Registration number N1614232 Foyle Child Contact Centre (Company limited by guarantee) Directors, report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Contents Page Information Directors, report Independeiit examiners report Stateineiit of Financial Activities Balance sheet Notes to the finan¢ial statements 8-12
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Company information Directors Jean Thompson Lesley Mcmorris Carrie Mullan Phyllis Quigley Elizabeth Fielding Mary Durkan Chairperson Charity number XR89332 NIC104570 Company number N1614232 Registered office 12-14 The Diamond Ground Floor Rear Derry BT48 6HW Accountants McGroaty Mccafferty & Company Ltd Accountants & Tax Consultants 2 Carlisle Terrace Derry BT48 6JX Business address 12-14 The Diamond Ground Floor Rear Derry BT48 6HW Bankers Ulster Bank 29 Clooncy Terrace Waterside Derry BT47 IAS Page I
Foyle Child Contact Centre Cornpany limited by guarantee Directors, report for the year ended 31 March 2023 The directors present their report ]d the fiiiancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. Principal activity The prinLipal activity of the charitable company is to provide a relaxed, neutral and child centred environment where parents, fainily members and cliildren who no longer live together can meet in warmth and comfort. Objective and activities With the help of approxiinately 40 volunteers who work on a rota basis and I paid co-ordinator, our service involves the provision of contact sessions in 2 centres on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday - Londonderry and Liinavady (Wednesday). The clieiits who use thc service come from within the Derry, Strabane and Limavady catchment area and we have also facilitated contact visits with parents who live outside these areas including Donegal, Portadown and London. We provide child friendly rooins in each of the locations. More than one fainily can be present during the session and the layout of the room is constantly reviewed and changed to suit the ages and needs of the fainilies present. Whilst the inain objective of our service is to allow parents, siblings, grandparents or significant others to spend time playing and interacting with the children, our volunteers are also there to support the contact (not supervise) in areas like providing help and support especially to young and first time fathers who may be seeing a very young baby for the first time. We also provide a handover facility, where contact is taking pla¢¢ in thc conimunity but the Ceiitre is used as a safe and neutral venue for the child to be handed over to the contact parent. When funds perinit we also provide art therapy for some of the children who may be presenting as having particular difficulty dealing with the situation tliey liave found themselves in. We also signpost parents to other organisations who may be able to help with any issues they are dealing with. Directors The directors who served during the year are as stated below.. Jean Thompson F.li7abeth Fieldiiig Phyll is Quigley Carrie Mullan Lesley Mcmorris Mary Durkan Coverning document The organisatioii is a Lompany with charitable status. The company was formed on 30th August 2012. The company was established uiider Memorandum & Articles of Association which outlined the area of benefit and the objects of the charitable organisation. Risk management The directors have a risk management strategy which consists of establishing a system of identifying risks and mitigating such risks. Financial review and performance The results and performanue for the year ended 31 March 2023 are summarised in the enclosed accounts. Page 2
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Directors, report for the year ended 31 March 2023 contiiiued Directors Responsibilities In Relation To The Financial Statements The Directors of Foyle Child ConlaLt Centre for the purposes of company law are responsible for preparing the Directors, Aniiual Report and the Finaiicial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accouiiting Standards (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Coinpany law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company and of its surplus or deficit for that year. In preparing tl)ese the directors are required to: select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. make judgements and estiinates that are reasoiiable and prudent; state whethcr applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in thc financial staleinents; prepiire the finanuial stateinents on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the compdlly will contiiiu¢ in business. observe inethods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102). The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tiine the financial position of th¢ cotnpany and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention aiid detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the directors are aware: -there is no relevant information of which the Company's independent examiner is unaware, and -the directors Iiave taken all the steps that they ought to have taken to inake themselves aware of any relevant inforinatioii and to establish that the coinpany's independent examiners are aware of that inforniation. This report is prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. This report was approved and authorised for issue by the Board on 17 August 2023 and signed on its behalf by: Director Director Page 3
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Independent examiner's report on tbe unaudited financial statements to the directors of Foyle Child Contact Centre We report on the accounls of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 12. Respective responsibilities of charity directors and examiner; As the charity directors you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requireinents of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for indepeiident examination, it is our responsibility to. exaiiiine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act 2008. follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act 2008. state whether particular inatters have come to our attention. Basis of independent examiner's report We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination was carried out in ac¢ordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Seclion 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination inclLEded a review of the accounting records kept by the charity aiid a comparison of the accounts presented witli those records. It also included a consideration of any uiiusual iteins or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity directors concerning any such matters. Our role is to state whether any Inaterial matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe: that accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 3 86 of the Companies Act 2006- that the accouiits do not accord with those accounting records. that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing thcir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland; that there is further information needed for proper understanding. Independent examiner's statement We have coinpletcd our examiiiation and have no concems in respect of the matters lÉsted above and, in connection with the followiiig directions of the Charity Cominission for Northern Ireland, we have fouiid iio matters that require drawing to your attention. McGroarty Mccafferty & Company Ltd Accountants & Tax Consultants 2 Carlisle Terrace Derry BT48 6JX Date: 17 August 2023 Page 4
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Unrestricled Funds Restricted Funds Income and Expenditure Incoming resources froin charitable activities 2,370 46,683 49,053 47,951 Total Incoming Resources 2,370 46,683 49,053 47,951 Resources Expended Manageineiit & Admiiiistration 2,267 46,682 48,949 47,225 Total Resources Expended 2.267 46,682 48,949 47,225 Net Incoming l (Outgoing) Resources 103 104 726 Balances brouglit fon¥ard l April 2022 3,024 270 3,294 2,568 Balances carried forward 31 March 2023 3.127 271 3,398 3,294 Tlie above amounts relate to continuing operations of the cliarity. The charity has no recognised gains and losses otlier than those included in the results above and therefore no separate staleiiient of total recogiiised gains and losses has been presented. There is no difference between the net incoming resources for the period stated above and their historical cost equivalents. Page 5
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Balance sheet as at 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Notes Current assets Casli at bank aiid in haiid 15,178 15,932 15,178 15,932 Creditors: amounts falling due Ivithin one year (11,780) (12,638) Net current assets 3,398 3,294 Total assets less current liabilities 3,398 3,294 Net assets 3,398 3,294 Funds Unrestricted Restricted 3,127 271 3,024 270 Funds 3,398 3,294 The notes on pages 8 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Balance sheet (continued) Directors, statements required by Sections 475{2) and (3) for the year ended 31 March 2023 Iii approving these financial statements as directors of the coinpany we hereby confirm.. The meinbers have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Coinpanies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared iii accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to tlic small compaiiies regime aiid in accordance with I."RS 102 SORP. Director Director Date: 17 August 2023 Date: 17 August 2023 Registration No: N1614232 Page 7
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 Accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have reinained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts. Accounting convention The charity coiistitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wtth the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Staleineiit of Recommcnded PractlLe applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with tlie Financial Reportiiig Staiidard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019 (SURP 2019) and the Companics Act 2006. The fiiiancial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to inLluded certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functioiial currency of the charity. Incoming resources (i) Grants Graiits represent all amounts received and receivable during the year. Revenue grants are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year they are received. (li) Sundry Income This comprised amounts reveived during the year. Resources expended (i) Direct Charitable Expenditure This represents all expenditure directly attributable to charitable causes. (li) Management & Admitlistration This includes all other expenditure not directly allocated above and a portion of the overhead cost attributable to management and administration. Page 8
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 continued Unrestricted Restricted Income Income 2023 2023 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Incoming Resources Health & Social Care Board Halifax Johii Moores Doiiations & room hire 45,370 45,370 763 763 550 550 2,370 44,748 1.638 550 2,370 ,015 2,370 46,683 49,053 47,951 (i) Restricted Funds P unds received which are earinarked by the Funder for specific purposes. Such purposes are withiii tlie overall aims of the organisation. Unrestricted Funds Funds which are expendable at the discretion of the company in furtherance of the aims of the charity. In <iddition funds inay be held in order to financ¢ capital investment and working capital. Page 9
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 Continued Resources Expended Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Managemenl & Administration Wages & Salaries Rent Insurance Mainteiiance & repairs Volunteer Expenses Admiiiistration Expenses Priiiting, Postage & Stationery Light and heat Travel Telephoiie aiid iiitemet Art Therapy Accountancy Resources & Refreshments Baiik charges Subscriptions Computer costs Rates Sundry Meetings and room hire 24,327 6,600 800 353 4,921 1,320 647 1,557 618 1,216 850 900 852 24,327 6,600 800 353 4,921 ,320 647 1,557 618 1,216 850 900 852 358 679 660 382 222 1,687 23,287 6,600 732 361 5,323 1,320 1,225 1,157 388 1,157 1,638 900 1,223 291 513 358 679 660 382 357 89 664 222 1,687 2,267 46,682 48,949 47,225 Page 10
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Noles to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 continued Employees Number of employees Tl)e average Inoiithly numbers of employees during the year were- 2023 Number 2022 Number Employment costs 2023 2022 Wages and salaries 24,327 23,287 24,327 23,287 Tax on profit on ordinary activities No Lhiirge to t&xation is duc as the company has charitable status. Creditors: amounts f211ing due within one year 2023 2022 Bank overdraft Other taxes and social security costs Deferred income Accruals 74 1,942 8,200 1,638 11,153 1.411 l E,780 12,638 Page 11
Foyle Child Contact Centre Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 continued Movements in Funds At l April 2022 At 31 March 2023 Incoming Outgoing resources resources Restricted funds: Restricted funds.. 270 46,683 (46,682) 271 Total restricted funds 270 46,683 (46,682) 271 Unrestricted funds: Uiirestricted tunds: 3,024 2,370 (2,267) 3,127 Total unrestriuted funds 3,024 2,370 (2,267) 3,127 Total funds 3,294 49,053 (48,949) 3,398 Purposes of Restricted Funds Restricted grants awarded to the charity is provided to cover the core objects as explained in directors report. Related party transactions 'I'here were no related party transactions in the period under review. Controlling interest U Itiinate control rests with the board of directors. Company limited by guarantee The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. Page 12