Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GURANTEE)
Trustees Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
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Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC104550)
Company registration number (N16082321
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2025
Contents
TRUSTEES REPORT......................................................................................
CHARITY REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS............................................................................
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT...................................................................................
OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES....................................................................................................................
ACHIEVEMENTSAND PERFORMANCE......................................................................................................
FINANCIAL REVIEW...............................,...................................................................................................
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER......................... ....... ....... ....................................................,.........
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF CARRICKFERGUS COMMUNITY FORUM.... 11
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI ................. 13
BALANCE SHEET..........................................................................................................................................14
NOTESTOTHE ACCOUNTS..........................................................................................................................16

Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES REPORT
Year ended 31 March 2025
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 7A8
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
8allyclare
BT39 9BG
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TRUSTEES REPORT
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Or8anisational 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 its 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 Memorandurn 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 trainin8 events where these will facilitate
the undertaking of their role. Janice Cherry is appointed to supervise 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 maintaining
the unrestricted reserves at the require levels to finance the working capital and continue the charity'5
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.

Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES REPORT
Year ended 31 March 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
(A) Purposes
The Charity's objects ("Objects") are specifically restricted to the following:_
(l) 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 trainin8, SUPPOrt, information,
facilities and amenities 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, 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, religious and racial harmony and equality and diversity.
The main activities undertaken to further these aims are outlined in the "Achievements and
Performance" section of this report.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
In the period April 2024 to March 2025 Carrickfergus Community Forum ICCF) achieved in excess of the
agreed targets. The group has engaged with a wide network of organisations to enable more targeted
delivery of services and better use of resources through partnership working and joined up approaches
to available funding programmes.
Grab a Grand- This wa5 an extremely successful partnership headed up by Clanmil Housing and
supported by various organisation that contributed financially to the programme. The local
community engaged particularly well with the participatory budgeting mechanism employed to
decide which groups were awarded funding.
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MEA Community Clusters -Organised and hosted by Positive Carrickfergus and Mid & East
Antrim Borough Council, CCF has represented our member groups and sUPPOrted them to
receive funding through this working group that has furthered the work of each charity.
CCF has offered pro bono services to groups including governance health checks and sUPPOrt to prepare
annual income and expenditure reports.
The Directors carried out a review of the Strategic Plan for CCF and the objectives set out for CCF have
been achieved and changes to operational plan5 implemented. The Forum is now fully operational as a
community hub with a wider range of service providers housed on the premises, Mid & East Antrim
Affordable Food Club and Mid & East Antrim Community Advice Service have both based their projects
here two days per week to enable local people to avail of their services.
We continue to host a ran8e of support or8anisations 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
Mid & East Antrim Community
Compassionate Friends
Advice Service
Ladies Craft Drop in Group
Impact Training
AAVS Counsellin8
RNIB Music sessions
Men's Support Group
Cornerstone Adult Addiction Service
Affordable Food Club
NHSCT Bereaved by Suicide
Autism Nl
Counselling

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There is a part time staff rnember funded through the Small Pockets of Deprivation Programme {NIHE)
based in Greenisland and they support and develop the local community through targeted programmes.
These are developed in response to locally identified needs and range from seasonal celebration events,
governance training, hostin8 housin8 and benefit clinics to after school provision such as homework
clubs.
To further build relationships between the community and statutory sector CCF continues to host a
twice yearly Meet the Councillors evening with local Councillors invited to attend and respond to any
queries raised by their constituents. This is very successful and we have seen an increased level of
en8agement through this event with partnership working between Councillors and community groups
producing positive results. CCF continues to be represented on the following panels:
Community Development Network
Clanmil Steering Committee
Forum
Ascert Steering Committee
Community Planning
Greenisland & Carrickfergus
Dublin Think Tank
Community Cluster Group
Peace Plus co design
Funding clinic lottery
Police & Community Safety
Greenisland regeneration
Partnership
committee
RAISE Initiative
NIHE Interagency Group
CCF supports a large number of local community group5 to secure funding, build capacity and further
their aims and objectives usin8 community development principles. Cultural events, best practice visits,
training and securing funding for local programmes to promote good relations has built the capacity of
local groups and individuals Wlth a focus on understanding and acceptance of different cultures.
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CCF has leveraged over £50,000 of additional funding for programmes and activities through the DFC
Community Investment Fund in 202412025 including provision of a dedicated worker for Greenisland.
Further funding secured for local groups amounted to £xxx during this period.
CCF continued to facilitate the delivery of accredited and non-accredited training courses for 289
individuals includin8,"
ICT Level l & 2
20 participants
Mental Health (Impact Training)
16 participants
Nail Training/Employability
10 participants
Health & Safetv
8 participants
First Aid at Work
10 participants
English Essential Skills12 courses)
16 participants
Healthy Habits {2 courses)
10 participants
Craft Group Drop in
20 participants
CCF Tea Dance
60 participants per session
Mens Group
Health Development
Mental Health 1st Aid
Suicide Prevention
8 participants
8 participants
8 participants
Intro to Community
Development Level I
11 participants
Keeping Safe Training Bands Forum
20 participants
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Event Marshallin8 Course
20 participants
NRC S Steps to Wellbeing
15 participants
Yoga
8 participants
Mindful Carers
6 participants
Wellness Recovery Action Plan Course
15 participants
In furtherance of its aims and objectives CCF will continue to source funding and resources to enable
delivery of the strate8ic plan.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Forum is a non-profit organisation.
The Statement of Financial Activities shows Deficit of £2,267. (2024 deficit £5,635). At 31 March 2025
the total funds of the charity amounted to £86,609 comprising restricted funds of £7,069 and
unrestricted funds of £79,540. 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 generally
unrestricted and can be used to finance runnin8 Costs.
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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
Carrickfergus Community 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 buildin8 and communitv
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 ..........
trustees bv:
/rOW.45.L&(• on behalf ofthe board of
Mr B Dornan
Trustee
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF CARRICKFERGUS COMMUNITY FORUM
YEAR ENDED 31 March 25
I report on the financial statements of Carrickfergus Community Forum {'the charity'l for the year ended
31" March 2025.
Responslbllltles and basls 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 Act,). 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.
Havin8 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 requlrements of section 396 of the
2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a
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 25
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
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Note Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Other tradin8 activities
Investment Income
110,352
110,352
8,170
868
113,577
2,257
686
8,170
868
Total Income
9,038
110,352
119,390
116,520
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5,387
116,270
121,657
122,155
Total Expenditure
5,387
116,270
121,657
122,155
Net Incorne
3,651
(5,918)
12,267)
(5,635>
Net movement in funds
Funds brought forward
3,651
75,889
15,918)
12,987
(2,267)
88,876
(5,635)
94,511
Funds carried forward
12
79,540
7,069
86,609
88,876
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 2025
Note
2025
2024
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Total fixed assets
10
16,206
16.206
16,789
16,789
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Total current assets
88,300
88,300
90,770
90,770
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Total Creditors
11&12
17,897
17.897
18,683
18,683
Net Current Assets
70.403
72,087
Total Net Assets
86,609
88,876
Funds of the charlty
Restricted funds
Unrestricted Funds
Total charity funds
15
7,069
79,540
86.609
12,987
75.889
88,876
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled 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 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
companies subject to the small companies, regime.
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These fin
on
al statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue
25 and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr B Dornan
Trustee
The notes on pages 16 to 27 form part of these account5
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company LlmSted by Guarantee)
NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31 March 2025
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 (FR5102 Section IA), the charity's governing 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 sterling 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.
FUNO 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 lal 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 funds on an average balance basis.
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2025
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 workin8 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 reliablv.
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 headin85 provided
within the SOFA.
Incorning resources with related expenditure
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with insurance proceeds) the incorning
resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.
(51)
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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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2025
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
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.
Gifts in kind
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 incoming
resources when receivable.
Donated services and facilities
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.
(vlli) Investment 8alns 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 categorised under the following headings:
Expenditure on charitable activities comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the deliverv
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
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2025
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments 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 with performance conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for it5 payment bein8 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 without performance conditions
These are only reco8nised 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 C05tS
Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable
activities and include office costs, governance costs and administrative payroll costs.
They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity. Where support cost5
cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to cost of raising 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 activity.
Employee beneflts
When employees have rendered service to the charity, 5holt-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 gross of VAT.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2025
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% Reducin8 balance
In accordance with FRS102, 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 assets 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.
Golng 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 months 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 a
going concern.
Judgements and key sources of e5tlmation 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 Si8nificant 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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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2025
depreciation method and asset useful lives
The estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis considering the current and future
market conditions.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Grants
Housing Executive
Mid & East Antrim BC
Dept. of Social Dev.Community
Investment fund
Awards for All
ASCERT Grant
Clanmil Grant
Cohesion Fund
Impact Network Grant
39,389
300
39,389
300
35,528
300
63,345
63,345
59,799
10,000
2,400
5,550
900
900
5,818
600
5,818
600
110.352
110,352
113,577
3. Other trading activitie5
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Access Nl
Income Generated
297
1,960
8,170
8,170
8,170
8,170
2,257
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {cont'd)
31 March 2025
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Bank Interest Receivable
868
868
686
868
868
686
5. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES BY ACTIIVITY TYPE
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlrted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Main Activity
Governance costs
5,252
135
110,014
6,256
115,266
6,391
116,032
6,123
5,387
116,270
121,657
122,155
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2025
6. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Unrestrlrted
Funds
Restrlrted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Wages & Salaries
Rent & Rates
Light & Heat
Cleanin8 & Maintenance
Project Expenses
Training Courses
2,175
66,158
11,620
5,072
3,539
23,625
68,333
11,620
5,072
3,575
26,666
63,422
11,256
3,468
691
28,405
8,790
36
3,041
5,252
110,014
115,266
116,032
7. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES
Total
2024
Total
2024
Fees payable to independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements
1,080
1,080
8. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
The avera8e head count of employee during the year was 2 (2024". 2}
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year {2024: 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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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2025
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
& Fittings
Cost
At beginning of the year
Additions
Disposals
At end of the year
36,058
2,277
38,335
Depreclatlon
At beginning of the year
Depreciation
Disposals
At end of the year
19,269
2,860
22,129
Net book value at beginning of the year
Net book value at end of the year
16,789
16,206
11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Total
2025
Total
2024
Trade Creditors
Accruals & Deferred income
611
17,286
814
17,869
17,897
18,683
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2025
12. Deferred Income
2025
2024
At l April 2024
Amount released to income
Amount deferred in Year
16,789
{2,860)
2,277
15,598
12,962)
4,153
At 31 March 2025
16,206
16,789
13. Pensions and other post retirement benefits
Defined contrlbution Plans
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense as an expense in relation to
defined contribution plans was £(2,387) (2024:(2,306).
14. Government grants
The amounts recognised in the financial statements for government grants are as follows:
2025
2024
Recognised in creditors:
Deferred government grants due within one year
(2.860)
(2,962)
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2025
IS. FUND BALANCES
Funds 2025
Balance at
start
Income Expenditu Surplus / Transfer
re
(Deficit)
Balance
at end
Unrestrlcted Funds
General fund
75,889
9,038
(5,387)
3,651
79,540
Restricted Funds
Restricted Funds
12,987 110,352 {116,270) (5,9181
7,069
Total
88,876 119,390 {121,657) (2,2671
86,609
Funds 2024
Balance at
start
Income Expendltu Surplus / Transfer
re
(Deficit)
Balance
at end
Unrestrlcted Funds
General fund
79.684
2,646
(6,441) (3,795)
75.889
Restricted Funds
Restricted Funds
14,827 113,874 {115,714> (1,8401
12,987
Total
94,511 116,520 {121,1551 (5,6351
88,876
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Carrickfergus Community Forum
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 March 2025
16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds
Total
2025
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
16,206
63,334
16,206
70,403
7,069
79,540
7.069
86,609
Unre5trlcted Fund5 Restricted Funds
Total
2024
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
16,789
59,100
16,789
72,087
12,987
75,889
12,987
88,876
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