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

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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 $tstus
The group is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland since 6 September 2016
under registration number 103366. It is also recognised as a charity by HM Revenue & Customs under
Reference Number XT32671.
Co-founders: Una Leonard (Mental Health Coach)
Brenda Mccaskie Imental Health Coach)
Trustee5
Alan Bryden (resigned 13 November 20231
Francine Caldwell Ire51gned 13 November 20231
Amy Drumm lappointed 13 November 20231
Hannah Emerson lappoinled 13 November 20231
Lyndsey Gormley
Tess Hamilton-curran (resigned 13 November 20231
Ryan Hawkes (resigned 13 November 20231
Margaret Kelly (resigned 13 November 20231
Clara Lappin lappointed 13 November 20231
Fiona McFarland Iresigned 13 November 20231
Carley Mcmahon lappoinled 13 November 20231
Emily Sheridan lappoinled 13 November 20231
Rosie Weir (appointed 13 November 20231
Address
Omagh Community House
191 FIOOT
2 Drumragh Avenue
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT78 10P
Bankers
Santander UK plc
Customer Service Centre
Bootle
Mèrseyside
L30 4GB
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Support 2gether
Trustees, report
for the year ended 31 May 2024
The trustees present their report and the financial stalemefils for the year ended 31 May 2024.
Trustees
The committee of the group, known as Irijslees for the purposes of charity law, who served during the year
and up lo the dale of this report are set out on page 1.
Charitable object$
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 serVi￿S 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.
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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
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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,.
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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 fO￿ard
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
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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
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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
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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.
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