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 2025
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Contents Page Report of the Directors Independent Examiner's Report Stiltement of Fin<incial Aclivitie Balance sheet Notes to the financial Statement 9-13
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Directors, report for the year ended 31 March 2025 The director% present iheir report (Ind the findllci(il .%tatement% for the Ye ended 31 March 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and Lomply with the Lharily's Memor(Indum (Ind ArliLle% of A%%oLiation, the Comp<inies ALI 20(16 <ind 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their aLLountS ill (ILLordanLe with the FinanLial Reporting Standard (IppIiL(Ible in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019. Structure, governance and management The Company is a comp(iny limited by guarantee. Directors The direLtor% who 4erved during the year were as tollow4 C Heron (Secretary) A Kerr M Maguire J MLAlea L Morgan K Murphy L Wiggyin Introduction NB IN aim t() achieve the%e thr()ugyh consultation, local repre4entati()n, w()rk with community repre%entalives aLro%% %eLtarian divides and interagency work. As a result of this engagemenl proces% NBIN plan activilie thal enable l()Lal pe()ple t() addre%% is%ue% that have that have a negyalive impaLI ()n L()mmunity relati()ns. NBIN develop iniliative% ihat .%eek Co tran%torm the nalui-e ot contlict and acl as a catalysi for the development ot c()mmunity L()Ilab()rati()n% that have the p()tenlial t() bring ab()ut p().sitive s()Lial and phy%iLal Lhange in the area. The primary vehicle for the delivery of this work has been through the programming of the Twaddell Ard()yne Shankill C()mmunities in Tran%iti()n (TASCIT) pr()gramme, ot which NBTN 1% the lead partner. The creation of North Belfast Interface Network has been a response to intra communal violence and the threat to the phy%ic<il and %OCi<il .struLture% of community lite po%ed by ongoing L()nfliLt and c()mmunal %egregation. North Belfast Interface Network was formed in 2002. Its primary focus is now on developing relations and tru%t between the two Lommunitie% and to help create the condition% for the regeneration ot intertaLe communities. Objectives and activities Objectives & Activities for the Public Benefit The Vision of The North Beltast Interface Network is of, 'A safe, confident and prosperous community at peace with itself and its neighbours" The NBIN Mission statement is, "Working to create understanding, respect and positive relations within and between North Belfa.st Communities Page I
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Directors, report for the year ended 31 March 2025 NBIN have three have three key %trategic (lim% which dre= To minimise the potential for violent conflict and support positive intervention in North Belfast To build (Ind miiintain po%itive working relation%hip% within Lind between Lommunitie% To play an aclive role in creating positive physical transformation of interface communities in North Belfast 2024-2025 From the out%et of the April 2024 to March 2025 NBIN as iichieved all of the objective.% Set oul in its IFI TASCJT Peace Barrier removal Work plan. In relation to Peace Barrier removal work in Jan this year, 2025, work to remove the interface structure at the redr ot properties ()n D()nald%on CresLentrywaddell Avenue and M()untainview Park lo()k place and the existing slruclure wa.s replaced with civilian purpose fencing which now belongs to the residents ihem8elve.8 iind dre no l()ng7er Liinsidered DOJ barrier%. Community Lonsent h<1% been aLhieved, dependanl of provision of LonLept plans, for the removal of ihe Woodvale /Holy Cross barriers and we awaiting ingtructions from the Department of Justice as to when this work mlly be Liirried ()ul. With the opening of ihe Flax St gateq,2023, the area has witnessed an increased amnunt nt road uiers and pedestrian f()()ttal l. TA,SCIT have been LonlaLled by a number ()f resident% and L()mmunity org7anisali()n% in the area appealing for speed Lalming and traftlL calming to m<ike the rnad and the immediate area safer. Thi.q i%.%ue atteLt% pede%tridn% trom both the Flax Street and Columbia Sireet entrances. The matter has been discussed with p()lilical represenialives and ha.s been raised with Officials of the Depariment of Infrastructure fr()m whom we are awailingy a re.%p()n%e. The only outstanding barrier tor whiLh there ha% been no community consent for Lhange has been the Alliance Ave/ Glenbyrn Park fence. This means that 900/0 of the barrier removal work undertaken on by TASCJT is now Lomplete. Wilh ihis in mind NBIN commissioned a review ot. Ihe Twaddell, Ardoyne, Shankill Communilies in Transition programmeto explore the impact of the work of the TASCIT Partnership to dale along.side a series of reLommendations for its future strategy and direction. The review undertaken by Dr Mc Cready and Dr Bell from Ulsler univer.sity and the report , 'Relfections and Future Paihways, was delivered to NBIN in M¢ly 21)24 and i.s freely available upon requesl.Among ihe key recominendalions Irom ihe report wa8 ihe %ugge.%lion that TASCIT broaden out their work from being a site .specific Peace Barrier Removal Programme to a Barriers to Peace Programme which would identify and work on additional barriers to peace and reconLiliation beyond the physical structures. This will be considered as the corner.stone of ongoing NBIN and TASC tuture strategic plans 2025 2028. Page 2
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Directors, report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Throughout thi.% period TAscrr hds continued to PdrtiLipate in ongoing contlicl intervention activitie5 including low level. youth led disturbances and parade and protest management. With only minor incidents to report (Ind the Summer period rernaining reliltively pedLetul (Igain ihi% year h<1% helped turther enhanLe the TASCIT cross community engagemeni programme with over l_fjOO resident8 taking part in a range of aLtivities. These (ILtivilies h¢ive inLluded Lross LOTnmunity Meet the Neighbour% (Ind a Chri.%tma% F(Imily Fun day events. 8 cross community workshops, the 15th and 16th tranche of Challenging Conversations and a number ot single identity events During this reporting period NBIN applied tor and received funding to the value ot £288846 from IFI. £900.00 from Belfast City Council, and £'20,000 fi'om DFA, offer pending. Unfortunately NBIN was unable to 4eLure any tunding trom Ihe CRC Core Funding progyramrne. In Sepieinber this year NBIN look parl in an IFI onsite dudit of. Ihe Peace Barriers ProgTramme. The re%ult% of the audit .show TASCIT as being, 'Fully Compliant,, which is great news and is a reflection of the greal work being dune by the NBIN Ot'tiLe m<inager (ind all TASCIT partner.4. AchievemenLs and performance A% ()ullined ab()ve, Ihe L()Inpany tJelieve.% li achieved il8 goals of promoling good community relalion8 through()ut the North Belta%t intertaLe area. Reserve Policy In order to carry out our work it 1% neces%ary io hold financial resource% in re%erve. The tru%tees have agreed a policy that requireg financial i.e. unre.%tricted reserves tn be maintained at a level 4ufticient tc) 8uilain 3 month4, core activity during a period of unforeseen difticulty. To operale as a successful community organisation, we require financial reserves for the following purposes.. Sirategie- acquiring and replacing a8seis to benetit the coinmunity Accountability - complying with legal and statulory obligations e.g. redundancy payments Operational - tn cover running costs not included in grant income, su.staining staff in gap funding perii)ds etc. Financial review The results are set out in full in the financial statements. The directors have obtained funding for the near future. This report was approved by the Board on I l November 2025 and signed on its behalf by ManusM3RuirelNov25, 25 11..03..50 GMT) M Maguire Director Page 3
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 2025, 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 re%pon.%ible for the prepariltion ot the (IcLount% in aLLorddnce with the requirement% of ihe Companie% ALt 2006. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit linder company law, and is eligible for independent examin(Ition, it 1% my respon%ibilily to.. examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. follow ihe proLedure8 laid down in the general DireLlions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6.5(9)(b) of the Charities Act. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined your charity accoun(s as required under Section 6_5 of the Charities Act and my examiiiation wa% Larried ()ul in <lLL()rdanLe wilh the g7eneral DireLli()n% g7iven by the Chariiy C()mmi.%%i()n f'()r N()rihern Ireland under section 6.5(9)(b) ot the Charities Act. The examination included a review ot the accounting reLord% kept by the Lharity and d compari%on ot the account% pre%enled with iho%e reLords. It al%0 inLlude con4ideration ot any unusual item8 or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation.s from you a8 charity Iru%tee.% concerning any such matter%. My role i.s lo %tate whether any material malter% have come lo my attention giving me cau%e to believe.. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with %ection 386 of ihe Companies Aci 2006 2. That the accnunls dn nnl acc(yrd with tho4e accounting recnrds That the acc()unLs do noL c()mply wilh the acc()unling requirements of section 396 ()f the Companie,$ Act 2006 and with the Inelhnds and principles nf the Charities Statement Dt Recommended Practice applicable t() charitie% preparing their aLLounls in acLordaiice with Lhe FinanLial Reporting Standard appliLable in ihe UK and Republic Df Ireliind 4. That ihere is further infonnation needed for a proper understanding of the accounls to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have Lompleted 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 maLlers that require drawing to your attention. Mrs MTS (Nov 11, 2025 21:33:01 GMT) Richard Meclay FCA For and on behalf of Mccreery Turkington Stockman LTD l Lanyon Quay Belfast 11 November 2025 Page 4
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Statement of Financial Activities (Including Summary Income and F.xpenditure Account) for the year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 Incoming Resources Activilie,f lofuriher ihe harity,s i)hjeLtive,f.' Grant received and events Notes 689 289,746 290,435 275,158 Total incoming resources 689 289,746 290,4_3.5 275,1_fj8 Charitahle expenditure MandgTeinent and adiMini%triltion (424) (271,247)(271.671) (288.098) Total resources expended (424) (271,247)(271,671) (12,940) Net income before transfers 265 18,499 18,764 (12,940) Transfer between funds Net incoming resources 265 18,499 18,764 (12,940) Fund balances brought fonvard 49,806 9,329 59,1.35 Fund balances carried forward 50,071 27,828 77,899 59,135 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 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 5
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Notes Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 48,015 30,934 55,263 78.949 59.135 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year ( I ,o.fjo) Net current assets 77.899 59.135 Net assets 77,899 Capital and reserves Re%tricled tund8 Unreqtricled fund8 10 10 27,828 -50,071 49,806 General funds 77,899 The notes on pages 9 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Balance sheet (continued} for the year ended 31 March 2025 For the year ended 31 March 2025 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 for the year in question in accordance with geclion 476. (b) The direct()r% dckn()wledge Iheir re%p()n%ibilitie% for L()mplying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The financial statements were approved by the Board on I l November 202_5 and signed on its behalf by M Maguire DireLlor Ike Manus Maguire INov2J. 25 11..03.'50 GMT) Registration number N1068528 The notes on pages 9 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 continued Aeeounting policies Company infonnation North Belfast Interface Network is a Company limited by guarantee, registered in Northern Ireland. The address of the registered otfice is 123 Cliftonville Road, Beltast, Co Antrim, BT14 6JR. 1.1. Accounting convention The accounts have been prepared in accordance wilh the ch¥irity s Memorandiim and Articles of A8%oLialion, Ihe Companie.8 ALI 2006 and"ALLounling and Reporling by Charilieg: Staieinenl or Recommended Pr<lCtice applicable to ch&iritie.s preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporling Siandai'd applicable in ihe UK and RepubliL of Ireland published in O¢lober 2019" The charity 1% a Public Benefii Entity a% defined by FR,S 102. The financial siaiements are prepared in Sterlingy, which 18 the functional currency ot the company. Monetary amount4 in these tinancial .%tatements are rounded io the neare%t £. The financial statement4 have been prepared under the hi4torical co%t convention. The principal acci)unting p()licies ad()pted are qel Dut beli)w. 1.2. Fund Accounting Unreslricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustee.s in furtherance of the general i)bjeLlive% ot the Lharity. Designated fund.s are unrestricted funds earmarked by the directors for parlicular purpo%es. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donnr or through ihe ternis of an appeal 1.3. Resources Incoming resources All incoming resource8 are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Donalions are included as income when chey are received. No amounts are included in the fin(IllLial %tatement.% for .%ervice% donated by volunteers. Resources expended All expendilure is aLLounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate al I 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. Page 8
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Employees Number of employees The average monthly numbers of employees (including the directors) during the year were: 2025 2024 Employed Employment costs 2025 2024 Wiiges dnd %al(irie 12,257 18,281 There were no employees earning over £60.000 in the Iwo year% ended 31 March 2025. 3. Income from charitable activities Unrestricted 2025 Restricted Total 2025 2025 Total 2024 Grants and donations International Fund For Ireland Beltii%t City C()unLiI General Income The ExeLUtive Ot'tice Nl Community Relati()n% Council 288,846 288,846 900 900 689 229,759 689 28,209 689 289,746 290,435 275,158 In 2024 of ihe charilable income £273,774 was attributable to restricted income funds with the balance £1,384 adding to unrestricted income. Page 9
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 continued 2025 2024 4. Total resources expended Wages and pension costs Rent and room hire In%uranLe Project workerq. activitie.s and facilitation Light and heat Cleaning Under4pend Printing, postage and .stationery Telephone Independent examination Bank LhargTe 112,257 15,805 1.768 130,16.fj 2,292 1,750 118,281 15,080 1.733 141 16.5 1,900 717 1,607 2,892 1,050 460 2,91.5 1,050 418 271,671 288,098 Tn 2024 ()f the Lhai'itable expenditure £287,68.5 wa.% attributable to restriLted fund% with the balance £413 relaling Lo unre%tricted tund%. Taxation N() liability to UK Lorp()ration tax arise% on ordinary aLtivities for the year. The Lompany is a regi%tered charity Incorporation Norih Belfast InlerfaLe Network is a Lompany limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital.The liability of the members is limited to an amount not exceeding £1 per member. Page 10
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 continued Fixtures, rittings and equipment Tangible fixed assets Total Cost At l April 2024 At _I l March 2025 Depreciation At l April 2024 At 31 March 2025 6,342 Debtors 2025 2024 Grant.% due Prep¥iymenl8 and accrued income 1,780 48,015 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals and deferred income 1,0.50 Page 11
North Belfast Interface Network Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 continued 10. Statement of funds Restricted Unrestricted reserve reserve Total Total reserves at l April 2024 Total income tor the year Totdl expenditure for the ye<ir 9,329 289,746 (271,247) 49,806 689 290,435 {424) (271,671) Total reserves at 31 March 2025 27,828 50,071 77,899 Th¢ reslriLl¢d reserve repr¢%enl% rnonie.I Ih¢lt are %ubj¢cl lo re%lriLtion on their expenditure imp()%¢d by the donor. The.4e funds are nol available for general charity expense.% and must be .%peiit on expenditure Slipu liiled by ihe l under. The unrestricted reserve repre8ent8 the free funds of the charity which are not de%ignated for particular purpo%e.s. 11. Analysis of net assets between funds Restricted Unrestricted reserve reserve Total Fund Balances at 31 March 2025 represented by: Current assets Current liabilities 28,878 (1,050) .50,071 78,949 (1,050) Total net assets 27,828 50,071 77,899 The reslricLed reserve represenls monie.s chat are subjecc to resLriction on their expenditure imposed by the don()r. These funds <ire not iivailable for general Lh&irity expen%e.s and mu%t be .%pent on expenditure stipulated by the funder. The unrestricted reserve represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular purposes. Page 12