COISTE GHAELOIDEACHAS CHROMGHLINNE (CGC) TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2022 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statemenls of the charity for the year ended 31st Augusl 2021. The truslees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statemènt of Recommended Practice applicable to charities pr8paring their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 st January 2015) Objectlves and actlvllles Coisle Ghaeloideachais Chromghlinn6 ICGC) promotes the use of the Irish language ané Irish culture in the Crumlin area, this area has high levels of social isolation and is affected by a widespread Shortage of communily facilities. CGC seeks to provide services focused on the Irish language in order to benefit children, families and extended families in consolidating the learning and development of the Irish language and the development of sensitivity and insight inlo other cultural traditions. Slgnlflcant actlvltles CGC benefits the local community through the activities promoled in ils management of NalonralNalscoil Ghleann Darach and in its support to Gaelscoil Ghleann Darach. NalonralNalscoil Ghleann Darach provides a much needed, voluntary non-denominational pre-school playgroup facility for 34-year-old children through the medium of the Irish language. We welcome Ghildren from all communities and are the only voluntary provider for children in their penultimate school year in the local area. The Nalscoil, which is hosled in the family centre (lonad Teaghlai9h Ghle8nn Darach) continues to flourish, catering for the educational and developmental needs of 24 children 8nd employing 2 staff (Bemle Reld and Seana Mccabe). CGC oversee the day to day running of the Family Centre, lonad Teaghlaigh Ghleann Darach. This caters for Ihe needs of the community in Crumlin and the surrounding areas. The overall aim of the centre is to deliver a range of educational and community programmes throughout the year. These activities play an integral part in th6 maintenance of a community spirit within Crumlin and include Irish language and music classes, youth facililies, conference facilities, drama aclivilies, educational attainment and employability sessions. The CGC contlnue to work closely with other local groups within the wider Crumlin area to organise events to raise the profile of the Irish language within the local community and fundraise. Thanks to all those who hav8 SUPPOrted these evenls and we would also like to acknowledge those who have worked very hard to ensure all these events were successful and enjoyable. Publlc beneflt The trustees believe that th6 organisalion provides a public benefit through its efforts to promote community development and the Irish language. This is achieved by undertaking a range of projects within its local community. The trustees are fully aware of the guidelines from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland to comply with the Charities Act {NII 2008, and believe they are operating entirely wilhin those guidelines.
COISTE GHAELOIDEACHAS CHROMGHLINNE (CGC) TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 Flnanclal review In October 2021, we held our first in-door event from pre-covid days. Children from the Gaelscoil and other SGhool6 enjoyed a great Halloween disco which raised much needed funds for the lonad. In November we worked alongside council and Crumlin Residents Collective to provide families in need with food and fuel during the pandemic. Wth a rise in Covid numbers, and the introduction of restrictions this caused a fear within families to socialis8. Our numbers for the Caifé and classes dropped rapidly. In February of that year we have now re-opened the Caifé as a coffee dock selling pre-made sandwiches scones and tray bakes. We will continue to run the Caifé on the basis of an additional aspect of our classes and events here at the family centre, as il would Senseless lo try and compete wlth maln street coffee shops and would contradict with the aims and objectives of the organisalion as a whole. The Department of Communities awarded £30k ané the work was completed by March 2022. This paid for a new floor for the halla, new outdoor equipment for both Nalscoil and Caifé. a list of repairs to Nalscoil and the long-awaited repairs of the roof. In the summer of 2022, we held two summer schemes, and were awarded festivals grant from Peace IV for the month ofAugusl to run a Pagan Luna5a Festival. During the months of March through to June 2022 we used the DFC Capital Grant of £23,000 to repair the roof which had been leaking for the pr&vious five years. As it lurned out the roof was never fully completed from the original build. A partially new roof was filled. We also had a new floor laid in the halla m6r, an outdoor awning ai the front of the building, 6 picnic benches, outdoor play equipment for the Nalscoil garden and general repairs lo doors and locks to the inside of the building and Nalscoil. In the first quarter of 2022 staff worked on promotions. offers and daily advertising through soclal media lo 8ncourage numbers into the new Caifé. Other than set times of activities and 8vents the Caifé struggled to get numbers. In June because of a lack of finance lo fund a 'rest8urant' type Calfé we changed to a coffee dock setving s¢one8 and Iraybakes. From July, in line with the ethos of lonad Teaghlaigh Ghleann Darach and Coiste Ghaeloideachas Chromghlinne, our focus continued to be on the promotion of Irish language and culture and on forging links and working relalionships with other community groups and key stakeholders in the area. At present we work closely with Naomh Séamas CLG, Crumlin United and Crumlln Men's Shed. We have also now secured working relationshlps with Crumlin Angling Association and Lough Neagh Boating Heritage Boating Association. This helps us further the objectives as defined in our constitution and also enables us to score higher poinls when applying for community grants. 62 children participated in our summer scheme in a range of activities (through the medium of Irish and bilingually) including yoga, pizza-making, sport, arts & crafts, treasure hunts. and a trip lo Tannaghmore Gardens & Animal Farm during the week-long summer scheme which was deemed by children and parents to bg a huge success, and an opportunity for children to continué with their Irish language education outside of school. Volunteers from Crumlin Men's Shed pul up our polytunnel in July 2022. They also donated a planter and painted some of our outdoor structures in the play area in preparation for Féile Lughnasadh. They are commilted lo advising and engaging with us in the maintenance of the polylunnel as a long-term project We have since applied for a grant from the Community Foundation which will enable us lo develop this further. A family festival was held in August 8nd was inspired by the ancient pagan and Celtic tradition which marks the end of summer and the beginning of the harvest S8ason. The one-day ev6nt included face-painling and a bouncy castle for young children, Irish dancing in the main hall and four hours of traditional and other music on the outdoor stage. We offered a range of international cuisine representing the diversity of communities in Crumlin. Children from the local GAA and soccer clubs participated in a sports blilz and we included archery to represent one of the ancient games of Ireland. Margaret Mccann, a local artist, who specialises in pagan and historical costumes provided the decoralions and artwork and greeted visitors in character. In addition, members of the Lough Neagh Heritage Boaling Association came to showcase their skills in the ancient crafts of boat building and weaving. The event exceeded our expectations, in lerms of numbers of visitors (estimated to be between 250-300 people throughout the day) and in the positive feedback we received. A series of talks included in the festival programme was re-scheduled for Qclober.
COISTE GHAELOIDEACHAS CHROMGHLINNE (CGC) TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 Governlng document The charity is controlled by its govèrning document, 8 deed oftrust. and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Inductlon and tralnlng of new trustees During the period under review the committee met monthly. Naw members are appointed by nominations made in writing by any existing m6mbers. At the General Meeling members are appointed by election. Risk managemont The principles of good governance are embedded within all aspects of Coiste Ghaeloideachas Chromghlinne's operations with managemenl and staff being keenly aware of the Boards responsibility of ensuring that th8 organisalion protects itself from financial exposure and reputational damage, A close working relationship is maintained between the Board and managements lo ensure that eperationally staff are aware of the standards required of them by the Board and the Board are always in a position to provide guidance and support to management in the discharge of their duties. This 0-WaY relationship is the key feature of Coisle Ghaeloideachas Chromghlinne governance 8rrangements and is a key slrenglh in the company. A conscientious approach lo ensuring that contractual project requlrements are achieved has been malntained at all times both in the accounting period being reported on and since Coiste Ghaeloideachas Chromghlinne establishment. Very tight financial controls on 8xp6nditure and all financial commitments are maintained al all times and project staff have been trained and have become experienced in budgetary controls. In both these areas i.e., Project delivery and financial controls management all staff have established close working relationships with funding organisalions to ensure all mandatory standards are consistently achieved. Board representatives also actively engage with funding bodies. The Board, management and staff are fully aware that the nature of the work in which Coisle Ghaeloideachas Chromghlinne is involved can bring with il 8 high level of scrutiny lo ensure all activities are fully compliant with funding requirements and, therefore, beyond reproach. The Board of Coiste Ghaeloideachas Chromghlinneis, Iherefoie, greatly reassured of the company's compliance with the highest standards of governance on the basis that all monitoring and evaluation of project delivery demonstrates achievement of all funders objectives and that funders, audits and vouching of financial expenditure and the Independent Examination confirms Complian with both probity and regularity in the use of monies received. Statement of Trustees, Re8pon8ibiliti89 The trustees (who are also the directors of Coiste Ghaeloideachas Chromghlinne (CGCI for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and th8 financial stat6ments in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financ[81 year which gave a true and fair view of affairs of the Gharitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of th8 charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, th8 trustees are required to. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP. make judgements and estimat68 that are reasonable and pwdent. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose wth reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them lo ensure that the financial slatements Gomply with the Companies act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assels of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
COISTE GHAELOIDEACHAS CHROMGHLINNE (CGC) TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. STEPHEN WALLACE Trusteè Dated. .2410512023........ DAVID KENNEDY Trustee Daled...2410512023................