SPORTS ASSOCIATION NEWRY, DOWN AND SOUTH ARMAGH {A Company Limited By Guarantee) TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023 Registered with Charities Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 106704 Company Number N147153 Charity Number XR60559
SPORTS ASSOCIATION NEWRY, DOWN AND SOUTH ARMAGH YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023 REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTENTS PAGE Trustees, Report
SPORTS ASSOCIATION NENVRY, DOWN AND SOUTH ARMAGH YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023 TRUSTEES, REPORT The trustees, who are also the directors of the charity submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended Joth June ?O?- The charity is a charitable company limited by . uarantee and was incorporated in July 200). Reoistered with Charities Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 106704. Objectives To promote membership and re(Jistration of SANDSA. To promote. process and administer applications for 'Re¢o(rnition of Achievement for Hitrh Perfornance Levels in Sport.: To promote and advance education of those working or volunteering with sportin¢J oroanisations throu¢yh the provision of traininu mentorints coachints resources and by any other charitable means as the directors shall consider appropriate. To promote the development of amateur sports and physical actLVlty by the provision, or assistance in the provision, of facilities, trainin(y coa¢hin(y forums and other opportunities for the playino of amateur sports iTJcludino amateur sports and physical activity for disabled people in the area of benefit. To make applications and procure fundino for sport and physical activity and by tha( promote increased levels of health and wellbeinry within the environs of NMDDC and further to ensure that on successful application, all terms of fundin<y are adhered to. To create a stroncy sportino community base to improve ernpowernient and develop capacity within the NMDDC area and in so doino make links with NMDDC and other aoencies in order to develop partnerships and collaborations. To promote the facilities and services offered by NMDDC and encouratre use by SANDSA members. To assist with the administration of the annual NMDDC/SANDSA Sports Awards Ceremony and to seek fundino for same. To promote independent accreditation for Clubs throutrh their Governin<Y Body or Sport Northern Ireland (Clubmark N.[.) Achievements The fol lowin(y courses were offered durintr the year (twenty two in total) Strenryth & Conditionino in Sport. First Aid & Defibrillator Trainin(r Nutrition for Sport, Reachino Out Throu£%h Sport "Mental Health Course" Safeouardino Children & YouncT People in Spor¢ Disability Sport NI Inclusion Course. how to Recognise & Treat Concussion in Sport. A total of ?07 people from various sports clubs attended this diverse ranoe of tseneric trainin(y throughout the year. Public Benefits The charity has oiven careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's .truidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into duriniy the year have helped to achieve the charity's objectives and activities as providin( public beT]efit. Membership Membership Guarantee In accordance with the Company's Memorandum of Association each member ouarantees to contribute up to one pound sterlino (£1 ) to the Charity's debts. liabilities and costs in the event of the Charity beino wound up and for one year after ce2sin¢y to be a member.
SPORTS ASSOCIATION NEWRY, DOWN AI¥D SOUTH ARMAGH YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023 TRUSTEES, REPORT Board of Trustees Except as provided otherwise in the constitution the policy and ueneral manacrement of the charity shall be directed by the Board which shall not be less than five but shall not be more than twelve (unless three further directors are co-opted under the provisions of article(68))- Appointment of Trustees As set out in the Articles of Association, the Charity may by ordinary resolution appoint a person who is willino to act to be a Trustee. Trustee Induction and Training New Trustees are invited to an induction meetino to familiarise themselves with the Charity and the context within whlch it operates. These are facilitated by the Chairperson and Senior Manatrement Team and cover: The obllisations of the Board of Trustees. The content of the Articles of Association- The Committee and decision-makin(v et processes- Current financial position. Future plans and objectives. Risk Mana(Fement and Uncertainties The ultimate responsibility for the manaoement and control of the Charity resides with the Board of Trustees and as such their involvement in the key aspects of the risk manaoement process is essential, particularly in settinir the parameters of the process and in the review and consideration of the results. This should not be interpreted as meanin(T that the Board must undertake each aspect of the process rhemselves. Reserve Policy The charity does not maintain a fonnal reserves policy however the Board of Trustees continue to monitor the level of reserves held by the charity and are satisfIed that these are adequate to meet anv unforseen expenditure incurred. Governance and Manatsement Sports Association Newry, Down and South Amiatrh has appropriate governance structures and procedures in place to ensure correct decision-makino and the implementation of decisions. All oroanisational chan(ye initiatives and projects are retrularly reviewed by senior ManaeMent. Operational The Board recocrnises that a sound internal control system that can respond to significant risks: is embedded in operational activities, is capable of reactin<J to extemal and internal chantres and will immediately report major control weaknesses. is a key and essential component of risk manatrement.
SPORTS ASSOCIATION NEWRY, DOWN AND SOUTH ARMAGH YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023 TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) Compliance and Re(¥ulation Key controls used by the Charity include= Fonnal aoendas, minutes and action plans for staff and Board meetincTs; Comprehensive strate(TiC plannino, budcTetino and manaiTement accountin. Established oroanisational structure, lines of reportin47 and dele(ration duties; Fomal written policies and protocols for Human Resources, Finance, Risk ManatremenL Health and Safety etc" Establishment and re(Tular reportin(y on Key Perfonnance Indicators and taroets" Clear authorisation and approval. Goints Concern It is reco<ynised by the Board that the Charity is operatino in politically uncertain and financially challenoino times and that these conditions will remain for the foreseeable future. The Charity has an excellent manatsement team and very stron(y people and oovernance protocols. The trustees are confident that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordinbtrly, the Board believe there are no material uncertainties that cast sionificant doubt on the Charity"s ability to continue as a ooin(r concern and the financial accounts have have been prepared on that basis. Financial Review Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2023 2023 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Total Incomino Resources Total Resources Expended Net Incomin<F Resources for the Year Net {Out(Fointy) Resources for the Year Net Unrealised (Losses) on Investments Net Unrealised Gains on Investments Transfer From Unrestricted to Restricted Balance of Funds At Start of Year Balance of Funds At End of Year 346 (947) (947) (947) ?0,443 19,496 ?0,789 19,84? 19,496
SPORTS ASSOCIATION NEWRY, DOWN AND SOUTH ARMAGH YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023 TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) Re<FiStered with Charities Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 106704 Charity Number XR60559 Company Revistration Number Nl 047153 Re(*istered Office and Operational Address Downshire Civic Centre DoThq]shire Estate Ardolass Road Downpatrick BTJO 6RA Chalrperson Oona<yh Murray Honorary Secretary Lawrence Murphy Directors and Trustees: Oona¢yh Murray Declan McAteer Lawrence Murphy Michael O'Neill Thomas Reilly Gareth Sharvin Chairperson Honorary Secretary Accountants J H Mcshane & Co, Ulster Bank House, 9 Irlsh StreeL Downpatrick: B T30 6BN Principal Bankers Santander 4145 Market Street, Downpatrick, B TJO 9EA
SPORTS ASSOCL4TION NEWRY, DOIITh AND SOUTH ARLcH YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023 TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities in Respect of the Financial Statements The trustees (who are also directors of Sports Association Newry, Down and South Anna(rh for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accountin(F Standards (Generally Accepted Accountin(y Practice) Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each flnancial year, which (yive a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, includin(T the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparints these financial stateTnents, the trustees are required to: I Select suitable accountintr
policies and apply them consistently" ? Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS I O?) , 3 Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 4 State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- 5 Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable companv will continue in operation. The trnstees are responsible for keepin(F adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act ?006. They are also responsible for safeguardin¢y the assetg of the charitable company and heT)ce for taking reasonable steps for tl)e prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Small Companies Exemption This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under part 15 of the companies Act ?006. By Order of the Board Date: l Oth June ?0?4 Oona(Fh Murray Cliairperson