Charity registration number NIC 105019
Company registralion number N1030526 (Northem Ireland)
VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Directors
Mr P McClenaghan- Chair
Mr C Nicol- Treasurer
Mrs M Mccallin
Ms M Kennedy- Wice Chair
Ms E Dohety
Dr P Mccaffeity
Ms S Campbell
Dr R Mccooey
Mr H Robinson
Ms E Ibrahim-young Peoples.
representative
Ms J Dowell - Young Peoples,
representalive
(Appoinled 3 January 2024)
(Appoinled 5 January 2024)
(Appoinled 3 January 2024)
(Appointed 16 May 2024)
(Appointed 1 June 2024)
Secretary
Miss A Toal
Charity number
NIC 105019
Company number
N1030526
Registered office
100 Great Patrick Street
Belfast
BT1 2LU
Auditor
GMCG Lisbum
Century House
40 CreS￿nt Business Park
Lisbum
BT28 2GN
Bankers
Danske Bank
Forestside Shopping Centre
Upper Gaiwally
Belfast
BT8 6FX
Solicitors
Scullion & Green
50 St Patricks Avenue
Downpatrick
Co Down
BT30 6DW

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CONTENTS
Page
Directors, report
Independent auditorfs report
Statement of financial activities
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Statement of financial position
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Statement of cash flows
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Notes to the financial statements
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
DIRECTORS. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The directors present their annual report and financial ststements forthe year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial slatemenls and comply wtth the company's Articles of Associalion, the Companies Acl 2006 and
' Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS
1021 {effective 1 January 20191"
Objectives and activities
Voice of Young People in Care (VOYPIC} was established for exclusively charitable purposes,. namely to ensure
that the general welfare and inlerests of care experienced children and young people are advanced.
Mission. Vision. and Values
Created in 1993 by a group of young people in care and professionals, VOYPIC is the charty for children and young
people with a lived-in experience of care in Northem Ireland. We promote the rights and voice of children in care
and care leavers.
The current stralegic plan focuses on four key strategic aims=
Empowering children and young people
Innovaling practice through partiupation and co-production
3. Creating change
4. Organisational growth and stabilty
Our Mission.. Working together with children and young adutts for a better care experien￿ and life after care.
Our Vision- Every child in care in Northem Ireland feels safe. valued and loved. Every young person leaving care
does so with dignity and respect, and thrives into adulthood.
OUR WORK:
Advocacy and Awareness-raising
We raise awareness of Ihe rights of children and young people. their views and experiences living in and leaving
care, and their prioriiies for change.
Making Connections and Capacity Building
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. whilsl making new connections and
friends.
IndependentAdvocacy and Advice Service
We support young people to exercise their rights by providing assistance to- partiapale in decision making
processes, express their views and concems. access infomialion, resolve issues or to identify available support
options.
Youth Participation and Co-production
We help children and young people to find their voice and set their own agenda for change. We create a culture of
lislening that enables children and young people to influence the world around them. Our programmes equip and
prepare young people to take part in co-produdion activities.
Influencing Change through Policy Advocacy
We use our specialist knowledge and insight into the views and experiences of children and young people,. we wo
in partnership with them to influence the development of legislation, policy and practice.

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OUR VALUES:
VOYPIC'S work is underpinned by five core values which not only inform what we do but also how we do it.
Relationship Based- We are driven by Ihe needs and aspirations of children and young people. We lislen, leam,
and work in partnership with them to ensure their voice is heard. We are dedicated to empowering young people so
that they reach their potential in whatever they choose lo do.
Commitment: We are committed, passionate and enthusiastic champions for change. We are persistent and
detemined in promoting the voice and defending the rights of children and young people in leaving care and into
adulthood.
Social Justice: We work to a strong moral code rooted in idea15 of Social justice. We challenge the oppression and
discrimination faced by children and young people in care and seek to reduce the stigma they face in their daily
lives.
Respect for Rights: We respect the rights of children and young people and are prepared to challenge others to
do the Same.
Solution Focused: We are positive about the fvture. We are proud of what we do and what we have achieved. We
fa￿ problems with a solution-oriented mentalty. and we encourage our staff, stakeholders and young people
themselves lo be problem solvers.
The directors have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
company should undertake.
Achievements and perfonnance
2023-2024 Organisational Overview
From 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 our staff team consisted of 23 members.
During the year we supported 621 children and young people., 554 were supported directly through our services wilh
67 children and young people attending VOYPIC events and activities.
416 Children and young people re￿iVed support through our regional independent advocacy service for children in
care and care leavers.
14 Children and young people received advocacy support through Speak Up programme.
19 Young adults received individual advocacy support through the See Me Hear Me programme.
21 Children and young people received one to one support and coaching.
88 Children and young people took part in social action programmes.
120 Children and young people took part in participation forums.
63 Children and young people participated in policy consullations.
17 Young people undertook a leadership role.
58 Young people were supported through our independent advocacy service at Beechcroft.
159 Children and young people attended activity days.
139 Members of MYVOYPIC scheme.

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STRATEGIC AIM 1. EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SUPPORT:
Regional independent advocacy service for chIld￿n in care and care leavers
416 children and young people received advocacy support
335 advocacy cases were closed during the year
82% of dosed advocacy cases were fully resolved, an increase of 4°A from previous year
13.5°A of closed cases were partially resolved
2.5¥D of casework closed unresolved, a decrease of 3.5% from previous year.
lrnpact of Advocacy Support
94Y• of young people feli listened to because of the advocacy support they receive
91 Yo of young people stated they would use the advocacy sep4ice again
68Y• of young people whose cases had been resolved reported that their rights were protected through our
advocacy supporl
60% of young people felt they were able to influence decision making with the help of their advocate.
Advocacy in Secure Care
In 2023-2024 VOYPIC supported 46 young people at 65 presentations to the Regional Multi Agency Panel for
Admission lo Secure Care. Advocates support young people to share their wishes and feelings to the panel about
any safety concerns, and how they can keep Ihemselves safe. 90°A of all young people offered advocacy support
for panel ac￿pted help. Young people continued to avail of advocacy support for care and exit planning whilst
placed in secure care.
Advocacy Workshops
26 advocacy workshops were delivered to 284 young people living in foster families and young people leaving care
across Northem Ireland. Theses workshops are designed to educate children and young people about their rights
and entitlements whilst in care. The workshops explore a range of issues,. support for leaving care, review
meetings, accommodation. play, and identity-
Advocacy in Beechcroft Child & Adolescent Mental Health Unit
Beechcroft Child & Adolescent Mental Health Unit provides specialist care to young people from across Northem
Ireland. VOYPIC provides a dedicated advocate located in the hospilal on behalf of the BHSCT.
We supported 58 individuals through 62 pieces of advocacy case work. We helped young people share their views,
participate in Patient Forums, and take part in consullations on issues such as administering IV nutrition and
mealtimes.

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Speak up Pilot
This year we piloted advocacy support for young people in Northem Heatth & Social Care Trusl area to participale
in child protection case conferences. The pilot is assessing the effectiveness of advocacy to SUPPOrt young people's
meaningful involvement in child protection processes. During the year V￿ supported 14 young people in case
conferences.
Advocacy for Young Adults
Often, the need for help and support does not end vthen a young person moves on from leaving and aftercare
services. With support from The National Lottery Community Fund, we have been able to support 19 young adults,
aged 21 + who no longer have access lo slatulory support serrfices. to resolve 30 differenl issues.
PARTICIPATION SERVICES:
SEE ME HEAR ME programme
Through this programme VOYPIC facilitated the developrnent of three peer support group5 for young care leavers.
Thity-three young people took part in the groups throughout the year. Peer support groups provide a space and
environment for care leavers to meel with their peers and create and sustain social nelworks within Iheir
communities.
88 young people took part in social action projects. These projects give young people an opportunity to use their
lived experience lo affecl change in Iheir communty. Examples of social action projects undertaken this year
include=
Guerilla chalk street art and urban gardening, in partnership with Ulster Universty, Belfast
Production and distribulion of health and hygiene packs
Creation and publication of a storybook about coming into care
Development of a 'Pizza Advice'_ a pizza box advice ￿ntre
Delivery of second 'Care 2 Swap'_ a social dolhes swap event
Organising and running a Halloween Haunted House for young people in care.
Participation Forums
We facilitated weekly participation forums in each of the five HSCTS, involving 120 children and young people. Our
participation forums help young people to find their Vol￿ and set their own agenda for change. They provide a safe
space for young people to have their say and engage direcuy with decision makers on matters important to them.

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STRATEGIC AIM 2. INNOVATING THROUGH PARTICIPATION AND C04>RODUCTION
Young Reps
Young Reps are the youth leaders of VOYPIC. They represent and advocate on behalf of young people in and
leaving care and advise Ihe VOYPIC Board of Directors and the VOYPIC Leadership Team on how to deliver the
Strategic Plan. There are currentty 17 VOYPIC Young Reps, including two ex-officio members ofthe VOYPIC Board
of Directors.
During the year the Young Reps took part in a team-building residential and undertook training for their new role.
For example, they received Media Training wtth Bespoke Communications, lo develop their skills and confidence to
use traditional and social media to communicate their key messages on life in care.
Young Reps coordinated and helped deliver VOYPIC'S 30th birthday activities in October 2023 and contributed to
the annual Care Day working group and Ihe Care DayAwards Ceremony in February 2024.
Ulster University Partnership
We worked with young leaders Io ci)-design a series of workshops for students in Ulster University, focused on
improving student's understanding of care and issues impacting children and young people. Workshops were
delivered in both the Belfast and Magee campus.
UNICEF Partnership
We continued to work in partnership with the Derry & Strabane District Council, the Western Health and Social Care
Trusl, and other volunlary and community organisations to promote Dery as a 'Child Friendly City,. We supported
young people to take part in several workshops and online training sessions throughout the year, to promote young
people's rights across the DSDC area.
STRATEGIC AIM 3. CREATING CHANGE
Care Day 24 'Celebrating and Connecting the Care Experien¢ed Community,
Care Day 24 was held on Friday 16th February 2024. In the lead up to the big day the Young Reps hosled a coffee
morning for 'VOYPIC Alumni,, that is young people who participated in VOYPIC'S programmes in the past. This
reunion was attended by over 30 fomier seNice users, who took the opportunity lo reconnect and have a lour of the
new building at 100 Great Patrick Street.
During Care Day 24, everyone was encouraged to put their'Hands Up for Care Day,. Once again, many individuals
and organisations across Northem Ireland, around the UK and Ireland, and further afield, got involved in the activity,
by writing on Iheir hand and sharing a selfie on social media. This provided a great opportunity to 'celebrate and
connect the care experienced community, global￿ on Care Day.
On the moming of Care Day. VOYPIC hosted a 'Famity Fun Day. in New Life City Church, Belfast. This event was
attended by more than 50 care experienced families. all enjoying games, craft aclivilies, a petting farm, and gianl
inflatables.
The flagship event for Care Day 24 was the first annual Care Day Awards. Be￿een Christmas and the start of
February, anyone could nominale a care experienced young person for a Care Day Award, in a range of calegories.
Sixty-five nominations were received across the categories. and the judges met in eady February to select the
winners.
The awards were presented at a special ceremony on the event of Care Day, in the Great Hall of Queen's
University, Belfast. The evenl was hosled by BBC reporter. Mark Simpson. The event was a resounding success,
with many commenting on the celebratory. positive nature of the ￿[emOnY, and praising the stories of those
recognised with an award.

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Independent Review of Children's Social Care Services
The Independenl Review of Children's Social Care Sep4ices was published on Wednesday 21 June 2023.
Throughout the period of the review. VOYPIC supporled a group of young people with experience of the services
covered by the review to act as the Experts by Experience IEBEI Referen￿ Group to the Review. Young people
were involved in the launch event, including speaking about the experiences of the EBE Reference Group, and
taking part in media interviews.
VOYPIC supported young people to participate in the public consuttalion on the recommendations of the Review,
and the Department of Health's proposals for delivery on the recommendations. In March, a group of young people
from the EBE Reference Group and VOYPIC Young Reps attended a meeting of the Heallh Committee al Slomonl
where the Review was being considered.
PSNI-NICCY Project
VOYPIC supported three young people to take part in a programme of activrties coordinated by NICCY and the
PSNI. This included young people being part of the launch of the PSNI Youth Engagement Strategy, as well as
participating in a steering group to develop a new structure for youth engagement with policing in Northem Ireland.
UNCRC Reporting
In spring 2023, VOYPIC supported four young people to travel to Geneva, to present to the UN Committee on the
Rights of Ihe Child, as part of Ihe UK delegation to the Commitlee. On retum, the young people worked with peers
from partner organisations to plan and host a briefing session for a larger group of young people. informing them of
the engagement. They also helped deliver a session for professionals, induding duty bearers, in the autumn.
All-Party Group on Youth Participation
VOYPIC has taken up membership of the All-Party Working Group on Youth Participalion, chaired by Colin McGralh
MLA and facilitated by the Northern Ireland Youth Forum (NIYFI. A rnember of the VOYPIC staff team, alongside at
least one young person from the organisation, has attended each meeting since the APG was established in
October 2023.
Five Nations. One Voice network: {5N1V)
The Network continues to meet to develop relationships and shared leaming across the five charities. During the
year staff from across the nehvork came together for Knowledge Exchange session based on shared interests and
priority areas of work.

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STRATEGIC AIM 4. GROv￿H AND STABILITY
Grand Opening of 100GPS
Following years of planning and development VOYPIC was delighled to move into their new premises at 100 Greal
Patrick Street in November 2022. alongside Indude Youth and Viable Corporate Services.
To mark this achievement a planning group. made up of young people and staff from VOYPIC and Include Youth,
came logelher lo develop plans for a grand opening. Young people took a leading role in coordinating Ihe activities,
including agreeing the theme for the day. decorations, catering. and the activrties on offer.
The Grand Opening took place on Thursday 22 June. The building was officialty opened by six young people- three
from each charity- representing the themes of HISTORY, TOGETHERNESS, HOME and FUTURE.
The event was attended by over 150 children and young people, sector professionals, decision makers, and
supporters.
VOYPIC30 _ 30th Birthday Celebrations
In October 2023, VOYPIC celebrated its 30th birthday. An online campaign shared stories from those currentty
involved with the organisalion, alongside those who have been involved over the past 30 years.
On 20 October we hosted Ihe VOYPIC30 Conference at Ulster Universty, showcasing some of the key milestones
for the organisation over the past 30 years, telling the story of care experien￿ in Northem Ireland from the eady
90s to the present day. The conference was co-designed with a group of VOYPIC Young Reps, and all
presentalions and activities were co-delivered by them.
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIEINCE
To improve VOYPIC'S long tenn suslainabilty. resilience and capacity we secured funding through the Domanl
Accounts Fund Nl to develop the leadership team's capacty, increase and diversfy our income, and strengthen
govemance arrangements.
A governance health check was completed with Board members in May and June 2023, using the Code of Good
Governan￿ self-assessment framework. Following the self-assessment an action plan was developed highlighting
key actions for the year.
The leadership team undertook development training to ensure team effectiveness. The training focused
communication, efficient utilisation of resources, building long lem relationships, social and psychological safety to
ensure Spa￿ for crucial conversations, roles and responsibilities, accountability, and change awareness and
readiness.
During the year we implemented a new management infomiation system and developed impact data measurements
and collection processes. This will improve our reporting to funders. potential supporters and donors, and generate
better public awareness of our work with children and young people with a lived experience of care.
Financial review
VOYPIC strives to meet all targets and objectives agreed with its funders, Trmth all expenditure being monitored and
benchmarked against budgets.
The Board of Directors consider that the unrestricted funds of the charity have sufficient resources and assets
available which are adequate lo fulfill their obligations.
At 31 March 2024 the balance of unrestricted reserves was £407.218 (2023 - £428,612), of which £19,29612023 -
£113,858) has been designaled by the Board at the year end.
Restricted funds are restricted for the purpose specified in letters of offer provided by the funding bodies. At 31
March 2024 the balance of restricted funds totaled £1.044.751 {2023- £1,082.2001.

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Reserves policy:
The Board aims to maintain free reserves in unreslricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three
months of unrestricted charitsble expenditure. Currenty we hold the equivalent of 3.5 months expenditure. The
Board of Directors moniior and review the reserves policy on an annual basis.
The Board considers that reserves at this level will ensure that. in the event of a signrficant drop in funding, VOYPIC
will be able to conlinue tts activities while consideralion 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..
VOYPIC has no long-temi funding sources and is entirety dependent for income from year to year on short
term grants and donor funding, which is inevitabty subject to fluctuation.
2. VOYPIC requires protection againsl, and the ability lo continue operating. desptle fluctuation in income or
events threatening to the organisation.
3. VOYPIC requires the abilty to continue to employ workers and continue our projects in between periods of
grant funding.
The VOYPIC Board of Directors considers tt prudenl thal unrestricled reserves should be sufficient lo=
avoid the necessity of realising fixed assets held for the charity's use and
cover three months of direct and indirect expenditure.
Going Concem: The charity's funding streams have remained conslant during Ihe year 2023-2024. Wilh a
projected shortfall for the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 of £56,036. The Board recognises the low level of risk.
However, they take an active approach in seeking to mrtigate any risk to the charity's future. A fundraising plan is in
place to address any potenlial shortfalls. and scenario planning continues.
The Board has considered the secured funding in place for the next few years, which enables the board to fO￿ard
plan and be proactive about their funding in the future.
The directors are satisfied Ihal the charity's financial sustainability of services to care experienced children and
young people in the financial year 2024-2025.
The directors aim to increase fundraising activities and to generate addrtional 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 lo operate for the foreseeable future.
Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going cOn￿M basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.
At 31 March 2024. the charity had cash in bank of £417.484. with unrestricted funds of £407,218 at the year end,
£19,296 of which have been designaled for use in the year ending 31 March 2025.
In summary. based on the funding in place for 202412025 the diredors have a reasonable expectation that the
organisalion has adequate resources to conlinue tts operational activty. Along with written representations from the
Board and the reserves of the charity. We do not believe there to be a concem over the operation of VOYPIC in the
foreseeable future.
Risk review
The Board has a risk management strategy which comprises:
An annual review of principle risks..
The establishment of policies, syslems & procedures to mitigate those risks identtfied in the annual review.,
and
The implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage potential impact on the charity should
those risks materialise.
A key element in the management of financial risk is a regular review of available funds and cash flow.

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Slructure. governance and management
The company is a company limited by guarantee. registered with Charity Commission for Northem Ireland and a
registered charity for taxation purposes. It is run by a Board of Directors, no more than tsvelve and no less than five
in total.
The direclors who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statemenls were..
Mr P McClenaghan- Chair
Ms F Nicol
Mr C Nicol - Treasurer
Mrs M Mccallin
Ms M Kennedy- Vice Chair
Ms E Doherty
Dr P Mccafferty
Ms S Campbell
Dr R Mccooey
Mr H Robinson
Ms E Ibrahim - Young Peoples, representative
Ms J Dowell - Young Peoples. representative
(Resigned 13 December 2023>
(Appointed 3 January 20241
(Appointed 5 January 20241
{Appointed 3 January 20241
(Appointed 16 May 2024)
(Appointed 1 June 2024)
The Board of Directors has Ihe power at any time to fill any vacancy on the board by co-option. At the Annual
General Meeting direclors are appointed by eleclion. The Board of Direclors meet on a monthly basis. New board
members may be sought through open advertising. The interview panel is made up of young people and current
board members. Imien appointed, board members complele a full induction into Ihe 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; Wiat you need to know and Public Benefft
running a charity-,
None of the directors has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the directors are members of the company
and guarantee to contribute £1 in Ihe event of a winding up.
Key Management Personnel Remuneration
The Board of Directors and the Chief Executive comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of
directing and controlling the charity and operating the charity on a day-to4ay basis. All Board members give of their
time freely and no remuneralion was paid in the year. Board members are required to disclose all relevanl conflict of
interest5 and register them at each monthly board meeting and in accordance with the 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 rnatters likew to affect their interests. Information
of matters of concern is given through staff briefings which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of 811
employees of the financial and economic faclors affecting charity's perfonnance.
Disabled persons
Applications for employment are fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concemed. In the
evenl of members of slaff becoming disabled, every effort is made lo ensure Ihal their employmenl within the
company continues and that the 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 idenlical to Ihat of other
employees.

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statement of dire¢tOTS' responsibiltties
The directors. who also act as tTUStees for the thartlable a(aivities of Voice of Young People in Care. are
responsible for preparing the Directors. Report and the financtal stalements in ac(x)rdance with applic2ble law and
United lQngdom Accounting Standards (Unrted lfjngdom Generauyknepted Accounltng Practice).
Company Law requires the directors to prepare finanoal statements lor eath finanaal year whiL* give a tnje and
fair vtew of the stste of affairs of the company and of the incoming resources and applie2tion of resources, including
the income and expenditure, ofthe charitsble company for thal year.
In preparing these finan¢ial statements, the dire(#ors are required to:
- select suitable accounting poliaes and then apply them o)nsistenlty,'
- observe the methods and princAples in the Charities SORP 2019 IFRS 102).
- make judgemenls and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,
stste whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financaal stalements- and
prepare the financial statements on the going COn￿M basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
company will continue in operation.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate acojunting records that disdose wtth reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial staternents comply with
the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for
tsknng reasonable steps for the prevention and detedton of frdud and other irregularities.
Auditor
In accordants with the companrfs artides, a resolutton proposing that GMCG Lisbum be reappointed as auditor of
the company wll be pul at a General Meeting.
Disclosure af infomiation to auditor
Each of the directors has confirmed that there is no infoThation of whith they are aware whith is relevant to the
audtt, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confimied that they have taken appropriate steps to
identfy such relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of sud] infomjation.
This ￿pOrt has been prepared in ac￿rdanCe wtth the provisions applicable to companies entrtled to the sm811
companies, exemption.
The directors. report was authorised an(J approved by the Board of Directors.
Mr P McClenaghan- Chair
Director
Date: .
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CHARTRRED ACCOUNTANT8
VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
Opinion
We have audtted the financial slatements of vol￿ of Young People In Care (the 'company') for the year ended 31
March 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities. the statement of financial position. the statement of
cash flows and the notes to the finanual statements, including a summary of significanl 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 (Untted Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, Ihe finan￿81 statemenls=
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable companys affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its
incoming resources and application of resources, induding f(s income and expenditure, for the year then
ended.,
have been properfy prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Practice,.
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing {UK) (ISAS (UKI} and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of
the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audil of the financial statements in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audil evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going Concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors, use of the going con￿rn basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have perfomied, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
condilions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on Ihe company's ability to continue as a going
concern for a period of at least twelve rnonths from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors wtlh respect to going concem are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
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Alfred Hottst
19 Alfred Street
BWAST BTO 8EQ
DX3910 NR Belfast 50
Cen￿ry House
A7 Mandeville Street
40 Creseent Business Park IVRTADOWN
SDLRN
r28 2GN
r62 3PB
Tel: +44 (0)28 9031 1113
Trax: +44 (0)28 9031 OTn
Tel: +44 (0)28 9260 T355
Fax: +44 {0)28 9260 1656
Tel: +44 (0)28 3833 2801
Fax: +44 (0)28 3835 0293

CHARTRRED ACCOUNTANT8
VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
Other information
The other information comprises the infomialion included in the annual ￿port olher than the financial stalements
and our auditorfs report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual
report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infomiation and, except to the extent
otherwise explicitly Stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our
responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so. consider whether the other information is materially
inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge oblained in the course of the audil, or otherwise appears
to be materialty misstated. If we identify such material inconsislencies or apparent material misstatements, we are
required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstalemenl in the financial statemenls Ihemselves. If,
based on the work we have performed, we condude that there is a material misstatement of this other information,
we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matter5 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 accordan￿ with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the
audit, we have not idenlified material misstatements in the directors, reporl.
We have nothing lo report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Ihe Companies Act 2006 requires
us to report to you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or retums adequate for our audit have not been received
from branches not visited by us,. or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums- or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are nol made", or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
the directors were nol entilled to prepa￿ 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 lo prepare a slrategic report.
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Alfred Hottst
19 Alfred Street
BWAST BTO 8EQ
DX3910 NR Belfast 50
Cen￿ry House
A7 Mandeville Street
40 Creseent Business Park IVRTADOWN
SDLRN
r28 2GN
r62 3PB
Tel: +44 (0)28 9031 1113
Trax: +44 (0)28 9031 OTn
Tel: +44 (0)28 9260 T355
Fax: +44 {0)28 9260 1656
Tel: +44 (0)28 3833 2801
Fax: +44 (0)28 3835 0293

CHARTRRED ACCOUNTANT8
VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in Ihe statement of directors, responsibilities, the directors are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a Irue and fair view. and for such
internal control as the directors detemiine is ne￿$sary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are
free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements. the directors
are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable,
matters related lo going concern and using ihe going concem basis of accounting unless the directors either inlend
to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations. or have no realistic altemat5¥e but lo do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assuran￿ about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misslatement, whelher due to fraud or error. and to issue an audilorfs report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assuran￿ but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
wilh ISAS (UK) will always delecl a material misslatement when it exists. Misstalements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if. individualty or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be expected to influence
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial ststements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in
line with our responsibililies. outlined above. to detect malerial misstalemenls in respect of irregularities, including
fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
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Alfred Hottst
19 Alfred Street
BWAST BTO 8EQ
DX3910 NR Belfast 50
Cen￿ry House
A7 Mandeville Street
40 Creseent Business Park IVRTADOWN
SDLRN
r28 2GN
r62 3PB
Tel: +44 (0)28 9031 1113
Trax: +44 (0)28 9031 OTn
Tel: +44 (0)28 9260 T355
Fax: +44 {0)28 9260 1656
Tel: +44 (0)28 3833 2801
Fax: +44 (0)28 3835 0293

CHARTRRED ACCOUNTANT8
VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
We idenlify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial slatements. whether due to fraud or error,
and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. induding obtaining audit evidence that is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
In idenlifying and assessing potential risks of material misslatement in respect of irregularilies, including fraud and
non-compllan￿S with laws and regulations. considered the following=
The nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performan￿, including the
charitable company's remuneration policies for directors, bonus levels and performance targets, if any,.
Results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessmenl of the risks of
irregularities-
Any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the charitable company's documentation of their
policies and procedures relating to..
Idenlifying, evaluating and comptying 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 estsblished to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and
regulations.,
The matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud mighl 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 idenlified Ihe greatesl potential for fraud in income recognition. In common with all audits
under ISAS (UK). we are also required to perforn specific procedures to 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 regulations that had a direct effect on the detemiination of material
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context
included Ihe Companies Act 2006, and local lax legislation.
In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations 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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Alfred Hottst
19 Alfred Street
BWAST BTO 8EQ
DX3910 NR Belfast 50
Cen￿ry House
A7 Mandeville Street
40 Creseent Business Park IVRTADOWN
SDLRN
r28 2GN
r62 3PB
Tel: +44 (0)28 9031 1113
Trax: +44 (0)28 9031 OTn
Tel: +44 (0)28 9260 T355
Fax: +44 {0)28 9260 1656
Tel: +44 (0)28 3833 2801
Fax: +44 (0)28 3835 0293

CHARTRRED ACCOUNTANT8
VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
Audit response to risks identified
Our procedures lo respond lo Ihe risks identified included the following=
Reviewing the financial slalement disclosures and lesting io supporling documentation to assess
compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the
financial slatements-
Enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and daims.,
Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relalionships that may indicate
risks of material misstatement due to fraud..
Reading minutes of meetings of those charged with govemance and reviewing correspondence with tax
aulhorilies., and
In addressing the risk of fraud Ihrough management override of controls. testing the approprialeness of
joumal entries and other adjustments., assessing whelher the judgements made in making accounting
estimates are indicative of a potential bias., and evaluating the business rationale of any significant
Iransaclions that are unusual or outside the nonnal course of business.
We also communicated relevant identified lav￿ 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 limitalions of an audtt, there is an unavoidable risk that we may nol have delecled some
material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have propedy planned and performed our audit
in accordance with auditing standards. In addition, as wilh any audit, Ihere remains a higher risk of non-detection of
irregularities, as they may involve collusion. forgery, intentional omissions. misrepresentations, or the override of
inlernal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance 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.. htlps.'Il
www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description fomis part of our auditorfs report.
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Alfred Hottst
19 Alfred Street
BWAST BTO 8EQ
DX3910 NR Belfast 50
Cen￿ry House
A7 Mandeville Street
40 Creseent Business Park IVRTADOWN
SDLRN
r28 2GN
r62 3PB
Tel: +44 (0)28 9031 1113
Trax: +44 (0)28 9031 OTn
Tel: +44 (0)28 9260 T355
Fax: +44 {0)28 9260 1656
Tel: +44 (0)28 3833 2801
Fax: +44 (0)28 3835 0293

VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
INDEPENDENf AUDITOR% REPORT {CONTINUED)
TO THE MEM8ERS OF VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
Use of ourreport
This report is made 501ely to the chaftai4e r£rfnpatys memiy as a iN)dy. in a￿>Xd3nce ￿ Chaw 3 of Part 16
of Ihe Companies Ad 20C6. Our authtwork has undertaken so that we mighl state to the dMritsble ethnpar*Ys
mambers those matters we are requir&J to stale to them in an au&rtorfs report and for no other purpose. To the
fullest extent pem)stted by law, we do not a¢xept or assune responsibilty tr) anyone other than the dmritable
company and the d￿[lIable ￿mparf$ members as a boty. fry our auditvxrt for tlys report orfor the oplrAons we
havè formed.
Mrs Susan I￿n10P F
{Senior Statsrtory Audito
lor and on beha¥ of GMCG Lisbum
Chartered Aecountsnts
ststutory Auditor
Cw#Lry House
40 Crescent 8usiness Pa
LisbJm
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 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donalions and legacies
Charitable activities
Inveslments
36.486
36,486
1,149,361
15,879
18,809
18,809
2,096,421
1,405
1.149.361
2,096,421
15.879
1,405
Total income
52.365
1.149.361
1.201,726
20,214 2.096,421
2,116,635
endilure on-
Charitable activities
73.759
1.186.810
1,260,569
7,096
1,424,295
1,431,391
Total resources
expended
73,759
1,186,810
1,260,569
7,096
1,424,295
1,431,391
Net
loutgoingllincoming
resources before
transfers
(21.394)
137.449)
{58,843)
13,118
672,126
685,244
Net (expenditure)lincome for
the yearl
Net movement in funds
(21,394)
(37,449)
(58,843)
13,118
672,126
685,244
Fund balances at 1 April
2023
428.612
1.082.200
1.510,812
415,494
410,074
825,568
Fund balances at 31
March 2024
407.218
1,044.751
1,451,￿9
428,612
1,082,200
1,510,812
The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in Ihe year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
The stalemenl of financial activities also complies V￿th the requirements for an income and expenditure accounl
under the Companies Act 2006.
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investrnents
14
15
1,053.422
1,141,950
1,053,423
1,141,951
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
16
191,623
417.484
192.809
442,828
609.107
635.637
Credrtors: arnounts falling due within
one year
17
<100.168)
(185,908)
Net current assets
508,939
449,729
Total assets less current liabilities
1.562,362
1,591.680
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
18
(110,393)
(80,868)
Net assets excluding pension liability
1.451.969
1,510.812
Net assets
1.451.969
1.510,812
The funds ofthe company
Restricled income funds
Unreslrictea funds
21
1,044.751
407.218
1,082,200
428,612
1,451,969
1,510.812
The financial ststements were approved by the directOT5 on
and signed on their behalf by-
Mr P McClenaghan- Chair
Director
Ms M Kennedy- Viee Ch&r
Director
Cornpany registration number N1030526 (Northem Ireland)
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated fromllabsorbed by)
operations
29
3.402
(142,492)
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Inveslment income received
(70.7101
15,879
1327.9171
1,405
Net cash used in investing activities
{54,831)
(326,512)
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
35.000
(4,393)
{5,0931
Net cash generated froml(used in)
financing activities
30,607
15,093)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(20,822)
(474,097)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
434.076
908,173
Cash and Cash equivalents at end of year
413.254
434,076
Relating to:
Cash at bank and in hand
Bank overdrafts included in creditors
payable within one year
417,484
442,828
14,230)
18,752)
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
Charity infomiation
Voice of Young People In Care is a private company limtled by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland.
The registered office and principal place of business is 100 Great Patrick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LU.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial stalemenls have been p￿pared in accordance wtth the company's Memorandum and Articles of
Association,
the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities p￿paring their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)" The
company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the fijnctional currency of the company. Monetary
amounts in these financial stalements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopled 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 continue in operational existen￿ for the foreseeable fulure. Thus the
directors continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted 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 Ihe discrelion of the directors for specific
purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated fijnds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are subject lo spectfic conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the company is legalty entitled to it after any perfomiance conditions have been
met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised On￿ the company has been
notified of the donation, unless perf0mlan￿ conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable
in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donalion.
The charity receives grants in respect of the provision of specified services, projects and activities. Income
from govemmenl and other grants are recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlemenl after any
Performan￿ conditions have been met. it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be
measured reliabty. If enlillement is not met then these amounts are deferred.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliabty by the
charity., this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies (Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been dassified under headings that aggregate
all costs related to the category. Expendtture is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligalion 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 activities and Other expenditure.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.
Support cosls are Ihose that assist Ihe work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities
and include office costs, governan￿ costs. depreciation costs and administrative payroll costs. They are
incurred direcuy in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management
carried oul at the office. Office costs. depreciation costs, govemance cosls and payroll costs are allocaled to
charitable activities based on useage. The allocation of the support costs is anatysed in note 9.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initialty measured at cost and subsequentty measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreaation and any impaimient 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% Straight line
25 % straight line
25Yo Straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is detemined as the difference be￿een the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the assel, and is recognised in the statemenl of financial activities.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are stated at cost.
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalenls indude cash in hand, deposits held at call wilh banks, other shorl-temi liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in currenl liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The company has elected to appty the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of rts financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balan￿ sheet when the company becomes party to
the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legalty enforceable right to set off the ￿COgnised amounts and Ihere is an inlenlion to settle on a nel
basis or to realise the asset and setde the liability simulianeousty.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assels, which indude debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured al
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequentty carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the a￿angement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interesl. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies (Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, induding creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing iransaclion, where the debt instrument is measured al the presenl
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments a￿ subsequentty carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operalions from suppliers. Amounts payable are dassified as currenl liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not. they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade credrtors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequentty measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cosl of any unused holiday ent￿ement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Temiination benefits are recognised immediatety as an expense when the company is demonstrably
committed to temiinate the employment of an employee or to provide temiination benefits.
1.11 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefft schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Critical accounling estimates and judgements
In the application of the company's accounting policies. the directors are required to make judgements,
eslimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabiltties Ihal are not readily apparenl
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual resulls may differ from these eslimates.
The estimates and undertying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
eslimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where Ihe revision affects only thal
period, or in the period of the revision and fijture periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Critical accounting estimates and judgements (Continued
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Fixed assets
The annual depreciation charge on fixed assets depends primarity on the estimated lives of each type of asset
and eslimales of residual values. The directors ￿gulaty review these assels lives and change them as
necessary to reflect current thinking on remaining lives in light of prospective economic utilisation and physical
condilion of the assets concemed. Changes in assets lives can have a significanl impact on depreciation
charges for the period. Detail of the useful lives is induded in the accounting policies.
Restricted and unrestricted funds
Judgements are made in relation to allocation of income and expenditure to restricted and unrestricted funds.
The direclors consider it appropriale to allocate these funds based on interpretalion of donations received.
Support costs
Judgements are made in relation to the allocation of support costs of the charity to its charitable activities.
The directors consider it appropriate to allocate these costs based on the allocalion of grant funding to the
charitable activitie5 in the year.
Deferred and accrued income
Income is deferred or accrued based on when the directors believe the company is legally entitled to it after
any performance conditions have been mel, Ihe amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable thal
income will be received.
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Donations and gifts
Unrestricted grants
36,486
13,206
5,603
36,486
18,809
Donations and gifts
Other income
Training
27,586
8,900
8,786
4,420
36,486
13,206
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from
charitable activities
AdvocacyParticipation Policy Voice
Building
Project
2024
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
Grants receivable for
charitable activf(ies
(see note 6)
657,101
345,652
142,640
3,968 1.149,361
2.096,421
Analysis by fund
Restricted funds
657,101
345,652
142,640
3,968
1,149,361
2,096,421
Previous year:
Advoca¢yParti¢ipation Policy Voice
Building
Project
2023
Totsl
2023
2023
2023
2023
Grants receivable for charitable activities
{see nole 6)
636.715
347,990
141,705
970.011 2,096,421
Analysis by fund
Restricted funds
636.715
347,990
141,705
970.011
2.096,421
Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Rental income
Interesl receivable
4,556
11,323
1,405
15,879
1,405
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Grants receivable for Charitable activities
2024
2023
Atlantic Philanlhropies
Belfast City Council
BHSCT
Building grant received {DFC, DOH, DFE)
Children in Need
Community Foundation
Deparlment for Communities
DOH
DOH Care Day
DOH Core Funding
Erasmus+
Esmee Fairbaim
Everun
Garfield Weston
Include Youth
Include Youth Building
Nalional Lottery Community Fund
Dormant Accounts Fund Nl
NHSCT
Nl Guardian Ad Litem Agency
Paul Hamtyn Foundalion
Secure Care Project
strategic Planning and Perfonnance Group Lot 1
Strategic Planning and Performance Group Lot 3
The Clothworkers Foundation
Tudor Trust
Ulster Garden Villiage
150,000
3,377
56,999
472,611
24,197
11,332
5,256
53,114
5,000
41,179
8,375
12,000
10,000
140,000
8,520
1,500
58,999
5,000
20,590
82,000
8,103
3,967
130,555
85,800
170,436
14,374
5,940
8,750
4,300
562,502
171,355
562,502
149,749
37,400
110,000
50,000
1,149,361
2,096,421
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Description of charitable activities
The charity continues to remain focused on its main charitable objectives of., Advocacy, participation, policy
voice. Iraining and education. These charitable objectives are described in more detail below..
Advocacy and Awareness*aising
We raise awareness of the rights of children and young people. their views and exPerien￿S living in and
leaving care, and their priorities for change.
Making Connections and Capacity Building
We connect young people wilh a lived experience of care with their peers. We hosl 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 SeThice
We support young people to exercise their rights by providing assislance to- participate in decision making
processes, express their views and concems. access infomiats'on, resolve issues or to identify available
support oplions.
Youth Participation and Coproduction
We help children 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 aclivities.
Influencing Change through Policy Advocacy
We use our specialist knowledge and insight into the views and eXperien￿S of children, young people, we
work in partnership with them to influence the development of legislation, policy and practice.
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Support costs
Support Govemance
costs
costs
2024
2023 Basis of allocation
Rent and rates
Insurance
Heat and light
Maintenance
Recruitment
Staff training
other slaff costs
Print, post & stationery
Telephone
IT support
Bank charges
Subscriptions
Hosting and PR
Corporate services
Sundry office expenses
17.686
11.484
10.949
17.346
7.273
20.421
14.950
9.295
9.847
10.038
154
1.410
10.611
26.608
17,363
17,686
11,484
10,949
17,346
7,273
20,421
14,950
9,295
9,847
10,038
154
1,410
10.611
26,608
17,363
39,462 Useage
9,540 Useage
12,370 Useage
16,833 Useage
3,058 Useage
14,016 Useage
11,464 Useage
14,959 Useage
9,353 Useage
12,657 Useage
143 Useage
1,049 Useage
23,800 Useage
29,304 Useage
12,283 Useage
Audit and accountancy
fees
Governance
6.900
6,900
6,600
185.435
6.900
192,335
216,891
Analysed between
Charitable activities
185.435
6.900
192,335
216,891
10 Net movement in funds
2024
2023
The net movement in funds is ststed after chargingl{crediting)=
Fees payable for the audit of the charity's finanual statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed asset5
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
6,900
41.515
204
6,600
31,156
11 Directors
None of the directors (or any persons connected wf(h them) received any remuneration or beneffls from the
company during the year.
During the year a company. of which Ms E Dohety is a director, made a donation to the charitable company
of £10,00012023- £nil).
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
12 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the yearwas..
2024
Number
2023
Number
23
23
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
795,931
67,146
45,471
717,990
74,787
41,863
908,548
834,640
The charity considers its key management personnel to comprise of the Board of Direclors, Ihe Chief
Executive. the Children's servI￿s Manager, Resour￿ Manager and the Engagement Manager. The total
employment benefits including employer pension contributions of the key management personnel were
£178,543 {2023- £188.3001.
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
13 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tsxation on ils aclivities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14 Tangible fixed assets
Land &
Leasehold Flxtures and
bulldlngs Improvements
flttlngs
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
1,175,126
{94,3401
23,780
32,069
47,531
(2,435)
1,230,975
{46,8091
(2,435)
At 31 March 2024
1,080,786
23,780
77,165
1,181,731
Depreciation and irnpai￿ent
At 1 April 2023
Deprecialion charged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
52,606
21,616
23,780
12,639
19,899
12,231)
89,025
41,515
12,231)
At 31 March 2024
74,222
23,780
30,307
128,309
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
1.OC6,564
46,858 1,053,422
Al 31 March 2023
1.122,520
19,430 1,141,950
Freehold land and buildings represents the charity's share of the purchase and redevelopment costs of a
property that is owned joinlty with another charity.
15 Fixed asset investments
Unlisted
investments
Cost or valuation
Al 1 April 2023 & 31 March 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
The charity holds 50% of the issued share capilal in a joint venture company Vi-able Corporate Services
Limited IWI-ablel.
16 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments
182,155
9,468
183,115
9,694
191,623
192,809
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
Bank overdrafts
Other borrowings
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
19
19
4,230
6,174
51,681
1,536
36,547
8,752
5,092
3,824
168,240
100,168
185,908
18 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Borrowings
19
110,393
80,868
19 Loans and overdrafts
2024
2023
Bank overdrafts
Other borrowings
4,230
116,567
8,752
85,960
120,797
94,712
Payable within one year
Payable after one year
10,404
110,393
13,844
80,868
Amounts included above which fall due after five years..
Payable by instalments
82,372
60,499
20 Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined conthbution schemes
45,471
41,863
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.
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
21 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the chanty comprise the unexpen(led balances of donations and granls held on trust subject to speafic
conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
Movement in funds
Incoming
Resou￿¢
Balance at
resources
expended 1 April 2023
Movement in funds
Incoming
Resou￿e3
Balance at
resource5
expended 31 March 2024
8alan¢e at
1 April 2022
Building project
Imis￿lIaneouS
fundersl
Belfast City
Counc41
BHSCT
216,074
970,011
(271.703)
914,382
3.967
125,4831
892,866
3.377
56,999
13.37n
{56.994)
1.500
58,999
11.5001
158,3371
4,724
4,729
5,391
Children in Need
Next Steps
Community
Foundation
881
24.197
{25.078}
3,893
7,832
19,685)
2,040
12,0401
t)OH Cole
Funding
DOH TSP training
Erastnus+
Esmee Fairbaim
2.615
450
41.179
{41.179)
2.615
450
20.590
123.2051
14501
11.6881
168,5961
2.449
1,123
8.375
12,000
17.885)
1950)
2.939
12,173
1.251
25,577
82,000
Se(xJre ResearGh
Care Project
Strategic Planning
and Perfornian
Group Lot 1
SlrategiG Planning
and Perfortnan
Group Lot 3
National Lottery
Community Fund
tk)rmantAccounts
Fund Nl
5.431
1875)
4.556
4.300
12.6681
6.188
94,014
562,502
{575.109)
81,407
562.502
1629,7431
14,166
9.567
202.863
{195.223}
17.207
171.356
1180.4201
8.143
22,979
170,436
1182.679)
10,736
130.555
1140,9201
371
85.800
123.0611
62.739
1,519
5.940
7,460
NIGALA
1,519
1,519
NIGALA Forums
Paul Hamlyn
Act Foi Change
NHSCT Pilot
5.940
8,750
133
1133)
{34.6571
11,2901
17.7111
12,8091
42.368
7.711
14,374
14,374
11,565
Other ReslriGted
Funds
1.854
22.276
{18.768}
5.362
13.102
116.8891
1.575
410.074
2.096.421
11.424.295)
1.082.200
1.149.361
11.186.810)
1.044.751
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
21 Restricted funds {Continued
BUILDING PROJECT
To enable the purchase of new premises at 100 Great Patrick Street and to support the ongoing renovation
projecl of same.
This includes funding received from Everun for solar panels and The Clothworkers Foundation for equipment
and fittings for sensory room.
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
This was a summer community grant which provided funding for young people's summer activities.
BHSCT
A direct advocacy service to children and young people accommodated in Beechcroft.
CHILDREN IN NEED- NEXT STEPS
To work in partnership with young people and engage with children in care on the impacl of Covid and design
standards for participation.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
To deliver a coaching, mentoring support and a bursary to support young people aged 16-25 who are in or have
left care.
DOH
Contributions loward the cost of Care Day.
DOH CORE FUNDING
To enhance our policy advocacy work and ensure children and young people are central to the development of
legislation, policy and pradice.
DOH TSP Training
Training support programme for voluntary and communty sector.
ERASMUS+
The project aims lo support young children's participation in child welfarelproteclion services by strengthening
professional collaboration wilh children aged 12 years and under.
ESMEE FAIRBAIRN
To deliver and develop a corporate parenting training programme, co-designed with and delivered by care
experienced young people lo agencies supporting them. to reduce barriers and inequalities faced by children in
care and care leavers.
SECURE RESEARCH CARE PROJECT
To facilitate a study lo invesligale good practice in secure care.
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP (SPPG)
The provision of advocacy seNices for looked after children, aged 10- 17 and care experienced young people
aged 18-21 years across Northem Ireland. Support for education, training and employment needs of looked
after and care experienced young people across Northem Ireland. Recruitmenl and ongoing support of a young
people's reference group for Ihe review of children's social service.

VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
21 Restricted funds {Continued
NATIONAL LorrERY COMMUNITY FUND
'See me, Hear me, project will provide advocacy. coaching and communtty mentors for vulnerable young people
who have left care. The programme also provides opportunities tor children and young people to take part in
lead on social aclion projects.
DORMANT ACCOUNTS FUND NI
To fund Ready Steady Resilient, to improve VOYPIC'S long tenn sustainability, resilien￿, and capacity.
NIGALA
To support annual conference.
NIGALA FORUMS
To provide a parlicipation forum programme.
PAUL HAMLYN - 5 NATIONS ONE VOICE (5NIV)
Funding to support 5 nations CEO meetings.
ACT FOR CHANGE
Paul Hamlyn & Esmee Fairbaim matched by # ￿1111 fijnd to support 'Shake it Off programme which tackles
stigma in care and social justice.
NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST (NHSCT) PILOT
To provide independent advocacy support to young people who were involved in child prolection case
conferences.
OTHER RESTRICTED FUNDS
Included in Other Restricted Funds are the following..
Include Youth
Reimbursement of expenses related to share premises in Baltymena & Dery.
Care Day
DFC Job Start
Job Slart scheme which provides jobs for young people at risk of long-temi unemployment.
Community Foundation Young Reps
Funding awards towards training costs for Young Reps Forum.
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
23 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Fund balances at 31
March 2024 are
represented by..
Tangible assets
Investmenls
Current assetsllliabilities}
Long temi liabilities
25,167
1.028,255
1.053.422
26.286
1,115,664
1,141,950
382,050
126,889
508.939
{110,393) (110,393)
483.193
(80,868)
133,4641
449,729
{80,868)
407,218
1,044,751
1,451,969
428,612
1,082,200
1,510,812
24 Financial commitments. guarantees and conlingent liabilities
A contingent liability exists to repay grants received in relation to capital building costs should certain
condilions not be fulfilled by the charity- In this regard charges have been registered by The Departmenl for
Communiiies who partly financed the building works.
A legal charge dated 15 De￿mber 2022 in favour of The Department of Cornmunities is held over the
property at 100 Great Patrick Street, Bewast, BT1 2LH. This charge is in respect of funding received for the
development of the property.
25 Operating lease commitments
Lessee
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=
2024
2023
Within one year
Be￿een two and five years
1.766
3,091
41,671
21,175
4,857
62,846
26 Share Capital
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of the members is limited to £1
per member.
27 Contingent Liability
A legal charge daled 15 December 2022 in favour of The Departmenl of Communities is held over the
propety at 100 Great Patrick Street. Belfast. BT1 2LH.
This charge is in respect of funding received for the development of the property.
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VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
28 Related party transactions
li) Control
The charity was under the control of the Board of Directors throughout the year.
lil) Vi-able Corporate Services Limited
The charity holds 50% of the issued share capital in a joint venture company Vi-able Corporale Services
Limited (Wi-able).
During the year Vi-able charged the charity £41,673 (2023 - £32,351) for the provision of corporate setvices.
During the year Vi-able occupied offices at 100 Great Patrick Street, Belfast a property jointly owned by the
charity and Indude Youth. wtth rent and service charges receivable by the charity of £4,55612023- £nill.
At Ihe year end there was a debtor balance owing from v￿able Corporate Services Limited of £13,933 (202>
£10,517).
29 Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
(Deficit)Isurpus for the year
(58.843)
685,244
Adjuslments for..
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activits'es
Donaled assets
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Deprecialion and impaimient of tangible fixed assets
(15,879)
11,405)
{472,611)
204
41.515
31.156
Movements in working capital=
Decreasellincreasel in debtors
Increasel(decreasel in creditors
(Decrease) in deferred income
1,186
35,219
{90,3501
(4,526)
(290,000)
Cash generated froml(absorbed by) operdtions
3,402
(142,492)
30 Analysis of changes in net funds
At 1 April 2023
Cash flo￿A¢qui¥lt1Qn¥ andAt 31 March 2024
disposals
Cash at bank and in hand
Bank overdrafts
442,828
{8.7521
(25,344)
4,522
417,484
14,230)
434.076
(20,822)
413,254
Loans falling due within one year
Loans falling due afler more than one year
{5.0921
(80.868)
33,918
(29,525)
{35,0001
16,174)
{110,393)
348,116
(16,429)
(35.0001
296,687
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