Charity nujnber: NIC106734 Company nwnber: NI 47488 Mid Ulster Community And Arts Trust LtsL (A company limited by guarantee) Truste&s' report and financial statements for the year ended 31st October 2022
Mid Ulster Conllnunity and Arts Trnst Ltd. (A company limited by guarantee) Contents Legal and administrative inforll]ation Trustees, rewirt IDd¢p¢ndeni examiners. report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the fmancial statements 9-14
Mid Ulster Community and Arts Trust Ltd. (A company limited by guarantee) Legal and administrative Information Charity number NIC106734 Company registration number N147488 Registered office The Patrfftcian Main Street Carrickn]o Co. Tyrone BT78 9AY Trnstees Trdcey McNally Jim Maguire Colm Mccrystal Eithne McElduff Luke DaIy Aiden Donnelly Jarnes Dobbs Accountants OT)onnell & Mellon 19121 Castle Street Omagh Co. Tyrone BT78 IDD Banker5 First Trust High Steet Omagh Page I
Mid Ulster Conununity and Arts Trust Ltd. Company limited by guarantee Trustees, report for the year ended 31st October 2022 Th¢ TnJste¢s' report and the financial statenKnts for the peri(d ended 31 October 2022 Objectives and activities The objccÈive of the cotDpany shall be to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Mid-ulster area alld IL8 environs without distinction of sex. race, ethnictty or political. ligIouS or other opinions by: l. Pn)mot ans and culture by". the pregentati¢)n of ¢oncert& perfornmices. exhibitions. fairs and cultEwal events including those of music, drllm dknc¢, film shows and crafts exhibitions" encouraging appreciation of and participation in ¢on]muDity arts and crcative arts by people tn the area of benefit. the proviston of arts and crafts cl&sses and training. 2. Advance education and training by organlsing an(Vor delivering a range of clasSCS, tuition and educauonal activties. 3. Promote amateur stM)rt and healthy recreation by providing faciEiiÈes for playing sport such as trx)wls. Xittg and badminton and keep fit activities 4. Relieve those in need by reason of youtb. age. i11-heal disability, financial bardthip or other dIsadvta8< in parti¢ulgr by organising activities and health promotion cvcnts specifically for older and young people. 5. Provide facilities and orgaTllse activ(tes for fan)i1ses and the community in the interests of social welfare for r¢¢reation and other leisure time occuptions with the object of improving th¢ conditions of life for the said r¢sidents. Achlevement and performances Throughout this fiscaE year, Mid tnster Community and Arts Trust tAd IMUCAT) I$ COJKlucted numero* clasw and activities. benefitting all ages in the community. 2022 marked the 60th anniversary of The Patriciall being built and has been an essential community hub in the heart of tbe area Since then. During thts year, MUCAT held a series of events to mark the occasion including an Ecumenic21 Service of thanksgiving and blessing with representatives from both local cburches. MUCAT also hosted and organised a wide range of hall fundraising events to mark the 60th Year, including Dan Mccabe, Carmcn, thc First 60 Years, and Elvis, in addition to th¢ Patrician Patron SchenK wbich provided much ne£ded funding to MUCAT to keep the Patrician Ing. COVID restrictions due to government guidelines were also relaxed duzing this year, meaning that MUCAT could conduct a widc rangc of activxties as normal. Thcsc activities included fitncss classes for men. women and children rdn by FODC. Eilish and CORE Nl. The existing chair exercise and pilates classes continued with instruction and support by Etaoine. FODC and Community Foundation funding providing an excellent outlet for older m¢mbers of our I•1 Collllnunity and continues to be a m&8sively b¢neficial s(Kial and physical activity. Other fitness activities in the Patrician included box-fit classes and Pilates classes as well as activities for younger teople ran by CatticktEK>re GFC and Eir Og. MUCAT also secured fillAllg through the Commurjity Arts Parthhip to run a Trash Fashion programme which was extremely well used and received by th¢ Ial con)mutiity. This developed into a weekly sewing class nm by MUCAT and fimd¢d by The National JJ)rtery to create fre¢ se8sions for people who have an interest in sewing to Ikvelop existinglnew skills. Ceol Carmen also restarted in September, providing guitsr. banjo, rlIe and tin vA)istle lessons. Other weekly Aetivitieq included mindInesS classes, Yoga, Starbreaker& Afternoon Club. This year also saw the return of the Mid Ulster Fcstival of Amateur Drama for the first time since 2019. bringing a fanthstic boost to th¢ IIKal area. The hall continues to be a b&8e for l(Kal organisations host monthly meets.ngs including Mid Ulster Festival of Arnate Dram4 Tern]onmaguirc Historical Society. Patish Council, SVP. Friendly CatE Group and Ecohog. Feisenna rdn by O'Kane and Treanor dancing schools also tIK)k pla in the hall throughout the year. providing an optrt)ttunity for the young dancers of the to perforni on the ht"storic stag& The stsge also played host to the Heart of the County,. ran by Callickn)ore Handball Club which took place for two nights. The Patrician also hostcd several blood donation sessions and a valatiOn clini& providing an extttmcly vital serYi¢e to the l(xal community and wider Northern Ireland area. Throughout the year. members of the Con]millee worked hard on COVID.19 Risk Assessments Ip and Method Statements to ensure the Patrician was in a safe position to operate in accordance with Gov¢rnment guidance. This was particularly applicable due to the return of Thc Rock Disco in May for the rst time since February 2020 which provided much necded funding to MUCAT for maintenance of The Patrlcian. The Patrician Tots w8s also established in September wbich prnvid¢s a fantastic weekly outlet for those with young childrcn as well as a Hallowcen party which saw a 8reat turnout. Culture Night a¢$ th¢ Fern8b Omagh aTca was also Maed with a walk to the ancestral home of Kurt Cobain. and a music session in the hall. Page 2
Mid Ulster Community and Arts Trnst Ltd. Company limited by guarantee Trustees, report for the year ended 31st October 2022 To maintain an excellent facility. MUCAT continually seeL8 funding OPrtUnitieS to maintain and upgrad¢ the building. and also relies on th¢ support of locals to catry out vital work. This year MUCAT undertook a n0VatiOn of the front f4ade of The Patrician which had required some attention due to crumbling plaster. A prOgrAn of works to upgrade the facade got underway. wfith the plaster remov¢d. ¢¢)pings 8ealed and capped with Icall soffit replatt llPd lighting. stcam clcalling. replasterin8 and d¢¢orating. This should e]iminatr the watcr ingress issue thai has caused the plastcr to crack. This work involved a huge volunteer effort. with many people donating their tim¢ ond skills free of charge or for as low cost as possible to ensure the fade l(KTrked its best. Fuoding provided also saw the addition of new plantcrs along the Main Stree( which allows the area to b¢ cordoned off during larg¢ ¢v¢nts. Funding from Groundwork also saw a pern]ent library faciltty installed which was a famtastic addition to tbe existing book swap scheme. Irt collaboration with Tern]owirc Historical Society. a cabinet installed in thc upstairs nZ71ne to provi(k a pern]anent homelexhibition 5pacc for the important historical artefacts in the arca. NfUCAT were also able to create a bot41esking facility which will provtde a space for people cuffently working from hom< to come and use the computer facilities to better wmpkte their worL This f¥ility WAll also be available to students in the evening and weekend times. Additional chairs and table$ were also purchased to ensure the venue is conlmuously updated. This year trustK8. committee and staff Also worked hard to provide a liquor licence to perniit le of alcohol in the premises during seleeted events. This year also saw the extensAon of the lease of The Patrician between MUCAT and SL Patrick's Archdio¢ knnagh for a furtb¢r 8 years. Future developments In keeping with continual maintenance and upgrdde of the building to a high standart MUCAT are airoing to renovate the existing disabled changmg room which will be a great benefit to the Mid Uls*r Drallja Festival which is held in the hall annually. In the fvture, we would also aim to refurbish the ladies, toilets to the same standard of the gents which were refurbisheA] five years ago. MUCAT also intend to undertake a development in the reception area of The Patriciao to provide additional seating for those waiting to attend events. MUCAT olso intend to seek funding to upgrade the stage curtains which have been in place An the hall since its renovation in 21Y13, which will of Strat benefit to the MÈd Ulster Drama FestivJJ. MUCAT intend to re-examine previous development plans of the public toilet (in conjurtction with thc TcrmoDmaguir¢ Historical Society and other local groups) to bIing additional capacity to the Patiician. This year also. due to incre&8ing issues of energy efficiency, MUCAT will exanjine the front entrancelglass fapde to install a draught lobby in order to improve heat in the foyer and olso installation of PV panels. Classes WAII continue along with severnl sllll fundY2ising event Strndur4 governance and management The trustees who served during the year are &$ stated below: Tracey M¢Nally Jim Maguire Colm Mccrysral Luke Daly Eithne McElduff Aiden Donnelly James Dobbs ststen)eDt of responsibilities The tnIst5 (who are also dircctors on the charity for the PUTpose of company law) are r¢sponsRble for preparing the Trtres Annual Report and th¢ financial statrments in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Geuerally Acceptable Accounting Practice. Company and charity law requires the Stee$ to prepare fjnanciat statements for each financial year which give a true and fair vicw of the state of the affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including incorne and expenditsr£. of the company for that year. In preparing these financial statements. the trustccs, are required to: - sclcct suitable accounting po]icics and apply them consistently> - ob8crYe th6 mcthods and principlcs in th¢ Chari(ies SORP. - make judgements and esiim2Ès thai are Teasonable and Prudent; Page 3
Mid ULster Community and Arts Trust Ltd. Company limited by guarantee Trust$, report for the year ended 31st October 2022 - state whether app]icable UK accounting standards have been followed. subject to any makrial departuw disclosed and explained in the financial statements. - prepare the finuncial StatellEts on the going concern basis ullless it is iDappropriate to presume that the cbarAty will continue opcratio The trustees are resrK)nsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with asonable a¢curn¢y at any time the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the fllwiclal statements comply with tb¢ Companies Act 21)06. Th¢ trustccs, are also responsible for safcguarding the ats of the charity and hence for taking rea8on2ble Steps for the prevention Al detection of fraud and other irregulariti&%. Small company provisions This rerM)rt hag be£n ppared in accordaDce with the provisions for srnall companie8 under Companies Act 2006 This report was approved by the Board on 25 January 2023 and signed on its behalf by James Dobbs Director The Patrician Main Street C2rrt¢kmore NIC106734 Page 4
Mid Ulster Community and Arts Tht Lt (A company limited by guarantee) Independent e1]ner'S report to the charity trustees of Mid Ulster Community and Arts Trust Ltd.. I report on the accounts of Mid Ulster Community and Arts Tnjst Ltd. for the year ended 31st O¢tober 2U22 which are set out on pages Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and independent examiner As the charity's trnstees (and also the directors of the company for the putT. of company law) ynu a responsible for the Preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirenrnts of the Compatiies Act 2006. Having satisifed myself that the chariiy As not subjcct to audit ulldcr company law, and is eligible for Indepe[ent examination, it is rny responsibility to: - exgmine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act - follow the pffKedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Cbarity C(TrEllmiS8ion for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act - state wtiether parts"cular maiicrs bave come to my atthtion. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination vlas caThied out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charities Commission for Nortbern Ireland under section 65(9)0)) of the Charities A¢LThe examination included a review of th¢ accoting records kept by the charity and omparison of th¢ accounts preSend those It also included considera(ion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seekn'ng explanations from you 18 clwity trustees concetning any such matters. My role is to state whether any Materi mattern have come to my attention giving me Cause to beiieve: l. That accounting records were not kept in aCrdance with 8ection 386 of the Companies Act 2006 2. That the accounts do not aord with thosc accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the aecounting requirements of section 396 of the Con4)anies Act 2006 and with thc methods and principles of the Charitics StaÈcment of Rec0Mnnd¢d Prncticc applicable to charities preparing their accounL8 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable An the UK and Republic of Ireland 4. That there is no further iDforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my exan)ination And hav¢ no concerns in respect of th¢ matters (l) to (4) listrd abovc and, in Colection with following the Direcuons of the CharÉty Commission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawtng to your attentt"on. Independent examiner Mr. Joe (2uin F.C.C.A. O'Donnell & Mellon 19121 Castle StsEet OMAGH Co. Tyrone 25th January 2023 Page 5
Mid Ulster ConllnuDity and Arts Trust Ltd. (A company lin)ited by guarantee) Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31st October 2022 Unrestricted iiostrieted funds funds 2022 Total 2021 Total Notes Income gnd endowments fron) Donaiions and legacies Charitable activiti¢s Other 5,974 23.665 32,130 5,974 73,154 32.130 1,465 75.907 3.422 49.489 Tot41 61.769 49.489 111,258 80.794 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charithble activities Other 15.955 19,116 13,399 15,955 68.606 13.399 2,430 71.484 6.594 49,490 Total 48.470 49,490 97.960 80,514 Net incoming rtsources before transfers 13.299 (i) 13298 280 Transfers between fund8 1.743 (1.743) Net incomel(expenditure) 15.tH2 (1.744) 13.298 280 Reconcilation of funds Total funds bmught forward Totsl funds earried forward 77.213 33,625 110,838 110.558 92,255 31.881 124.136 110.838 The statement of financial activities includes all gain8 and losses in the year and therefore a separate statement of total recognised gains and losses Iw not been prepared. All of the above amounts to continuing activities. The note5 on pages 9 to 14 forni an integrnl part of the fUne]81 stenttt Page 6
Mid Ulster Community and Arts Trust Lt(L (A company limited by guarantee) Balance sheet s at 31st October 2022 2022 2021 Not¢¥ Fixed aets Tangible red a&8ets 96.454 101,454 Debtors Bank and cash io 11220 43,560 6,934 17.687 55.780 24.621 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year li (28,098) (15,237) Net current 9ssets 27.682 9.384 Net assets 124,136 110,838 Funds Restricted income fimds 31,881 33,625 Unrestricted income fimds Revalualion reserve 1255 90.000 (12,787) 90,000 Total unr¢stiiGt incOll funds 92,255 77.213 Total funds 124,136 110,838 The Balance Sheet continues on the following page. The notes on pages 9 10 14 fom an inte21 part of these financial statement& Page 7
Mid tjlster Community and Arts Thist Ltd. (A company limited by guarantee) Balance sheet (continued) Tn]stees' statements required by Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st October 2022 In approving these fwancial slatements as tnJstees of tbe company we hereby ¢onfirni.' (a) that for the year stated above the company w&8 entided to th¢ cxemption under section 477 of th¢ Compantes Act 2006 r¢lating to small companies" (b) no members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question tn 8ttordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. (c) that w¢ acknowldge responsibility for complying with the requiremtS of the Act with respect to accounting records 2nd for the preparation of accounfs. These financial statements are prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to ¢ompanies subject to the small companies, regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board on 25 January 2023 and signed its behalf by Tracey McNally Director CfvJ Jgmes Dobbs Dlrector The notes on pag&% 9 to 14 fonn an integr91 part of these financial statement& Page 8
Mid Ulster Con)munity and Arts Trnst Ltd. (A company ]imited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st October 2021 Accounting p)licies The principal accounting policies ate Sullllsed lOw. 1.1. Basis of accounting and gsse&sment of going concern The financial slatements have been prcpdTed in accordallce with Accounting and Reporting by Chariti¢s: Statements of Recommended Practice applicable to chgJities preparing ttLeir accounts in accordance with thc Financial Rcporting Standard applicable in the UK aFhd Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)(effective l J9muary 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)). The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (ND 2015 and the Companies A¢¢ 21MI6. The charity coDstilu(es a public bcnefii entity as dcfincd by FRS 102. Ass¢tS lind liabilitics are intially rccogniscd at historical cost or transaction valu¢ unless otherwise stated in the relevant COuntm8 policy not¢(s). The trustees consider that thwc are no material ullccthties abtput thc charity's ability to continue as a going concern. 12. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the s(at¢ment of financial activities when tbe ¢harity is entitled to the income and the atnount can be quantified with trasonable accurncy. The followlng specific policies are applied to particular categories of Inco. Giants. including grants for tbe puhaS¢ of fixed asset& are recognised in full in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable. IJ. Resources expended Expendimre is recognised on an accrnal basis as a liability is incutre<L ExnditUre includes any VAT which C3nnot be llY recovered. and is reported as part of the exndItUre to which it relates. Costs of ¢haritablc activities includes those activites undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs. Other expenditLwe represents those ite8 noi falling into any other heading. Support costs ore those bjnctions that asgi$t the WO of tbe charity but do not directly undertake charitable activitics. Support costs include back offkce costs. finance, personnel. payroll and governanee costs whieh support the chan"ty's activities.These costs bave been allocated between cost of rnising funds and cxpcnditure on c]witable a¢tivitses. 1.4. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are ststed at cosi less a¢¢umulated depffciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calcUled to write off the cost or valuation less residual value of each asset over its expected us¢fi]I life. as follows: IEagehold propertie8 Fixtures. fittings and equipmeDt Strai8ht line over the life of tbe lease 20% Reducing baiancc Page 9
Mid tJlster Community and Arts Trust Ltd. (A eompany ]imited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st October 2021 Donations and legacies 2022 2021 Total Patrician Patron Scheme Donations 5.974 s,4 1,465 5.974 5.974 1,465 Income from Charitable activities 2022 Total 2021 Totsl rullds FODC COVID 19 Business Recovery & Revitaltsation FODC RECOVER Fund FODC Comlnunity Servi5 FODC Carnien! A Folk Opera FODC COVID . Premises adaptation fd FODC Culture night fund FODC Community Premises Support Con)munity Arts. Cultllre & HeTAtage Fund Energia Tyronc 3 Windfarnjs Community Benefkt Fund Slieve Divena Conmiunity Fund 2020 Slieve Dtvena Coll]muntty Fund 2021 SIAeve Divena Community Fund 2022 ESB Wind Farni Community Fund Department of Communities Small Capltal Grant Department of Communities COVID 19 Charity Fund Deparbnent of CornTnuTJities COVTD Recovery Fund The National IK>ttery Community Fund The National Lottery- Tog¢th¢r for Our Planet DAERA 2.228 500 1.650 1,5 250 1.050 1.51X) 250 1,050 13.190 5,851 1,200 1,200 1,039 1.039 1,800 5,989 1,8 5,989 3,218 21,798 1,021 11,221 24.329 24,329 6,930 6,930 824 2,000 Inishative Community Benefit Fund cr¢gganCoJQc Community Fund Nationwide ComtEkunity Fund - Culture & COMInlty Comunity Foundation - Ultach Facility hire Carnien. The fjrst 60 years 462 1,140 1,140 10,377 13.288 10,377 13.288 5,(K)6 23.665 49.489 73.154 75.907 Page 10
Mid U]ster Community and Arts Trust Ltd. (A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st October 2021 Other income 2022 Total 2021 Totsl funds Bar incomc Power NI Tccn disco Fun(traising events Heart of thc Country- Arts partner 4,987 4.987 3.342 80 6,432 14.567 6.144 6,432 14.567 6.144 32.130 32,130 3.422 Expenditure on Raising fund5 Year 2022 Total 2021 Totgl Bar & disco costs StagAll8 fundraising events 9,460 6,495 2.436 6,495 l5.955 15,955 2,436 Page 11
Mid Ulster ConJmuDity aDd Arts Trust Ltd. (A company limited by guar2ntee) Notes to the financial statejnents for the year ended 31st October 2021 Expenditure on Charitable activities ChgritablLovernanee Support activities eosts 2021 Total Totsl Windows into our Community pmject Guided walks prograryllne Digital Connection Enlwicing outside space Revitalisation Scheme Wages & salarA¢S Events Exercise programmes Operating costs Repairs & maintenance Hall insulation Refit of bathroom facilities RefIt of office PPE equipment & supplies Carmen. The fwst 60 years Prenllses adaptation Reimagine community space Culture nighi Trish language fSed activities Music events for older peoples Tackling fast fashion Book N(M)k project Hot desk fa¢ility Governance costs 12,240 5,851 1,041 3,838 2,274 5.(K)2 5(X) 4.750 250 950 15,278 13,052 27.884 2,263 27.884 1203 5,150 987 5(K) 8.797 8,797 1.558 2,000 280 1.200 462 5,310 5,989 1.800 5.384 1.558 280 462 5,310 5,989 1,800 5,384 2J21 29,088 5.384 33.955 68.426 71.485 Other expenditure 2022 Tothl 2021 Total Donations Handball Club- Arts partner Volunteer expenses Bank charges ILase amortisation 1,5 6,144 1,5tK) 6,1 1.360 234 755 755 5,000 13.399 13.399 6.594 Page 12
Mid Ulster Community and Arts Trnst Ltd. (A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financlal statements for the year ended 31st October 2021 Employees EploYMent costs 2022 2021 Wag¢s and salaries Number of employees The average montbly nuuthers of employces during the year, Calculated on the basis of fijll ttme equivalents. was as follows.. 2022 2021 Nwnber Number The charity considers its key management personnel to comprise of the Trustees. None of the truste¢s have been paid ally r¢mun¢rduon oi r¢ceived any OÉber benefits. No trnstees expenses have been illTed. Land and Fixtllre buildiw I¢ehOld fittings and freehold property equipment Tgngible red gssets Totsl Cost At l November 2021 At 31 October 2022 25,915 25,915 90,0 90,(M)O 25,539 25,539 141,454 141,454 Depreciation At l November 2021 Charge for the ycar 40,IKK) At 31 Octobcr 2022 45.(KlO 45,IM)O Net book values At 31 October 2022 25.915 45.(X)O 25,539 96,454 At 31 October 2021 25.915 50.000 25.539 101.454 The market value of the building is not applicable as the land on which the building is sitU21ed is owned by St Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Limited 3nd its use is restricted to that of a Community & Arts Centre. Thc cftwiry'8 lea5c with St. Patrick's bas a ren]nIng weful life of eighteen ycars and a market value of £90.(KKJ valued by an independant valuer. Page 13
Mid lJlster Community and Arts Trust Ltd. (A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st October 2021 io. Debtors 2022 2021 Trade debtors VAT FODC- Culture night FODC - Cormnunity Premises Support Slieve Divena Community Fund Gry)undswork NI Inishative Community Benefit Fund 2,290 841 250 1,050 1.81KJ 5.989 1,373 2.361 1.200 2.000 12,220 6,934 ii. Creditors: amounts falling due within oDe year 2022 2021 959 3.692 The National Lottery Fund Sir George Earle Benevolent Fundlcommunity Foundation Guided walks programtn¢ Dfc COVID-19 Charity fund Energia Tyrone 3 Windfarn)s Community Benefit Nationwide Community Fund - Culture and Conmiunity The Older People's Fund - exercise classes Accruals and defetTed income 2.475 1,104 1,039 1.104 11.584 4.538 2.913 3.927 28,098 15.237 12. Company limited by guarantee Mid Ulster Community and Arrs Twst Ltd. is a company limited by gllardn*e and accordingly does not have a share capital. Every Jncmbcr of the company undertakes (o contiibute such amount as may be reqvircd not exceeding £1 to th¢ assets of th¢ charitable company in the event of bcing wowid up whil¢ he or she is a llKmber. or within one ar after he or she c¢ase5 to be a member. Page 14