CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION ACCOUNTS 31 MARCH 2025 BELFAST LISBURN PORTADOWN Alfred House 19 Alfred St Belfast BT2 8EQ T: 028 90311113 Century House 40 Crescent Business Park Lisburn BT28 2GN T: 028 9260 7355 17 Mandeville St Portadown Co Armagh BT62 3PB T: 028 3833 2801 v¥wW gmcgca.com X twitter.com/gmcgca in GMCG Chartered Accountants Experienceyou can count on •TIAG" CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER NIC 104683 CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION ACCOUNTS 31 MARCH 2025 GMCG PORTADOWN Chartered Accountants 17 Mandeville Street Portadown Craigavon Co Armagh BT62 3PB CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION ACCOUNTS Year ended 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS PAGES General Information Trustees, Annual Report 2to4 Independent Examiner's Report 5t06 Statement of Receipts and Payments Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Accounts CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION GENERAL INFORMATION Year ended 31 MARCH 2025 Charity Name Church Hill Communrty Development Association Contact Address 123 Ballymagemy Road Loughgall Armagh BT618PL Charity Registration Number NIC104683 Trustees Joel McAteer (Retired 1310112025) Thomas David Forbes Leslie McNeill Keith Jackson (Appointed 1310112025) Steven McNeill (Appointed 1310112025) Secretary Barry McQueen Independent Examiner Gm￿ PORTADOVVN Chartered Accountants 17 Mandeville Street Portadown Craigavon Co Armagh BT62 3PB Bankers Ulster Bank Ltd 20 High Street Portadown Craigavon Co Armagh BT62 1HU CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION THE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT Year ended 31 MARCH 2025 Trustees, Annual Re ort for the ear ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for Church Hill Community Development Association for the year ended 31 March 2025. Structure Governance and Mana ement Church Hill Community Development Association is an unincorporated Association. The Association was formed on 25 September 2006 and its goveming instrument Is its Constitution. The Charity is administered by its offi￿rS. offi￿rS are sought according to the needs of the Charity by an Executive Committee consisting of a minimum of five members. ectives and Activities The objects of the Association are: To provide a communal meeting pla￿. To promote education, training and employment opportunities. To promote the health and well-being of the beneficiaries; To provide recreational and leisure activities; To promote awareness of the cuttural heritage (induding history, herrtage. language, literature, folklore and music) of the area. To promote social inclusion; To provide a safe, healthy environment for the beneficiaries. To promote rural development. Princi al Activi The principal activity of the Association is the promotion of benefrts for the people resident in the designated area of Loughgall and the surrounding districts in Co Armagh. Achievements and Performance During the year, Church Hill Community Development Association continued to manage and develop Loughgall District Orange Hall as a shared community facility for the benefit of the wider local population. The Association ran the day-to-day operations of the hall, including bookings, maintenance, and ensuring the premises remained safe, welcoming, and accessible to all users. Throughout the year, the hall was made available to a wide range of groups and individuals, including local community organisations, youth activities, cultural and heritage events, and private functions. In doing so, the Association sought to promote social inclusion, community participation, and positive engagement across all sections of the community. Idvhile recognising the hall's cultural and historical significance, the Association remained committed to ensuring that its use was respectful, inclusive, and open to all. CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION THE TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT Year ended 31 MARCH 2025 During the year, the committee maintained appropriate financial oversight and ensured compliance with relevant health and safety and safeguarding requirements in line wrth its charitable objectives. The Association also continued to encourage community involvement in the use and development of the hall, supporting local initiatives and responding to identified needs, thereby helping to strengthen communty connections and enhan￿ the role of the hall as a valued local resource. The Association has plans to create carparking space to the rear of the hall and improvements to the toilets & kitchen. Charities Commissioner of Northern Ireland - Statement of Com liance Church Hill Community Development Association has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidan￿ on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into help to achieve the Charrty's objectives and activities. as well as providing public benefit. Charities Commissioner of Northern Ireland - Statement of Com liance cont'd The benefit is defined as: Encourage informal working partnerships wtth different groups within the local community. Encourage communication between groups and provide advice and information to our beneficiaries regarding issues which affect our area and people. Promotion of communrty involvement in the area to develop leadership skills with our youth and develop the knowledge and skills of our members. Provision of a more stable, safer neighbourhood by developing strong, positive relations between different people within the community. Increased education and skills for participants. Increase social interaction and inclusion with other members of the local community. Access to further training and employment opportunities. Promotion of religious events such as missions, carol services and hapiest services. The Charity's beneficiaries are mainly (but not restricted to) inhabitants of the local area of Loughgall, and to those visiting the area. Financial Review The Charity's surplus for the year amounted to £222 (2024 - surplus £336). Cash funds at the year-end were £941, consisting of unrestricted funds of (£767) and restricted funds of £1,708. The total restricted funds amounted to £5.796 (of which £5.888 relate to fixed assets, £1,800 to short-term loans, and £1,708 to cash funds). The Trustees have not set a minimum level of reserves to be maintained by the Charrty due to the nature of the Charity's activities and minimal day to day running costs. Goin Concern The Trustees have reviewed the position of the Charity and are of the opinion that the Charity will continue in its activities and the accounts should be prepared on a going con￿rn basis. CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION THE TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT Year ended 31 MARCH 2025 Statement of Trustees, Res onsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report, the Statement of Receipts and Payments and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to those charities in Northem Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requires the Trustees to prepare a Statement of Re￿iptS and Payments and a Statement of Assets and Liabilities for each financial year. The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities of the Charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hen￿ taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Charrty Registration No: NIC104683 Signed on behalf of the Trustees Leslie McNeill Trustee Date: CHAkTEkED AeeouNTANTS CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Year ended 31 MARCH 2025 Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Church Hill Community Development Association I report on the accounts of Church Hill Community Development Association forthe year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 8. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the Charity's Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9){b) of the Charities Act. state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined your Charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Charity trustees concerning any such matters. 17 Mandewlle Street Portado%*ryJ Craigavon BT62 3PB Alfred House 19 A]fred Street Belfasi BT2 8EQ Centur), House 40 Crescent Business Park tAsburn r28 2GN Tel* +44 (0)28 3833 28oA Tel: +44 {0)28 9031 1113 Tel: +44 (0)28 9260 T455 ¢M¢Gi%alrdOiD@nameofGbfcGGro￿L1mIld RegNtrmO59￿￿%tOtD1t￿T$a￿￿atI￿Lltered CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT {CONTINUED) Year ended 31 MARCH 2025 My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act. That there is further infomiation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no COn￿rnS in respect of the matters 1 to 4 listed above, and in Gonnection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. GILLIAN JOHNSTON ACA GMCG PORTADOWN Chartered Accountants 17 Mandeville Street Portadown Craigavon Co Armagh BT62 3PB Date: CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS Year ended 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2025 Total 2024 RECEIPTS ABC Council Grants Donations Covid-19 support Insuran￿ refund Loan received 1,598 1,598 1,370 11,704 1.370 575 289 289 TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Overheads Last Saturday expenses Grant overpayment cheque returned Grant overpayment Loan repayment 3,566 3,566 250 3,504 5,029 (436) 346 250 180 180 TOTAL PAYMENTS 430 (DEFICIT)ISURPLUS FOR YEAR (946) 1,168 222 336 Transfer between accounts {Deficit)ISurplus after transfers (946> 1,168 222 336 Cash funds at 31 March 2024 179 540 719 383 CASH FUNDS AT 31 MARCH 2025 CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Year ended 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2025 Total 2024 FUNDS RECONCILIATION Cash at bank and in hand at 31 March 2024 179 540 719 383 (Deficit)ISurplus this year end 946 222 336 Cash at bank and in hand at 31 March 2025 BANKAND CASH BALANCES Bank current account OTHER ASSETS Chairs, tables and kitchen equipment (restricted - estimated value) Office and computer equipment (restricted - estimated value) 3,840 3,840 LIABILITIES Short term loan (restricted) Short term loan (unrestricted) 1,800 961 1,800 TOTAL LIABILITIES Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Leslie McNeill Trustee Date: CHURCH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Year ended 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of the Statement of Receipts and Payments and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. (a) Receipts and Payments All items of income and expenditure included within the Statement of Receipts and Payments have been accounted for on a cash basis. Ib) Assets and Liabilities Cash and deposit balan￿S are stated at their monetary amount. Assets are included where there is a right to future economic benefit to which the Association is entitled at the year end. Liabilities are included where there is a constructive or legal obligation falling upon the Charity that requires a future economic oufflow. However no account is taken of amounts due in respect of the recurring expenses of the Charity as these are recognised in the Statement of Receipts and Payments when paid. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES The Trustees did not re￿1ve either remuneration or the reimbursement of expenses in the year. FUNDS Unrestricted Funds - these funds are used at the discretion of the Trustees in fulfilling the objects of the Charity. Restricted Fund - these funds are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors, or which have been raised by the Association for a particular purpose.