Cbarity number: NICIOi2481 XT1867
Company number: N1064504
BOGSIDE AfiD BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by tsuarantee)
Directors, report and financial statements
for the )'ear ended 31 March 2025

BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by guarantee)
Contents
Page
Infomiation
Directors, Report
Independent Auditor's Report
10-14
Statement of Financial Activities
15
Balance Sheet
16
Statement of Cash flows
17
Notes to the Accounts
18-26

BOGSIDE AM) BRANA DYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by guarantee)
Le(Fal and Administrative Inforniation
Charity Name
Bogside and Brnnd)ryvell Health Forum
Charity Number
NIC105248 1 XTI 867
Company Registration Number
N1064504
Reoistered Office and Operational Address
Foyle Valley Railway Museum
Foyle Road
Derry
BT48 6SQ
Directors of Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum
Ann McDuff
Maureen Collins
Liam Quigley
John Mullan
Caomhan Loguc
C.rAIE John.qton
Derniot O'Hara
Laura Webb
William Hegarty
Secretary
Brid Coyle
Auditors
McGroaty Mccaffety & Company
Ac£ountants and Registered Auditors
2 Carlisle Terrace
Derry
BT48 6JX
Bankers
AIB (NI)
Meadowbank
Derry
BT48 7TN
Solicitors
MacDennotL McGurk & Partners
12 Clarendon Street
Detry
BT48 7ET
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BOGSIDE AIYD BRAtSDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by tsu2r2ntee)
The Board of Directors present their report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March
?025.
Principal activity
The principal activity of the company in the year under review is to improve the liealth & well being of the
Bogside and Brandywell community.
Company Number
N1064504
Charity Number
XT1867
Charity Commission Number
NIC105248
Directors and their interests
The directors of the charity for the purposes of charity law and throuJiF Out this report are collectively referred
to as the directors.
The directors serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Ann McDuff
Maureen Collins
Caomhan Logue
Liam Quigley
John Mullan
Craig Johnston
Dern]ot O'Hara
Laura Webb
William Hegaty
Company Secretary
Brid Coyle
Management Team
Mary Breslin
Aisling Hutton
General Manager
Health Programme Manager
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BOGSIDE IknND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A compally limited by tsu2rantee)
HOW OUR ACTIVITIES DELIVER PUBLIC BENEFrr
Purposes and Ainis
The Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum exists to advance education, relieve sickness, support vulnerable
individuals-such as those ivitli disabilities or the elderlyiqnd promote the preservation alld protection of health
anioiig tlie resideiits of the Bo(Fside and Brdndywell areas of Detry. their surrounding communities, and the
vider Westerii Health & Social Care Trust area (hereinafter referred to as "the arca of benefit").
Our work is inclusive, without distinction based on age. gender, disabilty. sexual orientation, nationality,
ethnic identity, political belief, or relitrious opinion. We achieve our aims by collaborattng with stattLtory
autliorities, voluntary oroanisations. and local residents. Our main objectives include:
a) Promoting Healthy Living - Ellcoutaging the local population to adopt healthier lifestyles for their
long-terni benefit.
b) Improving Educatioiial FacÉlities Providing or supporting access to facilities that enhance educational
opportunities and improve quality of life for local residents.
Our Activities
All our charitable activities are designed to promote education and preventative approaches to healthy living.
They are delivered solely to advance our chaTitable purpo￿ and cnsurc public benefit. The following
outlines our main programmes and target groups:
Health Forum Programmes
We deliver a wide range of healthy living services to residents in the Bogside and Brandywell are4 the Triax
Neighbourhood Renewal are4 and more broadly across Northern Ireland. In partnership with schools,
businesses, and local communities, we offer health check8 Open College Network (OCN) qualifications, and
health fairs. These initiatives address health inequalities and empower individuals through health literacy and
informed decision-making. Key h¢alth issucs w¢ tackle includc:
* Sedentary lif¢styles
* Nutrition and diet
* Mental health
* Smoking
Older People and Adult Services
We coordinate a variety of activities to support older people and adults, including:
Loviiig Life Living Longer (50+ project) in partnership with the Old Library Trust
Neiglibourhood Health Improvement Project
Active Citizenship programmes
Older people's clubs and other social groups
- Nutrition programmes and initKatives.
These initiatives are designed to build resilience. reduce social isolation. and mitigate health risks among
older adults.
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BOGSIDE AND BRAISDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by guarantee)
Mental Healtll Initiatis'es
We provide frontline coinmunity mental health support for individua]s of all Lues. This includes:
One-to-one therapeutic interventions
Sinall group eiiiotional wellbeing programmes
Meiital healtli awareness events
Trainiiig and educational sessÈons
Our Coininunities in Transition projecL deliVe￿d with the Old Library TrusL specifically supports
individuals affected by alcohol-related issues. Funded by the Executive Office, it has been extended for
anotlier two years.
Healtli Forum Services (HFS) plays a key role in supporttno the sustainability of our work. HFS delivers a
range of training programmes and health checks to both businesses and the wider community, helping us
remain aligned with our ethos and core values.
This are& of ivork has grown significantly. and in 2024r25, the income generated through HFS has
successfully funded two full-time positions and one part-time role within the organisation. As traditional
funding becomes increasingly difficult to secure. we are committed to further developing this model as a best
practice approach to sustainability. It not only reduces our reliance on external funding but also strengthens
our capacity to deliver meaningful. con)munity-b&sed health initiatives.
Our Achievements
In 2024-2025, we are proud to be collaborating with the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) to
support the inteoration of newly arrived and ¢m¢roing communities from Syri4 Sudan, and other
conflict-affected regions. As part of this initiative. we are delivering a range of health and wellbeing projects
tailored to the specific needs of these communities.
Tliis work represents a significant achievement for the Health ForunL as it reflects our commitment to
inclusivity, equality, and community cohesion. Many individuals from these backgrounds face complex
challenges, including traurn￿ cultural and language barriers. and limited access to healthoare. By offering
culturally sensitive health education, emotional support and accessible Servi￿S, we are helping to build trusL
improve health outcomes, and promote a sense of belonging withtn our wider community.
Tliis partnership not only strengthens our ties with statutory bodies like the WHSCT but a150 demonstrates the
adaptability and reach of our services. Supporting the integration of displaced and vulnerable populations
reinforces our ethos of promoting health for all, regardless of background or circumstance.
Our programmes play a vital role in reducing pressure on the NHS and statutory services by promoting early
intervention, preventative care, and healthier lifestyle choices within the community. By addressing health
and wellbeing at a grassroots level, we help individuab take greater ownership of their health, which in tum
eases the burden on overstretched public services.
In addition to improving individual healih Outcom￿ our initiatives also work to strengthen community
connections, reduce social isolation. and foster a greater sense of resilience and belonging.
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by guarantee)
To ensure we are delivering meaningful impacL we use validated monitoring and evaluation tools to tneasure
the effectiveness of our programmes. These tools allow us to track measurable improvements in participants,
physical and mental wellbeing, as well as their oveiall quality of life. This evidence-based approach not only
iiifonns our ongoing work but also reinforces our accountability to funde￿ partners, and the wider
community.
Beneficiaries
We provide health improvement services to atl members of the community. delivered in multiple venues to
m&Kimize accessibility. We also work in collaboration wtth:
- Primary and post-priniary schools
Local businesses
- Community and voluntary organisations
GP practices and statutory agencies
While most of our services are provided free of charoe. a nominal fee may apply to SOTne programmes, tliis is
part of the social enterprise element of Bogside and Brdndywcll Health Fortwn.
Ensurino Our Purpose is Beneficial and Not Harniful
Bogside Brandywell Health Forum work closely with statutory partneTS and funders to ensure that the benefEts
of our programmes clearly outweiJo ] any potential risks. AII our activtties are ewdence-based and evaluated
using validated tools to measure the impact on participants, health and wellbein
Monitoring and Reviewing Our IEEtpact
We conduct an annual review of our aim& Objectiv￿ and activities to assess their effectiveness and
relevance. This includes evaluating the outcomes and impacts of each health initiative, ensurlng alignment
WTth our charitable purposes. In planning and reviewing our activities. we adhere to the Charkty Commission's
general guidance on public benefit. Our directors consider how each planned activity will contribute to our
overarching aims.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Our Finance and Employment Sub-Group Continues to monitor and strengthen our financial management
processes. In the past year, we updated key policies-including those on redundancy and financial reserves-to
better Safeguard the organisation. The Healih Forum remains proactive in identifying and securing new
funding opportunities to ensure the Su￿a]nabl]ity of our programmes and services.
Principal Funding Sources
The principal funding sources for the Healih Forum are currently by way of grant aid and contracts with a
range of exrernal bodies. Th¢ principal funders are Public Health Agency, National Lottery Community Fund
(NLCF), Western Health & Social Care TrusL Department for Communiti4 Urban Villages (TEO) and a
variety of other small funders and income generation.
Reserves Status
Overall reserves for the financ?al year amounted to £274,154. Reserves for the year are split £258,806
unrestricted and £15,J48 restricted reserves.

BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by guarantee)
Tlie Board of Directors have examined the charitys requirements for reserves in liuht of the makn risks to the
oroanisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible
fixed assets Iield by the charity should represent up to six months of the expenditure and provide for
redundancy for all staff in the event of a gap or withdraival of fundins this would total £125,000 (see note
12). Tlie remainder of unrestricted reserves ivould be used for other programmes aud salaries tliat may be a
risk in future financial periods.
Tlie reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirement of the charity and the Board ale confident
tliat at tl)is level tliey would be able to continue the current activities of thc charity in the event of a significant
drop in funding for three months.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
Following a series of strateoic discussions between representatives of both charities, the Boards of the
Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum and the Old Library Trust have agreed that the preferred course of
action is to merge the two organsations. The newly ft)rnied cntity will be a charitable company limited by
guarantee.
The first Board of the merged organisatton will comprise equal representstion from both the Bogside and
Brandywell Health Forum and the Old Library T￿￿t. For a Eninimum period of two years from the date of
coinpletion, two C.o-C.hairs will jointly lead the Board- one from each of the original nrganisations. The
proposed date for the merger to be complete is November 2025. Up until that date, either organisation
reserves the right to withdraw from the process if significant concerns arise.
Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum remains committed to strengthening its capacity to deliver and
innovate health improvement within its immediate target are& This tnay involve securing additional ￿ndIng
through grants or contracts with external bodies to support continued development and impact.
Bogside Brandyw¢ll Health Forum will ¢ontinue to work with ￿nderS 2nd grant makers to promote health
improvement through partn¢rships in th¢ area of ben¢fit.
Neighbourhood Health Improvement Project - The Neighbourhood Health Improvement Project (NHIP)
provides support to 6 locations: Limavady, Strabane, four areas within Dery: Outer Wesl Outer North,
Tri￿, Waterside witli the overall aim to improve community health and wellbein&
Loving Life, Living Longer Project - The aim of this cross-community partner health project is to adopt the
five steps to wellbeing approach to provide a range of support and inclusion interventions and services to
older residents, post COVID and during ihe increasing cost of living Crisis. The project will address the
complexities and impact of health inequalities for older residents living in the target TRIAX Neighbourhood
Renewal Area. The provision will enhance community capacity and CO•creat¢ a lo￿] steeringjworking group
to ensure we are achieving an inforn]ed and impactful projecL
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by ouarantee)
STRUCTURE, GovE￿NANcE AND MANAGEMENT
The or(ranisatioii is a charitable company limited by guatante4 incotporated on 4 May 2007 and registered as
a cliarity on 26 July 2007. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which
establislied the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under it Articles of
Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not
exceedintr £1.
Recruitment and appointment of management committee (Board of Directors)
Tlie Directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charlty law and under the
company's articles are known as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the
Memorandutn and Articles of Association the members of the Management Committee are elected to serve
for a period of three years after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting.
All members of the Management Committee give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the
Cliarity-
A number of Directors will retire by rotation an4 being eligibl4 offer themselves for re-election.
Directors Induction and Training
Directors are already familiar with the practical woik of the Charity having been involved in a range of
activities and events over several years. New directors ￿ceIve a full induction. There is also a Staff Induction
pack which is useful in terms of providing a good grounding in the management structure and working parts
of the organisation.
Risk Assessment and Management
The Board of Directors are duty-bound to review the major risks to which the charity is exposed.
Jnternal Financial Risks are already minimised by the authorisation of all transactions for project expenditure.
All financial matters are scrutinised by the Finance and Employment Sub Group on a regular basis, minutes
are taken of the proceedings and relayed to the Board of Directors. Procedures are in place to ensure
Compliance with health and Safety of staff, volunte¢rs and s¢rvi¢¢ users.
Organisational Structure
The organisation has a Board of nine Directors who meet at leasi six times a year to receive Progress Reports
from tlie General Manager relative to the various projects. The Board alternated its meetings between Project
Progress meetings and Corporate meeting to ensure a heal¢hy balance between progres5 on operational
matters and building the corporate strength of the organisation.
The Board are responsible for ensuring ihe strategic direction and policies of the Charity. At present there are
nine Directors oil the Board frotn a rangc of backgrounds.
In an effort to maintaÈn a good skills mix, directors are requested to provide a list of their skills and update it
each year. Membership of the Board is reviewed on an ongoing basis by an ad-hoc Membership Committee.
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HLILTH FORUM
(A Company limited by wuarantee)
A system of delegation is in place whereby day to day responsil)ility for the strategic and full operational
developiiient of tlie cliarity rests with the General Manager who in turn provides line management to all
project managers eniployed by the Health Forum. The General Manager is responsible for ensuring that the
charity delivers tlie projects and services specified and that key perforniance indicators are tnet through a
coiitinuous system of personal action plan8 Eine managemenL manatsers meeting4 staff meetings and annual
appraisal.
Employment alld Finanee Sub Group
The Cliarity has establislied an Employment and Finance Sub Group in order to deal with and provide focus
to the charity's corporate responsibility in relation to all financial and relevant employEnent matters on a timely
basis. The Sub Group meets around 6 times per year and one member of the Sub Group reports to each
meetino of the Board of Directors. The General Manaoer and oificc Manager also attend all meetings as
requested.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANAGEMENf COMMrrTEE (BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
The trustees (Ivho are also directOT5 of Bo￿]de and Brandywell Health Forum for the Purposes of company
law) are responsible for preparÉno the Trustees. Annual Report and the fmanci21 statements in accordance
'ith applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Board of DirectOTS to picpare fjnancial statements for each fEnancial year. Under
company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its
incoming resources and application of resources. including income and expenditure. for the financial year. In
preparing those financial statemenls. the directors are required to:
l . Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
3. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is not appropriate to assume that the
company will continue on that basis
4. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 201 9 (FRS I02)
5. State whether applicable UK Accounting Siandards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The Board is responsible for maintaining proper a¢¢ounting re¢ords that are sufficient to show and explain
the charity's transactions and disclose wilh reasonable accuracy of any time the financial position of the
charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies
Act 2006. The Board is also responsible for safeguarding the &ssets of the charitable company and hence for
taking re&sonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Members of the Management Committee (Board of Directors)
Members of the Board, who are Directots for the purpose of company law. and trustees for the purpose of
charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page l.
In accordance with company law, as the COMpan￿S directors. we certify thatr.
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BOGSKDE ANJ) BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A eomp2ny limited by tsuarantee)
So far as we are aivare, there is no relevant audit inforniation of which the company's auditors are unaware;
and
As tlie directors of the coEnpany we have tak'en all the steps that lye ought to have taken in order to mak-e
ourselves aivare of any relevant audit inforniation and to estabEish that the charity's auditors are aware of that
inforniatioii.
The auditor is deemed to have been re-appointed in accordance with section 487 of the Companies Act 2006.
Small Compally Provisiolls
The report lias been prepared in accordance with Speci￿ piovisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
relatiiig to small compaiiies.
The financial statements are approved and au
signed on their behalf by:
issue by the Bo
of Directors on 8 July 202) and
Director
Irector
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BOGSIDE ￿,￿ BRAM)YWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by guarantee)
Independent Auditor's Report to the directors of BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
Opinion
We l)ave audited the finanoial statements of BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM for the year
ended 31 Marcli ?025 wliich comprise the Statement of Financial Activities. the Balance Sheet, Cashflow
Statement and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice) including FRS 102 The Financial ReportiniF Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
This report is tnade solely to the chatitable CoMpan￿S directors. as a body. in a￿OrdanCe with Chapter 3 of Part
16 of tlie Companies Act 2006. Our audit work h&$ been undertaken so that we mioht state to the charitable
coinpany's directors those matters ive are required to state to them in an auditorfs report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent pennitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than
the charitable company and the charitable company's directOTS as a body. for our audit work, for this report, or
for the opinions we have fomied.
In our opinion the financial st&tements:
give a true and fair vlew of the state of the charitable CoMpan￿S affairs as at 31 March 2025, and of its
incoming rcsourccs and cxpcnditurc of rcsources. including its income and expenditure, for the year then
- have been properly prepared in accordance United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice"
- have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of thc Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and
applicable law. Our responsibilities under those siandards are further described in th¢ auditor's responsibilities
for the audit of the financial statements se¢tion of our reporL We are independ¢nt of the charitable 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 other ethical responsibilities in accordance with
these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient a￿d appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to golng eoneern
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 liave perfonned. we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
onditions that, individually or Colleclively. may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to
continue as a going ¢oncem for a peri(xl of at le&st twelve months from when the fLnancial statements are
authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this reporL
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BOGSIDE AND BRAISDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by tsllarnlltee)
Other information
The directors are responsible for the other inforniation. The other infonnation comprises the infom]ation
included in tlie directors, annual report. other than the financial statemcnts and our auditor's report thereon. The
directors are responsible for the other inforniation. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover other
infonnation and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our repor( we do not express any form of
assurance coiiclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the fmancial statements. our responsibility is to read the other information and,
in doing so, consider whether the other infornlation is materially inconsistent with the f￿anCIal statements or
our knowled(Te obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If ive identify such
material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements. we are required to detern]ine whether there is a
material misstatement in the financlal statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based
on the work we have perfonned. we conclude that there is a mateTial misstatement of this other inforn]ation, we
are required to report that fact.
We have nothino to report in this regard.
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit.
the inforn]ation triven in the directors. annual report prepared for the purposes of company law, for the
financial y¢ar for H'hich the fTnancial statements are pr¢pared is consistent with the financial statements. and
- the directors, annual report ha5 been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exeeptioD
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of ihe charitable company and its environment obtained in the
course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the dire¢tot5' annual report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters wh¢r¢ the Companies Act 2006 requires us to
report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept;
- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns. or
- certain disclosures of directors, remuneration specified by law are not made" or
- we have not received all the inforniation and explanations we require for our audiL
the directors were not entitled to prepare the fmancial statements in accordance with the small companies
regime and take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a strategic report.
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BOGSIDE AND BRAIYDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by guarantee)
Responsibilities of the dircctors
As eiplained more fully in tlie Directots. Responsibilities Statement. the directots (who are also the directors of
tlie charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements and for being satisfied that they give a ttue and fair view. and for such internal control as the
directors detennine is necessary to enabje the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstateinent, whetlier due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statement4 the directors are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability
to COtLtiiiue as a going concern, disclosin(F as applicable. matters related to going concern and using the goino
oncem basis of accounting unless the tTr￿ees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease
operations, or have no realistic alterrkative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the fmanci21 statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free
from Inaterial misstatemen¢ 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 guardntee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement 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 tlie economic decisions of users tsk-en on the b&sis of these fmancial statements.
Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including
fraud;
Irregularities, including fraud. are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design
procedures in line with our responsibilities. outlined above. to detect material misstatements in respect of
irregularities, including fraud. However. the primary responsil>ility for the prevention and detection of fraud lies
with management and the board of directors of the charitable company.
Identifying and assessing potential rislis relaled lo irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and
non-compliance witli laws and regulations. we considered the following:
the nature of the industry? sector and the specific Control environment which it operates in;
- the charities own assessment of the risks that irregularities may oc¢ur, either as a result of fraud or error.
representations and results from our enquiries with management and the board of directors regarding their
own identification and &ssessment of the risks of l￿esUl8r1tIeS.
enquiries of Iiiaiiagement relating to accounting estimates mcasuiements, recognition criteria and justification
of such amounts.
- any matters we have identified having obtained and reviewed the clwities policies and procedures relating to.
* identifying and assessing if laws and regulations are compliant and whether they are aware of any instances of
non-compliance.
* detection and response to the risk of fraud and whether they are aware of any actual, suspected or alleged
fraud instances.
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
li
(A coD]pally liwited by guarantee)
* the intemal controls deslgned to mitigate risks or fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations, and to
niinimise risk of inanaoeilleiit overrides of such controls.
all inatters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud could occur and the
poteiitial iiidicators of fraud.
As a result of these procedures. we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the charity
for fraud. Tlie audit included assessing the procedures and evaluating the measurement of estimations. In
common witli all audits uiider ISAS (UK). we are also required to perforni specific procedures to respond to the
risk of management override.
We also required an understandinrT of the lega] and re(rulatory frameworks applicable to tlie charity and
considered that the most significant are the Companies Act 2006, SORP 2019 (FRS 102) and Charities Act
(Northem Ireland) 2008.
Audit responses to risks identified
Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
- reviewing the financial statement disclosures testing the relevant documentstion to &8sess compliance with the
significant laws and regulations - those descnl)ed &$ baving a direct effect on the financial statements.
enquiring with management and obtaining third party cOnfi￿atIOn from the charitable company's solicitors
regarding any actual or potentÈal litigation and claims-
- perfonning analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate rlsks of
Inaterial misstatement due to fraud.
reading minutes of board and management meetings. examine forecastmg material in line with actual
perforn]ance, identifyino any potential fraud indicators or instances:
reviewing Companies House and Charity Commission Northern Ireland correspondence, identify any late
submissions or omissions of inandatory infornjation"
review correspondence with HMRC. identifying non compliance of specific information to be disclosed.
in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of data
entries and adjustm¢nts; assessing wheth¢r ihe judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative
of a potential bias. and evaluating the rationale of any signifi¢ant transactions that are unusual or outside the
normal course of the charities objectives.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team
meinb¢rs and remained alert to any indi¢ations of fraud or noncompliance with laws and regulations throughout
the audit.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintsin professional
scepticism tliroughout the audiL We also:
Identify and assess the risks of maleria] misslateEnent of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
design and perforn] audit procedures Tesponsive to those risks. and obtain audit evidence that is suificient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from
fraud is higher than for onc resulting from e￿Or. as fraud may involv¢ collusion. forgery. intentional omissions,
misTepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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BOGSIDE AIID BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A Compally limited by ￿llarantee}
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of tlie
charitable conipany's intemal control.
Evaluate tlie appropriateness of accounting policies used alld the reasonableness of accounting estimates and
related disclosures made by the directors.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors, use of the goino concern basis of accounting and, based on
the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast
significant doubt on tlie charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a
iiiaterial uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditols report to the related disclosures in
the financial statements or, if such dksclosures are inadequate. to modify our opinton. Our conclusions are
based on the audit evidence obtained up to the datc of the auditorfs report. However, future events or
conditions may cause the cliaritable company to ccase to continue as a going conccrn.
-Evaluate the overall presentation. structute and content of the financial statetnents, including the disclosures,
and wliether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves
fair presentation.
We communicate Mith those charged wtth governan￿ ¥eJts rdin& among other matters. the planned scope and
tiTning of the audit and sionificant audit finding4 including any significant deficiencies in internal control that
we identify during our audit.
Patrick McGroarty
Senior Statutory Auditor
for and on behalf of
McGroarty Mccafferty & Company
Statutory Auditor
2 Carlisle Terrace
Derry
BT48 6JX
Date: 8 July 2025
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A comp2Dy limited by guarantee)
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 M2reh 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2025
2024
Illcome and Expenditure
Notes
Incoming Resources
Woluntarv Incon7e."
Grants & Sundry Income
l i4.554
544.li4
678,688
1,207,555
Total Incoming Resources
lJ4.5i4
544.134
678,688
1,207,i55
Resources Expended
Management & Administration
Governance costs
127,446
538.733
5.040
666,179
i,040
1,159,840
5,040
Total Resources Expended
127.446
543.773
671,219
1,164,880
Net Incoming l (Outgoing) Resourcos
7.108
i61
7,469
42,675
Balances brought forward l April 2024
2i1.698
14,987
266.685
224,010
2i8,806
15.348
274,154
266,685
Transfer of funds
Balances carried fonvard 31 March 2025 12.
258,806
15,348
274,154
266,685
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year.
All of tlie above amounts relate to continuing activities.
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BOGSIDE AND BRAfqDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by guaralltee)
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Note5
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11.212
14,811
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at baiik and in hand
62,626
265.013
108,985
249,175
J27.6J9
J58,160
Current liabilities
Bank loans ￿]d overdrafts
Other creditors
Accruals
1,050
56.448
7.199
42)
94.073
11,788
64.697
106,286
et curreiit assets
262.942
251,874
Total assets less current
liabilities
ii.
274,154
266,685
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
258,806
15.348
251,698
14,987
Total funds
12.
274.154
266,685
The financial statements are prepared in accordance witl) tl)e special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies
Act 2006 and the Charities SORP 20J9 (FRS 102).
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board on 8 July 2025 and signed on
its behalf by:
Director
or
Company Number: N1064504
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BOGSIDE AND BRAfqDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
(A company limited by guarantee)
Statement of C&sh flows
as at 31 March 202)
2025
2024
Note
Net (outooino)/ incoining resources for the year
Depreciation and impainnent
(Increase)/ decrease in debtors
(Decrease) / increase in creditors
7,469
4,073
46,359
131,857
(41,589) (141,2i5)
42,675
Net cash inflowl (outflow) from operating activities
16,312
37,645
Capital expenditure
(474)
(869)
Increase in cash in the year
15,838
36,776
Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds
Incrcasel (decrease) in cash kn the year
Net funds at l April 2024
15,838
249,175
36,776
212,J99
Net funds at 31 March 202i
13.
265,013
249,175
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BOGSIDE AtSD BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
Notes to the aceounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Accountin(F
policies
The cliarity is a private limited company by guarantee. registered in Northern Ireland and a reoistered
cliarity in Northern Ireland. The address of the registered oifice is Foyle Valley RaiRivay Museum,
Foyle Road, Derry.. BT48 6SQ. It is a registered charity ivith the Charity Commission Northern Ireland
Ivith effect from 10 May 2016.
Accounting convention
The significant accounting policies applied in the prepardtioll of these financial statements are set out
below. Tliese policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless othenvise stated.
The charity constitutes a public benefft entity as defined by FRS102. The financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with the accountino policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply
with tlie cliarity's govemintr documenL the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Prnctice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland published in October 2019 (SORP 2019) and the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention,
modified to includcd ccrtaÈn ttcms at fair value. The financial statements are prcscntcd Tn stcrlsng
wliich is the functional currency of the chartty.
Fund 2CCOUllting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the directors in ￿rtherance of the general
objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earniark-ed by the management committee for particulaT
purposes. Restricted fvnds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or
through the tem]s of appeal.
1.3. Incoming resources
All incoming resour¢es are included in the statement of financial actÉvities when the charity is entitled to
the income and th¢ amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies
are applied to particular categories of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the
statement of financial activities when re¢¢ivabl¢. Granls where entitlement is not conditional on the
delivery of a specific perfonnance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes
unconditionally entitled to the granL
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The
value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.
Gifts donated for resale are included as incoming Tesources within activities for generating funds when
they are sold.
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
1.4. Resourccs cypendcd
Expeiiditure is reeognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT
which cannot be fully recovered. and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs inCU￿d by the charity in the delivery of its activities and
services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and
tliose costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
1.5. Tantsible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to
write off the cost or valuation less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Equipment
Motor vehicles
200/0 Straight Line
1.6. Debtors & creditors
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and Rceivable or payable within one year are
recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairnient are recognised in expenditure.
1.7. Cash at bank
C.2.qh at b2nk and cash eqiiivaIents are stated at cost at the fmancial year end.
Taxation
The company is a charity and is recognised as such by HM Revenue & Customs. As a result, there is no
liability to taxation on any of its income.
1.9. Pension costs
The pension costs charged in the financial statements represent the contributions payable by the charity
during the year.
1.10. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, bank overdrafts and bank loans. Bank overdrafts
and loans are shown within current and long tenn liabilities.
1.11. Going concern
The financial ststements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the directors believe that no
material uncertainties exist. The directors have considered the level of ￿ndS held and the expected level
of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted
income and expenditure are suificient with the level of reserves ft)r the charity to be able to continue as
a going concern.
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
Not&s to the accounts
for the year euded 31 March 2025
1.12. Critical accounting estimates and judgements
Iii application of the charity's accounting policies. the directors are required to make judgements,
estiniates and assutnptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily
appareiit from other sources. The estimates and &ssociated assumptions are based on historical
eiperience and otlier factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these
estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an onEOtng basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are reco￿]￿Sed ill the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affect on that
period, or in the period of the revision and firture periods where the revision affects both current and
future periods.
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Income
2025
2024
Restricted Income
Positive Agiiig Giant
Public Health A(rency
DFC- FACT
TEO - Urban Villa(Tes
WHSCTNHIP
Active Citizenship
Honourable Irish
Save the Children
Oak HLC
Arts Council Nl
NLCF - Love Livin(F, Live Lonuer
NLCF - Dorn]ant funds
NLCF - Social Prescribing
Developino Health Communities_ NlllP
DHC - Menopause Matters
Community Foundation NTI
Communities in TransitÉon- OLT
WNP - Consensual Grant
Nl Housing ExectEtive
Derry City & Strabane District Council
TNL- FACT
ARC Rethink Nl
Rank Foundation
Danny Quigley Fund
15,784
126,108
54,917
87,526
101,570
92,159
5,)98
35,687
2,iOI
2,501
2,813
2,)62
I,)88
11,903
8,000
98,400
23,844
109,741
10,083
116,900
30,625
8,215
3,530
213,741
41,319
32,441
15,997
11,315
1,059
101,848
13,741
i3,659
24,339
7,660
1,586
21.234
26,968
544,134
1,029,617
Unrestricted Income
Project & Administration Income
Donations & Fundraising
130,950
3,604
177,938
678,688
1,207,555
(i)
Restricted Funds
Funds received which are eamiarked by the Funder for specific purposes. Su¢h purposes are within the
overall aims of the organisation.
(li)
Unrestricted Funds
Funds which are expendable at thc discretion of the company in furtherance of the aims of the charity.
In addition ￿ndS may be held in order to fjnance capital investment and working capital.
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BOGSIDE AND BRth'I)YWELL HEALTH FORUM
Notes to the accounts
for tbe year ended 31 March 2025
Resources Expended
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Tot21
2025
Total
2024
Mana(wement & Administratiojj
Wages & salaries
Staff healthcare
Staff traiiiiiig
Staff pension costs
Programme & specialists services costs 25.850
Partner costs
Rent
Marketing
Repairs & mainteiiance
IT Support and coniputer costs
Telephone & intemet
Photocopying & stationery
Insurance
Motor & travel expenses
Professional tees
Sundry expenses
Bank charges
Subscriptions
Bad debts
Donations
Depreciation of equipmenl
68.631
730
228
272.433
781
3.410
17240
147,517
54,9?9
20.625
2.127
341,064
1,511
3,638
17,240
173,367
54,929
24,972
4,190
1,217
1,766
4,120
4,372
7,451
2,922
559,017
1,027
8,146
28,134
381,055
38,827
44,298
4.347
2,063
8iO
1,610
990
l.i95
i.500
2.009
5.100
35
1.293
7.684
156
1,652
11,485
6,267
10,091
6,)97
2.777
3.951
91)
2275
35
1,311
9,766
1,051
1,766
7,043
4,600
18
2.082
860
71
860
4,073
4.002
4,368
127.446
538.733
666.179
1,159,840
Governance Costs
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Auditors remuneration
5,040
5,040
5,040
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Net (outgoing)lincoming rcsources for the year
2025
2024
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources is stated after charging:
Depreciation and other ainounls written off tangible fixed assets
Auditor's remuneration
4.073
i,040
4,368
5,040
Staff costs
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Staff heciltlicdie costs
Pension costs
341.064
1,511
17.240
559,017
1 ,027
359,81 i
588,178
No employee received emoluments of more than £60.000 (2024: None).
Number of eniployees
The average montlily numbcrs of employees during th¢ y¢ar, calculatcd on the basis of full time
equivalents, was as follows:
2025
Numbor
2024
Numb¢i'
Average iiuinber of eniployees
20
?5
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BOGSIDf AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
Note5 to the accounts
for the year ended 31 M2reh 202)
Tangible fixed assets
Motor
vehicles
Equipment
Tolal
Cost
At l April ?024
Additioiis
34,463
474
9,659
44.122
474
At 31 March 2025
34,937
9,659
44,596
Depreciation
At l April 2024
Cliarge for the year
19,652
4,073
9.6)9
29,311
Al 31 March ?025
23,725
9,659
Net book values
At 31 March 2025
11,21?
11,212
At 31 Marcli 2024
14,811
Debtors
2025
2024
Other dcbtors
62,626
108.985
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
2025
2024
Credit cftrds
Other creditors
Deferred income (Note l O)
Accruals
1.050
3,161
53,287
7,199
425
4,966
89,107
11,788
64.697
106,286
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
Notos to the aeeounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
io.
Deferred Income
2025
2024
Balance at l April ?024
Additioiis diiring the yeÉ2r
Amounts released to income
89.107
113,830
508,314
1,004,894
(544,134) (1,029,617)
Balaiice clt 31 Marcli ?025
53,287
89,107
11.
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
funds
rund balcinces at 31 March 2025 &s represented by:
Tangible fixed <2ssets
Current assets
Current liabilities
10,809
261.564
66,075
(3,161) (61,536)
11.212
3?7,639
(64,697)
258,806
15,348
274,li4
12.
Movements in Funds
At
l April Ineoming Outgoiu
2024 resources resources Transfers
At
31 March
2025
Rcstrictod funds:
Tot¢21 restricted funds
Unrestrictcd funds:
I'otal unrestriLted funds
14,987
544.134 (543,773)
15,348
251,698
134,554 (127,446)
258,806
Total fiinds
266,685 678,688 (671,219)
274.154
Purposes of Restricted Funds
Restricled grants awarded to th¢ chority is provided to cover the core obj¢¢ts as explained
in dircctors report.
Uni'estricted Funds
Unrestricted reserves total £258,806, Élle company aims to genernte six nioi)tlis operalioiial
costs wliicli in the cvent the Or￿1n]Sation has a gap in fundintt in the future. The company
estimates that £125,000 ivould be adequale reserves to cover such costs.
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BOGSIDE AND BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
13.
Cash and cash equivalellts
2025
2024
Casli at bank and in hand
265,OlJ
249,175
14.
Related Party Transaetions
Tliere are no related party transactions in the period under review.
15.
Limited by Guarantee
The Bogside and Brandiwell Health Fonlln is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly
does not have a share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such amount as may be required not
exceeding £1 to the assets of the charitable company in the event of its being wound up while he or
she is a member, or within one year after he or she ce&ses to bc a member.
16.
Controllino interest
The ultimate control of the company rests with the board of directors.
17.
Post Balance Sheet events
No Significant events have taken place since the year end that would result in adjustments to 2025
financial information or inclusion of a nole thereto.
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