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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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