Kilbroney Centre (A eompary limitsd by guar4nto8, not having capi1) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 Marth 2024 The trustees present the Trustees. Annual Report, combining the Directors, Report and Trustees. Report, and the unaudi18d financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements 8Je prepared in aGcoTdance with the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reponing Standwd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Repoiting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Trustees, Report conlains the infom)ation required to be prthryded in the Trustees, Annual Report under the Statemeni of Recommended Practice (SORP) guidelines. The trustees of the company are aL50 chanty trustees for the purpose of chamty law and under the compatys conststyllon are known as members of the board of tTU5tees. In this report the trustees of Kibroney Centre present a summary of its purpose, govemance. acbVil, achievements and finances for the flnandal year 31 March 2024. The charity is a registered chlty and hence the report and results are presented in a form lch complies ¥th the requirements ol the Companies Act 2(K)6 and. alihough not oblged to comply with the Staternent of Recornmended PTactice applicable in the UK and ReputAic of Ireland FRS 102. the organisation has implemenied its recomrnendations Vhre relevant in these ffinancial sLatemenl& Mlsslon. Obledlves and sirategy Objectives The direct benefits which IINfrom the purpose ofthe organisation are the education and proMlOn of the Chrislian faith to the users ol the ¢entre. the promotion and education of people regatding conseNation ol the naWral envlr0nwnt and the prornotion of reconciliion. religious harmony, 8quah.ty and diversity. These benefits are evidenced through the direct feedback from users of the centre, user suNeys, word of rnouth recommendations and repeat users. The beneficiaries are the u5er5 ofthe centre who come from throughoul North2rn Ireland and include youth gTOUP5 including B8, Brownies etc., church groups and school groups. Revlew of Actlviiles Achievements and Perfomiance 2023-24 has been one of the busiest for the work of the Centre for many years. A% vell &$ ongoing Sidential vRekend bookings the number of rnidnweek school residential groups increased signtficantly with the pre-summer pen¢xl having 8Jmost no capacity left for additional bookings. The summer months were also busy with diflerent organion$ using the Centie foi youth and chiklren's camp5. Most griwps attendiw the Centre continue to use rt rlot just for accornmodation b(rt also to avail of outdoor athrties directed ty Centre staff and outside loc actP41ty provlders thal ¢an be booked. Our grounds, wood and play park are also used exnsivety by groups. The core team of 3 staff are supplemented by 'ban *aff and in September 2023 we also started a year-long intem programme for 3 young adults. These inleins were invthal)le in helping the year lo be a success and their rnain duties involved hosting gTOUPS, kitchen, changeover and running activit'es. As part of their year, the intems gained valuaLle outdoor qualifications that have helped lo build their sknN base. The September to March peTicKI was Jso busier than usual and in the quieter wintsr months the staff caught up on maintenance work. The Irustees met several times during the year and akn cornmunicated regularly via email to lake decisions as Ajlhough revenue has Increased. we have worked hard to maintain approprlate reseNes. The centre continues to need to obt&n sUPPOrt from grant makers and other supporters - both indiNryduds and churthes. This is in line with the centre's chantyble status. The centre staff, Ong bmth support from volunteers, continued to develop the sile considerably induding the development ol outdoor spaces at the Carnpfi sites and near to the main dining hall. The centre Is In good healin going forward, remalnlng Ilnancially viable and operaring wllhln tts alms and oblectlves. We ntinue to be thankful for the support of individuals, churches and grant-makers.
Kilbroney Centre (A company limit•d by guarantw, not having a shar• c•ptsl) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the tinancial year ended 31 March 2024 Financial Results At the end of the financial year the ch&ity has assets of £326.472 (2023 - £371,550) and liabilities of £84,781 (2023- £108,693). The net assets of the charity have decreased by £(21,166). Reserves Posttlon and Pollcy We are aiming for a bank balan which Vuld cover u5 for 6 months. We pay creditors soon after the invoice is approved, so keeping short to medium debt to a minimum. Likewise v encourage timeous seluement of our seles invoice& Trustees The trustees VA served throughout the financid year. except as noted, were as foll(Ms.' Rev Adrian Dorrian Rt Rev Darren James Mccartney Edward Woolley Kenneth John Hooks Ajanah Donaldson Robert Andrew Brannigan Dr Ken Roberts Helga Harris Matthew Peach Catrolna O'Hanlon Emma Holley Alan Richardson (Appointed l November 2023) Elizabeth Ann Ferr8n (Appointsd l November 2023) In accordance th the Constitution, the trustees retire by roiation and, being eligible, offer thereS for rtreleclion. Compllanco wlth Sector-wlde Leglslation and Standards The charity engages pro-actNety with legislation. standard5 and code5 which are developed for the sector. Kilbroney Centre subscribes to and is compliant with the following: The Companies Act 2006 The Chanties SORP (FRS 102) Approved by th• Board of Trust••s on 27 Septembor 2024 and sig11 on its bohalf by. Robert Andrew Brannigan Trustee