CHARITY NUMBER 103360 BARNLEE CRAFfsAND AcfivrnES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF BARNLEE CRAFTS AND A1VITIEs We report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 April 2025, which are set out on pages 1-2. Respertlve responsibilitie5 of charlty trustees and examiner As the charity's trustee5 you are responsible for the pieparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Irelandl 2008. It is our responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act. follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Commission under section 65191 Ibl of the Charities Act. state whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basls of Independent examiner's report We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charitles Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with tl)e general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65191 Ibl of the Charities Act. Our examination inclvded a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. Our role 15 to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause lo believe.. l. That accountin8 records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act. 2. That the accounts do not accord witli those accounting record5. 3. That the accoijnts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act. 4. That there is no further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent emaminer's Statement We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matter5111 to 141 listed above and, in connection with following the direction5 of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that ¥equire drawing to your attention. MocNeary Ra5dole & Co. Ltd. CharteredAccountonts Wellington House 30 Darling Street Enniskillen 74 7EW 114. 16th June 2026
8ARNLÉE CRAFfs AND AcnvmES CHARrrY NUMBER 103360 RECEIPTS & PAYMEpifs ACCOUPUS FOR ThE YEAR ENOED 30 APRIL 2025 2025 RECEIPTS (all unrestrlrtedl Shop Takln8S Reoidlng Income 18,692 613 20,050 530 Totsl recelpls 19,305 20.580 PAYMENTS (all unrestrlctedl Rent & Rates Ught & Heat Insurance Bank Charges Water Charges Donations: Barnlee Sensory Garden General Expenses 5,2CiI 5,2(Kl 2,750 713 ioi 49) 96 251 770 1,735 Total payments 39,655 10,499 N•t of Recelpts / (Payments) {£ZOJS0) 10.081 Cash funds last year end 44,924 Cash funds th15 year end 24,574 44,924
BARNLEE CRAF15 AND AcnvmES aiARrrY NUMBER 103360 srATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND UABILMES AS AT YEAR ENDED 30APRIL 202S 2025 CASH FUNDS lunrestrlrted) Ulster Bank Current Account Cash on Hands 24,447 127 44,182 742 24,574 44,924 Unrestrlrted lunds are ava4able for8eneRI purposes On Kcordonce wlth the Charlty's purpose. Approved and adoptsd . 16th Jun• 2026 Tntstee
Trustees Report Bamlee Crafts and Activil*s Rwrting Period 115124 - 3014125 Our PM and Aetlvllles The objects of the charity arc: for the advanc¢m¢nt of ojuution and the relief and promotion of the benefit of p)ple wtth learning disabilities and associated problems aged 18 yeats and over and their ¢or¢rs (her¢inoft¢r referred to the beneficiaries} in the Lisnaskea area and its environs of Co Fernianagh (hereinafter calld the areas of Benefit) without distinction of ag gender. disability. sexual orientation. nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious Opinio by associating people with learning disabilitie& carers, health care PftDVtders and community and voluntary organisations in a common effort to advance education, relieve suffering and to provide facilities in Ihe interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation. with th¢ object of improving th¢ nditionS of lif¢ for lh¢ said beneficiaries and in particular: {A)To advanc¢ the UtItion of people with learning disabilities and associated problems aged 18 years and over in the area through the provision of (cr¢ative arts, Crnfts and allied skills, facilities, inslru¢lion and Classes) so as to develop their physical. mental and emotional ¢apaciti¢s and self confidence: (B)To T¢li¢v¢, prornote and prolect the mental and physical health of people with a leaming disabtlities and associated problems through the provision of care support and training: (C)To promot¢ social inclusion and integration for the public benefit by raising th¢ awareness of the issues affecting those suffering from1¢orning disabilities and their carers and to promote participation in disability arts: {D)To advance any other exclusively charitabl¢ purpose for the health and wellbein8 of adults kged 18 y¢ars old and over with a learning disability as the ¢ommittee may from time to lime, decide in accordan with th¢ law of Charity. he CbArl Iltutlo Barnlee Crafts and Activities operates und¢r the Charity's constitulion dated 17 July 2012 Financial Revlew Barnlee Crafts and Activities are in a strong financial position. The cash funds at the 30 April 2025 is £24,574
Administrativt Detail$ The Charity engages with th¢ following professional Bodies: Bankers: Ulster Bank Main Street, Lisnaskea Solicitors: W Neil Ferguson LLB, Main Streel, Lisnask IndePdfflt Examiners: MacNeary, Rasdale & Co. 30 Darling Strrt Enniskillen Registered Office: Barnlee, 37 Lisn8skea Road, Lisnaskea Business Partncr. Landlord (Charity shop) Patrick Blak¢ Group Trustees The TnteeS of the charity for the year were as follows Mrs Ruth Hill, Mr Jurgen Hoogerboord, Miss Mary BurkA Mrs Carnid Maguire, Miss Siobhan Maguire, Mrs Una Lindsay (Chairperson). Publle benefit The trustees believe that our purpose satisfies both ¢l¢ments of the public benefit requirement. The benefits which flow from our purpose includ¢ the feeling of social inclusion, the learning of new skills through ihe provision of equipment so to advance and develop physical. mental and emotional capacities and self-confidence and the hedth and wellbeing of the members and enables rt8idents to realise their full p)tential. These benefits can b¢ demonstrated through f¢edback from the members obtained for discussion at each meeting of the Trustees. There is no private benefit or harni. Benefits are asses9ed at the following levels: A rnonthly TnteeS meeting where activity and project uPde$ are discussed. an annual community meeting to indude volunleers and the AGM, which is open to the public, and encouragement given for all io att¢ What our o nisation does Barnlee Crafts and Activitie5 directly providc the bcncfit of edu¢Ltional aids equipmenl activities and facilities for adults with a leaming disability. This is achiev by meeting with the beneficiaries on a regular basis and engaging in activities and fimctions and outings. Th¢ Baml¢¢ Crafts and activities Charity shop lo¢ated in Derrylin financially supports the activiti and outings and &ssists in the purchase of items to enhance the lives of its b¢nefi¢iari¢s. Th¢ Charity shop operales with 20 volunteers and opens five days a week. This is demonstrated through the provision of a people Carrier to facilitate trips and outings donal¢d in th¢ first y¢ar of tradin& In July 2017 a portable clothe5 line was purchased to enable the residents to participate in their laundry as an activity to promote education and In Au&yust 2017 two Qun Anne ¢hairs were purchased for the residents to create a foyer 2r¢a to enhance quiet moments and visils from family rnemb¢rs. In January 2018 an additional two-seatcr queen Ann¢ thair w&8 purchased to extend the foyer
type experienc& A therapyleL8e room upgradc look lake place in late 2019 and the tteeS worked towards a planned donation of ten thousand pounds towards this. The work included a h¢ated waterbed, bubble tubes and a sensory magic enteLtiinment system. This is a asset lo the activities of the Tesidenls. The purchase of wcled plastic gardffl furniture was a welcome addition to assist in our garden for visiting. These chairs are wlourful and ar¢ abl¢ to b¢ sanitis¢d and ¢r¢at¢ a chcerful outdoor area. The Project discussed last year for Upgraded outdoor space and enhancement of th¢ garden area wmpleted in September 2024. A donation of £30,000.00 was paid from Barnlee Crafts and Activities on the 16 August 2024 towards this project. We believe that it will be vcry beneficial lo the residents their families staff and will enable community events to take place. Functions were able to commence again and be orranged in the community to enhance social skills and provide the opportunity for social, recreation and leisur¢, an annual dinner sharaj with beneficiaries celebrates the anniversary and entcrtainment and fun is provided for all went ah¢ad on Odober th¢ 12 2023 and celcbrated the ioth anniversary of the shop opening. This ¢vent was a dinner held at th¢ Share centr¢ and the Residents met with the volunteerJ and the Barnlee Crafts and activities board members. A photo opportunity w&8 arranged at th¢ Charity shop to MmeMOr4te the anniversary and a huge ntulationS to all the volunteers for their l O years of commitmeni. The Volunteers visited Bamlee for the official opening of the Sensory 8ard¢n in Sq)lemb¢r 2024 and enjoyed food and music. The Annual gathering of the volunteers took place in Café Nico on the 1811212024 and presented an opportunity to show apPrlatIon and valu¢ to each and every Volunteer. Fortunately. the shop was able to avoid closure durinbv this financial period. A rinLy and collect service was put in place during the past closure period and remains as a contingency plan should the shop be required to close again. The volunteers welcomed the to their volunteering role and complied with PPE guid¢lin¢s. The Crafts and Activities shop Volunteers were nominatal for the Fernianagh Rural ¢ommunity n¢twork group award in 2021 and won this award, noting their substantial contribution to the quality of life in our local communities and work mu¢h appreciated. The income for the charity comes from sales in the charity shop* recycling income, donations and Sales of arts and crafts. Rent and utilities ftir the charity shop are paid from the income from the Shop sales. We would like to tske this opportunity io thank the Volunteers for their many hours work to help us achieve and deliver the objecls of Barnlee Crafts and Activities we would also like to extend our gratitude to all who donate ilwns to the shop.
Plans for Future Perlo Barnlee Crafts and Activities are committed to securing longevity for the objects of the charity and are excited about proposals post financial year one of these being a replacement buslPeople carrier. To achieve these commitments. Barnlee Crafts and Activilies continue to review current educational needs and beneficial equipment and activities for th¢ advanc¢m¢nt of education and the relief and promotion of ihe benefit of people with learning disabiliti¢5 and associated problems aged 18 years and over and ihcir carers. Barnlee Crafts and activiti¢s will encourage volunteer participation and reeruitment to sustain the shop rota needs. Nrthernl I