Charlty rÈgIstra￿On numbor Charity No. NIC105291 (Northorn Ireland)
COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
TNstea8
N Rlchardson
L Patlarson
P O'Neill
A Kerrigan
C O'N8iII
B Craig
Chartty numb8r
NIC105291
Prlnclpal address
Unit 6 North City Business Centre
2 Duncairn Gardens
B6lfast
BT15 2GG
Auditor
Amanda H8rbinson
Corrigan CA Limltgd
24 Greystone Road
Antrim
N Ireland
BT412QN

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CONTENTS
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Trustees report
Statement of trustee8 respon$iblliti&s
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Ind&pendent auditor's report
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Stat8mgnt of financial aclivities
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Balance sh881
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Notes to the financial statements
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Truslees, report for the year endod 31Jtma￿h 2025
The trustees of CRIS are pleasgd to present their annual raport and the financial 8tatements for the period 1 st
April 2024_ 31st March 2025.
Rèferance and Administrative Dotslls
Charlty Name:
Community R8lations In Schools
Charity Numbgr:
NIC105291
The charity is an unincorporated association as per the Constitution.
Prlncipal Office:
Unit 6, North City Business Cantr&, 2 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast,
BT15 2GG
Reglslered Offlce:
Unit 6, North City Business Centre, 2 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast,
BT15 2GG
Audltor:
Corrigan CA Limited
24 Greystone Road
Antrim
BT412QN
Bankers:
Ulster Bank Ltd. Unit 1 Westwood Centre, Kennedy Way, Belfast,
BT119BQ
CRIS Trustees as of 3181 March 2025:
Norman Richardson (Chair)
Patricia O'Neill (Vlce Chair)
Lawrence Patterson (Treasurer)
Conor O'Neill (Secretary)
Aithne Kerrigan
Ben Craig
Objectives and actlvlties
Charitable Objects
The purpose of CRIS Is to actively contributg to tho building of a shared, inclusive and reoonciled society in
Northern Ireland by developing and delivering peaca-building programmes that promote diversity and
incluslon within and betweon schools and their local Gommunltles.
CRIS also works in partnership with govemment depariments. educational authorities, higher educational
institutions, statutory agencies. funding bodies and communily organisations to achi8ve positive and lasting
impacts at an individual, family, school. community and system levels. Through collaboration, CRIS
promotes reconciliation, equ8llty snd divarsily by buildlng mèaningful relationships 8nd trust across all
sections of. society,

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Publlc Benoflt Statement
Tha Trustees of CRIS confirm complianc8 with their duties under the Charitie8 Act (Northern Irgland) 2008 (as
amended) and have had due regard lo thè Charity Commlssion's guidanc8 on public benefit. The public benefit
requirement has contlnued to guide all organis8tional activitsès during thls reporting period.
CRIS'S work ha5 delivered multi-levol, measurabla impact throughout the year. Across its programmes, Iralning
and partnership initiatives, CRIS éngaged with 53 school communities, most located in areas of high socio-
economic deprivation where the legacy of conflict rèm8ins most avldent. The organisation intontlonally prioritises
th8sa communitie8, focusing resourc8s wher8 peacebuilding and reconciliation can mak8 the greatest difference.
Durlng the year, CRIS dlrectly @ngaged 1,695 participants including pupils, parentslcarers, feachets, classroom
assistants. piinclpals and Board of Govemor metnbers. many of whom were involved in multlple s8ssions across
programmes. Indirectly. many more individuals benefited through CRIS'S wider efforts to promote diversify,
inclusion and p8acebuilding across schools. This included classroom assistanls, trainee teachers. schoDI
communities and families whc were positively affected through the improved school environments and practices
supported by our programm8S.
The charity also g8n6rates system level benefit, contributing practice-based learning that infonns emerging policy
and strategy in education and good relations. During Good Relations Week Sept8mb8r 2024, CRIS launched its
short film Small St8ady Steps. demonstrating the impact of ils Buddy Up.1 modol in Urban Willages. The film and
8valu8tion hav8 provided policymakers and educators With tangible examples of effective peacebuilding practic8
now Influencing reglonal initiativ8s.
In partnership with Coventy University and ihe Moving Forward Together (M￿) network, CRIS advance
ressarch on the CRISICoventry Trust Indicator Framework (TIF), exploring how Injst between schools supports
collaboration, enhances teaching and leaming and contrtbutes to r8tx)nciliation. Funded through a Community
Relations Council INICRC) small grant and co-invested by th8 Education Authority (EA) (£5,000), Ihis project has
generated signlflcant interest from stakeholders seeking deeper insSght into trust-building aGross schools and
¢omrnunities.
CRIS continues lo make a reglonal contrlbution to systems change, working with the EA to str8ngthen and
extend shared education across Northem Ireland. Its expertise In building ¢ollaboration and incluslon positions
CRIS as a key partner in advanclng rewnclliation through education.
The organisatlon also creates wider publlc benefit by amplifying stories of hope and progress that counter
Gonflict-focused narrallves. Through films, digital storytelling and publications, CRIS showcasos the volces of
participants and schools, highlighting tho Intergeneralional nature of peacebuilding and the transferability of its
model intèrnationally.
Throughout Ihe year, CRIS expanded its communications and OLrtreach, producing multiple short films including 8
40-year celebration t8Stimonial video and the documenlory Small Steady Stgps, and cKJntributing regularly to
NICRC'S monthly e-magazine. The 401h Anniversary Gala further strengthened CRIS'S public profile and
reinforced ils message of shared, raconciled communlty aspirations.

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Summary of the Maln Actlvltles
The Gor8 activities of CRIS sra:
Deliverlng tralnlng. oonsultancy and support across all school sectors to strengthen CAp8cIty In good
relations and ¢ollaborativ8 8ducation.
Providin9 school basad, Intar-community pupil programmes Ihat promote diverslty, inclusion and
peacebuilding in age-approprtata and constructive ways.
Creating opportunilies for parènts and carers to engage in peacebuilding through schools and
community networks.
Advocating for the role of education as a foundation for intergeneralional peacebuilding and a shared
future.
Disseminating good practice and research through events, publications and contributlons to highér
education and statutory bodies.
Devaloping evaluation systems linked to the Good Relations and Collaborative Educ8tion (GRACE)
model lo evidence impact.
Strangthening organi881ion81 sustainability and governance, embedding Gontinuous improvement across
all areas of operation.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The Year in Numbers
oth Year
53
1182
109
82,483
272.598
Supportlng
School-based
eacebuilding
Schools
Pupils
Parentsl
carers
Teachers1
principals
Unrestrlcted
otal Incomo
Reserves
The CRIS Strategic Plan (2021-20251. which guided delivery across the organisation's three core alms, was
extended by the Board of Directors for a further two years to March 2027. Thls docision reflected both the
disruption and loss of operational time caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the conlinuing relevancg of tho
stralegy's aims and objectives. The extension ensures CRIS can fully consolidate and build upon progres5 in its
three strategic areas:
Cataly8ing Peace and Re¢onGilTatlon
2. Equipplng and Inspiring the Educatlon Sector
3. Sustaining and Growing CRIS to achieve its mlsslon
Allgned Key Performance Indlcators IKPIs1 and gov&rnance targets contlnue lo guide programme delivery and
organisational development under each of these aims.
Summary of Achievements- Key P8rfomiance Indicators:
KPI 1: Total Childrenlyoung People Engaged- 1182
KPI 2: Total Parentslcarers Eng8ged- 1 D9
KPI 3: Total TeacherslPrinclpals Engaged- 404
KPI 4: Total Schools Engaged - 53
KPI 5" Total Naw School Partnerships ITwinn8d schools) Developed - 2
KPI 6: Total Locallty Partnerships- 3 {inGludes 52 schools)
KPI 7. Tot81 Income- £272,598

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Programme Overvlew:
This strategy commits to investing its fvnded resources across s8van localitios in Northem Ireland:
ANBC Councll Area..
NEST {Newtown8bbey Empowering Schools Tog&ther) 21 schools located in N8wtownabbey &
Gl8ngorml8y involved in educational collaboration coordinated by CRIS.
Mrf (Moving Forward Together) 21 schools located in Antrim and Randalstown. CRIS having now
stepped out of a coordinatlng role and is a member of thè St8erlng Commlttee.
Belfast Clty.. CRIS runs a strategic peacebullding programme focused on the Crumlin Road interface called
Ev&ryd8y Peacebuilding in Ardoyn8 and Shanknll. The Everyday P88Gebuildlng programme is anchored to two
Nursery Schools where Buddy Upl had its genesis and is now engaged In eight feeder primary schools in the
locality.
Urban Vlllages lo¢alllles. CRIS has continued to support Urban Village localities in thelr building sustainable
good relations particularly linked to Shared education initiativès. These flve localitles include: Ardoyn8 and
Greater Ballysi118n" Colinlwest Belfast, Eastsidel E8St Belfast. Sandy Row, Doneg811 P8ss and the Markets
areas/ South Belfast. and The Bogside, Fountsin and Bishop Street- DerrylLondonderry.
Programme Innovations and Strategic Developments:
Expanded Teacher Training: SLtpporting student teacher development continues to be a key feature of CRIS'S
annual programme delivery. with ongoing requests for partnership from Stranmillis Universty Colleg8. In 2024-
25, CRIS led five sessions wlthin the Leade￿hIp for Diversity and Mutual Und8r8t8nding module, which
promot8s best pract1￿ among educators in laadership for diversity, equality. inclusion and intercuEtural
competence.
In June 2024, both Stranmillis and St Mary's University Colleges invited CRIS to redavalop and dellver their joint
inter-college prograrnme, Pmfesslonal Leamlng in a Changing SoGiety (PLICS). Tho new￿ designed programme
ran successfully botween October and November 2024 for B.Ed Year 1 and Year 2 cohorts, engaglng a total of
267 studenl tèachers. The programme received highly posttive feedback for ils practical approach to embeddlng
inclusive leadership principles in teacher education. CRIS looks forward to further developing its strategic
partnership with Stranmillis and St Mary's University Colleges to advance shared goals in teacher education,
diversity and Inclusion.
N8w Curriculum Development: In early 2025, CRIS d9ve10￿d a much anticipated Foundation Stag8
curriculum titled "You've Got a Fri6nd in Mg" creating a new entry-level programrne for Buddy Up.1 aimed at
Frimary 1 pupils. This curricLtlum inlroduces early friendship building and empathy skills, forming the foundation
fcr subsequent CRIS primary programmes.
Alongside thls, work began on the red@valopment of the CelehTrting Divarslty programme. maintainlng its core
themes of friendship, identlty, dtversity and inclusion, while enhancing usability and consistency. Th8 updated
version will feature consolidated lesson plans. clear d&finitions and a user-friendly teacher guide ensuring that
any educator or facilitator can confidently delivar the programme. thereby building capacity across the wider
education system.
Preparlng to Expand Service Dolivery: CRIS continues to receive regular requosls from schools to deliver
8peci8list training on good relations themes. Vvhere feasib18 Within funded capacity, these opportunities are
embraced to extend the organisation's reach and impact. Durtng 2024-25, CRIS delivered identity, flags and
symbols training to the entire Year 8 stud@nt body at Glengomiley Integrated College and began plannlng for the
annual Year 8 Flags and Symbo15 programme at Dungannon Integrated College (scheduled forApril 20251.
CRIS was again invited by Antrtm and Newtownabbey Borough Council lo contrlbut& to its Duke of Edinburgh
youth programme and to deliver workshops in Ihe Bee Safe Programme (May 2025), whlch engages all primary
schools in the ANBC locality.

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CRIS established o new partnership with Sandy Row and St James's Football Clubs. supporting clublgaders to
bulld good relatlons capacity and provide positlV8 Opportunities for young people Ilvlng near interftd¢e areas who
may be al risk of be¢omlng involved in antisocial b8haviour or unrest. CRIS prepared and submitted a SU￿SSfUl
T.'BUC Summer Camps funding application on behalf of the clubs, securing support for a pilot project with 40
young people to begin in summer 2025.
To meet increasing demand, CRIS also began building a team of trained Associ8tas through the Next Generatlon
Pgacebuild6rs initiative. This expanded team will play an integral role in supporting tha rollout of thè forthcoming
ASPIRE Shared Education Programme.
Engaging the Busin8ss Comrnunlty: CRIS completed its first successful year of structured engagement with
the business community, introducing the organisation's mission and explorFng opportunities for collaboration
through social value partnerships and fundraislng Initiatives. A series of engagement meetings were held
throughout the year, g8n8raling positive interest in 8llgnlng corporate social responsibility goals with CRIS'S
peacebuilding and education programm@s. During th8 year, CRIS also a¢ce55ed specialist tralnlng to &nhanc8
its capacity to act as a broker for soclal value prO￿Jrernent In public sector controcts, Positioning the organlsation
for future pathershlp and suslainabilily opportunities. These efforts were strengthgned through fundraising
adivilies linked to the CRIS 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration (March 2025) and raised awar6ness of CRIS'S
long-t6rm impact and helped build a growing network of corporate 8UPPOrt8rs. The gala event raised
approximately £8,000 through raffle proceeds. donations and the charity auction. We are gr8t8ful for the
generoslty shown, whlch reflacts th& strong commitm@nt to CRIS'S mission and continued impaGt.
CRIS 40thAnniversary Gala at Tltanic Belfast {Mar 2025)
The Trustees wish to record their sincere apprèciation to the many local businesses that supported CRIS through
donalions of prizes for the raffle and auction and through In-house fvndraising initiatives. CRIS also received
generous donations Including £225 from Wlndow tts the Womb and £620 from Exsto Gym, raised through a
community spin-class fundraiser. CRIS was also grateful to Lancia Consult (B8lfast} for being our key sponsor for
the Gala. Each of these contributors was formally acknowledged at the Gala event and highlighte¢i through
CRIS'S communications channels.
Dellvory and Impact of Funded Programmes"
Everyday Peacebulldlng Programme (North Belfast):
The Evaryday P8ac9building Programme is one of CRIS'S long-term strategic inlliativas. designed to strengthen
good relations and social coheslon wllhin families and communities in North Belfast, The programme builds on a
network of eight schools located along the Crumlin Road interfac8, linked through the Buddy Upl framework and
parinerships wilh Edend8rry Nursery School and Holy Cross Nursery School.

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Participating schools include Edenbrooke and M8rcy Primary Schools, Holy Cross Boys, and Glenwood Primary
Schools, and Wheatfield 8nd Holy Cross Girls, Primary Schools. Planning is underway to expand the neiwork in
2025-26 10 includ8 Ligoniel Prlmary School and St Vincant de Paul Primary School. with preparatory
engagèment completed during this reporting p6riod. Th& annual work plan focused on thrèe key areas.. school
&ngagement, parent81 engagement and community engagement.
Prlmary School Engagement: CRIS work8d closely wlth principals, teachers, and parentslcarers to consolidate
participatlon across the school network..
Conduded listening exercises and planning meetings with school partners.
Hosted s Principal's Breakfast and planning event (Aug 2024).
Delivered Good Relations Currlculum training for 18 tsachèr$ 8cro$s two days (Sep 2024 and Feb
2025).
Facilitated curriculum and planning meetlnos. a Governor and Community Infomiation Evening (Feb
2D25} to strengthen board and local support and parental engagement sessions wtth Ligoniel and St
Vincent de Paul Primary Schools (Mar 2025) in preparation for their inclusion in tha programme.
Contribulgd to Good Relations Week and participatsd in meetings with Shared Education Coordinators
to support partnership dev8lopment and ensure alignment with EA priorÈti8S.
Pupil Programmes: CRIS coordinaled Buddy Upl activities for Year 3 and Year 7 pupils acros8 Bix schools, wlth
pilot planning for the new P1 You'v8 Got a Friand in Me. programme.
CRIS d&livèrèd three Celebraling Diversity programmes (12 hours each} Involving 150 pupils and 30 parants,
including inter-sthool visits - with 8fA of pupils reporting: "I had fun leaming how childrèn were different and how
they were simi18r.°
CRIS delivered three Knowing Me l(nowing You programmes116 hours each) involvlng 150 pupils - wlth 78%
stating: "I h8d a chanc8 fo think and talk about different groups of paople who Ilve in Northern Ireland - their
culture, rgligion. and syml)ols."
Parental Engagement: Followlng the redeployment of Damon Henry as programme lead In April 2024, CRIS
conduct8d a review and consuliation with staff and parants from long standing Buddy Up p8rtners Holy Cross
and Edendery Nursery Schools. Surv8y$ confirmed the high value placed on par&ntal involvement.. 780A of
parents wished to parllcipate in future events, and 100DA of teachers agreed that parental engagem8nt
enhan￿d the Buddy Upl experience. Participants emphasised thal -
'tts an amazing opportunily for people to come together who might not normally have this chance..,
mahng our So￿etY a betterplace lo livg..
"Th? pn)gr8mme h8S 8 pO&t1￿ impaot on everyone involved- Child￿ft. par&nts, and staff alike."
The 2025 programme was shaped by this feedback, Introducing practi(xl and dialogue-based activitles that
engaged 48 parents and renewed enthusiasm among nursery staff. Key highlights included school staff
dov8lopment day,, parental engagement r8-18unch and 8 blond of facilitated workshops and creative joint art
project and celebration event.
Parents at W5 workshop with CRIS (Jan 2025)

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Communlty Collaboration and Stak8holdor Engagement. CRIS Contlnued to strengthen Its Partnerships with
local organisations across Ardoyn8 and Shankill, ensuring clos8r alignment between educational inltlatlves and
community-led good relations efforts. Durfng the year. CRIS engaged with a broad network of community,
voluntary and statutory partners including representstives from sport, houslng, women's and youth sectors to
promote collaboratlon and shared learning in support of inclusive education. The organisation also contributed to
regional networks such as RAISE (Ralslng Attalnment in Educatlon), tha North Bolfast Partnership and the
NICRC'S Shared Learning Forum, maintaining an active role in advancing good relations and community
Coheslon across North Belfast.
Growlng GRACE Pro£ramme: Newtownabbey and Antrlm & Randalstown
NEST {Nevrtownabbey Empowering Schools Tog8th6r): The NEST pathershlp, now comprlslng 21 schools,
continues to grow as a model of educational collaboration in the Newtown8bbey and Glengormley area. CFiIS
provides strategic facilitstion. relationship-building support for prinGipals and senlorlgaders and coordlnalion of
joint learning and development activities.
Shared Education Development: CRIS supported the creation and strengthening of new shared education
partnershlps, Including St MacNissi'8 and Abbot's Cross Primary Schools and between St Mary's on th& Hill and
Carnmoney Prlmary Schools. These partnershlps hav8 enhanced cross-communty engagement and built
confidenc8 among schools newly embarking on shared education.
Pupil Programmes: CRIS delivered targeted Budty Up. programmes to support these new partnershlps,
including..
Three 12-hour Celebrating Divorslty programm8s with P3 pupils 8nd parents, and
One Knowlng Mo Knowing You progr8mm8 wilh P7 pupils.
Feadback from childron reflected increased empathy and understanding of dlffarenca. One pupil shared,
learned about div&tsty and made a diver8i-tre8. Div8rsty means we re 811 differsnt," whlle another sald, "Maklng
nBw friends and buildlng 8 stronger community between both sCA(￿lS was my f8VOUrit8 part."
Partnershlp Development and Capaclty Building: CRIS facilitated one-lowone listening exercises with school
18ad8rs across the network lo inform partnership planning and hosta¢ thr88 NEST pathership meetings during
the year. att8nd8d by school 18ad8rs. Collaboratlve initiatives included two local football toumaments, involving
over 160 puplls and 25 staff, fosterlng frlendship through sporL
To strengthen govern8nce and coordination, CRIS established a NEST Advisory Group représenting all schDoI
sectors and launchod an online Microsoft Teams plafform to share resourGes and sustsin communication across
schools.
A Shared Leaming Ne￿Ork workshop for Spacial Educational Needs Coordinators ISENCOs} brought tog8th8r
20 participants frotn 18 schools to exchange good practlce and explore good relalions themes. New branding
and visibility matarials were also developed to strengthen NEST'S public identity.
Training and Councll Collaboration: CRIS delivered Idèntity and diversity workshops to over 300 Year 8 pupils
at Inlegrated College Glengomiley, supporting pupils, transition to post-primary education in a diverse
environment. CRIS also continued collaboration with Antrirn and Newtownabbey Borough Council, preparing to
deliv8r good relations workshop5 for approximately 1,600 puplls as part ofth8 Be8 Safe Programm8 (May 2025).

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Moving Forward Together (MFf) Parlnership (Antrlm & Randalstownl: CRIS continued to support the MFT
partnership, acting as community partn8r and advlsor to the coordination team and Chair. A key development this
year was the launch of a joint research project with Coventry Univ&rslly, explorlng how the CRISICoventry Trust
Indicators operate in practice, spectfically how increased trust between schools strangthens collaboration,
enh8nces teaching and learning and mntributes lo reconciliation oulcomes. The research project was supported
through a NICRC small granl, with additional Investment of £5,000 from the EA reftecting the high18vel of intgrest
in ils potentl81 to inform good relations and shared education policy. The final report and racommendalions wlll be
completed and launched in the next financi81 year and CRIS anlicipates signrflcant interest across governm8nt
departmenls in the findings and their wider applicability.
This research reinforces CRIS'S strategic aim of eatslysing peace and reconciliation through educatlon,
demonstrating how measurable trust and collaboratlon betr4een schools can deliver meaningful social change
and improved educational outcomes.
3. Final Evaluatlon & Wrap Up: Buddy Up! In Urban Vlllages
The Executive Offic8 (TEO) Urban Willages-funded Budty Upl programme forfflally concluded in March 2024.
marking the completlon of a fiv8-y8ar inv8slment12019-20241 in peacebuilding and educalion. To consolidate
and ￿lebrate its achi8vemgnls. CRIS commissioned an indep8ndent evaluation by youth consultant D8bs Erwin
and hosled 8 celebratlon evenl al Belfast City Hall in September 2024. attended by ovar 100 repre*nlats'ves
from schDols, funders, comrnunity organisations, parents, and government departments, including the Deputy
Lord Mayor of BelfasL
The evaluation, film and celebration event were funéed by Ihe TEO, with Belfast City Hall kindly sponsoring the
venue in recognition of the programme's contribution to Community cohesion ané education. As part of Ihls
legacy work, CRIS prodU￿d a 20-minute documentary fllm tttled 'Small Steady Steps,, which provided a
powerful platFomi for dozens of contributions from children, parents and school st8ff. The film captures, In their
Dwn words, the transformative impact of Buddy Up, illustrating how sm811, Consistent acts of friendship and
understanding have help6d to change attitudes, build ￿lationshipS and strengthen reconciliation across
ommunities.
Across thg five-year period, the evaluation recorded significant reach and impact.
3,124 childrgn participaled, devaloping cross-community friendships.
424 parents engaged through interganerational workshops promoting unéerslanding and inclusion.
252 8ducator8 benafited from professional learning and school-community collaboratlDn.
Seven new educational partnershlps were established, creatlng pathways into Shared Education
programmes.

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Outcomes and Impact: The programme achleved consist8ntly strong results 8cross Outcomes-Based
Accountsbllity (OBA) measures..
100% of sGhools reported that Buddy Upl supported cross-community engagement and provided
valuabla shar8d16aming experience.
890/0 noted improved attitudes toward cultural diverslty.
1 OOYO of staff reported enhanced capacity and professlonal d8v6lopment in good relations work.
91 /0 of SGhool leadars said Buddy Upl strengthened good relations within partnerships and 85% noted
wider communty Impact.
Qualltative Flndings: Th8 evaluation al80 hiohlighted the programme's deep personal and r8lational Impact.
Childr8n described Buddy Upf as Yun and enjoyable., particularly valuing tha team-bullding activities that helped
them meat and understand p88rs from different background5. Many demonstrated new awareness of cultural
diversity and improved ¢ommunlcallon skllls. Some noted initi81 h8Sitancy in meeling children from other schools,
sugg8Sting that longer engagement could further build confiden¢e and conn8ctiDn - a useful insight for future
programme design.
Educators praised Buddy Upl for creatlng safe, meaningful opportunitl8s for crosswcommuntiy encounter, helping
to "normalis8" interaction and diff8r8nce. Teachers highlighted that the programme:
Built confidence and Compeften￿ In discussing identity and dlv8rsity-
Catalysed seven sustainable school partnerships that continu8d b8yond programme funding.
Contributed directly to t8achers' professional learning and strengthened Good Relations pedagogy.
Many dgscribe.d Buddy Upl as 8 valuable complement and often a precursor to Shared Education, noting its
stronger good relations focus, flexibility and high engagement among pupils. Overall, the evaluation confirmed
Bucldy Upl as an exemplary .modal for 8mbgdding good re18tions, 6trengthening inler-5chool Collaboration and
supporting reconciliation outcomes across Belfast's Urban Villages. Its legacy Continues lo shape CRIS'S
ongoing work in shared educ8tion, community relations and peacebuilding practice.
BUILDING ORGANISATIONAL RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Govern8nce and suslainabillly remain central lo CRIS'S stratagic dev8lopment. The organisation continue5 to
Invast in strong governance controls, risk management and su¢¢esglon planning, ensurlng it is W811 positioned to
face future challenges with confid@nce and stability- The Board has also maintained a programme of ongoing
policy reviews to ensure all operalional. financial, and safeguardlng frameworks remain compliant and reflect
besl practice.
During the year, the Board conducted a comprehensive review of staff ramunaration: terms, and conditions,
introdLtcing a 35-hour working week and a new salary structure to maintsin competitiveness within the seclor.
This stnJGture will be reviewed annually lo ansur6 CRIS continues to atlract, develop and retain high-calibr8 Staff
as it transilions towards a more drversified In￿Me mod81.
CRIS also advanced its communications and organisational identily, launching a refreshed brand and logo
alongside its Theory of Change, reflecting both ils heritage and future direction. This marks the beginning of a
broader overhaul of CRIS's.communications profile, includlng a full review of the Communications and soclal
rnedia policy, enhancements to the organisation's online prasenca and strengthened intemal systems such as
the complaints procedure.
A new Funding Strategy, reviewed quarterly, now provldes greater clarlty around income sourcgs, targets, and
projections. Proparations are underway to expand consultancy and training servi¢8S, SUPPOrt8d by rèvis8d
pricing slwclures and markeling mat8rials aimed at schools engaged in shared educalion who can accèss
funding to commission CRIS'S expertise, This rapresents a significant growlh area expected to generate
substant181 income in future years.
Reflecting the success of the 40th Anniversary Gala, the Board has also committed to hosting at least one
community fundraising 8V8nt annually. reinforcing CRIS'S connection with supporters and enhancing long-term
sustainability.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Flnancial Review
Summary of Fundlng Secured to Support Operations:
CRIS was fortunate to secure all necessary funds to deliver its workplan ambitlons during the reportlng period,
ensuring the ¢ontinued delivery of high quality P8acebulldlng and educatlon programmes across Northam
Ireland. A list of fundin9 partners and their respective awards is provided in the financlals soction of this report.
Thls year represented a significant transition pariod for CRIS. It was the first year without core funding
investment from TEOIUrban Villages Ihat funding stream's inception as thè Buddy Up Urban Village initiattve
reached ils natural conclusion after five years. However, The Execulive Office {TEO} provided a grant of £5,960
to support the production of CRIS'S short film Small Steady Steps and lo fund a celebralion event at Belf8St City
Hall marking the achievem8nts of the initiative and the imp8Ct of the Buddy Up programme across 40 sGhools in
Urban Vlllage localities. Desplte this shift, CRIS succéssfully navigat8d the Change, marking the beginning of a
new phase of diversified incom8 generation and financial independence, The organisation continued to
slrenglhen its funding base through a mix of statutory, philanthropic and p8rtnershi*bas8d Income. guided by an
updated Fundlng Strategy, reviewed quarterfy to ansure darity and a¢¢ountabilily around income sources and
targets.
CRIS maintains a strong reputation for the effective 8dministr8lion of grants, ensuring all fijnding is managed In
fijll compliance with contract conditions. The organisation consistently achieves and often exceeds programme
outcomes anlicipalod at the point of application. Feedback fft)m funders continues to affimi that CRIS repr￿ents
excellgnl value for money, demonstrating impact and accountability 8cross all areas of delivery.
The charity remains committed to mlnimising governance and administrative costs, ensuring that tho vast
majority of incom& directly supports peacebuilding programmes within sch(x)I communities across tha seven
localltles ir) which CRIS operates. CRIS is also subj8Ct to regular finandal and compliance audits by the NICRC
and TEO and Is highly regarded for its robust gov8rnanc8 Standards and transparentfinancial management.
During this reporting p8riod, CRIS also submitted a new core funding application to Ihe NICRC and is hopèful of
a positlve outcome that would secure multi-annual core fvnding to support the organisation's stablllty and long-
temi strategic delivery.
CRIS also securèd new investment for its Growing GRACE programme through continued partnership with the
Ardbarron Trust and extends Its appreciation to Antrim and Newtownabb&y Borough Council, which Invested in
CRIS via a single-supplier contracl to supwrt NEST partnership activities. These fvnds, extending into the next
financial year, are structured as service agreements rather than traditional grants, reflecting th6ir contractual and
oulcomes-based nature: CRIS values these flexible and forward-looklng partnorshlps and aims to build on these
relationships with like-mirided investors to sustain and éxpand ils programmes,
The Trustees wish to aL*nowledge the Irlsh Govemment's decislon to extend Shtegic Partner Fundlng for an
additional year, pending the launch of its new Reconciliation Fund Strategy and th& reopening of the call for
strategic Partners. This continued investment reflects the Irish Govemm&nt's confidence in CRIS'S reconciliation
work and has been vital In mainlaining programme stsbilty during this transitional period.
CRIS ended the financial year in a stable financial position, with total income of £275,103 and expenditure of
£285,327, reflecting a platjned usè of rese￿eS to maintain prograrnme delivery during a transilional funding
period. Unrestiicted r￿se￿eS stood at £82,483 at year-end
a decrease of appioximat8ly £24,000 from the
prevlous year, due to the need to utili5e reserves to COV8r salary and operational costs pendlng receipt of new
income streams. This figure r8pr6s8nts 620/0 of the annual ￿SerVeS target for the 2024-25 period.
The Board is satisfied that reserves remain at a prud8nt18vel, providing ad8quale cover for short term obligations
while supporling continued inve8lm8nt in staff and programmes. With new Income sources coming online and
further diversification undgrway, CRIS anticipates growth in reserves over the coming y8ar and 8 steady increase
beyond that. ensuring financial resilience and suslainabiltty for the organisation's long-term strategic objectives.
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Flnanclal Management:
CRIS operates under a comprehensive Financial Managem8nt Policy and Procedure Manual, reviawad and
updated annually to ensure compliance with Ihe Charities Act (Northem Ireland), the Charity Commission's
guldanco on Internal Flnancisl Controls for Charftias, and lh8 Slatem8nt of Recomm8nded Practice ISORP).
Financial oversight is provided by the Finance and Porsonnel Subcommittee, which meets quarterly ahaad of
each Board m88ting. Chalred by the Treasurer and Including th8 Vice-chair and one other Trustee, the
subcommlttee Is attended by the CEO and Finance Manager, who preparg the r818vant fin8n¢lal and HR reports
requiring Board review or approval.
The 5ubcommrttee provldes Strateglo guldan¢e on all financial matters, ensuring effèctive int8rnal controls,
Ind8p8ndent audit processes. and prudent financial management. Its key responsibilities Include,,
Providlng dlrection and a55urance to the Board on fiscal rasponslbS1ity, long-tgrm financlal planning, and
stral8gy.
Revlewing management accounts, budgets, and funding stratsgieg to ensure solv8ncy and
sustainability.
Re¢ommendlng the annual budget for Board approval and ov8rse6ing Ihe managerment of
organisational assets and risk exposure.
Advising the CEO on finance, HR and risk rnanagement matters.
The Treasurer, CEO, and Finance Manager meet manthly and more frequently as required to monltor flnancial
performance and address emerging issues. The Chalr also meats r8gularly with the CEO and participates in
organisational development meetings. ensuring a strong link between governance oversight and the dalivery of
CRIS'S charitable objectives.
Reserves Policy and Procedures
l. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for managing and maintainlng appropriate financial resèrves
to support the stablllty and sustalnability of CRIS. The pollcy aims to 8nsure that CRIS can meet its ongoing
operation81 commitments, manage finandal risks and invest in future projects In lin6 with its charitable obj8Ctiv8s.
2. Scope
This policy applies lo all trustees. management, and finance staff responsible for the financial management of
CRIS. It covers th8 idènlification. calculation, and review of reserves.
3. Policy Statement
CRIS
is
committed
maintaining
that:
Ensures
financial
stability
and
operatsonal
continuity.
Allows
effoctive
rnanagement
of
unforeseèn
financial
risks
or
108ses.
Supports the strategic goals and fulure growth of the charity in accordan￿ with the charity's purposes and
objectives.
levol
reserves
4. Definltlon of Reserves
Reserves are the portion of unrestrictad funds that are fr8ely available for general charitable purpos8S. 8xcluding
funds set aside for specific projocts, restricted funds, and flxed assets (such as property and equlpmantl.
5. Key Guidancè and R8f&rences
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) Reserves Guidanc0= Provides guidelines on Setting,
managing and reporting charity reserves (htt s".Ilwww.chari
commissionni.or
.uklcharil
-essentialslman2
financial-diff icult16slres8rves
The Charities Statement of Recommended p￿ctice (SORPI: Offers a framework for accounting and reporting
practices for charities, including reserves management.
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ReseNa$ Procedures
1. Detannlnlng the ReseNo8 Level
Assess Operational Needs: Annually assess the charity's operating costs, including regular expanses
such as salari8s, r8nt, and ov8rheads.
Rlsk Assessment: Conduct a financial risk assassment lo Id8ntlfy potential risks that may impact funding,
Income streams, or expenditur8S.
Sel Targel ReseNès: Th8 target reserves level should be dotarmlned based on three to slx months of
operating costs and anticipated financial risks.
2. Monitorlng and Managing Reserves
Quarterly Flnancial Revi8ws- Financial staff should review the reserves18v&ls quarterly land more often
a5 required) to 8nsure they align with target thresholds.
Annual Revlew by Twstoes". The reserv8s policy and target levels should be reviewed annually by the
8oard of trustees.
Reporting to Stakeholdars.. Include the reserves policy and current reseNes position in the annual
financial statements, in line with the Chatity Commission for Northern Ireland {CCNI} and Statement of
Recommended Practice (SORP) r8quir8ments.
3. Utlllslng Reserves
Aulhortsalion for Us8.. Reserve5 can be drawn down in thB event of an emergency or flnancial shortrall,
but must be authorised by the board of Irustee8.
Replenishment of Reserves: When raserves are utilised. the board must approve a plan to replenish
res8rves within an agreed timeframe.
Rastrlcted and Deslgnated Funds" Distinguish b8tween unrestricted reserves, designated funds, and
restricted funds, ensuring rastricted funds are used solely for their intended purposes.
4. Core Pun)oses for Uslng R8serv8s
The Board aims to hold unraslricted reserves to enable ihe organisation to maintain its aCtI￿tieS in the event of:
Gaps in funding
Late payment of granls and f8e8
Upgrades in IT systems and equipment 8$ and when the need arises
Gaps in opportunities to Income generate through training and ¢onsultan¢y work
Its redundancy liabilit16s and rental and other contracts
Its match fLJnding obligations sel out In funding contracts where any Per￿ntage of staff salaries are not
covered by another funderls)
5. Procadurès for Reportlng and Compliance
Annual Reporting Requirements., In accordance with the CCNI'S guidan￿, CRIS will include a statsment
on reserves within the annual report.
Flnancial Statement Disclosure- Provide a clear explanatlon in financial statements rf reserves fall below
or
exceed
the
target
range.
6. Review and Revlsion of Policy
Annual Policy R8view: The r@sarves policy should be reviewed annually by the Board of trustees.
Adjustment of Target Reserves.. Any adjustment lo the reserves targot level should be based on updated
financial projections and risk assessments.
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7. Current Reservès Po81ts"on:
As of 31 March 2025, CRIS htsld total reseNes of £82,483, representlng 62 % of th8 organisation's target position
of £134,000 for the 2024-25 year.
The Board has revised th$ reserves target for the forthcoming year (2025-26) to reflect slx months of op&rgling
cosls1138kl plus a radundancy provlsion (35kl, selting a new targel of £173,000. CRIS expe¢t5 to achlave this
level w1thin the next two years, supported by the sUC￿$sful delivary of Ils resource diversrfication strategy.
This strategy focus8s on expandlng consultancy and contract work, developing corporate partnerships and
strengthening tradltlonal fvndraising and donor angagement through event8 and campaigns. Substantial plannlng
undertaken during this ￿ porting period has positioned CRIS to pivot effectively loward this multi-stranded income
géneration model, enhancing financial resilience and long-term sustainability.
Risk Managem8nt:
The Board contlnues lo prioritlse effective rlsk manag8m8nt to ensure CRIS r8mains financially sustalnable, well
govemed and focused on delivering public beneflt. Trustees actively monFtor key risks through a r8gularly
updated Risk Register, with actions identifi8d and reviewed according to thelr Ilkellhood and potentlal Impact.
Key risks and mitigations durlng the period included..
1. Polltl¢al uncartalnty and reliance on govarnmont grants
A new Funding and Resource Diversificatlon Strat8gy has been imp18ment8d to broaden income sources through
Trusts and Foundations, busines5 partnerships, consultancy services and new fundraising activities.
2. Lack of a long-tsrm fundraising plan
The new strategy addresses this by embeddlng multl-y8ar planning. Afull r8view will take place in 2025-26 to
inform a new organisalional fundraising and sustainability plan.
3. Loss of key staff and recrultment challengas
Competitive pay and CA)nditlons. A new 2024-2027 salary structure ansures fair and competitive pay with
provision for inflalionary increases when affordable. Ernhan￿d professional developmgnt and the Next
Generation PeaGebuiJdsrs Programme support staff retention and the training of new Associates.
4. Organisational capacity and succèsslon plannlng
A new Succession Planning Strategy 18 being developed io strengthen leadership continuity and delivary
capacity. Addltlonal recruitment of Asso¢i8tas is planned for May 2025 to support futUre'¥rovrth.
5. R6PUtation and public communlcatlons
The Board recognis&s th8 potential for reputation81 risk arising from online activity and public commentary. In
response, CRIS has revlewéd and stréngthened its Complaints and Communications Procedures, updated its
social media policy, and implemented clearer escalation processes and staff responsiblliti&s to &nsure timely,
proportionate and professlonal responses.
The Board remains committed to malntaining a proactive approach to risk. governan￿ and 8UStain8billty,
ensuring CRIS remalns resilient and strategically positlcinad for the years ahe8d.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND IJIANAGEMENT
Type of governlng document..
Community Relations in Schools is a community organisation governed by its constitution. It was adopted in
April 1984 and last amend8d in October 2017 to ensure it was up to dat8 using best practice guideline8 as sat
out in suggested m¢Jdel documents on the Northern Ir818nd Charity Commission's websit8.
Trusteg selection methods:
At lh8 Annual General Meeting each year a Board is appolnted lo run CRIS for the next yèar. Each m8mber of
the Committee is elected for 8 period of three years. Retlring memb6rs eligib18 for re-election. All nominees
must indicate their willingness to stand and be proposed and seconded. A written agreement of the nominated
persons in absentia fftusl be present8d.
Commillee members may also b8 co-opted on th9 CRIS ¢ornmittee a5 Potential n8w interested individuals are
considered throughout the year. When considerlng the c¢Tropting of trLJStees, the Board has regard to the
r8qLJirement for any specialist skills needed.
We are fortunate lo have an engaged and active Bo8rd with an array of skills. The Board strives to b8 as diverse
and representative of educational slakeholders and society in general, a5 possible and has expertise spanning
the community and voluntary. funding. corporate and ststutory sectors. The goal to increase the CRIS Board lo
maximum of 10 members has been delayed due to competing pressures within the year linked to the vacant
position. Skill sets and experlis8 in the aroas of human resources, finance and fundraising havo bean pinpointed
to aid recruitment and welcome statements Identified to increas8 our div8rsity.
Trustee Induction and Tralnlng:
N8w Irustges r8C8ive an inducfjon pack which provides information and guidelines on their task. responsibiliti6S.
and the policles and values of CRIS. The CEO and members ofthe Board meet with new Irustees during the
prellmlnary stages of th6ir appointm8nt to talk through the organisation in rn0￿ detsil. th8 history of its work,
strategic positioning and discuss other areas of interest.
New Irustees are brièfed on their legal obligations under charity guid6lines, the charity Commission guidance on
public benefiL the ¢ontent of the constilution, the commlltee and declslon-making process, the strategic an
operational plan and the recent financial perfomian¢e of the charity.
During the induction period théy wlll meet the full staff team, other trustees and key partnèrs. Trustees ar
encouragad to attend appropriate external training events wher@ these will facilitate the undertaking of their rolg.
N8W twstees are invited to attend any mandatory meetings as set down by funders who support CRIS.
Slatement of Board Members, Responslbllltles:
Board members Nvill prepare financial stalements for éach year that give a true and aGcurate view of the state of
affairs and of the surplus or deficit of the organisalion for thal period, In preparing those financial slatemèntg, the
committee mernbers ar8 requlred to..
Select suitable aGGounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and practices in the Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORPI.
Make judgem8nts and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
Stat8 whether applicable accounting standards have been followad, subject to any malerlal departures
disclosed and explained in th8 financial statgmants.
Pr8P8re the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to presume the charity
wlll continue In buslness.
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Th8 Board members are responslble for keeping proper accounting records. whlch disclose reasonable accuracy
at any lim8 the financial position of the organisation and to enable them to ensure that the financial ststements
comply wlth curnnt legislation.
They are also r6sponsible for s8faguarding tha assets of the company and h8nc& for tsking reasonable steps for
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitigs.
Organisatlonal Structure:
The Board meets fourtimes per year and sub-groups me&t to address any additional finance, personnel and
policy matters as r8quired. Finance and Personnel subcommittee meetings take place 1- 2 weoks before the
Board meetings tQ 8nsura suffici6nt tim8 to update briefing packs and draft recommendation5 for Board
discussion and decision maklng. The policy subcommlttee opératas on a more adhoG basis. Th8 Board employs
a CEO who manag8S th& day-to-day operations of the charlty.
Stalement of dlsclosure of informatlon to audltors:
So far as each of the Board members at the dats of approval of thesè finsncial statements are 8w8re.' (al there Is
no relevant infomiation of which the charity audltors are unaware: and (b) th8y hav6 taken all the sleps that th8y
ought to hava tak8n as trustees in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit infomatlon and to
establish that the charity's audrtors are awara of that information.
Approved artd adopted by a meeting of the Trustees on Monday 8th Decemb8r 2025 signed on their behalf.
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustaes.
N Richardson
(Chairperson)
Dated.. 8 December 2025
L. Patterson
(Treasurer)
Dated 8 December 2025
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trust8es are responsible for preparlng Ihe Trustee Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law
and United klngdom Accounting Stsndards (United Kingdom GenerallyAc¢epted Accountlng Praclicel.
The law 8pplicable ID charitles in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prèpare financial statements for each
financial year which givè a Irue and falr view of the state of affairs of the charty and of the incoming resourc6s and
application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trusteas ere required to:
- select suitable accounting polici8s and thèn apply them conslstently-
obs8rve the m8thods and principles In the Charities SORP.,
makè Judgements and estimates that ar6 reasonable and pnjdent.
stale whelher applicable 8Gcounting standards have been followed, subject to any mal6rial departures disclosed
and Bxplained in lh6 financial statements-, and
pr8pare the financlal slalemenis on th8 going concarn basls unless it is inappropriate to pr8suma that th8 charity
w511 continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for k8eping suffici8nt accounting records that disclose wilh r8asonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charity and enable Ihern to ensure thal the financial statements comply wlth the
Ch8rities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsib18 for
safeguarding the assets of the charity 8nd hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and dataction of
fraud and other irregularities.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
Oplnlon
We have audltsd the financial statements of Community Relations In Schools {th8 'ch8rlVI for the year ended 31
March 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet and notes lo the financial
statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting frameworf( that has been applied in
th8lr preparation is appll¢able law and Unitèd Kingdom Accounting Standards, indudlng Financial Reporting
standard 102 The FlrF8nci81 Reporting Standard applicable In th9 UK and R9public of Iroland (Unltad Klngdom
Genarally Aco8Pted Accountlng Practice).
In our opinion. th8 financial statements:
givg 8 true and fair view of the state of the chariws affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources
and application of resourcas, for the yaar th8n 8nd8d',
have been properly prepared in accordance with Unlted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practlce,.
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of tha Charities {Ac¢ounts and Raports)
Fiegulations (North6rn Ireland) 2015.
Basis for opinion
W8 conducted our 8udil in accordance wth Intematlonal Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)} and appllcabl&
law. Our responslblllties und8r those standards are further d8scribed in the Audilor's responsibilities for Ihe audlt of
the financial statgmenls sectlon of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with th8 8thical
r8quirements that 8re r818vant to our audil of the financial statements In the UK, Induding the FRC'S Ethlc£l
Standard. and we have fulflllad our oth&r gthlcal responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we h8ve oblalned is sufficient and appropriate to provlde a basis for our opinion.
Concluslons relatlng to golng concem
We hav8 nothing to Trport in respect of the following matters in rela￿On to which the ISAS IUKI requlre us to rgport
to you where,.
the truslees use of the going concern basis of accA)unting in the praparation of the financi81 statemenls is not
appropriate., or
tho tru5tpes have not disclosad in th8 finanTrAal statements any id8ntifi8d mat@rial uncertainlies that may cast
significant doubt about the charity's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting fr)r a
period Df at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Other Informatlon
The other information comprises the informatiDn includ8d in the annual report other than the financial statements
and our audltovs report thereon. The twstees are responsible for Ihe other infomiation contained within the 8nnu81
report. Our opinion on the financial statements doe5 not cover the other information and we do not express any
form of assuranc8 concluslon thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider
whether the other informatlon is materfally inconsistent with the financial ststaments or our knowledge obtained in
the course of the audll, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we Identy such material inconsistencies
or aPpa￿nt material misstatemants, we are required to determin8 whether this gives rlse lo a material
misstatement in Ihe fin8n¢ial statements themselves. If, bas8d on the work we have perfomied, we conclude that
there is a material misstatement of this other informallon, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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TO THE MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
Matters ¢n which we are requlred to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the
audit, we have not idanliffied material misststements in the dir8thors' report included within the trustees raport.
We have nothing to r8port In respect of th& following matters In relation to whlch Ihe Chariti88 (Accounts And
R8POrts) Regulatlon5 (Northem Ireland) 2015 requires us to report to you rf, in our oplnlon:
the information given in the financial statements is inconslslent In any material respect wlth the trustees
report. or
sufficient accounllng records have not been kept: or
the financial stat8ments are not in agreemgnt wlth the accounting records. or
wo have not reGelved all the infonnation and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees responsibiltties, the trustees arg responsible for the preparation
of the financi81 statem6nts and for being satisfied that thgy give a true and fair view, and for such Snlernal Gonlrol as
the truste8s d8t8rmin& is necessary to enable the preparation of financial ststemenls that free from matsri81
misstatemen( whether due to fraud or error. In pr8paring the financi818tstements, th8 trusta8s ara responslble for
assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concem. dlsdosing, as applicable, matters related to going
conc&rn and using the golng concem basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to C6ase operations, or
have no reallstlc alternative but to do so.
Audltor's responslbilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objeclives are lo obtain reasonable assuranc8 about whethar the flnancial statements as a whole are free from
mat8rial mlsstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that indudes our opinion.
Reasonable assuran￿ 15 a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with ISAS (UK} will 8Iw8ys detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considerod matorial if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to
influence the economic decisions of users tsken on the basis of these financial stat8ments.
A furthar dascrlption of our responsibilities for the audit of the accounts is located on the Financi81 R8porting
Council's website at- http-llwww.frc.org.uklauditorsr88ponsibilities. This description forms part of our audltovs
r8POrt.
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TO THE MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
other matters whlch we are required to address
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Gharity has prepared accounts in accordance with 'Accounting and
Reporting by Charitios: Ststement of Recommandéd Practic& applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
a¢cordance with the Flnan¢lal Reportlng Standard applicable In the UK and R8public of Ireland (FRS 102) in
prafaranc8 to the Accounting and Reporting by Charitles.. Statement of Re￿rnrnended PractlC8 issued on 1 April
2005 whlch Is referred to in the extsnt wulatlons bul has now been withdrawn.
This has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance wllh Genorally Accepted
Accounting Practice gffective for reporting pèrlods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
This report is mad8 solely to the charity'8 tru8t8es. a8 a body, in accordance with Ihe Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. Our audit WO￿ has been undertaken so that we might state to the
charity's trustees those matters we are required to stste to them In an auditors, r8POrt and fDr no oth8r purpose. To
th8 fu118St extent permitted by law, w8 do not accept or assuTne resportslbllity to anyone other than the charity and
Its trustees as a body, for our audlt worf( for this r8POrt, orfor th8 opinions w8 have formed.
Mrs Amanda Harbinson (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Corrigan CA Limiled
8 December 2025
Charterad Accountants
Statutory Audlt¢r
24 Greystone Road
Antrim
N Ireland
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Reslrlctod
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restrioted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
Notes
2024
Income from:
Donations and lega¢i88
Charitable activitl8S
Fundraising activities
26
26,905
16,422
7,505
224.245
7,531
251,150
16,422
4,450
304,438
4,450
336,287
31,849
Total income
43,353
231,750
275,103
31.849
308.888
340.737
Expenditure on:
Charitable activitles
71,216
214,111
285,327
21,094
287,052
308,146
Total expenditur&
71.216
214,111
285.327
21,094
287.052
308,146
Net Incomel(expenditure)
(27,863)
17,639
(10,224)
10,755
21,838
32,591
Transfars between
funds
3,072
(3.072)
14,616
(14,616)
Net movement in
funds
124,791)
14,567
(10,224)
25,371
7.220
32,591
Reconclllatlon of funds.
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
107,274
7,220
114,494
81,903
81,903
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
82,483
21.787
104,270
107,274
7,220
114,494
The statement of f
Inancial activities includes all g8ins and losses recognised in the y8ar. All income and expenditure
deriv8 from conlinuing activlties.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Iniangible assets
Tangible assets
12
1,949
3,421
1,955
3,427
Current asse18
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
26,051
91,800
86,855
35,116
117.851
121,971
Credilors: amounts falling due wlthln
ong y8ar
14
115,536)
(10.904)
Net current a$sots
102.315
111,067
Total assets less cuffent Ilabllltl8S
104.270
114,494
Net a55ets excludlng pension liability
104,270
114,494
Income Funds
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
15
21,787
82,483
7,220
107,274
104,270
114,4g4
The financial stalements were approved by th@ trustees on 8 December 2025
L Patterson
Trustee
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
Crltl¢al accounting estlmates and Judgements
In the applicatlon of the charity's accounting policles, the trustees are required to mak8 Judgements, estimates
and assumptions about the carrylng amount of assets and liabiliti6S that are not readlly apparent from other
sources. The astlmates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other facbrs that
are considered to be relevant. Aclual rèsults may diffar from these estimates,
The eslimatas and underlylng assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accountlng
estirnates are recognised in thè period in whlch the eslimate is revised wher@ the revision aff8cts only that
perrod, or in the period of tha revision and future periods wh8r8 the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Accountlng pollcles
Charity Inforniation
Communlty Relations In Schools is an unincorpor8ted charity.
2.1 Accounting conventlon
The accounts have been prepared in 8ccordanc8 With the chaiity's goveming document, thg Charitl8S
(A¢¢ounts and Reports) Regulations (Northem Ireland) 2015 and °Accounting and R@portlng by Charitles:
statement of Recommended Practlce applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts In accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in th& UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102}" las 8mend8d for
accounting p8riods commencing from 1 January 2016).
The charity Is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for Charities applylng FRS 102 Update
Bulleln 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The accounts have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Raports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015
only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Slatem&nt
of Recommend8d Practice for ¢harities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recomm6nded Practice which Is referred to in the Regulations but whlGh has since been withdrawn.
The financi81 stat6m8nts are prepared In slerfing, whlch is the functional Currency of th8 charity. Monetary
amounts in these financlal statemenls are round8d to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. modified to include thB revaluation of
freehold prop8rknes and to include investment propertios and certain financial instruments at fair value.
The principal a￿UntIng policies adopted are set out below.
2.2 Golng con¢om
At tho time of 8pproving thè financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expoctation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existenc8 for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
ntinue lo adopt tha going ¢oncern basis of accounting in preparing the financial stat8ments.
2.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the discretion of th8 trusl&as in furth8rancg of thelr charilable
objectives.
Restricted fundg are subject to SP8cific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of Ihe restrict8d funds are set out in the notes lo the financial statem8nts.
Endowment funds subject to specific ¢ondition5 by donors that the capital must b8 maintained by Ihe
charty.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
Icontlnued)
2.4 Incomlng resources
Income From Charitable Activities
Incom8 from charitab16 activities is recognised when the charity Is legally entllled to tt after any performance
conditions have been met, th8 amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be
received.
Income from govemment or other grants, whetrier'capitsl, or 'revenue' grants, Is recognised when the charity
has the entitlefflent to tha funds. any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, il is
probable that th8 incom8 will bo received and the amount (sn b8 measured reliably and is not deferred.
Donations & Le
acies
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. other donations are rgcognis8d onc8 the charity has b88n nolif18d
of the don8tion. un18ss performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax re¢ov8rabla In
relation to donatlons rgceiv8d under Gift Aid or d88ds of covenant is r8cognised at the time of the donalion,
undralsin
Fundraising income is recognised on recèipt.
2.5 Resources expendod
Expendlture is r8cognised once there is a Iggal or constructive obligation to transfer economlc benefit to a
third party, it Is probable that a transfer of economlc bene￿18 will b8 required in 5ettlem8nl, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by aclivity. The Gosts of each activity are made up of th8 total of direct costs and
shar8d cosls, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct COSts attributabl6 to a single
activlty arè allocat8d dir8Ctly to that activty. Shared cosls which contribute to more than one acltvily and
support CQsl5 which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned bebNe8n those 8clivities on a basis
consistent wilh the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spant, and
depreciation chargas ara allocatgd on the portion of the 8sset's US8.
enditure On Charitable A
ivities
Expenditure is ￿cOgnised On￿ there Is a legal or construcllve obllgatlon to transfer economic b8ngfit to a
third paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
The charity is below the charity audit thrgshold and therefore is exempt from reporting expenditure on an
activity basis. The charity has opted to report by the nature rather than on an activ¢ty basis.
2.6 Intanglblo fLxad assgt5 Othor than goodwlll
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognlsed at cost and are sutys¢quantly measured
at GO$t lass accumulated amortisation and accumulated impaiment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separatgly from goodwill at the
acquisition date where it is probable that Ihe expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the
asset ￿11 flow to the entity and the fair value of tha asset can be measured r81iably' th8 inlangible asset arises
from contractual or other leg81 rights,. and the inlanglble asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off tho cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over Iheir
useful Iiv6s on the following basis..
Software
20% slraight line
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policl8S
(Continued)
2.7 Tanglble flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently m68sured at cost or valuatlon, net of
depreciation 8nd any impairment losses.
Depreciation is racognis8d so as to wrlte off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values ovar their
useful lives on the following bases-
Fixtures, flttlngs & equipment
20Q/o Stralght line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset Is detemiined as the diff8reneE be￿8@n the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the assat, and is recognised in the stal8menl of flnanclal activities.
2.8 Impalnnent of flxed assels
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the (xrying amounts of its tangible and intangibl& assèts to
detemiin8 whether there15 any indication that thos8 assets have suffered an impaimient loss. If any such
Indication exlsts, the recov8rable amount of th8 asset is estimated in Drder to datermlne the extent of the
impairment loss (if any).
2.9 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equlvalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks. other short-terni liquid
investments with original m8turilies of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within botTowings in currant liabilities.
2.10 Flnancial instruments
The charily has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financlal Instrumenls, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instrurnents Issu8s' of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Fin8ncial instruments are recognlsed in the charity's balanc8 shagt when the charity becomes paty to the
contractual provlsion5 of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with Ihe net amounls presented in the financial slatements. when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and Ihere is an intention to sethe on a
nel basis or to re8lise the asset and settle the liabilty simullanoously.
Basic fin4ncial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured al
transaction prlco Including transaction costs and are subsequenlly carried at amorlis8d cost using the
effective interest method unless the arrangement constrfcutes a financing transaction, where the transaction Is
measured at the present valué of the future receipts discounted al a m8rket rate of interest. Financial assets
classrfied as receivable wilhin one y@ar are nol amortised.
Basie financial li8bllities
Basic financial Ilabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction pricè unless
Ihe arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is mgasured at the present
value of tho future payments discounted 8t a market rate of interesL Financial liabilities clas5ffi8d as payable
within one year are nol amortised.
Dèbt instruments ara subsequently carried at amortised cost, uslns the effecttve interest rate melhod.
Trade creditors ar6 obligations to pay for goods or services that have b8en 8cquired in the ordlnary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as currant Ilabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction pric8 and subsequantly measured al amortised cosl using the 8ffective interost m8thod.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounllng pollclos
{Continu8d)
Dèrecognltion of financial liabilitie5
Financlal Ilabllltigs are derecognised when the ch8rtty's contractual obligations expire or are dlscharged or
cancelled.
2.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entillement is recognised in the perlod in whlch the employee's s8rvic8s ar8
received.
Temiination benefits ate recognised immediately as an expense whgn the charity is damonstrably committed
to terminate th8 employm8nt of an employee or to provido temiination benefits.
Income from other trading aclivities
Unr8Stricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundralsing events
16,422
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4 Charltablo activitles
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Servic6 Delivary
Grants
26,905
224,245
31.849
304,438
251,150
336,287
Totsl
2025
Total
2025
Total
2025
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
26,905
26,905
224,245
224,245
224,245
26,905
251.150
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Total
2024
Total
2024
T¢)tal
2024
Unrestrlcted funds
Restrfctgd funds
31,849
31,&49
304,438
304,438
178,273
17.556
336,287
Totsl
2025
Totsl
2024
Included In Grants Aro:
Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Good
Relations Funding
Northern Ireland Community Relations Council CO￿ Funding
Northern Ireland Communty Rolations Council Community Relations and
Cultural Diversity Funding
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trad6 Reconciliation Fund - Strategic Partner
Grant
D@partment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Raconciliation Fund - Project Fund
The Executive Office. Central good Relations
Fund
Halifax Foundation
The Executive Office, Urban Vi118ges Initiative
Community Foundation Northern Ireland
2,000
73.995
72,787
12.546
9,501
83,024
84.310
20,941
15,779
5,000
5,960
5,000
133,470
4,370
224,245
304,438
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4 Charftablo a¢tlvlti
(Contlnued)
Charitable activities
2025
2024
Staff wsts
Staff Training
Depreciation and impairmgnt
R8sources
Travel
Subscriptlons
Hospitality
Facilitation
Light & Heat
Te1aphon6
Sundry
Raffl8 Prizes
Subcover
Accountancy
Prof8ssional F8es
Bank Charges
R8nt
Insurance
Post. printing & Statlonery
Computer Running expenses
Venues
Loss on disposal of Fixed Assets
Cleanlng
181,659
954
1,695
10,488
6,235
1,539
15.971
24,855
193,966
2,990
1,897
12,832
8,613
1,863
7,066
30,561
1,188
475
1.137
485
402
2,505
10,540
2,988
5,141
281
11,295
3,591
1,325
36
2,359
22,183
2,939
1,556
11,655
3,164
1,708
18
2,192
18
285.327
308,146
Net movement In funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is slated after chargingllcredtting):
Trustees
None of the truste8s (or any persons CDnneclad with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
No truste8 expens8s have been incurred.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Audltor's remuneratlon
The analysis of auditorfs remunaralion is as follows..
2025
2024
Audilorfs Remun@ration
2,988
2,706
Total audlt feès
2,988
2.706
Employees
There were 5 amployeos during the year. Last year there w8re 6 employees,
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salarias
Other p&nsion costs
177,632
4,027
189,702
4,263
No employees received employe8 ben9fits of more than £60,000.
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its Income Is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Tangible fixed a558ts
Flxturns.
ffttings &
equÈpment
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
18,574
225
{777)
At 31 March 2025
18,022
Depreclatlon and impalmient
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminatad in respect of disposals
15,153
1.695
1775)
At 31 March 2025
16,073
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
1,949
At 31 March 2024
3,421
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11 Tangible flxed assets
{Continued)
12 Intanglble fixod a$sats
Software
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
35,464
Amortlsatlon and Impalrment
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
35,458
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
13 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due withln one year.
T￿de debtors
2S,051
88,855
14 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthin one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred inGome
11,575
1,236
2,725
5,656
2,691
2,557
15,536
10,904
15 Rogtri¢tsd funds
Tha restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended bal8nces of donations and granls held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors a8 to how they may be used.
At 1 April
2024
Incomlng
resources
Rèsources
expended
Transfor8 At 31 March
2025
7,220
231,750
(214,111)
(3,072>
21.787
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 R8Strlcted funds
(Contlnued)
Prevlous year:
At 1 Aprll
2023
Incomlng Resources
resource8
expended
Transfer8 At 31 March
2024
308,888
(287,052)
(14.616>
7,220
16 Unrestrlctsd funds
The unrestricted funds of th8 charlty comprise the unaxpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific condltlons by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include
deslgnated funds whl¢h have been set aside out of unrestrl¢ted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
rgsourcos
Resourc
expended
Transfers At 31 MarGh
2025
General knnds
107,274
43,353
(71,2161
3,072
82.483
Previous year:
At 1 Aprll
2023
Incornlng Resources
r&sourc8S
xpended
Transf&rs At 31 March
2024
General funds
81,903
31,849
(21,094)
14.616
107,274
17 Analysls of net assets between fund5
Reslricted Unrestrlcted
Total
Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by".
Intangible fixed ass8ts
Tangibl& assets
cU￿￿t assetsl(liabilities)
1,949
80,528
1.949
102.315
21.787
21,787
82,483
104,270
18 Movement in Funds
Fund
At 01104123
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers
At 31103124
Restricted
Unrestrictsd
7,220
107,274
227,245
45,353
(209,60fj)
(73,216}
(3,072)
3,072
21,787
82,483
114,494
272.598
1282,822)
104.27Q
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SCHOOLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19 Related party Iransactlons
Th6re were no dlsclosable r&lat8d paty transactions during the year (2024 - none).
31