Charlty Re8lstratk•n No. NIC105760
Company Reglstratlon No. N1055676 INorthern Ireland)
HOME-START ANTRIM DISTRICT
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

HOME-sfART ANTRIM DISTRI
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mary Mayrs
Philip Scott ITreasurerl
Joan McDeTmott
Barbara Irvine- Resigned 01/1112025
Valerie McGlau8hlin
Brlan O'Neill
Elizabeth Mcconnell
Carol Kerr
Secretary
Sharon Caldwell
Charlty Number
NIC105760
Company Number
N1055676
Prfneipal Address
Stiles Community Centre
11 Fountain Hill
Antrim
8T41 ILZ
Re8lstered Offlce
Stiles Community Centre
11 Fountain Hill
Antrim
8T41 Iiz
Independent Examlner
Mrs A Harbin50n FCJ
Corrigan CA Limited
24 Greystone Road
Antrim
8T412QN

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CONTENTS
Page
Twstees. report
Statement of trustees. responsibilities
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial artivities
8alante Sheei
Notes to the fin3ncial statements
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
The direttors, who are also the trustees, present their report and fina￿la1 ststements for the year
ended 31st March 2026.
The trustees have adopted the provision of the Companies Att 2006 and Accounting and Reportlng
by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Prartice applicèble in the UK and Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective
l January 20151 in preparin8 the annual report and financial statements for the chrlty.
Reference and èdmlnlstratlve detalls
Re8lstered Office
Stiles Community Centre
11 Fountsin Hill
Antrirn
BT41 ILZ
Trustees
Mary Mayr5
Philip Scott ITrea5vrerl
Joan McDermott
Barbara I￿Tre- Ilesi8ned oty1112025
ValerSe McGlau8hlln
Brian O'Neill
Elizabeth Mcconnell
Carol Kerr
Independent Exarniner
Arnanda Harbin50n FCA
Corrigan CA Umited
24 GreystoTre Road
Antrlm
BT412QN
Struclurep governance and management
The charity 15 a company limited by 8uarantee.
None of thetrustees have any beneficlal lftterest In the company. Each of the trustees are members of
the company and ère liable to contrlbute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the
company in the event of Ilquidation.
The company is a reglstered charlty with the Charity Commission in Northem Ireland.
Registrètlon number." NIC105760

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TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Oblecllves and actfvltles
The principal attivity of the company is the promotion of Child welfare in the Antrim Disirict.
The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation5 INtsrthern Ireland) 2015 requires or8anlsations to
meet two criteria i.e. 'Charitable Purpose, and 'Public Benefit.. In relation to the'charitable purpose, the
Memorandum and Articles of Association of Home-start Antrim Distrsct states that the organisation
meets a number of the charitable purposes as set out in the regulations i.e. 'the prevention or relief of
poverty, the advancement of health or the saving of lives. and'the relief of those in need by reason of
youth, age, ill-health. disability, financial haidship or other disadvantage..
Home-start Antrim Distrirt meets the public benelit test. as the or8anisation provides services, whtch
¢an be accessed by members of the public who are in need of such service5.
AchI￿•Ments and Perfomian¢e
Home-start Antrim has been offering support to parents with young children in Antrim,
Randalstown. Toomèbridge. Crumlin, Templepatrick and Parkgate since October 1990. Volunteers
are recruited. trained. and supported to provide support to familie5 Wlth children under S in three
specific areas. Home support volunteers provide one-to one weekly friendship to individual families.
providlng compassionate and confidential support in whatever way they can. Other volunteers run
our weekly family group nurturing supportive relationship and community in a family friendly
environment. Another team of volunteers engage with different families each week providing
practical a5S15tance through provision of valuable resources at our weekly baby bank.
Our three seThite dellveries are outlined briefly below..
Home Su
ort
One to one support has been very much the core of what we do at Home-start Antrim District and when
Ihis kind of support work5 It makes a real and tangible difference in the lile of the family. However.
many are not as open to receiving one to one support so in addition to this we offèr the option of
attending a eonnect 8lOUP Wlth up to 8 other parents. Parent5 are invited to attend a 6-week Care for
Family'Time out for Parents, course to begin with. The gTOUP will then decide tO8ether on further
activities. and this will135t for approximately 6 months. We hopè this wlll build trust and conrtèction with
us as a charity and establish valuable pa¥ent friendships.
Famil Grou
Our weekly family group is a happy and noisy place. We have over 40 famllies on our register and a
healthy attendance every week. We use the large sports hall as well as we can to provide an ideal
environmeni for play. parent and child actlvities and more importantly friendship. We have seen
valuable relationships being built between parents and with volunteers too. Thanks to a very committed
and hardworking team of volunteers this has become a wonderful place full of fun and activity fof
everyone. It has been great to welcome a few new volunteers to the team and all in all a valuable
sense of community ha5 been established.

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TRusfEES' REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Antrim Bab Bank
This project has increased in capacity and efflclency. We are now sUPPOrting on average 15-20 families
receive practical support every week. The capatity aftd strength of this project has grown as a direct
result of the diligence ol our Baby Bank Co Ordinator and her committed and hardworking team of
volunteers. The Baby Bank has become a vital connection point for families within our community. We
hope to develop this project by offering relevant workshops and Short courses for parents aiming to
build stronger connectlons and provlde ongolng support.
Govemln8 Document
The charity is controlled by its 8overnin8 document, a deed of trust. and constitutes a limited
company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2(MJ6.
Appolntment of Trustees
Home-start Antrim District's process on the recruitment and appointment of trustees Is underpinned by
the Memorandvm and Articles of Association.
Trustee Inductlon and Tralnln8
New tru5tee5 afe briefed on their legal obligations under charity 8uidelines, the Charity Commission
guidance on public benefit, the content of the constitution, the committee and decision-making process,
the 5trate8ic and operational plan, and the recent financial performance of the charity. The trustees attend
relevant training events.
Flnantlal Revlèw
The financial staiements are presented in the standard format required by the Charities SORP and
¢over the aetivities of Home-start Antrim District. The Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI on
page 7 shows the gross income from all sources and the Split of activity between Testricted and
unrestricted funds. It is the poliry of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been
designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equSvalent to around 6 months
expenditUTe. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a
Significant drop funding. they will be able to continue the charity's current artivitie5 while
consideration is given to ways in whieh additional funds may be raised.
The charity's main source of income is 8rant funding and donations.
Total income of ihe charity durlng the year ended 31st March 2026 was £97,430. compared to £76,594
in 2025.
Expenditure during the year has increased this year from £￿,455 in 2025 to £107.375 in 2026. The
overall result is that the charity reported a deficlt of £9,945 in 2026 compared to a deficit of
£13,861 in 2025.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Resew¥es Policy
The rrustees would airn to have in hand an amount equal to six rnonths regular expenditure a5 free
reserves to meet futu￿ shortfalls in incorne and unexpetted expenses. Their desired level of
reserves 15 therefore E53,687. The balance of free reserves as at 31st March 2026 was £32,475
(£44,914 20251. The balance of free resetves is currently below the desired level.
Future Plans
A5 we now have three staff members and an increa5in8 volunteer team the future feels very
positive lor our charity. We continue to network other cornrnunity groups such 35 Muckamore
Parish Development Association. Antrirn Foodbank, Surtrstart, Women's Aid, Rutled8e training,
Network Personnel, Parenting Nl, Family Hub, Motherhood Collective, Aware Nl, Antrim
Cornrnunity Fridge, Employers For Childcare, Gems, Antrirn & Newtownabbey Borough Councll
and several of the local churches. The need to support local families will always be there and
workin8 together with other services is most definitely the most effective wayto make a real
and permanent difference in our community.
Volunteers
The charity made use of 29 volunteers and without their assistance the charity would not have been able
to assist the number of families and children that it did. The trustees wish to acknowled8e their deep
appreciation to those who helped the organisation voluntarily throughout the year.
Approved by the Board onloth June 2026 and si8ned on its behalf bv..
Brlan O'Nelll
Chalrptrson

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
The trustees are responslble for preparing the Trustee Report and the accounts in accordance
with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare account5 for
each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of
the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparin8 these accounts, the trustees are required to
select suitable accounting policie5 and then apply them conslstently.
observe the methoils and prrnciples in the Charities SORP:
make judBements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any materlal
departures disclosed and explained in the accounts, and
prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that Illsclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial p051tion of the charity and enable them to ensure
that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006, the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations (Northern Irelandl 2015, and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
I rèport on the accounts of Home-start Antrim Distritt for the year ended 31st March 2026.
RESPEcfivE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The trustee5 who are also the directors of Horne-start Antrim District for the purposes of
company law. are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an
audit is not required for this year under Section 6519llbl of the Charities Act (Northern Irelandl
2008 and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
folltsw the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 6519llbl of the Charities Art
- State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity
Commis5i0n. An examinatitsn includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the account5 presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not Provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion 15 given as to whether the accounts
preseni a'true and fair view, and the report is limited to the matters set out in the next statement.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my exarnination, no other matter except that Teferred to in the previous
paragraph ha5 come to my attention..
lal which gives mè reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
lil to keep accounting records In accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006:
and
lill to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records. comply wlth the
ccountin8 requirements of 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and wilh the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Rerporting bv
Charities. have not been met, or
Ibl to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order io enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Amanda Harblnson, FCA
Corrigan CA Limlted, 24 Greystone Road, Antrlm, BT412QN
10th June 2026

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Note
Unrestrided
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Incoming Rè50urce5
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment income
7,505
61,667
178
2.827
25,253
10.332
86,920
178
4,711
71,597
286
Total Recelpts
69,350
28,080
97,430
76,594
Payments
Charitable activilies
Support Costs
Governance
69.340
9.931
2.518
17,321
8,265
86,661
18.196
2.518
75,475
11,969
3.011
Total Pa￿￿ents
81.789
15.586
107.375
90.455
Net receipts I Ipaymentsl
Translers be￿een funds
-12.439
2.494
-9.945
-13,861
Net movement in funds
Funds brought forward
-12,439
44,914
2,494
170
-9,945
45.084
-13,861
58.945
Funds carried forward
32,475
2,664
35,139
45,084

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BALANCE SHEET
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
2026
2025
Flxed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
212
341
Current Assets
Cash At Bank and in hand
38.520
38,520
48,240
48,240
Creditors: amounts falling due
wlthln one year
-3,593
-3,497
Net Current Assets
34,927
44,743
Totsl assets less current Ilabllltles
35,139
45.084
Income Funds
RestTlCted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
2.662
32,477
170
44.914
li
35,139
45,084
For the year ended 31 March 2026 the company wa5 entitled to exemption from audit under
section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to Small Companies.
The members have not required the companiy to obtain an audlt of its accounts for the year
in question in accordance with section 476.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Act with respett to accounting records and the preparation ol the accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions
applicable to cornpanies subject to the small companies regime.
Approved by the Board on 10th June 2026 and si8ned on its behalf by..
8rlan O'Nèlll
Chalrperson

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Atrountlng PollcSes
Bosls of preporation
The flnan¢ial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis under the historical cost
convention and in accordance wlth Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities- Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to tharitie5 preparing their account5 in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective I january 20151 and
the Companies Act 2CM)6. The principle accounting policies which have been applied consistently
throu8hout are set out below.
The tharity has taken advantage of the exemption from the requirement to produce a cash flow
statement on the grounds that it is a Small charity.
Chorltoble Funds
Unrestrirted funds are available for ¢Jse at the discretion of the trLtstees in furtherance of the charitable
objertives unle55 the funds have been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors a5 to how they may be used. The purposes
and uses of the restricted fund5 are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
IrKoming Re50urce5
Income frorn charitable activities is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after anv
performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is Probable that
the income will be received.
Income from grants. whether'capital, 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 wlll be received and the amount can be measured relIab￿V and is not deferred.
Income from donations and legaices are recorded as received as entitlement arises at that stage and are
classified as restricted or unrestricted according to any conditions stipulatedlintended by the donor.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can bè measured rellably
by the charity. This is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
Resotsrces Expended
Expenditure on charitable activities is recogni5ed once there is a legal and construrtive obligation to
transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit5 will be
required in settlernent and the amount of the obligation can be measured ￿lIablY. The charity is below
the charity audit threshold and therefore is exempt from reporting expenditure on an activity basis. The
charity has opted to report by the nature of expenditure rather than on an activity basis.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Accounting Pollcices (contlnued)
Fixed 055ets ond depreciation
All fixed assets are initially iecorded at cost. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates
calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value based on process prevailing at the date
of acquisition of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follow5-
Fixtures, Fittings & Office Equipment - 20% straight line basis
Openlting Leoses
Rentals payèble under operating leases are charged in the income and expenditure account on a straight
line basis over the lease term.
Donations and Le8acies
Unrestricted
Funds
2026
Restrirted
Funds
2026
Total
Total
2026
2025
Donations and gifts
7,505
2,827
10,332
4,711
Investment Income
Unrestrlrted
Funds
2026
Restrirted
Funds
2026
Total
Total
2026
2025
Bank Interest Receivable
178
178
286
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
In¢omln8 resources from charltable activltles
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2026
Restrlcted
Funds
Total
Total
2026
2026
2025
Grants
61,667
61,667
25,253
25,253
86,920
86,920
71,597
71.597
Included within Income relating to grant$ are the following-
2026
2025
Unrestrlrted Funds
Northern Health & Social Care Trust
Black Santa
Ardbarron Trust
60,667
1,000
68.495
1.300
1.000
61,667
70.795
Restrlcted Funds
Childfen In Need
Enkalon
Antrim & Ne￿Own3bbeY Borough Council
National Lottery- Awards For All
2.188
1,000
4.765
17.300
25,253
802
802
86.920
71,597
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Total resources expended
2026
2025
Staff Costs
Charitable expenditure
Support Costs
Governance
60.192
26,469
18,196
2,518
107.375
49.041
26.434
11,969
3,011
90,455
Analysis by fund:
2026
2025
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
81,789
25,586
107,375
10,781
79,674
90,455
Included In Charltable Expenditure:
2026
2025
Families & Family Morning
Volunteer Expenses
Travel
Baby Bank Expenses
Staff expenses & Training
Group Activities & Workshops
Fundraising
1,049
6.992
1,146
6,880
1,314
7.262
1,791
7,195
1,438
7.009
2.487
6.765
1,575
26,469
26,434
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NO￿TOTHE FINAWCIALSTATEMENrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH ZOZ6
IndudEd In Support Costs..
2026
?025
Rent
Heal & ￿ght
2.852
2,911
1,095
4.561
2.094
2,637
3.299
2,340
Maintenance
Telephone, post38e &siatlor￿ry
Office Expenses
PR & Ad¥ertislng
Sundry
Subscription5
Computer
Bank Char8e5
Depreciation
362
1,258
2,765
172
33
318
252
156
169
11,969
443
I,oio
414
179
18.196
6. Rel*ttd P4rtk5
There are no relared partytransactionsto bedlxb5ed.
EMpID￿*s
The average number ol employeesdvrinÉtheyear was 3.12025. 3 empltyeesl.
Atthe end of the yeèrthere werE 3 employees.
8. Tan¥lble Flxed A55ets
Fi￿Vre5,
Fittin85 &
Equipment
Cost..
At l AprS1202S
3,021
50
Oisposals
At 31 March 2026
3.071
Depreciation..
At l AprS12025
Char8e in Year
Ellmlnaredon DI¥￿￿al
At 31 March 2026
2,680
179
2,859
Net 8ookVal￿".
At ai March 2026
212
At 31 March 2025
341
9. crtd￿O
2016
1025
Other credltors & accruals
3.593
3,497
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
10. AnalysSs of net assets between funds
Unrestrkted Restrided
Funds
Funds
2026
2026
2026
2025
Tangible Fixed assets
Current assetsllliabilitiesl
212
32,265
32,477
212
34,927
35,139
341
44,743
45,084
2,662
2,662
11. Movémènt In funds
At
0110412025
Incomlng
Resources
Resources
Expended
At
3110312026
Fund
Unrestricted
Restricted
44.914
170
45.084
69,350
28,080
97,430
81,789
25,586
107,375
32,475
2,664
35.139
12. Company Ilmlted by8uarantee
The company is limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The liability of each of its
members 15 limited to £1.
13. Independent EMamlner5 Remuneratlon
The independent examiner's remuneration was £1710.
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