Support 2gether Trustees. report and flnanclal statements for the year ended 31 May 2024 Charity Commisslon for Northern Ireland reglstratlon number: 103366 HM Revenue & Customs Charlty reglstratlon number: XT32671
Support 2ggthor Contents for thè year ended 31 May 2024 Page Legal and administrative information Trustees, report Independent examiners, report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial slalements
Support 2gethgr Legal and administrative information for the year ended 31 May 2024 Legal $tstus The group is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland since 6 September 2016 under registration number 103366. It is also recognised as a charity by HM Revenue & Customs under Reference Number XT32671. Co-founders: Una Leonard (Mental Health Coach) Brenda Mccaskie Imental Health Coach) Trustee5 Alan Bryden (resigned 13 November 20231 Francine Caldwell Ire51gned 13 November 20231 Amy Drumm lappointed 13 November 20231 Hannah Emerson lappoinled 13 November 20231 Lyndsey Gormley Tess Hamilton-curran (resigned 13 November 20231 Ryan Hawkes (resigned 13 November 20231 Margaret Kelly (resigned 13 November 20231 Clara Lappin lappointed 13 November 20231 Fiona McFarland Iresigned 13 November 20231 Carley Mcmahon lappoinled 13 November 20231 Emily Sheridan lappoinled 13 November 20231 Rosie Weir (appointed 13 November 20231 Address Omagh Community House 191 FIOOT 2 Drumragh Avenue Omagh Co Tyrone BT78 10P Bankers Santander UK plc Customer Service Centre Bootle Mèrseyside L30 4GB Page 1
Support 2gether Trustees, report for the year ended 31 May 2024 The trustees present their report and the financial stalemefils for the year ended 31 May 2024. Trustees The committee of the group, known as Irijslees for the purposes of charity law, who served during the year and up lo the dale of this report are set out on page 1. Charitable object$ The charity aims to provide support in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to mothers and families suffering with anlenalal depression andlor poslnalal depression, regardless of their background. The charity aims lo give those families a voice, advocate for mental health and family support serViS on their behalf. Mothers andlor families reTrive support through the charity by way of one lo one talking therapy sessions, private counselling, mindfulness, coaching and alternative therapies such as reflexology. 11 is hoped that the provision of these services will promote healing. rebuild confidence and ultimately provide suffers and their families wilh the 'lool kil, they need lo overcome the illness. The charity further aims lo benefit mothers and families experiencing the illness through the enhancement of education and knowledge of antenatal and poslnalal depression by hosting awareness and information sessions, liaising with healthcare professionals and the provision of wrillen literature such as leaflets in the Bounty packs.11 is hoped that this will help sufferers, their families, health care professionals and other sectors to identify Ihe signs and symptoms of the illness and obtain or signpost towards suitable support that is available. 11 is also the aim of the charity lo educate the public on Ihe illness and reduce the stigma associated with antenatal and poslnalal depression. The group is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland since 6 September 2016 under registration number 103366. Organlsatlonal structure The day lo 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, Vi Chairperson, Secretsry 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 ersable the trustees lo make all the policy decisions. Rgview of activitie5 and achievements The Slalemenl of Receipts and Payments on page S sets out the results for Ihe year. The purFK)se ofthe funds are outlined in the notes lo the financial slalerllenls. The Trustees are indebted lo the funding bodies for their support and are pleased with the number of mothers and families availing of their services during the year, As al 31 May 2024 the charity is currently supporting approximately 33 families throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The group will endeavour lo continue to meet the aspirations of the families in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland through continuing lo provide support through the monthly gatherings, workshops and the various therapies offered. The charity secured funding from The Big Lollery Fund of £372,008 in June 2021 for a Ihree-year period from October 202110 September 2024. This has allowed the charity lo employ three staff to provide additional much needed workshops and programmes in relation lo 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 Lollery of £499,994 for a four year period from October 2024 to September 2028. Throughout the financial year, the charity ¢onliniJed lo facililale workshops lo educate and empower families on anxiety, antenatal depression and poslnalal depression. These workshops included the Understand Its Normal programme, the Tale of PND programme and the antenatal Bumps 2gelher programme. The charity also provided educational workshops lo various Sureslarls 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 Iruslees are confident that the group can continue ils activities and are therefore satisfied that it is appropriate for the financial statements lo 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 of the funds are outlined in the notes to the financial stalemenls. ststement ol trustoes, responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial slalements in accord2nce with applicable law and regulations. Charity law requires the Trustees lo prepare financial slalemenls for each financial year. Under that law, the Iruslees have elected lo prepare the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practs'ce {Uniled Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable lawl. The Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and faiT 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 slalements. the Iruslees are required to'.- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenlly., Make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent., Slate whether applicable accounting standards and slalemenls of recommended practice have been fo11owed subject to and departures disclosed and explained the financial stalemenls.. and Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless Il Is Inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time the linancial position of the group and enable them lo ensure that the financial slalemenls comply with appSicable1aw. They are also responsible for safeguarding the a55els of the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other iiregularities. statement of disclosure of informatlon to independent examiner So far as each of the trustees in office al 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 lo 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 8 *JNEffl£G£ 2011k and signed on its behalf by.. Signature: Print name Iblock capitaSsl: Position: CLL Page 3
Support 2gether Independent examiner's report to the charlty trustees of Support 2gether for the year ended 31 May 2024 I report on the financial statements of Support 2gelher for the year ended 31 May 2024, which comprise of the statement of financial aclivilies, 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 wilh the Charities Ael INI) 2008. Having satisfied myself that the chaiity is eligible for independent examination, il is my reswnsibilily lo'_ examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act INI) 2008., follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 651gllbl of the Charities Act INII 2008", and stale whether paflicular mallers have come lo my allenlion. Basis of Independent examinef's report I have examined the charity financial slalements as requiled under section 65 of the Charilies Act INI) 2008 and my examination was carried in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charits'e8 Act INI) 2008. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial slalemenls presented wilh those records. 11 also included consideration of any unusual itèms or disclosures in Ihe financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as charity Iruslees concerning any such mallers. My role is lo slate whether any material mallers have come lo my allenlion giving me cause to believe.. 1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 65 of the Charities Act INI) 2008., 2. That the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records., 3. That the financial slalemenls do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act {Nll 2008 and with the methods and principles of the Chafilies Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". 4. That there is fuilher 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 mallers11110141 listed above and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I found no mallers that require drawing lo your allenlion. Signature: Name: Mrs Amanda Laird FIATI FCA ATT{Fellowl Addres5.- 12 Meadow Hill Drumlegagh Newtownstewart Co Tyrone BT78 4NU Professional qualification.. Fellow Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountants Irelandl Date,. Page 4
Support 2gether Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 May 2024 Note Unrestri¢led funds Reslricled 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 21,035 125,400 146.436 133,327 Pa ments Wages Rent Fundraising costs Workshopslprogrammes Staff training fees Therapy sessions Insurance Advertising Computer & website Gosls Electricity Printing, postage & slalionery 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 144449 124,772 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 9,680 5.480 17,6931 38,714 1,987 44,194 8.555 35,639 Total funds brought fOard Totsl funds to carry fonNard £15,160 £31021 £46,181 £44,194 The notes on pages 7 to 8 form an integral part of these flnanclal statements Page 5
Support 2gethgr Balance Sheet at 31 May 2024 Note 2024 2023 Current assets Cash al bank & in hand 46,181 46,181 44,194 44,194 Current liabilities Creditors & acciuals 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 Slalemenl of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities IFRS 102 'The Financial Reporb"ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'l. The financial statements have been approved by the committee on ifi Njoderi (* 2DI( signed on ils behalf by.. and Signature: Print name (block capitalsl: LV Position.. The notes on pages 7 to 8 form an Integral part of these financlal statements Page 6
Support 2gelher Notes to the financial statement8 for the year ended 31 May 2024 1. Accounting policles Accountlng convention The financial slalemenls are prepared under the hisloiical cost convention and are prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities leffeclive January 2015) and follow the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice (issued March 20051. The charity has taken advantage oflhe exemption in FRS1 from the requirement lo produce a ¢ashflow statement because il 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 gran15 are for a particular restricted purpose, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding enlillemenl, thi5 Income is included in incoming resources of reslricled funds when received. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included. Resources oxpended Resources expended are included in the Slalement of Financial Activities on a paid basi$. Fund accountlng Unreslricled funds relate lo general funds which are available for use al the discretion ol the trustees in lurlherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Reslricled funds are funds which are lo 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. Taxatlon The group is registered a5 a charity for taxation purposes undei referen XT32671. As a charity, Support 2gelher is exempl 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 lo ils charitable objects. No tax Charges have therefore arisen for the group for the year ended 31 May 2024. 2. Fundralslng events Event 2024 2023 Nel income Nel income Quiz night Cash for Clobber Zipline challenge Sunflower field 767 199 11521 104 £996 996 £1,763 Page 7
Support 2gether Notes to the financlal statements forthe year ended 31 May 2024 3. Grant income and related expenses Funding body enin balance al 1 June 2023 38,714 Grant received Grant ended Closin balance al 31Ma 2024 29,908 113 ex The Big Lottery fund Rural Community Nebmork ASDA Community GTanl 124,000 400 1,000 £125,400 £133,093 132.806 287 £38 714 £31021 4. Employee Number of employees (Average number of employees (including Irusteesl were.. 2024 2023 Trustees Employees 10 10 Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries 84,199 £84,199 74,025 £74,025 The trustee5 nef(her received nor waived any emoluments during the year. 5. Financial Commitments On 19 May 2017, the charity secured rented premises in Omagh Community House. These premises are rented al £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 Iruslees allend meetings and carry out the business of the charity on a voluntary basis. Travel expenses are paid lo Trustees who carry out the business ol the charity, at the standard rale provided by HM Revenue & Customs, on receipt of a properly approved travel claim. 7. Charity Commission for Northern Ireland Support 2gelher is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland Sin 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 lo employ three staff lo provide additional much needed workshops and programmes in relation lo perinatal ment81 health. The charity has now secured furlhei funding from The Big Lollery of £499,994 for a four year period from October 2024 10 September 2028.ln view of the grants awarded and with volunteer support, the Iruslees are confident Ihal the group can continue ils activities and are therefore satisfied that it is appropriate for the fi'nancial slalemenls lo be prepared on the going concern basis. Page 8