Charlty registratlon number NIC 105019
Company r8glstratlon number N1030526 {Northern Ireland)
VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Directors
Mr P Mcclenaghan - Chair
Ms F Nicol
Mr C Nicol - Treasurer
Mrs M Mccallin
Miss M Kennedy
Ms E Doherty
Dr P Mccafferty
(Appointed 14 December 2022)
(Appointed 3 Dec8mber 2022)
Secretary
Mrs A Toal
Charity number
NIC 105019
Company number
N1030526
Reglstered offlce
100 Great Patrick Street
Belfast
BT12LU
Auditor
GMCG Lisburn
Century House
40 CreS￿nI Business Park
Lisburn
BT28 2GN
Bankers
Danske Bank
Forestside Shopping Centre
Upper Galwally
Belfast
BT8 6FX
Solicitors
Scullion & Green
50 St Patricks Avenue
Downpatrick
Co Down
BT30 6DW

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CONTENTS
Page
Directors, report
Independent auditor's report
12-17
statement of financial activities
18
Statement of financial position
19
Statement of cash flows
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Notes to the financial statements
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DIRECTORS. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in nole I to th8
financial statements and comply with the company's Artlcles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and
"Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordanoe with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS
102) (effective 1 January 2019}"
Objectlves and actlvltles
Voice of Young People in Care IVOYPIC) was establlshed for excluslvely charitable purposes., namely to ensure
that the general welfare and interests of care experienced children and young people are advancad.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Created in 1993 by a group of young people in care and professionals, VOYPIC is the charily for children and young
people with a lived-in experience of care in Northern Ireland. We promote the rlghts and voice of children in care
and care leavers.
The current strategic plan focuses on four key strategic aims-
Empowering children and young people
2. Innovating practlce through partlcipalion and co-production
3. Creating change
4. Organisational growth and stability
Our Mlsslon- Working togelher with children and young adults for a better care experience and life after care.
Our Vision: Every child in care In Northern Ireland feels safe, valued and loved. Every young person leaving care
does so with dignity and respect, and thrives into adullhood.
OUR WORK:
Advocacy and Awareness-ralslng
We raise awareness of the rights of children and young people, their vlews and experlences living In and leaving
care, and their priorities for change.
Making Connectlons and Capa¢lty Bulldlng
We connect young people with a lived experience of care with their peers. We host regular groups, participation
forums and activities that build self-confidence, personal. social and life skills, whilst making new connections and
friends.
Independent Advocacy and Advlce Service
We support young people to exercise Iheir rights by providing assistance to; partlclpate in declslon making
processes, express their views and concerns. access information, resolve issues or to identify available support
options.
Youth Partlclpation and Co-production
We help childran and young people to find their voice and set their own agenda for change. We create a culture of
Ilstenlng that enables children and young people to Influence the world around them. Our programmes equip and
prepare young people to lake part in co-production activities.
Influenclng Change through Pollcy Advocacy
We use our specialist knowledge and insight into the views and experiences of children and young people., we work
in partnership with them to influence the development of leglslation, policy and practice.

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OUR VALUES:
VOYPIC'S work is underpinned by five core values whlch not only inform what we do bul also how we do It.
Relationship Based: We are driven by the needs and aspiratlons of children and young people. We listen, learn,
and work in partnership wlth them to ensure their voice is heard. We are dedicated to empowering young people so
that they reach their potential in whatever Ihey choose to do.
Commltment: We are committed, passionate and enthusiastic champions for change. We are persistent and
determined in promoting the voice and defending the rights of children and young people in leaving care.
Soclal Justlce: We work to a strong moral code rooted in Ideals of social Justice. We challenge the oppresslon and
discrimination faced by children and young people in care and seek to reduce the stigma Ihey face in their daily
1Sves.
Respect for Rlghls: We respect Ihe rights of children and young people and are prepared to challenge others to
do the same.
Solution Focused: We are positive about the future. We are proud of what we do and what we have achieved. We
face problems with a solutlon-oriented menlality, and we encourage our staff, stakeholders and young people
themselves to be problem solvers.
The dlrectors have pald due regard to guldance issued by the Charity Commission in decidlng what activities the
company should undertake.
Achievements and performance
This year VOYPIC'S participation and independent advocacy seNices supporled 544 children and young people.
How dld we support them?
353 children and young people living in and leaving care received advocacy support.
13 children and young people received on8-to-one suppori and coaching.
64 children and young people took part in social action programmes.
30 young people took part in peer support groups.
114 children and young people took part in participation forums.
18 young people took part in our youth leadership programme and Young Reps Forum
61 children and young peoplé used our independent advocacy service at Beechcroft.
27 care experienced young adulls received advocacy support.

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Who else did we reach7
300 people attended our care day fun day events.
127 children and young people were members of MYVOYPIC.
100 young people took part in policy consultations.
34 young people attended the activity days.
26 children and young people were members of the Experts by Experience Reference Group, supporting the
Independent Revièw of Children's Social Care Services
We coordinated and submitted nina responses to policy consultations:
UK Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (Childr&n's Law Centre)
SBNI Slralegic Plan (Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland)
Protocol for HSCTSIPSNI Interface IPSNIIHSCB)
Publication of RQIA Inspeclion Reports on Children's Homes (RQIA)
Custodial Arrangements for Children {DoJl
Raising the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (DOJ)
Amendments to Ind&p6ndent Guardian SeNic& (DOH)
Support for Care Leav8rs (DOH)
Foster Placement and Foster Agency Regulalions (DOH)
EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICES
VOYPIC provides independent advocacy services for a range of children and young people. These services
support children and young people living in care or receiving leaving and after care seNices; care experienced
young people aged 16+ who no longer receive help from soclal services.. and children and young people placed in
Beechcroft.
1. INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SUPPORT: for children and young people living in care or receiving leaving and
after care services.
This service is commissioned by the Slrat8gic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG}. Throughout the year we
supported 353 children and young people in 396 advocacy cases, with 654 support needs.
The top three reasons for referrals to this service were..
1. Where they live (placement),
2. Rights and entitlement.
3. Famlly Time {contact).
The servl¢e also hosted:
312 visiting advocacy session in children's homes
24 a¢livily days, attended by 235 children and young people.
22 advocacy workshops, attended by 282 young people on a range of issues.

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2. INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SUPPORT IN BEECHCROFT
Beechcroft Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospilal provides specialist care to young people from across
Northern Ireland. VOYPIC provides a dedlcated advocate located in the hospital on behalf of BHSCT.
The advocate supported 61 indlvlduals through 71 pieces of casa work.
3. INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR CARE EXPERIENCED YOUNG ADULTS
This service is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund. 27 young adults received help from an
advocata through this programme.
This service is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund. 27 young adults bemeen the age of 21-25
received help from an advocate through this programme.
Tha vast majority {22) of the young adults self-referred for advocacy support, with again the majority living either
independently (22) or In a form of adult supported accommodation {3). Two young people reached out for support
from Hydebank Wood.
There was a total of 51 support needs for Ihe young adults, which covered a wide range of issues and. topics.
though Ihe highest number of requests were in relalion to ongoing support as their pathway plan ended (12) and in
relation to their living arrangements {10J. Other supports included information about their rights and entitlements,
training and employment, access to olher support services, access to files and seeklng asylum.
VOYPIC'S Partlclpatlon Services:
VOYPIC'S participative programmes were supported by the Nallonal Lottery Communlty Fund, Community
Foundation Nl, and the Stralegic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG).
VOYPIC cor)nects children and young people with a lived experience of care. We host regular groups. participation
forums, programmes and activities that help young people develop thelr self-confidence, personal and social skills.
whllst making new connections and friends. Our participative practlce helps young people to find their voice and set
their own agenda for change. VOYPIC provides a space for young people to have their say, engage directly with
decision makers, and influence legislation, guidance. poll¢y, and practice on Issues important lo them.
Thls year we supported 239 children and young people in our participation programmes, through:
Acllvlty days
Personal development programmes and capacity building
Coaching
Participation in regional and local forums
Peers support groups
Social Action Projects
Move on Up Bursary and Befriending Scheme: Supported by the Community Foundalion Nl we distributed £18.
000 of bursaries lo 37 young people. 15 young people received support from a mentor.

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INNOVATING THROUGH PARTICIPATION AND CO-PRODUCTION
Separated by Geographyp Connected by Care Experience
In partnership with Queéns University, Belfast, and the University of Cape Town, VOYPIC supported a group of
young people to take part in the 'Separated by Geography, Connected by Care Experlence, project. Care leavers
from Northern Ireland and South Africa came together online. throughout the year, to share their experiences and
explore the similarities and differences in the care systems in their respective countries.
Empowerlng Care Experlen¢ed Parents: A Good Practlce Charter and Supportlng Resources.
Following the adaption in Wales and Scotland of the 'Good Practice Charter. developed by Cardiff University and
Cascade (Children's Social Care Research and Development Centre) lo empower care experienced parents, the
Universily was keen to directly from young parents in Northern Ireland. The purpose of the charter is to strengthen
support for young parents living in and leaving care. The Charter considers the range of support that should be
available to young peoplo before and after they become parents. Five care experience parents from Northern
Ireland shared their views and experiences of parenthood. They also gave feedback on the charter and agreed that
it should also be adapted by local HSCTS. The team from the University and Cascade have adapted the resources
for Nl and have agreed to present their research findings and the Charter to all five HSCTS.
Participation forums: VOYPIC facilitates weekly participalion forums in each of the five HSCTS. 127 children and
young people took part In 187 participatlon forums.
TRIUMPH: VOYPIC has supported young people to parlicipate in the Youth Advisory Group of a UK-wide project
exploring approaches to improving young people's mental heallh. TRIUMPH the Transdiscipllnary Research for
the Improvement of Youth Mental Public Health - brings together young people, practitioners, and policy makers,
with academics from across clinical, social sciences, arts and hLFmanities, design, and computer science disciplines,
working together to find new way5 to improve mental health and wellbeing.
The project culminated in a conference In Edinburgh in October, which was co-designed by the Youth Advisory
Group. The event was delivered by the young people, and attracted interest from academics, policy makes and
practitioners from across the UK. 5 young people supported to attend THE TRIUMPH Youth Conference.
Particlpatlon In Declslon Making:
In the run-up lo the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections in May, young people met with candidates from the main
parties at events in Belfast, Ballymena and Derry-Londonderry. These events- 'Candidate Conversalions wilh Ihe
CaTr Experienced Community," provlded an opportunity for young people lo meet with candidates. learn more about
their stance on issues, and set out their priorities for action should the candidate be elected. Feedback from the
young people was very positive, with 90 % saying they felt the candidates listened to them. On 21 June, young
people hosted an event in Stormont- 'Alidsummer Tea Party Meet & Greet.. This event brought together young
people with experience of care from across Northern Ireland, to informally meet with new and returning MLAS, to
discuss issues important to them, and call for action in the newAssembly.

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World Social Work Day
voypic took part in a range of conferences and evenls to mark World Social Workday In March. A member of the
Experts by Experience Reference Group delivered a presentation to an event organised by BASW at stormont,
sharing her experiences and insights as a young people engaging in a co-production activity. She highlighted the
need for young people's voices to be al the centre of such projects. and encouraged attendees to explore more how
they deliver true co-production.
Two members of Ihe VOYPIC leam took part In the Belfast Local Engagement Partnership co-production café In
March. This café-style event, wlth partlclpants moving from table to table, and hearlng from different organlsatlons.
allowed us to share our experience and learning on how to best supporl young people to engage in co-production
activities. Themes of sharlng power over decision making, and ensuring strong parameters from the outset, we
identified as key areas for discussion.
Admlnlstratlve Data Research - ADRNIIQUBIUU
VOYPIC has been worklng with colleagues in Queen's Unlversity and Ulster University, as part of the ADR
partnership, to explore young people's involvement in informing administrative data research. Six young people
have formed a core group for the project and have participated in workshops with staff from QUB and UU in
November and March. It is hoped thal the prolect will be able to offer an internshlp to one of the young people over
the summer months.
CREATING CHANGE
Care Day 17 February 2023
Care Day 23 look place on Friday 17 February. Following two years of scaled back Care Day activities, necessary
because of the Covld-19 pandemic, Care Day 23 saw a return to a large scale. regional event. Over the course of
the day, we hosl iwo Fun Day events in Belfasl, with participants coming from all over Northern Ireland. The Fun
Day events attracted almost 300 participants.
We also resumed our annual 'Care Day Breakfast with the Mayor, activities this year. Young people from the
Southeastern, Westem and Northern areas met with the Mayors of Ards and Norlh Down (Cllr Karen Douglas),
Derry City and Strabane (Cllr Sandra Dufy) and the Deputy Mayor of Mld and East Antrim (Ald Beth Adger)
respectively. The focus of these events was to raise awareness of children in care, and for the first citizen of each
area to celebrate the care experienced community.
Belfast City Hall was illuminated in CARE DAY colours the evening before Care Day. Three young people from
VOYPIC visited the City Hall gardens lo sea the illuminations.
Our social media campaign asked people to put their 'Hands Up For Care Day,. The VOYPIC accounts across
Facebook, TwStter and Instagram were flooded with images of politicians, pollcy makers, senior civil servants.
partner organisations, member of the publi¢, and care experienced young people taking part in the activity.
TRACING THE REVIEW
In November 2022, VOYPIC. alongside the Children's Law Centre, Queen's University Belfast, Centre for Chlldren's
Rights, Include Youth, and NIACRO jointly called on support for raising the age of criminal responsibility in Northern
Ireland to 16 years of age.
At the jointly hosted event 'Stop Criminalising Our Children,, in Riddle Hall. Belfast, attendees heard from a rango of
experts on the issues and received a briefing paper, with evldence and best practice on youth justice issues, to
guide potential respondents to the Department of Justice Nl's consultalion on whether the age of criminal
responsibility should be raised in Northern Iraland.

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The Panda Project: Promoting the volce of young chlldren in child protection declslon making".
This European Prolect aims to promote the partlclpation of young children (aged 12 years and under) in decision
making in child protection and welfare services.
Project objectives:
Help to create the collaborative conditions for the partlcipatory social work with young Children.
Increase the competence of social workersl professionals.
Support the implementation of a participatory approach to social work.
Provide trainers wlth post-qualiflcation training to teach new tools and methods.
Following study visits lo Norway and Belgium last year, VOYPIC and QUB hosted a study vislt In Belfast in October
2022. The visit provided participants with an overview of social work in the context of Northern Ireland. Joe Duffy
(QUB) gave an input to the group on social work in contested spaces. Young people from VOYPIC, and Catherin O
Kane from SEHSCT gave an oveNiew of young peopla's Involvement in service and policy development. Durlng a
visit to Stormont, Colm Gildemew, fomier Chair of the Health Committee, provided an input on user involvement in
policy and legislative development and Judge Mccaffery providad an overview of court processes. The study visit
also included a session a presentation on participative practice in early years, and a session with Laura Lundy
(QUB) on her model of participation.
The reach-website hosts all information about the outputs and products from the PANDA project, https-1lreacch.eu
Independent Review of Children's Social Care Services:
The Independent Review of Children's Social Care SeNices was announced by the Minister for Health in December
2021, and commenced its work in early 2022. VOYPIC was tasked with supporting the Review to hear the voicè of
chlldren and young people with lived experience of the services being considered.
Through a competitive selection process, a group of 23 young people, aged 14-25 years old, formed an Experts by
Experience Reference Group lo Ihe Review. Over the year, this group met regularly to consider key questions
posed by the R6view Chair, Prof Ray Jones, and the Advisory Panel. A different two members of Ihe group
represented their peers at meetings of the Advisory Panel, and the whole group met regularly with Prof Jones and
the panel to discuss key issues, concerns and potential solullons.
Additionally, VOYPIC organised a series of workshops to support the inclusion of a wider pool of volces in the
Review process. The Review will be launched in June 2023.
Five Natlons, One Volce notwork {5N1VI
VOYPIC continues lo work with partners in the 5N1V alliance. This year, the leadership of Become, EPIC, Voices
From Care, VOYPIC, and Who Cares? Scotland met face to face on two occasions.. August 2022 in London and
November 2022 in Cardiff. These meetings provlded the opportunity to r8commlt to the alliance following a change
in leadership at Ihree of the charities and lo agree strategic objeclives. In January 223 Alicia Toal was nominated as
Chair of the Five Nations, One Voice network. A programme for the year ahead has béen agreed which will include
a series of knowledge exchange events.
Changing The Language of Care
The A-Z of Care in Our Words was publlshed to coincide wilh World Book Day (2 March). This resource aims to
change the way we talk to, and about, children and young people with lived experience of care. The resource, whlch
is available on the VOYPIC website, seeks to take readers on a journey of the language young people hear from the
professionals in their lives, and refocus discussions to put that young person at the centre of the Conversation. For
example, rather than describing a child as being 'in foster care,, the resource suggests we talk about a child 'living
with fosler carers,. Tha resource not only makes this call, and calls like this, but goes on to explain the young
people's rationale for these new terms. hlt s:/lwww.vo
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GROWTH AND STABILITY
Building Project Belfast: Construction work on Ihe new premises in Belfast completed in October 2022. VOYPIC.
Include Youth, and Viable Corporate Services moved into their new home in November 2022. This partnership
project has been years in the making and has transformed the former warehouse into a bespoke youth, community,
and administrative hub for the three organizations. The benefits of the new space can be seen already, Improving
service deliv8ry to young people and increasing opportunities for partnership working due to the co-location.
Fundraising & Donatlons
Just Glvlng: £636.95
Amazon: £41.08
Boys Model: £150
Version 1 Communily First.. £1,000
Cohen.. £1,000
Home Bargains: £2,000
Hibernians Florida: £1,199
Everun.. £l0.000
Flnancial review
VOYPIC strives to meet all targels and objectivas agreed with its funders. with all expenditure being monitored and
benchmarked against budgets.
The Board of Directors consider that the unreslricted funds of the charity have sufficient resources and assets
available which are adequate to fulfill thelr obligations.
At 31 March 2023 the balance of unrestricted reserves was £428,612 (2022 - £415.494>, of which £113,858 (2022 -
£120,478) has been designated by the Board at the year end.
Restricted funds are r8Stricled for the purpose specified In letters of offer provlded by the funding bodles. At 31
March 2023 the balance of restricted funds totaled £1,082,200 (2022 - £410,074).
Reserves pollcy:
The Board aims to mainlain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three
months of unrestricted charitable expendllure. Currently we hold the equivalent of 3.5 months expenditure. The
Board of Dlreclors monitor and review the reseNes policy on an annual basis.
The Board considers that reserves at this level will ensure thal, in the evenl of a significant drop in funding, VOYPIC
wlll be able to continue Its aclivities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
The VOYPIC Board of Directors has decided that VOYPIC should hold financial reserves because:
1. VOYPIC has no long-term funding sources and is entirely dependent for income from year to year on short
term grants and donor funding, which is inevitably subject to fluctualion.
4. VOYPIC requires protection against, and the ability to continue operating, daspite fluctuation in income or
events threatening to the organisalion.
5. VOYPIC requires the ability to continue to employ workers and continue our projecls in be￿een periods of
grant funding.
The VOYPIC Board of Directors considers it prudent that unrestricted reserves should be sufficient to..
avoid the necessity of realising fixed assets held for the charlty's use and
cover three monlhs of direct and indirect expenditure.

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Going Concern: The charity's funding streams have remained constant during the year 2022-2023. With a
projected shortfall for the year 1 April 202310 31 March 2024 of £96,870. The Board recognises the low level of risk.
However, they take an active approach in seeking to mitigate any risk to the charity's future. A fundraising plan is in
place to address any potential shortfalls. and scenario planning continues.
The Board has considered the secured funding in place for the nexl few years, which enables the board to forward
plan and be proactive about their funding in the future. The Directors are satisfied that the charity's financial
sustainability of servl¢es lo care experienced chlldren and young people in the financial year 2022 - 2023.
The Directors aim to increase fundraising activities and to generatè additional income by ways of Increased training
and consultancy work.
After making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to
continue to operate for the foreseeable future.
Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing Ihe annual report and accounts.
At 31 March 2023, the charity had cash in bank of £442,828, with unrestricted funds of £428,612 at the year end,
£113,858 of which have been designated for use in the year ending 31 March 2023.
In summary, based on the funding in place for 202312024 the directors have a reasonable expectation that the
organisation has adequate resources to continue its operational activity. Along with written representations from Ihe
Board and the reserves of the charity. We do not believe there to be a concern over the operation of VOYPIC
Limited in the foreseeable future.
Rlsk review
Th8 Board has a risk management strategy which comprises:
An annual review of principle risks.,
The establishment of policies, systems & procedures to miligate those risks identified in the annual review;
and
The implementalion of procedures designed lo minimise or manage polential impact on the charily should
those risks materialise.
A key element in the management of financial risk is a regular review of available funds and cash flow.
Slructurey governance and management
The company is a Company limited by guarantee, registered wilh Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and a
registered charity for taxation purposes. It is run by a Board of Directors, no more than twelve and no less than five
in total.
The directors who seNed during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Mr M Thompson
(Resigned 30 November 2022)
Ms R Mccooey
(Resigned 1 October 2022)
Mr P Mcclenaghan - Chair
Ms F Nicol
Mr C Nicol - Treasurer
MrA Mcclenaghan
Mr R McChesney- Co-vice Chair youth
representative
Mrs M Mccallin
Miss M Kennedy
Ms E Doherty
Dr P Mccafferly
(Resigned 30 November 20221
(Reslgned 18 January 2023)
(Appointed 14 December 2022)
(Appointed 3 December 2022}

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The Board of Direclors has the power at any time to fill any vacancy on the board by co-option. At the Annual
General Meeting directors are appointed by election. The Board of Directors meet on a monthly basis. New board
members may be sought by open advertising. The interview panel is made up of young people and Current board
members. When appointed, board members complete a full induction into th8 charity and receive a welcome pack
which includes a brief history of the charity, a copy of the last three years annual accounts, annual reports and a
copy of the Charity Commission's guidance 'The Essential Trustee; 'What you need to know and Public Benefit
running a charity.,
None of the directors has any beneficial interest in the company. All of th& directors are members of the company
and guarantee to contrSbute £1 in the event of a wlndlng up.
Key Management Personnel Remuneratlon
The Board of Directors and the Chief Executive comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of
directlng and controlling the charity and operating the charity on a day-to-day basis. All Board members give of their
time freely and no remuneratlon was paid in the year. Board members are required to disclose all relevant conflict of
interests and register them at each monthly board meeting and in accordance with Ihe Trust's policy withdraw from
decisions where a conflict of interest arises.
Employee Involvement
The charity's policy is to consult and discuss with employees any matters likely to affecl their inleresls. Information
of matters of concern is given through staff brleflngs which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of all
employees of the financial and economic factors affecting charity's performance.
Dlsabled persons
Appllcations for employment are fully considered, bearing in mind Ihe aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the
event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment within the
company continues and that th8 appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the company that the training,
career development and promotion of disabled persons should as far as possible, be identical to that of other
employees.
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Statement of directors. responsibllltles
The directors, who also act as trustees for the charltable activities of Voice of Young People in Care, are
responsible for preparing the Directors, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and
United Kingdom Accounling Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company Law requires the directors to prepare financial statemenls for each financial year which give a true and
fair view of the stale of affairs of the company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including
the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to=
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and princlple5 in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102).,
mak8 judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Slandards have been followed. subject to any material deparlures
disclosed and explalned in the financial statements., and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriale to presume that the
company will continue in operation.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records thal disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financlal position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial slatements comply with
Ihe Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Audltor
In accordance with the company's arlicles, a resolulion proposing that GMCG Lisburn be reappointed as auditor of
the company will be put at a General Meeting.
Dlsclosure of informatlon to audltor
Each of the directors has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the
audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. Théy have further confirmed thal théy have taken appropriate steps to
identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.
Thls report has bean prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small
Companies, exemption.
The directors, report was authorised and approved by the Board of Directors.
Mr P M¢Clenagha
Dlrector
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Date: ...
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
Opinion
We have audited the financial statemenls of Voice of Young People In Care (the 'company'l for the year ended 31
March 2023 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the statement of financial posilion, the statement of
cash flows and the notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The
financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of its
incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then
ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice;
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basls for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) IISAS (UKI) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Audiloffs responsibilities for the audit ol
the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
standard, and we have fulfilled our olher ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to golng concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors, use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may Gast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respecl to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
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other information
The other information Comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements
and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for Ihe other information contained within the annual
report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent
othe￿iSe expliGilly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion Ihereon. Our
responsibility is lo read Ihe other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially
inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or othenmise appears
to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are
required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements thernselves. If,
based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information,
we are required lo report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit=
the information given in the directors, report for the financial year for which the financial statements are
prepared is consistent with the financial statements., and
the directors, report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are requlred to report by exception
In Iho light of the knowledge and understanding of the Gompany and its environment oblained in the course of the
audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors, report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires
us to report to you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received
from branches not visited by us,. or
the financial statemenls are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
the directors were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies
regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the directors, report and from the
requirement to prepare a strategic report.
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19 Alfred Street
BELVAS'I'B'f2 8EQ
DX3910 NRBclfast 50
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40 CrcsCentBuS?na￿ Park
USJJURN
BT28 2GN
17 Mandeville Strect
FOR'IADOWN
Craigavon
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Responsiblllties of dire¢tors
As explained more fully in the statement of directors, responsibilities, Ihe directors are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such
internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements Ihat are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors
are responsible for assessing Ihe company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable,
matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless Ihe direGlors either intend
to liquidate the charitable compar)y or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilltles for the audit of the flnancial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misslatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design proGedures in
line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including
fraud. The extent to which our procedures are Gapable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
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19 ￿ri￿d Street
BELFAS'I. B'f2 8LQ
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40 Crcscent Business Park
USBUIiN
BT28 2GN
17 Mandcvillt Street
POR'I'ADOWN
Craigavon
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Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, Including fraud
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
and then design and perform audit procedures responsive lo those risks, including obtaining audit evidence Ihat is
sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion.
In identifying and assessing potential risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and
non-compliances with laws and regulations, we considered the following..
The nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance, including the
charitable company's remuneration policies for directors, bonus levels and performance targets, if any.,
Results of our enquiries of management aboul their own identification and assessment of the risks of
irregularities.,
Any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed Ihe charitable company's documenlalion of their
policies and procedures relating lo..
Identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of
any instance of non-compliance.,
Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual,
suspected or alleged fraud., and
The internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-cornpliance with laws and
regulations;
The matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in
the financial statements and potential indicators of fraud.
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the charitable
company for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in income recognition. In common wilh all audits
under ISAS (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures lo respond to the risk of management
override.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the charitable company operates in,
focusing on provisions of those laws and regulalions that had a direct effect on Ihe delerminalion of material
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context
included the Companies Act 2006, and local tax legislation.
In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulalions that do not have a direct effect on the financial
statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company's ability to operate or to avoid a material
penalty.
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19 A]fi'ed Street
BELTrAS'J"B'f2 8EQ
DX3910 NRJJclfast SO
Century House
40 Crt5cent Business Park
LISBURN
BT28 2GN
A7 Mandeville Street
PORIAI)OWN
Craigavon
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Audit response to risks Identified
Our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following-
Reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess
compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the
financial statements.,
Enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims.,
Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate
risks of material misstatement due to fraud-
Reading minutes of meetings of those Charged with governance and reviewing correspondence with tax
authorities. and
In addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of
journal entries and other adjustments,. assessing whether the judgements made in Tnaking accounting
estimates are indicative of a potential bias- and evaluating the business rationale of any significant
transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
We also cotnmunicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team
members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the
audit.
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some
material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit
in accordance with auditing standards. In addition, as with any audit, there remains a higher risk of non-deteGtion of
irregularities, as they may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of
internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-Gompliance and cannot be expected to detect non-
compliance with all laws and regulations.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: https'.11
www.frG.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditols report.
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19 Alfi'ed Street
BELTr AS'I'B'f2 8EQ
DX3910 NRBelfast 50
Century House
40 CrcscentBuslness Pgrk
IISBURN
BT28 2GN
17 Mandeville Strcet
POK'fADOWN
Craisavon
f62 3PB
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TO THE MEMBERS OF VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
Us? of our roport
This r8POrt Is made solely to the charitable CA)mpany's members. as a body, in accordance with Ch8pler 3 of Part 16
of Ihe Companios Acl 2006. Our audit work has be8n undertaken so that wo mlght state to the charltatlo company's
members Ihose matters we arè required lo slate to them in an audilovs report and for no olh9r purpos&. To the
fullest extent peTmitt8d by law, we do not acc8pt or assume responsibllity lo anyone other than thè charitable
company and the charitabl8 company's membèrs as a body, for our audit work, for thls report, or forth8 opinions we
have fomiod.
Mrs Susan Dunlop FCA Isenior Statutory Auditor)
for and on bèhalf of GMGG Llsburn
Chartered Accountsnts
Statutory Audllor
Contury Housg
40 Cresc6nt Business Pa
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BT28 2GN
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donatlons and legacies
Charilable activities
Investments
Other income
18.809
18,809
2,096,421
1,405
19,196
19,196
1.089.590
83
1,793
2,096,421
1,089.590
1,405
83
1.793
Total income
20,214 2,096,421
2,116,635
21,072
1,089,590
1,110,662
Ex
enditure on:
Charitable activities
7,096
1.424,295
1,431,391
23,522
1,150,968
1,174,490
Total resources
expended
7,096
1,424,295
1,431,391
23,522
1,150,968
1,174,490
Nel
Incomingl(outgolng)
resources before
transfers
Gross transfers between
funds
13.118
672,126
685,244
(2,450)
(61,378)
(63,828)
2,642
(2,642)
Net In¢omel{expenditure) for
the yearl
Net movement In funds
13,118
672,126
685,244
192
(64,020)
(63,828)
Fund balances at 1 April
2022
415,494
410,074
825,568
415,302
474,094
889,396
Fund balances at 31
March 2023
428,612
1,082,200
1,510,812
415,494
410,074
825,568
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with Ihe requiremenls for an income and expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assels
Investments
14
15
1,141,950
255,059
1,141,951
255,060
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
16
192,809
442,828
102,459
916,234
635,637
1.018,693
Creditors: amounts falling due wlthin
one year
17
{185,908)
(362,021)
Net current assets
449,729
656,672
Tolal assets less current liabilitles
1,591,680
911,732
Creditors: amounts falllng due after
more than one year
18
(80,868)
(86,164)
Net assets
1,510.812
825,568
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
General unrestricted funds
22
1,082,200
410,074
23
113,858
314,754
120,478
295,016
428,612
415,494
1,510.812
825,568
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh the provisions applicable to companies Subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of Directors and authorised for issue on
are signed on its behalf by:
1.31.iUU.
and
Mr P McClenaghah-
Trustee
hair
ol - Treasurer
Trustee
Company Registratlon No. N1030526
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Cash flows from operatlng activitles
Cash absorbed by operations
29
(142,492)
(9,037)
Investlng activitles
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Proceeds on disposal of tangible fixed
assets
Investment income received
(327.917)
(1,9411
1,798
83
1,405
Net cash used in investlng activitles
(326.512)
(60}
Flnanclng activities
Repayment of borrowings
15,093)
(4,888)
Net cash used In financing actlvlties
(5,093)
(4,888)
Net decrease In cash and cash equivalents
(474,097)
(13,985)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
908.173
922,158
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
434,076
908,173
Relating to:
Cash at bank and in hand
Bank overdrafts included in creditors
payable within one year
442.828
916,234
{8,752)
(8,061)
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting poll¢les
Charity information
Voice of Young People In Care is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland.
The registered office and principal place of business is 100 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT12LU.
1.1 Accountlng convenlion
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the company's Memorandum and Articles of
Association,
the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charltles: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)" The
company is a Public B8nefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary
amounts in these flnancial statemenls are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the
company has adequate resources to conllnue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the
dire¢lors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounling in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestrlcted funds are available for use at the discretion of the directors in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the directors for specific
purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restrlcted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the company is legally enlilled to it after any performance conditions have been
met, tho amounts can be measured rellably, and it is probable that Income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the company has been
notified of the donation, unless performance condillons require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable
in relation to donations received under GiftAid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
The charity receives grants in respect of the provision of specified services, projects and activities. Income
from government and other grants are recognised at fair value when the Charity has entitlement after any
performance conditions have been mel, it is probable that the income will be received and Ihe amount can be
measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the
charity., this is normally upon notification of the inler8St paid or payable by the bank.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accountlng pollcles (Contlnued)
1.5 Expendlture
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate
all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obllgation to
make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the
obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under one of the following headings.. Costs of raising
funds, Expenditure on charitable actlvities and Other expenditure.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure aros8.
Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not direclly represent charitable activities
and include office costs. governance costs, depreciation costs and administrative payroll costs. They are
incurred directly In support of expenditure on Ihe objects of the charity and include project management
carried out at the office. Office costs, depreciation costs. governance costs and payroll costs are allocated to
charitable activities based on useage. The allocation of the support costs is analysad in note 9.
1.6 Tangible flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Land & buildings
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures and fittings
2°/0 Straight line
250/0 Straight line
25°/ts Straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset Is determined as the difference be￿een the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are stated at cost.
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial Instruments
The company has elected to apply Ihe provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of Its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the companls balance sheet when the company bacomes party to
the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabililiès are offset, wilh Ihe net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there Is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic finan¢lal assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement Constitutes a financing Iransaclion, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market ral8 of interest. Financial assets
Classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accountlng pollcles (Contlnued}
Baslc flnanclal Ilabilities
Basi¢ financial liabilities, including Creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement conslilutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrumont is measured at the present
value of Ihe future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabllllies classifled as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instrumenls are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired In the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective Interest method.
Derecognltion of flnancial Ilabllities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
Cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefils are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably
committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.11 Retlrement beneflts
Payments to defined conlribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Crltlcal accounting estlmates and Judgements
In the application of the company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make Judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilit16S that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historlcal experience and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estlmates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and Judgements (Continued)
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Fixed assets
The annual depreciation charge on fixed assets depends primarily on the estimated lives of each lype of asset
and estimates of residual values. The directors regularly review these assets lives and change them as
necessary to reflect current thinking on remaining lives in light of prospectlve economic utilisation and physical
condition of the assets concerned. Changes in assets lives can have a significant impact on depreciation
charges for the period. Detail of the useful lives is included in the accounting policies.
Restricted and unrestrlcted funds
Judgements are made in relation to allocalion of income and expenditure to restrlcted and unrestricted funds.
The directors consider it appropriate to allocate these funds based on interpretation of donations received.
Support costs
Judgements are made in relation to the allocation of support costs of the charity to ils charitable activities.
The directors consider it appropriate to allocate these costs based on the allocalion of grant funding to the
charitable activities in the year.
Deferred and accrued Income
Income is deferred or accrued based on when Ihe directors believe the company is legally entilled to it after
any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be m&asured rellably, and It is probable that
income will be recelved.
Donatlons and legacles
Unrestricted Unreslricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Donations and gifts
Unrestricted grants
13,206
5,603
19,196
18,809
19,196
Donatlons and glfts
other income
Training
Refunds
8,786
4,420
8,455
4,128
6,613
13,206
19,196
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Charitable
actlvities
Advo¢a¢y Partlclpation Policy Vol¢•
Bullding
Project
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
2023
2023
2023
Grants receivable for
charitable activities
(see note 7)
636,715
347,990
141,705
970,011
2,096,421
1,089,590
For the year ended 31 March 2022
Advocacy Partl¢ipatlon Pollcy Volce Tralnlng and
Educatlon
Total
2022
Grants receivable for charitable activities
(see note 7)
659.395
324,954
95,241
10,000 1,089,590
Investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Interesl receivable
1,405
83
Other In¢ome
Total Unrestricted
funds
2023
2022
Net gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
1,793
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Granls receivable for charitable activities
2023
2022
Act for Change
Allantic Philanthroples
Belfast City Council
BHSCT
Building grant r8ceived (DFC, DOH, DFE)
Children in Need
Community Foundation
Department for Communities
DOH
DOH Care Day
DOH Core Funding
DOH TSP tralning
Erasmus+
Esmee Fairbairn
Everun
Garfield Weston
Include Youth
Nalional Loltery Community Fund
NHSCT
Public Health Agency
Strategic Planning and Performance Group Lot 1
Strategic Planning and Performance Group Lot 3
The Clothworkers Foundation
Tudor Trust
Ulster Garden Villiage
370
150,000
3,377
56,999
472,611
24,197
11,332
5,256
53,114
5,000
41,179
54,666
30,000
10,000
4,000
41.179
9,000
8,375
12,000
10,000
140,000
8,520
170,436
14,374
750
1,492
157,934
3,000
3,774
613.676
159,749
562,502
149,749
37,400
110,000
50.000
2,096,421
1,089,590
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Description of charitable actlvities
The charity continues to remain focused on its main charitable objeclSves of . Advocacy, participation. policy
voice, training and education. These charitable objectives are described in more delail below:
Advocacy and Awareness-ralsing
We raise awareness of the rights of children and young people, their views and experiences living in and
leaving care, and their priorities for change.
Making Connections and Capaclty Building
We connect young people with a lived experience of care wlth their peers. W8 host regular groups,
participation forums and activities that build self-confidence, personal. social and life skills, whilst making new
connections and friends.
Independent Advocacy and Advice Service
We support young people to exercise their rights by providing assistance to,. participate decision making
processes, express their views and concerns, access informalion, resolve issues or to identify available
support options.
Youlh Participatlon and Coproduclion
We help chlldren and young people to find their voice and set their own agenda for change. We create a
Culture of listening that enables children and young people to influence the world around them. Our
programmes equip and prepare young people to take part in co-production activities.
Influencing Change through Policy Advocacy
We use our speciallst knowledge and insight into the views and experiences of chlldren, young people, we
work in partnefship with them to influence the development of legislation, policy and practice.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
10 Support costs
Support Governance
costs
costs
2023
2022 Basls of allocatlon
Rent and rates
Insurance
Heat and light
Maintenance
Recruitment
Staff training
other staff costs
39,462
9,540
12,370
16,833
3.058
14.016
11,464
39,462
9,540
12,370
16,833
3,058
14,016
11,464
46,799 Useage
7.681 Useage
7,154 Useage
8,056 Useage
2,763 Useage
17.440 Useage
17,024 Useage
Ll Ill
Print, post & stationery
Tèlephone
IT support
Bank charges
Subscriptions
Hosting and PR
Corporate seNices
Sundry office expenses
14,959
9,353
12,657
143
1,049
23,800
29,304
12,283
14,959
9,353
12,657
143
1,049
23,800
29,304
12,283
8,772 Useage
11,210 Useage
7,655 Useage
113 Useage
1,794 Useage
10,311 Us8age
25,028 Useage
11,194 Useage
Audll and accountancy
fees
Governance
6,600
6.600
6,396
210,291
6,600
216,891
189,390
Analysed between
Charilable activities
210,291
6,600
216,891
189,390
Governance costs includes payments to Ihe auditors of £6,600 (2022 - £6,396) for audit and accountancy
fees.
11 Dlrectors
None of the directors (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
company during the year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
12 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2023
Number
2022
Number
23
25
Employment cosls
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
other pension costs
717.990
74,787
41,863
764,629
73,124
44,534
834,640
882,287
The charity considers its key management personnel to comprise of the Board of Directors, the Chief
Executive, the Chlld Services Manager, Resource Manager and the Engagement Manager. The total
employment benefits including employer pension contributions of the key management personnel were
£188,300 {2022 - £137,583).
There were no employees whose annual remunération was £60,000 or more.
13 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that thes8 are applied to its charitable oblects.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14 Tanglble fixed assets
Land &
Leasehold Flxtures and
bulldlngs improvements
fittings
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additions
Disposals
278,956
896,170
23,780
28,850
21,877
(18,658)
331,586
918,047
(18,658)
At 31 March 2023
1,175,126
23,780
32,069
1,230,975
Depreclatlon and Impairment
At 1 April 2022
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
31,454
21,152
23,780
21,293
10,004
(18,658)
76.527
31,156
{18,658)
At 31 March 2023
52,606
23,780
12,639
89,025
Carrylng amounl
Al 31 March 2023
1,122,520
19,430
1,141,950
At 31 March 2022
247,502
7,557
255,059
1 S Fixed asset investments
Unlisted
investments
Cost or valuatlon
Al 1 April 2022 & 31 March 2023
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
16 Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falllng due withln one year:
other debtors
Prepayments
183,115
9,694
90.576
11,883
192,809
102,459
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
17 Credilors: amounts falling due wilhin one year
2023
2022
Notes
Bank overdrafts
Other borrowings
Deferred income
other credltors
Accruals
19
8,752
5,092
8,061
4,889
290,000
838
58,233
20
3,824
168,240
185,908
362,021
18 Credltors: amounts falllng due after more than one year
2023
2022
Borrowings
80.868
86,164
19 Loans and overdrafts
2023
2022
Bank overdrafts
Other loans
8,752
85,960
8,061
91,053
94,712
99,114
Payable within one year
Payablè after one year
13.844
80,868
12,950
86,164
Amounts Included above which fall due after five years:
Payablè by instalments
60,499
65,591
20 Deferred Income
2023
2022
Deferred income
290,000
Included in deferred income is £nil (2022 - £290,000) this related lo monies received for refurbishment costs
of the Gr&at Patrick Street property.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
21 Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution Schemes
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
The charge to profil or10ss in respect of defined contribution schemes was £41,86312022 - £44,534).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
24 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total Unrestricted Reslricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Fund balances at 31
March 2023 are
represented by..
Tangible assets
Investments
Current assetsl(liabilities)
Long term liabilities
26,286
1.115,664
1,141,950
26,951
228,108
255,059
483,193
(80,868)
(33,464)
449,729
(80,868)
474,706
(86,164)
181,966
656,672
(86,164)
428,612
1,082,200
1,510,812
415,494
410,074
825,568
25 Flnanclal Commilments, guarantees and ¢ontingent Ilabilities
A contingent Ilability exists to repay grants received in relation to capilal building costs should certain
conditions not be fulfilled by the charity. In this regard charges have been registered by The Department for
Communltles who partly financed the buildlng works.
26 Share ¢apltal
Th8 company is limiled by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of the members is limited to £1
per member.
27 Operatlng lease commllments
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments
under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows..
2023
2022
within one year
Between two and five years
41,671
21,175
33,977
292
62,846
34,269
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
28 Related party transactions
(i) Control
The charity was under the control of the Board of Directors throughout the year.
(11) Vl-able Corporate Services Llmlted
The charity holds 500/0 of the issued share capital in a joint venture company Vi-able Corporale SeNices
Llmited (Vi-able).
During the year Vi-able charged the charity £32,351 (2022 £27,592) for Ihe provision of corporate services.
At the year end there was a debtor balance owing from Vi-able Corporate Services Limited of £10,517 (2022-
£10,517} for services paid but not yet provided to the charity.
Vi-able occupled offices renl free at 100 Great Patrlck Street, Belfast a property jointly owned by VOYPIC and
Include Youth.
29 Cash generated from operatlons
2023
2022
Surplusl(deficit) for the year
685,244
(63,828)
Adjustments for-
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Donated assets
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Depreclation and imp8lrment of tangible flxed assets
{1,405)
(472,611)
(83)
(1,794)
15,811
31,156
Movements in worklng capital:
(Increase) in debtors
(Decrease)lincrease in creditors
{Decrease)lincrease in deferred income
(90,350)
{4,5261
(290,000)
(10,893)
6,750
45,000
Cash absorbed by operations
(142,492)
(9,037)
30 Analysis of Changes in net funds
At 1 Aprll 2022
Cash flow8At 31 March 2023
Cash at bank and in hand
Bank overdrafts
916,234
(8.061 }
(473,406)
1691)
442,828
(8,752)
908,173
(474,097}
434,076
Loans falling due within one year
Loans falling due after more than one year
(4,889)
(86,164)
1203)
5,296
(5,092)
(80,868)
817,120
(469,004)
348,116
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