Support 2gethgr Trustees, report and tlnanclal statements for the year 8nded 31 May 2023 Charlty Commission for Northern Ireland registration number: 403366 HM Revenue & Customs Charlty registration number: XT32671
Support 2gether Contents for the year ended 31 May 2023 Page Legal and administrative information Trustees, report Independent examiners, report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes lo the financial statements
Support 2gether Legal and admlnistratlve information for the year ended 31 May 2023 Legal status The group is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland since 6 September 2016 under registration number 103366. It is also recognised as a charity by HM Revenue & Customs under Reference Number XT32671. Co-founders: Una Leonard (Mental Health Coach) Brenda Mccaskie (Mental Health Coach) Trustees Ryan Hawkes- Chairperson Gemma Cassidy- Secretary (resigned 30 September 2022) Fiona McFarland - Treasurer Alan Bryden Francine Caldwell (appointed 1 November 2022) Lyndsey Gormley (appointed 1 November 2022) Tess Hamilton-curran (appointed 1 November 2022) Margaret Kelly Michelle McGlone (resigned 1 November 2022) Ursula Meehan (resigned 13 September 2022) Address Omagh Community House 1st Floor 2 Drumragh Avenue Omagh Co Tyrone BT78 1DP Bankers Santander UK plc Customer SeNice Centre Bootle Merseyside L30 4GB
Support 2gether Trustees, report for the year ended 31 May 2023 The truslees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2023. Trustees The committee of the group, known as trustees for the purposes of charity law, who served during the year and up to the dale of this report are set out on page 1. Charitable objects The charity aims to provide support in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to mothers and families suffering with antenatal depression andlor postnatal depression, regardless of their background. The charity aims to give those families a voice, advocate for mental health and family support services on their behalf. Mothers andlor families receive support through the charity by way of one to one talking therapy sessions, private counselling, mindfulness, coaching and alternative therapies such as reflexology. It is hoped that the provision of these seNices will promote healing, rebuild confidence and ultimately provide suffers and their families with the 'tool kit, they need to overcome the illness. The charity further aims to benefit mothers and families experiencing the illness through the enhancement of education and knowledge of antenatal and postnatal depression by hosting awareness and information sessions, liaising with healthcare professionals and the provision of written literature such as leaftets in the Bounty packs. It is hoped that this will help sufferers, their families, health care professionals and other sectors to identify the signs and symptoms ofthe illness and obtain or signpost towards suitable support that is available. It is also the aim of the charity to educate the public on the illness and reduce the stigma associated with antenatal and postnatal depression. The group is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland since 6 September 2016 under registration number 103366. Organlsational structure The day to day management of the charity is carried out by the co-founders of the charity- The co-founders are supported by the three employees and the other trustees and are overseen by the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson. Secretary and Treasurer. The co-founders report to the trustees who meet on a regular basis and informs them of all matters concerning the charity to enable the trustees to make all the policy decisions. Review of activities and achievements The Statement of Receipts and Payments on page 5 sets out the results for the year. The purpose of the funds are outlined in the notes lo the financial statements. The Trustees are indebted to the funding bodies for their support and are pleased with the nLtmber of mothers and families availing of their services during th" year. As at 31 May 2023 the charity is currently supporting approximately 60 families throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The group will endeavour to continue to meet the aspirations of the families in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland through continuing to provide support through the monthly gatherings, workshops and the various therapies offered. The charity secured funding from The Big Lottery Fund of £372,008 in June 2021 for a three-year period. This has allowed the charity lo employ three staff to provide additional much needed workshops and programmes in relation to perinatal mental health. As at 31 May 2023, £217,008 of this grant has been received and £178,396 expended. Throughout the financial year, the charity continued to facilitate workshops to educate and empower families on anxiety, antenalal depression and postnatal depression. These workshops included the Understand Its Normal programme, the Tale of PNO programme and the anlenatal Bumps 2gether programme. The charity also provided educational workshops to various Surestarts throughout Northern Ireland this year, as well as midwives and health visitors within the Western Health & Social Care Trust and to Social Work students in Queens University Belfast.
Support 2gether Trustees, ieport for the year encled 31 May 2023 In view ofthe grants awarded and with volunteersupport, the trustees are confident thatthe group can continue its activities and are therefore satisfied that it is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on the going concem basis. Reserves The Statement of Receipts and Payments on page 5 sets out the results for the year. The purpose ofthe funds are outlined in the notes to the financial statements. statement of trustees, responslbllltles The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that year. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are required to.'_ Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Makejudgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent" state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to and departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law. They are also responsible forsafeguarding the assets of the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Statement of dlsclosure of Information to independent examinor So far as each of the trustees in office at the date of approval of these financial statements are aware.. There is no relevant audit information of which the group's independent examiner is unaware. and The trustees have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's independent examiner is aware of that information. This report was approved by the trustees on 13 November 2023 and signed on its behalf by.. Slgnature: Prlnt name (block capitals): Position:
Support 2gether Independent examiner's report to the charlty trustees of Support 2gether for the yeai ended 31 May 2023 I report on the financial statements of Support 2gether for the year ended 31 May 2023, which comprise of the statement of financial activities, balance sheet and related notes. Respectlve responslbilities of charity tiustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act (Nl) 2008. Having satisfied myself that the charity is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to'.- examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act {Nl) 2008., follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519>(b) of the Charities Act (Nl) 2008., and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined the charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charities Act (Nl} 2008 and my examination was carried in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9llb} of the Charities Act (NII 2008. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, 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: 1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 65 of the Charities Act (Nl) 2008-, 2. That the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records; 3. That the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act {Nl) 2008 and with the methods and principles ofth- Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland., 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Independent examiners, statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Signature: Name: Mrs Amanda Laird FIATI FCA A(Fellow> Address: 12 Meadow Hill Di'umlegagh Newtownstewart Co Tyrone BT78 4INU Pi'ofessional ciualificatioii: Fellow Chartered Accountant Ichartered Accountants Ireland) 13 Noveinber 2023 Date:
Support 2gether Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 May 2023 Noto Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Recei Donations Fundraising events Workshopslprogrammes Grants 9,573 388 1,864 9,573 388 q,864 121,502 9,663 5,893 3.540 97,506 121,502 TOTAL RECEIPTS 11,825 121,502 133 327 116602 Pa ments Wages Rent Administration services Fundraising costs Workshopslprogrammes Training fees Therapy sessions Insurance Advertising Computer & website costs Electricity Printing, postage & stationery Professional fees Consultancy fees Travelling Uniforms Repairs Cleaning Telephone Bank Charges Equipment Hire Staff wellness General expenses 74,025 13,475 74,025 13,475 43,298 10,000 525 380 4,652 568 10,441 2,000 620 4,885 370 442 544 4.104 1,303 834 2,001 237 2.116 237 6,869 2,127 1,659 1,436 2,042 2,700 298 700 776 4,850 3,736 52 5.160 746 910 248 330 1,803 593 4,753 2,127 635 1.436 1,6g3 2,700 298 527 776 3,940 3,736 52 435 716 910 1,024 349 173 910 4,725 30 716 216 248 330 240 104 1.563 489 519 TOTAL PAYMENTS 11,864 112,908 124 772 88,418 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (39) 5,569 8,594 30,070 8,555 28,184 7,455 Total funds brought forward Total funds to carry fOard 35,639 £44,194 £35.639 The notes on pages 7 to 8 form an InkB(Jial P14 I't ol tliese linanclal statenients
Support 2gether Balance Sheet at 31 May 2023 Note 2023 2023 Current assets Cash at bank & in hand 44,194 44,194 35,639 35,639 Current liabilities Creditors & accruals 44,194 35,639 Net Assets £44,194 £35,639 Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 5,480 38,714 5,569 30,070 £44,194 £35,639 These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities {FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'l. The financial statements have been approved by the committee on 13 November 2023 and signed on its behalf by.. Signature: Print name (block capitals): Position: The notes on pages 7 to 8 form an integral part of these financial statements
Support 2gether Notes to the flnancial statements for the year ended 31 May 2023 1. Accounting policles Accounting convention The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and are prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities {effective January 2015) and follow the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice (issued March 2005). The charity has taken advantage ofthe exemption in FRS1 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement because it is a small charity. Incomlng resources Income from donations, fundraising and grants is included in incoming resources when these are received. INhen donors specify that donations and grants are for a particular restricted purpose, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is included in incoming resources of restricted funds when received. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included. Resources expended Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a paid basis. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds relate to general funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specilic restrictions imposed by fundersldonors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charges against the specific fund. Taxation The group is registered as a charity for taxation purposes under reference XT32671. As a charity, Support 2gether is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have therefore arisen for the group for the year ended 31 May 2023. 2. Fundralsing events Event 2023 2022 Net income Nel income Bonus Balllchristmas raffle Cash for Clobber Zipline challenge (event postponed until October 2023) Sunflower field Tyrone Jersey auction 1.242 199 (152} 104 2,058 1,603 610 £5,513 £996
Support 2gether Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2023 3. Grant Income and related expenses Funding body enin balance at 1 June 2022 30,070 £30,070 Grant received ex Grant ended Closin balance at 31Ma 2023 38,664 £38,664 The Big Lottery fund 121,502 112,908 £121,502 £112,908 4. Trustees emoluments The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year. 5. Flnancial Commitments On 19 May 2017, the charity secured rented premises in Omagh Community House. These premises are rented at £1,150 per month. Three months, notice is required to be given should the charity wish to vacate these premises. 6. Transaction with trustees The trustees attend meetings and carry out the business of the charity on a voluntary basis. Travel expenses are paid to Trustees who carry out the business of the charity, at the standard rate provided by HM RevenLse & Customs, on receipt of a properly approved travel claim. 7. Charity Commission for Northern lyeland Support 2gelher is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland since 6 September 2016 under registration number 103366. 8. Going concern In June 2021, the charity secured funding from The Big Lottery Fund of £372,008 over a three-year period. This has allowed the charity to employ three staff to provide additional much needed workshops and programmes in relation to perinatal mental health. In view of the grants awarded and with volunteer support, the trustees are confident that the group can continue its activities and are therefore satisfied that it is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on the going concern basis.