Shankill Parish Caring Association
{A company limited by guarantee. not having a share capital)
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 Marth 2023
The trustees present their Trustees. Annual Report. combining the Directors, Report and Trustees, Report, and the
unaudiled financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023.
The financial statements are prepared in accorda1￿ with the Companies Act 201%. FRS 102 'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charilies:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
The Trustees, Report Contains the infomation required to be provided in the Trustees. Annual Report under the
statement of Recommended Practi￿ (SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for
the purpose of charity law and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees.
In this report the trustees of Shankill Parish Caring Assc¢iation present a summary of its purpose. governance.
activities. achievements and ffinan￿s for the financral year 31 March 2023.
The charity is a registered charity and hen￿ the report and results are presented in a fom which complies with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2(M)6 and. atthough not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102. the organisation has implemenled its
recommendations where relevant in these financial statements.
Chairnian's Introduction
On behalf of the members and Trustees of Shankli I Parish Caring Association l am delighted to report on another
challenging. yet fruitful 12-month period. The restridions felt during COVID and the aftemath have now been fully
lifted and operations have retumed to levels unseen Sin￿ 2019. Centre footfall has been at an all-time high and new
funding has allowed us to expand support services to Ethnic Minority Communities and refresh our Cedaff s project.
A personal highlight has been the ability to support the large number of Ukrainian refugees in the Lurgan area with
safe spaces to meet. signposting and arranging Community ath"vities. These displaced families have suffered so
much due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. and it is a privilege to support them at this time.
The post COVID economy and the war in Ukraine however has also brought significant challenges to the sector and,
sadly, we have nol been immune. With such a large building with high occupancy 7 days a week, the surge in
energy costs placed immense pressures on finances. Funding cJJts across the public sector also redU￿d income in
some key areas. As a resutt, the Tnjstees had no option but to raise rental fees for the first-tirne in several years.
As Chairperson. I would like to thank the members of the Board for their support and efforts during the calendar year.
We have a diverse and committed Board without whom the organization could not function to the levels we achieve. I
would also like to record my appreaation to the staff and volunteers for their contribution and dedication throughout
the year.
It is also important to thank a number of Organisations wtthout whose support we could rbot operate. IncredABLE, NI
Community Relalions Council. Shankill Parish Church. Southem Health Trust. ABC Council. The Rank Foundation,
The Executive Office and the Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade (ROI). Their support. both financial and operational.
has been essential to our success.
(SPCA Chair)
Review of Activities, Achievements and Perfomiancè
COMMUNITYPROVISION
The 22123 year once again heralded changes as we welcomed new friends to the Centre and sadly said goodbye to
others. Long-standing friends such as Lurgan Probus Club. amongst others, ended their tenure at the Jethro Centre.
This was due to a myriad of factors such as declining membership, fijnding cuts and room availability. We were
delighted to welcome back Lurgan Musical Society afler several years and also new regular clients such as Little
Stars football.
The year was buoyant for room hire overall with the Centre being as busy (during day-time hours) as staff could
remember in over 10 years. The Trustees note however that there is scope frjr improved occupancy during the
evening5. We continue to provide quality affordable arxommodation to a range of local Charities, volunlary groups,
Church organisations and more. Footfall on average has been about 1,900 individuals per week across the year.
We also have been privileged to support our partners at Shankill Parish with facilities during repair works at their
premises. This has added extra life, and income, to the Centre overall.

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(A company Ilmited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
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Members of the Paul King Art Club displaylng their creations in the Jethro Centre ftiyer
A full range of Youth Organisations also met in the building during the year (Scouts. Guides etc) but a loss of fvnding
in-year has meant there has been no meaningful finanaal contribution to their room use. This has had to be offset
by the Trustees to maintain this crucial Servi￿ to young people and families.
Highlights in year included the retum of our Community Santa's Grotto. Wrth so many local families experiencing
financial pressures, we sought to provide a highly interactive and engaging Grotto experience to children for free.
Over 200 children received a story in our nativity stable before meeting Santa and getting a complimentary gift and
photo. We also provided a one-off special opening for Ukrainian Children with interpreter provided.
Other highlights included the launch and operation of our Lrving Room project in partnership with Shankill Parish
Church. Providing a wam and safe space through the winter months for vulnerable people, the Living Room often
had over 20 people in attendan￿ per week. Soup. roll and a warm cup of tea was provided and slafflvolunleers
from SPCA and Shankill Church facilitated conversation and craic. The project has since continued after the colder
winter months as participants enjoyed the sessions so much they wanted to keep meeting for social interaction and
friendship.
Staff, volunteers and participants at the Living Room enjoying a tslk on TomM￿S sports car

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Funding secured from the Rank Foundation Start Here Programme also enabled us to recruit a new Community
Development Assislant {Elaine Livingstone) for a 3-year period. This new addition to the staff team has b￿athed
new life and ideas into the day-lo-day operation of the building. Elaine's role is to support all fa￿tS of SPCA activty
whilst developing her own career skills for a long-tern future in the sector.
OPERA TIONS & MAINTEIVANCE
We remain committed to regular maintenance and investrnent to the facility both proactive and reactive. A dean and
fit for purpose facility is crucial to engaging the Communty around us and meeting their needs. In addition to regular
maintenance. the Tnjstees are currenlly ￿￿[kIng to solve a drainage issue on-site caused by tree rool damage. A
provision estimate for the works is circa £10,000 which may need to come from the organisational reserve.
The surge in energy costs since the war in Ukraine has also resulted in energy bills which are unsustainable long
term. The Board are currently investigating a range of energy saving solutions. They have consulted with Action
Renewables to prepare an options appraisal. The Board are also seeking quotes for a full replacement of on-site
lighting to LED and funding opportunities to pay for same. There have also been increasing costs to maintaining our
mini-bus and the Board are aware that a replacement will likely be required in the nexi 12 months.
Just some of the SPCA volunteer team at the Volunteer Celebration evening 2023
We also continue to invest in our staff and volunteers with a range of mandatory and professional development
opportunities. Staff have completed training in areas suth as First ￿d. Fire Management. Social-media, PR and
much more.

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Staff and Volunteers complefyng their fire management training 2023.
COMMUNITY RELA TIONS PROVISION
In the last ￿e1ve months our Communty Relalions Officer {Carole Kane), has continued to provide a range of
mentoring and support servI￿S to PUL and CNR Communty Leaders. This work included consultation events with
representatives from the Government of the Republic of Ireland and "Explainerf, events to challenge the confusing
na￿ative around the Brexit Protocol as two examples.
This engagement work is vital to developing understanding between Cornmunities, fostering peace and
reconciliation, and building a sustainable peace in Nl. Carole also fotmed and operated a Lurgan Practitioners
Forum, meeting in the Jethro Centre monthly. to brtng cornmunity sector workers in the area together to share
information and explore mutual working opportunities.
Our Community Outreath Group also delivered approx. 8 events with talks and discussions on shared history. faith
and conflict (such as the impact of the Omagh Bomb) during the year. Bringing members together from Churches
across the Lurgan area this work is important to challenge the Miscon￿pItOnS that can often arise
ENGAGEMENT MTH ETHNIC MINORITIES
Ournew Min017ty Ethnic Support Worker (Polina Malcheva) receiving a
donation towardpmject costs fmm Lurgan Rotary Club
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Shankill Parish Caring Association
IA company limited by guarantse, not having a share capital)
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 MarL* 2023
Wilh funding secured for a &year project from The Executive offi￿ (Racial Equality) we have been able to continue
strategic engagement and support for Ethnic Cornmunities in the local area. Unfortunately. delays in the letter of offer
resulted in a part-time worker (Polina Malcheva) not being appointed to April 2023. a full year into the funding offer.
However, thanks to a considerable number of volunteer hours from one of our Tmstees we still made considerable in-
roads with the project in that waiting period. Highlights include-
Support sessions and meeting space to the Ukrainian refiJgee communrty
Arab Feast Celebration Event for members of the Syrian and Middle Eastem
Community.
Two community celebration events for the Bulgarian Community
Training sessions for Community Leaders in Corporale Govemance, Funding etc
Assisting Community Leaders with Audit and Accountancy advice
Hosting a visit from the Coventy Roma Group to share their experience and ideas with l¢xal Roma
Community.
Tentative engagement activty with the East fimorese Community
Ukrainian Santa's Grotto Event
CEDARS PROJECT & SENIORS PROVISION
Our Seniors, Programme in 22123 has been delivered by our team of volunteer group leaders. Seniors, Project Worker
(Camiel McKenna) and new Community Development Assistant (Elaine Lpiingstone). The projects aim to prevent
social isolation, combat health impaimient and simply 'get more out of life".
6•ow TO
New logo for the Cedars project
The key points of our Seniors Provision are as follows".
A refresh and rebranding of our Cedars. Programme to bring more cohesion and equity across the various
Cedars groups. Cedars continued to provide a range of weekly activities to help those aged over 50 with
social. mental and physical stimulation. These activities aim to boost self-ts)nfidence, preventing cognitive
decline, inspiring others, enabling recovery, promoting wellbeing and reducing stresslanxietylisolalion.

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Members of the Cedars Walking Group out on the hills of Northern Ireland
Over 350 individuals enrolled during the year and approx. 250 per week attended a¢Xivtbes such as Walking,
Stretch & Relax. Badminton, Bridge. Bible Study, Pickleball and various other activities.
We ran our first Tea Dances since the COVID outbreak bring back local residents of care hoTnes and
isolated people living at home. 25 attending this popular and sorely missed activity.
Attendees at our first ' post-covid" Tea Dance for Care Home residents and local olderpeople

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PALMS DAY CENTRE
Delivered under our service level agreement with The Southem Heallh and Social Care Trust (and supplemented
each year by our own fundraising efforts). PALMS have supported up to 14 dients per day each Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday for 48 weeks of the year. These clients are at high risk of social isolation as they have a range
of physical andlor mental impaimients. Each day during the year clients were transported to the Centre and
welcomed by the stafflvolunteer team. Clients were engaged in conversation and a tailored plan of physicallmental
stimulation. They were also provided with moming tea and a nLrtritious healthy lunch.
Stsff and Client at Palms Day Centre
Special events were also arranged for the dients during the year to add extra excttement and engagement. Examples
include Therapy Donkey Day, Coronation Celebrations. Valentines Celebrations. Santalchristmas Party, Easter paty
with Easter Rabbits and muth more. Clients from Palms also won prizes at the loc￿ Lurgan Show for their craft
activities.
KIDZ PATCH DAY CARE
Delivered in partnership with Kings Park Primary School. Kidz Patth is a core part of our services, delivering quality
care for an average of 28 children per day (2022r2023) after sch(K)l. This has beerb a highly challenging year for Kidz
Patch with a signrficant financial loss. This has been due to the increase in working-from-home arrangements and the
overall cost of child￿re putting pressure on family budgets. This greatly reduced service demand in the early part of
22123 although some shoots of recovery were seen as the year ended. Pressures on expenditure also contributed to
the loss, especially energy costs and the mandatory rise in the living wage. To stabilize the financial performance of
Kidz Patch. their sub-committee has taken the unprecedented step of raising fees by 100/0 and investing in an
additional vehicle to offer collections from other local primary schools.
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Shankill Parish Caring Association
IA Company limited by guarantee. not having a share
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 March 2023
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PSNI visit to Kidz Patch Playgmup
During the school year a successful Playgroup seNice was also delivered for an average of 24 children per day.
developing social skills and foundational leaming prior to entering the school system.
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Shankill Parish Caring Association
{A company Ilmlted by guarantee. not having a share capits4
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 Marth 2023
Financial Results
At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £1.874.298 (2022 £1.952,14n and liabilities of £40,232
(2022 - £64.642). The net assets of the charity have decreased by £(53,439).
Reserves Position and Policy
The resetves position of the Charity at the end of the financial year is on note 12.2 to the a¢xounts.
Jethro ReseNes."
The trustees have confimied £150.000 as the level of free reserves that the charity aims to have on an ongoing
basis. The trustees believe this level of reserves is essential to cover running costs and redundancies should funding
cease. This reserve policy is an integral part of the charitys planning, budget and forecasts.
Kidz Patch ReseNes.'
The trustees have confimed £85,000 as the level of free reseNes that Kidz Patch need to have on an ongoing basis.
The truslees believe this level of reserves is essential to cover running costs and redundancies should trade fall. This
reserve policy is an integral part of the charity's planning. budget and forecasts.
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Shankill Parish Caring Association
{A company limlt¢d by guarantee, npt haviny a $hare taptial)
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the ffinancial yearended 31 March 2023
Trustees
The trustees who seNed throu9houl the financial year. excepl as noted. were as fdloyts."
Wivien Hannah Abemethy
Rodney Beaumont
Brian Richard Craig
lan Gibson
Oesmond John Gregg
Mark Harvey
Erin Kissick
Patrtcia Bassell
Celine Mccready
Sheelin McKeagney
Alan Denver
Kevin O'Hara
Avril St&venson
Chris Stevenson
Daphne JDnes
In accoidance with the Consknlution. the trustees retire by rotation and. being elwjible, offÈr themsefves for reolection.
Compliance with Sector-wide Legislation and Standards
The chartty engages proaclivety with legislation. standards and codes which are developed forthe sector. Shankill
Parish Caring Association subscribe5 to and is compliant wlh the following:
The Companies Act 20C6
The Charities SORP IFRS 1021
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 2nd October 2023 and signed on its behalf by.
Brian Rieha
Trusteè
raig
Patricia Bassett
TTUSteÈ
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