Loup Women's Group Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for the year ended 31" December 2023 Charities Number: NIC104831
Loup Women's Group Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31° December 2023 Contents Pages References and administrative detsils ot.the Lharity Trustees, Report Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees Receipts and Payments Account Statcment of Assets and Liabilitics
Loup Women's Group - Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended st 31 December 2023 The Trustees present their Annual Report and Ststements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for Loup Women's Group Group for the year 31° December 2023. References and Administrative Details Charity Name: Loup Women's Group Charity Registration Number: NIC104831 Principal Address/Regi5tered orrice: Mrs Hclcn Andrcws 6 Dunronan Road Magherafelt BT45 7SU Trustees The trustees who served during the year are as follows". Chairperson: Helen Andr¢ws Vice Chair: Maura Johnston Secretary: Jennifer Hamilton Treasurer: Irene Johnston PRO: Patricia Ton¢r Committee Members: Ann Cassidy Anne Conw'ay Christine McFlynn Rosaleen Mcmahon Bernadette O'Neill Dympna WÈlson Delia McPcake Jennkfer Bell Mary Frances McGuckin
Objectives & Activities The benefits flowing from the purpos¢s of Loup Women's Group is that the people of The Loup and SUiTouJiding aicas Eiave access to a iangc of educational, social ]d C[catIo11al activities promoted by the group. People benefit by learning new skills in a variety of crafts. They benefit from being introduced to IT which in turn helps them to work M'ith their children witli a bettei. iowledge of modern technology. The communitv benefits becaiise individuals ivho might otherwise be isolated in a very rwal area are given an opportunity to Ineet and interact with each otlier. Individuals with disabilities benefit because the building used by the gi'oup is wheelchair accessible so that those with disabilities can participate. A major benefit for eeryo1]e paiticipating iii tlic activitics is tliat tl)¢y inc¢t ncw friciids: leaL"Il to trust eatyli otlicr aIid sliai"t iiidividual piublcins with each other. Local volunteers benefit by becomino ini'oli'ed in the Mrork of the group and deriving a sense of achievement and piirpose and ownership of everythino that happens. All participants benefit from the educational classes, talks and lectures ofteii from eminent speakers on a huge varketv of topics. Those who participate in the social outings benefit fi.om visiting intercsting places, learning by neOrkIng with other groups and as a resiilt reducing their feelings of isolation and loneliness. While the majority of activities are organised for i¥omen by women many of the Ldlks and Llasscs are open to the entir¢ communiry so everyoiie can beiiefit. The b¢nefits are measured by intenial evaluations ivhich are held at the end of each series of claqses or coui"Jes. Thev are also measured by the numbei. of people w'anting to attend the activities and by the feedback from the general conimunity to the manag¢m¢nt cominittee. 2023 was another successful year for our group. We were able to continue having our usual classes in crocheL scrapbooking,sewing,flower arranging.stone painting and gardening. Th¢ crochet class was held on Monday mornings tsken by Celine. 2 new mernbers joined the 'oup and cnjoy¢d l¢arning huw to crochet. All ¢njoyed the company, chai and a cup of tea or coffee and treats. On Tuesday evenings Yvonne took the scrapbooking class. There were 8 ladies doing this immaculate paper craft work. They made cards, boxes photograph albums and more. The sewing class was held on Wednesday evenings. Ena 'aS the tutor and she worked hard helping all thc ladics to mak¢ some beautiful hom¢ furnishings. This class has bcen oiigouig sin¢¢ our group was fonned in 1999. It's a real social affair. Flower aangIng and stone painting were held on Thursday evenings. Collin taught the class how to make very artistic flower arrangements. Fern took the stone painting class in the canteen and they painted some very pretty pictures on the small stones. Our gardening class continued throughout the year ,weather pennitting. There were only 3 ladies attending but we managed to produce some fruit and vegetables. Jenny from The Conservation Volunteers was our tutor and advised us how best to manage the garden. With a grant from Live Here Love Here we did A project making 2 raised beds and planting them with various flowers which will bloom at different times of the year. These beds were placed at a fruit garden beside a local housing estate. The residents were pleased to have them in their are Jenny also had some cooking sessions with us on colder days. We made bread and butter piclde which was delicious. In December she also held a class in wr¢ath making. 13 ladies attended this and were very pleased with the results. We had 2 workshops making box frame pictures. In April 13 ladies made pictures depicting a lan]ily tree . Helen Arn]strong 'aS the tutor. Shc was kept busy helping everyone out . Then in
Dccctnbcr l O l(Idics Jnad¢ Christmas scciies which lit up in a box framc. Thc rcsults wcrc vcry good. Also Alan did his usual v¢ry popular wreath making workshops. He came with a larg¢ Christmas tree for greenery and there wasn't much left when the class M'-as over. There i¥as such demand for his sessions that we ran 3 ot" them accommodating about 30 ladies. Bronagh DuffRn from Bcllaghy Bak¢house came and did 2 excellent cookery demonstrations. One in March and the other in December. Again these were very popular with 20 ladies at the first one and 30 at the second one. Bronagh made 6 different dishes at each demonstration and we all got tastRng her delicious food. Loup Women's Group alw'ays enjoys their trips. In April 22 ladies travelled to Arthur Cottage in Cullybackey ,the ancestral home of a forn]er American President. It was lovely sitting round the large old style kitchen watching Mary Johnston Watterson making soda bread and telling us about the family history. We got a tsster there too. Th¢ ncxt trip was in August when 33 ladics travcllcd to Bushmills garden centre , Royal court hotel for carvery lunch and then on to Portrush. We were pleased to conclude our book project in August with the launch taking place on the 8th.The book is entitled "Field names and Folklore of The Loup" It has been a great success and w¢ have sold 250 copies with another 50 copies printed. With a g¢n¢rous grant from Mid Ulster Council we were able to have a Christmas Tree at The Loup. The switch on i¥as on 2nd December at The Black Sheep pub. A massive crowd of all ages attended and Sants was there too. Refreshments were served in the pub. So you can see we have had an interesting year and it is so encouraging that l O more members havc juin¢d ijur Wliats App Group so that thcy can kccp up to datc with what we are doing. Will has remained faithfiil throiighout the yeAr looking after the heating. grass cutting and whatever else is required. I would a150 like to thank the Committee for all their help and support throughout the y¢ar and for their interest in keeping the group going. Wc arc cvcr grateful to our funders without whom we could not continue. Big Lottery £9207 ( Running costs and activities) Midulster Council £750 (part payment for Christmas tree) Compliance with Public Benefit The Charity has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the aclivities enter¢d inlo during tlic ycar Iiavc hclp¢d to achieve the Charity's objectives and activities. as well as providing public b¢nefit. Financial Review Total Payments (£20,550) for tlic year cndcd 31 Demb¢r 2023 exceeded Total Receipts (£15.350) by £5.200 decreasing the total cash funds held to £5.957 from £1 1,157. ageS 8&9). Charitable Purposes Th¢ purposes of the Loup Women's Group is to promote activities for the benefIt of people in The Loup and surrounding areas without distinction of age, race, political, religious or other opinion. The group will associate with statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and local inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and priTrvidc faGÈlitics for social intcraction with the aim of improving the conditions of life for the said people.
Structure, Governance and Management Loup Women's Group is a Registered Charity and is governed by the tenns of its constitution, which was adopted by the membership on 26 Fcbrudry 2015. Loup Woiiieii'5 Gioup is registered with the Charity C.ommiqqion 2nd is placed on the Northern Ireland register of charities from March 2016. The objectives and activities of the Charity are administered by a Management Committee, which shall consist of not less than five and not more than twenty members and who are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is held each year and not more than 15 months after the preceding AGM. There shall not be Ic55 thi*n fivr mcnibcrs of tl)e Managciiiciit Committee present at all General Meetings, including the AGM. Voting is carried out at General Meetings by way of a show of hands or ballot with the Chairperson baving the casting vote. th Approved by the trust¢¢8 on 27 June 2024 and signed on their behalf by: Helen Andrews Chair Jennifer Hamilton Secretary
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Loup Women's Group I report on the accounts of th¢ Trust for the year cndcd 31st December 2023, which are set out on pages 8 to 9. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charity's knstees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 65 ot-the Lharities Act Follow the proG¢dures laid down in thG g¢ncral dircctions giv¢n by the Commission under section 65 (9) (b) of the Charities Act State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in £iccurdancc with thc gciicral diKction5 givcn by thc Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65 (9) (b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a picparation of th¢ aFGounts from thos¢ records. It also includ¢d consid¢rntion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further intornation needed for a proper undersranding of the accounts to b¢ rcach Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concern8 in respect of the matters I to 4 listed above and, in connection with the following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Signed: Name: Seamus O'Neill FCA Weir & Co. Chart¢red Accountants 23 High Street, Moneymor& BT45 7PA. o.dubt ffJ+- Date: 27th June 2024
Statement of Recelpts & Paym¢nts- Year cnded 31 Deeember 2023 UDrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 R¢eeipts Grants Mid Ulster Council Grants RCN grant- field names project Lottery Gr11 lor Charitable Activities From Charitable Activities: Courseslclasses Other income "I'rips income 1,910 1,910 851 1,800 7,473 9,027 9,027 2,355 1,328 730 4,413 2J55 lJ28 730 IsJso 1,141 435 11,700 10.937 Payments Cost of Charitable Activities Tutors Trips Food & class materials Rent Professional Fees Heat & Light Insurance Car¢tak¢r Costs Repairs & Maintenance Water Rates Telephone & Internet Printing & Computer Expenses Bank Fess & Interest Asset & Investment Purchase Equipment & Building Work 580 10,848 1,538 11,428 .138 1,195 520 258 787 1264 400 1,489 104 444 1,030 93 9,975 1,120 295 520 234 1,292 1,178 300 279 94 429 57 83 1,195 520 258 787 1,264 400 269 104 1,220 1,030 93 Total Payments 5,914 14,636 20,550 15,856 Net receiptsl(payments) Transfers to/from funds Surplus/(defi¢it) for the year 1,501 3,699) 5,200) 4,156 1,501) 3,699 5200 4,156 Rcconciliation 31.12.23 Cash at Bank & in hand 31.12.22 Surplus/(deficit) this year end Cash at bank & Én hand 31.12.23 3,578 (1.501) 2,077 7,579 3,699 3,880 11,157 5200 5,957 15,313 4,156) 11,157
Statement of Assets & LiabAlltles- Year ended 31 December 2023 Unrestricted Restricted unds Funds TotaI 2023 Total 2022 Funds Reconciliation Cash at Banj( & in hand 31.12.22 Surplus/(deficit) this year end Cash at bunk & in hand 31.1223 3.578 (1.501) 2.077 7,579 11,157 15.313 3,699) (5200) (4,156) 3,880 5,957 11.157 Bank & Cash Balanc Bank Current Account Bank Acc- Community Foundation 5,403 10.603 554 554 5,957 11,157 Other Assets (lJnrestrieted Funds) Equipment Closing Sto¢k of books 2,877 88 2,965 2.877 88 2,965 Other Assets (Restricted Funds) Building Work 35,653 35,653 35,653 35,653 Other liabilities (Restricted Funds) Grants due to be spent 3,880 7,579 Approved by the trust¢¢J oll the 27th Julle 2024 and signed on thelr behalf by: Helen Andrews Jennifer Hamilton Chair Secretary