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 ch￿lty 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
Vh￿re relevant in these ffinancial sLatemenl&
Mlsslon. Obledlves and sirategy
Objectives
The direct benefits which IINfrom the purpose ofthe organisation are the education and proM￿lOn of the Chrislian faith
to the users ol the ¢entre. the promotion and education of people regatding conseNation ol the naWral envlr0nw￿nt and
the prornotion of reconcili*ion. 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 organi￿￿on$ 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 ex*nsivety 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 V￿uld 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 ther￿￿eS 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 sig1￿1 on its bohalf by.
Robert Andrew Brannigan
Trustee