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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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 fO￿ard
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
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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
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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
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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.
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