Kilbroney Centre IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capltall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT lor the financial year ended 31 March 2023 KILBRONEY The Iruslees present their Tws1. Annual Report. cnmbining Ihe Directors. Report and Trustees, Report, and th8 unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023. The financial statements are prepared In accordance wth the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102"The Financial Reportin9 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irdand" and Accounting and Reportin9 by Charilies.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable 10 charits.es preparing their financial slatemenls in accordance with the Fin8nci81 Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021. The Trustees. ReFrt c£snlains the inforynation requir8d lo be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the ststement of Recommended Practice (SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the company are also Gharity trustees for the purpose of charity law and under the company's conslilution are known as members of the board of trustees. In this report the truslees of Kilbroney Centre present a summary of its purpose. govemance, adivities. achievements and finances for the financial year 31 March 2023. The charlty Is 8 registered ¢h8rity and hence the report and results are presented in a form whlch complies with th8 requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, although not obliged lo cnmply with the Slalemenl of R8comm8nd8d Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102. the organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in thése financial statements. Mlsslon, ObJ•ctlv•s and Strategy Objectlves The direct benefits which flow from the purwse of the organisation are the education and promobon of Ihe Christian faith to the users of the centre, the promotson and education of people regarding InSeallOn of the natural environmenl and the promOtn of reconciliabon. religious haMnY. equality and diversity. These benefits are evidenced through the direct feedback from users of the cenlre. user suNeys, word of mouth recornmendations 8nd repeal users. The beneficiaries are the users of the Cenlre who come from throughout Northem Ireland and includ8 youlh groups including BB. Brownies etc. church groups and school groups. Structuro, Governan and Managernent Slnjcture The Kilbroney Centre (The Centre) is overseen by a board of trustees. The day to day management and development is caffied out by 2 full time employees. the development office and the groundsman. The Development Officer rep to an appointed member of the Board. The groundsman report5 to the Development Officef for day to day roles but are accountable to the same appointed member of Ihe board. Revlew of Actlvitlos. Achlevements and Perfomance 2022123 has seen a return to the busy activities the centre had been accustomed lo befo COVID. During our usual peak seasons lexduding January and December) the centre hosted residential groups almost every weekend. From April-June we welcomed school groups for residentials each week of temi time as well. By the end of the finanal year. we had moved to appoint a third staff member to support the Centre Manager. Kilbroney ha5 also maintained a team of 'bank' staff and a cook who are brought in for residentials as required. 11 is expected that the Kilbroney Inlem scheme (begun in 2019 and curtailed due to COVIDI will resume in September 2023.
Kilbroney Centre IA company Ilmited by guarantee, not having a share capltall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for Ihe financial year ended 31 March 2023 The Iruslees met several times during the year Ung Zoom and in person. and communicated regularly via email to take decisions as necessary. The Chair, Treasurer and Itkjwn and Dromorel Diocesan Development Officer acted on behalf of the board as necessary, in consultation with the Centre Manager. Although revenue has significantly increased, and we have worked hard to maintain generS reserves. the centre continues to need to obtain support from grant makers and other ssjpporters - both individuals and churches. This is in line viith the centre's charitable stslus. The cenlre staff, along with support from volunteers, continued to dev&lop Ihe site considerably includiiig the development of outdoor spaces at the campfire sites and near to main dinin9 hall. The centre is in g¢xJd health going forward, remaining financialty viable and operating within its aims and objectlves. We ¢tinUe to be thankful for the SAJPWrt of indiwduals, churches and granl-makers. Flnanclal Results Al the end of the finanrjal year the chartty has assets of £371.$50 {2022 - £413.835) and liabiliti8s of £108,69312022 - £129,956). The nel assets ofthe charty have decreased by £121.022). Re8orv•s Poslllon and Pollcy We are aiming for a bank b31an¢e which would cover us for 6 months. We pay cr8dilors soon after the invoice is approved, so keeping short to medium debt to a minimum. Likewise we encourage timeous settlement of our sales invoicés. Prlnclpal Rlsks and Uncertalntle• The Centre is subject lo general Commercial risks as are most businesses. As mosl of our guesls a from voluntary Christian groups and from schools, we are particularly vulnerable to the finanual circumstances which impact th8S8 user groups. We are especially mindful of the increasing budget squeeze in the education sector which irnpacts sch¢)ol and some youth programmès. Although most school groups charge pupils to attend residentials, increasing pressure on sch¢)ol budgets. and present industrial action. may impact the availability of teachers and Ih8refore some of our schools custom. Despite these risks. we are thankful that 2022123 saw a return lo more 'normal' acts'vilies in the wak8 of several years of COVID relaled dovffltum. Trustee• The trustees who served throughoul Ihe financial year. excepl as noted, were as follows.. Rév Adrian Dothan Rl Rev Darren James Mccartney Edward Wooll8y Kenneth John Hooks Alanah Donaldson Robert Andrew Brannigan Dr Ken Roberts Helga Harris Matthew Peach Catroina O'Hanlon Emma Holby (Appoinled 6 February 2023) In accordance with the Constitution. the trustees retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themsefves for re-election. Complian¢0 wlth Sqctor-wido LaglatIon and Standards The charity engages pro•actively with legislation. standards and c4xles which are developed for the sector. Kilbroney Centre subscribes lo and is compliant with the following: The Companies Act 2006 The Charities SORP IFRS 102) Approved by the Board of Trustees on 10 Novemb•r 2023 and signod on Its behalf by: Rev Adrian Dorrian Trustee