Granaghan & District Women's Group Annual Report & Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2025 Nl Charity No: 105800
Granaghan & District Women's Group Table of Contents Year Ended 31 March 2025 Page Charity Information Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent Examiner Receipts and Payments Account Notes to the Financial Statements 10-11 Supplementary Information 12-13
Granaghan & District Women's Group Charity Information Year Ended 31 March 2025 Trustees Deirdre Bradley Annie Burke Ann McNicholl Roisin Turner Mary Mullin Diana Mcclean Noelle Smyth Pauline McFall Margaret Mccusker Trea Duggan Janette O'Kane Alice Quinn Siobhan Friel Shauna Mcshane Co£hairs Deirdre Bradley Annie Burke Secretary Ann McNicholl Treasurer Roisin Turner Registered Charity No. 105800 Prlncipal Address clo 25 Macknagh Lane Upperlands Maghera BT46 SSL Independent Examiner Niall O'Dohety FCA Chartered Accountant 87 Killygullib Road Swatragh Maghera BT46 5QW Bankers Bank of Ireland 11 Market Street Magherafelt BT45 6EE
Granaghan & DistrTCt Women's Group Report of the Trustees Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees present their Annual Report prepared in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The charity considers that under applicable law they are entitled to adopt receipts and payments basis for the period ended 31 March 2025. TRUSTEES Deirdre Bradley Annie Burke Ann McNicholl Roisin Turner Mary Mullin Diana Mcclean Noelle Smyth Pauline McFall Margaret Mccusker Trea Duggan Janette O'Kane Alice Quinn Siobhan Friel Shauna Mcshane Trustee appointments are reviewed annually. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT The Women's Group is an unincorporated charity, which was registered with the Charity Commission of Northern Ireland on 3 November 2016. The charity number is.. 105800. The charity is governed by its constitution and is managed by the Trustees as noted above. The charity's principal address is= clo 25 Macknagh Lane Upperlands Maghera BT46 SSL The charity is a registered charity in Northern Ireland and these financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. MISSION, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGY Objectives As per our Conslitution, we aim to advance education, preserve and safeguard health, relieve poverty and social isolation, increase heritage and cultural awareness, and, in particular, provide in Granaghan and the surrounding district in Co Derry {"the area of benefil") activities in the interests of social welfare for the education, recreation, and leisure-time occupation of people, (without distinction of gender, ethnic identity, nationality, religion, political or other opinion) who, because of Social or economic circumstances need such activities. Granaghan & District Women's Group is a cross-community group which over the past 31 years, has been very successful in securing funding from a wide variety of Funders to run an impressive array of activities for men, women and children. For example- Yoga, Pilates, Demo Cookery, Digital training, Self-care, Mindfulness, Karate for kids, Self-Defence, Drama, Scriptwriting, Relaxation & Meditation. Jumping Clay, First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Crocheting and crafts etc. For 23 consecutive years we also facilitated a weekly class called The Open Doors Club for people with complex or additional needs. In recent years, Granaghan & District Women's Group received funding from the following sources.. Brockaghboy Wind Farm, The N l Housing Executive, Cookstown and Western Shores Area Network (CWSAN), Mid Ulster District Council, National Lottery Page 4
Granaghan & District Women's Group Report of the Trustees Year Ended 31 March 2025 Community Fund, Awards for All, Solace Women's Aid LONDON, The Honourable The Irish Society and The Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme, The Public Health Agency elc. These grants funded numerous, diverse projecls and will continue to bring and keep people logether, continue to improve community relations and community spirit, help people avail of opportunities, services and premises, and reduce loneliness and isolation. Achievements and Performance Granaghan & District Women's Group organises courses and classes in health and well-being and most significantly, these courses vary annually, in response to need. We also are involved in linking with other community organisations, attending appropriate conferences such as N l Rural Women's Day in Stormont Parliament Buildings, Belfast, twinning up with The Men's Shed Upperlands, N I Housing Executive, The Loup's Women's Group, Northern Ireland Rural Women's Nehmork, (NIRWN), Cookstown Western Shores Area Network (CWSAN), the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, and Mid Ulster District Council. The group, in conjunction with Upperlands Community Development Group, has run very successful cross-communitylcross-border bus trips to places of interest such as the Ulster Museum, Crumlin Road Jail, Lissadell House Sligo, the GPO in Dublin and The Boyne Valley Centre. We also organise environmental activities such as litter picks and our very popular "Sow and Grow in the Swa" now rebranded as "The Happy Gardeners!" where we plant organic vegetables in our evolving wee community garden. In these sessions, we also build our own wooden veggie beds under the tutelage of Jenny McGetrick from The Conservation Volunteers. "The Happy Gardeners!" reflects the group's positivity! Over Ihe past 5 years, since Covid-19 struck in March 2020, our women's group has successfully navigated its way through the repercussions of Covid, initially suspending all activities, as demanded by law, then quickly up-skilling our committee (and members) in Zoom, Facebook Live and YouTube. Subsequently, we provided our full tranche of pre-covid activities online, (completely free to beneficiaries) from September 2020 until the Summer of 2021 and then since September 2021 resuming face-to-face activities in the village Resource Centre and also continuing to provide activities online such as Self-care Hour and we will continue this hybrid approach. We facilitate approximately 180+ discrete activities yearly, something of which we are very proud. Our work is guided and informed by a series of bespoke policies which we have meticulously developed and which we review and update at regular intervals. We are proud of our Facebook Page and Instagram Account. Both these platforms capture the impact our group has and the impressive tranche of activities which we facilitate. Granaghan & District Women's Group is currently in its 32nd year, which confirms that we are a very successful community group as our classes and activities are without exception oversubscribed with waiting lists. Finally, at our 30th birthday celebration. the newly appointed deputy chair of Mid- ulster Council, Wesley Browne said: "Making 30 years is an incredible achievement and testament to the amazing work the group does, in, with and for the local community! You don't experience longevity like this without becoming an invaluable resource in the community and that is certainly the Gase for the esteemed Granaghan and District Women's group. .This group is the embodiment of the good that the Council grants and funding programmes can contribute to, and the posilive outputs they can have in the local community...The work the group has carried out over the last three decades cannot be underestimated, working with many funders to deliver successful outGomes, 811 for the betterment of the community-.. The Deputy Chair also commented on the "years of selfless dedication and comniitment which have led the group to become the successful organisation it is today" and then presented the Chair of the women's group Deirdre Bradley with a beauliful, bespoke, Galway crystal bowl to commemorate the occasion. Page 5
Granaghan & District Women's Group Report of the Trustees Year Ended 31 March 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Total receipts for the year have increased from £20,696 in the year ended 31 March 2024 to £27,942 for the year ending 31 March 2025. Payments have also increased from £17,404 in the year ended 31 March 2024 to £27,626 for the year ending 31 March 2025. The charity had a bank and cash balance of £19,820. Reserves Policy The reserves are held for the benefit of Granaghan & District Women's Group. The policy is reviewed on an annual basis by the Trustees. Results At the end of the year, the charity has assets of £19,82012024 - £19,504) and liabilities of £0.00 (2024 - £0.00). The net assets of the charity have increased by £316. The charity engages proactively with legislation, standards, and codes that are developed for the sector. Direct Funding In addition to the income and expenditure shown in the receipts and payments accounts, the charity also benefited from support provided directly by funders. During the year, CWSAN contributed £800 towards tutor costs by paying some tutors directly. As these funds were not received into, or paid out from, the charity's bank account, they are not included in the financial statements. The trustees nevertheless wish to acknowledge this support as it contributed directly to the charity's activities. Public Benefit In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities. the trustees have considered the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's public benefit guidance. The chief benefits of Granaghan & District Women's Group are Ihat people, (notjust women) in a deprived rural area have a neutral venue where they Can meet and socialise. A further benefit is Ihat people can access all sorts of classes and courses of both educational and recreational content. Benefits are demonstrated by the number of people attending each activity. Beneficiaries are routinely asked to complete an evaluation of the activities at the end of the courses. The management committee also measures the success and the benefits of their activities through face-to-face interviews with participants and tutors. The beneficiaries are a large number of local families and the women's group provides equality of opportunity to all Section 75 persons to meet, connect and socialise in a secure cross-community venue thus ensuring they are not socially isolated but that they have the chance to become more fulfilled both as individuals and as members of the Granaghan community. There is no private benefit except for fees paid to tutors which are necessary for the successful work of the group. This report was approved by the trustees on 15 September 2025 and signed on behalf by: Deirdre Bradley Co-chair (Trustee) Ann McNicholl Secretary {Trustee} Page 6
Granaghan & District Women's Group Report of the Trustees Year Ended 31 March 2025 TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT The truslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records and for preparing a Receipts and Paymenls Account and a Statement of Assets and Liabilities in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. The trustees must ensure that the accounting records disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity, enable the preparation of the above statements, and ensure Complian with the charily's governing document and applicable law. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. By Order of the Trustees dre Bradley Co-chair (Trustee) Date: 15 September 2025 Paxe 7
Granaghan & District Women's Group Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees Year Ended 31 March 2025 I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 9 to 11 RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the charity's financial statements. They consider under applicable law that they are entitled to adopt the receipts and payments basis for the year ended 31 March 2025 and that no audit requirement applies bul there is a requirement of independent examination, it is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charily Commission under section 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act. and lo state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examinalion included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any SUGh matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention that give me cause to believe.. 1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act. 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act. 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {1 } to (4) listed above and, in conneclion with following the Directions of Ihe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Nial oherty FCA Chartered Accountant 87 Killygullib Road Swatragh Maghera BT46 5QW Date.. 15 September 2025 Page 8
Granaghan & District Women's Group Receipts and Payments Account Year Ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 RECEIPTS Generated Funds: Grant Income 16,155 16,155 11,528 Charitable Activities. Enrolment Fees & Classes 10,733 10,733 8,817 Investment Income 54 54 50 Other Income & Donations 1,000 1,000 301 Total Receipts 11,787 16,155 27,942 20,696 PAYMENTS Cost of generating funds Charitable activities (7,114} (3,216} (300) 19,302} (7,694} {16,416) (10,910) (300) (8,853) {8,261) {290) Other payments Total payments (10,630) (16,996) (27,626) (17,404) Net receipts l (payments) for the year 1,157 (841) 316 3,292 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brou forward at 1 Apri Prior period adjustment ht 16,413 3,091 19.504 27,353 12,1721 2.172 {11,141) Total funds carried forward at 31 March 2025 15,398 4,422 19,820 19,504 statement of Assets and Liabilities Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Total 2024 CASH FUNDS Bank and cash 4,422 19,504 Approved by the trustees and authorised for issue on 15 September 2025 and signed on behalf of the trustees by- Roisin Turner Treasurer (Trustee) The notes on pages 10 to 11 form part of these financial statements. Page 9
Granaghan & District Women's Group Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2025 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Granaghan & District Women's Group is a charity registered in Northern Ireland. The registered office of the charity is 25 Macknagh Lane, Upperlands, Maghera, BT46 SSL. The financial statements have been presented in Pound Sterling 1£) which is also the functional currency of the charity. 2 INCOME FROM GRANTS Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Mid Ulster District Council Brockaghboy Wind Farm Community Fund Nl Housing Executive Clear Project DAERA Community Foundation for Nl Carnglen Credit Union CO-OP Cookstown Weslern Shores Area NeOrk John Moore Foundation RYW Health & Social Care 2.350 3.000 1.694 4,997 1.864 1,500 250 500 2,350 3,000 1,694 4,997 1,864 1,500 250 500 1,770 3,000 68 3,999 66 2,495 130 16,155 16,155 11.528 3 INVESTMENT INCOME Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Bank Interest Receivable 54 54 50 54 54 50 4 ANALYSIS OF PAYMENTS FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Direct costs and other payments 3,216 7,694 10,910 8,261 3,216 7,694 10,910 8,261 Page 10
Granaghan & District Women's Group Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2025 5 SUPPORT PAYMENTS Eventsl Communication & Development Running Costs Total Funds Tolal Funds 2025 2024 Costs of Generating Funds 4,497 11,919 16,416 8,853 4,497 11,919 16,416 8,853 6 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Tangible Fixed Net Current Total Assets Total Assets Assets Assets 2025 2024 Unrestricted Income Funds: 15,398 15,398 14,241 RestriGted Income Funds: 4,422 4,422 5,263 Total 19,820 19,820 19,504 7 POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have been no significant events affecting the Charity since the year-end. Paae 11
Granaghan & District Women's Group Supplementary Information Year Ended 31 March 2025 The supplementary information does not form part of the financial statements Page 12
Granaghan & District Women's Group Detailed Receipts and Payments Account Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 RECEIPTS Mid Ulster District Council Class Enrolment Fees Brockaghboy Wind Farm Community Fund Nl Housing Executive Clear Project DAERA Community Foundation for Nl Co-op Carnglen Credit Union Cookstown Western Shores Area Network John Moore Foundation RYW Health & Social Care Other Income & Donations 2,350 10,733 3,000 1,694 4,997 1,864 1,500 500 250 1,770 8,817 3,000 68 3,999 66 2.495 130 301 1,000 27,888 20.646 PAYMENTS Communication and Development Tuition Fees and Materials Rent Stationery & Equipment Telephone Other General Administration Insurances Travel, Sustenance, and Hospitality Repairs. Maintenance and Community Garden Professional Fees Charitable Donations Sundry 4,497 10,910 2,882 4,699 461 494 516 2,034 2,363 8,261 1,290 1,516 376 324 478 1,921 i I 239 495 300 99 495 290 80 27,626 17,404 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME Bank interest 54 50 NET RECEIPTS I (PAYMENTS) 316 3,292 Page 13