Carnlough Community Assoclatlon Charlty No: 104809 Receipts & Payments Accounts for the period 01.04.24- 31.03.25
Carnlough CommunityAssoci8tion For the year ended 31 March 2025 Contents Pago Trustees Annual Report 3-4 Independent Examiners Report Statement of Receipts & Payments Statement of Assets & Liabilities Page 1
Carnlough Community Association Forthe year 8nd8d 31 March 2025 Trustees Report Charlty Namo: Carnlough Community Association Charlty Address: Harbour House 11 Harbour Road Carnlough Ballymena BT44 OEU Trustees The following served as trustees during the year and up to the date of this report: Keith Cruttenden Denis Corigan Ann McALlister Mary Watson Ann Corigan Geraldine Moorcroft Ronald McQuitty Patricia Mcconnell Rosie Simpson lan Scroggy Hugh Simpson Bankèrs: The Co-operative Bank 18 DonegaL Square North BeLfa8t BT15GB Independent Examlnor Nicola Marks 7 Woodcroft Brae B8Llymena BT42 1 FY Page 2
Carnlough Community Association Forth8year ended 31 March 2025 Trustees Report The purpose of Carnlough Community Association is to advance community development and encourage 8Ctive citizenship by providing a range of services and programmes which have been highlighted through consultations. The benefits would include the increased development of skills, a better quality of 'fe forthe beneficiaries. enhanced independence, reduction of isoLation and the provision of a safer and cleaner environment. Ob'ectives Activities and Performance In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the yearthe trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission Nl's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charity's purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. During the yearwe: The community office acts as a drop-in facility where local residents Gan call in and avail of information and support. Every Friday between Februaryto May 8nd SeptembeTto Decemberwe run a luncheon club where we serve between 45 & 50 meaLs. The luncheon club ends the year with a Christmas dinner. This is a very important and worthwhile part of ourwork. This has helped to alleviate isolation and manyfriendships have been made as a result. For many it is the highLight of their week. The bowling club continues to meet everyweek in the Local community centre. This is another great way to meetfriends and neighbours while keeping active. Refreshments are provided and there are opportunities to visit other clubs duringthe year. The luncheon and bowling club members aLso participate in manytrips and excursions duringthe year. Those who attend the luncheon club also ènjoy 8 programme of events such as reflexology, head massages, keep fft, craft and talks from different agencies on crime prevention and mental health issues. We also run a very successful summer scheme in August with many Local children in attendance. The children enjoy sport, craft, coaching and refreshments. We also provide a youth club which has been verywell attended. The children play sport, make craft and have an opportunityto get to make new friends over refreshments. At Christmas we host a Community Christmas Party. there 8re stalls, entertainment and refreshments. Page 3
A wellbeing programme which helps improve both our physical and mental health. This includes light exercise e.g. yoga, reflexology and talks from different organisations such as Extern and MindseL Giving our community the mean5 to manage and improve their overall wellbeing. An art group tskes place every Monday evenin& (74pm) throughout the year. The group hosts tri-annual exhibitions and welcomes guest tutors to teach new techniques like printmaking and acrylic painting. An annual craft day for children between l-llyrs. giving them an opportunity to explore their artistic flair. A garden project which is open year-round, with members of all ages. Members cultivate vegetables, fruits, and flowers, and provide an educational programme for children. A facilitator from Inver Nursery regularly conducts informative sessions that engage both children and adult members. An annual Fun Day where families attend with their children. We have a variety of different stalls including tombola, bottle stall and home produce. Face painting, and arts and craft take place, not forgetting the fun rides for the chlldren. An annual Christmas card competition for local primary schools where children design their own Christmas cards. Each dass has a winner, with one overall winner chosen from both local schools. Another educational annual project would be an educational visit to our local heritage hub/government buildings. Giving children the opportunity to gain experience about the history of Carnlough or how our local government is run. Various Training programmes during the year such as Safeguardin& First Aid and Food and Hygiene. Volunteer celebration event is held annually to thank our wonderful volunteers who assist in the delivery of each of our projects. During the year we secured fundingfrom The National Lottery Community Fund, DAERA, Northern Ireland Housing Executive and Halifaxtotalling £98,021.80. We also raised funds through the Youth Club, Summer Scheme, Bowling Club, Art Club. Funday and other fundraising 8Ctivities totalling £26.774.50. We aLso received a donation of É20 and repayments totalling £1.004.99. Our total receipts for the year amount8d to £125,821.29. We made payments in totalto the value of £111.389.48 leaving us with a bank balance at the 31 March 2025 of £97,782.04. This report Was approved bythe Trustees at a meeting on on its behalf by: and signed Mr8 Patricia Mcconnell (Trustee} Mr Keith Cruttenden trrustee) Page 4
Carnlough CommunityAssociation For the year ended 31 March 2025 Independent Examlners Report I have carried out an independent examination of the accounts of Carnlough Community Association for the year ended 31 March 2025. Respectlve responslbilities of Trustees and Examiner 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 responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the 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 Basis of Independent Examiner's 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 Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison Of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. A8 the Independent Examiner my role is to state whether any material matters have come to my att8ntion giving caus8 to believe That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act That the account8 do not accord with those accounting records That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Page 5
Carnlough Communlty Assoclation Fortheyear ended 31 March 2025 Independent Examiners Report Independent Examinars Statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters listed 1 to 4 above and in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission Nl have no matters that require diawing your attention too. Name: Date: Nicola Marks Independent Examiner 7Woodcroft Brae Ballymena BT42 1 FY Page 6
Carnlough Communlty Assoclatlon Charlty No: 104809 Recelpts & Payments Accounts for the perlod 01104124- 31103125 Restrlcted Funds Unrestrfcted Funds 2025 Total 2024 Total Funds Funds Nid & EastAntrim Council BBC Children In Need TNL Community Fund Nl Housing Executive DAERA Halifax Grant Fundraisingfrom Charltable Events Luncheon Club Fees Bowling Club Youth Club 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.200.47 18,981.00 89,854.75 1,025.00 0.00 0.00 93,011.75 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 g3,011.75 500.00 0.00 0.00 510.05 510.05 4.000.00 9,384.67 8,080.00 5,095.70 3,258.30 955.83 4.000.00 0.00 0.00 9,384.67 8,080.00 5,095.70 3.258.30 955.83 0.00 7,342.59 8,070.00 3,480.77 5,007.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Art Group Donation Repayments TOTAL 20.00 1,000.00 1,004.99 27.794.50 125,821.29 20.00 0.00 132.00 98,026.79 135,093.58 YMEN Staff Costs HMRC 37.019.21 3,002.38 2.434.70 23,909.86 4,890.93 0.00 134.40 0.00 37.153.61 3,002.38 8,169.36 24,181.81 9,767.78 0.00 4,514.00 100.00 19,146.71 2.054.74 1,607.22 1,541.87 150.00 111,389.48 35,912.77 2,864.68 2,882.16 22,092.03 5,103.47 1,650.00 0.00 Office Costs Luncheon Club Bowling Club Rent Room Hlre Donation EventslProlect Costs Youth Club Insurance TelelElec Accountancy TOTAL 5,734.66 271.95 4,876.85 0.00 0.00 4,514.00 0.00 15,037.88 1.145.64 0.00 100.00 4.108.83 909.10 0.00 21,540.66 6.088.02 3,628.90 836.20 200.00 102.798.89 1.607.22 387.37 150.00 18,280.38 1.154.50 0.00 93,109.10 Surplusl(Deflclt) for the year 4917.69 9,514.12 14431.81 32.294.69 Cash balance at 01 Aprf12024 Current Account Cash balance at 31 March 2025 Current Account 83,350.23 97,782.04 Page 7
Carnlough Communlty Assoclatlon Charlty No: 104809 Statement of Assets & Llabllitles forthe perlod 01104124- 31103125 Restrf¢ted Funds Unrestrfded Funds 2025 Total Funds Funds Reconclllatlon Cash at bank & in hand 01 April2024 SurpluslDeficitthis year end Cash at bank& in hand 31 March 2025 47.501.97 4,917.69 52,419.66 35,848.26 9.514.12 45,362.38 83.350.23 14,431.81 97,782.04 Bank & Cash Balances Bank CurrentAccount Cash in Hand 97,782.04 97,782.04 OtherAssets (Unrestrlcted Funds) Office Furniture: 3 Desks. 2 Filing Cabinets and 2 Wooden cablnets. l Desktop Computer 2 Laptops & 5 IPads 2 Printers 10 Office Chairs 2 computer Chairs Kettle Toaster Microwave Coffee Machine 3 Handhe(d Phones Office Stationery & Equipment- Guillotine, Shredder, pens and paper. Llablllties {Unrestrlcted Fund) Approved by the trustees on 2oDS and signed on their behalf by Mr Kelth Cruttenden Trustee of Carnlough Communlty Assoclatlon Mrs Patrfcla Mcconnell TNstee of Gamlough Communlty Assoclatlon Page 8