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
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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
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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 charl￿S 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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
B0￿Ing 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 I￿798.89
0.00
19,158.82
4.408.09
0.00
836.20
0.00
92.568.67
sUrp￿s/(DelIc￿) for the year
18,6X55
.670.14 3￿2￿69 {14511.02)
Cash balance at 01 Aprll 2023
CurrentAccount
Cash balance at 31 March 2024
Current Account
5&055.54
83.3SO.23
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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
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