COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: N1608232
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: NIC104550
Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Unaudited Financial Statements
31 March 2023

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limiled by Guarantee
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2023
Pages
Trustees, annual report (incorporating the director's report)
1to6
Independent examiner's report to the trustees
Statement of financial activities (including income and
expenditure account)
Statement of financial posilion
Notes to the financial statements
10t018

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Llmlted by Guarantee
Truslees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrector's Report)
Year ended 31 March 2023
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the
unaudiled financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Reference and administrative details
Registered charity name
Carrickfergus Community Forum
Charity registration number
NIC104550
Company registration number N1608232
Principal office and registered 31 Lancasterian Street
office
Carrickfergus
Co Antrim
BT38 7AB
The trustees
Mr B Dornan
Ms A Mayne
Mr D Mccoubrey
Mr G Clarke
Mr J Mccaw
Mr J Simms
Mrs M Lavery
Mr T Rainey
(Resigned 7 July 2022}
Company secretary
None
Independent examiner
R J Gilmour F.C.A.
Hopper & Co
Chartered Accountants
25 High Street
Carrickfergus
Co Antrim
BT38 7AN

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (￿ntInued)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Structure. governance and management
Organisational structure
Carrickfergus Community Forum (The Forum) was established a5 a company limited by guarantee
under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the company and is
governed under its Articles of Associalion. The Forum is governed by the Board of Directors. The
Board of Directors. who are elected members, consist of thirteen elected persons. Every year one third
of the elected directors retire by rotalion. The directors to retire are those who have been longest in
office since their last election. A retiring director is eligible for re-election. New directors are briefed on
their legal obligations under charity and company law. the content of the Memorandum and Articles of
Association. the committee and decision making process, the organisational plan and recent
performance of The Forum. They are free to discuss any issues with other direclors or key employees.
Directors are encouraged to attend any appropriate external training events where these will facilitate
Ihe undertaking of their role. Janice Cherry is appointed to supervise the day to day operations of th8
company.
The directors who served The Forum are detailed on page 1. Th8 Forum is limited by guarantee.
Risk Management
The directors have actively reviewed the major risks which the charity faces and believe that
maintaining the unrestricted reserves at Ihe required levels to finance the working capital and continue
the charity's activities on a short term basis, combined with the annual review of controls over key
financial syslems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The directors
have also examined other business and operational risks which The Forum faces and conlinn that they
have established systems to mitigate significant risks
Objectives and activities
IA) Purposes
The Charity's objects {"Objecls") are specrfically restrict8d to the following:_
111 The advancement of community development in the Carrickfergus Borough and districl area of
County Antrim (the "area of benefit") and in particular the promotion of the community and voluntary
sector for the benefit of Ihe public by providing training, support, information. facilities and amenilies to,
and promote good practice among. community and voluntary groups.
{2) To provide and maintain a Forum where member organisations can join together to find mutual
support, exchange views, share common issues and information, creale a colleclive voice for the
community and voluntary sector and work in partnership with statutory agencies and aulhorilies.
(3} To advance education and training-
(41 To promote good community relations, religious and racial harmony and equality and diversity.
The main aclivities undertaken lo further these aims are outlined in Ihe "Achievements and
Performance" se¢tion of this report.

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Llmlted by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnuedj
Year ended 31 March 2023
Objectlves and actlvities (continued)
Achievements and performance
In this reporting period Carrickfergus Community Forum received funding from various SoUr￿S to
enable the Charity to meet the objectives sel out above and support community development and
capacity building activities in the Carrickfergus. Whitehead & Greenisland areas.
The Department for Social Development Communty Investment Fund continued to provide funding
towards salary and running costs enabling the charity to continue to operate as a networking
organisalion offering governance, support and guidance to the community and voluntary sector in the
area of benefit. CCF house a number of services that ensure easy access for users.
These include.,
Northern Regional College Essential Skills ICT
NHSCT Bereaved by Suicide Service
Compassionate Friends
Aware Defeat Depression Support Group
Comerstone Addiction Support Group
AA Veterans Counselling Service
Royal National Institute for the Blind
Funding Clinics
Community Choir
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council funding contribuled lo the insurance for the charity in the reporting
period to enable services delivery lo continue.
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive Small Pockets of Deprivation fund provided for essential
running cosls to maintain project delivery and enabled CCF to obtain furnrture and equipment lo
improve the facilities service delivery for user groups.
A significant focus for this reporting period was the cost of living crisis faced by many people in our
community- CCF were able to provide support with rising food and utility costs for individuals and
families through the provision of fo(Kl vouchers and air fryers.
Various Cultural events took place throughout the year with CCF being able to provide support to local
groups to deliver kids parties and community events al Easter. Summer, Halloween and Christmas
that brought the community logelher and fostered good relations.
A Strategic planning exercise was completed by the Directors of CCF to ensure that service delivery is
lailored to the needs of the community- A new strategic plan for the period 2023 2025 is being
prepared reflecting the needs of the communily and voluntary sector in Carrickfergus and detailing the
objectives for CCF going foThYard.

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Director's Report) (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Achievements and performance (contlnuadj
Various training courses were delivered to improve employabilty, build capacity and support people
dealing with poor mental health.
Sign Language
Driving Skills
Self Care for Carers
Living life to the Full
Event Stewarding
Food Hygiene
Women's DIY Skills
Crafting
Through funding obtained from the Halifax Foundation CCF were able to support the deltvery of a
programme ol activities for local carers. This included provision ol allernative therapies workshops,
craft activities and a cultural identty project including a visit to Londonderry to explore the city walls and
hear Irom a local historian.
ASCERT funding enabled CCF to offer counselling services to service users and contributed to
running costs and equipment lor the premises to make it more user friendly and allow more users to
access seNices.
In the year of the Queens Jubilee The National Lottery Community Fund provided resources to enable
CCF lo support local small street parties across the Borough through provision of equipment. activities
and entertainment. This was a great success with people taking on small projects for the benefit of
their neighbours and was a great opportunity to build relationships and promote community activity and
volunteering at a grassrools level. We were able to offer support and guidance on best practice to to
individuals and build their capacity to be an active participant in developing their community.
The Developing Women in the Communty Project was secured for Phase 2 in November 2022 and
delivered over a period of 5 months. This was a very beneficial programm8 offering 15 women the
opportunity to take part in a range of capacity building activies.
Personal Development
Heal Your Life Self Care Course
Women in Peacebuilding - programme of speakers
Therapeutic Crafts
Threads that Bind - An insight into the life of women in the Industrial Era in Ireland
Participatory Budgeting
The progratnme was a great Suc￿sS with all of the women engaging itF a wide range of aGtivities. The
project resulted in the creation of a fantastic crochet tapestry of Carrickfergus Castle which was
designed and created by all the women together with each make a part of it and finally bringing it all
together. It is now proudly displayed in Carricklergus Castle.

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlmtsd)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Achievements and performance (continu8d)
CCF continued to engage in networking activrties through representation on various local groups to
facilwtate information sharing. partnership working. developing targeted support slralegies and
reduction in duplication of seThi¢es. CCF attended the following groups and meetings both face lo face
and via zoom:
Mid & East Antrim Community Planning Sleering Group
Poverty Action Group
Greenisland Regeneration Partnership
Greenisland Health Committee
Ascert PCSP Steering Group
Cithrah Male Refuge Steering Group
Mid & Easl Antrim Social Supermarket Group
Mid & Easl Antrim People & Places Co Design Group
In furtherance of our networking activities Ihe Board of Directors also represenl various groups within
the Mid & East Antrim Area and share information and best practice at bi- monthly board meetings.
The projects completed in this reporting period hav8 significantly contributed to the development of a
cohesive and vibrant community sector in Carrickfergus. We have seen our service users progress a
great deal through educational and upskilling courses, groups projecl and team working and some
really good relationships have been developed throughout. We support member groups with
preparation of annual reports and offer ongoing guidance on good practice and governance.
Financlal revlew
The Forum is a non-profit making organisation.
The Statement ol Financial Activities shows net expenditure of £12.429. (2022
expenditure of
£9,789). At 31 March 2023 the total funds of the charity amounted to £94,511 comprising restricted
funds of £14,827 and unrestricted funds of £79.684 The majority of income received by The Forum is
earmarked by the donors for specific projects {reslricted incomel- Other income generated by Ihe
Forum is generally unreslricted and can be used to finance running costs.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have considered in their assessment of risks faced by the Forum the need to hold
unrestricted resetves. They aim to hold at least 6 months costs in reserve to allow lime to source
alternative funding should a major source of funds bring their support to an end. Reserves are currently
in excess of 6 months costs.

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Dlrector's Report) (￿ntInued}
Year ended 31 March 2023
Plans for future perfods
Carrickfergus Community Forum will aim to secure funding enabling services to continue. We hope lo
reinstate a community workers network and look toward a more joined up approach to community
development activily for the area. Now thal we are moving on from Covid new challenges such as the
cost of living crisis are being raised and we will worf( with local agencies to ofter support. CCF will
work towards de15very of a new strategic plan and conttinue lo offer educational. vocational and
capacity building courses and workshops to meet the needs of our community and voluntary sector in
Carrickfergus and the surrounding areas ol Greenisland and Whitehead.
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to
the small companies exemption.
The trustees. annual report was approved on 14 September 2023 and signed on behalf of the board of
trustees by:
Mr B Dornan
Trust88

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Carrickfergus Community
Forum
Year ended 31 March 2023
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Carrickfergus Community
Forum ('the charity.) for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 {the '2008 Act,) and the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 ACY).
You are satisfied that the accounts of the company are not required by charity or company law to be
audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16
of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of
the charity's financial statements as carried out under section 65 of the 2008 Act. In carrying out my
examination I have followed the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the 2008 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection
with my examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act; or
the financial statements do not accord with those records., or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of
the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is
not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practi￿ for accounting and reporting by
charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial
Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I confirm t
unders
t there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper
f the accounts to be reached.
ou
nt Examiner
Inde
Hopper & Co
Chartered Accountants
25 High Street
Carrickfergus
Co Antrim
BT38 7AN

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limitsd by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Activities
{including income and expenditure account)
Year ended 31 March 2023
2023
Restricted
funds Total funds Total funds
2022
Unrestricted
funds
Nots
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investment income
134,531
134,531
2,717
138
119,699
3,364
32
2,717
138
Total income
2,855
134,531
137.386
123,095
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
Total expenditure
376
124,581
124,581
124,957
124,957
113,306
376
113,306
Net income
2,479
9,950
12,429
9,789
Transfers belween funds
(3,363)
3,363
Net movement in funds
(884)
13,313
12,429
9,789
Reconclllatlon of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried fonvard
80,568
1,514
82,082
94,511
72,293
79,684
14,827
82,082
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Llmited by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Position
31 March 2023
2023
2022
Not
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
15
15,598
14,928
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
96,490
83.162
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Net current assets
16
17,577
16.008
78.913
67.154
Total assets less current liabilities
94￿11
82.082
Net assets
94511
82.082
Funds of the charity
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
14,827
79,684
94,511
1.514
80,568
Total charlly funds
20
82,082
For the year ending 31 March 2023 the chariiy was enlitled to exemption from audit under section 477
of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities=
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial slatements for Ihe
year in question in accordance with section 476;
The directors acknow18dge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial slatements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
companies subject to the small companies, regime.
These financial slatements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 14
Seplember 2023, and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr B Doman
Trustee
Mr D Mccoubrey
Truslee
The not8s on pages 10 to 18 forni part of these linancial staternenls.

Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to Ihe Financial Slalements
Year ended 31 March 2023
General Informatlon
The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee. regislered in N
Ireland and a registered charity in Northern Ireland. The address of Ihe registered office is 31
Lallcasterian Street, Carrickfergus. Co Antrim. BT38 7AB.
Statement of compliance
These financial stalements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, "The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.. the 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 1021 (Charities
SORP FRS 1021), Ihe Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 and the Companies Act 2006.
Accountlng policies
Basis of preparalion
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the
revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair
value through income or expenditure.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the tunctional currency of the entity.
Going concem
There are no material uncertainties about the chariws ability to continue.
Dlsclosure exemptions
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102
UpJate Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertalnty
The Trustees have estimated bolh the useful life and the expected residual value of each fixed
asset in arriving at the amount charged each year for depreciation.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the
charitys purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for partiGular future project or
commitment.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure deGlared by the donor or
through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes- restricted income funds or
endoMnenl fund5.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Slatements (eontinued)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Accounting pollcles (continued)
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has
passed to the charity- it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the Iransaction will
flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are
applied to particular categories ol income..
income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the
gift, receipt is probable and rts amount can be measured reliably.
legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entttlement is established.
income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless Ihis is
impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor
or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts
when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for Ihe
contribution of general volunteers.
income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of Ihe
Contracled service. This is classilied as unrestricled funds unless there is a contractual
requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case
it may be regarded as restricted.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any
VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of
financial activities to which it relates:
expendilure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-
charitable trading activities. and the sale of donated goods.
expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking
activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries. including those
support costs and costs relating to the govemance of the charity apportioned to charitable
activities.
other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for Ihe
charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are dlocated to expendilure categories reflecting the use of the resource. DireGt costs
attribulable lo a single activily are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned
beMeen the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistenl basis.
Tangible assets
All fixed assets arg initially reoorded at cost.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Llmited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Slatements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Accountlng pollcles (continued)
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual
value, over the useful economic life of that assel as follows:
Fixtures and Equipment
15Vo reducing balance
Impairment of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date. with the recoverable
amount being estimated where such indicalors exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the
recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for
possible reversal al each reporting date.
For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not pjssible to eslimale the recoverable
amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of Ihe cash-
generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the sma118St identiliable
group of assets Ihat includes the asset and generates oash inflows that largely independent of the
cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.
For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the
acquisition clale, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from
the synergies ol the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity
are assigned lo those units.
Govemment grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants
are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the charity will comply with the
condilions attaching to them and the granls will be received.
Where the grant does not impose specrfied fLrture performance-related conditions on the
recipient, it is recognised in income when the grant proceeds are received or receivable. Where
Ihe grant does imFY)se specified fulure performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is
recognised in income only when the perfomiance-related conditions have been met. Where
grants received are prior to salisfying the revenue recognition criteria. they are recognised as a
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including
any related transaction costs.
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other
consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.
Debt instruments are subs8quently measured at amortised cost.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (contimRd)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Accounting policles (continued)
Financial instrurnents (contlnuéd)
Where investments in shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured
reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value
recognised in income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured al
cost less impairment.
Other financial instruments. including dertvatives, are inilially recognised at fair value. unless
paymerrt lor an asset is deferred beyond normal business temis or financed at a rate of interest
that is not a rnarket rate. in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future
payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes
recognised in the stalement of financial activities. wilh the exception of hedging instruments in a
designated hedging relationship.
Financial assels that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence
of impaiment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairm8nt, an
impairment loss is recognised under the appropriale heading in the statement of financial
activities in which the initial gain was recognised.
For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are
individually significant. these are assess8d individually for impairment. Other financial assets are
either assessed individually or grouped on Ihe basis of similar credit risk characteristics.
Any reversals of impairment are recognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not
result in a carrying amount of th8 financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would
have been had the impaiment not previously been recognised.
Deflned conlrlbution plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which
the related seNice is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent
that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in fLrture payments or a cash refund.
When contribLrtions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the
reporting date in which the employees render the related seNice. the liability is measured on a
discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in
the period in which wt arises.
Limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee. In accordance with the company's Memorandum of
Association the members have underiaken to contribute to the assets of the company in the
event of it being wound up, an amount not exceeding £1 each.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Flnancial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Donatlons and legacies
Restricted Totsl Funds
Funds
2023
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2022
Grants
Housing Executive
Mid & East Antrim BC
Dept. of s￿la1 Dev. Community
Investment Fund
Cooperation Ireland
Awards for All
Halifax Grant
ASCERT Grant
DWICP
37.883
300
37
34.646
300
34.646
300
300
64,409
64,409
62,408
2,402
62.408
2.402
19,025
19,025
3,264
2.500
14,179
3.264
2.500
14,179
1,850
11,064
1,850
11,064
134.531
134.531
119.699
119,699
Other trading activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2023
Funds
2022
Access Nl
Inwme Generated
Other income
231
2.486
231
99
2,310
955
99
2,310
955
2,717
2,717
3,364
3,364
Investment Income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2023
Funds
2022
Bank interest receivable
138
138
32
32
Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2023
Support costs
376
124.581
124,957
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2022
Support costs
107
113.199
113.306
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee.
Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnuad)
Year ended 31 March 2023
Expendlture on charitsble actlvltles by activity type
Total funds
2023
Total fund
2022
Support costs
Charitable Activities
Governance costs
118.968
5.989
118,968
5,989
124.957
107,850
5,456
113,306
124.957
10. Analysis of support costs
Analysis of
support costs
activity 1 Tolal 2023 Total 2022
Wages & Salaries
Rent and Rates
Covid response
Cost of Living Support
Project Expenses
Training Courses
Light and Heat
58,489
10,519
58.489
10,519
56,134
10,450
3.880
2.346
42,354
2,346
42.354
31,754
2.160
3,472
107,850
5,260
5,260
118,968
118,968
11. Net income
Net income is stated after chargingl{creditingl'.
2023
2022
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
2,752
2,634
12. Independent examinatlon fees
2023
2022
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent exalnination of Ihe financial statements
1.080
13. Staff costs
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows=
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Social securty costs
Employer contributions to pension plans
51.357
4.792
2.341
58.490
49.658
4.452
2.024
56,134
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guaranlee
Notes to the Financial Statements (con11￿)
Year ended 31 March 2023
13. Slaff costs (contlnued)
The average head count of employees during the year was 212022: 2). The average number of
full-lime equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows-
2023
2022
Average number of Employees
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year {2022= Nil).
14. Trustee ￿Muneration and expenses
No remuneration was paid during the year lo any Trustees.12022 - £Nil).
15. Tangible fixed assels
Fixtures and
fittings
Total
Cost
At 1 Apr 2022
Additions
28,483
3,422
31,905
3,422
31,905
At 31 Mar 2023
Depreciation
At 1 Apr 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 Mar 2023
13,555
2,752
13,555
2,752
16,307
16.307
Carrying amount
At 31 Mar 2023
15,598
14,928
15,598
14.928
At 31 Mar 2022
16. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
16,678
16.008
17,577
16.008
17. Deferred income
2023
2022
At 1 April 2022
Amount released to income
Amount deferred in year
At 31 March 2023
14,928
(2,752)
3.422
9.146
{2,634)
8.416
15,598
14,928
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Finanelal Ststements {￿lI1nUed)
Year ended 31 March 2023
18. Penslons and other post retirement benefits
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined
contribution plans was £(2,3411 {2022- £(2.024)}.
19. Govemment grants
The amounls recognised in the financial statements for govemmenl granls are as follows..
2023
2022
Recognised in creditors=
Deferred government grants due within one year
(2,752)
{2.634)
20. Analysls of charitable funds
Unrestricted funds
At
Transfers 31 Mar 2023
At 1 Apr 2022
Income Expenditure
General funds
80,568
2,855
(376)
(3,363)
79,684
At
Transfers 31 Mar 2022
At 1 Apr 2021
Income Expenditure
General funds
71,620
3.396
(107)
5.659
80,568
R8Stricled lunds
At
Transfers 31 Mar 2023
At 1 Apr 2022
Income Expenditure
Restricted Funds
1,514
134,531
{124.581)
3,363
14,827
At
Transfers 31 Mar 2022
At 1 Apr 2021
Income Expenditure
Restricted Funds
673
119.699
{113.1991
15.659}
1,514
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements {contlnued)
Year ended 31 March 2023
21. Analysis ol net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Fun'ds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Net assets
15.598
80,764
(16.678)
79.684
15.598
96.489
{17,576)
94.511
15.725
{898)
14,827
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2022
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Net assets
14,928
81.648
116,008)
80.568
14,928
83,162
(16,0081
82,082
1,514
1,514
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