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2025-06-30-annual-return

Charity registration number NIC104342 (Northern Ireland)

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr T Ringland Mr J Fitzpatrick Mr P McKittrick Mr A McNally Mr M Morrow Ms R Brown Ms J Hadden Mr T Young Mr L Pettigrew Ms C Guinness Charity number (Northern Ireland) NIC104342 Principal address Peace House 224 Lisburn Road Belfast BT9 6GE Auditor GMcG BELFAST Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor Alfred House 19 Alfred Street Belfast BT2 8EQ Bankers Ulster Bank Limited 39 Market Square Dungannon Co Tyrone BT70 1JJ

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 8
Independent auditor's report 9 - 13
Statement of financial activities 14
Balance sheet 15
Notes to the financial statements 16 - 29

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".

Objectives and activities

PeacePlayers International - Northern Ireland (PPI-NI) is a charity that uses sport, specifically the game of basketball, to unite young people from historically divided parts of the community in Northern Ireland. PPI-NI is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (No. 104342). PPI-NI is affiliated with PeacePlayers International and is part of a global youth movement for peace and equity through sport. PPI-NI has sister projects in the Middle East, South Africa and in 5 cities in the United States: Chicago, Brooklyn, Detroit, Los Angeles and Baltimore.

PPI-NI’s work, as it is at all of the PeacePlayers sites around the world, is based on the simple yet powerful premise that ‘children who play together can learn to live together’ .

PeacePlayers work globally is underpinned by three Core values and three Unifying principles that guide its mission to unite divided communities through sport.

Core values

Seeing people as people : This value emphasises recognising the humanity in others, regardless of their background or differences. It is the opposite of treating people as objects, obstacles, or irrelevant, and it helps create space for respectful solutions to problems.

Culture of collaboration : This core value commits participants to finding solutions that meet everyone's needs when faced with conflict. It means engaging with others respectfully rather than avoiding conflict, giving in, or trying to win.

Inside-out transformation : This approach encourages self-reflection as the starting point for solving difficult problems. It involves looking inward, questioning one's own assumptions, and addressing self-deception before blaming others. The organisation focuses on this personal development, which in turn leads to positive changes in attitude and behavior toward others.

Unifying principles

Changing perceptions – Using shared experiences to challenge stereotypes and biases, showing that cooperation and friendship across divides is possible and powerful.

– Bridging divides Bringing young people from divided communities together, using sport as a neutral ground to foster connection, trust, and relationships across lines of conflict.

– Developing leaders Equipping young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to lead within PeacePlayers, among their family and peers, and across their local communities and beyond.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

PeacePlayers International - Northern Ireland

Goal

PPI-NI’s goal is for improved relations between the historically divided community of Northern Ireland

Vision

The vision of PPI-NI is of inspired and confident children and young people building positive relationships and promoting sustainable peace in Northern Ireland.

Mission

PPI-NI's mission is to use sport, in particular the game of basketball, to create opportunities for young leaders to promote respect and mutual understanding between the historically divided community of Northern Ireland.

Strategies for achieving aims and objectives

What PeacePlayers-Northern Ireland does

Changing perceptions programmes

PeacePlayers delivers in-school programmes for pupils from P5 in primary school through Year 8 in secondary school. The focus is on changing perceptions by creating a safe, fun, and inclusive learning environment.

In-school activities include:

The aim is to help participants build mutual understanding and respect for those from different backgrounds.

Bridging divides programmes

PeacePlayers provides out-of-school programmes for children and young people from P5 to Year 10. These programmes bring participants together in integrated team settings, both locally and regionally, with a focus on bridging divides.

Out-of-school activities include:

By completing these programmes, participants learn the value of being part of a united community and are encouraged to continue their journey by joining a Developing Leaders programme.

Developing leaders programmes

For young people aged 11-18 (Year 8–14), PeacePlayers offers leadership pathways that focus on confidencebuilding, leadership, and coaching skills, alongside a deeper understanding of PeacePlayers’ core values.

Leadership opportunities include:

These programmes prepare participants to lead within their own spheres of influence and the wider community, while also opening pathways to experiential learning, volunteering, and paid work opportunities, including, from age 16, the Coaching Development Programme, which trains graduates as sessional coaches who play a vital role in PeacePlayers’ delivery and impact.

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

Since 2002, PeacePlayers has harnessed the power of sport, particularly basketball, to challenge sectarianism and promote mutual respect and understanding. By providing fun, safe, and inclusive environments for Catholic and Protestant children and young people to play together, the organisation has created pathways for developing leadership skills, confidence, and a strong sense of shared community. For more than two decades, PeacePlayers has championed sport as a tool for peacebuilding and has established itself as a leading provider of sports based, cross community initiatives in Northern Ireland.

Annual targets, indicators & results for year ended 30 June 2025

In tracking progress against its Strategic Plan 2021–26, PeacePlayers employs two primary types of programme monitoring: output monitoring, which tracks activities delivered, and outcome monitoring, which measures changes generated by the programmes. The charity’s internal monitoring system is described in detail in the organisation's Monitoring Framework.

Output monitoring

For each activity, staff collect, at a minimum, information on the number of activities or events held and the number of participants. Where relevant, this data is disaggregated by religion/community background, ethnicity, gender, postcode, and other demographic factors.

Outcome Monitoring

PeacePlayers monitors progress towards its intended outcomes on an ongoing basis. Baseline and end-line data are collected at the start and end of each programme year or project cycle to assess impact.

Over the past year, PeacePlayers has continued to use sport effectively to confront sectarianism and racism while fostering mutual respect and tolerance. The charity has achieved this by providing fun, safe and inclusive spaces where children and young people from diverse backgrounds can play, learn, and grow together.

Some headline results from FY 2024/25

During the year PPI-NI provided 1,814 children and young people with meaningful and sustained opportunities to develop positive relationships through sport. Of those worked with:

There was a great religious balance:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Survey results:

Throughout the year, 1,003 participants provided feedback via our core programming surveys, revealing key insights into PeacePlayers’ impact:

This is what some of our participants and key stakeholders say about their PeacePlayers experience:

“Our topic was stereotypes and we were just having an open conversation about stereotypes we knew about, this led onto all the children talking about their culture and some stereotypes they know about their own culture, they asked each other questions about

their culture and it was honestly amazing to watch”

(PeacePlayers Coach)

“I gained more confidence at Interface Games as I saw how well I could interact with the kids. I know that I struggled before with getting their attention and make them have fun at different events”

(Leadership Development Programme Participant)

“A friend made a racist joke about foreigners and I called him out and discussed why there is nothing wrong with foreigners being here, just because the news is talking about some doing wrong things doesn't mean they are all bad here”

(Leadership Development Programme Participant)

“I feel as though I would've used to sit back and not challenge people in the wrong but in the past year i have grown out of that habit”

(Leadership Development Programme Participant)

“Having PeacePlayers involved in our programme has been a very positive experience for the participants and an excellent addition to our programming”

(Institutional Stakeholder)

“Both my children loved meeting and interacting with new kids that they wouldn't usually get the chance to share time with. Especially at the big jam event in Belfast which was fantastic”

(Parent)

“Going alone, without a friend or knowing who she'd meet. This was unheard off before peace players, which is why I love it so much. They have helped my daughter in a way that I wasn't able to. Thank you”

(Parent)

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“Children's social skills improved and this grew in confidence week on week as well as their ability to make and sustain friendships. I could see children from both schools approaching each other to communicate and invite to play alongside”

(Teacher)

“I have quite a few pupils with ADHD who can be unfocused and disruptive but they were never an issue for the coaches and they always made sure these pupils in particular were engaged and having fun. They were never once annoyed or frustrated with any pupil. They were amazing.”

(Teacher)

“My experience with PeacePlayers has allowed me to put forward ideas to our principal regarding other learning opportunities where we can work alongside peace players and our partner school” (Teacher)

Financial review

The charity’s income and expenditure for the year ended 30 June 2025 is shown in the statement of financial activities on page 14, and the charity's financial position as at 30 June 2025 is shown in the balance sheet on page 15. The charity had net income for the year of £48,305 (2024 - £39,738) and closing funds of £120,836 at 30 June 2025. Closing funds include restricted funds of £69,429 and unrestricted funds of £51,407. The parent charity, PeacePlayers International, did not provide any financial support to PPNI during the year but it has confirmed its intent to support the charity should it come into financial difficulty.

Reserves policy

Funds policy

The trustees have agreed a target funds policy of accumulating at least £30,000 in free reserves locally to cover three months core running costs in the event of any future funding issues. The level of free reserves held at the balance sheet date was in excess of the target.

Looking ahead, PeacePlayers' board of trustees continues to work closely with the managing director to ensure the organisation's long-term sustainability. A key priority is the diversification of funding streams through a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes the establishment of a social enterprise and the cultivation of partnerships with corporate champions aligned with PeacePlayers' mission.

Major risks

Risk management

The trustees identify the major risks to which the charity is exposed each financial year when preparing an updated strategic plan, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity. The trustees then review any major risks which have been identified and establish systems to mitigate those risks. The charity is satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate their exposure to the major risks which have been so identified and reviewed.

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Plans for future periods

Priorities & delivery targets

1. Scaling impact

PeacePlayers now has programming being delivered across 8 of Northern Ireland’s 11 council areas, further extending our reach and impact. As part of our ongoing growth, we will also build on some exciting new cross border programming with schools and partners in the border counties of Monaghan and Donegal, broadening our geographical footprint and increasing our capacity to foster peacebuilding and reconciliation in more areas.

This expansion allows us to engage a wider range of youth and local stakeholders, ensuring our programming reaches more diverse areas and addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in each place. We will do this through:

Changing perceptions programmes

School Twinnings

Bridging divides programmes

8 Bridging Divides Programmes, reaching 280 youth

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Development leaders programmes

Leadership development

Coaches development and recruitment :

Institutional impact exploration:

We will focus on addressing three key institutional barriers to peace in Northern Ireland:

Looking ahead, PeacePlayers aims to expand its leadership pipeline, deepen youth engagement, and increase measurable impact across communities. By scaling programmes, enhancing volunteer and coaching pathways, and building stronger partnerships, the charity seeks to empower a new generation of leaders, fostering lasting social change and greater cohesion across Northern Ireland.

2. Financial sustainability

PeacePlayers' Board of Directors continues to work closely with the Managing Director to ensure the organisation's long-term sustainability. A key priority is the diversification of funding streams through a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes the establishment of a social enterprise and the cultivation of partnerships with corporate champions aligned with PeacePlayers' mission.

Structure, governance and management

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr T Ringland Mr J Fitzpatrick Mr P McKittrick Mr A McNally Mr M Morrow Ms R Brown Ms J Hadden Mr T Young Mr L Pettigrew Ms C Guinness

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Recruitment and appointment of trustees New trustees are nominated by members of the board of trustees, and each trustee takes responsibility for monitoring the charity's activities.

Organisational structure The charity's Managing Director, Gareth Harper, manages the charity on behalf of the trustees and is responsible for the day to day operations of the charity.

PPI-NI is a branch of PeacePlayers International based in Washington DC (USA). PPI-NI has its own separate constitution and is registered with the Charity Commissioners for Northern Ireland (No. 104342).

Statement of trustees’ responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.

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 SORP; - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material 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 operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

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PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of PeacePlayers International-Northern Ireland (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 30 June 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the statement of trustees' responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditor under section 65(2) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and report in accordance with regulations made under section 66 of that Act.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

In identifying and assessing potential risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliances with laws and regulations, we considered the following:

The matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and potential indicators of fraud.

As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the company for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in income recognition. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.

We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, and local tax legislation.

In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty.

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

Audit response to risks identified

Our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following:

Reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;

Enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;

Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;

Reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance and reviewing correspondence with tax authorities; and

In addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.

Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. In addition, as with any audit, there remains a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as they may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect noncompliance with all laws and regulations.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Mr Nigel Moore FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of GMcG BELFAST

24 November 2025

Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor

Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor Alfred House 19 Alfred Street Belfast BT2 8EQ

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
111,680
229,017
Charitable activities
3
15,096
206,201
Total income
126,776
435,218
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
89,843
423,846
Total expenditure
89,843
423,846
Net income and movement in
funds
36,933
11,372
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 July 2024
14,474
58,057
Fund balances at 30 June
2025
51,407
69,429		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
340,697
86,728
165,473
221,297
35,519
227,391
561,994
122,247
392,864
513,689
98,569
376,804
513,689
98,569
376,804
48,305
23,678
16,060
72,531
(9,204)
41,997
120,836
14,474
58,057		 Total
2024
£
252,201
262,910
515,111
475,373
475,373
39,738
32,793
72,531

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 JUNE 2025

2025 2025 2024
Fixed assets Notes £ £ £ £
Tangible assets 10 1,703 3,952
Currentassets
Debtors
Cash atbankand inhand		 41 77,746
212,696		 71,881
10,719
Creditors: amounts falling duewithin 12 290,442 82,600
oneyear (171,309) (14,021)
Netcurrentassets 119,133 68,579
Totalassets lesscurrentliabilities 120,836 72,531
Thefunds ofthe charity
Restrictedincomefunds
Unrestrictedfunds		 16
15		 69,429
51,407		 58,057
14,474
120,836 72,531
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PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

PeacePlayers International-Northern Ireland (PPI-NI) is a branch of PeacePlayers International based in Washington DC (USA). PPI-NI has its own separate constitution and is registered with the Charity Commissioners for Northern Ireland (No. 104342). The principal address of the charity is Peace House, 224 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6GE.

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. In forming their opinion, the trustees have considered the level of confirmed funding that is in place for future periods. They have also considered the charity's level of funds and ongoing financial commitments. In addition, PeacePlayers International has confirmed its agreement to ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of PeacePlayers International-Northern Ireland for the foreseeable future.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies (Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the charity's educational operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 20% straight line Computers 20% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies (Continued)

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

2 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
general
2025
2025
£
£
Donations and gifts
51,295
-
Grants
84,290
229,017
Less: deferred income
(23,905)
-
111,680
229,017
Donations and gifts
Individual/business
donations
18,635
-
Donations in kind
27,425
-
Other donations
5,235
-
51,295
-
Grants receivable for
core activities
Ireland Funds
10,000
-
Department of Trade
and Foreign Affairs
-
19,746
International Fund for
Ireland
-
25,763
Community Relations
Council
74,290
-
The Executive Office
-
44,981
Garfield Weston
-
80,000
National Lottery
-
20,000
Comic Relief
-
10,000
Aspen Institute
-
7,983
Mid Ulster Council -
Good Relations
-
-
Other
-
20,544
84,290
229,017		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
general
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
51,295
34,640
-
313,307
52,088
161,473
(23,905)
-
4,000
340,697
86,728
165,473
18,635
34,640
-
27,425
-
-
5,235
-
-
51,295
34,640
-
10,000
-
-
19,746
-
58,400
25,763
-
-
74,290
46,800
2,874
44,981
-
47,186
80,000
-
-
20,000
-
33,313
10,000
-
-
7,983
-
-
-
-
15,000
20,544
5,288
4,700
313,307
52,088
161,473		 Total
2024
£
34,640
213,561
4,000
252,201
34,640
-
-
34,640
-
58,400
-
49,674
47,186
-
33,313
-
-
15,000
9,988
213,561

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

3 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Charitable activities
Performance related
grants 15,096 340,265 355,361 35,519 227,391 262,910
Less: deferred income - (134,064) (134,064) - - -
15,096 206,201 221,297 35,519 227,391 262,910
Performance related grants analysis
Charitable Charitable
activities activities
2025 2024
£ £
Technical Assistance 15,096 35,519
T:BUC Camps 228,645 114,516
Antrim and Newtownabbey BC 750 -
Peace Plus (UYI) 59,794 15,000
DOJ - Asset Recovery 3,506 12,577
SEUPB 7,887 10,000
SOL Foundation 35,590 51,424
Society of Friendly Sons St Patrick - 9,548
Beyond Sport 4,093 6,141
Jobstart - 8,185
Other - -
355,361 262,910

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

4 Expenditure on charitable activities

Charitable Charitable
activities activities
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 308,053 271,196
Depreciation and impairment 2,249 2,249
Insurance 3,501 3,458
External consultants 32,494 21,594
Training and development 4,262 2,127
Non-personnel costs 5,710 12,673
Occupancy 39,212 47,379
Travel 53,995 43,232
Technology 2,791 -
Bank charges 428 853
Business expenses 1,420 8,211
Uniforms 9,948 17,134
464,063 430,106
Share of support and governance costs (see note 5)
Support 45,156 40,962
Governance 4,470 4,305
513,689 475,373
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 89,843 98,569
Restricted funds 423,846 376,804
513,689 475,373
Support costs allocated to activities
2025 2024
£ £
Staff costs 34,228 30,133
General overheads 10,928 10,829
Governance costs 4,470 4,305
49,626 45,267
Analysed between:
Charitable activities 49,626 45,267

5 Support costs allocated to activities

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

6 Net movement in funds 2025 2024
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements 4,470 4,305
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 2,249 2,249

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration, reimbursement of expenses or benefits from the charity during the year.

8 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Staff
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2025
Number
55
2025
£
312,217
17,599
12,465
342,281		 2024
Number
71
2024
£
274,939
15,025
11,365
301,329

Included within the above are recharged salary costs of £28,843 from Peace Players US.

The average staff headcount expressed as a full time equivalent during the year is 13 (2024 - 8).

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

2025 2024
£ £
Aggregate compensation 56,918 54,684

9 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

10
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
£
Cost
At 1 July 2024
1,846
At 30 June 2025
1,846
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2024
1,846
Depreciation charged in the year
-
At 30 June 2025
1,846
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2025
-
At 30 June 2024
-
11
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Deferred income
13
Accruals and deferred income		 Computers
£
12,819
12,819
8,867
2,249
11,116
1,703
3,952
2025
£
40,000
26,791
10,955
77,746
2025
£
4,086
158,564
8,659
171,309		 Total
£
14,665
14,665
10,713
2,249
12,962
1,703
3,952
2024
£
48,835
5,432
17,614
71,881
2024
£
4,299
596
9,126
14,021

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

13
Deferred income
Other deferred income
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 July 2024
Released from previous periods
Resources deferred in the year
Deferred income at 30 June 2025
14
Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes		 2025
£
158,564		 2024
£
596
2024
£
596
4,000
(4,000)
596
596
2024
£
11,365
2025
£
158,564
596
(596)
158,564
158,564
2025
£
12,465

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

15 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 July 2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At
£
£
£
General funds
14,474
126,776
(89,843)
Previous year:
At 1 July 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At
£
£
£
General funds
(9,204)
122,247
(98,569)		 30 June
2025
£
51,407
30 June
2024
£
14,474

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

16 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 July 2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At
£
£
£
Antrim & Newtownabbey BC
-
750
(750)
National Lottery
-
20,000
(9,782)
Department of Trade and Foreign Affairs
-
19,746
(19,746)
Peace Plus (UYI)
-
40,883
(40,883)
TEO T:BUC Camps
-
113,512
(113,512)
Belfast City Council
4,587
(604)
(3,983)
TEO CGRF
-
44,981
(44,981)
Halifax
-
5,000
(5,000)
Williams Davidson
-
6,149
(6,149)
Aspen Institute
-
7,938
(7,938)
SEUPB
-
7,911
(7,911)
Comic Relief
10,000
10,000
(16,220)
Garfield Weston
-
80,000
(28,349)
The National Lottery Community Fund
13,141
-
(13,141)
International Fund for Ireland
-
25,763
(25,763)
Beyond Sports Foundation
6,141
4,093
(10,234)
SOL Foundation
12,461
35,590
(48,051)
Angus Lawson Memorial Trust
11,727
-
(7,947)
British Council
-
10,000
(10,000)
DOJ - Asset Recovery
-
3,506
(3,506)
58,057
435,218
(423,846)		 30 June
2025
£
-
10,218
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,780
51,651
-
-
-
-
3,780
-
-
69,429

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

16 Restricted funds (Continued)

Previous year:
At 1 July 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At
£
£
£
Awards for All
8,203
-
(8,203)
Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
-
58,400
(58,400)
Society of Friendly Sons St Patrick
-
9,548
(9,548)
TEO T:BUC Camps
-
114,516
(114,516)
Belfast City Council
-
8,700
(4,113)
TEO CGRF
-
47,186
(47,186)
Halifax
499
-
(499)
Mid Ulster Sports Programme
-
15,000
(15,000)
Jobstart
-
8,185
(8,185)
Community Relations Council
-
2,874
(2,874)
Garfield Weston
14,089
-
(14,089)
The National Lottery Community Fund
17,470
33,313
(37,642)
Ireland Funds
1,736
-
(1,736)
Department for Justice
-
12,577
(12,577)
SOL Foundation
-
51,424
(38,963)
Angus Lawson Memorial Trust
-
15,000
(3,273)
Comic Relief
-
10,000
-
Beyond Sports Foundation
-
6,141
-
41,997
392,864
(376,804)		 30 June
2024
£
-
-
-
-
4,587
-
-
-
-
-
-
13,141
-
-
12,461
11,727
10,000
6,141
58,057

See notes 18 and 19 for explanatory notes to funds.

17 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
At 30 June 2025:
Tangible assets
1,703
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
49,704
69,429
51,407
69,429		 Total
2025
£
1,703
119,133
120,836

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

17 Analysis of net assets between funds (Continued)

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
At 30 June 2024:
Tangible assets
3,952
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
10,522
58,057
14,474
58,057		 Total
2024
£
3,952
68,579
72,531

18 Explanatory notes to the funds

Unrestricted Funds

General Funds

This includes all funding that is expendable at the discretion of the Trustees for the general purposes of the - charity. Included within general funds during the year is income of £50,385 (2024 £46,800) from Community Relations Council.

Restricted Funds

Antrim & Newtownabbey BC

This funding covers costs (facilitators, transport, venue hire etc.) associated with delivery of school Twinnings in Antrim & Newtownabbey.

National Lottery (Awards for All)

This funding covers costs (facilitators, transport, venue hire etc.) associated with delivery of school Twinnings.

Department of Trade and Foreign Affairs

This is funding secured through the annual round of the Reconciliation Fund to support our leadership development work.

PeacePlus – United Youth Initiatives (UYI)

This is funding secured as part of a PeacePlus collaboration with Healthy Kidz (lead partner), Boys and Girls Clubs and Dundalk Institute of Technology.

– The Executive Office (TEO TBUC Camps)

This income relates to 12 separate restricted grants, 10 of which support PPI-NI's T:BUC camps in north, south, east and west Belfast, 2 in Mid & East Antrim, and in Newry Mourne & Down, Mid Ulster, Antrim & Newtownabbey, Ards & North Down, as well as a Junior and Senior Leadership Development TBUC camp.

Belfast City Council:

This funding covers costs (facilitators, transport, venue hire etc.) associated with delivery of school Twinnings in Belfast.

- The Executive Office (TEO CGRF)

This income relates to a Central Good Relations Fund (CGRF) grant received to support PeacePlayers school Twinning and Leadership Development training.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

19 Explanatory notes to the funds (continued)

Halifax

This income relates to funding secured from the Halifax Foundation to support PPI-NI’s the cost of Local Project Coordinators in the delivery of school Twinnings.

Williams Davidson:

This income relates to funding secured to support participation by 13 young leaders from Northern Ireland in PeacePlayers Global Friendship Games in Detroit.

Aspen Institute:

This income relates to funding secured to support PeacePlayers NI participation in the Stevens Initiative which involved the creation of a global on-line learning hub and roll out of associated training.

SEUPB:

This is funding secured through Belfast City Council’s PeacePlus Local Community Action Plan to deliver the PlusSport project in collaboration with Active Communities Network (lead partner), Community Sports Network and Sport Changes Life.

Comic Relief:

This is funding secured through Sport relief to support PeacePlayers work in harnessing the power of sport for leadership development and peace building in Northern Ireland.

Garfield Weston

This income relates to a grant secured as a contribution to PeacePlayers core costs.

The National Lottery Community Fund

This income relates to a grant secured for the Dormant Accounts Fund NI programme to increase capacity, grow resilience and encourage sustainability.

Ireland Fund for Ireland:

This income relates to funding secured through the Communities in Partnership Programme (CiPP) to deliver a cross-border project in collaboration with the Peace Link in Clones.

Beyond Sports Foundation:

This is funding secured to facilitate PeacePlayer NI’s participation in a global sport for development online training initiative in collaboration with sister PeacePlayers projects.

SOL Foundation:

This is funding secured globally through the SOL foundation to support PeacePlayers work in Northern Ireland, South Africa and the Middle Esat. In Northern Ireland funding is used specifically to support some of our salary costs associated with delivery of our core programming.

Angus Lawson Memorial Trust (ALMT):

This funding covers costs (facilitators, transport, venue hire etc.) associated with delivery of our core programmes.

British Council:

This is funding secured through the Youth Connect Initiative which facilitated a collaboration between PeacePlayers Northern Ireland and PeacePlayers South Africa focusing on coaches training and development.

DOJ – Asset Recovery

This income relates to funding secured from the Assets Recovery Fund to support our Cross Community League (now Bridging Divides Programme) in Belfast and Mid and East Antrim.

PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL-NORTHERN IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

20 Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities

A portion of the grants received may become repayable if the Charity fails to comply with the terms of the Letter of Offer.

21 Related party transactions

PeacePlayers International, a charitable organisation based in Washington DC, USA, is considered to be the charity’s parent. During the year, PeacePlayers International provided administrative and staff support services totalling £32,597 which has been recognised as expenditure. Of this £27,425 has been waived and treated as a donation in kind. There is £26,590 (2024 - £5,432) due from PeacePlayers International at the balance sheet date.