## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 

**Company Number: NI015660 Charity Number: XN 45820** 

**CCNI: 105739** 



## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Table of Contents** 

|Company Information|1|
|---|---|
|Report of the Executive Committee|2 - 12|
|Report of the Independent Auditors|13 - 16|
|Statement of Financial Activities|17|
|Balance Sheet|18|
|Cashflow Statement|19|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|20-31|





## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Company Information for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

|CHAIRPERSON|Mr Jonny Currie|
|---|---|
|SECRETARY|Ms Jade Irwin|
|TREASURER|Mr Gareth Kirk|
|TRUSTEES|See Report of the Executive Committee|
|BANK|Ulster Bank Limited|
||11 - 16 Donegal Square East|
||Belfast|
||BT1 5UB|
|AUDITOR|AAB Group Accountants Limited|
||1-3 Arthur Street|
||Belfast|
||BT1 4GA|
|REGISTERED OFFICE|National Centre|
||Greenhill YMCA|
||Donard Park|
||King Street|
||Newcastle|
||BT33 0GR|
||Co. Down|
|REGISTERED COMPANY NO.|NI015660|
|REGISTERED CHARITY NO.|XN 45820|
|CCNI REGSTERED NO.|NIC105739|
|KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL|John Peacock - National Secretary|
||David Backhouse - Deputy National Secretary|



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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited -The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

## **INTRODUCTION** 

The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of The National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The (commonly known as "YMCA Ireland") for the year ended 31 March 2025. 

The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the requirements of the Company Memorandum and Articles and have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)  (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). 

This report provides information on National Council of YMCA’s activities and financial performance. It forms part of a range of public information designed to give an open account of our work. 

## **STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES** 

The Trustees (who are also Directors of National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulation. 

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Trustees have prepared the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland", and applicable law (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).  Under company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company and the group and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable group for that period.  In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to: 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (2015); 

- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards, comprising FRS 102, have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. 

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and the group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited-The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

## **STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## a. STRUCTURE 

YMCA Ireland is a UK/NI incorporated charitable company limited by guarantee. It also acts as the umbrella organisation for the National Council of YMCAs of Ireland (RoI), hence the occasional reference to work in Cork & Dublin.  It was incorporated in 1982 when it became independent from YMCA England. 

The Company is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of  Association. The company has been granted charitable status by the Inland Revenue and accordingly is exempt from income tax, corporation tax and capital  gains tax. It is also registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. Registration number: NIC105739. It’s charity reference number is XN45820. 

## b. METHOD OF ELECTION 

National Council is an umbrella body for local YMCA associations in the island of Ireland. It is managed by an Executive Committee, whose members are elected at the Annual General Meeting. In addition Honorary Officer Bearers are elected to serve on the Executive Committee, these being a Chairperson, Honorary Treasurer and Vice Chairperson/Presidents. 

Currently the members of the National Executive are registered as Company Directors. The AGM elects trustees to the National Council of YMCAs of Ireland (RoI) CLG each year as its registered charity entity in the Republic of Ireland. The Accounts for this company are published separately and it is registered with the Charity Regulatory Authority in the Republic (20026585). 

Members elected at the AGM held on the 30th November, 2024 were: Mr Jonny Currie (Chairperson) Mair Kelly (Vice Chair) Ms Jade Irwin (Company Secretary) Mr Gareth Kirk (Treasurer) Mr Chris Cupples Ms Karen Graham (Resigned 31st March, 2025) Ms Lisa Dunn Ms Rhonda Willoughby (Appointed 30th November, 2024) Mr Dave Wiggins Ms Andrea Spence (Resigned 4th September, 2024) Ms Lorraine Boyd Mr Alejandro Lasso Mr Dean Nutt Ms Michele Taylor Lorna Somers Colin Meikle 

## **Bank:** 

Ulster Bank Belfast City Branch 

## **Solicitors:** 

Hewitt and Gilpin Belfast 

c. POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES YMCA Ireland has developed and adopted a Trustee Handbook which sets out the necessary information for Trustees required to execute their role. This has been prepared in line with the Governance Code which informs best practice in this area. YMCA Ireland has formally signed up to The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

## d. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING 

The Trustees meet as part of the National Executive of the National Council of YMCAs of Ireland Ltd. During 2024/25 the National Executive met on 7 occasions. There is a Personnel & Training Standing Committee which is responsible for advising the National Executive on personnel issues, a Finance and Audit committee which meets to prepare and monitorthe audit process and a Global Justice & International Development Standing Committee. In addition the AGM have appointed Standing Committees for Portadown YMCA and a Newcastle Regional Standing Committee YMCA to support Greenhill YMCA & Newcastle YMCA. They meet to assess local needs, develop strategy and scrutinise the local budget. All committees have terms of reference and are accountable to the Executive at each meeting. None of the YMCA Trustees received remuneration for their services. Dat to day operational and programme delivery is the responsibility of the Senior management and operational staff team. 

## e. RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIPS 

The AGM appoints Trustees to the National Council of Ireland YMCA (ROI) CLG which is registered with the Charity Regulatory Authority. These trustees are all members of the National Executive Committee. 

## f. RISK MANAGEMENT 

The National Executive has assessed the major risks to which the Company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and is satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks. 

The organisation has a Risk Register which is prepared  by the senior management team and reviewed annually by the National Executive. The risk register seeks to summarise the threats or possibility that an action or event (or sometimes inaction) will adversely affect our organisation's ability to achieve its objectives. 

We strive to: 

- Avoid unnecessary risks. 

- Control risks which inevitably arise as a result of our activities. 

A key risk at this time is the increase in the cost of living costs and this has had a particular impact on our outdoor centre, Greenhill YMCA over the past 2 years. Mitigations which are being put in place to manage this risk include: 

- A review of the pricing structure for activities, residentials & summer camp at the centre; 

- A review of the purchasing system at the centre; 

- A review of the staffing structure at Greenhill; 

- subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

- Closely monitoring income and expenditure at the centre during the current year. 

## **Pay Policy for Staff** 

The National Council at its Annual General Meeting appoint a Standing Committee to oversee all Personnel matters. All staff remuneration is based on a job evaluation system based on job function and responsibility and salaries are set against a YMCA Pay Scale. The Committee examined salaries against the NJC scales, which indicated that the remuneration levels for staff were appropriately aligned with sector averages. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

## **Pension Scheme** 

The Council operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with Royal London, which is administered on behalf of the Trust by a professional advisor. Staff are enrolled in the scheme on appointment with a postponement period of three months. 

## **Volunteers** 

The YMCA is dependent on the contribution of volunteers for both the delivery of programmes and services and also for providing strategic and operational oversight of its activities at both a local and national level. In addition to local programme and management volunteers, the YMCA also hosts a number of international volunteers. 

In 2024/25, approximately 50 volunteers were engaged with the National Council in Northern Ireland. We estimate a total of 50,000 hours of voluntary work were contributed at £12.21 per hour ( national Living Wage with effect from 1 April 2025), this equates to a contribution (in terms of social capital) of over £612,000 in 2024/25. 

The YMCA operates  a policy where travel and out of pocket expenses can be reimbursed to volunteers. 

Greenhill YMCA has use of premises in Newcastle owned by Glenada YWCA/YMCA for the housing of over 20 international volunteers who carry out a range of tasks at Greenhill. The Board of Glenada have decided that the premises should be marketed for sale, it is anticipated that this will happen in late 2025. Options are currently being developed and assessed to determine how best the international volunteers who are so critical to the success of Greenhill can be housed in future years. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the YMCA’s purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. 

## a. VISION AND OBJECTIVES 

YMCA  Ireland’s vision is for: 

_A world where young people, their families and communities flourish in body, mind and spirit._ 

Our mission is twofold: 

1. to create inclusive communities where everyone feels welcomed, accepted and inspired by social justice and peace for all, and 

2. to providsubject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

YMCA Ireland's principal objectives as laid out in its Memorandum and Articles of Association are: 1. To provide or assist in the provision of education, for people of all ages and in particular young people, with the object of developing their physical, mental or spiritual capacities. 

2. To promote healthy living including emotional and mental wellbeing through the provision of information, education and activities. 

3. To promote community engagement and citizenship, for young people, their families and other adults for the purpose of family support, community relations and active citizenship. 

4. To relieve or assist in the relief of need experienced by people of all ages and in particular young people, who are in conditions of hardship or distress by reason of their social, physical, emotional, spiritual or economic circumstances. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

Our **value** base is that every YMCA will be a place of: 

- **Welcome** (diverse, inclusive, accepting, unconditional love, safe space); 

- **Opportunity** (youth & community led, listening for young people’s voice, believing in people’s potential, 

- participation) 

- **Wellbeing** (thriving, flourishing, working from a strengths based and holistic approach) 

- **Peace** (peacebuilding, fairness, sharing) & **Justice** (fairness, integrity, global citizenship) 

## **Guiding Principles** 

We are committed to: 

- An all-island approach; 

- Collaborative & partnership working; 

- Being progressive & responsive; 

- Listening & Learning; 

- A holistic approach to young people (person, family, community, world); 

- A whole family approach; 

- Being trauma informed and flourishing; 

- Climate action and the sustaining of our environment; 

- Global justice and international development; 

- Working in ways that are stimulating and enjoyable. 

## b. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES 

## **1.    Strengthening our Organisation to ensure we remain Sustainable and Relevant. Why?** 

In order to fulfil our Vision and Mission, and to sustain our ethos as a Faith Based organisation, we recognise  the need to strengthen our organisation to be more sustainable in terms of finance, people and ethos, becoming more resilient and adaptive to our changing environment. 

This will enable us to adhere to our Guiding Principles, specifically: 

An all-Island approach; 

Collaborative & partnership working; 

Being progressive & responsive; Listening & Learning. 

## **How?** 

- By exploring options for increasing diversity in funding streams including alternative statutory/grant funding, desubject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

- Through developing a clear governance structure, effective and purposeful leadership, and focussing on the wellbeing of a strong staff and volunteer team. 

●  By staying true to our foundations while exploring ways and means to be accepting and inclusive in our modern world. 

## **Progress** 

We have appointed a Business Development Officer to support the YMCA, locally and nationally, to become more effective and sustainable. 

We have appointed a Chaplaincy Coordinator to help us stay true to our ethos while supporting the emotional, spiritual & mental health of our staff & volunteers. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

## **2.    Taking Steps towards Sustaining the Planet and Global Justice** 

## **Why?** 

Our Mission and Vision commits us to take action for the protection and regeneration of our Planet, preparing for a Just Transition to a world where humans live in full harmony with Nature. This is an expression of our Values of Opportunity, Wellbeing, Peace and Justice and will adhere to our Guiding Principles, specifically: 

- Being progressive and responsive; 

- Climate action and the sustaining of our environment; and 

- Global justice and international development. 

## **How?** 

●  We will take steps towards becoming a climate-neutral Movement, building a roadmap that will allow all YMCAs to make measurable and meaningful progress in their policies and practices based on our Climate Justice Charter. 

●  We will inspire our members, staff, volunteers and community stakeholders to practice social justice and champion environmental responsibility while also integrating climate education components for young people and communities in our programmes. 

●  We will provide Global Citizenship training to ensure young people, staff and volunteers become active global citizens committed to a fairer and more sustainable future for all. 

## **Progress** 

Irish Aid funding has been secured enabling us to appoint an All-Island team to help the YMCA movement to be more effective in advocating for  climate action and be more  progressive in terms of global justice and international development. The Global Justice & International Development Committee has produced a Global Justice and International Development policy for ratification by the National Executive. A youth-led conference has been held, surrounding the AGM, to ensure this issue is at the forefront of YMCA activities going forward. 

## **3.    Ensuring Effective and Relevant Movement Support Why?** 

Our Vision and Mission commits us to supporting the development and capacity of our local associations, recognising our role as a National organisation to build a strong network of YMCA’s across Ireland who deliver excellent local and regional services. 

This will enable us to adhere to our Guiding Principles, specifically: 

- An all-island approach; 

- Collaborative & partnership working; 

- Being progressive & responsive; and 

- Listening & Learning. 

## **How?** 

- By providing a range of shared services in response to the needs of local associations. 

- By providing quality assurance, youth work, personnel, financial & health & safety support as required. 

- By facilitating relevant support to local Boards of Management and General Secretaries and other staff to facilitate cooperative working and strategic thinking. 

- By providing a suite of training and learning opportunities through the Workforce Development Group, to promote best practice, shared learning and staff/volunteers who feel connected and confident in their roles. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

## **Progress** 

National Secretary, Deputy Nathional Secretary, Training Officer, Personnel Officer & Finance Officer continue to provide a range of services to  local associations and the wider movement. 

## **4.    Deliver Effective Youth, Family & Community Services and Programmes** 

## **Why?** 

In order to achieve our Vision and Mission, we will continue to deliver effective services and programmes that ensure better outcomes for the young people, families and communities with whom we work. 

This delivery will be an expression of our Values of Welcome, Opportunity, Wellbeing Peace and Justice, and will adhere to our Guiding Principles, specifically: 

- Collaborative & partnership working; 

- Being progressive & responsive; 

- Listening & Learning; 

- A holistic approach to young people (person, family, community, world); 

- A whole family approach; 

- Being trauma informed and flourishing; and 

- Working in ways that are stimulating and enjoyable. 

## **How?** 

- By facilitating local & regional needs-led programmes that are youth led and inclusive. 

- By developing collaborative expertise in thematic areas such as Global youth Work or Peacebuilding. 

- By demonstrating clearly the effectiveness of our services and delivery of programmes. 

- By researching & piloting new tools for measuring the impact of our services. 

- By the development of curriculum resources which support the provision of services at a local and regional level. 

## **Progress** 

- Staff continue to provide local & regional services in Cork, Cobh, West Cork, West Dublin, Portadown, Newcastle & at our National Centre at Greenhill. 

- Portadown YMCA  appointed a new General Secretary and plans for the future are looking very positive. 

- Newcastle YMCA have moved to the Belfry, a central location which places the association at the heart of the community. 

- Greenhill YMCA opened its new hub and this has become a valuable resource for both visiting groups and the local community (through swimming lessons for example). 

- West Cork YMCA in Clonakilty moved into a new purpose built  premises in partnership with the Clonakilty Communi subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

- in the area. 

- Cork City YMCA has been improving its Marlboro Street premises and facilities and is operating as a busy hub of youth work and support services the the YMCA in Crk region and beyond. 

- Cobh YMCA has also renovated its premises and provides youth vocation (STEP) and family support (PAKT) to the community in Cobh. 

- West Dublin YMCA has appointed a new regional development officer and deepened long standing relationships with the community and with its core funders. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

## **5.    Develop Effective Communication: Why?** 

In order to achieve our Vision and Mission, we will promote the image and values of the YMCA in Ireland by ensuring that relevant information is communicated to both our internal and external stakeholders. 

This will enable us to adhere to our Guiding Principles, specifically: 

- Collaborative & partnership working; 

- Being progressive & responsive; 

- Listening & Learning; and 

- Working in ways that are stimulating and enjoyable. 

## **How?** 

- By increasing collaboration and knowledge exchange among YMCAs 

- By representation on a range of external bodies of influence whose policies and strategies impact 

- our services. 

- By amplifying the voices of young people by representing their views as well as enabling young 

- people to  participate in existing and new fora. 

- By providing links between local, national, European & World YMCA networks. 

- By building a renewed communications strategy to ensure that the work is communicated 

- internally and  externally. 

## **Progress** 

●  We have appointed a Communications Officer to fulfil a renewed communications strategy and plan and to  promote the work of the YMCA in Ireland. 

- The National Secretary continues to represent our movement at European & World YMCA levels. 

## **Impact/Making a Positive Difference** 

## **E2T** 

YMCA Ireland has successfully rolled out an SEUPB funded peace programme, as the lead partner to YMCAs, YouthLink, Youth Initiatives & MenCap in a 7.78m euro project over 4 years (2024-27). The Empower 2 Transform programme provides 2 youth workers in each local association work with 77 young people in each cohort over the course of the programme. We have partnered with Youth Link, Youth Initiatives & Mencap to ensure we will build community relations with over 1300 young people, each for a 6-9 month period. 

Impact in thsubject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 80,000 contact hours with young people 

100th finisher who had engaged at least 250 hours 400th programme starter 3000th session delivered 

The programme continues to be delivered in a youth-led way, where the staff and participants work together to identify needs and develop programmes using various methodologies. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

Notable events included a Social Action project by our Larne YMCA Cohort who raised £600 for the Air Ambulance at their Coffee Morning, a Community Relations event with cross cultural food by our Mencap Cohort, a sponsored stay awake in Portadown YMCA that raised £755 for the Youth Club, along with lots of trips and Residentials at Greenhill, Derry/Londonderry, Belfast Peace Walls along with some Go Karting & Laser Tag. 

In addition we have had some fantastic graduation events held across the project including Carrick, Lisburn, N.Down & Portadown. At all of these events young people spoke passionately about the positive impact of the project in various ways in supporting them to become more employable, more resilient, better citizens, finding new friendships and in one comment, helping them to continue breathing. 

We also held a staff team day in Portadown in January when we worked with Third Sector Connect to develop a more strategic approach to how we monitor and report the broad spectrum of work that we are facilitating. 

Whilst the project is going extremely well, we are not naïve to the scale of work that still has to be done, this is a massive project, but we are confident in our team's skills and passion to be able to make this an incredible success. 

## **Youth Spaces** 

We have been reviewing our opening hours and the spread of the service with the CETB in response to the wellbeing needs of staff.  Currently we are continuing with our all of our services - Drop In service, Recording Studio, Cooking and Games/Movie Nights, Creative projects in music, art, photography, film, makeup and beauty, One to One support and homework clubs in Cork city 4 days a week, in Clonakilty 5 days a week and in Dunmanway and Skibbereen 1 day a week each.  We are advocating for increased resources to help meet the high needs of the young people we are working with across 4 locations. Needs include - school refusal, problems with drugs and alcohol, abuse, eating disorders, suicide ideation and self harm, dealing with family conflict and separation, neurodiversity etc. 

Despite these challenges we are continuing to have profound impacts on young people. "In participating in YMCA activities and accessing their services, I’ve been given a new outlook on life and experiences experiences I will treasure for a lifetime. I’ve met people I never would have met otherwise and I’ve built myself up. 

I want to help others in the way that I’ve been helped. By having a more hands-on role in supporting the young people coming in, I feel like I’ll have a more positive influence on their lives in the same way that my friends here have positively impacted me as well. I want to help bring them up and help them grow into functional adults who become the best person they can be and contribute to supporting the community around them, especially those from marginalised backgrounds." - Miracle, one of our Youth Spaces Advisory Panel members. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

## **Plans for future periods** 

## FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS 

A £1m centre for Greenhill YMCA has been completed and provides space for 160 people to gather at Greenhill for activities and programmes. In addition, this facility incorporates a hydrotherapy pool for the use of young people with additional needs, thanks to funding from the National Lottery. This facility has also enabled the development of swimming lessons which has generated some much needed income in conjunction with ‘the Leisure Experts’. Other social enterprises include further use of the hub as a corporate meeting space and wider usage of the Castle Park facilities for income generation. 

The strategic plan was approved at the AGM in November, 2022. Work based on  the strategic plan is highlighted above and will continue to guide annual work plans for all departments over the coming year. 

Additional applications have been submitted for Peace Plus funding for work with Asylum seekers & refugees in addition to the successful bids for the Empower 2 Transform programme, the Agenda for Peace for Shared Education & the Voice of Youth for Impact measurement. As these have been successful, it will have a significantly positive impact on YMCA Ireland finances for 4 years from 2025 onwards. 

## **Financial review** 

## GOING CONCERN 

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Council has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. 

The overall financial performance for the year was satisfactory due to the financial climate.  The charity's total reserves decreased by £171,042 to a still very healthy £3,690,138. 

Unrestricted funds at £516,359 decreased by £36,665  whilst funds set aside for specific purposes “designated funds” at £86,477 decreased by £26,112. 

The balance sheet of the charity remains strong.  The cash position at the year end was at £425,498 a decrease of  £115,204 compared to the start of the year. Debtors owed £560,560 at the year end, a increase of £304,245. Creditors payable at the year end were £519,060 an increase of £191,579. There were cash flow issues encountered during the year due to non payment by SEUPB. This situation has now been dealt with. 

## a. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES 

The National Council seeks to balance its income between self generated funding and fundraising including institutional support and government grants. Over dependence on a single source of finance is a concern and reserves are kept to ensure any sharp downturns in funding can be accommodated. 

The National Executive receives quarterly financial reports outlining income and expenditure against budgets.  This can enable management to identify any issues as they arise and take corrective action. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

## **Report of the Executive Committee for the year ended 31 March 2025** 

## b. PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES 

YMCA is working towards being more self-sustaining and resilient through spreading the funding base and taking a more intentional social enterprise approach as we can no longer afford to depend on the Education Authority as a primary source of funding. 

## c. RESERVES POLICY 

National Executive committee have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (‘the free reserves’) held by the charity should be three months to six months of the unrestricted resources expended. These have been placed in a high interest savings account to maximise interest returns. 

At this level the Executive feels that National Council would be able to continue the current activities of the charity, in the event of a significant drop in funding.  It would be necessary to consider how the funding would be replaced or the activities changed. 

At present free reserves, excluding designated funds, amount to £229,703. Provision has also been made for potential redundancy costs should government funding be withdrawn or significantly reduced. These funds are held to offset any sudden changes in grant aid to the organisation. 

## **DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS** 

The Trustee at the time when this Trustees report is approved has confirmed that: 

- so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Trust auditors are unaware, and 

- that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Trustee in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Trust auditors are aware of that information. 

This report was approved by the Trustees on 26 November 2025 and signed on their behalf by: 

## **Mr Jonny Currie (Co-Chairperson) for and on behalf of National Council of YMCAs of Ireland Limited- The** 

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## **Report of the Independent Auditors** 

## **to the members of  National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

(a company limited by guarantee) 

## **Opinion** 

We have audited the financial statements of National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The, for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprises the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash flow statement and the notes to the accounts, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102.  The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

In our opinion the accounts: 

- give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at year ended 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended; 

- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and 

- have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Basis for opinion** 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the accounts section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the accounts 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 and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

## **Conclusions relating to going concern** 

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropiate. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 

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## **Report of the Independent Auditors (continued)** 

## **to the members of  National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

(a company limited by guarantee) 

## **Other information** 

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditors' report thereon.  Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. 

We have nothing to report in this regard. 

## **Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006** 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit: 

- the information given in the Trustees Report for the financial year for which the accounts are prepared is consistent with the accounts; and 

- the Trustees Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 

## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Trustees and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees Report. 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- adeqsubject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and received from branches not visited by us; or 

- the accounts are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or 

- certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. 

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## **Report of the Independent Auditors (continued)** 

## **to the members of  National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

(a company limited by guarantee) 

## **Responsibilities of Trustees** 

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees Responsibilities, the Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of accounts that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the accounts, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

## **Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the accounts as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion.  Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material 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 the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these accounts. 

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.  The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below. 

We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company through enquiry of management, industry research and the application of cumulative audit knowledge. We identified the following principal laws and regulations relevant to the company – Companies Act 2006 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). 

We developed an understanding of the key fraud risks to the entity (including how fraud might occur), the controls in place to help mitigate those risks, and the accounts, balances and disclosures within the financial statements which may be susceptible to management bias. Our understanding was obtained through review of the financial statements for significant accounting estimates, analysis of journal entries, walkthrough of the key controls cycles in place and enquiry of management. 

Our procedures to respond to those risks identified included, but were not limited to: 

- •Enquiry of management, those charged with governance and the entity’s solicitors around actual and potential litigation and claims. 

- •Enquiry of management to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. 

- •Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance. 

•Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

- •Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other 

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## **Report of the Independent Auditors (continued)** 

## **to the members of  National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The** 

(a company limited by guarantee) 

adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the accounts is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: http://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. 

This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and regulations made under that Act. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose.  To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 

**Teresa Campbell (Senior Statutory Auditor) Date for and on behalf of AAB Group Accountants Limited Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors** 

**1-3 Arthur Street Belfast Co Antrim BT1 4GA** 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Statement of Financial Activities** 

**(incorporating the Income and Expenditure Account)** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 


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Restricted Unrestricted Designated 2025 Restricted Unrestricted Designated 2024<br>Funds Funds Funds Total Funds Funds Funds Total<br>£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £<br>Notes<br>Income and endowments from:<br>Donations and legacies 8 43,000 18,517 11,453 72,970 42,000 15,773 1,981 59,754<br>Charitable Activities:<br>Non-Capital 8 1,390,794 1,146,645 - 2,537,439 466,612 1,067,459 - 1,534,071<br>Capital Grants 8 - - - - - - - -<br>Other Income 8 - 133,587 - 133,587 - 113,429 - 113,429<br>Total Income and endowments 1,433,794 1,298,749 11,453 2,743,996 508,612 1,196,661 1,981 1,707,254<br>Expenditure on:<br>Raising funds 252 1,089 - 1,341 1,127 3,513 - 4,640<br>Charitable Activities 9,10,11 1,472,207 1,391,516 49,974 2,913,697 675,873 1,373,638 15,763 2,065,274<br>Total Expenditure 1,472,459 1,392,605 49,974 2,915,038 677,000 1,377,151 15,763 2,069,914<br>Net Expenditure<br>for the year (38,665) (93,856) (38,521) (171,042) (168,388) (180,490) (13,782) (362,660)<br>Transfers between funds 7 (69,600) 57,191 12,409 - (15,072) 26,711 (11,639) -<br>Net movement in funds (108,265) (36,665) (26,112) (171,042) (183,460) (153,779) (25,421) (362,660)<br>Reconciliation of funds:<br>Fund balances brought forward 7 3,195,567 553,024 112,589 3,861,180 3,379,027 706,803 138,010 4,223,840<br>Total Funds Carried Forward 7 3,087,302 516,359 86,477 3,690,138 3,195,567 553,024 112,589 3,861,180<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


The results relates to continuing activities. 

The company has no recognised gains and losses other than those included above and therefore no separate statement of total recognised gains and losses has been presented. 

Designated funds are unrestricted funds. 

The notes on pages 20 to 31 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Balance Sheet** 

As at 31 March 2025 

|**Note**<br>**FIXED ASSETS**<br>Tangible Fixed Assets<br>**_4_**<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>Debtors<br>**_5_**<br>**CREDITORS:**Amounts falling<br>due within one year<br>**_6_**<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>**REPRESENTED BY:**<br>**FUNDING**<br>Unrestricted Income Funds<br>**_7_**<br>Designated Funds<br>**_7_**<br>Restricted Income Funds<br>**_7_**|**2025**<br>**£**<br>3,223,140<br>425,498<br>560,560<br>986,058<br>519,060<br>466,998<br>**3,690,138**<br>516,359<br>86,477<br>3,087,302<br>**3,690,138**|**2024**<br>**£**<br>3,391,644<br>540,702<br>256,315<br>797,017<br>327,481<br>469,536<br>**3,861,180**<br>553,024<br>112,589<br>3,195,567<br>**3,861,180**|
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and were signed on its behalf by: 

**Mr Jonny Currie (Co-Chairperson) Chairperson Date Company Number: NI015660** 

The notes on pages 20 to 31 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Cash Flow Statement** 

As at 31 March 2025 


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2025 2024<br>Note £ £<br>Cash provided by Operating Activities  15 (111,057) (63,451)<br>Purchase of Tangible Fixed Assets  (4,147) (8,948)<br>Cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (4,147) (8,948)<br>Cash Flow from financing activities<br>- -<br>Repayment of Borrowing<br>- -<br>Cash used in financing activities<br>Movement in cash and cash equivalents in the year (115,204) (72,399)<br>Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 540,702 613,101<br>Total Cash and Cash Equivalents at the end of the year 425,498 540,702<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 

## **1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: 

## a) Basis of preparation 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102, Section 1A), and the Companies Act 2006. 

The National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited- The meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.  Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s). 

## (b) Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis 

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Council has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and assuming that government funding is renewed. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. This is also based on the organisation’s ability to operate with an effective business plan including the ability of our residential centre to cover its costs and build reserves for future development. 

## (c) Fund Accounting 

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. 

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. 

General funds may be transferred to designated funds where Trustees wish to use these funds for a specific purpose. Such funds may be transferred back to general funds once the criteria for the designation have been met or are no longer applicable. 

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of restricted funds is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Restricted funds may only be transferred to general or designated funds once the criteria for restriction have been discharged or no longer apply. 

## d) Income 

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.  Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.  Income is deferred only when the charity has to fulfill conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor/funder has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period. 

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# **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 

## **1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES ctd…** 

## e) Donated services and facilities 

In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time of supporters is not recognised and refer to the trustees’ annual report for more information about their contribution. 

## f) Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT 

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.  Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings: 

- Costs of raising funds; 

- Expenditure on charitable activities comprises those costs incurred 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 those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. 

All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. 

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. 

## g) Equipment used in projects 

The cost of equipment purchased for use in projects is included in the project budget for grant claim purposes. 

The Trustees consider that equipment purchased for these projects form part of the cost of the projects and should not be included as fixed assets of the charity. 

## h) Operating leases 

Rental charges are charged on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. 

## i) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation 

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. 

Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis: 

4% Straight Line Freehold Property 2% Straight Line Cabins and chalets 4% Straight Line Fixtures and fittings - Fittings 25% Straight Line - Computer equipment 25% Straight Line Motor vehicles 20% straight Line 

subject to Leasehold Property 

The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Land is not depreciated. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES ctd** 

## j) Debtors 

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due.  Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 

## k) Cash at bank and in hand 

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term current accounts. 

## l) Creditors and provisions 

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount. 

## m) Financial instruments 

The trust only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. 

## n) Taxation 

The company is a registered charity and the charitable tax exemptions are therefore being claimed to the extent that income and/or gains are applicable and applied to charitable purposes only. These exemptions will remain in place as long as income and expenditure is applied to charitable purposes only. 

## o) Reserves Policy 

In the interest of prudence and to provide for future stability, The National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited has introduced a reserves policy which aims to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to between three and six months of its ongoing charitable expenditure. 

## p) Pensions 

The Council operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with Royal London, which is administered on behalf of the Trust by a professional advisor. Staff are enrolled in the Scheme on appointment with subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

## Critical accounting estimates and judgements 

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. 

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 

## **2. RESULTS FOR THE YEAR** 

The result for the year has been arrived at after charging the following:- 

|**2025**<br>**£**<br>Auditor Remuneration<br>7,200<br>Depreciation<br>172,651<br>**3. ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS, TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES, AND THE**<br>**COST OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**Staff Costs**<br>Wages and Salaries<br>1,549,410<br>Social Security Costs<br>125,932<br>Pension<br>65,445<br>1,740,787<br>The average number of people employed<br>by the company during the year was as follows:<br>**No.**<br>**73**|**2024**<br>**£**<br>7,200<br>172,196<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>974,117<br>76,957<br>44,275<br>1,095,349<br>**No.**<br>**52**|
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One employee received more than £60,000 (2024: one).  One employee received more than £70,000 (2024: one). 

Pension costs are allocated to activities in proportion to the related staffing costs incurred. 

The charity trustees were not paid nor received any other benefits from their Trusteeship with the Charity in the year (2024: £nil). No Directors received travel expenses during the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024: £nil). 

Trustees of the charity received payment reimbursement of travel costs totalling £nil (2024: £nil). 

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the National Secretary. The employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £102,000 (2024: £70,289). 

## **4. FIXED ASSETS** 

|**COST**<br>As at 1 April 2024<br>Additions<br>Disposal<br>Transfer|**Portadown**<br>**Greenhill Portadown**<br>**Freehold**<br>**Leasehold Leasehold**<br>**Cabins &**<br>**Fixtures &**<br>**Motor**<br>**Land**<br>**Property**<br>**Property**<br>**Chalets**<br>**Fittings**<br>**Equipment**<br>**Vehicles**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>60,000<br>3,111,334<br>1,422,526<br>1,167,953<br>299,934<br>306,723<br>41,462<br>6,409,932<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>4,147<br>-<br>4,147<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|
|---|---|
|As at 31 March 2025|**60,000**<br>**3,111,334**<br>**1,422,526**<br>**1,167,953**<br>**299,934**<br>**310,870**<br>**41,462**<br>**6,414,079**|
|**DEPRECIATION**<br>As at 1 April 2024<br>Disposal<br>Charge for the year|-<br>1,376,764<br>147,675<br>868,965<br>299,451<br>290,152<br>35,281<br>3,018,288<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>99,682<br>29,651<br>32,391<br>396<br>8,471<br>2,060<br>172,651|
|As at 31 March 2025|**-**<br>**1,476,446**<br>**177,326**<br>**901,356**<br>**299,847**<br>**298,623**<br>**37,341**<br>**3,190,939**|
|**NET BOOK VALUE**||
|**As at 31 March 2025**|**60,000**<br>**1,634,888**<br>**1,245,200**<br>**266,597**<br>**87**<br>**12,247**<br>**4,121**<br>**3,223,140**|
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|As at 31 March 2024|60,000<br>1,734,570<br>1,274,851<br>298,988<br>483<br>16,571<br>6,181<br>3,391,644|



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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 

## **5 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR** 

|**5 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>Trade Debtors<br>51,866<br>Prepayments and Accrued Income<br>314,461<br>Other Debtors<br>194,233<br>**560,560**<br>**6 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>Trade Creditors<br>27,285<br>Accruals and Deferred Income<br>422,908<br>Other Tax and Social Security<br>50,187<br>Other Creditors<br>18,680<br>**519,060**<br>**7. STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS ON RESTRICTED, UNRESTRICTED & DESIGNATED FUNDS**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Designated**<br>**Restricted**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Balance at 1 April 2024<br>553,024<br>112,589<br>3,195,567<br>Net Incoming Resources for the year<br>(93,856)<br>(38,521)<br>(38,665)<br>Transfers between funds<br>57,191<br>12,409<br>(69,600)<br>**Balance at 31 March 2025**<br>**516,359**<br>**86,477**<br>**3,087,302**<br>**Balance at**<br>**01/04/2024**<br>**Income**<br>**Expense**<br>**Transfer**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>M&SS Volunteer Support<br>15,202<br>10,000<br>(17,000)<br>-<br>M&SS Ycare<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>M&SS Antrim YMCA<br>2,668<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Greenhill Capital Development<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Greenhill Salary Costs 2021-22<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Greenhill - maintenance<br>19,920<br>-<br>(11,160)<br>-<br>Portadown Donation - London Trip<br>63<br>1,453<br>(1,486)<br>-<br>**112,589**<br>**11,453**<br>**(49,974)**<br>**12,409**|**2024**<br>**£**<br>19,242<br>84,866<br>152,207<br>**256,315**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>33,866<br>236,950<br>39,205<br>17,460<br>**327,481**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>3,861,180<br>(171,042)<br>-<br>**3,690,138**<br>**Balance at**<br>**31/03/2025**<br>**£**<br>8,202<br>-<br>2,668<br>-<br>-<br>8,760<br>30<br>**86,477**|
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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 


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7. STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS ON RESTRICTED, UNRESTRICTED & DESIGNATED FUNDS ctd…<br>7.2 Restricted Funds: Balance at Balance at<br>01/04/2024 Income Expense Transfer 31/03/2025<br>£ £ £ £ £<br>Greenhill<br>- -<br>Capital Grants (net of depreciaton) 1,777,557 (142,999) 1,634,558<br>- - -<br>National Lottery Programme Grant  7,750 7,750<br>Rank Foundation Grant Rec'd - 48,097 (36,758) - 11,339<br>CRC- Global Justice in Northern Ireland - 3,415 (3,408) (7) -<br>- -<br>YMCA Douglas Wood Foundation 19,793 (5,523) 14,270<br>Youth Led Solutions Climate Action 5,921 - (2,000) - 3,921<br>DAERA 7,500 - - - 7,500<br>- -<br>CDRCN - Refugee Programme Funds 4,698 (40) 4,658<br>- - -<br>Department for Communities - Jobstart 8,804 (8,804)<br>Greenhill Total 1,815,469 68,066 (199,532) (7) 1,683,996<br>Management and Support Services<br>- - - - -<br>Education Authority - Core Funding<br>- - -<br>Core Funding  42,000 (42,000)<br>EA CRED 10,152 - - - 10,152<br>EA Collaboration 1,646 - - - 1,646<br>ICT Grant - 1,000 (1,000) - -<br>-<br>- -<br>Grant- Bytes  7,111 (2,141) 4,970<br>Dormant Funds - 48,536 (48,536) - -<br>-<br>Chaplaincy Grant 5,036 12,500 (15,325) 2,211<br>- - -<br>Bushcaft Programme Funding 3,617 3,617<br>-<br>Management and Support Services Total 20,451 111,147 (109,002) 22,596<br>E2T - PeacePlus<br>SEUPB 17,312 928,559 (819,669) (63,096) 63,106<br>- -<br>Department for Economy  44,360 (42,568) 1,792<br>E2T - PeacePlus Total 17,312 972,919 (862,237) (63,096) 64,898<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 


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7.STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS ON RESTRICTED, UNRESTRICTED & DESIGNATED FUNDS ctd…<br>Restricted Funds: Balance at Balance at<br>01/04/2024 Income Expense Transfer 31/03/2025<br>£ £ £ £ £<br>Portadown<br>Portadown carried forward  (3,274) - - - (3,274)<br>- -<br>Department of Education - new building 1,334,851 (29,651) 1,305,200<br>Awards for all - - - - -<br>Education Authority - Core funding - 99,155 (99,216) 61 -<br>- - -<br>Education Authority - ICT Grant 1,000 (1,000)<br>Neighbourhood Renewal - 8,559 (8,560) 1 -<br>Planned Intervention  - 6,000 (6,144) 144 -<br>- - -<br>Fundraising for Global Service Learning 4,253 (4,253)<br>ABC Council 66 10,000 (10,000) (66) -<br> Maths Tutor Programme - - (761) 761 -<br>CSHS Enable Project  229 1,384 (1,384) (229) -<br>SRC- Horizon Project - 2,595 (1,635) - 960<br>TBUC - 21,597 (19,482) - 2,115<br>Youth Justice Agency 459 - - - 459<br>TEO/Good relations 42 1,578 - - 1,620<br>School Base Work - 9,709 (4,701) - 5,008<br>Department for Communities - Jobstart 67 10,245 (9,452) (860) -<br>Ukraine Fundraising 89 - - (89) -<br>Portadown Total  1,336,782 171,822 (196,239) (277) 1,312,088<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

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|01/04/2024|Income|Expense|Transfer|31/03/2025|
|£|£|£|£|£|
|Newcastle|
|Education Authority - Core Funding|-|99,160|(99,182)|22|-|
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|Education Authority - ICT Grant|1,000|(1,000)|
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|CDRCN|Kitchen Funding|1,562|-|-|(1,562)|-|
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|Awards for All - Our Space|3,975|(465)|3,510|
|Ark Housing|-|700|(210)|(490)|-|
|RCN Co Down|-|150|-|(150)|-|
|Peace Players|-|426|-|(426)|-|
|Impact Boxing Programme|16|700|(501)|-|215|
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|Department for Communities - Jobstart|7,704|(4,090)|(3,614)|
|Newcastle Total|5,553|109,840|(105,448)|(6,220)|3,725|
|Total Restricted Funds|3,195,567|1,433,794|(1,472,459)|(69,600)|3,087,303|

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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 


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8. INCOME 2025 2024<br>Restricted Unrestricted  Designated Total Total<br>£ £ £ £ £<br>Income from Donations and Legacies<br>Donations - 6,928 11,453 18,381 8,767<br>Education Authority - Core 42,000 - - 42,000 42,000<br>Education Authority - MIS 1,000 - - 1,000 -<br>Solar Panel Income - 1,269 - 1,269 1,187<br>ROI Fair Share - 10,320 - 10,320 7,800<br>43,000 18,517 11,453 72,970 59,754<br>Income from Charitable Activities<br>EA - Core + Supplementary Newcastle 99,160 - - 99,160 96,823<br>EA - Core + Supplementary Portadown 99,155 - - 99,155 96,822<br>EA - Planned Intervention Portadown 6,000 - - 6,000 5,325<br>EA - Neighbourhood Renewal  8,559 - 8,559 7,933<br>EA - MIS Portadown 1,000 - - 1,000 -<br>EA - MIS Newcastle 1,000 - - 1,000 -<br>SEUPB - Peace Plus E2T 928,559 - - 928,559 59,323<br>Department for the Economy 44,360 4,436 - 48,796 -<br>ABC District Council 10,000 - - 10,000 10,000<br>CSHS Enable Project 1,384 1,520 - 2,904 10,135<br>YCEP- Youth Cultural - - - - 17,164<br>TEO/Good relations 1,578 - - 1,578 -<br>TBUC  21,597 - - 21,597 -<br>SRC - Horizon Project income 2,595 - - 2,595 -<br>School based work  9,709 - - 9,709 -<br>CDRCN-Refugee (Youth & Women) Newca - - - - 5,000<br>CDRCN - Holiday Hunger Newcastle  - - - - 100<br>CDRCN - Kitchen Funding Newcastle - - - - 10,000<br>PHA Take Art Programme - - - - 450<br>Dundrum Comm Village - Daft Raft - - - - 100<br>Ark Housing  700 - - 700 -<br>RCN Co. Down 150 - - 150 200<br>subject to any material departures disclosed 426 - - 426 1,140<br>Impact Boxing Programme Newcastle 700 - - 700 1,600<br>NMDDC  -Prog Grant Newcastle  - - - - 200<br>National Lottery Prog Grant Greenhill 7,750 - - 7,750 7,750<br>Rank Foundation Grant Greenhill 48,097 - - 48,097 44,138<br>CRC - Global Justice In Northern Ireland 3,415 - - 3,415 -<br>Downpatrick Sports Fund Greenhill - - - - 2,334<br>CDRCN Refugee Prog Fund Greenhill - - - - 5,584<br>Dormant Funds M&SS 48,536 - - 48,536 47,348<br>Chaplaincy Grant M&SS 12,500 - - 12,500 9,092<br>Grant - Bytes  7,111 - - 7,111 -<br>Jobstart Grant Greenhill 8,804 - - 8,804 -<br>Jobstart Grant Newcastle 7,704 - - 7,704 20,800<br>Jobstart Grant Portadown 10,245 - - 10,245 9,682<br>Affiliation Fees - 9,570 - 9,570 8,289<br>Greenhill Fees - 1,124,310 - 1,124,310 1,056,739<br>GH Insurance Claim  - 6,809 - 6,809 -<br>1,390,794 1,146,645 - 2,537,439 1,534,071<br>Other Income<br>Greenhill - 3,372 - 3,372 3,305<br>Castle Park - 55,443 - 55,443 43,338<br>M&SS - 53,044 - 53,044 29,042<br>Newcastle - 5,243 - 5,243 7,998<br>Portadown - 16,485 - 16,485 29,746<br>- 133,587 - 133,587 113,429<br>Total Income & Endowments 1,433,794 1,298,749 11,453 2,743,996 1,707,254<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 

|**9.**<br>**Costs of Charitable Activity by Fund Type**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Greenhill<br>199,531<br>1,143,368<br>Castle Park<br>-<br>30,902<br>Management &Support Services<br>109,003<br>75,475<br>Newcastle Youthbase<br>105,448<br>16,477<br>E2T Peace Plus<br>861,985<br>3,200<br>Portadown<br>195,240<br>34,894<br>Support Costs<br>-<br>46,230<br>Governance Costs (note 11)<br>1,000<br>40,970<br>**1,472,207**<br>**1,391,516**|**Designated**<br>**£**<br>31,488<br>-<br>17,000<br>-<br>-<br>1,486<br>-<br>-<br>**49,974**|**2025**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>1,374,387<br>30,902<br>201,478<br>121,925<br>865,185<br>231,620<br>46,230<br>41,970<br>**2,913,697**|**2024**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>1,352,203<br>30,067<br>178,864<br>138,850<br>34,384<br>249,464<br>44,033<br>37,409<br>**2,065,274**|
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The 2024 expenditure total of £2,065,274 was split between restricted funds of £675,873, unrestricted funds of £1,373,638 and designated funds of £15,763. 

|**10**<br>**Costs of Charitable Activity by Activity Type**<br>**Direct**<br>**Support**<br>**Costs**<br>**Costs**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Charitable Activities**<br>Greenhill<br>1,374,387<br>20,806<br>Castle Park<br>30,902<br>-<br>Management & Support Services<br>201,478<br>22,197<br>Newcastle Youthbase<br>121,925<br>510<br>E2T Peace Plus<br>865,185<br>-<br>Portadown<br>231,620<br>2,717<br>**2,825,497**<br>**46,230**<br>**11**<br>**Governance Costs**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Affiliation Fees<br>-<br>6,316<br>Audit and Accounts<br>1,000<br>7,236<br>Insurances<br>-<br>2,750<br>Legal and Professional Fees<br>-<br>22,938<br>Personnel Costs<br>-<br>1,730<br>**1,000**<br>**40,970**|**Governance**<br>**Costs**<br>**£**<br>15,552<br>-<br>21,991<br>1,125<br>-<br>3,302<br>**41,970**<br>**Designated**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**|**2025**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>1,410,745<br>30,902<br>245,666<br>123,560<br>865,185<br>237,639<br>**2,913,697**<br>**2025**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>6,316<br>8,236<br>2,750<br>22,938<br>1,730<br>**41,970**|**2024**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>1,380,347<br>30,067<br>223,767<br>140,026<br>34,384<br>256,683<br>**2,065,274**<br>**2024**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>19,078<br>7,200<br>3,079<br>5,852<br>2,200<br>**37,409**|
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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 

## **12. CONTINGENCIES** 

## **Greenhill:** 

There exists a contingent liability to repay in whole or part capital grants received from the Department of Education, ranging from 22 to 50 years from the receipt of the grant money. There also exists a contingent liability to repay in whole or part capital grants received from the Ministry of Finance & Personnel and the International Fund for Ireland. 

The title deeds of the Greenhill property are held by the Department of Education as security in relation to grants paid for financial assistance being used for proper purposes according to the Deed of Covenant and Charge. 

## **Portadown:** 

There exists a contingent liability to repay in whole or part capital grants received from the Department of Education, for 22 years from the receipt of the grant money. 

The title deeds of the Portadown property are held by the Department of Education as security in relation to grants paid for financial assistance being used for proper purposes according to the Deed of Covenant and Charge. 

## **13. MEMBERS' LIABILITY** 

The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital.  The liability of members is limited to one pound each.  At 31 March 2025 there were 16 members. 

## **14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS** 

During the year the National Council of YMCAs of Irelandf (RoI) CLG entered into transactions with the National Council of Ireland YMCA Trust, a Related Party.  At the Balance Sheet date the amount due from the National Council of Ireland YMCA Trust was £50,398 (2024 £33,177). 

|**15.**<br>**Reconcilliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating**<br>**activities:**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>Net movement in funds<br>(171,042)<br>Add back depreciation charge<br>172,651<br>Increase (decrease) in debtors<br>(304,245)<br>Increase (decrease) in creditors<br>191,579<br>**Net Cash used in operating activities**<br>(111,057)|**2024**<br>**£**<br>(362,660)<br>172,196<br>40,538<br>86,475<br>(63,451)|
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## **National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited - The** 

## **Note to the Financial Statements** 

for the year ended 31 March 2025 


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16. Net Assets Split by Fund Designated Unrestricted Restricted  Totals<br>Funds Funds Funds Funds<br>£ £ £<br>-<br>Tangible Fixed Assets 286,656 2,936,484 3,223,140<br>Net Current Assets  86,477 229,703 150,818 466,998<br>86,477 516,359 3,087,302 3,690,138<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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