Company Number.. N1040301 HMRC Number.. XR43114 Charity Number: NIC106396 Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capltsll Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 R TJRoss&Co Chartered Accountsnts and Registered Auditors 44 Molesworth Street Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8PA
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre (A company limitsd by guarantee, not havlng a share Capital) CONTENTS Page Trustees, and Other Information Trustees, Annual Report 4-13 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities and Declaration on Unaudited Financial Statements 14 Independent Examinerfs Report 15 Statement of Financial Activities 16 Balance Sheet 17 Accounting Policies 18-19 Notes to the Financial Statements 20-24
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company Ilmited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, AND OTHER INFORMATION Trustees Mrs Mary Devlin Mr Gerard Lynch Ms Mary Josephine McGuckin Mr Michael Murphy Mr Joseph Wi5son Ms Rachael Jane Jeffers Company Secretary Ms Mary Josephine McGuckin HMRC number XR43114 Company Number N1040301 Charity Number NIC106396 Registered Offtce and Principal Address 20 Queen Street Magherafelt Co Londonderry BT45 6AB Northern Ireland Accountants R TJRoss&Co Chartered Accountants 44 Molesworth Streel Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8PA Northem Ireland Bankers Bank of Ireland 11 Market Street Magherafelt Co Londonderry BT45 6EE
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitsll TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 The trustees present their Trustees, Annual Report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 to the financial slatements and comply wilh the company's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006, Part 8 of the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. other applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP), FRS102 and with the financial reporting standards applicable to charities preparing their accounts. GOVERNING DOCUMENT The organisation is a private charitable company limited by guarantee, having been incorporated on 28 February 2001. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is govemed under its Article of Association. In the event of the Gompany being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. Structure, Governance and Management The charity is committed to the principles of Corporate Governance-, and through the development of various manuals, will capture all internal and extemal processes and procedures. The detailing of the company s activities in this way will ensure we follow best practi guidelines and demonstrate appropriate openness, transparency and accountability in all of our business activities. Embracing Corporate Govemance ensures that as an organisalion we adhere to the highesl standards of inlegrity in carrying out our business and managirjg our finances. The company is fully aware of its responsibilities and the need for accountability, particularly in relation lo the management of public money. Management Committee as at the 31 March 2023 May Devlin Chairperson Gerry Lynch VI Chairperson Michael Murphy Treasurer Joseph Wilson Josephine McGuckin Rachael Jane Jeffers Principal Risks and Uncertainties The directors have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Appropriate systems and internal controls are in pla throughout the charity's processes and procedures to provide clear accountability and to mitigate those risks which the charity faces. The company seeks to maintain high slandards in the management of risk and the processes in place reviewed annually to ensure their relevance.
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitall TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 The trustees, who are also the directors of the charity, at the date of Ihis report and those who serwed during the financial year logether with the dates of any changes are sel out on page 3 and are listed below. Trustees The trustees who seNed during the year are as follows= Mrs Mary Devlin Mr Gerard Lynch Mr Michael Murphy Mr Joseph Wilson Ms Mary Josephine McGuckin Ms Rachael Jane Jeffers In accordance with the Constitution, the trustees felire by rotation and. being eligible, offer Ihemselves for re-election. Objectives and Activities The objecls of Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre as set out in our Articles are to advance community development by promoting and providing volunteering opportunities and activities for the benefit of individuals and communities throughout Mid Ulster and by supporting and developing Ihe work of community and voluntary groups and organisalions in charitable activily which seeks to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the Mid Ulster. Mid Ulster Volunteer Cenlre aims to advan education and training for the public benefit by delivering training and mentoring to volunteers. staff and directors I management committee members of volunteering-involving organi-.:3tions in Ihe area ol benefil. Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre also aims to promote personal developmenl wilh a view lo enabling Ihe community lo enhance their social and personal skills and develop and participate in valued roles in the community. Publi¢ Benefit Statement 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 lo ensure activities have helped lo achieve the charily's purpose and provide a benefit to the beneficiar¢e5.
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee. not having a share capitsll TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Summary of Main Activities Although Covid was slill there during this period we still continued to develop and evolve making sure we provided the right seNice provision specific to the individual or the group during this time. For those who wish lo volunteer we offer a one to one person centred approach which enables us to assess each individual's needs. We advise the individual in choosing the most suitable volunteer placemenl for both volunteer and organisation. In close liaison with placemenl organisations. volunteer roles are identified and developed in order to match suilable volunteers with suitable volunleer roles. In turn any support needs are recognised and addressed. We are attentive to all new se1$ and initiatives and when appropriale we inform them of who we are and how we can help. Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre is a registered Umbrella Body with Access Nl. The Cenlre has dedicated and knowledgeable staff who are on hand to provide organisations wilh Ihe necessary guidan¢e. We are committed to helping volunteers access opportunities, helping to redu barriers to participation and enabling voluntary groups to make safe recruilment decisions when involving volunteers. In addition, we provide training to volunteers and volunteer involving organisations within Mid Ulster. We work in partnership with various organisalions lo help facilitate training relevant to local needs and requirements. The Volunteer Centre provides information. advi and support to.. people who would like to volunteer or find out more about volunteeTillg oiganisalions who engage or want to involve volunteers agencies who refer volunteers to our Cenlre for advice and support. Further lo our database of volunteers, organisations and volunteer opportunities we rely heavily on our website, social media. and volunteer opportunity booklets to deliver the best service possible. All Ihe work would nol be possible without the support of our funders= Department for Communities Garfield Weston Foundation Halifax Foundation Nl Mid Ulster District Council National Lottery Community Fund Northem Health and Social Care Trusl Public Health Agency The Centre would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the community and voluntary organisations and slatulory organisations who liaise on a regular basis and especially for the support offered in various training workshops. We are eternally grateful to InVOLve (Nl) committee for their continued 5UPPOrt and dedication to Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre. The Volunteer Centre has a very committed Management Committee. We sincerely value this input.
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA Company limiled by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Mid Ulster Volunteer Cenlre seeks to encourage social inclusion by working with the community lo help further personal development through volunteering andlor Iraining. The Volunteer Centre is a registered Umbrella Body with AcLess Nl. and has been providing a discreet, professional vetting seNice for volunteer involving organisations since AcsS Nl was introduced in April 2008. The Volunteer Centre adopts an ethos of empowemient. believing this is fundamental for improving health and wellbeing and increasing individuals, and communities, control over their lives and their health. In addition lo recruiting. placing and supporting voltjnteers with a range of community-based organisations across Mid Ulster. The Volunteer Centre works in partnership wilh the Northem Health and Social Care Trust to provide an alternative to Iraditional day-care. 'The Base.. which is a project for local people with learning disabilities which empowers them lo access local community seNices and facilities and facilitates social inclusion and Ihe development of friendships. The 'Carefully Yours. Projecl, uses a comprehensive programme of activities to promote positive heallh and wellbeing among older people. including Ihose in the early stage of demenlia. It also aims to create awareness of the risks presented to older people as well as to provide support for caregivers. We were delighted to receive Ihe Strategic Community Developmenl Granl from Mid Ulster District Counctl. This grant has been invaluable to us in supporting us keep a presence in Cookstown. Achievements and Perfom)ance The following is an update on what Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre has achieved during 2022- 2023. 341 new additional volunteers were registered Assisted and supported 24 volunteering placement organisations Organised 6 "turn up. take part., volunleering opportunities that provide imediate opportunities for people to volunteer Promote opportunities for volunteering Participated in evenls recognising the value of volunteering in the Mid Ulster area Actively aim to increase the number of volunteers from under-represented groups including persons with a disabilily- older people. and people from the most disadvantaged areas Provide advice to Volunteering plament Organisations Offer training and health checks to all new volunteer plament organisations Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre continued to promote volunteer opportunities during this time, as well as offering organisations help with policies, volunteer management. prOdureS and any cOnrnS an organisation may have. We continue to support organisations with information and guidall and refer them to other organisations such as NICVA, RCN, CWSAN, CINI when required for example regarding COVID - risk assessments, return to premises, funding and Iraining. Volunteers, Week Our theme Ihis year was 'Restart- Recruit- Reward,. Restart - As many organisations were starting to reopen after COVID we organised various training sessions to help them restart their groups etc. A total of 109 participants took part in safeguardin9, designated officer Iraining, Makaton and First Aid. Recruit - Throughout Ihe week we also promoted volunteering and opportunilies. We created 10 reasons why people volunteer. flyers, shared volunteer stories and videos. We also held information stands lo reach new volunteers with our local community
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Reward- Throughout the week we presented EPIC Volunteers Awards for 50, 100 and 200 hours and also offered organisations the opportunity to avail of FREE Volunteers, Week Certificates. During the week we launched our Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre Promotional video and a video with other members of Volunteer Centres Nl explaining who we are as a collective group and why we collaborate together for the greater good of volunteering in Northem Ireland. Northem Health and Social Care Trust The Volunteer Centre works in partnership w¢lh the Northern Health and Social Care Trust to Provide an allemative to traditional day-care. 'The Base,. which is a project for local people with learning disabilities which empowers them to access local community serviS and facilities and facililates social inclusion and the development of friendships. Throughout the year Magherafelt and Cookstown Base members. Day Opportunities Service Users and Volunteer Cenlfe Staff and volunteers took part in group volunteering wilh various organisalions. The Magherafelt Base enjoy volunleering weekly with our Carefully Yours Luncheon Club selting up for their weekly lunch for those over 60's. some Base members also enjoy serving and helping out during the lunch. In October six members of the Base Cookslown and Volunteer Centre Staff enjoyed a morning volunteering with Sunflower Support Nl at their allolments based at Springhill. Shauna from Sunflower Support Nl said, °Lovely having the Cookstown Base over to volunteer with us this moming. We had a gal nMIng despite the 1. the wildlife are happy with all the bird feeders and bug hotel created and all the weeding and the lovely sign to brighten up the space". ljust loved today and thank you so much for organising and any other days planned volunteering let me know" - Base Member
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share ¢apital) TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 November saw 10 Magherafell Base members, 5 NHSCT Day Opportunities staff and Volunleer Centre staff join Upperlands Community Development to help dean up Iheir community garden. There are days that are 'successful' and there are days that are not. But then there are very rare days that ore so positive, it doe5 your heart good. WELOVED OUR MORNING WITH YOU GUYSII Garry- Upperland5 Community Development November was a busy month for the Base Magherafelt members and slaff as they took the challenge of wrapping 400 PJ'S and blankets to help out Hope Magherafelt with their Christmas Appeal. They also were joined for a day by 6 employees from a local business CDE who donated their time to help out Iheir communily. In total 16 base members, 4 NHSCT staff and 1 volunleer took part. CDE Employees said We all had a fanlastic time. thank you for welcoming us into your centre, and pass on our thanks to the base for our friendly welcome, and letting us help out with the wrapping. We all Ihoroughly enjoyed the day."
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA Company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital} TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for Ihe year ended 31 March 2023 Throughout the year we continued to work fortnightly on our Kindness Rock Garden based at Maghera Walled Garden. We have Iwo regular volunteers from Day Opportunities and also both Cookstown and Magherafelt Base members helped to create Kindness Rocks. During the summer we planted and harvested tomatoes, broad beans. onions, lettuTr, kale. courgettes and broccoli. Next year wp hope to plant Potatoes and cabbage as requested by the volunteers. The two volunteers and slaff also altended an outdoor community gardening event at Maghera Walled Garden in onjunction with The Conservalion Volunteers and Y.Z. 'Feels lo be True,. The event promoted environmentally friendly gardening and encouraged gardeners to start growing fruit and veg in a wildlife friendly manner. Our Ihanks to Mid Ulster District Council for organising. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all volunteers for Iheir commilment and contribution in their support of The Base service users in Cookstown and Magherafelt. 10
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 Carefully Yours Project Over the course of five years, the Carefully Yours projecl has made consistent gains in reaching a wide cross section on the community over the age of 55 in the Magherafelt area and providing an altractive and engaging programme of activities and services to meet needs. Staff have been flexible in their approach to service delivery and open to changing things that are not working or have limited benefit and appeal The project has engaged high numbers of participanls on an annual basis. Evaluation feedback from participants is overwhelmingly positive, with people reporting- Improved physical health Improved mental health and wellbeing Increased social interaction Increased connections and ftiendships Reduclions in loneliness and isolation Enjoying life and feeling positive about the future Reduced relian on medicatlDns and primary health services Incre3sed skills and knowledge tsreater awareness of issues affecting and ServIS for older people Feeling safe and valued All of these positive impacts conlribute to improving qualily of life and the main programme outcomes whereby people feel and are able to make changes that improve their lives and feel confident to develop and build on their skills and strengths which in turn enhances a sense of wellbeing and independence. The majority of participants who engaged with the evaluation slated Ihal they did not know what they would do without the project. Bltt to have both statutory and other community and voluntary sector stakeholders say the same thing is hugely significant. One participant described the project as a Godsend. It is very clearfy a lifeline. 180+ registered users attended various activities each week. such as: Chair Exercise Crochel Luncheon Club • Yoga Afternoon Tea Information Sessions 11
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre {A company limited by guarantee. not having a share capital) TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 "l am 90 yeors of oge and live on my own. I volue my independence but now I'm confined to using o mobility scooter. Without it I wouldn't be out of the house at all. I've been coming herefor over5 years. When the orond children were young, thed come into the house during term-time and my wife wouldfeed them. She was o good cook. They would show me how to use the loptop and iPod but when they went off to University, I reolised I'dbeen relying on them. Thought I'd better do something about itso I come to oll the iPod cla55es. The objectives weren't extensivel Send/receive emails, order online ond look up bit ondpieces of informotion forgurdening and woodwork. When my wife died it was the clusses thotgot me out of the house twice L7 weel the volue wos the outing. I've also been coming to the Luncheon Club on a Tuesday ond the monthty Afternoon Teus and meet o lot of people that way. If I wo5n't here, I would be sitting in the house IAke a hermit. I was olwuys on ortive person with a great interest in gordening andfruit growing. I con't do so much gordening now butstill growfruit. My hearing's not so good ond I weor o hearing old. Age Nl come out ond help with any phone problems ond the Good MornAng calls 5 days o week ure o great outlet if I'mfeeling grun7py.I Without these ogencies I would huve been lost. I've lost o lot offriends in recent years ond don't have many left. But I have mode some excellent new friends by coming here. One gentleman I met here visits me every Soturdoy night. The stoff here look after me like I'm their Grondpo. Coming here keeps me active undhos given me the oomph to get up ond go ond nevershort of energy to do the things I wont to. I stiy "Stay P051tive. Neversoy die." Participant -As an elderty person vtho IvesalonÈ. the projecl has been a lrfe wer in matw ways. It has grrfen Sor1.ng lo lookfonvard lo weryweek, impro¥e try mood, sense ofwellLing and IntrjUCed rre lo cheyithéd friends." Paflieipthit It has nE to de¥ew a roJJtiJE in the vyee4 to keep rmie alert andptyfjic81ty a)d nKre %lioe. Glrfe np cowanK)n¢h4? 861 am alone, so i s a bt (X nCynlIYi ny le. Xeq)6 iOrroI1h4 whKh alat* pn tts area anYtt£ geTrr&i kN)dTrSS ol Itje kwfft." PaitlClV¢lllt 12
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee. not having a share capltall TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for Ihe year ended 31 March 2023 Financial Review In 2022123. total incoming resources were £243,027 (2021122 £205,117) During the year the charity was fortunate enough to receive support from a number of sources including Northem Health and Social Care Trust, Mid Ulster Council. Department for Communities, The National lottery Community Fund and Tesco bags for help. Total expenditure for 2022123 was £230,651 (202112022 £215,379) The Charity was in a healthy financtal position at the year-end, with current assets of £114.638. The trustees confimi that since the year-end, it is not aware of any events that would have a material detrimental impact on its position. Reserves Policy The trustees of Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre have set a reserves policy which requires.. The charity to maintain a level of resee$ which meets the needs of the project both at the current time and in the foreseeable future. The level of reserves held are based on the need to fund unexpected expenditure and to ensure that il can fund any shortfalls in incorne. should income not reach expected levels. The Board of Directors will be responsible for monitoring the level of reserves on a monthly basis. Prin¢ipal Funding Sources The principal funding sources for Mid Ll ster Volunteer Centre is currently by way of grant and contfact income. Related Party Transactions None of our truslees receive remuneralion or other benefit from their work with the charity- They are only reimbursed for charilable expenses. During the year none of the trustees were reimbursed. 13
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company Ilmlted by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2023 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DECLARATION ON UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS General responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires Ihe trustees as the directors lo prepare financial slatements for each financial year. Under that law Ihe trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounling Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under charitable company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied thal they give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charity and of the net income or expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial stalemenls. the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently- make judgements and estimates that are asonable and prudent. Observe the methods and principles in the Charites SORP. stsle whether the Charilies SORP (effective January 2015) in accordance with FRS 102 has been followed- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Irustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of Ihe charity and to enable them to ensure that Ihe financial statements comply with, and all Regulalions to be construed as one with that Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevenlion and detection of fraud and olher irregularities. Trustees. declaration on unaudited financial ststements In relation to Ihe financial statemenls cornprising the Statement of Financial Adivities (incorporating an Income and Expendilure Account). the Balance Sheet, the Accounting Policies and the related notes: The trustees approve tliese financial statements and confirm that they are rr.%sponsible for them. including selecting the appropriate accounting policies. applying them consistently and making, gn a reasonable and prudent basis. the judgements underlying them. They have been prepared on the going concem basis on the grounds that the charty will continue in operation. The trustees confirffl that they have made available to R T J Ross & Co. Chartered Accountants, all the charity's accounling records and provided all the information. books and documents nesSary for the compilation of the financial statements. The tnjslees confimi thal to the best of their knowledge and belief. the accounting records reflect all the Iransaclions of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. Special provisions relating to small companies The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. On behalf of the Board vlin Date: 5th December 2023
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre {A company limited by guarantee, not having a share ¢apltsll INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MID ULSTER VOLUNTEER CENTRE I have examined the financial statements of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account), the Balance Sheet, the Accounting Policies and the related notes. These financial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein. The financial statements were not required lo be audited in accordance wilh Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. This report is made solely to the charitable company trustees, as a body, in accordan with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our work has been undertaken so that we might compile the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile. report to the charitable company's Board of Trustees that we have done so, and state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in Ihis report and for no olher purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's Board of Truslees, as a body, for ourwork, orfor this report. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities, the trustees. who are also the directors of the charitable compariy, are responsible for the preparation of the Trustees, Annual report and Ihe financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Accounting Standards (UK and Ireland)- The charitable company trustees consider an audil is nol required for this year under Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 but that an independent examination is required under that Ad. It is my responsibility to= examine the financial statements under Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and section 65 of the Charities Acl thereunder., follow the prOdureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission fof Northern Ireland under section 65{9)(b) of the Charites Act-.: and slale the facts if it has come to my attention in the course of my examination work that any.. (i) material expenditure or action appears not to be in accordan wilh the charitable company's trusts,- (ii) information or explanation l am entiued to under the Regulations has not been afforded to me-, (iii) information contained in the financial stalements is materially inconsislenl with the Trustees, Annual report for the year. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination work was undertaken in accordance with the general directions given by the. Charity Commission for Norlhern Ireland under seclion 65(9){b) of the Charities Act. Such an examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charitable company and a comparison of the financial slatements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial stalemenls and seeking explanations from yourselves as the chafitable company trustees concerning any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial slatements. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination work, no matter has come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep proper accounting records and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and are in accordan wilh the methods and principles set out in the Charities SORP ,and which comply wilh Ihe requirements of section 396 of Ihe Companies Act 2006 other than the requirement to give a true and fair view have not been met,. or to which, in my opinion. attenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Ann-marie O'Neill FCA R TJROSS&CO Chartered Accountants 44 Molesworth Street Cookstown Co Tyrone BT80 8PA Northern Ireland Date: 51h December 2023 15
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limlted by guarantee, not having a share capital) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Accountl For the year ended 31 March 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2023 2023 Total Total 2023 2022 Notes Incoming Resources Generated funds: Voluntary income Donations 2nd legacies Charitable activities Grants 72.970 162,289 235,259 203,477 Other Trading activities Training Income Resource servi Income 7.768 7,768 1,640 Total incomin9 sourceS 80,738 162,289 243.027 205,117 Net Incoming Resources avatlable for charitable application 80.738 162,289 243.027 205,117 Resources Expended on Charitable A¢tivities Promotion, support & development of volunteering Wellbeing and personal development 53,934 96,935 79,782 150.869 79,782 141,454 73.925 53,934 176,717 230,651 ?15.379 Total Resourccs Expended 53.934 176,717 230,651 215,379 Gross transfers between ftjnds Surplusl(deficitl for the year 26,804 (14,428) (12.376) (10,262) Net movement in funds for the year 26.804 {14,428) 12.376 (10,262) Re¢on¢iliation of funds Balances broLFghl forward at 1 April 2022 65,715 58,689 124,404 134,666 Balan¢es carried f0Thrd at 31 March 2023 92.519 44,261 136.780 124,404 The notes on pages 19 to 24 form part of the finaricial statements 16
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capltall Company Number: N140301 BALANCE SHEET as at 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible assets 22.142 29.339 CUrnt Assets Debtors Cash and cash equivalents 5,660 114,150 97,046 119,810 {5,1721 97.046 (1,981) Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Net Current Assets 114,638 95.065 Total Assets less Current Liabilittes 136,780 124,404 Funds Restricted trusl funds General fund {unrestricted) 44,261 92.519 58,689 65.715 Total funds 10 136.780 124.404 These financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the special provisions relaling to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. For the financial year ended 31 March 2023 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006- and no notice nas been deposited under Section 476. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring that the charilable company keeps aoUnI1ng records which comply with Section 386 and for pieparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charilable company as al the end of the financial year and of its profit and loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo financial statemenls, so far as applicable to Ihe charitable company. Approved by the board and authorised for issue on 5th December 2023 and signed on its behalf by Mrs Mary De Trustee Mary Jose ine McGuckin Trustee The notes on pages 19 10 24 form part of the financial statements 17
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre {A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for Ihe year ended 31 March 2023 General infomiation The charity is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Northern Ireland and a registered charity in Northern Ireland. The address of the registered office is 21 Queen Street. Magherafelt, Co Londonderry, BT45 6AB. Statement of compliance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102. "The Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland" The statement of Recommended Practice applicable in charities prepaTing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and republic of Ireland {FRS102}(Charities SORP(FRS102)) and the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Involve (Nl) meets Ihe definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and Part 8 of the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which afe considered material in relation to the charitable company's financial statements. Cash flow statement The charitable company has availed of the exemption in FRS 102 from the requiremenl to produ a cash flow statement because il is classified as a small charitable company. Restricted funds Reslrictpd funds are subjecled to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or throijgh the temis of an appe.al. Unrestricted free reserves Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of Ihe Management Committee in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. Going Concern The charity maintains a good level of liquidity- Having considered Ihe circumslances, the trustees consider it appropriate lo prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. Accordingly. these financial statements do not include any adjuslments to the carrying amounts and classification of assets and liabilities that may arise if the charitable company is unable to continue as a going concern. Incoming Resources Voluntsry income or capital is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charilable company is legally entitled to it, its financial value can be quanlified with reasonable certainly and there is reasonable certainty of its ultimate receipt. Entitlement to legacies is considered established when the charitable company has been notified of a distribution lo be made by the execLtlors. Income received in advan of due performance under a contract is accounted for as deferred income until earned. Grants for activities are recognised as income when the related condilions for legal entillement have been met. All other income is accounted for on an acKruals basis. 18
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre (A company Ilmlted by guarantee, not having a share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for Ihe year ended 31 March 2023 Resources Expended All resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis. Charitable activities indude costs of seNices and grants, support costs and depreciation on related assets. Costs of generaling funds similarly include fundraising aclivilies. Non-staff costs not attribuled to one category of activity are allocated or apportioned pro-rata to the staffing of Ihe relevant service. Finance, HR, IT and administrative staff costs are directly attributable lo individual activities by objeclive. Governance costs are those associated with conslttutional and statutory requirements. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Policy Contributions to defined contributions plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related seNi is provided. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity- Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible ftxed assets are stated at cost or at valualion, less accumulated depreciation. The charge lo depreciation is calculated to write off the original cost or valuation of langible fixed assets, less their eslimated residual value, over their expected useful lives as follows= Fixtures, fittings and equipment Computer Equipment 1 OQ/o Slraight line 33.3 /0 Straight line Taxation This organisation is a charity, therefore there is no liability to corporation tax. NET INCOMING RESOURCES 2023 2022 Net Incoming Resources are statr.d after chargingl(crediting): Depreciation of tangible assets Independent Examinef s remuneration= -independent examination serViS 7,197 10.141 2,500 2.500 19
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee. not having a share capitsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for Ihe year ended 31 March 2023 Charitable activities Unrestricted 2023 Restricted 2023 Total 2023 Total 2022 Grants Department for Communities Mid Ulster DistTrcl Council Northern Health & Social Care Trust Halifax Foundation for Northem Ireland Tesco.. Bags for Help Scheme Garfield Weston Foundation The Big Lottery Public Health Agency 44,741 6.000 35.142 4,000 44,741 6,000 108,112 4,000 47.096 6,000 102.895 72,970 1.000 25,000 46,486 920 25,000 46,486 920 46.486 Totals 72,970 162,289 235,259 203.477 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted 2023 Restricted 2023 Total 2023 Total 2022 Promotion, Support & Development of Volunteering Other costs Programme costs Volunleer expenses Luncheon Club Salaries. wages & pensions Training Accommodation, Catering and Hospitality Depreciation Donations Travel & subsistence costs Cost of raising funds 360 7,505 7.865 280 3.695 33,189 341 433 1.124 61,8( 94.995 341 763 4,197 93.801 2.259 516 7,141 330 3,073 1,993 1,320 3,313 1,542 1.651 37.440 74.034 111,474 110,885 Support costs: 15.024 21,871 36,895 27,974 Governance Costs: 1,470 1,030 2,500 2,595 Totsls 53,934 96.935 150,869 141.454 20
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre (A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitsll NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2023 ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED {¢onfd) Unrestrlcted 2023 Restricted 2023 Total 2023 Total 2022 Wellbeing and personal development Other costs Programme costs Volunteer Week expenses Luncheon Club Salaries, wages & pensions Training Accommodation, Catering and Hospitality Depreciation Evaluation Travel & Subsisten costs Cost of raising funds 1,738 3,287 43,709 3,800 5,734 3,000 4.500 3,260 3,287 43,709 3,800 5,734 3.000 4,500 3,260 1,927 45,091 3,880 5,712 3,000 3,025 67,290 67.290 64,373 Support costs: Governance Costs: 12,492 12.492 8.252 1.300 79,782 79,782 73,925 ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS unstrICted Restricted 2023 2023 Total 2023 Totsl 2022 Support Costs . allo¢atsd on time Premises costs Office costs 3,912 11,112 31.957 2.406 35,869 13,518 25,678 10,548 15,024 34,363 49,387 36,226 Governance Costs Accounlancy services Legal and Professional 1.470 1,030 2.500 2.500 1,395 16,494 35,393 51,887 40.121 21
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2023 EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION Number of employees The average number of persons employed {including executive trustees) during the year was as follows.. 2023 Number 2022 Number Employee's 10 10 The staff costs comprise= 2023 2022 Wages and salaries Pension costs 133,365 5,339 133,042 5,849 138.704 138.891 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures, Computer Equipment Total fittings and equipment Cost At 1 April 2022 Additions 112.930 10.174 123,104 At 31 March 2023 112.930 10.174 123,4Q4 DepCiatIO1 i At 1 April 2022 Chafge for the year 83.987 6.911 9,778 286 93.765 7.197 At 31 March 2023 90,898 10,064 100.962 Net book value At 31 March 2023 22,032 110 22.142 At 31 March 2022 28,943 396 29.339 DEBTORS 2023 2022 Amounts owed by connecled parlies (Note 12) Olher debtors Prepayments 5,660 5,660 22
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share ¢apital} NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for Ihe year ended 31 March 2023 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 Bank overdrafts 3,672 Other creditors Taxation and social security costs Accruals and deferred income 1,500 1.981 5,172 1,981 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Fixed assets - charity use Current assets Current liabilities Total Restricted income Restricted 19,981 24.280 44.261 Unrestricted income Unrestricted 2,161 95.530 (5,172) 92,519 22,142 119,810 (5,1721 136.780 10. ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS ON FUNDS alance 1 April 2022 Incoming Resources resources expended Balance 31 March 2023 Restricted income Restricted 58.689 162,289 1176,717) 44.261 Unrestricted income Unreslricled 65,715 80.738 (53,934) 92,519 Total funds 124,404 243,027 (230,6511 136.780 11. STATUS The charitable company is limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The liability of Ihe members is limited. Every member of Ihe company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of ils being wound up while they are members, or within one year thereafter, for the payment of the debls and liabilities of the company contracted before they ceased to be members, and the costs, chafges and expenses of winding up, and for the adjustment of the rights of the conlributors among themselves, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £ l. 23
Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre IA company limlted by guarantee, not having a share capital) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued for the year ended 31 March 2023 12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The charilable company had transactions with olher connected parties. The following amounts are receivable at the year-end= Balance 2023 Movement in year Balance 2022 Maximum in year 2023 2022 The following amounts are due lo other connected parties= 2023 2022 Net balances wilh other connected parties-. 13. POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have been no significant events affecting the Chartty Sin the year-end. 24