Shankill Parish Caring Association IA company limited by guarantsè. not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the finanaal year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their Trustees. Annual Report combining the Directors, Report and Trustees, Report. and the unaudited ffinaneial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements are prepared in accordance wrth the Companies Act2CN)6. FRS 102"The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and AccoLFnling and Reporting by Chartlies". Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparrng their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK arKI Republic of ITeLand {FRS 1021. The Trustees. Report contains the infotmabon required to be provided in the Trustees. Annual Report under the Stslemenl of Recommended Practice (SORPI guidelines. The Iruslees of the company are a150 charity Iruslees for the purpose of chaity law and under the company's consb"tub"on are known as members of the board of trustees. In this report the trustees ofshankill Parish Caring Association present a summary of its puJpose. govemance, actiwties, achievements and finan$ for the finaneial year 31 March 2024. The tharrty is a registered charty and hen the report and results are PTesented in a fo which complies with the equiremenls of the Compantes Act 2006 and. although not obliged lo compty with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102. the organisalion has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial statements. Chalmian's Introductlon On behalf of the members and Trustees of Shankn"Il Parish Caring Association l am delighted to report on another 12-month period for the organisation. Mfftile f nancial performance has been disappointing compared to previous years. we have still delivered excellent results in the midst of a reduced funding environment. A personal highlight has been the success of our Living Room initiattve in partnership with Shankill Parish Church. A project gimng soctal opporbjntlies and wholesome meals lo those in our community al risk of loneliness. As in previous year5. surging energy costs, fvnding cuts and increased wage liabilities have had significant impa¢l on expenditure. This has left us unabje to invest as planned in replaomènt assets such as a new minibus. The Trustees will also have to raise rentsl fees again for the 2nd b.rne in 2 years. As Ghairperson, I would like lo thank the members of the Board for their support and efforts during the calendar year. I would also like to record my appreciation to the Staff arKI volunteers for their contribution and dedication throughout the year. 11 is also important lo thank a number of Organisalion5 without whose support we could not operate. IncredABLE, NI Community Relations Council. Shankill Parish Church, Southern Health Trust. ABC Couneil, The Rank Foundation, The Executive Office and the Dept of ForeKJn Affairs and Trade IROI}. Their support. both financial and operational. has been essential to our success. BRIAN CRAIG {SPCA Chairl Review of Actlvities. Achievements and Perfomiance COMMUNITh PROVISION & FACILITIES Vvhile the 23124 year for room hire was consistent it fell short of our initial forecasts. Funding euts from Public Sector and declining numbers al private acb'vrty resulted in less sbls occupied than in previous years. The Trustees note that there is still capacity to inerease hire- espeually during the summer months and have plans in place to assist with this. Over the yearwe continued lo provide quality affordable accommodation lo a range of local Charities. voluntary groups. Church organisations and more. Footfall on average has been about 1.9)0 individuals per week.
Shankill Parish Caring Association IA Company limlted by guarantee, not having a sharè ¢apitat) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 SPCA GoodRelations Pmject-Rislng ride- on ¢fisplayin the Jethro Centre foyer A cle8n and fft for purpose facility is cnjcial to engaging the C¢mmunTty around us and meeting need long term. The Board have invested over £20,000 in the year and are still seeking lunding for capital works including LED lights and a new minibus. We also continue lo invest in our staff and volunteers with a rarue of mandatory and professional development opportunities. Slaff have completed training in areas such as Diploma in Communtty Development, Risk A5sessmenL Child Protection and much more. Some of the SPCA Trustees, Staff and Volunteers The Board were also delighted to celebrate 30 years of SPCA with an Anniversary Evenl attended by over 500 people. Groups linked to the Centre gave displays and presentstions throughout the day and a range of VIP guests also attended.
Shankill Parish Caring Association IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share rapitari TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the finan¢ral year ered 31 March 2024 MayorofABC Council with Luryan Muslcal Sociotyat the SPCA 30th Anniversary Event We also delivered a range of new craft and wellbeing sessions during the year including Cand making. glass painting. ceramics. walking nelball and much more lo diversrfy our portfolio of activities. New Craft Classes in the 23/24 year
Shankill Parish Caring Association IA company limited by guarantee. not having a Share ¢apilall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 Walking Nethall Tastersessions ForLadies COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROMSION In the last tsvelve months our Communty Relats"on$ ¢)fficer (Carole Kane). has continued to provide a range of mentoring and support seNices. Highlights includg several"Long Tablc" cvcnts. An innovative partnership with Ev8n9eli¢al Allian¢¢ bringing ChurGh leadets together to develop peacebuilding strategies in Northem Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Carole also delivered a range of knrfe crime workshops acTOSS the Council area to engage at risk youth. Young People taking part in the "Think Twice- knife crime project
Shankill Parish Caring Association IA company limited by guarantèe. not having a share cawall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year end8J 31 March 2024 Carole also Continues her Lurgan Practitioners Forum, meeting in fho Jgthro Centre monthly, which brings community sector woikers in the area together to Share infornation and explore Mutual working opportunities. Our Community Outreach Group abo delivered over 8 events wilh talks and diseus5ions on shared history, faith and conlicL These Include a challenging evening wrth local joumalist Malachy O'Doherty and his thoughts on a United Ireland with over 50 attending. ENGAGEMENT WITH EfHNIC MINORITIES In the 23124 year Ihe project engaged with over 1,7rxJ people through our Ethnic Minority support projecL Our project worker Polina, assisted by volunteets. Trustees and other staff delNered over 209 hours of training and mentoring. Some highlights include". Bulgarian Christrnas Event Celebration {130 attending) PSNI & Ethnic Minnrities FngagemE¢nl Event in March130 2tt•nding) Ukrainian Community Nl celebration in Jan1150 attending) Ukrainian Ktds Club {30 attending) Bulgarian and Romanian Roma Youth Project115 attending) CEDARS PROJECT & SENIORS PROVISION Our Seniors, Programme in 23124 has been delivered by our team of volunteer group leade, Seniors. Project Worker {Carrnel McKennal and Cornmunity Development Assistsnl {Elaine Livingslonel. Over 350 individuals enrolled during the year and approx. 250 pei week attended activities such as Walking, Stretch & Relax, Badminton. Brtdge, Bible Study. Pickieball and various other acttvities. SPCA Seniors Workerand VERVE Health Traner Carmel showca&ng some of the courses available at the Jethro Centre. PALMS DAY CEMfRE DelTvered under our Servi level agreement with The Southern Health and Soual Care Trust {and supplernenled each year by our own fundraising efforts). PALMS can support a maximum of 14 Clients per day. Numbers were lower than hoped during the year as the service struggled to receive referrals due lo staff shortages in the bcal Social Work Team. We were grateful for the Trusvs support and patients as we introduced additional measures to ty and boost client numbers. Clients are al high risk of social isolation as they have a range of physical andlor mental impaimienl. Each day during the year clients were transported to the Centre and welcomed by the slafflvolunteer team. Clients were engaged in Conversation and a tailored plan of physrtsllrnentsl stimulation. They were also provided with moming tea and a nulrilious healthy lunch.
Shankill Parish Caring Association IA Company IlmitÈd by 9arantee. not having a share capi TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial yearended 31 March 2024 Staff atPalms Dav Centre KIDZ PATCH DAY CARE Delivered in partnership with Kings Pa( Primary School. KKIZ Patch is a core part of our 5ervic8s, delivering quality cafe for an average of 35 children per day (primary school age) and 24 children perday (Playgroupl. We are delighted lo note the improved financral performan this year. This was due lo investment by Ihe Committee into a new vehicle {to facilitate pickup from new schools) and additional numbers MIng from Kings Park. Staff and children at Kidz PaÉch Playgroup
Shankill Parish Caring Association {A ¢ompany Ilmited by guaranteè, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the finanaal year ended 31 March 2024 Flnan¢ial Results Al the end of the financial year the charity has assets ot £1.791,243 (2023- £1.874.298) and liabilities of £28,50612023 - £40.232). The net assets of the charity have d6rreased by £(71,329). Reserves Position and Policy The reserves position of the Charity At thp. pnd of the finanaal year is on nole 12.2 to the accounts. Jethro Reserves.. The trustees have c4)nfimied £150.000 as the level of free rese]ves that the tharity 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 SerVe policy is an integral part of the ch&ity's planning. budget and forecasts. Kidz Patch Reserves: The tnjstees have confimed £85,000 as the level of free reseN&% that Fthdz Patch need to have on an ongoing basis. The trustees believe this level of reserves is essential to (J)ver njnning costs and redundancies should trade fall. This reserve policy is an integral part of the charity's planning. budget and forecasts. Trustses The tnjstees who served throughout the finanryal year. except as noted, were as follows: Desmond John Gregg Brian Richard Craig lan Gibson Mark Harvey Celine Mccready Sheelin McKeagney Kevin O'Hara Avril Stevenson Chris Stevenson Daphne Jones Rodney Blair (Appointed 2 October 2023) Rodney Beaumont Vivien Hannah Abemethy Patricia Bassett (Appointed 2 October 2023) Olive Hobson (Appointed 2 October 2023) Andrew Williamson (Appointed 2 October 2023) James Dennis Johnston (Resigned 8 April 2023) Eva Mrazikova {Resigned 8 April 2023) Erin Kissick (Resigned 2 October 2023) Alison Martin (Resigned 8 April 2023) In accordancE wrth the Conslitution, the tnjslees relire by rotation and. being eligible. offer themselves for re-election. Compliance wlth Sector-wlde Legislation and Stsndards The charity engages pro-actwely wtth legislation. standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Shanknll Parish Caring Association subscribes to and is compliant Yth the folbwing.. The Companies Act 2(K)6 The Charities SORP (FRS 1172) Approved by the Board of Trustees on 16 Septsmber 2024 and signed on Its behaff by: Bri n Richar Trustee raig Desmon Trustee John Greg9 10