Carnlough CommunltyAssociation Charity No: 104809 Recelpt8 & Payments Accounts for the perlod 01.04.23- 31.03.24
Carnlough CommunltyAssociatlon Fortheyear ended 31 March2024 Contents Page Trustees Annual Report 3-4 Independent Examiners Report Statement of Receipts & Payments Statement of Assets & Liabilities Page 1
Carnlough CommunltyAssoclation For the year ended 31 March 2024 Trustees Report Charity Nam&. Camlough CommunityAssociation Charlty Addre88: Harbour House 11 Harbour Road Camlough Ballymena BT44 OEU Trustees The following served as trustees duringthe year and up to the d8te of this report: Keith Cruttenden Denis Corigan Ann McAllister Mary Watson Ann Corigan Ronald McQuity Patricia Mcconnell Rosie Simpson Elizabeth Gracey Hugh Simpson Bankers: The Co-operative Bank 18 Donegalsquare North Belfast BT1 5GB Independent Examlner Nicola Marks 31 Tuiiygarley Road Ballymena BT42 2HZ Page 2
Carnlough CommunityAssociation Forthe year ended 31 March 2024 Truste•s Report The purpose of Carnlough Community Association is to advance communlty development and encourage active citizenship by providing a range ol services and progr8mmes which have been highlighted through consuLtations. The benefits would include the increased development of skills, a better quality of lrfe forthe beneficiaries. enhanced independence. reduction of isolation and the provision of a safer and cleaner environment. Activihes and Perfornianee In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission Nl's guidance on publlc beneftt to ensure that the activiti8s hw4e helped to achieve the charlS purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. Duringthe yearwe: The communityoffice acts as a drop-in facilitywhere local residents can call In and avail of information and the support available. Every Friday between Februaryto May an(S Septemberto Decemberwe run 8 luncheon club where we seNe between 45 & 50 meals. The luncheon club endsthe yearwith a Christmas dinner. This is a very important and worthwhile part of our work. This has helped to alleviate isolation and manyfriendships have been made as a SUIt. For many It Is the highlight of their week. The bowling club contlnues to meet every week in the local community centre. This is another great way to meet friends and neighbours while keeping active. Refreshments are provided and there are opportunities to visit other clubs during the year. The luncheon and bowting club members also participate in manytrips and excurslons during the year. Those who attend the luncheon club also enjoy a programme of events such as reflexology. head massages. keep fti. craft and talks from different agencies on crime prevention and mental health issues. We also run 8 very successful summer scheme in August with many local children in attendance. The children enjoysport. craft. coaching and refreshments. We also provide a youth club whlch has been verywell attended. The children play sport. make craft and have an opportunity to get to make new friends over refreshments. At Christmas we host a Community Christrnas Party. ther6 are Stsiis. entertainment and refreshments. This year we atso participated in a garden project where we planted flowers and shrubs. Pago 3
Duringthe yearwe secured fundingfrom Mid & EastAntrim Council, BBC Children In Need. Nl Housing Executive. and The National Lottery Communty Fund totslling £111.061.22. We also raised funds through the Youth Club. Summer Scheme, Bowling Club. Fundayand other fundraising activities totalling £23.900.36. We also received refunds to the value of £132.00. Ourtotal receipts forthe year amounted to £135.093.58. We made payments in totsito the value of £102,798.89 leaving us with a bank balance at the 31 March 2024 of £83,350.23. This report was approved by the Trustees at a meeting on on its behalf by: and signed Mr Keith Cruttenden ITrustee) Mrs Patricia Mcconnell (frustee) Page 4
Carnlough Communlty Association For the year ended 31 March 2024 Independent Examlners Report I have carried out an independent examination of the accounts of Carnlough Community Association for the year ended 31 March 2024. Rospectlve re8ponslbilltles of Trustees and Examlner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Nl) 2008. It is my responsibilityto= examine the accounts under section 65 ofthe Charities Act to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given bythe Charity Commission under section 65 (9)(b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent Examiner'8 Statement I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and an examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission Nl under section 65 (9)(b) of the Charitie8 Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It al80 included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. As the Independent Examiner my role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving 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 complywith the accounting requirements of the Charities Act That there is further infonnation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Page 5
Carnlough CommunityA8sociation Fortheyearended 31 March 2024 Independent Examln8r8 Report Independent Examiners Statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters listed 1 to 4 above and in connection with followingthe directions of the Charity Commission Nl have no matters that require drawingyour attention too. Name: Date: 28- -2* Nicola Marks Independent Examiner 31 Tullygarley Road Ballymena BT42 2HZ Page 6
Camiough CommuntyAssoclatlon Charlty No: 104809 Recelpts & Payments Accounts forthe perlod 01104123. 31103124 Restrfcted Funds Unrestricted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Totsi Funds Mld & EastAntrim Council BBC Children In Need TNL Community Fund Awards forAII DAERA Nl Housing Executive Hallfax Grant Fundralsing from Charitable Events Luncheon Club Fees Bowling Club Youth Club Rebates TOTAL 1,200.47 18.981.00 89.854.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,200.47 18,981.00 89.854.75 0.00 0.00 1,025.00 0.00 7,342.59 8,070.00 3,480.77 5.007.00 132.00 23,900.36 I,093.58 750.00 500.00 22,268.50 10,000.00 552.49 0.00 552.49 8.444.74 0.00 6.122.65 3,545.06 598.00 58,081.44 1.025.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.342.59 8.070.00 3.480.77 5.007.00 132.00 Ill,22 Staff Costs HMRC Office Costs Luncheon Club B0Ing Club Rent Room Hire Donation Travel Costs Eventsiproject Costs Youth Club Insurance Tele/Elec Accountancy TOTAL 35,912.77 2.864.68 1,848.56 22.092.03 3.797.52 1.650.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.033.60 0.00 1.305.95 35,912.77 2,864.68 2,882.16 22,092.03 5.103.47 1,650.00 28.409.15 3,235,69 3.926.26 6,983.94 1.919.21 900.00 3.644.00 110.00 1,737.89 15,435.96 3,237.74 1.356.28 1,246.34 450.00 72,59146 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.381.84 21,540.66 1.679.93 6.088.02 3.628.90 3,628.90 0.00 836.20 200.00 200.00 10,230.22 I798.89 0.00 19,158.82 4.408.09 0.00 836.20 0.00 92.568.67 sUrps/(DelIc) for the year 18,6X55 .670.14 3269 {14511.02) Cash balance at 01 Aprll 2023 CurrentAccount Cash balance at 31 March 2024 Current Account 5&055.54 83.3SO.23 Page 7
Camlough CommunltyAssoclatlon Charlty No: 104809 Ststement of Assets & Uabllltles forthe year ended 31103124 Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds 2023 Totsl Funds Funds Reconcluatlon Cash at bank & in hand 01 April2023 Surplus/Deficlt thls year end Cash at bank & in hand 31 March 2024 28.877.42 18,624.55 47.501.97 22.178.12 13.670.14 35,848.26 51,055.54 32.294.69 83,350.23 Bank & Cash Balances Bank CurrentAccount Cash in Hand 83.350.23 83,350.23 OtherAssets Iunrestrlcted Funds) Offlce Furnlture: 3 Desks, 2 Flling Cabinets and 2Wooden cablnets. l Desktop Computer 2 Laptops & 5 ipads 2 Prlnters 10 Office Chairs 2 computer Chalrs Kettle Toaster Microwave Coffee Machine 3 Handheld Phones Office Stationery & Equipment- Guillotine. Shredder, pens and paper. Llabllltles (Unrestricted Fund) Approved by the trustees on jyt6 and signed onthelr behalf by Mr Kelth Crirttenden Trustee of Camlough Communlty Assoclauon Mrs Patrlcla Mcconnell Trustee of Carnlough CommunltyAssociauon Page 8