
## **ANNUAL REPORT** 

## **and** 

**UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31March 2026** 

3 Brook Street Coleraine BT52 1PW Tel: (028) 7035 7966 Charity Registration No. NIC106079 



## **PREAMBLE** 

This report covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 and highlights another successful year for Age Concern Causeway. 

During the year, the Board of Trustees and management team agreed to formally change the organisation's name from Age Concern Causeway to Dementia Concern Causeway. This is to be effective from 1[st] April 2026. This decision reflects the significant evolution of our work over recent years and our primary focus on supporting people living with dementia and their families across the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 

The charity continues to provide a wide range of dementia-focused services including dementia support groups, one-to-one support, Caring for the Carer programmes, Meet & Eat groups, the Dementia Café, Dementia Choir and the Dementia Safeguarding Scheme. 

The Trustees were deeply saddened by the passing of our Secretary and Trustee, Mrs Morag Stark, in November 2025. Morag gave many years of dedicated service to the organisation and played an important role in its growth and development. Her commitment, knowledge and friendship are greatly missed by trustees, staff, volunteers and service users alike. 

During the past year, we said goodbye to two of our Trustees, Joan Baird and Lydia Watton, who stepped down from the Board. 

On behalf of everyone at Dementia Concern Causeway, we would like to express our sincere thanks to Joan and Lydia for their commitment, support, and valuable contribution to the organisation. Their dedication and guidance have been greatly appreciated, and we wish them both every success and happiness for the future. 

Throughout the year we continued to support people living with dementia to remain independent, connected to their communities and able to live well following diagnosis. 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** 

## **CHARITABLE OBJECTS** 

The object of the charity is to enhance the quality of life of older people and those living with dementia, together with their carers, throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens area. 

In furtherance of these objectives the charity seeks: 

- To promote health and wellbeing. 

- To reduce social isolation. 

- To support people living with dementia to remain active and independent. 



- To provide support and information to carers and families. 

- To develop opportunities for social participation and community inclusion. 

- To deliver services in a professional, effective and person-centred manner. 

The organisation remains committed to being a user-led and volunteer-supported charity. 

## **PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT** 

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duties under the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and have had due regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. 

The activities detailed within this report demonstrate the public benefit delivered through our dementia support services, social programmes and community initiatives. Our work is based on identified local need and ongoing feedback from service users, carers, volunteers and partner organisations. 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## **CONSTITUTION** 

Age Concern Causeway is an unincorporated association governed by its Constitution. 

## **MANAGEMENT** 

The organisation is managed by a Board of Trustees elected at the Annual General Meeting. 

Operational management is delegated to the Charity Manager who reports regularly to the Board of Trustees regarding service delivery, staffing, finance, governance and strategic development. 

The Board meets regularly throughout the year to review performance, monitor finances, consider strategic developments and ensure the organisation continues to fulfil its charitable objectives. 



## **FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE** 

## **Income and expenditure** 

Total income for the year ended 31 March 2026 was £282,769, compared with £193,156 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Total expenditure was £228,605, compared with £191,174 in the previous financial year. 

## **Funding sources** 

The organisation’s principal source of funding is the National Lottery Community Fund. In addition, the Project Manager has successfully secured smaller grants from other organisations to support the delivery of the organisation’s work. Together with donations, shop proceeds and wider fundraising activities, this has contributed to a strong financial position at the year end. 

## **Reserves policy** 

It is the policy of Age Concern Causeway to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to four months’ expenditure, currently £80,000. These reserves are intended to provide contingency provision for unforeseen circumstances and to support the organisation’s short-term financial sustainability while additional funding is secured. The target level of reserves has been determined with reference to anticipated future funding streams. 

As of 31 March 2026, unrestricted reserves were above the target level. As the organisation is entering the final phase of its current National Lottery funding, there are no plans to utilise the excess reserves until further funding has been secured. 

## **STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS** 

Age Concern Causeway continues to benefit from the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of our staff and volunteers, who are at the heart of everything we do. 

Our team of 11 staff members, a mixture of full-time and part-time employees, deliver a wide range of dementia support services across the Causeway Coast and Glens. Their commitment ensures that people living with dementia and their families receive high-quality, personcentred support that enables them to remain connected to their communities and live as independently as possible. 

We are also incredibly fortunate to have the support of 24 dedicated volunteers who generously give their time, skills, and experience. They play a vital role in the success of our organisation by assisting at our dementia support groups, welcoming participants, helping with transport, supporting activities, volunteering in our charity shop, and reducing social isolation for those who use our services. 

The passion, kindness, and commitment shown by both our staff and volunteers make a real difference to the lives of the people and families we support every day. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we extend our sincere thanks to every member of the team for their continued dedication and the invaluable contribution they make to Age Concern Causeway. 



## **ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES** 

## **DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES** 

Dementia support remains at the heart of our work. 

Throughout the year we delivered weekly dementia support groups across the Causeway Coast and Glens area, providing meaningful activities, companionship and opportunities for social interaction for people living with dementia. 

For individuals unable to attend group sessions, one-to-one support was provided in their own homes. These visits offered social engagement, personalised activities and emotional support. 

We also continued to provide support to carers through our Caring for the Carer programme and appointment support service. 

Through these services we supported hundreds of individuals and families affected by dementia across our community. 

## **DEMENTIA SAFEGUARDING SCHEME** 

One of the most significant milestones of the year was the launch of Northern Ireland's first Dementia Safeguarding Scheme. 

Developed in partnership with the PSNI, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Health and Social Care partners and with the support of the Health Minister, the scheme aims to improve safety for people living with dementia who may become lost or disorientated. 

The scheme has been an outstanding success and represents an important step forward in supporting people living with dementia to remain safe while maintaining their independence. 

Participants receive a blue wristband containing a QR code. When scanned, the code provides important information and emergency contact details, helping individuals to be identified and reunited with family members quickly. 

Since its launch, the scheme has been warmly received by people living with dementia, their families, healthcare professionals, and community partners. It has provided reassurance to carers, increased confidence for those living with dementia, and strengthened community awareness of dementia. The success of the initiative has demonstrated the value of collaborative working and highlights Age Concern Causeway's commitment to developing innovative solutions that respond to the needs of our local community. 

We are incredibly proud to have launched Northern Ireland's first Dementia Safeguarding Scheme, and we look forward to continuing to develop and expand the initiative so that even more people living with dementia can benefit from the increased safety, independence, and peace of mind it provides. 



The scheme received significant media attention and was recognised by the PSNI through its Problem-Solving Awards. 

## **DEMENTIA CHOIR** 

The Dementia Choir continued to grow throughout the year and remains one of our most popular initiatives. 

The choir provides people living with dementia and their carers with opportunities to enjoy music, improve wellbeing and develop meaningful social connections. 

Participation in the choir helps reduce isolation while promoting confidence, inclusion and community engagement. 

During the year the choir took part in several community events including a joint Christmas Carol Service with a local primary school. 

## **DEMENTIA CAFÉ** 

The Dementia Café continued to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for people living with dementia, carers and family members. 

The café offers opportunities to access information, peer support and social interaction while helping families build connections with others facing similar challenges. 

The café has become an important part of the support available within our local community. 

## **MEET & EAT PROGRAMME** 

The Meet & Eat programme continued to expand and provide valuable opportunities for older people to come together in a relaxed and friendly environment. 

Groups now operate in: 

- Limavady 

- Coleraine 

- Ballymoney 

- Kilrea 



The programme helps tackle loneliness and social isolation while encouraging friendship, wellbeing and community participation. 

Feedback from participants continues to demonstrate the positive impact these gatherings have on their quality of life. 

## **CHARITY SHOP** 

This year, we were delighted to welcome Joanne Jackson to the Age Concern Causeway team as our Shop Coordinator. 

Since joining us, Joanne has made an incredible difference to the running of our charity shop. Through her enthusiasm, commitment, and excellent organisational skills, she has transformed the day-to-day operation of the shop, creating a welcoming environment for customers, volunteers, and supporters alike. 

Under Joanne's leadership, and with the outstanding support of our dedicated team of volunteers, the charity shop has gone from strength to strength. Increased sales, improved presentation, and a strong community spirit have all contributed to the shop's continued success. Every purchase and donation helps generate vital income that enables Dementia Concern Causeway to continue supporting people living with dementia and their families across the Causeway Coast and Glens. 

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Joanne and our wonderful volunteers for their hard work, dedication, and commitment. Their efforts have made a significant contribution to the success of the shop and to the sustainability of our charity. 

## **FUNDRAISING** 

Fundraising activities continued throughout the year and remain an important source of income and community engagement for the charity. 

We are grateful to all individuals, community groups, businesses and organisations who supported our fundraising efforts through donations, events and sponsorship. 

Our charity shop also continues to play an important role in raising funds and increasing awareness of our services. 

## **PARTNERSHIPS** 

Age Concern Causeway continues to work closely with a wide range of partners including: 



- PSNI 

- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council 

- Northern Health and Social Care Trust 

- Western Health and Social Care Trust 

- Dementia NI 

- Alzheimer's Society 

- Community and voluntary organisations throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens area 

These partnerships strengthen our ability to support people living with dementia and their families. 

## **FUNDING AND DONATIONS** 

The Trustees would like to express sincere thanks to all funders, grant providers, businesses, community groups and individual donors who supported the work of Dementia Concern Causeway during 2025–2026. 

Their generosity enables us to continue providing essential services to people living with dementia and their families. 

National Lottery Community Fund Stronger Together 

Department Of Health Core Grant 

Halifax Foundation NI Overheads Grant 

Lottery Community Fund 

Community Arts Partnership Choir Grant 

NHSCT Dementia Choir Grant 

NHSCT Dementia Café Grant 

Charles Hayward Meet and Eat Grant 

Society Of Friends Meet and Eat Grant 

NHSCT Meet and Eat Kilrea Grant 

WHSCT Dementia Safeguarding Seed Funding 



NHSCT Transport Fund
NHSCT Venue Hire Fund
THANKS
The Trustees would like to thank all Staff, volunteers. funders. donors. partner organisations
and service users for their continued support throughout the year.
Together we continu¢ to make a positive difference to the lives of people living with
dementia and their families acr05S thc Causcway Coast and Glens area.
BOARD OFTRUSTEES 2025-2026
Chair: William McCandle$g
Treasurer: Anthony Hcgarty
Trustees:
Ann McNickle
JlirhIi<l DIlLivIi
Angela McLaughlin
Joan Baird (resigned 3113126}
Lydia Watton (resigned 815,Q6}
Financial Adviser.. Olive Wallace
Signed..
William Mccandless (Chair)
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Ind•p•nd¢nt examiner'$ report to the charity trust90$ ol Age Concem Causeway
l on the accounts of Age Con￿rn Causeway for the year ended 31st March 2026
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As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparab'on of the accounts in accordance wlh the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to..
O examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
O follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by thè Commission under Section 6519llbl
of the Charities Act
state whether parts'cular matters have come lo my attention.
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I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examinab.on
was carried out in accordan￿ with the 9eneral Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under secbon 651gllbl of the Charib'es Act.
My examination inclLJded a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. 11 also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosu￿S in
the accounts, and seekin9 explanations from you as charity trustees can￿rnIng any such matters.
My role is lo state whether any material matters have com8 to my attenb.on gwing me cause lo believe..
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance wth section 63 of the Charrties Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting rèquirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further informaliDn needed lor a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.
Inde
ndent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concems in respect of the matters111 to141 listed above and,
in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matters that require drawing to your attention.
Paul A Taylor
Chartered Accountsnt
Unf(4
12 Spittsl Hill
Bushmills Road
Coleraine
BT52 2 BY
Date.. 23rd Juty 2026

## **Age Concern Causeway Statement of Financial Activities** 

## **Year Ended 31 March 2026** 

|**Note**<br>**Income and endowments**<br>**from:**<br>4<br>Donations and legacies<br>5<br>Income from charitable<br>activities<br>6<br>Investments<br>7<br>Activities for generating funds<br>**Total income**<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>8<br>Raising funds<br>9<br>Expenditure on charitable<br>activities<br>10<br>Other expenditure<br>11<br>Governance costs<br>**Total expenditure**<br>**Net income / (expenditure)**<br>**resources before transfers**<br>**Transfers:**<br>Gross transfers between funds -<br>in<br>Gross transfers between funds -<br>out<br>Other recognised gains / losses<br>Gains/losses on investment<br>assets<br>Gains on revaluation, fixed<br>assets, charity's own use<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Reconciliation of funds**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>Total funds carried forward|**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Total**<br>**Prior year**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**total funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>14,053<br>201,335<br>215,388<br>156,486<br>5,188<br>17,880<br>23,068<br>16,878<br>1,851<br>-<br>1,851<br>1,724<br>42,462<br>-<br>42,462<br>18,068|
|---|---|
||63,554<br>219,215<br>282,769<br>193,156|
||15,126<br>8,021<br>23,147<br>15,002<br>17,092<br>180,827<br>197,918<br>205,972<br>3,297<br>3,121<br>6,418<br>4,068<br>131<br>992<br>1,122<br>510|
||35,646<br>192,961<br>228,605<br>225,552|
||27,908<br>26,254<br>54,164<br>(32,396)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>680<br>-<br>680<br>-|
||28,588<br>26,254<br>54,843<br>(32,396)<br>68,243<br>2,475<br>70,718<br>103,114|
||96,832<br>28,730<br>125,562<br>70,718|





## **Age Concern Causeway Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2026** 

||**As at**<br>**As at**<br>**31/03/2026**<br>**31/03/2025**|
|---|---|
|**Notes**<br>**Fixed assets**<br>17<br>Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment<br>Total Fixed assets<br>**Current assets**<br>19<br>Santander Current Account<br>19<br>Santander Number 2 Account<br>18<br>Progressive Building Society<br>19<br>Cash<br>19<br>Petty Cash<br>20<br>Debtors<br>Total Current assets<br>**Liabilities**<br>PAYE & NIC Payable<br>Pension Contributions Payable<br>Net Wages Payable<br>Creditors<br>21<br>Total Creditors falling due within one year<br>Net Asset surplus (deficit)<br>**Reserves**<br>Net movement in funds<br>Starting balances<br>17<br>Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed<br>assets<br>Total Reserves|**£**<br>**£**<br>264<br>-|
||264<br>-|
||30,217<br>7,183<br>58,897<br>30,507<br>34,440<br>32,980<br>359<br>-<br>26<br>49<br>4,984<br>-|
||128,924<br>70,718|
||-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>3,626<br>-|
||3,626<br>-|
|||
||125,562<br>70,718|
||54,163<br>(32,395)<br>70,718<br>103,114<br>680<br>-|
||125,562<br>70,718|



## **Represented by Funds** 


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## **Age Concern Causeway** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended 31 March 2026** 

## **1. General information** 

The charity is registered in Northern Ireland. The address of its principal o�ice is 3 Brook Street, Coleraine BT52 1PW. 

## **2. Statement of compliance** 

applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. 

## **3. Accounting policies** 

## **Basis of preparation** 

transactions, assets and liabilities for which the charity is responsible in law. 

## **Going concern** 

charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. 

## **Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty** 

The trustees consider that there are no judgements or key assumptions concerning the future, or other key sources of estimation uncertainty, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. 

## **Fund accounting** 

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. 

Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions imposed by donors or by the purpose of the appeal or grant. 

## **Income recognition** 

a. Recognition of income 

Income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is entitled to the income, receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. 

b. Income with related expenditure Where income has related expenditure, both income and related expenditure are reported gross in the Statement of Financial Activities. 

- c. Gifts in kind 

reliably. 

- d. Volunteer help 

annual report where appropriate. 



## e. Contractual Income 

Income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised as the contracted service is delivered. Such income is treated as unrestricted unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be applied to a specified purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it is treated as restricted. 

f. Investment income 

Investment income is recognised when receivable. 

## **Expenditure and liabilities** 

- a. Liability recognition 

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis and is classified under the headings in the Statement of Financial Activities to which it relates. 

- b. Expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities and events and the sale of donated goods. 

- c. Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by the charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries including support costs. 

- d. Other expenditure includes all expenditure which is neither related to raising funds nor expenditure on charitable activities. 

## 

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent impairment losses. 

the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 March 2025. 

## **Depreciation** 

Depreciation is calculated so as to write o� the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:- 

## **Financial instruments** 

contractual provisions of the instrument. 

related transaction costs. 

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted. 

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost. 

## 

related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognized as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. 

Pension expenses are allocated to the relevant charitable activity and to the relevant restricted or unrestricted fund. 



|**4**<br>**5**<br>**6**<br>**7**||**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total This**<br>**year**<br>**Total Last**<br>**year**|
|---|---|---|
||**Donations and legacies**<br>Donations<br>NHSCT Dementia Café Grant<br>Radius Housing Grant<br>NHSCT Seed Funding-Dementia<br>Safeguarding Grant<br>NHSCT Meet and Eat Kilrea<br>NHSCT Dementia Choir Grant<br>CRUN Dementia Choir Grant<br>Community Arts Partnership Grant<br>NL Better Together Project<br>National Lottery Community Fund<br>Stronger Together<br>Lottery Community Fund Grant<br>WHSCT Dementia Safeguarding Seed<br>Funding<br>CCGBC Social Connections Grant<br>Garfield Weston Foundation<br>Halifax Foundation Overheads Grant<br>Charles Hayward Meet and Eat Grant<br>Society of Friends Meet & Eat Grant<br>ASDA Foundation Grant<br>Beth Johnson Foundation Grant<br>NIE Grant<br>**Donations and legacies total**<br>**Income from charitable activities**<br>Meet and Eat Income<br>One-Off and Special Events<br>Transport Refunds<br>Venue Hire Refunds<br>NHSCT Contract Grant - Dementia<br>**Income from charitable activities total**<br>**Investments**<br>Interest receivable<br>**Investment income total**<br>**Activities for generating funds**<br>Shop Sales<br>Textile Recycling<br>Fund Raising Events<br>**Activities for generating funds total**|**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>2,553<br>-<br>2,553<br>7,822<br>-<br>4,950<br>4,950<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>4,322<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,550<br>-<br>1,200<br>1,200<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,980<br>-<br>219<br>219<br>-<br>-<br>910<br>910<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>13,057<br>-<br>162,931<br>162,931<br>118,594<br>-<br>20,000<br>20,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>3,762<br>-<br>500<br>500<br>-<br>10,000<br>-<br>10,000<br>-<br>-<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>3,000<br>-<br>500<br>500<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>400<br>-<br>125<br>125<br>-<br>1,500<br>-<br>1,500<br>-|
|||14,053<br>201,335<br>215,388<br>156,487|
|||-<br>186<br>186<br>276<br>-<br>1,125<br>1,125<br>790<br>-<br>10,423<br>10,423<br>8,291<br>-<br>6,146<br>6,146<br>1,625<br>5,188<br>-<br>5,188<br>5,896|
|||5,188<br>17,880<br>23,068<br>16,878|
|||1,851<br>-<br>1,851<br>1,724|
|||1,851<br>-<br>1,851<br>1,724|
|||31,154<br>-<br>31,154<br>16,022<br>1,031<br>-<br>1,031<br>550<br>10,277<br>-<br>10,277<br>1,497|
|||42,462<br>-<br>42,462<br>18,068|





|**8**<br>**Expenditure on raising funds**<br>Shop salaries<br>Shop rent<br>Shop insurance<br>Shop electricity<br>Shop Expenses<br>Fundraising expenses<br>Bank and Card Charges<br>**Raising funds total**<br>**9**<br>**Expenditure on charitable activities**<br>General salaries<br>Dementia salaries<br>Caring for the Carer salaries<br>Travel Expenses<br>Training<br>Venue Hire<br>Dementia Transport<br>Dementia Group Expense<br>Dementia Safeguarding Scheme<br>Dementia Choir Expenses<br>Dementia Café Expenses<br>General rent<br>Dementia rent<br>Insurance - General<br>Insurance - Dementia<br>Electric - General<br>Electric - Dementia<br>Repairs, Maintenance and Cleaning<br>Sundry Equipment<br>Telephone & Internet<br>Printing, Stationery and Postage<br>Computer and Printer Expenses<br>General Office Costs<br>Meeting & AGM Expenses<br>Advertising and Promotion<br>Good Relations Expenses<br>Evaluation<br>Special or One-off Events<br>Meet and Eat Expenses<br>Tea and Coffee Expenses<br>Miscellaneous Expenses<br>Memberships and Subscriptions<br>**Expenditure on charitable activities**<br>**total**|9,578<br>5,901<br>15,479<br>6,168<br>3,320<br>1,660<br>4,980<br>4,980<br>639<br>-<br>639<br>1,000<br>573<br>460<br>1,033<br>799<br>710<br>-<br>710<br>789<br>93<br>-<br>93<br>1,178<br>213<br>-<br>213<br>88|
|---|---|
||15,126<br>8,021<br>23,147<br>15,002|
||3,704<br>3,981<br>7,685<br>7,738<br>-<br>111,919<br>111,919<br>110,460<br>-<br>15,194<br>15,194<br>10,521<br>43<br>5,460<br>5,503<br>5,587<br>-<br>61<br>61<br>1,031<br>-<br>6,137<br>6,137<br>8,506<br>-<br>20,396<br>20,396<br>27,047<br>-<br>4,924<br>4,924<br>4,614<br>-<br>388<br>388<br>7,572<br>-<br>319<br>319<br>932<br>-<br>1,453<br>1,453<br>-<br>996<br>-<br>996<br>996<br>6,984<br>-<br>6,984<br>4,734<br>127<br>-<br>127<br>200<br>-<br>512<br>512<br>800<br>129<br>71<br>201<br>160<br>517<br>255<br>772<br>639<br>1,639<br>-<br>1,639<br>971<br>119<br>-<br>119<br>204<br>762<br>3,313<br>4,075<br>2,928<br>298<br>928<br>1,225<br>2,213<br>435<br>1,299<br>1,734<br>1,040<br>37<br>257<br>294<br>158<br>149<br>10<br>159<br>482<br>-<br>1,053<br>1,053<br>1,437<br>904<br>-<br>904<br>832<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>648<br>4<br>1,730<br>1,734<br>1,224<br>-<br>1,167<br>1,167<br>1,797<br>143<br>-<br>143<br>129<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>132<br>100<br>-<br>100<br>240|
||17,092<br>180,827<br>197,918<br>205,972|





|**10**<br>**Other expenditure**<br>Accountancy & Payroll Fees<br>HR and Employment Law Services<br>Depreciation - Equipment<br>**Other expenditure total**<br>**11**<br>**Governance costs**<br>Independent Examiner's Fee<br>**Governance costs total**|1,033<br>3,121<br>4,154<br>3,732<br>1,848<br>-<br>1,848<br>336<br>416<br>-<br>416<br>-|
|---|---|
||3,297<br>3,121<br>6,418<br>4,068|
||131<br>992<br>1,122<br>510|
||131<br>992<br>1,122<br>510|



## **12 Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type** 

|**2026**<br>£<br>General Fund<br>17092<br>Dementia<br>179659<br>Meet and Eat<br>_   1167_<br>197918|**2025**<br>£<br>18130<br>186045<br>1797<br>205972|
|---|---|



## **13 Net income / (expenditure)** 

Net income / (expenditure) is stated after charging: 

**2026 2025** £ £ Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 416 979 

## **14 Independent examination fees** 

The independent examiner’s fee comprises the amount paid for the examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (£522) and an accrual of £600 in respect of the year ended 31 March 2026. 

## **15 Employment costs** 

|Wages and Salaries<br>Expenses<br>Social Security Costs<br>SMP Recovered & NIC compensation<br>Employer Pension Contributions|**2026**<br> <br>£<br>147391<br>5503<br>4373<br>(4040)<br>2553<br>155780|**2025**<br>£<br>136919<br>5199<br>3652<br>(7905)<br>2221<br>140086|
|---|---|---|



## **Number of employees** 

The average number of employees during the year was 10. This comprised 1 full-time manager and 9 parttime dementia support sta�. In 2025, the average number of employees was 9, comprising 1 full-time manager, 1 full-time dementia support worker and 7 part-time dementia support workers. 

## **Pension costs** 

and its assets are held separately from those of the charity by an independent scheme manager. The pension charge represents contributions payable by the charity during the year. 



## **16 Trustee remuneration and expenses** 

No trustee received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year. 

## 

|**17 Tangible fxed assets**||
|---|---|
||**Fixtures, Fittings and equipment**|
||**£**|
|Valuation of Fixed Assets at 1 April 2025|680|
|Depreciation charge for the year|416|
|Net Book Value at 31 March 2026|264|



## **18 Investments** 

|<br>Value at 1 April 2025<br>Interest added<br>Value at 31 March 2026|**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**£                                                £**<br>32980                                              0<br>1460<br>0<br>34440<br>0|
|---|---|



## **19 Cash at bank and in hand** 

||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted                    Total 2026                      Total 2025**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**<br>|**£                                    £                                         £**|
|Cash at Bank|60811<br>|28304                        89114                             37690|
|Cash in Hand|375<br>|10                             385                                     49|
|Total|61186<br>|28314                        89499                             37729|



## **20 Debtor analysis** 

|**20 Debtor analysis**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total 2026**|**Total 2025**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Trade Debtors|0|3698|3698|3841|
|Prepayments|256|330|586|0|
|Accrued Income|700|0|700|0|
|Total|956|4028|4984|3841|
|<br>**21 Creditor analysis**|||||
||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total 2026**|**Total 2025**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Trade Creditors|0|2361|2361|2596|
|Accruals|14|1251|1265|1125|
|Total|14|3612|3626|3721|



## **22 Analysis of charitable funds** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>**Total Unrestricted Funds**|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**at 1 April**<br>**2025**<br>**Incoming**<br>**Resources**<br>**Outgoing**<br>**Resources**<br>**Transfers**<br>**Gains**<br>**and**<br>**Losses**<br>**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**at 31 Mar**<br>**2026**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>68,243<br>63,554<br>35,645<br>-<br>680<br>96,832|
|---|---|





|**Restricted Funds**<br>Beth Johnson Foundation grant<br>Community Arts Partnership choir<br>fund<br>CCGBC Social Connections grant<br>Department of Health core grant<br>Halifax Foundation NI overheads<br>grant<br>Lottery Community Fund grant<br>NHSCT Dementia Choir grant<br>NHSCT Meet and Eat Kilrea<br>Radius Housing grant<br>WHSCT Meet and Eat seed funding<br>grant<br>National Lottery Community Fund<br>Stronger Together<br>NHSCT transport fund<br>NHSCT venue hire fund<br>Dementia services fund<br>NHSCT dementia safeguarding<br>seed funding<br>WHSCT dementia safeguarding<br>seed funding<br>NHSCT Dementia Café grant<br>CRUN Dementia Choir fund<br>Halifax Foundation NI Meet and Eat<br>fund<br>Society of Friends Meet and Eat fund<br>Charles Hayward Meet and Eat grant<br>Meet and Eat fund<br>**Total Restricted Funds**|**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>-<br>125<br>125<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>910<br>90<br>-<br>-<br>820<br>-<br>500<br>500<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>150<br>-<br>-<br>(150)<br>-<br>10,000<br>5,024<br>-<br>-<br>4,976<br>-<br>20,000<br>7,561<br>-<br>-<br>12,439<br>2,048<br>-<br>10<br>-<br>-<br>2,038<br>-<br>1,200<br>129<br>-<br>-<br>1,071<br>292<br>-<br>292<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>217<br>-<br>217<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(7,484)<br>162,931<br>161,188<br>-<br>-<br>(5,741)<br>(1,394)<br>10,423<br>9,029<br>-<br>-<br>0<br>(1,345)<br>6,146<br>4,801<br>-<br>-<br>0<br>2,801<br>1,125<br>1,105<br>-<br>-<br>2,821<br>50<br>-<br>50<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>3,762<br>-<br>151<br>-<br>-<br>3,611<br>-<br>4,950<br>1,453<br>-<br>-<br>3,497<br>-<br>219<br>219<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>1<br>-<br>1<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>334<br>500<br>394<br>-<br>-<br>440<br>3,000<br>-<br>197<br>-<br>-<br>2,804<br>195<br>186<br>276<br>-<br>-<br>104<br>2,477<br>219,215<br>192,962<br>0<br>0<br>28,730|
|---|---|



**23 Related party transactions** 

There were no related party transactions during the year. 

