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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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