
1,384
28,209
11,502
20,000
11,490
1,384 273,774 275.158
290,350
In 2023 of the charitable income £288.307 was attributable to restricted income funds
with the balance £2,043 adding to unrestricted income.
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North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
. continued
2024
2023
4. Total resources expended
Wages and pension costs
Rent and room hire
Insurance
Project workers, activities and facilitation
Light and heat
Cleaning
Underspend
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Independent examination
Bank charges
General expenses
118,281
15,080
1.733
141,165
3,213
1,900
717
1.607
2,892
1,050
460
109.854
13,780
2,250
143,413
3,432
1,700
1.664
2,474
1,008
424
1,809
288,098
281,808
In 2023 of the charitable expenditure £280.984 was attributable to restricted funds with the
balance £824 relating to unrestricted funds.
Taxation
No liability to UK corporation tax arises on ordinary activities for the year. The company is a registered
charity .
Incorporation
North Belfast Interface Network is a company limited by guarantee and does not have a share
capAtal.The liability of the members is limited to an amount not exceeding £1 per member.
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North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
. continued
Fixtures,
rittings and
equipment
Tangible fixed assets
Total
Cost
At l April 2023
6,342
6,342
At 31 March 2024
6,342
6,342
Depreciation
At l April 2023
6,342
6,342
At 31 March 2024
6,342
6,342
Debtors
2024
2023
Grants due
55,263
15,176
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
2024
2023
Accruals and deferred income
4,901
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North Belfast Interface Network
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial ststements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
continued
10.
Statement of fun(L
Restricted Unrestricted
reserve
reserve
Total
Total reserves at l April 2023
Total income for the year
Total expenditure for the year
23,240
273,774
(287,685)
48.835
72,075
1,384
275,158
(413) (288,098)
Total reserves at 31 March 2024
9,329
49,806
59.135
The restricted reserve represents monies that are subject to restriction on their expenditure imposed by
the donor. These funds are not available for general charity expenses and must be spent on expenditure
stipulated by the funder.
The unrestricted reserve represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular
purposes.
11.
Analysis of net assets between funds
Restricted Unrestricted
r￿rve
reserve
Total
Fund Balances at 31 March 2024
represented by:
Current assets
Current liabilities
9.329
49,806
59,135
Total net a&sets
9.329
49.806
59,135
The restricted reserve represents monies that are subject to restriction on their expenditure imposed by
the donor. These funds not available for general charity expenses and must be spent on expenditure
stipulated by the funder.
The unrestricted reserve represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular
purposes.
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