Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GURANTEE)
Trustees Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Flnancial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2024
Contents
TRUSTEES REPORT.......... .
CHARITY REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS.................... ....... ...............................................
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT...................................................................................
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES....................................................................................................................
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE..
FINANCIAL REVIEW.. .. . . .....
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER....
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF CARRICKFERGUS COMMUNITY FORUM......
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT).
.11
BALANCE SHEET ....
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NOTESTOTHE ACCOUNTS..........................................................................................................................14
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Carrickfergu5 Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES REPORT
Year ended 31 March 2024
CHARITY REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity name
Carrickfergus Community Forum
Charity registration number
NIC104550
Company registration number
N1608232
Principal office
Carrickfergus Community Forum
31 Lancasterian Street
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
Ms P Johnston
Ms L Morris
Mr A Rainey
(Resigned 31st July 2023)
Company secretary
None
Independent examiner
Simon Hopper F.C.A.
Hopper & Co
6 Doagh Road
Ballyclare
BT39 9BG

Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES REPORT
Year ended 31 March 2024
STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational structure
Carrickfergus Community Forum (The Forum) was established as a company limited by guarantee under
a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the company and is governed
under it5 Articles of Association. 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 rotation. 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 directors or key employees.
Directors are encouraged to attend any appropriate external training events where these will facilitate
the undertaking of their role. Janice Cherry is appointed to supeniise the day to day operations of the
company.
The directors who served The Forum are detailed on page l. The Forum is limited by guarantee.
Risk Management
The directors have actively reviewed the major risks which the charity faces and believe that maintainin8
the unrestricted reserves at the require 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 systems,
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 confirm that they have established
systems to mitigate significant risks.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES REPORT
Year ended 31 March 2024
OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES
(A) Purposes
The Charitws objects {"Objects"l are specifically restricted to the following:_
11) The advancement of community development in the Carrickfergus Borough and district area
of County Antrim (the "area of benefit") and in particular the promotion of the community and
voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by providing training, support, information,
facilities and amenities to, and promote good practice among, community and voluntary
groups.
12) To provide and maintain a Forum where member organisations can join together to find
mutual support, exchange views, share common issues and information, create a collective
voice for the community and voluntary sector and work in partnership with statutory agencies
and authorities,
(3) To advance education and training.
(4) To promote good community relations, reli8i0U5 and racial harmony and equality and diversity.
The main attivities undertaken to further these aims are outlined in the "Achievements and
Performance" section of this report.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
In the period April 2023 to March 2024 Carrickfergus Community Forum {CCF) achieved in excess of the
agreed targets and was able to implement programmes at short notice in response to emergent
community needs.
The main focus of CCF is community development and capacity building, therefore much of the activity
relates to delivering this objective. CCF has engaged with Impatt Training/Belfast Works Connect who
are based on the premises two days per week and deliver a variety of course5 for residents across Mid
& East Antrim. In this reporting period CCF has delivered a wide ran8e of training and awareness
sessions as detailed below.
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES REPORT
Year ended 31 March 2024
. Skills development- ICT/DIY etc
Castle Tapestry Project
Suicide intervention training
Leadership Programme JC
Impact Training/Belfast Works
Airfryer demo
. Connect
Foetal alcohol workshops
Safekeeping and governance
Drummin8 workshop
Training
Carers courses
Marshalling tralning
Health Screening
Self Care
Yoga
Recovery College
Wax melts
Alzheimers Information Session
Inspire sessions
Mood matters and Living life to the Full
Tea Dances
Community Development activities have included hostin8 of information sessions on varlous toplcs
relating to the history and culture of Northern Ireland including the Good Friday Agreement. These
have been well received by all participants.
The Directors carried out a review of the Strategic Plan for CCF and the incoming year will see a focus on
achieving these objectives.
We continue to host a range of support organisations to enable local access to much needed services,
preventing the need to travel outside the area so that people are not excluded from support through
lack of means or access to transport.
AWARE Defeat Depression
Ladies Craft Drop in Group
Compa55ionate Friends
AAVS Counselling
. Men's Support Group
NHSCT Bereaved by Suicide
RNIB Music sessions
Counselling

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Cornerstone Adult Addiction Service
An important aspect of the work undertaken by CCF is to maintain existing and develop new networking
opportunities for groups and individuals in the Mid & East Antrim Area. In furtherance of this objective
CCF hold bi-monthly Board Meetings to share best practice and keep up to date with relevant local
developments.
During this reporting period CCF has engaged with various groups and organisations at both local and
regional levels with representation by CCF at various conferences, think tanks, and community events
aimed at developing future programs for the delivery of community development initiatives. CCF is
represented on the following panels:
Community Development Network Forum
Community Plannin8
Dublin Think Tank
Pleace Plus co design
Funding clinic lottery
Greenisland re8eneration committee
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Forum is a non-profit organisation.
The Statement of Financial Activities shows Deficit of £5,636. (2023 - expenditure of £12,429). At 31
March 2024 the total funds of the charity amounted to £88,875 comprising restricted funds of £13,062
and unrestricted funds of £75,813. The majority of income received by the Forum is ear marked by the
donors for specific projects (restricted income). Other income generated by the Forum is generallv
unrestricted and can be used to finance running costs.

Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES REPORT
Year ended 31 March 2024
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have considered in their assessment of risks faced by the Forum the need to hold
unrestricted reserves. They aim to hold at least 6 months costs in reserve to allow time 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.
Plans for future periods
Carrickfer8us Communlty Forum will implement the aims and objectives of the Strategic Plan for 2023-
2025 and will continue to secure resources enabling the delivery of capacity building and communlty
development opportunities for the local community. CCF will further develop relationships and
partnership working opportunities with local agencies and community organisations to reduce
duplication and ensure effective service delivery in the areas of Carrickfergus, 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.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Hopper & Co.. have indicated their willingness to remain in office and a resolution for their re-election
will be proposed at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The trustee's annual report was approved on 12th December 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of
trustees by:
Mr B Dornan
Trustee
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CARRICKFERGUS COMMUNITY FORUM
YEAR ENDED 31 March 24
I report on the financial statements of Carrickfergus Community Forum I'the charity,) for the year ended
31st March 2024.
Responslbllltles 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 20061'the 2006 Act'l. 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:
(l) Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act; or
(2) The financial statements do not accord with those records; or
(3) 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 fair, view which is not
matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
(4) The financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles
of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable
to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102>.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF CARRICKFERGUS COMMUNITY FORUM
YEAR ENDED 31 March 24
I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
S Hopper FCA
Partner
Hopper & Co
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTY (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Incorne from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investment Income
113,577
297
113,577
2,257
686
134,531
2,717
138
1,960
686
Total Income
2,646
113,874
116,520
137,386
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6,441
115,714
122,155
124,957
Total Expenditure
6,441
115,714
122,155
124,957
Net Income
13,795)
{1,8401
{5,635)
12,429
Net movement In funds
Funds brought forward
13,795)
79,684
{1,8401
14,827
(5,635)
94,511
12,429
82,082
Funds carr.ied forward
12
75,889
12,987
88,876
94,511
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 March 2024
Note
2024
2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Total fixed as5et5
10
16,789
16,789
15,598
15,598
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalent5
Total current assets
90,770
90,770
96,490
96,490
Creditors: amounts falling due wlthin one year
Total Creditors
11
18,683
18,683
17,577
17,577
Net Current Assets
72,087
78,913
Total Net Assets
88,876
94,511
Funds of the charlty
Restricted funds
Unrestricted Funds
Total charity funds
12
12,987
75,889
88,876
14,827
79,684
94,511
For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section
477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors responsibilities:
The rnembers have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for
the year in question in accordance with section 476;
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
companie5 subject to the small companies, regime.
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 12th
December 2024 and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr B Dornan
Trustee
The notes on pages 14 to 25 form part of these financial statements.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General information
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The address of the principal office
is 31 Lancasterian Street, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, BT38 7AB.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in
notes to the financial statements and applicable accounting standards, 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 issued
in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland (FRS102 Section IA), the charity's governin8 document, the Charities Act (Northern Ireland)
2008, Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2013 , The Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern
Ireland) 2015, and UK Generally Accepted Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements are prepared in sterlin8 which is the functional currency of the charity rounded
to the nearest £1.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out
below. The trustees consider that these policies are suitable, have been consistently applied and are
supported by reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates.
FUND ACCOUNTING
The charity has various types of funds for which it is responsible, and which require separate disclosure.
A definition of the various types of funds is as follows-
Restricted funds comprise (a) income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted
purposes intended by the donor and (b) revenue donations or grants for a specific charitable activity
intended by the donor. Where these funds have unspent balances, interest on their pooled investment
is apportioned to the individual fund5 on an average balance basis.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {cont'd)
31 March 2024
Unrestricted funds are funds which are expendable at the discretion of the Charity in furtherance of its
objectives. In addition to expenditure on activities such funds may be held in order to finance capital
investment and working capital.
Designated funds are general funds set aside by the trustees for use in the future.
INCOMING RESOURCES
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is
legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be
measured reliably, and it is probable that the income will be received.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement
date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance
before entitlement can be obtained, then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the
fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity, and it is probable that they will be
fulfilled.
Voluntary income received by way of donations and gift is credited to revenue on a receivable basis.
The charity receives grants in respect of support services. Income from government and other grants are
recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after any performance conditions have been
met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.
If entitlement is not met, then these amounts are deferred, Revenue grants are credited to incoming
resources on the earlier date of when they are received or when they are receivable unless they relate
to a specified future period.
Other income represents income that cannot be reported under the other analysis headings provided
within the SOFA.
Incoming resources with related expenditure
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with insurance proceed5> the incoming
resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.
Grants and donatlons
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to
the resources.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2024
Tax reclaims on donations and 85fts
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they
relate.
Contractual Income and performance related grants
This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services have been delivered.
Glfts In klnd
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount
actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold
or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incomin8
resources when receivable.
Donated servlces and facllltles
These are only included In incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended)
where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value place on
these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.
(vll) Investment income
This is included in the accounts in the period to which it relates.
(vlll) Investment galns and losses
This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing
investments to market value at the end of the year.
EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category. It is cate8orised under the following headings:
Expenditure on charitable activities comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery
of its activities and services for its beneficiaries and includes salary costs, support service
expenses, and an apportionment of support costs;
Other expenditure represents those items not falling into the categories above.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2074
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payment5 to third
parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be
measured reliably.
Governance costs
These are shown within charitable activities and include the costs of preparation and examination of
accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or
constitutional matters.
Grants wlth performance conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output
to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided
the specified service or output.
Grants payable wlthout perforrnance condition5
These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no
conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity.
Support costs
Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable
activities and include offsce costs, governance costs and administrative payroll costs.
They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity. Where support costs
cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to cost of raisin8 funds
and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources. Premises
overheads have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources. Staff costs and
other overheads have been allocated based on time spent, per capita and activitv.
Employee benefits
When employee5 have rendered service to the charity, sholt-term employee benefits to which the
employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for
that service.
Value Added Tax
The charity is not registered for VAT purposes, therefore expenditure is shown gros5 of VAT.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'dl
31 March 2024
ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets
The cost of tangible fixed assets is their purchase cost, together with any incidental costs of acquisition.
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets, less their estimated residual
values, on a straight-line basis over the expected useful economic lives of the assets concerned. The
principal annual rates used are as follows:
Fixtures and Equipment
15% Reducing balance
In accordance with FR5102, assets under construction are not depreciated until such times as they are
available for use.
Where the recoverable amount of a fixed asset is found to be below its net book value, the asset is
written down to the recoverable figure and the loss on impairment is recognised in the SOFA.
Investments
Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other
investment asset5 are included at trustees, best estimate of market value.
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the SOFA on a straight-line basis over the period
of the lease.
Tax
The charity benefits from various exemptions afforded by tax legislation. It is therefore not liable to
corporation tax on income or gains falling due within those exemptions. Recovery is made of tax
deducted from receipts under gift aid.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no
material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level
of income and expenditure for 12 month5 from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted
income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as
going concern.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The following judgements including those involving estimates have been made in the process of
applying the above accounting policies that have had the most significant effect on the amounts
recognised in the financial statements and that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment
to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year:
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
{A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2024
depreciation method and asset useful lives
The estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis considering the current and future
market conditions.
Z. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Grants
Housin8 Executive
Mid & East Antrim BC
Dept. of Social Dev.Community
Investment fund
Awards for All
ASCERT Grant
Clanmil Grant
DWICP
35,528
300
35,528
300
37,883
300
59,799
10,000
2,400
5,550
59,799
10,000
2,400
5,550
64,409
19,025
1,850
11,064
113,577
113,577
134,531
3. Other trading activitie5
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlrted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Access Nl
Income Generated
297
297
1,960
231
2,486
1,960
1,960
297
2,257
2,717
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Carrickfergus Communlty Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Icont'd)
31 March 2024
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Bank Interest Receivable
686
686
138
686
686
138
5. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES BY AcfiiviTY TYPE
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlrted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Main Activity
Governance costs
6,306
135
109,726
5,988
116,032
6,123
118,968
5,989
6,441
115,714
122,155
124,957
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
IA Company Limited by Guaranteel
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2024
6. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COST5
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Wages & Salaries
Rent & Rates
Cost of Living Support
Light & Heat
Cleaning & Maintenance
Project Expenses
Training Courses
5790
516
57,632
10,740
63,422
11.256
58,489
10,519
2,346
5,260
3,468
691
28,405
8,790
3,468
691
28,405
8,790
42,354
6,306
109,726
116,032
118,968
7. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES
Total
2024
Total
2023
Fees payable to independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements
1,080
1,080
8. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
The average head count of employee during the year was 2 {2023: 2)
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 durin8 the year12023: Nil)
9. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
The Trustees received no remuneration from the charity during the current or preceding financial years.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2024
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
& Fittings
Cost
At beginning of the year
Additions
Disposals
At end of the year
31,905
4,153
36,058
Depreciation
At beginning of the year
Depreciation
Disposals
At end of the year
16,307
2,962
19,269
Net book value at beginning of the year
Net book value at end of the year
16,789
15,598
11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Total
2024
Total
2023
Trade Creditors
Accruals & Deferred income
814
17,869
899
16,678
18,683
17,577
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2024
12. Deferred Income
2024
2023
At l April 2023
Amount released to income
Amount deferred in Year
15,598
(2,962)
4,153
14,928
12,752)
3,422
At 31 March 2024
16,789
15,598
13. Pensions and other p05t retlrement benefits
Defined contribution Plans
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense as an expense in relation to
defined contribution plans was £(2,306) {2023:(2,341).
14. Government grants
The amounts recognised in the financial statements for government grants are as follows:
2024
2023
Recognised in creditors:
Deferred government grants due within one year
(2,962) (2,752)
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2024
15. FUND BALANCES
Funds 2024
Balance at
start
Income Expenditu Surplus l Transfer
re
(Deficit)
Balance
at end
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
79,684
2,646
{6,441) {3,795)
75,889
Restrirted Funds
Restricted Funds
14,827 113,874 (115,714) (1,840)
12,987
Total
94,511 116,520 (121,155) (5,635)
88,876
Funds 2023
Balance at
start
Income Expenditu Surplus / Transfer
re
(Deficit)
Balance
at end
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
80,568
2,855
{376)
2,479
(3,363)
79,684
Restricted Fund5
Restricted Funds
1,514 134,531 {124,581)
9,950
3,363
14,827
Total
82,082 137,386 {124,957)
12,429
94,511
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2024
16. ANALYSIS OF NEf ASSEfs BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Funds
Total
2024
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
16,789
59,024
16,789
72,086
13,062
75,813
13,062
88,875
Unrestrlcted Funds Restrlcted Funds
Total
2023
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
15,598
64,086
15,598
78,913
14,827
79,684
14,827
94,511.
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