REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: N1645713 (Northern Ireland) REGISTERED CHARITY NUIIIBER: 106672 Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 for The Police Historieal Society (N.l.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historical Society) Mccleary & Company Ltd Chartered Accountants Garvey Studios 14 Longston¢ Street Lisburn Co. Antrim BT28 ITP
The Police Historie21 Society (N.I.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historical Society} Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements
The Police Historical Society (N.1.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historical Society) Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 The twstees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019). FINANCIAL REVIEW The company was dormant throughout the period. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND IWL4NAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trusL and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee. as defined by the Compani¢s Act 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number N1645713 (Northern Ireland) Registered Charity number 106672 Registered office PSNI Headquarters 65 Knock Road Belfast Co. Antrim BT5 6LE Trustees Dr Lavinia Boyce Civil Servant Mr George Clarke Civil Servant Mr Thomas Fulton Civil Servant Mr Frederick Hall Civil Servant Mr David Orr Civil Servant Mr William Swann Civil Servant (resigned 21.9.22) Mr Geoffrey Ward Civil Servant Mr Robert James Black Civil Servant Mr Ronald Galwey Civil Servant Mrs Frances Morrow Civil Servant Mr Paul Wilson Retired (resigned 26.7.22) Mr Gavin Boyd Civil Servant Mr Philip Robinson Civil Servant (appointed 21.9.22) Company Secretary Mr Hugh Forrester Page I
The Police Historical Society (N.I.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historical Society) Report of the Trust5 for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTIL4TIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner John Mccleary FCA M¢Cleary & Company Ltd Chartered Accountants Garvey Studios 14 Longstone Street Lisburn Co. Antrim BT28 ITP Bankers Danske Bank 520 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3HD Solicitors Edwards and Company 28 Hill Street Belfast BTI 2LA Approved by order of the board of trustees on 16 October 2023 and signed on its behaIf by: Mr Geor Clarke - Trustee Page 2
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustee5 of The Police Historical Society (N.I.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historical Society) I report on the accounts of the cornpany for the year ended 31 May 2023, which are set out on pages flve to nine. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees (and also the directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied myself that the charity 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 gencral Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examiner's report I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was Caled out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison 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 &$ charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me Cause to believe: That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records That the accounts do not comply 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 applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland That there is further infonnation need¢d for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed tny 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 requÈre drawing to your attention. John Mccleary FCA Mccleary & Company Ltd Chartered Accountants Garvey Studios 14 Longstone Street Lisburn Co. Antrim BT28 ITP Page 3
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Police Historical Society (N.I.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historical Society) 16 October 2023 Page 4
The Police Historical Society (N.I.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historical Society) Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 31.5.23 Total funds 31.5.22 Total funds Notes NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD The notes fonTt part of these financial ststcments Page 5
The Police Historical Society (N.I.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historieal Society) Balance Sheet 31 May 2023 31.5.23 Total funds 31.5.22 Total funds Notes NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUM)S TOTAL FUNDS The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Scction 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 May 2023. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its fmancial statements for the year ended 31 May 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othenvise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the Charitable company. The notes forn] part of these financial statements Page 6 ontinued...
The Police Historical Society (N.I.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historieal Soeiety) Balance Sheet- continued 31 May 2023 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 16 October 2023 and were signed on its behalf by.. eorge Clarke - Trustee Dr Lavinia Boyce - Trust¢¢ The notes fom] part of these financial statements Page 7
The Police Historical Soeiety (N.l.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historical Society) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICtES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted fwids can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purpo%s. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneralion or other benefits for thc year ended 31 May 2023 nor for the year ended 31 May 2022. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 May 2023 nor for the year ended 31 May 2022. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Total funds NET INCOME TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD Page 8 continued...
The Police Historical Society (N.I.) (Incorporating the RUC GC Historical Society) Notes to the FinancÉal Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.5.23 At 1.6.22 TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds TOTAL FUNDS RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 May 2023. Page 9