Charity number: NIC106650 Company number: Nt639619 Omagh Women's Aid Trustees, report and financial statsments for the y&qr ended 31 March 2024
Omagh Women's Aid Contents Page Legal and administrative inforniation Trustees, rep)rt Lndependent examiners, report Siarement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the fjnancial statement5 9-14
Omagh Women's Ald Legal and admlnistrative infornyation ClRty number NIC106650 Company registration number N1639619 Registered office 9 Holmview Terrace OMAGH B T79 OAH Trnstees Allison Forbes Cathy ONeill Susan Gla&8 Deborah Cunningham Michelle McRory Meabh Donnelly Megan Glennie Catherine Mccaul Page I
Omagh Women's Aid Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 The tsStetS present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 24. The trustees, who are also director5 of Omagh Women's Aid for the purposes of company law and who served during the year and up io the date of this report are set out below. Structur4 governance and management Trustees Allison Forbes Susan Glas5 Cathy Oyeill Deborah Cunningham Michelle McRory Megan Glennie Catherine Mccaul Meabh Donnelly Co - Chairperson Co - Chairperson Treasurer appointed 18th April 2024 appointed 18th April 2024 appointed 18th April 2024 appointed 18th April 2024 appointed 13th June 2024 appolnted 13th June 2024 Committee nMbers Linda McKee Objective5 and activities To relieve distress and suffering by the provision of safe trrnporary accomm(Klation for women and their children, young people and vulnerable adult dependents who are. or have been, experiencing domestic. sexual or gender based violence or abuse. To relieve distress and suffering experienced by women and their children, young people and vulnerable adult dependents by providing andlor promoting a range of support services such as infonnation, advice cenfres, confidential services, counselling, outreach, court support, training and advocacy. To relieve those in need by the provision of infonnation and advice for those affecied by domestic, sexual or gender based violence or abuse and referral to relevant support agencies. To advance education on violence against women and girls. including trafficking and exploitation, and its effects, 2nd to relieve those in need by promoting its prevention and the piotection of those affected. To advance education on domestic. scxual and gender based violence and abuse and their effects, and to advocate for and to relieve those in need by promoting their prevention and the protection of those affected. To advance women's and children's human rights and gender equality to relieve the suffering and distress caused by violence emanating from the violation. irnpairnnt or nullifIcation of enjoyment of their human rights and fidarnenta1 freedoms. The promotion of such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be d¢tertnined in accordance with Northern Ireland chariry law. Page 2
Omagh Women's Aid Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 Achievements and perforniance For year 202312024 Ornagh Women's Aid continued to provide crisis and essential support services to women and children who experienced domestic violence. The year seen 17 wornen and 9 children accommodated at our rethge and 104 children supported through services provided to mothers. 86 women availed of support from our community-based support project. Early 2023 since the completion of the refurbishment work at our refuge making the surToundings more comfortable for our clients. Our Triage project processed more women than ever identifying high risk cases and this project continued 10 enable OWA to provide a comprehensive service for Clients. The rnany courses facilitated through the Empowennent project continued to be enjoyed by rnany women. We continued lo lead in the provision of domestic abuse services lo women, children and young people across the Omagh and surrounding district and in early 2023 Supporting People again approved us to provide services. This process cheeks that organisations have the capability, stnicrnre and Capacity to deliver high quality. value for rnoney support services. Throughout the year we strengthened our links wilh stamtory and vOlunry organisations ID the district. We also forged new links and continued to work with all like_minded bodies. Local Community groups, churches, schools. and charities supported us li] our work and helped Clients in many ways e.g. with donations, equipment and food boxeslparcels. All this lo¢al 5UPPOrt is invaluable and we thank all for their contributions. Finally, all the work is not possible without our team of dedicated staff and volun*ers who work tirele551y for the clients and continue to achieve better lives and fvthres for victims. Ststement of trustees, responsibilities The trustees (who are also directors of Omagh Women's Aid for the purpose of company law) responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Acceptd Accounting Practice. Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including the incorne and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements. the trustee5 are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charitie5 SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. and prepare rhe financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the clwiiable company will continue in operation. The trnstees responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charirable company and which enabl¢ thern to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Colnpanies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the ChItable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees have cornplied with the duty to have regard to the guidance issued by the Conunission under section 4(b) 'of the Chl[leS Act (the public benefit requirernent statutory guidance) Page 3
Omagh Women's Aid Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 Small company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime. On behalf of the board eo 'KJ£4 Cathy O'Neill 2nd December 2024 Charity number ". NIC 106650 9 Holmview Terrace Omagh Co Tyrotje BT79 OAH Page 4
Omagh Women's Aid Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Omagh Women's Aid. I report on the accounts of Omagh Wornen's Aid for the Ye ended 31 March 2024 which set out on pages Respective sponsibl11tieS of charity trnstees and examiner As the chariry's trilstees (and also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Cotnpanies Act 2006. Having satisifed myself that the ch<Uity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination. it is my responsibility to.. - examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act - follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Corntni5sion for Northern Ireland under section 65{9){b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have corne to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined your charity accounts as required under s¢ction 65 of the Charities Act and Tny examination was carticd out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charities coTtniSsion for Northern Ireland under section 65(9){b) of the Charities Act.Thc examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a cornparisotb of the accounts presented with those records. It also included Consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trust¢e5 concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come my attention giving me cause to believe- l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 21K)6 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not ¢ornply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland 4. That there is no further inforn]ation needed for a proper understanding of the ac¢ounts to be reached. Independent eyaminer's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) 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. Independ nt examiner Mr. Brian Mello F.C.C.A. O'Donnell & Mellon 19121 Castle Street OMAGH Co. Tyrone 2nd December 2024 Page 5
Omagh Women's Aid Statement of financial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Period ended 2024 Period ended 2023 Unrestricted Restrieted rullds funds Notes Income and endowments from Donations and legacies Charitablc activitics Other 3,391 12,460 21,408 3.391 347,345 21.408 18.396 336,935 5,184 334,1185 Total 37.259 334,885 372,144 360,515 Expelldire on: Charitable activitie5 Other 7.880 92 311,053 3111,933 92 326,247 Total 7,972 311.053 319,025 326.358 Net incomel(expenditure) 29,287 23,832 53,119 34,157 Net incoming resources for the year I Reconcilation of funds Total funds brought forward 190,201 39.366 'JY,964 450,165 195,8115) (56.439) 416,(108 Total funds earried forward ?58.854 187.991 450,165 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a separate statement of total recognised gains and IosbeS has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities. The notes on pages 9 to 14 forni an integral part of these finanelal statements. Page 6
Omagh Women's Aid Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 5.793 5.793 io 33,688 477.185 24.617 527.833 510.873 552.450 Creditors: amounts fallillg due within one year (69,821) (108,078) Net current a&sets 441,052 444,372 Net assets 446,845 450.165 Funds Restricted income funds: Restricted income funds S.P. 75.114 112,877 911.6411 169,316 Total restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds 12 13 187.991 ?58.854 ?59.9()4 190.201 Total funds 446,845 450,165 The Balance Sheet conLÈnues on the following page. The notes on pages 9 to 14 forni an integral Part of these financial statements. Page 7
Omagh Women's Aid Balance sheet (continued) Trustees statements required by the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024 In approving these financial 8taternent5 as trnstees of the company we hereby confirni= la) that for the year stated above the company was eniiiled to the exemption under section 477of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. (b) no rnembers have required the cornpaDy to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in qucslion in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. (c) that we acknowledge our responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accoullt5. These financial statements are prepared in accordxnce with the provisions applicable to compantes subject to the srnall companies, regime. The financial statements were approved by the board on 2 December 2024 and signed on its behalf by Allison Forbes Director Cathy O'Neill Direetor The notss on pages 9 to 14 form an integral part of these financlal slatejnents. Page 8
Omagh Women's Aid Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting polici The principal accounting policies are sUmmlsed below. 1.1. Basis of accounting and aeSsment of going concern The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Chartties.. staents of Recomrnended Practice applicable io charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)(effeciive l January 20151- Icharities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companie5 Act 2(M)6. The charity constitu$ a public benefit entiry as defjned by FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are intially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless oihenvise staed in the relevant accounting policy no(e(s). The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the chariry'5 ability to continue as a going concern. 1.2. Cashfiow The charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS I from the requirement to produce a cashflow s[ament because it is a small charity. 1.3. IDcoming resources All incoming resources are included in the stament of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income.. Voluntary income is received by way of granis, donation5 and gifts and is included in 11 in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific PerfOrnnCe by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donated services and facilities are ineluded at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included. Gifts donaied for resaje included as incoming resources within activities for generating funds when they are sold. Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the statement of financial activities in che Ye in which they are receivable. Income from irbvestmenis 15 included in the year in which it is receivable. Page 9
Omagh Women's Aid Notes to financial statsments for the year ended 31 March 2024 1.4. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes including the charitys shop. Charithle expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the chariry in the delivery of Its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both cost5 that can be allocated directly such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support theTn. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management. 1.5. Tangible red assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are stated at ¢05t less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation 15 provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of ea¢h asset over it5 expected useful life. as follows: Fixtures, fittings and ¢quiprnent 25% straight line 1.6. Defined benefit pension scheme5 The charity operate5 a defined benefit pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme e held separately frorn those of the chLty in an independently administered fund. Current service costs, past service costs and gains and losses on sectlements and ¢urtailrnents are charged to appropriate resources expended categories in the statement of financial activities. Past service costs are recognised over the vesting period or immediately if the benefits have vested. When a settlement (eliminating all obligations for benefits already accrued) or a curtailment (reducing fuDJre obligations as a result of a material reduction in the scheme membership or a reduction in Djre entitlement) occurs. the obligation and related plan assets remeasured using current actuarial assumptions and the resultant gain or loss is recognised in the statement of financial activities during the period in which the settlement or curtailment occurs. The interest cost and the expected return on assets are shown as a net amount as other finance costs or income. Net pension finance costs are allocated to appropriate resources expended categories in the statement of financial activities. Net pension finance income is recognised as an incomtng reS0er in the Statement of financial activities. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately as other recognised gains and losses in the statement of financial activities. Pension scheme assets are valued at fair value at the balance sheet date. Fair value is based on market price inf0mtIon and in the case of quotrd sccuritics is the published bid price. Pension scheme liabilities are measured on an actuarial basi5 using the projected unit method and arc discounted to their present value using a rate equivalent to the current rate of remrn on a high quality corporate bond of equivalent currency and terni to the scheme liabilities. The pension scheme [Either: "surplus (to the extent that it can be recovered) OR "deficit'l is recognised in full on the balan¢¢ sheet. Det of Lated deferred tax. Page 10
Omagh Women's Aid Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Income from charitable activities Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Children in Need Children & Young Person5 Floating support (NIHE) Housing Managernent WHSCT WHSCT Hope in Common WHSCT Children & Young PeTsoll5 Supporting People (NIHE) SRP phase 2 Sustaining Healthy Hornes (NIHE) FODC Halifax Nationwide Conmiunity grant The Community Foundation - RTE Toy Show Appeal CLEAR EmpowHer project Comic Relief Big Night In WAFNI Omagh Women's Aid 15,670 35,251 35,229 40.563 2,156 15.670 35.251 35,229 40,563 2.156 8,147 33,834 25,800 36.877 2,844 5.000 157.473 2.897 14.761 575 12.026 13.381 9,502 2,780 164.315 164.315 917 917 10,000 21,619 10.000 21,619 475 8,690 475 8.690 1,7(Ki 9,338 12.460 12.460 12,460 334,885 347.345 336.935 Other income Unrestricted funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Xmas appeal Fundraising Bank interest receivable 111.860 2.125 8.423 10.860 2,125 8,423 2.138 3,046 21.408 21.408 5.184 Page 11
Omagh Women's Aid Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Costs of charitsble activities Charitable Activities Support Governance costs 2024 Ttstal 2023 Total Children & Young Person's Steps to Safety project Floating Support (NIHE) Housing Management Supporting People (NIHEI SRP phase 2 Advice. accommodation & support EmpowerHer pmject Slow cooker programme (FODC) Nationwide Community pjeCt Sustaining healthy homes (NIHE) Hope in Comn]on (WHSCT) Central costs 15,499 15.670 13,147 9,502 51,694 27,740 140.284 2.226 23,337 14.807 575 13.381 14.761 2,844 1,949 54,364 31.566 143,309 394 54.758 31.566 143.994 685 26.830 16,614 26.830 16.614 21,448 171 21.619 7.709 171 7,880 311(),()31) 7,709 1.592 318,931 326.247 Other resources expended Unrestricted funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Other chgeS Bank fees 16 Employees Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries and pensions 215,094 1 14.786 No salartes or wages have been paid to the trustees durin8 the ar. No ernployee received emoluments of more than £60.000 (2023 . None). Taxation The charity's activitle5 fall within the exemp(Èons afforded by the prgvisions of the IncoTne and Corporauon Taxes Act 1988. Accordingly. there is no faxation charge in these accounts. Page 12
Omagh Women's Aid Notes to fmancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Fixtures, rittings and equipment Tangible red assets Total Cost At l April 2023 At 31 March 2024 43.508 43,508 43,508 43.508 Depreciation At l April 2023 At 31 March 2024 37,715 37,715 37.715 37,715 Net book values At 31 March 2024 5,793 5.793 At 31 March 2023 5.793 5,793 10. Debtors 2024 2023 Sadift NIHE Rents ledger The Community Foundation Other debrS 6,000 14,120 4,497 19,688 14,000 33,688 24,617 Page 13
Omagh Women's Aid Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 ii. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Corporate credit card Creditors Nationwide Community Fund WHscf hoTne heating iniiiative Halifax Foundation Children in Need The Community Foundation Comic ielief All state foundation WHSCT Hope in Common NIHE sustaining healthy homes CLEAR project Other taxes and social security 1,815 11,703 25,393 26,079 53 22,741 25,871 3,877 12.714 10,201 3.877 13.0 13,500 2,156 1,084 1.220 (396) (1,449) 69.11?1 l U8,1178 12. Restricted funds At At Incoming Outgoing 2023 resources resources Transfer Recovery 2024 sp. Others 1()9.316 911.fi48 I C)9.566 135.319 1199,.166) (56,439) 1111.485) (39,366) 112,877 75,116 ?5y.964 334.885 (311.051) IY5,805) 187,993 13. Unrestricted funds At At Incoming Outgoing resources resources 2023 Transfers 2024 190,201 37.259 (7,972) 39.366 ?58.854 190,201 37,259 (7,972) 39,366 ?58,8.fj4 14. Company limited by guarantee Omagh Women's Aid is a company limited by guar4ntee and accordingly does not have a she capital. Every member of the company undertakes to Contribu such amount as may be required not exceeding £1 lo the assets of the charitable company in the event of its being wound up while he or she is a member. or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member. Page 14