Support 2gether Trustees, report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2024 Charity Commission for Northern Ireland registration number: 103366 HM Revenue & Customs Charity registration number: XT32671
Support 2gether Contents for the year ended 31 May 2024 Page Legal and administrative information Trustees, report Independent examiners, report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the fi'nancial statements
Support 2gether Legal and administrative information for the year ended 31 May 2024 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 Alan Bryden (resigned 13 November 2023} Francine Caldwell {resigned 13 November 2023) Amy Drumm (appointed 13 November 20231 Hannah Emerson lappoinled 13 November 20231 Lyndsey Gormley Tess Hamilton-curran {resigned 13 November 2023) Ryan Hawkes (resigned 13 November 2023) Margaret Kelly (resigned 13 November 2023) Clara Lappin (appointed 13 November 2023) Fiona McFarland (resigned 13 November 20231 Carley Mcmahon (appointed 13 November 2023) Emily Sheridan (appointed 13 November 2023) Rosie Weir (appointed 13 November 2023) Address Omagh Community House 181 Floor 2 Drumragh Avenue Omagh Co Tyrone BT78 1 DP Bankers Santander UK plc Customer Service Centre Bootle Merseyside L30 4GB Page 1
Support 2gether Trustees, report for the year ended 31 May 2024 The trustees present their report and the financial stalements for the year ended 31 May 2024. Trustees The committee of the group, known as trustees for the purposes of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date 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 services 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 leaflets 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. Organisational 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 to the financial statements. The Trustees are indebted to the funding bodies for their support and are pleased with the number of mothers and families availing of their services during the year. As at 31 May 2024 the charity is currently supporting approximately 33 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 Lotlery Fund of £372,008 in June 2021 for a three-year period from October2021 to September 2024. This has allowed the charity to employ three staff to provide additional much needed workshops and programmes in relation to perinatal mental health. As at 31 May 2024, £341,110 of this grant has been received and £311,202 expended. The charity has now secured further funding from The Big Lottery of £499,994 for a four year period from October 2024 to September 2028. Throughout the financial year, the charity continued to facilitate workshops to educate and empower families on anxiety, antenatal depression and postnatal depression. These workshops included the Understand Its Normal programme, the Tale of PND programme and the antenatal 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. Page 2
Support 2gether Trustees, report for the year ended 31 May 2024 In view of the grants awarded and with volunteer support, the trustees are confident that the group can continue ils activities and are therefore satisfied that it is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on the going concern 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, responsibilities 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 lawl. The Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the slate 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., Make judgements 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 for safeguarding the assets of the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Statement of disclosure of information to independent examiner 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 l E IK}I)JCML 20L4- and signed on its behalf by.. Signature: Print name (block capitals): Positlon: nofl Page 3
Support 2gether Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Support 2gether for the year ended 31 May 2024 I report on the financial statements of Support 2gether for the year ended 31 May 2024, which comprise of the statement of financial activities, balance sheet and related notes. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees 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 {Nll 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 (Nll 2008, and slate 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 (Nl) 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.. 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 of the 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 fuither 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 (11 to {41 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 ATT(Fellow) Address: 12 Meadow Hill Drumlegagh Newtownstewart Co Tyrone BT78 4NU Professional qualification: Fellow Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountants Ireland) Date: Page 4
Support 2gether Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 May 2024 Note Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Recei Donations Fundraising events Workshopslprogrammes Grants 18,327 1,815 894 18,327 1,815 894 125,400 9,573 388 1,864 121,502 125.400 TOTAL RECEIPTS 21,036 125,400 146,436 133,327 Pa ments Wages Rent Fundraising costs Workshopslprogrammes Staff 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 84,199 13,800 84,199 13,800 52 10,803 3,282 5,000 1,424 2,960 5,031 74,025 13,475 237 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 52 2,290 8,513 3,282 5,000 1,424 2.775 4,199 185 832 133 646 842 3,975 3,080 3,195 239 1,159 793 61 779 842 3,975 3,080 3,195 2,240 1,171 793 325 2,001 12 264 295 292 568 343 863 635 TOTAL PAYMENTS 11,356 133,093 144,449 124,772 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 9,680 {7,693) 38,714 1,987 44,194 8,555 Total funds brought forward Total funds to carry fOard 5,480 35,639 £15,160 £31,021 £46,181 £44,194 The notes on pages 7 to 8 form an integral part of these financial statements Page 5
Support 2gether Balance Sheet at 31 May 2024 Note 2024 2023 Current assets Cash at bank & in hand 46,181 46,181 44,194 44,194 Current liabilities Creditors & accruals 46,181 44,194 Net Assets £46,181 £44,194 Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 15,160 31,021 5,480 38,714 00 £46,181 £44,194 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,). The financial statements have been approved by the committee on IÉ 1024- signed on its behalf by.. and Signature: Print name (block capitals): Positlon: The notes on pages 7 to 8 form an integral part of these financial statements Page 6
Support 2gether Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2024 1. Accounting policies 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 20051. The charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS1 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement because it is a small charity. Incoming resources Income from donations, fundraising and grants is included in incoming resources when these are received. When 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 specific 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, SLFpport 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 2024. 2. Fundraising events Event 2024 2023 Net income Net income Quiz night Cash for Clobber Zipline challenge Sunflower field 767 199 1152) 104 £996 996 £1,763 Page 7
Support 2gether Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2024 3. Grant income and related expenses Funding body enin balance at 1 June 2023 38,714 Grant received Grant ended Closin balance at 31Ma 2024 29,908 113 1,000 £31,021 ex The Big Lottery fund Rural Community Network ASDA Community Grant 124,000 400 1,000 £125,400 £133,093 132,806 287 £38,714 4. Employee Number of employees (Average number of employees {including trustees) were.. 2024 2023 Trustees Employees 10 10 Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries 84,199 £84,199 74,025 £74,025 The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year. 5. Financial Commitments On 19 May 2017, the charity secured rented prernises 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 oul the business of the charity, at the standard rate provided by HM Revenue & Customs, on receipt of a properly approved Iravel claim. 7. Charity Commission for Northern Ireland Support 2gether 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 from October 2021 to September 2024. This has allowed the charity to employ three staff to provide additional much needed workshops and programmes in relation to perinatal mental health. The charity has now secured further funding from The Big Lottery of £499,994 for a four year period from October 2024 to September 2028.ln 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. Page 8