LOUGHGIEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees. who are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their repjrt
and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.
All charity trustees have read and understand the ARR02. Charity reporting and accounting:
the essentials guidance produced by the Chairty Commission Northem Ireland (NI). This
report is prepared in line with the accounting and reporting framework in place for
registered charities from l January 2019, and an overview of The Charities (Accounls and
Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered ¢harSty name
Loughgiel Community A550ciation Ltd
Charlty reglstration number
NIC103422
Company registratlon number
N1037243
Registered offlce
Millennium Centre
Lough Road
Loughgiel
Ballymena
BT44 9JN
The trustees
The trustees who served the charity during the period 151 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 were
as follows:
Mrs B Mcllhatton
Miss S McAuley
Mr O M¢Fadd¢n
Ms SR Pickering
Ms N Richmond
Mrs J McKeown
Mrs J Mccarry
Mr GR Baker
Resigned 6 JUL 2022
Resigned 13 FEB 2023
Resigned 21 NOV 2022
Resigned 19 JAN 2023
Resigned l O MAR 2023
Audltor
FPM Accountants Ltd
Chartered A¢countants
& Statutory Auditor
Unil I, Building l O
Central Park
Mallusk
Co Antrim
BT36 4FS
Centre Manager
Mrs A O'Hagan
Solicitor
McGill Solicitors
42 Ann Street
Ballycastle
Co Antrim
BT54 6AD

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Bank
Bank of Ireland
2 The Diamond
Coleraine
BT52 1 DE

LOUGHGIEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT(contiftuedJ
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Directors (who are also the Trustees of the Charity) were unable to submit a detailed
annual report due to all trustees who were acting in the period covered in the report having
resigned at the date of 29 January 2024.
On behalf of the trustees who served during this time and Loughgiel Community
Association (LCA) the Cur￿ nt active trustees submit the audited financial statements for the
year ended 31 March 2023. Please note that the details of this report and an understanding
of activities are from observations and limited records available to the current active board.
Several concerns raised by our auditor are still to be resolved.
The contents of this report follow the requirements of the trustees, annual report for
charities that p￿pare accruals accounts which are set out in the Charities Ststement of
Recommended Praclice (Charities SOiiP) (FRS102).
Loughgiel Community Associatlon's Work
Loughgiel Community Association is a company limited by guarantee whose objects are
recognised as charitable by HM Revenue & Customs.
Vlsion & Mission
To relieve poverty, sickness and the aged and to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the
Parishes of Loughgiel, Co Antrim and environs without distinction of age, sex. race,
political, religious or other opinion, by association the statutory authorities, voluntary
organisations and inhabitants in a common effort lo advance education, and to provide
facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation of other leisure time occupation,
with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. To mainlain our
established community centre and manage/cooperate with any local statutory authority in
the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the
Association.
Our aclivilies
Advice/advocacyllnformatlon
Community development
Community enterprise
Educationltraining
Environment/sustainable development/conservation
General charltable purposes
Rural development
Volunteer development
Youth development
Governance & Management Structure
On the date of approval of this report each of the persons who is a trustee were actively
working on updating our governance and management structure.
Two current board members have undertaken governance training, and this will continue
for the foreseeable future with input from external providers in the voluntary, community
and third sector.
The following areas under governance and management structure 15 actively being
addressed:

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Le
al Com
liance".
Comply with the legal framework governing charities in Northern Ireland, including the
Charities Ad (Northern Ireland) 2008, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
A new law is effective which applies to Loughgiel Community Association. The new
legislation. The Charities Aci (Northern Ireland) 2022, legally requires LCA to report to
the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on an annual basis for accounting periods
beginning on or after l April 2022.
Governin
Document;
Our governing document is clear but not up to date. Our constitutionlmemorandum and
articles of association, which sets out the organisation's charitable purposes, powers. and
governance structure will be reviewed.
Board of Trustees:
Work is ongoing to establish trustee induction and training provisions. Trustee induction
and training will provide appropriate induction and ongoing training for trustees, ensuring
they are aware of their l¢gal obligations, the charity's purpose, and their roles and
responsibilities.
Financial Mana
ement:
The board are actively implementing robust financial management systems and controls to
ensure transparency> accountability. and proper stewardship of the charity's resources. This
includes the implementation of software lo assist in maintaining accurate financial records.
preparing annual accounts, and to assist independent audils when required.
Policies and Procedures:
The l)oard of trustees have dedicated significant time and their resources to developing and
implementing policies and procedures to guide the charity's activities and ensure
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This includes r¢vi¢wing all policies on
safeguarding, equality and diversity, fundraising, human resource management, health and
safety, and volunteer management.
ortin
and Accountabilit
The current board has been actively cooperating with inquiries conducted by the Chaity
Commission for Northern Ireland and will work io resolve these as required.
Risk Mana
einent:
The updating of policies and procedures assists with the updating of risk assessments. The
board are actively identifying and managing risks to the charity, including financial,
reputational, legal, and operational risks. The board are developing a risk management
strategy, and it will be regularly reviewed and updated.
Continiious Im
rovement..
The board of LCA will. going forward, regularly review and evaluate the charity's
govemance and management practices, seekTng feedback from stakeholders and making
necessary improvements to enhance effectiveness and etTJciency.
LCA will Continue to consult the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland for guidance.
resources, and training, and seek professional advice if needed to ensure compliance with
governance and management structure requirements.

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Public Benefit
Loughgiel Community Association Ltd's chaity public benefit statement,
"The benefits include irnproved health and well-being. improved access to services and
facilities, reduction in social isolation, enhanced capacity of l(Kal community and enhanced
employment opportunities.
The Charity's beneficiaries are the inhabitants of the Parish of Loughgiel and surrounding
are4 as well as organisations with an interest in the area. Any private benefit Is incidenlal in
terms of enhanced health and well-being, access to services and facilities, capacity of
community and enhanced employment opportunities. The benefits further include improved
cooperation between voluntary, statutory and community organisations, irnproved access to
services and facilities, enhanced knowledge and capacity of community to address needs,
enhanced health and well-being, reduction of social isolation.
These can be demonstrated through increase in provision of services and facilities that would
otherwise not be available, including childcare, luncheon club, youth club, training courses
and general Community activities, through general feedba¢k, evaluations and community
surveys, and level of cooperation with other voluntary and statutory organisations to
improve acce5S to services and facilities. There is no ham associated, The Charity's
beneficiaries are the inhabitants of the Parish of Loughgiel and su￿Ound1ng area, as well as
organisations with an interest in the area. Any private benefit is incidental in tenns of
enhanced health and well-bein& capacity of community and enhanced employment
opportunities and improved acces5 to services and facilities.
The Role of the Board of MAnagement
The Board of Directors meets at least ten times during the year, monthly.
The role of the Board is..
Strategic Direction: Setting and maintaining strategy with reference to the Corporate Plan:
holding the Management team to account.
Financial Control,. Approving the annual budget. monitoring expenditure with reference to
the budget. adopting financial statements.
Support: Making individual skills and experience available within the Board to the senior
staff;
Advocacy; Acting ambassadors for the organisation and supporting the Manager in
securing project funding.
Board members are recruited to meet specific needs and capabilities that ensure a balance of
experience and understanding to ensure effective govemance of the charity. Members may
be co-opt¢d on to the Board during the year with the agreement of more than 50 % of current
Board members. Those co-opted will then stand for re-election to the Board at the next
AGM.
Day to day operational rnanagement was delegated to Angela O'Hagan, Manager of The
Millenium cent￿ Loughgiel.

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Achievements and Performance
Due to the delay in the preparation olthese accounts the current boaTd had no active trustees
serving during the time this report covers and therefore are unable to comment on
achievements and perforniance.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
LCA board will embark on a strategic review of all operations undertaken by Loughgiel
Community Association.
This strategic review will be guided by The Chairty Commission for Northern Ireland and
best practice guidelines and includes:
Restructuring of staff and a review of employee roles with external support from
funders, Human Resource (HR) experts, and with the implementation of HR
software.
Review of LCA'S systems, resources, policylprocedures, purpose and ambitions.
Adopt policies and procedures that maintain transparency and accountability
Improve cooperation between voluntary, statutory and community organisations,
including groups within our own local community
Improve access to services and facilities, enhanced knowledge and capacity of
community to address needs, enhanced health and wellbeing. reduction of social
isolation
In addition to this Loughgiel Community Association are considering the following future
plans to meet public benefit and address the specified areas:
l. Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Develop and implement health and wellbeing programs
and activities for the local community. This can include organising exercise classes, mental
health workshops, healthy lifestyle campaigns, and promoting access to healthcare services.
2. Improved Access lo Services and Facilities: Identify gaps in local service provision and
work towards improving access to essential services. This may involv¢ collaborating with
local service providers, advocating for improved infrastructure, or establishing partnerships
to bring services closer to the community.
3. Social Integration and Reduction of Social Isolation: Create opportunities for social
interaction and community engagement to reduce social isolalion. This can be achieved
through organising community events, clubs, support groups, and activities that foster
connection and inclusion.
4. Building Community Capacity: Offer training and skill-building programs to enhance the
capacity of the local community. This will include workshops on leadership, financial
management, digital literacy, or vocational training to empower individuals and groups to
take an active role in community development.
5. Employment Support and Opportunities: Collaborafr with local businesses, organisations,
and educational institutions to create employment opportunities for community memkrs.
This can involve facilitating job fairs, providing career guidance and training, or supporting
entrepreneurship inltiatives.
6. Collaborative Partnerships: Strengthen partnerships with other charitable organisations,
local authorities, healthcare providers, and cotntnunity gTOUPS. By working together, a
collective impact can be achieved to address complex social issues and m&¥imise resources.
7. Community Consultation: Regularly engage with th¢ community to understand their
needs, aspirdtions, and priorities. Conduct surveys, focus groups, and cotnmunity
onsultations to ensure that future plans align with the specific requirements and desires of
the local population.

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8. Evaluation and Adaptation: Continuously evaluate the impact and effectiveness of
initiatives and programs. This (an help identify areas for improvement, ensure resources are
utilised effectively. and adapt Futu￿ plans based on feedback and outcome5.
9. Sustainable Funding: Develop a sustainable funding strategy to support the
implementation of futur¢ plans. This can involve diversifying income streams, applying for
grants, and engaging in fundraising activities to ensure the long-terni viability of the
charity's activities.
Regularly reviewing and revising these plans in consultation with the community will help
ensure that the charity's efforts remain responsive to evolving needs and priorities.
RESERVES POLICY AND GOING CONCERN
Although it was stated in March 2022 tr￿stee report, "Loughgiel Community Associalion are
now able to develop a reserves policy to help with futUTe projects., A policy is still to be
created. This will be completed during the current financial year,
Although significant challenges lie ahead in facilitating the transitioning off key employees,
Loughgiel Community Association are hopeful of achieving financial stability and a bright
future. Despite the challenges associated wilh key staff members leaving, Loughgiel
Community Association remains optimistic and determined to overcome these obslacles.
With the support of our community, partners, and volunteers, we believe that we can build a
bright future and achieve financial steadiness for the benefit of all those we serve on this
basis the assessment of the trustees is Ihat the charity is a going concern.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS
The Directors who held office at the date of approval of this report were unable to confinn
that there is no relevant audit inforniation of which the Charitable Company's auditors are
unaware. Several factors impact the ability to make this disclosure.
Each director has taken all the steps they ought to have taken as a director to make
themselves aware of any relevant audit infonnation and to establish that the Charitable
Company's auditors are aware of that infonnation.
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The trustees (who are also the direclors of Loughgiel Community Association Ltd for the
purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the
financial slatements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law required 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom
Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the trustees must not
approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view
of the situation of the charity and the income and expenditure of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
-select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. .
- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORJ; ,
- Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent" and

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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to
show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with re&sonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking Teasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other i￿egUlar1ties.
AUDITOR
FPM Accountant5 Ltd are deemed to be re-appointed under section 487(2) of the Companies
Act 2006.
On the date of approval of this report each of the persons who is a trustee can confirni that:
The trustees are aware that relevant audit infomiation sought by the auditors
remains outstanding. and
Each trustee has taken all reasonable steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee
to make themselves aware of any relevant audit inforniation and to establish that the
charity's auditor is aware of that information.
Registered office..
Millennium Centre
Lough Road
Loughgiel
Ballymena
BT44 9JN
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Sheree Connolly
Chairperson
Date: 31 January 2024
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